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Saint John Lodge #18 Dedicates

  

NEW FREEMASONS HALL IN PIOCHE

Dateline: Pioche, Nevada, 13 May 2000.


    
Saint John Lodge #18 of Pioche, Nevada (a small, colorful, historic, gold-rush era mining town, 175 miles north of Las Vegas) has constructed a new Lodge Hall Building. The project took the members of the Lodge, numbering 68, nearly 5 years to complete.

     Much history connects this Historic Lodge with many members and organizations in the Las Vegas greater area. Their support in the form of donations of funds, materials, and labor are greatly appreciated. Without which the project could not have been completed. Keystone Chapter of Las Vegas finds its most early roots in the old building as it was originally chartered by the Grand Lodge in this location over 126 years ago. Their support in the form of dual memberships, workers, and generous contributions is of special note, and deserves our heartfelt gratitude as well. The list of those deserving full recognition for their involvement is too long to be included here. Please accept our thanks and take satisfaction in the knowledge that The Great Architect knows whom you are.

     The new building provides for a easy-access ramp, entrance foyer, two anti-rooms, and a large meeting room. It is connected to the original native stone building that has been standing for over 126 years. The members of Saint John Lodge have decided to restore and maintain the old Lodge hall and room as a museum to early Masonic activities in its early part of our great nation's existence. To that end they are keeping all of the furniture and appointments of the Lodge room as they are. More display items are eagerly sought from anyone who would like those memories laid up in our Archives. New or used items are being acquired to appoint the new hall from the generous efforts and contributions of the Masonic Family far and wide.

     The Lodge Building also serves as the meeting place for Mizpah Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star. This sister organization has shared the hall and supported all of the various Masonic efforts since their inception. Through their efforts many a wonderful meal, grand social, and festive decor has been enjoyed by one and all. They truly are our sisters.

    Saturday, 13 May 2000, may just be the largest assembly of Masonic family and guests ever to hit this small and beautiful little town.

THIS IS WHAT YOU MISSED..... AND MORE:

10:00 am - Laying of the Cornerstone by theGrand Master

1:00 pm -   Official Visit of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nevada

3:00 pm -   Homecoming Dinner

4:30 pm -   Official Visit of the Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Nevada

We cordially invite you to join us in this historic PLACE.

REMEMBER THE SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH ----- THAT'S WHEN WE MEET.


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