Free and Accepted Masons Dover, N. H. May 2013 Organized Under Dispensation December 20, 1889 Chartered May 21, 1890

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1 MOSES PAUL LODGE #96 DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE Free and Accepted Masons Dover, N. H. May 2013 Organized Under Dispensation December 20, 1889 Chartered May 21, 1890

2 Moses Paul Lodge #96, Dover, NH Officers & Appointments for 2013 Worshipful Master: Wor. Vincent R. Puleo Senior Warden: Robert J. Corsetti Junior Warden: Michael J. Stacy Treasurer: Elie Khoury Deputy Treasurer: Jean L. LaBrack Secretary: John T. Pond, Jr Deputy Secretary: Wor. James S. Miller Representative to Grand Lodge: Richard Lapointe Chaplain Wor. Kristopher G. Furtney Senior Deacon: David Akridge Junior Deacon: James E. Phelps Marshall: Wor. Robert D. Berry Senior Steward: Robert W. Canney Junior Steward: David W. Martinelli Tyler: Richard Lapointe Organist: John Moulton (Naval Lodge) Lodge Ambassador: Robert W. Canney Historians: Finance Committee: David Akridge, Robert Canney Jean L. LaBrack James E. Phelps Trustees of Charity Fund Wor. Donald S. Meserve Wor. James S. Miller , 2014 David Akridge , 2014, 2015 Widow s Program Chairman: Gates: Wor. James S. Miller Wor. Kristopher G. Furtney #1-Richard Lapointe, #2-Wor. Robert D. Berry, #3-Wor. Donald S. Meserve Representative to Evergreen Place: James E. Phelps Building Assoc. Representatives: Wor. Donald S. Meserve Wor. Kristopher G. Furtney Richard Lapointe Robert Canney John T. Pond, Jr Public Affairs Officer: Wor. Kristopher G. Furtney Lodge Care Taker: Wor. Donald S. Meserve Web Master : Kyle Parent

3 Brothers: MASTERS MESSAGE If you are receiving this by , PRESS PRINT NOW! The disadvantage of not being mailed a hard copy of the trestle board is that it becomes very easy to delete it from an overflowing inbox. This defeats the purpose of the trestle board, which many brothers spend significant time and effort to produce. Technology allows us to communicate with everyone faster, easier and cheaper. But with so much it becomes easy to skim the trestle board once without noting the details of important events that are coming up. We're saving the lodge the cost of a stamp, but there is a potential negative impact of being less informed. PRESS PRINT NOW! April was a great month at the lodge. We visited Evergreen Place (AKA The Masonic Home) where we enjoyed seeing the facilities and meeting some of the folks who live there. The DARE breakfast was held, and we surpassed the amount we raised last year! There was a DARE recognition night, where we were able to present our DARE Officer, Chris Meyer, with a Community Builder Award. Worshipful Bob Berry was awarded the prestigious Major General John Sullivan Award by the Most Worshipful Grand Master of NH, Paul M. Leary. Bob's family was in attendance and we were all able to keep it a secret until the presentation, it's fair to say Worshipful Berry was surprised! We also held a Past Master's Degree Night. The Rainbow Girls helped us out with the dinner that night and we supported them with their fundraising auction. Congratulations to everyone who made these events possible and to our newest Master Mason, Brother John T. Pond III. This month we look forward to an EA degree on May 9. At the Stated Meeting we will hear from Brother Stacy who had his presentation on Masonic Influence in American Society rescheduled. The Grand Lodge Annual Communication is on May 18. Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Brother Stew Aronson, from District 1, is planned to become the new Grand Master. There will be an Installation Ceremony at Grand Lodge starting at 4:30pm, and all interested Master Masons and their ladies are invited to witness this ceremony. If you need a ride to lodge or any event, please do not hesitate to call me or any of the officers. Fraternally and respectfully, Attest Worshipful Vincent R. Puleo John T. Pond Jr. vpuleo@gmail.com bears123@comcast.net PH H: C

4 I SEE YOU'VE TRAVELED SOME Wherever you may chance to be Wherever you may roam, Far away in foreign lands; Or just at Home Sweet Home; It always gives you pleasure, it makes your heart strings hum Just to hear the words of cheer, "I see you've traveled some." When you get a brother's greeting, And he takes you by the hand, It thrills you with a feeling that you cannot understand, You feel that bond of brotherhood that tie that's sure to come When you hear him say in a friendly way "I see you've traveled some." And if you are a stranger, In strange lands all alone If fate has left you stranded Dead broke and far from home, It thrills you--makes you numb, When he says with a grip of fellowship, "I see you've traveled some." And when your final summons comes, To take a last long trip, Adorned with Lambskins Apron White and gems of fellowship The Tyler at the Golden Gate, With square and rule and plumb Will size up your pin and say "Walk In", "I see you've traveled some." Author unknown

5 THE "FORGET ME NOT" PIN AND FREEMASONRY "DAS VERGISSMEINNICHT" THE STORY BEHIND THIS BELOVED EMBLEM OF THE CRAFT IN GERMANY In early 1934, soon after Hitler's rise to power, it became evident that Freemasonry was in danger. He issued two decree on the same day: all local control over schools, colleges and universities was at an end; all the educational processes in Germany would henceforth be controlled by the Nazi Party and centralized in Berlin. The other degree was to proscribe Freemasonry and make membership and/or activity in Freemasonry a crime. Thus members of the Fraternity were to be regarded in the same category of common criminals or traitors. Hitler had long viewed Freemasonry as a part of "the Jewish conspiracy" and he lost little time in trying to eradicate Freemasonry. German Masonic lodges went dark; the organized Craft was broken; the Working Tools were either seized by Storm Troopers or secreted before their arrival; the Great Lights were extinguished. Freemasonry, as an organization, was no more in Germany. In that same year, the "Grand Lodge of the Sun" (one of the prewar German Grand Lodges, located in Bayreuth) realizing the grave dangers involved, adopted the little blue Forget-Me-Not flower as a substitute for the traditional square and compasses. It was felt the flower would provide brethren with an outward means of identification - in public, in cities and in concentration camps throughout Europe - while lessening the risk of possible

6 recognition in public by the Nazis, who were engaged in wholesale confiscation of all Masonic Lodge properties. He never quite understood that though he could desecrate or destroy Masonic Temples and disperse Masonic gatherings and imprison Freemasons that he was unable to invade the Temple that is in man and which is invulnerable except to God. Freemasonry went undercover, and this delicate flower assumed its role as a symbol of Masonry surviving throughout the reign of darkness. At no time did the Nazis ever detect this or learn of its having a special significance. And so did Freemasonry survive this great holocaust. During the ensuing decade of Nazi power a little blue Forget-Me- Not flower worn in a Brother's lapel served as one method whereby brethren could identify each other. The Forget-Me-Not distinguished the lapels of countless brethren who staunchly refused to allow the symbolic Light of Masonry to be completely extinguished. When the 'Grand Lodge of the Sun' was reopened in Bayreuth in 1947, by Past Grand Master Beyer, a little pin in the shape of a Forget-Me-Not was officially adopted as the emblem of that first annual convention of the brethren who had survived the bitter years of semi-darkness to rekindle the Masonic Light. At the first Annual Convent of the new United Grand Lodge of Germany AF&AM (VGLvD), in 1948, the pin was adopted as an official Masonic emblem in honor of the thousands of valiant Brethren who carried on their masonic work under adverse conditions. The following year, each delegate to the Conference of Grand Masters in Washington, D.C., received one from Dr. Theodor Vogel, Grand Master of the VGLvD. Thus did a simple flower blossom forth into a symbol of the fraternity, and become perhaps the most widely worn emblem among Freemasons in Germany; a pin presented ceremoniously to newly-made Masons in most of the Lodges of the American- Canadian Grand Lodge, AF&AM within the United Grand Lodges of Germany. In the years since adoption, its significance worldwide has been attested to by the tens of thousands of brethren who now display it with meaningful pride.

7 Secretary s Desk Well spring is finally here and as we look forward to the warm weather and good times with family and friends let us not forget this Memorial Day those who fought for our freedoms so that we can enjoy this beautiful time of year. Don t miss the meaning of the Fag draped casket, and learn about the little blue forget-me-not that our brothers wore during WWII. Also a reminder that if you haven t paid your dues yet to please take care of this obligation. MAY BIRTHDAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHERS Elie Khoury (belated April) Herbert Brown Albert Buffum Walter Crabtree Robert Fisher Mark Peicker Paul Ruel James Lewis Steven Glen Biff Jackson William Jones Stanley Joy Kenneth Myhre Anthony Retrosi Evangelos Simos May District Calendar: Monday May 20th: Exeter Rainbow Visitation Challenge, at Star in the East Lodge #59, 7:00pm Please visit both our website and the District Webpage at for upcoming events. Webmaster: dovermasons@nhfreemasons.org NOT RECEIVING THE TRESTLE BOARD BY ??? If you would like to get it as soon as it comes out and save the Lodge a stamp send your address to bears123@comcast.net

8 "The Meaning of the Flag Draped Coffin" Our founding fathers used GOD's word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and it is time Americans get re-educated about this Nation's history, and be proud of the country we live in and even more proud of those who serve to protect our 'GOD GIVEN' rights and freedoms. Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776? Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day! The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life. symbol of the belief in eternal life. The 2nd fold is a The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world. The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.

9 The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, 'Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.' The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic. The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day. The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded. The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born. The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their Nations motto, 'In God We Trust.' After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.

10 Calendar of Events May 2013 Calendar: Event: Square and Compass Fellowship dinner and EA Rehearsal Date and Time: Thursday May 2, 6:30 pm Dress Code: Casual Cost: for dinner, varies but usually around $6 Description: Come see the guitar that will be raffled. There will be an EA rehearsal for Officers after. Who can attend: All Masons and guests interested in Freemasonry. Officers and Masons only for rehearsal. Event: Special Meeting -- EA degree Date and Time: Thursday May 9, 7:00 pm Dress Code: Tuxedos for officers. Business casual for all others. Description: EA Degree. The EA history will be given. Collation to follow. Who can attend: Masons of any degree. May 12, 2013 Mother s Day Event: Stated Meeting Date and Time: Thursday May 16, 7:30 pm Dress Code: Business casual (jacket/tie) Description: Business Meeting. Masonic Influence in American Society presentation. Who can attend: Masons of any degree. Event: Building Association Meeting Date and Time: Thursday May 23, 7:00 pm Dress Code: Casual Description: Meeting to discuss building related topics. Who can attend: Masons of any degree May 27, 2013 Memorial Day Event: Grand Lodge Annual Communication Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Date and Time: Saturday May 18, leave Dover around 6am. Installation of Officers 4:30pm. Banquet 7:00pm Dress Code: Business casual (jacket/tie) Description: Grand Lodge annual meeting. Following the Installation Ceremony, a Banquet will be served at the Masonic Temple, and will be open to all Master Masons and their ladies and guests. Tickets for this dinner are $22.00 per person, and reservations will be accepted no later than Thursday, May 9 Who can attend: Master Masons for annual meeting. Ladies/guests invited to the Installation Ceremony and Banquet.

11 Moses Paul Lodge #96 Living Past Masters Gerald E. Brown Robert D. Sylvester , 67 Ronald C. Bartlett Donald S. Meserve Raymond E. Allen William H. Carswell, II 1976, 77, 78 Stephen J. Regoulinsky , 82 David R. Spiller..1984, 85 Edwin F. Mitchell, Jr Anthony Zizos. 1989, 90 James S. Miller , 98, 01, 02, 03, 04 John F. Torr.1993, 94, 99, 00 Stephen E Wawrzkiewicz Robert H. Stewart Jay A. Edgerly 1997 William C. Hill, HPM.2003 Michael J. Mawson George M. McGee III Christopher Piehler..2007, 2008 Robert D. Berry Bruce G. Staples, HPM Kristopher G. Furtney 2010, 2011 Vincent R. Puleo