Golden Trowel Award

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The lodge met last night to convey the highly prestigious Golden Trowel award upon one of its long-standing members. Forest joined Freemasonry 63 years ago and at the tender age of 97 years old, is still an active contributing member. He is particularly well known for his not so subtle technique of selling raffle tickets, raising substantial amounts of money for good causes. Around 40 people gathered for socialise and enjoy a meal before taking their seats in the Scottish Rite Theater and hearing various tributes and annecdotes from his 63 years in masonry.

Hill City’s Worshipful Master presented him with a certificate and trophy and is pictured here with Forest and our District Deputy Grand Master.

Come and join us on Tuesday evenings from 6pm at the Scottish Rite Theater in Austin.

If the suit fits ……

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One of our newer Master Masons, recently bought a very sharp looking new custom suit to wear at meetings. To further embellish his smart suit the inside label proudly states that it was made for ”Hill City #456”.

March Stated Meeting

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A large number of brethren gathered for our stated meeting last night. There was great fellowship amongst the members, visitors and guests before we dined on homemade meatloaf and accompaniments. Our very own R W Lee Kinser visited in his official capacity as DDGM and an interesting and entertaining stated meeting followed. Yet another petition for initiation was approved and two more prospective brethren put forward for investigation prior to initiation.

Come and join us one Tuesday eveningl

Another initiation at Hill City Lodge

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Many brethren and guests gathered last night at the Scottish Rite Theater in Austin for some excellent fellowship followed by the initiation of our latest member. The brethren enjoyed some lively conversation and speeches whilst consuming this week’s meal of stuffed tortellini with asparagus, onion sauce and salad, followed by red velvet cake. The ensuing initiation ceremony was well delivered by a number of brethrn with our initiate thoroughly enjoying the experience.

Come and join us one Tuesday evening.

Hill City Sweethearts’ Dinner

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Many brethren, partners and guests gathered last night for the annual Sweethearts’ Dinner. There was music provided by our Brother Junior Warden and great conversation. The stewards cooked a meal of salad, Teriyaki Salmon and Red Velvet valentines cakes.

February Stated Meeting

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The brethren gathered last night for the monthly Stated Meeting of Hill City Lodge. The members were joined by brethren from other lodges, prospective new members and guests and enjoyed great fellowship and a freshly-cooked meal before the meeting, this week being a Chicken, mushroom and onion bake. This year’s newly appointed DDGM, a pasr master of Hill City, was also in attendance and updated the brethren on news from the District and Texas.

Next week’s meeting will be a Sweethearts’ Dinner to commerate Valentines Day. Come and join at at 1830 for dinner or earlier for fellowship.

A new Master Mason is raised

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The brethren gathered last night to raise one of our Fellow Craft to the sublime degree of Master Mason. A fine ceremony was held with many brethren participating. Beforehand there was plenty of time for some great fellowship over the meal of scratch-baked meatloaf. Congratulations to our newest MM

Called Meeting

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The brethren met this evening and were joined by several prospective members and visitors. The assembled enjoyed good companionship and a delicious meal cooked by the stewards. Afterwards they practiced a Third Degree ceremony which is scheduled for next week.

Tonight’s meal

Come and join us on Tuesday evenings from 6pm

Past Masters’ Dinner & Family Night

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Last night a collection of past masters gathered and cooked dinner for the brethren and their families at the traditional Past Masters’ dinner. The event was very well attended and many brethren and guests brought their partners along. A delicious meal of slow-cooked beef was followed by a selection of pies and cream. Each past master present gave a short speech and each of the visitors introduced themselves as well. A thoroughly enjoyable evening was had by all.

Called meeting, dinner and turn-in

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The brethren and guests met this week to enjoy fellowship and dinner in the Scottish Rite Theater. The stewards cooked Shrimp in a pesto, caper and cream sauce followed by Apple pie.

After dinner the brethren held a turn-in of a brother’s fellow craft work which was delivered exceptionally well, clearing the way to hold the brother’s Master Mason degree in the near future.

come and join us on Tuesday evenings from 5pm. dinner at 6.30