Our lodge leader, Dave McHam, led a trip up IH35 last night to Cedar Hill Lodge #1380. He was accompanied by senior warden Tyson Holloway, secretary Robert Marshall, and our tyler Doug McHam who is Dave’s father. When Dave became a Mason, he inherited the gavel that was given by […]
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Waco 92’s guest speaker, Harvard Law graduate Lance Kennedy, guided attendees through a meditation on the history of initiatic rites with a focus on those traditions with references to sinister realms of spiritual, psychological, or philosophical significance. From Christ’s descent into Hell to Odysseus’ visit to Hades and even Luke […]
This evening at Waco Lodge, a bright, young new Mason was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft. Visitors included brothers from Hillsboro 196, J.H. Lockwood 1343, Washingtin #3 in Vermont, Conciliacăo #148 in Brazil, and two from Light From The East #333 in Hewitt. It was a momentous occasion as […]
Masons’ Night at the Museum Having visited lodges in 50 states and 13 countries, it is with no small amount of weight that I say: Tonight, I attended one of the most incredible displays of Masonic fellowship and esoteric skill in the world. Bellaire Lodge #1336’s Worshipful Master Donnie […]
The Saints John have long been at the center of Masonic teachings and symbolism. For centuries, Masonic Lodges held grand celebrations on the feast days of each St John. These celebrations were typically open to the public and included remarkable speeches, awards, and toasts. Waco Lodge participated in this Masonic […]
Quite a few members of Waco Masonic Lodge have served as Texas Rangers. Brother George Erath’s statue stands in front the Texas Ranger Museum today and several others from our lodge played prominent roles in some of the most electrifying chapters of Texas Ranger lore. As we continue researching our […]
Thomas Harrison (1823-1891) "Forward, Rangers!" Civil War General Director, Waco Tap Railway Prominent Lawyer and Politican Proponent for African American Jurist Rights Representative of 4th Texas Legislature Thomas Harrison was born in Jefferson County, Alabama on May 1, 1823. His father had been the first settler of that area and […]
Waco Lodge During World War II If WWI was the busiest era in the history of our lodge, then WWII makes a close second. While 1,000+ degrees were performed during each year of WWI, the total of degrees performed during WWII was just shy of 1,000. Still, that makes for […]
Waco Lodge During World War I Without a doubt, World War I was the busiest time in Waco Lodge’s history. Rich Field and Camp Macarthur were primarily responsible as we performed initiation ceremonies more than 1,000 times each year for the duration of the war. Below is a list of our […]
Spanish-American War Veterans from our Lodge On February 15, 1898, the USS Maine was sunk causing tensions between the United States and Spain to rise. Our own Brother Thomas Moore gave a stirring speech that inspired a great number of Texans to join what became the Spanish-American War. As of […]