One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
York Rite Glasgow Commandery #13 photo back l to r: Cary Woodruff, Steve Fraser, Jerry Mahan, Marvin Pratt, Terry Nau, Ross Simser, Dale Nilsen, Guy Maberry. Front l to r: Ron Carpenter, Gary Ellestad, Don Klinko and Wade Riden
Marvin Pratt was installed as Eminent Commander by Right Eminent Grand Commander Terry Nau and Marshal Ron Carpenter.
The Glasgow York Rite Masons were started in the first part of the 20th century. Due to lack of participation things were quiet for a number of years until Doc Curtis suggested moving the chapter to Malta. With the help of the Grand Chapter of Montana, numerous members of Malta Lodge became members of York Rite. These new members travelled to Lewistown and Great Falls to receive their degrees. They were then installed in Malta on November 23, 2019.
Three chapters were then moved to the Malta Lodge; thus, there were three Installations of officers that Saturday. The first group installed wore red trimmed aprons and the Grand Officers in red blazers the colors of the Glasgow Chapter #17. The second group installed wore purple trimmed aprons and the Grand Officers in purple blazers the color of the Fort Peck Council #14. The third group installed were plain clothed and the Grand Officers for the Glasgow Commandery #13, wore full regalia with ostrich plumed hats and swords.
The Order of Eastern Star Sacajawea #37 and the new York Rite members provided a meet and greet, and luncheon for the open installation. Future meetings for the Glasgow York Rite to be held in Malta at the Lodge are yet to be determined.
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