WMJ Oct 2007 - Freemasons of Wisconsin

THEMasonicWISCONSINJournalVOLUME XXXX, NUMBER 9 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin OCTOBER 2007Grand Master Visits Three PillarsGrand Master J. B. Van Hollen took time to individually greet Compass Point residents at Three Pillars September 13as part of the Grand Master’s annual visit to our Masonic senior living campus in Dousman. Pictured (right to left) areBob Isakson, a member of Waukesha Lodge; Fred Barrington, member of Glenn L. Humphrey and Excelsior Lodges;resident Gay Wilson; and Glenn Rollings a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason from Minnesota. Ruth and GilbertKrueger are also shown. The Grand Master also visited Riverside Lodge and the Masonic Health & Rehab Center.Grand Lodge Ed. Committee Project for 2007:‘Back to Basics’ Program Partof All Fall District MeetingsBy Wm. Stonecipher, EditorWisconsin Masonic JournalCan you answer these simplequestions concerning Freemasonry?• Why Freemasonry exists?• What is the central point of theEntered Apprentice Degree; the FellowcraftDegree; and the MasterMason Degree?• What is the purpose of aLodge?• How do we succeed in fulfillingthat purpose?Even if you think you can, youare certain to be enlightened andeducated further in Masonry by theanswers and the discussion thesequestions will elicit during the special“Back to Basics” presentationplanned for each of this fall’s districtmeetings.Based on the “Getting Back toBasics” program created in 1998 bythen Grand Lecturer Craig S.Campbell at the request of GrandMaster Larry Myers, it will be presentedby a member of the GrandLodge Education Committee insupport of Grand Master J. B. VanHollen’s theme this year.“In the past, district meetings hadonly involved the three principleofficers,” Brother Campbell, thepresent Senior Grand Steward said.“This year we would reallyencourage all brethren to attend tosee this presentation.”In an interview with BrotherCampbell following the committee’ssole planning session this year atBaraboo Lodge September 4, thepresent Senior Grand Warden (andcommittee member) outlined themajor elements the Back to Basicspresentation at all 12 district meetingswill highlight.The presentation is designed to bebetween 30 to 45 minutes in duration,depending on the volumequestions and discussion they elicit,Brother Campbell explained. “Thispresentation is indeed a dialogue,See BACK TO BASICS on page 2Outdoor degrees a first for Sheboygan:Torch-lit Ceremony Impressive“There was something about the solemnity of the voices, the sound of feetgoing about their business breaking twigs underfoot, the flicker of the torchlight at some points in the work, and the hooting of owls that will leave anindelible mark on me,” said newly made Master Mason Ed Dierkes followingthe first-ever outdoor degrees conferred by Sheboygan Lodge No. 11on Tuesday, August 28. Please see more pictures and story and on page 9.– Photo by Bro. Cory BouckTwo AttorneysGeneral, TwoGrand MastersBy Bro. Tom Pinney, P. M.Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174STURGEON BAY – Over 120people attended the dinner honoringJ. B. Van Hollen, WisconsinAttorney General and Grand Masterof Masons in Wisconsin, on September20, 2007, at Henry S. BairdLodge No. 174. It was a huge success!The dinner was in celebration ofthe fact that Van Hollen is only thesecond person to be Grand Masterand Attorney General of the Territory/Stateof Wisconsin.The first was Henry S. Baird, theSee TWO GM-AGs on page 3West Bend Mason’sGift Builds Home forGirls In South IndiaBy Wm. Stonecipher, EditorWisconsin Masonic JournalMADURAI, SOUTH INDIA – Adream came true for Brother Warren“Sam” Ciriacks this summer, when ahome for poor, orphaned andunwanted girls aged 6-18 was constructedin Madurai, a rural communityin South India.India, one might ask, why India?Well, therein lies a good story.You see Brother Sam, as he is betterknown, a longtime member ofWest Bend Lodge No. 138 and FifthAvenue United Methodist Church inWest Bend, liked to help people. Healso liked to fix and build things, andcook.After retiring from the West BendCompany in 1988 after 27 years intime study, engineering, and salesand marketing, Sam worked parttime in home repair and volunteeredhis culinary skills for many churchand lodge functions. He was veryactive in both. Sam was AssociateGuardian of Job’s Daughter Bethel25 in West Bend while his threeThe Grand Master’s Message:By Brother J. B. Van HollenGrand Master of Masons in WisconsinDO YOU PRAY?Do you read and study the holy writings of your faith? Do you attend yourchurch, synagogue or other place of worship? Do you try to live a life guidedby the dictates of your chosen religion? Do you REALLY put your trust inGod?These and other related questions are ones that all Masons should beasking themselves and their brothers. It relates to the first question asked ofall of you when you entered the lodge room at thebeginning of your journey into Freemasonry: “Inwhom do you put your trust?”Presumably your answer was “God” or you wouldhave gone no further. Do you really put your trust inGod? If so, how does that manifest itself? Can youreally put your trust in someone or something youdo not know? I would submit to you that if you donot answer yes to the questions asked in the headingand first paragraph of this column, it is truly difficult ifnot impossible to fully put your trust in your God andthereby live the life of a Mason.In my first Grand Master’s Message I said I wantedJ. B. Van Hollen,Grand Master ofMasons in Wisconsinto focus on core values and getting back to basics. I said I was going to usethis space to discuss the important principles of Masonry straight out of ourtime-honored Masonic degrees. If truly trusting in your God, being active inyour faith and being true to your faith isn’t the ultimate core value, and themost basic of basics of our fraternity, I don’t know what is. Thus, andbecause I believe it is the most neglected aspect of Masonry by mostMasons, including myself, I address it first.One of the working tools in our first degree is the twenty-four inch gaugewhich we are taught to divide into three equal parts to teach us to properlydivide our time. One of the parts, signifying eight hours, is for the “service ofGod and the relief of a distressed worthy brother.” How many of us do this?I would submit that very few do. Remember that even if you can say you dospend eight hours per day in the relief of a distressed worthy brother, thatdoesn’t cut it. From the day we first become Masons, we are taught to spenda full third of our lives doing that AND serving God. There is no room forany other interpretation there, brothers!Moving on to the lectures in the EA and the other degrees, there are manyreferences to God and to faith, and the reference to faith is clearly a referenceto us having a faith in God.Finally, at the end of your initiation you were sent on your way with asolemn charge, telling you there are “Three great duties which, as a Mason,you are charged to inculcate, to God, your neighbor and yourself.” Theseare “duties,” not suggestions, and you are “charged to inculcate” them, notasked to consider them. Also, note which one is listed first.I could go on and on and I’m sure many more Masons more learnedthan myself could add much to this. But I will stop here. Enough has beensaid. To truly be a Mason we need to step up to the plate and practice ourfaith and worship our God. If we do this, Masonry will grow. If we live it theywill come!God Bless! J.B.Members of the Warren Ciriacks family (daughter Linda Smeaton; MarleneCiriacks, their mother and wife of Warren; granddaughter Melanie Fischerand daughter Sandra Fischer) stood with the commemorative marker at theCiriacks Girls House in Madurai, South India following dedication ceremoniesthere on August 4. Warren died of cancer in 2006.daughters were active.This story of his connection toIndia began in June of 2000 whenRev. Sam Royappa, a UnitedMethodist Minister and Bishop fromSouth India who had come to theU.S. in 1999 to study for a doctorate,arrived in West Bend to serve FifthAvenue United Methodist Church asassociate pastor.When Pastor Royappa and hisfamily arrived in West Bend theycame with little more than theirclothes and books. Reverend Royappaalso brought with him anappeal for funds to support the missionwork of the Philip & TimothyStains Memorial Children’s Home inMadurai.This Christian mission programoperates three homes for approxi-See SAM’S DREAM on page 5

Dennis V. SiewertJunior Grand DeaconYour Brothers of Theodore RooseveltLodge No. 322 Congratulate You!Davey L. White, Jr.Senior Grand DeaconGrand Lodge of WisconsinTWO GM-AGs...from page 1namesake of the Masonic Lodgechartered on June 11, 1879, in SturgeonBay. He became the first AttorneyGeneral of the Territory of Wisconsinin 1836 and served until1839. He served as Grand Master ofMasons in Wisconsin for two termsin 1856 and 1857.The present Master of Henry S.Baird Lodge, Ross Chapman, presentedthe Grand Master with aframed picture of Henry S. Baird sothat it might be hung in its place nextto all the other Attorney Generals ofthe State of Wisconsin.Alice Byrnes presented the GrandMaster with a beautiful boundleather collection containing sixspeeches delivered by Henry S.Guy K. GoodingDistrict 4 DeputyCongratulations,Brother Davey, onyour installation asSenior GrandDeacon ~ fromyour Brothers atWarren LodgeNo. 4 in Potosi-And-BrotherChristopher J.HirtheDistrict 4Area 1AdministratorBaird dating from 1826 through1832.Special thanks are in order for severalbrethren: Michael Dal Santo asChef, Mark Fischer as Assistant Chef,Charles Wingrove as Dinning RoomCaptain, James Byrnes, PGM, asMaster of Ceremonies, and JamesWade, who portrayed Henry S.Baird in the costume of that period.We learned many things aboutHenry S. Baird from his presentation.Grand Master J. B. Van Hollenshared his passion for integrity in hispersonal and political life. His foundationin Christianity and Masonry isthe driving force in his life to propelthe human race toward honesty andrighteousness in all things. As AttorneyGeneral of Wisconsin, his passionis to return honesty andrespectability to the political arena.H. S. Baird on H. S. BairdThe following dramatic readingtitled “Henry S. Baird” was presentedby Bro. James S. Wade on September20, 2007, at Henry S. BairdLodge No. 174, Sturgeon Bay.“Brethren and Ladies:“My name is Henry S. Baird, ormore correctly Henry Samuel Baird,for those who would wonder whatthe “S” stands for.“We are gathered here to celebratethe visit of our Grand Master, and asthis Lodge is named after me, andlike our Grand Master I was also aGrand Master, and like our GrandMaster I was also Attorney Generalof what would become the State ofWisconsin, I have been asked toaddress you tonight.“I must bow to this Grand Masterand give credit where credit is due. Idid hold both positions, but unlikeour Grand Master I did not hold bothpositions simultaneously.“Since I was called to the Lodgeabove over 132 years ago, and it hasbeen 150 years since I was GrandMaster, it is not surprising that I amnot remembered in Sturgeon Bay.“Perhaps I should reacquaint youwith who I am, and why thefounders of this Lodge would nameit after me. I was born May 16,1800, in Dublin Ireland.“My family immigrated to the UnitedStates and settled in Pittsburgh in1805. That is where I received mylimited education, attending schooluntil age 15. I have always been selfconsciousabout this.“The crash of 1818 wiped outContinued on page 11Notes From The Grand LecturerBy Brother Ronald H. GlaunertThe Badge of a MasonAs we contemplate any phase of our ritualisticwork and follow it through the three degrees, wemost certainly have to be impressed by the mannerin which it builds up to a climax—as in the scripturelessons for example.In the First Degree the profound lesson on harmonyin the 133rd Psalm and the reference to the Dewof Herman.In the Second Degree we are given an allegorywhich speaks to the life of a man being built foursquare and true by the Square of Virtue, the Plumbof an upright character and the Plumb Line of goodjudgment.In the Third Degree we are given a Scripture lessonpowerful in its allegory, gentle in its teachings and impressive in itsstrength.After all that we turn our attention to the lambskin or white leather apronand study its allusions to the Badge of a Mason, for to recognize a conclusionis to compare the beginning and the end of the subject under consideration.The first allusion to the apron is a subtle one and occurs in the openingof the Lodge. The Worshipful Master orders that the brethren will beclothed and in order for opening a Lodge. Every brother present mustwear the badge of a Mason, the apron.The next allusion to the apron is made at its presentation to the candidatein the First Degree, where it is the defined as an emblem of innocenceand the badge of a Mason. The very use of the word “The” donates that itis the only badge that a Mason has. There is no other: the rings which wesee on fingers, the emblems that are worn on lapels or caps are onlymeans of identification. The real badge of a Mason is his character.The Apron is a badge of his character and to be worn only while at laborand serves as an example of how Masons dress when at labor, and whenhe is to be properly clothed with the Apron.At a Lodge communication, obviously, all must wear an Apron. Theyare then at labor and while at labor they are “distinguished” by the badgeof a Mason. Give special attention to the word distinguished as told by theSenior Warden to the candidate. They are not “recognized” or “identified”but that they are “distinguished” by the wearing of the Apron.During a Grand Lodge Communication every Brother present must beproperly clothed. Also, at the laying of cornerstones and dedications oftemples, the officers must be properly clothed.When a Lodge conducts a funeral service for a deceased Brother, allMasons present regardless of rank are to be clothed with a whiteApron—the symbolism teaching us that all men are equal in death. However,at Lodge communications Brethren are clothed according to theirlast degree taken.The white Apron symbolizes the life’s work, so that when at last theworking tools of life are laid down, the Apron is not placed on the body ofthe deceased brother, but on the casket, in recognition that a life has beenlived. It is not placed on the body but rather on the casket, as the symbolof a life well spent as a Mason.Fraternally, Ron Glaunert, Grand LecturerRonald H. GlaunertGrand LecturerBrethren, your comments or suggestions are always welcome. ContactGrand Lecturer Glaunert by e-mail at or byphone at 608-788-4953.Bro. John C. MetcalfGrand TilerGrand Lodge of WisconsinCongratulations,Brother JohnFrom YourBrothers atDodgeville LodgeNo. 119 inDodgevilleContact the Wisconsin Masonic Journalat 262-334-1876 orWE SAVE SLIDES TO DISKSlide Scans as low as 69 cents ea. • Quality film & print scanning,DVD slideshows, image restoration, custom t-shirts, Tapeto DVD transfers: vhs, vhs-c, beta, & 8mm • Call 877-718-4588,ask about our Christmas in July special!http://www.newworlddigitalarts.comWISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - OCTOBER 2007 - PAGE 3

Tax Wise CharitableGiving OpportunityEnds December 31By Bro. William H. Barnes,Director of Development,Wisconsin Masonic CharitiesDOUSMAN – If you are over theage of 7O and one-half and theowner of an IRA, you have until theend of this year to receive the benefitof making a tax wise gift.Under the Katrina Emergency TaxRelief Act donors may give up to$100,000 directly from their IRA tothe Wisconsin Masonic Charitieswithout having to report it asincome.Donors benefit by gifting mandatoryIRA withdrawals. This law will alsobenefit donors who do not ordinarilyitemize or who are concerned aboutthe taxation of their Social Securityincome. Every situation is different.Please contact your accountant, taxprofessional or attorney to see howthese benefits may help you.Benjamin Franklin No. 83 Makes Gift to NewAmerican Family Children's Hospital in MadisonBenjamin Franklin Lodge No. 83, Madison, donated $500 to the newAmerican Family Children's Hospital in Madison. A special tile bearing thelodge's name, in recognition of this gift, has been placed by the Hospital in thehall connecting it with the main University of Wisconsin Hospital. The lodge'stile, along with other donor tiles, was first displayed at an opening ceremonyon Sunday, July 29. – Submitted by Bro. Robert Blackburn, BenjaminFranklin Lodge No. 83Support Your WisconsinMasonic CharitiesPlan for the future. Remember to include MasonicCharities in your will today.Memorials and ContributionsMasonic Service and AssistanceService and Assistance General Fund•Mr. Thomas ShieldsWisconsin Masonic FoundationHome Endowment•Villa Siefert Survivor’s TrustMasonic Foundation General Fund•Mr. Victor Brodzik operation phone card•Damascus Lodge No. 290•Mr. Alan WeirMasonic Medical - Lodge Matching Fund•Poynette Lodge No. 173 for the purchase of a defibrillatorfor the Village Hall in Poynette•Tomah Lodge No. 132 for the purchase of a defibrillatorfor Tomah High School through Project ADAMWisconsin Masonic Home, Inc.2007 Summer Appeal•Mr. Arlan Erickson in memory of Mr. Elmer Putzier• Mr. Robert Heding • Mr. Michael Hendren• Mr. Sivier Joost Jr • Mr. Russell Skoien• Mr. John Spangler • Mr. Ellwood ThomasMasonic Health Care Center Fund•Mr. Wilbur GormanThree Pillars Park Future Fund•Mr. Oscar Kraft in memory of Frank BayevichMetcalfs Honored at Spring Green EventBrother Jack Metcalf and his lady Ruth were greeted by their many Masonic Family friends on Sunday, September 9during a reception and dinner at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitors Center in Spring Green. The event celebrated theirMasonic Family Heritage and that of their son, John Metcalf, Grand Tiler. Pictured, left to right, are Keith Chamberlainand Larry Myers, Past Grand Masters; John Metcalf, Grand Tiler, event organizer; J. B. Van Hollen, Grand Master ofMasons in Wisconsin; Brother William Dyke, Iowa County 7th Judicial District Circuit Judge, and his lady Christy.Brother Jack Metcalf and his lady Ruth are front, right. Guest speaker was Judge Dyke and Grand Master Van Hollendelivered the keynote address. PGM Chamberlain was Master of Ceremonies and PGM Myers served as Toastmaster.About 90 attended, including representatives from the York Rite, Scottish Rite, Order of The Eastern Star and otherappendant bodies. Brother Metcalf is a Past Master of Dodgeville Lodge No. 119 and will be a 60-year member in2009. They have been Star members for 35 years. Also, Sister Ruth was the youngest Worthy Matron of DodgevilleChapter No. 39.– Submitted by Bro. Keith ChamberlainWisconsin Masonic Charities On The InternetGo to and click on the Charities tab. You can contact the MasonicCharities via e-mail at . Phone toll-free 1-800-242-2307Contact the WisconsinMasonic Journalat 262-334-1876 orOur Congratulations toBrother Daniel L. SlavikSenior Grand StewardWe’re proud ofyou Dan!From yourbrothers atWaterloo LodgeNo. 63, WaterlooFILL OUT, CLIP AND MAIL TODAYEnclosed is my donation for:[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Foundation[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Medical Fund[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Youth Fund[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc.[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Home Endowment[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Journal Fund[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Service & Assistance Fund[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation, Inc.[ ] Designated for ________________________________________[ ] In honor of: __________________________________________[ ] In memory of: ________________________________________Amount _____________________ Date_____________________Please acknowledge to: Name ______________________________Address _________________________________________________City_______________________ State________ ZIP___________Make your check payable to the benevolence you haveselected above and mail to:The Wisconsin Masonic Charities36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118• Phone (800) 242-2307 • On the Web:MASONIC SUPPLIESAprons • Gifts • Jewelry • PrintingSecretary's Supplies • Altar Lights • Fraternal TiesNow Available – Online OrderingPlease visit our updated website. Online ordering is now available foryour shopping convenience. Browse through the many items availableonline to find that special “Masonic Item” you’ve been looking for.Catalogs may be downloaded online or e-mail a request for a printedcopy. As always, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will assist you withphone orders or any special requests you may have weekdays 8-5 CST.Call or Write for our Current CatalogP. O. Box 344 • 173 S. Pearl Street • Berlin, Wisconsin 54923920/361-1555 FAX: 800/842-9357 Toll Free: 800/558-8292WEBSITE: http://www.jpluther.com • E:MAIL: jpl@vbe.comPAGE 4 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - OCTOBER 2007

CongratulationsBrother Pat!From yourbrothers atWest BendLodge No. 138,West BendJ. Patrick StorrsGrand MarshalGrand Lodge of Wisconsin140th Anniversary of Cassia LodgeMembers of Cassia Lodge No. 167, Masons and Grand Lodge Officers, pose at the Wade House Hall for agroup photo after the program.– Photo credits: Teresa Hartle-FeldnerHistoric ConnectionWade House State Historical SiteDirector David Simmons receives aphoto of Bro. Henry Stannard, thefirst Mason raised in Cassia Lodge,and Brother Hollis C. Wade’s brother-in-law,from Brother Donald N.Krauss, a 75-year member of CassiaLodge. Brother Kraus, who attendedlodge with Brother Stannard, attendedmeetings together a number oftimes. Cassia Lodge is probably theonly Lodge that has a direct livingconnection to its first member 140years ago.GREENBUSH – A 140thAnniversary Celebration of thefounding of Cassia Lodge No. 167was held at the Historic WadeHouse in Greenbush on Monday,June 4, 2007.The celebration was held at theState Historic Site because theLodge was originally chartered onJune 7, 1867 in Greenbushbefore moving to Plymouth adecade later.Two of the sons of SylvanusWade, founder of Wade House,were Charter Members of CassiaLodge.Cassia Lodge was founded byMasons living in the Greenbusharea who belonged to the MasonicLodge in Sheboygan Falls, orother parts of the United Statesfrom which they came, to settle inGreenbush. Wade sons Dr. S.Edward Wade and his brotherHollis C. Wade were among thefounders. Hollis served as Masterof the Lodge a record nine timesbefore his death in 1921. He alsoserved the Grand Lodge of Wisconsinas Junior Grand Wardenin 1878.The first new Mason to joinCassia Lodge after it was charteredwas Hollis Wade’s brotherin-law,Henry Stannard, in June1867.One of the highlights of theevening was a presentation byDonald Krauss, a 75-year memberof Cassia Lodge, of a photoof Henry Stannard to Mr. DavidSimmons, Wade House Director.Bro. Stannard was presentwhen Don joined the lodge 75years ago, and they attendedmeetings together a number oftimes. Cassia Lodge is probablythe only Lodge that has a directliving connection to its first member140 years ago.Brother Frank J. DenneeDistrict 3 DeputyGrand Lodge of WisconsinCongratulations onyour appointmentas District 3 DeputyBrother Frank!From your brothersin Phillips LodgeNo. 225, PhillipsThe GavelLocatorGavel, Gavel, Who’s Got YourDistrict’s Traveling Gavel?Chippewa Falls Lodge Recognition BanquetChippewa Falls Lodge No. 176 recently held their Annual Recognition Banquet.Honored were 50- and 25-year members, and Past Masters. Entertainment wasprovided by the Chippewa Falls High Vocal Jazz Group. Past Masters ofChippewa Falls Lodge are pictured left to right: Fred Roycraft, Dale Babbitt,Charles Wiltrout, Hughes McCausland, Monte Bowlin, District Deputy BillBeetcher, Richard Frazier, Robert Thorson, Waldemar Moucha, and RobertKoepsel. At right, Chippewa Falls 50-year member Bruce Hayhoe was congratulatedby then District 3 Deputy Bill Beetcher.– Submitted by Bro. Robert KoepselWisconsin MasonHonored for 50-YearsIn MinnesotaPERHAM, MN – Worshipful Master,Kenneth Friese of Perham MinnesotaLodge No. 157 and MinnesotaGrand Lodge Area Deputy,Darrell Richter is shown presentingBrother George F. Kupferschmid ofFrontier Lodge No. 45 of La Crosse(center) his 50-year pin and certificate.Brother Kupferschmid was raisedto Master Mason on October 28,1955, in La Crosse, Wisconsin andhas resided in Perham, Minnesotasince 1959.– Submitted by Marvin Enslin,Secretary, Perham Lodge No. 157Perham, Minnesota.K-9 Funding Donation By ClintonvilleMasons Adds $5,000 to $30,000Members of Clintonville Lodge No. 197 donated $5,000 recently to theWaupaca County Canine Unit. Waupaca County Sheriff Brad Hardel is seekingdonations to start up a canine unit in the county and this contribution putsthem $5,000 closer to their goal of $30,000. Pictured at left, Waupaca CountySheriff’s Deputy Joe Kriegel, center, accepted the check from ClintonvilleLodge members. Pictured left to right, are Kenneth Glass, Dr. Roger Wilson,Deputy Kriegel, Owen Nielson and Clintonville Worshipful Master Dan Jesse.The picture was clipped from a Clintonville newspaper.Being active in the life of your lodge is part of being a Mason.District 1Chetek Lodge No. 277District 2Northwestern Lodge No. 105District 3Rhinelander Lodge No. 242District 4Shawano Lodge No. 170District 5La Belle Lodge No. 84District 6Dells Lodge No. 124District 7Madison Lodge No. 5District 8Barneveld Lodge No. 319District 9Columbus Lodge No. 75District 10Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26District 11Burlington Lodge No. 28District 12Lafayette Lodge No. 265Editor’s Note: Please check withthe Master of the lodge listedbefore scheduling a trip to claimyour district’s Traveling Gavel. Itmay already have been claimedby another lodge! Don’t forget tocomplete your Traveling Gavelpossession reports and send themon to the Grand Lodge Office forinclusion in your WisconsinMasonic Journal. Thanks for yourcooperation. 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Junior Grand StewardWilliam BeetcherGrand Lodge of WisconsinYouth In MasonryCongratulations,Brother Billon yourappointment asJr. Grand StewardLandmark LodgeNo. 244 in FredericBrother Paul S. HuberDistrict 9 DeputyGrand Lodge F. & A. M. of WisconsinCongratulations,Brother Paulon yourappointment asDistrict 9 DeputyYour brothers atMilton LodgeNo. 161We Salute Kenneth C. GorgenDistrict 11 DeputyGrand Lodge of WisconsinCongratulationsBrother Ken!From yourBrothers atMcKinley LodgeNo. 307 inBrookfieldDonald W. HensiakDistrict 12 DeputyGrand Lodge of WisconsinCongratulations,Brother Don,on yourappointment asDistrict 12 Deputy!Your ProudBrothers at LakeLodge No. 189Wisconsin Rainbow Grand Assembly 2007Miss Jennifer Matzke, Grand Worthy Advisor 2006-2007 of Wisconsin International Order of Rainbow for Girls, is picturedwith her grand officers and new initiates at Wisconsin’s annual Grand Assembly held at the McKinley MasonicCenter in Brookfield. Miss Matzke's theme was “Under the Sea” with dolphins as her fun emblem. Her charity projectthis past year was Camp WIKIDAS (Wisconsin Kids with Asthma).Rachel Preuschl Installed As Grand Worthy AdvisorMiss Rachel Preuschl of Friendship Assembly No. 18 was installed on August5, 2007, as the new Grand Worthy Advisor of Wisconsin Rainbow for Girls.Her theme is “Give a Little Puppy love” and her mascots are puppies andguardian angels. Rachel has chosen the Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFoundation as her charity project. This is very special cause to Rachel as shelost her brother to diabetes. Her mother, Mrs. Bonnie Preuschl, was installedas State Mother Advisor, and her uncle, Mr. James Schoville, was installed asState Rainbow Dad. Rachel is pictured with her grand officers.Does your lodgesponsor a MasonicYouth Group?If not, why not?If not, why not start one?Schmidt &BarteltFUNERAL SERVICEA Friend to the FamilyGrant Schmidt774-5010• Milwaukee • Wauwatosa• Mequon • Mukwonago• Menomonee Falls • Sussex• Whitefish Bay • OconomowocBeloit RainbowAssembly HostsPirate PartyBROOKFIELD – Beloit AssemblyNo. 9, Order of Rainbow for Girls,hosted a Pirate Party at their annualGrand Assembly held August 3-5 atthe McKinley Masonic Center inBrookfield.Some of the events held at thePirate Party were Pin the Eye Patchon the Pirate, Pirate Duckie Splash, atreasure hunt and breaking the pinata.Wisconsin DeMolayNames New Leadersat 2007 ConclaveWisconsin DeMolay Conclave2007 was a huge success. Ninemonths of planning culminated intofour days of fun, brotherhood,friendly competition, final momentsfor some and new beginnings forothers.The events for this years annualConclave ranged from degree workto synchronized swimming. Theyoung men of Wisconsin DeMolayworked diligently to affect the waythe state is run during the annual legislationsession. Educational sessionsprovided knowledge so that youngDeMolays can develop those leadershipskills needed to run their homeChapters.The State Officers once again fellto the Conclave staff in the time honoredvolleyball game on Saturdaybefore the banquet. Don’t take it personallyguys, its tradition.Following the banquet, due honorwas paid to a great man and a wonderfuladvisor, Dick Meyer, whoserved as an advisor for over 47years, and who passed on to theother shore earlier this year.The following young men wereinstalled to lead Wisconsin DeMolayfor the next year: Rob Clifton as StateMaster Councilor, John Scott asDeputy State Master Councilor, GregThompson as State Marshal, ChrisHansen as State Scribe and JakeHarycki as State Senior Deacon.We want to thank everyone whosponsored events at this years Conclave.Your dedication to DeMolaykeeps Conclave affordable to ourmembers.Send Youth Page Submissions To:• Rainbow for Girls: Jane Blackwood, 937 Euclid Avenue,Beloit, WI 53511 e-mail: • Jobs Daughters: Mary Callaway, 1525 16th Street South,La Crosse, WI 54601-5773 e-mail: 7MCAL@Aol.com• DeMolay: Executive Officer, Robert E. Lijewski, W156S7350 Quietwood Dr., Muskego, 53150 (414) 422-9 452WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - OCTOBER 2007 - PAGE 7

Eau Claire Lodge No. 112 Past Masters & 25/50 Year NightEau Claire Lodge No. 112 Past Masters were recognized on Anniversary Night on June 26.Willard Young, 60-Year Member, HonoredWillard Young, a member of Eau Claire Lodge No. 112, was recognizedfor 60 years of membership. Pictured left to right are: BillBeetcher, Junior Grand Steward; Tim Buckley, WorshipfulMaster; Willard Young, 60-year member and Treasurer of thelodge; and Frank Struble, District 2 Deputy.By Bro. Tim Buckley, Worshipful MasterEau Claire Lodge No. 112EAU CLAIRE – Tuesday evening June 26, 2007,was a special night for Eau Claire Lodge No. 112. Wehad the honor and privilege of recognizing five 50 yearmembers, three 25 year members, and 120 Past Mastersof our Lodge dating back to 1859, many of whomwere in attendance that night.The evening started out with dinner and fellowshipat 6:15 p.m.. We opened Lodge at 7:30, and wentinformal. Worshipful Master Tim Buckley welcomedall in attendance and turned the program over to LesPaulson who was our M.C. for the program. He was avery fitting choice because Les was Master of ourLodge 25 years ago and was able to personally recognizethe very people that, 25 years ago, he helpedraise.Our program featured several stories of how Masonryhas influenced the lives of some of our Brothers,what they remembered most about the night theywere raised, and how some things have changed overthe years.Another brother told the story of how his life hastaken many turns over the years, some good, andsome not so good. But the one thing that hasremained consistent through these troubling times wasthe strength and support he gained through his affiliationwith Masons and Masonry.We concluded the program with a reminder of theupcoming 150 year anniversary of our Lodge alongwith inspirational comments from our special guestBrother Bill Beetcher, Junior Grand Steward, andBrother Frank Struble, District Deputy of district 2.As a bonus to our already eventful evening, WorshipfulMaster Buckley, along with Jr. Grand StewardBeetcher, and District Deputy Struble, presented ourtreasurer, Willard Young, with his 60 year pin.Congratulations to all of our Past Masters and Brothersfor their contributions and dedication to Masonry:50-year Members of Eau Claire Lodge HonoredPictured left to right are: Tim Buckley, Worshipful Master; 50 year membersArt Horvedt, Lamoine Robertson, Ray Henning; Bill Beetcher,Junior Grand Steward; and Frank Struble, District Deputy, District 2.Apples & Carmel Fund Scholarships for OwenIn its attempt to earn money for funding the high school scholarship program,Owen Masonic Lodge No. 317 sold sliced apples and caramel dip at tworecent events, “Withee Days” in June, and “Owen Jr. Fair” in July. The lodgehas seven area high schools that have been receiving scholarships in the past.Three schools are on an annual schedule and the other four are on a rotatitingbasis. Brethren in the photo, left to right, are: Paul Stasek, Anthony Ringand Frank Olszewski. Other members that helped at these events were BrianBredlau, Leslie Craven, Chas Edgar, Celand Melbinger, Jack Vater andRobert Wenrick.King Vet’s Home Residents Tour EAA Museum in OshkoshThirty members, residents and escorts from the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King were hosted by Masonic and communitygroups to the First Annual King Tour of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Museum andPioneer Airport at Oshkosh. The group was transported by “King Koach” to Oshkosh where they enjoyed a halfpoundpork chop lunch at Robbins Restaurant after which they were taken on a guided tour through the EAAAirVenture museum, and then by tram through the Pioneer Airport. Each was given a “MSA King Tour - EAA”Oshkosh souvenir baseball cap before returning to King. Sponsors for the tour included the Masonic Service andAssistance Committee, Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, the Masonic Service Association, Silver Spring, MD,Winnebagoland Shrine Club, Robbins Restaurant, Oshkosh, JRH Promotions, Omro, and the EAA AirVentureMuseum and Pioneer Airport.– Submitted by Bro. Tom Dowman, MSA Representative at Wisconsin Vets Home at KingFor Advertising OpportunitiesIn The Wisconsin Masonic JournalContact Diane L. Igl, Ad Manager, at Recognition Dinner Honors Merrillan MembersA recognition dinner was held for five members of Merrillan Lodge No. 279.Pictured from left to right are Bradley Seguin, 50 years; John Kleckner, 60years; Harry Demaskie, for 14 years service as Secretary; Owen Haigh, 50years; and Heron VanGordon, 50 years. Also, Merrillan Lodge presented theDistrict Travelling Gavel to LaBelle Lodge in Viroqua.PAGE 8 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - OCTOBER 2007

Stated Communicationsfor the Traveling Mason in WisconsinA paid service by Masonic Lodges in WisconsinAdamsAdams Lodge No. 332148 S. Grant • 608-339-2126 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryBrookfieldMyron Reed No. 2974550 N Pilgrim Rd. • 262-780-0176Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July and AugustEau ClaireEau Claire Lodge No. 112616 Graham Ave. • 715-824-4275 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustJeffersonJefferson County Lodge No. 9617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMedfordMedford Lodge No. 217150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6851 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryMukwonagoLaflin-St. James Lodge No. 247206 S. Main St. • 262-363-8926Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustAlbanyAlbany Lodge No. 36205 N. Water St. • 608-862-3327(Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBurlingtonBurlington Lodge No. 28325 N. Kane St. • 262-763-6290Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustEau ClaireGeorge B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351616 Graham Ave. • 715-832-7759Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustKenoshaKenosha Lodge No. 47807 - 61st St. • 262-657-7631Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Meets All YearMenomonieMenomonie Lodge No. 164N5729 - 410th St. • 715-235-2667Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustNeenahAppleton Lodge No. 349241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-731-7355Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustAppletonWaverly Lodge No. 51315 S. Bluemound Dr.• 920-738-9220Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustCambridgeSocial Lodge No. 245105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-3823 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July, AugustEau ClaireSanctuary Lodge No. 347616 Graham Ave. • 715-832-7759Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustKenoshaSunrise Lodge No. 359807 61st St. • 262-694-7817Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9:30 a.m.Dark July & AugustMercerHurley Lodge No. 2375179 N. Hwy. 51 • 715-475-2453Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark January, February & MarchNeenah/MenashaTwin Cities Lodge No. 61241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustAshlandAncient Landmark No. 210206 Sixth Ave. West • 715-682-3270Meet 1st Wednesday, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustCamp DouglasCamp Douglas Lodge No. 272211 Main St. • 608-427-6542 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustEdgertonFulton Lodge No. 69312 W. Fulton St. • 608-884-6679 (Sec)Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustKenoshaUnity Lodge No. 3674320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustMerrillVirginia Falls Lodge No. 226916-1/2 E. Main Street • 715-675-3440Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustNeoshoNeosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108315 E. Schuyler St. • 262-569-5670Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBaldwinCollins-Spring Valley Lodge 192790 Main St. • 715-796-2133 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustCecilMason-Woods Lodge No. 368N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd • 715-745-4840 • Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 10 a.m.Dark January & FebruaryEllsworthHancock Lodge No. 229400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-5230 Meet2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustLa CrosseFrontier Lodge No. 45118 S. 8th St. • 608-782-1616Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMerrillanMerrillan Lodge No. 279103 S. Main Street • 715-333-2083 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark January, February & MarchNew DiggingsBenton Lodge No. 268Cty. Hwy W • 608-965-3575 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 8 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryBarabooBaraboo Lodge No. 34108 Second Ave. • 608-356-6739Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustCedarburgVictory Lodge No. 320 • AdventLuthern Church, W63 N642 Wash. Ave.• 262-275-2931 (Sec) • 2nd & 4th Mon.7:30 p.m. • Dark June, July & AugustEvansvilleUnion Lodge No. 32104 W. Main St. • 608-882-6087 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustLa CrosseLa Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190118 8th Street So. • 608-782-1616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Meets All YearMiddletonMiddleton-Ionic Lodge No. 1807409 Franklin Ave. • 608-831-4418Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustNew GlarusNew Glarus Lodge No. 310207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustBarnesBarnes Lodge No. 365Cty. Hwy. N • 715-372-4957 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tues. - 4th Tues. in June only7 p.m. Dark Jan., Feb. & MarchChetekChetek Lodge No. 277216 Morrison St. • 715-296-5537 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustFond du LacFond du Lac Lodge No. 26500 W. Arndt St. • 920-922-5800Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July and AugustLadysmithMystic Tie Lodge No. 280705 E. 3rd St. N. • 715-532-7696 (Sec)Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Meets All YearMiltonMilton Lodge No. 161508 Vernal Avenue • 608-754-2464Meets 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustNew HolsteinCalumet Lodge No. 1722019 Washington St.• 920-898-5039 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryBarneveldBarneveld Lodge No. 319108 S. Jones St. • 414-758-0512 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tuesday only, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustChippewa FallsChippewa Falls Lodge No. 176650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-723-6341Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustFredericLandmark Lodge No. 244109 United Way • 715-349-8021 (Sec).Meets 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Meets All YearLake GenevaGeneva Lodge No. 44335 S. Lakeshore Dr. • 262-248-9900Meet 2nd & 4tn Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeDamascus Lodge No. 2901235 E. Howard Ave. • 262-853-5631(Sec) • Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., Dinner6 p.m., Lodge at 7 • Dark July & AugustNew LisbonJuneau Lodge No. 103304 S. Adams St. • 608-565-7207 (Sec)• Meet 1st & 2nd Thurs 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBayfieldBayfield-Washburn Lodge No. 21529 N. 2nd Street • 715-779-3174 (Sec)Meets Monthly, 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.Meets All YearClear LakeClear Lake Lodge No. 230411 Third Ave. • 715-263-3033Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustFriendshipQuincy Lodge No. 71210 Main St. • 608-564-7144 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustLindenLinden Lodge No. 206618 Main St. • 608-623-2498 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m.Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeExcelsior Lodge No. 1751235 E. Howard Ave.• 414-744-4609Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark July and AugustNew RichmondNew Richmond Lodge No. 195119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustBeaver DamDodge County Lodge No. 72Best Western Campus Inn, 815 ParkAve. • 920-887-2530 • Meet 3rdMonday 7 p.m. - Dark July & AugustColumbusColumbus Lodge No. 75318 N. Ludington St. • 920-623-3705 (Sec)• Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustGalesvilleDecora Lodge No. 17716794 S. Main St. • 608-582-4130 (Sec)Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 8 p.m.Dark July & August, 1st Mon. Sept.LodiLodi Valley Lodge No 99114 First St. • 608-592-4392 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeFreemasons Lodge No. 363790 N. Van Buren St. • 414-425-5166Meets 1st Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustOconomowocOconomowoc-Hartland Lodge 42307 N. Lake Road • 262-567-9898Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBeloitMorning Star Lodge No. 10229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-6073Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.3rd Wed. only in July & AugustCrandonCrandon Lodge No. 287211 S. Lake Ave. • 715-478-2797 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark 4th Tues. in June, July & AugustGraftonVictory Lodge No. 3201645 Highland Dr., #2 • 262-376-9619Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark June -AugustLone RockFranklin Lodge No 16237 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m.Meets All YearMilwaukeeJames M. Hays Lodge No. 331790 N. Van Buren• 414-774-0366 (Sec)Meet 1st Mondays, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustOcontoPine Lodge No. 188513 Superior Ave. • 920-378-5427Meet 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustBerlinBerlin Lodge No. 38124 E. Huron St. •920-361-9774 (Sec)Meets 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Jan.- Oct., andat 7 p.m. 2nd Thursday only, Nov. & Dec.Dark July & AugustCrivitzTri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218918 Louisa St. • 715-854-3088Meet 2nd Wednesday 10 a.m.Dark January & FebruaryGreen BayDes Peres Lodge No. 85525 N. Taylor • 920-499-7265Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMadisonCommonwealth Lodge No. 325301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-0793Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustMilwaukeeLafayette Lodge No. 2654315 N. 92nd St. • 414-4357-5449Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustOmroOmro Lodge No. 168160 E Main Street • 920-685-2798Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.Dark January, February & MarchBlack EarthCrescent Valley Lodge No. 971020 Mills St. • 608-795-4484 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustDarlingtonEvening Star Lodge No. 64433 Wells St. • 608-776-4213 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8 p.m.Dark July & AugustGreen BayN.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360535 N. Taylor St. • 920-499-7265Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m.Dark July & AugustMadisonDoric Lodge No. 3563735 Monona Drive • 608-224-0895(Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeLake Lodge No. 1891235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609Meet Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustOnalaskaOnalaska Lodge No. 214330 Main Street • 608-783-5606 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryBlack River FallsBlack River Lodge No. 74314 Main Street • 715-284-2234Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustDelavanSouthern Lakes Lodge No. 121007 S. Second St. • 414-294-9332 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustGreen BayTheodore Roosevelt Lodge 322525 N. Taylor St. • 920-490-9777Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMadisonFour Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 362301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-2351Meet 1st Mondays, 10 a.m. (except Sept.2nd Monday) Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeNathan Hale Lodge No. 350790 N. Van Buren • 262-522-9872 (Sec)Meet 1st Thursday, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustOregonOregon Lodge No. 151210 Park St. • 608-835-9236Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBloomerBloomer Lodge No. 2812122 16th Ave. • 715-568-5152Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryDodgevilleDodgeville Lodge No. 119200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-3548Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustGreen BayWashington Lodge No. 21525 N. Taylor St.• 920-494-5205Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustMadisonHiram Lodge No. 50310 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-0793Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.mDark 1st Mondays, July - Labor DayMineral PointMineral Point Lodge No. 1310 High St. • 608-987-3396 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustOshkoshOshkosh Lodge No. 27204 Washington Ave. • 920-231-3410Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustBristolWashburn Lodge No. 1458501 - 199th Ave. •262-857-7501Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustDousmanDousman Lodge No. 315214 Main St. • 262-593-2647 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustHartfordHartford Lodge No. 120147 N. Rural St. • 262-673-2074 (Sec)Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustMadisonMadison Lodge No. 5301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-0793Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Meet 1st Thursday July & AugustMinocquaIsland City Lodge No. 3307529 Hwy 51 South • 715-356-5678(Sec.) • Meet 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m.Meets all yearOwenOwen Lodge No. 317713 W. Third St. •715-229-2832 (Sec.)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBrodheadBicknell Lodge No. 94302 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustDousmanGlen L Humphrey Lodge No. 364375 Hwy. 67 • 262-965-9390Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.Dark JuneHaywardKeystone Lodge No. 26310629 Main St. • 715-634-8735 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustManitowocManitowoc Lodge No. 65810 Chicago St. • 920-684-4334Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMondoviBuffalo River Masonic Lodge No. 252245 S. Franklin • 715-926-3448 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustPalmyraPalmyra Lodge No. 68125 N. 3 St. • 262-495-4887Meets 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryBrookfieldElmbrook Lodge No. 3544550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-549-0923Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustDurandDurand-Pepin Lodge No. 149203 W. Main St. • 715-672-8052 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustHudsonSt. Croix Lodge No. 56209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMarinetteMarinette Lodge No. 1821610 Main St. • 715-735-3315Meet 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMonroeSmith Lodge No. 311613-1/2 Tenth St. • 608-328-4370 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustPark FallsPark Falls Lodge No. 300521 N. 2nd Ave. • 715-762-4043Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustBrookfieldMcKinley Lodge No. 3074550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustEagle RiverEagle River Lodge No. 248610 E. Division • 715-479-8646Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.Meets All YearJanesvilleJanesville-Western Star No. 552322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMarshfieldMarshfield Lodge No. 224402 W. 11th St. • 715-384-8646Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustMosineeMosinee Lodge No. 318607 13th St. • 715-693-3150 (Sec.)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustLodge Listings arecontinued on page 12PAGE 10 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - OCTOBER 2007

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I was readingLaw and helping to provide for my family.“In 1822 I convinced a schooner captain to give me passageto Mackinac Island, Michigan Territory, on credit. There I taughtschool and continued my law studies. Judge James Duaw Dotyadmitted me to practice law, and in 1824, I followed him toGreen Bay. I became the first practicing attorney in what was tobecome the State of Wisconsin.“I had married one of my students from Mackinac Island. Wesettled in Shanty Town, an area east of the Fox River and aboutthree miles south of the Bay. Fort Howard was adjacent toShanty Town and it is there that I became acquainted with theBrethren of Menominee Lodge No. 374 chartered by the GrandLodge of New York. I received my three degrees and served asMaster from 1826 to 1830. My mother lodge could not sustainitself and ceased to exist shortly thereafter. I have never forgottenthe valuable lesson I learned.“I became successful, if not rich, and was on one side or theother of most notable court cases of this period. In 1830 I prosecutedChief Oshkosh and his two kinsmen for the murder ofanother Indian. The jury brought in a verdict of guilty, but JudgeDoty reversed the decision on the grounds that Territorial Lawwas not enacted for Indians, and Indians were governed by tribaltraditions and customs.“In 1836, with the formation of the Wisconsin Territory, I wasappointed Attorney General. I held the office for three years,resigning in 1839 rather than investigate the practices of theBank of Wisconsin in Green Bay. It was alleged that the bankwas issuing money without the gold to redeem the paper.“Other state duties included: President of the First LegislativeCouncil, Secretary to Governor Dodge at various times, QuarterMaster General of the Territorial Militia during the BlackhawkWar, and serving on the convention that framed the State Constitution.“In December of 1847, I and fifteen other Masons petitionedGrand Master Abram Smith to begin work under the nameWashington Lodge. Three weeks later the petition was grantedand Masonry returned to Green Bay. I was the Charter Masterand continued in that station for the next six years.“My term as Grand Master was from 1856-1857. I thought itimportant that we stress quality rather than quantity in our candidates,and that we should adhere to the Ancient Landmarks.I granted charters to 18 new lodges during my term.“I retired from the practice of Law in 1860. The last severalyears before retiring I was President of the State Bar Association,an institution I took the lead in forming.“In 1862, during my term as Mayor of Green Bay, severalhundred armed Belgian immigrants, protesting the conscriptionof men into the Union Army, converged on US Senator TimothyOtis Howe’s residence. I had ordered the bridges leadinginto Green Bay raised, but through miscommunication theywere not. The mob gathered at Senator Howe’s home and wasthreatening violence. A man who could speak Belgian divertedthe protesters while Senator Howe escaped.“In October 1871 I was pleased to chair the Relief Committeefor the Peshtigo and Door Peninsula fires.“Henry S. Baird Lodge was granted its charter in June of1879, four years after my death on May 3, 1875.“And now I will cede the floor to the Grand Master (J. B. VanHollen) wishing him as much success in his career as I had inmine.” – Brother James S. Wade as Henry S. 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Stated Communications (continued from page 10)PewaukeePewaukee Lodge No. 246126 Main St. • 262-780-0680 (WM)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustPhillipsPhillips Lodge No. 225137 N. Lake Ave. • 715-339-3785Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustPlattevilleMelody Lodge No. 2783 Enterprise Drive • 608-349-6021Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustPlymouthCassia Lodge No. 167441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustPortageFort Winnebago Lodge No. 33111 W. Conant Street • 608-742-6468Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Meet 2nd Tues. July/Aug. Dark Jan/FebPort WashingtonOzaukee Lodge No. 17504 W. Grand Ave. • 262-284-9978Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustPotosiWarren Lodge No. 4112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2719 (Sec)Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Meets All YearPoynettePoynette Lodge No. 173Poynette City Hall, 106 Main, 608-635-4503(Sec) • Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustPrairie du ChienPrairie du Chien Lodge No. 8105-1/2 E. Blackhawk Avenue608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed.,7:30 p.m. • Dark July & Aug.Prairie du SacSauk Prairie Lodge No. 113580 Water St.• 608-544-2491 (WM)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July, August & 1st Mon. in Sept.PrescottNorthwestern Lodge No. 105132 N. Court St. • 715-262-5478 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustRacineRacine-Belle City Lodge No. 181012 Main St. • 262-633-6658Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.Meets All YearReedsburgReedsburg Lodge No. 79213 E. Main St. • 608-524-2625Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustRhinelanderRhinelander Lodge No. 24223 E. Davenport St. • 715-277-2692 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryRice LakeBlue Hills Lodge No. 234225 W. South St. • 715-234-1888Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Meets All YearRichland CenterRichland Lodge No. 66290 W. Union St. • 608-647-4487 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Meets All YearRiver FallsRiver Falls Lodge No. 109122 E. Walnut St. • 715-425-2333Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustShawanoShawano Lodge No. 170201-1/2 S. Main St. • 715-526-3920Meets 1 & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark January & FebruarySheboyganSheboygan Lodge No. 11411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-457-3111Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.Meets All YearShell LakeShell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 22128 Doboy Drive • 715-468-2251 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Meets All YearShullsburgAmicitia Lodge No. 25127-1/2 Water St. • 608-965-3188 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 8 p.m.Dark July & AugustShullsburgBenton Lodge No. 268404 N. Virtue St. • 608-965-3575 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 8 p.m.Dark January & FebruarySouth MilwaukeeSouth Shore Lodge No. 31327 Marshall Ave * 414-294-9332 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pmDark July & AugustSpartaValley Lodge No. 60603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustStar PrairieNorth Star Lodge No. 187Bridge St. • 715-248-3279Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July AugustStevens PointEvergreen Lodge No. 932854 Church Street • 715-344-2447Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustStoughtonKegonsa Lodge No. 73125 S. 5th St. • 608-873-9204Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustSturgeon BayHenry S. Baird Lodge No. 17431 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustSun PrairieSun Prairie Lodge No. 143152 N. Bird St. • 608-825-3925Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustSuperiorAcacia-Itasca Lodge No. 3293117 N. 21 St .• 715-392-4984Meet 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustSuperiorSuperior Lodge No. 2361503 Belknap St .• 715-394-3419 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustSussexLincoln Lodge No. 183N64 W23624 Main St. • 262-251-3840Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustTomahTomah Lodge No. 132520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustUnion GroveUnion Grove Lodge No. 2881021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-9938Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Meet All YearViroquaLa Belle Lodge No. 84118-1/2 S. Main • 608-637-7581 • Meet 1st &3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Meet 1st Wed. July, August& Dec. • Dark January & FebruaryWaterlooWaterloo Lodge No. 63300 Hendricks Street • 920-478-2048 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Meets All YearWaukeshaWaukesha Lodge No. 37317 South Street • 262-542-6753Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWaupacaWaupaca Lodge No. 123105-1/2 N. Main Street • 715-258-2208Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustWaupunWaupun Lodge No. 4816 S. Madison St. • 920-324-3141Meets 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWausauForest Lodge No. 130130 First Street • 715-845-5198Meet Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustPlease call ahead before attending. The addresses listed arewhere the lodge meets and may not be correct for mail.WautomaWautoma Lodge No. 148203 S. Scott St. • 920-787-7657 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark Jan. & Feb. - 4th Monday of Dec.WauwatosaHenry L Palmer Lodge No. 3014315 N. 92nd St. • 414-463-8390Meet 4th Friday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWauwatosaLafayette Lodge No. 2654315 N. 92nd St. • 414-463-8390Meet 1st, 2nd & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July, AugustWauwatosaWisconsin Lodge No. 134315 N. 92nd St. • 414-463-8390Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWest AllisDay-Lite Lodge No. 3587515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 9 a.m.Dark July & AugustWest AllisWauwatosa Lodge No. 2677515 W. National Ave. • 262-250-1588Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWest AllisWest Allis Lodge No. 2917515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450Meet 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWest BendWest Bend Lodge No. 138301 University Dr. • 262-338-3112Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.Meets All YearWest SalemSalem Lodge No 125101 W. Hamilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec)Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWhitefish BayAurora Lodge No. 30517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-332-8460Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustWhitefish BayGeo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-332-8460Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWhitewaterSt. John's Lodge No. 57226 W. Main Street • 262-473-5178Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWilmotWilmot Lodge No. 24130702 113th St. • 847-587-9596 (WM)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWinneconneWinneconne Lodge No. 186100 W. Main Street • 920-235-8034 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustWisconsin DellsDells Lodge No. 124815 Oak St. • 608-254-8136Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustWisconsin RapidsWisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 1282321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-423-2770Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustArmistead-BinghamLodge No. 1862Call Secretary at 815-623-8460 for next meetingdate & location Meets 5th Saturdays, 1 p.m.ABOUT LODGE LISTINGSLodge listings are $20 for oneyear. To have your lodge listed inthis column, mail your lodge checkmade payable to the WisconsinMasonic Journal to: WMJ LodgeListings c/o Grand Lodge F. & A. M.of Wisconsin, 36275 Sunset Dr.,Dousman, WI 53118. If informationin your listing is incorrect, pleasesend corrections to the Editor at:(262) 334-1876 by phoneDue to production deadlines, newlodge listings may not appear for upto two months.Quarry NotesWilliam L. Stonecipher, Editor• Correction & Apologies – Lay this one correction at the feet of the editor.Right there it is, big as life and on page 1, a photo caption that begins, correctly;“Reedsburg Lodge Celebrates 150 years of Masonry,” while the headlinefor the accompanying story clearly states that it is “Reedsville Lodge No.79 Turns 150 - Rededicated on July 21.” My apology to the readers andmembers of Reedsburg Lodge No. 79. There is a Reedsville which is locatedmidway between Kaukauna and Manitowoc. At the same time, an apology isdue Brother Tom Tourville, a Past Master of Valley Lodge in Sparta and formerDistrict 5 Deputy, whose name was omitted in the picture caption of officersparticipating in the rededication ceremony. He stood between District 2Deputy Frank Struble and Grand Chaplain Dave Ritchie, second from theright.• Sheboygan’s Historic Masonic Mansion Update – The historic SheboyganLodge No. 11 building, now named the Historic Masonic Mansion,built between 1927 and 1929, is midway through a 10-year renovation projectbeing directed by the board of a fraternal tax-exempt foundation. In anupdate released by Brother Cory Bouck with permission of the SheboyganLodge Worshipful Master, it was reported that following dinner at the lodgemeeting on August 28 prior to adjourning to a secluded site near the Villageof Kohler for the conferral of two outdoor Master Mason Degrees, there wereinformal discussions about the importance of tuck-pointing the exterior of thebuilding before snowfall to seal and protect the nearly $300,000 in labor andmaterials for improvements that have already been completed on the interior.There was a brief brainstorming session on where the Foundation could findsources of additional donations, because the work will have to pause soon ifadditional funding is not found.• Henry S. Baird –In order to gather a bit more information regardingHenry S. Baird, I googled the name and guess what? Henry S. Baird, today,is a professor in computer science and engineering at Lehigh University inBethlehem, Pennsylvania and, according to the school’s website, holds severalpatents and is building a research group investigating high-performancecomputer vision and pattern recognition technologies. This Fall he's teachinga course open to both undergraduates and graduate students on PatternRecognition and its applications to document image analysis, digital libraries,intelligence analysis, and web security protocols able to tell computers andhumans apart. He joined Lehigh in January 2004 after thirty years in industrialresearch as Principal Scientist and area manager at PARC (Palo Alto,CA), department head and Member of Research Staff at Bell Labs (MurrayHill, NJ), and member of technical staff at RCA Sarnoff Labs (Princeton, NJ).He earned a Ph.D. in EECS from Princeton Univ. in 1984. He also holds aMasters degree in CS from Rutgers Univ., and a bachelors in Mathematicsfrom Harvard College. He holds six patents. Some resume. A relative of ourH. S. Baird? Whether or not he is a Mason is not known at this time.Good Advice from Masters of CommunicationBrother Larry Catellier, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery,Knights Templar of Wisconsin, wrote an interesting piece titled “CommunicationMastery” which was carried in the Wisconsin supplement of the Septemberissue of the national Knight Templar magazine. His comments includedthe following advice, which seems like good advice for every leader.“Sharpening communication skills improves the odds of effective growth inWisconsin Templary. Communications are mastered by few. Yet it is somethingthat can be achieved. Messages are well prepared by using three simpleprinciples.”1. Get Clear On Your Objectives – Most communicators whip off an e-mail, leave a quick voicemail, or just rush into a meeting. CommunicationMasters visualize every communication event down the line to its ideal conclusionbefore they ever start typing, talking, or walking into a room. They askthemselves four questions:(a) What specific outcome do I want from this communication?(b) What action do I want the recipients to take as a result of mypresentation?(c) What must they know when the presentation is over?(d) Finally, what is the goal of my presentation; what do the recipients haveto do in order for that goal to be achieved; when are these actionsrequired?2. Apply the Presentation Platinum Rule – The Golden Rule is: “ Dounto others as you would have them do unto you.” This is good advice, butthose who communicate effectively use the Platinum Rule: “Do unto othersas they want to be done unto.” Communicate the way others want to receiveyour message - not the way you like to communicate! Everyone communicatesdifferently. Once you realize this, your power and communication effectivenesswill be enhanced.3. Address the ‘So What?’ Factor – The difference between ordinarycommunicators and Communication Masters is that masters target the recipient’sneeds and desires. They imagine recipients saying, “So what?” to eachidea. They make sure presentations deliver responses to “So what?”. Yourwords should be exploratory. Ask leading questions. Once you identify needs,weave your communication to them. Make sure that all your presentationsrecognize those needs and address them.Now you’re achieving Communication Mastery! wmjHARDERFUNERALHOMEDEAN K. HARDER,President18700 West Capitol DriveBrookfield, Wisconsin 53045(262) 781-8350MOE PRINTING, INC.Established 1935723 S. 5th St.Milwaukee, WI 53204-1799(414) 672-7350ask for: Georgegmoe@execpc.comFax (414) 672-1011• Commercial Printing• Computer Typesetting• Monthly NewslettersPAGE 12 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - OCTOBER 2007

SCRIPTURE READINGS(1ST DEGREE)By Wade D. Bridges, P.M.Georgia Lodge of ResearchThis Short Talk Bulletin for September2007 was taken from apaper by Bro. Wade D. Bridges,P.M., of the Georgia Lodge ofResearch. In the entire paper thescripture readings for all threedegrees were explained.This portion of the paper dealsonly with the Scripture lesson of theEntered Apprentice Degree. Thepaper was published in Vol. XIX,Transactions 2005, Georgia Lodgeof Research.(Note: This paper has been compiledfrom a set of three by W Bro.Wade D. Bridges, P.M. of GeorgiaLodge of Research, who expresslyasserts they are not his original workbut a compilation of, and commentaryon, the work of others.Unless otherwise stated, Bible referencesare to the Standard KingJames Version.)THE ENTEREDAPPRENTICE DEGREEPsalm 133A “Song of Degrees” of DavidVerse 1: Behold, how good andhow pleasant it is for brethren todwell together in unity!Verse 2: It is like the precious ointmentupon the head, that ran downupon the beard, even Aaron’s beard;that went down to the skirts of hisgarments.Verse 3: As the dew of Hermon,and as the dew that descended uponthe mountains of Zion; for there theLord commanded the blessing, evenlife for evermore.History of the Book of PsalmsWhile some ascribe all of thePsalms to King David, the heavierweight of authority is that the greaterpart of them were written by David.The most widely accepted breakdownis 73 are attributed to KingDavid; twelve to Asaph; eleven tothe sons of Korah; two to KingSolomon (the 72nd and 12th); oneto Etna and one to Moses (the 90th).There is no widespread agreementon the authorship of the remainingPsalms: a few attribute some of themto the aforementioned men, whilesome are designated as “Anonymous.”Many of the Psalms were composedover the course of many yearsand were begun to be collected intoa body of literature in the time ofKing David. As the book contains150 independent compositions, it isnot susceptible of any logical analysis.Psalms 120 to 143 are sometimesreferred to as Pilgrim psalms orSongs of Degrees which may havebeen sung by the Jews as theyascended the heights of Jerusalemfor annual feasts.The Psalms present a wide rangeof human experiences: men burdenedwith affliction; struggling withtemptation; or triumphing in thehope or enjoyment of deliverance,admiring perfection of the Divinity,thanking God for his mercies, meditatingon His truths, or delighting inHis service; all of these and more areexhibited in the Book of Psalms.King DavidSince King David is considered bymost authorities to have written the133rd Psalm, a brief biographicalScripture Readings:The Entered Apprentice DegreeA Short Talk BulletinPublished by The Masonic Service Association of North Americasketch on him is in order.David, the second king of Israel,was the great-grandson of Boaz andRuth (Ruth, iv, 18). He was theyoungest of the eight sons of Jesse ofthe tribe of Judah, dwelling in Bethlehem,where David was born.According to the usually acceptedBiblical chronology, David was bornin 1085 B.C. and reigned as Kingfrom 1055 to 1015 B.C. Somerecent writers now date his reignfrom 30 to 50 years later.David first appears in Scripture as ashepherd lad, tending his father’sflocks in the fields near Bethlehem.While his three elder brothers were inKing Saul’s army, fighting against thePhilistines, David was sent to thearmy camp with some provisions:there he heard that the giant,Goliath, had challenged all Israel tosingle combat. David volunteered toaccept the challenge.David’s victory over Goliath wonfor him the friendship of Jonathan,the son of King Saul, and a permanentposition at the King’s court.However, David’s popularityaroused the jealousy of Saul.David, being made captain of athousand men, encountered manydangers in order to win the hand ofMerob, Saul’s eldest daughter, but inspite of the King’s promise, she wasgiven to another man. Michol, Saul’sother daughter loved David: KingSaul, hoping that David would bekilled by the Philistines, promised togive her in marriage, provided Davidcould slay one hundred Philistines inbattle.David succeeded and marriedMichol. This success, however, madeSaul even more paranoid aboutDavid, so he ordered (that) David bekilled. Through the intervention ofJonathan, David was spared, butSaul’s hatred obliged David to flee.A meeting with Jonathan convincedDavid that reconciliation withSaul was impossible, so for the rest ofSaul’s reign, David was an exile.Samuel, the Prophet and last ofthe Judges, had been sent to anointDavid as King in place of Saul,whom God had rejected for disobedience.Seven years after David wasanointed, King Saul and Jonathanwere killed in a battle.By God’s command, David wentto Hebron to claim the throne. Themen of Judah accepted him as king,and he was again anointed. Civilwar lasted for some time, but David’spower continued to increase. Aftermany military victories, David wasanointed King of all Israel.King David was successful in makingIsrael an independent state.Jerusalem was made the capital andpolitical center of Israel. There he builta palace, took more wives and concubines,and begat many children.He resolved to make Jerusalemthe religious center of his people bybringing to it the Ark of theCovenant. This he accomplished,but later, when David proposed tobuild a temple for it, he was told bythe prophet Nathan that God hadreserved this task for David’s successor,David being a man of blood.While King David’s army was inthe field during the campaign againstthe Ammonites, he fell into the sinsof adultery and murder, thus bringinggreat calamities on himself andhis people.The last days of David were aggravatedby the ambition of Adonijah,whose plans for the succession werefrustrated by Nathan the prophet,and Bathsheba, the mother ofSolomon. Solomon, who was bornafter David’s repentance, was chosenin preference to his older brothers.To make sure Solomon wouldsucceed to the throne, David hadhim publicly anointed.The last recorded words of theaged king are an exhortation toSolomon to be faithful to God, toreward loyal servants, and to punishthe wicked.David died at the age of seventy,having reigned for some seven yearsin Hebron and thirty-three years inJerusalem.To Solomon had been reservedthe privilege of building God’sHouse, but David made amplepreparations for the work by amassingenormous treasures and materials,as well as by transmitting to hisson a plan for the building.Explanation of Psalm 133First Verse:“Behold, how good and howpleasant it is for Brethren to dwelltogether in unity!” (Note differencesin Contemporary English Versionand Hebrew Scriptures.)Abingdon’s “Interpreters’ One VolumeCommentary” says this wisdompsalm was intended to combat apractice which threatened to destroythe traditional structure of Israelitesociety. If brothers continued to dwelltogether after the death of theirfather, then the estate remainedundivided and the family’s inheritancein the Holy Land was keptintact.The development of commerceand the urbanization of society hadinduced many young men to selltheir share of the inheritance and gooff on their own. Here King Davidurges that the old custom is goodand pleasant.The opening word, Behold, maysuggest King David was referring to aparticular instance of the blessing ofbrotherly concord; of that we canonly guess. At least, he was telling usto “observe” or “take note” of the joyand pleasure that is derived fromunity or harmony among brethren.This peaceful unity is of extremeimportance to Masons as it is thecement which binds us together as afraternity; Peace and Harmony arethe strength of our Fraternity.Second Verse:“It is like the precious ointmentupon the head, that ran down uponthe beard, even Aaron’s beard, thatwent down to the skirts of his garments.”The Hebrew Scripture says that theoil runs down “over the collar of hisrobes.” Most authors of commentariesagree that the “collar” ratherthan the bottom of the robe is what iscontemplated.In the “Dictionary of Biblical Theology”is the following: “Anointing:for the Hebrews, oil penetratesdeeply into the body (Psalm 109:18)and it gives the body strength,health, joy, and beauty. On the religiouslevel, it is understandable thatanointings of oil were consideredsigns of rejoicing or of respect. Theywere also used as rites of healing orconsecration.”With this definition of anointing inmind, we can understand the purposeof, or for, anointing with oil. Letus look at some examples:Anointing is a sign of joy or ofhonor, especially when done withperfumed oil (see Proverbs 27:9 andEcclesiastes 9:8). It was used particularlyin festivals (Amos 6:6). Theimage of anointing served to expressthe joy of the people of Israel assembledat Jerusalem for the great festivals.It also played a part in thedescription of the Messianic banquet:On the mountain they willdrink joy, they will drink wine, theywill be anointed with perfumed oilupon this mountain (Isaiah 25:6,Septuagint).It is especially in this context ofMessianic joy that there recurs theformula, “Oil of Gladness” (Isaiah61:3, Psalm 45:8, Hebrews 1:9). So,dwelling together in unity is as the“oil of gladness”. Psalm 133 showsthat obedience to God’s law, or systemof living together, is a joy, happiness,and gladness.Verse 2 illustrates the “good” ofVerse 1, by recalling the oil of joy(ointment), thinking of the oil thatwas used to anoint a High Priest.Aaron stood as the personification ofHigh Priesthood and the representationof the Hebrew nation. The copiousanointing which poured downover his garments symbolized thesolidarity of Israel.The first two verses of the Psalmtogether thus present to us the ideathat brotherly unity is the spirit ofGod coming effusively upon theanointed one. Conversely, we mayconclude the spirit of God is productiveof loving goodwill and brotherlyharmony.Third Verse: As the dew of Hermon,and as the dew that descendedupon the mountains of Zion; forthere the Lord commanded theblessing, even life for evermore.Mount Hennon is one of, if not the,most notable mountains in northernIsrael, as well as the highest mountainin the region of Palestine. It risesto the north and east of Dan, traditionallythe extreme northern limit ofIsrael. Zion was, in biblical times, thehill upon which the temple stood inJerusalem. In poetical imagery wehave a linking together of the twomost prominent peaks of the northernand southern kingdoms, alludingto unification and therefore harmony.Verse 3 illustrates the “pleasant” ofVerse 1, by referring to the dews ofHennon, which are proverbial. Thisdew was known as nature’s way ofcompensating for her failure to giverain, and symbolized refreshmentand quickening. Palestine was asdesolate as the desert until thebrethren came together in brotherlyfellowship; then, like the dews ofHennon, they brought freshness andlife, and the resurrection of ideals.There, God decreed the blessingupon this great brotherhood, whichwould mean life and prosperity forever,a promise by God of his blessingof immortality, an endowmentfor obedience to God’s law, for followingGod’s way of life.Context of Psalm 133At the heart of the first verse of thisscripture is the necessity for Brethrento live in peace and harmony. Twoexamples are given here of howvaluable the unity is. The first is thatof the precious “ointment” or oil withwhich Aaron, Moses’ older brotherand spokesman, was consecrated asIsrael’s first High Priest.The second example is that of thedew of Hennon, which was essentialto the success of Israelite agricultureand therefore life itself. They usuallygot the earlier and later rains, but thedew was necessary for their cropsduring the long hot summers. In thatarid region, the dew was essential tosustain life itself.Unity is essential in a MasonicLodge; unity of purpose and of execution.The 133rd Psalm then is aglorification of the beauty and necessityof brotherly love and unity,which is why this Scripture is an integralpart of the Entered ApprenticeDegree. wmjMasons In Southwest Enjoy SummerMasonic Float in Potosi & Mineral Point ParadesJerry Patter, a member of Warren Lodge No. 4, Potosi, and a plural memberof Mineral Point Lodge No. 1, takes this float to most parades in SouthwestWisconsin. This picture was taken in Mineral Point at the July Fourth parade.Anyone recognize those Masons on the float?Summer Picnic in Mineral PointMineral Point Lodge No. 1 held a summer picnic on July 22 this year hostedby the former Rewey Lodge members. There were over 50 members andtheir families in attendance.– Submitted by Bro. Bill Buckingham, Mineral Point Lodge No. 1WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - OCTOBER 2007 - PAGE 13

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Order ofEasternStarChapter Calendar DatesPlease verify all locations, dates and times before attending a meeting or event.October2 - Grand Representative reception for Mary Wesolowski, GrandRepresentative of Nebraska at Electa, Milwaukee3 - Queen Esther Chapter- Honor Appointed Officers9 - Star Point Night - West Allis, West Allis11 - Chaplain, Marshal and Organist Night - Kenosha, Kenosha12 - Triwaukee Area Club Meeting - Lila B. Graser, Sussex13 - Southeast Area Club Meeting - Union Grove, Union Grove- Janine Coley, Supreme Guardian’s Reception,Tripoli Shrine, Milwaukee- Shrine Hospital bus trip with Golden Rule, Wauwatosa14 - Mr. & Mrs. OES meeting - Marshfield19 - Turkey & Biscuit Luncheon - Phoenix, Beloit (11am – 1pm)20 - Val Waugh Grand Esther Party - Marshfield20 - Madison Area Club - Martha, Jefferson23 - Compass Night w/W. David & Mary Olson Africa Slides – Venus,Stoughton24 - Western Stars - Lemonweir, Mauston25 - Honor Trustees, Triwaukee Chapters Guest with Magician entertainment,Golden Rule, Wauwatosa23 - Compass Night w/W. David & Mary Olson Africa Slides, Venus,Stoughton27 - John Lawrence, Grand Chaplain Party, Janesville28 - West Allis Chapter Brunch (9am to 1 pm)28 - Grand Representative reception for Jim Schoville, Grand Representativeof Florida at Phoenix, BeloitNovember - Re-obligation Month3 - Northwest Club - Kinnickinnic, River Falls4 - Grand Representative Reception for Marguerite Bullis, Grand Representativeof Connecticut at McKinley Masonic Center5 - Star Cruisers to be announced7 - Appointed Officers Night - Starlite, Madison8 - Honor Chaplain and Re-obligation night, Golden Rule, Wauwatosa- Compass and Re-obligation night - Kenosha, Kenosha9 - Triwaukee Area Club - Vega, Milwaukee10 - Veteran’s Celebration - Fort McCoy, Sparta- Southeast Club - Pike, KenoshaGrand Representative ReceptionsOctober 2 - Electa Chapter, Milwaukee – Honoring Mary Wesolowski, GrandRepresentative of Nebraska during 7:30 P.M. stated meeting with entertainment atLake Lodge, 1235 E. Howard Ave, Milwaukee.October 6 - Halycon Chapter, Crandon – Reception honoring Lucille Weisnicht,Grand Representative of Alabama at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church,301 S. Lake St., Crandon. 1:30 P.M. with refreshments to follow. RSVP to HelenJacobson, 406 E. Madison St., Crandon, WI 54520, 715-478-2133October 28 - Phoenix Chapter, Beloit – Reception honoring James Schoville,Grand Representative of Florida at the Beloit Masonic Center, 229 W. Grand Ave,Beloit. 1:30 P.M. Social, 2:00 P.M. Program with refreshments to follow. RSVP toPeggy Allen 2601 Colley Road #101, Beloit, 53511, 608-364-4907, or email jimpeg4907@yahoo.comNovember 4 - Acadia Chapter, Brookfield and Golden Rule Chapter,Wauwatosa – Reception honoring Marguerite Bullis, Grand Representative toConnecticut at the McKinley Masonic Center, 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd, Brookfield, WI.2:00 P.M. Program (Elvis is coming) with refreshments to follow. RSVP to CheriBrus, 2824 N. 52nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53210, 414-445-4199, cbrus@wi.rr.comDecember 2 - West Allis Chapter, West Allis – Reception honoring Jean Chadderdon,Grand Representative to Saskatchewan at the West Allis Masonic Center,7515 W. National Ave, West Allis. 1:00 P.M. with refreshments to follow. RSVP toPamela Weed, 232 N. 75th St., Apt. 2, Milwaukee, WI 53213, 414-476-7870.Grand Officer PartiesEverett Chapter 95, MarshfieldCordially invites you and your escort to celebrate with a dinner and programhonoring Ervella “Val” Waugh, Grand Esther of Wisconsin, Saturday, October20, 2007. 5 p.m. Social Hour - 6 p.m. Dinner. Cost $18 - Sorry, no refunds.Belvedere Supper Club, 329 State Hwy 97, Marshfield, WI (2.5 miles north ofMarshfield). RSVP with remittance, name and title by October 10, 2007 to: JanetSinger, Secretary, 2322 S. Wallonnie Drive, Marshfield, WI 54449 (715)387-6606. Make checks payable to: Everett Chapter 95Janesville Chapter 69, Janesville & ColumbiaChapter 29, EvansvilleCordially invites you and your escort to a dinner and program honoring JohnLawrence, Grand Chaplain of Wisconsin on Saturday, October 27, 2007, PontiacConvention Center, 2809 N. Pontiac Dr., Janesville, WI. Social Hour - 5 p.m. Dinner- 6 p.m. Meal Choices: 8 oz. Ribeye - $16 or Chicken Chardonay - $15.Reservations with remittance and meal choice to: Patricia Shuler, 2203 CommonsAvenue, Janesville, WI 53545.Change of AddressThe OES Foundation mailing address for Applications for Assistance and forDonations has changed. Applications for Assistance and Donations are now to besent to the Grand Chapter office: OES Foundation, c/o Grand Chapter Office,36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118. This change is effective immediately.A new application form for those applying for assistance has been sent to eachchapter secretary. Please discard any prior versions of this application. This applicationwill also be available from the OES website.“Led By His Light”Grand FamilyCarol R. Fick,GrandOrganistI joined Elm Chapter at CedarGrove, Wisconsin on November 8,1979 and served that Chapter asElecta. I transferred to Loyalty Chapterin Plymouth when Elm Chapterclosed and served as Worthy Matronin 1990. Thereafter I served asorganist of that Chapter until retiringand moving to Northern Wisconsinin 1999 and became a dual memberat Trillium Chapter, Crivitz. I servedas Worthy Matron at Crivitz in 2001.I also served as Associate Conductressin Crivitz. In 2002 I wasappointed Grand Representative ofManitoba in Wisconsin by PastGrand Matron, Phyllis Eklov andPast Grand Patron, Harley Bennettand attended the Manitoba GrandSession in 2005.I am married to Chuck who currentlyserves as my escort. I have twochildren, a daughter, Sharon andson-in-law, Scott Krahn and a son,Wally and daughter-in-law, TracyFick. I also have four grandchildren,Kelton, Kaleb, and Kelsey Fick andTreylee Krahn. My Hobbies aremusic, crafts, camping and, especially,“being grandma”. I thank WorthyGrand Matron, Laurie and WorthyGrand Patron, Cal for my GrandAppointment as this year’s GrandOrganist.Trillium ChapterNo. 208, CrivitzInvites you to a Dinner and ProgramHonoring Sister Carol R. FickGrand Organist of WisconsinSaturday, November 3, 2007, atLynda’s Sky Harbor, W9577 Hwy.W in Crivitz. Social Time, 5 p.m. andDinner, 6 p.m. $20 per person (NoRefunds). Checks Payable to TrilliumChapter #208. RSVP with remittance,name and title by October 26To: Marge Raab, W6422 BirchwoodRd, Crivitz, WI 54114 715-854-2236Rooms reserved at BEST WEST-ERN in Crivitz. Phone 715-854-7014, Call before October 3. MentionEastern Star.Proficiency TestingWouldn’t you like to hold a proficiencycard or station certification?You now have a chance to takeeither test. The station certification isdone for the following stations: WorthyPatron, Associate Patron, Conductress,Associate Conductress,Chaplain, Adah, Ruth, Esther,Martha and Electa. It’s not too lateto sign up! If you are interested,contact Karen Stauffer, PGM (920-233-7910) or Kris Engbring, AGM(608-244-8281) and let them knowyou are interested in either the proficiencytest, station certification, orboth. Study guides are available.We are so pleased that so many Sistersand Brothers hold current cardsfor proficiency and certification.Won’t you join them?Testing will be held as follows:Saturday, September 29 atOshkosh Masonic Center, 10 amSaturday, October 13 at UnionGrove Masonic Center after clubmeeting.Saturday, October 20 at LakeLodge in Milwaukee, 1 pmFriday, November 2 at RiverFalls Masonic Center, 6:30 pmSaturday, November 10 atSparta Masonic Center, 8:30 amTuesday, November13 at PlattevilleMasonic Center 3 pm, areaclub potluck at 6:30 pmSaturday, November 17 at MiddletonMasonic Center after clubmeeting, 12:30 pmQuad State ExchangePictured are Minnesota Worthy Grand Patron Dave McPherson, MinnesotaWorthy Grand Matron Helen Johnson, Iowa Worthy Grand Matron ConnieCoulter and Wisconsin Worthy Grand Matron Laurie Twardy at the QuadState Exchange held at the La Crosse Masonic Center on August 25.A “Mooorvelous” Star WeekendLA CROSSE – Over 160 membersof the Eastern Star fraternity gatheredin La Crosse on Saturday, August 25,for the annual multistate exchange.This year the exchange included thequad states of Iowa, South Dakota,Minnesota and Wisconsin. RuthChapter, La Crosse, hosted the event.Members worked hard to feed adelicious Swiss steak dinner to thosein attendance, and the Job’s Daughters’Bethel helped right along with theadults. We give our thanks to WorthyMatron Marquerite Revie and WorthyPatron Jason Risberg.The program continued after dinnerin the chapter room where each statedemonstrated their form of introductions.Iowa is “happy” to have guestsand they find their own way home.Their escorts are companions.In Minnesota the Worthy Matrondoes the introductions and welcomesthe guests while still at their seatsbecause they come to the East facingWest and it wouldn’t do to talk to theirbacks.It was interesting to note the MinnesotaConductress was from a“Queen Esther” chapter the same asour GC Bobbi Jo!The South Dakota contingent consistedof the Grand Conductress andtwo General Grand Chapter CommitteeMembers: PGM Sister Pat Bill,Member of the International PeaceGardens Committee and PGM SisterRose Horstra, Member of the VisionquestCommittee. The Worthy GrandMatron had her home severely damagedby storms just before she was toleave for Wisconsin and so did notattend.They announced that SouthDakota would host the quad-stateexchange in August of 2009.The entertainment that evening wasdelightful. Iowa sang a song with linesusing words formed from the letters oftheir name — LOVE BUGS. They dida chant about the love bug itch and aninformative rap about details for theupcoming Iowa Grand Chapter Heartto Heart session. The MinnesotaGrand Family dressed as penguinswith black “tux” t-shirts, orange shoesand red “beaks”. This was a take onthe Worthy Patrons in Minnesotacalled “Chilly Willies”. The groupsang “Somewhere over the Rainbow”with periodic requests to the conductressfor permission to go Wee beingdenied causing much clucking of penguins.Finally the conductor said theycould all go wee, at which time theentire group (flock?) shouted“WHEEEE!” South Dakota was asmall group with a BIG entertainment.One Sister represented Moses and theother Sister represented God. Moseshad sent out the 10 commandmentsby computer, but was having problemsand was discussing possible solutionswith God. This skit was simplyhilarious.The evening was capped off withour own Wisconsin Grand Family.The Worthy Grand Matrons of Iowa,Sister Connie Coulter, Minnesota, SisterHelen Johnson and the WorthyGrand Patron, Brother Dave McPhersonwere initiated into the DairylandChapter. Sister Laurie was the BigCheese and Brother Cal was dressedas a cow—Brother Udder Brother.The conductresses were the TrailBoss and Ramrod. The new memberswere led to five sisters for lectures, thefirst being the Blue Milk Maid. At thesecond station the sign was the raisingof yellow cheese curds.At the third station the sign was swillinga glass of milk and the pass, “GotMilk?” Greener pastures were foundat the fourth station and it was mentionedthere that South Dakota wasthe home of “custards” last stand. Atthe fifth station the red stood for theBadgers, of course, complete with redpompoms. The pass? “Go Bucky.”This fun evening was ended withone serious note. The Masons andStar of Minnesota have joined togetherand pledged $10 million dollars tobuild a new cancer center at the Universityof Minnesota. Currently $3 millionhas been raised.New Eastern Star 50-Year MembersBarbara McVay, Miriam Chapter #15Isabel Burhans, Medford Chapter #254Marilyn Preisler, Medford Chapter #254Chapters with New Initiates (August - September)Tomah, TomahKilbourn, Wisconsin DellsSt. Omar, MonroeSISTERS AND BROTHERSWe would like to hear from you about your chapter’s special events, 50-year members or chatter about your chapter that you would like to haveprinted on this page. Please send your information to Sister Jane Blackwood,stormkat@sbcglobal.net or 937 Euclid Ave, Beloit, WI 53511-6006Please submit items by the 25th of the month two months prior to theintended month of publication. The summer issue July and August iscombined and will be published on July 2.NOTE: Chapter Secretaries: please send me a copy of your 2007-2008calendars so that your chapter s special dates may be listed.This page is sponsored by The Order of The Eastern StarWISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - OCTOBER 2007 - PAGE 15

Wisconsin Masonic CalendarOctober 20072 School of Instruction - District 3, Rhinelander Lodge No.242, 7 p.m.3 Adams Lodge No. 332 Table Lodge, Adams, 6 p.m.6 Grand Commander's Home Commandery Inspection atPlatteville Commandery No. 35 plus a special observanceat 9 a.m. commemorating the 700th anniversary ofthe arrest of the Knights Templar in Paris. PlattevilleMasonic Center. Regular Inspection time is 1 p.m., 11:30Lunch. For more information contact Larry Catellier at608-348-7175 or .10 Grand Master's Tour of the Tomah VA Center, 1 p.m. (GM)10 AASR Awards Night (GM) Seven Bridges Restaurant -Onalaska, 6:30 p.m.11 GL Progressive Line Officer Meeting, Madison, 5:30 p.m.\12 School of Instruction - District 5 Area 1, Black RiverLodge, Black River Falls, 7 p.m.13 District 6 School of Instruction, Waupaca Lodge 9 a.m.13 Job’s Daughters Hike for HIKE at the Pettit Center, WestAllis. $10 entry fee, $15 in pledges. Lunch and shirt areincluded. Prizes & special guests. Open skating 1-9 p.m.13 Fraternal Relations’ Three Pillars-Mason Woods OpenHouse Tours for the Fraternity, Lodges & individuals.Tours will begin at 10 a.m. Lodges or individuals wishingto attend are invited to call Mary Millard to make a reservationat her toll-free number, 800-848-5306.13 Reception for Job’s Daughters International SupremeGuardian Janine Coley, Supreme Chaplain Rick Millerand Supreme Bethel Guardian Maureen Wise will beheld at Tripoli Shrine Temple in Milwaukee. Receiving lineat 4 p.m., program at 5:30 and dinner is at 6:15 p.m.Reservations to: Dorothy Cigale, 3801 South AustinStreet, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Phone 414-481-1194 .Cost is $25 per person. MakeChecks Payable to: Supreme Arrangements 2008.16 School of Instruction - District 3, Mystic Tie Lodge No.280, Ladysmith, 7 p.m.17 School of Instruction - District 5 Area 3, La Belle Lodge,Viroqua, and Re-Obligation Night. Chili Dinner. 7 p.m.18 School of Instruction - District 5 Area 2, Tomah Lodge,Tomah, 7 p.m.20 District 4 Fall Meeting (DGM), Green Bay MasonicCenter, Green Bay, 9 a.m.20 District 4 Fall Meeting (DGM) Mason Woods Lodge,MasonWoods Campus in Cecil, 1 p.m.20 Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters 150thAnniversary Celebration & Super Excellent MasterDegree, Madison Masonic Center. Degree at 1 p.m.,Social hour at 4 p.m. and banquet at 5. Entertainment tofollow. Make reservations with and checks payable to:Terry Loper. 9696 Jancing Ave., Sparta, WI 54656. Phone608-269-4428 E-mail .23 District 5 Fall Meeting, Frontier Lodge, La Crosse, 7 p.m.24 Past Master's Dinner (GM), Fond du Lac Lodge, 6 p.m.24 School of Instruction - District 3, Forest Lodge No. 130,Wausau, 7 p.m.27 District 6 Fall Meeting (DGM) Dells Lodge, WisconsinDells, 9 a.m.30 District 7 School of Instruction, Lodi Valley Lodge 7 p.m.30 District 2 Fall Meeting, Menomonie Lodge, 7 p.m.31 District 11 Fall Meeting, Waukesha Lodge, WaukeshaNovember 20073 Tartan Ball, Tripoli Shrine Temple - Milwaukee, 6 p.m.3 Fraternal Relations’ Three Pillars-Dousman Open HouseTours. Tours will begin at 10 a.m. Lodges or individualswishing to attend are invited to call Mary Millard to makea reservation at her toll-free number, 800-848-5306.8 Grand Master’s Tour of Zablocki VA Center, Milwaukee,3 p.m. (GM)8 Zablocki VA MSA Volunteer Recognition Dinner , Alioto'sat Burleigh & Mayfair Rd., Milwaukee, 5:30 p.m. (GM)8 GL Progressive Line Officer Meeting, Madison, 5:30 p.m.29 Southwestern York Rite Association Annual Meeting &Election, Sun Prairie Masonic Center, 7 p.m.December 20077 Grand Lodge Full Staff Meeting (GM) MadisonConcourse Hotel & Madison Masonic Center8 Full Staff Meeting (GM) Madison, 9 a.m.9 Full Staff Meeting (GM) Madison, 8:30 a.m.13 WMBAB at Grand Masonic Center, Dousman (GM)8 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843, AnnualMeeting & Election of Officers, Oconomowoc/HartlandLodge No. 42, Oconomowoc.Please Note: events listed here are drawn from the Events Calendaron the Grand Lodge Web Site and from the direct request of readers.To have your event listed in this events calendar, please e-mail thedate and a brief description of the event to any of the following: GrandSecretary DeWolf at or ;Wisconsin Masonic Journal Editor Stonecipher at or to the Grand Masonic Center inDousman, attention Cheryl, at .Please enter ‘Events Calendar Addition’ in the subject line.GRAND LODGE, F. & A. M. OF WISCONSIN36275 SUNSET DRIVE,DOUSMAN, WISCONSIN 53118THE WISCONSINMasonicJournalPeriodicalTHEMasonicWISCONSINJournalOCTOBER 2007Fraternal Relations Tour ofMasonWoods is Oct. 13Grand Masters J. B. Van Hollen and Henry S. Baird Share in Making Masonic HistoryGrand Master J. B. Van Hollen (left) is the first Wisconsin Mason to serve as Grand Master and Attorney General at the same time. AnotherWisconsin Mason, however, Brother Henry S. Baird, a member of the Sturgeon Bay lodge which bears his name, also held both offices butnot at the same time. Research shows that H. S. Baird actually served as Attorney General from 1836 to 1839 while Wisconsin was a territorybefore becoming a state. Brother Baird served as Grand Master from 1856-1858. The shared heritage of the two was celebratedSeptember 20 with a dinner and program at Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174. Dressed in period costume (center), Brother James S. Wade, amember of Washington Lodge No. 21 in Green Bay, presented a dramatic reading of Brother Baird’s biography. Brother Ross Chapman(right), Worshipful Master of H. S. Baird Lodge, presented the Grand Master with a copy of the official portrait of his predecessor as a giftfrom the lodge. About 125 Masons and guests from as far away as Madison and Menomonie attended. – Photo by Wm. Stonecipher