Two weeks ago after 6 canceled flights I arrived in Alexandria Va for my first trip to "Masonic Week". I was a day and half late getting there because of the winter storms. Wow what a group of fine, dedicated, and knowledgeable masons. I really enjoyed see many friends and made many new ones.
One of many highlights was being installed as Chief of Great Chief's Council No. 0, Knight Masons. This came as a complete surprise.
The two most enjoyable events was the Order of the Scarlet Cord and the Operatives.
Many brothers from the U.K. came to confer these degrees and orders. I was very impressed with their ritual and the content of the message portrayed. The Scarlet Cord told much of the genealogy of King Solomon. Impressive.
The operatives are dedicated to preserving the art of the operative masons. They have three Grand Master Masons. The work was extensive and very complex with many many working tools and props. They consecrated three new Assemblages, making four in the United States.
It was a fun and educational week, although the weather was bad, masonic brotherhood prevailed and warmed my heart.
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