Brother rrAndy" Schroder and two daughters. Both sons are Past Masters, THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON and both sons-in-law are Masons. Issued Every Th ree Months By Succeeded by Brother Brother Grimm served as an Assistant In­ The Right Worshipful Grand Ledge of The Most Ancient structor for the North Side Pittsburgh School and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons Raymond H. Grimm as of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdiction Thereunto of Instruction and Instructor for Chapel School Belonging, through its Instructor of Ritualistic Work of Instruction. His other Masonic affiliations include: COMMITTEE ON MASON IC CULTURE - William E. Brother Andrew J. Schroder, 85, has reti red Yeager, Past Grand Master, Chairman; Willia m E. Past High Priest of St. Clair Chapter No. Montgomery, G. Edward Elwell, Jr., Frank R. Le ech, after 15 years as Instructor of Ritualistic Work. William A. Carpenter, Charles A. Young and Ashby Brother Raymond H. Grimm, of Pittsburgh, 305; Deputy Illustrious Master, Mt. Moriah B. Paul, Grand Secreta ry. District Deputy Grand Master of the Fifty­ Council No. 2, Royal and Select Masters; Emi­ Seventh Masonic District, was appointed by nent Commander, Pittsburgh Commandery APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED TO BE PRINTED BY Brother Max F. Balcom, Right Worshipful No . 1; Past Thrice Potent Master, Gom·gas MAX F. BAlCOM Lodge of Perfection, Valley of Pittsburgh; Right Worshipful Grand Master Grand Master, to succeed Brother Schroder. In announcing Brother Schroder's retire­ Member of the Red Cross of Constantine; and FREEMASON Honorary Member, Supreme Council, 33rd Moiling Address: ment at the Annual Grand Communication on Degree, in 1958. P.O. BOX 688, WARREN, PA. December 28, 1959, Brother Sanford M. Chil­ AN OFFICIA L PUBLICATION OF THE RIGHT WORSHI P FUL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND A CCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA cote, then Right Worshipful Grand Master, VOLUME VII FEBRUARY · 1 960 NUMBER 1 WILLIAM A. CARPENTER, Editor said : "We know that he will be ready and willing Change of Address: Question and Answer Notify above address. Your lodge number must be include d. to be of help and assistance to us and to his successor as long as he can." Pamphlet Being Prepared A Messatj·e from Our Grand Master Vol. VII February, 1960 No. 1 Brother Schroder has agreed to continue as In discussing the matter of Lodge programs Princi pal of the Temple School of Instruction I wish to express to all my Brethren in P ennsylvania a sincere grams well, and don't use the " hit-and-miss" system for on page 13 of the new pamphlet "Facing the feeling of gratitude for elevating me to this highest Masonic Stated Meetings. in Philadelphia. He joined the Temple School East" (recently distributed to all Senior Ward­ honor- Right Worshipful Gr and Master of Masons in Penn­ Two New Color and Sound in 1915. ens) , the statement was made that "The Grand 3. Inspire a greater pride and understanding among Members. Brother Schroder is a member of Orient Lodge Committee on Masonic Culture will sylvania-at high noon on December 28, 1959. Films Available for Use Masonry has a great deal to offer the world in its idealism. Lodge No. 289, and served as Master in 1914-, supply a pamphlet containing questions and It has been a rare privilege to have served the past six years of Blue Lodges and representative to Grand Lodge since 1922. answers which can form the basis for an in the Grand Lodge with such dedicated Masons as Past Grand Unfortunately, for many of us, our " Labor" has become listen­ He was Senior Grand Deacon of Grand Lodge "open forum" program. Masters Ralph M. Lehr, Charles H. Nitsch and Sanford M. ing-our " refreshments" free-loading. I believe we should Two films-"Masonic Homes at Elizabeth­ from 1922 to 1938 and then served two years Numerous requests have been received for Chilcote. pr omote our high standards with passionate dedication in every town" and "Masonic Youth Program" have as a District Deputy Grand Master. this Question and Answer publication. Un­ I am strengthened in assuming the duties of this high office area and category of our Fraternity. been professionally produced for The Right In 1944, Brother ScottS. Leiby, then Right fortunately it does not yet exist!! Considerable in knowing that I wi ll be surrounded- and supported-by dedi­ Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted 4. Educate P ennsylvania Masons 111 benevolent projects of work upon it has been done, and the hope Masons of Pennsylvania. Worshipful Grand Master, appointed Brother cated and capable Grand Lodge Officers and Past Grand Masters. the Fraternity. Schroder Assistant Instructor. A short time had been expressed that it would be available I was greatly pleased on December 28, 1959, when approxi­ They are 16mm. films in color and sound. The complete story on these projects would take pages to later, he was appointed Instructor of the Ritu­ about this time. However, the task of prepar­ mately 50 Members of my Lodge, Emporium Lodge No. 382, "Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown" (30 ing such a pamphlet has proven to be more alisti c Work. wer e present in Corinthian Hall, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, tell. To help tell this story, Grand Lodge has completed two minutes) features the Guests at The Homes, tedious and ti me-consuming than had been movies- " Masonic H omes at Elizabethtown (30 minutes), and while "Masonic Youth Program" (15 minutes) Brother Schroder's other Masonic affilia­ when I was installed. I t was the first time many of these Bret hren anticipated. Progress is being made and it is " Masonic Youth Program" (15 minutes) . These 16 mm. films, features th e youth at The Masonic Homes and tions include: attended a Communication of the Grand Lodge. expected that a rough draft can be submitted in color and sound, are now available to Blue Lodges. A colorful the Thomas Ranken Patton Masonic Insti tu­ Past High Pries t of Melita Royal Arch in the not- too-distant future to those in au­ It was my privilege to visit my own Lodge on my firs t official brochure on The H omes and Patton School is now available at tion for Boys. Chapter No. 284, and past President of the thority for comment and criticism. visitation as Grand Master on January 9, 1960. I was accom­ a nominal cost . I hope every Lodge in Pennsylvania will schedule In announcing to the Lodges the completion Joshua Association; member of Joppa Council panied by many Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters and In the meantime, your patience and indul­ these films arid make the brochure available to the Brethren. of the films, Brother Max F. Balcom, R. W. No. 46, and Past Thrice Illustrious Master of gence are sol icited. District Deputy Grand Masters. Near! y 300 Masons were present. Grand Master said: Royal and Select Masters of Philadelphia; and After my installation as Grand Mas ter, I urged P ennsylvania 5. Improve the physical condition of Blue Lodge meeting "The presentation of these film s will make the Philadelphia Conclave No. 8, Red Cross Masons to embark enthusiastically on an eight-point program, rooms. every Mason better informed and result in a of Constantine. We must live our Freemasonry in our daily to assure the continued growth of Freemasonry. We should have pride in the appearance of all Masonic meet­ better appreciation of membership in the Brother Schroder said that when his ti me Fraternity. lives and actions if we want to get the most In advocating this program, I emphasized that we must never ing places. We also must modernize our architecture to be in isn't needed in Masonic Work, he will vaca­ from it. The general desire and aim of the Craft stray from the Landmarks of Freemasonry. We must be faithful "I urge Lodges to schedule these films at tion in St. Petersburg, Florida, and continue is to propagate tru th, thereby making its votaries gear with modern construction thinking. There are many the convenience of the Worshipful Master." his hobby of furni ture refinishing at ho me. better and wiser. As Freemasons are ever to search at all times to this great heritage. s ugges tions' on how to solve this problem. T he Grand Lodge's For the present, these fi lms are confined to for further light, they should be zealous readers, The program, which I like to think of as the " Twentieth Committee 'on Masonic Temples, Halls and Lodge Rooms will Brother and Mrs. Schroder have two sons s tudents, thinkers and teachers.-V. M. BURROWS the use of the Masonic Blue Lodges in Penn ­ Century Approach," includes the following: give you the suggestions, but you must furnish the leadership. sylvania. The films can be scheduled by writing l. Increase the attendance at Masonic Lodge meetings. 6. Constitute Blue Lodges in new and growing communities. Brother Arthur T. Moore, Office of the Grand If, at any time, your mailing address changes, T his is probably the greatest problem. We mus t do some­ Pennsylvania is urbanizing faster than we have recognized YOUR CORRECT MAiliNG ADDRESS please notify The Aide to the Grand Lodge Master, Broad and Filbert Streets, Philadel­ thing about it. I sugges t that every Lodge form an Attendance in our Fraternity. New communities ar e springing up all over phia 7, Pennsylvania. Please give second and IS MOST IMPORTANT Committee on Masonic C ultm·e a ppointed Committee, and" that the Committee keep close attendance the state. These new Lodges should be in new or expanded third alternate dates. within your Lodge. He is equipped with a spe­ cial "Chan ge of Addr ess Card " that h e will p t·ocess immedia t ely and thereby records. Send letters, use the phone, or even use your car to commu nities, not just doubling the number of Lodges in a Upon receipt of request, a confirming letter assure yo u of each n ew issu e of "Th e Pennsylvania F reemason." chauffeur Brethren to a meeting. Do this for one year, and the community for the sake of constituting Lodges. If every com­ will be sent immediately, to allow ample time Failure to keep your col"l"ect mailin g a dd1·ess can only result i n unnecessary for planning the Lodge program. attendance figures will increase materially. munity of adequate size in Pennsylvania had a Masonic Lodge to­ h a ndling of your mail and the p ossibility tha t your cop y of T h e Pennsylvania morrow, our rate of membership increase would be phenomenal. Films will be shipped at least seven days Freemason will eithet· be retm ·ned for l ack of the proper a ddress or the chance 2. Make Masonic meetings mor e interesting. before the scheduled showing. They are to be that i t may get into the h a nds of the \nong person. 7. Give every possible help to the Order of DeMolay. returned the day follow ing the showing. Your coopet·ation in m aking certa in that your name a nd address is always The School of Instruction is constantly bringing about an Lodges must procure a sound projector and correct on our m a iling list is g t·eatly appreciilted. improvement in the Work. Blue Lodges can bring about more This will give you r Lodge a community project- a project screen. interest in meetings by having excellent speakers. Plan pro- that will help arouse the Masonic spirit in any community. We (Continued on page 2) The immediate need is a long-term maintenance plan. The Brother Francis H. Mills and in the Scottish Rite, Venango Lodge of Recently Appointed District A Message from Our Grand Master Perfection, Oil City; Couderspor t Council Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has recommended a financial plan. Elected Superintendent of Deputy Grand Masters (Continued/rom page 1) It calls for every Mason in the United States to give one Princes of Jerusal em; Past Most Wise Master, Co~ders port Chapter Rose Croix; Coudersport dollar, and every Blue Lodge ten dollars. The Masonic Homes Brother Max F. Balcom, R. W. Grand Master would never need to worry about the future of Freemasonry if Consistory and an Honorary Member of the of The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted every Blue Lodge in Pennsylvania took an active interest in If this plan is approved, it means that Pennsylvania must at Elizabethtown Supreme Council, 33rd Degree. Masons of P ennsylvania, appointed the follow­ DeMolay Chapters. It is a fact that 65 per cent of the boys in deliver. We can't afford to advance a financial plan and then Brother Deyoe is a member of Christ Epis­ Brother Francis H. Mills, of Reading, has ing new District Deputy Grand Masters. DeMolay petitioned Freemasonry when they became of age. not meet all the terms. copal Church and has ser ved as a Vestryman been appointed S uperintendent of The Masonic The Masonic Fraternity has hidden its good deeds under the and Senior Warden. He is a Past President of Homes at Elizabethtown to succeed Brother BROTHER JOHN LAWSON, of Me­ 8. Rekindle the spirit of Freemasonry-the spirit that the Lions Club and a World War I veteran. so-called " bushel" too long. Being a member of a Masonic Arthur E. Myers who resigned as of September chanicsburg, Pas t Master of Eureka Lodge prompted us to knock at the door in the beginning. Lodge in Pennsylvania is something to be well proud of. We 1, 1959. No. 302, Mechanicsburg, was appointed for This would take care of itself, if every Mason in Pennsyl· know no reason why our good deeds and the principles of the Brother Mills is intimately acquainted with From Our Grand Secretary's Office the Third Masonic District, vice Brother John vania would do everything within his power to accomplish the Fraternity should not have more public knowledge. the many duties and responsibilities of this (Continued from page 3) A. Walker, deceased. other seven points. Freemasonry is a living force that has been in existence over important post as he has been a member of the which were adopted, whereby fraternal recogni­ BROTHER PAUL H. FOX, of Oil City, tion was not extended to the Grand Lodge of the centuries. With the proper effort and cooperation of all the Executive Committee of The Committee on P ast Master of Fraternal Lodge No. 483, Masonic Homes since 1954. The Executive France, nor to the Italian National Grand Lodge. Brother William E. Yeager, Past Grand Master, and his Com· Brethren, Freemasonry has a bright future. The recently appointed Committee on Future Rouseville, was appointed for the Twenty­ mittee on Masonic Culture, will continue to expand the program The design is on the trestle-board. There is work to be done. Committee meets with the Superintendent at Planning for the Mason ic Temple and Properties Third Masonic District, vice Brother Robert E. of booklets for Masonic education of petitioners, Members and The Homes practically every week during the in Philadelphia presented a very comprehensive Deyoe, elected Right Worshipful Junior Grand Our hope is in God. report on this important and complex problem. Lodge Officers. This is an important project in which the history, entire year. Warden. Cordially and fraternally, Brother Mills is a Past Mas ter of Isaac It pointed out that many of the present functions philosophy, truths and principles of the Fraternity are taught. of The Masonic Temple are now taxed beyond Heister Lodge No. 660 of Reading. He is a capacity, and concluded with reco mmendations BROTHER VIRGIL C. SCOTT, of Potts­ I am quite concerned about the problems facing the George Member of the Scottish Rite in the Valley of leading to the solution of the many problems ville, Past Master of Pulaski Lodge No. 216, Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. The Reading, having served as Thrice Potent Master involved. This Committee consists of Bro ther Pottsville, was appointed for the Eleventh Memorial is practically completed, and will serve as a li ving in the Lodge of Perfection and Commander-in­ Richard A. Kern, R. W. Past Grand Master, Masonic District, vice Brother Robert Peel, Chairman, and Brothers W. LeRoy McKinley, tribute to Freemasonry. MAx F. BALCOM, R. W . Grand Master Chief of the Consistory; also an Honorary now R. W. Deputy Grand Master, Charles H. resigned because of business commitments t o Member of the Supreme Council. Nitsch, R.W.P.G.M. , and Robert U. Frey. become a Past District Deputy Grand Master. He is also a Member of Excelsior Royal Arch The R. W. Grand Master presented Brother BROTHER MAURICE P . EVANS, of Chapter, Creigh Council and Reading Com­ Charles E. Daniels, R. W. Deputy Grand Master of Delaware and asked him to speak for all the Pittsburgh, Past Master of Crafton Lodge No. P ennsylvania P owder Company of Emporium; mandery, of the York Rite; Rajah Temple of Brother Max F. Balcom, 50 cents to cover the printing cost. A 10 cents distinguished Guests. Brother Daniels responded 683, Crafton, for the Fifty-Seventh Masonic Emporium Water Company, and the Masonic the Shrine and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. in a most gracious manner. He had resided in additional charge has been added for mailing. District, vice Brother Raymond H. Grimm, R. W Grand Master of Building Association of Emporium. Brethren wishing to obtain copies of the Brother Mills is General Manager of the Scranton for many years and was a member of our Peter Williamson Lodge No. 323 before he resigned to accept the appointment as Instruc­ A member of Emporium Lodge No. 382, Hotel Abraham Lincoln and a Director and Pennsylvania Masons brochure can send 60 cents to the Library, moved to Delaware. tor of Ritualistic Work. F. & A.M., Brother Balcom served as Worship­ Masonic Temple, Broad and Filbert Streets, Secretary of the corporation. He is a Vice­ The R. W. Grand Master read the following Brother Max F. Balcom, Emporium indus­ ful Master of that Lodge in 1925. He was Dis­ Philadelphia 7, Pennsylvania. President of the Pennsyl vania H otels Associa­ Decision which he issued as of this day: BROT HER BURTON L. HIRSCH, of trialist and civic leader, was installed as R. W . trict Deputy Grand Master from 1948 to 1954. . The Grand Master has urged that the bro­ tion and Chairman of the Convention Com­ No. 99-A . When requested in writing by a Pittsburgh, Past Master of McCandless Lodge Master Mason who is a member in good standing Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and His other affiliations include : Emporium chure be used as a mailing piece to send to mittee of Reading and Berks County; also No. 390, for the Fifty-First Masonic District, President of Greater Berks Development Fund. of a subordinate Lodge of this Jurisdiction, the Accepted Masons in Pennsylvania at the An­ Chapter No. 227, Royal Arch Masons; Knapp Masons and non-Masons in an effort to show Secretary shall issue to him, on the_s tationery vice Brother Gustav L. Schramm, deceased. nual Grand Comm unication in Masonic Temple, Commandery No. 40, Knights Templar, Ridg­ the philanthropic projects of the Grand Lodge. He is a member of the First United Ch urch of the Lodge, a statement allesting such member­ Philadelphia, on December 28, 1959. way; the Scottish Rite, Valley of Coudersport; of Christ. ship status and signed by the Secretary. Brother Balcom s ucceeded Brother Sanford and JaA·a Shrine Temple at Altoona . His election is effective March 15, 1960. R. W. Grand Master Chilco te addressed Grand Brother Balcom was crowned a 33rd Degree Since the resignation of Brother Myers, The Lodge briefl y for the last time as Grand Mas ter. M. Chilcote, a Pittsburgh attorney, as head of ~emoriam Masonic Homes has been under the capable His address is reviewed elsewhere in this issue and 3Jn approximately 260,000 P ennsylvania Masons Scottish Rite Mason in 1952, at a meeting will be printed in its entirety in the Proceedings . in nearly 600 Masonic Lodges throughout the of The Supreme Council for the Northern Dr. Edward H. Litchfield direction of Miss Susan E. Miller, Executive Promptly at high noon the Grand Lodge Offi­ BROTHER JOHN A. WALKER state. Masonic Jurisdicti on, in New York City. Secretary. cers who had been elected at the December Distt·ict Deputy Grand Master Brother Balcom, former Chairman of the Brother and Mrs. Balcom have a daughter Quarterly were duly installed, an d the new R. W . "Atfade Mason at Sight Grand Master, Brother Max F. Balcom, presided Board of Directors of Sylvania Electric Prod­ and two grandchildren. Introducing Our R. W Junior for the remainder of the Communication. Brother John A. Walker, District Deputy u cts, Inc., continues as a Director of that firm. Dr. Edward H. Litchfield , Chancellor of the The R. W. Grand Master called upon Brother Grand Mas ter of the Third Masonic District, His pioneering in the radio tube industry University of Pittsburgh, was made a Mason Grand Warden George H. Deike, R.W.P.G.M., who presented the died at his home in Greencastle on November at S ight by Brother Sanford M. Chilcote while Past Grand Master's Jewel and his Apro n and 22, 1959, after a short illness. was formally recognized in 1957, when the Brother Robert E. Deyoe, an Oil City busi­ R. W. Grand Master, on November 13, 1959. Gavel to the out_go ing R. W. Grand Master, Electronics Industries Association awarded Elaborate and Colo1jul nessman, was installed as Right Worshipful Brother Sanford M. Chilco te. Brother Walker served as a District Deputy him its 1957 Medal of Honor fo r his outstand­ This happened during an informal visitation Junior Grand Warden, at the Annual Grand A larue number of members of Emporium for six years. He was Past Master of Mt. Pisgah Lodge No. 382, of which R. W. Grand' Master ing contributions to the industry. Brochure of The Honws and at a Stated Meeting of Bellefield Lodge No. 680, Communication on December 28, 1959. Lodge, No. 443, F. & A.M., Greencastle. Brother Balcom's wide knowledge of all in Masonic Temple, Pittsburgh. Dr. Litchfield Bal com was a Past Mas ter, along with maQy other Patton School Available for He served as a District Deputy Grand Master Maso ns fr om that part of the State were present. He was a Cashier and Director of the First aspects of the radio tube and electronics fields later peti tioned and was elected to membership of the Twenty-Third Masonic District from Brother Evan H. Boden, Worshipful Master of National Bank of Greencastle. He was a mem­ in Bellefield Lodge. has been developed for more than four decades Distribution 1949 until his ins tallation. Emporium Lodge No. 382, spoke of the pleasant . her of the Greencastle Presbyterian Church, with Sylvania and its predecessor companies. More than 500 Masons attended the cere­ and thrilling experience of the Masons in Empo­ and served his Church as an Elder. Born in Oil City on February 5, 1899, rium and vicinity in being privileged to witness Extremely active in civic, welfare and com­ The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of P enn­ mony, including many professors and trustees Brother Deyoe is a Past Master of Petrolia the installation of Brother Balcom as R. W. Grand Brother Walker also was a Member of the of the University of Pittsburgh. mercial activities in Emporium, Brother Balcom sylvania has preparerl a new 32-page brochure Lodge No. 363, Oil City. Master of this Grand Lodge. Other close fr iends Scottish Rite, Valley of Harrisburg; George is an Associate Judge of the Cameron County on The Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown and Dr. Litchfield became Chancellor of the Uni­ His other Masonic affiliations include: Past and relatives of Brother Balcom were also happy Washington Chapter, No. 176, Chambersburg; Common Pleas Court; President of the Em­ The T homas Ranken Patton Masonic Institu­ versity of Pittsburgh in 1955, after having to be present on this occasion. High Priest, Oil City Chapter No. 236, Royal R. W. Grand Mas ter Balco m delivered his Con tinental Commandety, Knights Templar, porium Trust Company; a past President of tion for Boys located near The Homes. served as Dean of Cornell Graduate School of Arch Masons; Past Thrice Illustrious Master, inaugural address to Grand Lodge . This address Chambersburg; and Zemba Shrine Temple, the Emporium Borough Council; President of The brochure wi ll give the Brethren a graphic Business and Public Administration. Keystone Council No. 42, Royal and Select is reviewed elsewhere in this iss ue. Harrisburg. the Emporium Foundation; and a past Director pi cture of these two outstanding projects. His business positions include: Chairman­ Masters, Franklin; Past Commander and Trus­ Sincerely and fraternally, He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alma of the Emporium Rotary Club. The brochure has 77 pi ctures, including ship of the Board of Smith-Corona Marchant tee, Talbot Commandery No. 43, Knights Miner W alker, and two daughters, Mrs. Jane He is also a Director of a number of other an aerial view of The H omes, a four-color Corporation ; membership on the Executive Templar; Keystone Priory No. 26, Knigh ts of McCutcheon, Harrisburg, and Miss Margaret companies, including Arkwright Fire I nsur­ Committee for Studebaker-Packard; and mem­ photograph of Grand Lodge Hall and many the York Cross of Honor ; United States Premier ~dtfLR_ Walker , a student at Grove City College. ance Company of Boston, Massachusetts; Speer other interesting pictures. bership on the Boards of Avco Corporation Conclave No. 1, Red Cross of Constantine, Carbon Company, of St . Marys, Pennsylvania; The price of the brochure has been set at and Allied Products. P ittsburgh; Zem Zem Shrine Temple, Erie; AsHBY B. PAUL, R. W . Grand Secretary The Committee on Employment Bureau has " I am sure that every Mason in Pennsyl­ From Our Grand Secretary's Office just completed its 43rd year of operation . During Bright Future for Pennsylvania Free1nasonry vania appreciates the very wonderful work the past year it made 713 placements as compared done by this Committee." Our Decem ber Con1munica tions with 607 in the previous 12 months. The R. W . Grand Master read his decision Predicted in Brother Chilcote's Recent Message He thanked Miss Susan E. Miller, Executive granting permission for the showing of motion pictures of The Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown Secretary, for directing the operation of The Decembe r· Q uar terly T e levised Masonic Homes and the Committee on Finance Homes since the Superintendent resigned on were, on mo tion, for mally approved. Briefly, and the Patton School for Boys produced by In order that the large number of Members Grand Lodge in Lodge Rooms, and Masonic Halls, Brother Sanford M. Chilcote, in his last stride which is within the knowledge and expe­ September 1, 1959. who usually attend the December Quarterly these Amendments provide for the allocation of the funds for The Masonic Homes from the above after the Lodge has been closed, and in accord­ message as R. W. Grand Mas ter, predicted a rience of any of us. Communication could be more comfortably ac­ ance with fire regulations. Brother Chilcote said the Committee on commodated, the proceedings were televised and sources, the use of which are not specifically bright future for Freemasonry in Pennsylvania. designated, to the Endowment Fund of The Ma­ " We, of course, will protect and preserve Future P lanning for T he Masonic Homes has shown in Renaissance Hall . Thus many Members Guest Speaker s Speaking at the Annual Grand Communica­ the Landmarks of Freemasonry. done an o utstanding job for Masonry. He including the Tellers and those vo ting in Renais­ sonic Homes or to The Masonic Homes Reserve sance Hall in the Annual Election could see and Fund, or partly to each. The R. W . Grand Master called upon Brother tion on December 28, 1959, Brother Chilcote " At the same time, we must enlarge our stated this Committee is carefully considering Brother Sanford M. Chilcote, R. W. Grand Andrew G. Jenkins, M. W. Grand Master of the hear what was transpiring in Co rinthian Hall. said: thinki ng so that the proverbial 'bushel' will be t he future needs at The Homes. Brother Waldo E. Baker, Chief Engineer of Master, introduced Brother Arthur T. Moo re, of Grand Lod~e of Massachusetts to represent and Lod~e No. 783, who is now working on the staff speak for the distinguished Guests. "We face the future with confidence in the removed from the candle and that its lights He commended the T rus tees of The Thomas The Maso nic Homes at Elizabethtown, was in Brother Jenkins pointed out that the Guests charge of bringing the necessary equipment fr om of the Grand Master. He wi ll assist the Grand knowledge of our potential for doing good in may shine in a more impressive manner through­ Ranken Patton Masonic I nstitution for Boys The Masonic Homes to Philadelphia and havi ng Master in various ac tivities and will help the present at this Communication represent nearly the troubled world today." out every town and hamlet in this Jurisdiction." for their work in maintaining the high stand­ Grand Master accomplish the latter's program. one-half of all the Masons in this co untry. He it installed in the two Lodge Rooms. After the co ngratulated our Grand Lodge on the high type ards of the school. close of the Com mu nication, the equipment was However, he warned the Craft: He urged P ennsylvania Masons to constitute In IVIem o ria m to Bro the r Sch ramm Grand Lodge line officers we have; he mentioned new Lodges in growing and expanding urban He said one of the outstanding features of immediately returned to The Masonic Homes the outstanding speeches made by R. W. Past " The nuclear age in which we are living has where it is used for the entertainment of the An "In Memoriam" covering the sudden death communities. He said: Freemasonry in Pennsylvania is the uniform of Brother Gustav L. Schramm was read by Grand Masters Kern and Lehr in the Massachu­ generated new concern. This makes necessary Guests . The purchase of this equipment was made setts Grand Lodge during his term. exemplification of the Ri tualistic Work, adding: possible through a generous gift of Brother Brother William E. Yeager, R. W. Past Grand readjustment in thinking, which is as neces­ " I know that all of us agree that in such Master. Brother Schramm was the District Deputy Brother Jenkins then presented to Brother " It is our duty as Masons to hand down to George H. Deike, R. W. Past Grand Master. Sanford M. Chilcote, our R. W. Grand Master, sary in Freemasonry as in world affairs. communities new Lodges sho uld be established Grand Master in District No. 51 and the Direc­ so that Freemasonry may be a part of the life those who follow us, the Ritualistic Work un ­ tor of the Pennsylvania Mason Juvenile Court the Henry Price Medal, which is the highest "We cann ot idly s tand by and fail to r ecog­ Dis ting uish ed G u esLs in Atte ndance honor in the power of the Grand Lodge of Massa­ changed as to methods of communication and Institute. nize and realize that, while geographically the and undertakings of the citizens of the new The Communication, as usual, was well at­ The Budget Receipts and Expenditures for the chusetts to confer. areas. exempiification of it." tended with over 450 Lodges represented. Dis­ Brother Richmond Mayson, immediate Past distance between Nations is the same in miles, fi scal year ending November 15, 1959 were out­ He thanked Brother Andr ew J. Schroder, tinguished Guests were present, and formally lined in the report of the Committee on Finance; Grand Master and now Grand Secretary of the the time element and methods of communica­ " In addition to the new areas, there are received, from Massachusetts, Virginia, New also the proposed Budget for the present fiscal Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, also addressed tion have brough t us very close together. many older communities that have no Lodges. Instructor of the Ritualistic Work, who re­ York, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, New year, which was approved by Grand Lodge. Grand Lodge briefl y. He presented to our Grand These areas should be very carefully analyzed signed from this important position. Brother Hampshire, Rhode Island, Delaware, District of Lodge for its lVIuseum a 13th century Crusaders "Because our teachings and philosophy are The By-Laws of two Lodges and the amend­ and checked, and a new Lodge established if Chilcote said: Columbia, Indiana, Maine, Illinois, Saskatchewan ments to the By-Laws of 25 Lod&es were approved Sword and Scabbard, which came from the home such as to unite, rather than destroy proper and the Masonic Relief Association of the United upon the recom mendation of the Committee on of the Earl of Carlisle, in whose possession it had human relationships, it should become more indicated. He has preserved the accuracy of our States and Canada. been for several hundred years. By-Laws, while the amendments proposed by five active and aggressive in its efforts to es tablish " It is our duty to spread Masonic Light, and Ritual, and impressed upon all those with Lodges were rejected as recommended by this it is by the establishment of new Lodges that whom he comes in contact, the necessity for Annual Election Committee. Annua l Grand Com tnu n icatio n right a nd clear thinking and action among all o ur Light can be spread t hroughou t t h is its preservation. The following Brethren were duly elected to A resume of the work completed during the As December 27, 1959 fell on Sunday, the men everywhere." past year and the detailed expenditu res amount­ Annual Grand Com munication was not held until Commonwealth." Brother Chilco te reminded Pennsylvania serve Grand Lodge for the ensuing Masonic year: He cited the Committee on Masonic Cul ture ing to approximately Sl30,000 were given by the the fo llowing day. Because of the inclement During Brother Chilcote's two-year term as Masons of the responsibilities and needs of Brother MAX F. BALCOM weather, the attendance was unusually small, as one example of what the Grand Lodge is Committee on Temple. This Committee is charged the George Washington Masonic National R. IJY. Grand Master with the responsibility of maintaining the Masonic only 112 Lodges being represented. doing to help Masonic understanding. He said: Grand Master, five new Lodges were consti­ Brother W. LER OY McKI NL EY Temple in Philadelphia and completi ng any neces­ Distinguished Guests were present from Mary­ tuted. They include: Forbes T rai l No. 783, Memorial Association. He stated: " I t has formulated an educational program R. W. Deputy Grand Master sary alterations. land, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, Michigan, Accord No. 785, Fox Chapel No. 781, Monroe­ " The Memorial is one of the ou tstanding Ontario, Canada, District of Columbia and the which, if properly followed by all of the Lodges, Brother E.~HL F. HEROLD ville No. 786 and Col. Henry Bouquet No. 787. edifices in the Washington area. It not only R. W. Senior Grand Warden P atton Sch ool Royal Order of Scotland. will enable Masons in Pennsylvania to cor­ A communication was received from the United They are all in the Pittsburgh district. memorializes George Washington as a Mason , Bro ther ROB ERT E. DEYOE The Trustees of the Thomas Ranken Patton rectly understand the principles which Masonry R . W . Junior Grand Warden Masonic Institution for Boys presented a very Grand Lodges of German y requesting fraternal but really stands for Freemasonry. recognition. A co mmunication was also received advocates. In reporting on the fi ve new Lodges, Brother Brother LOUIS BACHARAC H complete and co mprehensive report, a copy of "Because it does, each and every individual which will be forwarded to each Lodge. Twenty­ fro m the Grand Lodge of the State of Sao Paulo, " It will give us a more comprehensive view Chilcote said: R. W. Grand Treasurer Brazil, relative to its relationship with the Grand Mason a ll over the world, and especially in t he t wo boys graduated last May and man y of them of the universe and of ourselves. It will make " Each of these Lodges is growing and devel­ Brother AsHBY B. P AUL are continuing their educa tion in various co l­ Lodge Unido of Sao Paulo. Both communications United States, has a definite and distinct inter­ R. W . Grand Secretary us be tter citizens and enable us to become leges and institutes. were referred to theCommitteeon Correspondence. oping very rapidly. There have been many est in it." The R. W. Grand Master announced that leaders in the communities in which we live. petitions received and appr oved in each of Committee on Masonic Homes Brother George H. Deike, R. W. Past Grand Brother Chilcote also urged a greater inter­ Commit tee on Masonic C ult m·e them. Brother ScoTT C. REA Master, and Mrs. Deike had again made a generous "We will know how to be be tter Members, est in the Order of DeMolay. He pointed out: The activities of the Committee on Masonic gtft to Grand Lodge for The Masomc Homes in husbands, fathers and citizens. " I am sure each of these Lodges will have a Brother RoBERT E. WooDSIDE, J R. Culture were outlined in its annual report. Eight Brother ScOTTS. LEIBY, R.W.P.G.M. the form of 50 shares of Atlas Powder stock. deep and lasting effect on the perpetuation of " I know of no finer activity in which a Lodge pamphlets for the use of approved petitioners and Upo n the joint recommendation of the Com­ " It is therefore urged that every Lodge and Brother C. HowA RD WITMER newly made Masons have been printed and dis­ Freemasonry in P ennsylvania." can interest itself than that of promoting mittee on Masonic Homes and the Committee on every Mason become squarely aligned in sup­ DeMolay. The young men of today will be t he Brother WILLIAM E. YEAGER, R.W.P .G.M. tribu ted to the Lodges. Also many sectional Insti­ Finance, Grand Lodge adopted a resolution which Brother FRA NC IS H. MILLS tutes have been held to discuss the use of these port of the acti vities of the Committee on Brother Chilcote thanked the Com~1 i ttee on leaders of tomorr ow, not only in Masonry but authorized the completion of the necessary alter­ Masonic Culture." Brother ELLIS E. STERN pamphlets. Another booklet, "Facing the East," ations to the third floor of Grand Lodge Hall at Finance, and Trustees of tbe various Grand in all of the affairs of life. has recen tly been printed for the use of our The Masonic Homes at Elizabethto wn as required Lodge funds, for thei r outstanding service to Senior Wardens. Brother Chilcote urged Lodges to create a "An interest in young men between the C rowded Agen da to make this space s uitable for Guests. This will greater interest in meetings to increase attend­ Freemasonry in the two years of his term. furnish relief for bo th the Philadelphia Free­ ages of 14 and 21 for the purpose of assisting As always, this Quarterly Communica tion was T h e Pennsylvania F r·eem ason ance. He pointed out : He added: extremely busy. The following brief comments masons Memorial Hospital and the Allegheny them to become good citizens must not be cover some of the more important items. The The circulation of " The Pennsylvania Free­ Res t Home at The Masonic Homes. " It is our duty to make Freemasonry so " I am sure that all Masons in Pennsylvania neglected by Freemasonry. On the contrar y, mason" continues to grow, but there are still The Committee on Masonic Homes presented Committee reports will be printed in fu ll in the attractive that good men , everywhere, will seek are most grateful for what is being done by it should be one of the most avid pursuits of Proceedings . many Members in this Jurisdi ction who have not its 51st Annual Report which, as usual, will admission to the Fraternity. Freemasonry." Communications were received from the Grand asked to receive this quarterly Grand Lodge be published in booklet form as well as in the these men." publication. The use of our Library also co ntinues Proceedi ngs . One hundred sixty-four Guests were Lodge of Guatemala and the Confederation of "All Masons mus t learn that Freemasonry He pointed out the many improvements being Brother Chilcote thanked all the Brethren Symbolic Lodges, Orient of Central America, to increase each year. adm itted during the past year. The highest num­ The Children's Service Committee, wh ich suf­ ber of Guests on a single day was 703, of which challenges us to the highest reaches of noble made at The Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown, for assisting him during his two-year term as requesting fraternal recognition, which were re­ living. It strives to aid and deYelop talents of Grand Master. ferred to the Com mittee on Correspondence . fe red an immeasurable loss in the death of Brother more than 625 were adults of an average age of and cited the Committee for its outstanding Schramm, held two sessions of the Pen nsylvania 81 years and 5 months. the individual Mason, so that our lives may be Maso n Juvenile Court Institute during the year. Upon the recommendations of the Committee service to Masonry. He said : Proposed Am endmen ts enriched and exalted in fellowship and service." Over 200 jurists from every state in the Union, on Co rrespondence, Grand Lodge adopted sepa­ " The Members of the Committee on Masonic (Editor's Note: The complete address The proposed Amendments to the Ahiman incl uding Alaska and Ha waii, have attended the rate resolutions which ex tended fraternal recog· Brother Chilcote stated: Homes a re most sincere in all that they do; of Brother Sanford M. Chilcote, R. W. Rezon regarding the allocation of Gift s, Bequests ten sessions of this Jnslitule. Korean la wyers and nition to the Grand Lodge of Santa Catarina, and Devises were agai n read. These Amendments a representative from Ghana, Africa, were present Brazil, and to the Grand Lodge of Ecuador ; reso­ " It appears to me that Freemasonry in Penn­ and the Executive Committee meets every Past Grand Master, will be printed in the which were recommended by the Committee on at the meeting in Pittsburgh last September. lutions were also presented by this Committee, sylvania is abou t to take the greatest forward week in the year. Annual Proceedings.) (Continued on page 5)