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Itoartl of Editors: JUAII S. ALANO, IVILLIAII QUASHA. PEDRO GII{ENEZ. EOW.TRD R Hl('Ii ESTEB.{\ }IUS..\RR,IZ. SID\EY }T. AUSTI)i EMILIO II. ASISTORES. }IACARIO C. NAYIA. SINFOROSO PADILL.{ )i n. IIELOCOI|ON JOSE DOIIIINGO ::LOnE\CIO.{ R. IL.\C.\.' Managing Eilitor Brrsiness lfan,rFer Ciretrhtion llanacer \r

In this issue. . . .

GRAND MASTER'S MESSAGE p. 69 SEPARATION OF CHURCII AND p. 70 By Bt"o. Ivred,ericlt J. Keaetter A POEM: DE0ILARATION OF THF: FREE p. 71 Y/HAT IilIqp OF AN.A.i${ERICA p. 73 Bu WB. Wilbur Brucker MASONIiY AND ASTBOLOGY p. 75 By WB Berna,rdo Palma PM MASONI.GRAMS p. 76 ISIiIKAIVA: TFiE CA*VITEftO WEIO BECAME A JAPANESE *,. p.'tt By Arturo Ma. Misa GREETINGS- TO THEII "OLD IIOME p. 79 Ey'Leo A. Hatten C}IURCII POLN'ICS IN PUERTO RICO .. p. 81 By Bro. Norman S. l[.eese TIIE TROWEL .. p, 83 A SIST'ER SFEAKS p. 87 By Mrs. Maria G. Mil,lure TH}I PHILIPPINE PI.JtsLIC SCHOOT SYSTEM: 'FIILL IT S'X-lRIllVE AS A GIIEAT LIBERTARIAN RAMPART?'. . p. 89 Bq Bro. Rgr.D. Driion LODGE OFtrrCERS-]FOR 19G1 ^:...... p.. -91 .-. E arcd ?/aoto,/o TlCeooage

flfirrrg $,lyrixtmus @s All

with a sense of deep gratitude, we pause at this christmas season to count our blessings. whatever religious fai,th we may follow, we must all recognize that in the simple phrase, "peace on Earth, Good will ,towards Men", there lies the ideal formura for happiness for all people. Yet we invoke this gentle philosophy only at christmas time! r am sure, however, that the christmas spirit lives in the hearts of all Masons throughout the year, for the message of Masonry is that the splendor of life is to be found hidden in the heart of simplicity, humi- Iity, service, and brotherly love. when we give of ourselves and our abundance to enrich the lives of others, we are giving true expression to the teachings of Him whose birth we celebrate at Christmas time. As Masons, we aim to add to life's happiness and joy throughout the year. This is shown in our maintenance of a hospital for crip- pled children. our concept of "Frzternity" in Masonry is broad in- deed. It knows no bounds. We are taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Each of us should approach the christmas season with hearts tuned to the spirit of giving-the giving of our worldly goods. yes, but more important still, the giving of ourselves through the application of the Golden Rule to our daily lives. In that way we shall be giving true expression to the teaching of Him whose birth we celebrate at Christma^s time. In that spirit I extend to you and your loved ones my warmest rvishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A JOYFUL NEW YEAR.

LUTHER B. BEWLEY Grand Master

69 SIPflflATION Of II]UR[I] AND STAII

OR

SIPAflATION OI flItIGION flNO STATI As a subject o[ controvcrsy, thc problcm shakes rhc r cry foundation of cle- mocratic ideals. Here is an intriguing accounr o[ rhe di]cmnra u'hiclr democracies face. .by BRO. FREDERICK I. KEVETTER 60l ACW tg.,ZpO t7t, Nczu I"cri /i, N. I".

Orre of the strongest points of Ma- general term, modern usage limis its sonry has been the willingness to seek meaning to Christianity. This being out and recognize auth and light so, it rvould be discrirnination against rvherever {ound. It is also recognized the Christian church and would leave that a truth once found can be lost thc way open for the togethemess o[ thrtrugh violence, neglect, or obscur- Judaism and the State, Hinduism and ity. the State, Buddhism and the State, Ther.e is a vital truth that is being N{aterialism and the State, .ancl so lost through obscurity. While it is on. no one's fault-, it is still slipping Secondly, we must turlr to the Con- lrom otrr grasp. As workmdn- w6 rnust be willing to pay the price of stitution lbr our source of material. the Rights rve this honest industry to keep trurh ever in In Bill of find the open statement pertaining to religion and that all may see and be en- "Congress lightenul. the state, shall make no larv respecting establishment re- I speak concerning the Christian an oI ligion or prohibiting the free exer- Church, the Constitution the and cise thereot State. There is a slogan in which'rve sav rve believe, but its meaning is During the colonial period the obscure. The slogan is "Separation Church of England was the estab- o[ Church and State." First of all Iished church. A n'mber of free the slogan does not say which church. church people were p€rsecuted be- Some would say it means the Roman cause they did not wish to submit to Church. It this be so then so let us Church of England and to support it state. Others would say that "church" financially. After our independence is a general term. In this connection was won and the Constitution was it is importallt to note it is customarv framed, the ten amendments or Bill today to refer to the Christian church o{ Rights had to be added to the but the Judaic, Hindi or Buddhist Constitution before the colonies religion. Therefore, if. clnuch is a rvould ratify it.

70 THE CABLE TOW January, 1961 'fhc statement "Congress shall DECLARATION OF THE FREE make no law respecting an establish- _ooo-....- rnent of religion or prohibiting the lVe have no falsehood to defend, ilee exercise thereof was add- We want the facts; ecl to be sure that no one religion Our iorce, our thought, we do not spend rvould be forced upon the people and In vain attacks. that the state would not keep a man And we will never try irom worshipping as he felt he To save fair and pleasing lie. should. To be true to the Consti- The simple truth is what we ask, Lution and to Masonry we must treat Not tho ideal; all religions alike. Therefore, we We have set ourselves the noble task must join the writers of the Bill of To find the real. I{ights and use as our slogan "The If all there is, is naught but dress Separation of Religion and State." We want to know and hear our loss. This brings us to our third point: We will not willingly be fooled, the State. The State is to provide By fables nursed; orclerly and just government for all Our hearts, by earnest thought, are its citizens. The State is not to con- schoolod trol, dictate, establish, or prohibit the To bear the worst, free exercise or religion. Nor it reli- And we can stand erect and dare gion to control or dictate to the All things, all facts, that really are. Statc. Wo have no god to serve or fear, Ilay we ever reinember, while it No hell to shun, is good that the State should not con- No devil with malicious Ieer. trol religion and religion should not When life is done, (ontrol the State, let us not forget Arr endless sleep may close our eyes that God should control both. A sleep with neither dreams nor sighs. - Ed- tlote. ttre toregoin-g a.ticie-is We ha.ve no master on the land- reprinted from The New Age. November No King in air- 1960, pp. 29 & 30. In the Free f)ress, lVithout a monocle we stand December 3, 1960, pp. 22 & 24, Diokno \(anlavi writes an account of the estab- With a prayer, but lishment of the Republic of Lucbuan, Without a fear of coming night, near Cuyo, Palawan, in 1899. The petite, Wo seek the truth, we love the light. 'W'e shortlivd republic was establi'he'r bv do not bow before a guess, Don Casiano Padon, a native of Molo, Ilollo, ltho was its first and only pres- A vague unknown; ident. His purpose was to have a gov- A senseless force we do not bless ernment completely free from Spain, the In solemn tone. Philinoine reoubl;c of Aguinaldo, and When evil comes we do not the United States. All went well in curse the government until Padon decided to Or thank because it is no worse. have his "republic" build a church When cyclones rend-when lightning which vgas opoosed by the legislature blights, and the P"ople. So strong was the T'is naught but fate; opoosition that Padon his fa- fled with There is God mih' to Iloile 2116 thus, fot the second no of wrath Who smites trme. the attempt to ioin the Church and In heartless hate. tho Stato in lhe was frust- Behind the things that injure man rated. It will be recalled that .,r,hen There is no purpose, thought plan. the Malolo. or Constitution was framed in We wasto 1897, the delegates voted to have sepa- no time in useless dread, ration. In trembling fear;

71 The present lives, the past is dead We love no phantoms of the skies And we are here But living flesh, All welcome guests al' life's great With passiort's soft and soulful eyes, feast- Lips warm and fresh, We need no help from ghost or priest. And cheeks with health's red flag un- Our life is joyous, jocund, free- furled, Not one a slave The breathing angels of this world. Who bends in fear the tre'mbling knee The hands that help are better far And seeks to save Than lips that praY. A corvard soul future pain; Love is the ever gleaming star Not one will cringe or crawl for gain. That leads the waY, The jeweled cup of love we drain, That shines, not on vague worlds of And friendship's wine bliss, Now swiftly flows in every vein But on a paradise in this. With warmth divine. pary, or wail; And so we love and hope and dream We do not or weep' That in death's sky there is a gleam. We have no dread, No fear to pass beyond the veil We walk according to our light, That hides the dea.d. Pursue the path And yet rve question, dream and guess That leads to honor's stainless height; But knowledgo we do not Possess. Careless of wrath, Or course of God, or priestly spite, We ask, yet nothing seems to know, Longing to know and do the right. We cry in vain. We have our fellowmen, our kind- There is no "Master of the Shorv" Wife, child and friend; Who will explain, To phantoms we are deaf and blind, Or from the future tear the mask; But we extend And yet we dream and still we ask. The helping hand distressed, to the Is there beyond the silent night By lifting others we are blessed. An endless day ? Love's sacred flame within the heart Is death a door that leads to light? And friendship's glow We cannot say. While all the miracles of art The tongueless secret locked in fate Their wealth bestow We do not know.-We hope and wait. Upon the thrilletl and joyous brain And prese,nt raptures banish pain. - Anon. AAA

Let no man question your integrity for to do so wottld, be tantamount to questioning \our existence. Honor comes first place first and no nl,o','e. -ANoNvuous

72 THE CABLE TOW January, 1961 \\/hat do vou want of America? An American brother tells us his views. Can't his views be ours?

WIIAT KIND OF AN AMIRI IA? by WB. WILBUR BRUCKER Washington, D.C. f WANT an America which stands our own minds and the strength of ^ tall in the world, not by virtue of our own dedication - freedom to its military might nor its material help build a better world. America achievements, but because it is the was created by men and women incarnation of human liberty, o[ the who valued opportunity more than rights and dignity of man, of justice security. They were eager to accept and honor, and of faith in the wis- the risks of standing on their own

4.)ID I want an America whose citizens protect our way of life faithfully and recognize that the true greatness of well. our nation does not lie !n its high 1 want an America whose citizens standard of living, but rather in its possess good old-fashioned moral high standard of life - the standard courage. -tt is not enougn to [ave of life which has been handed down convictions; one must have the cour- 'to trs by generations of Americans agc to derend. tnose convlctions. The rvho counted their worth not in terms nroral coward's rnotto is: "Don't of rvhat they had but in terms of sLlcK your cllrn out." 'l'he courageous what they were. They were most Peison the person who reaily counts concerned with values - the spiritual ior Amenca - when convrnced of the they were able to pass on to poster- righteousness of a cause stands firm, ity. It is freedom - and these spirit- no illatter what the cost. We must ual values which are the sustaining be a natron oI tough-minded people I)ower of frcedom - which constitute with the hardy moral fiber that wrll our most priceless heritage. not give an inch to the provocations I want an America whose citizens oI internationl gangsterism. We fer- have raised their eyes from the hori- vcntly hope that the growth and zons o[ their claily tasks to face their Irtrition of ideals in the hearts of men present rlarrger, ancl who understand will bring the day when accepted the true rneaning of the mortal strug- standards of national morality will gle in rvhich we are enp;aged - the prevail in the Communist world, but struggle between our cherished ideals until that day dawns, our only sal- of freedom under God and the de- vation is to be ready and willing to grading atheistic philosophy of com- confront force with force under any munism rvhich sceks by every means circumstances. We must recognize to reduce humanity to the level of the necessity to stand without com- the beast. nromise on the principles which I want an America made up of peo- have made America great. We must ple who recognize that the securitv develop the invincible spirit that will of the nation is the responsibility of not falter in the face of the blackest each individual citizen - not just in threat, and a real capacity for moral some figurative sense, but in actual, indignation that will inspire us to ac- grim reality. In order to preserve tion at any time or place where evil, out freedom, we must prove that a injustice, or corruption appears in free people can, through voluntary any form. effort, continue to accomplish even In short, I want an America in more than the regimented society of which every man and woman gneas- the Soviet Union. The Soviet sys- ures up to the high benchmarks o[ tem requires people who can be man- character, courage, and dedication to aeed. In contrast. a free society req- the tenets of our American faith rtires lteople rvho are capable of man- which were established so long ago aging themselves. We must not al- by the Founding Fathers. In the fi- Iow tl.re desire for comfort or con- nal analysis not only the very wav venience in any aspect of life to as- of life of America and the perpet- sume greater influence in our plans uation of our cherished free institu- ancl activities than the desire to tions, but also the liberty for all.

74 THE CABI,E TO\M Januany,1961 MASONRY and ASTR0I0GY Here is an interesting comparison. The concept of Illasonry in another dimension depicted in grandeur.

by woR. BRO. BERNADO PALMA, PN,I lllember, Bagumbayan Lodge No. 4 Member, Dagohoy Lodge No. 84

\Ve all know that I\Iasonry, in one namely: the Worshipful l\,Iaster, Se- of its many facets, may be considered nior Warden, Junior Warden, Secre. a science. As such, we can draw some tary, Tteasurer, Senior Deacon, and comparisons between it and Astrolo- Junior Deacon. gv. Saturn is emblernatic of one of thc Let us commence at the beginning seven principles of nature, whosc -at the Entered Apprentice degree. qualities are coldness, contraction, As the object of all ancient mysteries and concreteness. Individuals domi- was to impart information about the nated by Saturn are careful, delibe- origin, proper culture, and final des- rate, subtle, cautious, prudent, and tiny of the human soul, it will be practical. The Treasurer in the seen that an Entered Apprentice is lodge correslronds to the planet Sa- a candidate for soul knowledge. turn and represcnts rnan's material Now in opening a lodge of En- form.-[upiter tered Apprentices there must be pre- cxprcsses anot]rer ot sent the Master or one of the lights the seven principles of nature, the and at least six apprentices. qualities of rvhich are warmth, ex- The room in which these seven pansion, and geniality. Individuals assemble is said to represent a ground dominated by Jupiter often become plan of King Solomon's 'femple. philanthropists, or take active part The ground plan, of course, refers in work having for its object social to the earth, with the walls of heaven welfare and moral uplift. Jupiter coming down on all sides to meet it corresponds to the Secretary in the at the horizon. lodge, who represents the etheric In the Grand Lodge above, the form of man. Sun as Master, the Moon, Mercury, Venus stands for the third of the Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn seven principles of nature, the quali- lorm the seven types of celestial po- ties of which are lightness, joy, mirth- wer, all of rvhich must be present fulness, and clinging affection. In- that life on earth may find complete dividuals clominated by Ven.us arc expression. mirthful, pleasure-seeking, and con- In the Entered Apprentice lodge vivial. The Junior Deacon corres- on earth there must 6e present t[e ponds to Venus and to man's astral equivalent of the seven planets; form.

75 Nfars is emblematic of the fourtlr Masoni-Grams principle of nature, the qualities of which are combativeness, aggression, N'Iasons in . Germany responded to fiery impulse, and passion. Indivi- the recent eardhquakes by sending duals dominated by this planet are approximatelv 17,000 DM from the selfish, aggressive, and cruel. The [.rnited Grand Lodges and the Su- Senior Deacon corresponds to Mars, preme (.louncil of the Scottish Rite. and likewise represents the animal soul of man. Americlrn lireemasons responded gcnerously to tlte same cause. The Nlcrcury stands for the fifth prin. Nlasonic Service Association reports ciple of nature the qualities of which rnore than $10,000 forwarded to rhe are restless activity, intellectuality, Grand Lodge of Chiie from Grand volatileness, ancl changeableness. In- Lodges in the United States.

mind the constitution and characte- say, the Supreme Grand Mastel , ristics of the Grand Lodge above, r;f whose most fitting symbol is the ma- which the Creator, the Diety, God, jestic and all-commandinp; Sun.

76 TIIE CABLE TO\M Januarry, 1961 JAn Un.sun g Atero

I S H IKASf/A: Th e Caviten o

by ARTURO I,IA NIISA lN Pandacan, I\Ianila stands a neg- lriends included Rizal, who was a lected plaza that arouses curiosity be- fellow student of his at Santo Tomas. cause of its name: Plaza Ishikawa. (-lontrary to Common belief, the "Noli That plaza was not named after a NIe Tangere" was not published en- Japanese but after a Filipino here, tirely in Spain. A few chapters of Jose Anacleto Ramos, a Cavitefio. Rizal's controversial masterpiece were Jose Anacleto Ramos was born in printed clandestinely in the compos- .San Roque, Cavite, of Filipino par- ing room of "La Ymprenta Nueva" in cntage. He grew up in Manila, where Intramuros, under Ramos supervi- his parents had a lucrative business in sion. Intramuros, then the city's commer- When the Katipunan was founded, cial district. He studied at Santo lfo- Ramos helped raise funds for the new ruas and later was sent to London, Society. At a meeting in Quiapo at- rvhere he took a business course at tendecl by Dr. Bonifacio Arevalo, Do- the College of Saint Nlary. l'oteo Cortez, Pedro Casimiro and oth- Upon his return to N{anila, he took er Katipunan leaders, the problem of over his father's bazar, which he re- where to secure arms for the secret r:amed "La Gran Bretafla. When he society was discussed. Ramos suggest- had accumulated enough cash, he re- ed that they puchase arms from Ja- turned to England to by a good print- pan and that he be sent to that coun- ing press which he could use for pro- try to negotiate the Purchase. At that paganda work. Back in the I,hilip- time, Jose Anacleto Ramos' activities pines, he set up a printing company lvere no longer secret; the Spanish au- known as "La Ymprenta Nueva," thorities knew that he was one of the rvhich was to publish many propagan- leading minds of the propaganda rla pamphlets. movement in Manila and his establish- The Spaniards triecl to trace the ment had been raided several times. source of the subversive pamphlets but The members of the Katipunan had no inkling that the bazar "La present at that meeting approved Ra- Ciran Bretafia" was the focal distribu- mos' suggestion. Forthwith, Jose tion point. Anacleto Ramos buried his papers Ramos' friendship with M. H. del seals, arms and other documents and Pilar was to draw him into intensive boarded a ship for Japan. This was 1;ropaganda work; his .wide circle of in I895.

77 In Yokoltam,a vitefio who became a Japanese passecl When he set foot in Yokohama, the away at the Mary Chiles Hospital. Japanese, who were sympathetic to the Shortly ther'eafter, a tract of land Philippine cause, welcomed him with in Pandacan, where he had spent his open arrns. Ramos discussed his mis- boyhood and early manhood days, u'as turned sron with the Japanese officials and into a plaza named after him they helped him purchase arms for by the municipal council of l\{anila, a fitting tribute to a great man whose the Katipunan rebels. Jose Anacleto Ilamos sent these arms to the Philip- contributions to the Revolutionarv pines in an ingenious way; he had cause deserve the admiration and gra- them packed in such a way that the titude of all patrotic Filipinos. crates seemed to contain only chrysan- AAA themums; under the flowers were the guns that would one day be used in NEWS & NOTES the fight against Spain. Reyes Brr,. While in Japan, the indefatigable Roy Baban, son of Caviteflo turned with renewed vigor Nicolas P. Baban of Iloilo-Acasi:r to the writing of fiery articles Lodge No. I I and Sis. Florencia Re- assail- yes ing Spanish rule in the Philippines, Baban of the Order of Eastern City, romped away which he signed A. Robertson Star in Iloilo witir James the second prize in the sixth annual and published in the "Japan Daily oratorical contest on Rizal held at Advertiser." His propaganda activities the Far Eastern University audito- ccased only when he learned with dis- rium on December 4, 1960. may that Spanish rule had ended in Young Baban, a high school strr- the Philippines, only to be replaced by American dent at Central Philippine Universi- domination. ty in Iloilo City, bested the orators In 1900, he wrote his friends that from San Beda College and Ateneo his work was finished, that he was de Manila. He also defeated the orl- l'romesick and wanted to return. ffis tors of the Bicol, Northern, Central, friends advised him not to return Southern Luzon, and Eastern Visa- home because the American authori- yan regions. ties knew that he was a rebel at heart Baban lost only to the orator o[ and could make life hard for him. N{indanao after the Board of Judgcs It was then that Ramos decid- broke a tie for the first place in fa- ed to apply for Japanese citizenship vor of the latter. Baban's winning and to assume the surname Ishikawa piece "Ttre Vision of Rizal" won him so that the American could not touch a one-year scholarship amounting to him. Another important motive that P300.00 and a commemorative plaque prompted him to swear allegiance to for the High School Dept. of Central Japan was his desire to manifest his Philippine University. gratitude to the Japanese people and government for the assistance they had (It should be added that Bro. Ramos given him for four years. was onc of the first few Filipinos who On October 24, 1921, 2l years af- joined Masonry in Englanil, He was ter he came home and initiated, passed and raised in a lodge lived peaceful- the Master of which was the Prince of Iy under the American flag, the Ca- Wales, later King Eduard VI. Ed.)

78 THE CABLE TOW Janua.ry, 1961 From a long-lost broth.er

"OLil GflIIIItlGS IO ft]I il0Ml 10fffi" by LEO A. HATTEN Ohinaua Lodge No. l18. F. k. A.LI.

I take this opportunity through give an hour lecture to the assem- our grand organ, which apparently ulage of Past Masters of the lodge, is about the only thing left in pub- concerning Masonry on Okinawa. lication, to address a few remarks to 'Ihe same thing happened to Brother the Lodge, to let you know how some John Harshman up in Minnesota o[ us who have left your midst are last Fall prior to his leaving for Ger- {aring, and what our feelings are to- many. rvard our home Lodge. I can speak The Brethren back here are gen- lairly accurately for the members of uinely interested in all facets of Ma- our Lodge who are here in the Wa- sonry as we practice it. I think the shington, D.C. area, as well as those nr.o points they are most interested rvho have traveled through here re- in are (l) how selective are we in cently on their way to foreign coun- choosing candidates to assure that trtes. we are getting nothing but the best, Okinawa Lodge No. ll8 prides it- and (2) how do we maintain disci- self with being a friendly lodge. I pline? I was proud to be able to :rnr happy to say we are not alone in report that our Committee system this. In every lodge that I have vi- which is the same used nearly every- sited since leaving Okinawa, in the lvhere has been quite successful in Southern Part of the United States, selection. It was also pleasant to District of Columbia, and in Mary- report that we require a minimum land where I now reside, my treal- of discipline. Other than the usual rnent as a visitor has been most sin- lormalities of dropping memberships ccrely cordial. Perhaps I received a for non-payment of dues, I witnessed little more attention than some others none. l>ecause f am from a foreign juris- It probably will not be argued too cliction. Every one of the visited vigorously that the Home Lodge lodges is extremely interested in our owes a duty to its "out of town" Philippine Jurisdiction, and in Oki- members in keeping them informed nawa particularly. Masonry has an of what is going on, changes in the intriguing history of growth on Oki- Iodge, who the present officers aie, nawa, and when I casually mentioned ctc., just as much as the departed this in a lodge in Texas last sum. members owe allegiance and duty to mer, I was invited to ceme back and the Home Lodge, being bound by

7e its laws and regulations. This is not Loclge in the Philippines does it, aurl a ()ne-way street. Based on mv ob- so does practically every other lodgc servations while I was Treasurer in that julisdiction as far as I can there, at least half and maybe two- lind out. This receiving; o[ commu- tl-rirds of the 500 Nlaster Masons car- nications is abotrt the only value re- r icd on the rolls are not on tlrc Is- ceived from the Home Lodge, for iand. ("Out of torvn" so to speak). riues paid, other than having a place to call "Home." The York Rite Bo- the Lodge doing keep \\rhat is to

80 THE CABLE TOW January,1961 CHURCH POI.ITICS IN PUERTO RICO

by tsRO. NORNIAN S. t\iElrSE

Ed. Note. The following editorial by Bro. Meese, in the New Age, November', 1960 tells the inside, story of the present politico-religious disturbance in Puerto Rico, an island possession of the United States. The political actions of the Roman Church here can be understood when one reads Vaticanism Political Principles o,f the Roman Catholic Church by Judge & Bro. Dr. A1bert Levitt,- who points out in a very-each interesting fashion that, "while communism, facism, and the Vatican rnay fight other at other times, they join forces in their attacks upon Americ-an Constitutiona! freedoms." Moreover, because "the Roman Catholic Church is also an enormously wealthy business organizatiotl, it is a very active and powerful political force and constitutes a very real and present danger to our Constitutional freedoms."

Never ruore thall today has thc l{o- ,\rcirbislrop Davis and Bishop Mc- rnan Church hierarchy been so per- ilanus of Poncc. In their published sistcnt in its claim that it takes no 1;astoral letters oI July 2, 1960, they part in politics but is concerned only severely criticize<[ all thrcc existing "which with matters touching on faith and i)arties for lavrlring lalvs de- morals. Recent news from Puerto (lhristianize our society" by approv- liico, horvever, indir:ates that the ing birth control, sterilization and thc disclairner llas no basis whatever rlivrrrce. lLl Alrtndo, the island's in lact. lc:rcling daily ncrvspairet', as well as Tlte Cluistian Century for Sept- ()overnor Nlunoz N'farin, Iruvc strong cmber 28, 1960 states that the organi- I)' l)rotested the entrance of the Ro- zation of the Christian Action Party nr:rn Church ir.rto Puerto Rico poli- in the island earlier this year is "the tics. The Govcrnor- has, however, first instance of creation o[ a Ro- cnutionecl the peoplc against outbursts rnan Catholic political partv uiiclel- oI anti-clericalisrn, of which there thc American Constitution." Its or- have becrr scveral. sanizers have obtained in thcir peti- Rc1>ort:; indicate tllat a number o[ .l tion the names or more than 0 per the I{oman clergy have attacked not cent of the registered voters ar:d onlv the existins recognizcd parties lience may propose candidates for bal- and their leaders but have stirred up lot at the next insular election. It the politico-religious issue. Their cannot yet obtairr monev from the statements have made it clear tlrat "public election campaign fund", tl-re church will not surrender the but it has asked the governor to call riEht to instruct its flock on political a special session of the legislature to matters and that it is the duty of the amend the present law to permit it layman, as either voter or office hold- to have access to that fund. el', to obey the church. Others of The sponsors of the new political the clergv however, have either re- part\,, comDosed of rniembers ol' a rnained silent or expressed opposing single religious denomination, arc noinions privately.

81 Flerc, apparently, is direct and poi- this be the precursor of a similar tive evidence that the nonpolitical cancer inten$ed for trans planting pretensions of the Roman church into the continental United States? cannot be factually supported. For The formation and growth of a many generations Luropean political church-affiliated party, no matter life has been cursed with this sort of what the church or the name by shenanigans and history records its which it is known, would be disas- tragic outcome, but never before has trous to the unity of this Republic. any part of this Republic had to It could under no circumstances a- contend with these disruptive forces. void causing the complete disruption This nerv rnongrel organization, o[ our domestic peace and might which has torn the island's Repub- well lead to open hmtile action lican statchood panty asunder, de- against the church. The formation mands an Ambassador to the Vatican, here or elsewhere of any such bloc church control of education and cen- for the purpose of achieving com- sorship curbs on birth control and pletely selfish institutional objectives other restrictions. Already establish- should not be tolerated by those who ed on United States soil, might not value their freedom. __ooo_

Here & There... SAIIPAGUITA CHAPTEII No. 3, BETHEL NO. l, Order of Jobs' OES Daughters Salvacion M. Gregorio, Honored Visitacion S. Crudo, \,Vorthy l\[at- Queen; Nida Santos, Senior Princess; ron; Castor Silveste, Worthy Pat- Rosalyn Farrar, Junior Princess; Ma- ron; Flonorata D. Asistores, Asso- rion Cooper, Guide; Kathie Peck, ciate l\{atron; Emilio Asistores, Asso- Marshal; Linda Estes, Senior Custo- ciate Patron; Felicidacl Mendoza, dian; Rose Mely Dantes, Junior Cus- Secretary; Victorina R. Silvestre, todian; Liberty Arce, Inner Guard; Treasurcr-; Alice Abarques, Conduct- Nora Manglicmot, Outer Guard; Vic- l-ess; Angclita Cervantes, Associate toria Soriaga, First Messenger; Anne Estes, Second Messenger; Ricky Conductress; Soledacl Buenale, Chap- T'rummer, Third Messenger; Rica- Maria G. N'Iillare, Marshal; Vi- lain; flor de Leon, Fourth Messenger; Lu- vencia M. Curameng, Organist; Li- cilie Steenson, Fifth Messenger; Ca- lia D. Nequin, Adah; Zenaida C. A- rol Cooper, Librarian; Ernestina barques, Ruth; Teresita C. Deocales, Gregorio, Musiiian; Janice McTur- [,sther; Adelaida N{adridejos, Mar- nal, Recorder; Ligaya Bustamante, tha; Fe A. Suaco, Electa; Teotimo Treasurer; Patricia Taylor, Chap- Juan, \A/arder; William E. Ghent, lain. Sentinel. (Continued on Ttage g0)

82 THE CABLE TOW January, 1961 THE TROSTEL

Freemasonry is a crusade lor a better world. Each indiaidual ll[ason has ,t, rLi.ssion to propagate brotherly loae among men under art atntosphere of mu- tttul understanding and goodwill.

Operative masons use trowels to iI they are not interpreted as such, sirread the cement or mortar which rvith he unclcrlying idea being the unites the bricks or stones of a build- ancient virtue of. humanitas, the a- ing rnto a common mass. The trorvel bility to express humane feelings,- is the instrument which is used to kindness, gentleness, helpfulness, distribute the bonding material in -by means of a benevolently disci- the proper proportions betrveen the plined character which has achieved separate building units of a structure. good breeding and culture, and which ctisplays them through brotherly Speculative Masons are taught to re- love. gard the trowel as the principal tool Freema- o[ a Master Workman. Its symbolical The principal object o[ sonry has always been perfect the use is to spread the cement of broth- to individual and to guide to- erly love and affection; and it is no mankind u'ard a better, harmonious dev- mere coincidence that the principal more elopment. The individual Mason is working tool of a Master I\fason is linked to the central purpose which a Builder on the Temple of Human Brotherhood; he is both the trowel Freemasonry has always proclaimed. and the cement rvhich combine the Obviously, Freemasons should be units of society into a cohesive whole. concerned with a figurative trowel, a The brotherly love he extends to symbol, which represents a certain others is the trowel; the appreciation kind of behavior, a mode of concluct, and affection he arouses are the ce- rvhich every Master Mason is charged ment which helps to bind men clos- to practice. In the transfer of ideas cr to each other. invoived in such a metaphor, it is Clear as this central purpose seems clear that the individual Brother is to be in the ritual of Freemasonry, being exhorted to become a trowel as rvcll as in the teachings of Masonic which distributes in proper propor- thinkers in every generation, one is tion the bonding materials of broth- often led to wonder how many Ma- crly ]ove and affection. He is to be sons have reaily understood this fun- a {orce which helps to unite the divid- damental idea of Masonic humanitas. cd human units of society into a har- Hor,v many Brothers consciously use rnonious structure of civilization. the trowel of brotherly love to spread The founders of Speculative Free- the cement of appreciation and un- nlansonry bequeathecl- to their [o]lor^,'- derstanding? crs a book of moral charges. The Masonic brotherly love is not a "Ancient Constitutions' mean little mere sentimentality, which one puts

83 c,n likc au apron wh€n one goes to Itc rnixes for thc Tcrnplc ol' Brother- Iodgc. T'hc trowel of brotherly love Iy Love. cannot be restricted to applying the Yet, therc ncgative descriptions mortar oI good will when one is deal- if ing with a Brother l\{ason. Brother- represented the chief misunderstand- ly love is a mode of conduct to rvhich ings of the true nature of Freema- sonry's great purPose, spread thc a Builder trains his emotions and to cement brothcrly affec- Ieelings, for which he learns to sub- of love and due his passions, so that his trolvel tion, they would merit little attentiolr rnay spread the rnortar of harmony The great problcm of the buildcr is among all men with lvhom he labors, thlt oI inclifference. The numbcr trowels are not ollly llrother Nfasons. oI that lying idle is stag- gcring. X,Iasonic brotherly love is not nlcrc- "glad Hor,v oltcn wc hear people sar'. i,v a bi'eezy, cheerful hand", "Oh, which rnaniicsts itself in a bubbling I'tl like to do something con- dernonstrativeness with old ancl ncrv stl'ucti1,e, somcthing fine. But I'ni acqriaintances, but. rarcly l-ras timc t() ticrl up in so many things. I'm called look or listen for the sounds ol spiri- on for hclp, i'm on the go, so much luai distress or human need irr the I just clon't have time to think anr'- !lcarts anrl voices o[ those ar ound lnol'c." r.rs. Nlasonic brotherly love is not and many a gcncrally excmpli[ierl by the over'- l,fasons are 1;eople, resPonsc: polvcringly gar-rulous salesman vrh<-r )fason has given a similar '\\'ants to rlo you a favor". Thc "I jrrst clon't have time to think rnol'tar of brotherly love neecis a :ti-lout N'Iasonry." And so another stronger- l-rr>ncling inglleclien t than 1''1;r,1:gl lies uselessly in the tool chest. that; the tlowel must clistributc the n'hilc the Grand Architect cries for cctncnt in I:cttcr l)rol)ortions. .\fastcr Workmen to mount the scaf- lolcling of the Temple of Universal l\{:rsonic brothcrly love is not rncre ingredients for coulicsy, either. To listen politely, Brotherhood. Thc to ilr)swcr resPcctfully, to avoid giv- thc mortar are siill packecl in thc ing pain may bc sonrc oi tire nrarks storeroom; lhere aren't enough ol. a gentlcrnan; but they are not al- Iluilders to mix the cement atrcl carrr lvays [!re ptrrposeful acts of a tsr,ri]dcr it away. rvl.ro is consciously using the trowel This is one of the rvidest hcld antl rii brotherlv iove and affection. N{ere- most dangerous errors of our time, l,v to a<:knowledge others, but not to that a man is too bus1, to do some- rcsirond to tlicm, is using a thin wa- thing accordance with his ideals, terl1, mortal which will ncver bond in help matter the ashlars together prol;erly. To lovc to be of to others. As a others is to accept them, their pre- o[ tact, the busier a man is, the more juclices as well as their amiable vir- numerous are his opportunities to tues, and to work with what thev use the tLou,el of brotherly love and have and really are. To reject them, afiection. Furthermore, in a willing- no matter how courteously, is still a lless to spread the cement of love re.lection, an ingredient which no and unclerstanding lies the surest gua- good Brrilclcrs puts into the mortar rantee of real inner peace and life-

THE CABLE TO\M January,1961 Iong satis[action. One doesn't have man said reassuringly, 'I know thc to accomplish big things, or even to lorvrr well. I'll get off with you and neglect one's duties, to achieve those take you to your to your son. I'll spiritual rervards. catch a later train.' And as they eot It is just such activity, the appli- off the train, they walked along ihe tation of the trowel of brotherlv platform like brorhers." iovc, whicir Albert Schweitzer call's l'fost of us go through "the life witir scconcl less

86 THE CABLE TOW January,1961 Beusare of the pitfalls - - eA .lisrer $peaks -" by N{RS. I\,IARIA G. N,IILLARE Scottish Temple, Dec. 3, 1960

I am not a preacher and if ar times 3, aims to foster among its members I seem to preach, please understand the spirit of brotherhood. We call lrrat I anr preaching to myself most each other brother or sister, let it be oi the time. so in our hearts. When we meer Sampaguita Chapter No. 3, like here or elsewhere, let our looks be any other organization, can stand or full of goorl will, our handshakes ex- Iall at the will of the members. In- pressive of sincere fellowship; ancl ternal dissensions and strifes, little let our talk and actions reveal that personal animosities and jealousies our hearts are overfiowing with the tend to rock the foundation of any milk of human kindness. Ar:d this organization. It is so hard to build, temple where we meet, Iet it be a but so easy to destroy, and sometinres place where we c:rn be ourselves with- the reputation of a lifetime can be out fear of being rnisunderstood, be- spoiled by a careless act of the mo- calrse we are with kindred spirits. ment. So, sisters and brothers, Iet Wren thcse things come to pass, then us beware of the pitfails. If at times this temple, these meetings, will havc we are too hasty to criticize and say huppy associations for us, wherc unkind things about a fellow mem- members and visitors alike will leel ber, let us recall this poem: welcome and will want to comc "If you are tempted to reveal again. These things I covet for our- A tale to you someone has told selves and our chapter. About another, make it pass, "There are loyal hcarts, there Before you speak, three gates of are spirits brave, gold. There are souls that are pure ar.rrl These narrow gates: First, "Is it true; true?" Then eive to the rvorld the best Then, "Is it needful?" In your you have, mind And thc best will corne back to Give truthful answer. And the next you Is last and narrowest, "Is it kind?" Give love, and love to your lilc Then again: will flow, "There is so much good in the A strength in your utmost need; rvorst of us, Have faith, anrl a score of hearts Ancl so much bad in the best of us, will show That it ill behooves any of us, Their faith in your word and deed. To find fault with rhe rest of us." Give truth, and your gift will be Sometimes in the jungle of little paid in kind; details, we lose sight of our main And honor will honor meet; objectives. Sampaguita Chapter No. (Corttbrued on page 88)

87 Gwo Letters Bro. Romulo Y. Mendoza Chief, Arts and TYades Division Bureau of Public Schools Manila November 14, 1960 ]Iosi Worshipful Sir: Dear Bro. l\Iendoza: I cannot think of a rnore precious gift The beautiful gavels that you so to a true and upright mason like you kindly sent me are an exquisite gift that than these gavels that I am presenting i shall always cherish from my friend to you. But before doing so let me say and former co-worker in the Bureau of a few words about this present. Public Schools. It is most difficult for Masonic traditions inform us that the me to express in words my deep appre- spiritual edifice, the Lodge which we, ciation to you for y.our generosity. as Free and Accepted Masons, and as brethren of an ancient fraternity, repre- Your letter accompanying the gavels sent, is supported by three great col- is a gem of Masonic literature which I umns represe,nted by the Worshipful shall placo in my files of important Master in the east who symbolizes wis- papers that have come to me during dom to guide, by the Senior Warden my long sojourn in the Philippines. in the west who symbolizes strength to support, and by the Junior Warden Sincerely and fraternally yours, in the south who symbolizes beauty to (SGD) adorn. LUTHER B. BEWLEY Grand Master These gavels which I am presenting to you, Most Worshipful Sir, are made of the three finest woods of the Philip- o- pines, namely: narra, molave, and lane- te, are symbolic of the great columns of our lodge. Narra, the Philippine na- tional tree, is symbolic of wisdom to guide: molave, the strongest and most Speaks . majestic of our luxuriant forests, is sym- A Sister .. bolic of strength to support; and lanete, the most beautiful and immaculate of And a smile that is sweet will ali species of Philippine woods, is sym- surely find bolic beauty adorn. of to A smile that is just as sweet. I have thus the honor and ple,asure of presenting to you these gavels, sym- Give sorrow and pity to those bols of the authority of the respective who mourn; offices in the lodge which you had so ably administered, with the hope that You will gather in flowers again they will be used for more glorious pur- The scattered seeds of your poses, that of perfecting the hr.rman ash- thought outborne, lars with which you will continue build- ing our spiritual edifice and, may I add, Though the sowing seemed but that of asserting or preserving: our vain. rights as freedom-loving citizens of a democracy. For life is the mirror of King (Sgd) ROMULO Y. MENDOZA and slave Lodge No.48 'T'is just whar we are and do; The Most Worshipful Then give to the world the best Dr. Luther B. Bewley you have Grand Master Grand Lodge of the Philippines And the best will come back to November 17, 1960 you."

88 THE CABLE TOW Janua,ry, i961 THE PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM: WILI IT SURVIVE AS A GREAT TIBERTARIAN RAMPART?

Thc role of the public school system in a free society cannot be underrated. Never will there be a more vicious threat io our rlemocratic ideals if public cducation should be fettered and sectarian.

By Bro. Rex D. Drilon r\ssociate Professor of Political Scicnce & Secretary of the University of the Philippines

\Vhile the Filipinos sleep, there is tion even perhaps at the sacritice of something going on in their country other forms of public serviccs. that eventually may spell the differ- Once the initiative and control of cnce benveen a free people and a education return to any one church shackled people. The public school (as of old) or to several churches oI svstem in the Philippines is in danger diflerent persuasions, the minds of of being so watered down from with- the people will be shaped toward an .in and so discredited from without ecclesiastical orientations, promotin€i that someday the Filipinos will wake an interest inimical to the broad gen- up and find too late that this great eral interest o[ the nation. That libertarian rampart has crumbled. means conformism and uniformism, One report says that there are now and rvith these evils the familiar nrore than 650 schools in the }rhilip- hantl-maidens of superstition, ex- lrines run by one powerful sectarian ploitation, and oppression. A peo- organization alone. While these sec- plc reduced to that level have no tarian schools increase in number chance in the world to reach a point lnd are meticulously strengthened, of development beyond mere social

89 mic,_ political are vigilantly ly allow rhem ro be rveakened, ;rs watclred, resisted, and d.ef eated. Fur- some forces are attempting to clo, ther, that hope remains alive as long those Rizal days will come back just as the public demands with uncom-- rhe same, though slowly and stealthi- promising urgency that the govern- ly, but just as surely. You can bet on Inent give the public school svsrem that! and tlre University of tlrc Philippines Then when this country rctrogl'cs- increased budgetary support trom ses because the thinking is agairt year to year and sees to it that the dimmed and the human personalitv Constitution regarding education is is again downgraded, as of old, we courageously inrplemented no rnatter will say with gnashing teeth to ortr- what the reactionary forces do. selves, "We deserve what we get be- Let me Tepeat the warning: Take cause we were not smart enough t() out.thc public school system-an

90 THE CABLE TOW January, 1961 LODGE OFFICERS FOR I96L

Manila Lodge No. 1 Cosmos Lodge No. 8 Wor. Master ...... Roe Hampton Johnson Wor. Master Richard S. Hart Senior Warden ...... John O. Wallace Senior Warden ...... Michael R. Kapst Junior Warden ...... Romeo Malimban Junior Warden . . .,... Gregorio Amistoso S€cretary . . .. Henry Gilhouser Secretary . .. . Robert P, Binkley P. 0. Box 2646, Manila 1828 Taft Avenue, Manila Treasurer . .. . Herschel Swiryn Treasurer . , .. George A. Mayhew 114 Beata, Pandacan St. Johns Lodge No. 9 Manila Wor. Master Harold D. Carl Senior Raymund Cavite Lodge No. 2 Warden .,..... E. Murry Warden . . . Donald Wor. Master Vicente Vale Cruz Junior .. .. S. Muni . .. Robert Arnold Senior Warden ...... Oscar A. Reves Secretary . H. Junior Warden ...... Robert L. Heintz P. O. Box 435, Manila Treasurer . James Hendryx, P,M, Secretary .... Salvador C. Gonzales ... L. Iloilo-Acacia Lodge No. 11 950 Cabuco St., Caridad Francisco Heng CaYite City Wor. Master Song Senior Warden Gil F.Octaviano Treasur€r . .. . Jose V. Colina ...... Junior Warden . Ricardo Jeruta Caridad, City of Cavite ...... Corregidor-Souther Lodge No. 3 178 Mission Road Jaro, Iloilo City Wor. Master Albert E. Parsons Secretary .... )onciano Leonidas Senior Warden ...... Edgar L. Shepley . Sy Bon Tong lunior Warden ...... Albert W. Onstott Treasurer .. . Nilad Lodge N0.12 Secretary .... Jack L. Schwartz, P.M. Wor. Felix Torres 108 Calle Nueva, Manila Mast€r J. Senior Warden FElix Bagtas Treasurer . .. . David G. Gunnell ...... V. Junior Warden ...,... Francisco Geronimo Bagumbayan Lodge l,lo. 4 Secretary .... Gregorio A. Vicente, P.M. Wor. Master Julio F. Abarquez Plaridel Masonic Temple Senior Warden ...... odin Z. Suaco or P. 0. Box 98, Manila Junior Warden ...... Calixto C. Tria Treasurer . .. . Amado Pineda, P.M. Secretary .... Damaso C, Tria, P,M. Walana Lodge No. 13 1828 Taft Avenue, Manila Wor. Master Petronilo Quifiones Treasurer . ... Rufino B. Macalinao, PM Senior Warden ...... Dr. Godofredo G. Calub 2413 Cagayan St., Junior Warden ...... Ambrosio Lorenzo Sta. Ana, Manila Secretary . .. . Cirilo S. Honorio lsland-Luz-Minerva Lodge No. 5 200 M. H. del Pilar Wor. Master Pedro A. Aloot Grace Park Senior Warden ...... , Samuel L. Rabanillo Caloocan, Rizal Junior Warden ...... Arturo H. Reyes Treasurer . .,. Ramon F. Samaniego Secretary ..... Graciano N. Villamante Sinukuan Lodge No. 15 2445 Legarda St. Wor, Master Hilario G. Esguerra Sampaloc, Manila Senior Warden ...... Gregorio Tan Treasurer , .. . Gaudioso B. Evangelista Junior Warden ...... Constantino Bombasi 57 Pajo St., Project 2 Sscretrry . .. . Gabino de Castro Quezon City 2528 Tindalo, Tondo Biak-Na-Bato Lodge No. 7 Manila Wor. Master Castor I. Silvestre Treasurer . .. . Francisco R. Floro Senior Warden ...... Raymund E. Wilmarth Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17 Junior Warden ...... Placido M. Pilar Wor. Master Cecilio S. Villanueva Secretary .... Emilio M. Asistores Senior Warden ...... Jose T. Bernal P. O. Box 1891, Manila .tose B. LeEaspi Treasurer .... Antonio C. Militar Secretary . . .. Gregorio P. Cataulin 209 Montalban, 575 R. Palma, Hiway Hill SD San Antonio, Cavite City Mandaluyonq, Rizal Treasu rer . Amado C. Santog

91 Araw Lodge No. 18 Maktan Lodge No, 30 Wor. Master Florencio D, R. Ponce Wor. Master Manuel Goviola Senior Warden ...... Guillermo Madridejos Senior Warden ...... Saturnino Liston Junior Warden ...... Inocencio N. Rosete Junior Warden . . ..'. . . Daniel P. Tumulak Secretary .... Pedro P. Aguda Secretary .... Leoncio P. Geronilla 598 M, delos Santos St, Room 303 Masonic Sampaloc, Manila Temple, Borrodreo St. Treazurer .... Jose N. Quedding Cebu iCty Silangan Lodge No. 19 Treasurer ,... Gerardo P. Jimen€a Wor, Master Emilio Melendres Isarog Lodge No. 33 Senior Warden ...... Modesto M. Marcelo Wor, Master Ignacio Meliton Junior Warden ...... 0limpio C. Mariano Senior Warden ...... Simeon Royeca Secretary .... Teodoro V, Santos Junior Warden ...... Jose Villa lgnacic 21 Rotonda, Pasig, Rizal Secretary .,. . Pedro E. Dy-Liacco, P,M, Treasurer .... Elpidio L. Cruz 7I4 Biaknabato St. Naga City Rizal Lodge No. 20 Treasurer .... Felicisimo Capucao, Sr. Wor. Master Diego M. Manza P.M. Senior Warden ...... , Hermogines Escobar Lincoln Lodge No. 34 Junior Warden ...... Jose Angeles Wor. Master Harold D. May Secretary .... Julian Capiral P.M. Senior Warden ...... Avelino Dantes Lopez, J, Quezon Junior Warden ...... Foo Ying Yin Treasurer .... Gregorio Quincha Secretary .... Purisimo Ramos Dapitan Lodge No. 21 1925 Manila Ave. Wor. Master Basilio L. Sarmiento WBB, 0longapo Senior Warden ...... Magtanggol Abaffo Treasurer .... Marcial B. dela Cruz Junior Warden ...... Benjamin T. Araniego, Jr. Batangas Lodge No. 35 Secretary . .. . Benjamin T, Araniego, PM Wor. Master Quintin L. ilagsino 1440 , Senior Warden ...... Ernesto V. Perez Manila Junior Warden ...... Aurelio Baron Treasurer ..., Teofilo A. Abejo, P.M. Secretary Esteban G. Buhat Jose Rizal Lodge N0.22 Batangas, Batangas Wor, Master Eugene Schimpff Treasurer . . .. Mariano B. Cantos Senior Warden ...... Victorino Floro, Jr. Kalilayan Lodge No. 37 Junior Warden ...... Donald Farrar Wor. Master Melecig R. Magsino Secretary . .. . Aqapito J. de Guzman, Senior Warden ...... Victorino C. Quejado P.M. Junior Warden ...... Vic€ntc M. Alhambra P. O. Box 598, Manila Secretary .... Gregorio B, Defeo Treasurer .... Gerard Kaiser, P.M. ProY. Treasurer's Office Lucena, Malinaw Lodge No. 25 Quezon Wor. Master Santos, Z. Torres Treasurer .... Julian Zoleta Bulusan Lodge Senior Warden ...... Jose de Gorostiza No, 38 Wor. Luis Duka Junior Warden ...... Melanio Valdellon Master Senior Warden Secr€tary .... Felipe Urtola ...... Sotero Escander Sr. Junior Warden . . Jose Laguna City of San Pablo .. ... Estaneslao Treasurer ..-. Sabas Cabrera Secretary .... Gaharda Sorsogon, Sorsogon Pinagsabitan Lodge No. 25 Treasurer .... Bartolome Frayna Wor. Master Ricardo C, Buenafe Maguindanao Lodge No. 40 Senior Warden ...... Deogracias P. Reyes Wor. Master Melquiades P. Varias Junior Warden ...... Dioscoro C. Buan Senior Warden ...... Wadhumal Dharamdas Hilario Zalameda Secretrry .... Junior Warden ...... Chung Eng Siu Pagsanjan, Laguna Secretary .... P. R. Semana Treasurer .... Vicente C. Reventar Cagayan de Oro City Zapote Lodge No.29 Treasurer . .. . Ramon M. Galindo Wor, Master Nibut, Alfredo Jose Abad Santos Lodge No. 43 Senior Warden ...... Leonidas, Teofilo Wor. Master Gerardo Rallama Junior Warden ...... Reyes, Felixberto delos Senior Warden ...... Fidel Chavez Secretary .... Moscoso,Silvestre, B., PM Junior Warden ...... Jose Palentinos 4 Road 12, Diliman, Secretary .... Ildefonso A. Echevarria Quezon City Tayabas, Quezon Treasurer ....Mariano, FelomenoS.,PM Treasurer .... Tan Chiat 92 THE CABLE TOW Janualry, 1961 Charleston Lodge No. 44 Junior Warden ...... , Vivencio Sinaguinan Wor. Master Maxwell Taylor Collette Secretary .... Doroteo M, Joson Senior Warden ...... Ah Choy Lau City Junior Warden ...... Claudc Anthony Brown Treasurer .... Primo E. Ferrer Secretary .... Joaquin Flores Sablan Pangasinan Lodge No, 56 Agan Heights, Guam Wor. Master Andres P. Torio Treasurer .... Doylc Abell Senior Warden ...... Faustino Ovieda Mt, Apo Lodge No. 45 Junior Warden ...... Jose T. Parayno Wor. Master Daniel B. Mallari Secretary .... Aquilino Javier Senior Warden ...... Candido San Luis Perez BId., Daqupal City Junior Warden Tabujur Taupan ...... Treasurer . .. . Felipe Tan Pee Secretary . .. . Pablo Sebastian Luzon Lodge No.57 Canelar, City of Wor. Master Arcadio P. Seguiran Zamboanga Senior Warden ...... Kong Siu Wah Treasurer ..,. Juanito Chan Junior Warden ...... Carlos L. Valencia Malolos Lodge No. tl5 Secretary .... Vicente P, Flechero, P.M Juan R, Fernando Wor. Master Malate, Manila Warden ...... Segundo Esguerra Senior . Treasufer ...... Co Tuan Junior Warden ...... Francisco Aniag Labong Lodge No.59 Secretary .... Francisco C. Rendon Wor. Jose C, de Guzman Malolos, Master Senior Warden ...... Teodoro E. de Jesrrs Treasurer .... Salvador C. Santiago Junior Warden ...... Felicisimo Enriquez Makabugwas Lodge No. 47 Secretary .... Vicente Wor. Master Dr. Manuel Bernardo Quijano Malabon, Rizal Senior Warden ...... Dr, Martin Reyes Treasurer .... Candido Perez Junior Warden ...... Dr. Geminiano T. Mendoza Secretary .... Celestino Elefafro Isabela Lodge No. 60 F. & A.M. Tacloban City Wor. Master Mariano A. Antonio Senior Warden Crescencio V. Maramag Treasurer . .. . Federico V. Larraga ...... Pampanga Lodge No. 48 Junior Warden ...... Tranquilino B. Balmaceda Maximo Cadatal Wor. Master Charles B. Shelledy Secretary .... Z. llagan, Isabela Senior Warden ...... Domingo P. Santos .... Leonides S' Melend!'es Junior Warden ...... Jesus N. Mendoza Treasurer No. 61 Secretary .... Eusebio Ronquillo Mayon Lodge Ruperto Mayuoa , Pampanga Wor. Master Warden Eleuteriu Belino Treasurer . .. . Alejandro M. Barin Senior ...... ilount Mainam Lodge No. 49 Junior Warden ...... Paulien Santos Wor. Master Conrado N. Yuvienco Secretary .... Victor D. Pineda, P.U. (reelected) Senior Warden ...... Ernesto C. Mangahis Daraga, Albay Junior Warden ...... Guillermo Narvaez Agapito L. Lorete Secretary .... Alberto Camarines Treasu rer ...... Dandan St., Naic, Cavite ( reelected ) Treasurer . .. . Pedro V. Poblete Vigan Lodge No' 63 Sarangani Lodge No. 50 Wor. Master Hubert Reynolds Wor. Master Alfred W, Roberts Senior Warden ...... Teodorico Ayson Senior Warden ....,.. Jose Buensuseco Junior Warden ...... Filomeno Aurellado Junior Warden ...... Patricio de Leon Secretary .... Graciano P' Pada Secretary .... Silvio A. Decena Vigan, Ilocos Sur San Pedro Street Treasurer ...... Federico Lazo Treasurer . .. . Te Liong Bio Kanlaon Lodge No. 54 Pintong Bato Lodge No. 51 Wor. Master Manuel Abcllo Jr. Wor. Master Melecio Alejandro Senior Warden ...... Angel S. Tiangson, Jr. Senior Warden ...... Juan Legaspi Junior Warden ...... Diego L. Dimaisip Junior Warden ...... Matias Austria Secretary ,... Jose B. Lopez, P'M. Secretary .... Apolonio Barcega Bacolod City Mabolo, Bacoor, Cavite Treasurer' ,... Vicente Bailon, P.M. Treasurer . .. . Pedro E, Cuevas Tamaraw Lodge No. 55 Cabanatuan Lodge No. 53 Wor. Master , Pedro Panaligan Wor. Master Jose L. Vergara Senior Warden ...... Raymundo Paredes Senior Warden ...... Napoleon.C. Navarro Junior Warden Victorino Medrano

93 Secretary . . .. Buhay A. Medina Kasilawan Lodge No. 77 Calapan, oriental Mindoro Wor. Master Fidel F. Corcuera Treasurer Geronimo Malaluan Senior Warden ..'.... Vicente Tagle Gonzaga Lodge No. 66 Junior Warden ...... Rodrigo B. Chong Delf Medel Wor. Master Teofilo Calimag Secretary . . . . in C. i''l/l' Senior Warden ...-... Francisco Salvado Mandaluyong Rizal Junior Warden ...... , Leon A. Bafiez Treasu rer ...... Pacifico C. Marin, P.M. Secretary . . .. Agustin Balisi Tagallog Lodge No. 79 Tuguegarao, Cagayan Wor. Master Luis C. Santos Treasurer . . .. Jose M. Torres Senior Warden ...... Jacobo Feliciano Lodoe No. 57 Junior Warden ...... Felix V. Javier Bitoncol Jrc;etary .... Jose R. Bernabe, P.M. wor. Master . Damaso ' Senior Warden ...... Ernesto Villaluna Sta. Cruz, Manila Junior Warden ...... Charles Moody Treasurer .... Modesto Fernandez Secretary . . .. Arturo C. Plata Mt. Lebanon Lodge No. 80 Baguio CitY Wor. Master August A' Elingre Treasurer . . .. Bernardo Diaz Senior Warden ...... , Joseph V' Ackerman Magat Lodge No. 58 Junior Warden ...... lrving S. Cryde Wor, Master . Meneleo A. Mendoza Secretary .... William Samara Senior Warden ...... Joselito Bautista Sta. Ana' Manila Junior Warden ...... Antonio Tukay Tr:asurer .... William H. Quasha Secretary .... Teofilo G. Guillermo Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Lodge No' 81 Bayombong, N. VizcaYa Wor, Master Gregorio Leyba Treasurer . ... Norberto S. Falguera Senior Warden ...... Loreto Saysay Primera Luz FiliPina Lodge No. 69 Junior Warden ...... Alberto Presa Wor, Master . Feliciano Torres Secretary .... Gregorio del Rosario Senior Warden ... , . Vicente K, Gan Makati, Rizal Junior Warden ... ,. Raymundo Paredes Treasurer .... Juan Panadero . Francisco C. Ferrer P.M. Secretary . .. High-Twelve Lodge No' 82 Kawit, Cavite Wor. Master Vicente P. Aragones . .. Severino Gana Treasurer . Senior Warden ...... Charles Mosebrook Union Lodge No. 70 Junior Warden ...... Marciano B' Bosconcillo Wor. Master . Sev€ro Viloria Secretary .... Jose L. lntal P.M. Senior Warden ...... , Gil Sanchezz ( re-elected) Junior Warden ...... Jesus L. Ostrea Quezon CitY Andres B. Rivera Secretary .... Treasurer . .. . Gregorio R. Cariaga Fernando, Union San La ( re-elected) Treasurer . -. . Juan O, ConcePcion Lodge l{0. 84 Laoag Lodge llo. 71 Dagohoy Marcelino Calamba Wor. Master Julio A. Reyes wor. Master . Q. Gaudencio Doria Senior Warden ...... Luis Ros Senior Warden ...... Bernardo Salazar Junio:' Warden ...... Francisco Domingo Junior Warden ...... Gaudiriio T. Cainglet Secretary .... Alberto Euguitan Secretary .... Tagbilaran, Bohol Laoag, Ilocos Norte Pacifico Fortich Treasurer .... Lucio Chiu Treasurer .... Makilins Lodse l{o. 72 Hiram Lodge No. 88 Wor. Master . Severo Oliveros Wor. Master . Mateo M. Reyes Senior Warden ...... Teodoro C. Delizo Senior Warden ...... Aniano Masa Junior Warden ...... Rosario T. Cortes Junior Warden ...... , Dominador C. Vicente >3cretary . ... Nicanor G. Teodoro P.M. Secretary .. .. Cirilo P, Dimzon Manila La Loma, Quezon City Bureau of Printing, Treasurer .... Clemente M. Juliano Treasurer .... Macario C. NaYia Agno Lodge No. 75 Muog Lodge No. 89 Wor, Master Feliz M. Mamenta, Jr. Wor. Master Tirso G' Monsod Senior Warden . . . .,.. Fernando B. Ferrer Senior Warden ...... Bienvenido R. Burgos Junior Warden ...... Tan Leng Suy Junior Warden ...... Candido .Soriano Secr3trry .... Pedro Romasoc, P.M, Secretary . .. . Pascual Salgado Natividad, Pangasinan Parahaque, Rizal Treasurer . .. . Liborio G. Bcrnarte Treasurer .... Francisco C. Hernandez

94 THE CABLE TOW Janua,ry, 1961 Memorial Lbdge No. 90 Lodge No. 103 YYor. Master Victorio S. Lingas Wor. Master Mauricio Aragones Senior Warden .sendon ..;,... Delizo Senior Warden ...... Miguel Sahagun Junior Warden ...... Jacinto Artonio unior Warden ...... Alfredo Corpus Secrettry .... Apolonio V. Zabat, p,M. Secretary .... Agerico Miranda Mufioz, Tr?asurer NuevaE cija palauig, Zambales . .. . Feliciano V. Sagnip Treasurer . .. . Guadalope Martinez Mount Kaladias Lodge No. 91 Leonard Wood Lodge No. 105 wor. Master . Juanito T. wtagbanua,WM Wor. Master Fred C. Ford Senior Warden ...... pedro D. Dimiya Senior Warden ...... John H. Judy Junior Warden ...... Filemon S. Bobon Junior Warden ...... Gordon H. Jenkins Secretary .... . Alfredo Estacion, p,M. Secretary E. V. Bundenthal Drimaguete, Negros 0r. Clark Air Base Treasurer .... Leon p. Lim Treasurer .... Charles H. wolcott Service Lodge No. 95 Camarines Norte Lodge N0.107 Wor. Master . Leon Ma. Lazaga Wor. Master . Gregorio L. Mariano Senior Warden ...... Jesus T. Tolentino Senior Warden Arsenio C, Camino Junior Warden K. H. Dialdas Junior Warden ...... , Martino Ragub Secretary .... A. C. del Rosario Secretary ... Daet, Camarines Norte La Loma, Quezon City J ose A. Elizes rreasurer .... Jose Ma. cajucom, Sr. Treasurer ... Cheang Ga Kutang Isagani Lodge llo. 95 Bato Lodge No. II0 Wo.'. Wor. Mast€r Victor Guillermo Master Francisco S. Go Senior Warden Scnior Werdm ...... Esteban Fabie .....,. Jesus E. Vilo Junior Warden ...... Anacleto A. Badoy Junior Warder ...... Felix S. Flaminiano Secretary Sccretery .... Lodenzo Bonifacio ... Bernardo Bagamaspad Cotabato City , Tarlac Treasurer p. Treasurer .... Nicolas Y. Musni ... Hector Narajos Indang. Lodge No. 115 Bagong'llaw Lodge No. 97 Wor. Master Vicenie de los Santos Wor. Dontao P. Tejada Master Senior Warden ...... Ildefonso Escalante Senior Warden ...... Jose de los Reyes Junior Warden ...... Leonardo Gonzates Junior Ward€n .....,. Gonzalo Valero Secretary ,. . Antonio Ermeno Secretary . Jose Alvarez, P.M. .. . A. Indang, Cavite Noveleta, Cavite Treasurer ... Teofilo A. Costa Victory Lodge No. L16 l[ount Jurew Lodge No' 98 Wo;. Master . Augusto Esteban Wor. Master Pablo P. Aragon Senior Warden ...... Modesto Riparip Senior Warden ...... Lao Hianui Junior Warden ...... Mauro Yadao Junior Werden ...... German T. Camdari Secretary ...... ,. Francisco C. Domingo Secretary . . ., Teodorico Noble P.M, Camiling, Tarlac Catbalogan, Samar Treasurer ...... Nicolas G. Lim Treasurer ..., Tam Liong Kee, P.M, Marikina Lodge No. 119 Keystone Lodge No. 100 Wor. Master Rodolfo E. Concepcion Wor. Master Cornelio M. Aquirre, PM Senior Warden ...... Angel S. Trinidad Senior Warden ...... Augusto O. Cabral Junior Warden ...... Florencio llagan, Jr. Junior Warden ...... Leopoldo S, Torrejon Secretary . . . Florencio llagan, Sr. P.M. Secretary .... Cecilio Munar, P.i!l. San Marcelino, Manila ' Pasay City Treasurer ... Isiac Eustaquio P.M. Macario P.M. Treasurer ,... 0diamar Yokosuka Lodge No. 1.20 Bud Daho Liodge No. 102 Wor. Master Donald D. Coleman Wor. Master Hadji Mohamad Al Senior Warden ...... Paul D. James Ameen Pesy Junior Warden ...... William A. Boykin Senior Warden ...... Cenon C. Mar€ne Secretary ... Hannon R. Jackson, Junior [ard.en ...... Indasan Napili P.D.D.G.M.- secretari .... Felix Casimiro P.M. Navy 3923, EPo, Jolo, Suulu SF, California Treasu rer ...... Lee Kim Chiong Treasurer . .. Chester O, Nielsen. P,M.

95 Milten C. Marvin Lodge No. I23 Coral Lodge No. 142 Wor. Master Milton W. Burmeister Wor. Master Benjamin Thorner Senior Warden ...... Anthony L. Szlatenyi Senior Warden ...... Andrew H, Bulkley Junior Warden ...... Huqh C. Danaldson Junior Warden ...... Eric G. Christersson Sec retary ... Antone Kosumplik Secretary ... Richard Ros€, P.M. Agana, Guam, M.I' Ginowan, 0kinawa, Treasu rer . . . Frederick M, Poole Ryukyu Islands William Cebu Lodge N0.128 Treasurer ... P. Schwager, PM Nueva Vizcaya Lodge No.144 Wor. Master John K. Lim Wor. Master Jovito Tottoc Senior Warden ...... Teodoro Sanchez Senior Warden ...... Francisco Cabanag Junior Warden ...... eJsus Lim Junior Warden ...... Delfin Manuel Secretary ... Lim Kay Chun Secretary . ,. Paulino Corales P.M. Borromeo St., Cebu City Solano, Nueva Vizcaya Treasurgr ... Luic Makayan Treasurer ... Santiago Simbala Sixto Lopez Batulaw Lodge No. I29 Rafael Palma Lodge No. 147 Wor. Master Vicente Villacrueis Wor. Master Carlos Antonio Senior Warden ..-.... Ben Garcia Ascue Senior Warden ...... Fernando M. Mangubat Junior Warden ...... Gerardo Tolentino Junior Warden ....-.. Mamerto Ventura Secretary ... Ruperto Bautista Secretary ... Roman B. Ramos Balayan, Batangas Sta. Cruz, Manila Treasurer . .. Pedro de Castro Treasurer . .. Benito M, Reyes Cagayan Valley Lodge No. 133 Noli Me Tangere Lodge No. 148 Wor. Master Rufino S. Roque, Sr. P.M. Woi. Master Cesar Bello Aguilar Senior Warden ...... Remigio H. Roque Senior Warden ...... Cesar C. Rillona Junior Warden ...... Dominador R. Corpus Junior Warden ...... Benito R. Mendoza Secretary .., Antero Dirige, P.M. Secretary ... Delfin C. Simbra, Jr. PM Santiago, Isabela San Andres, Cor. Treasurer . .. Bartolome Ramat Taft Ave., Malate Treasurer . . Amadeo L. Bautista, P.M. T. M. Kalaw Memorial Lodge o. 136 Davao Lodge No. 149 Wor. Master Ananias M. Falcon Wor. Master . Conrado O. Aguila Senior Warden ...... Dioscoro G. Ramos Senior Warden ...... Bayani B. Estanislao Junior Warden ...... Francisco M. Rint Junior Warden ...... Virgilio J. Durban Secretary .., Domingo F. M. Domingo Secretary ... Tiburcio S. Cervantes San Juan, Rizal Davao City Treasurer ...... Daniel Santiago Treasurer ... Jore J. Carballo Basilan Lodg€ No. I37 King Solomon Lodge No. 150 Wo[. Master J uan Q. Estrada Wor. Master . Mauro C. Salem Senior Warden ...... Julio T. Alano Senior Warden ...... Vicente Caguioa Junior Wardcn ...... Emiliano Q. Miras Junior Warden ...... Cecilio Bonifacio Secretary ... Luis M. Sirilan Secretary ... Braulio M. Espino Isabela, City of Basilan Makati, Rizal Treasurer - .. ose Tigmo Treasurer ... Teofisto Batungbacal Rising Sun Lodge No. 151 Aomori Lodge No. 139 Wor. Master Robert W. Seely Wo.. Master Ellsworth D. Vanden- heuval Senior Warden ...... James D. Cook Junior Warden ...... James B. King Senior Warden ...... Tadasai Abe Sec retary Paul Loden Junior Warden ...... Edwin Fv.ns L. US Army Med Comd, Secretary ... Colon Mattison Japan, Apo 343, Apogig S.F., California SF, Calilornia Treasurer . .. Bobby Stephens Treasurer ... John D. Wiles Bontoc Lodge No. 140 Manuel Roxas Lodge No. 152 Wor. Master Victorino N. Ringor Wor. Master . .. . Clemente G, Batan Senior Warden ...... Antonio Camarillo Senior Warden ...... Romeo T. Pasco Junior Warden ...... Celerino T. Ruiz Junior Warden .. . . Eugenio R. Estrella Secretary . .. Bernabe Castro Secretary . . Felix Recio P.M. Bontoc, Mt. Province Paco, Manila Treasurer ... Guillermo Bersamin Treasurer ...... Gregorio P.D omaEas, PM 96 THE CABLE TOW January,1961 a Ciiiiiii:rn"iluge No.''153 Junior Warden ...... Joa'ririn Kwan Wor. Master Severo E. Bamci Sr. Secretary ...... Samuel A.JVlalaya:rg_ I Senior Waiden . ...'. .. Jose G. Hofilena Oroquieta, Misamis Ocir Junior Warden ...... Lorenzo G. Asuelo Treasurer .... Salvador Robles ; Secretary ... Avelino P. Marcelino Pagadian, Zamboanga Mt. Musuan Lodge No.1 55 del Sur V{or. Master Zosime Montemayor Tieasurer ... Epifanio O. Madrazc Senior Warden ...... Victor F. Alcantara Junior Warden .... Carlos Fernandez 0roquieta Lod3c No. I54 .. Secretary . . . Ireneo B. Mendozo r Wor. Master . Gregorio 0. Calit Musuan, Bukidnon Senior Warden ...... , Rufino G, Seril Treasurer .... George Garcia

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R€Dublic of the Philippires DeDiltment oI Public JyorkB ed Communicationt BUII.EAU OF POSAS Muila SIVORN SAATEIIENT (Requred by Act 2580) fhe uudersisned, LUAHER B. BEWLEY, Editor-irl-Chief o{ The Cable Tow, pu'blished quilterly u .lruBhstr, ar l4+(, Se .!d.ar@llDo, Maolla, 41tr9r lravrug bccn duly awonr lr aLrur' - danc6 with law, hereby subruits the f ollowins statement .of ownexship, management, cir- culation. etc., which is r€qurred by Act 25bo. ae . mended bJf Oommooweailh Aci No. zul. Nomc . AddreBs Eil:tor, Lrrther B. BesleJ' 1-140 San .Ivlarcelino. Muila lllarBBinsi Uditor, N. ts. Melocotun r+io San lutrcelino, Irranila Business Mdreser, Jore Domingo l,l.l0 San M.alcelino, Muila (rlvrrcr, Gra[d LodBe ol the- Phil, l{.10 San Milelino, Matrila Publishor, crand Lodce ol the PhiI. 1lJ0 San Mrcelino, Manila Printa, Bookman PrintiDg IIouEe . {9 Quezon BlYd.. Quezotr City OfIlee of Pub[cation 1.110 Sm Mtrceliho, Manila Il publieation iB owned by a corporalion, etockholdm owning one per cent or more ot tho total amount oI stocks: Gratrd Lodeie oI the PhilippineB ...... 1410 San Marceliuo, Malrila Bondholders, mortrgagffi, or other reeurity holders owEing oDe Der cent or more ot total amount oI security: None

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SUIiSCRIBED AND S\&Oll"N to befole Dre this 3rd day oI DeceNber, -.1.960 at lIaniln, the afliaDt exhibitils his Residen@ Certi{icate No. A-.16791 issuod iit Manlx, on April oa,1060. (Ssd.) JUAN BARELA Post OfIico Inspector Aet 2;80 requires that thiB swom Btatement be filed with the Bureau of Posts on ADrl! l. and October 1. ol each yeil. NOTE : This lom is dempt from the Datment oI doamentily 6tamD tu, v I I,IVE BY THESE

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