Date Stone Rededication at September Corinthian Lodge No. 573 Quarterly
Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz, R. W. Grand Is Cancelled Master attended the Rededication of the Date Stone of Corinthian Lodge No. 573 The R. W. Grand Lodge of Free and in Millvale, Pennsylvania last june. The Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania will not meet in Quarterly Communication well attended affair was preceded by a AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA large parade through the community in September. A Special Communi that had been especially decorated for the cation will be held in conjunction with VOLUME XXXVI AUGUST 1989 NUMBER 3 occasion of Corinthian Lodge's one the December 6, 1989 Quarterly Com hundredth a nniversary. The Re munication. dedication as well as the parade was attended by Freemasons from through Masonic Light, continued out the area, as well as the general public. Grand Lodge of Ireland Merchants Guild, and several other associations for the Blind. Bro. Frederick W. Moore, P.M. Hosts the Grand Lodge of Lodge No. 573 Bro. Stewart has studied Martial Arts and for many years. He has appeared on the Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz, R.W. same program with many of the masters of Pennsylvania Grand Master. of Karate. He currently holds several Black Belts. June Quarterly, continued It is obvious that Bro. Alex Stewart and D. Eugene Losasso, P.D.D.G.M. of Burns Lodge No. 464 (our Grand never let the fact that he is without sight District No. 39. Master's Blue Lodge) for a bronze stand in the way of his involvement with After this, the Grand Secretary read the sculpture of the "Tree of Life" to be his family, his business or in his service list of resignations and appointments erected at the Independent Living Com to others. since the last Quarterly Communication. munity at Elizabethtown. Several contributions to our various Following the acceptance of these Masonic Homes foundations were then presented. In contributions, the Grand Lodge was at Elizabethtown cluded in these contributions was a check closed in Harmony at 9:18p.m. from Bro. Craig Stone, W.M. of Robert AUTUMN DAY AT THE HOMES Saturday, October 21, 1989 Masonic Temple 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. One Nonh Broad Su·eet Second C lass Registration Coupon Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598 POSTAGE PAID Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Namr l..oclgtoNo. and Additional Offices No ol Adulu No oiOuldml
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2 3 Masonic Education
Greetings from the Committee on Answers to q uestions like: Where did Second, we need to "PRESERVE AND Masonic Education for the Grand Lodge Freemasonry come from and how did it ENHANCE" the precepts, the standards, of Pennsylvania. get here? What good is Freemasonry in the traditions, the ritual, the business, Book Celebrates 500th Birthday Masonic Education in o ur Grand the world today, and what good will it be and the accountability of the Fraternity. Lodge and .each subordinate Lodge is in the world tomorrow? Are Freemasons T hird, we need to be a "H ELP TO A On the top shelf in the smallest room being pursued with a renewed vigor. prejudiced? Are Freemasons a Satanic BROTHER," no t idle words but truly of the Grand Lodge Library stood a Many questions are being raised by our cult? Is Freemasonry a religion, or a hand-in-hand, in our Masonic Homes, large, fat, friendly-looking volume, well Grand Lodge Officers and our general secret order? Can you answer those in our Pennsylvania Youth Foundation, bound in vellum, patiently waiting for membership, which indicates to those of questions comfortably? in our Prevention of Drug and Alcohol someone to notice it. At the age of fi ve us on the Committee that we have to do a We can be inspired every day by the Abuse Among Children, in our entire hundred, this impressive book knows a better job of educating, informing and men who unselfishly give of their time, Masonic Family, and especially in our lot about patient waiting. In excellent communicating, who Freemasons are, talent, and money, in support of every Lodge attendance, Lodge programs, and condition, this incunablum (that is, a what they stand for, and what they are face t of Freem asonry, and all the Lodge leadership. book printed before the arbitrary date of doing for themselves and for mankind. Masonic family. We are most fortunate Other needs that we are actively pursu January I, 1501 the beginning of the Masonic Education can and should be to have such men presently involved in ing are, a Masonic Education Manual, a sixteenth century) is a double-barreled a very challenging and rewarding part of our Masonic Education leadership. The public relations program, a members theological tour-de-force in Latin. Two a Mason 's life. T he pursuit of Masonic Committee members are Directors of relations program, a Masonic Education works were printed and bound together Education is not a difficult task, but each of the six Masonic areas, the District Competi tion program and a Library and at about the same time in Basel, Switzer neither is it easy. T o learn is to work, and Chairman of each of the sixty-one Museum visitation program. land in 1489. T he binding still has its to work is to learn. The achievement of Masonic Districts, the respective Lodge We believe Masonic Education is an hinged clasps, and the vellum is stamped something truly worthwhile is never Chairman for our five hundred thirty idea whose time has come. To "Learn," with delicate little designs. T he paper is truly easy. You can learn a little or you some subordinate Lodges, the sixty-one to "Preserve and Enhance," and to be a surprisingly white; the print is still very can learn a lot, and all at your own speed. District Deputy G rand Masters, the "Help to a Brother," will help each of us clear and black. T he immediate benefit a Mason receives entire G rand Lodge Line Officers, and and our families every day of our lives. T he first work, 446 pages long, is an as he becomes involved in Masonic Edu m an y o thers, wh o just serve their Freemasonry is indeed A Way of Life. interpretation by one Robert Holkot of cation is the respect and appreciation Brethren to the best of their ability. The Wisdom of Solomon, an Apo from his Brothers that he is now a more T he short and long term goals of the Chairman cryphal Book of the Bible, used primarily Five hundred year old illumined book from the Grand Lodge library. knowledgeable Mason, and is looked to Mason ic Education Committee are George H . Hohenshildt, R. W.Jr.G.W. by the Roman Catholic Church. T he as a future leader. many, and the work necessary to achieve Area A-I other work, 172 pages, is St. Augustine's Every Masonic district and every those goals is unending. We are .using all Joseph Gentile, P.D.D.G.M. discourse, On the Trinity. on the questions to be discussed and the paper were too scarce to "waste" a sheet Masonic Lodge in Pennsylvania is pur the tools of Freemasonry and all the Area A-2 In the photograph, the book is open to illumination of the initial capital (a on a title-page; this is the origin of the suing (or will be) a renewed interest in resources necessary to do the very best Edward 0 . Weisser, P.D.D.G.M. ·' the beginning of the main part of the convention taken from the practices of large or decorated letters often used at the Masonic Education. T he Committee Masonic job we can. In this age of High Area B- 1 Holkot work: Notice the marginal notes manuscrip t writing when parchment or beginnings of chapters). recognizes the unfortunate fact that over Tech it cannot be business as usual, but John 0. Cavender, P.M. the years interest in educational pro we are all well aware that Freemasonry Area B-2 grams have run hot and cold, good and does not change over night, nor should Terry D. Bentzel, D.D.G.M. bad. However, we also recognize that it. Area C-1 Mason Confers 17lst Degree On His 95th Birthday more questions are being asked today Our immediate needs, yours and mine, Glenn W. Olsen, P.M. about Freemasonry from Masons and are threefold no t unlike o ur three Area C-2 Bro. John H . Kuhn, P.M., who is 95, q uickly became all too evident: T he non-Masons alike, that we must make a wonderful Degrees. First, we need to Everett J. Elliott, P.D.D.G.M. of Ivy Lodge No. 397 in Williamsport Stewards had prepared Limberger and positive educational effort on behalf of "LEARN" who we are and what we Secretary to the Committee has recently conferred his 17lst Degree. onions for the one side, and the other our members to have more knowledge came here to do, and be able to answer John H. Piau, Jr. H is most recen t Degree work consisted of members soon were very grateful for the able, correct, and positive answers. basic question s of o ur Fra ternity. performing his !26th T hird Degree (see special sea ting an angements. photograph). Bro. Kuhn was born on April 4, 1894, Ninety-fi ve of Bro. Kuhn's fellow and was made a Mason at the age of 56. Masons showed up to help celebrate his He served as Worshipful Master of Ivy Masonic Health Care Center at the Masonic Homes Has a Need for Pianos 95 th birthday on April 4, 1989. T he Lodge in 1964 when he turned 70. He Residents of the Masonic Health Care now worn to where.th ey cannot be tuned If you would be able to donate a piano dinner which preceded the April Stated also served as treasurer from 1966 until Center at the Masonic Homes derive or repaired further. These pianos provide in good condition to the Masonic Meeting, in which there was standing 1982. Bro. Kuhn is still q uite active, and many hours of pleasure from playing music for all religious services, social and Homes, please contact Rev. Charles H. room only, was memorable for more he serves as one of the Assistant Principal pianos or listening to the music. Un recreational activities, and the personal Lacquement, Director of Spiritual and Bro. Kenneth H . Roberts, Worshipfu l than one reason. First, there was the Instructors in the 18th Masonic District fortunately, time and usage have caught pleasure of our Masonic Health Care Resident Services, Masonic Ho mes, Master looks on with pride as Bro. J ohn H. presentation of a huge birthday cake for School of Instruction. up with several of our pianos and we Center residents. Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022 and Kuhn, P.M. (on the right) is congratulated by Bro. Kuhn. T he second surprise occurred Ivy Lodge's records as well as Bro. need to replace five of them with newer If you have a good q uality piano of give him the information regarding your Bro. Robert E. Naugle after he was Raised to when the Brethren in attendance were Kuhn's memory can account for his the Degree of Master Mason. pianos. any type which you have been thinking particular piano. O ur residents thank asked to split into two groups and to sit conferral of a total of 171 Degrees since Several of our pianos date from the of disposing, please consider donating it you for remembering them. on opposite sides of the dining hall. T he his entrance into this, our ancient and 1920's and 1930's and have been lovingly to your Masonic Homes where it can be dividing force between the Brethren honorable Fraternity. cared for over the years. Their parts are enjoyed by many for years to come. 4 5 l loutl) Foul)datiol)
to wear the ring with the points of the Word has reached us that a relic from Compasses pointing toward the wearer. Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem has First Scholarships A warded It is said that this is done, so that the been found. The object in question is a At the June Communication of the Four winners have been selected to • Miss Renee L. Vaia, of Export, thumb-sized ivory pomegranate believed bearer might always be reminded of how Grand Lodge, Bro. W. Scott Stoner, receive a scholarship in the amount of Pennsylvania, who will be attending he first beheld the Square and Com to be the only existing relic from the R.W.D.G.M., Chairman of the Pennsyl $1,000. A courtesy letter was sent to all Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, passes. In the New jersey Masonic News original Temple. The Israel Museum, vania Youth Foundation, announced applicants informing them of the studying Biotechnology and Food of April l, 1956 this same question was which paid over $1,000,000 for the item, the first four winners of the Educational winners. Science. asked. The reply given was that, has stated the pomegranate has a hole in Endowment Fund Witte Scholarships. The District Deputy Grand Master in the bottom where it may have been • Miss Michele H. Wyeth, of Phila "Jersey has no rule [governing the The Educational Endowment Fund the area where the winner lives arranged affixed to a scepter, (compare this to the delphia, Pennsylvania, is attending the wearing of Masonic rings]. If a was established by the Foundation's for a personal presentation of the check Junior and Senior Deacon's Wands, Frankford School of Nursing in Phila Mason wishes to be reminded of Board of Directors and the first contri where a photograph was taken and a which in some Jurisdictions is sur delphia. his obligation, wear the ring with bution to the fund came from the Estate press release was issued publicly an mounted by a pine cone). Bro. John H. Platt, Jr., Librarian and Curator the points inward. If he wishes to of Bro. Herman Witte, Past District nouncing Freemasonry's commitment The cream colored item dates from the This is the first year of a continuing remind others of his obligation, let Deputy Grand Master. The scholarship to youth through the Pennsylvania eighth century B.C., and it is believed by program, and applications for the 1990 them point outward. The choice is program was established this year by the Youth Foundation. Several issues ago, the question was the expert who authenticated the relic, awards will be available in the fall of this yours." Educational Endowment Fund Com asked about how one should wear a that it was indeed originally used in The four winners were: year. If you have a child or grandchild mittee, chaired by Edward H. Fowler, Jr., Masonic ring. We have recently found An interesting side-light to this Solomon's original Temple. This was who would like to apply for financial R.W.S.G.W. • Miss Lisa Buhler, of Grampian, some further information regarding this, question is that in Prince Hall Masonry, the Temple that was sacked and de Pennsylvania, who will be attending assistance from the Pennsylvania Youth Eligible for the awards were children, and we would like to pass it onto the a regular member (i.e. not a Past Master) stroyed by the Babylonians in 589 B.C. Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, Foundation, or any other Masonic grandchildren and dependents of Brethren. wears the ring with the points of the The pomegranate has inscribed upon it West Virginia, to study medical science scholarship program next year, write to Masons, and members of the Masonic Compasses pointing away from him. (in Hebrew) the words, "Belonging to and become a physician's assistant. the PYF offices and request a copy of related youth groups. Applications were There are no regulations (within the Upon Passing to the Chair, the member the Temple of the Lord (Yahweh), holy next year's Masonic Scholarship Re sent to all Lodge secretaries, Lodge • Mr. Keith E. James, of Slatington, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, at least) then wears the ring with the points to the priests." Therefore, this item is source Guide, which will be available in representatives to the Pennsylvania Pennsylvania, who will be attending on how a Mason sho uld wear his towards him, indicating his status as a probably one of the many treasures of the September. Youth Foundation and Masonic-related Pennsylvania State University studying Masonic ring. It has become the custom, Past Master. Temple that are enumerated in our own youth group leaders. Business Administration. and has for a long time been the custom, Ritual of the T hird Degree. Fernwood Lodge Gives $1,000 to Cerebral Palsy Fund --6-- ·' "There is more where this came from," this a yearly thing," added Bro. Bill presentation. said Bro. Ralph Rogers, R. W. Grand Conner. Bro. Benson expressed his pride in this Service Scholarships A warded Tyler and Past Master of Fernwood Bro. Bill Hinkle, another member of effort, and added: "We have come a long Lodge No. 543, as he presented a check Fernwood Lodge which meets in Phila way, and it's on account of that guy, Bill In recognition of the service performed for $1,000 to United Cerebral Palsy of delphia, is also vice president of the UCP Benson." by the elected youth leaders of the Delaware County. "We're going to make board. He too, was also there for the continued on page 11 Masonic-related youth groups, the Pennsylvania Youth Founda tion annually presents a Service Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to the retiring The Committee on Masonic Homes officers. These young people spend the year The Committee on Masonic Homes is mittee is probably best known to the establishes operating policy for the traveling across the Commonwealth to responsible for establishing policies and average Pennsylvania Mason is that of Masonic Homes and empowers the attend meetings, present speeches, con the mission for the Masonic Homes. The reviewing and approving applications to Executive Director to carry out the duct workshops and perform ritual in an Committee is composed of six Right the Masonic Homes. The Committee operations of the Masonic Homes on a effort to promote their order. Often they Worshipfuls of the Grand Lodge of must consider all state and federal criteria daily basis. The Committee provides do this at the sacrifice of study time or Pennsylvania and seven elected mem for nursing home admissions as well as foresight and leadership to ensure that employment. bers. The members of the Committee the individual information gathered by the Masonic Homes will flourish and This year the Service Scholarships represent a cross section of the pro the admissions coun selor from the endure not only to serve current residents, were presented to Tammy L. Flickinger, fessions, industry, and business. The applicant. In the final analysis it is the but for Pennsylvania Masons and their Past Miss Job's Daughters for Pennsyl Committee on Masonic Homes normally need of the individual with which the families that will need the professional vania, Scott M. Arnst, Past State Master has ten scheduled meetings a year at Committee will concern itself. This need services of the Masonic Homes in the Councilor for DeMolay and Elizabeth In the photograph, W. Scott Stoner, R.W.D.G.M., Chairman of the Pennsylvania Youth Elizabethtown. may be financial, medical, or social. future. Balmer, Past Grand Worthy Advisor of Foundation, presents a Service Scholarship Award to Tammy Flickinger, Miss Job's Daughters T he business for which the Com- The Committee on Masonic Homes the Rainbow Girls in Pennsylvania. 1988-1989.
6 7 Construction Begins on the Autumn Day at the Masonic H omes
Independent Living Community The fourth annual Masonic Homes Cream Parlor, and Museum will be open Homes. Masonic Homes personnel will "Autumn Day" is scheduled for Satur for your enjoyment and pleasure. be available to assist you with parking Construction at the site of the Independent Living Community at the Masonic Homes is progressing as scheduled. Phase I day, October 21. Fun and festivities will As in past years, many of the Masonic and to provide you with any information buildings, which include 66 apartments, the Clubhouse, and 16 cottages, are under construction. We are also pleased to announce begin at 10:00 a.m. and will continue Homes residents will be opening their you may reqmre. that Phase II, which includes 78 apartments, has been approved by the Committee on Masonic Homes to be constructed until 4:00 p.m. rooms for you to visit with them and This year, in order to help us serve you simultaneously with Phase I. Delicious, appetizing food will be allow you to view the excellent living better, we are asking that you indicate on provided from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00p.m. accommodations provided at the Homes. your ticket order form if you require at several locations on the grounds. The full size models of the apartment handicapped parking. If you do, a color Homes'-made sausage, sauerkraut, hot and cottage, which will be offered in our coded parking permit will be mailed to dogs, apple butter, and bean soup will be Independent Living Community, will you along with your ticket which will provided as well as ice cream and bever be open for tours and your personal admit you to the handicapped parking ages. These items will be served free of inspection. We are excited about this area. We are also asking that if you use or charge to you and your family. new concept in living and are anxious to need a wheelchair, or similar type of As in past years, you will be able to share it with you. equipment, that you please bring it with purchase Masonic Homes apples, cider, There will also be booths with in you. pumpkins, and craft items made by the formation on our admissions policy, Plan now to spend October 21 at the residents of the Masonic Homes. The Children's Home, 'Blood Pressure and Masonic Homes with family and friends, popularity of these products mcreases First Aid Sta tion, Masonic Youth enjoying good food, great entertainment, each year. Groups, Pennsylvania Youth Foun good company, and renewing fraternal Musical groups will be featured da tio n, G ra nd Lodge Library & ties and acquaintances. throughout the day along with merri Museum, and Masonic Education. ment provided by the Zembo Shrine A map showing the location of the For coupon see page 16. Please return clowns for young and old alike. In stands and a schedule of events will be this coupon to the address indicated on As shown in the pictures above, every allows for constant input and direction to visit the Masonic Homes and view the Grand Lodge Hall, the Gift Shop, Ice provided upon your arrival at the the coupon. effort has been made to preserve the so that our community will be developed model units so that you may become •• natural wooded areas on this site as to to meet the needs and interests of the informed as to the security and inde enhance the setting for our new com members of the fraternity and their pendence which the Independent Living munity. families. Community can provide for you and Job meetings take place on a regular We have had many of the brethren and your family. T ENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS basis and are attended by representatives their families visit our model apartment T he models are available for in of the Building and Grounds Sub and cottage located on the Masonic spection Monday thru Friday from 8 AI Bethel's French Quartet ...... T emple Area ...... 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Homes grounds over the p ast few Committee of the C ommittee on a.m. to 4 p.m. for a personally guided Zembo Shrine Highlanders ...... Village Green Area ...... 10:00 a.m.-1 1:00 a.m. Masonic Homes, administrative staff of months. The positive remarks and sug tour by one of our staff, or call and Model Units ...... 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. the Masonic H omes, the construction gestions have been very helpful in our schedule an appointment to meet at your Carousel Organ ...... firm and the architectural firm. effort to tailor the Independent Living convenience. T he models are also open Model Units Open House ...... Model Units ...... 10:00 a.m.-4:00p.m. The presence and continuous in Community to be a viable and secure for inspection Saturday and Sunday from Bus Tours ...... (See map for ...... 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. volvement of members of the Building option for our senior brethren and their 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at which time our of Masonic Homes and Masonic Conference pick-up locations) and Grounds Sub-Committee and ad families. residents serve as hosts and hostesses. Center- Patton Campus ministrative staff of the Masonic Homes We invite all members of our fraternity Resident Rooms Open House ...... Resident Rooms ...... 11:00 a.m.-3:30p.m. (Check at Information Stands for available rooms) Special Events Planned for New Residents Zembo Shrine Highlanders ...... Temple Area ...... 11:15 a.m.-12:00 noon of the Independent Living Community Al Bethel's French Quartet ...... Village Green Area ...... 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Bainbridge Band ...... Temple Area ...... 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. On May 1st a special luncheon was with R. W. Deputy Grand Master W. Indep endent Living Community an Village Green Area ...... 1:00 p.m.-2:00p.m. held in the Ice Cream Parlor in G rand Scott Stoner and Mrs. Stoner, and other opportunity to become acquainted with Hot House ...... Lodge Hall o n the grounds of the members of the staff. their neighbors prior to entering the Hot House ...... Temple Area ...... 2:15 p.m.-2:45p.m. Masonic H omes for all members who This luncheon is just one of many community in 1990. Our most recent Bainbridge Band ...... Village Green Area ...... 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. have reserved units in the new Inde such affairs that are being planned for community get-together was a picnic Zembo Shrine Oriental Band ...... Temple Area ...... 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. pendent Living Community. The the Independent Living Community held at the Patton Campus on July 28, Hot House ...... Village Green Area ...... 3:15 p.m.-3:45p.m. luncheon was hosted by Grand Master members. These types of community get 1989. T hese social gatherings for mem- Arthur J. Kurtz and Mrs. Kurtz, along togethers will provide members of the continued on page 12
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66th Annual Children's Day Held at the Masonic Homes Bro. Arthur R. Diamond Retires as Grand Treasurer Pennsylvania for more than twenty In his other Masonic pursuits, Bro. T he Masonic Children's Home in years, has retired. At the June Q uarterly Diamond has also served as a D.D.G.H.P. Elizabethtown recently celebrated its in the Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter, 66th Annual Children's Day in the Communication he was presented with as well as being the senior P.G.H.P. of Memorial Dining Hall at the Masonic the newly created Past R. W. Grand Treasurer's Jewel and Apron. This the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania. Conference Center - Patton Campus. regalia has been designed specifically for In 1968, Bro. Diamond was coroneted The Committee on Masonic Homes was a 33°. Bro. Diamond has held the present for the dinner and Grand Master this purpose. After a few words, Bro. Diamond was DeMolay Legion of Honor since 1961. In Arthur ]. Kurtz gave an address. Mr. 1985, he was awarded the Grand Lodge Arthur R. Diamond in recognition of his given a round of applause and a standing ovation by the more than one thousand of Pennsylvania's highest honor, the recent retirement was presented with a Franklin Medal. plaque in appreciation of his many years Brethren in attendance for his more than Academically, Bro. Diamond was of service to the Children's Home. twenty-one years as Grand Treasurer. graduated from the U niversity of T he Children's Day ceremonies were His term as Grand Treasurer has been the second longest in the history of our Pennsylvania where he was a member of held to recognize the many varied Grand Lodge. Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity, and he holds activities of the children and to announce several other degrees as well. special honors in the areas of athletics, Bro. Diamond had been self-employed Arthur R. Diamond Bro. Diamond, though he will be citizenship, and scholastic achievement. and has his own company, Arthur R. Diamond & Co. He was thirty-five years missed, states that he will not be a The program was presided over by Mr. the president and chief engineer of that stranger at future Grand Lodge C. Donald Barbu sh , Director of Bro. Arthur R. Diamond, R. W. Grand functions. Children's Services at the Masonic Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of company. Homes. Pictured are the children w h o (Left to Right) Front Row: Amy Knowles, Lynnette Beer, Danielle Leitzel, Samuel Bruno, presently reside at the Children 's Home. Nicole Phillips, Karen Mampe, Patricia Phillips. Second Row: David Paul, Michael Beer, Jason Bro. Marvin G. Speicher, P.D.D.G.M. Five boys graduated this year from the Walters, Ira Fisher, Jane Dizio, James John, Keith Hoisington. T hird Row: Danielle Moore, Elizabethtown Area School District: Gregory Moore, Joe Kauffman, Craig Eaton, Mark Mellen, Miquel Morales, Linda Holden, Is Installed As R. W. Grand Treasurer Miguel Angel Morales sponsored by the Richard Mampe. Fourth Row: Andy Howarth, Allen Eaton, Michael Thompson, Raymond Moore, William Johnson, Joseph Thompson, Daniel Atkins, Duane Eaves. Hiram Gothic Lodge No. 81; Daniel P.D.D.G.M. was duly installed R. W. Womelsdorf, where he has had the honor Not pictured are Mark Atkins and Jesse Deal who presently attend Shippensburg University. Steven Atkins sponsored by Perseverance Grand Treasurer for the remainder of of conferring all of the Degrees on his Lodge No. 21; Raymond Ralph Moore Joseph Clarence Kauffman sponsored by Robert Thompson spon sored by this Masonic Year. Bro. Arthur R. two sons. He served as District Deputy sponsored by Jerusalem Lodge No. 506; Ashara Lodge No. 398, and Joseph Casiphia Lodge No. 55 1. Diamond, R. W. P. G rand Treasurer G rand Master for the 60th Masonic officiated. District for ten years from 1978 to 1988, Bro. Speicher was born in Stouchs and on December 27, 1988 he was created Masonic Light for One Who is Without Sight burg, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He is a Past District Deputy Grand Master: a graduate of Conrad Weiser Area High His memberships in other Masonic For Bro. Alex J. Stewart of Pottsville, School in Robesonia. He was also Bodies include, Reading Royal Arch 1989 will be a highlight of his Masonic graduated from Reading Business In Chapter No. 152; Creigh Council No. 16, career. First, he served as Master of stitute as well as two Public Accounting Royal and Select Masters; DeMolay Pulaski Lodge No. 216; second, his son schools. Commandery No. 9, Knights Templar. Kevin joined his Lodge; and he received Since 1971 he has been a partner in the Bro. Speicher is also a member of the the Grand Master at his Lodge's April Certified Public Accounting firm of Valley of Reading, where he is presently meeting. Bro. Stewart expressed an Schulze, Speicher and Company, m Senior Warden of that Valley's Lodge of interest in being active in his Lodge Reading. H e holds membership m Perfection. He also holds the Red Cross when he joined in 1984. He held two A.I.C.P.A. and P.I.C.P.A. of Constantine, and is Secretary of floor offices before being elected to his He is married to the former Shirley M. Excelsior Mark Lodge No. 216 in Phila Lodge's Line. Not such a great feat, one Degler of Robesonia. T hey have two delphia, as well as being a member of might say, except Bro. Stewart is blind. sons and two grandsons, as well as being Rajah Shrine Temple, in Reading. Marvin G. Speicher Every day, he travels over one hundred R. W. Grand Treasurer active members of St. Daniel's Lutheran He is a charter member of the Masonic miles roundtrip to Harrisburg, where he Church. Bro. Speicher is also active in Homes High Twelve Club No. 629 in manages a snack bar at a large down the Conrad Weiser Lions Club. Elizabethtown and the Fellowship High town building, supervised by the "Brethren take notice! . .. " With these Masonically, Bro. Speicher is a Past Twelve Club No. 669 in Reading. Pennsylvania Bureau of Blindness and words, Bro. Ma rvin G. Speich er, Master of Williamson Lodge No. 307 in Visual Services. Bro. Stewart operates his snack bar the same as he would an Fernwood Lodge, continued independent business enterprise, with four full time employees. With more This year, when a local television money crunch, UCP lost about $25,000. "This is a very timely gift and we station cancelled its annual telethon, and To make matters worse, it rained during appreciate it very much, especially this than thirty-four years of service, his first Seen in this picture are (left to right) Bro. George Hohenshildt, R. W.G.J r. W ., Bro. Alexander assignment was as an operator of a snack Stewart, W.M., Pulaski Lodge No. 216, Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz, R.W.G.M., Bro. Charles H. when the Cerebral Palsy Fund was cut the Rotary Fair that is held every year to year which has been so hard for us," said continued on page 12 Detweiler, I, D.D.G.M., District No. ll. out of $13,000 by United Way due to a benefit UCP, as well as o ther charities. Benson, UCP Executive Director.
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Bro. Roy Griffith, 74 years of age, died of refer to his Masonic affiliation, but, Pennsylvania Masons Support St. Francis Program injuries received in a traffic accident would like to think that either Masonry The disease of drug and alcohol ad while he and his wife of forty-seven years contributed toward those higher quali diction is described as cunning, baffling, were delivering Meals on Wheels, a ties he possessed, or that the higher and powerful; as well as chronic and if project he was involved with for more qualities of Freemasonry attracted him to not treated, fatal to those victimized by it. than ten years. His w ife was very it. The addict loses conu·ol as the addiction seriously injured. "He is the only person Men of the quality and character of disrupts all areas of life, isolating the to die in the history of Meals on Wheels Bro. Roy Griffith will do more to pro addict from all but the chemicals. Yet while delivering meals." mote the future of Freemasonry than all denial pervades the addiction as well, Bro. Griffith's life, according to the of the praise we may seek and receive, all serving to justify and blame the ad article, reflected those principles which the o·edits we may search out and have diction. It is not only the addict who should ever characterize the members of heaped upon us, or all of the glory of our experiences the effects of the addiction, Thomas W. Jackson, R. W. Grand Secretary our Order. Quoting from the article, "He past in which we bask. but so do families, friends and em was a man of conviction who got things I am certain that there are hundreds, ployers. The task of halting the effects of done. He was the kind of person who even thousands, of Roy Griffiths com addiction is difficult, often generating My Brethren: believed that if you could not act out prising the Masonic Fraternity, each feelings of frustration in those who T he headlines on the front page of a your Christian faith, you did not have makingno g:reatmarkon the world, but, attempt to help. small-town newspaper recently declared Christian faith.'' in their own way leaving some positive However, there is strength in numbers, "Roy Griffith Died While H elping He was President of the Trustees of his mark. The newspaper article concluded, and the Maternal Addiction Project at St. Others." The article accompanying the church, as well as an Elder and a Deacon. "He was a doer, not a talker." Bro. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh has headline told a story of a man of ad Bro. Griffith had not missed a day of Griffith may not have been heralded been strengthened by the support of the Past Grand Masters, Bros. Hiram P. Ball and Carl W. Stenberg, Jr., and a baby who has been mirable quality who lost his life while Sunday School in forty-four years while outside of his own community, but, he helped through the efforts of the Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of Drug Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for and Alcohol Abuse Among Children. serving others. his wife had sixty years of perfect at lived a life that resulted in headline news the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol It did not mention it in the article, but tendance, excluding a period during on the front page of the local newspaper. Abuse in Children. It was several years the man was a member of the Masonic World War II when she worked Sundays Few of us, no matter how great we think ago that Pennsylvania Masons joined in The infants' physical and psychological skills management. Detoxification has Fraternity, and herein lies what could be at an Army Depot. we are, will achieve as much. supporting the work of the Maternal development is monitored. Also, the begun for these women and will con and should be a story of Freemasonry. It is regrettable that the article failed to Addiction Project through an edu gran t has m ade possible the purchase of a tinue regularly until they are drug-free. cational grant. T his grant has helped in computer system for the program. Both women expressed gratitude to the obtaining consultation by leading ex Special Events, continued On a recent visit to the Maternal program, as well as insight into the Masonic Light, continued perts in the field of maternal-child health Addiction Project, two women shared process of recovery. ·' bers of the Independent Living Com T his time also affords the members an and addiction. It has also secured staff with Past Grand Masters, Bros. Carl W. A special joy that day was a visit with munity will take place every few months. opportunity to be updated on the work bar a t Coaldale Sta te Hospital in education which has improved the Stenberg, Jr. and Hiram P. Ball their the children. Both of the babies were in By holding our most recent social at being done a t the site and have all Schuylkill County. His promotion to his current location occurred in September quality of services offered addicted experiences since entering rehabilitation. good spirits, developing well and they the Patton Campus, which is part of the questions answered on the progress of 1982. women. T hese women both entered the program sh ow no adverse effects from their Masonic Homes grounds, our new the project. Until that time, the Maternal Ad late in their pregnancies, and shared mothers' drug abuse. T he mothers took members were able to make use of the Many favorable responses have been A native and lifelong resident of Potts diction Project offered only limited ser feelings of guilt and fear. Upon entering great pride in showing their infants as indoor swimming pool and tennis received from the members who attended ville, he attended local schools through the fourth grade. He then transferred to vices to addicted pregnant women. the program, the women were able to well as their other children, in the hope courts. The recreational areas at Patton these socials. We are looking forward to the Overbrook School for the Blind, Specialized obstetrical care comple focus on caring for their children and that their examples could entice support are just a few of the many amenities including all our new members at our having lost his sight to a rare blood mented the addiction treatment pro themselves rather than upon drug 'use. for and enrollment in the program. which will be available to the members next affair. grams specially tailored to the needs of After delivery, both of the wofnen's T hrough the grants, the Project has of the Independent Living Community. disease. At Overbrook, Bro. Stewart participated in both wrestling and track, pregnant addicts. Rehabilitation con infants were assessed utilizing neonatal been improving the futures of the infants and served as president of the Student tinues both during pregnancy and after abstinence scoring sheets. One baby was of addicted mothers. More specialized In the photograph, the delivery. Parenting skills were evaluated detoxified through a program using care has increased the chances of healthy William A. Carpenter Council. He graduated in 1953 with an Chapel provides a beautiful academic diploma and a certificate in and taught. Detoxification was per tincture of opium; the other baby was infants born to addicted, rehabilitating backdrop for this gathering vocational training. formed by pediatricians trained to help symptom-free and required only sup mothers. T hrough these efforts, the hope of the Grand Officers of the He married the former Nancy Hawley addicted infants. portive care until discharge five days after of minimizing the disruptive effects of Pennsylvania Grand As of Pottsville. The couple have three Recently, however, Pennsylvania delivery. maternal substance abuse, and inter sembly of the International Masons have given a program grant to T hroughout pregnancy, the women vention into the inter-generational Order of the Rainbow for children and six grandchildren. Bro. G irls. Elizabeth Balmer, Stewart is also a member of both Chapter the Maternal Addiction Project to im received individual therapy and de passage of addiction is strengthened. Grand Worthy Advisor is and Council, as well as being a member prove the therapy offered to addicted veloped treatment goals with their It is with sincere gratitude that those seated in the front row, of the Valley of Bloomsburg. His is also a pregnant women and their infants. T he therapists. Individual and group therapy involved in the Maternal Addiction fourth from the left. To her member of the Lions Club, the Green grant has made possible additional addresses issues such as addiction identi Project at St. Francis Medical Center left is Mrs. Beryl L. Hogue, therapy staff members, as well as a fication, recovery skills, pregnancy, child would like to thank the Pennsylvania Supreme F idelity and wood Hill Fire Co. and he is a past neonatologist who can offer specialized Supreme Inspector for president of the Pennsylvania Blind development, and paren ting skills, Masons for their financial support and Pennsylvania. continued on page 16 care to the infants who are born addicted. dynamics of children of addicts, and life personal encouragement.
12 13 Orrstown Lodge No. 262 The Difficult Was Done Immediately, Orrstown Lodge No. 262 is the first formal visitation on October 12, 1989 II, Bro. David L. Kempfer, Regional Lodge to reach the original goal of and present a plaque to the Lodge to Director Area B2, Bro. Duane E. Good The Impossible Took a Little Longer Project SOLOMON II. The Lodge has mark this achievement. hart, District Director and the rest of the reached a net gain in membership of 25%. Project SOLOMON II appreciates Project SOLOMON II Committee. By Bro. Tom Sternthal On December 28th, 1984 Orrstown this recognition by the Right Worship Orrstown Lodge No. 262 has demon Lodge No. 262 had a membership of 256. ful Grand Master. strated that membership growth can be Today Orrstown Lodge No. 262 has a The Grand Master will be ac achieved when Master Masons believe in membership of 324 for a net gain of 25%. companied by Bro. Lester A. Kern, their Lodge and the value of Free Brother Arthur J . Kurtz, Right Disu·ict Deputy Grand Master of the masonry. Worshipful Grand Master will honor Third Masonic District, Bro. Drew W. Orrstown Lodge No. 262 with an m- Washabau, Director Project SOLOMON
Ln x 2 + 5 x 50 + ya(nc!) + 365 - 615 = ? Take the number of your Lodge and double it; add 5; multiply this number by 50; add your age (no cheating!); add the number of days in the year; subtract 615. The last two figures of the result is your age, and the other numbers are your Lodge number.
Solomon's Lodge No.3 THE PENNSYLVANIA Marks Its 225th Anniversary By Bro. Louis B. Foglia FREEMASON VOL. XXXVI AUGUST 1989 NO.3 Before ...... and After Publication No. USPS 426- 140 issued Quarterly February, May, Au g u s t a n d November at the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by The Right Worshipful G ra nd Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdiction There unto Belonging. GRAND LODGE OFflCERS Arthur J. Kurtz, R. 11'. Grand Master W. Scou Stoner R. W. Deputy Grand Master Edward H. Fowler, Jr. R. 11'. Senior Grand Wa rden George H. HohenshiJdt R. 111• j unior Grand Warden Arthur R Diamond Hermitage Lodge, after a devastating fire, is b~ ck in business. (Left to Right): Bro. Arthur H. Jones, D.D.G.M. of District F; Bro. Arthur J. Kurtz, R. W. R. IV. Grand T reasurer Grand Master and Bro. Louis B. Foglia, Worshipful Master of Solomon's Lodge No. 3. Thomas W. J ackson R . IV. Grand Secrelllry • In the early morning hours of January hers and non-members stripping and well leading to the basement, had all On February 4, 1989, Bro. Arthur J. The afternoon was highlighted when EDITORIAL BOARD 25, 1989. A rampaging 23 year-old cleaning the upstairs area where the carpeting and wall coverings removed Kurtz, R. W. Grand Master, accompanied Bro. Kurtz fascinated the Brethren with a Robert A. Pote, Editor arsonists, heavily damaged H ermitage Lodge meetings are held. Unseasonably and replaced, as well as the basement, by many Grand Lodge Officers, their brief history of the Lodge and its part in • Lodge No. 810 which meets in Hermit warm wea ther permitted the burned including water damaged ceiling tiles. ladies, as well as the members and guests the American Revolution. Bro. Robert ASSOCIATE EDITORS age, Pennsylvania, the fourth such fire in through and fire-charred roof to be torn Monthly dinners and Non-Masonic John H. Platt, Libra nan and Curator of Solomon's Lodge No.3 were present Crooks, a member of Solomon's Lodge Jonathan Schau, Assistant Librarian as many days. Police have arrested a 23 off, and a new roof to be installed. From events are held in the basement. to commemorate the 225th Anniversary for fifty years was presented with a Fifty • year-old who has confessed to the crime. that point on, once the burned and There are not enough words to justi of the Lodge, which was constituted on Year Pin, and the Lodge was presented Distribution Office - Mailing Address The partially gutted, and heavily smoke charred section had been replaced or fiably thank all those who gave countless February 2, 1764. with the Grand Master's Medallion. MASONIC TEMPL E and wa ter-damaged Lodge, raised repaired, it was like building a new hours of volunteer work and goods to One North Broad S treet At noon, a banquet was served in the After the meeting, the members and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-2598 damage estimates to over .$ 130,000. Lodge from roof to basement. The first make the impossible, possible. Less than guests, joined their ladies in the Franklin Grand Banquet Room of the Masonic Postmastt'r: The mammoth job of rebuilding was fl oor foyer, coat room, res t room and two months after the fire, Hermitage Temple, Philadelphia, after which the Room for refreshments. Solomon's Send address changes to above. spearheaded by Bros. Tom Rollison and Secretary's office, as well as everything Lodge No. 810 held their stated meeting Brethren attended a Special Meeting of Lodge No. 3 is justly proud to be one of Second Class Postage Paid at Carl "Shotgun" Hinkson . T he first associated with the Lodge Room, was on March 23, 1989. Lancru.ter, Pen nsylvania the Lodge in Corinthian Hall. our oldest Masonic Lodges. weekend out saw more than 150 mem- totally stripped and removed. T he stair-
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