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Grand Master's Itinerary JANUARY THROUGH APRIL Volume ll, continued ITA Covering the period from 1874, the JANUARY 1988 3 Tall Cedars of Lebanon No. 56, year fo llowing the dedication of the Coatesville 16 Annual Retiring Masters , to the bicentennial Banquet, 49th Masonic 19 Special of the celebration of 1986, Volume II of The Disuict for the purpose Master Builders contains many interest­ of Dedicating the Lodge 22 Committee on Masonic Homes, Room, Lodge No. 536, ing details of the 's recen t Elizabeth town Reynoldsville . Highligh ts include the interior AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA 23 Meeting Pennsylvania Youth 25 Committee on Masonic Homes, decoratio n o f the Temple, the per­ Foundation, Elizabethtown Elizabethtown formance of many public ceremonies VOLUME XXXV FEBRUARY • 1988 NUMBER I 27 Lodge No. 756, Presentation of 26 Scouish Rite Seminar, Patton that gained widespread appreciation by R. W. Junior Grand Warden, Campus non-Masons, the ebb and flow of Harrisburg APRIL membership, patriotic reaction s of 30 to attend Masonic Breakfast, Calvary Methodist 5 Lodge No. 244, Kittanning Pennsy lvania Masons in time of war, Brother Arthur J. Kurtz, Begins Term as Church, Harrisburg 9 Rainbow Honor Day for the and the expansion of Masonic . Grand Master, A.A.S.R., The modern period also exhibits many R. W. Grand Master of Freemasons in Pennsylvania FEBRUARY Harrisburg examples of Masonic charity, such as the 16 Presentation of new Disu·ict 10 Grand Court Session, of establishment of residential facilities for Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz of Harrisburg, a retired president and the Amaranth Deputy Grand Master for Masons and their dependents. former owner of Kurtz-Mayflower Van Lines, has been installed Masonic District "G," 12 Lodge No. 135, I 75th as the 99th Right Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Anniversary, Philadelphia The textofVolume II is augmented by Philadelphia-Potter Lodge explanatory charts and tables, and a of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic No. 72, Philadelphia 15 Committee on Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown number of contemporary photographs Jurisdiction Thereunto Belonging. 18 Past Master's Night, Lodge No. 16 Masonic Congress Committee, Bro. Kurtz was elected to 's highest office at the 464, Harrisburg are also included. Another of its notable Masonic Homes, Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge held in Phila­ 21-24 Conference of G rand Masters of Elizabethtown features is a comprehensive index to both delphia on December 2. He was installed as the top leader of the Masons in North America, 19 Lodge No. 230, Philadelphia volumes. more than 190,000 Masons in the state at the Annual Grand Cedar Rapids, Iowa 21 Spring Mid-Atlantic Shrine ~------27 Lodge 346, Connellsville Association, Atlantic City. The Master Builders Communication in Hershey on December 28. 23 Lodge No. 572, I OOth A History of the Grand Lodge of Free T he ancient ceremony used to mark the beginning of the MARCH Anniversary, Orbisonia and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania Grand Master's term, when fu ll authority and responsibility for 2 Quanerly Communication of 24-26 Annual Grand Assembly of the the conduct of the Fraternity is placed in his care, was conducted Enclosed is my check or money order in Grand Lodge, Corinthian Grand Council of Royal and at noon on the 28th in the auditorium of Founders Hall located Hall, Masonic Temple, Select Masters, Danville, the amount of $ for in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Pennsylvania purchasing the following volume(s) of T he new Grand Master succeeds Bro. Carl W. Stenberg, Jr. of the MASTER BUILDERS: Pittsburgh, who served as Grand Master during 1986 and 1987. Make check payable to Grand Seo-etary. Also installed were Bro. W. Scott Stoner of Lancaster as the The Pennsylvania Freemason Volume I --© $22.95 $ ___ R. W. Deputy Grand Master; Bro. Edward H . Fowler, Jr. of Distribution orrice Volume II __ @ $22.95 $ ___ Pittsburgh, as the R. W. Senior Grand Warden, and Bro. George Second Class Masonic Temple POSTAGE Volume III __ @ $22.95 $ ___ H. Hohenshildt of Mechanicsburg, as R. W. Junior Grand One North Broad Street PAID Slip Case __ @ .$ 5.00 $ ___ Warden. Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598 Philadelphia Pennsylvania Total Enclosed $ ___ Bro. Arthur R. Diamond of Jenkintown was re-elected the R. W. G rand Treasurer and Bro. Thomas W. Jackson of Ship to: Audubon was re-elected R. W. Grand Secretary. Bro. Kurtz was elected to the Grand Lodge line as R. W. Junior Name Lodge No. Grand Warden in December of 1982. He served as the R. W. Senior Grand Warden in 1984 and 1985 and as R. W. Deputy Address Grand Master in 1986 and 1987. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1919, the Grand Master · Cit)' State Zip has been a resident of Harrisburg all of his life, except while serving with the Army during World \1\far II. Educated in public schools of the city of Harrisburg, he also Telephone (area code) completed additional schooling at various service schools. T he above prices include An active civic leader, Grand Master Kunz served as a Board Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz was installed as R. W. Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania at the Annual Grand Communication. taxes, postage and handling costs. Member of the Harrisburg Kiwanis Club as well as being a Mail to: member of the Harrisburg Executive Club, the Harrisburg former member of the Committee and the Pastoral The Library & Museum Chamber of Commerce and the Hill Men's Association. Relations Committee of his church. T he Masonic Temple He was discharged from the United States Army as a Captain The Grand Master was Worshipful Master of Robert Burns One North Broad Su·eet and holds the Heart, Bronze Star and the Combat Lodge No. 464 in 1967; was elected its Representative in the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to above. Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598 with three battle stars. Grand Lodge in 1968 and served as Treasurer of the Lodge in Please incl ude complete imprint or address on your postal return clipping. I Bro. Kurtz is a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, a 1972 andl973. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master ~------~ continue~ on page 2 16 Brother Arthur J. Kurtz Installed as Grand Master of Masons continued from page 1 Bro. George H. Hohenshildt Installed Junior Grand Warden of the 2nd Masonic District on September Master of Harrisburg Lodge of Per­ Lebanon; Harrisburg No. 76, 5, 1973 and served until December 27, fection. He was coroneted a 33rd Degree National Sojourners; the Royal Order of 1979 when he was created a Past District Mason and made an honorary member Jesters, Harrisburg Court No. 16 and Bro. George H. H ohenshildt, a con­ to entering the Consistorialline. For the Deputy Grand Master. of Suprem e Council in 1978. On Trinity Conclave, Cross of Con­ sulting su·uctural engineer of Harris­ past three years he has served as General He is a member of Perseverance September 29, 1983 he was appointed an stantine. He is also the recipient of the burg, has been installed as the R. W. Chairman of Arrangements for the Royal Arch Chapter No. 21; Harrisburg Active Member of the Supreme Council DeMolay Legion of Honor. Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation Council No.7, Royal and Select Masters, for Pennsylvania. Grand Master Kurtz and his wife, the Lodge of Pennsylvania. annual meeting. Bro. Kurtz is a Past Potentate of Zembo former D. Jane Dunkle, are the paren ts of and Pilgrim No. II , Bro. Hohenshildt was installed as the Bro. Hohenshildt was Grand Marshal Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of one son and bne daughter: Richard A. of Templar. fourth ranking Mason in the State, at the of theCampin 1977andagain in I98lat Grand Master Kurtz is a member of the the Mystic Shrine; a Past President of Annandale, Virginia and Nancy Jane Annual Communication held in Supreme Council, and in 1986 he was Deeds of Grantham, Pennsylvania, and Bodies in the Va lley of Zembo Luncheon Club; a member of H ershey, Pennsylvania on December 28. appointed Aide to the Sovereign Grand Harrisburg Fores t No. 43, Tall Cedars of have five grandchildren. Harrisburg and is a Past Thrice Potent A Past Master of William S. Snyder . Lodge No. 756 in Harrisburg, Bro. He is a member of Zembo Temple, Hohenshildt served as District Deputy Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Grand Master of the 3rd Masonic District Mystic Shrine and the Zembo Luncheon Inaugural Address- Arthur J. Kurtz- December 28, 1987 from 1984 to the present. Club. Born in Harrisburg on October 23, OtheraHiliations include Penn Priory My Brethren ... Freemasonry. Brethren, that is exactly citizens and worthy of recognition and 1928, he has been a resident of the No.6, K.Y.C.H. He is the Past Sovereign With a great deal of humiiity, antici­ what I intend to do in my two yea r term membership in their Fraternity. Harrisburg area his entire life. He at­ of Trinity Conclave, Knights of the Red pation and pride, I stand before you and as Grand Master. Next, as a result of my 37 years of tended the public schools of Harrisburg Cross of Constantine. He is a member of address you as your newly elected and The retiring Grand Master, Carl W. Masonic background and association, I and Penn State and is a the ; a member installed R. W. Grand Master. Humble Stenerg, Jr., has had an excellent two am inclined to consider the appendant graduate of Smith Technical Institute, as of Erin Council, Masons of the in the greatness of this moment, antici­ year term and I congratulate him. In his bodies of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania; well as a graduate of the Wilson U.S.A.; Qua tor Coronati Lodge No. pam in the 730 days to come that I might, administration he has opened certain the , the Scottish rite, the Tall Corporation in Boston, 2076, London, England and is presently in some infinitestimal measure, contri­ doors to benefit those Grand Masters Cedars and the , along with our Massachusetts. the Guardian of the Caverns in the bute to this ancient and honorable who will come after him. I applaud his subordinate lodges, as the family of Bro. Hohenshildt served in the United in Civitatibus Fraternity, and proud, in having been so efforts and I, too, will continue to follow Freemasonry. And, as such, I have States Army and was honorably dis­ in 1974. He is also a member of Harris­ Foederatis. honored, as to be chosen the 99th Grand the precept of enlightenment and recognized these named major ap­ charged in 1949. burg Council No. 9, Roya l and Select He also holds membership in the Master and leader of over 190,000 Masons accountability in the office of the Grand pendant bodies and have caused their He is a Senior member of Pilgrim Masters, where he was Thrice Illustrious , Grand Master in our great state of Pennsylvania. Master. insignias and symbols to be inscribed on Chapter, Order of DeMo lay and was the Master in 1964, and he is also a·member Council "A," and he is presently the When the jewel of office is placed Firstandnumberoneconsideration in the obverse side of my Grand Master's 1987 recipient of the DeMolay Legion of of Pilgrim Commandery No. II, Knights Junior Deacon. He is a member of the around the neck of a Grand Master, it is my program, I pledge that my two year medallion. The members of these ap­ Honor. Templar, where he served as Eminent Grand of Rites of the U~jted sometimes assumed that he is auto­ term will be one of teamwork. To solve pendant bodies are our Brother Master Since 1952 he has been employed at Commander in 1970 and 1971. States of America; The Phila lethes matically blessed with the wisdom of the problems of our Fraternity and to Masons. T hey pay all egiance and dues to Clapp & Holmes, Consulting Structural Bro. Hohenshildt served as Society and Ye Ancient Order of Corks. and that all things insurmount­ promote and strengthen our advance­ our Grand Lodge and their authorized Engineers. He is licensed in Pennsyl­ Commander-in-Chief of the Valley of In addition to this, he is a member of able will promptly be overcome by him ments, we must, indeed, have continuity programs, activities and charitable en­ van ia, New Jersey and Maryland as a Harrisburg from 1982 until 1985, this Harrisburg Forest No. 43 and Valley in due time. and mutual accord from one adminis­ deavors are both laudable and worthy of professional consulling engineer. He is a followed his service as Most Vlise Master Forest No. 145, Tall Cedars of Lebanon. Brethren, as most of you know, such is tration to another. In most cases, most of our recognition. member of both state and national of Harrisburg Chapter of Rose Croix in Bro. H ohenshildt has been a member not the case. Consequemly, I shall con­ us know, any policy or project not agreed It has been said that our Masonic societies of Professional Engineers and is 1970 and 1971. In 1973 he was coroneted of Lakeside Lutheran Church since 1940 stantly be seeking counsel, wisdom and to by all Grand Lodge line officers, ends ritual is beautiful, fu ndamental and in­ also a member of the American Society of a 33rd Degree Mason and was made an and has served in various capacities in his agreement from those who surround me. the day a Grand Master goes out of office. spiring. It has also been said that it is Civil Engineers. honorary member of the SuP.reme church. I will depend and rely on my elected and Brethren, I intend to initiate teamwork, archaic, redundant and boring. It has Bro. Hohenshildt is a member of Per­ Council, N.M.J. He hasalsoservedas the He is married to the former Lena A. appointed officers, past Grand Masters, staff meetings and co-ordination of effort further been said that our meetings are severance Royal Arch Chapter No. 21, Director of Ritualistic Work for the Bill and resides in Mechanicsburg, committees, trustees and, most of all, my as positive and necessary procedures for monotonous, uninteresting and much and served as Most Excellent High Priest Valley of Harrisburg for ten years, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. District Deputy Grand Masters, who, in all Grand Lodge endeavors. too long in length. I truly int.end, after their respective districts, will personally Secondly, I intend to carry on and much study and only upon agreement represent me as Grand Master and who strengthen our efforts in our SOLOMON with my line officers and the Committee Grand Master Appoints Aides will expedite and promote the Masonic II program. Enlarging upon the original on Ritual and Masonic Education, to and my directi ves. concept, with new ideas and horizons, I correct some of these measures. I hope to And, lastly, my Brethren, I will always hope to spread the story of Freemasonry produce attractive lodge programs, Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz, R.W. • Bro. Thomas C. Librandi, a Master of Sunset Lodge No. 623. seek and prayerfully petition the Great as it should be told. To promote to the modify or shorten redundant ritual and Grand Master, has named the member of Prince Edwin Lodge • Bro. Daniel J. Hinds, a Past Architect of the Universe for understand­ general public our interest in youth, in even, for example, find a way to complete fo llowing as Aides to the Grand No. 486. Master of Covenant-Excelsior ing, wisdom and guidance in fulfilling drug and alcohol abuse prevention, in a Grand Lodge quarterly in less than two Master for 1988-1 989: • Bro. William D. Spargo, a Past Lodge No. 456. the duties of my office. our multitude of charitable programs hours. • Bro. George R. Moad, a Past Master of William D. Mcilroy Bros. Spargo, McCullough and In our G rand Lodge opening charge, and in the stature and morality of a In 1989, the second year of my adminis­ Master of Robert Burns Lodge No. Lodge No. 758. Hinds also served as Aides to the we are encouraged to apply ourselves Mason in his community. To PR, if you tration, I am contemplating an official 464. • Bro. Roy A. McCullough, a Past Grand Master in 1986 and 1987. with zea l to the practice and profession of will , that Masons are good people, good continued on page 15

3 2 Items From Our Museum: The Sword of State Grand Lodge Committee Appointments

Anyone who has sat in Grand Lodge Grand Lodge originally had no Sword of note that we are ever reminded not to • Grand Lodge Committee on Finance Bro. Charles L. Albright, J r. knows that there are certain officers that State, so a sword belonging to a sub­ bring anything defensive or offensive Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz, R.W. Grand Master, Chairman Bro. Eugene G. Painter the Grand Lodge has that the sub­ ordinate Lodge was used. The sword was into the Lodge. The Sword of State has Bro. W. Scott Stoner, R.W. Deputy Grand Master Bro. Carl R. Flohr ordinate Lodges do not have. One carried before the Grand Master by the been o-iticized because of this edict, but Bro. Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R.W. Senior Grand Warden • Committee on Youth Activities of these officers is the Grand Sword Worshipful Master of the Lodge to this sword is neither offensive nor de­ Bro. George H. Hohenshildt, R.W, Junior Grand Warden Bro. W. Scott Stoner, R.W. Deputy Grand Master, Chairman Bearer. which the sword belonged. In 173 1, the fensive. It is merely a token of the Grand Bro. William J. Ebertshauser Bro. Arthur R. Diamond, R.W. Grand Treasmer Although the position of Grand actual office of Grand Sword Bearer was Master's authority. In fact, both the Bro. Robert J. Hanson Bro. Samuel C. Williamson, R.W. Past Grand Master Sword Bearer is not as old as some of the created when the Duke of Norfolk pre­ present Sword of State of the Grand Bro. Norman A. Fox Bro. William C. McCracken other officer's positions, the custom of sented the sword of Gustavus Adolphus Lodge of Pennsylvania and the older Bro. Theodore K. Warner, Jr. Bro. Jeffrey W. Coy carrying a sword before dignitaries is of Sweden to the Grand Lodge of Sword of State that is now in the Grand Bro. Robert M. Spicer, Jr. actually quite old. The ancient Romans England with instructions for it to be Lodge Museum, are unable to be drawn: • Committee on Correspondence • Trustees to Title to Temple and Other Real Estate seem to be the first civilization to have carried before the Grand Master. Since The blade has been screwed to the Bro. Joseph E. Trate, R.W. Past Grand Master, Chairman Bro. W. Edward Sell, Chairman practiced the custom. The Lictor, or Pennsylvania ritual is so closely related scabbard. Bro. Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R.W. Senior Grand Warden Bro. Paul G. Murray guard, would carry a bundle of rods that to English ritual, our Grand Lodge has The sword that is now in the Grand Bro. Arthur R. Diamond, R.W. Grand Treasmer Bro. Emanuel Cassimatis surrounded an axe before the Chief an officer who carries a sword before the Lodge Museum was used probably from Bro. Thomas W. Jackson, R.W. Grand Secretary Bro. Newton C. Taylor Magistrates. T his bundle of rods was Grand Master even to this day. about the mid to late 1800's until about Bro. Frank W. Bobb Bro. William R. Lessig, Jr. called a fascia. This custom is known to The Grand Sword Bearer's sword dif­ 1962. It is made of brass, has an ivory • Committee on Appeals • Trustees of the Consolidated Fund have existed in the Middle Ages when a fers from the 's sword in that the handle and is three feet long. It has Bro. Robert D. Hanson, Chairman Bro. John L. McCain, R.W. Past Grand Master, Chairman Sword of State was substituted for the Tyler's sword symbolizes protection and several interesting symbols on it which Bro. William A. Herd, Jr. Bro. W. Scott Stoner, R.W. Deputy Grand Master fascia. is reminiscent of the "flaming sword we will discuss: Bro. Frank F. Troup Bro. Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R.W. Senior Grand Warden In England, where the position of which was placed at the east of the Bro. Paul S. Krasley Bro. Harriss A. Butler, III Grand Sword Bearer originated, the Garden of Eden." It is also interesting to Bro. John E. Miller, Jr. Bro. David J. Brubach Bro. Jack G. Armstrong • Administrators of the Pension Plan Bro. Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R.W. Senior Grand Warden, • Trustees of Joseph W. Murray Fund Chairman Bro. John L. McCain, R.W. Past Grand Master, Chairman Bro. Thomas W. Jackson, R.W. Grand Secretary Bro. Stephen R. Newman Bro. David J. Brubach 6~ Bro. David J. Brubach Bro. James M. Davis, Sr. • Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Bro. Steven V. Ryan, Sr. Bro. Carl W. Stenberg, Jr., R. W. Past Grand Master, Chairman • Committee on Temple Bro. Carl D. Homan, Chairman Bro. Hiram P. Ball, R.W. Past Grand Master, .• Bro. Joseph E. McQueen Chairman Emeritus Bro. John J. Lotz Bro. Robert D. Hanson 5 Bro. Robert A. Detweiler Bro. Haw ld A. Dunkelberger Bro. Charles W. Blackman Bro. Maurice B. Cohill, Jr. • Committee on Masonic Education • Pennsylvania Youth Foundation Board of Directors Bro. George H. Hohenshildt, R. W. Junior Grand Warden, Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz, R.W. Grand Master, Chairman Chairman Bro. W. Scott Stoner, R.W. Deputy Grand Master, Bro. ]. Keith Howe Honorary Chairman and Treasurer Bro. Wilfred E. Oakey Bro. Edward H. Fowler, Jr., R.W. Senior Grand Warden Bro. John L. McCain, R.W. Past Grand Master I. The lion's head and not seem to have any significant symbolism attached to it: Bro. Joseph Gentile Bro. Charles R. Nebel Many ceremonial swords have similar designs. Bro. Herman A. Dotter 2. The lion regardant, both on the hilt of the sword, are Bro. Glenn W. Olsen Bro. Dean E. Vaughn symbols that remind us of the Lion of Judea of the Old 5. The snake at the very end of the scabbard must not be Bro. Everett J. Elliott Bro. Samuel C. Williamson, R.W. Past Grand Master Testament. It also reminds us of one of the modes of confused with the snake of the Garden of Eden. In many • Committee on By- Mrs. Beryl Hogue (Rainbow) recognition among Masons. The symbolism of the lion has instances the serpent has represented diverse and even Bro. Henry G. Schaefer, Jr., Chairman Mrs. Karen Flock (Job's Daughters) been popular both before the Christian era and throughout opposing concepts. In this instance, the sna_ke serves to Bro. Harold S. McGear • Project SOLOMON II Directors the Middle Ages. symbolize immortality, wisdom and fidelity. Bro. Wayne W. Thompson Bro. Drew W. Washabau, Director 3. The oak leaves and acorns are symbolic of strength and 6. There is a q uiver at the base of the scabbard that is Bro. Raymond J. DeRaymond Bro. Terry D. Bentzel, Assistant Director the concept that ideas hold within themselves the potential bound at the bottom by a fascia. It is interesting to note that Bro. Robert A. Pate Bro. Paul F. Kunkel for great things. both this Sword of State in the Museum and the Sword of • Committee on Masonic Temples, Halls and Lodge Rooms Bro. Edward 0 . Weisser 4. This panel shows what is known as an "armory." It State that is used today both have a representation of a fascia Bro. Joseph I. Greenberger, Chairman Bro. Joseph Gentile shows a collection of cannons, cannon balls, helmets and on them, and that all Swords of State are descended from the Bro. Paul E. Kunkel Bro. David L. Kempfer flags arrayed in an artistic composition. T he armory does fascia. Bro. William H . Alexander Bro. Robert Batto Bro. Richard F. Flickinger Bro. Walter L. Sykes

4 5 Grand Master Appoints Floor Officers for 1988-1989 Bro. John K. Young Retires as Chairman

Senior Grand Deacon ...... Bro. Sherwood F. Watts Grand Marshal ...... Bro. George N. Holmes John K. Young, R. W. Past Grand mittee. Always concerned with a grass Past Master of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 Past Master of Lodge No. 45 Master has retired as the Chairman of the roots approach, Bro. Young has had a Committee on Masonic Education. Bro. Junior Grand Deacon , ...... Bro. J. Franklyn Runkle, Jr. Grand Sword Bearer ...... Bro. A. Maxwell Paget sense for talent in the individual Mason, Young brought to the Committee a Past Master of Harrisburg Lodge No. 629 Past Master of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 and because of this he has built a Com­ background rich in Masonic experience. mittee of men that are not content to sit Grand Steward ...... Bro. R. Emmert Aldinger Grand Pursuivant ...... Bro. David L. Kempfer A Mason for more than fifty years, Bro. down while there was work to be done. Past Master of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 Past Master of Perseverance Lodge No. 21 Young is a Past District Deputy Grand Furthermore, Bro. Young created some­ Grand Steward ...... Bro. Ralph C. Rickard Grand Tyler ...... Bro. Ralph Rogers Master, as well as having been a Trustee thing exemplary within the Committee: Past Master of Lodge No. 43 Past Master of Fernwood Lodge No. 543 of the Thomas Ranken Patton Insti­ He saw to it that the wives of Committee tution for Boys. In addition to this, Bro. members were never left out, thereby Young has held the position of Counsel creating a family-oriented Committee. for the Grand Lodge for seventeen years Replacing Bro. Young as Chairman of New District Deputy Grand Masters and was recently made Active Member the Committee on Masonic Education is Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz, R.W. Grand Collegevi lie. • 31st Masonic District, Bro. Joseph F. Emeritus for Pennsylvania of the Bro. George H. Hohenshildt, Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Master, has appointed new District • 11th Masonic District, Bro. Charles Acton , a Past Master of Henry M. R.W.J.G.W. Replacing other members Jurisdiction. of the Committee are Bro. Glenn W. Deputy Grand Masters as follows: Harry Detweiler I, a Past Master of Page Phillips Lodge No. 337 meeting in Bro. Young has been instrumental in • Masonic District "G," Bro. G. Kent Lodge No. 270 meeting in Schuylkill Monongahela, transferred from the 51st Olsen of Oasis Lodge No. 416, Edinboro making the Committee on Masonic Hackney, a Past Master of Philadelphia­ Haven. Masonic District. and Everett J. Elliott, P.D.D.G.M. of Potter Lodge No. 72 meeting in Phila­ • 38th Masonic District, Bro. Donald T. .Education a smoothly running com- Leechburg Lodge No. 577. • 17th Masonic District, Bro. James W. delphia. Beecher, a Past Master of Hailman­ Schott, a Past Master of Galeton Lodge • 3rd Masonic District, Bro. Lester A. Monroeville Lodge No. 786 meeting in No. 602 meeting in Galeton. Kern, a Past Master of St. John's Lodge Monroeville. No. 260 meeting in Carlisle. • 18th Masonic District, Bro. Allen J. • 54th Masonic District, Bro. Alan T. • 6th Masonic District, Bro. Marvin A. Henninger, a Past Master of La Belle Male, a Past Master of Forbes Trail 1988 Dates for School of Instruction Sectional Meetings Cunningham Sr., a Past Master of Vallee Lodge No. 232 meeting in Jersey Lodge No. 783 meeting in Export. Shore. Wa~ren Lodge No. 310 meeting 111 March 5, 1988 ...... Pittsburgh April 16, 1988 ...... Philadelphia March 12, 1988 ...... New Cast.le April 30, 1988 ...... Wil]jamsport Members Elected to Committee on Masonic Homes March 19, 1988 ...... Uniontown May 14, 1988 ...... Everett March 26, 1988 ...... Ha11;sburg 1\:lay 28, 1988 ...... Erie T he elected members of the Grand • Bro. John T. Taylor of Fairview, a The only changes in the committee April 9, 1988 ...... Ridgway June 4, 1988 ...... Scranton Lodge Committee on Masonic Homes member of Lake Erie Lodge No. 347 in membership were caused by the resig­ for 1988 are as follows: Girard. nation of Bro. Walter B. Wilson who was • Bro. P. Thomas Feeser of Schuylkill • Bro. Samuel C. Williamson, R.W. replaced by Bro. Walter L. Sykes and Bro. Haven, a member of Page Lodge No. 270 Past Grand Master, a resident of Pitcairn George H. Hohenshildt takes a seat on in Schuylkill Haven. Borough and a member of Tyrian Lodge the committee as R.W. Junior Grand • Bro. Richard H . Wilson of Mansfield, No. 612 in Level . Warden and Bro. Carl W. Stenberg, Jr. Program a member of Lewisville Lodge No. 556 in • Bro. Walter L. Sykes of Canonsburg, a gives up a seat as the immediate R.W. Ulysses. member of Chartiers Lodge No. 297 in Past Grand Master. The following groups have purchased Lancaster Chapter, Order of DeMolay We are pleased to announce a • Bro. Kenneth E. Thompson of New Canonsburg. Bro. W. Scott Stoner, R. W. Deputy the Video-tape Training Program and Montgomery Lodge No. 19 new option to participants of the Wilmington, a member of Wilmington T he Grand Lodge Line officers and Grand Master was elected Chairman of enrolled in the Pennsylvania Youth Olivet-Oriental Lodge No. 385 Public Speaking Program which Philanthropy Lodge No. 225 Lodge No. 804 in New Wilmington. the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secre­ the Homes' Comminee for 1988 during Foundation's program, "How to Master I will make it possible to complete • Bro. Guy E. Walker of Somerset, a tary are also members of the Grand the m eeting of the Committee on the An of Public Speaking" and are Philadelphia-Potter Lodge No. 72 the entire course for as little as $28, member of Somerset Lodge No. 358 in Lodge Committee on Masonic Homes as Masonic Homes held at Elizabethtown actively involved in providing this Beta-Duquesne Lodge No. 546 (plus $1.68 sales tax). Now, the Somerset. dictated by the . on December 4, 1987. unique training opportunity to their Corinthian-Philo Lodge No. 368 eight audio-cassette lessons (on members and officers: Greenleaf Lodge No. 561 four audio tapes) may be either Houseman Lodge No. 717 borrowed and returned, or they Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Industry Lodge No. 131 may still be purchased as part of Master Builders for February 1988 Grand Lodge of Maryland Lodge No.2 the Personal Kit by those who Lodge No. Francis Deordio 780 Earl W. G lisson, Jr. 309 Pennsylvania Foundation for the Lodge No.9 prefer the convenience of owner­ Milton A. Bemis 399 Blaine E. Fahringer 619 Victor Gordon 246 Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Marion Lodge No. 562 Abuse Among Children ship. Ronald A. Bowser 644 Steven I. Feinour 326 Walter L. Green 302 Masonic Homes High Twelve Club SOLOMON II Program Directors T he purchasing Page C. 309 David B. Fenner 780 Robert J. Group 336 Masonic District "F" The fo llowing information was the video training system will now Hector L. Cabrera 796 Robert D. Fighera 245 Keith M. Hahn 648 15th Masonic District printed before in the Pennsylvania receive four sets of the audio tapes James E. Clark 262 James C. Forster 194 Myron K. Hahn 648 7th Masonic District Youth Foundation newsletter, but are­ to be loaned to course participants Jay W. Claycomb 524 Donald E. Fronk 302 Walter L. Hart 309 Allentown Chapter, Order of DeMolay peat of this information is in order: who wish to take advan tage of this Gary H. Counasse 365 George W. Fulton 135 continued on page 14 continued on page 13

6 7 Goodyear Building Dedication

On Friday, October 23, 1987, the Goodyear Building, the newest addition to the Masonic Homes Complex, was dedicated and the dates tone laid in a Masonic Ceremony conducted by Carl W. Stenberg, Jr., Right Worshipful Grand Master. In the lobby hangs a commemorative plaque with a bust of Samuel M. Goodyear, which was sculptured by Dr. Ronald E. Sykes, Professor of at Millersville U niversity. The plaque reads as follows: GOODYEAR BUILDING Erected in Honor and in Fond Memory of SAMUEL M. GOODYEAR Right Worshipful Grand Master 1924-1925 and Member of the Committee on Masonic Homes 1917-1952 thru the generosity of his son DONALD H. GOODYEAR, P.M. Cumberland Star L odge No. 197 Dedicated October 23, 1987

Bro. Donald H. Goodyear was joined by family and friends after the dedication for a reception and open house. The Goodyear Building, which is an extension of our Welcome administrative offices will be the new location for the Personnel Office, the Office and Resident Banking, and the Brethren and ladies, on behalf of the R. w·. Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons Conference Room for the Committee on Masonic Homes of Pennsylvania, I would like to take this time to thank Bro. Donald H. Goodyear, P.M. meetings and other administrative meetings. The other offices of Cumberland Star Lodge No. 197 and also the Committee on Masonic Homes fo'r will be used by administrative staff. making this new Administration Building a reality. It is indeed fitting that this building will soon serve as the meeting place for the Committee on Masonic Homes: Fitting in that Bro. Samuel Monett Goodyear served on that same committee for some 35 years. Bro. Goodyear served on many important Masonic committees during his life, but of all of them it was the Committee on Masonic Homes that always received his closest attention . On this committee his opinion was always respected. He would sit in a chair in the corner of the old committee room and when an issue of great importance was brought up for discussion, all present would turn to him for his counsel, judgment and advice. When he died in 1955, it was !>aid of him that his faith, courage, sincerity and sound judgment would serve as a lang enduring memorial. Today, thanks to Bro. Goodyear's son, we add to that memorial this Administration Building. Charity and care are among the great traditions that we share as Masons. Recently, there has been <1. greater consciousness and growing awareness concerning the Fraternity's duty towards the young; Masons care about children, but our care and concern does not end there: Masonic care can span the life of an individual, from childhood to old age. Care for our aged is one of the fo11ndation stones upon which we have built our reputation; and it is because of this reputation of charity and care that we are known as a responsible and reliable Fraternity. We must never underestimate the vitally important role that the Masoni<,: Homes plays in a Masonic life. The Homes serve to comfort Masons and their families as they approach retirement. As Bro. Goodyear himself has said: "No fea ture of our great institution so beautifully typifies the re~ l spirit of Masonry as does the work of our Homes ... "

8 9 Project SOLOMON ll New Grand Worthy Advisor: _Mandi Jo Claypool Meets with Masonic Education Committee Mandi Jo Claypool was elected Grand ceived her of Color at the 1986 Grand Assembly Sessions. On October 11 , 1987 the Directors of Bro. Drew W. Washabau, P.M., Di­ P.D.D.G.M., Regional Director, pre­ Worthy Advisor of the International Mandi is a 1986 graduate of Freeport Project SOLOMON II met with the recLOr of Project SOLOMON II served as sented the Membership Retention Pro­ Order of the Rainbow for G irls in Area High School. While at FHS she was Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic chairman of this presentation. Bro. gram developed by Project SOLOMON Pennsylvania for 1987-1 988. a three year member of the Drill Team, a Education at the Pa tto n Campus, Washabau presented the charge that was II. Mandi is a Past Worthy Advisor of two year member of the National Honor Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania to share g iven to the re-cons titu ted Project Every effort must be expended to Freeport Assembly No. 129. Other offices Society and a member of the Youth the activities that have been developed SOLOMON II program and reviewed its maintain a dynamic and vital Fraternity. she has held are: Worthy Associate Education Association, Senior Steering during the past year. The Grand Lodge goals. Bro. Elvin Warfel discussed the All must move forward Advisor, Charity, Hope, Faith, Recorder, Committee and the Freeportian staff. She Committee on Masonic Education, Director's Handbook developed for the in the spirit of bro therhood and co­ Drill Leader, Religion, Fidelity, Service, received a Presidential Academic Fitness under the of John K. Young, project, the newsle tter, You and operation to build Freemasonry for the Outer Observer and Choir Director. She and was named to Who's Who R.W.P.G.M., was holding its second SOLOMON II and the Constitution future. has served Pennsylvania Rainbow as a Among American High School Students annual district education seminar. Packet. Bro. Edward W e i sser , Junior Member of the Grand Executive Committee for the 1984-1 985 and 1986- for two years. Mandi is now a freshman 1987 terms and the Grand Representative majoring in Communication at We Need SOLOMON II to Maryland for 1985-1986. Mandi re- Grove City College.

In spite of two years of hard work and meet the problem of decl ining attendance Fraternity. Each Mason should gain countless meetings to take the message to at Lodge meetings. The problem is ours. knowledge and inspiration about Free­ Brent D. Richards, State Master Councilor the Brethren, there are Masons in We can do something about it. masonry each time he attends his Lodge. Pennsylvania who do not know the goals Does your Lodge have good programs? he was admitted to the University of Pr.oject SOLOMON II. Members of Goal2: H ave you participated in presenting a Brent D. Richards, 18, of Berwick is Scholars Program witl1 an Academic Project SOLOMON II hear comments Attend to the Problems of good program? currently serving a year-long term as Excellence Scholarship. He was gradu­ that our major purpose, our only goal, is Suspension of Members for Each of these three goals relate to State Master Councilor of the Order of ated from Berwick Area Senior High to snatch men from street corners and Non-Payment of Dues specific problems for the Fraternity. All DeMolay in Pennsylvania. Richards, a School, with a three-year rank of first in bring them into the Lodges. Nothing When a man accepted the responsi­ of the Goals are related for as one goal is Past Master Councilor of Susquehanna his class of 202 students. could be further from the truth. bilities of becoming a Mason, he took on met another will be effected. When the Chapter in Wilkes-Barre, was elected to Voted "Most Likely to Succeed for the When Carl W . S te nberg, Jr. , a binding obligation that should hold first three goals are fulfilled surely the that position on July 11 , 1987 at the Class of 1987," Richards was co-editor of R.W.P.G.M. was Grand Master, he re­ for his lifetime. How, then, can the fourth a nd fina l goal of Project annual DeMolay Conclave in Gettys­ the school yearbook. He was also Presi­ n'ewed the c harge for Projec t Master Mason fail to continue his SOLOMON II will be working for the burg. Brent is the son of Paul L. and Jane dent of the Speaker's Bureau and partici­ SOLOMON II. In doing this, he was not membership by not paying his dues? The Lodges in Pen.nsylvania. Richards, a nd the youngest of six pated in Students Against Drunk Driv­ considering a single purpose. In the Membership Retention Program was children. His father is a member of ing (S.A.D.D.), the Drama Club,.• the Director's Handbook the four goals of developed by Project SOLOMON II to Lodge No. 61, Wilkes-Barre and is active Goal4: varsity swim team on which he was co­ Project SOLOMON II are stated: give each Lodge the LOols to address the in the Irem Shrine Temple Clown Unit. problem. Is your Lodge using the Secure Qualified, New Members Richards is majoring in at captain in his junior year, the National Goal I: program? for Freemasonry the Pennsylvania State University where Honor Society, his school newspaper Bring the Membership No period of time is without men of continued on page 14 Back to the Lodge Goal3: integrity who would be worthy and Project SOLOMON II is a sustained Develop Interesting Programs qualified members of the Fraternity. effort to strengthen the Fraternity by in the Lodge These men are within our midst. Con­ Karen E. Stoner Named recognizing the problems within the Fra­ An active Lodge with interesting pro­ sider ways to give them the message of ternity. Within Masonry we can find grams is addressing the problem of de­ Freemasonry while avoiding open solici­ Miss Job's Daughter for Pennsylvan.ia complacency and an unwillingness to clining attendance and interest in the tation. It can be done. It must be done. Miss Karen E. Stoner, of Lancaster, H empfield High School where she was a has been named Miss Job's Daughter of member of the National Honor Society, Tell the Story Pennsylvania for 1987-1 988. Miss Stoner and the Modern Masters Honor has also served as Grand Bethel Honored Society. She was a National Merit T h e very important sto ry about The statistics you have read tell the Project SOLOMON II was given as Queen and Grand Bethel Librarian. She Scholarship Commended Student and a membership in the Masonic Fraternity of dramatic story of one of man's great one of . its tasks the development of a is a membero(Bethel No. 7 in Columbia, Century III Leader. In addition to these Pennsylvania can be shown in the fraternal that is experienc­ Membership Retention Program. The Pennsylvania where she is a Past honors, Miss Stoner was active in her following statistics: ing consistent decline in its numbers. following statistics on the suspension of Honored Q ueen in addition to having high school choir, her class Steering With these statistics being provided by members for non-payment of dues tell held many other offices. She is the Committee, her school newspaper and Membership on 12/ 31185 . ... 193,841 Bro. F. Thomas Dollon, Manager, Data another story; one we hope will have a daughter of W. Scott Stoner, R. W. she was also a member of the Student Membership on 12/ 3 1/ 86 .... 190,361 Processing for the Grand Lodge of different ending. Deputy Grand Master and Phyllis L. Aide Club and a tutor. Loss of Members ...... 3,480 Pennsylvania there can be no doubts Members suspended on Stoner. An active member of Zion Lutheran Membership on 12/ 31186 .. .. 190,361 about the authenticity of the numbers. 12/ 31185 ...... 4,241 Miss Stoner, a freshman at Dickinson Church in Landisville, Miss Stoner has Membership on 12/ 31187 .. .. 187,687 What are we doing about the decline? Members suspended on College, is majoring in International been active in the Zion You th Ministry Loss of Members ...... 2,674 What can be done? 10/ 31186 ...... 2, 160 Studies and Pre- law. She is a graduate of and has been a member of "His Re- continued on page 12 continued on page 14 10 11 and the heavenly, the temporal and the I Want eternal, and they teach us to so regulate Secretaries Seminar Held in Lewistown our lives that when we pass from the Eight Are To Know • • • earth, the terrestrial, it may be to that other and beuer world, the celestial." Created Past District QUESTION: Why do we use Holy St. John? Was he a Freemason? L.P. Deputy Grand ANSWER: The Holy Saints John have Masters been a part of Freemasonry for centuries. The ancient or trade unions of • Bro. J. Walter Price, Masonic England each had its patron saint. The District "G," a past Mas ter of patron saint of the hatters, for example, Pilgrim Lodge No. 712 in Phila­ was St. Clement; St. Crispin was the delphia, served as District Deputy patron saint of the shoemakers. T he Grand Master for I 0 years. patron saint of the stonemasons was St. John the Baptist. Bro. Frank W. Bobb • Bro. Nelson M. Baird, Jr., 6th When Speculative Masonry evolved, Masonic District, a Past Master of "I'd better make a note of that one... " "Just one more question, Mr. Speaker... " QUESTION: Were there globes on the St. John the Baptist understandably be­ Norristown Lodge No. 620 in two pillars on the porch of Solomon's came the patron saint of the Freemasons. Norristown , served as District Shown here is the Secretaries Seminar held in Lewistown, Pennsylvania o? O~tober 24, Temple? C.D.H. He was a man of humility and virtue, a Deputy Grand Master for 10 years. 1987. Similar seminars were held in Philadelphia on November 21, 1987 and m Pmsburgh man who steadfastly kept his obligations on December 5, 1987. Financial Seminars are being planned for the Fall of 1988 at each of ANSWER: The Old T es tament de­ to God, principles that are upheld in the • Bro. John R. Benner, lith our three Masonic regions with similar seminars for Secretaries being planned for the Fall scription of the building of Solomon's teachings of the Craft. Masonic District, a Past Master of of 1989. Temple includes two pillars, named The feast day of St. John the Baptist is Page Lodge No. 270 in Schuylkill Jachin and Boaz, on the porch of the June 24 and was celebrated annually by Haven, served as District Deputy Temple (I Kings 7:21 ). On each chapiter Masons in Scotland and England. In Grand Master for 5 years. or capital atop the pillars was a bowl (I 1725, the feast day of St. J ohn the Kings 7:41 ), probably used for the burn­ Evangelist on December 27 became the • Bro. Neil A. Baker, 17th Masonic ing of incense or oil. A metal network annual feast day of the Grand Lodge of District, a Past Master of Tioga covered each bowl and may have given England. St. John the Evangelist, like St. Lodge No. 373 in Tioga, served as the impression of a globe. John the Baptist, is a patron saint of Disu·ict Deputy Grand Master for 5 There have been many explanations Freemasonry. He embodies not only the years. of both the pillars and the globes. The brotherhood of man, but is the "bringer Masonic interpretation of the globes ob­ ·' of light," that light which is the deity • Bro. L. Eugene Pauling, 18th viously has to be a modern one, made at a within each man. Neither of the Holy Masonic District, a Past Master of time when the concept of a round earth Saints John was a Freemason. Muncy Lodge No. 299 in Muncy, had been es tablished. According to In colo nia l America, Masonic served as District Deputy Grand Charles Clyde Hunt, the first published elections were frequently held twice a Master for 6 years. account of the globes being on the pillars year on the Holy Saints John Days. "You want me to tell the Grand Secretary -What? .. . " was made by W iII iam Preston in the 19th Today, in Pennsylvania, the Masonic • Bro. George A. Chapman, 31st Michael J. Peters, Moderator; John J. Hunt, speaker. century. Preston called one globe ter­ year begins at high noon on Sl. John the Masonic District, a Past Master of restrial and the other celestial, main­ Evangelist's Day. Gummert Lodge No. 252 in Fayette Public Speaking, continued ta ining that together they symbolized the City, served as District Deputy universality of Freemasonry. Hunt has Send questions to: option. The only requirement to and printed exercises. OPTION "B" Grand Master for 10 years. a lso s ummarized the ir Masonic The Pennsylvania Freemason implement the option is that the Following are the two options Ownership of Printed Materials; meanmg: Masonic Temple organization register with us the now available to course partici­ Borrow and Return • Bro. Charles W. Doege, 38th "The globes symbolize the great truths One North Broad Street name of the program coordinator. pants: Audio-cassettes Masonic District, a Past Master of Printed Materials ...... $28.00 that man is a citizen of two worlds, the Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598 It is essential that the program T he only difference between Beta-Duq uesne Lodge No. 546 in $ material and the spiritual, the earthly A well-informed Mason, is an effective Mason. coordinator accept the responsi­ Sales Tax ...... 1.68 Penn Hills, served as Disu·ict options "A" and "B" is the price bility of controlling the circulation $29.68 Deputy Grand Master for 10 years. and convenience of ownership. Statistics, continued Project SOLOMON II was given a of the audio tapes. Additional sets of audio tapes are available at $22 Members suspended on broader set of charges in 1986, a ti me • Bro. Vern A. Henery, 54th OPTION "A" IMPORTANT: The printed materials when the statistics show a sharp decline each, (plus $1.32 sales tax), if 12/ 31/86 ...... 1,613 Masonic District, a Pas t Master of Ownership of Complete and audio-cassettes are designed to be needed. Members suspended on in the number of suspensions. The Plum Creek-Sam uel Hamilton Personal Kit used with the video training system. decline in suspensions is being sustained. It is important that all partici­ 10/ 31/87 ...... 1,034 Lodge No. 799 in Pittsburgh, Printed Materials ...... $28.00 Before orderi ng these materials, please be We believe Project SOLOMON II is By bringing back Masons to the Fra­ pants complete the audio-cassette served as District Deputy Grand 4 Audio-casseues ...... $22.00 certain that the video training is available helping the Lodges of Pennsylvania ternity we can reach "zero" number of portion of the program. It is de­ Master for I 0 years. Sales Tax ...... $ 3.00 through a or related meet the problem of suspension of suspensions and soon show a gain in signed for self-paced learning after $53 .00 youth group in your area. membership for non-payment of dues. membership. completion of the video training

12 13 Brent D. Richards, continued Master Builders, continlled Inaugural Address, continued and he was a competitor in various Region consisting of New York, New Charles H. Hempel 783 visitation of our Grand Lodge to the Health Care Center, are on the trestle­ • To My Grand Lodge Officers, ma thematics a nd J ersey, Maryla nd, the Distr"i ct of Charles S. Hess 648 . Plans are board. the Past Grand Masters, my appoint­ competitions. Columbia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Melvin S. Hestor 673 already in the making, confirming corres­ This project, in my personal opinion, m ents, committees and District A committed church participant, Virginia. William E. Hoke 194 pondence has been received and at the is one that sho uld have been con­ Deputy Grand Masters - thank you Richards attended the Central Pennsyl­ Richards has served as the Genera l Kenneth W. Hall 660 proper time, I will extend a personal summated a long time ago for our re­ and I pray we may always serve to­ vania Council on Youth Ministries of the Chairman of the 1987 Pennsylvania John ]. Hricinak 529 invitation for a limited number of tiring Brethren all over the state. gether in harmony for our beloved United Methodist Church and the De Malay Congress and was a delegate to Elwood E. Inch 194 Brethren to accompany the Grand Lodge I am hopeful that within three months Fraternity. Lewisburg District Council of Youth the 1987 International DeMolay Con­ Daniel A. Jackson 790 party on a l 0 day tour of Ireland and the your Grand Lodge officers and members And now, Brethren, in conclusion, as a Ministries, U.M.C. a nd served as gress. He was a staff member at the 1986 George C. Jamison 353 official visitation to its Grand Lodge. of the Committee on Masonic Homes Grand Master submitting his Inaugural Treasurer of the local Tri-parish Youth will be in a position to start this much Address for your consideration, permit and 1987 Key Man Conferences, the in­ Donald N. Jones 262 And lastly, Brethren, of the anticipated Group. He was also a participant in me to petition your continued support in stalling officer for countless DeMolay Edward A. Katz 780 highlights of my two years to come, I needed project. numerous worship services delivering Chapter installations and for several In­ WilliamS. Kenyon, Jr. 657 wish to acquaint you with the most Brethren, at this time, may I express this fashion. the sermon on several occasions and Ours is a beautiful and proud stitution Ceremonies of new DeMolay Joseph F. Keyock 327 fervent and personally desired project of my gratitude to all for your help, aid and attended various youth retreats. Fraternity, founded over hundreds of Chapters and has served as a member of Lemar S. Kline 572 my administration. It is the independent assistance. In his community, Richards was a Red the Board of Directors of the Mid­ John R. Klinger 409 years on the morality of man, belief in retirement community to be consu·ucted • To My Church - my two pastors, Cross volunteer, worked with the Ber­ Atlantic Regional Ritual Tournament T homas C. Kolb 075 Almighty God and the concept of mak­ on the grounds of the Masonic Homes at Brothers Robert Vowler and Martin wick ministerium food bank, the Blood­ of Champions. David H. Kroupa 717 ing good men better. Elizabethtown. Hopkins - my fe llow Masons - mobile, disaster services and Meals On Richards has received numerous Robert A. Lange 652 In this context, I paraphrase the letter thank you for the beautiful vespers Wheels. He won the Youth Citizenship DeMolay which include the Past Ernest E. Latsha 021 For the past eighteen months, your of St. Paul to the Philippians, fou r: th service of yesterday. Award from the local Soroptimist Club. Master Councilor's Meri torious Service Donald W. Laudenslager 333 Grand Lodge officers, the Executive chapter, 8th verse ... Director and members of the Committee He is certified in standard lifesaving, Award, the Representative DeMolay Terry L. Lemon, Sr. 265 • To My Lodge - Robert Burns No. "Finally, Brethren, whatever is on Masonic H omes, along with many advanced lifesaving and professional Award, the Founder's Membership Robert I. Long 807 464 - its officers, Past Masters and true, whatever is honorable, what­ professional advisors, have thoroughly class CPR. He has most recently been Award, the 1986 Pennsylvania Flower Wal ter F. Long, Jr. 807 members all - I am proud to repre­ ever is just, whatever is pure, what­ discussed this subject. Feasibility studies employed as a swimming insu·uctor by Talk Champion and he most recently Marlin]. Looker 775 sent you and thank you for your ever is lovely, whatever is gracious, have been made, the proper site has been the Berwick Area School District. received the Distinguished Service Award Delbert Lyons 698 support and effort on my behalf. if there be any excellence, if there be appraised and arrived at, water and other Richards has an extensive DeMolay for 1987. Richards was recently elected by Edward C. Maffeo 426 anything worthy of praise, think • To My Harrisburg Annual Committee background which quali(ied him to the International Supreme Council to Clinton H . Manown, Sr. 643 natural resources have been determined, about these things. What you have and financing have been con­ - headed by chairmen Brothers John assume this state-wide position of leader­ receive the Degree of Chevalier, the Joseph Martino 683 learned and received and heard and sidered and plans, not only for the Adams and George Moad - thank ship. Prior to his election as State Master highes t honor that can be afforded to an William A. Maurer 673 seen in me, do, and the God of project itself, but also for the impact it you for a job well and expe~tl y done Councilor, he served one-year terms as active DeMolay for services to the Order. Melvin L. McCabe 225 Peace will be with you. " will make upon the Masonic Homes - the result was tremendous. State T reasurer and as State Senior Brent Richards is a remarkable young John M. McCurdy, Sr. 704 So Mote It Be Councilor. He was elected in May to man, in a class all his own and we are Arthur F. McGuiggan 783 serve a one-year term as the Regional fortuna te to have him as a part of the Lester D. McMichael 353 THE PENNSYLVANIA Master Councilor for the International Order of DeMolay. Woodrow M. Miller 621 Three Sons Are Made Masons FREEMASON Michael Miscevich 714 Publication No. USPS 426-140 Joseph H. Murton 216 On October 19, 1987, the three sons of Issued Quarterly Karen E. Stoner, continued Bro. William G. Adams, Jr., Worshipful February, l\lay. August and No"ember at Master of Acacia Lodge No. 586, the :\.lasonic Temple, Philadelphia, fl ection Choir." Penns~h·ania. b~· The Right Wprshipful 1986. Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, were raised Miss Stoner played a part in her area's Grand Lodge of The Most Anciem and With such an impressive, solid back­ STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted DeMolay Chapter by being named Lan­ :\!asons of Pennsylvania and Masonic ground as this, Karen Stoner is sure to (Act of OcL 23, 1962: Section 4369 William G. Adams, IV was raised by his caster Chapter Sweetheart for 1986-1987. shine in the demanding role as Miss Jurisdiction Therewuo Belonging. Title 39, United States Code) uncle, Bro. Jack T. Duffy, P.M. Jeffrey She is a member of Senior G irl Scout Job's Daughter, 1987-1988. GRAl"'lD LODGE OFFICERS February I, 1985. The Pennsylvania Free­ M. Adams and David L. Adams were Troup No. 67 and was its President in Arthur J. Kuru, R. II'. Grand .1/a.ster mason: published quarterly at :\lasonic raised by their father. Nine years before, W. Scou Stoner, R. II'. Deput)• Grand .1/a.sur Temple, One Nortl1 Broad Street, Phila­ Edward H. Fowler, R. II'. St'uior Grand ll'i!rdm Bro. Duffy, then Worshipful Master, had George H. Hohenshildt, delphia, PA 19107. Publisher: The Right raised Bro. Adams. T his is the first time R. II'. junior Grand ll'ardt'u Worshipful Grand Lodge of the :\lost Arthur R. Diamond, R. II'. Grand Trt'a.surt'r Volume ll of The Master Builders that three brothers have been made Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free Thomas W. jackson, R. II'. Grand Secretar)' Master Masons in Acacia Lodge at the Right Worshipful Past Grand Master Quarterly Communication. Although and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. EDITOR time their father was serving as Worship­ Rob<:rt A. Pote, A.uistantlo t/1<' Grand Ma.stn Carl W. Stenberg, Jr. is p leased to originally scheduled for release in the fall Editm~ Robert A. POLe. 0" ner: TI1e Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the i\lost ful Master. announce the publication of Volume II of last year, it was necessary to postpone Di>~ribution Office- Mailing Address Ancient and Honorable Fra tem it~ of Free :\IASONIC TEMPLE of The Master Builders: A H istory of the publication by a few months because of a nd Accepted :\lasons of Pennsylvania. One:-.!. B10ad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 Grand L odge of Free and Accepted printer's deadlines. Past Grand Master Known bond-holder~. none. ;-.:o advertising Front row: Jeffrey M., William G. and Postmaster: Masons of Pennsylvania by Dr. Wayne Stenberg hopes that th is delay has not handled. Free distribution averages 195,000 Send address changes to abme. A. H uss. This work will be offi cially dampened the enthusiasm of the mem­ each quarter. I cenify that the statements David L. Adams. Second Class Postage Paid at Back row: William G. Adams, Jr., W. M. presented and made available to the bers of the craft for this much anticipated made b~ me are correct and complete: Roben Philadelphia. Pennsyl\'ania A. POLe, Editor. and Jack T . Duffy, P .M. Masons of Pennsylvania at the March work. continued on page 16 \'ol. X.'{XY FEBRCARY 1988 No. I

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