thanks go for the sidedishes prepared by the THE ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY Lodge Ladies and the Rainbow Girls. Often the question is asked: “Where and when Fruita Masonic Lodge #120 Plan on attending the Joint did Freemasonry originate?” Area Lodges’ Reception of the In dealing with this question one must consider (Chartered September 21, 1904) Grand Master of Masons in the stand-point from which it is to be answered. If Colorado at Palisade Lodge one has in mind Free masonry in its modern sense Master’s Message #125’s meeting and luncheon at - that is, an organisation divided into subordinate Trestleboard the Grand Junction Masonic Center on Octo- Lodges and operating under the authority of a Nature can teach us grand lessons. My ber 1st. Our Past Worshipful Master, Ray Grand Lodge of a given jurisdiction and practis- October 2016 Green will be receiving his 70 pin and award ing the Rites of Symbolic Masonry such as, for Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FruitaMasonicLodge/ favorite season of Autumn has arrived with its Website: http://masonicfamilygj.org/Fruita120/Welcome.html moderate temperatures and a full complement at the meeting. instance, the Grand Lodge of Colorado, Ancient of colors with which to brush the landscape On Tues., Oct. 4, there will be a practice of Free & Accpeted Masons. If this is what is meant, then it came into existence in London, England, in in dazzling displays. Yet, with all its beau- the 3rd Degree Obligation for Bro. Naaman A.D.1717. Calendar of Upcoming ty, Autumn is a harbinger of things to come, Morehouse at 6 pm. It is imperative that all Officers be present. and of our responsibility to prepare for the But Masonry, in organised Lodges, existed long Meetings and Events Our Stated Communication, a Joint Com- coming winter. This need not be a fearful or before that time. The present-day Craft is in his- frenzied activity. In fact, it should be fulfilling munication with Palisade Lodge #125, torical continuity with Lodges or Guilds of Masons Sep 29 6 p.m. - Master Mason Degree at Mesa Lodge occurs on Tues., Oct 18 at 7pm. The meeting # 55 and satisfying if approached thoughtfully and who, centuries ago, engaged in the task of actual Oct 1 10 a.m. - Joint Area Masonic Organizations carefully. Correct preparation is necessary to will be preceded by a brisket dinner prepared building and held meetings where the speculative Grand Master’s Visitation at Palisade Lodge insure success in any endeavor. Often, mental by Bro. Mark McGarry at 6 pm. We will feature of Masonry was also practised at least to #125 followed by luncheon at Noon. confer the 3rd Degree on Bro. Naaman More- some ex tent. We may say that such Masonry came Oct 4 preparation can promote ways to accomplish 6 p.m. - 3° Officer Practice house at this time. into existence in about the twelfth century A.D. It Oct 18 6 p.m. - Brisket Dinner followed by Joint Com- individual jobs. As we approach a busy fall munication with Palisade Lodge #125 and 3° for schedule, let us be prepared to promote the At the present time, it seems advisable to is true, however, that Masonry may be traced back Bro. Naaman Morehouse. even further than this period. If we refer to Mason- best Masonic principles. cancel the participation of Fruita Lodge #120 ry as applied to any secret society that makes use The Annual Picnic of Fruita Lodge #120 on in the Halloween event slated for Oct. 29, as many of our lodge members will not be avail- of, or has made use of, some of the signs which we October Birthdays Aug. 27 was use (or symbols) then Masonry goes back several able to serve this year. thousand years until it is lost in antiquity. Ray Green Oct 6 Alan Story Oct 15 Silan D. Smith, Worshipful Master DonaldSmith Oct 17 THE RITE OF INVESTITURE David Krogh Oct 30 In the days of antiquity all systems of religions true and false, as well as the ancient mysteries and philosophies poss essed and practised rites and ceremonies. The novice was in itiated by being required to pass through specially devised ceremo- most successful. The Rainbow Girls were nies. Connected with all the ancient mysteries, the a vibrant addition to the event which displayed “Rite of Investiture” was quite common and in all excellent planning and the culinary talents of the systems of ancient philosophies appears to have Dennis Bechtold and Jim McBride. Many existed from the inauguration of those systems. Grand Junction, CO 81502 Box 4794 P.O. 2400 Consistory Court Mesa Lodge #55 2016 Lodge Officers REQUESTED RETURN SERVICE Worshipful Master Silan Smith, P.M. (Peggy) 361-1162 [email protected] Senior Warden Jerald Conyers, P.M. (Edna) 201-3371 [email protected] Junior Warden James Anthony 306-1580 [email protected] Treasurer Jimmy McBride, P.M. (Helen) 683-1957 [email protected] Secretary Dennis Bechtold (Joy) 462-5551 Trestleboard Fruita Masonic Lodge [email protected] Senior Deacon Senior Deacon Jeff Koenig 318-1004 [email protected] Fruita Scottish Rite Club Dinner Group Junior Deacon Jeff Cyriacks, P.M. (Sharon) 241-7839 [email protected] Senior Steward Doug Gaumer, PM (Penny) 778-2397 [email protected] “There is no one of the symbols”, says Dr.Mackey of Investiture, as a mystic symbol, was common to Junior Steward in his Ency clopaedia of Freemasonry,Vol.1, p.72., all the nations of the earth from the earliest peri- of Speculative Masonry more important in its ods. THE LAMBSKIN is an emblem of innocence Chaplain teachings, or more interesting in its history than and purity, and a most exalted badge of distinction. John W. Groves, PM (Pam) 245-2277 [email protected] the Lambskin, or White Leather Apron. Com- The Lambskin Apron is pure white. As a character- Tiler mencing its lessons at an early period in the Ma- istic sign of PURITY, White exhibits a promise of Robert H. Nickels (June) 858-0940 son’s progress it is impressed upon his memory as Hope after Death. [email protected] the first gift that he receives, the first symbol which The Lambskin is then, in Freemasonry, symbol- Marshal is explained to him, and the first tangible evidence ic of that per fection of body, and purity of mind, William Clarke, P.M. (Eve) 858-5190 [email protected] that he possesses of his admission into the Frater- which are essential qualifications in all who partici- Director of the Work nity. Whatever may be his future advancement in pate in our secret mysteries. Jimmy D. McBride, P.M. (Helen) 683-1957 the “Royal Art”, into whatsoever deeper arcana his [email protected] devotion to the Mystic Institution or his thirst for Investiture with the Lambskin Apron, symbo- knowledge may subsequently lead him, with the lises to the Init iate that he is admitted to partici- Honorary Members Grand Junction, CO Non Profit Org. Lambskin Apron -his first investiture- he never pation in our Mysteries as a BUILDER, and that U.S. Postage Donald L. Townsend, P.M. Permit #43 parts. Changing, perhaps its form and decorations, the Lambskin is not merely a decoration, but an William Marshall, P.M. PAID and conveying at each step, some new but beautiful emblem of LABOUR. Thomas J. Cox, PGM allusion, its substance is still there and it continues to claim the honoured title by which it was first Adapted From “Masonic Gleanings: Short Talks On made known to him on the night of his Initiation, Freemasonry ” By The Museum of Freemasonry Founda- as “THE BADGE OF A MASON.” tion, Sydney, Australia The use of the Apron, or some equivalent mode .