The Special Meeting of Far East Lodge No. l, F&AM was held at the Masonic Temple, 77-12 Honmoku Midorigaoka, Naka-ku, Yokohama on the 29th day of July, 2006.
A Lodge of Master Masons was opened in due and ancient form at 13:10 hours with MWB Katagiri, PGM, acting WM in the East, WB Buda, PM, acting SW in the West, and MWB Watanabe, PGM, acting JW in the South.
The WM recognized the Distinguished Brethren present as listed in the Tiler's Register of this date. He then announced that this lodge had convened for the purpose of conferring the First Degree of Masonry upon Mr. Koji Konno.
At 13:20 hour, the Lodge was lowered to the 1st degree and EAs were invited into the Lodge. By three distinct knocks on the door Mr. Konno was admitted into the Lodge and Obligated an Entered Apprentice by MWB Watanabe. Bro. Miyata gave the Working Tool Lecture and MWB Watanabe the Apron Lecture. The Degree Lecture was given by MWB Katagiri and the Charge delivered by MWB Watnabe. All Lectures and the Charge were given in Japanese.
The Lodge was then called briefly free from restraint at 15:25 for the purpose of congratulating our newly obligated Brother.
At 15:35 hour, the Lodge was resumed to the 3rd degree and the WM proceeded to close. Peace and harmony prevailing, the Lodge was closed at 15:40 hours in short form with MWB Katagiri, PGM acting WM in the East, WB Buda, PM acting SW in the West, and MWB Watanabe, PGM acting JW in the South.
There were 7 Brethren (including 2 EAs) present and one visitor. (WB Tony Kanemitsu of Aomori #10)
Regrets were received from WB Herrera, WB Masaki, Bro Inomata, Bro Tsuruyiannis, Bro Sneathern and Bro Takeda, FC.APPROVED:
R. C. HERRERA, PM
Worshipful Master
ATTEST:
KAZUHIRO WATANABE, PGM
Secretary