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Reunion Day Cumberland Saturday, October 24th Baltimore Saturday, November 14th CONTENTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 A MESSAGE FROM GREETINGS TO ALL, I hope this issue of our Rite gone through, we could Ill. Marlin L. News finds everyone well and use a refresher course on A MESSAGE FROM 25 The Clinic Corner suffering no ill effects from our our obligations. THE SOVEREIGN GRAND 27 Valley of Charles County Mills, 33º recent pandemic. For the first Along that line and just as INSPECTOR GENERAL time in recent memory, we a reminder, since most Zoom 27 ROTC and JROTC awards IN MARYLAND have had to cancel our Spring meetings were very casual and for 2020 3 Ill. Marlin L. Mills, 33º Reunion. Postponing was out of relaxed, Scottish Rite members 28 Master of Symbolic Lodge the question, as Maryland and should wear coat, tie, and cap. BC Valleys of Maryland Sovereign most of the country was put on All Honor men should be in DEPARTMENTS AND Grand Inspector “lockdown.” However, it is all tuxedo and cap. Remember, the ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL ok, we will return even better “dignity and high importance” 4 Grand Lodge in Maryland UPCOMING EVENTS Marlin L. Mills, 33° than we were! Our fall class of Masonry is the image we 5 Albert Pike Lodge 10 Designer Bag BINGO Editor schedule is in this issue and we should always project. I look of Perfection 19 Maryland Council of Fred Spicer, 33°, GC are looking forward to a very forward to seeing many familiar 6 Maryland Council Kadosh Festive Board nice, large class and Reunion. faces as we resume our labors of Kadosh 21 Feast of Tishri LOOK FOR US I want to personally invite and in the greatest fraternity in the 7 ON THE WEB world. Please join us and bring Chesapeake Consistory 29 Masonic Ladies Night encourage each Scottish Rite www.mdscottishrite.org 8 member to attend and support a friend and new petitioner for Valley of Susquehanna 31 Upcoming Events the class, workers, degree teams the Fall Class. 9 Frederick Chapter DONATIONS and YOUR SCOTTISH RITE. Until we meet again, may the of Rose Croix CALL TO ACTION Donations to our clinic, A reunion is just that, “the Blessing of Heaven keep you and 10 Lebanon Chapter —Maryland building or library are your family safe and healthy. 26 Recent Charitable coming together again after Order of the Eastern Star all tax deductible. Contributions a period of separation”, “a 10 Father and Son gathering of members who 30 Petition Donate online at 11 Masonic Virtues www.mdscottishrite.org have not seen each other in some time” or “the act of being 14 Echoes from the or call 410-243-3200 THIS REUNION Mountaintop: News from ON THE brought together again as a Our Scottish Rite the Cumberland Valle COVER: unified whole.” We certainly Childhood Speech & WILL BE THE Reunion Day meet each of those definitions. Sincerely and Fraternally, 16 The Circumpunct Language Clinic is a PERFECT TIME We lost several of our members Cumberland 501(c)(3) organization Ill. Marlin L. MILLS, 33º 20 The History of the Sat., October 24th during this crisis and most and all charitable gifts Sovereign Grand Inspector Handshake TO GET OUT AND were unable to have a viewing, Baltimore are tax deductible. General in Maryland 22 Alchemy in the Sat., November RENEW LOST Masonic service or friends and Scottish Rite 14th family gathering. This Reunion FRIENDSHIPS will be the perfect time to get out and renew lost friendships AND SAY HELLO and say hello to those you The Rite News of Maryland is published quarterly for the members, family and friends of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of TO THOSE YOU have not seen in a long time. Freemasonry, Orient of Maryland. The views expressed in the Rite News of Maryland do not necessarily reflect those of the Orient of It is also a great time to revisit Maryland or its officers. HAVE NOT SEEN the degrees you have not seen Share this website SUBMISSIONS & GENERAL INQUIRIES in a while. It seems that, with a friend: Rite News of Maryland 3800 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 | Office: 410-243-3200 | Fax: 410-243-8791 | [email protected]. IN A LONG TIME. Articles are subject to editing and if published, become the property of the Orient of Maryland. No compensation is given for articles, during these strange set of BeAFreemason.org photographs or other materials submitted or published. circumstances we have just

2 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 3 Grand Lodge of Maryland Albert Pike Lodge of Perfection BY: ILL. RICHARD P. NAEGELE, 33°—MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN MARYLAND BY: HON. D. DOUGLAS WALTERS, 32°, KCCH—HOWARD LODGE #101—VENERABLE MASTER

lodges have been able to reach year pin a few days before he major concern was hospitals that provide the best insight for this out to their members in new passed to the Celestial Lodge were not equipped to handle the experience: “Anxiety in a man’s ways with video conferencing above. Brother Malcom’s spirits predicted surge in numbers of heart weighs him down, but a and conference calls. Lodges were truly lifted by seeing all patients requiring care, not to good word makes him glad.” have been able to move forward his brothers and receiving their mention inadequate numbers of The comradery and fellowship because of taking advantage praises and well wishes. anticipated medical supplies and shared during meeting provides of these means. I commend When the Governor ordered devices necessary for treatment. a positive and supportive all non-essential businesses This virus has been a life atmosphere and many a good to close, we had to determine changing experience! For some, word. I COMMEND THOSE what was essential and non- it may have manifested itself Surrounding ourselves with WORSHIPFUL essential. The operation of the in the form of a physical or supportive, positive people MASTERS WHO Masonic Homes in all its facets financial adversity, a change in can help us through those dif- was definitely essential. But health, or a job loss. For others, ficult times. The tenants learned PUT ASIDE THE what of the components of it may be emotional or social in becoming a Master Mason, “WE CAN’T DO Masonry? I know lodges were adversity, the stress of family together with the teachings in REETINGS BRETHREN! IT THAT WAY” OR constantly asking to do things tensions from being together the degrees of the Scottish Rite, ut patiently submit to help others in the community G When I was preparing constantly with no break in the provide enlightenment in to legal authority “OUR MEMBERS including first responders and the spring article for the daily routine or the complete dealing with life’s adversities “ and conform with ARE TOO OLD” healthcare workers. These were Rite News in February, I wrote disconnect from an active and helping to make good B about looking forward to spring, cheerfulness to the government ATTITUDE TO KEEP greatly appreciated and a part social life. However, it has also men better. of the country in which you of what it means to be a Mason. opening day for the Orioles, presented challenges on how By the time you read this, live.” These should be familiar THIS ENGAGEMENT During the past few months, I the Memorial Day weekend we deal with the adversity it I am hopeful that all regular words to all Masons. They ALIVE AND TO was able to continue operations with family and friends and our has created. For example, in Masonic activities have resumed Spring Reunion. At that time, come from the first-degree KEEP GOOD of the Grand Lodge from home, Maryland, all Masonic activities and that we have returned to charge and have been put to the going in once a week just to there had been little said about had been suspended until some semblance of normalcy. test with a global pandemic. COMMUNICATIONS check on the few working and coronavirus. Little did we know further notice. Many lodges Stay safe and many blessings How many can say that they WITH THEIR to check on messages. While that a life changing experience, began using social networking to you and your families. “patiently submitted?” I know I may believe Masonry is a pandemic, was about to be tools to keep in touch with the the difficulty it was to follow the MEMBERS. essential in all its aspects, sadly, unleashed in our world. We brethren and hold meetings Governor’s stay at home orders in reality that is not the case in now know COVID-19 was first via a video conferencing for all non-essential personnel those Worshipful Masters who the eyes of legal authority. Any detected in the United States in application called Zoom. and businesses. Economically, put aside the “we can’t do it that chose otherwise were not February 2020. By mid-March, For many brethren, becoming it has taken a toll on all of us. It that way” or “our members are “conforming with cheerfulness all 50 states, the District of a mason was a life changing has also tested our patience. too old” attitude to keep this to the government of the Columbia, and New York City experience. The commonality For me, and I am sure many engagement alive and to keep country” in which we live. had reported cases of COVID-19. in becoming a mason was some others, it is difficult not having good communications with I continue to pray that this Our lives had been turned upside manner or degree of adversity the usual social gatherings their members. Through this, period in our history will soon down. Nationwide public health in their personal life. The which are a part of Masonry. I had the honor and pleasure become a memory and Masonry and safety became the number masons became a supportive Many have found ways through of seeing and speaking with will become even stronger for it. one priority with shelter in place team for the newly initiated technology to fill a small part Brother Malcom Carrick, having orders and businesses forced to member. The quote from King of this void. Over 50% of our recently received his seventy close to flatten the curve as the Solomon in Proverbs 12:25 may

4 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 5 Maryland Council of Kadosh— Chesapeake Consistory The Kadosh BY: BRO. WESTON A. DUNN, 32°—MT. MORIAH LODGE #116—MASTER OF KADOSH political rhetoric and anxiety every effort to take time to BY: HON. DARRYL J. SMITH, 32°, KCCH—HIGHLAND LODGE #184—COMMANDER over rumors of a second wave renew our Masonic bonds with of Coronavirus, I want to bring the organization, as well as with United States and the Ancient The main theme of the lessons your attention to an open letter one another; many of whom we and Accept Scottish Rite of taught in this degree is to be true titled “So You’re a 32° Mason, have not seen in quite a while. Freemasonry of Canada. The to ourselves, to stand for what is Now What?” In his letter, Bro. The Consistory meets again Northern Masonic Jurisdiction right and just in our lives today Patrick C. Murphrey, from on September 30th and I truly does not confer a degree entitled and to believe in God, country the Valley of Newport News look forward to seeing all of “Knight Kadosh.” The thirtieth and ourselves. says, “Remember that in the you there and encourage you to degree is entitled “Grand The banquets of the Knights 32nd Degree, you vowed to bring a friend. Inspector.” Kadosh are called “agape” which serve as a ‘True Soldier’ who indicates the object draws the seeks truth and knowledge, THE BANQUETS bonds of fraternal love closer. demands freedom of voice, OF THE KNIGHTS The words mean love feast. vote, and opinion for all people, KADOSH ARE CALLED The debate of the Council must combats spiritual tyranny with be calm and dignified. Harsh ’M WRITING THIS ARTICLE reason and truth, encourages MARYLAND NIGHT OF KADOSH “AGAPE” WHICH is the words and offensive personalities Ifrom the confines of my men to be self-reliant and “SCOTTISH RITE OF name of a very important are strictly forbidden. home, where I have been independent, and performs K INDICATES THE OBJECT FREEMASONRY” in lockdown since mid- degree in many of the DRAWS THE BONDS It appears that, like most of zealously his duties to God, Masonic Rites. The word is the degrees of the Scottish Rite, March. I pray this message his country, his family, his LICENSE PLATES Hebrew, and signifies holy OF FRATERNAL brotherhood and service are its finds each of you healthy and brethren, and himself. These or consecrated, and is thus LOVE CLOSER. main focuses. Also, a focus on safe as we attempt to return are not idle words, but lofty intended to denote the elevated self-improvement is at its core our lives to a “new” normal. ideals to be sought after and character of the degree and the The Knight Kadosh degree and “be true to ourselves,” is at No one could have prepared served. The best way you can sublimity of the truths which was adopted in 1801 by the the very heart of the degree. us for such a profound and contribute to the Scottish Rite is distinguish it and its possessors Supreme Council founded in A seminal theme throughout devastating crisis from which to strive daily to live up to your from the other degrees. Charleston, South Carolina, the all of Masonry is repeated in this we have only recently emerged. obligation.” Pluche says that in the East, oldest Supreme Council in the degree - a duty to God, your We have all been affected in Lastly, Ill. Marlin Mills, a person preferred to honors United States. In the 1850’s, neighbor and yourself. some way by COVID-19 and 33°, SGIG of MD, discussed Available through bore a scepter, and sometimes the degree was substantially The Knights Kadosh is a great my deepest sympathy goes “Reunion” in his previous the Baltimore Office a plate of gold on the forehead, rewritten by the Grand lesson for us all. Respect of self out to the families of those article. The term takes on for SR Masons and called a Kadosh, to apprise the Commander of the Southern and others is a principle that we whom we lost or whom new meaning in the wake of their spouses. people that the bearer of this jurisdiction Albert Pike. It was all should strive to emulate. are courageously fighting. COVID-19 as, unfortunately, mark or rod was a public person further revised in 2000. This Being of good cheer and being Conversely, I would like to take we saw many of our events The Office is open M-F who possessed the privilege degree is also entitled Knight calm and dignified is something a moment to personally thank cancelled these last few months. from 9am to 4pm of entering into hostile camps of the White and Black Eagle. we all should strive to do not our first responders and medical Like the cicadas emerging from @ 410-243-3200 or you without the fear of losing his The Orient of Maryland Valley only during the meeting but in personnel who have faced this the earth after 17 years, many may email [email protected] personal liberty. of Baltimore has the Maryland society. pandemic head-on. of us have only just recently and the forms will be mailed The Knights Kadosh is the Council of Kadosh which consists It’s no wonder that the main In these uncertain times of started venturing out into the to you. Cost is $30.00 thirtieth degree in the Southern of the nineteenth through activity of the Maryland Council economic recovery, high rates public. It is, therefore, even Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite, thirtieth degrees. is the Festive Board. of unemployment, oppositional more meaningful that we make

6 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 7 Valley of Susquehanna Frederick Chapter of Rose Croix BY: HON. JASON Q. STANDISH, 32°, KCCH—HARMONY LODGE #53—VALLEY SECRETARY BY: BRO. RICHARD P. BROWN, 32°, WISE MASTER—PHILANTHROPIC LODGE #168

REETINGS FROM THE As we look to the future, 17th , we will be conferring the “All my possessions for a GValley of Susquehanna. we are excited to engage new 4th and 14th Degrees and will moment of time.” As of this writing, we members and serve the Brothers confer the 18th on October 15th. are still unable to attend Lodges of the Upper Bay region. With Of course, all these dates HESE WORDS HAVE LONG or gather together in person. easy access to Routes 95 and 40, are subject to change given Tbeen attributed to Queen Hopefully, by the time this hits we invite all of our Maryland prevailing circumstances. For Elizabeth I of England. your mailbox, we will have Scottish Rite Brethren to visit a complete calendar of events, As Masons of the Scottish Rite, resumed some of our labors us on the third Thursday of please visit our website: www. we recall learning about the and are getting back towards the month. On August 20th, susquehannasr.org. While importance of time and using “normal.” The Chesapeake you will see us returning to there, you can also join our it well as an Entered Apprentice Lodge of Perfection held a labor (hopefully!) with regular email list. We look forward to in our Blue Lodge. But since “Zoom” meeting in May and business meetings of the Lodge seeing you at our new location those days, have we really it was nice for our Scottish of Perfection and Chapter of – 20 Howard Street, Aberdeen, mastered the use of the working Rite Brethren to interact, if Rose Croix. On September MD 21001. tool that reminds us of time’s to advance the cause of Scottish Do we set aside a few hours only virtually. As we prepare importance? Rite Masonry in our Valley and to help a Masonic widow with to come back together, the As I look around at the Orient, to make life a little easier some chores around her house? Valley of Susquehanna is world in this strange time of for those around us, and to help Do we seek opportunities excited to announce that Coronavirus quarantine, and build a better world. to be present with our spouse or we are moving our regular look ahead to the rest of my At work, do we take the children, in good times and bad? operations to Aberdeen Lodge tenure as Wise Master, I have time to thank a colleague, or Do we grant the time to #187. Much like moving away become acutely aware of the to mentor a junior person who listen to another’s political, from a childhood home, it is importance of time, how I divide is looking for guidance and philosophical or religious opinion a bittersweet moment in our it, and whether I am always inspiration? with respect and attention, history. Mt. Ararat #44 has putting it to its best use. When our Valley’s leadership and without interrupting or been a wonderful home, and Sadly, making the best use asks for help, are we quick to rendering judgment on them? we take with us many fond of time is not always easy volunteer for that committee Do we make the time to memories of our first years for me. Despite the best of assignment, fundraising effort, re-read a degree script, or to there. From humble beginnings intentions, little things often degree team rehearsal, or delve deeper into A Bridge To of a few Brothers looking to get in the way of the bigger, other task? Light, Morals and Dogma, or the create a new Valley, we have more important things. This Do we make the time to visit Ritual Monitor & Guide, months established both a Lodge of is true whether those little an ailing or elderly brother after a reunion was held, in Perfection and Chapter of Rose things are on the job, in a family Mason at the hospital or at a search of just a bit more light? Croix, as well as a Chapter of setting, with friends, or in nursing home? And, do we take the time to Knights of St. Andrew and the our Masonic activities. Do we pause, in the midst of a thank our Creator for all the Susquehanna Valley Charitable The important thing is busy day, to call or write an old blessings and comforts He has Foundation. We have grown to be conscious of time, its friend just to let them know we so richly bestowed upon us? to a membership of over 100 fleeting nature, and the myriad are thinking of them? If the answer is “yes” to any Brothers from across Harford opportunities we, as individual Do we offer to provide a ride of these questions, then it and Cecil Counties (not to brothers, have to make good use to a lodge or to run an errand would seem, in each case, our mention affiliated members of. This will serve to improve for a brother who may be unable time would indeed be time from PA & NJ!) our relationships with others, to drive? well-spent.

8 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 9 Thank You! Lebanon Chapter No. 108 Masonic Virtues – Maryland Order of the BY: W. BRO. TIMOTHY K. SHEILS—WORSHIPFUL MASTER—SILVER SPRING LODGE #215 Eastern Star Virtues their Divine Creator. A more attained through practice ON MONDAY, MARCH 16TH, 2020 In order to discuss Masonic literal origin of the word virtue - they are infused into our Lebanon Chapter No. 108 Virtues, it is important to have comes from the ancient Latin souls by our Divine Creator. made a generous donation an idea of what a virtue is, what word virtus which refers to all All of humankind possesses to the Hilgenberg Childhood it means and what it entails, in of the excellent qualities of men, the theological virtues, they Speech and Language Center in order to have a solid foundation including physical strength, are inborn traits, shared by all Baltimore. to build upon. As a definition, a valorous conduct, and moral humanity. It is by exercising virtue is a trait or quality that is rectitude. Again, it is living up them that we begin to live up Pictured L to R: Sister Debbie Calhoun, deemed to be morally good and to one’s potential, the absolute to our full potential. It is also Chairman of the Worthy Matron’s thus is valued as a foundation function of a person, which is to through divine revelation that Special Project; W. Bro. James P. Quillen, emulate their Creator. we become aware of them. The Sr., 32° (Worthy Patron), Ill. Marlin L. of principle and good moral Mills, 33° (SGIG), Sister Linda Quillen being. This indicates that a three theological virtues are (Worthy Matron) virtue may be relative—what is Cardinal and faith, hope and charity. prized in one culture may not be Theological Cardinal virtues therefore in another. But internal to that The term cardinal comes from serve as building blocks for a culture, it is the foundation on Latin cardo, meaning “hinge”, virtuous life. The theological which to build not only a moral, meaning a determining factor, virtues serve as a bridge that virtuous person but to also a basis, or foundation. Cardinal connects human life and expand on the virtue to become virtues therefore are the building morality with the Supreme a broader principle for society as blocks required for a virtuous Architect of the Universe. a whole. life. They are all necessary. The cardinal virtues have their Lacking in one virtue, means origins in ancient Greek times, the whole of a person is lacking and one of the Greek terms used in a way - they are not living up presented by to describe virtues is arete. In to their full potential. There are Cumberland Scottish Rite its basic sense, arete means countless other virtues, but they Ladies Auxiliary excellence of any kind. It has a have all been distilled down to Sunday, still further meaning however their most basic form. The four Cardinal Virtues September 27, 2020 and can also mean “moral cardinal virtues are: temperance, TEMPERANCE virtue.” Linking excellence with fortitude, prudence, and justice. Temperance is typically Doors Open at 1:00pm a foundation of being a moral Theological virtues are described in terms of what an BINGO starts at 2:00pm being, results in the idea that different however and act as individual voluntarily refrains $25 per ticket excellence was ultimately tied a next step for the cardinal from doing, it is self-restraint to the fulfillment of purpose or virtues, in that they have Deity or self-discipline. It goes Masonic Temple as the object of their focus. beyond that and includes the Greene Street • Cumberland function. Being virtuous meant that one was living up to their By exercising the theological avoidance of excess on either Father and Son Tickets & Information full potential. If one is viewed as virtues, we are focusing our side. For example, too much cumberlandscottishrite.org an object of creation by excelling attention on our relationship food is gluttony, but too little is HON. ROGER D. DUNN, 32° KCCH—Venerable Master of Kadosh for 2019 Ellen, cell: 240-362-2704 and living up to one’s potential, with the Supreme Architect starvation. Temperance allows investing his son; Bro. Weston A. Dunn, 32°—Venerable Master Mitzie, home: 301-729-6778 they are becoming virtuous and of the Universe. These virtues a person to maintain a balance of Kadosh for 2020 with his cordon and jewel. exuding the characteristics of aren’t virtues that can be within their lives.

10 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 11 By avoiding excess, Masons popular opposition, shame, derives from the Latin prudentia JUSTICE work The Republic, written everyone is working to the best are able to avoid situations scandal, discouragement, or meaning “foresight, sagacity.” Justice is the moderation, or around 375 BCE by Plato. of their abilities and to ensure where they may inadvertently personal loss. Perseverance Whereas temperance and the mean between selfishness The Republic is a Socratic that no one is trying to give reveal some of the mysteries is the ability to persevere fortitude were concerned with and selflessness. It is a middle dialogue, meaning that the orders about something they of Freemasonry. This is a more through all emotions, such as restraining one’s actions and path one has to tread, similar main character Socrates, Plato’s have no experience with. It is modern interpretation of suffering, pleasure and fear. persevering, prudence is more to temperance or prudence, mentor, engages in a series of interesting that temperance temperance, that of abstaining Taken separately, all of these forward thinking. It allows a but it is more outward in its conversations with pupils about and justice are needed in all from alcohol or other vices. virtues are admirable, but by person to consider their past manifestations. It is focused on various subjects. This format levels of Socrates’ ideal city, but This makes sense given that, encompassing all of them, experiences and use knowledge your attitudes towards others, gives a surprising amount of prudence and fortitude aren’t. in the early stages of Masonry, fortitude indeed is a strong gained from other sources to and how you integrate with structure to the work—by using In discussing the individual lodges were meeting in pubs foundation for a virtuous life. analyze their actions and plan an society as a whole. If a person a question and answer format, however, Socrates maintains and taverns, so avoidance of Fortitude teaches Masons to outcome. Prudence also allows feels that they are better than Plato is able to posit an idea and that a person needs all of the excess was probably necessary. be in control of their emotions, a person to choose between their peers, they will not treat examine it from all angles. cardinal virtues. A person is But, just like tempering metal, especially fear and not being different types of actions, such them equally and will behave The Republic is primarily wise or prudent if they are ruled it is important to not be too hot afraid if someone is threatening as virtuous or vicious actions. unjustly. Justice regulates focused on the idea of justice. by the part of the soul (or brain) or cold, it requires a delicate you to gain access. This seems Prudence is essential for the relationships with others. Socrates is interested in the that knows and understands balance to become strong. a bit drastic, but being able to other virtues because it allows Justice teaches Masons to treat ideal structure for a society and what is beneficial for each part Temperance is traditionally keep Masonic secrets in the someone to view the impact of everyone equally. Masons talk discusses what a just society or person and for the whole portrayed as a female figure face of danger is important and their actions, albeit temperance about meeting on the level, and should entail. He then discusses of the society. An individual holding a wheel, bridle and part of the Masonic obligation. or intemperance, fortitude or justice is a major element of the just person, and the virtues exhibiting fortitude is one reins, vegetables and fish, a Fortitude also means that all cowardice, and assess what that. If someone acts unjustly they should exhibit as well who stays even headed in the cup or water and wine in two virtues endure this discomfort the impact may be. Prudence towards another person, they are as the education necessary to midst of pleasures and pains jugs. These different objects and are thus strengthened. uses the facilities of logic to definitely not acting on the level. produce just people. Book IV so that decisions are made by show either the idea of balance Temperance isn’t very strong if determine actions, not passion Justice is traditionally is most interesting because the rational part of a person. A (vegetables and fish, jugs, etc), one lacks the fortitude to follow or selfishness. portrayed as having a sword, Socrates discusses the virtues person is temperate if they agree or being in control (wheel, through with their convictions. Prudence teaches Masons balance and scales and a crown. necessary for a just city. It is that the rational part should bridle and reins). Fortitude is traditionally to think carefully about their The sword is reminiscent of the interesting to note that this lead; they don’t let excess shown with armor and clubs. words and actions. As opposed adage “a double edged sword”, conception has the idea of a decide. Justice, to Socrates, was FORTITUDE In some instances, fortitude to rashness, just saying or doing meaning that justice, like a virtue belonging to a certain the apex virtue, and a person Fortitude frequently is used is depicted with a lion, a whatever one feels, prudence sword is an important tool that segment of society, rather than is just if each part of the soul to describe a person having traditional symbol of strength. teaches a Mason to carefully and can have positive or negative all members exhibiting all of the attended to its function and courage, but the real meaning In addition, fortitude has also dispassionately think about the consequences depending on cardinal virtues. These virtues not the function of another. goes a bit deeper. Fortitude been portrayed with a palm, possible courses of action, and how it is used. The balance and however, are the necessary Without justice, one cannot has its basis in courage, but a tower, a yoke or a broken apply the various lessons they scales allude to equality, and building blocks for such a city. be especially prudent or have it also includes the aspects of column. These items all signify have learned in choosing a path. striking the perfect balance Wisdom, (or prudence) is fortitude or temperance. This is perseverance and patience. something that is either Prudence is frequently between one’s own needs necessary among the guardians because the soul needs to have Courage itself is the choice and persevering, such as a broken portrayed with a book or and the needs of others. The rulers of the city. Courage the experiences of prudence, willingness to confront agony, column, yoke, or endurance. a scroll, both elements of crown is indicative that justice (or fortitude) is necessary fortitude and temperance to pain, danger, uncertainty, education, alluding to past is frequently seen as the most among the warriors of the really be able to moderate or intimidation. Physical PRUDENCE experiences and lessons. important of the cardinal city. Temperance is necessary between selfishness and courage is bravery in the face of Prudence is the ability to govern Prudence is also displayed virtues. among all the classes in order selflessness, especially when physical pain, hardship, threat and discipline oneself by the with a mirror, and on occasion to agree on this structure and it comes to one’s part as the of death, or even death itself. use of reason and is associated attacked by a serpent, alluding ORIGINS who should be in which class. whole of society. Moral courage is the ability to with wisdom, insight and to self-reflection and underlying The cardinal virtues originated Justice is also necessary among act righteously in the face of knowledge. The word itself dangers of unwise actions. in the great philosophical the entire city to ensure that Continued in next issue

12 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 13 ECHOES FROM THE MOUNTAINTOP News from the Cumberland Valley

Divine Favor BY BRO. MARC VALENTINE, 32˚, SR. WARDEN, CUMBERLAND CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX UPCOMING EVENTS All Events At Degree, we are taught to not enough “We.” Moreover, we are in seeking light and change positive things that our Creator Cumberland Masonic take the Holy Name of God in forgetting why our fraternity your attitude and perspective masterfully does and His plan Temple Unless vain. The profane, non-Masons exists and in whom we have to see the positive in all facets to being a brother that seeks Otherwise Indicated believe that this is simply using sworn allegiance. We exist to of your life, family, lodge, and light and the divine favor of our the Holy Name of God as in serve others and help those that Valley. When you convert from Creator, you will not have to (Note: Schedule verbal cursing or in a vulgar are less fortunate. Think of all being a profane, negative person seek ways to grow, but growth, is contingent upon fashion. But, my Brethren, this the wonderful work that Rite that refuses to see all of the my brother will find you. state and local lesson is far deeper and purer Care and the Shriners’ hospitals regulations. Check than to just simply stop at the provide daily. Our Blue Lodges cumberlandscottishrite. verbal degradation of God’s and Valleys should be providing org or contact Secretary AS OUR NATION AND FRATERNITY Holy Name. The lesson is simple no less benevolent works in Jerry Robinette at combats the many tragedies and the test of the 14th Degree our communities beyond these 301-729-6778 for and struggles to find our place stands boldly before us today. better known works. updates) in this current pandemic, the My question is, are we standing Take a breath, put your Great Light of Freemasonry with the sheep or the goats? worldly passions and complaints AUGUST 1: calls to us stronger and louder My brethren, my intention is aside and answer this question, Knights of St. Andrew than ever, beckoning to us to not to offend any brother, but why are you a Mason? What Corn Roast, Location remember the lessons that, as my intention is to encourage our do you believe it means to be a TBA Scottish Rite Masons, have been fraternity to rise up and meet, Mason? After having answered conferred upon us. not only this pandemic, but the the first two questions, what do AUGUST 25: Remember, my brethren, state of our fraternity in general, you do to help others in need? Scottish Rite that the obligations of all the with a positive divine attitude Now, answer the preceding Retirement Club Picnic, degrees you were fortunate to that seeks and will receive our question but answer it for every Location TBA receive, are as binding upon us Creator’s divine favor. There are day. We are taught, as Masons, outside of our Valleys and Lodge many people that need our help to answer, I can do more and I Special Delivery SEPTEMBER 19: Children’s League Kids as the obligations within. This and we must rise up to assist will do more now. IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE CURRENT PANDEMIC, when it was becoming Walk-Kids Talk, is the time, brethren, it is now them. Now, the lesson that is so In the 14th Degree, we are clear that the events the Valley had planned for Spring 2020 would Allegany County time that we on bended knee often missed and, as a result, not taught that the Creator’s divine likely be cancelled as part of the national effort to slow the spread Health Department must return to that altar, even conferred to the brethren in the favor can be found in the tinted of COVID-19, the Valley of Cumberland’s leadership paid a special 10:00 am though we cannot physically 14th Degree, is that blasphemy painting of the rainbow and visit to the home of Bro. Stanley L. Kline, 32˚ to present his 50-year return at this time, in which we also encompasses the refusal in every part of our lives if we Service Award. Bro. Kline, who is a member of East Gate Lodge No. SEPTEMBER 21: have sworn sacred vows to our to seek God’s guidance and to change our attitudes to see 216, received the Scottish Rite Degrees as part of the Cumberland Cumberland Lodge Creator and Worshipful Lodges. humble ourselves to see the God’s divine favor. In other Scottish Rite Spring 1970 Class. of Perfection In particular, to find the divine divine favor in all creation. words, our old attitude, our 7:30 pm favor of our Creator in all that We, as Masons, are suffering pre-14th Degree attitude, is Pictured L to R: Jerry Robinette, Secretary; Jamey Hill, Personal Representative; He provides for us. from a perspective issue in that blasphemy. Now, take the next Stanley Kline; Robin Summerfield, Asst. Personal Representative; James Snider, In the Scottish Rite 14th there is too much “I” and not step in our eternal progression Venerable Master; and Elmer “Bud” Miles, Jr., Treasurer.

14 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 15 As you can now see, the circle emphasized Judgement, Trial, “The union of the Phallus The Circumpunct and the two lines on the left and Punishment, but ultimately and Cteis, or the Lingam and BY: BRO. STEPHEN R. TWOMEY, II, 32°—NANICOKE LODGE # 172 and right line up perfectly. The redemption. Also of interest is Yoni, in one compound figure, three notable differences are the the fact that the two figures are as an object of adoration, Continued from last issue at the location of the third eye, It’s also the symbol of the Sun fact that in the Philosopher’s also wearing opposing colors, was the most usual mode is also called a Bindu. and it appears inside of other Stone one figure is a man and red and blue. of representation. This was IKE HAS THIS TO SAY about The Sri Yantra represents the alchemical symbols such as the the other a woman; second, the Early on in his book Morals in strict accordance with Pthe active and passive evolution of the universe and Philosopher’s Stone, which figures are outside of the circle and Dogma, Albert Pike at the whole system of ancient principles: “These man as a result of the natural is a sought after alchemical on ours, and third; the addition first ridicules the idea that the mythology, which was founded two Divinities, the Active Divine Will of God. The upward- substance that’s rumored to of the Holy Bible, which is just two lines on either side of the upon a worship of the prolific and Passive Principles of the pointing triangles represent god be capable of transmuting above our alchemist’s compass circumpunct represent the powers of nature. All the deities Universe, were commonly and man’s masculine aspect, base metals into gold. It’s also point at the center of the larger tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. of pagan antiquity, however symbolized by the generative while the downward-pointing found within the alchemist’s circle. About halfway through his numerous they may be, can pasts of man and woman; to triangles represent the female Rebis. The word Rebis comes Our ritual tells us that in 1,000 page book he seems to always be reduced to the two which, in remote ages, no idea aspect. from the Latin words res and ancient times lodges were have come around to the idea, different forms of the generative of indecency was attached; the To the Pythagoreans, the bina, meaning dual or double dedicated to the wise King leaving us with this quote which principle—the active, or male, Phallus and Cteis, emblems of point and circle represented matter, which is said to be the Solomon, but that Masons I modified, to make acceptable and the passive, or female. generation and production, eternity, whose “centre end product of the alchemical professing Christianity for this degree: “The solstices, Hence the gods were always and which, as such, appeared is everywhere and the magnum opus, also known as dedicated theirs to Saint John Cancer and Capricorn, the two arranged in pairs, as Jupiter in the Mysteries. The Indian circumference nowhere.” The the great work. I’d also like to the Baptist and Saint John gates of heaven… still appear in and Juno, Bacchus and Venus, Lingam was the union of both, point and the circle represent point out the use of the square the Evangelist. Each have a our lodges… as the two parallel Osiris and Isis. But the ancients as were the boat and mast and potentiality, which is the point, and compasses within the rebis. traditional masonic feast falling lines that bound the circle, went farther. Believing that the point within a circle: all and fully manifest as the circle. This Rebis is from the work on or near the summer and with a point in the center, the procreative and productive of which expressed the same In astrology, the circumpunct “Azoth of the Philosophers”, winter solstices, with Saint emblem of the Sun, between powers of nature might be philosophical idea as to the can be found amongst the written by Basil Valentine John the Baptist’s celebration the two tropics of Cancer and conceived to exist in the same Union of the two great Causes symbols of the planets and in 1613. at the summer solstice, and Capricorn.” individual, they made the older of Nature, which concur, one the Zodiac representing the Looking closer at this Saint John the Evangelist’s Pike contends that The Holy of their deity’s hermaphrodite, actively and the other passively, Sun. It can also be said that depiction of the Philosopher’s celebration near the winter Scriptures are an entirely and used the Greek term in the generation of all beings” the point in the middle of the Stone, the alchemist appears to solstice. Here we again see the modern addition to our meaning man-virgin, to denote In Hinduism, the Bindu is circumpunct represents the be using the compasses to draw recurring theme of opposing symbol. If the two parallel lines the union of the two sexes in the considered the point at which Sun, while the circle outside a circle, or if you count the forces and the balance between represent the two solstices, same divine person. Plutarch, creation begins or total unity. represents the wheel of the stationary point in the center, them. On one hand, we have then the Holy Scriptures must in his tract “On Isis and Osiris,” It’s also described as “the Zodiac and the constellations a circumpunct. Something the active male qualities of represent one of the equinoxes, says, “God, who is a male and sacred symbol of the cosmos contained therein. If the ancient else that’s noteworthy in this summer represented by Saint leaving room for the other female intelligence, being in its unmanifested state.” hermetic saying ,“As above, so depiction of the Philosopher’s John the Baptist and on the equinox at the bottom of the both life and light, brought Mandalas, which are graphical below” applies here then the Stone is a second circle within other hand we have the passive circle. forth another intelligence, representations of the universe point could also represent an the triangle that bears striking and receptive female qualities The two Alberts generally the Creator of the World. This and man, are created around a individual human or brother resemblance to the depiction of winter represented by Saint agree on everything we’ve hermaphrodism of the Supreme central point also known as the just as we are informed in of the point within the circle John the Evangelist. In the New covered thus far, and many Divinity was again supposed Bindu. Notice the point in the our ritual. The thing about in the slideshow, during the Testament of the Holy Bible, more examples can be pulled to be represented by the sun, middle, the circle around it, and symbols is that a multitude of lecture of the first degree. It these two characters have vastly from their works than what we which was the male generative the two parallel lines on the left interpretations can apply. may not immediately jump out different personalities, with have time for today, but let’s energy, and by nature, or the and right. I would also like to In alchemy, the circumpunct at you, so I’ve made it a little Saint John Baptist emphasizing hear an excerpt from the well- universe, which was the female point out that the red dot that is the symbol of both easier to see by overlaying the forgiveness and repentance, known Masonic scholar Albert prolific principle. Hindus place on their forehead, philosophical and physical gold. two images. while Saint John the Evangelist Mackey. Continued on next page

16 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 17 The Circumpunct, continued the God within. looked at some of the oldest or trivial to some of us, or we we’ve inherited and to give the more here than meets the eye. from previous page The same imagery can be documented usages, and we’ve might have supposed that some ritual a deeper examination. I It’s up to each individual brother And this union was found throughout medieval discussed the philosophy or of it could have been dispensed believe you’ll find you received to explore these ideas and apply symbolized in different ways, gothic cathedrals that were esoteric meanings behind it. At with, but we’re informed, such much more than you may them on their own individual but principally by the point built by operative stonemasons. the end of the day, what does is not the case. I encourage have thought upon your initial path to enlightenment, or if you within the circle, the point Cassaro, like many others, it all mean? Does it represent every Brother here today to evaluation. Our own first degree prefer, further light in Masonry. indicating the sun, and the circle believes that we as Freemasons the solar system, God, or an explore the rich symbolism that lecture subtly suggests there’s the universe, invigorated and are the inheritors of ancient individual man? I’d have to fertilized by his generative rays. universal truths. These were, say that it represents all three And in some of the Indian cave- at one point in time, known simultaneously. We’re informed temples, this allusion was made throughout the world by in the creation story of Genesis, more manifest by the inscription ancient civilizations, and have that God created the universe, Maryland Council of the signs of the zodiac on the subsequently been preserved and that man was created in of Kadosh Fall circle. So far, then, we arrive in stone by operative masons the image of God. I believe Festive Board at the true interpretation of and within our speculative this lines up with the ancient the masonic symbolism of the fraternity in our ritual and in our Hermetic saying “as above, Wednesday, point within the circle. It is symbols. Cassaro believes that so below” and the idea of the September 23rd, 2020 the same thing, but under a the circumpunct with the two universe as a macrocosm and different form, as the Master Johns was our way of preserving man as a microcosm. We’re a Council Meeting opens at and Wardens of a lodge. The this ancient symbolism of the mirror of that which created 6:30pm with the Festive Board Master and Wardens are symbols god self icon and that it’s the us and that which is around us. calling on at 7:15pm of the sun, the lodge of the modern version of the symbol. If our creator and our universe Price is $15.00 per person, universe, or world, just as the In this example, the Luristan have both active and passive which includes your “Firing bronze is from between 1000 principles within, then I argue point is the symbol of the same Glass” and dinner. sun, and the surrounding circle and 650 BC and comes from the the same holds true for us as of the universe (Mackey, The mountainous area in western individual human beings. Do OPEN TO ALL Symbolism of Freemasonry).” Iran. This was a “horse bit cheek we not have a conscious and The recurring theme of the piece,” But what’s of particular subconscious mind that operate two opposing forces balanced interest is that the symbolism together or a left and right brain OUR SCOTTISH RITE CLUBS by a human like third in the has a lot in common with our hemisphere that come together OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES middle is so common that it has circumpunct as presented in and operate as one unit? Do we attracted the attention of several Freemasonry, as well as the God have both a sympathetic and a We pay tribute to the Officers of our clubs, to the founders and leaders, past and present, and to the members for their cooperation in promoting the Scottish Rite way and the Masonic understanding and fellowship that go authors and researchers in the self-icon that can be found all parasympathetic nervous system with it. For year round activities and meetings of these clubs, call: field of ancient symbolism. over the world amongst ancient that work together to allow us to One such researcher is Richard civilizations. Of particular function and live? Cassaro, who coined a term for interest in this God self-icon is Of course we do, we have all Arundel Scottish Rite Club Carroll Scottish Rite Club Scottish Rite Cheer Club the imagery, the God self-icon. the emphasis placed on the circle of these things and more Ill. S. Dirk Wiker, 33° Ill. Paul M. Lloyd, 33° Ill. J. Frederick Hobine, 33° He’s compiled many examples or point in the figures abdomen. within us. 443-321-2724 410-374-2569 410-243-3200 of its usage throughout ancient Also of interest is the circle’s We’re informed as an entered Chesapeake Scottish Rite Club Eastern Shore Scottish Rite Club Washington County cultures. He believes this image proximity to where our hands apprentice that we went through Bro. Neil M. Nobel, 32° Ill. Arthur H. 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18 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 19 The History of the Handshake BY: BROTHER STEPHEN M. FORSTER—PERRY HALL LODGE #235

N RESEARCHING THIS TOPIC, present for the meeting. Every many people from different WHAT IS THE II found that historians, one of them greeted me with a societal positions and stages of in general, agree that the traditional handshake, that is, life express the thought that FEAST OF TISHRI? origination of the handshake is the grasping of the right hand the common handshake must somewhat elusive. A popular and a slight up and down shaking go the way of the dinosaur and Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles after thou theory is that it began as a way along with a friendly greeting. As no longer be a practice. People hast gathered in thy corn and wine. to assure peaceful intentions I progressed through my journey have proclaimed that it should Deut. 16:13 and, for those involved, that to become a Master Mason, I be replaced with an elbow bump they were neither holding attended meetings and functions or a nod. Someone suggested The Feast of Tabernacles also Israelite to Jerusalem. nor hiding a weapon. In some at various lodges and locations that it be replaced with the Asian commemorates the ceremonies of the The Supreme Council of the Ancient and ancient cultures, they did not where I saw the commonality of tradition of clasping one’s own completion and dedication of King Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry grasp hands but they grasped the handshake greeting. While hands and giving a slight bow. Solomon’s Temple, which was begun in of the Southern Jurisdiction of the forearms to show that not only the handshake has over time For me, an elbow bump seems the year 2992 *A.L., and finished in a little United States has proclaimed the Feast was there no weapon in their become a perfunctory salutation to be awkward and too informal. more than seven years. In the year 3001 of Tabernacles as the Feast Day of the hand, but also that there was in general society, I came to A nod can be misinterpreted, *A.L., six months after its completion, in Lodge of Perfection, the 15th day of Tishri, “nothing up their sleeve”. It is realize that it has a deeper as its traditional meaning is to the month of Tishri, the seventh month (October). believed that the handshake, as meaning for Masons. give someone approval to do of the Jewish sacred year, the Temple was As did the Israelites of old and the New a greeting, was introduced in something and not ordinarily dedicated with reverential ceremonies to England Pilgrims, Scottish Rite Freemasons the 1700’s by Quakers who saw used as a greeting. The Asian the one Living and True God. That these gather to acknowledge the mercies which the hand clasp as an alternative FREEMASONRY tradition, I believe, would to ceremonies would reach the highest God has poured upon them with lavish to bowing or tipping of the hat. IS STEEPED IN people of western culture seem religious significance, King Solomon hand. It is a time of rejoicing, yet a time It soon became commonplace subservient. postponed the dedication until the Feast of to pay humble adoration to the Great for the general population and, TRADITIONS, SOME I do not think or believe Tabernacles, the 15th day of Tishri, a day Architect of the Universe, without whose by the 1800’s, etiquette manuals DATE BACK TO that the Masonic grips will be he well knew would bring every zealous aid there would be no harvest. offered guidelines for proper changed or lost as they have, handshake techniques. THE TIME OF KING over time, gained so much *Anno Lucius – Freemasonry adds 4,000 years to our current calendar year The time in which we currently meaning and tremendous SOLOMON. (example: 2011 becomes 6011 A.L.). find ourselves living, under the representations. By adding restraints of a pandemic, require safety and caution, I think the some reflection about traditions. Freemasonry is steeped in traditional handshake should One tradition in particular that traditions, some date back to continue to be one of our social After the Ceremony, refreshments will be served in the Banquet Hall & each affects us all as Masons is the the time of King Solomon. As greetings. After all, many great attendee will receive a bag of fresh fruit common handshake. When I Masons, we are all familiar historical and momentous deals first inquired about becoming with the idea of recognizing have been forged using a simple Date: Thursday, November 19th, 7pm a Mason, I was invited to come one another by use of signs and handshake. Cost $20.00 per person, children under 12 are free and share dinner with the men symbols. We use various grips Please RSVP to the Office by November 9th, 2020 whom I now proudly call my to salute each other and to lodge brothers. On the night demonstrate our level of progress 410-243-3200 of the dinner, when I entered within the organization. the lodge, I was greeted by This brings me back to our each of the members who were current timeline. I have heard

20 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 21 known advocate for alchemy The process ofsolve et coagula degrees. The concept ofsolve Alchemy in the Scottish Rite being entirely speculative. He is instrumental in the form et coagula is discussed further BY: ILLUSTRIOUS S. DIRK WIKER 33°—ANNAPOLIS LODGE #89 firmly believed that alchemical of alchemy dealing with the in a symbolic way, suggesting symbols are part of our vegetable kingdom called that we need to analyze HE GOAL OF ALCHEMY is to through purification, you will unconscious minds and are a spagyric, popularized by the the symbols we have been Ttake an initial substance discover the hidden stone.” symbolic representation of the alchemist Paracelsus. In this introduced to and reconstruct called the prima materia One of Valentine’s diagrams individuation process—a method form of alchemy, a plant or them in ways to achieve a deeper and ultimately produce the containing this motto is pictured to complete one’s self through herb is reduced to its base understanding of the subjects Philosopher’s Stone. It has been on the right. The motto also self-realization. components through the we study. The connection of the practiced in several parts of the includes the initials of one of the The 18th degree also discusses above listed alchemical stages seven planets and the metals in world since ancient times, but it phrases of the 13th degree4: In the three primary colors of before being recombined in the alchemy are explicitly stated. came to Western culture through Ore Leonis Inveni Verbum (In alchemical stages: black, white Coagulation stage. It is only hinted at in the 18th Greco-Roman Egypt. Alchemists the Lion’s Mouth, I Have Found and red. These colors are often In early versions of the rituals degree. The transmutation into believe that this “stone” can the Word). A lion, a well-known listed in alchemical texts using of our now 27th degree, Knight gold of operative alchemy is transmute base metals to nobler stone” is said to have been symbol used in alchemy, is their Latin names: nigredo, of the Sun, the subject of revealed to be a metaphor for ones (chrysopoeia) and be used introduced into alchemy pictured on the right shield in albedo, and rubedo. Citrinitas alchemy was very prominent. the perfection of man. Gold can to produce an elixir of life to and then into Freemasonry. the diagram. (yellow) is occasionally Both passwords for the degree be made potable to produce prolong life. This elixir is even Traditionally the cube has The candidate is led into the mentioned in alchemical texts relate to alchemy, and one, the “Universal Medicine” claimed to grant immortality! A represented the salt principle in subterranean earth and finds as another stage between albedo “Stibium” (Antimony), was which leads to immortality. successful alchemical operation alchemy and Pike confirms this the cubical stone with the and rubedo. As the prima meant to represent the prima Hermeticism is linked with requires the correct chemical in Morals and Dogma: “…they Lost Word, which represents materia undergoes alchemical materia7. Even in our modern alchemy, and the degree informs combinations, at prescribed [Masters of Alchemy] represent something of a divine nature. transformations, the operation version of the 27th degree, us that the Greek god Hermes times, with the proper spiritual their Salt under the form of a This metaphorical representation will progress through these three alchemy is discussed more than is the traditional founder of the mindset of the operator. cubical Stone”1 Salt is one of of the VITRIOL motto also relates colors until the production of the any of the other Scottish Rite royal art of alchemy. So what does any of this the three principles of alchemy, to the ageless mystical concept of Philosopher’s Stone is achieved. There are also some subtle have to do with the Scottish along with Sulphur and “Know Thyself” The number seven is also Planets and Metals alchemical allusions in the Rite? The rituals of high degree Mercury, and represents fixity of The next degree concerning significant in this degree and is In Alchemy degree rituals. One example is stated to be linked to the seven the Camp of the 32nd degree. Masonry in the 18th century the body. The body is the vessel alchemy is the 18th degree, PLANET METAL SYMBOL contained many themes that or receptacle of philosophical Knight Rose Croix. The synopsis ancient planets. In alchemy, In the center of the Camp, at these planets correspond to each angle of the triangle in were of interest to their creators, Mercury (spirit/life) and Sulphur states that the “degree both Sun Gold and one of these was alchemy. (soul). This age-old idea of a reveals and conceals one of the seven metals. The symbols in the the center, are three birds: a Many of the rituals of the more “receptacle” infused with a great secrets of Alchemy.”5 table represent both the planet raven (black), a dove (white) Moon Silver popular degrees included the soul can be found throughout The Guardian of the Temple’s and the metal. and a phoenix (red/gold). These intertwined subjects of alchemy, religions of the world and in lecture, in the third apartment, The number seven also points represent the three primary hermeticism, kabbalah and works such as Plato’s Timaeus2. tells us that alchemy is both to the seven stages of alchemical Mercury Mercury colors of alchemical operation. mysticism. Some of these The 13th degree can also be operative and speculative. There operation: Calcination, If you study the Camp carefully, rituals eventually made their seen as containing an alchemical has always been a philosophical, Dissolution, Separation, Venus Copper you will find not only the way into the Ancient and allegory. A well-known hermetic, and spiritual side of Conjunction, Fermentation, symbolism of alchemy but Accepted Scottish Rite. In our alchemical phrase is “Visita operative alchemy, but since the Distillation, and Coagulation. of kabbalah and mysticism as Mars Iron current rituals of the Southern Interiora Terrae Rectificando scientific progress of the 18th In the synopsis of the 24th well. All are related to the Jurisdiction, alchemy is Invenies Occultum Lapidem” century, several individuals degree, the Latin alchemical “Royal Secret.” explicitly mentioned in the 13th, (V.I.T.R.I.O.L.). This Latin started to see alchemy as a maxim “solve et coagula Jupiter Tin The most recognizable emblem 18th, 24th, and 27th degrees. saying, attributed to Basil purely symbolic discipline. (analyze and synthesize)” is of the Scottish Rite also comes In the introductory synopsis Valentine3, translates to “Visit The 20th century psychologist introduced as a method for the Saturn Lead from alchemy. of the 13th degree, the “cubical the interior of the earth, and Carl Jung was the most well- reconciliation of opposites.6 Continued on next page

22 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 23 Alchemy in the Scottish Rite, Freemasonry, but also in obscure 3. Valentinus, Basilus, Azoth, siue continued from previous page places such as fairytales. The Aureliae occultae philosophorum, The Clinic Corner The double-headed eagle can brothers Grimm published their materiam primam….(Ioannis Bringeri, 1613), retrieved online BY: SARA F. SEMESKY, MS ED, CCC-SLP be seen in the above VITRIOL collection of old folk stories 3/31/2020 https://books.google.com/ diagram on the left shield. The for children shortly after the books?id=waIZdrZYC8UC, page 52. telepractice has been a natural symbol of the double-headed creation of the A&ASR. Many of 4. De Hoyos, Arturo, Scottish addition to their schedules. eagle may date back as far as these fairytales hid alchemical Rite Ritual Monitor And Guide. Many children, especially 1200 BCE to the ancient Hittite motifs such as Little Red Riding (Washington, D.C.: Supreme Council, children on the Autism city of Alaca Hüyük8 in modern- Hood and Cinderella.10 Snow Southern Jurisdiction, 2008), p.248. Spectrum, are most successful day Turkey. It has been used by White is one of the more obvious 5. De Hoyos, Arturo, Scottish when their days are structured. various traditions ever since, stories containing alchemical Rite Ritual Monitor And Guide. No matter what speech/ including alchemy. In a letter to parallels with the degrees of the (Washington, D.C.: Supreme Council, language goals we are targeting Robert F. Gould, Pike indicated Scottish Rite. She was “white Southern Jurisdiction, 2008), p.373. in therapy, telepractice sessions his belief that the double-headed as snow, as red as blood and as 6. De Hoyos, Arturo, Scottish offer routine, connection and eagle of the A&ASR derived black as the wood of the window Rite Ritual Monitor And Guide. guidance to our clients as they (Washington, D.C.: Supreme Council, from hermetic and alchemical frame.”11 Seven dwarfs also learn to process and adapt Southern Jurisdiction, 2008), p.481. sources.9 frequently visited the interior of during this uncertain time. The 7. Francken, H., McNaugton, J., Elias Ashmole, one of the the earth seeking treasure. Scottish Rite Masons quickly Croteau, J., Foulds, A. and Newell, A., earliest speculative Freemasons, Pike and other early ritualists 2017. The 1783 Francken Manuscript. and generously provided our was a fervent alchemist. He recognized these alchemical (Lexington, Mass.: Supreme Council, SLPs with laptops, iPads and was a colleague of other early undercurrents in the rituals 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, funding for digital materials members of the Royal Society given to them although they Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A., in an effort to keep our clients such as Robert Boyle and Isaac may not have been practicing p. 592. REETINGS! Welcome to the and procedures in order to engaged and productive. Newton. These scientific alchemists or even had a full 8. Alexander, Robert L. “A Great Clinic Corner. My name determine the best way to We have been able to help our Queen on the Sphinx Piers at G giants were also alchemists understanding of the art. They is Sara Semesky and I am continue safely and effectively students adjust to new practices Alaca Hüyük.” Anatolian Studies and are often considered to be could have easily edited alchemy a Speech-Language Pathologist connecting with our clients which were initially confusing 39 (1989): 151-58. Accessed April the “fathers” of chemistry and out of the degrees of the Scottish and the Clinic Coordinator of during the pandemic. Now, 22, 2020: https://www.jstor.org/ and uncomfortable. Our SLPs physics, respectively. These Rite but they clearly thought it the Hilgenberg Scottish Rite several months into this remote stable/3642819 incorporated lessons about men often worked tirelessly in important enough to keep. In Childhood Speech and Language model of service delivery, we’re mental and physical health and 9. De Hoyos, Arturo, Symbolism of the pursuit of the Philosopher’s doing so, the Scottish Rite has Center. It goes without saying thrilled to report that with Blue Degrees of Freemasonry, Albert wellness to help our clients Stone. Alchemy was a pervasive perpetuated remnants of this Pike’s “Esoterika” (Washington, DC: that this has certainly been an the abundant support of the understand this uncertain time. undercurrent throughout the ancient tradition for over two Scottish Rite Research Society, 2008), unpredictable year so far! Scottish Rite Masons, our clients For example, for our clients who 17th and 18th centuries and hundred years. p. xxx. On March 13, 2020, like are continuing to learn and succeed most with structured Freemason alchemists on the 10. Roger, Bernard, trans. Graham, so many other businesses, thrive! time, our SLPs have helped continent soon implanted these SOURCES: Jon E., The Initiatory Path in Fairy schools and organizations, Our summers are typically parents and children determine themes in some of the rituals of 1. Pike, Albert, Morals and Dogma Tales: The Alchemical Secrets of the doors of the Hilgenberg spent welcoming new families daily schedules which include high degrees. Alchemical ideas of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Mother Goose (Rochester, VT: Inner Scottish Rite Childhood into the clinic for evaluations, time for reading, exercise, Rite of Freemasonry (Charleston, Traditions, 2015) were often subtle, but some Speech and Language Center offering literacy-based camps and nature. Additionally, A...M... 5632 [1871]; new and revised 11. Grimm, Jacob & Willhelm, entire high-degree systems were ed.: Richmond, Va.: L.H. Jenkins, were temporarily closed in an and preparing our clients for for clients who have sensory trans.Hunt, Margaret, Grimm’s primarily focused on operative 1947), p. 775. effort to decrease the spread a fresh start back-to-school. needs and challenges, we have Complete Fairy Tales (San Diego, CA: alchemy, such as the Order of 2. Plato, ed. Cooper, John M., trans. Canterbury Classics/Baker & Taylor of COVID-19. For our Speech- As many of our school-aged incorporated social stories and the Gold and Rosy Cross and the Zeyl, Donald J., Plato Complete Works Publishing Group, 2011), p. 187. Language Pathologists (SLPs), clients shifted to distance- therapeutic activities about Philosophic Scottish Rite. (Indianapolis, IN: Hackett Publishing the days that followed were learning for their academic when and why it’s important to The secret tradition of alchemy Company, 1997), page 1251 (49a) spent diligently researching lessons, transitioning to wear masks. was not only imbedded within telepractice platforms, materials speech/language services via Continued on next page

24 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 25 Clinic Corner, continued Recent Charitable Contributions from previous page Valley of Charles County Fortunately, the vast majority AS OF 6/1/2020 BY: HON. JOSEPH D. MYERS, 32°, KCCH—VENERABLE MASTER of our clients have been able CHARITABLE DONATIONS Hayward F. Hinkhaus to access their regular speech The year 2020 has dealt our en- those in need. Pandemic or not, Daughters of Job Chapter Sean W. Kille therapy sessions virtually. tire culture a stunning blow. We our Masonic principles of faith, No. 74, O.E.S. For those who were not able have been forced to delve into hope, and charity stay consis- to participate in telepractice, Lebanon Chapter uncharted waters and modify tent. Our day to day operations IN MEMORY OF our SLPs have continued to our day to day lives. Many of may shift to adapt to unexpected No. 108, O.E.S. CONTRIBUTIONS provide in-person therapy our lives, to this point, have challenges and events but who Pythagoras Lodge No. 123 In Memory of departed Scottish Rite services within the clinic, while been built on norms, routines we are as Masons and how we Saint Cyprian Conclave, Red Cross Brethren by Marlin & Brenda Mills observing social distancing and and comfort zones. I have to conduct ourselves remain con- of Constantine of Maryland disease prevention guidelines. In Memory of Miriam (Ann) Lloyd say, though, that I am impressed stant. As this pandemic or other Scottish Rite Foundation, This hybrid model has by Marlin & Brenda Mills at how we have pulled together challenges affect our lives, let us, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. allowed for us to maintain our as a nation to fight the threaten- as Masons, seize opportunities to In Memory of Malcolm E. Carrick regular volume of clients, while Jesse & Hertha Adams ing pandemic. have a positive impact on others. honoring their preferences for Charitable Trust by Oliver & Christa Strong Socializing with others, the Only a life lived for others is a life distance or in-person service way we have known it, has been worthwhile (Einstein). Jay K. Mazzone, Sr. In Loving Memory of delivery. REETINGS ALL. re-shaped in a very short period. It is our hope that we can Miriam Annette (Ann) Lloyd Considering Robert J. Amos During this period of social the recent world-wide People react to rapid change resume our Masonic gatherings by Harold & Doris Utz distance, when communication G Arthur N. Riley challenges presented by differently, especially when in the fall. Until then, I hope we and technology have proven Stephen N. Fisher In Memory of Miriam (Ann) Lloyd the COVID-19 pandemic, the the change is not predictable. all can find ways to assist those to be more vital than ever, on by Morris & Sharon Bohlayer Valley of Charles County hopes Simply being aware of how our in need, spend quality time with Sean W. Kille behalf of our SLPs, our clients, that you and your loved ones actions may have affect others families, and stay consistent In Memory of Malcolm E. Carrick and their families, we would are well. Our prayers go out to goes along way; be it appropri- with Masonic core values. We by Morris & Sharon Bohlayer like to sincerely thank the TEMPLE DONATIONS those who have been infected ate social distancing, the tone hope the opportunity presents Scottish Rite Masons for their Tommy Morris In Memory of Miriam (Ann) Lloyd and stricken by the pandemic. of our conversation, or assisting itself to see you soon. Be safe. generosity and support. by E. Ray Leppo, Jr. Jay K. Mazzone, Sr. We are most grateful and wish Thomas W. Foster In Memory of departed Scottish Rite you health and safety in the Arthur N. Riley Brethren by E. Ray Leppo, Jr. months ahead! SCOTTISH RITE—VALLEY OF BALTIMORE ROTC AWARDS FOR 2020 Loyola University of Maryland .....CDT Nicholas Campos McDaniel College ...... Cadet Aziago Herd Mount St. Mary’s University ...... Cadet Ethan Fiery Brothers Called From Labor To Eternal Rest Hood College ...... Cadet Christopher Morgan Morgan State University ...... Cadet Peerayut Maneewan Charles R. Frock, 32° Ill. Darley T. Travers, 33° Harold L. Schilling, 32° Ill. Frederick E. Reel, 33° Alex Azar, 32° James W. Marshall, 32° JROTC AWARDS FOR 2020 Richard A. Schafebook, 32° Forrest J. Miller, 32° Charles E. Zeigler, 32° Atholton High School...... Cadet Makayla D. Gravely-Smith Howard High School ...... Cadet Faith Kandie Enos D. B. Wolff, 18° William S. Seward, 32° Darwyn F. Kelley, 32° Dundalk High School ...... Cadet Shawn Stotler Edward J. Kilby, 32° Hon. Malcolm E. Carrick, 32°, Lawrence E. Walter, 32° Patapsco High School ...... Cadet Karlos Garcia KCCH Northwestern High School ...... Cadet Yudira Calderon Stephen Decatur High School ...... Cadet PO3 Amanda Jones

26 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 27 entire lesson can be distilled if they are not participating in there? We see Masonry in all its Master of Symbolic Lodge down to the concept that we their Lodge. Perhaps the second primitive purity. The practical should judge ourselves in the BY: HON. CHARLES J. MATULEWICZ, 32°, KCCH—PALESTINE LODGE #189 Brother stares into their coffee lessons of the degree passed from same light we judge others, for a moment and shares that one Brother to the other. HE TWENTIETH DEGREE of taking into account the internal he rarely gets to Lodge or to the We can memorize the words Tour Scottish Rite system motivations and intentions as Rite because the timing of the and catechism and can pass it has lofty goals for its well as the external appearance meetings interferes with his flawlessly from mouth to ear candidates. It seeks to have them of their actions. They come daughters’ Girl Scouts meeting but without the Brethren being realize that “example” is the down to the banquet hall and his son’s swim practices… together and sharing their actual best of teachers and those things between degrees on Reunion ‘I don’t remember much about experience mouth to ear, we are taught within the Lodge are to Day to see what is left of the the degrees, but I remember that hard pressed to put the allegories be practiced outside it. Nothing coffee and donuts from earlier twenty four inch gage. We’re and symbols of the degrees to could seem easier but, for our in the morning and strike up a only granted so many hours and their applied uses… losing that gentle craft, nothing is harder. conversation regarding their my kids get the lions share,’ primitive purity. Consider part of the Lecture Lodges. Maybe one Brother he might have said… and the Visit your Blue Lodge, visit the of the degree, taken from Pike’s explains that he gets to every Brethren shift their talk to the Rite, and I hope to see you in the Morals and Dogma: Innovators and inventors work of the twentieth, see that meeting and he can’t see how prospects of Baltimore baseball classroom. overturned that primitive ‘both historical and mythical men can call themselves Masons this season. What do we see “The true Mason, my brother, simplicity. Ignorance engaged figures are used in Masonry as is a practical philosopher, who, in the work of making degrees examples of particular conduct. under religious emblems, in trifles and gewgaws and The character of Hiram In all ages, adopted by wisdom, pretended mysteries, absurd the Symbolic Lodge teaches builds upon plans traced by or hideous, usurped the place us steadfastness in the face nature and reason, the moral of Masonic truth. Oaths, out of adversity. In this case, the edifice of knowledge. Masonry of all proportion with their recipient of this degree is taught and Philosophy, without being object, shocked the candidate, by the example of Hermes to love one and the same thing, have and then became ridiculous knowledge and to teach others the same object. They propose to and were wholly disregarded. the result of his efforts. themselves the same end—the Acolytes were exposed to tests What does this call to action worship of the Great Architect of and compelled to perform acts, mean for the contemplative the Universe. which, if real, would have been Mason? It is, in the truest form, a As Grand Master of all Symbolic abominable. But being mere call to action and one where the Lodges, it is your special duty to chimeras, were preposterous, Brother, were he to contemplate aid in restoring Masonry to its and excited contempt. Eight whether he were his Brother’s primitive purity. hundred degrees of one kind and keeper, would say yes. Because You have become an instructor. another were invented.” it is only through the active Masonry long wandered in Men have not materially investment in one Brother to error. Instead of improving, changed since the time of Pike, another that Masonry is taught, it degenerated from its but we see so many challenges and it is through that teaching primitive simplicity. Less than for our Craft that have arisen that the degrees are really two hundred years ago, its over the past century. Those understood… and through that organization was simple and Brethren looking to Rex understanding carried into the altogether moral; its emblems, Hutchens’ Bridge to Light will, world. allegories and ceremonies easy in his description of the degree Imagine two Brothers have to be understood. just seen the 31st degree, whose

28 RITENEWS of Maryland | AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 AUG/SEPT/OCT 2020 | RITENEWS of Maryland 29 Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry SOUTHERN JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ORIENT OF MARYLAND

Subject to Applicable State Executive Orders, Local Statutes and Mail to: A&A Scottish Rite Phone - 410-243-3200 3800 North Charles Street Fax - 410-243-8791 Upcoming Events Edicts of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Maryland Baltimore, MD 21218 Email - [email protected]

Date ______20______Thursday, August 20th ...... Susquehanna LOP/CRC ...... 7pm Wednesday, September 9th ...... Baltimore LOP ...... 6:30pm—Dinner To the Officers and Members of: ALBERT PIKE LODGE OF PERFECTION MARYLAND COUNCIL OF KADOSH Wednesday, September 16th ...... Baltimore Rose Croix ...... 6:30pm—Dinner MEREDITH CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX CHESAPEAKE CONSISTORY Thursday, September 17th ...... Susquehanna Confer 4th & 14th ...... 7pm FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME Thursday, September 17th ...... Frederick Council ...... 7:30pm Friday, September 18th ...... Valley of Charles County LOP ...... 7:30pm I have never applied for any of the Scottish Rite Degrees, and I now respectfully petition to receive the degrees, from the fourth to the thirty-second inclusive, promising always to bear true faith and allegiance to the Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third Degree of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America. (Note: If applicant has previously Monday, September 21st ...... Cumberland LOP ...... 7:30pm applied for any of the degrees, explain fully as to date, place and to what bodies such application was made.) Wednesday, September 23rd ...... Baltimore Council Festive Board ...... 6:30pm—Meeting

Sunday, September 27th ...... Cumberland Designer Bag Bingo ...... 2pm I am a Master Mason in good standing in ______Lodge No.______Wednesday, September 30th ...... Baltimore Consistory ...... 6:30pm—Dinner Location ______Under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of ______Monday, October 5th ...... Cumberland C of Kadosh ...... 7:30pm

Date Raised ______If raised in a Maryland Lodge, have you passed exam in 3rd degree Catechism? ______Wednesday, October 7th...... Baltimore Orientation ...... 6:30pm—Dinner Wednesday, October 14th ...... Baltimore 4th & 5th ...... 6:30pm—Class Residence ______(Street Address) (City or Town) (State) (ZIP Code) Thursday, October 15th ...... Susquehanna Confer 18t ...... 7pm Mail Address______Thursday, October 15th ...... Frederick LOP ...... 7:30pm (Street Address) (City or Town) (State) (ZIP Code) And I have resided at my current residence preceding date of this petition for ______months/years. Friday, October 16th ...... Valley of Charles County LOP ...... 7:30pm Monday, October 19th ...... Cumberland Consistory ...... 7:30pm Home Phone______Cell Phone______Email Address______Wednesday, October 21st ...... Baltimore 9th, 10th & 11th ...... 6:30pm—Class Date of Birth ______Place of Birth ______Saturday, October 24th ...... Cumberland Reunion Day ...... 7:30am (City or Town) (State) Saturday, October 24th ...... Frederick Reunion Day ...... 7am My Occupation, position, or trade is that of______(State fully nature of your duties. If retired, please indicate your former duties and employer.) Wednesday, October 28th ...... Baltimore 13th & 14th ...... 6:30pm—Class Employed by ______Friday, October 30th ...... Frederick Orientation 4 & 5 ...... 7pm (Name of Firm or Gov't Agency) (Address) (Telephone Number) Sunday, October 25th ...... Baltimore Memorial Service ...... 2pm Spouse’s Name ______Monday, November 2nd ...... Cumberland LOP ...... 7:30pm Recommended by two members in good standing in the Maryland Scottish Rite Bodies, Sunday, November 8th ...... Cumberland Feast of Tishri ...... 2pm

(1)______Wednesday, November 4th ...... Baltimore 15th & 18th ...... 6:30pm—Class (Printed name of Recommender) (Phone Number) (Signature) (Scottish Rite ID Number) Wednesday, November 11th ...... Baltimore 20th & 21st ...... 7pm—Opening

(2)______Saturday, November 14th ...... Baltimore Reunion Day—27th, 30th, 31st, 32nd ....7am (Printed name of Recommender) (Phone Number) (Signature) (Scottish Rite ID Number) Saturday, November 14th ...... Cumberland Ladies’ Night ...... 5:30pm 1. The Supreme Council requires the acceptance of the following fundamental principles: The inculcation of patriotism, respect for law and Sunday, November 15th ...... Baltimore Ring Ceremony ...... 2pm order, underlying loyalty to the principles of civil and religious liberty, and the entire separation of church and state as set forth in the Constitution of the United States of America. Do you approve wholeheartedly of these principles? (Yes or No)______Monday, November 16th ...... Cumberland Rose Croix ...... 7:30pm 2. Have you ever been held or expressed opinions contrary to the foregoing or been affiliated with and organization which has? Thursday, November 19th ...... Susquehanna Feast of Tishri ...... 7pm (Yes or No)______: If your answer is in the affirmative, give particulars: ______Thursday, November 19th...... Baltimore Feast of Tishri ...... 7pm—Ceremony ______Thursday, November 19th ...... Frederick LOP ...... 7:30pm I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signed ______Friday, November 20th ...... Valley of Charles County LOP ...... 7:30pm (Signature of Applicant in Full) INITIATION FEE: $250.00 MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: SCOTTISH RITE Monday, December 7th ...... Cumberland LOP Elections ...... 7:30pm

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VALLEYS OF MARYLAND FREDERICK VALLEY Meets on Thursday 7:30 P.M. Illustrious Marlin L. Mills, 33° Masonic Temple Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Maryland 6816 Blentlinger Road, Frederick, Maryland 21702 Ill. Creed F. Parker, 33°, Personal Representative BALTIMORE VALLEY Ill. Scott Cameron, 33°, Secretary, 240-446-4889 Meets on Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Scottish Rite Masonic Center SALISBURY VALLEY 3800 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Meets on Monday 7:30 P.M. Maryland 21218 Masonic Temple Ill. E. Ray Leppo, Jr., 33°, GC 110 N. Division Street, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 Personal Representative Ill. Arthur H. Tawes, 33°, Personal Representative Ill. Frederick Spicer, 33°, GC Ill. Samuel Walker, 33°, Secretary, 410-968-0667 Executive Director, 410-243-3200

SOUTHERN MARYLAND VALLEY CHARLES COUNTY VALLEY Meets on Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Meets Third Friday 7:30 P.M. Masonic Temple Masonic Temple 24410 Mervell Dean Road, 710 Lodge Street, La Plata, MD 20646 Hollywood, Maryland 20636 Hon. William A. Zarychta, 32°, KCCH Ill. Richard C. Miller, 33° Personal Representative Personal Representative Bro. Reginald J. Eda Ill. Alfred Girard, 33°, Secretary, 301-862-3683 Secretary, 757-869-4596

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CUMBERLAND VALLEY Meets Third Thursday 7:00pm Meets on Monday 7:30 P.M. www.susquehannasr.org Masonic Temple Lodge location varies, please check website or call 15-21 Green Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502 Ill. Ralph L. Perry, 33° Ill. Jamey S. Hill, 33°, Personal Representative Personal Representative Ill. Jerome Robinette, 33° Hon. Jason Q. Standish, 32°, KCCH Secretary, 301-729-6778 Secretary, 410-688-4688