On January 25th, Lodge Harry S. Truman held a dinner in honor of Robert Burns’ Birthday, otherwise known as a “Burns Supper” or “Burns Night”. Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets … More Robert Burns
Recently the Seoul Valley of the Scottish Rite (Southern Jurisdiction) had a pancake breakfast and an open installation ceremony in Pyeongtaek. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry commonly known as simply the Scottish Rite, is one of several Rites of Freemasonry. A Rite is a series of progressive degrees that are conferred by … More Scottish Rite
Around this time of the year, a delegation from the District Grand Lodge of the Far East (Scottish Constitution) led by the District Grand Master comes to Korea to perform the installation ceremony of the 3 Scottish lodges on the peninsula. Lodge Pusan #1675 had their installation on a Wednesday and my friend Doc Marty … More Installation Time of Year
Over the weekend we held a Scotch and Cigar Night at Burn In Hal in Itaewon. There was a fine selection of scotch available, including some fine Cuban cigars. Dalwhinnie 15, Cragganmore 12, Lagavulin 16 and one Partagas Series D No. 4 Cuban Cigar. This was a very swanky event, so we made sure … More Scotch and Cigar Night
Recently, the Widow’s Sons celebrated their 2nd Anniversary by having a ride and BBQ. The Widows Sons R.A (Riding Association) is a Masonic Riding Association comprised of Freemasons. The purpose of the Widows Sons is to provide a social and fraternal outlet for Freemasons who ride and desire to socialize and travel the open roads … More The Widow’s Sons
The lewis is a tool used by operative masons to raise heavy blocks of stone: It consists of three metal parts: two wedge-shaped side pieces, and a straight centre piece, that fit together (tenon). A dovetailed recess is cut into the top of the stone block (mortise). The two outer pieces are inserted first and … More The Lewis
One of the charities the lodge supports is the “Give Out Love” Orphanage located in Nangok, a tough working-class neighborhood in Seoul. One thing that makes this orphanage so unique is that attached to the side of the building is a drop box for babies whose parents can’t take care of them. Pastor Lee, who … More Give Out Love
Last night we had a first degree. We meet in the Seoul Club, but since we use a shared room, we always have to setup the lodge furnishings and pack up when we’re finished. We keep all our furniture in a display case that’s in a corner of the room. Everything is organized in such … More And I Shall Stablish
This past weekend a picnic was held on Yongsan Garrison by MacArthur Lodge #183 of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Phillipines. There were visitors from the Han Yang and Harry S. Truman lodges including friends and family. There was more than enough food to go around. Everyone had their full and then some. … More Mac Picnic
Last weekend a couple of Hanyang brethren and myself went down to Busan to make a visit to Pusan Lodge #1675 on the Rolls of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. We took the KTX and met some other brothers at Busan station in the afternoon. From there we made our way to the lodge via … More Trek to Busan
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