For the past few months I have done extensive research on the topic that is Prince Hall Freemasonry. Is it legitimate? Why doesn’t everyone recognize it? What barriers exist for visitation? These are all questions that, up until coming to Korea, had never crossed my mind. I was informed about Prince Hall on the night … More Regarding Brother Hall
A postman, on his route, picked up a letter from a mailbox that was addressed to God. The postman seeing that the letter was not sealed, and there being no postage on it, opened and read it. It was from a man who was down on his luck and was asking God for help. The … More Masonic Humor
This past weekend we went back down to Pyeongtaek and raised Bro Neil to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. Afterwards, we celebrated with a St John’s Day Feast. We did it in Table Lodge style, where we had to ask permission to speak, use code words for certain things, and ask for dispensation … More Third Degree and St John’s Feast
On Mother’s Day weekend we celebrated with a Mark Degree in the morning and a Mother’s Day Barbeque in the afternoon. The day began at the USO where Han Yang was to put on it’s first Mark Degree in over 10 years. We were all very keen to put the Mark on, as several brothers … More Mark Master Degree and Mother’s Day BBQ
Not long ago, we visited Yanghwajin Foreign Cemetery to honor past brethren of Lodge Han Yang. Yanghwajin Cemetery overlooks the Han River and was designated in 1890 as a site for foreign missionaries by King Gojong. The cemetery was also a victim of close quarters combat during the Korean War and war damage to many … More Visitation for Absent Brethren
About a week or two ago, we decided to revive an old Han Yang tradition – “Keith Innes Sundays.” I wish I could join for this great Sunday tradition. It started when Keith and I would meet on Sunday afternoons as we both lived in Hannam Dong. After a few Sundays we started inviting other … More Keith Innes Sunday
On May 5th, A couple of friends and I attended the 2nd annual “Mardi Gras in May”, put on by the Order of the Eastern Star. For this event we traveled to USAG Humphrey’s which isn’t too far outside Pyeongtaek. The food was really great. I love mozza sticks but I don’t eat them often … More Mardi Gras in May
This past Saturday we visited Harry S. Truman Lodge #1727 for a 3rd degree Past Master’s Lodge and a Table Lodge that followed. The day started fairly early. We eventually got to the lodge building after having a taxi driver drive us around in circles. The 3rd degree was for one of their brothers and … More PM’s Table Lodge
There was an event on Yongsan Garrison Friday night for fraternities and sororities that are masonic in nature. RWM Pete and I caught wind of it just by chance a couple days before while we were driving to McDonald’s and this woman was on the radio was advertising it. The event was put on by … More ROK Yo Frat
Last night was a stated business meeting, followed by harmony at Burn. Normally we have harmony at the Seoul Club, but since it was election day in Korea, the club closed early. Burn is a real classy cigar bar in Itaewon on Kyungridan Road that we’re all rather fond of, so we decided to have … More Business Meeting and Burn
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