Last night, at Warren Lodge #51, WB Thomas P. Keser, with the assistance of the Brethren, conveyed further light in Masonry to Bros, Ryan Howard and Justin Smigel, two Fellowcrafts who have proven their proficiency and were raised as Masters.

Pictured from left are Bro. Ryan Howard, WB Thomas P. Keser, Worshipful Master and Justin Smigel. (--photo by Tom Mumford)

It was an exciting evening for all the Brethren in attendance for this Fellowcraft Degree. There were many highlights for the evening, which was WB Keser's, Worshipful Master, first Degree as Master of Warren Lodge. Brothers in attendance included Bros. Thomas F. Mumford, Senior Warden, James W. Hartzell, Jr., Junior Warden, WBros. Robert E. Godwin, Treasurer, James A. Tyler, Secretary, Bros. Maykel Torriente, Senior Deacon, Robert M. Oakliff, Junior Warden, WB George Swanson, Acting Senior Steward, Bro. Robert Walton, Junior Steward, WBros. Richard R. Washburn, Chaplain, Frederick W. Frost III, Acting Marshal, Bros. Thomas L. Matthews, Tiler, Peter D. Lenk, Organist and Richard J. Lucas, Historian.

Other Warren Brethren in attendance included WBros. James H. Landry, Ronald W. Kutz and David A. Berndston, along with Bros. Devin C. Schleidt, Jed Squire, and Patrick J. Landry

Additional attendees to witness this Degree included WB Fran DiStefano and Bro. James Pini, both from St. John's #2 as well as Gene and Duke, two fine gentlemen from Somerset-St. James #34 in Preston.

Bro. Torriente received the candidates in due and ancient form. WB Mumford taught the candidates how to approach The East as Master, or overseers of the work. WB Keser obligated them as Master Masons.

The author of this article would also like to take a moment to congratulate, not just Bros. Howard and Smigel, but also WB Keser, for the fine job he did with this Degree. The Brethren were quite proud of his accomplishment!

A wonderful meal, prepared by ABC Pizzeria & Family Restaurant in cromwell, preceded the Degree followed by coffee and dessert after the Degree.

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