The North Carolina Mason

July/August 2014 The North Carolina Mason Page 5 Ric Car ter photo historian and Past Master Steve Fowler pre- sented a history of the lodge. Grand Master Dalton W. Mayo was a special dinner guest. He spoke on the history of Masonry in North Car- olina and American George 17 and how they were interwoven. Past Master Randy Whitley then intro- duced sisters, Cecille Liverman Waters and Laura Liverman Olmstead. ey unveiled and presented the jewel and apron worn by their fa- ther, Past Grand Master Cecil Johnson Liver- man. Liverman was Grand Master of Masons of North Carolina 1983–1984. He was also a master of American George Lodge in 1952, 1962, and 1976 and was district deputy grand master 1966–1968. After dinner, Grand Master Mayo and guests were invited upstairs to tour the lodge room and learn a little more North Carolina and Masonic history. Jim Hart is a member of Virginia's Franklin 151. entertainment from the Swang Brothers Band. Andrew Jackson 576's famous Brunswick stew will be available for purchase with proceeds go- ing to the Home. e event is open to the public. On Saturday, October 11, all Masons are in- vited to the 8:00 o'clock a.m. stated communica- tion of Orphans Lodge 761 on campus. ere'll be inflatable attractions for the kids all day on the grounds. e Home's history mu- seum will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for you to enjoy. At 9:45 a.m., North Carolina's biggest and best Shrine parade begins to wind through town featuring all three of North Caro- lina's Shrine Temples and groups from our com- munity including local school bands, clubs, and civic organizations. Before and during the pa- rade, the Oxford Economic Development Com- mittee and downtown businesses will host side- walk sales and "Touch a Truck" children's show along the parade route. After the parade, our Fourth Annual Barbe- cue showdown will provide lunch. A ten-dollar ticket will get you an all-you-can-sample feast. Tickets will be pre-sold on campus that morning. During lunch, enjoy music from nationally renowned country recording artist Jason Mi- chael Carroll. e country music hit-maker from Youngsville, North Carolina, is gearing up to re- lease his first new album since 2011, featuring the single "Close Enough." He'll be hitting the road in 2014 on a cross-country tour and overseas to perform for the military and will be here to per- form live for our Masonic Homecoming Festival. ere'll be many Homecoming activities such as the crowning of the MHCO Homecoming Queen, Sunday lunch and business meeting, and Homecoming Dance aimed at the Home's alumni and their families. For the latest information and a detailed schedule, please visit and check out the Schedule of Events. Bring a chair, bring a kid, prepare to have a good time! OXFORD, from page 8 225 YEARS, from page 8 Clockwise from left: Grand Master Mayo addresses the gathering; original charter of the lodge from 1789; Ameri- can George 17's home in Murfrees- boro; Lodge Master Jeff Futrell, and amateur historian and Lodge Treasurer Steve Fowler. Ric Carter photos Headquarters hosts Marine's retirement RALEIGH — Master Sergeant Charles Sherrill was born in Greensboro and spent much of his Marine Corps career in North Carolina. His final assignment was as a recruiter in Raleigh. As a South Carolina Mason, our Grand Lodge offices on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh had long attracted his eye. When it came time to pick a location for his retirement ceremony, Sherrill quickly thought of our headquarters. We were happy to help satisfy his request. The recently refurbished lobby and deck served as a suitable location for his momentous occasion on June 27. Sport raffle GREENVILLE — Greenville 284 has been selling raffle tickets for a handmade East Caro- lina University quilt and Carolina Hurricanes team- signed hockey stick. Bud Wheless' wife made the quilt. Tickets were one dollar each. — Dave Davis PLYMOUTH — On May 24, Persever- ance 59 sponsored a motorcycle ride to raise funds for the Masonic Home for Children. e band Seeds for Change played at the gather- ing in Plymouth. ere, they registered and had entertainment, including corn hole games and food. ey were also having prizes during the ride that would take them through Belhaven and across Lake Mattamuskeet to Atlantic 293 in Swanquarter. — Perseverance 59 Perseverance hosts bike ride A novel visitation trophy comes RALEIGH — Solomon the Spud was re- cently introduced to the 15 th Masonic Dis- trict. Solomon is a hot potato, and if he visits a lodge, that lodge must deliver him to another lodge in the district. He's starting his visiting in Fuquay 258. — Chuck Rouse Ric Car ter photos

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