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Words from "The Old Tiler"
 The
Old Tiler first appeared in print in August, 1921 when the first of four
hundred and fourteen "Old Tiler Talks" were printed in the Fellowship
Forum, a fraternal newspaper published in Washington, D.C.
In
1925 the publisher (The Temple Publishers) asked the author to select a
few of the best of the talks and thirty-one were accordingly made into a
little volume, copyrighted in that year. The book, which sold for a
dollar, ran into two editions of five thousand copies each.
By
the time they were all sold the Fellowship Forum ran head on
into the depression and disappeared and with it the Old Tiler.
His
homely philosophy, sharp tongue and common sense, however, had made a
place for him in the hearts of readers; demand for the book has never
ceased, although it has lessened in the twenty-four years since the Old
Tiler first spoke from between the covers.
At
long last the Old Tiler sits again before the door of his lodge, there to
repeat the tales which made him liked so long ago, and, from the wealth of
material of his hundreds of homilies, make thirty-nine talks new to the
book, a total of seventy in all.
These
have been roughly classified under seven headings. To offer in defense of
his fanciful classification the author has no other alibi than the weak
statement that the Old Tiler is himself a fancy!
The
portrait of the Old Tiler on the book jacket is the loving work of Brother
Frank A. Stockwell of Buffalo, New York, who has (at least to the author's
eyes) succeeded in getting the biting sarcasm, courage and philosophy of
the Old Tiler into his kindly face.
The
author does not always agree with the Old Tiler - perhaps it is the Old
Tiler who disagrees with the author! Some to whom that statement is made
make answer: "Why don't you make him say what you think? You
are the boss man!"
All
who have written know that, if they live, pen and ink characters have
minds and thoughts of their own, sometimes to the benefit, sometimes to
the grief of their fathers!
Therefore,
with what is hoped is becoming modesty, this invitation is extended:
whatever you like in the Old Tiler's talks, credit it to his creator; if
his sharpness or his ideas offend, blame the Old Tiler and not...
The
Author
Old
Tiler Talks by Carl H. Claudy
The Temple Publishers, Washington, D.C. 1949
Here
then are a few of the "Old Tilers" thoughts
-- we hope you
enjoy reading them....
What
is Masonry?
Why
Men Love Freemasonry
Masonic
Talk
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Home
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Saturday |
January
9, 2010 |
4:00
PM |
Installation of officers -
Reception following meeting
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Sunday |
Jan
10, 2010 |
6:00
PM |
Masonic Service @ Haggard @
Sefton
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Tuesday |
Jan
12, 2010 |
7:30
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Stated Meeting
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In
Memoriam:
Brother
Billy Dale Bruner
(November
5, 1924 - January 7, 2010)
Initiated: 12/17/1957 Passed: 1/25/1958 Raised:
2/15/1958
Bill
D. Brunner, 85, of Decatur passed away Thursday,
January 07, 2010 at Adams Memorial Hospital. Born November
5, 1924 in Adams County, Indiana, he was the son of the
late Herman & Hazel (Sapp) Brunner. Bill married
Kathryn L. (Heller) on June 24, 1945, she survives.
Other
survivors include two daughters Mrs. Nancy (Gary) Fifer
and Mrs. Cindy (John) Heimann both of Decatur; 4
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is preceded in
death by two brothers Lester and Joe Brunner.
Bill
was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, the
Builders Sunday School class and also served as an Usher.
He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge F&AM and
a 50 year member of the Fort Wayne Valley Scottish Rite.
Bill retired in 1987 with 40 years of service from Snap-On
Tools and Cornwell Tools and he also worked at Gerber’s
Supermarket North for 16 years after his retirement.
Visitation
will be Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 11:00-6:00 pm at
Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to
services at the church. A Masonic service will be held at
6:00 pm Sunday. Funeral services will be held at
11:00 am Monday, January 11, 2010 at St. Mark’s United
Methodist Church with burial in Decatur Cemetery. Rev.
Michael Heinbaugh and Rev. Fuhrman Miller will be
officiating.
Memorials
are to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church or Decatur
Masonic Lodge.
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Ten
Reasons to invite someone to become a Mason In
2010.......
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Masonry is a place to spend time with good
men who will make you want to become a better man.
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Masonry
is a place where moral virtue is taught and respected as the
cornerstone of life.
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Masonry
is a place where the spiritual growth of every member can rise to its
fullest flower.
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Masonry
is a place to become better prepared for service to your family, your
church, and your community.
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Masonry
is a place where you can be part of a great fraternity that believes
in Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.
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Masonry
is a place where you can support others and give them encouragement as
well as receive it yourself.
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Masonry
is a place where outstanding individuals from every walk of life will
greet you and call you “Brother.”
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Masonry
is a place to meet community leaders and take an active part in
community activities.
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Masonry
is a place where you will find unlimited opportunity to acquire
leadership experience, self-development and personal growth.
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Masonry
is a place where you can be sure every man is a true and trustworthy
friend.
*Reprinted
from the Square and Compass of Northern Indiana
Found
on a cup in a Lodge in Ireland
"OLD
MASONS NEVER DIE, BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO JOIN TO FIND OUT WHY"
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