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Germania Lodge Newsletter - January 2006
Klaus J. Kueck, P.M., Secretary/Editor


LODGE NEWS

Donations for restoration have been very generous and the officers and members thank the following members for their thoughtful donations. Beryl Jacobs, Ernest Freund, Glenn Cupit, Jack Zollinger, Eddie Bopp, Larry Chapoton.

We have also been the recipient of other donations. Brother Elmo Barnes of Perfect Union, owner a Jani King Janitorial Franchise, did mold remediation at our lodge at no cost. He was assisted by Bro. Bobby Brandstetter. That on top of the bleaching that was already done should have mold spores on the run. Bro. Joe Pacasio, owner of Carmine’s Restaurant also came through with a nice donation.

We have also received donations from other lodges besides the ones that were listed in the last newsletter. There were three that really stuck out like bright beacon lights. Two brothers from Arkansas made coins and sold them for our hurricane relief. They saved the last two coins and sent them to us along with a check for $1,500! They said they were just doing what they are supposed to do. They are Harold Pelton P.M. and Rick Braton P.M.; the lodges they represent are Congo # 743 and Sumptner #419 both in Benton Arkansas. They truly practice fraternal kindness and generosity. Hermann-Humboldt Lodge #125 also sent us a donation. They are the other lodge (the other was listed last newsletter) that still speaks German in Pennsylvania. They are concerned about keeping Masonry vibrant in the city of New Orleans. We also received a donation from five lodges of German origin in the Evansville Indiana area that want to support us and our heritage.

To update you on the lodge, Allied Music is now on its own power. It was an incredible struggle just to get it restored but thanks to Guy Wilson of Louisiana Lodge #102, Bro. Jim Miller, Mr. Louis Odenwald and Bro. George Dillenkoffer to name just a few it is now complete. Carlos has applied for an SBA loan and hopes to resume paying rent soon. He said that the musicians he deals with are scattered all over the country and a lot depends on them returning. Please remember that we still need donations, we haven’t received rent from Allied or our custodian since September and don’t know when they will be able to resume.

Our latest plural member is Bro Marc Conrad from Hiram Lodge #70. Bro. Marc has assisted us with SBA and FEMA paperwork and when it came time for a gritty work party he was there too. Bro. Marc is a Past Master of Hiram and very active in the Scottish Rite Consistory. He has benefited Germania long before we convinced him he should be a plural member. Welcome Bro. Marc.

QUESTIONS TO PONDER

Do you know Masons who:
Expect to be invited to his own Lodge.
Who gossip about their brethren.
Who are easily offended.
Who have to be reminded three times to pay their dues.
Who professes to believe in the fatherhood of God but hates his brother.
Who, when you read this think it is about other people and not yourself
Are you, at times, one of them?

If you do not have a 2006 dues card you are delinquent. I have 4 brothers that haven’t paid for 2005 yet and for the first time in years we had to drop a brother for non payment of dues. He moved away and we haven’t heard form him for over two years so… PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES AND CALL ME IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE. Dunning for dues is the worst part of being secretary. Thanks


MASONIC BIRTHDAYS FOR JANUARY

Lon Lazar P.M. 01/12/2000 06 yr

Daniel Cox 01/27/1999 07 yrs

Glen Cupit 01/23/1999 07 yrs

Charles “Chuck” Willis 01/22/1997 09 yrs

Richard "Ric" Bell P.M. 01/27/1993 13 yrs

Patrick Nichols P.M. 01/27/1982 24 yrs

Mitch Baggett 01/28/1976 30 yrs

Reed Holmes P.M. 01/12/1963 43 yrs

TRESTLE BOARD

Wednesday, January 11, 7:00 p.m. regular meeting - FELLOWCRAFT DEGREE

Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 p.m. regular meeting - MASTER MASON DEGREE

Saturday, February 11 - 14 GRAND LODGE AT ALEXANDRIA.

The candidates to be passed and raised are in their early 20’s and early 30’s, part of our yout movement. Please do your best to support the new officers and these brothers by showing up and participating in the degree. W.M. Thibodaux would like nothing more than to PUT YOU TO WORK in the degree… or just show up and be supportive

Congratulations to the leaders of Germania Lodge for 2006. We said beforehand that it was going to be a tough year and that we needed strong leadership. I think King Solomon would be proud of this line-up!

2006 OFFICERS

Worshipful Master – Henry Thibodaux P.M. Senior Warden – Ian Cairns P.M.
Junior Warden – Wilson Revelle
Master Expert – Glenn Cupit
Master of Ceremonies – Jim Miller
Chaplain – Marc Conrad P.M.
Secretary Joe Kueck P.M.
Treasurer – Ric Bell P.M.
Senior Deacon – Dan Mehn
Junior Deacon – Donald Freeze
Inner Guard - Beryl Jacobs
Tyler – Patrick Nichols P.M.
Senior Steward – Vince Vance
Junior Steward – Ray Steele P.M.
Orator – Ion Lazar P.M.
Almoner – Warren Hawthorne P.M.

 

Germania Lodge No. 46, F. & A. M.
4415 Bienville Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
Chartered: April 18, 1844
Lodge Phone 504-482-4080
Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:00 P.M.

Worshipful Master Henry Thibodaux (504) 279-8162

Senior Warden Ian Cairns (504) 616-7134 • Junior Warden Wilson Revelle (504) 289-3354

 Secretary Klaus J. Kueck, P.M. (504) 737-6767 • Treasurer Ric Bell, P.M. (504) 828-2574

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World's EASIEST QUIZ ? …or not

(Passing requires 4 correct answers)
1) How long did the Hundred Years War last?
2) Which country makes Panama hats?
3) From which animal do we get catgut?
4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of?
6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal?
7) What was King George VI's first name?
8) What color is a purple finch?
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from?
10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?
All done? Check your answers below!

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ
1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? - *116 years
2) Which country makes Panama hats? - * Ecuador
3) From which animal do we get cat gut? - *Sheep and Horses
4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?
*November
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? - *Squirrel fur
6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal?
*Dogs
7) What was King George VI's first name? - *Albert
8) What color is a purple finch? - *Crimson
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? - * New Zealand
10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?
* Orange, of course. What do you mean you failed?!

A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE

If you lost your lambskin apron or you bible due to Katrina or Rita we want to replace them. Of course we can’t replace the signatures and memories of the originals but it is something. Please notify me if you lost yours or you know any member of Germania that lost theirs. I know some brothers might feel like they don’t want to trouble us because they haven’t been around in a while and don’t want to ask but nothing could be further from the truth. Please – let us know if you have lost these items. It’s a small price to pay for those that have lost so much.

I’ve only heard from one widow and one brother that would like to apply for the Grand Lodge assistance fund. Please let me know before it’s too late if you want to apply .

AN ANTI MASONIC LEAFLET DATED 1698 IN ENGLAND some things never change

 

TO ALL GODLY PEOPLE IN THE CITIE OF LONDON

Having thought it needful to warn you of the Mischief’s and Evils practiced in the sight of God by those called Freed Masons, I say take care lest their Ceremonies and secret swearings take hold of you: and be wary that none cause you to err from Godliness. For this devlish Sect of Men are Meeters in Secret which swear against all without their following. They are the Anti-Christ which was to come leading Men from their Fear of God. For how should Men meet in Secret Places and with secret Signes taking Care that none observe them to do the Work of God: are not these the ways of Evildoers? Knowing how that God observest privilly them that sit in Darkness they shall be smitten, and the Secrets of their Hearts layed bare. Mingle not among this corrupt People lest you be found so at the World's Conflagration.  

 

  
The only known copy of the above leaflet is in the possession of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and its text appears in the book, "The History of English Freemasonry" by John Hamill (Revised Edition, published in 1994, page 42-43). Hamill is the Librarian and Curator of the UGLE.

The Mason who called this to our attention wrote "What I find most interesting about the leaflet - aside from the period grammar and spelling - is that the nature of Anti-Masonry is the same today as it ever was: fear and hatred based on ignorance and intolerance with millennial and conspiracy paranoia."

Thanks to Bro. Ben Hoff of Highland Park Lodge #240 ( New Jersey, USA)