march 6, 2013. invocation pledge of allegiance
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Honor the Texas flag; Honor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas,Texas,
one state under God, one state under God,
one and indivisible.one and indivisible.
Trestle Board...Trestle Board...Next Wednesday – 9:00 AM – PI Next Wednesday – 9:00 AM – PI 3333
Square & Compasses Square & Compasses
Point Isabel 33 Stated MeetingPoint Isabel 33 Stated Meeting
44thth Thursday Thursday
March 28, 2013March 28, 2013
Masonry and HistoryMasonry and History
...of the World...of the World
...of the United States ...of the United States
...of Texas ...of Texas
...of Port Isabel...of Port Isabel
Masonry and World Masonry and World HistoryHistory
With the Dawn of CivilizationWith the Dawn of Civilization
The Start of Intelligent ThinkingThe Start of Intelligent Thinking
Mystic SocietiesMystic Societies
Originally 'Masons' were BuildersOriginally 'Masons' were Builders
400 Years of Gothic Cathedrals400 Years of Gothic Cathedrals
Masonry and World Masonry and World HistoryHistory
Speculative and OperativeSpeculative and Operative
Early Seventeen HundredsEarly Seventeen Hundreds
Gothic Architecture Died OutGothic Architecture Died Out
Speculative Only – (Free and Accepted)Speculative Only – (Free and Accepted)
1717 – Grand Lodge of England1717 – Grand Lodge of England
Masonry and U.S. Masonry and U.S. HistoryHistory
The Founders of our CountryThe Founders of our CountryGeorge Washington Paul RevereGeorge Washington Paul RevereBenjamin Franklin John HancockBenjamin Franklin John Hancock 9 Signers of the Declaration of Independance9 Signers of the Declaration of Independance 13 Signers of the Constitution13 Signers of the Constitution14 Presidents of the United States14 Presidents of the United Statesand numerous other famous Americansand numerous other famous Americans
Masonry - A Texas Masonry - A Texas TraditionTradition
Masonry in Texas Outlawed by Mexico (1828)Masonry in Texas Outlawed by Mexico (1828)
3 Lodges Chartered by Louisiana3 Lodges Chartered by Louisiana
Holland No. 36 – HoustonHolland No. 36 – Houston
(The Battle of San Jacinto)(The Battle of San Jacinto)
Milam No. 40 – NacogdochesMilam No. 40 – Nacogdoches
McFarland No. 41 – San AugustineMcFarland No. 41 – San Augustine
Masonry - A Texas Masonry - A Texas TraditionTradition
3 Lodges - December 20, 18373 Lodges - December 20, 1837
Sam Houston PresidedSam Houston Presided
The Grand Lodge of TexasThe Grand Lodge of Texas
Holland #1, Milam #2, & McFarland #3Holland #1, Milam #2, & McFarland #3
Anson Jones the First Grand MasterAnson Jones the First Grand Master
Among the Top Five Grand Lodges in the WorldAmong the Top Five Grand Lodges in the World
Masonry - A Texas Masonry - A Texas TraditionTradition
Founders Founders
Stephen F. Austin Anson JonesStephen F. Austin Anson Jones
Sam Houston Mirabeau LamarSam Houston Mirabeau Lamar
EducationEducation
Schools and LodgesSchools and Lodges
Free Public School SystemFree Public School System
BrownsvilleBrownsville
Rio Grande Masonic Lodge No. 81 Rio Grande Masonic Lodge No. 81
Oldest Masonic Lodge South of San Oldest Masonic Lodge South of San AntonioAntonio
Petitioned, November, 1848Petitioned, November, 1848
Dispensation Granted, February, 1849Dispensation Granted, February, 1849
Chartered, January, 1851Chartered, January, 1851
2 Years Earlier2 Years Earlier
Soldiers from General Zachary Taylor's ArmySoldiers from General Zachary Taylor's Army
Brazos St. Iago (now Brazos Santiago)Brazos St. Iago (now Brazos Santiago)
Petitioned, December 23, 1846Petitioned, December 23, 184613 Petitioners (all Masons)13 Petitioners (all Masons)from 7 Statesfrom 7 Statesrepresenting 11 Lodgesrepresenting 11 Lodges
Port IsabelPort Isabel
Point Isabel No. 33Point Isabel No. 33
Dispensation Granted, February, 1847Dispensation Granted, February, 1847
2006 - Wm. M. “Mike” Gower2006 - Wm. M. “Mike” Gower
Square and Compasses Coffee ClubSquare and Compasses Coffee Club
Chartered, December 21, 2007Chartered, December 21, 2007