Tonight I was back in Lodi for the stated meeting of Harrisville Lodge #137. Tonight was a special night as the Entered Apprentice degree was conferred on James "Jamie" Carpenter. Jamie is the 29 year old son of WB John Carpenter a Past Master of Harrisville Lodge. Jamie recently had a brain tumor removed and next Monday will start radiation treatment at University Hospital in Indianapolis. He will be in the hospital a minimum of 6 weeks.
WB Carpenter had the honor of being Senior Deacon and leading his son through the degree. He also presented him his apron and gave the Charge.
The Lodge, which has only 117 members, has had several fund raising events and to date raised over $3,500. Several other lodges in the district have also had fund raisers for Jamie.
The pictures show what Harrisville Lodge is like. It is a small country lodge and is located on the square of the town of Lodi. It is a hard lodge to find because the door is down what amounts to be an alley and it is not easy to see. The dinning room is on the second floor and the lodge room is on the third floor. The lodge is by no means fancy but it is a nice room that suits Harrisville. An O.E.S. Chapter also meets in the room.
Tonight was a very special night and one most of us will not forget. And as I normally say,
"til the next time.
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