The North Carolina Mason

September/October 2016 The North Carolina Mason Page 7 Mileposts LEXINGTON — Lexington-Memorial 473 re- cently presented service awards to several members achieving membership anniversaries. George Clifton, right, got his 60-year Diamond Jubilee. He is seen here with lodge Master Scott Robbins. — Thomas Jolly Jr. LEXINGTON — Lexington-Memorial 473 re- cently presented service awards to several members on their membership anniversaries. Seen here H. W. Davis, left, he received his 50-year Veteran's Emblem from Master Scott Robbins. — Thomas Jolly Jr. LEXINGTON — Lexington-Memorial 473 recently presented service awards to several members making membership anniversaries. Seen here Ed Wilkerson, left, he received his Veteran's Emblem for 50 years member- ship from Master Scott Robbins. — Thomas Jolly Jr. REIDSVILLE — Jefferson Penn 384 honored Paul Tutherow, center, on June 17 at their Past Masters and Widows Banquet. Lodge Master Jack Chaney, left, pre- sented Tutherow's Veteran's Emblem recognizing his 50 years in the fraternity. His son Michael Tutherow, right, senior warden of Scotch Ireland 154, helped with the presentation. RALEIGH — William T. Bain 231 has instituted a Mason of the Month program to recognize and en- courage dedication and action in the lodge. The first honoree was David Jones, right. The young Mason has only been a Master Mason for a few months, but has been very active in lodge activities. He is seen here with his friend and Brother Vick Tart. WILSON — Four college bound young people here received T. Bruce Boyette Scholarships this year. Wilson 712 held a special banquet to present the $1,000 awards. Seen at the banquet, from left, are Isaigh Oakes, bound for Johnson C. Smith University; Haleigh Vickrey, going to East Carolina University; Wilson 712 Master Kyle Bissette; Taylor Westbrook, UNC-Greens- boro; and Hannah Rogers, Pitt Community College. The lodge raises the money for the scholars each year with a golf tournament. — Kathy Fardy Butch Pillar photo Ric Car ter photo HIGH POINT — Numa F. Reid 344 and Acacia 674 sponsored a Flag Day event June 14 at their lodge. Colors were pre- sented, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given, and a brief history of our flag was given. As the feature event of the evening, Boy Scout Troop 8 from the First Baptist Church in Jamestown conducted a Ceremony of Retirement. An explanation was given for the colors and stars on the flag. To conclude the ceremony, each per- son present was asked to place a retired flag on the pyre. — Michael Rinehardt A D V A N C E — Advance 710's newest member Jonathan Jarvis (left) is hold- ing the Bible his grandfather H. R. Hendricks, center, received 75 years ago. Jonathan's dad Joe Jarvis (right) with Advance Master Jeff Finney are seen here with them. The youngest Jarvis was raised July 28. —Mark Stephen Howell

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