Tonight, Bro. Thomas F. Mumford, SW, as (Acting) Worshipful Master, conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree upon two candidates, Michael Bordonaro and Paul Senecal, both of Portland, Connecticut.

Pictured from left to right, are WB Ronald W. Kutz, WM and Acting Junior Warden, Bros. Paul Senecal and Micahel Bordonaro, and Bro. Thomas F. Mumford, JW and Acting Worshipful Master. (--photo by Tom Keser)

The Bretheren that assisted (Acting WM) Bro. Mumford were Bro. Thomas P. Keser as Senior Warden, WB Kutz as (Acting) Junior Warden, Bro. James W. Hartzell, Jr. as Senior Deacon, WB Fredrick W. Frost III as (Acting) Junior Deacon, WB George Swanson as (Acting) Senior Steward, and Bro. Robert M. Oakliff as Junior Steward. Bro. Keser taught the candidates how to approach The East as Entered Apprentices. Bro. Mumford then obligated the candidates and made them Brothers in due form with the assistance of WB Richard R. Washburn, Chaplain. Further assistance was offered by WB Landry who presented Bros. Bordonaro and Senecal with both their Aprons and the EA Apron Lecture. Bro. Keser taught them how to wear their aprons as Entered Apprentices. WB Robert Godwin presented the two youngest Entered Apprentices with the working tools of their profession and taught him their uses. Then, WB Swanson and Bro. Oakliff gave the First Section Lecture, and truly did the Lecture justice. This was followed by WB James A. Tyler, who gave both The Charge of an Entered Apprentice.

Warren Lodge #51 at Ease while the attendees are prepared to be made Masons. From left to right, pictured are WB Robert E. Godwin, Treasurer, Bro. Thomas F. Mumford, (Acting) Worshipful Master, WB Richard R. Washburn, Chaplain, Bro. Ryan Howrad and WB George Swanson, (Acting) Sr. Steward. (--photo by Tom Keser)

A wonderful evening was had by all. Other Warren Brothers in attendance included Bros. Jason Lohman, Justin Smigel, Ryan Howard, Justice Taylor, Thomas Matthews, Tiler, and Richard J. Lucas, Historian. Additionally, we had the pleasure of the company of WB Jonathan E. Wilson, Associate Grand Marshall, District 7A, who was in attendance and took the offered seat in The East. WB Francis DiStefano, Secretary at St. John's Lodge #2, also was in attendance, visiting from St. John's Lodge #2 as well as two Brothers from Putnam Lodge #46 in Woodstock, Connecticut, WB Theodore C. Rupar, Associate Treasurer, and Bro. Robert S. Eubanks, Senior Deacon.

The Degree was preceded by a sumptuous meat loaf dinner, provided by the Bretheren.

Enjoying a pre-Degree meal are, from left to right, Michael Bordonaro, EA Candidate, WB Fredrick W. Frost III and Bro. Ryan Howard. (--photo by Tom Keser)

Anticipating a pre-Degree meal is WB Francis DiStefano, Secretary (St. John's Lodge #2). (--photo by Tom Keser)

Enjoying a pre-Degree meal are, from left to right, Bro. Thomas L. Matthews, WB Ronald W. Kutz and Bro. Richard J. Lucas. (--photo by Tom Keser)

Enjoying a pre-Degree meal are, from left to right, Bro. Robert M. Oakliff and WBros. George Swanson and Richard R. Washburn. (--photo by Tom Keser)

Enjoying a pre-Degree meal are, from left to right, Bro Justice P. Taylor, and WBros. James H. Landry (behind Taylor) and Robert E. Godwin. (--photo by Tom Keser)

Coffee and desert were enjoyed afterward along with pleasant conversation and Fellowship.

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