The Quarry Observer

Cayce Masonic Lodge #384 A.F.M

Monday, April 6^th – Business Meeting

Greetings from the East,

Welcome to March, everyone—the month when every car in South Carolina mysteriously turns yellow thanks to the pollen. It’s hard to believe we’re already here, and that spring is just around the corner. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this week as we “spring forward.”

Cayce Lodge held its scheduled business meeting on the 2nd, and we had a great turnout. Our Junior Warden, Brother Bubba, treated the brethren to a fine pizza dinner. The fellowship was excellent—and the heartburn was worth it.

During the meeting, the lodge discussed several upcoming events and fundraisers. While more details will be announced soon, I can share that we are planning a BBQ fundraiser in partnership with Holy Smokes BBQ out of North Carolina. We are also planning a Chili Cook-Off, another Magic: The Gathering tournament, blood drives, and a cooperative food donation project coordinated through the 8th Masonic District. We are excited about these opportunities to support our community and strengthen fellowship among the brethren.

Speaking of the 8th District, we were proud to learn that it was the only district in South Carolina to achieve full attendance of Worshipful Masters. Congratulations to the 8th District and Right Worshipful Brother DJ for this outstanding accomplishment.

Cayce Lodge also had an excellent turnout for our recent 3rd Degree, and the officers did a fantastic job conferring the degree. Worshipful Brother John Howell delivered an outstanding performance during the ceremony. Congratulations to our newest Master Mason, Brother Adrian Carter. We are proud to welcome you to Cayce Lodge.

Masonic Education for March

As we enter the month of March, we begin to see the signs of a changing season. The cold of winter begins to fade, trees begin to bloom, and the earth renews itself with new life. This transition reminds us of an important lesson within Masonry.

Just as nature renews itself each spring, so too must we continually renew ourselves in our Masonic journey. Freemasonry teaches us that personal improvement is a lifelong process. Each day offers an opportunity to refine our character, strengthen our virtues, and practice the lessons we have been taught within the lodge.

The working tools of a Mason are symbolic reminders that we are constantly shaping the rough ashlar of our lives into something better. The changing of the seasons serves as a reminder that growth often comes after periods of hardship or stillness. Just as the earth awakens from winter, we are encouraged to renew our commitment to brotherly love, relief, and truth.

Let this season of renewal inspire us to continue improving ourselves and supporting one another as brothers.

That’s all for now. I look forward to seeing you at lodge!

Fraternally,

Dustan Eberhardt, WM   

Greetings from the West,

Greetings to you all, I hope that the year has been well with you all.

The year thus far has been good for us. We’ve welcomed a new Master Mason Adrian Carter to our family.

Please check our webpage for future events coming we have some fundraisers coming up. 

Thank you for supporting your Lodge we really appreciate you.

I hope the new month blesses you all. 

See you soon God Bless.

John Howell, PM, SW

A Short History of the 8th Masonic District

Prior to 1953 the Masonic jurisdiction of South Carolina was divided into 25 districts.

At this time Oliver #133, Lexington #152, Sinclair #154, Elmore #288 and Gaston #382 were situated in the Sixth District along with many other lodges throughout Aiken, Fairfield, Richland, and Saluda Counties. Batesburg-Leesville #138 was located within the Seventh district during this time. The District Deputy Grand Masters assigned to these mentioned districts were Right Worshipful George C. Nauful of Earlewood #371 of the Sixth District and Right Worshipful David L. Alexander of Albert Pike #174 of the Seventh District.

In 1953 five more districts were added by Most Worshipful John I. Smith with a reorganization of districts. When this task was completed, the previous mentioned lodges found themselves in the 8th District along with Pine Grove # 125, Izlar # 177 and Dantzler #318 all from Calhoun County with Cayce #384 from Lexington County, a brand new lodge making its entrance into Masonry.

For the next thirteen years the Eight District stayed stable. But then in 1966 Most Worshipful R. Lewis Smith decided to “redistrict” Pine Grove #125, Izlar #177, and Dantzler #318 to the Seventh District.

Then in only three short years another change took place with the addition of Springdale #412 in 1969. This now gave a total of eight (8) lodges within the Eighth Masonic District.

Since that time, no other changes have taken place in the district.

PRAYER LIST:

The United States of America

All the Troops, the Police and Firefighters, First Responders and all others who help protect and serve us, also all the Doctors and Nurses and others on the front lines.

Prayers for our Grand Lodge of SC, AFM

George Barber (surgery)

Jim Bickley

Wor. Bro. Julian Bevel and family

Linda Birchfield (Masonic Widow)

Debbie Boomer (health)

Bro. Bubba Burley and his wife

Scott Chattin & family (son’s health)

Michael and Stacy Dembitsky

Lyndsey (Dustan) Eberhardt’s father

Donna Gardner (WB Mark’s wife)

Mac Graham’s wife

Harold Griffith

Wor. Bro. Ron Horbal

Wor. Bro. Jeff Hutchison

Gary James wife

Barbara Jeffcoat (Masonic Widow)

Patti Lemaster (cancer)

Brother Nate Meyers (health)

David Powell

Betty Price  (Masonic Widow)

Gail Rickman

WB Tommy Rivers and wife (Imogene)

WB Truett Templeton & wife (Chloe)

MWB Sam Tennyson

Mike Vinson

Bro. Ronnie Watson’s younger brother

Please help us keep this list updated by contacting the Lodge; any officer or brother; or by e-mail:

caycemasoniclodge384@gmail.com