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We had a great installation. Visitors are still commenting that it was the best installation they had attended. As each officer approached the East, I commented on a personal story about each, having known some since childhood. It was a great night. I'll use your advice.

Got pretty busy, and neglected my membership here. I was elected WM and installed last Tuesday evening. I was also awarded Mason of the Year. Yup, Masons can keep a secret real well. Didn't even know they were considering the award.

I'm curious why the two write in votes were a bother? Our lodge will have 2 men count ballots. The cast ballots are then destroyed after the winner is declared.

I have been a Mason for 25 years. I have bought 1 book. I don't recall anyone doing the searching at estate garage or online sales for books and articles. Given the time frame for someone to join, I would gather that the search for information preceded the friend's interest. I would doubt...

Didn't each Colony have such a tree? I recall seeing on in Virginia. It finally succumbed to age. This is such a heartwarming project.

I was installed WM this week. I have traveled here before, but somehow, something is different. The men are truly excited to see me there. I was nominated and elected from the sidelines. To a man, I got the heartiest congratulations. I'm thinking along the line that I only have a year and...

You mention the Riffles. My great aunt was a Riffle from Dark County, Ohio. Is that in your area?

I mentioned the Battle Creek lodge building, which now houses three lodges. They had a very serious fire nearly 2 years past. It was determined that the fire started from a multiple plug extension cord. Nothing was running at the time. They have a suggested life of 3 or 4 years. The lodge...

I must ask if you know the explanation of the Masons arm hold? Never seen such before and find it interesting. Thank you.