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There is a unique ritual done in every DeMolay fellowship on occasions where a toast to a "Brother of the Hour," is made. This is known to all DeMolays as the Jug-a-log ceremony. Taking cue from the brethren singing the Jug-a-log song, the "Brother of the hour" has to drink beer, in a straight-bottoms-up swig. By virtue of its fraternal roots, this distinct practice has been adopted by the Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No.305 and is applied to all members of the Lodge, DeMolays and non-DeMolays alike.
Last night, May 14, the Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge No.305 made history by having the first ever Grand Jug-a-log - performed by no less than The Grand Master of Masons of the Philippines.
 Most Worshipful Pacifico B. Aniag, or as fondly called by many as MW Kuya Boy, gathered the JDML 305 Brethren to a fellowship in order for him to personally thank the Lodge for the support and assistance it provided him before and during the ANCOM 2008. MW Aniag is a Charter and Dual Member of Jacques DeMolay Memorial Lodge 305 - the only other Lodge where the Grand Master holds an active dual membership.
The fellowship was held at Gilligans Bar and Restaurant in Malate. According to MW Aniag, Gilligans is a memorable place because it was there, together with the Brethren of JDML 305, that he was prodded by the Brethren to run for the position of Junior Grand Warden. He finds it fitting that his thanksgiving to JDML 305 be held on the same place.
It was a simple fellowship night, no formal program, no long introductions, etc... yet it was filled with lively interaction among the Brethren. Aside from the active members of JDML 305 present, also in attendance were: VW Cris Fernandez, and the Past Masters of JDML 305, VW Joji Bulawin, current DDGM of NCR-A, VW Jojo Javier, VW Francis Lovero, VW Joby Magbanua and WI Manny Valloso.
 JDML 305's Worshipful Master, Jonathan D.C. Cuezon made a short speech, thanking the Grand Master for his fraternal affinity to JDML 305. Afterwards, he proposed a toast to the Grand Master. In response, MW Kuya Boy made a brief yet inspirational speech. He thanked the Brethren of the Lodge and expressed gratitude to all DeMolays. Kuya Boy underscored a personal testimony that the Best Years of his life is with the Order of DeMolay, being himself a proud Past Master Councilor of Loyalty Chapter.
The DeMolay-ness of the fellowship prompted the brethren to call for a jug-a-log in honor of the Grand Master of Masons of the Philippines, and MW Kuya Boy, a DeMolay that he is, readily acceded and gamely accepted the challenge. "...drink to the Grand Master for he's so good, jug-a-log..."
That night with the Grand Master, made everyone of us proud...JDML 305, truly DeMolay's Pride!
Click here to view photos of the event
Click here to view a video of MW Boy Aniag, produced by JDML 305 and presented at ANCOM 2008
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