FROM THE EAST Greetings Brethren, First of all I would like to thank Brothers Ron Havens and Don Sharp for their Masonic educa- tional talks at our last stated meeting. Both presentations and sub- ject matter were very pleasing and informative. In support of our Grand Master Most Worshipful Michael Wiggins this year we have stressed Masonic teachings and educational programs. In this writing I would like to continue our dis- cussion of public Masonic ceremonies with a brief account concerning the cornerstone and its sym- bolism. Before we begin this discussion we should remember the significance of the northeast corner. From the Lightfoot Manual of the Lodge dated 1934 we are told “It is at the same northeast point, that those first instructions are given in Masonry, which enable the true Mason to commence the erection of the spiritual temple, in which, after the decay of his mortal frame, his soul becomes united with the Su- preme.” This symbolic reference to the cornerstone of a material edifice, when, at his initiation, the Mason commences the moral and intellectual task of erect- ing a spiritual temple in his heart, is designed to im- press the idea of acquiring the qualities that are nec- essary to constitute a “well formed, true and trusty” cornerstone. The squareness of it’s surface is em- blematical of it’s moral force. In Masonic Symbol- ism the cornerstone signifies a true Mason, and in the first character which the apprentice is made to represent after his initiation has been completed. April 2015 Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897 AF & AM 897 East Blanco Road • Boerne, Texas 78006 As every Mason fully understands, the cornestone is the stone which lays at the corner of two walls, and forms the corner of the foundation of an edifice. It is at the meeting point from the North or place of darkness and from the East or place of light. It is the foundation on which the entire struc- ture is supposed to rest. It is laid with impressive ceremonies and, for this purpose; Freemasonry has provided a special ritual, which aids in the proper performance of that duty. From Mackey’s writings of 1946 it is stated “Lastly, in the ceremony of depositing the corner- stone, the elements of Masonic consecration are produced, and the stone is solemnly set apart by pouring corn, wine, and oil upon it’s surface; em- blematical of the Nourishment, Refreshment, and Joy which are to be the rewards of a faithful perfor- mance of duty.” Sincerely and Fraternally, David Bruton, PM Worshipful Master Building Preservation Fund March 2015 Donations Donor In Memory/Honor of Abb Kestler Bill Scales Bob Easterling Johnie & Frances Hicks David Bruton Bill Scales Ross Raymond Jack Guelker Patrick Mayo Bill & Jo Mayo
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FROM THE EAST
Greetings Brethren,
First of all Iwould like to thankBrothers Ron Havensand Don Sharp fortheir Masonic educa-tional talks at our laststated meeting. Bothpresentations and sub-ject matter were verypleasing and informative. In support of our GrandMaster Most Worshipful Michael Wiggins this yearwe have stressed Masonic teachings and educationalprograms.
In this writing I would like to continue our dis-cussion of public Masonic ceremonies with a briefaccount concerning the cornerstone and its sym-bolism. Before we begin this discussion we shouldremember the significance of the northeast corner.From the Lightfoot Manual of the Lodge dated 1934we are told “It is at the same northeast point, thatthose first instructions are given in Masonry, whichenable the true Mason to commence the erection ofthe spiritual temple, in which, after the decay of hismortal frame, his soul becomes united with the Su-preme.”
This symbolic reference to the cornerstone of amaterial edifice, when, at his initiation, the Masoncommences the moral and intellectual task of erect-ing a spiritual temple in his heart, is designed to im-press the idea of acquiring the qualities that are nec-essary to constitute a “well formed, true and trusty”cornerstone. The squareness of it’s surface is em-blematical of it’s moral force. In Masonic Symbol-ism the cornerstone signifies a true Mason, and inthe first character which the apprentice is made torepresent after his initiation has been completed.
April 2015
Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897 AF & AM897 East Blanco Road • Boerne, Texas 78006
As every Mason fully understands, thecornestone is the stone which lays at the corner oftwo walls, and forms the corner of the foundation ofan edifice. It is at the meeting point from the Northor place of darkness and from the East or place oflight. It is the foundation on which the entire struc-ture is supposed to rest. It is laid with impressiveceremonies and, for this purpose; Freemasonry hasprovided a special ritual, which aids in the properperformance of that duty.
From Mackey’s writings of 1946 it is stated“Lastly, in the ceremony of depositing the corner-stone, the elements of Masonic consecration areproduced, and the stone is solemnly set apart bypouring corn, wine, and oil upon it’s surface; em-blematical of the Nourishment, Refreshment, andJoy which are to be the rewards of a faithful perfor-mance of duty.”
Sincerely and Fraternally,David Bruton, PMWorshipful Master
Building Preservation FundMarch 2015 Donations
Donor In Memory/Honor of
Abb Kestler Bill Scales
Bob Easterling Johnie & Frances Hicks
David BrutonBill Scales
Ross RaymondJack Guelker
Patrick Mayo Bill & Jo Mayo
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FROM THE WEST
Brethren,
Our Spring Raffle Scholar-ship Fundraiser was startedover a month ago and alt-hough some of you are nowselling �ckets, many of you have not yet picked up orasked us to send you �ckets. Remember, you may return any unsold �ckets if you are unable to sell all of them. So there is no need to worry aboutpaying for or buying any of your unsold �ckets.
In case you did not read last months Trestle-board, let me again tell you about the great prizewe are giving away. The winning �cket will receive a Vaca�on Travel Cer�ficate in the amount of $1,200 and is good for any hotel or travel (Cruise,Air, or land), you choose where and what you wantto do. The cer�ficate is issued by The Cruise & Tour Consultants Company in San Antonio, Texas.You will have un�l December 31,2016 (1 ½ years) to use your cer�ficate.
Ticket prices have been set at only $5 each, orfive for $20. We will hold the drawing at our May Stated Mee�ng on May 18th at 7pm. The winnerneed not be present to win.
Brethren, It is very important that ALL OF USpar�cipate in the selling of these �ckets to make this a great success. If you can’t pick yours up atthe lodge, please call our secretary, Gary Bausell atthe lodge (830) 249-8917, or call my cell(210) 218-2994 and I will send them to you rightaway.
Fraternally,Bill CarderSenior Warden
FROM THE SOUTH
Brethren,
The meal for the AprilStated Meeting willMary's meatloaf with newpotatoes and green beans.
Freemasonry has tenets peculiar to itself. Theyserve as testimonials of character and qualifica-tions, which are only conferred after due courseof instruction and examination. These are ofno small value; they speak a universal lan-guage, and act as a passport to the attentionsand support of the initiated in all parts of theworld. They cannot be lost as long as memoryretains its power.
Let the possessor of them be expatriated, ship-wrecked or imprisoned. Let him be stripped ofeverything he has got in the world, still thosecredentials remain, and are available for use ascircumstances require.
The good effects they have produced are estab-lished by the most incontestable facts of histo-ry. They have stayed the uplifted hand of thedestroyer; they have softened the asperities ofthe tyrant; they have mitigated the horrors ofcaptivity; they have subdued the rancor of ma-levolence; and broken down the barriers of po-litical animosity and sectarian alienation. Onthe field of battle, in the solitudes of the uncul-tivated forest, or in the busy haunts of thecrowded city, they have made men of the mosthostile feelings, the most distant regions, anddiversified conditions, rush to the aid of eachother, and feel a special joy and satisfactionthat they have been able to afford relief to aBrother Mason
– Benjamin Franklin
Fraternally,Clarence SmithJunior Warden
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FROM THESECRETARY’S CORNER
Brethren…
Spring is here and alot of activities are goingto be going on.
Here are a few thingsto put on your calendarfor April:
• Kendall Lodge willpresent our 2014-2015Community Builder’sAward to Mr. Ron Bowman, Boerne’s City Man-ager, on Monday, April 13th at 7:00 PM. This isone of our few public events so you and yourwife come and support your lodge.
• Grand Lodge has also set the date for the EsotericForum and Certificate Exams as Saturday, April11th starting at 9:00 AM for the Forum and 1:00PM for the Exams at Medina Lodge No. 1319.
• Remember our Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser forSaturday, April 18th from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.The tickets have been mailed so use yours or sellthem to your friends and family. The food willbe great as usual. Brother Dale Curry will bemanning the kettle for us. Remember that it’sone price for food, desserts, tea, and lots of fun &fellowship. Get your appetite ready and come!
• Monday, April 20th, will be our April StatedMeeting with Dinner star ting at 6:15 PM,Food and Fellowship lasting until 7:20 PM or so,and our Stated Meeting starting at 7:30 PM.Some of our wives stay in the Banquet Roomduring the meeting so bring your wife and/or oth-er family members and come to the dinner andmeeting.
• Last but not least is our Spring Raffle for ourscholarships. The prize this time is a $1,200 giftcertificate from a travel agency for travel on landor by sea. The tickets again are only $5.00 or 5tickets for $20. If you want to get away for awhile, then buy several pages of tickets.
Also thanks to those Brethren who have senttheir dues in. For those that haven’t I’ll be sendingout your notice in the next few weeks as a reminder.We’re down to a handful, but I have to get everyoneaccounted for. Secretary’s work is never done!
So don’t say that there is nothing going on at thelodge. We always have something that you shouldbe a part of.
Gary L. Bausell
Gary L. Bausell, PMSecretary
April Service AnniversariesBrother Years MM
Alfred “Al” G. Gray 60
William “Bill” H. Mayo 56
Gerald C. Shows 45
Jimmy I. Miller 42
Donald F. Hoose 40
John Pritko 37
Earl L. Noah 33
Gordon S. Waldeck 32
Gavin D. Waldeck 32
William R. Kendrick Jr. 28
Jerry D. Tilley 27
Arthur B. Williams 22
Roy L. Dwyer 19
Brian H. Ri�mann 19
Koyle D. Knape 10
Sermet D. Agolli 5
Gregory “Greg” B. Tom 5
Dow C. Mathis 4
Randall J. Stahl 2
Aus�n L. Roberts III 1
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April BirthdaysBrother Birthday
Duane J. Garza 4/2
Terry J. Reagan 4/7
Roland L. Peckne 4/8
Nelson R. Davis Jr. 4/10
Roger W. Hall 4/10
Kenneth O. Booth 4/11
Kenneth L. Fitzpatrick 4/14
Herbert A. Ri�mann Jr. 4/15
Eddie R. Perez 4/16
Thomas B. Johnson 4/18
Don E. Herald 4/24
Samuel E. Offer 4/26
Jerry D. Walker 4/29
Alvis R. Mathison 4/29
A Look Back
Kendall #897 LevelsNew Boerne High School
Cornerstone
1971
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Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897 AF & AM Boerne, Texas
Kendall #897—April 2015 Calendar
Kendall Masonic Lodge #897 Degree TeamSeptember 1, 2007
SaturdayApril 18, 2015
11:30 am — 2:30 pm897 E. Blanco Rd
Boerne, Texas 78006(Next to the Post Office)
(830) 249-8917
Fried FishFrench Fries
ColeslawHushpuppies
DessertIce Tea
Suggested Donation $10
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