February 3, 2011
Supper: 6:30pm
Menu:
Spaghetti in Meat sauce
garlic bread
green salad
brownie
Stated meeting: 7:30pm
We had a very good meeting, with 22 members and visitors in attendance.
Thank you to everyone for your good work.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
The Regius Manuscript
This is an excerpt from the oldest known Masonic Document, written around 1390 A.D.
The fifteenth article maketh an end,
For to the master he is a friend;
To teach him so, that for no man,
No false maintenance he take him upon,
Nor maintain his fellows in their sin,
For no good that he might win;
Nor no false oath suffer him to make,
For dread of their souls' sake,
Lest it would turn the craft to shame,
And himself to very much blame....
...But masons should never one another call,
Within the craft amongst them all,
Neither subject nor servant, my dear brother,
Though he be not so perfect as is another;
Each shall call other fellows by friendship,
Because they come of ladies' birth.
On this manner, through good wit of geometry,
Began first the craft of masonry;
The clerk Euclid on this wise it found,
This craft of geometry in Egypt land.
I find it remarkable that over 600 years later our Fraternity still hold this true.
The entire Poem can be read at: http://www.masonicsites.org/blue/regius2.htm
If the link doesn't work try copying the address into your navigation bar.
The fifteenth article maketh an end,
For to the master he is a friend;
To teach him so, that for no man,
No false maintenance he take him upon,
Nor maintain his fellows in their sin,
For no good that he might win;
Nor no false oath suffer him to make,
For dread of their souls' sake,
Lest it would turn the craft to shame,
And himself to very much blame....
...But masons should never one another call,
Within the craft amongst them all,
Neither subject nor servant, my dear brother,
Though he be not so perfect as is another;
Each shall call other fellows by friendship,
Because they come of ladies' birth.
On this manner, through good wit of geometry,
Began first the craft of masonry;
The clerk Euclid on this wise it found,
This craft of geometry in Egypt land.
I find it remarkable that over 600 years later our Fraternity still hold this true.
The entire Poem can be read at: http://www.masonicsites.org/blue/regius2.htm
If the link doesn't work try copying the address into your navigation bar.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Installation of the Caribou Officers 2011
Last night was a great event for Caribou's lodge with over fifty people attending.
It was an honor to have the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine participate in the ceremony.
The Installation Team led by DDGM Neil Haines did a great job in installing the officers of Caribou Lodge.
After the ceremony, refreshments prepared by Trena Spooner, Laurie Spooner, and Judy Mann were enjoyed by all.
Thank you to everyone who made this event a remember-able one.
It was an honor to have the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine participate in the ceremony.
The Installation Team led by DDGM Neil Haines did a great job in installing the officers of Caribou Lodge.
After the ceremony, refreshments prepared by Trena Spooner, Laurie Spooner, and Judy Mann were enjoyed by all.
Thank you to everyone who made this event a remember-able one.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Masonic Books of Interest
Admittedly I have not read any of these books but they are of interest to me and hope to read them some day. If you have read them please let me know.
House Undivided
by Allen E. Roberts (1996)
Based on his work while Master of Civil War Lodge of Research No. 1865. Brothers fought for North and South, but were still brothers.
House Reunited
by Allen E. Roberts (1996)
Continues the above exploration into the years following the Civil War amid recriminations and the need for reconciliation.
Revolutionary Brotherhood:
by Steven C. Bullock (1996)
Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840
A college professor attempts to follow the role of Freemasonry during the formation of the United States.
House Undivided
by Allen E. Roberts (1996)
Based on his work while Master of Civil War Lodge of Research No. 1865. Brothers fought for North and South, but were still brothers.
House Reunited
by Allen E. Roberts (1996)
Continues the above exploration into the years following the Civil War amid recriminations and the need for reconciliation.
Revolutionary Brotherhood:
by Steven C. Bullock (1996)
Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840
A college professor attempts to follow the role of Freemasonry during the formation of the United States.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Caribou Drapes the Charter for Asher Chambers
A Masonic Memorial service will be he held at the Caribou Veteran's Cemetery Chapel for Asher Chambers. The service will be held on Wednesday January 26th at 11:00am.
CARIBOU - Asher Jerome Chambers, 75, died Jan. 15, 2011, in Eagle Lake after a long illness. He was born Dec. 21, 1935, in Island Falls, son of Asher D. and Martha Adelia (Higgins) Chambers. He was raised and educated in Caribou, where he worked at Doaks Radio and TV Shop, and Condon's Candies. He was one of the first technicians at WAGM TV station in Presque Isle when it opened. He attended a two-year program at Ricker College, Houlton, followed by graduation from a two-year program in technology and electronics at Southern Maine Technical College. He worked in California for a technology company and was therein drafted in the U.S. Army in 1958. He was trained at Fort Hood in radar technology and heavy artillery, served two years of active duty in Germany, two years of active reserve duty and two years of inactive reserve duty based in Connecticut. While in Connecticut he worked at mold making, tool and die work, and precision machining for two businesses, Franklin Engraving and Prototype, and Plastic Mold, Inc. He designed gun stock patents and created exemplary originals of all kinds for large companies such as Iona Electric, GM, Avon and Winchester, who then made up to millions of reproduction parts from his original. An example would be a piece for a seat belt in a car, where safety and precision was paramount. He also supervised industrial lines in a factory as a second daily eight-hour job. After moving back to Caribou in 1979, he worked at Mecon Manufacturing doing similar work, and at BMW. In retirement years, he assisted family members with their projects in agriculture and business. He enjoyed helping with the harvest, deliveries and sales. He restored antique Indian motorcycles and used the "29" to attend meets. He did leatherworking and small metal work, creating brass and copper engravings and other objects using a pantograph. Some of his fine art included the engraving of size adjusted drawings on hand cut brass belt buckles, and making metal signature plates for family art. One of his great gifts was mechanical expertise under the hood of any vehicle. Jerome was a superb mathematician and was learned about the complete ages of automobiles, aviation and railway transportation. His hobbies were photography and film history. He was a loyal Red Sox fan, played jazz piano, cribbage, chess and radio. He rode in antique and modern small aircraft when opportunities arose. In the late 1940s, young Jerome helped to cut and log out trees with an old panel truck in order to build an original camp and family camp at Cross Lake with his father, a role model for planning, and master carpentry. He invented and carved watercraft models, added motors and fans, and ran them on the still water. He gained knowledge about nature, especially birds and small animals, and he would feed them from his hand. He was in the first Scout troop in Caribou, and received one of the first advance awards in Aroostook County. He had long patience, was quiet, and an avid and agreeable listener, which gained him lifelong friendships and sharpened a keen intuition. He had a sense of adventure and automotive experimentation that caused a tractor trailer engine to be installed in a '49 Chevy in the front yard; it leaped when the gas pedal was depressed like a plane taking off, causing the boltings to shudder and fenders to raise up. Jerome especially had interest in early Thunderbirds because the interior was designed like an airplane cockpit, as well as large production cars of the '60s. He was the eldest of many grandchildren and had young aunts and uncles all around who cared about him from his first day. Jerome was a member of Caribou Masonic Lodge No. 170. Jerome is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude L. "Trudy" and C. Ronald Price of Freedom and Mrs. Betheny Andrea and Gregory C. Anderson of Caribou; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Jean and John Kennedy of Rocky Hill, Conn.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Gwenn and Steve Vecchitto of Miami, Mrs. Karen and Joe Cancelliere of Cromwell, Conn., and Ms. Cindy Lipka of Rocky Hill, Conn.; four nephews, Kyle R. and Karen Price of Winslow, Travis D. Price of Freedom, Jody R. Smith of Caribou and Whitney H. and Katie D. Smith of Caribou; great-nephews and great-niece, Kevin A. Price, Kody Asher Price and Karlee A. Price; and great-nephews and great-niece, Michael G. Smith, Matthew Asher Smith and MacKenna L. Smith; aunts, Mrs. Charlotte Higgins Short and Barry of Houlton, Mrs. Dora L. "Dode" Akeley of Bath, Mrs. Dorothy L. "Tot" Smith of Richmond, Ky., Mrs. Newty and Roy Chambers of Rockland; uncle, Fred S. "Bud" Higgins of Nevada; and many cousins, including Timothy G. Akeley of Bath, Kevin Short of Smyrna Mills, and other dear ones far away. He was predeceased by infant elder brother, Vaughn Asher; his former wife and the girls' mother, Ella (Cassarion) Chambers; and his parents. He will be remembered by former brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. "Dick" Smith of Westmanland. He will be missed by lifelong family and personal friend, David Hilton of Cumberland Center, Mark Malnichuk of Perham and Ms. Sheila Morin of Caribou, creative people all. Funeral services will be private. Interment will take place at Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery. An outside memorial service will be held in the summer for family and friends. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Jerome may do so to the American Cancer Society , Bessie Gray Memorial United Methodist Church or the non-profit organization of one's choice. Arrangements are by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. For an online register, please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
Published in Bangor Daily News from January 17 to January 19, 2011
CARIBOU - Asher Jerome Chambers, 75, died Jan. 15, 2011, in Eagle Lake after a long illness. He was born Dec. 21, 1935, in Island Falls, son of Asher D. and Martha Adelia (Higgins) Chambers. He was raised and educated in Caribou, where he worked at Doaks Radio and TV Shop, and Condon's Candies. He was one of the first technicians at WAGM TV station in Presque Isle when it opened. He attended a two-year program at Ricker College, Houlton, followed by graduation from a two-year program in technology and electronics at Southern Maine Technical College. He worked in California for a technology company and was therein drafted in the U.S. Army in 1958. He was trained at Fort Hood in radar technology and heavy artillery, served two years of active duty in Germany, two years of active reserve duty and two years of inactive reserve duty based in Connecticut. While in Connecticut he worked at mold making, tool and die work, and precision machining for two businesses, Franklin Engraving and Prototype, and Plastic Mold, Inc. He designed gun stock patents and created exemplary originals of all kinds for large companies such as Iona Electric, GM, Avon and Winchester, who then made up to millions of reproduction parts from his original. An example would be a piece for a seat belt in a car, where safety and precision was paramount. He also supervised industrial lines in a factory as a second daily eight-hour job. After moving back to Caribou in 1979, he worked at Mecon Manufacturing doing similar work, and at BMW. In retirement years, he assisted family members with their projects in agriculture and business. He enjoyed helping with the harvest, deliveries and sales. He restored antique Indian motorcycles and used the "29" to attend meets. He did leatherworking and small metal work, creating brass and copper engravings and other objects using a pantograph. Some of his fine art included the engraving of size adjusted drawings on hand cut brass belt buckles, and making metal signature plates for family art. One of his great gifts was mechanical expertise under the hood of any vehicle. Jerome was a superb mathematician and was learned about the complete ages of automobiles, aviation and railway transportation. His hobbies were photography and film history. He was a loyal Red Sox fan, played jazz piano, cribbage, chess and radio. He rode in antique and modern small aircraft when opportunities arose. In the late 1940s, young Jerome helped to cut and log out trees with an old panel truck in order to build an original camp and family camp at Cross Lake with his father, a role model for planning, and master carpentry. He invented and carved watercraft models, added motors and fans, and ran them on the still water. He gained knowledge about nature, especially birds and small animals, and he would feed them from his hand. He was in the first Scout troop in Caribou, and received one of the first advance awards in Aroostook County. He had long patience, was quiet, and an avid and agreeable listener, which gained him lifelong friendships and sharpened a keen intuition. He had a sense of adventure and automotive experimentation that caused a tractor trailer engine to be installed in a '49 Chevy in the front yard; it leaped when the gas pedal was depressed like a plane taking off, causing the boltings to shudder and fenders to raise up. Jerome especially had interest in early Thunderbirds because the interior was designed like an airplane cockpit, as well as large production cars of the '60s. He was the eldest of many grandchildren and had young aunts and uncles all around who cared about him from his first day. Jerome was a member of Caribou Masonic Lodge No. 170. Jerome is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude L. "Trudy" and C. Ronald Price of Freedom and Mrs. Betheny Andrea and Gregory C. Anderson of Caribou; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Jean and John Kennedy of Rocky Hill, Conn.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Gwenn and Steve Vecchitto of Miami, Mrs. Karen and Joe Cancelliere of Cromwell, Conn., and Ms. Cindy Lipka of Rocky Hill, Conn.; four nephews, Kyle R. and Karen Price of Winslow, Travis D. Price of Freedom, Jody R. Smith of Caribou and Whitney H. and Katie D. Smith of Caribou; great-nephews and great-niece, Kevin A. Price, Kody Asher Price and Karlee A. Price; and great-nephews and great-niece, Michael G. Smith, Matthew Asher Smith and MacKenna L. Smith; aunts, Mrs. Charlotte Higgins Short and Barry of Houlton, Mrs. Dora L. "Dode" Akeley of Bath, Mrs. Dorothy L. "Tot" Smith of Richmond, Ky., Mrs. Newty and Roy Chambers of Rockland; uncle, Fred S. "Bud" Higgins of Nevada; and many cousins, including Timothy G. Akeley of Bath, Kevin Short of Smyrna Mills, and other dear ones far away. He was predeceased by infant elder brother, Vaughn Asher; his former wife and the girls' mother, Ella (Cassarion) Chambers; and his parents. He will be remembered by former brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. "Dick" Smith of Westmanland. He will be missed by lifelong family and personal friend, David Hilton of Cumberland Center, Mark Malnichuk of Perham and Ms. Sheila Morin of Caribou, creative people all. Funeral services will be private. Interment will take place at Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery. An outside memorial service will be held in the summer for family and friends. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Jerome may do so to the American Cancer Society , Bessie Gray Memorial United Methodist Church or the non-profit organization of one's choice. Arrangements are by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. For an online register, please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
Published in Bangor Daily News from January 17 to January 19, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Worldwide Exemplification of Freemasons
Endorsed by the Grand Lodge of Indiana, this is a series of online lectures prepared and delivered for your enjoyment at http://www.weofm.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=67
I hope you enjoy.
The first installment is entitled " The Four Crowned Ones" and outlines four martyr stone workers.
When in 298 A.D. the Emperor Diocletian was building his baths on the necks of the Quirinal and Virminal hills he included within its vast circuit a temple to Æsculapius, the god of health. He ordered the five sculptors, Claudius, Nicostratus, Sinforianus, Castorinus, and Simplicius to execute the decorative work and make the statue of Æsculapius. Being Christians they refused to fashion the statue of a pagan god, and in consequence they were put to death on the 8th November, 298. Three were beheaded and two were scourged to death. Other artists were found who executed the work for the Emperor. On the return of Diocletian to Rome in 300, finding the works completed, he issued an order for their dedication, and commanded that all the soldiers in Rome should be present, who, as they marched past, were to throw incense over the altar of Æsculapius. As soon as this command was propagated, four brothers, who were master masons, and held the position of Corniculari, or wing-leaders of the city militia, met to decide what they should do under the circumstances. These brothers were named Severus, Severianus, Carporferus, and Victorianus, who, besides being Masons, had embraced the Christian faith. They all agreed to abstain from throwing the incense over the altar, it being against their principles to assist in any way at pagan ceremonies of a religious nature. This determination they made known to their centurion, who communicated it to the tribune, Lampadius, who reported the matter to Diocletian. The emperor ordered them either to sacrifice or suffer death. They, steadfast to their faith, suffered death by being scourged with leaden thongs. Their bodies were then enclosed in leaden cases and thrown into the river Tiber. A brother, Nicodemus, recovered their bodies from the river, and they were interred by the side of the five sculptors previously martyred, and other saints, in the catacombs on the Via Labricana, which from the four Master Masons are to this day known as the Catacombs of the Quattro Coronati
Each installment will be left up for a couple of weeks before being replaced.
Also you need to have a fairly good internet connection to stream this without issues.
.
I hope you enjoy.
The first installment is entitled " The Four Crowned Ones" and outlines four martyr stone workers.
When in 298 A.D. the Emperor Diocletian was building his baths on the necks of the Quirinal and Virminal hills he included within its vast circuit a temple to Æsculapius, the god of health. He ordered the five sculptors, Claudius, Nicostratus, Sinforianus, Castorinus, and Simplicius to execute the decorative work and make the statue of Æsculapius. Being Christians they refused to fashion the statue of a pagan god, and in consequence they were put to death on the 8th November, 298. Three were beheaded and two were scourged to death. Other artists were found who executed the work for the Emperor. On the return of Diocletian to Rome in 300, finding the works completed, he issued an order for their dedication, and commanded that all the soldiers in Rome should be present, who, as they marched past, were to throw incense over the altar of Æsculapius. As soon as this command was propagated, four brothers, who were master masons, and held the position of Corniculari, or wing-leaders of the city militia, met to decide what they should do under the circumstances. These brothers were named Severus, Severianus, Carporferus, and Victorianus, who, besides being Masons, had embraced the Christian faith. They all agreed to abstain from throwing the incense over the altar, it being against their principles to assist in any way at pagan ceremonies of a religious nature. This determination they made known to their centurion, who communicated it to the tribune, Lampadius, who reported the matter to Diocletian. The emperor ordered them either to sacrifice or suffer death. They, steadfast to their faith, suffered death by being scourged with leaden thongs. Their bodies were then enclosed in leaden cases and thrown into the river Tiber. A brother, Nicodemus, recovered their bodies from the river, and they were interred by the side of the five sculptors previously martyred, and other saints, in the catacombs on the Via Labricana, which from the four Master Masons are to this day known as the Catacombs of the Quattro Coronati
Each installment will be left up for a couple of weeks before being replaced.
Also you need to have a fairly good internet connection to stream this without issues.
.
Monday, January 10, 2011
2011 Installations in the 1st District
Friday January 7th - Worshipful Brother Joel Wardwell led the slate of officers at the installation of the Officers of Washburn Lodge #193
Saturday January 8th - Worshipful Brother Poitras is a bit redundant in Limestone Lodge # 214 as the incoming (Jonathan Poitras) and outgoing (Tim Poitras) master are brothers. Also in the slate of officers is their father sitting in South and a third brother sitting as Jr. Deacon.
The installation team consisting of Wor. District Grand Master Neal Haines and his suite worked very hard and are happy to have the first installations in the books.
Both evenings were concluded with wonderful refreshments and fellowship.
Friday January 14th - the installation team installed for the officers of Fort Kent lodge for the final time in their current location. The lodge had a wonderful meal prior to the 7:00pm installation. The Fort Kent lodge faces some very unique challenges with their building being taken by eminent domain.
Saturday January 15th - Brought us to Trinity lodge in Presque Isle where Wor. Craig Green and his officers were installed for their second year in their respective chairs. As part of the installation the secretary of the lodge read off all of the brother-en who have passed to the celestial lodge above in the last year.
Friday January 28th - After being postponed on the 21st because of a major snow storm in southern Aroostook, the officers of the Monument Lodge were installed in due form. The evening was highlighted with music as a local musical group entertained those in attendance.
Saturday January 29th - The final effort for the Installation team was at Pioneer Lodge in Ashland. The incoming masters attendance was put in question when his wife had an emergency appendectomy that day. Thankfully she is doing well and the new Master was properly installed. Dinner was prepared by the Eastern Star and they did a fabulous job.
As a member of the District Deputy Grand Master's installation team, I have to say that it was a true pleasure to go to all of the lodges throughout the 1st District of the Grand Lodge of Maine. I met new brothers and had fellowship with friends in each town. Thank you all for having us and your hospitality.
Saturday January 8th - Worshipful Brother Poitras is a bit redundant in Limestone Lodge # 214 as the incoming (Jonathan Poitras) and outgoing (Tim Poitras) master are brothers. Also in the slate of officers is their father sitting in South and a third brother sitting as Jr. Deacon.
The installation team consisting of Wor. District Grand Master Neal Haines and his suite worked very hard and are happy to have the first installations in the books.
Both evenings were concluded with wonderful refreshments and fellowship.
Friday January 14th - the installation team installed for the officers of Fort Kent lodge for the final time in their current location. The lodge had a wonderful meal prior to the 7:00pm installation. The Fort Kent lodge faces some very unique challenges with their building being taken by eminent domain.
Saturday January 15th - Brought us to Trinity lodge in Presque Isle where Wor. Craig Green and his officers were installed for their second year in their respective chairs. As part of the installation the secretary of the lodge read off all of the brother-en who have passed to the celestial lodge above in the last year.
Friday January 28th - After being postponed on the 21st because of a major snow storm in southern Aroostook, the officers of the Monument Lodge were installed in due form. The evening was highlighted with music as a local musical group entertained those in attendance.
Saturday January 29th - The final effort for the Installation team was at Pioneer Lodge in Ashland. The incoming masters attendance was put in question when his wife had an emergency appendectomy that day. Thankfully she is doing well and the new Master was properly installed. Dinner was prepared by the Eastern Star and they did a fabulous job.
As a member of the District Deputy Grand Master's installation team, I have to say that it was a true pleasure to go to all of the lodges throughout the 1st District of the Grand Lodge of Maine. I met new brothers and had fellowship with friends in each town. Thank you all for having us and your hospitality.
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