The North Carolina Mason

January/February 2015 The North Carolina Mason Page 5 more MiLepoSTS DALLAS, from page 1 EDEN — Leaksville 136 member Owen A. Brown, center, got his Veteran's Emblem honoring his 50 years as a Freemason on November 1. He is seen here with his wife Jo Ann and his granddaughter Victoria Pace. — Carl Robertson KINSTON — Plumer Daniels, second from left, and David Dudley, third, received their Veteran's Emblems recently, honoring their 50 years as Masons. Both are second generation members of Richard Caswell 705. Seen here, from left, are 705 Master David Roberson, Daniels, Dud- ley, and Treasurer Tommy Boone. — Jerry Eubanks CHINA GROVE — Eureka 283's Tom Lentz, second from left, recently received his Veteran's Emblem for his 50 years in Ma- sonry. He served the lodge as master in 1971. Seen here at the presentation are, from left, Doug Earnhardt, Lentz, wife Barbara Lentz, and Past Grand Master Dewey Preslar. — Doug Earnhardt PLYMOUTH — Perseverance 59 had their Past Masters' Night November 14. Among the awards presented at the cel- ebration was Harrison Phelps' Veteran's Emblem for his 50 years in the fraternity. Phelps is the long-time secretary of the lodge. — Shirelyan Phelps OLD FORT — On October 27, Joppa 401, held their An- nual Awards Night during which they presented Carroll Stevens, center, his Veteran's Emblem for his 50 years as a Mason. Thir- ty-fourth District Deputy Grand Master Russell Bridges, right. Lodge Master Raymond Allison is seen here with them. — Winston A. Riddle PENDLETON — On August 26, Kelly Vann, center, received his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years as a Mason. The Pendleton 418 member is seen here with his wife Sandra and Fifth District Dep- uty Grand Master Jim Burch who presented the award. — Johnny Reynolds GASTONIA — There was a solid turnout for Gastonia 369's November 13 Past Masters' Night. They stayed after long enough to get a group picture made. EDEN — Charles A. Walker recently received a special award from Leaksville 136 thanking him for his years of service to the lodge. The past master has coached more than 58 candi- dates in addition to innumerable other helpful acts for the lodge. — Carl Robertson members of Gaston 263 in their lodge. e lodge was full. Grand Master Mayo presided at the opening with members of Gaston 263 occupying the stations and places of the Grand Lodge officers. Darrell Lykins took the part of senior grand warden; David Drum, junior grand warden; Michael L. McGinnis, grand secretary; Josh Crisp, senior grand deacon; Scott McCourry, junior grand dea- con; David Timmerman and Dave Jones, grand stewards; Jeremy Biddy, grand chaplain; and Bryan Petzold as grand tyler. South Carolina's Grand Master David J. DeChant attend- ed the dedication. There was also a large turnout from local North Carolina Prince Hall Masons. Dallas Mayor Rick Coleman hosted the public gathering. Gaston County Commissioner Tracy Philbeck was the featured speaker. Grand Master Mayo conducted the ceremony of dedicat- Great Landscape Day OXFORD — The fourth year for the Great Landscape Event at the Masonic Home for Children is coming. March 14 is the big day. Work crews will dig in from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Breakfast will be served be- fore (8:00 a.m.) and lunch afterward. Lodges, family, friends, Masonic youth organizations, churches, and companies have come the last three springs equipped with shovels, rakes, mulch, plants, and a willingness to give their time, sweat, and labor to prepare our Home's grounds for spring and summer. In 2014, more than 60 volunteers from ten different groups made the trip and helped make the campus beautiful for our chil- dren and visitors. In case of rain, they'll work March 21 instead. Groups and individuals may sign-up or get information by calling (919) 693-5111 or emailing . ing the plaque with the assistance of several other Grand Lodge officers as well as members of the local lodge. Elevators and wheelchair access were added in the renovations. e building's glass was renewed, and custom shutters to match the original courthouse are being used. e town plans to use the old courthouse for private and public events such as receptions and weddings. Other buildings on the courthouse square are also being restored. Gaston County's current courthouse also has a Masonically dedicated cornerstone. In 1997, Grand Master Gerry Smith in- cluded officials from North Carolina's Prince Hall Grand Lodge in a public ceremony for that dedication. It was the first time both grand lodges appeared on the same stage. DeWayne Gore photos The Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education an- nounces a new Lecture Series for 2015 entitled "Allegory and Symbolism." It is designed to provide you with information on what the different signs and symbols in the three degrees may mean. e untyled sessions are open to all Master Masons, dues cards will be checked. e sessions will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with lunch on your own. You'll get to ask questions. Reservations are not required. e schedule: March 7 Jacksonville Semper Fidelis 680 March 14 Burlington Bula 409 March 28 Charlotte Excelsior 261 April 4 Asheville Mount Hermon 118 Masonic Education offering Lecture Series

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