Text Box: The stirring epic life story of Tecumseh in an outdoor setting will provide the scene for Council Masons and ladies Saturday, July 10. Grand Master Roger C. Gaul has invited all to Chillicothe to witness this struggle to defend sacred homelands in the 1700's. Over 2 million have witnessed this great outdoor drama in the huge amphitheatre as herds of galloping horses, live military cannon in action, and the most dazzling battle sequence perform on an outdoor stage. The Grand Council has arranged for a Text Box: behind-the-scenes tour led by a cast member at 5 pm and a bountiful buffet dinner before the 8 pm performance. Signs are posted to the amphitheater, off Route 159 north of Chillicothe. Hotel reservations are available for overnight stay. A special package is being offered by the Council Diabetic Kids Fund which includes the tour, dinner and show for $35. Leaders in each Council have reservation forms which are needed with check payable to Diabetic Kids Fund in the Grand Council office by

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First Masonic Hall

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Fish Fry 2004

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Calendar

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Chillicothe Masonic Bodies Ladies & Widows Night

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Grand Chapter Charities

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Scioto Lodge #6 Scholarship Awards

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Top Scholars and Banquet Highlights

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Text Box: Tecumseh Outdoor Drama to Thrill Council Families Text Box: Chillicothe York Rite Annual Elections Text Box: Chillicothe Chapter #4 Royal Arch Masons Ohio will have its election of officers at its annual stated meeting Tuesday, June 8, 2004. Companion David V. Medert is currently High Priest. Chillicothe Commandery #8 Knights Templar will have their elections of officer at their stated Conclave, Tuesday June 22, 2004. Sir Knight John R. Ashton is currently Text Box: Eminent Commander. The elections of Chillicothe Council #4, Royal and Select Masons of Ohio were held at its stated meeting, Tuesday, May 18, 2004. Elections results will be published in the September edition of The Trestle Board along with election results of Chillicothe Chapter #4 and Chillicothe Commandery #8. Text Box: June 2004 Text Box: Chillicothe Masonic Bodies Text Box: The Trestle Board Text Box: Volume 3, Issue 6 Text Box: Profile Out of Time—Edward King of Chillicothe served as Grand High Priest from 1824-1827. He was one of the most gifted men to ever serve the Grand Chapter. Son of Rufus King of New York, he was one of the framers of the Constitution of the United States. King left for Ohio in October of 1815 and was admitted to the bar in 1816. A successful attorney, it was said he could compress facts into a brief shorter then any other member of the Ohio bar. He was a one of four who founded the Cincinnati Law School in 1833. He served as a aide on the staff of Governor Worthington (his father in law) and later on the staff of Governor Morrow. He escorted General Lafayette when the latter visited Cincinnati. King was raised in Scioto Lodge #6 on December 6, 1820 however, he never held an office. He received his Capitular Degrees in Chillicothe Chapter #4 in 1822 and served as High Priest in 1822, 1823 and 1829. He was elected Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge in 1823 as well as Deputy Grand High Priest in 1823 and Grand High Priest in 1824.