Cleveland Lodge
Cleveland Lodge, No. 470, founded in 1905, is a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Cleveland, Mississippi.
About
Meetings are on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless it falls on a national holiday, in which case it falls the following Tuesday.About Freemasonry
Freemasonry is the world's oldest and largest fraternity. It is comprised of adult men (18+) of good character from every country, religion, race, age, income, education, and opinion, who believe in a Supreme Being. Its body of knowledge and system of ethics is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to improve himself while being devoted to his family, faith, country, and fraternity.Freemasonry, often simplified to “Masonry,” enhances and strengthens the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, education, and leadership based on the three ancient Masonic tenets: Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.Fellowship
By attending Masonic Lodge meetings and learning from your fellow Masons, you’ll strengthen bonds of brotherhood as you join together with like-minded men who share both moral and metaphysical ideals. You’ll enjoy the friendship of other Masons in the community, and you'll be welcomed as a “brother” by Masons everywhere in the world. Freemasonry also promises that should you ever be overtaken by misfortune, sickness, or adversity through no fault of your own, the hands of our great fraternity will be stretched forth to aid and assist you.Charity
From its earliest days, charity has been the most visible Masonic activity. Freemasons have always been devoted to caring for disadvantaged children, the sick and the elderly. In fact, Masons in North America give away approximately $3 million to national and local charities each day, of which more than 70% is directed toward the general public. Masons are also actively involved in a great deal of community volunteer work.Education
The Grand Lodge of Mississippi has advocated the education of its members since its earliest years. Its ceremonies provide instruction to all members, supplemented by various other activities such as seminars, lectures, workshops, and reading. Because Freemasonry is an esoteric society, certain aspects of its work are not generally disclosed to the public. Freemasonry uses an initiatory system of degrees to explore ethical and philosophical issues, and the system is less effective if the observer knows beforehand what will happen. It is described in Masonic craft ritual as "a beautiful system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols."About Cleveland Lodge
The Lodge was founded on February 24, 1905, with Alex Faries serving as Worshipful Master, L. P. Sayre as Senior Warden, and J. M. Crawford as Junior Warden. It met on the second floor of a building near the Cleveland Court House, which served as the Temple of not only Cleveland Lodge No. 470, but also the Alex Faries Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the Order of the Eastern Star, and, for a time beginning in 1950, the Cleveland Chapter of the Order of DeMolay. The membership in these bodies eventually dwindled and left Cleveland Lodge No. 470 as the only body meeting in the building.The Lodge has been the Lodge of several important masons in the life of Cleveland, including many mayors, doctors, businessmen, and people after whom the streets of Cleveland are named. Former Delta State University President James Ewing, for instance, was a mason, and spoke to the lodge and neighboring lodges often. Past Grand Master Joe Edd Wiggs was made an honorary member of Cleveland Lodge in 1998.On October 22, 2008, the lodge dedicated its current temple on Highway 61, north of Cleveland. In its new location, it has seen steady growth and vitality, continuing to open its doors to men interested in improving themselves and society.
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