Quarterman Dates

["John S. Quarterman" <jsq@quarterman.com>]

   [1]Tomorrow:
   August 8

   1693: Champagne, Dom Perignon invented champagne.

   1753:  Mason  George  Washington,  George  Washington aged 21 became a
   master  mason.  Masons in the 18th century espoused liberal democratic
   principles   that  included  religious  tolerance,  loyalty  to  local
   government,  and  the  importance of charity and political compromise.
   ``Flattering as it may be to the human mind, and truly honorable as it
   is  to receive from our fellow citizens testimonies of approbation for
   exertions  to  promote  the public welfare, it is not less pleasing to
   know  that  the  milder virtues of the heart are highly respected by a
   Society whose liberal principles must be founded in the immutable laws
   of  truth  and  justice.  To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is
   worthy  of  the  benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is
   most  fervently  to  be wished that the conduct of every member of the
   Fraternity, as well as those publications that discover the principles
   which actuate them, may tend to convince mankind that the great object
   of  Masonry  is to promote the happiness of the human race.'' --George
   Washington

   1815:  Bonaparte to St. Helena, Napoleon Bonaparte left France for St.
   Helena and lasting exile.

References

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