by JD Macaraeg, PMSilverdale Lodge No. 311
Grand Lodge of Washington
On July 6, 2007, five Master Masons representing three Grand Lodges in United States visited Leeward Lodge, which is under the jurisdiction of Grand Lodge of Hawaii. The travelers were composed of two Past Masters, a current Master of the Lodge and a newly raised Master Mason--- all are incidentally Brothers— literally. The Macaraeg brothers include Jose, PM of Silverdale Lodge # 311 in Washington State, Ben, PM of Gateway Lodge # 339, Brea, CA, Daniel of Black Mountain Lodge # 854, San Diego, CA, Macario Jr of Cornerstone Lodge #659, Alhambra, CA and Aureo, Master of Peoria Lodge # 31, Peoria, Arizona. Macario Jr being the youngest Master Mason and a first time Lodge visitor was given the honor to be examined for experience and to log his first entry in Masonic Passport. After he passed the examination in flying colors, Macario Jr then vouched for the rest of his brothers. The four brothers Jose, Ben, Dan and Aureo raised Macario in Cornerstone Lodge on November 15, 2006.
The special communication was convened for the purpose of conferring the third degree of Masonry. It is significant to note that the Grand Master of all Masons in Hawaii, MW Oscar Jaime, attended the conferral. The GM is also a member of Lincoln Lodge #34, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. Also in attendance was Past Potentate (2004) Bernardo Biala. All five brothers have a keen affiliation with Lincoln Lodge #34 in that their father, Macario Sr was a member of the Lodge. Jose was raised there in 1963 while the other four brothers are members of Teodoro R Yangko Chapter of DeMolay and Boy Scout Troop #5 sponsored by the Lodge.
The special communication was convened for the purpose of conferring the third degree of Masonry. It is significant to note that the Grand Master of all Masons in Hawaii, MW Oscar Jaime, attended the conferral. The GM is also a member of Lincoln Lodge #34, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. Also in attendance was Past Potentate (2004) Bernardo Biala. All five brothers have a keen affiliation with Lincoln Lodge #34 in that their father, Macario Sr was a member of the Lodge. Jose was raised there in 1963 while the other four brothers are members of Teodoro R Yangko Chapter of DeMolay and Boy Scout Troop #5 sponsored by the Lodge.
The third degree conferral was done in an excellent manner. After the degree work several brothers stood up and congratulated the newly raised brother and express their happiness that the visit was well worth it. They also send fraternal greetings from their mother Lodges. The refreshment at the fellowship area was equally excellent. The monggo, hipon, fried chicken; adobo and the rest of the spread were all superbly delicious. The camaraderie was super. Everyone was so friendly. Brethren of LEWWARD LODGE we salute you for the job well done.
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