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  CEDARS OF LEBANON
"Cedar was thought to be the prize which all the states of the Near East coveted, and for which the empires of Egypt and Mesopotamia were prepared to fight." [Meiggs, p.55] Accounts abound concerning the diminution of cedar timber in the mountains of Lebanon as a result of tribute payments.
Cedar, delicate in its reproductive requirements and slow to mature is especially ill equipped to colonize in regenerating formations used as goat pasture." [Mikesell, p.25] Although the Phoenicians were largely responsible for the cedar lumber's extensive trade and consequent scarcity, they also, quite possibly, helped to preserve what exists today.
Cedar wood was used as a means of control, in the form of taxation, as well as leverage, in the form of timber sanctions on Egypt.
www.american.edu /TED/cedars.htm   (5064 words)

  
 Pa Freemason December 01 - Family Tall Cedars of Lebanon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
It was in 1951 that the Tall Cedar Foundation was formed and was the first organization to provide assistance to the M.D.A. in its search for the cause of muscular dystrophy and related neuro-muscular diseases.
In 1977, the Tall Cedars began to sponsor fellowship grants to teach qualified physicians to diagnose and treat neuro-muscular diseases.
The Masonically related Tall Cedars of Lebanon was chartered in Trenton, NJ in 1902 and its governing body, the Supreme Forest, was incorporated a year later.
www.pagrandlodge.org /freemason/1201/tallced.html   (315 words)

  
 Tall Cedars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America is an appendant Masonic organization devoted to fostering friendship and fellowship among Freemasons and to all mankind.
Thus, from March 18, 1902 to 1971, we are known as the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of the United States of America, However, on November 13 1971 in our 70th year of existence we instituted a Forest in Canada, and be came known as the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America.
Should you meet a Cedar wearing a pyramid upon his head, greet him for he is always glad to extend to you the hand of friendship for he carries in his heart compassion, friendship and love for his fellow man -- that is why he is a Tall Cedar.
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 Pa Freemason December 01 - Family Tall Cedars of Lebanon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
It was in 1951 that the Tall Cedar Foundation was formed and was the first organization to provide assistance to the M.D.A. in its search for the cause of muscular dystrophy and related neuro-muscular diseases.
Tall Cedars participate in many civic projects, many by the forests in their local areas.
The Masonically related Tall Cedars of Lebanon was chartered in Trenton, NJ in 1902 and its governing body, the Supreme Forest, was incorporated a year later.
www.grandlodge.net /freemason/1201/tallced.html   (315 words)

  
 Cedar (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia) :: Bible Tools
David had a house of cedar built for him by Hiram, king of Tyre (2 Samuel 5:11), and he prepared "cedar-trees without number" for the temple which his son was to build (1 Chronicles 22:4).
Cedar timber was very much used in the construction of Solomon's temple and palace, the trees being cut in the Lebanon by Sidonians by orders of the king of Tyre--"Hiram gave Solomon timber of cedar and timber of fir according to all his desire" (1 Kings 5:6-10).
Cedar oil, a kind of turpentine extracted from the wood, was used in ancient times as a preservative for parchments and garments.
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 History of the Tall Cedars of Lebabon
Thus, from March 18, 1902 to 1971, we are known as the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of the United States of America, However, on November 13 1971 in our 70th year of existence we instituted a Forest in Canada, and be came known as the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America.
Should you meet a Cedar wearing a pyramid upon his head, greet him for he is always glad to extend to you the hand of friendship for he carries in his heart compassion, friendship and love for his fellow man -- that is why he is a Tall Cedar.
The Hewer’s Fraternity was known as the TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON.
www.phoenixmasonry.org /masonicmuseum/tall_cedars_of_lebanon.htm   (7107 words)

  
 The Cedars of Lebanon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Cedar of Lebanon, Cedrus Libani, is an evergreen of the family Pinaceae.
The bark of the Cedar of Lebanon is dark gray and exudes a gum of balsam, which makes the wound so fragrant that to walk in a grove of cedars is an utmost delight.
Some of these statements are: "The cedar in the heaven of God is unmatched by cypress and unresembling in its branches...", "the trees of God resemble the Cedars of Lebanon which he planted", "the righteous flourish like the palm tree and grows like the cedar in Lebanon", "my love is white and red...
www.tanbourit.com /lebanon_cedars.htm   (1590 words)

  
 Lebanon Cedar - Cedrus libani
It is native to Lebanon, Syria and southern Turkey.
Lebanon cedars grow at elevations of 4,264-6,888 ft. (1300 &endash;2100 m).
The history of the Lebanon cedar's decline is a long one.
www.blueplanetbiomes.org /lebanon_cedar.htm   (753 words)

  
 TCLHistory
The Tall Cedars of Lebanon, a Masonic-related organization, was first chartered in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1902 and its governing body, the Supreme Forest, became incorporated in 1903.
In 1951 the Tall Cedar Foundation was formed and was the first organization to provide assistance to The Muscular Dystrophy Association in its search for the cause of muscular dystrophy and related neuro-muscular diseases.
To qualify the recipient must be a member in good standing of a Job's Daughters Bethel, a Rainbow Assembly, or Demolay Chapter in a state where a Tall Cedar Forest exists, or be the son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of a Tall Cedar in good standing.
www.geocities.com /robert_a_kempsell/TCLHistory   (471 words)

  
 Tall Cedars of Lebanon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tall Cedars of Lebanon is one of the various appendant bodies of Freemasonry, open only to Master Masons in good standing in a regular Masonic Lodge.
The Tall Cedars claim 15,000 members, mostly in the eastern United States.
Tall Cedars often provide the site and volunteers for local telephone banks for the annual Jerry Lewis Telethon.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tall_Cedars_of_Lebanon   (172 words)

  
 Cedars of Lebanon History
It is said that the snows have no sooner begun to fall then these Cedars turn their branches to rise insensibly, gathering their points upwards, forming, as it were, a pyramid or parasol.
The Egyptians used its resin to mummify their dead and thus called it the "life of death", and cedar sawdust was found in the tombs of the Pharaohs as well.
Cedars favor rich soils with high organic matter; so poor soils must be enriched simply by adding livestock manure and ploughing it into the soil.
www.habeeb.com /cedar.of.lebanon/cedar.of.lebanon.info.html   (1508 words)

  
 DELAWARE TALL CEDARS
The Tall Cedars of Lebanon in Delaware is a Masonic affiliate organization, working within the jurisdiction, and under the rules and guide lines set forth by the Grand Lodge of Delaware, under a special dispensation and sole permission of the Grand Master of Delaware.
The Tall Cedars of Lebanon is an organization guided by a devotion to fellowship, the most affordable of the extended degrees.
The Tall Cedars of Lebanon have an unyielding commitment to provide "a place in the sun" for the many thousands of afflicted neuromuscular disease victims who, through their own means, may not otherwise be able to share and experience the joy's of life that we so often take for granted.
www.webspawner.com /users/delawaretallcedars   (691 words)

  
 Cedars Network US Directory
He built the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon a hundred cubits long, fifty wide and thirty high, [ 7:2 That is, about 150 feet (about 46 meters) long, 75 feet (about 23 meters) wide and 45 feet (about 13.5 meters) high ] with four rows of cedar columns supporting trimmed cedar beams.
The trees of the LORD are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
for all the cedars of Lebanon, tall and lofty, and all the oaks of Bashan,
www.cedarsusa.com /other/Lebinbible.htm   (1950 words)

  
 Emessay NoteMarch 2002
Finally, on March 18, 1902, in Trenton, NJ, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon was officially constituted and became an appendant body of Freemasons.
The only requirement for membership in the Tall Cedars is that an applicant must be a member in good standing in a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons.
Tall Cedar involvement with the Muscular Dystrophy Association began in 1951, when we became the first national organization to adopt the Muscular Dystrophy Program as a charity.
www.msana.com /emarchives/emmar02.asp   (879 words)

  
 MDA / Quest Vol 13 No 3 | One Hope, One Freedom
Based in Harrisburg, Pa., the Tall Cedars is a Masonic organization with more than 14,000 members devoted to “fostering friendship and fellowship among Freemasons and to all mankind.” The Tall Cedars, incorporated in 1902, has 103 forests (chapters) in the United States, primarily in the East.
The Supreme Tall Cedar also chooses a child with a neuromuscular disease to serve as its Goodwill Ambassador for the year.
Each year, the Tall Cedars hold a national convention, and invite children with neuromuscular diseases and their families to participate in the parade and closing festivities.
www.mda.org /publications/quest/q133tall_cedar.html   (1050 words)

  
 Cedars of Lebanon
Ancient demand for cedar was raised to a fever pitch for a very significant reason.
Chapters 2 and 3 of Phoenicians: Lebanon's Epic Heritage uncovers how the highly-desired cedar tree became one of the centerpieces of life in Lebanon and across the Mediteranean.
It should be mentioned that the mountains of Lebanon, with their snow-capped peaks, provided many other kinds of wood as well, including juniper, pine and oak.
www.phoenician.org /cedars_of_lebanon.htm   (346 words)

  
 The Cedars of Lebanon
The Cedars of Lebanon at Wilton were planted by the 4th Earl in the 1630s.
Apparently there are still cedars of Lebanon in people's gardens in the housing estates at Mount Merrion.
The Cedars of Lebanon on the S lawn at Wilton.
humphrysfamilytree.com /Herbert/cedars.lebanon.html   (247 words)

  
 Lebanon Daily News - George C. Snavely
Born in Lebanon on June 5, 1922, he was the son of the late Albert A. and Catherine M. Clark Snavely.
He worshipped in the Lutheran faith and was a member of the Society of the 213th AAA, Mt. Olivet Lodge No. 704 F. and A.M. and in January received his 55 year pin, and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son Jeffrey A. and wife Denise Snavely of Zionsville, Ind.; and a daughter Jane S., wife of Thomas Minnich of Lebanon; grandchildren Navy Airman Kent Hartmoyer stationed in Japan and Ian Minich of Lebanon.
www.ldnews.com /obituaries/ci_3407473   (241 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Finally, on March 18, 1902 in Trenton, NJ the Tall Cears of Lebanon were officially constituted and became an appendant body of Freemasons.
The only requirement for membership in the Tall Cedars is that an applicant be a member in good standing in a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons.
Tall Cedar involvement with the Muscular Dystrophy Association began in 1951, when we became the first national organization to adaopt the Muscular Dystrophy program as a charity.
web.mit.edu /dryfoo/www/Masonry/Altf/tall-cedars   (548 words)

  
 tallcedars.html
It seems that Galssboro, New Jersey, was the focal point for the performance of the Tall Cedars Degree, for whenever that had enough candidates the work was put on.
Four Master Masons who received the Tall Cedar Degree later became Supreme Tall Cedars, They were Frank W. Bowen, and Orlando M. Bowen in 1887, David H. Lukens in 1888m, and Johns S. Broughton in 1889.
Should you meet a Cedar wearing a pyramid upon his head, greet him for he is always glad to extend to you the hand of friendship for he carries in his heart compassion, friendship and love for his fellow man- that is why he is a Tall Cedar.
www.gmwp.org /tallcedars.html   (1156 words)

  
 eBay - tall cedars lebanon, Historical Memorabilia, Advertising items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Masonic Tall Cedars of Lebanon Lapel pin and Charm
Gainsville FL Tall Cedars of Lebanon Hat Masonic Fez
Cedar Chips 1957 Tall Cedars of Lebanon York Forest
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 Search Results 'lebanon' » Netscape.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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 Daily Bible Study - Cedars Of Lebanon
Cedar is one of the most aromatic and resistant types of wood known.
The variety known as the Cedar of Lebanon was of especially good quality, solid, not many knots, and of a deep rich reddish color.
For a long time very plentiful, Cedars of Lebanon are now extremely rare.
www.keyway.ca /htm2002/cedars.htm   (174 words)

  
 Brandywine Forest No. 20
The Green Pyramid was also adopter as the official head apparel and a small Tall Cedar pin was the insignia of the organization.
Donations from the Tall Cedars have been earmarked to fund research grants at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.; Columbia University in New York City; Geisinger Clinic in Danville, Pa.; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
Should you meet a Tall Cedar wearing a pyramid upon his head, greet him for he is always glad to extend to you the hand of friendship for he carries in his heart compassion, friendship and love for his fellow man -- that is why he is a Tall Cedar.
www.webspawner.com /users/brandywineforestno20   (355 words)

  
 E-M@son Link Page: Tall_Cedars
*Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America - Tall Cedars HQ in Harrisburg, PA
Tall Cedars of Lebanon SO-RA-BO Forest No. 48 Somerville, NJ
Tall Cedars of Lebanon Tennessee Forest No. 195
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 Obituaries for Pittsburgh, Greensburg and southwestern Pennsylvania - Tribune-Review
He was a World War II veteran, having served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Latrobe, F&AM Loyalhanna Lodge #275, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Forest #77 and the Mt. Pleasant VFW Post 3368.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy (Niezelski) Gess, in 1985; and four brothers, Lawrence W., Clyde D. "Bill," Clinton E. and Lloyd R. Gess.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribunereview/obituaries/?mode=view&obit_id=109118   (252 words)

  
 George Washington Masonic Memorial Gifts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Tall Cedars of Lebanon Commemorative Ornament 2001.
gold finished commemorative holiday ornament sponsored by the Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the George Washington Masonic Memorial.
This Penknife given to George Washington by his Mother is an exact replica.
www.gwmemorial.org /GiftShop/products/gifts/default.htm   (169 words)

  
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Tall Fescue - Endophyte - Animal Relationships - Information about ongoing Oregon State University research into the effects of endophyte of tall fescue on the plants and on grazing animal health.
The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour - Main exhibit is the restored Clydebuilt barque Glenlee (1896).
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 Cedars Network US Directory
The mountains were covered with its shade, the mighty cedars with its branches.
He let it grow among the trees of the forest, or planted a pine, and the rain made it grow.
The cedars in the garden of God could not rival it, nor could the pine trees equal its boughs, nor could the plane trees compare with its branches- no tree in the garden of God could match its beauty.
www.cedarsusa.com /other/cedarsbible.htm   (477 words)

  
 Emessary April 2001
This year, 2001, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America will be celebrating 50 years of association with the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The Tall Cedars are a Masonic affiliated organization with over 18,000 members in 103 chapters called Forests.
Since 1951, the Tall Cedars have provided continuous financial support to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, contributing over $14 million dollars.
www.msana.com /emarchives/emapr01.asp   (709 words)

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