The North Carolina Mason

Page 6 The North Carolina Mason March/April 2016 Mileposts ELIZABETH CITY — Eureka 317 honored Ambrose Staples Sawyer October 6 for his more than 70 years as a Mason. The 92-year-old Sawyer, second from left, first became a Mason at George W. Wright 346 in Norfolk, Virginia in 1943. Eureka Lodge had special certificates made for Sawyer to celebrate his longevity. First District Deputy Grand Master Mike Burnham, left, and then master of Eureka Lodge Robert Bryant, right, made the presentations. Sawyer's son, Ronald Sawyer, is seen her sharing the experience with him. Sawyer remains active in his lodge attendance. — Paul Miller CLINTON — Hiram 98 member Erwin William (Bill) Lee received his Diamond Jubilee celebrating his 60 years as a Mason back on November 1. Lee is seen here, seated after receiving the award from Past Grand Master Dalton Mayo, left, and then Hiram Lodge Master Jerry Bradshaw. — Dalton Mayo SWANSBORO — Aubrey Lincoln, center, got his 50-year Masonic mem- bership award from the Grand Lodge of Maine on December 28. The brothers at Seaside 429 invited him to their meet- ing and presented the honor on behalf of the Masons in Maine. Fourth Masonic District Deputy Grand Master James McDougal is seen here pinning the award on Lincoln. — Greg D. Padgett WINGATE — Meadow Branch 578 member Gene Williams, center, received his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years as a Mason. Der- ry Simpson, 29 th District Deputy District Grand Master, right, and Meadow Branch Lodge Master Mark Bagley, left, presented him his pin and certificate. — Mark Bagley CLAYTON — Newly installed Granite 191 Master Drew Hemphill had a big family turnout for his instal- lation. Here he is with his dad and both his grandads at the proud event. From left are Banks Scarborough (grandfather) from Benton 26 in Timmonsville, South Carolina; Drew Hemphill, new master; Scott Hemphill (father) also of Granite 191; and Paul Hemphill (grand- father) from Gastonia 369. — Scott Hemphill

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