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The "Santa Anna" discussion has prompted me to contribute one of the Masonic History moments that I presented to my Lodge a few months ago. I hope you enjoy it.
Texas Masonic Roots
Freemasonry first began to take root in Texas on February 11, 1828 at San Felipe de Austin at a Called...
You are correct, the GL website has a wonderfull collection of Texas Masonic History. Personally I found it interesting that Austin and the Brothers in the Republic of Texas originally requested dispensation of a Charter from the Grand Lodge of Mexico in 1828, the charter made its way into...
If he WAS, he will NEVER be recognised by the GLoTX.
It does explain however WHY, he was released from capture and not killed like the remainder of his officers at San Jacinto.
I don't wish to ruin it for you Brothers, but I was NOT impressed with the series thus far. Possibly tonights addtion will change my thoughts.... we'll see.
I would suggest the following, partly because of my intrest in the U.S. Civil War:
"House Undivided" by Allan R. Roberts
"House Undivided" is a wonderful account from both sides of Masonry. The book is filled with personal accounts during battle, and GL communications from all over the...
As far as fundraising is concerned our big bread-winner every year is a shot-gun raffle. Last year for example we purchased a $1200 shot-gun, and sponsored a clay-shoot at a local gun range (with sponsored stands). We sold tickets for $20 a piece and after it was all said and done we raised...
Depending on the Brother that you are conversing with you will receive either positive or negative feedback relating to these code books. After the "limited" approval of useage, it was amazing how many of us "all of a sudden" had one when they previously did not.
Personally I went through my...
Stewart is my name of course.
I orignally established myself as "Brother Stewart" and recently decided to shorten it. I actually go by my full name on a couple of sites where asked to...