Freemasonry Unites Behind DeMolay

Four years AFTER the death of the Founder, Dad Frank S. Land, an historic moment for the Order of DeMolay took place on February 21, 1963 in Washington, D.C. Ten presiding officers of national and international Masonic Bodies signed a “Declaration of Principles” in...
Taking Care of a Suit 3/28/19

Taking Care of a Suit 3/28/19

Suits are one of the most expensive clothing items you’ll ever buy. Maintaining your suit is very important. A few simple steps will help extend the life and value of your suit. Though the lifespan of a suit varies according to how well it’s made and how often it’s...
The 1919 Club Newsletter- March 2019

The 1919 Club Newsletter- March 2019

Return to view other newsletters Opening The Pages of History Imagine opening an old book whose spine has broken due to frequent use. As you turn the pages, you realize that small cards and notes have covered many of them. Photographs even cover some. Each new page...

The Death of Frank S. Land

The headline in the December-January 1960 issue of The International DeMolay Cordon said it best:  “Dad Land’s Death Is Shock To All.”  Nobody expected it.  His absence left a huge hole in an international fraternal organization where every major idea passed through...

Dad Land’s Other Youth Programs

  Before he hired Louis Lower and started the Order of DeMolay, Frank S. Land had tried to copy the “Chicago Big Brother” program in Kansas City, matching young people up with business mentors, but it was not very successful.  Either the business leader was too...

“Dad” Frank S. Land’s Religious Beliefs

“Dad” Land and his wife, Nell, were early adherents to a branch of Christianity that was rather controversial from its beginnings in 1875 in Boston, Massachusetts, known as the Church of Christ, Scientist.  This non-trinitarian version of Christianity used the life of...
Wearing a Scarf 2/21/19

Wearing a Scarf 2/21/19

Need to bundle up because it’s cold outside? Is it sunny and you want to protect your neck?  There’s no better way to stay warm and protect yourself than a scarf. In addition, scarves can add style to a bland outfit. There are many ways to wear a scarf and many...