The Quarry Observer

Cayce Masonic Lodge #384 A.F.M

Monday, November 24^th – FC Degree 

Monday, December 1^st – Business Meeting

Friday, December 5^th – SPECIAL EVENT OPEN INSTALLATION of 2026 OFFICERS 6:30pm

Greetings from the East,

Please keep all those on our prayer list in your thoughts and prayers. Also keep all our military and first responders in prayer. These folks are out there every day putting themselves on the line for us. With our country in such division please remember to pray for our leaders, that they may follow the “great light” and find solutions for our country.

At our November meeting we were treated to a delicious meal prepared by 63 year member Loy Miller Sr. Thank you brother Loy. EA brother Adrian Cater was voted on and approved to receive the FC degree. We have tentatively set this degree for Monday November 24th. Make plans now to come out and support this brother as he progresses thru to the 2nd degree. After all other normal business was concluded, we held our annual election of officers. Brother Dustan Eberhardt was elected to serve as Worshipful Master for 2026, WB John Howell as Senior Warden and William Burley as Junior Warden, also WB Jason Simpson PGSB as Secretary and Brother Mark Hanslip as Treasurer. Congratulations to these Brothers and thank you for your service to the Lodge. As per Masonic law they will assume their new duties on St Johns day, December 27th. We will have an open (to the public) installation on Friday December 5th at 6:30pm. This will be a great opportunity to bring your family and show your support for these and all the appointed officers.

I would like to thank all those who came out to support our Ladies and service awards night. It was a great evening and a time to visit with some of our widows in attendance. We had a good number of ladies in attendance and WB Mark Gardner received his 50 year certificate presented by MW Barry Rickman Past Grand Master of SC. A special thank you to my wife Debra and Gail Rickman for all their work to get this put together, they did an outstanding job. Also thank you to WB John Howell for a great meal.

In closing I want to leave you with a thought I saw on a road sign the other day: “Be careful who you trust, salt and sugar look alike”.

Until next time, may God Bless and keep each of you.

Mark Pridgen, PM, WM   

Greetings from the West!

I hope everyone had a spooky and safe Halloween—and maybe even stashed a little leftover candy for yourself (I certainly did!).

November kicked off with our Business Meeting on the 3rd, where we also held our 2026 officer elections. A huge congratulations to all the newly elected officers! I’m excited to continue working with such a dedicated group of brothers as we aim to make Cayce Lodge stronger, more active, and more connected than ever in the year ahead.

Speaking of 2026, we’ve already got some exciting plans brewing! If you’re a Brother who’s been looking to get more involved—whether behind the scenes or front and center—we’d love to have your help. Reach out and let us know you’re interested!

Mark your calendars: we’re planning to confer a Fellow Craft Degree on Monday, November 24th. Come join us for food, fellowship, and a meaningful degree, proudly put on by your Brothers at Cayce Lodge.

Our Ladies Night celebration was a big success! Thank you to everyone who attended to honor and uplift the wonderful women who support our Masonic journey. The energy was fantastic, and it was a joy to see the Lodge full of smiles and laughter.

Last but certainly not least, please join me in welcoming our newest Master Mason, Brother Loy Miller! Congratulations, Brother! We’re proud to have you as part of the Cayce Lodge family and look forward to seeing the impact you’ll make in the years to come.

Wishing each of you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving surrounded by those you love. Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you in Lodge this December!

Fraternally,

Dustan Eberhardt, SW     

Greetings from the South

I bring fraternal greetings. I sincerely hope that every one of you have had a great beginning to fall. The Lodge conducted Election of Officers for the ensuing year 2026.

Your Lodge has had a great year this year and we’re hoping to carry it forward into next year.

I would like to thank Brother Loy Miller for cooking dinner for our Business Meeting on Monday November the 3rd 2025. Thank you Loy your Lodge appreciates your service to the Lodge. Open installation of Officers will be December 5th 2025. You are welcome to come and fellowship with us. 

We’re possibly going to have a FC November 24th. Would love to see everyone. Until we meet again be safe be Blessed.

John Howell, PM, JW                  

PRAYER LIST:

The United States of America

All the Troops, the Police and Firefighters, First Responders and all others who help protect and serve us, also all the Doctors and Nurses and others on the front lines.

Prayers for our Grand Lodge of SC, AFM

George Barber (surgery)

Jim Bickley

Wor. Bro. Julian Bevel and family

Linda Birchfield (Masonic Widow)

Debbie Boomer (health)

Bro. Bubba Burley and his wife

Scott Chattin & family (son’s health)

A.G. Dantzler

Michael and Stacy Dembitsky

Lyndsey (Dustan) Eberhardt’s father

RWB Marvin Epting

Donna Gardner (WB Mark’s wife)

Mac Graham’s wife

Harold Griffith

MWB Steve Hames, GM (health)

WB Andrew “Pudge” Hermann

Wor. Bro. Ron Horbal

Wor. Bro. Jeff Hutchison

Gary James wife

Barbara Jeffcoat (Masonic Widow)

WB Travis Mann and Lisa

Brother Richard Merritt & wife (Brenda)

Bro. Loy Miller’s wife (Claudette)

Bro. Jorge Navarrete

Brother Nate Meyers (health)

David Powell

Betty Price  (Masonic Widow)

WB Tommy Rivers and wife (Imogene)

Terri Smith (wife of RWB Ed)

Haley Strickland

WB Truett Templeton’s wife (Chloe)

MWB Sam Tennyson

Mike Vinson

Please help us keep this list updated by contacting the Lodge; any officer or brother; or by e-mail:

caycemasoniclodge384@gmail.com