Brother Dave, I'm now certain I know you. I'm the young fella usually toiling in the kitchen. Your visits are always warmly accepted...
Without further ado as I sit in the Lodge building...
"At a meeting in December 1900 an announcement was read before the lodge which seemed to breathe a fresh breath of life and vitality into the group. The Grand Lodge of Texas was considering a removal of its headquarters from Houston, and Waco might be considered. A communication from the Business League of Waco also was read expressing great interest in this project, and pledging a maximum of cooperation in working for this prize if it was to be had. The result among our membership was electric. Everyone was interested and enthusiastic, and a committee was at once appointed to investigate thoroughly, with authority to present our case for Waco if the opportunity presented itself..."
More to follow.
Without further ado as I sit in the Lodge building...
"At a meeting in December 1900 an announcement was read before the lodge which seemed to breathe a fresh breath of life and vitality into the group. The Grand Lodge of Texas was considering a removal of its headquarters from Houston, and Waco might be considered. A communication from the Business League of Waco also was read expressing great interest in this project, and pledging a maximum of cooperation in working for this prize if it was to be had. The result among our membership was electric. Everyone was interested and enthusiastic, and a committee was at once appointed to investigate thoroughly, with authority to present our case for Waco if the opportunity presented itself..."
More to follow.