Masons of Kansas will perform an ancient dedication ceremony of the Lawrence Masonic Center, 1301 E. 25th St., at 2 p.m. Oct. 3.
L. Kent Needham, head of the Kansas masons, will perform the ceremony, which has roots dating back to 1793, when George Washington laid the cornerstone of the nation’s Capitol. Every year about 10 such ceremonies are performed across Kansas for buildings used for civic, educational or religious purposes. For more information about the ceremony, call 843-2333.
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Ron Holzwarth 2 years, 8 months ago
"ancient,,, which has roots dating back to 1793,"
I guess I had a bit of a misconception. I thought that "ancient" meant thousands of years, instead of merely a bit over 200 years.
pizzapete 2 years, 8 months ago
I thought they might have finally found another use for that borded up eyesore on Mass., I guess not.
none2 2 years, 8 months ago
The best thing they could do is storm their old location and take it back. It is sad to just see that old building boarded up.
I don't think people will consider anything ancient that happens at a shopping mall.
nike1608 2 years, 8 months ago
The Masonic Center is no longer in the shopping center on Ousdahl & 23rd Street if that is what you are referring to. The new Masonic Center is located where Blue Planet used to be. The ceremony itself is an ancient tradition...not the location or date the building is made! I agree, it is sad to see the old Masonic Center sitting empty. It is such a cool building.
none2 2 years, 8 months ago
Sorry, my mistake. I didn't know they moved again.
Yes, I know that they were referring to the ceremony being ancient. However, I just couldn't picture anything ancient just yards away from Arby's. I thought of stopping in there one time to see what it means that my great great grandfather was a 32nd Mason. It was around the time of Nicolas Cage's first famous Mason movie. At that time I even used to tease friends that the original building was actually a Templar buildling.
I think I understand why they left that buildling. It was my understanding that these kinds of groups are dying out, so that the average age of members has steadily increased. So climbing stairs may not be the easiest or funnest thing for them to do.
It is kind of sad that one day that very old fraternal organization may die out completely. I don't know the causes behind all that decline. However, It doesn't help that some churches condemn Freemasonry. I think one of the most vocal anti-Mason churches is the Catholic Church.
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