The North Carolina Mason

May/June 2021 The North Carolina Mason Page 11 GREENSBORO – P.P. Turner #746 held its final meetings in April and May as it prepares to merge with Corinthian #542. In April, the lodge raised emergent Broth- ers David Hamrick and Sean Perla to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Most Worshipful R. David Wicker Jr. presented the 3rd Degree lecture. Grand Lecturer Herbert Lyon also attended and participated in the degree. At the final stated com- munication in May, 10 past masters were among attendees. JACKSONVILLE – Semper Fidelis #680 has adopted the Alumni Cottage at the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford. The lodge has already received letters from the five young men and the house parents who reside there and are starting a correspondence. Working with Leigh Ann Adcock as in-kind gift coordinator, brothers hope to assist the young men as needed. WB Joe Reyes has been appoint- ed chairman and the committee includes the Master and both Wardens. The Lodge is planning at least one outing to the home when pandemic restrictions lift. The lodge's goal is to provide the necessities, and some pleasantries, to the residents. GREENSBORO – The brothers of Revolution #552 spent an evening of excel- lent third-degree work in April with two brothers. The new brothers, both in plain aprons, are Thomas Roberson (left) and Mike Davis Jr. (to his left). CARTHAGE – Three lodges teamed up to hold an outdoor degree in April, raising five brothers to the sublime degree of Mas- ter Mason. Brethren of Carthage #181, Ro- man Eagle #550 and Southern Pines #484 – all from the 21st Masonic District – gath- ered for the degree, held in front of a home built in 1887. RALEIGH – Lux Libertas #772 Master Gary Handy, left, honors the lodge's past masters. Honorees, from left after WB Handy are: William L. Mills III (2020); WB Johnny Surles (2019); MW Dan Charles Rice (2018); and MW Gene Jernigan (2016-2017). Lux Libertas is an affinity lodge for alumni, faculty, staff, friends and fans of the University of North Carolina. The lodge received its dispensation in 2016 and was chartered in 2017. It meets quarterly in lodges around the state. The lodge also holds a meeting at UNC on University Day (Oct. 12), which marks the date Grand Master William R. Davie laid the cornerstone for Old East in 1793. JACKSONVILLE – Grand Master R. David Wicker Jr. (front row, center) re- dedicated Semper Fidelis Lodge 680 in April in honor of the 75th anniversary of its charter. Past Grand Masters MW Shawn Bradshaw and William Dill were in atten- dance. After a catered meal in the dining room all adjourned to the Lodge. STATESVILLE – Snow Creek #571 recently awarded Brother Jack McLelland with the "Chaplain of Distinction" certificate for his many years of service to the lodge as Chap- lain. He has served the past 16 years. Jack has served also as Junior and Senior Deacon, Junior and Senior Warden and Master, and has been a Master Mason for 68 years. From right, Jack McLelland and Master Jim- bo Melton.

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