THE LODGE ROOM OVER SIMPKIN'S STORE by Lawrence N. Greenleaf, 33 degee, Grand Master of Masons in Colorado, 1880.
The plainest lodge room in the land was over Simpkin's store,
Where Friendship Lodge had met each month for fifty years or more.
When o'er the earth the moon, full orbed, had cast her brightest beams,
The brethren came from miles around on horseback and in team,
And Ah! what hearty grasp of hand, what welcome met them there,
As mingling with the waiting groups they slowly mount the stair,
Exchanging fragmentary news or prophecies of crop
Until they reach the Tiler's room and current topics drop
To turn their thoughts to nobler themes they cherish and adore
And which were heard on meeting night up over Simpkin's store.
To city eyes, a cheerless room, long usage had defaced
The tell-tale line of lath and beam on wall and ceiling traced.
The light from oil fed lamps was dim and yellow in its hue
The carpet once could pattern boast, though now `twas lost to view;
The altar and the pedestals that marked the stations three
The gate post pillars topped with balls, the rude carved letter G,
Were village joiner's clumsy work, with many things beside
Where beauty's lines were all effaced and ornament denied.
There could be left no lingering doubt, if doubt there was before,
The plainest lodge room in the land was over Simpkin's store.
While musing thus on outward form the meeting time drew near,
And we had glimpse of inner life through watchful eye and ear.
When Lodge convened at gavel's sound with officers in place,
We looked for strange, conglomerate work, but could no error trace.
The more we saw, the more we heard, the greater our amaze
To find those country brethren there so skilled in Mason's ways.
But greater marvels were to come before the night was through,
Where unity was not mere name, but fell on earth like dew,
Where tenets had the mind imbued, and truths rich fruit age bore,
In the plainest lodge room in the land, up over Simpkin's store.
To hear the record of their acts was music to the ear,
We sing of deeds unwritten which on angel's scroll appear,
A WIDOW'S CASE--Four helpless ones--Lodge funds were running low--
A dozen brethren sprang to feet and offers were not slow.
Food, raiment, things of needful sort, while one gave loads of wood,
Another, shoes for little ones, for each gave what he could.
Then spake the last: "I haven't things like these to give-- but then,
--Some ready money may help out" and he laid down a ten.
'Were brother cast on darkest square upon life's checkered floor,
A beacon light to reach the white--was over Simpkin's store.
Like scoffer who remained to pray, impressed by sight and sound,
The faded carpet `neath our feet was now like holy ground.
The walls that had such dingy look were turned celestial blue,
The ceiling changed to canopy where stars were shining through.
Bright tongues of flame from altar leaped, the G was vivid blaze,
All common things seemed glorified by heaven's reflected rays.
O! Wondrous transformation wrought through ministry of love-
-Behold the LODGE ROOM BEAUTIFUL!--fair type of that above.
The vision fades--the lesson lives--while taught as ne'er before,
In the plainest lodge room in the land--up over Simpkin's store.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
A FRIENDLY HAND SHAKE
A FRIENDLY HAND SHAKE
It is a wonderful feeling to meet a stranger and one of you introduces yourself to the other and get the grip. At that moment you feel you are not strangers at all. In the past years I have had this happen to me on many occasions and I still get a thrill. I think one of the best ways to make friends is if you see someone who seems to be alone, walk up to him and introduce yourself. If he is a Mason he will be glad and so will you, if he is not he will appreciate your friendly gesture. This I learned from my father many years ago.
If you have not been practicing this, you should, for you will enjoy this experience.
---Exchange
It is a wonderful feeling to meet a stranger and one of you introduces yourself to the other and get the grip. At that moment you feel you are not strangers at all. In the past years I have had this happen to me on many occasions and I still get a thrill. I think one of the best ways to make friends is if you see someone who seems to be alone, walk up to him and introduce yourself. If he is a Mason he will be glad and so will you, if he is not he will appreciate your friendly gesture. This I learned from my father many years ago.
If you have not been practicing this, you should, for you will enjoy this experience.
---Exchange
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Here sleepeth now a fellow who Was always on the Square."
It matters not whate'er your lot Or what your task may be, One duty there remains for you One duty stands for me. Be you a doctor skilled and wise, Or do your work for wage, A laborer upon the street, An artist on the stage; Our glory still awaits for you, One honor that is fair, To have men say as you pass by: "That fellow's on the Square." Ah, here's a phrase that stands for much 'Tis good old English too, It means that men have confidence In everything you do, It means that what you have you've earned, And that you've done your best, And when you go to sleep at night Untroubled you may rest. It means that conscience is your guide, And honor is your care; There is no greater praise than this: "That fellow's on the Square." And when I die I would not wish A lengthy epitaph; I do not wish a headstone large, Carved with fulsome chaff, Pick out no single deed of mine, If such a deed there be, To 'grave upon my monument, For those who come to see, Just this one phrase of all I choose, To show my life was fair: Here sleepeth now a fellow who Was always on the Square."
The Try Square
The Try Square
Masonry is not simply a ritual; it is a way of living. It offers us a plan, a method, a faith by which we may build our days and years into a character so strong and true that nothing, not even death, can destroy it. Each of us has in his heart a little try-square called conscience, by which to test each thought and deed and word, whether it be true or false. By as much as a man honestly applies that test in his own heart, and in his relations with his fellows, by so much will his life be happy, stable and true.
Courtesy is a mark of good breeding. It commands respect. It is the polish that welcomes the customer, cheers the fellow worker, and makes the day easier for everyone.
Masonic Exchange
Masonry is not simply a ritual; it is a way of living. It offers us a plan, a method, a faith by which we may build our days and years into a character so strong and true that nothing, not even death, can destroy it. Each of us has in his heart a little try-square called conscience, by which to test each thought and deed and word, whether it be true or false. By as much as a man honestly applies that test in his own heart, and in his relations with his fellows, by so much will his life be happy, stable and true.
Courtesy is a mark of good breeding. It commands respect. It is the polish that welcomes the customer, cheers the fellow worker, and makes the day easier for everyone.
Masonic Exchange
"The Old Masters Wages"
"The Old Masters Wages"I met a dear old man today Who wore a Masonic pin, It was old and faded like the man Its edges were worn quite thin I approached the park bench where he sat To give the old brother his do I said, "I see you've traveled east He said, "I have, have you" I said, I have and in my day Before the all seeing sun I played in the rubble with Jubala Jubilo, and Jubalum. He shouted, don't laugh at the work my son It's good and sweet and true And if you've traveled as you said You should give these things a due. The word, the sign, the token, The sweet Masonic prayer, The vow that all have taken Who have climbed the inner stair. The wages of a Mason are never paid in gold but the gain comes from contentment when you're weak and growing old. You see I've carried my obligations For almost fifty years It has helped me through the hardships and the failures full of tears. Now I'm losing my mind and my body Death is near but I don't despair I've lived my life upon the level And I'm dying upon the square. Sometimes the greatest lessons Are those that are learned anew And the old man in the park today has changed my point of view. To all Masonic brothers The only secret is to care May you live upon the level.
May you part upon the square.
May you part upon the square.
Which type of a Mason are you?
A Masonic Story
A salesman breaks down in a remote country lane, a farmer in the adjacent field comes over and they discover that they are "Brothers".
The salesman is concerned as he has an important appointment in the local town: "Don't worry says the farmer you can use my car, I will call a friend and get the car repaired while you go to the appointment".
Off goes the salesman and a couple of hours later he returns but unfortunately the car is awaiting a part which won't arrive until the next morning.
"It's not a problem," says the Farmer, "use my telephone and re-schedule your first appointment tomorrow, stay with us tonight and I'll see that the car is done first thing!"
The farmers' wife prepares a wonderful meal and they share a glass of fine single malt during an excellent evening, the salesman sleeps soundly and when he awakes there is his car, repaired and ready to go.
After a full breakfast the salesman thanks them both for the hospitality. As he and the farmer walk to his car he turns and asks "my brother, thank you so much but I have to ask, did you help me because I am a Mason?"
"No" was the reply, "I helped you because I am a Mason".
Which type of a Mason are you?
A salesman breaks down in a remote country lane, a farmer in the adjacent field comes over and they discover that they are "Brothers".
The salesman is concerned as he has an important appointment in the local town: "Don't worry says the farmer you can use my car, I will call a friend and get the car repaired while you go to the appointment".
Off goes the salesman and a couple of hours later he returns but unfortunately the car is awaiting a part which won't arrive until the next morning.
"It's not a problem," says the Farmer, "use my telephone and re-schedule your first appointment tomorrow, stay with us tonight and I'll see that the car is done first thing!"
The farmers' wife prepares a wonderful meal and they share a glass of fine single malt during an excellent evening, the salesman sleeps soundly and when he awakes there is his car, repaired and ready to go.
After a full breakfast the salesman thanks them both for the hospitality. As he and the farmer walk to his car he turns and asks "my brother, thank you so much but I have to ask, did you help me because I am a Mason?"
"No" was the reply, "I helped you because I am a Mason".
Which type of a Mason are you?
Famous Masons In America
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Famous Masons of America
Abbot, Bud - Comedian Abbott, Robert Sengstacke - Founder/publisher Chicago DefenderAbbott, Sir John J.C. - Prime Minister of Canada 1891-92Acuff, Roy - SingerAdams, Sherman - Governor of New Hampshire and US Congressman Aguinaldo, Emilio - President of the Philippines, he declared their independence in 1898Aldrin, Edwin E. - AstronautAldrich, Nelson Wilmarth - U. S. SenatorAlfond, Harold - Owned Dexter Shoe Company Allen, Charles H. - First Governor of Puerto Rico Allen, Ira - Known as the 'Father of Vermont'Allen, Richard - Founder/first bishop AME ChurchAlthouse, Monroe - Director, Ringgold Band of PennsylvaniaArmstrong, Louis - Jazz Musician Arnold, Benedict - Revolutionary War GeneraArnold, Eddie- SingerArnold, General Henry "Hap" - Commander of the Army Air ForceAshbrook, John M -Politician Ashburn, Richie - Sports Philadelphia PhilliesAustin, Stephen F. - Father of TexasAutry, Gene - ActorBach, Johann Sebastian - ComposerBach, Karl Phillip Emanuel - court organist for Friedrich the GreatBadyna, Keith R.- International Martial Arts Hall of Fame Baldwin, Henry - Supreme Court JusticeBallatine, Carl – McHale’s Navy comic Balfour, Lloyd - JewelryBartholdi, Frederic A. - Designed the Statue of LibertyBarty, Billy - ActorBasie, William "Count" - Orchestra leader/composerBaylor, Robert E. B. - Founder Baylor UniversityBeard, Daniel Carter - Founder Boy ScoutsBell, Lawrence - Bell Aircraft Corp.Bennett, Viscount R.B. - Prime Minister of Canada 1930-35Berlin, Irving - EntertainerBlack, Hugo L. - Supreme Court JusticeBlair, Jr., John - Supreme Court JusticeBlake, James Herbert Eubie -composer/pianistBlatchford, Samuel - Supreme Court Justice Bolivar, Simon -revolutionaryBorden, Sir Robert L. - Prime Minister of Canada 1911-1920Borglum, Gutzon & Lincoln - Father and Son who carved Mt. RushmoreBorgnine, Ernest - ActorBowell, Sir Mackenzie - Prime Minister of Canada 1894-96Bowie, James - AlamoBradley, Omar N. - Military leaderBradley, Thomas - Mayor of Las Angeles, CABrant, Joseph - Chief of the Mohawks 1742 - 1807 Bricker, John -Politician Brooks, Foster - Comedian Brown, Joe E. - Actor Brown, Judge Joseph -(lawyer judge) TVBuchanan, James - President of the U.S. Bunche, Ralphe -worked for United Nations, initiated peace accord Middle EastBurnett, David G. - 1st President of the Republic of TexasBurns, Robert - The National Poet of ScotlandBurton, Harold H. - Supreme Court JusticeButala ,Anthony -Singer Byrd, Admiral Richard E. - Flew over North PoleByrd, Robert - Senator from WVByrnes, James F. - Supreme Court Justice Caey, Harry - ActorCalvo, Father Francisco - Catholic Priest who started Freemasonry in Costa Rica 1865 Canute, Yakima - Cowboy, StuntmanCarson, Christopher "Kit" - Frontiersman, scout and explorerCasanova - Italian Adventurer, writer and entertainerCatton, John - Supreme Court Justice Chennault, Maj. General Claire E. - Flying Tigers leader, WWII GeneralChagrin, Jean François - Designer of The Arc De Triomphe in Paris, FranceChristenson,Larry -Sports Philadelphia Phillies pitcherChrysler, Walter P. - Automotive fameChurchill, Winston - British LeaderCitroen, Andre - French Engineer and motor car manufactureClark, James -explorer Clark, Mark - American WWII Airborne GeneralClark, Roy - Country Western StarClark, Thomas C. - Supreme Court JusticeClark, William - ExplorerClarke, John H. - Supreme Court JusticeClemens, Samuel L. - Mark Twain - writer Clinton, Dewitt-governor New YorkClower, Jerry - Late ComedianCobb, Ty - Baseball PlayerCody, "Buffalo Bill" William - Indian fighter, Wild West ShowCohan, George M. - Broadway starCole, Nat 'King' - Great ballad singerCollodi, Carlo - Writer of PinocchioColt, Samuel - Firearms inventorCombs, Earle Bryan - Baseball Hall of Fame Cosby, William H -entertainer, actor, philanthropistCraig ,John -Ambassador Crockett, David - American Frontiersman and Alamo fameCrosby, Norm - Comedian and entertainer Cushing, William - Supreme Court Justice Davis, Jefferson - President CSADavis, Ossie - Actor, Director and PlaywrightDeMille, Cecil – Movie ProducerDempsey, Jack - SportsDesaguliers, John Theophilus - Inventor of the planetariumDevanter, Willis Van - Supreme Court JusticeDewey, Thomas - Presidential CandidateDiefenbaker, John G. - Prime Minister of Canada 1957-63Dickens, Little Jimmy- Singer Dirkson, Everett -PoliticianDole, Robert - Former Senator from KansasDoolittle, General James - Famous Air Force PilotDouglas, William O. - Supreme Court JusticeDow, William H. - Dow Chemical Co.Doyle, Sir Author Conan - Writer - Sherlock HolmesDrake, Edwin L - American Pioneer of the Oil industryDubois, W.E.B. - Educator/author/historianDunant, Jean Henri - Founder of the Red Cross Ebsen, Charles (Buddy) Jr – ActorEdward VII - King of EnglandEdward VIII - King of England who abdicated the throne in less than 1 yearEllington, Duke - Composer, Arranger and StylistEllington, Edward K. "Duke" - Orchestra Leader/composerEllsworth, Oliver - Supreme Court Justice Elway, John - former quarterback for the Denver BroncosEvanko, Col. Paul J Commissioner Pa. State Police 1994-2002Ervin Jr, Samuel J. - Headed "Watergate" committeeEvers, Medger Wiley - Civil Rights LeaderFaber, Eberhard - Head of the famous Eberhard Fabor Pencil CompanyFairbanks, Douglas - Silent film actorField, Stephen J. - Supreme Court JusticeFields, W.C. - ActorFisher, Geoffrey - Archbishop of Canterbury 1945 - 1961Fitch, John - Inventor of the SteamboatFleming, Sir Alexander - Invented PenicillinFord, Gerald R. - President of the U.S. Ford, Glen - ActorFord, Henry - Pioneer Automobile Manufacturer Ford, John - Director Forten, James - Abolitionist/manufacturerFortune, Timothy Thomas - JournalistFranklin, Benjamin - 1 of 13 Masonic signers of Constitution of the U.S.Fulton, Robert - Inventor of 1st Submarine and Steam powered warshipMfume, Kweisi -President of the NAACP Gable, Clark – ActorGarfield, James A. - President of the U.S. Garvey, Marcus - Community Leader, founder of the Black Star shipping lineGatling, Richard J. - Built the "Gatling Gun"Gentry, Teddy -the bass player and singer for the country group "ALABAMA"George VI - King of England during W.W. IIGibbon, Edward - Writer - Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Gibson, Hoot - Actor Gidron, Richard - president, Dick Gidron CadillacGilbert, Sir William S. - Was the librettis for "Pirates of Penzance"Gillett, King C. - Gillett Razor Co. Gleason, Jackie - ActorGlenn, John H. - First American to orbit the earth in a space craftGodfrey, Arthur - ActorGoldwater, Barry - Former Senator from Arizona, Presidential CandidateGray, Harold Lincoln - Creator of "Little Orphan AnnieGreen, Rev. Al- Minister/ SingerGrissom, Virgil - AstronautGrock - Swiss Circus ClownGuillotin, Joseph Ignace - Inventor of the "Guillotine" Hall, Prince--First black American freemasonHampton, Lionel--Orchestra leader/composerHancock, John - 1of9 Masonic signers of Declaration of IndependenceHarding, Warren G. - President of the U.S.Hardy, Oliver - Actor - ComedianHarlan, John M. - Supreme Court JusticeHawkins, Augustus F. - US Congressman from CaliforniaHayden, Josef - Composer Hayden, Lewis - Abolitionist, Community Leader Hayes, Woodrow "Woody" - Coach Ohio State Hearns, T. P. -ComedianHedges, Cornelius - "Father" of Yellowstone National ParkHelms, Jesse, -. SenatorHenry, Patrick - PatriotHenson, Josiah - Inspired the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Henson, Matthew - explorerHerbert, James - "Eubie" Blake, composer/pianistHilton, Charles C. - American HotelierHoban, James - Architect for the U.S. CapitalHoe, Richard M. - Invented the rotary press, revolutionizing newspaper printing Holden, William - ActorHooks, Benjamin L- past President of NAACPHoover, J. Edgar - Director of FBI Hornish, Sam Jr.-- Indy Racing League Driver (IRL Champ)Hornsby, Rogers - An original member of the Baseball Hall of FameHoudini, Harry - MagicianHouston, Sam - 2nd&4th President of the Republic of Texas Howard, Morris "Moe" & "Curley" Howard - ComediansHusky, Ferlin - Country Music PerformerHutton, Timothy - Actor Ives, Burl - SingerJackson, Andrew - President of the U.S.Jackson, Reverend Jesse - MinisterJackson, Robert H. - Supreme Court Justice James, Daniel "Chappie" --General U S Air ForceJenner, Edward - Inventor - VaccinationJohnson, Andrew - President of the U.S. Johnson, Ben - Actor, Johnson, James -founder Jet magazine Johnson, John A "Jack"--Heavyweight boxing title holder, 1908-1915Johnson, John H.--Publisher EBONY and JET magazinesJolson, Al - Fame as the first 'talking picture' the Jazz Singer Jones, Absalom -founder AME churchJones, Anson - 5th President of the Republic of TexasJones, John Paul - Naval CommanderJones, Melvin - One of the founders of the Lions International Juarez, Benito - First Native-American President of Mexico Just, Ernest - Co-founder of Omega Psi Phi fraternityKemp, Jack - Former Congressman, Quarterback for Buffalo BillsKerner, Otto - Former Gov. IllinoisKey, Francis Scott - Wrote U.S. National AnthemKhan III, Aga - Statesman King, Don (boxing promoter)King Kalakauna- King of Hawaii circa 1875King Kamekame'a IV, Hawai'ian King, consolidated the islands to one kingdomKipling, Rudyard - WriterKirchmayer, Johannes (John) - wood carverLa Guardia, Fiorella H. - La Guardia Airport, Mayor of New York 1930's & 40'sLafayette, Marquis de - Supporter of American Freedom Laird, Ill:. Melvin, longtime Congressman & Sec of DefenseLake, Simon - Built first submarine successful in open sea.Lamar, Joseph E. - Supreme Court JusticeLamar, Mirabeau B. - 3rd President of the Republic of TexasLand, Frank S. - Founder Order of DeMolayLeazer, Gary - Investigated Freemasonry for Southern Baptist Convention and later joined Lee,Gen. Robert E. - Military Lee,Lighthorse Harry - Revolutionary War General Lejune,Maj. Gen.John A. honorary president of the Third Army Masonic Club and Rhode Island Overseas Lodge in post-WWI GermanyLemay, Curtis - GeneralLewis, Meriwether - ExplorerLevy, Uriah, Military, Shipping magnate and fiancier of American Revolution Lincoln, Elmo - First actor to play Tarzan of the Apes (1918)Lindbergh, Charles - AviatorLipton, Sir Thomas - Founder Lipton Tea Company Liszt, Franz -musicianLivingston, Robert - Co-Negotiator for purchase of Louisiana TerritoryLloyd, Harold C. - Entertainer Lott, Trent -PoliticianMacadam, John - Invented "blacktop pavement"MacArthur, General Douglas - Commander of Armed Forces in PhilippinesMacDonald, Sir John A. - Prime Minister of Canada 1867-73 & 1878-91Mandrell, Irby - father of the Mandrell Sisters - Country Entertainers Marciano, Rocky (boxer)Marshall, George C. - US Military LeaderMarshall, James W. - Discovered Gold at Sutter's Mill California 1848Marshall, John - Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court 1801 - 1835Marshall, Thurgood - Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme CourtMathews, Stanley - Supreme Court Justice Mattus, Reuben- the founder of Haagen-Dazs ice cream.Mayer, Louis B. - Film producer who merged to form Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Mayo, Dr. William and Charles - Founded the Mayo Clinic Mays, Benjamin - educator/former president Atlanta UniversityMaytag, Fredrick - MaytagMcKinley, William - President of the U.S.Mecherle, George Jacob - Founder, State Farm InsuranceMenninger, Karl A. - Psychiatrist famous for treating mental illnessMesmer, Franz Anton - practiced Mesmerism which led to HypnotismMetcalfe, Ralph H. - Olympic ChampionMichelson, Albert Abraham - Successfully measured the speed of light in 1882Minton, Sherman - Supreme Court JusticeMix, Tom - U.S. Marshal turned actor. Stared in over 400 western filmsMonroe, James - President of the U.S.Montgolfier, Jacques Etienne - Co-developer first practical hot-air balloonMoody, William H. - Supreme Court Justice Morgan, Garrett -invented gas mask, traffic light, "third rail" for modern subwayMorris, Dr. Robert - Poet and Founder of the Order of Eastern StarMozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - Composer Muhammad, Elijah -Nation of IslamMurphy, Audie - Most decorated American Soldier of WWII.Naismith, James - Inventor of BasketballNelson, Samuel - Supreme Court JusticeNew, Harry S. - Postmaster General who established AirmailNewton, Joseph Fort - Christian Minister Nitschke, Ray -Sports Green Bay Packer defenseNunn, Sam - U.S. SenatorOlds, Ransom E. - American automobile pioneerOtis, James - Famous for "Taxations without Representation is Tyranny"Paisley, Brad - Country SingerPalmer, Arnold - Golf ProPapst, Charles F. - Coined the term "Athletes Foot"Paterson, William - Supreme Court JusticePeale, Norman Vincent - Founder of "Guidepost" and MinisterPeary, Robert E. - First man to reach the North Pole (1909)Penny, James C. - RetailerPershing, John Joseph - Decorated American Soldier Peters, Steven A. - Leader of the Wampanoag Community Pijper,Willem -foremost 20th century Dutch composer Pike, Albert - Confederate General and Masonic Historian, Pike, Zebulon - Pike's Peak named after him Pinchot,Bronson -Actor Pippen, Scottie - Sports NBAPitney, Mahlon - Supreme Court JusticePoinsett, Joel R. - U.S. Minister to Mexico who developed the flower: PoinsettiaPolk, James Knox - President of the U.S. Potier, Sidney-Actor, directorPowell, Adam Clayton -politician, reverend Pryor, Richard –ComedianPullman, George - Built first sleeping car on train.Pushkin, Aleksander - Russian Poet Randolph, Asa Philip -international brotherhood of sleeping car portersRangal, Charles B. - U.S. Congressman from New YorkReed, Stanley F. - Supreme Court JusticeRendell, Edward G. - Current Governor of PennaRevere, Paul - Famous American Richards, Michael - Actor, Kramer on Seinfeld Rickenbacker, Eddie - Great American Air Force AceRidgeway, Matthew - US Military LeaderRingling Brothers - All 7 brothers and their father were Masons. Roebling, John - architect Brooklyn Bridge and Frederick Olmsted, & Central Park.Robinson, Sugar Ray - American BoxerRogers, Roy - American cowboy and screen starRogers, Will - ActorRoosevelt, Franklin D. - President of the U.S.Roosevelt, Theodore - President of the U.S. Ross, Lawrence Sullivan- Brigadier General Confederate Army, President of Texas A&MRutledge, Wiley B. - Supreme Court Justice Salieri, Antonio-musicianSalten, Felix - Creator of BambiSanders, Bishop Carl J. - United Methodist ChurchSanders, Harland - founder KFCSanta Anna, Antonio Lopez de General of the Mexican Army Sarnoff, David - Father of T.V.Savitt, Bill - Hartford jeweler Sax, Antoine Joseph - Invented the Saxophone (1846) Schomburg, Arthur - Historian, Founder of the Schomburg Collection.Schoonover, George - Founder of "The Builder" Scott, Randolph- ActorScott, Sir Walter - WriterSellers, Peter - ActorSexson, Mark - Minister & Founder: Intl. Order of Rainbow for GirlsShakespeare, William - Writer Shire, Harold - Former Deputy District Atty. of Los Angeles County, CEO of Shire Aeronautical Corp., Presidential advisor to Reagan & Bush administrations Sharpton, Reverend Al -politicianSibelius, Jean - Composer (Finland) Sitting Bull _American IndianSkelton, Red - Entertainer real name was Richard BernardSmith, John Stafford - Wrote the music that became the US National Anthem. Smith, Joseph founder of the Mormon Church Smith, Wesley (Masonic researcher)Sousa, John Philip - Led the U.S. Marine Band from 1880 - 1892Schatz, Jerry - Child Actor, stage name Jerry Tucker, Our Gang, Hi NeighborStanford, Leland - Drove the gold spike linking the intercontinental railroad & Founded Stanford UniversityStarr, Bart- Sports Packer Quarterback Stetson, John B, Founder of Stetson Hats Stevenson, Robert Louis - AuthorStewart, Potter - Supreme Court Justice Steward, Redd - Country Music PerformerSteele, Bob - famous radio broadcaster for 50 years on WTIC Radio Still, Andrew T. - American Physician who devised treatment of OsteopathyStokes, Carl B. - First Black elected Mayor, Cleveland, OhioStokes, Louis - U.S. Congressman from OhioStone, W. Clemment - Insurance MagnateStratton, Charles "Tom Thumb" - Entertainer Sutton, Percy - BankerSwayne, Noah H. - Supreme Court JusticeSwift, Johathan - Wrote Gulliver's Travels Switzer, Carl - "Alfalfa" Our Gang ComediesTaft, William Howard - President of the U.S. Taylor, Dub - ActorTeets, John W. - Chairman and President of Dial CorporationThomas, Danny - Actor, EntertainerThomas, Dave - Founder of Wendy’s RestaurantThomas, Lowell - Brought Lawrence of Arabia to public notice Thurmond, Strom –PoliticianThurston, Howard - Last of the great vaudeville magicians.Tillis, Mel - Country SingerTirpitz, Alfred Von - German Naval officer responsible for submarine warfareTodd, Thomas - Supreme Court JusticeTower, John -Politician Towns, Edolphus - CongressmanTravis, Colonel William B. - AlamoTrimble, Robert - Supreme Court JusticeTruman, Harry S. - President of the U.S.Vinson, Frederick M. - Supreme Court JusticeVoltaire - French writer and philosopherWadlow, Robert Pershing - Tallest human on record being almost 9 feet tallWainwright, Jonathan Meyhew - General U. S. Army, Hero of Battan Waldon, Alton - Former CongressmanWallace, Governor George C. - Presidential Candidate who was nearly assassinatedWallace, Lewis - Wrote "Ben Hur" Warderick, Al-Tareik rapper "Lords of the UndergroundWarner, Jack - Warner Brothers FameWarren, Earl - Supreme Court JusticeWashington, Booker T. - Educator/Founder Tuskegee InstituteWashington, George - President of US, 1stWayne, John - ActorWebb, Matthew - First man to swim the English Channel (1875)Wesberry, Dr. James P. - Former Exec. Dir./Editor Southern Baptist Publication SundayWhiteman, Paul - "King of Jazz" Williams, Bert - Actor, Comedian Williams, Rev. Hosea- Civil rights Activist Williams, Tex- Country singer Williamson, Harry A -author/Masonic historianWilde, Oscar - WriterWoodbury, Levi - Supreme Court JusticeWoods, William B. - Supreme Court JusticeWootton MD, Percy - President American Medical Association (1997- )Wright, Orville & Wilber - Inventors of flightWyler, William - Director of "Ben Hur"Young, Andrew - Former Mayor of AtlantaYoung, Cy - Cy Young AwardZanuck, Darryl F. - Co-founder of 20th Century Productions in 1933Ziegfeld, Florenz - His Ziegfeld's Follies began in 1907
Famous Masons of America
Abbot, Bud - Comedian Abbott, Robert Sengstacke - Founder/publisher Chicago DefenderAbbott, Sir John J.C. - Prime Minister of Canada 1891-92Acuff, Roy - SingerAdams, Sherman - Governor of New Hampshire and US Congressman Aguinaldo, Emilio - President of the Philippines, he declared their independence in 1898Aldrin, Edwin E. - AstronautAldrich, Nelson Wilmarth - U. S. SenatorAlfond, Harold - Owned Dexter Shoe Company Allen, Charles H. - First Governor of Puerto Rico Allen, Ira - Known as the 'Father of Vermont'Allen, Richard - Founder/first bishop AME ChurchAlthouse, Monroe - Director, Ringgold Band of PennsylvaniaArmstrong, Louis - Jazz Musician Arnold, Benedict - Revolutionary War GeneraArnold, Eddie- SingerArnold, General Henry "Hap" - Commander of the Army Air ForceAshbrook, John M -Politician Ashburn, Richie - Sports Philadelphia PhilliesAustin, Stephen F. - Father of TexasAutry, Gene - ActorBach, Johann Sebastian - ComposerBach, Karl Phillip Emanuel - court organist for Friedrich the GreatBadyna, Keith R.- International Martial Arts Hall of Fame Baldwin, Henry - Supreme Court JusticeBallatine, Carl – McHale’s Navy comic Balfour, Lloyd - JewelryBartholdi, Frederic A. - Designed the Statue of LibertyBarty, Billy - ActorBasie, William "Count" - Orchestra leader/composerBaylor, Robert E. B. - Founder Baylor UniversityBeard, Daniel Carter - Founder Boy ScoutsBell, Lawrence - Bell Aircraft Corp.Bennett, Viscount R.B. - Prime Minister of Canada 1930-35Berlin, Irving - EntertainerBlack, Hugo L. - Supreme Court JusticeBlair, Jr., John - Supreme Court JusticeBlake, James Herbert Eubie -composer/pianistBlatchford, Samuel - Supreme Court Justice Bolivar, Simon -revolutionaryBorden, Sir Robert L. - Prime Minister of Canada 1911-1920Borglum, Gutzon & Lincoln - Father and Son who carved Mt. RushmoreBorgnine, Ernest - ActorBowell, Sir Mackenzie - Prime Minister of Canada 1894-96Bowie, James - AlamoBradley, Omar N. - Military leaderBradley, Thomas - Mayor of Las Angeles, CABrant, Joseph - Chief of the Mohawks 1742 - 1807 Bricker, John -Politician Brooks, Foster - Comedian Brown, Joe E. - Actor Brown, Judge Joseph -(lawyer judge) TVBuchanan, James - President of the U.S. Bunche, Ralphe -worked for United Nations, initiated peace accord Middle EastBurnett, David G. - 1st President of the Republic of TexasBurns, Robert - The National Poet of ScotlandBurton, Harold H. - Supreme Court JusticeButala ,Anthony -Singer Byrd, Admiral Richard E. - Flew over North PoleByrd, Robert - Senator from WVByrnes, James F. - Supreme Court Justice Caey, Harry - ActorCalvo, Father Francisco - Catholic Priest who started Freemasonry in Costa Rica 1865 Canute, Yakima - Cowboy, StuntmanCarson, Christopher "Kit" - Frontiersman, scout and explorerCasanova - Italian Adventurer, writer and entertainerCatton, John - Supreme Court Justice Chennault, Maj. General Claire E. - Flying Tigers leader, WWII GeneralChagrin, Jean François - Designer of The Arc De Triomphe in Paris, FranceChristenson,Larry -Sports Philadelphia Phillies pitcherChrysler, Walter P. - Automotive fameChurchill, Winston - British LeaderCitroen, Andre - French Engineer and motor car manufactureClark, James -explorer Clark, Mark - American WWII Airborne GeneralClark, Roy - Country Western StarClark, Thomas C. - Supreme Court JusticeClark, William - ExplorerClarke, John H. - Supreme Court JusticeClemens, Samuel L. - Mark Twain - writer Clinton, Dewitt-governor New YorkClower, Jerry - Late ComedianCobb, Ty - Baseball PlayerCody, "Buffalo Bill" William - Indian fighter, Wild West ShowCohan, George M. - Broadway starCole, Nat 'King' - Great ballad singerCollodi, Carlo - Writer of PinocchioColt, Samuel - Firearms inventorCombs, Earle Bryan - Baseball Hall of Fame Cosby, William H -entertainer, actor, philanthropistCraig ,John -Ambassador Crockett, David - American Frontiersman and Alamo fameCrosby, Norm - Comedian and entertainer Cushing, William - Supreme Court Justice Davis, Jefferson - President CSADavis, Ossie - Actor, Director and PlaywrightDeMille, Cecil – Movie ProducerDempsey, Jack - SportsDesaguliers, John Theophilus - Inventor of the planetariumDevanter, Willis Van - Supreme Court JusticeDewey, Thomas - Presidential CandidateDiefenbaker, John G. - Prime Minister of Canada 1957-63Dickens, Little Jimmy- Singer Dirkson, Everett -PoliticianDole, Robert - Former Senator from KansasDoolittle, General James - Famous Air Force PilotDouglas, William O. - Supreme Court JusticeDow, William H. - Dow Chemical Co.Doyle, Sir Author Conan - Writer - Sherlock HolmesDrake, Edwin L - American Pioneer of the Oil industryDubois, W.E.B. - Educator/author/historianDunant, Jean Henri - Founder of the Red Cross Ebsen, Charles (Buddy) Jr – ActorEdward VII - King of EnglandEdward VIII - King of England who abdicated the throne in less than 1 yearEllington, Duke - Composer, Arranger and StylistEllington, Edward K. "Duke" - Orchestra Leader/composerEllsworth, Oliver - Supreme Court Justice Elway, John - former quarterback for the Denver BroncosEvanko, Col. Paul J Commissioner Pa. State Police 1994-2002Ervin Jr, Samuel J. - Headed "Watergate" committeeEvers, Medger Wiley - Civil Rights LeaderFaber, Eberhard - Head of the famous Eberhard Fabor Pencil CompanyFairbanks, Douglas - Silent film actorField, Stephen J. - Supreme Court JusticeFields, W.C. - ActorFisher, Geoffrey - Archbishop of Canterbury 1945 - 1961Fitch, John - Inventor of the SteamboatFleming, Sir Alexander - Invented PenicillinFord, Gerald R. - President of the U.S. Ford, Glen - ActorFord, Henry - Pioneer Automobile Manufacturer Ford, John - Director Forten, James - Abolitionist/manufacturerFortune, Timothy Thomas - JournalistFranklin, Benjamin - 1 of 13 Masonic signers of Constitution of the U.S.Fulton, Robert - Inventor of 1st Submarine and Steam powered warshipMfume, Kweisi -President of the NAACP Gable, Clark – ActorGarfield, James A. - President of the U.S. Garvey, Marcus - Community Leader, founder of the Black Star shipping lineGatling, Richard J. - Built the "Gatling Gun"Gentry, Teddy -the bass player and singer for the country group "ALABAMA"George VI - King of England during W.W. IIGibbon, Edward - Writer - Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Gibson, Hoot - Actor Gidron, Richard - president, Dick Gidron CadillacGilbert, Sir William S. - Was the librettis for "Pirates of Penzance"Gillett, King C. - Gillett Razor Co. Gleason, Jackie - ActorGlenn, John H. - First American to orbit the earth in a space craftGodfrey, Arthur - ActorGoldwater, Barry - Former Senator from Arizona, Presidential CandidateGray, Harold Lincoln - Creator of "Little Orphan AnnieGreen, Rev. Al- Minister/ SingerGrissom, Virgil - AstronautGrock - Swiss Circus ClownGuillotin, Joseph Ignace - Inventor of the "Guillotine" Hall, Prince--First black American freemasonHampton, Lionel--Orchestra leader/composerHancock, John - 1of9 Masonic signers of Declaration of IndependenceHarding, Warren G. - President of the U.S.Hardy, Oliver - Actor - ComedianHarlan, John M. - Supreme Court JusticeHawkins, Augustus F. - US Congressman from CaliforniaHayden, Josef - Composer Hayden, Lewis - Abolitionist, Community Leader Hayes, Woodrow "Woody" - Coach Ohio State Hearns, T. P. -ComedianHedges, Cornelius - "Father" of Yellowstone National ParkHelms, Jesse, -. SenatorHenry, Patrick - PatriotHenson, Josiah - Inspired the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Henson, Matthew - explorerHerbert, James - "Eubie" Blake, composer/pianistHilton, Charles C. - American HotelierHoban, James - Architect for the U.S. CapitalHoe, Richard M. - Invented the rotary press, revolutionizing newspaper printing Holden, William - ActorHooks, Benjamin L- past President of NAACPHoover, J. Edgar - Director of FBI Hornish, Sam Jr.-- Indy Racing League Driver (IRL Champ)Hornsby, Rogers - An original member of the Baseball Hall of FameHoudini, Harry - MagicianHouston, Sam - 2nd&4th President of the Republic of Texas Howard, Morris "Moe" & "Curley" Howard - ComediansHusky, Ferlin - Country Music PerformerHutton, Timothy - Actor Ives, Burl - SingerJackson, Andrew - President of the U.S.Jackson, Reverend Jesse - MinisterJackson, Robert H. - Supreme Court Justice James, Daniel "Chappie" --General U S Air ForceJenner, Edward - Inventor - VaccinationJohnson, Andrew - President of the U.S. Johnson, Ben - Actor, Johnson, James -founder Jet magazine Johnson, John A "Jack"--Heavyweight boxing title holder, 1908-1915Johnson, John H.--Publisher EBONY and JET magazinesJolson, Al - Fame as the first 'talking picture' the Jazz Singer Jones, Absalom -founder AME churchJones, Anson - 5th President of the Republic of TexasJones, John Paul - Naval CommanderJones, Melvin - One of the founders of the Lions International Juarez, Benito - First Native-American President of Mexico Just, Ernest - Co-founder of Omega Psi Phi fraternityKemp, Jack - Former Congressman, Quarterback for Buffalo BillsKerner, Otto - Former Gov. IllinoisKey, Francis Scott - Wrote U.S. National AnthemKhan III, Aga - Statesman King, Don (boxing promoter)King Kalakauna- King of Hawaii circa 1875King Kamekame'a IV, Hawai'ian King, consolidated the islands to one kingdomKipling, Rudyard - WriterKirchmayer, Johannes (John) - wood carverLa Guardia, Fiorella H. - La Guardia Airport, Mayor of New York 1930's & 40'sLafayette, Marquis de - Supporter of American Freedom Laird, Ill:. Melvin, longtime Congressman & Sec of DefenseLake, Simon - Built first submarine successful in open sea.Lamar, Joseph E. - Supreme Court JusticeLamar, Mirabeau B. - 3rd President of the Republic of TexasLand, Frank S. - Founder Order of DeMolayLeazer, Gary - Investigated Freemasonry for Southern Baptist Convention and later joined Lee,Gen. Robert E. - Military Lee,Lighthorse Harry - Revolutionary War General Lejune,Maj. Gen.John A. honorary president of the Third Army Masonic Club and Rhode Island Overseas Lodge in post-WWI GermanyLemay, Curtis - GeneralLewis, Meriwether - ExplorerLevy, Uriah, Military, Shipping magnate and fiancier of American Revolution Lincoln, Elmo - First actor to play Tarzan of the Apes (1918)Lindbergh, Charles - AviatorLipton, Sir Thomas - Founder Lipton Tea Company Liszt, Franz -musicianLivingston, Robert - Co-Negotiator for purchase of Louisiana TerritoryLloyd, Harold C. - Entertainer Lott, Trent -PoliticianMacadam, John - Invented "blacktop pavement"MacArthur, General Douglas - Commander of Armed Forces in PhilippinesMacDonald, Sir John A. - Prime Minister of Canada 1867-73 & 1878-91Mandrell, Irby - father of the Mandrell Sisters - Country Entertainers Marciano, Rocky (boxer)Marshall, George C. - US Military LeaderMarshall, James W. - Discovered Gold at Sutter's Mill California 1848Marshall, John - Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court 1801 - 1835Marshall, Thurgood - Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme CourtMathews, Stanley - Supreme Court Justice Mattus, Reuben- the founder of Haagen-Dazs ice cream.Mayer, Louis B. - Film producer who merged to form Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Mayo, Dr. William and Charles - Founded the Mayo Clinic Mays, Benjamin - educator/former president Atlanta UniversityMaytag, Fredrick - MaytagMcKinley, William - President of the U.S.Mecherle, George Jacob - Founder, State Farm InsuranceMenninger, Karl A. - Psychiatrist famous for treating mental illnessMesmer, Franz Anton - practiced Mesmerism which led to HypnotismMetcalfe, Ralph H. - Olympic ChampionMichelson, Albert Abraham - Successfully measured the speed of light in 1882Minton, Sherman - Supreme Court JusticeMix, Tom - U.S. Marshal turned actor. Stared in over 400 western filmsMonroe, James - President of the U.S.Montgolfier, Jacques Etienne - Co-developer first practical hot-air balloonMoody, William H. - Supreme Court Justice Morgan, Garrett -invented gas mask, traffic light, "third rail" for modern subwayMorris, Dr. Robert - Poet and Founder of the Order of Eastern StarMozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - Composer Muhammad, Elijah -Nation of IslamMurphy, Audie - Most decorated American Soldier of WWII.Naismith, James - Inventor of BasketballNelson, Samuel - Supreme Court JusticeNew, Harry S. - Postmaster General who established AirmailNewton, Joseph Fort - Christian Minister Nitschke, Ray -Sports Green Bay Packer defenseNunn, Sam - U.S. SenatorOlds, Ransom E. - American automobile pioneerOtis, James - Famous for "Taxations without Representation is Tyranny"Paisley, Brad - Country SingerPalmer, Arnold - Golf ProPapst, Charles F. - Coined the term "Athletes Foot"Paterson, William - Supreme Court JusticePeale, Norman Vincent - Founder of "Guidepost" and MinisterPeary, Robert E. - First man to reach the North Pole (1909)Penny, James C. - RetailerPershing, John Joseph - Decorated American Soldier Peters, Steven A. - Leader of the Wampanoag Community Pijper,Willem -foremost 20th century Dutch composer Pike, Albert - Confederate General and Masonic Historian, Pike, Zebulon - Pike's Peak named after him Pinchot,Bronson -Actor Pippen, Scottie - Sports NBAPitney, Mahlon - Supreme Court JusticePoinsett, Joel R. - U.S. Minister to Mexico who developed the flower: PoinsettiaPolk, James Knox - President of the U.S. Potier, Sidney-Actor, directorPowell, Adam Clayton -politician, reverend Pryor, Richard –ComedianPullman, George - Built first sleeping car on train.Pushkin, Aleksander - Russian Poet Randolph, Asa Philip -international brotherhood of sleeping car portersRangal, Charles B. - U.S. Congressman from New YorkReed, Stanley F. - Supreme Court JusticeRendell, Edward G. - Current Governor of PennaRevere, Paul - Famous American Richards, Michael - Actor, Kramer on Seinfeld Rickenbacker, Eddie - Great American Air Force AceRidgeway, Matthew - US Military LeaderRingling Brothers - All 7 brothers and their father were Masons. Roebling, John - architect Brooklyn Bridge and Frederick Olmsted, & Central Park.Robinson, Sugar Ray - American BoxerRogers, Roy - American cowboy and screen starRogers, Will - ActorRoosevelt, Franklin D. - President of the U.S.Roosevelt, Theodore - President of the U.S. Ross, Lawrence Sullivan- Brigadier General Confederate Army, President of Texas A&MRutledge, Wiley B. - Supreme Court Justice Salieri, Antonio-musicianSalten, Felix - Creator of BambiSanders, Bishop Carl J. - United Methodist ChurchSanders, Harland - founder KFCSanta Anna, Antonio Lopez de General of the Mexican Army Sarnoff, David - Father of T.V.Savitt, Bill - Hartford jeweler Sax, Antoine Joseph - Invented the Saxophone (1846) Schomburg, Arthur - Historian, Founder of the Schomburg Collection.Schoonover, George - Founder of "The Builder" Scott, Randolph- ActorScott, Sir Walter - WriterSellers, Peter - ActorSexson, Mark - Minister & Founder: Intl. Order of Rainbow for GirlsShakespeare, William - Writer Shire, Harold - Former Deputy District Atty. of Los Angeles County, CEO of Shire Aeronautical Corp., Presidential advisor to Reagan & Bush administrations Sharpton, Reverend Al -politicianSibelius, Jean - Composer (Finland) Sitting Bull _American IndianSkelton, Red - Entertainer real name was Richard BernardSmith, John Stafford - Wrote the music that became the US National Anthem. Smith, Joseph founder of the Mormon Church Smith, Wesley (Masonic researcher)Sousa, John Philip - Led the U.S. Marine Band from 1880 - 1892Schatz, Jerry - Child Actor, stage name Jerry Tucker, Our Gang, Hi NeighborStanford, Leland - Drove the gold spike linking the intercontinental railroad & Founded Stanford UniversityStarr, Bart- Sports Packer Quarterback Stetson, John B, Founder of Stetson Hats Stevenson, Robert Louis - AuthorStewart, Potter - Supreme Court Justice Steward, Redd - Country Music PerformerSteele, Bob - famous radio broadcaster for 50 years on WTIC Radio Still, Andrew T. - American Physician who devised treatment of OsteopathyStokes, Carl B. - First Black elected Mayor, Cleveland, OhioStokes, Louis - U.S. Congressman from OhioStone, W. Clemment - Insurance MagnateStratton, Charles "Tom Thumb" - Entertainer Sutton, Percy - BankerSwayne, Noah H. - Supreme Court JusticeSwift, Johathan - Wrote Gulliver's Travels Switzer, Carl - "Alfalfa" Our Gang ComediesTaft, William Howard - President of the U.S. Taylor, Dub - ActorTeets, John W. - Chairman and President of Dial CorporationThomas, Danny - Actor, EntertainerThomas, Dave - Founder of Wendy’s RestaurantThomas, Lowell - Brought Lawrence of Arabia to public notice Thurmond, Strom –PoliticianThurston, Howard - Last of the great vaudeville magicians.Tillis, Mel - Country SingerTirpitz, Alfred Von - German Naval officer responsible for submarine warfareTodd, Thomas - Supreme Court JusticeTower, John -Politician Towns, Edolphus - CongressmanTravis, Colonel William B. - AlamoTrimble, Robert - Supreme Court JusticeTruman, Harry S. - President of the U.S.Vinson, Frederick M. - Supreme Court JusticeVoltaire - French writer and philosopherWadlow, Robert Pershing - Tallest human on record being almost 9 feet tallWainwright, Jonathan Meyhew - General U. S. Army, Hero of Battan Waldon, Alton - Former CongressmanWallace, Governor George C. - Presidential Candidate who was nearly assassinatedWallace, Lewis - Wrote "Ben Hur" Warderick, Al-Tareik rapper "Lords of the UndergroundWarner, Jack - Warner Brothers FameWarren, Earl - Supreme Court JusticeWashington, Booker T. - Educator/Founder Tuskegee InstituteWashington, George - President of US, 1stWayne, John - ActorWebb, Matthew - First man to swim the English Channel (1875)Wesberry, Dr. James P. - Former Exec. Dir./Editor Southern Baptist Publication SundayWhiteman, Paul - "King of Jazz" Williams, Bert - Actor, Comedian Williams, Rev. Hosea- Civil rights Activist Williams, Tex- Country singer Williamson, Harry A -author/Masonic historianWilde, Oscar - WriterWoodbury, Levi - Supreme Court JusticeWoods, William B. - Supreme Court JusticeWootton MD, Percy - President American Medical Association (1997- )Wright, Orville & Wilber - Inventors of flightWyler, William - Director of "Ben Hur"Young, Andrew - Former Mayor of AtlantaYoung, Cy - Cy Young AwardZanuck, Darryl F. - Co-founder of 20th Century Productions in 1933Ziegfeld, Florenz - His Ziegfeld's Follies began in 1907
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