News From The East

October 2015 Trestle Board

Please CLICK HERE for a full PDF copy of our Trestle Board. A Message from the East Last month our lodge celebrated its 260th anniversary since the chartering of the original lodge in Port Royal.  On the heels of our own table lodge, I had the great pleasure to travel with WBro Ronnie Walters to…
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October 3, 2015 0

Table Lodge Preparations

We are finalizing our preparations for the Kilwinning Crosse Table Lodge celebrating our 260th anniversary. The food is being provided by local establishment K Jo’s and cost will be $15/plate. During this event, we will have several items typically locked in our safe on display and will also be formally introducing our newly mounted murals…
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September 16, 2015 0

A Message on The Anniversary of 9/11

Brethren, Today we mark 14 years since terrorists hijacked 4 aircraft and used them, and their passengers, as weapons against our great nation.  Since that day, many debates and controversies have swirled surrounding political and national issues.  Through the political and legal discourse, we can stop for this one day and remember the 2,977 souls…
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September 11, 2015 0

Table Lodge Flyer

We have sent out flyers for our Sept 19th Table Lodge.  Details are contained on THIS FLYER.  Please share with any who may want to attend!


September 4, 2015 0

September 2015 Trestle Board

Please CLICK HERE for a full PDF copy of the Trestle Board. A Message From The East As many of the Past Masters are aware, the year prior to being installed as master is busy with planning and preparations.  Before being installed as Worshipful Master, we are aware of the infamous ‘Warden’s Certificate’ that must…
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September 1, 2015 0

Lodge Aprons Get Suitable Home

Contained within our archives are several historic aprons, one with a provenance claiming to be an apron worn by George Washington on his several visits to our lodge and another showing it to originate from the Grand Lodge of Scotland in 1741 which would make it one of the oldest, if not the oldest, apron…
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August 30, 2015 0

Work Begins to Mount Sidney E. King Murals

Saturday, August 22nd, RtWor Wayne Brooks and Wor Ron Childress worked tirelessly to prepare our Sidney E. King murals for mounting.  Since one of the murals was painted directly onto the interior wall of a building (seen in the picture, attached), it required a good deal of prep work.  4×4 posts were mounted to the wall/floor…
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August 22, 2015 0

August 2015 Trestle Board

Please CLICK HERE for a full PDF copy of the Trestle Board. A Message from the East Many organizations slow down during the summer, but Kilwinning Crosse continues to grow and engage its members and the community.  Last month we had a cadre of past District Deputy Grand Masters, Past Masters, members, and entered apprentices…
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August 4, 2015 0

Passing of Brother Carroll Elliott

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Brother Carroll Elliott.  Brother Carroll was a 53-year Mason who remained an active member of the lodge.  His optimistic spirit exemplified what we know masonry to be and his life has undoubtedly touched countless lives bother within and without Freemasonry. We will pay our…
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July 20, 2015 0

Lodge Dining Room Newly Painted!

Thank you to Entered Apprentice Michael Beale, Bro Jerry Brown, WBro Al Clow and Ronnie Walters, and RtWor Wayne Brooks and Tom Lewis for painting the dining hall in preparation for hanging our new portraits. The room looks amazing! We are now prepared to hang the canvas portrait ‘The Battle of Chancellorsville’ and a portrait…
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July 18, 2015 0