A Special Meeting of Far East Lodge No. 1, F&AM was held at the Masonic Temple, 77-12 Honmoku Midorigaoka, Naka-ku, Yokohama on the 18th day of April 2009.
A Lodge of Master Masons was opened in due and ancient form at 13:15 hours with WB Buda, PM, WM in the East, Bro Inomata, SW in the West, and Bro Sagara, JW in the South.
The WM welcomed the Brethren, especially WB Donald Zamora of Yokosuka Lodge No. 20, who had recently been appointed Grand Lodge Inspector for Far East Lodge No. 1. WB Zamora graciously declined the privilege of being received with Grand Honors or taking a seat in the East. WB Buda also 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 Third Degree of Masonry upon Bros Sato and Kajiwara.
At 13:35 hours, by three distinct knocks on the door Bros Sato and Kajiwara were admitted into the Lodge and obligated Master Masons. Bro Sagara gave the Obligation, Bro Tamado gave the Working Tool and the Degree Lecture was given by Bro Inomata. The Charge was delivered by MWB Watanabe. All were given in Japanese.
As the Lodge's newest MMs, Bros Sata and Kajiwara signed the Lodge's By-Laws and were presented with their membership cards, and copies of the Monitor and By-Laws. They were then invited to stand West of the Altar and address the Lodge as the youngest MMs . They expressed their thanks and gratitude at being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.
At 17:15 hours, the Lodge proceeded to close.
Peace and harmony prevailing, the Lodge was closed at 15:25 hours in short form with WB Buda, PM WM in the East, Bro Inomata SW in the West, and Bro Sagara, JW in the South.
There were a total of 15 Brethren present of whom 13 were members of this Lodge. One potential petitioner joined us during harmony.
Regrets had been received from Bro Wachi and MW Katagiri.
APPROVED:
JANUSZ BUDA, PM
Worshipful Master
ATTEST:
KAZUHIRO WATANABE, PGM
Secretary