A Window for Freemasonry Vol. 37 No. 1 FEBRUARY 2006

Happy 300th Ben THE A Window for Freemasonry

FEBRUARY 2006 Volume 37 No. 1

Features 4 Brother Ben’s Legacy

by Alan E. Foulds A tale of two cities’ trust funds.

7 Beethoven’s Ninth

by Jeffrey L. Kuntz, 32° Is it a testament to Freemasonry? 4

7 10 American Family Treasures Original art by Michael J. Deas Decorative arts collection at National Heritage Museum.

12 Event of the Century 10 by Milan Vydareny, 32° Special degrees and guests featured Columns at Valley of Chicago fall reunion. 3 Sovereign Grand Commander 18 17 Notes from the Southern Jurisdiction 19 Brothers on the Net 20 17 The Northern Light Scottish Rite Charities 21 Goes Audio The Stamp Act Magazine can now be heard 22 Book Nook on the Internet. 24 Also: HealthWise 26 6 9 15 Views from the Past Franklin’s Masonic Life • Masonic Word Math • 32° Masonic Learn- 16 28 ing Centers for Children • In Memoriam: Carlton A. Winchester, Richard Today’s Family 25 29 H. Winship Jr., and Harold L. Hussey • Tabbert Heads to Washington Me- More Than Just Books 25 27 30 morial • Attention Veterans • Quick Quotes • Tribute to Hiram’s 30 30 30 Readers Respond Creator • Hiram• On the Lighter Side 31 Footnotes

EDITOR SUPREME COUNCIL, 33° Richard H. Curtis, 33° Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Mailing Address: ASSISTANT EDITOR Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A. PO Box 519, Lexington, MA 02420-0519 Alan E. Foulds SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Walter E. Webber, 33° Editorial Office: Sonja B. Faiola & Beth E. McSweeney THE NORTHERN LIGHT (ISSN 1088-4416) is published quarterly in February, May, 33 Marrett Road (Route 2A) MEDIA ADVISORY COMMITTEE August, and November by the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Lexington, Massachusetts 02421 Stephen E. Carpenter, 33°, chairman Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A., as the official publication. Printed in U.S.A. 781-862-4410 Richard V.Travis, 33° Periodicals postage paid at Boston, MA, and at additional mailing offices. Fax: 781-863-1833 Donald D. Thomas, 33° POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Northern Light, PO Box 519, Lexington, e-mail: [email protected] William Fox Jr., 33° MA 02420-0519. Lawrence D. Inglis, 33° Copyright © 2006 by Trustees of the Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Internet: William L. McCarrier, 33° Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A. www.supremecouncil.org Frank R. Preble, 33°

2 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 “Our Masonic fraternity is so much more than bricks and mortar.” — Walter E. Webber, 33º

The True Foundation Stones

Our Masonic fraternity is indeed blessed with a greater than many lodges and/or Valleys can support large number of architecturally beautiful and signifi- with today’s escalating maintenance costs. cant buildings. Whether we call them cathedrals, It would not be financially feasible to replicate the temples or complexes, the buildings have been used beauty and ornateness of our structures and furnish- over the years to feed and host millions of visitors. ings today. Yet the older facilities now require signifi- Within their doors there have been thousands of de- cant energy, planning and finances to support build- gree portrayals, meetings and programs covering ings that all too often sit idle. The costs of utilities, in- every imaginable topic in our culture. The bricks and surance and maintenance — because of the very mortar have served us well. Majestic, warm, inviting, grandeur of the buildings — have become nigh onto cold, austere or monumental are but a few of the ad- prohibitive. jectives that have been used to describe them. Even though our society is always evolving, we all We have adorned many of these buildings with tend to avoid change. It is endemic to life itself. What beautiful paintings, stained glass, brass ornamenta- the current situation requires of us is to reevaluate tion, lighting fixtures, furnishings, fountains and the relevance of bricks and mortar in relation to the much more that would be the envy of Hiram Abif. symbolic foundation stones that are the moral and We have tried to adorn appropriately without opu- ethical lessons on which Freemasonry is based. lence or pomposity. We have tried to create a bal- As issues present themselves, I am heartened by ance, and we have been remarkably successful at it. the number of Scottish Rite leaders who say to me, Many of these structures were built in prior gener- “Our choice is bricks and mortar or program, and our ations. Along with the Masonic tenets that have been Valley is about program. We have a great story to tell, passed freely from father to son, brother to brother we are relevant to today’s society, and our lessons are and generation to generation, we have also inherited as needed today as they were the day they were cre- both the buildings and their maintenance. These ated.” We do not need to be elegantly housed, but structures were built for the most part when Freema- we do need to display the lessons of Scottish Rite ele- sonry and Scottish Rite Masonry were attracting ex- gantly. ceptionally large numbers of new members on a reg- I am not advocating the wholesale unloading of ular basis. In 1928, there were 1.3 million Masons. our temples and cathedrals, as I enjoy being in them Membership peaked in 1959 at 4.1 million members. as much as you do. However, if we are to move for- Currently, there are about 1.6 million Masons in the ward as an organization, we need to evaluate the United States. Our membership in Scottish Rite (NMJ) balance between the physical bricks and mortar ver- in 1928 was 298,538 members, and it peaked in sus the programs of Scottish Rite. The physical loca- 1975 with 513,335 members. Currently our member- tion has to be subordinate to and supportive of our ship stands around 231,000. Scottish Rite program. After all, our Masonic frater- For varying reasons, Masonry has lost 61 percent nity is so much more than bricks and mortar. of its membership since its apogee in 1959, while Scottish Rite has lost 45 percent of its membership since 1975. Consequently, we see an infrastructure that was put in place for a membership that is far Sovereign Grand Commander

FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 3 By ALAN E. FOULDS Brother Ben’s

Legacy A tale of two cities’ trust funds

n 1785 a French mathematician named Charles Joseph Mathon de la Cour penned aPoor parody Richard’s of Ben Al- Imanack.Franklin’s famous In theFortunate tome, whichRichard, he facetiously called Mathon de la Cour mocked Franklin’s faith in the longevity of his new nation. As the story goes, his main character, Fortunate Richard, established a trust fund in which the principal and interest could not be touched for 500 years. Instead of taking offense, Franklin wrote to the mathematician and thanked him for such a wonderful idea. Although initially made in jest, the suggestion gave birth to a legacy that lasted for two centuries, and its results live on today. Ben Franklin’s original will estab- lished a fund that remembered and honored both his birthplace (Boston) and his adopted home (Philadelphia). Benjamin Franklin was born on Milk Street in the heart of Boston’s downtown area. He initially planned to leave 2,000 This bust on an office building marks the spot. pounds to make the Schuylkill River usable for navigation. sum will do little towards accomplish- each city,while the rest was to remain in Additionally, the city of Boston was ing such a work, and that the project is trust until 1994. to receive 1,000 pounds. Interest on this not likely to be undertaken for many He said, “I was born in Boston and I money was intended to purchase years to come,” he came up with a plan owe my first instruction in literature to medals to be awarded to outstanding that he thought would be more useful the free grammar schools established students. and practical. there.” Two years later Franklin had second Instead he split the 2,000 pounds be- In Philadelphia he remembered how thoughts. The money for the student tween Boston and Philadelphia. (This good friends loaned money to him to medals was to stay in place, but through translates to about $4,500 for each city). help establish him in his trade. a codicil in his will the funding for the It was his hope that the legacy would The rules of the trust were quite cum- river project was removed. be put to good use in both places until bersome. In Boston the money was put He said, “Understanding that such a far into the future. Terms of the new under the management of the nine- plan extended until near the end of the member board of selectmen (executive 20th century. Interest was to be loaned branch of government) together with out during the life of the trust. At the the ministers of the oldest Episcopal, end of the first hundred years (1894) a Congregational, and Presbyterian portion of the principal came due in churches in town. They were directed to loan money at five percent interest to married “artifi- ALAN E. FOULDS, is the Assistant Editor for The Northern Light, cers” under the age of 25 who have and author of the recently published book, Boston’s served as apprentices in town and have Ballparks and Arenas. faithfully fulfilled their duties. 4 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 Franklin presumed that “there will always be found in Boston virtuous and benevolent citizens willing to bestow a part of their time in doing good to the rising generation, by superintending and managing” the fund. After a century (1894), “if it succeeds without interruption,” he asked that the managers of his donation use about 75 percent of the principal for a public works project, such as a fortification, bridge, aqueducts, or public buildings that would make inhabiting the city more convenient. The rest of the fund was to be used for another 100 years, again for loans. At the end of the second term, in the year 1994, and “no unfortunate accident has Members representing Pennsylvania’s Grand Lodge march on Franklin’s 300th birthday. prevented the operation,” Franklin felt The structure in the background is the Free Quaker Meetinghouse at the corner of 5th that the fund would be worth more and Arch streets, Philadelphia. From 1790-99 it housed the Grand Lodge. than four million pounds. One million was to go to the city of Boston and the rest to the common- phia and there were fewer defaults their decisions on the portions of the wealth of Massachusetts. He said he (only four), but a much smaller per- funds coming due. would not “presume to carry my views centage had been used for loans. A major portion of the Philadelphia farther.” In 1836 William Minot, treasurer, said money was granted to the Franklin In- In Philadelphia the “corporation of that only one loan per year had been stitute, a science museum established in that city” was to take charge of its al- made during the previous five. 1824 to promote the mechanical arts, to lotment. Just $1,400 of the $24,000 was lent at honor Ben Franklin and to advance the The same rules applied but he added that time, while the rest was invested usefulness of his inventions. According his own recommendations as to how with the Massachusetts Hospital Life to Stacey Moyers, present-day commu- the money should be spent after the first Insurance Company. nications manager at the museum, her century. Minot concluded that the benevolent institution received $133,000. This left He said “If not done before, [the city intentions of the donor were not being roughly $40,000 in the fund for the fu- should] employ a part [of the money] in realized. He appeared to place the ture. bringing by pipes the water of the Wis- blame on those not taking advantage The fund managers in Boston de- sahickon Creek into town, so as to sup- of the opportunity to borrow from the cided to finance the creation of Franklin ply the inhabitants.” fund. Park as the southern terminus of Fred- He also recommended using part for He sarcastically reasoned, “It is not erick Law Olmstead’s “Emerald Neck- his original goal of making the river advantageous to married mechanics lace,” a green space that winds its way navigable. under the age of 24 to borrow money to through the city. Just as in New England, the trust was be repaid in easy installments at a low Franklin’s heirs sued to stop the proj- to end in 1994 with the money being rate of interest, and the improvidence of ect. The courts eventually ruled in favor divided between city and state. early marriages among that class may of the plan but during the delay the Throughout the first hundred years be inferred.” park was built with other funds. the trust managers in both communities Boston developed another problem, The managers then decided to build did their best to live up to Franklin’s resulting in court action. Initially the a trade school as the successor to the ap- wishes, but in each case problems arose. town’s nine selectmen together with prentice program, which was no longer In Philadelphia many of the loans clergy acted as the trustees. in use. were not repaid. Trust committee chair- In 1822 Boston incorporated as a city, This plan later grew into a technical man John Thomason reported in 1837 with a mayor and nine aldermen. Ini- institute with a matching grant from “the fund was in the hands of 112 ben- tially the ten new elected officials re- Andrew Carnegie. eficiaries, of whom 19 have paid nei- placed the selectmen as fund managers. The school opened as the Franklin ther principal nor interest, although the The city treasurer challenged the new Union in September 1908. Today it is accounts of some have been open for 34 make-up, so the legislature tried to alter known as the Benjamin Franklin Insti- years.” the membership. tute of Technology. Ninety additional cases were in non- The state wanted to replace the al- In Boston the $100,000 remaining compliance, of which 58 were beyond dermen with private citizens. In 1897 after the first disbursement was rein- the statute of limitations. The Philadel- the courts ruled against the city, instead vested and grew to five million dollars phia fund did not grow nearly as fast as installing its own trustees. Still later an- by 1994 when the fund was to be re- Franklin had predicted. other court overruled the first decision, tired. According to Franklin’s codicil In Boston there were other problems. re-installing the aldermen. the entire amount was then to be split, The fund was growing at a much faster As the first hundred years of the trust with roughly 75 percent going to the® rate than its counterpart in Philadel- came to a close, the two cities made state and 25 percent to the city.

FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 5 ® After more legal disputing the ruled that in keeping with the spirit of tional education. The state’s portion is state’s legislature made the final deci- Franklin’s wishes the money would be under the auspices of a similar group sion. In the 1990’s the remainder of the used to assist high school graduates known as the Federation of Common- legacy was turned over to the Franklin pursuing higher education. wealth Foundations. School, created by the same fund nearly Again abiding by the codicil, the fund Bro. Franklin said in his will that he a century earlier. was divided between city and state did not want to carry his views beyond Today there are 388 day students and trusts. The city portion was placed two centuries, but despite setbacks and the school offers a bachelor of science under the supervision of the Philadel- controversies throughout the years his degree in automotive technology, and phia Foundation, a nonprofit pool of actions still reverberate. both industrial and engineering associ- more than 200 public charities. His loans to craftsmen undoubtedly ate degrees. According to Phil Arkow, communi- advanced the industrial base of the na- Philadelphia was not without its own cations director at the foundation, one tion. His legacy funded a successful wrangling over the fund. Initial plans of the first tasks was to determine ex- school and strengthened a great mu- called for using the two million dollars actly what an “artificer” is. He said seum. toThe promote Philadelphia the city. Inquirer “Franklin was many things. He was a To this day even the silver Franklin reported that statesman, an inventor, a writer and ed- medals are still awarded annually in the mayor suggested financing a com- itor, but first and foremost, he was a his birthplace. munity-wide party featuring Ben printer.” To paraphrase a great American Vereen and Aretha Franklin. “Artificer,” they decided, was a statesman who turns 300 this year, As the newspaper said, “cooler heads craftsman. The money has been used “Two thousand pounds saved is about prevailed.” The court of common pleas to aid those students pursuing a voca- seven million dollars earned.”

Franklin’s Masonic Life

Three centuries ago Benjamin Franklin was born in Statue of Franklin stands in front of Boston, on what is today Milk Street, located in the Boston’s old city hall. center of the city, between the shopping and financial districts. His earliest days were spent here, but as a young adult he moved to Philadelphia. Franklin’s earliest association with fraternal organiza- tions comes in 1727, when he became founder of a non- Masonic “secret society” known as the Leathern Apron Club. Just three years later he claimed that he was plan- ning to reveal all the Masonic mysteries in his newspa- per. Whether or not he was serious, in two months he received his degrees in Philadelphia’s St. John’s Lodge, joining the very organization he said he would expose. There he served in several capacities. Franklin was active in an early Grand Lodge in Penn- sylvania. For a very brief period in 1749 he served as the Provincial Grand Master, making him the first na- tive-born American to do so. Within a few months he was replaced by William Allen, who immediately ap- pointed Franklin as Deputy Grand Master. Serving in that capacity he played a major role in the opening of Freemason’s Lodge in Philadelphia, the first structure in America built strictly for Masonic purposes. Along with the Grand Master he participated in the ded- conspicuously buried without Masonic honors. Although ication ceremony. many of the organizations to which he belonged were represented at his funeral, no one from his lodge was In another milestone for the colonies, Franklin pub- there in an official capacity. lished The Mason Book, containing Anderson’s Constitu- tions, the first Masonic book printed in America. Many theories have been proposed concerning this omission but the most credible seems to be tied to the In his long Masonic career he assisted at the initia- split between the so-called “Ancients” and “Moderns” of tion of Voltaire in the Lodge of the Nine Sisters in Paris. Freemasonry. In Franklin’s case he maintained allegiance Later he is reported as having been elected as Master of with the “Moderns,” while his lodges and associates that lodge. seemed to gravitate toward the other branch of the or- Ironically, despite his strong ties to the craft he was ganization.

6 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 By JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, 32° Beethoven’s

Ninth Is it a testament to Freemasonry?

ne of the most frequently heard classical tunes today is that which Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) wrote as the main theme Ofor the last movement of his monu- mental Ninth Symphony. We sing it as a hymn for religious services. We have heard it on TV com- mercials. We have heard various choral and instrumental arrangements of it in our performance halls and elsewhere. With this rather simple melody, Beethoven developed his setting for the Anpoem die of Freude, Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805), written in 1785, which has become known to us as “Ode To Joy”. The first three movements of this last completed symphony of Beethoven are purely instrumental, while in the last movement, the orchestra is joined by a large mixed chorus for the stirring “Ode To Joy” finale. The Ninth, which became known as the “Choral” Symphony, was a musical milestone, being the first symphony employing a chorus and having a per- formance time of a little over an hour. Schiller’s poem clearly celebrates some of the main principles of Freema- sonry, especially that of the Brother- hood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. One cannot deny this when read- ing a line in the last stanza: “Brothers, beyond the stars surely dwells a loving Father.” Color lithograph depicting Beethoven composing Beethoven’s music greatly enhances the “Pastoral” Sonata by a brook. Schiller’s meaningful and inspiring words. Perhaps more than any com- poser before him, Beethoven, even with without the aid of a spoken text. some of his purely instrumental music, Some scholars believe both revealed most vividly the power of Beethoven and Schiller were Freema- music to convey a philosophy of life sons, although there is virtually no ev- idence of their membership. It is well known, of course, that JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, 32°, is a member of the Valley of Mozart (1756-91), composer of the Ma- Williamsport, PA. He has published several articles on music, both nationally and internationally. sonic opera, “The Magic Flute,” and his® mentor, Franz Josef Haydn (1732-

FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 7 ® 1809), were both Freemasons, as well the rest.” as the German poet-dramatist-philoso- Pearmain also writes that Beethoven pher, Johann von Goethe (1749-1832). superscribed on the first page of the Freemasonry was rather fashionable slow movement of one of his string in Europe in much of the second half of quartets “A weeping willow or an aca- the 18th century, and despite the papal cia over the grave of my brother.” bulls of 1738 and 1751, many Austrian This could not have been for either of Catholics were Freemasons. Beethoven’s blood brothers, as they It must be pointed out, however, that were both alive at the time of that by the time Beethoven and Schiller work’s composition, strongly hinting a would have joined the fraternity, closer possible Masonic implication. to the beginning of the 19th century, According to Gary Lachman of the Freemasonry was becoming so op- Theosophical Society in America, pressed in central Europe that most Beethoven dedicated his Piano Sonata lodge records were either destroyed or No. 15, Opus 28, to a leading Freema- simply not kept. In fact, the order was son, Josef von Sonnenfels. banned in Austria in 1795. This work, known as the “Pastoral” Schiller was born just a little more Sonata, is centered on the key of D than a decade before Beethoven, but it major, which Beethoven is said to have is unclear whether or not they actually considered the “Godhead” key. The met. It is certain, however, that both first movement is in three-quarter time, Portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven men had a number of prominent older and begins with three D’s in the lower by Gustav Schauer painted Masonic friends and acquaintances, in- bass range. between 1850-1900. cluding Goethe, a mutual acquaintance. Considering that the number three is If Beethoven was an initiated Mason, a very important numerical symbol in he would have had to be a member of Masonry, could this suggest a possible Beethoven, whereas the even-num- some underground lodge. At any rate, Masonic import, especially being re- bered ones tend to be more delicate and as evident in his music and in his minded of the three chords in Mozart’s somewhat less dramatic. Could there words, including several entries in his “The Magic Flute?” actually be an esoteric or even Masonic diary, Beethoven was surely influenced This “Godhead” key of D major, by affinity here? by Masonic teachings. the way, brings us back to the Ninth Maynard Solomon of the JulliardLate Perhaps the best way to put it would Symphony. Beethoven,School of Music, wrote a book, Mozartbe to quote & Freemasonry, Paul Nettl from his book, Although the first two movements of published in 2003, in which in which he the symphony are built around D two of its 12 chapters are devoted to states that Beethoven was “the incar- minor, the last movement, the setting to the Masonic influence on Beethoven’s nation of Masonic ethics and philoso- Schiller’s “Ode To Joy,” begins and ends music, and another chapter is devoted phy — a Mason without badge.” in the “Godhead” D major, tri- to the Ninth Symphony. One critic Some scholars point out several sug- umphantly overcoming the struggles stated that the book could have been ti- gestions of Beethoven’s Masonic con- of the D minor movements. tled “The Spiritual Development of nections. Music and Masonry, There is also a possible numerologi- Beethoven.” In his book, cal significance in the numbering of According to Solomon, Beethoven Andrew Pearmain mentions that Beethoven’s nine completed sym- had a close friend in Bonn, Dr. Franz Beethoven’s friend and biographer, phonies. Gerhard Wegeler, who became a promi- Anton Schindler, once commented His third, fifth, seventh, and, of nent Freemason after the reestablish- about a handshake when greeting the course, his ninth symphonies possess ment of the fraternity in the Rhineland composer “. . . a grip of the hand said that typical exuberant mystical style of during and after the French occupation. Wegeler wrote words for two of Beethoven’s pieces for use in the Ma- sonic lodge. Regardless of just how active Schiller was in the actual workings of the Ma- sonic fraternity,he, too, surely espoused Masonic teachings as shown in his views verbally expressed in his lifetime, as well as in his writings. Beethoven and Schiller both exem- With this rather simple melody, Beethoven developed plified the victory of man’s spirit over his setting for the poem of Friedrich Schiller (1759- adverse circumstances such as political 1805), “An die Freude,” written in 1785, which has corruption and oppression. become known to us as “Ode To Joy.” With the coming of the French Revo- lution (1789) and the influence of the Enlightenment, the idea of freedom and dignity of the individual, and the new spirit of humanism of the time were a

8 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 passionate concern for both men early In the first stanza of Schiller’s “Ode,” phony” on May 7, 1824, in the Karnt- in their lives and for many others of he makes reference to the Eleusinian nertor Theater in Vienna, Beethoven sat their generation. Mysteries, suggesting his possible mys- in the orchestra indicating the tempi to Legend has it, in fact,An that die Schiller Freiheit, tical and fraternal alliances. the conductor. originally titled his poem These mysteries were the pre-Chris- At the conclusion of the performance, “Ode to Freedom,” but later changed tian ancient Greek version of the teach- one of the vocal soloists had to turn the some wording to avoid opposition with ing of death and resurrection with the deaf Beethoven around so he could no- civil authorities. assurance of a rapturous eternal afterlife tice the thunderous applause of the au- Whether or not this story is true, symbolized in the yearly decay and re- dience. Leonard Bernstein chose to substitute newal of vegetation. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is, in the word “Freiheit” for “Freude” when Beethoven wrote a proclamatory in- our time, one of the most popular and he conducted the Berlin Philharmonic, troductory line of his own to begin the most frequently performed symphonic choruses, and soloists in the Ninth Sym- choral passages of the last movement of works. phony in December 1989 to celebrate the Ninth, sung by the bass-baritone Every summer for the last decade, it the fall of the Berlin Wall. soloist:O Freunde, nicht diese Tone! Sondem has been a tradition for the Boston Sym- As early as the beginning of the lasst uns angenehmere anstimmen und phony and the Tanglewood Festival 1790’s, while still living in his native freudenvollere. Chorus to close the Tanglewood Music Bonn, Beethoven already had intentions (Oh Friends, no more of these sad tones! Festival performing the “Ninth.” of setting Schiller’s poem to music. Let us rather raise our voices together in From this great symphony of It was not until 1817, however, that he more pleasant and joyful tones.) Beethoven flows all the ardor of his even started his first sketches for the spirit, which, from his youth onward, Ninth. Finally,in 1822, by which time he The soloist then begins the Schiller was, along with the spirit of Schiller, had become completely deaf, he began poem with the familiar “Ode To Joy” moved by everything high and noble, elaborating on the work, completing it tune, backed by the orchestra, and later inspiring them to proclaim their ideals in the fall of 1823. in the stanza is joined by the full mixed to the world. Beethoven’s choice of stanzas from chorus. Perhaps more that any other work of Schiller’s “Ode To Joy” clearly shows The rest of the text is sung by either all symphonic literature, the Beethoven that his moral and religious intention the vocal quartet, the tenor soloist, full Ninth Symphony inculcates and cele- was to demonstrate that the power of chorus, or quartet and chorus together. brates the loftiest teachings of our great true joy can bring mankind together, At the premiere of the “Ninth Sym- fraternity. and that it is rooted in the divine. Beethoven chose texts that he felt ex- pressed fundamental truths. He said, “I need a text which stimulates me; it must be something moral, sublime.” Words such as “God,” “stars,” “hope,” and “longing” were important to him. MASONIC He revered several poets, but Schiller and Goethe were his favorites. WORD MATH “Schiller’s poems are extremely diffi- cult for the musician,” said Beethoven. How to solve: Start with the first word. Add to it the “The composer must know how to raise letters of the second word. Then add or subtract himself far above the poet. Who can do the letters of the following words. Total the remain- that in the case of Schiller?” ing letters and unscramble them to find a word Solomon states in his book that associated with Masonry. Friedrich Schiller was a close friend of Christian Gottfried Korner, a prominent Freemason in Leipzig. (SUBSTITUTE) + (AVENUES) – (BEST) Schiller wrote “An die Freude” when he was closely associated with Korner + (NORTHERN) – (VARIOUS) + and other Masons there. In fact, the poem was often used in Masonic activ- (FINGERS) – (NEITHER) + (SAID) ities. –(FUNGUS)–(DRAINS) Writer Otto Baensch has gone so far as to say that the choral finale of the Ninth Symphony could represent a Ma- sonicLate ceremony. Beethoven, = In Solomon, referring to all four movements of the symphony, Clue for this puzzle appears on page 3. writes, “. . . the work could be regarded Answer from previous issue: PHILOSOPHY as moving through a set of initiatory experiences that are fulfilled by a cli- mactic arrival on Freemasonry’s highest plane of virtue.”

FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 9 American Family Decorative arts collection at Treasures National Heritage Museum

alk into the home of Russell Museum publishes catalogue Ward Nadeau, 33˚, the son of D. J. and Alice Shumway Nadeau, and you are transported to our Wnation’s first centuries. Connected by a shared family history, the Nadeau’s furnishings — made in the towns and villages of New England — offer a glimpse of a past era. Through April 23, the museum is fea- turing selections from the collection in the exhibition “American Family Treas- ures: Decorative Arts for the D. J. and Alice Shumway Nadeau Collection.” The exhibition marks the first time that a significant portion of the Nadeau collection has been presented to the public. The National Heritage Museum is fortunate to be the promised recipient of this wonderful collection of over 1,000 furniture and decorative arts objects. Ill. Bro. Nadeau will make the gift to the museum in loving memory of his fa- The opening of the exhibition coincides with the publication ther and mother, D.J. and Alice of American Family Treasures: Decorative Arts from the D. J. Shumway Nadeau. and Alice Shumway Nadeau Collection by Ian Quimby. This hardcover book, priced at $60, features over 160 catalogue entries illustrated in color and black and white, an essay by the author, and an introduction by Russell W. Nadeau. It can be ordered online at the museum’s website www.nationalheritagemuseum.org or by phone through the Heritage Shop at (781) 457-4108.

The Nadeau collection was not de- tion but did not treat its components as signed for show. The furniture bears the icons of art. scuffs and marks of common usage and They appreciated the aesthetic appeal is untouched by a restorer’s hand. of the objects, but all of their furniture Like the original makers and owners and decorative arts were used by adults of the tables, chairs, and clocks in the and children and subject to the stresses collection, the more recent owners and strains of everyday life. Russell Ward Nadeau, 33° thought of this furniture as functional All elements of the collection fit well tools for everyday living. into the Nadeau home, making it a com- The Nadeaus cared for their collec- fortable place to live and visit. 10 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 More importantly, each piece in the Nadeau collection carries its own fam- Bed Rug, 1810. Colo- ily stories and associations. nial-era sleepers wel- “American Family Treasures: Deco- comed the warmth pro- rative Arts for the D. J. and Alice vided by nighttime cov- Shumway Nadeau Collection” gives erings like this bed rug. visitors a chance to see highlights from The multicolor wool the collection and also to consider how loops sewn on a heavy one family’s history fits into our na- linen backing kept the tional story. bed cozy through cold The current exhibition displays only New England winters. a small portion of this vast collection. According to family his- For more information visit the website at tory, the initials on this www.nationalheritagemuseum.org. bed covering refer to its owner, Anne Hartley of Webster, Massachu- setts. Loaned by the D. J. and Alice Shumway Nadeau Collection. Photograph by George Fistrovich.

Stand, 1810. A handwritten note glued to this stand tells us that Eleazer Shirley, an apprentice of cabinetmaker and mill owner David Atwood, made it in Bedford, New Hampshire. Eliza Atwood Clark, David’s daughter, originally owned the stand. Light enough to move easily, this stand would have served her well as a place to set a candle to provide light for a particular task. Loaned by the D. J. and Alice Shumway Nadeau Collection. Photograph by David Bohl.

In Russell Nadeau’s desk room (left) and dining room (right), small objects set out on tables arranged for drinking or eating enliven the spaces. In the tradition of decorator Henry Davis Sleeper and collector Henry Francis Du Pont, Mr. Nadeau has created a compelling presentation of a family collection. Photographs by David Bohl.

FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 11 Event By MILAN VYDARENY, 32° Of the Special degrees and guests featured Century at Valley of Chicago fall reunion

he fall reunion at the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago was billed as a “once-in-100-year” event. It was born in the service of youth, because Tplans began to take shape at a meeting of the DeMolay International Supreme Council in June 2004. Among those attending that meeting were Ill. Gregory R. Klemm, 33°, exec- utive secretary for the Valley of Chicago; Ill. Walter E. Webber, 33°, Sov- ereign Grand Commander for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, and Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander for the Southern Jurisdic- tion. All three have known each other for a number of years. All three are Sen- ior DeMolays. During the meeting, Commander Seale approached Ill. Bro. Klemm: “Gre- gory, I want to come to one of your re- unions. And you don’t have to clear it Ill. Martin P. Starr, 33°, greeted Sovereign Grand Commanders Walter E. Web- with Walter. I already have his permis- ber, 33°, and Ronald A. Seale, 33°, during a break at the Valley of Chicago fall sion.” reunion. Ill. Bro. Starr is a past presiding officer in the Valley of Chicago and is Later, Commander Webber told also a dual member of the Valley of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Klemm, “He (Seale) has my permission, but you can’t have him there unless I’m there, too.” So the groundwork was laid to host For many years Commander Seale Bro. Mollere was appointed Scottish both the Northern and Southern Sover- had worked with the DeMolay organi- Rite Deputy for Louisiana. eign Grand Commanders at a Valley of zation in Louisiana and eventually was The two Grand Commanders had Chicago reunion. elected an Active Member of the De- formed a cordial relationship when The reunion was much more than a Molay International Supreme Council. Webber was elected Grand Lt. Com- brief conversation at a DeMolay meet- He was introduced to Ill. Bro. Klemm mander of the Northern Masonic Juris- ing. It reflected the friendships formed through Ill. William J. Mollere, 33°, also diction. At the time, Seale was serving by the principals over long years of Ma- an Active Member of the DeMolay as Lt. Grand Commander of the South- sonic service. Supreme Council from Louisiana. ern Jurisdiction. Both were elected to Both Mollere and Klemm had each the top position of their jurisdiction in served a term as Grand Master of De- the fall of 2003 and have maintained a Molay International. Mollere was the close working relationship. Grand Secretary while Klemm was Commander Webber was acquainted Grand Master. When Ill. Bro. Seale be- with Ill. Brother Klemm through his came Sovereign Grand Commander, Ill. service not only as executive secretary for the Valley of Chicago but also as a member of the Supreme Council Infor- mation Systems Committee. MILAN VYDARENY, 32°, is the webmaster for the Valley of Chicago. There is more to producing an his- toric reunion than simply gaining the

12 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 approval of the Northern and Southern a degree team from the Valley of Baton General of the Southern Jurisdiction Sovereign Grand Commanders. Greg Rouge. and the Active Member of the Supreme Klemm returned to Chicago and out- The unexpected timing and fury of Council from Kentucky. Moyers pre- lined the proposal to the Valley of hurricane Katrina not only laid waste to sented the idea to the officers of the Val- Chicago executive committee. It was Louisiana and other parts of the Gulf ley of Louisville, who enthusiastically promptly endorsed. After clearing up a Coast but also finally forced the Baton agreed to step in for their stranded few minor matters of protocol, work Rouge team to cancel their appearance brothers in Louisiana. commenced on preparing for the event. when Southwest Airlines announced it Chicago’s Commander-in-Chief, Ill. The most difficult part of the task was could not honor the group’s tickets nor Paul D. Lynch Jr., 33°, was also busy determining a reunion date that was ac- refund the cash paid for several months. with some innovative planning. At ceptable to both Commanders, who The Brethren of Baton Rouge were al- Lynch’s suggestion, the local Valley of travel relentlessly and have schedules ready facing significant difficulties from the Prince Hall Affiliation was con- that are booked months or even years in the damage caused by Katrina, and this tacted. After receiving approval from advance. Once the dates were deter- final problem made it impossible to re- the Prince Hall Deputy, the Valley offi- mined, other details started to fall into alistically continue with the plan. Re- cers agreed to present a Prince Hall de- place. luctantly, Bill Mollere called Greg gree at the reunion. Commander Seale offered the possi- Klemm with the bad news. The Valley of Chicago reunion was bility of a Southern Jurisdiction Valley Not willing to give up on the idea of remarkable for a number of reasons: presenting a degree during the reunion. a Southern Jurisdiction degree presen- • It brought together in Chicago both Klemm immediately contacted Mollere tation, Ill. Brother Klemm turned to an- the Northern and Southern Sovereign to see if he could provide a degree team other DeMolay acquaintance, Ill. John E. Grand Commanders. This convergence® for the occasion. Mollere recommended Moyers, 33°, who is the Grand Secretary of the two Grand Commanders at a

100 YEARS AGO

The record of the Valley of Chicago reunion of training in the same cause and having the same 1901 is preserved in the Southern Jurisdiction noble purpose. Let us wage incessant warfare archives in Washington, DC. Following that re- against falsehood, ignorance and superstition until union, a booklet was prepared, documenting the they have vanished from the face of earth, and event and chronicling the remarks made by the until the cause of religion, of freedom, of equality, various Masonic leaders of the day. The Sovereign of fraternity and of liberty is triumphant every- Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Juris- where.” diction was Ill. Henry L. Palmer, 33°. His Southern The record then contains the introductory re- Jurisdiction counterpart was Ill. James D. Richard- marks of Chicago’s Commander-in-Chief for the son, 33°. Northern Sovereign Grand Commander, Henry L. At the banquet following the reunion, Com- Palmer, 33°. This is followed by the notation: mander Richardson spoke first. It is evident from “NOTE: We failed to get remarks of Ill. Bro. his remarks that there was at that time a spirit of Palmer.” Following Commander Palmer’s message, very healthy competition between the Northern the Hon. Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois, spoke. and Southern Jurisdictions. Richardson masterfully This was followed by six toasts. entertained the brethren using passages like the The meal had been lavish and extensive, featur- following: ing blue points, darne of salmon, chambord, ten- “. . . We [the Southern Jurisdiction] cannot boast derloin of beef, sweetbreads regence, squab, of the magnificent and superb cities which belong desserts and, of course, cigars. Each course was ac- to your jurisdiction. We have no such city in our ju- companied by a different beverage: sherry, risdiction as the imperial city of New — I beg your sauterne, claret, G.H. Mumm’s. The 1901 reunion pardon— [laughter] of Chicago [great applause], was, literally, a different world. nor have we a second-class city like New York The 2005 banquet at the reunion was probably [laughter], nor Philadelphia and some others that not as boisterous as the 1901 version, and certainly you can boast of . . .” lacked the variety of beverages and cigars featured Toward the conclusion of his remarks, Richardson 100 years earlier, but it was nonetheless enjoyed by offered this comment: all in attendance, satisfied in the knowledge that “It matters not whether you march under the they had just experienced a “once-in-100-years” banners of our Order in the Northern or in the reunion. Southern Jurisdiction. We are all fellow-soldiers, — M.V.

FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 13 ® Chicago reunion had occurred only once before in 1901, more than 100 years ago. • It was a unique presentation of de- grees from the Northern, Southern and Prince Hall Jurisdictions. • The principals involved in the con- ception, planning and execution of the event were all connected by a common thread of involvement in DeMolay In- ternational. While all Valley reunions confer de- grees and all reunions have ceremonies that acknowledge achievement and service and present awards, the Valley of Chicago Reunion contained elements that distinguish it from the several hun- dred other reunions mounted by the Valley,and guarantee its place in history for many years to come. Chicago’s reunion programs always contain an answer to the question, “What is a Scottish Rite Reunion?” A reunion of the Scottish Rite Bod- ies is more than just a conferring of degrees on a class of worthy Master Masons. It is . . . a meeting of friends Ill. Paul D. Lynch, 33°, Chicago's Commander-in-Chief, (right) pre- who see each other all too seldom, a sented Ill. Robert E. Weems, 33°, with honorary membership in the reunion of classmates of other years. Valley of Chicago. Ill. Bro. Weems, who directed the Prince Hall ver- It is an opportunity for members of sion of the 20° at the historic reunion, has been a frequent visitor to the current class to become more ac- the Valley and for many years has assisted as the guest soloist. quainted, to be linked together in a bond which endures… There was indeed an enduring bond at this reunion, and it was exemplified the memories of those who experienced all who had the good fortune to be pres- through the two Grand Commanders. it long into the future. The genuine ent. The example provided by Brothers warmth and brotherly love each has for The enduring bond was clearly evi- Webber and Seale will likely remain in the other was immediately obvious to dent as they sat together enjoying the degree presentations. It was evident when Commander Webber descended A NEW MEMBER’S PERSPECTIVE from the East to personally escort Brother Seale through an arch of steel. Peter Zelchenko, 32°, was one of the 50 candidates in the Val- And it was strikingly evident when ley of Chicago fall reunion. Here are his reflections. Commander Seale addressed the gath- ering of Scottish Rite Masons. “We are seeing that many Masonic customs and presentations Illinois Grand Master Noel C. Dicks was received by Commander Webber in from other places — even from other places within our own the same warm and brotherly fashion. country — are entirely different from our own. Ironically, the cul- The reunion conferred the mandatory tural varieties in the craft seem to bind us together even more degrees as required by Northern Ma- profoundly than do the similarities. sonic Jurisdiction constitutions, but also offered a number of optional degrees. “I’ve repeatedly been told that Freemasonry is personal, that Brethren from the Valley of Louisville each of us will take away his own impressions and develop his presented the 14° as it is exemplified in own actions from the many lessons learned. the Southern Jurisdiction. The Prince “A tapestry of morals was presented to us that weekend. The Hall Valley exemplified its version of the 20°. visual images are still clear and yet the depth of meaning still Following the luncheon on Saturday, eludes you and me. Commander Webber received a check “It is only in the light of the next day that the lessons take form for $100,000 from Ill. Richard J. Stephen- and test us in the world of the real.” son, 33°, on behalf of his Stephenson Family Foundation. The check will aug- ment the Chicago learning center en- dowment.

14 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc.

Learning Center Incentives

Walk-a-thons During fiscal year 2005, which The bonus money may be used by began in September 2004, the “Re- the board of governors of the awarded A Success Again ward For Performance” program was center, at its discretion, to supplement introduced as a way of providing ad- any budget line item. ditional funds to local learning centers Fund-raising activities credited for This past fall 47 centers partici- and to provide an incentive for them this bonus program include “sponsor- pated in fund-raising walks. Taking to increase their fund-raising activi- a-child,” walk or running events, golf place mostly on October weekends ties. and other similar tournaments, as more than $350,000 was raised. The program provides a year-end well as general non-endowment con- Starting with only two centers just bonus to centers that raise, through tributions to the centers. two years ago the program has local activities, a percentage of their Excluded are revenues generated spread throughout the jurisdiction. approved operating budgets. Parame- from the calendar appeal, royalties, Reports from the centers and ters are as follows: the Builder's Council program, and their event committees are very 1. A center with an approved annual endowment money. positive, as the walks not only budget of $75,000 or more will receive During the first year of the program raised money but also increased a bonus of ten percent of the funds five centers qualified for bonuses: awareness of the purpose of the raised in excess of $75,000. Chicago $38,485 program. 2. A center with an annual budget of Columbus $12,784 In addition, they provide an op- less than $75,000 will receive a bonus Cincinnati $2,792 portunity for the children, parents, of ten percent of the funds raised in South Bend $2,611 families, and friends to become in- excess of 75 percent of its budget. Madison $1,237 volved in a festive event. 3. A center that raises in excess of Two centers included a running 100 percent of its budget will receive a event with their walk, increasing bonus of 50 percent for every dollar participation and revenues. Their raised in excess of its budget. success has caused many addi- tional centers to consider races and runs, together with their walks for Relay for 2007 next year.

Although the idea is in its earli- est stages, preliminary plans are Spring ahead under way for a Pennsylvania run- ning relay, connecting the centers in Allentown, Reading, Blooms- burg, and Scranton. In April the children's learning the centers and the Valleys they rep- The planning committee, led by centers will be participating in the resent, raise a minimum of $5,000 for Ray E. Feick, 32˚, of the Valley of Boston Marathon once again. the program. The 2005 event total ex- Reading, is actively involved in This marks the fourth consecutive ceeded $70,000. what is hoped will be an annual year that representatives of the cen- Joseph J. Berlandi, 32°, executive event, eventually including other ters will be running in the world-fa- director of the 32˚ Masonic Learning centers. mous event. Hailing from all parts of Centers for Children, Inc., extends Also on the committee are David the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction his gratitude to those who have par- Petrosky, 32˚, of Scranton, Ill. are at least 15 runners. ticipated in the past and have Joseph C. Kardelis Jr., 33˚, and Each participant, with the help of stepped up to take part this year. Joseph Kelly of Bloomsburg,

FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 15 In Memoriam

Ill. Carlton A. Winchester, 33°

Ill. Carlton Alfred Winchester, 33°, an Active Emeritus Bro. Winchester entered the United States Army in 1942. Member of this Supreme Council for the state of New A graduate of the Officers Candidate School, he became York, died on Aug. 5, 2005. a major in the 766th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion. Dur- Bro. Winchester was born in Oshkosh, WI, the son of ing his tour he received the American Campaign Medal Gerald Higgs and Norma (Bacon) Winchester, on July 1, and the World War II Victory Medal. 1917. He attended Jamestown Community College and He was raised a Master Mason in Sylvan Lodge No. 303, Syracuse University. in 1948, where he was Secretary in 1951 and Master in He spent his early career in the insurance industry and 1984. retired in 1985 as president of the Anderson-Winchester He completed the Scottish Rite degrees in the Valley of Insurance Agency in Jamestown, NY. He served as presi- Jamestown on May 10, 1951. He was Most Wise Master in dent of the New York Association of Professional Insur- 1965 and Commander-in-Chief in 1977-79. ance Agents and as a member of the board of directors and Ill. Bro. Winchester received the 33° in 1975. He was secretary of the National Association of Professional In- elected an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 1986 surance Agents. and was Deputy for the state of New York from 1989-91. In 1940 he married Virginia Lapham, who survives He assumed Active Emeritus status in 1992. along with their son, William, and three grandchildren.

Ill. Richard H. Winship Jr., 33°

Ill. Richard Harris Winship Jr., 33°, an Active Emeritus grandchildren, his mother, Uldene, and two brothers. Member of this Supreme Council for the state of Maine, Bro. Winship was raised a Master Mason in Rising died on Nov. 11, 2005, at a Bangor hospital. Virtue Lodge No. 10, Bangor, on Dec. 5, 1967. Bro. Winship was born in Brewer, Maine, the son of He joined the Scottish Rite Valley of Bangor in 1968, and Richard Harris Sr. and Uldene (Goode) Winship on July continued with the consistorial degrees in the Valley of 26, 1939. He attended Husson College, majoring in Busi- Portland. He was Thrice Potent Master of Eastern Star ness Administration, and graduated in 1963. He served in Lodge of Perfection from 1986-88 and was Second Lieu- the United States Air Force as an Airman First Class. tenant Commander of Maine Consistory at the time he He was employed as a salesman for the International was elected an Active Member. Harvester Credit Corporation in Boston and Baltimore. In 1993, Ill. Bro. Winship received the 33°. He was and later became president of Brake Service and Parts, Inc., elected an Active Member of the Supreme Council in 2001. of Bangor, from which he was retired. He was named Deputy for the state of Maine in 2003, but In 1960, he married the former Jane Wilson, who sur- resigned in 2004 for health reasons. He was granted Ac- vives along with their son, Richard H. Winship III of Or- tive Emeritus status in 2004. rington; a daughter, Rhonda Jane Hogan of Bangor; three

Ill. Harold L. Hussey, 33°

Ill. Harold LaVern Hussey, 33°, an Active Emeritus Following retirement from IBM, he served as Executive Member of this Supreme Council for the state of Ohio, Secretary for the Valley of Dayton from 1977-83. died on Dec. 5, 2005. In 1939, he married Lois Winifred Evans, who prede- Bro. Hussey was born in Dayton, OH, the son of Jesse ceased him. From this union was born a son, James Gor- Garfield and Ina (King) Hussey, on Jan. 19, 1918. He at- don Hussey. tended the University of Dayton and Sinclair Community Bro. Hussey was raised a Master Mason in Conservancy College, majoring in business administration and mar- Lodge No. 661, Dayton, on June 25, 1942. keting. He was a member of the United States Air Force He completed the Scottish Rite degrees in the Valley of from 1942-45, advancing to the rank of Master Sergeant, Dayton, on Nov. 13, 1965. and was the recipient of an Outstanding Service Award. In 1979, he received the 33°. He was elected an Active Brother Hussey was employed at the IBM corporation Member of the Supreme Council in 1982, and assumed Ac- from 1946 until his early retirement in 1974. Previously, he tive Emeritus status in 1993. was employed by General Motors Corporation.

16 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 The Northern Light Goes Audio

Magazine can now be heard on the Internet

oining the “podcast” move- computer or they can be downloaded J ment that is sweeping the In- to an MP3 player for later use. The Northern Light ternet, has Although audio programming on jumped in during the early days. the Internet has been with us for sev- Starting with the November 2005 eral years, both live and archived, issue, articles from the magazine, the 2005 saw an explosion in the phenom- Northern Masonic Jurisdiction’s chief ena and the introduction of the term publication, can be downloaded in “podcast.” Reportedly coined by subjects ranging from sports to poli- audio format. British journalist Ben Hammersley,New Oxford it tics, religion, comedy and drama. The process for listening to the arti- alreadyAmerican appears Dictionary in the A few sites even cater to old-time cles is easy. Simply head to the defined as “a digi- radio programs. A major advantage Supremewww.supremecouncil.org Council website tal recording of a radio broadcast or with podcasting is that the shows are ( ) and select similar program, made available on archived and can be listened to at any “Northern Light” from the left naviga- the Internet for downloading to a per- time without the restrictions of a set tion bar. The resulting page lists the sonal audio player.” schedule, and with the advent of contents of the magazine. Click on the The process has opened a new portable MP3 players, by location. microphone icon next to the story and world to would-be broadcasters and Although several sites devoted to the audio version will begin down- offers services to listeners of tradi- Thethe new Northern medium Light have been spawned, loading. tional radio stations in the form of appears to be one Use of such software as “RealAu- archiving. of the earliest print publications to do dio” or “Windows Media Player” is Podcasting allows the average per- so. The November issue contains all required, but is easily attainable at no son with only modest means to pro- feature stories found in the print ver- charge if it is not already on your ma- duce and present radio-like shows. sion. In some cases they are read by chine. The Internet is now filled with hun- the authors, such as Commander Wal- The audio files are recorded in MP3 dreds of original presentations and ter E. Webber’s message, “A Tradition format for listening directly from your those from existing radio stations on of Caring.” The edition also contains a special visitor, Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sover- eign Grand Commander of the South- Theern Jurisdiction,Scottish Rite Journal. reading a page from

It is oftenThe said Northern that history Light repeats itself. As enters the new world of podcasting, it is remi- niscent of the old days of radio. In the early to middle part of the 20th century, the radio airwaves were filled with an array of original pro- gramming of all types, but with the introduction of television, they were relegated to the world of music and talk shows. The diversity in content, gone from traditional broadcasting, appears to have returned to life in cyberspace. As an announcer of old might have Ill. Richard B. Burgess, 33°, Administrative Assistant to the Sovereign Grand said, “Tune in next issueThe as Northern we bring Commander, was one of many people recording material for the podcast. Light,you another a Window edition for Freemasonry.” of

FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 17 NOTESFROMTHE

Magnolia Lodge Rebuilds After Katrina

Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in late August 2005, and Magnolia Lodge No. 120 of Biloxi, Mississippi, chartered in 1850, was hard hit. The storm blew out the windows and destroyed much of the interior of their three-story brick building, and only one of their three commercial tenants remains. Many of their members lost everything but their house slabs. A structural engineer determined that the lodge could be rebuilt, so the members got to work with the goal of restoring the lodge to its pre-hurricane condition. They stripped the lodge room to the floorboards and brick walls, but in the process they didn’t forget the importance of fellowship. Their No- vember meeting, only ten weeks after Katrina came through, was held by candlelight. The Master’s podium was a nail keg, the War- dens used upturned garbage cans, and a utility cart served as the altar. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of a 50-year pin to Lawrence Corban, Jr., P.M., by Lex Lamey, W.M., and Jimmy Rodriguez, S.D. “Even the Temple of Solomon, so spacious and magnificent, and constructed by so many celebrated artists, escaped not the unsparing ravages of barbarous force. Freemasonry, notwithstanding, still survives.” To see more post-Katrina photos of the lodge, visit their website http://www.magnolia120.org/, or you can contact the lodge directly: Magnolia Lodge No. 120, Attn: Paul Davis, Sec- retary, 711A Howard Ave., Biloxi, MS, 39530. Alabama Governor Bob Riley Receives KCCH

Alabama Governor Bob Riley, 32°, was The Valley of Huntsville had the invested with the rank and decoration of honor and pleasure of performing the Knight Commander of the Court of investiture ceremony for Bro. Riley Honor (KCCH) in a private ceremony at which was witnessed by Ill. Karl F. the Alabama governor’s mansion. Bro. Reed II, 33°, S.G.I.G. in Alabama; M.W. Riley had been honored by the Supreme Gene Anderton, 32°, KCCH, Grand Council at its 2003 session but was un- Master of Masons in Alabama; several able to attend the regularly scheduled in- other Grand Lodge officers; Mrs. Patsy vestiture ceremony.A 32° Mason in the Riley; invited guests and wives. Fol- Southern Jurisdiction must have been a lowing the investiture, a reception was member for at least 46 months to be hosted by Governor and Mrs. Riley. Apron Exhibit Opens at nominated to receive the KCCH, which is House of the Temple awarded for exceptional service to the Left to right: Ill. Karl F. Reed II, 33°; Ill. craft, the Rite, or humanity.About four G.W. York, 33°, Ceremonial Grand Com- As a way of showing visitors the percent of the members in the Southern mander, and Hon. Bob Riley, 32° KCCH. diversity of our regalia collection as Jurisdiction have received the KCCH. well as to give a sense of how aprons Governor Riley’s service to the peo- vary over time, countries, and or- ple of Alabama and his dedication to ders, the House of the Temple library public education were cited as reasons began a display of aprons from its for his selection for this singular honor. collection. The result was “Treasured His support of education complements Textiles: Rediscovering the Artistry that of the Scottish Rite Masons in Ala- of Masonic Regalia,” an exhibit of bama. Through the Alabama Scottish about 60 representative aprons. The Rite Foundation, they work with the aprons will be displayed through education community throughout the mid-2006. state to assist dyslexic children.

18 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 A new year full of hope and Internet presence. Do a Google anticipation is here. What would search for “Masonic” and you you like to see this year? Well, get about 3.9 million items. here are a few ideas to get the “Freemasonry” produces about creative juices flowing. 2.6 million possibilities. “Scottish An Internet Square & Compasses Rite Masonry” nets about Club: 159,000 items, while “Masonic While doing some research a Lodge” generates about 438,000 number of years ago for an arti- possibilities. cle on some aspect of the Stude- Still, more needs to be done. baker Corporation, I stumbled Every blue lodge and every Scot- across references to the Stude- tish Rite Valley needs to have an baker Square & Compasses Club. active website. Ditto for Shrine, As you might guess, it was a York Rite, Eastern Star, and all of Masonic club for Studebaker em- the affiliated organizations. ployees and retirees. I have yet Worry Less About Security: to learn when it was formed, but Judging by responses to the it had been around since at least survey I am conducting (yes, you the 1890s. More research re- still may participate — more on vealed that other companies had that in a bit), a lot of you are Square & Compasses clubs, as concerned about information se- well. Many appear to have been curity and identification theft. sponsored by the employer. That For example, many respon- wouldn’t happen today. dents indicated they have two or While the Square & Compasses Wishing you an more firewalls. Several noted clubs served a social purpose, they would never use a credit they also had a more serious role. interesting 2006 card for an online transaction. Members would discuss and at- Then, I received an e-mail tempt to apply Masonic principles to workplace situa- from a Brother. In part, he wrote: “In past columns you tions. They would analyze aspects of degrees. They at- said it is OK to use a credit card to make purchases on tempted to determine the “Masonic approach” to real the Internet. The November AARP Bulletin quotes an ex- life situations. pert as saying using a credit card online carries the risk As times changed, the employer-based Square & Com- of identity theft. The article quoted the expert: ‘When passes clubs faded away. Inevitable, I suppose. Yet, the you provide a credit card, you absolutely run the risk of Square & Compasses club concept remains valid. something nefarious happening to your account.’ What It is my wish that someone will take up the challenge do you have to say now?” Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe had to launch an Internet Square & Compasses club. Imagine the perfect response to such nonsense: “Phooey!” the opportunities. When it comes to identity theft, our society tends to Online Masonic Library: worry about the wrong things — and we tend to worry From small blue lodges to great Scottish Rite centers, too much. To be certain, the worry has been fueled by our fraternity collectively possesses one of the world’s some rather alarming statistics, the most alarming being great libraries. Sadly, most of these books are out of the that ten million Americans fall victim to identity theft reach of most Brothers. every year. The problem is the statistics are both inflated and misleading because they include credit card fraud Why not imitate Google and create an online library. and misuse. Books no longer protected by copyright could be scanned and made available online to the Brethren. Real identity theft is using your identity — name, ad- dress, Social Security number, etc. — for fraudulent pur- As for copyright protected books, some copyright poses, such as securing loans or obtaining credit cards. holders will give permission for their books to be scanned. The others could be listed with a brief descrip- My suggestion for 2006 is this: Unless you refuse to tion, author/publisher information and availability by use a credit card to pay for a restaurant meal or make a loan or purchase. store purchase, use it to make online purchases. Such a project would take years to complete. As for other identity issues, keep sensitive informa- Nonetheless, an online Masonic library would be a price- tion off your computer, do not transmit sensitive infor- less gift to our Brethren and serious researchers. mation via e-mail, use one firewall (you really don’t Web Pages, Then More Web Pages: need two or more), do not carry your Social Security Masonry at all levels has made number on your person and only give your Social Se- tremendous strides with regard to its curity number when absolutely necessary. As for the Internet survey, there still is time to partici- works in corporate pate. Just send an e-mail to me at Leigh E. Morris, 33°, communications for a major utility . company. He is a member of the Valleys of I wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2006. Milwaukee and Springfield, IL. FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 19 Promoting Knowledge and Learning

Looking Toward the Future

It is amazing to realize that another year has passed The back cover contains information you might and that we are well and truly in 2006. consider if you would like to support the charities of the Scottish Rite and receive income for life plus a The last twelve months have been exciting for me. nice tax deduction (something on everyone’s mind In May I married a wonderful woman. In August, I this time of year). was pleased to welcome members to our largest Builders Council Breakfast ever at the Annual Meeting Since last August, when we first included informa- in Grand Rapids. And, as 2005 came to an end, it tion about the charitable gift annuity program at was an honor to see both the learning centers and Scottish Rite Charities, interest from our fellow the National Heritage Museum receive your generous Brethren has been substantial. support. Nothing can fill me with more enthusiasm We received many calls and notes requesting infor- and faith that the world will be better in 2006 be- mation regarding annuities. The ages of those calling cause we choose to make it so. ranged from 65 to over 90 years old. I am happy to Of course, one of the inevitabilities of each year’s say that a good number of those inquiries resulted in passing is the ever-rising number of candles on our decisions to create a CGA. birthday cakes. At times this provides consternation The income opportunities, along with the tax impli- and a reminder of our youth. How often we think, cations, were deciding factors in many cases. The “If I were younger…” ability to ultimately support their favorite charity of There is a silver lining to our maturity, I think. One the Scottish Rite was important as well. is that wisdom seems to replace impulsiveness. Age Why don’t you call and see if a charitable gift annu- brings perspective. ity is right for you? Also, age rewards donors of annuity trusts. Each Call Scottish Rite Charities at 800-814-1432 x 3326 year, six months before your birth date, the return on if this interests you. We are happy to let you know an annuity trust you might consider is recalculated. the advantages that age brings. As a reward for your longevity, the return increases — more so as you reach your 70s, 80s, and beyond.

Commander Webber Visits Florida and Arizona

Brethren sojourning in Florida and Arizona will Dates: have an opportunity to meet with Grand Wednesday, March 1 Naples, FL Commander Walter E. Webber this spring. See the list of scheduled luncheons. Thursday, March 2 Lake Worth, FL For specific information visit: Monday, March 6 Sarasota, FL www.scottishritecharities.org Tuesday, March 7 Winter Park, FL or call 800-814-1432 x 3326. Sunday, April 2 Scottsdale, AZ

Steve Pekock, 32° Director of Development

20 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 came executive secretary of 1993. Gen. Doolittle has the first Independence Mis- been shown on many sion to the US (1918-19) of stamps, including this one which Bro. Quezon was the from Micronesia issued in chairman. He served in 1996. several roles in the Senate Bro. Doolittle received until he joined the execu- his Masonic degrees in 1918 tive branch in 1920. As ex- as a result of dispensations ecutive secretary during by two Grand Lodges. the six years of the com- Under a special dispensa- monwealth government, he tion from the Grand Lodge presided over 18 divisions of California, Hollenbeck Joseph Cook Sir was born of the Office of Lodge No. 319 voted on in Staffordshire, England, the President Aug. 8, 1918 that he receive in 1860 and began his ca- and was his degrees. Because he was reer as a coal miner. He known as “The stationed in Louisiana, the went to Australia in 1885, Little Presi- Grand Lodge of that state working there as a miner dent.” He died gave Lake Charles Lodge also. He entered politics six in 1980. No. 165 a dispensation to Jean-Pierre Pesca- Bro. Vargas confer all three degrees on toreBro. years later, representing the was born in Luxem- Labor Party in the Parlia- was a member of Sinukuan Aug. 16, 1918. He later bourg City, Grand Duchy ment of New South Wales. Lodge No. 16, under the joined the Scottish Rite Val- of Luxembourg, in 1793 He later joined the party Grand Lodge of the Philip- ley of San Diego in 1918 and died in 1855. He was a led by Sir George Reid and pines. He was also a 32º and received the 33º in self-made man and became was appointed colonial Scottish Rite Mason. He is 1945. a very successful merchant postmaster general from pictured on a Philippines and banker when he estab- 1894-98. In 1901 he entered stamp released in 1991. lished himself in Paris. He the Commonwealth Parlia- bequeathed to his native ment and served in many Born in 1896 in Alameda, land his important collec- roles. He was one of the James Harold CA, tion of fine arts and a con- Australian representatives Doolittle was gradated siderable amount of money to the Versailles Peace Con- from the University of Cali- to create a home for elderly ference and served as high fornia and M.I.T. He served citizens — “The Fondation commissioner in London Gotthold Ephraim Less- in the U.S. Army Air Corps Pescatore.” The neo-gothic 1921-27 and receiving sev- ing from 1917-30 and as a pilot , born in 1729, was a porch of his home is pic- eral awards including won several trophies. He German playwright, critic tured beside Bro. Pescatore knighthood. He died in was employed by the Shell and philosopher, often con- on a stamp issued by Lux- Sydney in Petroleum Company from sidered the father of Ger- embourg in November 1947. 1930-40 and returned to the man literature. His last 2005 to honor this out- Bro. Cook Air Corps in 1940 as a works dealt largely with re- standing Luxembourg received his major. He led a flight of 16 ligious tolerance. He died Mason. degrees in B-25 Bombers from the air- in 1781. Bro. Pescatore became a Independent craft carrier “Hornet” on a Bro. Lessing was initiated Mason in 1818 — one of Lodge No. 8, bombing mission in 1942. on Oct. 14, 1771, in the many prominent Masons of New South For this service he was pro- Lodge “Zu den drei Rosen” that family name in the Wales Constitution, Lith- moted to the rank of in Hamburg. He wrote Grand Duchy throughout gow, in 1892. While serving brigadier general and re- many essays on the craft the 19th and 20th centuries. in London in the 1920s he ceived the Medal of Honor. but was never active in the His father was a Mason be- affiliated with the Royal He retired from the Air work of the lodge. He is fore him as well as three of Colonial Institute Lodge Force in 1946. He died in pictured on a stamp re- his brothers, two cousins No. 3556, E.C., in London leased by the German and the husband of a niece. and served as Deputy Mas- Democratic Government The mother of the late ter in 1925. The rank of Past (East Germany) in 1977. Grand Master Antoine We- Provincial Grand Deacon henkel of the Grand Lodge was conferred upon him. of Luxembourg and the He is shown on a stamp is- first Grand Commander of sued by Australia in 1972. the Scottish Rite Supreme Council for Luxembourg Jorge B. Vargas was a Pescatore. (Thanks to was born in Bago City, Philippines, in Roland H. Lacaf, Hon. Gr. Robert A. Domingue is secretary for Com. SUCOL, Luxem- 1890. He began a long and St. Matthew’s Lodge, Andover, MA, and bourg) historic association with editor of The Philatelic Freemason. President Manuel L. Que- zon in 1918 when he be- FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 21 symbolizing the greatest of religious figures; i.e. Jesus, Allah and Mohammed. Arpat’s contention is that there must have been a methodology to convey these secrets to succeeding generations. All could not begin from scratch. He states that after many years of study and many wrong paths taken, the truth became clear while studying Masonic books. He gives much credit to Freemasonry for at the very least preserving and con- veying these secrets. It is a difficult book for the average person to un- derstand due to the geometric analysis. It is a book, however, that offers a new insight and I would think it would be stimulating to the geometrician and defi- nitely to an architect. It is an interesting theory and the author has presented some convincing analysis. I would recommend it for those who have the time to study it. Reviewed by Thomas W. Jackson, 33° Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry, Albert Pike’s Esoterika Secrets of Architecture: transcribed and edited by Arturo de Hoyos. Published in 2005 by The Scottish Rite Research Society, Numerical Symbolism and Geometry in 1733 Sixteenth Street, N.W., the Design of Religious Architecture Washington, DC 20009-3103. $50. by Atilla Arpat. Published in 2004 by Evans Communica- tions Inc., 645 Dunn Avenue, St. John, New Brunswick Most Freemasons who are familiar with Albert E2M 2X4, Canada. Morals and Dogma,Pike are so as a result of exposure to that great work that few read completely and According to the author this book is the result of 25 even fewer understand. That book, however, presents years of intense research to “unveil the secret design the geniusAlbert of Pike.Pike: The Brother Man Jim Beyond Tresner the Monument in 1995 au- principles used in architectural planning of Ottoman- thored Esoterika that Islamic and Christian religious planning.” It is his revealed the human side of Pike. shows conclusion that symbolic numbers have been used for Pike’s dedication to craft Masonry. Esoterika centuries in constructing churches and mosques. For those who fear to read Pike, Morals andis a re- I began writing this review on the morning that I Dogma.freshing change in complexity from left for Istanbul to attend the Grand Lodge of Turkey Bro. Pike penned this work 117 years ago, and and I developed a deeper interest while visiting the a tragedy lies in its not being published for that pe- structures to which he referred. This is especially true riod of time because it contains much clear and defin- of his references to the works of Sinan, frequently em- itive evaluations of our symbolism and also presents phasized by the guides. I hasten to point out, how- a Pike that too few know. It was not published, how- ever, that I was overwhelmed by the mathematical ever, at the direction of Pike, who mandated that it calculations in the book. not be produced in multiplications of copies or pro- It was sent to me by the author at the request of the vided to anyone not fit or qualified to teach and in- Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, struct his Brethren. There was a time when I do not and I include it in this column because it also applies think that I would have understood this logic but those design principles to the architecture of Masonic now I feel that I do. Times have changed, however, Temples, including the Grand Lodge Temple in Penn- and I trust the spirit of Pike will forgive Arturo de sylvania. The book contains a mathematical analysis Hoyos for deviating from his instruction. of 25 churches, ten mosques, five Masonic Temples Bro. de Hoyos is one of the all too few outstanding and one synagogue. Masonic researchers and scholars in North America It is his conclusion that the “designs of mosques, today and he has provided a great service to our craft and tombs of the Ottomans and of churches of the with a new edition of this book. He has written the western world of Christianity are the result of the ap- introduction, critical notes and the appendices in plication of numerical symbolism and the completing this book and is one of those few who Pythagorean triangle.” The numbers applied to the could have accomplished that task effectively. architectural design take on religious significance, It was Pike’s firm belief that the true secrets of

22 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 Freemasonry were within its symbolism and that the Freemasonry. With the permission of the Grand Mas- symbolism “was either borrowed directly from Her- ter of Virginia, Bro. Paul Bessel compiled the informa- meticism or the two shared a common ancestor.” tion found in these three booklets into this text. In spite of the fact that he is primarily known today He has“Definitions added six appendices of Freemasonry” to it. Appendix A for his work in the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, he presents as proposed also firmly acknowledged the primary significance of by a number of prominent Freemasons, including the blue lodge. I quote, “My Brethren, there are many Roscoe Pound, Alan Roberts, Albert Mackey, Arthur fields of Masonic labor, and every one must work in Waite, W. L. Wilmshurst, Henry Wilson Coil and H.L. that wherein it seems to him that he can do the most Haywood. Dating Systems good. But, whatever else we may be, we are all Master Appendix B provides the of Ma- Masons, and we all owe to the Masonry of the blue de- sonic bodies, explaining the name, abbreviation, trans- grees our first and paramount allegiance.” lation, how the date is computed and the rationale be- If Pike were nothing else, he was a profound stu- hind the system. Masonic Communications dent of the craft and this book reveals his extensive GroupsAppendix Using C Computers, presents knowledge of the “blue degrees” and the wisdom de- in which the name of the veloped in years of concentrated Masonic group involved is provided, a description of study of their meaning. I readily ac- their purpose, andMasonic the website Abbreviations, address. knowledgeMorals my difficulty and Dogma, in under- Appendix D, gives the standing but I letter abbreviations of the many Masonic organiza- found most of this book quite tions in existence.Masonic Book Publishers and Sell- comprehensible. There are parts ers,Appendix E, that require considerable concen- lists the name of Masonic book publishers and tration, but it is worth that effort sellers along withU.S. the National methods Masonic of contact. Appendant for those who truly wish to un- Bodies,Appendix F, derstand more fully the sym- provides the short name, official name, and bolism of blue lodge Freema- website address of the Masonic bodies operating in the sonry. United States. The text also contains in the These appendices supply us with an invaluable appendices, written by the author, a source of information, not only for the new Mason, but chapter on the faith of Albert Pike who has been ac- also for those of us who are frequently searching for it. cused of being atheistic and worse, but by his own The text in the book is divided into information for words, these charges are proven spurious. Also found the Entered Apprentice degree, the Fellowcraft degree here is a chapter revealing some of Pike’s sources for and the Master Mason degree. information and a chapter on the four most famous ex- There are a few explanations that I found confusing posés of the craft to which Pike frequently refers. and should be confusing to the new Masons, espe- Pike shows a great irreverence in his regard to some cially the section regarding recognized and unrecog- of the more notable Masonic writers in this text and nized Grand Lodges, regular and irregular Masonry, perhaps justifiably so. He does so as a result of his ex- and clandestine Lodges and Masons. tensive research and reveals his rationale for his criti- This book is worth having as a reference book in cism. each Mason’s library because it responds to questions In observing the decline in the public prestige of that you may ask or be asked. I would add a caution- our craft today, Pike may have been justified in his ary note. Some of the answers do not apply to every reservations concerning the potential of understand- jurisdiction. For example, the altar is not necessarily in ing by the leadership. Perhaps this work done by the center of every lodge room, nor do the Deacons de Hoyos may help to dispel that lack of understand- conduct the candidates in every jurisdiction, and the ing. I encourage its reading not only to understand the Masters do not always wear a hat. In addition, not all symbolism of Freemasonry more fully, but also to Grand Lodges review Grand Master’s decisions each more fully appreciate Albert Pike. year, nor do they all require a ballot box for voting. Also, there are Grand Lodges that require a belief in Masonic Questions & Answers the Christian religion for membership. I do not make these observations as a criticism but by Paul M. Bessel. Published in 2005 by Cornerstone Book rather to point out that they are probably applicable in Publishers, Charlottesville, VA and New Orleans, LA. the Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia but not in all juris- dictions. Masonic Questions & Answers, a small paperback book, is a compilation of three booklets developed by THOMAS W. JACKSON, 33°, was formerly Grand Secretary for the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. He is Executive Secretary the Grand Lodge of Virginia for the purpose of helping for the World Conference of Masonic Grand Lodges new Masons when they seek information about and the book reviewer for The Northern Light.

FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 23 Niacin increases The goal of this ambitious program HDL levels is to develop a protocol for prevention that could become a national stan- It’s important to have satisfactory lev- dard. els of HDL, the good kind of choles- terol, in order to keep the heart and Eliminate HDL / LDL blood vessels healthy. Niacin appears confusion to be very helpful in both raising HDL levels and slowing the progression of If you’re like a lot of other people, you atherosclerosis. Circulation have to stop and think whether HDL A study appearing in or LDL is the good cholesterol. shows that after taking 1,000 mg of The New England Doctors writing in niacin for one year, study subjects Journal of Medicine’s HealthNews say reached their LDL (bad cholesterol) “I’ve put on a lot of weight, but I’ll you will be confused no longer if you goal of 100 mg/dL , and they had lose it all in the spring.” make this association. higher levels of HDL. At the same HDL, think “Healthy DL.” time, niacin slowed the progression of LDL, think “Lousy DL” atherosclerosis about 68 percent. HDL moves excess cholesterol back Niacin is an inexpensive vitamin to the liver for processing. It’s thought that is available without prescription. kins Medicine in Baltimore, about half of as the blood’s cleanup crew. Ask your doctor about niacin. were receiving treatment for hyper- tension. In spite of treatment, how- LDL is the lousy kind. It deposits ever, their blood pressure was not excesses of itself on the walls of arter- Brush well for a under control. It averaged 160/100 ies, which increases your risk of heart healthy heart mm Hg. That is high above the recom- disease. mended 120/80. Devoting five minutes a day to caring During the six years of the study, Feed your brain for your teeth and gums is good for 137 of the men and women involved On days when you have to think your smile and your heart. had strokes. Their average blood pres- clearly and well, be sure to optimize The American Dental Association sure was 140/90. the nutrients that are available to the says gram-negative bacteria that de- To avoid stroke, doctors recom- brain during that meeting, presenta- stroys bone in periodontal disease can mend having blood pressure checked. tion, or test. also damage the lining of arteries or If medication is prescribed, check back Sweet rolls and coffee won’t do it. promote clot formation, leading to a to see if it is working well enough. They tend to make you crash after heart attack. about one hour. Your brain won’t Brushing and flossing your teeth work very well. regularly, especially using new tools Prediabetes program Doctors at Harvard Medical School such as specialty picks, power Researchers and doctors are working recommend low-fat milk and whole- brushes, flossers, and rinses, can help to identify people with prediabetes grain cereal or eggs, toast, and jam. eradicate harmful plaque between and to develop a program to keep Intense brain work, say nutritionists teeth that can easily be missed by sim- them from full-blown diabetes. at Yale, is not unlike running a ple brushing. Doctors and researchers from marathon. It just happens to be cogni- Emory University, the University of tive rather than physical. Your brain Hypertension treatment Michigan, and the Department of runs on the fuel you ingest just like Health and Human Services have de- the rest of your body. High blood pressure is the greatest veloped a pilot program. It is being For snacks, eat fruit, vegetables, risk factor for stroke. In a study of used in five states to identify predia- nonfat yogurt, and energy bars made 16,648 people reported by Johns Hop- betics and to treat them. from fruits, nuts, and seeds.

24 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 Tabbert Heads to Washington Memorial

Mark A. Tabbert, 32°, has accepted a position AmericanHe is also Freemasons, the author of the recently released with the George Washington Masonic National Me- published jointly by the mu- morial in Alexandria, VA. seum and New York University Press. The book can For the past six years, Bro. Tabbert has been cura- be ordered online through the museum’s Heritage tor of Masonic and fraternal collections at the Na- Shop (www.nationalheritagemuseum.org). tional Heritage Museum, Lexington, MA. Here are just a few of the book’s many reviews. Norman B. Leeper, Cathy Giaimo, Leo Zanelli, So. California Research Lodge newsletter: The Pennsylvania Freemason: The Square (England): “The author explores the involve- “This book is a true labor of “This is a superb book: coffee-table ment of Freemasonry in the develop- love for Freemasonry and its in appearance but also a wonderful ment of our country and attempts to members. Not only is this book read. This book will tell you not only a explain why such personages as well-researched it is lavishly il- lot about Masonry, but also many of George Washington, Ben Franklin, lustrated, demonstrating the the other fraternal societies that grew Harry Truman and hundreds of others many ways Freemasonry has up with it. This would be a valuable were drawn to our rituals and princi- manifested itself.” book for any library - Masonic or oth- ples. It is truly something that should erwise.” be read by every Mason.”

ATTENTIONVETERANS Brothers in Arms — Brothers in Life

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FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 25 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, the Freemason

Benjamin Franklin, as a young man tion of Franklin’s future greatness as a of 24 years, months before he had parliamentarian and a prominent fig- passed the tiled portals of any Ma- ure in all the many and various organ- sonic lodge, unwittingly rendered a izations with which he became identi- service to the Grand Lodge of Penn- fied during his long and active public sylvania and Pennsylvania Freema- career. sons in general, greater in fact than Further it is an indisputable fact that any other person connected with our the offices conferred upon Franklin by history. the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, of While in London, 1724-26, the that early day, were the first public young printer had undoubtedly honors held by the great printer and learned something about the craft, the statesman. membership of which was then al- To write the history of Franklin as a A New Year most exclusively confined to the nobil- Freemason is virtually to chronicle the ity and gentry. early Masonic history of America. 1924 has passed into the memory The knowledge obtained, limited The published records ofThe the Pennsyl- craft in of years gone by, and 1925 has and vague though it must have been, vaniahis newspaper Gazette known as started on its course. May the new appears to have quickened the ambi- supplant the early min- year bring to each of you a full tious philosophic brain of the young utes of this lodge long since lost or de- measure of joy and happiness. Let printer upon the subject of Freema- stroyed. the trials and the disappointments sonry, and whetted his desire to be His connections with St. John’s of the past be forgotten. Let us re- numbered amongst the elect; an ambi- Lodge gives us an insight into the fi- joice rather in the achievements that tion not to be realized under existing nancial affairs of early Freemasonry, have been wrought, the friends we conditions, as he was then still under as found in the yellowing pages of have gained and all the blessings the lawful Masonic age and a journey- “Liber B.” His services as Grand Mas- that have come to us, and with man printer, a virtual stranger in the ter and later as Provincial Grand Mas- hope for our staff and duty for our community, and, as a mere soap- ter are closely interwoven with the guide, walk forth into a new year of boiler’s son, lacking both social and fi- early Masonic history of this Jurisdic- service. nancial standing. tion. As Masons we have much to be In the year 1727 Franklin organized During the later years of his life he thankful for. The fraternity is a secret society of his own known as had an active Masonic career in stronger than ever before in all that the “Leathern Apron Club,” a name it- France. There, his activity and inti- makes for real usefulness. self suggestive of our fraternity. macy with the Brethren was intimate By sincere purpose and united ac- In 1731, the name of the club was and close, both personal and official, tion we have been able to bring changed, and the character of the club even advancing to the so-called higher cheer and comfort not only to suf- was also revised, so as to become a degrees. — Sereno D. Nickerson, ferers in our own circle and aid to purely literary one and took the name The New England Craftsman, those of our household who were in of “Junto.” Its chief element, “secrecy” February 1906 need, but also we were permitted to patterned after the Masonic fraternity, relieve distress in many parts of the was, however, retained; otherwise it world beyond the sea. became literary in character, or as Faith in the reality of Masonic Franklin himself wrote, “A club for brotherhood has been restored mental improvement.” where it had all but been extin- The eventful outcome of this club, guished by discouragement and running side by side as it were, with doubt. the craft, was the formation of the Li- Adherence to the foundation brary Company of Philadelphia in principles of the craft has been af- 1731 and the American Philosophical firmed anew in a manner that Society in 1743, in both of which leaves no doubt as to the resolve of Franklin was the leading spirit. the Grand Lodge of New York to It was within the Masonic lodge at stand and abide by them. Philadelphia, where Franklin had the 1925 has started under way. May first opportunity of learning parlia- it bring to each of you, who read mentary usage by actual practice or these words of greeting, abundant occupying any position of authority happiness. and government. — Robert Judson Kenwamier, Consequently in St. John’s Lodge, Masonic Outlook, January 1925 and subsequently in the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, was laid the founda- 26 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 An Old Man’s View QuickQuick Quotes Quotes of Masonry

The following excerpts It’s not what you are that holds you appeared in an 1865 Chicago well as those due to his back. It’s what you think you are not. publication. The letter was neighbor. Nor does it stop — Denis Waitley even there. For it teaches written by one of the oldest the duties we owe to our The discipline of writing something Masons in the country at that country most emphati- down is the first step toward making cally. If all the human race it happen. time. were to study the Ma- — Lee Iacocca sonic theory and practice it, we should have no Speak when you’re angry, and you’ll more want, no more wars make the best speech you’ll ever Freemasonry, abstracted from its or bloodshed. Man then could meet regret. moral, is poorly worth the time his fellow man in confidence as a — Lawrence J. Peter spent in its study. The whole teach- generous friend who entered into all ings of the institution relate to the in- his feelings of friendship for the It is in moments of decision that our fluence it should exercise over its human race. destiny is shaped. votaries, and he who takes upon How preferable is all this to our — Anthony Robbins himself the garb but is not influ- present condition? Now when we enced by its teachings, spends his meet a stranger it is with distrust. Only those who will risk going too far labor for naught, and I had almost We dare not award him the confi- can possibly find out how far one can said is unworthy to be called by the dence of an acquaintance tried by go. endearing name of Brother. But I can the proper tests. — T. S. Elliot overlook the shortcomings of my fel- While all men owe to others the re- lows when I recall the fact that man ciprocal duties I have mentioned, An optimist stays up until midnight is a forgetful being. more especially do these things de- to see the new year in. A pessimist God has so organized our physical volve upon Freemasons, and I stays up to make sure the old year system that we cannot exist without would to God I had the talent or leaves. food and raiment, which are pro- qualification to expatiate upon this. — Bill Vaughan cured by almost incessant labor. And How I would press upon the hearts in our hurry and the bustle of life, of my brethren to act so as to pro- The real voyage of discovery consists we are too apt to forget that it was duce the greatest amount of good not in seeing new landscapes, but in not intended we should live for self and redound most to the benefit of having new eyes. alone. There are duties each owes to mankind. — Marcel Proust his fellow man. His weakness Certainly, He never intended that demonstrates this fact. There are in- there should be so much suffering on He is wise who does not grieve for the numerable things he cannot do with- this earth. The fault must be with things which he has not, but rejoices out assistance yet how easily we for- ourselves. Then, should not wisdom for those which he has. get this and endeavor to rely on our dictate to us the propriety of looking — Epicetus own strength, alone, bidding defi- out to the place whence we have ance, as it were, to nature. erred, with a full determination to A goal is not the same as a desire. You It is a man’s interest, aside from amend our ways? Policy, if nothing can have a desire you don’t intend to selfish considerations, to aid his fel- holier, would dictate such a course. act on, but you can’t have a goal you low-creature in time of need. It is a Our own welfare demands it. don’t intend to act on. debt he owes him, and it is recipro- God is no respecter of persons. — Tom Morris cal, for his neighbor owes a similar Whatever He requires of one He re- debt to him, that should be paid quires of all. Let us then humbly ask, A peacock that rests on his feathers is without the hope of fee or reward. what are these duties and at once just another turkey. Thus, it partakes of the essence of with diligence perform them. — Dolly Parton charity. Yet, if I do my neighbor a I fear I have inflicted too great a service, expecting something in re- letter upon you. Forgive an old man What is a scientist? It is a curious turn, it becomes a bargain and sale, near his end, who entertains an abid- person looking through the keyhole of and loses that benign quality that is ing interest in the welfare of his fel- nature, trying to know what’s going the essence of all charitable actions. low men. — James Moore, on. — Jacques Cousteau Does Masonry teach these things? The Voice of Freemasonry, Ay, and more. It teaches the duty January 1865 man owes to God and himself as FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 27 ones in the world without a best it, a silicone pan can help. You can just friend. And teenagers don’t want to tip the pan over and peel it off. fight the popularity situation all over Silicone is popular in kitchens. It’s again. They may be reacting more to used in baking molds, oven mitts, and the stress of a new school than to the spatulas. This silicone is a synthetic move itself. rubber that can stand up to tempera- Educators at the University of Cali- tures from about 450 degrees to -40 fornia, Santa Barbara, say it’s very dis- degrees. ruptive for children to change schools, but a single school switch isn’t likely to put a well-adjusted child at risk. There are things you can do to help. Children are coming • Before the move, explain why it’s back to roost necessary and describe the advan- tages of the new location, such as Many 20-somethings are having a lake, mountain, or park. Familiar- hard time finding jobs. The ize them with the area using boomerang children are moving back street maps. home to live with Mom and Dad. • After the move, get involved with This year, about 65 percent of new their activities at church, PTA, college graduates went back home to scouts, YMCA, or other groups. live at least until they found jobs. • If the student is a senior in high Many parents have missed their school, consider letting him stay children while they were away and with a trusted family for the rest are happy to have them back. of the year. • Help children stay in touch with friends through letters, e-mails, or Bath vanity too low Dress up your house telephone calls. Standard bathroom counters and van- New mailboxes and house numbers ities are just 32 inches high. Unless can perk up the appearance of your you are 5 feet tall or less, that’s too home. House numbers are one of the Silicone baking pans low for comfortable washing, tooth first things people see. brushing, or reaching for your hair Flexible silicone pans come in many When choosing numbers, be sure to rollers. colors and can be rolled up or folded pick a size that is large enough to be Some builders and designers (and for storage. Silicone pans are non-ab- seen easily from the street and a style people who don’t like to stoop so far) sorbent, nonstick, and dishwasher- that is not too ornate to read at a are rebelling against the old standard. safe. glance. They say kitchen counters are 36 If you have trouble getting a cake Mailbox posts should be freshly inches tall and there is no reason bath- out of a baking pan without breaking painted, and mailboxes should cer- room counters can’t be the same tainly not be rusty. From plastic and height. resin to wood or metal, many stan- If you are comfortable working at dard mailboxes are available at hard- your kitchen counter, a higher bath- ware stores. room counter could be right for you. Homeowners who want to upgrade their mailbox have plenty of options, including cast-metal boxes with news- paper holders. More room in the living room If your living room seems crowded, Changing schools one of the best ways to gain space is to get rid of the sofa. Get a love seat in- hard on children stead. Sofas may be designed to seat The new house may be great and the three people, but you know that more school system outstanding, but for than two rarely sit there. some reason, your children are moody In many living rooms, a pair of love and uncooperative. Why is that? seats will fit in better than one long Children want stability. They want sofa because you can split them up. to keep their friends. Young children Add a pair of matching lamps, and may be sad, thinking they are the only you have created symmetry.

28 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 More than Just Books ... Van Gorden-Williams Library at the National Heritage Museum Collection Gems: Rare Books and Maps

The Van Gorden-Williams Library clude depiction of the Masonic funer- at the National Heritage Museum in al for Joseph Warren, Grand Master of Lexington, MA, announces the pres- Massachusetts, after he was slain at entation of “Collection Gems” a new the Battle of Bunker Hill, as well as exhibition on display from April an image of Napoleon wearing a Ma- through November 2006. Featured are sonic apron. A New and Accurate rare books, maps and sheet music MapMaps of the include British Dominions in the Sev- from the permanent collection. Pub- eral Provinces and Jurisdictions . . ., lished prior to 1870, each example re- by lates to travel and exploration, the Thomas Kitchin (d. 1784), published American Revolution, Native Ameri- in 1763, which defines European re- cans, Freemasonry, the Civil War, or alignment of colonial control in North the arts. The 30 items help to show- America following the Seven Years case the breadth of materials found in War (1756-63),Carte prior du to Théâtre the American de la the library. GuerreRevolution. Actuelle Entre les Anglais et les Visitors may ask: “When is a book Treize Colonies Unies de l’Amérique Elisha K. Kane (1820-57), author of considered rare?” The age of a book, Septentrionale, scarcity, financial or artistic value, Arctic Explorations in the Years published in 1778 by and connection to notable people or 1853,'54,'55. J.M. Butler and Van J.B. Eliot, marks the geographic set- world events are all contributing fac- Ingen & Snyder, Engraver. Published tings of the battles of the American tors. The appearance of many of the in Philadelphia by Childs & Peter- Revolution. books as works of art set them apart son, 1856. The rare books and other items fea- from today’s publications. tured in this exhibition are a small Before 1850, rags were used in for the abolition movement leading to part of the permanent library collec- paper production. The paper did not the Civil War. tion comprised of nearly 60,000 vol- yellow or become brittle like today’s Explorer Elisha Kent Kane, a mem- umes, 1,600 serial titles and over wood pulp product. Illustrations ber of Franklin Lodge No. 134 in 2,000 cubic feet of documents, manu- were printed from etched and en- scripts, and other ephemera housed Philadelphia,Arctic Explorations, wrote and illustrated graved steel or copper plates, giving his which depicts in the archives. more depth to the image not seen in images of the frozen Arctic, unknown Holdings contain material on modern offset processes. to most people, and spawned future American history including Lexing- Hand-printed engravings were polar exploration. ton’s role in the Revolutionary War, often individually tipped into edi- Among the Masonic books are other American fraternal organiza- tions. Many covers and bindings British and European items from the tions whose development paralleled were hand-tooled in leather or calf- or were influenced by Masonry, and 18th and 19th centuries. The fron-Consti- skin, embossed with gold leaf. End decorative arts. The library is open to tispiecetutions of of the the Ancient 1784 edition Fraternity of of Free papers were decorated by marbling the public Monday through Saturday, and Accepted Masons techniques or other effects. was illustrated 10 am - 5 pm. Other hours may be Some of the books featured in the by Giovanni Battista Cipriani (1727- arranged by appointment. exhibition have had a profound im- 85), and engraved by Francesco Bar- Professional librarians assist Astronomypact on history. Explained James Upon L. Ferguson’s Sir Isaac tolozzi (1727-1815), both London resi- researchers and answer reference Newton’s Principles dents at the time and members of the questions in the reading room, as well interpreted Isaac Nine Muses Lodge. It depicts Freema- as by phone, letter,vgw.library.net or through e-mail. Newton’s theories for the average sons’ Hall in London as the backdrop www.nationalheritagemuseum.orgSearch online at or . person for the first time and demon- of an allegory of Truth with Faith, strated practical uses for Newton’s Hope and Charity in attendance.Histoire Pit- ideas. toresqueThe 1843 de la edition Franc-Maçonnerie of et des Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Societies Secretes Anci- originally pub- ennes et Modernes lished in 1852, was the earliest expo- by Helaine Davis is Public Services Librarian sure, to a national audience, of the F.T. Baegue-Clavel, fea- of the Van Gorden-Williams Library at horrors that slaves were forced to en- tures 25 steel plate en- the National Heritage Museum. dure. The book helped gain support gravings which in-

FEBRUARY 2006 / THE NORTHERN LIGHT 29 Outdated or Timeless? On the Lighter Side

As a fortunate regular recipient of your most excellent magazine I was Lines from resumes we very impressed with the article writ- hope aren’t true: ten by Ill. Norman R. Buecker, 33˚, • “Outdated? Or Timeless Virtues?” My ability to complete proj- (August 2005). ects on time is unspeakable. I read the article to the Brethren of • my craft lodge at their last meeting as Hope to hear from you in my opinion it refocuses one’s atten- shorty. • tion as to what Freemasonry is all Here are my qualifications about. It created a very favorable re- for you to overlook. sponse and some very healthy debate • that generated enthusiasm and My fortune cookie said, rounded off a very happy evening. “Your next interview will At the festive side I was ap- result in a job.” proached by Brethren for copies of the • Previous experience: article and for it to be re-printed in its Self-employed (a fiasco). entirety in our local Masonic maga- • zine. I am a rabid typist. M.J.Forrester, 33˚ • East London, South Africa My experience in horticulture is well-rooted. • Education: College, August Tribute to Hiram’s Creator 1880 to May 1984. • Special skills: Speak English. Wally Miller’s cartoon strip, • The I am sicking an entry-level “Hiram,” has been appearing in position. Northern Light • since the February 1992 Served as assistant sore issue, and we have been impressed manager. • with his artistic talent. We were sad- Married, eight children. dened to learn that Wally passed away Prefer frequent travel. on Oct. 31 and offer our condolence to • Education: B.A., Loberal Arts. his widow. Wally was a member of the • Valley of Corning, NY, and has always Objective: To have my skills provided us with a set of strips on an and ethics challenged on a daily basis. annual basis. We learned recently that • prior to his death he had drawn a size- Experienced with office ma- chines and make great lattes. able collection of cartoons for the mag- • azine. Much to our surprise, he had prepared enough for us to include Graduated in top 66 percent one cartoon strip in each issue for a number of years. His work in the of my class. future will appear posthumously.

HIRAM™ By WALLY MILLER

30 THE NORTHERN LIGHT / FEBRUARY 2006 F o o t n o t e s *

Three in one. “It is a unique Following a kickoff dinner on Fri- sonic Temple or should it consider occurrence* for one Valley to have day evening, historical reenactor new quarters? The building is one three Thrice Potent Masters all pre- Paul Stillman will portray President of the largest Masonic temples in siding in their respective lodges in Theodore Roosevelt, the Mason. the world and once housed an ex- the same year,” said Ill. Russell W. Participating in the program on tensive list of Masonic groups. Baker, 33°, an Active Member for Saturday will be Kathleen Ku- Moslem Shrine Temple moved to Pennsylvania. This year the Valley tolowski, chairman of the history suburban Southfield a number of of Reading, PA, has that distinc- department at SUNY Brockport and years ago, and some of the blue tion. Masonic scholar; Ill. ThomasThe Jack- lodges have merged. Allen D. Moyer, 32°, TPM of son,Northern 33°, bookLight reviewer for In December, the Scottish Rite Reading Lodge of Perfection, is a and former Grand Valley moved into temporary office member of the four bodies in the Secretary for the Grand Lodge of space in Dearborn and is currently Valley of Reading. Ill. Herbert K. Pennsylvania;American Mark Freemasons A. Tabbert, 32°, negotiating with the Masonic lodge Swisher, 33°, TPM of Lancaster (PA) author of and in that city. The spring reunion will Lodge of Perfection, is a member of librarian at the George Washington be held at the Shrine Center. the other three bodies in Reading. Masonic National Memorial,Phi- and Donald L. Baker, 32°, TPM of lalethesNelson King, editor of the Philadelphia Lodge of Perfection, is magazine. Public awareness. The a dual member in Reading. The event will conclude with a *Masonic Information Center will be In addition to their duties in their panel discussion led by George respective Valleys, all three are ac- Nasra, 32°, event chairman. introducing at the Grand Masters tive in the Valley of Reading. Bro. Conference in February details of a Moyer appears in various degrees. new award for lodges that create Ill. Bro. Swisher is a makeup assis- Masonic ambassadors. effective awareness programs. Up tant in Reading. Bro. Baker is a wig Realizing* the need for strong blue to 50 lodges will be recognized for assistant and frequent cast member lodges to provide a firm founda- demonstrating energy, innovation in Reading’s degrees. tion for the Scottish Rite, the and creativity in reawakening Supreme Council Membership De- members and making the public DeMolay recognition. velopment Committee has offered aware of Masonry and its values. * its services to the 15 Grand Lodges The program will be known as Sovereign Grand Commander Wal- in the Northern Masonic Jurisdic- the Mark Twain Masonic Aware- ter E. Webber, 33°, has been elected ness Award. More complete details tion. Ill. James E. Olmstead, 33°, The to receive the DeMolay Legion of will appear in the May issue of committee chairman and Active Northern Light Honor. The investiture will take and on the MIC Member for Ohio, was instrumen- [email protected] place at the Scottish Rite Masonic tal in creating a “Masonic Ambas- website ( ). Center in Cranston, RI, on Sunday, sadors” program. The MIC is an arm of the Masonic March 26, at 3 p.m. The Grand Lodge of Massachu- Service Association. Ill. Brother Webber received the setts was the first to accept the offer The MIC has just released a new DeMolay degrees in 1957 at Wash- of assistance. The aim of the pro- booklet, “It’s about Time! Moving ington Chapter, Lafayette, RI, gram is to train blue lodge ambas- Masonry into the 21st Century.” where he advanced to the office of sadors who will advance the mes- The booklet focuses on the need for Senior Councilor prior to leaving sage of Masonry among both lodge public awareness to begin at the for college. He has continued to members and the general public. grassroots level. Copies of the book- offer his support to the young men The Massachusetts training ses- let can be obtained through the Ma- in the Order of DeMolay. sion was held in December. The sonic Informa- Grand Lodge of Maine will host a tion Center, Educating Masons. training session on May 1. Others 8120 Fenton St., The are being discussed. Silver Spring, *Valley of Rochester, NY, has sched- MD 20910, or through the uled a Masonic Education Fair for Detroit relocates. Scottish Rite Masons. The two-day The Val- website. event will take place at the Damas- *ley of Detroit was faced with a cus Shrine Center in Webster, NY, major decision. Can the Valley af- RICHARD H. CURTIS, 33° on March 3-4. ford to remain at the Detroit Ma- Editor

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