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    Masonic websites:

    Morning Star Lodge No. 10 - Beloit Wisconsin http://www.morningstar10.org
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    Interesting Masonic events or lodges?

    We allow weapons in our building - but NOT in the Lodge room proper.
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    One black ball?

    I've seen the S/C ring on Carrol O'conners hand several times in the TV show "In the heat of the Night", but never saw it while he played Archie Bunker. (Just an interesting thought)
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    Shooting Sports

    And remember this quote from America 's premier Founding Father: "Peace is that brief, glorious moment in history, when everybody stands around reloading!!!" Thomas Jefferson
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    Not passing your examination

    "Being left handed I struggled with that a lot and I still get them reversed a couple percent of the time" I'm a lefty also. When I do the signs I pay attention to my ring. I always wear my ring on my rught hand. So when I do the signs I remember that my ring will always lay on the VSL. (Keeps...
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    Age and Time

    I'm 66 and have been a Mason for 41 years.
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    Does your Lodge go Dark?

    We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. all of the other Wednesdays we meet for practice or instruction. We don't go dark at all.
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    Which appendant bodies do you belong to?

    York Rite and Shrine
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    One Day Masonic Class/Journey

    I know of 5 MM's in our lodge that went through the ODC and all of them are proficient in their work! # of them have gone through the chairs and are Past Masters of the lodge and did a great job all of the way through. No mater how one attaines the degree of MM they deserve the respect of that...
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    Candles or Bulbs

    We use candles. They are 1.5" in diameter and about 18" long - made of bees wax. they burn clean and don't drip.
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    How long have you been a Master Mason?

    Raised in November of 1973 - Morning Star Lodge No. 10 - Beloit Wis.
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    One black ball?

    I forgot to say that if a black cube is in the ballot, the ballot is destroyed and another ballot is taken immediately. If the second ballot has a black cube, then the 48 hour rule starts. The only time you need to reveal your vote to the Master is if you cast a black cube. You should not feel...
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    One black ball?

    In Wisconsin, 1 black cube rejects. I think this should be the way to go. However, the brother who casts the cube has 48 hours to contact the Master with his reason for his vote. If the Master finds his reason not valid he can override it, and at the next meeting the can state that the candidate...
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    How to wear the masonic apron?

    In Wisconsin it's always over the coat. However Grand Lodge officers may wear it under the coat when in a tux. (Go figure)
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    What Degree Is Your Tyler?

    In Wisconsin, all elected and appointed regular officers must be a MM. We also say proper implement of his office.
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    Paying a Master His Wages

    Great viewpoint that we tend to take for granted! Thank you for the reminder!
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    Can you recite your obligation right now?

    Yes, I'm a card holder in the Blue Lodge and can recite the obligations correctly right now with no help.
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    License plates... yea or nay?

    I have displayed Wisconsin Masonic plates on my car since the time they were adopted without issue.
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    A brother but should he be?

    Maybe a gentile reminder that it's the internal - not the external ----- you know what I mean
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    Greetings from Wisconsin

    Beliot - Home of a huge tank painted to look like a Hormel Chilli. You bet! And - when that chilli is gone - we are all moving up north!!
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