Let the Work Begin
For the Masonic fraternity, the months of January to February are traditionally set for installation of Blue Lodge officers. The installation of Lodge officers signals the beginning of all Masonic labors for the year. Other than Masonic Funeral Rites, Masonic installation ceremonies are usually held in public. It is intended as such in order for the family, friends and guests of Masons to witness and appreciate the beauty of Masonic ceremonies preserved and practiced for ages by generations of Masons.
Last Saturday, January 13, my Lodge, Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No.305 F.& A.M., held its 15th Public Installation Ceremonies at the Scottish Rite Temple in Manila. My wife Bambit and my elder brother Ferdie, also a Past Master Councilor of the Order of DeMolay, was there to witness this beautiful ceremony. I was appointed and installed as Lecturer of our Lodge for Masonic year 2007.
Bambit (center) and my elder brother Ferdie (sitting next to bambit) with some brethren and their families during the reception after the installation.
