Masonic Research

Adding To Our Body Of Knowledge

For over fifty years, Texas Lodge of Research has been adding to the body of Masonic knowledge through research papers conducted by it members. This information is then published and distributed internationally to Masons and to Masonic Lodges and Libraries. Through quarterly meetings and regular publication, TLR inspires Masons of the Grand Lodge of Texas and other Grand Lodges all over the world to conduct research in the mysteries of Masonry and the history of our Craft, then submitting it for presentation. However, presenting a research paper is not a requirement of membership; many members join just to learn more about Masonry in general and the history of Texas Masonry in specific. Any Master Mason can become a member and our dues are only $35 per year. Click the Petition link for more information.

Ken Cochran
Member

Encouraged To Write A Lodge History

I was asked to write a history of Empire Lodge as an extension of my
experience of writing a brief history of our lodge to present at the
dedication of the historical marker for our lodge. After the
presentation, I was encouraged by Right Worshipful Jerrel Jones, our
District Deputy Grand Master for Masonic District No. 9B (Eastern
Collin County) and a member of our lodge to do a more complete
history and present that paper to the Texas Lodge of Research. That
encouragement was supported by other members of the lodge and I
suppose it was a consensus appointment because so many members
were curious about various events in our history. I am currently
reviewing the minutes of the lodge (interesting task since our charter
was granted in 1884) and have conducted several interviews with
individuals who know certain phases of the history. I have
interviewed two great-great grandchildren of charter members of the
lodge.

David Stanfield, Past Master
Empire Lodge No. 586

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Recent Announcements:

TLR Stated Meeting - Fort Worth

Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth – Downtown
1111 West Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Local: 817-698-9595 or 817-665-4224
http://www.holidayinnexpressfw.com/
Dead line for Room Reservations in TLR block of rooms is
June 1st.

Friday June 14th

4:00 PM Hospitality room – 1st floor of hotel
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
http://www.fortworth.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&listingID=5717&menuid=0

6:00 PM Dinner:
Riscky’s Steakhouse
120 E. Exchange Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76164
817-624-4800
Dinner menu: http://risckys.com/locations-steakhouse-stockyards.php?location=dinner
8:00 PM

Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Cowtown Coliseum (indoor rodeo)
121 E. Exchange Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76164
682-200-6175
http://cowtowncoliseumdfw1.tru-m.com/lp/Cowtown_Coliseum
Tickets:
Order at the Box Office, by phone or online for Will Call pickup or at the Box Office
http://stockyardsrodeo.com/?page_id=17
Toll-Free: 1-800-COWTOWN
Metro: 817-625-1025
Phone Orders may be placed Monday-Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm only
Box Office Hours Friday: 11am-9pm
Tickets Prices:
Adult General Admission: $15-$17.50
Senior General Admission: $12.50 (ages 60 & up)

Saturday June 15th

2:00 PM Tiled Business meeting
Host: Panther City Lodge No. 1183
Fort Worth Masonic Temple – 3rd floor
1100 Henderson St
Fort Worth, TX 76102

6:00 PM Reception – Hospitality Room – 1st floor of hotel
7:00 PM Formal Dinner and Anson Jones Lecture given by
Joe R. Manning, Jr.
Past Grand Master of Oklahoma
Fort Worth Masonic Temple – 1st floor Ballroom
Tuxedo or dark business suite
Reservations are required. Ticket price $25
Payable with reservation

Make check payable to:
Panther City Lodge No. 1183
Mailing address:
PO Box 1320
Fort Worth, TX 76101-1320

For questions and suggestion, please contact by phone at
h) 817-274-8978 or o) 817-378-2616
John A. Hughes