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Benton

Premium Member
t says the stated meetings are at "7:30 PM Saturday on or after full moon of every month"...lol I just found that really interesting as I had never seen that before.

Not trying to derail the thread, but my understanding of lunar lodges is that they date back to when we didn't have electricity, and many rural lodges set their calendar by the full moon so you had enough light to travel to and from lodge when it was dark. Some lodges maintain their lunar calendars for tradition's sake.
 

Michaelstedman81

Premium Member
Not trying to derail the thread, but my understanding of lunar lodges is that they date back to when we didn't have electricity, and many rural lodges set their calendar by the full moon so you had enough light to travel to and from lodge when it was dark. Some lodges maintain their lunar calendars for tradition's sake.


I heard some things about this in the past and figured it might have something to do with that or along those lines. I think that is really neat actually. Thanks for posting that, Bro. Benton.
 

Bob (RAF)

Registered User
To Brother Benton:

I, too, thank you for the background regarding the lunar lodges. My wife and I had the privilege of stopping by the Rambo Lodge in Dripping Springs Saturday afternoon where I was able to turn in my petition. We met a wonderful woman, Mrs. Sharon Hudson. She enlightened us as to the origins of the meetings of the lunar lodges as well. I am told that there are only two lodges in Texas that use this lunar scheduling. With all of the technology around us today, I hope that we never forget the ways of the past. This was a truly fascinating and delightfull surprise. I thank all who are helping to preserve a piece of the past. These facts are making my introduction into Masonry a fun journey as well.

Respectfully
Bob (RAF)
 

Bob (RAF)

Registered User
owls84 said:
Caddo Grove (Joshua, Tx) and Azle (Azle, TX) are two in the DFW area that use a lunar schedule.

Hello Brother Owls84:
Thanks for the information. I can't wait to get started in Masonry and see what other interesting facts like that of the Lunar Lodges are waiting for me to discover.

Respectfully
Bob (RAF)
 

jwhoff

Premium Member
Caddo Grove (Joshua, Tx)

Years ago I oft times passed through Joshua on the way to the Hill Country lakes. Since I became a mason the thought has often passed my mind that it would be neat to have a masonic lodge in Joshua. Great! When do they meet? I'd like to take a couple of days off and visit, hopefully this year.
 
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