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A Big Top in a Small Place: At the Sign of, COII I illtled from page 15 ITA A Model Hobby the Prevemion of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Children symbolizes the care that we, as Freemasons, give our decorated to duplicate the circus designs youth. It was inspired by a window at the exactly. They are set up in three rings, William A. Carpenter Chapel at the under a big tent; a sideshow completes Patton Campus. AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE RIG HT WORSHIPFUL G R AN D LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASO NS OF P ENNSYLVANIA the display. The layou t is currently on display at a friend's private m useum in VOLUME XXXV NOVEMBER • 1988 N UMBER4 Be thlehem, P e nnsylvania, w h ere "children of a ll ages" come to see his incredible work. Bro. Stugard, who is now eighty-six Construction Begins on Independent Living Community Models years old, has resided a t the Masonic Bro. Lawrence Stugard is a lifelong Homes at Elizabethtown for the past T he em b lem of the Libra ry a nd enthusiast of the circus. Bro. Stugard saw twelve years. He has been a member of Museum of the of Pennsyl­ his first circus when he was four, and his Muncy Lodge No. 299 for the past sixty vania has been used since the early part of interest never waned. H e has followed years. He also holds m embership in the this century. It contains the ever-burning the "Big T op " for his entire life, and has and in the Shrine. lamp of knowledge, within the fa m iliar seen every major circus and circus per­ In connection with his interest in the Square a nd Compass, surrounded by a former in his lifetime. circus, Bro. Stugard is pro ud of the fact garter which is symbolic of fa ith. As his interest in the circus grew over that he has held memberships in the the years, Bro. Stugard reached the point Circus Fa ns' Association, the Circus where he wanted a circus of his own, and Model Builders and the Circus Historical he began carving one o ut of wood. H e Society. carved every performer, every animal and Bro. Stugard keeps one of his carved every wagon , comple ting over one elephants on display in his room at the hundred elephants and wagons for his ------~ Masonic H omes as a memento of his The Master Builders l display. Each p iece has been painted and lifelong love and interest. I A HistoT)• of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of

Enclosed is 111) check 01 monc) order in the amount of S fm purchasing the follo"·ing \olume(s) of Masonic T emple the :\lASTER Bl'ILDERS: One Nonh Broad Street Second Class , PA 19107-2598 POST AG E i\ la ke check payable to Gtand Sea·etary. PA ID \ 'olume I _ _ @ S22.95 S _ _ _ Philadelphia, PennsylVi:lnia \ 'olume II __ @$22.95 S ___ and Additional \ 'olume III __ @ S22.95 Offices Slip C.ase __ @ S 5.00 S ___ T otal Enclosed S ___ Sl11p to:

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Full scale models of a n apartment and a cottage are shown and were completed in time for "Autumn Day" a t the Masonic Homes, rl'l t'phmu: (arc:a cult-) held on Saturday, October 22, 1988. T he ribbon cutting ceremony, performed by Bro. Arthur]. Kurtz, R.W. Grand Master, was the The above prices in< Jude main event of the day. Masons and their fa m ilies were escorted through the a ttractively decora ted models throughout the day. taxes, postage and handling costs. T hrough prior articles in T he Pennsylvan ia Freemason, several thousand Masons have expressed an interest in our newest Mail to: concept of living at the Masonic Homes and have been p rovided with the p reliminary info rma tion . A survey which accompanied T he Library & :\luseum this information has been returned by hundreds of those receiving the information wishing to be included on our priority list. POST MASTER: Send address changes to above. The :\ lasonic Temple H you have not received o ur new brochure on the Independent Living Community, please contact the Masonic H om es and a copy Please include complete imprint of address on your postal return clippi ng. One :'\otth Broad Su eet will be sent to you.

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door, or a neighbor down the street, may with unanimity. I sincerely and trul y The following story was related to us by suggested that Bro. Deordio go to the Jones kept in consta nt touch with Mrs. ever know. intend to address many of these items in Bro. Francis A. Deordio, P.M. and Secre­ hospital. Deordio with regards to her husband's I would hope that every Brother would the very near future. tary of Pocono L odge No. 780. Very reluctantly he agreed, and a progress. be proud to wear the Square and Com­ I am especiall y excited about our new -The Editors Philadelphia police car arrived and took When he was discharged from the pass, the only really recognized Masonic venture at E lizabethtown: The es­ him to the emergency room at Hahne­ hospital ten days later, Bro. Jones arrived sy mbol to those outside the Craft. I hope tabli shment o f a new Independent mann Hospital, accompanied by Bro. with Mrs. Deordio, and drove them that every Lodge would proudly display Living Community. T his new concept Jones. An ambulance was not sufficient home. Bro. Deordio was overcome with on their well-kept Lodge Building, a at our Masonic H omes is another service due to the fact that Bro. Deordio was such a display of Masonic friendship and large Square and Compass indicating we are offering our senior members and unable to lie clown. Upon arriva l at the brotherly love. that here is where Masons teach their their spouses. A new brochure, explain­ hospital, a team of doctors proceeded to It was a t the insistence of Bro. Homer u·uths and morality. ing the Independent Living Community examine Bro. Deordio. The diagnosis Jones that Bro. Dcordio went to the Also, in my travels, I find evidence of in depth, is being prepared and will be was that Bro. Deordio had an abdominal hospital, and Bro. Deordio states that "I our District Deputy Grand Masters going availa ble very shortly. aortic a neu rysm w hich required owe my life to that insistence." the exu·a mile to bring Blue Lodges into And finally, Brethren, a major reno­ immediate surgery. H e would also like to point out that harmony with the Grand Lodge. Each of vation of the Hospital Complex at our Bro. Jones, after consulting with the Bros. Michael J. Peters, P.M., Moderator these Deputies represents me to you, in Masonic Homes is being undertaken, doctors about the operation, took charge of the Sem inar, and John H unt, his District and likewise, you to me, in Bros. Homer Jones, D.D.G.M. and Francis A. whid1 will result in one of the Einest Dcordio, P.M. of Bro. Deordio's valuables, and returned D.D.G.M. of Masonic District "D," were G rand Lodge. I compliment these geriatric facilities in the entire counu·y. to the Masonic T emple. Meanwhile, also very much interested in his well Brethren for their excellence and efforts To finance these projects, of course, my Just about a year ago, on Saturday, Bro. Deordio was immediately rushed being, and visited h im in the hospital. made thus far this year on my behalf. Brethren, we will need the support of all November 21, 1987, Bro. Francis A. into surgery. T he patient was told by the Truly, the Grand Master does, indeed, our Lodges and our members. May I call Deordio was attending the Secretary's surgeon at a post-operative visit that he depend upon his District Deputy Grand Bro. Arthur J. K.urtz, R. W. ?rand Master your attention to the recent Masonic Seminar held at the in had been experiencing internal bleed ing Masters. Homes Charities Appeal sent to all Philadelphia. Unfortunately, he did not when the operation started, and that he Rules for Submissions to A recently held Masonic Congress con­ Pennsylvania Masons; and I ask you to stay fo r the entire Seminar due to the would have lived only about three The Pennsylvania My Brethren: sisting of all the within give it serious consideration ... T hank following incident. minutes had the opera tion been delayed. After ten months as your G ra nd our Commonwealth, reviewed common you. Shortly before the lunch break, he Meanwhile, back at the Temple, Bro. Freemason pro blem s, and suggested possible started to have sharp pains in his back. Jones arranged transportation home for Master, having visited Lodges and other '\'\' hen making submissions for solutions which would improve the H e fi gured it was the chair in which he two other Secretaries from the 50th Masonic bodies throughout the Juris­ publication in The Pennsylvania Fraternity in general. This was a prime District. Bro. George W. Clark, then diction, I am pleased to advise you, that was sitting that was causing the pain, Freemason the fo llowing rules example of Masons going hand in hand J unior Warden of Bro. Deordio!s Lodge, despite the gloom you may have noticed, and that the uncomfortable chair was to must be obser·ved: 4:~~~ insure an auentive audience. He was Pocono Lodge No. 780, and Bro. Jones is alive, and do ing well in I. Articles must h a,·e a 1\laso nic Pennsylvania. Our Masonic image, that never more wrong in his life. He decided then proceeded to make arrangements to theme, connection or background; of being good men of moral and chari­ Grand Master's Itinerary to skip lunch, and search for a more have Bro. Deordio's wife driven by three and thev must have an interest for table endeavor, is once again becoming November, December 1988, January 1989 comfortable chair in which to sit to ease wives to Philadelphia, a journey of over the l\la;onic Fraternity in generaL known and acknowledged in our com­ the worsening pain. While trying various one hundred miles. After many phone In addition to this. articl e~ must munities. Most everywhere I have NOVEMBER 1988 chairs and positions, numerous Temple call s, they finally met the three women in concern Symbolic Blue Lo dge i\lasonry onl} (Grand and Sub­ traveled, I find enthusiasm and pride in employees offered their assistance, for Allentown and brought Bro. Deordio's 4-6 Eastern Regional Assembly of the Grand Imperial Council , Knights of the Red ordinate Lodge~) . our Lodges and in the work they are which he reports he is very thankfu l. Bro. wife to the hospital. Cross of Constantine, Hershey Pocono Resort 2. Anicles must be typed on 8'l' x II" Deordio finally asked one of the em­ T he nex t day, Bro. Jones drove Mrs. doing. Local celebra tions, parades and 11 , York Forest No. 30, 75th Anniversary sing le sh eets of p a pet. double even open-ho uses have encouraged the 12 , Court No. 2, Oakland ployees to go to the din ing room and get Deordio to the hospital and stayed with spaced, a nd are subject to our her until their son, who is in the Navy, editing. \\'e do not ha\e staff per­ general public to seek out and become 15 Lodge No. 433, New Castle Bro. Homer Jones, D.D .G . M. of the 50th Masonic Distric arrived from San Diego. During Bro. sonnel 10 write article>. aware of the Masons and of the good that 19 J affa Temple, Ceremonial, Altoona t. Bro. J ones responded they do. Our SOLOMON II program along with some Temple employees, and Deordio's stay at Hahnemann; Bro. 3. Photographs must be clear, black 30 Meeting, High Twelve Club, Reading and white gloS>} prints, and muM must be given the credit for this open­ ha\'e clear identifiC'ation of the sub­ door policy, and I find a new spirit DECEMBER 1988 ject of the photographs. 1\linimum among the Brethren of wanting to Three Times Three 1963; Passed on on May 2, 1963 and were size: 4"x5". inform non-Masons of who we are and 2-3 Sectional Meeting, Scottish Rite, Uniontown W e often receive stories faT T he Raised on June 13, 1963. 4. Please be ad\'ised that photographs what we do. 7 Quarterly Communication of G rand Lodge, Corinthian Hall, Masonic Pennsylvania Freemason about a father and anicles can not be tettuned. However, m y Brethren, becoming Temple, Philadelphia making his son a Mason, or several We tha nk those \\'ho have 8 Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania, Masonic Temple, known in the community places a yoke brothers being m ade Bmthers, but the proper!) submitted their articles to Philadelphia of responsibility upon every member of following story is indeed a bit out of the tllis issue of The Pennsylvania 9 Committee on Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown the Fraternity. We must present an image oTdinary. Freemason. We hope that we will 16 Fall Class, Valley of Philadelphia, A.A.S.R., Philadelp hia that is in keeping with our moral va lues. At a stated meeting of Cressona Lodge continue to receive stories and Always remember, one never gets a No. 426, three brothers, triplets even, infmmation tl1at will benefit the second chance to make a first impression. JANUARY 1989 received their Twenty-five Year Service Fraternity in general, and the You, my Brother, may he the only From left to righ t: Charles H. Detweiler, I, 27 Committee on Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown Emblem. Bros. Brent, Brian and Bruce D.D.G.M.; Bros. Brent, Brian and Bruce Hoover Brethren in particular. "Masonic example" a young man next 28 Meeting Board of Directors, Pennsylvania Youth Foundation, Elizabethtown Hoover were all Initiated on April 4, and Robert Potts, P.M., Worsh ipful Master.

2 3 $ Items from Our Museum: A Thumbnail Sketch Abaut Bro. Tam Thumb Grand Lodge Circulating Library Brochure and New Video Tapes N ow Available months. In the autumn of 1842, at the age Candidate named T heodore Colston, of 4Y!, P. T. Barnum was in Bridgeport, who stood six feet, three inches and T he Grand Lodge Library announces Not only are these videos suitable for borrowed. T he postage required to Connecticu t, and heard of the boy. He weighed 200 pounds! Bro. Stratton was with pleasure their new Circulating home use, but they are equally appropri­ return the book or books, if mailed, will arranged a meeting with the fa mily, and raised a Master Mason on October 8, and Librar)' Catalogue of Books. This com­ ate for use in Lodge programs. T he be your only financial obligation. agreed to accept the care of the child. A went on to the Royal Arch work in pletely updated and revised publication audio tapes include, among other things: Additional copies of the Catalogue for friendship grew out of this meeting that Jerusalem ChapterNo.l3. Healsojoined has been cross-referenced, and many new music by Bros. Mozart and Sousa, a distribution among the Brethren may be lasted for the res t of their lives. Barnum Jerusalem Council No. 16. Royal and titles have been added. New headings in lecture by Bro. Carl H arry Claudy and obtained free of charge by telephoning taught the shy boy to develop his good Select Masters and H amilton Com­ the Catalogue include humor, ph ilately lectures on various aspects of Free­ 215-988- 1933, Monday through Friday, sense of humor and showmanship, and mandery No. 5, Knights T emplar, all in (Masonic stamp collecting) and Masonic masonry produced by Quator Coronati 9:00 a.m. until 5:00p.m., or by writing to: transformed him into a brilliant, pert and Bridgeporl, and all within the month of research and research Lodges. Lodge in London. graceful entertainer. J uly 1863. Bro. Stratton claimed to be the T he " Biography" heading has been T he Catalogue is also a part of the Librarian and Curator Stratton, with the help of Barnum, smallest Mason in the world, though broken down into the sub-headings Mason ic Education Packets that are Masonic Temple became an overnight celebrity in America, several have challenged that position. "Washingtoniana" and "Frankliniana;" given to the Candidates upon their re­ O ne North Broad Street and traveled to Eurpoe where he achieved Stratton died of an apoplectic fit on and added to the "History" heading is ceiving their various Degrees. Specifi­ Philadelphia, Pennsy lvania 19107-2598 even greater success, performing before July 15, 1883. He received an enormous the sub-heading "Freem asonry in cally, the Catalogue will be found in the the roya l courts of England, France and funeral at St. John's Episcopal Church, Pennsylvan ia;" while "For the Newly Entered Apprentice Packet. Belgium. One of his performances that Bridgeport, where he lay in state a t the Made Mason" and "Preparatory Works T he Grand Lodge Library would like We would li ke to remind the Brethren delighted Europe, including the Duke of end of a line of Knights Templar through for Lodge Offi cers" are additions to the to take this opportunity to remind that the Grand Lodge Circulating Apron of Bro. and Gen. T om Thumb (house key Wellington and King Louis Phillipe, was which the crowds passed to pay their last old heading "Encyclopedias, Hand­ patrons of the library that req uests for L ibrary represents only a small fracti on for scale) and wedding picture of Bro. Thumb and Mrs. Thumb. his satire on Napoleon. Stratton and respects. On the lid of the coffin rested a books and Guides." books may be made by post card, letter or of the approximately seventy thousand Barnum returned to America in 1847, and tiny Chapeau and ten inch sword, and at In addition to these revisions, both in person; whatever is most convenient, volumes in the G rand Lodge Library. would make repeated trips to Europe over each end of the four foot box stood a Sir audio and video cassette tapes have now but the initial request must be made on We encourage the Brethren to use these Bro. Charles Sherwood Strauon, much the next three decades, including a trip Knight with a sword at reverse. H undreds been made available. T he video tapes the form that is found in the Catalogue. o ther books (which do not circulate) that beuer known as General T om T humb, around the world in 1872. Stratton's of mourners packed the church, and (VHS format only, no Beta) include: A Your fu ll name, address and the name, concern almost every aspect of Free­ reached his teen years still the size of a two successes were enormous, and he became many more stood outside. Mass hysteria Defense of Freemasonry by Bro. David number and location of your Lodge masonry, among other things, during year old toddler, standing two feet one very wealthy, living in a large villa-style broke out because of the large portion of Sentelle, a Federal Judge whose con­ must ap pear on the initial request for the following hours: Monday through inch tall, and weighing fifteen pounds. house, and developed a taste for expensive women and children in attendance. A fi rmation as a J udge was questioned due books, and on all subsequent requests for Friday, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Whereas he did hit a growth spurt, he cigars, even more expensive horses, and parade escon of Masons and Knights to h is being a Mason, and a tape that books. No deposit is necessary nor is and on Saturday, from 9:00 a. m. until only managed to clear three feet four p urchased a yacht, which he named the Templar, three abreast, led the coffin to explains what Masons do in England. there a charge for the use of the material noon. inches, and weighed seventy pounds "Maggie B." the graveyard. when he finished growing. Despite the While back in Bridgeport, , Today, Bro. Stratton's diminu tive handicap of his size, Bro. Strauon proved Stratton met ano ther midget, Lavinia lambskin Apron is p roudly displayed in Construction Begins, continued from p(!ge I a resourceful a nd clever man, who Warren, and he proposed marriage to her the Museum at the Masonic T emple, succeeded in spite of the odds. He is at a weekend house party at Barnum's in Philadelphia, along with a carle de visile Masonic Picnic is Held at West Point Park Applications are now being accepted honored in the Grand Lodge Museu m 1862, and they were married at Grace print of the p hotograph of his wedding for enu·ance in our Independent L iving Community. At the time of application, with the display of his Apron. Episcopal Ch urch in on to Lavinia. Measuring only about 7Y! O n Saturday, Aug ust 20, 1988 a ta ining info rmatio n were m ade a $2,000 deposit check will secu re the Stra tton, born on January 4, 1838, February 10, 1863. At about the same inches high, the Apron commemorates Masonic Family Picnic was held at West available. living accommoda tion of your choice. didn't start life in a circus. Born to an o ld time, S tratton received the Entered the strength of Bro. Stratton 's ability to Point Amusemen t Park near Lansdale. T he Gran d L od ge L ibrary a nd Make your appointmen t now to dis­ colonial Connecticut family of English Apprentice Degree at St. John's Lodge make a success out of what had been T he picnic provided an opportunity Museum was on hand selling many cuss your plans, and to visit the model stock, he failed.to grow after the age of six No. 3 on October I, 1862 with a fellow dealt him in life. for various Masonic organizations to items that are a lways available in the living accommodation by calling or make presenta tio ns to those w ho L ibrary at the Temp le in Philade)p hia. writing to: attended. Project SOLOMON II, J ob's Among these items were lapel pins, Cromwell Lodge A Timely Item Daughters, Rainbow for Girls, DeMolay coins, medallions of the Past Grand Raymond E. T ierney Soon, Scranton, Pennsylvania's City fo r Boys, the Pennsylvan ia You th Masters and books that incl uded The Administrator Celebrates Two Anniversaries or Hall will be celebrating its one hundredth Foundation, the Pennsylvania Masonic Master Builders, Volumes I and II and Cromwell Lodge No. 572, Orbisonia, anniversary. T he original cornerstone Foundation for the Prevention of Drug The Exemplar. Patricia L. G ibble Pennsylva nia, celebrated two different was laid one hundred years ago by the and Alcohol Abuse Among Children all Bro. Carl D. Homan, Chairman of the Ma.rketing Manager anniversaries on Saturday, April 23, 1988, then Mayor of Scranton who was also a presented slide shows, films and dis­ Grand Lodge Committee on Temple Masonic Homes when the Brethren of that Lodge observed Freemason. tributed pamphlets on the wonderful served as coordinator of the Masonic Eliza bethtown, PA 17022 both their Lodge's One H undredth Anni­ To commemorate this fact, a time work that they p erfo r m . O ther family outing. (7 17)367- 11 21 versary, and the presentation of Bro. capsu le con taining many items of appendan t bodies also gave presen­ In spite of the rather poor weather, T he models will also be open for Edgar Workman 's Fifty Year Pin. R. W. Masonic interest is being placed in a vault tations about their role in Freemasonry. over fifteen hundred people attended, inspection on Saturday, December 3, Grand Master, Bro. Arthur]. Kurtz; Bro. outside City Hall. It is complete with a A special presentation was given by and enjoyed the more than twenty rides 1988, between the hours of I 0:00a.m. and F. Rick Knepper, D.D.G.M. of the 34th plate containing all of the information the Mason ic Homes at Elizabethtown. and attractions. T his picnic is proof 4:00p.m. and on Sunday, December 4th, Masonic District a nd Bro. Edward Front row: Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz, R. W. G ra nd about the capsule. Master and Bro. Edgar Workman. Back row: Bro. Architectural drawings of the new Inde­ positive that Masonry can be a "Family bet ween the hours of 12:00 noon and 4:00 Goshorn were on hand to celebrate this F. Rick Knepper, D.D.G.M. and Bro. Edward T he following letter has also been pendent Living Comm unity that is being Affair." p.m. At that time representatives will be dual ann iversary. Goshorn, W.M. placed into the capsule: . built were on display, and leafl ets con- available to answer your questions. cont11wed 011 fJn ge 14

4 5 Notes and Queries September Quarterly Review

Pennsylvania Freemason, and Bro. Platt Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, are T he R. W. Grand Lodge of Free and has a few "notes," and the answers to a very happy with the present situation, Accepted Masons met in Q uarterl y few questions that he would like to pass and are not anxious to have the ed ict Communicatio n on \Vedn esday, on to the Brethren: repealed. T he edict resulted from the September 7, 1988, at seven o'clock, at the • A question was raised concerning the refusal of the o ffi cers of the Grand Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. More name and number of a "Colored," or as is Chapter of the Eastern Star to comply than 360 Brethren attended. now preferred, Black Lodge working with the request from the G rand Master After the usual opening ceremonies, under the j urisdiction of the M. W . to refrain from campaigning, or elec­ and fraternal greetings made by Bro. Grand Lodge of New j ersey. tioneering, for one of their male mem­ Arthur]. Kun z, R . W. Grand Master, the SOLOMON II T hroat Medallions presented to minutes of the las t Quarterly Communi­ Bros. Dale R. Woomer, Harvey R . Miller and The noted Masonic scholar, Bro. bers to be elected to the station of J u nior G eorge S. Detwiler. Harold V. B. Voorhis, authored a work Grand Warden. cation were read. Following this, the e ntitl e d OUR COLORED This information has been culled from Grand Secretary reported that the Full upon to receive the Pennsy lva nia T he Pennsylvania Fra nklin Medal is awarded to BRETHREN: The Story of Alpha the publicatio n " Peculiari ties o f Code By-Laws of eight Lodges, and the Franklin Medal. The h ighest honor Bro. Charles F. G reevy by Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz, proposed Amendments to the By-Laws awarded by the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl­ R.W.G .M., assisted by Bro. W. Scott Stoner, L odge of New j ersey. In this work, Bro. Pennsylvania Freemasonry," revised by R.W.D.G.M. Voorhis tells the story of Alpha Lodge Bro. Frank W. Bobb. Copies of this of fourteen Lodges had been received. vania, for his service to the Grand Lodge No. 11 6, F.&A.M. of New J ersey . T his pamphlet are avail able free of charge T hese were referred to the Committee on and for his work in both Freemasonry as Pennsy lvania Foundation for the Pre­ Bro. John H. Platt, Librarian a nd Curator Lodge, o rig ina lly Con stituted in from the Library and Museu m . By-Laws. well as in comm unity affairs. Bro. Grecvy vention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse is the retired President Judge of W iII ia ms­ As reported in the last issue of T he Newark, still holds meetings today in • Another question was brought up the In addition to this, the following Among Children Award was then given Committees made their reports: Appeals, port, Pennsylvan ia, and is also an active Pennsylvania Freemason, cl ue to the East Orange, . For a fuller other day concerning the proper use of to Bro. Carl W. S tenberg, Jr., death of Bro. Frank W. Bobb, Librarian account of this most interes ting Lodge, the . T he specific By-Laws; Finance; Masonic Homes, and member of the Supreme Council for R.W.P.G.M., and Chairman of the and Curator Emeritus, the column once we suggest that you secure a copy of the question concerned the use of the Square Masonic T emples, Halls and Lodge Pennsylvania of the Ancient Accepted Foundation. H is gift was the result of Scottish Ri te, Northern Masonic J uris­ called "I Want to Know ...," w ill now be Lodge history from o ur Circulating and Compasses on personal checks. Rooms. monies received by him for his personal T he Grand Master, assisted by Bro. diction. services as an executor to the estate of our called "Notes and Q ueries." It was fe lt Library; the call n umber for this volume Various decisions have been iss ued by T he appointments to the various that not only do the Brethren have is "88 A." A more recent history of this Grand Masters over the years concerning Drew W. Washabau, Director of Project late Bro. L uther Pfiester. Grand Lodge Committees were read, and q uestions that they would like to have Lodge has been p repared, but the Grand the proper use of our emblems. T h ree of SOLOMON II, .then presented the T he business of the Grand Lodge at SOL OMO N II T hroat Medallion to the Grand Master then received several answered, but they may also have inter­ Lodge L ibrary does not yet hold a copy these decisions forbid the use of the this Q uarterly Commun ication was Bros. Dale R. Woomer, Harvey R. Miller contributions to our various founda ti ons indeed conducted with utmost dispatch es ting notes and asides that migh t benefit ofiL. Square and Compasses in any way that and programs from their contributors. the Fraternity in general, and the Today, this Lodge remains pre­ might solicit business customers. O ne and George S. Detwiler. This award is in that the Grand Lodge was closed in Following this, the Grand Master Brethren-at-large in particular. The new dominantly Black. It should be noted, other decision states, g iven to those Brethren who have Harmony at 8:32 p.m. T his is in ac­ brought twelve or more men into the asked for a representative of ~th e l s t an cordance with the G ra nd Master's column is being written by Bro. John H . however, that there are recognized Black " Members are permiued to use Lodge No. 482 to come forward and Platt, Librarian and Cura tor, and an Masons in o ther Lodges within the Masonic emblems, including the Fraternity. These three members repre­ p romise that he would finish the sent at least thirty-six new Masons. receive the Pennsylvania Youth Foun­ Associate Editor of this publ ication. In J urisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New names and n umbers of the Lodges, business of the Q uan erly in under two Bro. Charles F. Greevy was then called dati on Award. The presentation of the addition to this, Bro. Platt serves as the Jersey. on appropriate items of clothing hours. Secretary to both the Committee on • A frequently asked question con­ such as windbreakers, jackets, caps, cerning what has been termed as the etc." Masonic Education and the History Since we also use the Square and Com- Committee. "Eastern Star Edict." passes on automobile license plates, on Bro. Piau is a member of Pilgrim This edict, which attracted nationwide pens and other incidental items, the use Lodge No. 712, Keystone Royal Arch a tten tion in 192 1, is still in fo rce. of ou r emblem on personal checks, so Pennsylvania Youth Foundation Chapter No. 3, Girard Mark Lodge No. Specifically, this edict stated that it was long as it is not used in a business or 214 and the Scottis h Rite Valley of unlawful for a Pennsylvania Mason to commercial manner, is permissible. For to the mailing list. The Pennsylvania Ph iladelphia. He is also a member of become a member of the Order of the Newsletter Scholarship Guide Published more information, consult the Digest of Youth Foundation, 1244 Bainbridge Quator Coronati Correspondence Circle Eastern Star, White Shrine of Jerusalem The Pennsylvania Youth Foundation A new Masonic Scholarship Resource Decisions, Article 61.1-6. Road, E liza bethtown , Pennsy)vania Ltd. in London, and holds numero us and Order o f Amaranth. It also ordered Newsletter is p ublished q uarterly to G uide has been produced by the Pennsyl­ If any of the Brethren have q uestions 17022-9423. library, research and histori cal society that Pennsylvania Masons who were abo ut Freemasonry that they would like promote the activities of the Foundation vania Youth Foundation summarizing memberships. members of any organiza tion whose to have answered (with the exception of and the Masonic-related youth groups. It information on more than twenty-five Bro. Platt came to the Grand Lodge membership was comprised of both q uestions dealing with the ri tual), or if also addresses issues facing our young 1987 Annual Report scholarship and loan programs spon­ L ibrary and Museum well suited for the sexes, and which had Masonic affiliation any readers have any interesting notes, people, and the issues facing our Lodges Published sored by organizations in the Masonic job. Previously, he was the H ead Li­ as a prerequisite, had to sever all relations asides or information that would be of as they become involved with youth Famil y. T he booklet was distributed, free brarian of the H istorical Society o f with those organiza tio ns within six interest to the Brethren-at-large, then programming. T he newsletter is mailed T he 1987 Pennsylvania Youth Foun­ of charge, to all Masonic-related you th Pennsylvania, where he had worked fo r months. T he edict does not affect mem­ please su bmit* them to: to all Lodge Representa tives to the dation Annual Report has been pub­ group leaders, District Deputy Grand twenty-fi ve years. Bro. Platt is also the bers of those organizations, excep t in that Offi ce of the Librarian and Curator Pennsy lvania Youth Foundation, Lodge lished and has been distributed to all Masters, Lodge Secretaries, Lodge Repre­ President of the Genealogical Society of a Pennsy lvania Mason may not attend a The Pennsylvania Freemason Secretaries, youth group adult leaders and Lodge Representatives to the Pennsy 1- sentatives to the Pennsylvania Youth Pennsylvania, and is currently serving meeting of those organizations that is not Masonic Temple to those who have shown an interest in vania Youth Foundation and others. Ask Foundatio n , C hapter Secreta ries, on the Bicentennial Commiuee of the open to the public. Many Eastern Star One North Broad Street our youth program. Current circula tion your Representa tive to give a summary Council Recorders, Commandery Re­ Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Chapters meet in Masonic Temples, and Philadephia, Pennsylvania 19107-2598 exceeds six thousand copies. If you would repon on the Foundation at your next corders, AASR Valley Secretaries, and Several questions have reached Bro. excellent relations exist between the two • !.etters submincJ for th is colum n need not be like to receive the newsletter, write to us at stated meeting. Copies of the Annual over five hundred guidance counselors in Platt's desk since the last issue of The groups. Some officers of the Grand typewri tten. the address below and reques t to be added Report are available on requesl. every high school in Pennsylvania. continued on page 13 6 7 Masonic Homes: Admissions Policy (Adopted April 26, 1985; Revised October I, 1988) Fee Structure Approved for the Independent Living Community Special meetings of the Committee on Masonic Homes were held on September 12 and September 20, 1988 to approve the final plans The Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown, Speci fi cally the above includes, but is duct, and supervise the medically pre­ and to establish the policies, the Entrance Fees and the Monthly Service Fees for Phase I of the Independem Living Community at the Pennsy lvania, is owned and operated by not limited to, the following character­ scribed activities of the Phys ical T herapy Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown. the Grand Lodge of Free aRd Accepted istics: Program. Physical Therapy services are T he Fee Structure is as follows: Masons of Pennsy lvania whose existence I. Inpatient and outpatient care will be an essential part of our restorative pro­ antedates both the CommonweaiLh of gram to keep our residents as active as provided on a non-discriminatory APARTMENTS Pennsylvania and the United States of basis; all patients will be admiued possible. America. There are housed at the Masonic and receive care without regard to A Pennsylvania licensed or eligible Optional T otal with Monthly Service Fee Homes, members, their wives, widows, race, color, national orig in, ancesu·y, Physical Therapist is needed for this Floor Plan Entrance Fee Covered Covered Single Double Parking Parking Occupancy Occupancy mo thers, gra ndmothers, a nd never religious creed, sex, age or handicap. attractive position offering a competitive married daughters of living, as well as, salary and benefit package. Relocation One Bedroom 2. All patients will be assigned to Apartment s 65,900 $12,000 s 77,900 $735 $1,024 deceased members of the 543 Lodges rooms, floors, and sections without assistance is negotiable. New graduates 690 sq. ft. within the CommonweaiLh having a are welcome to apply. regard to race, color, national origin, Two Bedroom total membership of 187,369 as of ancestry, religious creed, sex, age, or Interes ted candidates should call or Apartmelll $ 86,900 $12,000 $ 98,900 $840 $1,1 29 December 27, 1987. These Lodges opera te handicap. send resume to Personnel Director, 1025 sq. ft. under the Jurisdiction of the G rand Masonic H o mes, Eliza bethtow n , 3. Patients will not be asked if they are Two Bedroom/ Lodge. Pennsylvania 17022; (7 17) 367- 11 21, Ext. Balcony willing or desire to share a room The admission to the Masonic Homes 223. E.O.E. Apartmem•• $ 97,900 $12,000 $109,900 $895 $1,184 with a person of another race. 11 20 sq . ft. of Lodge members, their wives, widows, 4. Employees will be assig ned to Two Bedroom/ mothers, grandmothers, and never­ Den married daughters of living, as well as patiem services without regard to the Apartment $108,900 S12,000 $120,900 S920 $1,209 deceased, members is governed by the race, color, national orig in, ancestry, 1360 sq. ft. Committee on Masonic Homes, members religious creed, sex, age, or handicap of which are elected by the Grand Lodge. of either the patient or employee. The Commiuee approves or disapproves, 5. Staff privileges will not be denied Florida applications for admission solely on the professiona lly qualified personnel Admissions Counselors COTTAGES basis of need and does not discriminate by on the basis of race, color, national Needed for the Monthly Service Fee reason of the race, color, national origin, origin, ancesu-y, reli gious creed, sex, Masonic Homes Floor Plan Entrance Fee Single Double ancestry, religious creed, sex, age, or age, or handicap. Occupancy Occupancy handicap of the applicant. Applications 6. All facilities of this insti tution will The inception of the new Admissions One Bedroom for admission to the Masonic Homes by be utilized without regard to race, Policy at the Masonic Homes, effective Cottage $10 1,900 $ 945 $1,234 members of the Lodges of the Most color, national orig in, ancestry, June 6, 1988, has caused a great interest 1385 sq. ft. Worshipful Grand Lodge relig io u s creed, sex, age, or and response from Pennsylvania Masons Two Bedroom seeking information and requesting Cottage• $123,900 $1,050 $1,339 F.&A.M. of Pennsylvania, their wives, handicap. 1700 sq. ft. applications. widows, mothers, grandmo thers, and 7. Transfer of patients from the rooms One area in the United States where we never-married daughters of living, as well assigned ancl/or selected will not be •Includes 300 sq. ft. garage frequently receive reques ts for appli­ ••Excluding 200 sq. ft. balcony as deceased, members are also, received made for racial reasons; however, cations is Florida. There are many retired by the Committee on Masonic Homes any patient may request to upgrade Pennsylvania Masons residing in this and approved or disapproved, on the the room assigned and!o r selected at state. T he Enu-ance Fees are effective for sales through January I, 1989. same basis. T he admission to the Masonic any time for any reason provided We are looking for volunteers in T he Enu-ance Fees will be earned on a pro-rated basis by the Masonic Homes o~er an eight year period of time. Homes of the approved applicants of the that the room requested is readily , Florida who would be interested in serv­ T he Monthly Service Fees are estimated costs for 1989. Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand availa ble. Lodge F.&A.M. of Pennsy lvania is ing as Admiss ions Co unselors. The governed by the Commiuee on Masonic Counselor would assist the applicant in Homes in the same manner as is the completing the application and provide admission of the approved applicants of informati on concerning the Masonic the Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Pennsyl­ Physical Therapist Needed Homes. vama. at the Masonic Homes A T raining Seminar will be planned T he Monthly Service Fee will include: • Maintenance of included maJor • Use of availa ble recreationa l No person shall, on the grounds of at Elizabethtown and held in Florida at the beginning of • 24-hour security appliances amenities such as: indoor/ outdoor race, color, national orig in, ances try, 1989 for individuals interested in assisting • The evening meal served in the • Snow removal swimming pools, tennis courts, religious creed, sex, age, or handicap be T he Personnel Office at the Masonic with this service. dining room, selected from a men u • Trash removal gymnasium, walking and bike paths Please write to the foll owing if you are excluded from participation in, be denied Homes is seeking candidates for the • Water and sewer • Real estate taxes • Access to health care services on a the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected position of Assistant Physical Therapy interested: fee-for-service basis • Electric • Upkeep of grounds to discrimination in the provision of any Supervisor. T he successful candidate will Admissions Office • Twice monthly ho usekeeping of • Housekeeping of res identia l and care or service at the Masonic Homes at work in conj unction with the Phys ical Masonic Homes each unit common areas Elizabethtown. T herapist/Supervisor to organize, con- Elizabethtown, PA 17022-0703

9 8 Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania Proposed Resolutions ffi From the Grand Secretary's Desk. .. OFFICE OF THE GRANO SECRETARY to Amend the MASONIC TEMPLE PH ILADELPH IA 19107 when he was made Deputy Grand Secre­ Vice Pres ident of the Church Council. He Philad olphia, Octo bur 1, A.D. 1988, A.L. 5988 tary, in which position Bro. Adams has served as a leader in the Boy Scouts of Action will be had upon the following proposed Amendments to the Ahiman Rezon. served until his retirement on December America, has been involved in the Civil Brethren, please find Usted at left the RESO LUTtON NO. 1 27, 1985. Air Patrol, the Parent Teachers Associ­ PRINTING AND PUBLISHING THE PROCEEDINGS proposed Resolutions which will effect a Bro. Adams has had an enviable ation, and he was the Medical Director of WHEREAS, the Committee on Printing and Publish ing is non -existent ; and change in the Ahiman Rezon to be Masonic career which began in Dallas the Easton Ambulance Corps. WHEREAS, the printing of the Annual Proceedings of the Grand Lodge is now a duty of the balloted upon at the December Quarterly Lodge No. 396 where he was Raised a continued on pnge /3 Office of the Grand Secretary; Communication. We are printing the pro­ Mas ter Mason on May 13, 1952, and NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RE SOLVED that Section 13.29 of the Ahiman Rezon dealing with the posed Resolutions in T he Pennsylvania Committee on Printing and Publishing shall be removed and th at there shall be added to Section served as Worshipful Master in 1960. H e 12.09 of the Ahiman Rezon the following: Freemason in lieu of m ailing them became a Warrant Member of General " He shall have charge of and oversee the printing of the Annual Proceedings of the separately as has been done in the past. Grand Lodge. " Marquis de Lafayette Lodge No. 795 in RESOLUTION NO. 2 1961 where he served as Secretary from COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 1961 to 1963. Bro. Adams served as WHEREAS , an effort is being made to secure an exempt tax status for contributions to the Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 795 in Grand Lodge Library and Museum; and December Quarterly My Brethren: 1967 and is currently serving as their WHEREAS , it is deemed essential to that effort to create a Committee on Library and Museum; At the March 4, 1987 Quarterly Com­ Junior Warden. He is also that Lodge's NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ahiman Rezon be amended by adding as Section Notice 13.29 the following: munication of the Grand Lodge, I was Representative in the Grand Lodge and " 13.29. The Committee on Library and Museum shall consist of seven (7) members The December Quarterly Communi­ afforded the great privilege and pleasure the Masonic Education Chairman for the to be appointed by the Grand Master an nually whose duties shall be as follows: cation will be held in the Masonic by our R. W. Grand Master of presenting 9th Masonic District. H e was appointed To provide for the management of a Masonic Library and Museum located at the Masonic an Apron designating Bro. David C. District Deputy Grand Master in 1963 Temple , One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under such rules and regu­ T emple, Philadelphia, on Wednesday, lations as may be approved by the Grand Lodge. December 7, 1988. Grand Lodge will Adams, P.M. as a Past Deputy Grand and resigned in 1964 to come to the To maintain the Library for the use of Freemasons and the general public consisting of meet in Corinthian Hall at 10:00 a.m. to Secretary. The then R. W. Grand Master, Grand Lodge. the books, pamph lets, manuscripts , prints, and related materials illustrative of the his­ be followed by a luncheon at noon which Bro. Carl W. Stenberg, Jr., designated H e is a Past High Priest of Easton tory , work, nature and the objectives of Freemasonry. Brother Adams as a Past Deputy Grand Royal Arch Chapter No. 173, and has To maintain the Museum for the display of regalia, jewelry, emblems , and other items of will be served at no cost to the Brethren. whatever character dealing with Freemasonry and related subjects. At I :00 p.m. Grand Lodge will resume Secretary for the many years of outstand­ served as District Deputy Grand High To make an Annual Report to the Granrf Lodge at its Quarterly Communication in December.' ' labor. Please remember that you need not ing service that he has given to Free­ Priest. He is also currently serving as RESOLUTION NO. 3 be a member of Grand Lodge to attend: masonry in general, and the R. W. Grand Junior Warden of Excelsior Mark Lodge Bro. David C. Adams, Pennsylvania Freemasonry's First Past Deputy Grand Secretary. COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION All Master Masons are welcome. Lodge of Pennsylvania in particular. No. 216. H e is a Past Thrice Illustrious WHEREAS, the Library and Museum are by amendment to be removed from the Committee on The significance of th is event passing Master of Pomp Council No. 20, Royal Masonic Education; without great fanfare is characteristic of and Select Masters, and a Past Com­ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Section 13.33 of the Ahiman Rezon be amended to THE Pfu~SYLV ANIA read as follow s: the life that Bro. Adams has led, one mander of Hugh de Payens Commanclery FREEMASO N "13.33 . The Committee on Masonic Education shall consist of seven (7 ) members to Renewing Old Ties where he asked little, but gave much. He No. 19. \'ol. XXX\' ~0\'E MBER 1988 ~q. t be appointed by the Grand Master annually whose duties shall be as follows : was one who quietly made his contri­ In the Scottish Rite, Bro. Adams is Publication No. l 'SPS 126-140 1. To engage in Masonic research and to publish from time to time treatises illustrative The vastl y popular men's neckties bution to the Masonic Fraternity, and affilia ted with Lehigh Consistory in the Issued Quane•ly of Freemasonry in general. with a representation of the Masonic made it well. I am certain that every Valley of Allentown where he has_been Februaq . ;\lar, .\ ugu>t and ~membe 1 at the 2. To disseminate Masonic Education through lectures, exhibits , forums and other means. ;\lasonic Temple. Philadelphia, PemlS} 1- T emple in Philadelphia embroidered at Lodge Secretary who had the pleasure of active in the degree work for many years. \"a nia. b) The Rig ht Wm sh ipfu l Grand 3. To make an Annual Report to the Grand Lodge at its Quarterly Communication in the bottom, are again being made avail­ Lodge of the i\losl Anciem and Honorable December.· ' working with Bro. Adams respects the He was Coroneted an Honorary Member Fr,ucmity of Free and Accepted i\lasons of RESOLUTION NO. 4 able through the Grand Lodge Library eff iciency of the manner in which he of the Supreme Council, Northern Pennsyhania and i\l a~onic j urisdiuion NON-PAYMENT OF LODGE DUES and Museum. They come in two colors, a handled his position. Masonic Jurisdiction, 33rd Degree in Tl1ereun1o Belonging. RESOLVED, that Article 19.01 of the Ahiman Rezon, which presently reads as fol lows: clark blue with a thin diagonal red and G RAND LODGE OFFICERS Indeed, this was an historic moment 1981. Arthur J. Kurtz, R . II'. Grand Mn.ttu "19.01. When a member of the Lodge changes his residence , he shall notify the white stripe, and a maroon with a thin Secretary of the Lodge of which he is a member. The Lodge may proceed against a mem­ for the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, for In addition, he is a Past Sovereign of W. Scott Stoner, R . II'. Dt'puty Grand Master ber for non -payment of dues without notice . diagonal blue and gold su-ipe. With this it was the first time that this recognition Mary Conclave, Knights of the Red Cross Edward H . Fowler, J r., flexibility of color, a Brother is afforded R. II'. Sen ior Grand II'a rden Dues are payable at the beginning of each year. Those owing dues will be suspended at has been given to a former Deputy Grand of Constantine and is a member of Penn George H. Hohenshildt, the January Stated Meeting without notice. The Lodge may , at its discretion, postpone the opportunity of wearing these ties at Secretary. The position of "Past Deputy Priory, Knights of the York Cross of R. II'. )wuor G ra nd ll'ardt'll suspension to the February Stated Meeting , but no longer. many Masonic and no n -Masonic Grand Secretary" was created specifically H onour; Pennsylvania Council of De­ Arthur R. Diamond, R. II'. Grand Trrawrrr Fifty-year members and those members who are unable to pay their dues by rea son of T homas W. J ackson, R . II'. ( ;rand S rcrt'/ar\' financial hardship determined after an investigation by the Lodge shall not be suspended functions. to honor him. libera tion; Pennsylvan ia but may have their dues remi tted. Priced at $11.00 a piece, these ties make EDITORIAL BOARD Before coming to the Grand Lodge of College No. ll; Penn Council, Knight Robert A. Pole, Edt/or The By- Laws of any of the Lodges which are in conflict with the foregoing are hereby excellent personal, as well as Lodge gifts, Pennsylvania, Bro. Adams was a funeral Masons of the United Sta tes of America; annulled." ASSOC IATE EDITORS for the Holiday season. Proceeds now director in the town of Easton where he Akhawiyah Council No. 185, Al lied J ohn H. Piau. Ltbranan and Curator be amended to read as follow s: benefit the Library and Museum, and the had lived with his wife, Rene, and Jonathan Schau, . ln istant Librorwn " 19.01 . When a member of the Lodge changes his re sidence, he shall notify the Masonic Degrees; the Joshua Association; Secretary of the Lodge of which he is a member. The Lodge may proceed against a mem­ ties may be purchased either in person in daughter. He initiall y worked in the Council of Anointed Kings and the Past ber for non -payment of dues after having given him due notice of the same. the Museum at the T emple in Phila­ Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for a short Comma nders and Line Offi cers MASONIC TEMPLE One ;o.Jonh Broad StrC<·t Dues are payable at the beginning of each year . Those owing dues will be suspended at delphia, or by writing to: period of time in the G rand Master's Association. the January Stated Meeting after having been given due notice. The Lodge may at its Philadt'lphia, Penmyh-ania 19107-2598 T he Library and Museum Office, and then returned to the Office of Bro. Adams' talents have also been discretion postpone suspension to the April Stated Meeting , but no longer. Po~unas te r: Fifty-year members and those members who are unable to pay their dues by reason of Masonic T emple the Grand Secretary in 1970 as the 0£fice shared outside the Fraternity. He has been Send address chang<"s to above. financial hard ship determined after an investigation by the Lodge shall not be suspended One North Broad Street Manager for the R. W. Grand Secretary. very active in the Lutheran Church, Second Class Po;,~ age Paid at but may have their dues remitted. Lancaster, Pennsylva nia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-2598 He served in that capacity umil 1980 serving in numerous capacities including The By -Laws of any of the Lodges which are in conflict with the foregoing are hereby annulled." Thomas W. Jackson, R.W. Grand Secretary 10 II Our Grand Lodge Seal From the Grand Secretary's YOU and SOLOMON II Recently, questions have been raised churches, and even sy nagogues. Because 1790, contained even more symbolism, Desk, conti111tcd from page II as to the meaning and symbolism em­ of this the Grand Lodge, being in­ and it also contained a representa.tion of In the preparation of this article, I Masons Helping Masons: bodied in the Seal of the Grand Lodge of f) uenced by the style of the times, chose a a fa ce surrounded by a glory surmount­ acknowledge the tremendous assistance The Emergency Help Network Pennsylvania. design with which they were familiar. ing the left-hand pillar. T his particular Bro. Adams has given me for almost nine These questions have caused some T he actual depiction of Apollo as used symbol was possibly one of the inspi­ years. I still find myself calling Dave once The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has your support for this proposed progmm concern among the Brethren. We assume by the Grand Lodge, has changed over rations for the present Seal (figure 2). in a while for an answer to a problem. Of prepared a program for an Emergency by placing a check mark (V") in the that these questions about the Seal stem the years because each artist who has While the ultimate origin of Free­ all the associates with whom I have Help Network for Pennsylvania Free­ appropriate box: ------~. from the recent "hard-line" attitude that been commissioned to render the seal at masonry is unknown, many of the Fra­ masons and their families. T his Network 1 worked over the years, I have never re­ l ( I. I would be interested in panici- ! many religious groups are taking toward different times, has had a different con­ ternity's symbols can be traced to the would allow any Pennsylvania Mason to garded anyone approaching the position I pating in this program. 1 fraternal societies. ception of how this face should look. remotest reaches of time. Many of Free­ of being indispensible as much as I have call 1-800-MASONIC, from anywhere in : I : ( ) 2. I could lend the following talent The primary mode of attack used by Apollo is a male and is used to signify the masonry's symbols are pre-Christian; but Dave. With very few possible exceptions, Pennsylvania when he has an emergency l that cannot be resolved through normal, I 01 skill: l these groups is to "expose" thefact that a emanation of light from darkness (the the fa ct that a symbol is pre-Christian I have never met anyone with more I i given fraternity utilizes symbols that are Masonic implication here is obvious), by does not make it pagan. Many ancient knowledge about Pennsy lvania Free­ local channels. T he Emergency Help I ------: virtue of the fact that ancient Greeks Network would provide for a Pennsyl­ : ( ) J•>. \\'l1en tl1e · · 1 l not readily recogniza ble by non­ symbols simply presaged things in which masonry than Bro. Dave Adams. When 1 program IS 1mp e- ' members, or that predate the Christian believed Apollo drove the sun in his we now believe. Many latter-day re­ vania Freemason come to the aid of the I mented, I be ,,·illing Lo he d1ose to retire I felt as though I had lost I \\~auld ' ~j era. Freemasonry is one of these fra­ chariot across the sky each day and that ligious holidays are remnants of ancient my right arm, and Pennsylvania had lost Brother in need within thirty minutes, i lend 111) assistance b} being a l ternities under attack. his mother was Leto, literally meaning fes tivals. one of its most qualified leaders. identify the exact need required and then 1 link in a Telephone Chain. f The radiant face on the Seal of the "darkness." Apollo, as bringer of light, can sym­ obtain assistance for the Freemason. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is of T he former Seals of the G rand Lodge bolize that which governs the day, that This Network will become part of your !Name: ------1 Apollo. It was adopted in 1825 and has of Pennsylvania actua lly contained which enlightens and educates, and Him membership as a Pennsylvania Mason at I Address: , been in use ever since. The Seal was much more symbolism than the present who governs as Great Architect of the no additional fee. The cost of outside I ll chosen at a time when the classical style Seal. T he first Seal (fi gure I) was the Universe. Pennsylvania Youth profess ional assistance, if required, I I enjoyed wide use in art, architecture, same as that used by the Grand Lodge of would be the responsibility of the Free­ Foundation, continued from page 7 Phone: ( music and literature. Early nineteenth­ England, with the exception that the mason in need. I ! century Americans, proud of their new word "Philad." was substituted fo r A Typical Emergency could be a death, ! Lodge No. DeMolay Wants a fire, an accident, a mechanical or a nation, sought to evoke the spirit of "London." The second Seal, adopted in !Distri ct ------­ Graeco-Roman democracy by emulating Former Members medical emergency in your home area. ancient styles. Examples of this can be Assistance would a lso be obtaina ble ~ Mail your response to: The Order of DeMolay is seeking its I found in practicall y anything from that while u-aveling in Pennsylvania. Indeed, Grand Lodge of Pennsy h ania period including clothing fashions, former members to replace lost records there is help for the Widow's Sqn. Masonic Temple and to create a complete directory of all its furniture and architecture. Nothing was We must have your support in order to One Nmth Broad Sueet Senior Members. If you were a member of spared the classical influence, and implement this program. Please indicate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-2598 columned temple- like facades adorned the Order of DeMolay, please send your na m e, current address, telephone everything from private houses to banks, information on establishing a special Masonic Conference Center, with mem­ number, home Chapter name and lo­ as well as Protes tant and Catholic Figure I Figure 2 Present Seal scholarship within the Educationa l bers of the Knights of Pythagoras, the cation, and Initiation date if available, to Endowment Fund, please contact the young man 's fraternal organization the Pennsylvania Youth Foundatio n Foundation offices. sponsored by the M. W. Prince Hall offices. A Family Affair in Canton Throat Medallion Presented Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The pro­ New Job's Daughter gram included a tour of the Masonic On Saturday, March 19, 1988, a father conferred during the afternoon. Follow­ Educational Endowment Homes, athletic competitions, ritual and and his four sons became Master Masons ing a delicious dinner, the remaining Brochure Produced Fund Created public speaking seminars, a formal in Canton Lodge No. 415. T hose Raised two degrees were conferred. T he Pennsylvania Youth Foundation The Pennsylvania Youth Foundation banquet and a worship service conducted on this occasion were Bro. Homer L. Bro. Homer L. Parker, Sr., now retired, has produced a new full-color brochure Board of Directors, under the leadership by the youth leaders. T he group photo­ Parker, Sr., and his four sons: Bros. and his sons are business partners in the promoting the International Order of of C h a irma n W . Scott S to n e r , graph was taken in the William A. Homer L. Parker, Jr.; Scott A. Parker; Parker Machine and Fabrication Com­ Job's Daughters in Pennsylvania. The R.W.D.G.M., has created an Educational Carpenter Chapel. Craig D. Parker and Timothy S. Parker. pany, Inc., located in Canton, Pennsyl­ brochure, wri tten for young girls by an Endowment Fund to develop special Sharing in the conferral of the Master vania. acti ve member of the Order, full y ex­ opportunities for our young people to Masons' degree on the fi ve family mem­ plains the Job's Daughters program. receive scholarships for higher education. bers were Bros. Roland E. Morgan, P.M., Copies of the brochure are available upon Attending the presentation is the Worshipful The fund will include a general scholar­ and William E. Harmon, P.M. Bro. request from the Foundation offices. Floyd D. Taylor is the Worshipful Master, Bro. Marvin Long (left), Bro. Hcim and ship fund, which will make grants as Bro. Robert L. Dluge, Jr., D.D.G.M. of the 58th funds become available. More impor­ Master of the Lodge. Bro. Richard M. Masonic District. Robinson , D.D.G.M. of the 16th tantly, it will provide opportunities for DeMolays Meet with individuals, Lodges and other groups to Masonic District, made an official visit­ First Row (left to right): Bros. Rid1ard M. Robin­ Project SOLOMON II T hroat Me­ Knights of Pythagoras ation to the Lodge for this significant son, D.D.G.M.; Homer L. Parker, Jr.; Homer L. dallion was presented to Bro. Alvin create special scholarship programs, event in its history. Parker, Sr.; Scott A. Parker and Floyd D. Taylor, H eim, Senior Warden of Shamokin designating or res tricting their distri­ For the fifth consecutive year, members Worshipful Master of Canton Lodge No. 415. A Lodge of Master Masons was opened Second Row (left to right): Bros. T imothy S. Parker Lodge No. 255, in his home Lodge on bution without the hassles involved in of the O rder of DeMolay held a Brother­ DeMolays and Knights of Pythagoras at the at 2:00 p.m. Three of the degrees were and Craig D. Parker. Saturday, June 4, 1988. administrating their own fund. For more hood Retreat on August 26-28, 1988 at the William A. Carpenter Chapel.

12 13 A Century of Living At the Sign of. Fernwood Lodge Presents Inkstand

When you ask the res idents at the Reading and moved into a smaller home and a personal letter from the President Beginning with this iss ue of The Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown to in the area. They lived there until their of the United States. Pennsylvania Freemason, the emblems name something special about the admission to the Masonic Homes in and symbols of the various individuals, congregate living area, often they come 1979. departments, foundations and organi­ up with the same answer, " H ettie." Mrs. Upon arrival at the Homes, the zations that regularly conu·ibute articles H ettie Mauger is a very special resident a t Maugers were well adjusted. They were to this magazine will be found at the the Masonic Homes. She is a lady who admitted to the congregate living area beginning of each article. T his is being enjoys everything about life, living every and enjoyed their lifestyle very much. done so that better identification of each Presenting the Inkstand are from left to right, clay to the fullest. She loves people and is Bro. Mauger passed away in 1986 and article may be made. A short explanation of each emblem is given here: Harry Heatherby, Ralph Rogers and Virgil D. willing to do anything to help others. Hettie continued to stay active. Her Penn, W.M., all of Fernwood Lodge No. 543. Hettie has maintained this refreshing hobbies include drawing and painting in Receiving are John H. Platt, Librarian and Curator and Steven Patrick, Assistant Curator. outlook on life as she begins her second watercolors. The real love o f her life is century of living. On August 30, 1988, dancing. delphia, in 1734, and he served as Grand she reached the age of one h undred. With a big family celebration on The Inkstand presented by Fernwood Lodge No. Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge in 543. Hettie was born on August 30, 1888. August 28th and a big Masonic cele­ 174 1. She lived with her parents until their bration on August 30th, Hettie now has O n T hursday, September 8, 1988, The inkstand admirably completes the death. She was married to Robert Mauger many more special memories to add to The seal of the R. W. Grand Master Fernwood Lodge No. 543 presented the Museum's collection received this year in 1931. Upon the death of H ettie's her first one hundred years. Some of these Bro. Joseph Murphy, Director of the Masonic contains a bright sun within a triang le. It G rand Lodge Museum with a repro­ from the Bro. John Wanamaker Museum parents, the Maugers sold the house in memories include plaques, certificates, Homes, and Mrs. Hettie Mauger is sy mbolic of the fact that all Light duction of the Bro. Inkstand of reproduction pieces from Inde­ always emanates from the East in Free­ to commemorate the Bicentennial of the pendence National Historical Park. This masonry, and that this Light is triune in U.S. Constitution last year. The inkstand includes the Signer's Desk, used as a its perfection. is a highly polished pewter reproduction Clerk's desk in the 1790 Congress Hall, A Timely Item, continued from page ·I which faithfu lly copies the silver ink­ where Congress under the new Con­ September 20, A.D. 1988 stand a t , Phila­ stitution met in Philadelphia before re­ September 20, A.L. 5988 delphia. In 1752 the Pennsylvania locating to , D.C. in 1800, To the Freemasons of 2088: Assembly commissioned Bro. Syng to and the Rising Sun Chair, so named by Three Pennsylvania Masons, and Ten Thousand Greetings create an inkstand and tray. This grace­ Bro. , and which was made by Bro. John Folwell for the Old Hours of Service Into the year 1988, the Grand ful Georgian piece was used for both the signing of the Declaration of Indepen­ State House (now called Independence Lodge of Pennsylvania has con­ T he emblem of the R. W. Grand morning. He proceeds to make rounds at dence as well as the Constitutton. Bro. Hall) in 1779, and used by Bro. George tinued the SOLOMON II Program. Secretary includes the crossed quills, or local doughnut sh o p s, gathering Syng joined St. John's Lodge, Phila- Washington. Hopefully in the year 2088, we will pens, and an open ledger. It is symbolic of "sinkers" and takes them to the hospital. have an abundance of Freemasons. the Grand Secretary's job of accurately Here he and the Chaplains provide coffee T he Masonic Fraternity is very recording all of the proceedings and and doughnuts for the patients following Cornerstone is Laid in Waynesburg active in the Scranton area, and it is communications of the Grand Lodge in the Sunday religious services. our hope to play an active role in our minute detail, and of communicating Bro. Sim ler is a lso still regularly O n August 6, 1988, Bro. Arthur J. community in the year of 2088 and with the subordinate Lodges. Kurtz, R. W. Grand Master, with the employed. During the week he has the beyond. very responsible job of assuring that assistance of all of the elected G rand The present Grand Master of school children are assigned to their Lodge officers, laid the Cornerstone of Masons in Pennsylvania, is Brother correct buses. Yet Bro. "Bud" finds time the new MasonicTempleofWaynesburg Arthur J. Kurtz, of Harrisburg, Lodge No. 153, in Waynesburg, Pennsyl­ between his morning and afternoon Pennsylvania. assignments at the school to go to the vania. A luncheon was served for the Bros. Harry G. Simler, Joseph Susalla and Leslie E. Enclosed are items of Masonic Carlysle, Sr. hospital where he serves as an "escort". Brethren and their wives by the Ladies of interest: the Eastern Star and Rainbow Chapters This entails taking wheelchair-bound T he Pennsylvania Youth Foundation's "Freemasonry a Way of L ife" prior to the men calling on to Labor. patients to their various medical and emblem consists of a sunburst which is "Friend to Friend" Ground had been broken for the new The G rand Master at work. Three Masons were recentl y honored therapy appointments. reminiscent of the Seal of the Grand "As Masons \IVe Care" Temple in a ceremony by then Grand by Reedes Hurt, the administrator of the Although Bro. Carlysle has been Lodge. ll was adopted in 1981. Highland Drive Veterans Adminis­ retired as a Postmaster, he uses his life­ A Lodge Notice, Hyde Park Master, Bro. Carl W. Stenberg, Jr. in tration Hospital. The three Masons, long expertise to help operate a branch Lodge No. 399 August o£ 1987. This new Temple will be Bros. H arry G. Simler, J oseph Susalla post office at the hospital which provides T he By-Laws of H yde Park the first build ing to be used, solely for and Leslie E. Carlysle, Sr., were awarded almost every postal service that can be Lodge No. 399 Masonic p urposes, by Waynes burg citations in the form of certificates for found at any major post offi ce. Fraternally, Lodge. Waynesburg L odge has the their ten thousand hours of time in The hospital administrator, Reedes Richard A. Hoffman, P.M. honor and distinction of being able to serving the hospitalized veterans. Hurt, is also a Mason and a Shriner. H e Hyde Park Lodge No. 399 call itself " the third oldest Lodge west of Bro. Susalla is employed as a mechanic is a member in Kentucky, where he was District Director The emblem that is used by the the Alleghenies." T he Lodge was Con­ for the Port Authority, and yet, on Sun­ assigned prior to his transferra l to Project SOLOMON II Pennsy lvania Masonic Foundation for stituted on July 17, 18 17, and it presently days, his clay begins at 5:3 0 in the Pittsburgh. 13th Masonic District conti~~twd 011 page 16 has a membership of 48 1. T he Grand Lodge a t work.

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