It's
interesting to note that the first degree after the move back to
Pioche was conferred upon Br. C.A. Thompson, who noted:
"The Lodge building necessarily needed some
repairs, and during these repairs I received my third degree. This
communication was quite unique. The degree team was composed of
Masons from several states who had never rehearsed together, but
were well informed in the work of their several jurisdictions. The
roof of the building was off, which made truly a canopy of the starry
decked heavens. With about two inches of sand, rocks and dust on
the carpet, I was received as candidate, the impression that I was
indeed traveling a rough and rugged road. After I had become familiar
with the ceremonies of the third degree, I know that the degree
team at my raising had thrown their heart and soul into the work,
and done it extra well."
(From
C.W. Thompson's "History of Masonry in Nevada", 1944)
