Marble Springs #439 has 2010 Officer Installation

On December 18th, 2009 Marble Springs #439 had its annual installation of officers. WB Carl Palmer was installed as Worshipful Master. WB Howard Coffey was installed as SR Warden, and WB Mark Parker was installed as JR Warden. WB Mitch Arrowood will be SR Deacon, WB Billy Almond as JR Deacon, Bobby Welch as Secretary, Tom McClure as Treasurer, Harold Yonce as Tyler, Jeff Hutt as Chaplain, and Rea Williams and JL Coffey as Stewards. A fine meal was prepared by the Eastern Star ladies.

2010 Installation of Officers/Widows Dinner at Montgomery

Montgomery Lodge #426 held its annual installation of officers for the ensuing year on Sunday, December 13th. WB Eric Sneed PM was installed as Master, Royce Hughes as Sr Warden, and Andy Liakos as JR Warden. Also of special recognition was Treasurer elect WB Howard Allen PM, who was installed for the 50th time as Treasurer.

A fine meal was served by the Eastern Star, with all in attendance contributing to the bountiful meal. Also, the Widows were our special guests, with fruit baskets being prepared as a Christmas gift from the Lodge to them.

A good time was had by all who attended.

WB Henry Hiss PM was the Installing Officer.


All the officers lined up with WB Sneed taking his oath.




WB Allen takes his oath as Lodge Treasurer for the 50th time!!!


Out-going WM Rau is presented his Past master's apron.

Compass & G shaped Home in Brazil

Mighty interesting home to say the least!!!!

An Era has Ended...and a New Era Begins!!!!

There aren't many people associated with Masonry in the state of North Carolina, who at the name of "Charles Cathey" don't get a knowing smile on their face. In fact, you could certainly travel outside the borders of the Tarheel State, and mingle among Masons and Sir Knights alike, and get the same response from many. But, to us lucky few in the mountainous confines of WNC, he is "our" Charles. And such has this Noble Companion been among men and Masons for many a season.
I could spend several paragraphs extolling the many masonic accomplishments of my dear friend. Anyone who has spent anytime at all around him could! But, that isn't the "way" of "our" Charles. Because Charles just "does". And what he had "done" is pleantiful. Last night, one thing that he has done so well has come to an end. He stepped down as Commandry Recorder after 37 years on the job.
But, he will be replaced by a good man and a fine Companion. Dave Cashion will have some awfully big shoes to fill. I'm sure that the Commandry will be well taken care of.....mainly because Dave had a good man named Charles to teach him....cause he had "our" Charles.

Below are pictures from last nights meeting. We had installation of officers, along with the "changing of the guard". I hope you enjoy.




There aren't too many times you are priveleged to be in the audience of two Past Grand Masters, who are both Past Grand Commanders!!!!