North Carolina Mason
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Page 8 The North Carolina Mason January/February 2017 MiLeposts W MEBANE — Bingham 272 presented its Distinguished Past Deputy Grand Master certificate to Senior Grand Steward Don Kehler, third from left, who served as DDGM from 2013-2015. The award was created by Brother Todd Smith, who had every lodge in the 22 nd District place its seal in the certificate. The presentation was a surprise, sprung while Don was at Bingham to install their officers. He did the entire ceremony from memory. PGM Dan Rice and Deputy GM Speed Hallman presented the certificate on Dec. 19 at Bingham Lodge. Pictured L to R: Dan Rice, current 22 nd DDGM Alvin Billings, Don Kehler, Speed Hallman. Lodges that affixed their seal included: Bing- ham 272; Bula 409; Caswell Brother- hood 11, Dan River 129, Jefferson Penn 384, Leaksville 136, Thomas Holt 492. Photo by Melody McBride S Grand Master A. Gene Cobb proudly stands beside a re- stored portrait of Grand Master William Richardson Davie. Lux Libertas Lodge U.D. of Chapel Hill (of which the Grand Master is a member) donated funds toward the restoration of the portrait, which was painted more than a century ago by famous North Carolina portrait artist and founder of Jugtown, James Littlejohn Busbee. Family of Masters SANFORD — It's not often a grand- father, father and son all served as mas- ter of the same lodge. But the brothers of Buffalo Lodge 172 can brag about that. Celebrating their service are (l to r) Oscar Harold Pace Sr. (Master 2012- 13), Justin William Pace and Oscar Har- old Pace Jr. (Master, 2013-14) S GRAHAM — Worshipful Master Mike Hunter presents WB Ken Qualls with his certificate of Meritorious Service after completing his term of 23 years as Treasurer of Thomas M. Holt 492. Between WB Qualls and the previous Treasurer, W.E. Smith, the two men comprised 40 years of service of the lodge's 120-year history. Our fraternity around the globe Tom Stroozas, past Master of James K. Polk 759, has been appointed to the Alaska Masonic Grand Lodge line as Senior Grand Deacon for the coming year. NORTH CAROLINA The Mason DEADLINES As plans to redesign the NC Mason progress, deadlines may change. Watch this space for updates. We'll keep you posted! March 5 – Issue arrives at your home end of April May 5 – Issue arrives at your home end of June July 5 – Issue arrives at your home end of August Sept 5 – Issue arrives at your home end of October 142