Fairview Lodge #339 was Chartered on December 8, 1874 with the following twenty named brethren as Charter Members as shown in the minutes book of December 8, 1874, presently in the Lodge Hall of Fairview #339 A.F. & A.M. of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The Charter Members were Brothers: Isaac W. Garrett, H. E. Allison, John Berry, P.S. Baker, B.F. Dixon, Perry Dye, Freno Dilling, T.C. Ferguson, W.S. Goforth, W.H. Parham, R.S. Grigg, E.W. Tracy, B.R. Willeford, J.M. Whitesides, H.G. Logan, W.R. Shepard, P.E. Hines, William Froneberger and D.C. Beam.

The first Officers for Fairview Lodge #339 were Brothers: E.W. Garrett - Worshipful Master, B.F. Dixon - Senior Warden, Freno Dilling - Junior Warden, R.S. Suggs - Secretary, E.W. Tracy - Treasurer, W.L. Goforth - Senior Deacon, R.H. Garrett - Junior Deacon and Perry Dye - Tyler.
The first book of minutes was from August 25, 1874 through November 11, 1880 with loose pages for the year 1877. Records for the years 1881, 1885, 1890 and 1904 are missing.

Interesting minutes during the year of 1874 states in the By-Laws the joining fee as $1.00, for the 1st Degree $10.00, for the 2nd Degree $5.00 and $10.00 for the 3rd Degree, a total of $25.00 for the three degrees. The dues were $1.00 annually to be paid quarterly.
Interesting too were minutes of November 1, 1880 stating the Senior Warden preferred charges of habitual drunkenness, profanity and disorderly conduct against a Brother Mason, who attended the Centennial Celebration at the Kings Mountain Battleground. The Charges also state this subject had been drunk and disorderly before and since the date given in the charges and which causes great injury and embarrassment to Masonry.

The first lodge was opened as Hall of Fairview Lodge #339. The first minute book is well worn and dirty, has some faded pages and some parts are unreadable, although the Secretary of that time had beautiful handwriting. The first Secretary, Brother R.S. Suggs, served that office for 13 years.

The former Bible, dated the year 1897 and which was used at the Altar, is still in the Lodge, and is by A.J. Holman Co., 1222 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.

In June 1914, the Oxford singing class under directorship of L.W. Alterman visited Fairview Lodge of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. During their visit they stayed at the Mountain View Hotel, centrally located near the depot, both of which have been long removed in the 1930’s and 1940’s, the hotel being the latter. Misses Emma and Agnes Norris were proprietresses in 1914 and gave Brother W.P. Fulton a receipt in the amount of $37.00 written on stationary from Mountain View Hotel and which the lodge still holds just in case someone questions it being paid to date.It is noted the name of the Orphanage during 1918 was Oxford Orphanage Asylum and the then Superintendent as R.L. Brown.

During the year 1919, the records show the Program for the 14th Annual Session for the Grand Chapter of North Carolina, Order of the Eastern Star to be held June 11, 1919 at Southern Pines, North Carolina. Of course, Southern Pines being a winter resort, all of the hotels closed on May 1, but Southern Pine Hotel consented to re-open to accommodate the delegates to this Grand Chapter Session. The rates were $4.00 per day without bath and $5.00 per day with bath, the American Plan.

Although there was unrest going on in the world during the 1914’s, 1915’s, 1916’s and 1917’s and even though Congress passed a Selective Service Act in May of 1917 and registered all men between the ages of 21 and 30 and later changed this to age 18 and 45 drafting more than 4,000,000 men in the Armed Forces during an eighteen month period before the Armistice was signed, there were some who were fortunate in being able to remain home as shown on the minutes of the lodge in receiving the degrees in Masonry. For example, the year 1919 shows there were eight Initiated, Passed, and Raised.Times were hard during this period and earlier years when man had to work for a living by the sweat of the brow. As times changed for the better, fees were increased from $1.00 to up to $35.00 up through World War II. Dues were $1.25 annually up to $5.00 and later $10.00 through World War II. Since the 1946’s fees have gone from $35.00 to $50.00, in 1967 to $75.00 and in 1983 to $100. Dues in 1946 were $10.00, changed to $15.00 annually in 1967. During the years of depression in the 1920’s and early 1930’s dues and fees were changed to lower amounts and increased again as times were better. Fairview Lodge was in jeopardy of losing its’ Charter during this period of depression as many of the brethren were unable to pay dues at any price. The lodge was also hard pressed for a meeting place since they could not pay the rent. Out of the goodness of heart a deceased Brother’s Widow who owned the building and forgave the Masons for past due rent, they were able to stay on in the building.The minutes of November 6, 1920 signed by the then secretary Brother W.P. Fulton, show that a letter was received from Worshipful Brother William W. Wilson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina for the annual returns of June 30, 1920 and $133.00 receipt for annual returns to the Grand Lodge. The returns listed six Initiated and Passed, and five Raised. There were two deaths, one demit and one reinstated during the year 1920.

The following officers were elected and installed in 1921, Brothers: L.M. Logan – Worshipful Master, G.H. McDaniel – Senior Warden, J.E. Lippford – Junior Warden, M.E. Herndon – Treasurer, W.P. Fulton – Secretary, M.A. Ware – Senior Deacon, S.A. Crouse – Junior Deacon, A.B. Falls – Senior Stewart, E.W. Neal – Junior Stewart and N.F. McGill – Tyler. On December 8, 1924, the brethren of Fairview Lodge voted to suspend a Brother for a period of twelve (12) months for having whiskey in his possession (Un-Masonic conduct).

For the year 1932, the Grand Lodge returns show 118 members for Fairview Lodge #339. The report also shows one Raised and three deaths. Fees for members were $50.00 and annual dues $5.00. Dues to the Grand Lodge were $1.25 per capita.

Times were hard for the brethren in 1933. Fairview Lodge #339 appealed to the brethren to pay up dues since the Lodge did not have sufficient funds to pay the annual grand Lodge Return dues. They were $222.00 past due and $100.00 past due in rent. As Of August 19, 1933, the members were behind $1200.00 in membership dues.

It was sad to see the Grand Lodge returns for 1934 showing a reduction in membership from 1933. During the year of 1934, there were only 83 members, down 35 members less than shown in 1932. There was one Raised, one reinstated and no deaths. The amount due the Grand Lodge was $2.50 per capita, $1.00 each Initiate and $10.00 charity fee per Initiate. Year 1934 fees for the degrees were raised to $35.00 and membership dues to $3.50 annually.

Records of the lodge show that on March 7, 1934, Rev. Creasy K. Procter was Superintendent of Oxford Orphanage and Ivery Allen, Treasurer. At this date, there were 375 children at the Orphanage. There was a singing class with L.W. Alderman - Traveling Manager, Mrs. Sadie Hutchinson – Directress, and Miss Nannie P. Bessent – Office Manager.Minutes for Fairview Lodge #339 reveal the following Resolution of Thanks, which reads: Mr. H.T. Fulton and Dr. L.P. Baker, Executors of the D.M. Baker Estate at a regular communication of Fairview Lodge #339, A.F. & A.M. of Kings Mountain, North Carolina and on August 2nd, 1943, we were instructed to express to the family of our deceased Brother, D.M. Baker (who held his membership in Fairview Lodge #339), our sincere and heartfelt thanks for his remembrance of the children of the Oxford Orphanage in his last will and testament in which he bequeathed to the Orphanage, ten shares of capital stock of the First National Bank of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. A copy of this note of thanks was to be sent to the Orphan’s Friend and Masonic Journal at Oxford, North Carolina. Signed by Brother J.E. Herndon – Master, Brother O.C. O’Farrell – Secretary.February 18, 1943 the brethren were on the move again and beginning to see more light when they moved into the W.K. Mauney building with a rental fee of $100.00 yearly, plus upkeep and repair of the building. The lease on this building was for 10 years. The first meeting was February 18, 1943 with Brother J.E. Herndon as Master of the Lodge and Brother O.C. O’Farrell – Secretary.Fairview Lodge #339 celebrated its 70th Anniversary on December 4, 1944. The lodge was chartered on December 8, 1874. The place of celebration was at the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club. For $1.00 per person, the meal consisted of ham and turkey, two vegetables, rolls, coffee or tea and dessert.March 4, 1946, Fairview Lodge requested and received notice from the Grand Lodge of North Carolina to change meeting time from the first Monday of each month to the second Monday of each month. The request was granted and to this date, the Lodge is still meeting the second Monday of each month for all regular or stated communications.

The minutes of March 10, 1947 show there were discussions of consolidation of Stateline Lodge #375 A.F. & A.M., Grover, North Carolina with Fairview Lodge #339, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. After investigation and some talking with Brother H.C. Wilson D.D.G.M., the idea was dropped and Stateline decided to continue on their own Charter.

On January 17, 1949, Fairview Lodge #339 celebrated its 75th year Anniversary at the High School Cafeteria. Rev. W.L. Presale, who was the Pastor of Central United Methodist Church, gave the Invocation. Dinner was prepared and served by Grace Methodist Church. Welcome by W. Kenneth Crook, P.M., and response was by Mrs. L.C. Pinnix, wife of Rev. L.C. Pinnix, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain, and who gave the Benediction. History of the Lodge was given by Brother John Floyd P.M. Brother Hackett C. Wilson, D.D.G.M. and resident of Shelby, North Carolina gave the introduction of Dr. Charles H. Pugh. Dr. Charles H. Pugh, Grand Steward, gave the introduction of the speaker. Dr. Maxwell E. Hoffman, Grand Master of Masons of North Carolina, gave the address. The Master of Ceremonies was Brother Arnold W. Kincaid, Worshipful Master of Fairview Lodge #339. Other officers during 1949 were Brothers: Arthur Walker – Senior Warden, Paul W. Owens – Junior Warden, Jake Keller – Treasurer, Paul W. Walker – Secretary, D.E. Tate – Senior Deacon, George White – Junior Deacon, Paul McGinnis & L.C. Pinnix – Stewards and J.A. Walker – Tyler.The revised by-laws for Fairview Lodge #339 were made up December 12, 1949 by Brother Paul W. Walker – Secretary. They were read for the first time on December 12, 1949 and were read and adopted on January 9, 1950. Most Worshipful Brother Charles B. Newcomb P.G.M. 1935 & P.G.S. 1945 who was then the Chairman of the Committee on by-laws at the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of North Carolina, praised Brother Walker on the fine manner in which he had put the by-laws together.October 30, 1964 was a great day in the history of Fairview Lodge #339 A.F. & A.M. of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. At a Stated Communication on that day the Brethren of the Lodge voted to accept the lot on Landing Street now known as Masonic Drive and which was donated to the Lodge by Neisler Brothers, Inc. The Brethren also voted to erect a new Masonic Temple at the cost of approximately $35,000.00. Construction was to begin as soon as the Grand Lodge of North Carolina could approve the plans. At that date the Lodge had $10, 000.00 in its treasury and was asking for $100.00 donations from the Brethren. With over $7,000.00 in pledges already in, they then voted to borrow $15, 000.00 from the Building and Loan. Since there were two Building and Loans in town at the time, the "Kings Mountain Savings and Loan" and the "Home Savings and Loan", it was decided that they should borrow $7,500.00 from each. These loans were paid in full on April 18, 1980. The Trustees during this transaction were Brothers J. Ralph Harrison – P.M. & C.L., Alex D. Owens and J. Lee Roberts. The Masters of the Lodge for the years 1964 and 1965 were Brothers Carl M. Logan and S.H. Wolfe. Other officers were Brothers: R. Howard Bridges – Senior Warden, Bobby C. Bridges – Junior Warden, R. Black Leonard P.M. & C.L. – Treasurer, Thomas D. Tindall P.M. – Secretary, H. Don Falls – Senior Deacon, William E. Sellers – Junior Deacon, William C. Kelly & Norman E. Bumgardner – Stewards, M. Manley Hayes P.M. – Chaplain and Robert Smith – Tyler.The Brethren appointed to the planning committee by Worshipful Brother R. Blackwell Leonard, who was instrumental in leading them into this phase of building a Masonic Temple, were Brothers: James Simpson, William C. Kelley, Fred Wright Jr., R. Howard Bridges, J. Ralph Harrison, Arnold Kiser, J. Lee Roberts, Carl M. Logan, Thomas D. Tindall, Manley Hayes Jr. (Principal Architect), D.O. Walker and Hobart Dye.

An Emergent Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina was held in the Hall of Fairview Lodge #339 A.F. & A.M. in Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Friday, December 11, 1964 at 3:00 p.m. with the following present:

C. Dudley Humphrey P.M. Grand Master
George W. Lee P.M. as Deputy Grand Master
Samuel Houston Wolfe as Senior Grand Warden
Roy Howard Bridges as Junior Grand Warden
John Ralph Harrison P.M. as Grand Treasurer
Thomas Dexter Tindall P.M. as Grand Secretary
Bobby C. Bridges as Senior Grand Deacon
Bobby G. Raines as Junior Grand Deacon
Robert P. Dudley P.M. as Grand Marshall
William E. Sellers as Grand Steward
Joe Donald Roberts P.M. as Grand Steward
Baxter Manley Hayes Jr. P.M. as Grand Tyler
Troy G. Robbins as Grand Chaplain

Other Grand Officers and Past Grand Masters:
Berl M. Kahn P.M. Grand Steward
Charles A. Harris P.G.M. Grand Secretary

The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form by Most Worshipful G. Dudley Humphrey, the Grand Master of Masons in North Carolina, who announced that the purpose of that Emergent Communication was to "Lay the Cornerstone" for the new Temple of Fairview Lodge #339 A.F. & A.M.

The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the site for the new Temple of Fairview Lodge #339 A.F. & A.M., located on Landing Street in Kings Mountain, North Carolina for the ceremony.

Brother Charles E. Dixon, represented the Building Authorities; Brother Baxter Manley Hayes Jr. represented the Principal Architect; Brother Glee A. Bridges, carried the Three Great Lights; and Brother Obediah Oliver Walker, carried the Book of Constitutions.

The Grand Master delivered appropriate remarks to the assemblage as to the purpose of the occasion and the cornerstone was laid in accordance with usual Masonic custom. Brother Glee A. Bridges, Mayor of Kings Mountain, delivered the oration for the occasion.

The Brass Choir of Kings Mountain High School rendered music for the occasion.

Following completion of the ceremony, the Grand Lodge returned to the Hall of Fairview Lodge #339, A.F. & A.M. on West Gold Street in Kings Mountain.

Brother R. Blackwell Leonard P.M. expressed the appreciation of the Lodge to the Grand Master and the others who assisted in the ceremony. Brother Carl M. Logan – Master, also thanked the Grand Master and paid especial tribute to Brother Thomas D. Tindall P.M. – Secretary of Fairview Lodge, for his untiring efforts on behalf of the Lodge and the new Temple. Brother Robert P. Dudley P.M. – Assistant to the Grand Secretary and who acted as Grand Marshall, also paid tribute to Brother Tindall and other members of Fairview Lodge for their efforts over the years toward the erection of this new building.The purpose for which this Emergent Communication was called having been accomplished, the minutes were read and approved, and the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form.

A letter from the Grand Secretary, Worshipful Brother Charles A. Harris – P.G.M., announcing Saturday, June 19, 1965, 7:30 p.m., that Most Worshipful Brother Sam a. Hennis, Jr. – the Grand Master of Masons in North Carolina called an Emergent Communication of the Grand Lodge to be held in the Hall of Fairview Lodge #339, Kings Mountain, North Carolina for the purpose of dedicating the new Temple of this Lodge. A barbecue supper will be served at 6:00 p.m., the Grand Lodge will be open at 7:30 p.m. and the ceremony of dedication will begin at 8:00 p.m.

The order of the program was as follows:
Organ Prelude Mrs. Ellen McCudry
Call to Order Most Worshipful Brother Sam a. Hennis, Jr.
Grand Master of Masons in North Carolina
Welcome S. Houston Wolfe
Master of Fairview Lodge #339
Scripture Reading Rev. B.L. Raines
Pastor of First Baptist Church
Duet – Bless This House Dr. and Mrs. Blake McWhirterAccompanist – Mrs. Ellen McCurdy

Dedicatory Service Most Worshipful Brother Sam a. Hennis, Jr.
Grand Master of Masons in North Carolina
Duet – Lord’s Prayer Dr. and Mrs. Blake McWhirterAccompanist – Mrs. Ellen McCurdyVisitors Retire to Banquet Hall
Organist Mrs. Ellen McCurdy

B. Manley Hayes, Jr. P.M. – Building Committee Chairman, J. Hobart Dye – Building Contractor and J. Ralph Harrison – Chairman of the Finance Committee.

We honor Brother R. Blackwell Leonard P.M., who with his magnificent leadership led the brethren into this phase of building a new Masonic Temple during 1964. Brother Leonard was Raised a Master Mason on May 21, 1956 at Lillington Lodge #302 A.F. & A.M. in Lillington, North Carolina. He also served as Master of that Lodge for the year of 1960. He affiliated with Fairview Lodge #339 on August 13, 1962. Not only is Brother Leonard a Past Master, he is a Certified Lecturer and an excellent conductor of the Masonic Ceremonies. He is also active in the Eastern Star, having filled the office of Worthy Patron several times. He is a member of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain, North Carolina and a Deacon. He teaches the Men’s Bible Class.On July 19, 1967 the Brethren of Fairview Lodge, under the leadership of Bobby C. Bridges – Master, voted to amend the By-Laws changing the fees for the degrees from $50.00 to $75.00 and the annual membership dues from $10.00 to $15.00. The fees for affiliation were set at $10.00. These changes were approved effective as of January 1, 1968 by the Worshipful Charles A. Harris P.G.M., Grand Secretary and Chairman of the Committee on By-Laws for the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of North Carolina.The Ladies Night Banquet of September 21, 1976 was honored by the presence of a guest speaker, Brother Doug Mayes, the "Dean of TV Newscasters in the Carolina’s". Brother Mayes also produced the popular "On The Square" featured each week on W.B.T.V. News. Brother Mayes was 1976 Shrine Potentate at Oasis Temple in Charlotte, North Carolina.In the month of September 1982 two members of Fairview Lodge #339 that were instrumental in forming a Shrine Club in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. They were Brothers Paul K. Falls and Thomas D. Tindall. There were sixty-seven signing Charter Members and at their first meeting with Noble Calvin Gaddy of Oasis Temple, Charlotte, North Carolina attending and directing the course that the club should take. The Nobles named the club the White Plains Shrine Club, which was the original name of the city of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Their meeting place is the dining hall of Fairview Lodge #339. Meeting at the lodge has greatly increased attendance at the Masonic meetings. Regular communication of the lodge is the second Monday of each month and Shrine meetings are the third Thursday of each month.

Past Masters of Fairview Lodge #339, A.F. & A.M.

1874 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 - Isaac W. Garrett
? R.S. Plonk
? J.J. Ramsey
? L.A. Bikie
? B.R. Hunter
1914 ‘15 - H.T. Fulton

1906 - C.A. Dilling
1916 - J.M. Patterson
1917 '18 '19 '28 '35 - P.D. Herndon
1920 ‘21 - L.M. Logan

1922 ‘23 - Luther P. Baker

1924 ‘25 - W.P. Fulton

1926 '27 '33 '38 - O.P. Lewis
1929 '30 '31 - Maffatt A. Ware
1932 - Oliver T. Hayes
1934 - Percy F. Dilling
1936 '37 '42 - John H. Floyd
1939 - J.E. Anthony
1940 ’41 - S.A. Grouse

1943 - James E. Herndon
1944 '45 '46 - W. Kenneth Crook
1948 - C.J. Gault, Jr
1949 ’50 - Arnold W. Kincaid

1951 ’52 - Paul Webb Owens

1953 - Dexter Earl Tate
1954 - Boyce H. Gault
1955 - James Bradford Simpson
1956 - Lester A. Harmon
1957 - Thomas Dexter Tindall
1958 - Odus Frederick Weaver
1959 - T. Frank Ballard
1960 - Isaiah Cornelius Davis
1961 - John Ralph Harrison
1962 - Baxter Manley Hayes, Jr
1963 - Joe Donald Roberts
1964 - Carl M. Logan
1965 - Sam Houston Wolfe
1966 - R. Howard Bridges
1967 - Bobby Charles Bridges
1968 - H. Donald Falls
1969 - William E. Sellers
1970 ‘71- William Clavon Kelly

1972 - James Darvin Chastain
1973 - George Ervin Bowen
1974 - Billy Horace Hawkins
1975 - Marion Loy Williams
1976 - George Willis Melton
1977 - Johnny Parks Sarvis
1978 - Gerald Glenn Valentine
1979 - John Terry Hipp
1980 - Leo William Walker
1981 '85 ‘94 - Bryant Toney Wells

1982 '86 ’93 - Richard W. Harrellson

1983 '84 - Bobby Lee Tumbleson
1987 - R. Blackwell Leonard
1988 - John David Grant
1989 - Carson Dale Gore
1990 - Campbell L. Lockridge
1991 ’97 - Phillip James Russ

1992 - Clayton Lee Wright
1995 - Timothy Dwayne Bridges
1996 - Bobby Dean Rucker
1998 ’99 - Craig Lee Beam

2000 - Alvin Edward Yarbro, Jr.


Honorable Mentions -
On June 5, 1957 Most Worshipful Brother Herbert M. Fay – Past Grand Master of Masons of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of North Carolina was made an Honorary Member of Fairview Lodge #339 A.F. & A.M. of Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

The International Supreme Council, Order of De Molay, was February 21, 1968 at Fairview Lodge #339 A.F. & A.M. of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Worshipful Brother B. Manley Hayes Jr., Master of the Lodge, was appointed as Chairman. Associates to serve as Advisory Council, were Brothers; W. Bruce Thorburn, J. Ralph Harrison, S. Houston Wolfe, Bobby C. Bridges, Emmett E. Ross, T. Frank Ballard, Joe D. Roberts, Thomas D. Tindall and Curleton B. Harris. George M. Saunders –Grand Secretary and Ralph Hamill – Grand Master signed the Charter.

On November 15, 1968 Brother R. Gage Smith – Secretary of the Board of Custodians announced that Worshipful Brother J. Ralph Harrison had successfully passed the examination for Certified Lecturer in September of 1968. We congratulate this Brother upon the devotion of this promotion and maintenance of high standards of Masonic ritualistic proficiency, not only in Fairview Lodge #339, but also in the immediate area where the lodge is located.

On March 13, 1969, Brother Julian Helms of Oasis Temple had advised us that Brother Batie Meek Ormand would pass the century mark. Brother Ormand had completed his fiftieth year with the Scottish Rite Masons stated Brother W. Edward Burrier - Secretary of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Charlotte, North Carolina. Brother Ormand was the oldest member of Fairview Lodge #339 A.F. & A.M. of Kings Mountain, North Carolina at that time.

On April 29, 1971 Most Worshipful Brother William W. Norris Jr., the Grand Master of Masons of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of North Carolina announced the appointments of Worshipful Brother Bobby C. Bridges as the District Deputy Grand Master and Worshipful Brother George E. Bowen as the District Deputy Grand Lecturer for the 56th Masonic District.

On January 10, 1983, Worshipful Brother Bobby L. Tumbleson presented "The Certificate of Life Membership" from Fairview Lodge #339 to Brother Thomas D. Tindall P.M. The certificate was signed by the Master, Worshipful Brother Bobby L. Tumbleson, by the Secretary, Brother Gerald G. Valentine P.M. & C.L. and by the Grand Secretary, Most Worshipful Brother Robert P. Dudley P.G.M. of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of North Carolina.

On March 7, 1983, Brother Thomas D. Tindall P.M. was presented "The Certificate of Honorary Past Secretary" by Worshipful Brother Bobby L. Tumbleson – Master of Fairview Lodge #339 for having served twenty-five years as Secretary of the Lodge.In January 1986 "Certificates of Life Membership" were presented to Brother Paul W. Owens, P.M. and Treasurer of the Lodge, and Brother David S. Dellinger, Official Coach of the Lodge. Worshipful Brother Richard W. Harrellson Master of Fairview Lodge #339 made the presentation.

On December 31, 1986, Fairview Lodge #339 listed a membership of two hundred eighty-three. The average attendance for a regular communication was twenty to twenty-five. Most Emergent Communications show an average attendance of thirty to thirty-five with the Third Degree showing the most interest with forty to fifty at those meetings. To increase interest, the Brothers usually had refreshments at the First and Second Degrees and for the Third Degree something extra special that excites the appetite.

The brethren of Fairview Lodge #339 at Kings Mountain, North Carolina are most proud of their Masonic Temple and the Officers who serve. Having three members as Certified Lecturers and one who was learning, two members qualified to give the Masonic Burial Service and fifteen to twenty coaches. They also have had three District Deputy Grand Masters and two District Deputy Grand Lecturers. We feel that the Lodge is as proficient as any Lodge could be. There is always room for improvement. With the attitude, warm fellowship within the Lodge and the help of God, we will always go forward from this day thence.

"So Mote It Be", Amen.

Compiled by: Worshipful Brother Bobby L. Tumbleson P.M., P.S. - Treasurer of
Fairview Lodge #339 at Kings Mountain, NC
Edited by: Worshipful Brother Clayton L. Wright P.M.
Fairview Lodge #339 at Kings Mountain, NC
Dated: 8/8/2000

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