The North Carolina Mason

Page 8 The North Carolina Mason May/June 2014 In this issue of The NC Mason page 1 The North Carolina Mason The Grand Lodge of North Carolina, AF&AM 600 College Street Oxford, North Carolina 27565 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORG. AUTO U.S. POSTAGE PAID OXFORD, NC 27565 PERMIT NO. 56 Person Lodge holds Fish Fry for 50 th year page 8 Chatham County Courthouse cornerstone set page 8 Ninth Masonic Pig Jig is another success On the cover see CHATHAM, page 5 Masons and citizens gather to see the cornerstone dedicated on the recently reopened Chatham County Courthouse. Ric Carter photo The Mason NORTH CAROLINA MAY/JUN 2014 Roxboro sees 50 th fish fry Masons rededicate Chatham Courthouse PITTSBORO — e historic courthouse here, the one known to all as the one in the circle, burned in 2010 while undergoing a restoration. e Cha- tham County Courthouse reopened officially last year, with an increased emphasis on the history of the building and county. On May 3 and at the request of the building architect, equally historic Columbus 102, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of North Caro- lina, performed that ancient ceremony of cornerstone dedication at the courthouse. Lodge Master Mike Kenlan assembled his Broth- Chatham Courthouse reopens with Masonic blessing By Ric Carter ers at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 to open Grand Lodge at the home of Columbus 102. Kenlan stepped to the sidelines to make way for Grand Mas- ter Dalton Mayo to take the east and preside over the emergent communication of the Grand Lodge and the cornerstone ceremony. Masons from more than a dozen lodges around the state joined Columbus Lodge for the proceedings. e brief formal opening and closing of the Grand Lodge was followed by a one city block procession Pig Jig enjoys ninth year of fun By Ric Carter RALEIGH — Raleigh 500 held the Ninth Annual Carolina Masonic Pig Jig here on May 17 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. It was celebrated in conjunction with Got to Be NC AgFest, our state's off-season state fair. e Pig Jig has thousands of visitors each year and crowns the best Masonic team in several divi- sions of grilled and smoked delight. e Ma- sonic Home for Children in Oxford and Central Children's Home in Oxford will each get about $5,000 from the money made by the Pig Jig. At the Pig Jig, thousands ate and voted for their favorites. A team of appointed and professional judges picked the best results in several divisions. Nearly 30 teams entered the competition. see Pig Jig, page 5 Many will tell you that the most valuable as- pect about a fundraiser is the joy of working and associating with the others working on the event. Few other fundraisers are a better example of that principle than the Carolina Masonic Pig Jig. On Friday night while preparing to cook, men from all over enjoy spending time with their own team, but more especially with other men and new friends. It's the time before the competition begins, before the public arrives to sample and savor the food. Participants enjoy entertaining people who drop by from other states or towns. ey enjoy sharing food and tips on food prepa- ration. ey enjoy playing cards and exchanging

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