10/31/2026
⏰️ Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour Sunday as daylight saving time ends! As the seasons shift, we welcome an extra hour of rest—and a moment of reflection.
📜 A Quick History:
While many attribute the concept of daylight saving time to Brother Benjamin Franklin (who satirically suggested rising earlier to save candle wax in 1784), modern DST was actually proposed in 1895 by entomologist George Hudson, who wanted extra daylight hours after work to collect insects. It was officially implemented during World War I to conserve fuel and energy.
📐 To a Scottish Rite Freemason, time is more than just ticks on a clock face—it is a central working tool.
The 24-Inch Gauge teaches us to divide our day into equal parts: time for the service of God and a distressed worthy brother, time for our usual vocations, and time for refreshment and sleep.
The Sun and Stars serve as constant celestial reminders of regularity, order, and the Grand Architect’s design.
As we adjust our clocks, let us also recalibrate our daily routine to ensure we make the best use of our time in service to our families, our communities, and our fraternity.
Enjoy your extra hour, Brethren! 🕯️