April There was a Memorial Ceremony for Bro. Robert E. Ring, Past Master of MacArthur Lodge. His son and current Master of MacArthur, Ken gave the eulogy. It was Bro. Augusto’s final meeting at Lodge Han Yang. He affiliated with the lodge a few years ago, and has now returned to the Grand Lodge of Cuba. … More 2nd Quarter Update
January To kick off the new year, Bro. Stoney, Past Master of Lodge Harry S. Truman was in town visiting and presided over a meeting. Bro. Kevin, Past Master of Lodge Han Yang, was on his way out of country and attended his final meeting. Lodge Han Yang also visited Bro. Bob, who was in hospital. … More 1st Quarter Update
October Rose of Sharon Chapter held their first meeting of the year, at which I humbly presided as the newly installed First Principal. II Corinthians Lodge and Elect Lady of the East Chapter had a farewell dinner for Bro. Scott. Truman Lodge also held their first meeting of the year, at which Bro. Chris presided … More 4th Quarter Update
A certain Past Master had strolled over to the local pub to mentor a newly initiated brother. Being overly prompt as usual, he sat down at the bar and ordered a scotch to sip on while he waited for the apprentice. He actually didn’t really know the fellow all that well, but since no one else … More Crusty Ol’ Past Masters
July Lodge Harry S. Truman held their annual Independence Day BBQ. Truman Lodge also presented plaques to The Duke of Tailors, Pak’s Mall, and The Clash for their constant support over the years. Lodge Han Yang had a going away party for Bro. Lex. Bro. Kevin met up with some of the Widow’s Sons in … More 3rd Quarter Update
April Elect Lady of the East Chapter sold funnel cakes at the CYSS Month of the Military Child Community Fun Fair on USAG Yongsan. The Scottish Rite held their Spring Reunion and Conferral. Six new Masters of the Royal Secret received the degrees. Pusan Lodge held an Entered Apprentice degree for Bros. Hans and Simon. … More 2nd Quarter Update
January Lodge Harry S. Truman held a Fellow Craft degree for Bro. Ian. MacArthur Lodge held their annual installation of office bearers. Bro. Ben was installed as Worshipful Master. Pusan Lodge held an Entered Apprentice degree for Bro. Jacob. Lodge Han Yang held a Master Mason degree for Bros. Roy, Eel-Hee, and Sunghoon. Lodge Harry … More 1st Quarter Update
On October 6th, MacArthur Lodge held a Master Mason Degree for Bros. Pavao and Formosa. On October 10th, Elect Lady of the East Chapter helped with Yongsan Garrison’s Fall Festival Fun Run. On October 17th, the Widow’s Sons held their 6th annual Task Force Smith Memorial Ride. On October 24th, Lodge Pusan held an Entered … More 4th Quarter Update
In learning about the birth of the “High Degrees” I found it very interesting that the first mention of a raising actually wasn’t the Hiramic legend that most masons are familiar with. In fact, in an old masonic manuscript dated back to 1726, commonly referred to as the Graham manuscript, it is the body of … More The Noahchite Legend
On July 4th, Brethren from Lodge Han Yang and Lodge Harry S. Truman attended the re-installation of Bro. Martin Thomas as District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of the Far East Scottish Constitution in Hong Kong. On July 11th, Lodge Han Yang held a Committee of Enquiry as well as a Meet and … More Summer Update
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