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
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
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
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
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