THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON in order that a greater proportion of the juvenile co urts of America. These young Lodges may at all times be properly repre­ people are a part- a large part- of our greatest Issued Every Three Months By sented during the vari ous Communications. natwnal resource for the fu ture-our junior The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge o f The Most Ancient citizens. It is the juvenile court wh ich is and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons designed to act as a parent would, or should, of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdiction Thereunto Belonging, through its to salvage them from a life of crime in· their Lodge No. 9 of Philadelphia more mature years. It is the juvenile court COMMITIEE ON MASONIC CULTURE- William E. which the public calls upon to correct and to Yeager, Past Grand Master, Chairman; William E. guide these troubled young people into a life Montgomery, G. Edward Elwell, Jr., Fronk R". Leech, Celebrates 175 th Anniversary Willia m A. Carpenter, Charles A. Young and Ashby of useful ness and, at the same time, to protect B. Paul. Back in 1798, Lodge No. 9 of Philadelphia, the community and to assure its future . . APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED TO BE PRINTED BY "contributed to Grand Lodge ten guineas for T remendous as is the challenge as well as CHARLES H. NITSCH building a dispensary to which the Lodge was the responsi bility of the jlll-enile court judge, neither in law schoo l nor in his previous Right Worshipful Grand Master given perpetual rights to send two patients." FREEMASON And 157 years later in what more fitting way private practice is he likely to have had any WILLIAM A. CARPENTER, Editor could this venerable Lodge mark its 175th experience in workin rr wi th children in AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNS"(LVANIA Anniversary than by donating S5,000 to Grand trouble before the law. In the adult fiel d, the Mailing Address: The Ma sonic Temple, Lodge to be used for establishing a general procedures are of a trial or adversary nature VOLUME III FEBRUARY • 1956 NUMBER 1 Broad and Fil bert Streets, Philadelphia 7, Po. dispensary in the Hospital at Elizabethtown? in wh ich the judge acts largely as umpire. In And when the dispensary is well under way, the children's field, he is directed to make an Vol. III February, 1956 No. 1 Lodge No. 9 has promised to contribute an­ inquiry, as a parent would, to find out how other S5,000 for this worthwhile project, and best to correct the individual child. Instead of expects to donate annually approximately acting as though blindfolded, he is to put into Annual Address Highlights of $2,000 fo r the maintenance of this dispensary. practice the universal experience of parents A Message from Our Grand Master When Brother T. Harrison Gibson of and others that no two children are alike but R . W. Past Grand Master Lehr that each has his own personality, so that the Lodge No.9 died, he left a Trust Fund, some of T IS WITH mingled emotions that I address you for the first time as The Freemasons of Philadelphia have pledged themselves to ra.ise, procedure in a juvenile court must be per­ In his Annual Address as R. W. Grand the proceeds of which are wisely being used as Grand Master. In the fi rst place, there is a deep feel ing of gratitude by personal subscription, $500,000 as their contribution to the outlined above. In the near future a bronze sonalized to be effe ctive. I Master, Brother Ralph M. Lehr cited the prog· to you, my Brethren, for this, the highest honor within your power plaque will be unveiled to the memory of this It is in the Institute that a small group of Hospi tal Extension. To date, Brother Morris Ruberg, Secretary of ress in membership (with about 9,000 candi­ deceased Brother . judges come together to make a clinical study to bestow. the Philadelphia Committee, has turned over to the Grand Secretary dates initiated during the past year) to an Lodge No. 9 was granted its Warrant on of a Court wh ich devotes all its time to Since my election to this exalted office on December 7th, I have $440,000 against the $500,000 pledged. "all-time high" of approximately 252,400 July 27, 1780 and on the following August 3rd, children's work. Living toaether during the received many communications from my Brethren expressing their For this handsome sum of money we are sincerely grateful and Master Masons. Reference was made to his its Warrant Officers were installed. Lodge No.9 week, they consult with eac~ other and listen faith in me. This touches me deeply and I am indeed grateful. trust that, in the near fu ture, the Philadelphia Masons will go well having caused George M. Leader, Governor of was one of the first to have "established a fund to, and consult wi th , outstanding leaders in I am gratefu l for the many acts of kindness shown me by my over the minimum of $500,000. the Commonwealth, to be made a Mason at for the relief of indigent and distressed relating and in terlacing fields. Stimulated and predecessor, Past Grand Master, Brother Ralph M. Lehr, whose advice January 17, 1956 will be the 250th anniversary of the birth of sight at York, Pa., on March 3, 1955. One new Masons." From then until today this Lodge informed by these exceptional opportunities and counsel will serve me well during my term of offi ce. Benjamin Franklin. Lodge was constituted- Penn-Morris Lodge, has " dispensed charity liberally and generous­ and contacts, they return home, personally I am conscious and deeply concerned with the magnitude of the Franklin believed that man's greatest service to man was the free ly." This is Masonry at its best. better able to meet their unique, offi cial re· No. 778, Morrisville, Pa., on January 29, 1955. sponsibilities to troubled children. As the task before me, the high trust which the office imposes, its great and voluntary communication of ideas. Without such an exchange Brother Lehr stated that two years ago he Brother Joel Carver, who prepared the His­ responsibilities, and I have many misgivings when I realize my own torical Resume, presented at the recent cele­ benefits of the Institute spread more and more among peoples there could be no wisdom, no freedom, no under­ had outlined an ambitious and constructive bration, indicates that Lodge No. 9 is one of over the country, each juvenile court may, in inadequacy. However, there is comfort in the realization that the task is standing, no peace. All of his life was lived in that pattern. Individual program, of which some projects are complete, the few early Lodges which did not have "gaps effect, become a "hospital," coordinating and not for me alone. No man can assume he has the combined knowledge, freedom and equality were the cornerstones of Franklin's Rights of some in process, and some not yet started but of from two to twenty-three years when they focusing in a responsible, judicial way,_ com­ talents and abilities of his associates, and if he should think so he surely Man. The great Masonic Fraternity credits him with having helped it to with plans in the making . .He believed this " to ceased labor for some reason or other, showing munity resources for the emotionally cnppled would be doomed to fa ilure. There is an unlimited amount of talent avail­ change its course from a " club" fo r the wealthy to membership for all have been the busiest two years since the turn Lodge No.9 has a continuous record." child. able to the Grand Master and I am comforted in the knowledge that this classes. of the century." Brother Ralph M. Lehr, then R. W. Grand Answering the announcement of the first talent is his for the asking. Therefore, with your support, your advice, The Freemasons of Pennsylvania should be justly proud of Franklin's At the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, Pa., Master, made an official visitation and de­ session of the Pennsylvania Mason Juvenile your counsel and, yes, your criticism much can be accomplished. activity in our Grand Lodge which he served as Grand Master in 1734. Court Institute, more than 100 judges indi­ designated by Brother Lehr as " the heart of livered an inspiring address at their 175th It would be unseemly for me to predict what I hope to do. There In the December 1955 issue of the Pennsylvania Freemason, our Anniversary Banquet. cated their desire to attend. Twenty judges Pennsylvania Freemasonry," work is progress­ were selected and participated, becoming the are, however, some things of which I would li ke to speak and in these Librarian and Curator, Brother William J. Paterson, has written an ing satisfactorily. The utility tunnel is nearing first Fellows of the Institute. These 20 judges, matters yo u can be of great help. interesting and factual article about this great American, titled completion; the work on the new wing of the Protes tant, Catholic and Jewish, came from I fear we recite in our rituals the beautiful lessons of Freemasonry "Benjamin Franklin, The Freemason." hospital is scheduled to be completed in the The Pennsylvania Mason 14 different states and were representative of rather easily and glibly. But do we practice these lessons in our daily It i s my suggestion t hat each Lodge in our Jurisdic tion set near future and immediately thereafter, the America and of our local communities, lives? Are we as tolerant toward our fellow men as we are taught to be? aside a m eeting during the yea•· 1956 in m emory of Brother renovation of the old section will be under­ Juvenile Court Institute large and small. I have always believed that the basic lesson of Freemasonry is the Benjamin l~t·anldin so that we may pay appt·opriate honor to taken; and on November 26, 1955, the corner· In the words of one of the Fellows, the simple philosophy of teaching men how to get along with each other this gt·eat Mason. stone of the new Recreation Building and Under the auspices of the Children's Service Honorable Hugh Reid, Judge of the Juvenile just a little better. Let us be mindful of the heritage of Freemasonry. In my efforts to fill the office of Grand Master, I shall be most Lodge Hall was laid. With reference to the Committee of the R. W. Grand Lodge of and Domes tic Relations Court of Arlington It is a proud Order and its influence fo r good shou ld be fe lt every­ humble. I know mistakes may be made, but I assure you they will County, Virginia, and the _Past Masons of Pennsylvania, the first session of a immediat~ where. Let Freemasonry be deeply rooted in our lives. not be errors of the hea rt. I take consolation from a statement made work at the Homes, he reported the grant of juvenile court institute ever held was con­ Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of V1rgm1a: $120,500 from the Ford Foundation for use at We have in our Jur isdiction 585 Lodges. The smallest has 49 mem­ by Dr. Charles Kettering, the eminent Vice President and Director of ducted. in Pittsburgh at the Juvenile Court of "This may be more than just an Institute that Research of General Motors Corporation. He said "A man will not the hospital. you have started. It may be getting the bers and the largest 2051. The average membership is 426. I have Allegheny County from November 27 to stumble unless he is moving forward." From an administrative standpoint, amend­ December 3, 1955. As the sessions continue Fraternity back toward the ideals of its found in the smaller Lodges greater opportunities for personal interest ments to the Ahiman Rezon were mentioned several times a year, it is hoped that the Insti­ founding fathers . .. " in each individual member, so that a new member is not lost in One does not need to be a theologian to know that the person who providing for additional necessary revenue tute, known as the Pennsylvania Mason The Pennsylvania Mason Juvenile Court the Lodge. would keep sane, happy and balanced under the extreme stress of and for a Children's Service Committee. Refer­ Juvenile Court Institute, may do for the Institute is a tangible way to prove constr~c ­ We have 14 Lodges whose membership is over 1000. How can a modern living must enjoy an active partnership with a Power that is ence was made to the Pennsylvania Mason emotionally crippled child, regardless of race, tive interest in combating the alarmmg member learn to know his brethren intimately? Not all members, of higher than himself- Juvenile Court Institute held in Pittsburgh, creed or color, what the Shriners' Crippled problems of juvenile delinquency and of dis­ course, will aspire to office. Yet each brother must be made to feel that " Lord in this race that we call life; turbed youth in our troubled times. It p~ts Loacled with trouble; pock-marked with strife; November 27, 1955 to December 3, 1955, at Children's Hospitals already do so magnifi­ he is an important member of our Fraternity and to realize that his cently for the physically crippled child. into practice on the highest plai_Ie the. prm­ We ask n o advantage; no head start; influence as a Mason must be fe lt in and out of the Lodge. which time Brother Roscoe Pound, Dean Emeri­ The Institute develoyed in response to an ciples of brotherly love, benefittmg children Just grant u.s the boon of an Educated H eart." tus of Harvard Law School and noted Masonic urgent and fundaments need to help juvenile regardless of race, creed or color. In so doing, Here the recommenders have a vital duty. The mere signing of a Philosopher, was the closi ng speaker. court judges-as key public officials in their it strengthens public service and democracy petition is not the end of their responsibility. They are the friends Brother Lehr recommended that serious communities-to better serve the more than itself. who introduced him to Freemasonry. They should pave the way for consideration be given to a plan for providing 1,000,000 unhappy, bewildered, disturbed The second session of the Insti tute will new friendships and a fuller understanding of Freemasonry. CHARLES H. NITSCH, Grand Master alternates for Representatives in Grand Lodge boys and girls who, each year, throng the be held May 6-ll, 1956. (Excerpts from address delivered at the A nnu.al C rand Communication Dece mber 27, 1955) Corner-stone Ceremonies I ts attenuated, classic and emphatic lines .and The Cathedral located in the beautiful River­ From Our Grand Secretary's Office Recognition of Norwa y forms will add a new and inspiring scope to side section of Harrisburg with the Rose Garden Through the unanimous adoption of a reso­ Conducted at Homes for New to the south and Italian Lake to the north was the total composition. The new gables reflect lution presented by the Committee on Corre­ erected and furnished at a cost of approxi­ OUR DECEMBER COMMUNICATIONS Recreation Building and and echo those of the Grand Lodge Hall, but spondence, Grand Lodge extended fraternal their new dimensions add lus ter and distinc­ mately 31,500,000. The spacious structure is Amendments to A hi man Rezon Adopted totaling S30,000.00, are to be applied to the recognition to the Grand Lodge of Norway. Lodge Hall tion to the whole." approximately 340 feet long and 160 feet wide What may well have been a record for cost of the erection of the Recreational Building "The internal functional scheme has been on a plot 400 by 450 feet. Ample parking space New Dis trict Deputy G rand Mast ers attendance at Grand Lodge was set on Decem­ at the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown. Another memorable forward step in the based on the concept of the easiest and most is available alongside the building. ber 7, last, when almost a thousand members, The R. W. Grand Master, Brother Charles development of the Masonic Homes at Eliza. direct circulation to the various elements, Two large Lodge Rooms and a Masonic representing of our Lodges, were The Committee on Finance H. Nitsch, has appointed the following new bethtown took place on November 26, 1955 without the necessity of climbing steps. The School Room with the associated Secretary's 488 585 present. District Deputy Grand Masters: when R. W. Past Grand l\1laster, Brother Ralph latest and most modern mechanical systems offices and other rooms are located on the The Committee on Finance presented the These fi gures are not surprising when it is District D- M. Lehr, assisted by other Grand Lodge Offi­ have been provided for the ideal function of second floor, while the Scottish Rite Audi­ budget for 1956 which was unanimously ap­ remembered that action was to be had upon ALBERT A. BAUER-Lodge No. 292 cers, laid the corner-stone of the Recreation the various components as well as for the great­ torium seating over 1200 with its mammoth proved. It allocated $1,130,000.00 for the the proposed Amendment to Article X, Sec­ District G- Building and Lodge Hal l. es t comfort and well-being of the occupants." stage is on the first floor, along with the Scot­ operation of the Masonic Homes at Elizabeth­ tion Item of the Ahiman Rezon, which GEORGE C. FLANNIGAN-Lodge No. 436 The entertainment and recreation of our "The Lodge Hall itself is founded on the tish Rite offices, and an immense Ball Room 1, 7 town ($1,080,000.00 for maintenance and provided for the raising of Grand Lodge Dues District /- guests at Elizabethtown has always been of basic principles of architecture and geometry. in which more than 1000 can be served at one $50,000.00 for capital expenditures), and from t o and of the Masonic Homes W ILLIAM H. VAN VooRHEEs-Lodge No. 528 utmost importance since the opening of the The simplici ty of the pyramidal and triangular time. Ample kitchen facilities and recreational S2.00 $4.00, $592,186.49 for the operation of Grand Lodge, Initiation Fees from $40.00 to $60.00. District 10- Homes in 1910. When this imposing Gothic form, east to west rising in splendid and inspir­ rooms are also on this floor. a total of $1,722,186.49. In response to a request signed by fi fteen MYRON P . WEHR-Lodge No. 561 structure is dedicated early next year the ing proportions; rational, not bombastic; exu­ On the ground floor are located three other Included in the budget was an item of District 22- Recreati on Building with its auditorium seat­ berant and yet modest. I ts lofty interior will dining rooms, with their own kitchen. Also Representatives the ballot was taken by Lodges. $10,000.00 for the Children's Service Com­ Almost 15,000 votes were cast, approximately JosEPH W. LINCOLN-Lodge No. 334 ing 500 will adequately provide the facili ties achieve monumentality by its essence of sim­ other meeting rooms are on this flo or as well mittee. This was increased to S35,000.00 by a percent of which were in favor of the adop­ District 24- for the above purposes for both guests and plicity, and its strong vertical lines and cedar as the dressing rooms associated with the stage. 65 resolution presented by the Committee on tion of the Amendment. THEODORE OTTO HELBERG-Lodge No. 392 employees, while the new Lodge Hall accom­ panelling."" The entire building is fully air-conditioned. Finance, and unanimously approved by Grand District 35- modating 250 will be available for the use of "From the west, the Lodge Hall will seem The dedication services attracted one of the Action upon the proposed Amendment to Lodge, at the Annual Grand Communication. WILMER ScHELL-Lodge No. 462 all Masons throughout the jurisdiction for spe­ like a tree of stone and colored glass, rising largest groups of Masonic dignitaries ever as­ Article XIII, adding a new Section, numbered This appropriation is to be used to defray District 52- cial Masonic and commemorative events. from the ground wi th stone tracery trunks and sembled in this part of the Country. Scottish 42, providing for the appointment of a Chil­ the expense of the Pennsylvania Masonic 0wEN R. HARTMAN-Lodge No. 521 R. W . Past Grand Master George H. Deike branches, its main structure floating over blue Rite Officials from both the Northern and dren's Service Committee, and defining its Juvenile Court I nstitutes, the report of the duties, was also by Lodges. The Amendment delivered the principal address in the Grand ceramic tile and glass." Southern Masonic Jurisdictions as well as first of which, held in Pittsburgh, November 28 The Pennsylvania F r eemason was adopted by a vote of approximately four to December may be read elsewhere Lodge Hall after the c.orner-s tone had been set In closing, Brother Deike remarked that Canada were in attendance while our elective 3, 1955, The report of the Committee on Masonic to one. in this issue of the " Pennsylvania Freemason." in place. He traced the importan t steps in the "All the thinking and planning throughout the and appointive Grand Lodge Officers as well as Culture disclosed the fact that the circulation ANNUAL ELECTION Four resolutions attached to the report of growth of the Masonic Homes from its humble years since 1910 will be fo und incorporated all our living Past Grand Masters were present. of the " Pennsylvania Freemason" is now in The following Brethren were elected to ser ve the Committee on Finance were unanimously beginning, not only pointing out the ever in­ in this beautiful addition to Grand Lodge Hall." The Scottish Rite Cathedral was dedicated excess of 90,000. creasing number of beautiful structures but "When completed it will give unbounded by Brother George E. Bushnell, Sovereign Grand Lodge for the present Masonic Year: adopted. also t he accompanying steps taken t o insure pleas ure and entertainment to the guests for Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic R. W . Grand Master The first of these amended a resolution G r and Mas t ers Address the comfort, enjoyment and satisfaction of whose benefit it is being erected." Jurisdiction, and his Officers in an impressive BROTHER CHARLES H. NITSCH adopted by Grand Lodge on September 5, Grand Lod ge our guests. "I t will become a fi tting memorial to all ceremony held in the auditorium. Brothers R. W. Depnty Grand 1\l!astcr 1955, and es tablished the procedu re to be At the annual Grand Communication Brother Brother Deike pointed out the tremendous those donors whose bequests and generosity Scott S. Leiby, Deputy for the District of BROTHER SANFORD M. CHILCOTE followed in the allocation of certain por­ Ralph M. Lehr, retiring R. W . Grand Master, tions of the Deceased Guests' Con tribution amount of work required to make possibl e this have made it possible." Pennsylvania, Richard A. Kern and William R. W. Senior Grand Warden and Brot her Charles H. Nitsch , newly installed Acco unt of the Masonic Homes at Elizabeth­ latest addition to the Homes, especially the " Each and every member of the subordinate E. Yeager, Active Members of the Supreme BROTHER MAX F. BALcm l town to the maintenance of the Homes. R. W. Grand Master, each delivered his Grand voluminous studies of Brother HenryS. Borne­ Lodges in this Grand Jurisdi ction of Pennsyl­ Council, all R. W. Past Grand Masters, and R. W. Junior Grand Warden The second provided that an y excess in Master's Address. Both have been printed and man, former General Counsel for Grand Lodge. vania will take great pride and justifiable Brother Ralph M. Lehr, R. W. Grand Master, BROTHE R W. LEROY McKINLEY the proceeds from the liquidation of the forwarded to the Lodges. Brother Deike commented "I t is deeply to be pleasure in that which is being done here to­ took a prominent part in this ceremony. R. W. Grand Treasurer Funds allocated to the erection of the Lodge regretted that Brother Borneman did not live day and in the building which is to dignify The Masonic Temple portion of the building BROTHER LOUIS BACHARACH Hall and Recreational Building at Elizal;eth­ long_ enough to enjoy the realiza tion of his this beautiful setting and which will add was then dedicated by our R. W. Grand Mas ter R. W . Grand Secretary town may be allocated to the reconditioning years of effort along the lines which this cere­ immeasurably to its surroundings." Ralph M. Lehr and the Grand Lodge Officers BROTHER GEORGE A. A VERY of the utilities and the erection of the Hos­ mony to-day will exempli fy." in accordance with the dignified ritual pre­ pital Ex tension, provided that any condition attached to said Funds shall be complied with. Brother Deike men tioned that the required scribed by the Ahiman Rezon in the Blue Room COMMITTEE ON MASON IC HOMES The third resolution authorized and em­ GEORGE A. AvERY, Grand Secretary fi nancing will be "paid out of bequests, gifts which was filled to capacity. Brother Scott C. Rea powered the Trustees of Title to the Masonic and funds in the hands of the Grand Lodge." After the dedicatory ceremonies in the after­ Brother Robert E. Woodside, Jr. Tem ple and Other Real Estate of the Grand - "The most important one of these bequests Harrisburg Dedicates Spacious noon, dinner was served to close to 4000 Brother ScottS. Leiby, R.W.P.G.M. Lodge to lease any part or parts of the Grand Chapter Officers allocated in connection with this new building Masons in the Mosque, with Brothers RalpH Brother C. Howard Witmer Bulleti n An nex upon terms approved 'by the was that magnificent gift from Brother Watson Cathedral and Masonic Temple M. Lehr and George E. Bushnell delivering the Brother W illiam E. Yeager, R.W.P.G.M. Commit tee on Finance and the Grand Master. Elected and Installed K. Allcott. In his legacy he gave instructions principal addresses. Brother Scott S. Leiby Brother Francis H. Mills The fina l resolution placed the disburse­ ment of the income of the Henry C. and At the Quarterly Communication of the that his beneficent gift be used for the pur­ The dedication of the new Scottish Rite acted as toastmaster and greetings from the Brother Ellis E. Stern Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsyl­ poses for which this building is designed." Cathedral and Masonic Temple in Harrisburg Supreme Council of Canada were presented by Anna C. Ellis Trust Fund in the hands of a The Grand Officers were duly installed at Committee consisting of the Grand Officers. vania, held December 8, 1955, at the Masonic "The Recreation Building and Lodge Hall, on November 17, 1955 marked the beginning Brother Clarence McC. Pitts, Past Sovereign the Annual Grand Communication, held De­ Temple, Philadelphia, the following Com­ when completed will bear the name of this of a new epoch in the annals of Freemasonry Grand Commander, and from the Southern cember 27, 1955. Amendments to lly-Laws panions were elected and installed for the beloved benefactor. It will be known and in that historic part of ou r Commonwealth. Supreme Council by Brother Luther A. Smith, ensuing Masonic year: designated as the Watson K. Allcott Memorial Now for the first time Harrisburg truly has a Sovereign Grand Commander. G ifts and Bequ ests The Committee on By-Laws presented a re­ Most Excellent Gra.nd High Priest Building." magnificent Masonic Center with the Scottish The former Scottish Rite Cathedral at Capital At the Quarterly Communication the R. W. port at both the Quarterly and the Annual CHARLES E. TuLL "The names of the other donors will be Rite Cathedral and Masonic Temple adj oining and Third Streets which had been the home Grand Master, Brother Ralph M. Lehr, an­ Communicati ons. By favorable action upon inscribed in sui table emblems and tablets, the Zembo Mosque. The new s tructure is the for the Scottish Rite bodies for 60 years has nounced that Grand Lodge, during the fiscal the recommendations contained in these re­ Most Excellent Grand King WALTER D. FERREE thereby indicating that all who made these home of the five Harrisburg Blue Lodges and been sold to the State and will even tually be year ending November 15, 1955, ·had received ports Grand Lodge approved Amendments to bequests would have a par t in and be properly the York Rite bodies along with the Scottish razed as part of the Capital Park Extension gifts and bequests amounting to 8179,877.39. the By-Laws of a total of 483 Lodges. These Most Excellent Grand Scribe honored in this Memorial." Rite Bodies in the Valley of Harrisburg, while Plan. The former Masonic Temple at Third At the Annual Grand Communication he in­ Amendments had been adopted by the Lodges, JoHN R. AsHER Speaking of the building itself, Brother Deike the adjacent Mosque houses Zembo Temple and State Streets has been sold to a syndicate formed the Brethren that Brother George H. wi th the permission of the R. W. Grand Master, Most Excellent Grand Treasurer said "Although in form, materials and tex tures and Forest No. 4-3 of the Tall Cedars of which converted it into an office building. Deike, R. W. Past Grand Master, fo r the sixth in anticipation of the adoption of the Amend­ FRANK R. LEECH, M.E.P.G.H.P. it harmonizes with the existing ins titutional Lebanon. Thus a dream of many years has successive year, had presented Grand Lodge ment to Article X, Section 1, Item 7, of the Most Excellent Grand Secretary structures, it will enhance and ennoble these. finally become a reality. - A. B. P. with a gift of $5,000.00. Brother Deike's gifts, Ahiman Rezon. JOHN C. F. KITSELMAN