It was interesting last night. First, we held a Masonic funeral service for our recently departed Brother, Bro. Warren Bundy (see last posting). By my count, there were 30 Masons present representing Dunedin 192, Sutherland 174, and East Gate 355. The funeral service went off without a hitch and I am grateful to our Acacia Committee for organizing the ceremony. The widow was very much appreciative of our efforts and complimented us on the dignity and respect shown by the Craft. I just wish we could get such a large turnout for all of our Masonic funeral services.
Following the service, we adjourned to a nearby restaurant for a "Festive Board" which is not a Lodge sanctioned event, but more of a gathering of the clan (all Masons are welcome as well as their family, friends, and candidates for the fraternity). Our guest speaker is an old friend of mine who described the reasons why he joined the fraternity, read some Masonic poetry, and reviewed some famous Masons. As in our first Festive Board last month, everyone had a great time, socialized, and learned a little more about the fraternity.
My only concern was that our Festive Boards are becoming bigger and bigger. We were up to the capacity of the room and, if we get any bigger, we may have to find new facilities.
Until next time.
All the Best,
Tim Bryce, PM, MPS, MMBBFMN
timb001@phmainstreet.com
Dunedin Lodge No. 192 F.& A.M.
http:/www.dunedin192.org/
Dunedin, FL, USA
"For the Good of the Order"
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