****two artificial spherical bodies****, upon the convex surfaces of which
were delineated the countries, seas, and various portions of the earth's
surface; the face of the heavens, the planetary revolutions, fixed stars, and
other particulars.
Links
These links are to other lodges or organizations.
Grand Lodge of Texas
Valley of Houston Orient of Texas
St. Andrew Lodge #518
Aberdeen, Scotland
Ugie Lodge #939
Mintlaw, Scotland
Octagon Lodge #511
Battle Ground, IN, USA
Melrose Lodge #1294
Houston, TX, USA
Shriners
Woodland Lodge #1157
Houston, TX, USA
These Links are for information only.
Thanks to the following sites for the use of their graphics.
- This site is not a free site. Must have permission to use graphics.
Dear Lady Spears.... Good day,
As long as the images' use are for non-profit use with the accepted exception of Lodge fundraisers, feel free to use any that you would like. Your sites are impressive, FrontPage takes some time to master..... that is why I use Dream weaver.... ha ha. Excellent job.
My best to all in the GREAT State of Texas,
Stephen A. McKim, PM Octagon Lodge #511, Battle Ground, Indiana, USA
Their principal use, besides serving as maps to distinguish the outward
parts of the earth, and the situation of the fixed stars, was to illustrate
and explain the phenomena arising from the annual revolution and the diurnal
rotation of the earth around its own axis. They are the noblest instruments
for improving the mind, and giving it the most distinct idea of any problem
or proposition, as well as enabling it to solve the same. Contemplating
these bodies, we are inspired with a due reverence for the Deity and his
works, and are induced to encourage the studies of Geometry, Astronomy,
Geography, and Navigation, and the arts and sciences dependent upon them,
through which a more extensive knowledge of the mysteries of nature, and of
the laws which govern the universe may be obtained; and by which throughout
many ages, the initiated have been so greatly benefited.
