National-Stansbury-Dawson Lodge #12

Free and Accepted Masons (F.A.A.M.)
of the District of Columbia

Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month (except July & August), at 7:30pm
in Takoma Masonic Center, 115 Carroll Street NW, Washington, D.C.

Chartered May 7, 1846
Membership 225

 

Click on the “url” below to see photos at our Lodge’s past installation http://bessel.org/natlphot.htm

History of Our Lodge

National Lodge No. 12 chartered May 7, 1846
Stansbury Lodge No. 24 chartered November 12, 1873
consolidated with No. 12 July 23, 1987.
Dawson Lodge No. 16 chartered May 5, 1857
consolidated with No. 12 May 1, 1997

Current Officers (for 2003)

Proxies

Representatives

Trustees

Fidelity Medal Holders

Past Masters

 

 

National Stansbury Dawson Lodge No. 12 F.A.A.M.

AUTHORIZED STATEMENT, to be read and assented to (before signing petition) by every person applying for admission to the Craft.

As you have expressed a desire to become a Freemason, we presume you have thoroughly considered the step you propose to take. The exact nature of our institution being unknown to you, we consider it advisable that you should be informed on certain points, which may affect your decision to apply for membership.

Freemasonry has in all ages insisted that men shall come to its doors entirely of their own free will; not from feelings of curiosity, but from a favorable opinion of the Institution and a desire to be ranked among its members.

The great permanent unchanging basic principle to which you must unreservedly subscribe, and which you must maintain, is the existence of God. Freemasonry has for its foundation the great basic principles of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. Therefore no atheist can be a Freemason. It strives to teach a man the duty he owes to God, to his neighbor, and to himself. It inculcates the practice of every virtue, and makes an extensive use of symbolism in its teachings. It interferes neither with religion nor politics, and there is an absolute elimination of any arguments or contention in connection with either.

It cannot be too strongly emphasized that Freemasonry is not to he entered in the hope of personal gain or advancement. Admission must not be sought from mercenary or other unworthy motives. Anyone so actuated will be bitterly disappointed. The aim of the true Freemason is to cultivate a brotherly feeling among men and to help where he can.

Freemasonry is not a benefit society. This fact cannot be too strongly emphasized. We do not subscribe so much year to enable us to draw sick pay or other benefits, or to make provision for those we leave behind. There are other

excellent societies founded for this purpose. No man should enter the ranks of Freemasonry unless he feels reasonably assured, humanly speaking, that he will never require help from its funds. Masonic charity is intended for those who, from unforeseen circumstances, and through no fault of their own, have met with misfortune.

Masonic Lodges are largely supported by contributions from their members in the form of dues fixed from time to time by the several Lodges. Each Lodge has certain fixed expenses which the good name of the Fraternity requires shall be paid with businesslike promptness. It is of the utmost importance, therefore, that the financial obligations of a member to his Lodge be paid when due. They should not be postponed except in cases of extreme urgency.

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To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of National Stansbury Dawson Lodge No. 12

I, _________________________________________.the undersigned subscriber, having conceived a favorable opinion of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity 0f Free and Accepted Masons, and being unbiased by friends and uninfluenced by mercenary or other unworthy motives, freely and voluntarily petition for the mysteries of Freemasonry and membership in your Lodge, and state that I am further prompted to do so by a desire for knowledge and a sincere wish to he of service to my fellow men.

ANSWER TO ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN APPLICANT’S OWN HANDWRITING

1. Name in full (Print) ___________________________________________________________________________

2. Where do you reside?________________________________________  Telephone No. ____________________

(NUMBER., STREET) _________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

3. How long have you resided at this address? _______________________________________________________

4. What is your occupation? _____________________________________________________________________

5. Business address, or place of employment? ________________________________________________________

6. Date of birth? _______________________________________________________________________________

7. Place of birth? _______________________________________________________________________________

8. Father’s name in full? _________________________________________________________________________

9. Mother’s maiden name in full? __________________________________________________________________

10. Are you single, married, widower or divorced? ____________________________________________________

11. Wife’s maiden name in full? ____________________________________________________________________

12. Are you living with your wife? __________________________________________________________________

13. Names and ages of children? ____________________________________________________________________

14. Are you a citizen of the United States? ____ . If naturalized, state when and where _______________________

15. What is the present state of your health? ______________________________________________________

16. Describe your physical defects (if none, so state) _________________________________________________

17. Have you previously applied for the degrees of Freemasonry in this or any other jurisdiction? ____________

If yes, state when, where and the result ____________________________________________________________

18. Have you ever been a defendant in a criminal case in court? ________________ .

If yes, state the circumstances and result______________________________________________________

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19. Do you believe in God? ______________________________________________________________________

20. Give names and addresses of three men, unrelated by blood or marriage, to whom you refer

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I have carefully read and understand the “Authorized Statement” at the head of this petition, and hereby express my willingness and financial ability to meet promptly such payments in the form of dues as the Lodge may impose.

I also declare that I have honestly and truly answered the questions herein presented, and promise that should my petition be granted I will cheerfully conform to all the ancient and established usages and customs of the fraternity.

All answers to above questions are in my own handwriting.

Usual Signature ______________________________

I certify that I have been personally acquainted with the above-named petitioner for ___________ years and believe that he has answered truly all the questions in the petition.

I recommend him as a fit and proper candidate for Freemasonry.

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I also have known the petitioner for __________________ years and recommend him as a worthy candidate for Freemasonry.

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The Petitioner will furnish the following information in the spaces provided:

Names and addresses of employers for the past five years —

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If Petitioner has resided outside the District of Columbia within the past five years, he will furnish names and addresses

of three persons with whom he was acquainted at each place of abode

1. Name ______________________________________ Address _______________________________________

Name ______________________________________ Address __________________________________________

Name ______________________________________ Address __________________________________________

2. Name ______________________________________ Address ________________________________________

Name ______________________________________ Address __________________________________________

Name ______________________________________ Address __________________________________________

3. Name ______________________________________ Address ______________________________________

Name ______________________________________ Address __________________________________________

Name ______________________________________ Address __________________________________________

4. Name ______________________________________ Address ______________________________________

Name ______________________________________ Address __________________________________________

Name ______________________________________ Address __________________________________________

 

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(PETITIONER WILL SIGN HIS NAME IN FULL