MARINERS LODGE

LETTER OF COMMUNICATION, March 12th, 2008

Dear Brother,

You are cordially and fraternally invited to a
STATED COMMUNICATION

on Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00 P.M. in the Doric Room,
8th Floor, Masonic Hall, 71 West 23rd Street, New York City

Agenda: Lectures by Bro. Kinsey on College Fraternities, Bro Gagliardi on the Golden Dawn and Bro. Bey on the Memphis Rite.

Opening Gavel at 7:15

Fraternally

W:.Charles Boyce
cboyce@cck.net 347-613-6225

Attested by: W:. Leon Calafiore, Secretary
lcalafiore@aol.com 718-655-5970


TRESTLEBOARD

Awaiting the Sublime Degree of Master Mason:

Bro. Marc Anthony Gabrielle
Bro. Omer Halilovic
Bro. Michael Angelo Thomas
Bro. Levant Ozkurt

FROM THE EAST


Dear Brothers,

Last month, many of the Brothers of Mariners Lodge attended the Grand Lecturers Convention and although we were unable to claim the Potts Award (by a slim margin) we were given sublime instruction on how the second degree should be performed. While Mariners excels in ritual work, there were a few points that the GL made that will make for a more authentic ritual experience.

The most important instruction thay we received was the proper way of giving the real grip of Master Mason. When I was brought in I was told one way, several years later I was given a new grip. Neither made much sense. The Grand Lecturer's instruction on the grip makes sense and seems historically correct. All brothers of Mariners should receive the correct form. To that end, we will give all Master Masons present at this month's meeting the real grip as it truly should be given. I urge all brothers to attend this important Lodge of Instruction.

Fraternally,

W:. Charles BoyceW:. Charles Boyce
Master, Mariners Lodge

FROM THE WEST

Dear Brothers,

We enjoyed two events last month that showed what Masonry can be like when brothers get together from around the district. The Grand Lecturer's Convention was hosted by Washington Lodge, and it was wonderful to see the Corinthian room packed with brothers from the First Manhattan District. We learned a lot about ritual, but it was the sight of the sidelines filled with brothers that I will remember most vividly.

The week after the Convention, the First Manhattan held their table lodge, and it was really great to see such a crowd of brothers gathered together around the festive board. We are privileged to to belong to such a distinguished district, and these events are a terrific opportunity to meet the brothers of the Musty First. I hope you will all attend the next one, the Magla competition on April 14th.

Our regular communication this month will feature lectures from Bro. Kinsey on College Fraternities, Bro Gagliardi on the Golden Dawn and Bro. Bey on the Memphis Rite. It will be a great opportunity to hear the brothers of Mariners share their knowlege and insights.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Bro. Bill Gibbons, Sr. Warden
billgibb@gmail.com
212-227-0039

CALENDAR

Mar 12th:
Stated Communication: Lectures on a variety of fraternal organizations. Bro. Kinsey on College Fraternities, Bro Gagliardi on the Golden Dawn and Bro. Bey on the Memphis Rite.

Mar 22:
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION: THIRD DEGREE AND DRAMA

Apr 2nd:
Officers meeting

Apr 9th:
Stated Communication: Lecture, The History of Mariners by W:. Calafiore.
May 7th:
Officers meeting .
May 14th:
Stated Communication: Lodge elections.
Book Drive for Kids.

Jun 4th:
Officers meeting
June 11th:
Stated Communication: Installation


HOROSCOPE February-March by W:. Leon Calafiore

Aries (Mar21-Apr20): Unexpected windfalls should abound after the 20th of February. These will not be enough to take early retirement, or to lease a new car, but these small sums ought to come along with some regularity. The amounts are not clear, and may not amount to more than loose change in the sofa cushions; but hey, you never know.

Taurus (Apr 21-May20): Don’t think of the next two months as marking time, but as an opportunity to prepare the beds in your own garden, sort out opinions showing their age from the classic, timeless ones. Make a list of things to accomplish, and thrill at their completion.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Rejoice, rejoice, and go dancing in the streets (remember to wear a hat). Pluto has finally cleared your mid-heaven. Mars passes through the first part of February, lending you the spark to get up and get things done. Take advantage of a Capricorn, if one has done you an injury. See below.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): “Beware of the Ides of March” is good advice for you darlings; spend February tucking away your valuables. The Moon follows on the heels of Mars, rendering you susceptible to frittering away your resources. Let someone else pick up the check.

Leo (July 23-Aug 22): Sorry to be a bother, but take the time now to prepare, in your inimitable fashion, new and perfect explanations for the things you like to do, and why you are comfortable in your own skin, just as you are. Inquiring minds are preparing to dissect you.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22): Some people wish for the babble of voices to cease in their heads; for others, a small helpful voice in the ear provides comfort. While you are not a news anchor, you might benefit from selective hearing, rather than taking note of every conversation passing through the heavens.

Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22): While you have come to expect an elegant line to explanations offered to you by others, you will be hard pressed to comprehend the overly personal confessions being offered up to you without any provocation. Your home has not been converted in the Oprah set. A plan is afoot to lull you into inattention. Keep your eyes open.

Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): Time to take your nose away from the grindstone, the better to catch the scent of new opportunities before the other hounds. Get plenty of rest, and force fluids as necessary. Have any new business models completed by March 25th.

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21): Your patience is admirable, and time brings an end to all difficulties. However, you will be dust by the time that offer comes floating through the door, over the transom, or whatever other entrance you are keeping and eye on. You’ve had it good the last few months, time to get your hands dirty.

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Sorry, my dear, but the time has come to pay the piper, which is to say you have a lot of explaining to do-to yourself. Venus sidles next door to Aquarius, leaving you a little less sparkling. Listen with new ears to loved ones.

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): If you bend yourself to everyone else’s least desire, you will soon have a backache, or at least be mistaken for a porter. A polite refusal may not ward off all that baggage being left on the doorstep, but its worth a try.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): Some new advisors (Mercury, Venus, and Uranus) jump into your pond in March effecting a radical change of view. Your underused feet want to go traveling. You should follow their lead, and expand your acquaintance with geography.



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