Charlie Ingram received his Master Mason degree at Hill City Lodge in 1953. 70 years later, he was presented with a 70-year service award at Kingsland Lodge, Texas. Over 50 people were present to commemorate the occasion.
Many brethren met this week to chat and enjoy companionship ahead of a round-table practice of the EA degree lecture. There were a healthy number of past masters (pictured below) as well as masons and prospective candidates.
The new masonic year’s stewards did a fine job, serving a delicious meal of spahetti bolognase with accompaniments which was enjoyed by everyone, with seconds and carry-out portions quickly devoured.
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On Saturday 1st July 2023, the officers and members of Hill City met with their partners, families and friends for an enjoyable evening and the installation of the officers for the 2023-24 masonic year. A large number of people attended and enjoyed a home-cooked meal followed by the installation ceremony in the Scottish Rite Theater.
We held our monthly Stated Meeting this week which was well attended by around 30 brethren and guests. As usual the evening started with fellowship and lively discussion amongst the attendees. The stewards then served a meal of roast chicken with a mushroom marsala sauce, griddled beans and roast potatoes.
The brethren then convened for the meeting at which it was particularly pleasing to vote on and approve a further two petitions to join the lodge.
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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.
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”.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
