February 22, 2019 - Timpson Masonic Lodge #437 honored the wives and widows of Masonic members with a Valentine's Day banquet during their February meeting.
Larry Molloy, Worshipful Master, opened the meeting, "I would like to welcome everybody here to Timpson Lodge #437 and our annual Wives, Widows Sweetheart Celebration and I now declare this meeting open."
To start the meeting he recognized Deputy Grand Matron of District 4, Section 1, Ms. Deneice Marshall and all the ladies of the Eastern Star in attendance.
Standing is Deputy Grand Matron of District 4, Section 1, Ms. Deneice Marshall
"These ladies do a lot for the Lodge here in Timpson those that's in the local chapter and all the ladies do a lot for the Eastern Star Chapters all across Texas and they deserve a special thanks. Thank you ladies," expressed Molloy. Everyone then gave a long round of applause.
A Mason widow present was asked to rise for a special honor. Ms. Bobbie Williams was then escorted to the west side of the alter by Senior Deacon Burt Coan. Molloy greeted Ms. Williams, "On behalf of the Timpson Lodge, we have this lapel pin for you with the symbol of the broken column on it." She expressed her appreciation and that she would enjoy wearing it.
From left: Larry Molloy, Bobbie Williams, and Burt Coan
"Gentlemen, I would like you to look around at these ladies. This is their day. We celebrate them on Valentine's Day... our wives, widows, sweethearts, mothers, sisters, daughters. And its because of them that we are able to restrain ourselves as men... their compassion, their kindheartedness, all make us better Masons and better men," said Molloy before requesting a round of applause.
Brother Jamie Beasley and Danny Arvello then handed out roses and chocolates as a small token of appreciation from the Timpson Lodge.
Before the meeting ended, Ms.Deneice Marshall said, "I will tell you that Timpson Chapter is one of the most inspiring chapters because they do a lot in their community, a lot more than some of the larger chapters. I'm sure that your lodge members do too, what a treat it is for me to be here tonight."
Molloy ended with appreciation, "We appreciate again for everybody coming. We appreciate the Eastern Star, we appreciate all these Masons that are here tonight, and the things that they do for the community."
