Brother William E. Yeager, R.W. Past Grand his Brethren. No place here for the rich to THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON Master, highly commended the services of boast of fine raiment and resplendent jewels, luued Every Three Months By Brother Arthur E. Myers, Superintendent, and nor for the poor to envy his more fortunate The Right Worshipful of The Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons the entire staff for their work at the Homes, Brother or covet his wealth. Their clothing in of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdiction Thereunto and also the tireless efforts of Miss Blanche each case symbolizes labor and innocence. Belonging, through its Besore, Girls Mat ron, and Brother Russell J. With hand and brain, each is ready to serve COMMITTEE ON MASONIC CULTURE- William E. Trimmer, Counselor, with the children. Brother his fellow men; with forebearance and tolera­ Yeager, Past , Chairman; William E. Yeager also presented the Committee on Ma­ tion, each is willing to forgive the crude and Montgomery, G. Edward Elwell, Jr., Frank R. Leech, sonic Homes Certificates to the following girls ignorant everywhere. To carry the symbolism William A. Carpenter, Charles A. Yaung and A•hby B. Paul. and boys who had just graduated from Eliza­ of Masonic investiture still further, every APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED TO BE PRINTED BY bethtown High School: Mason should be clothed in the habiliments of CHARLES H. NITSCH JEANNE MARIE CASSEBAUM truth. His wardrobe should contain the robe Right Worshipful Grand Master B ARBARA ANNE STEVENSON of justice, with which to protect those who FREEMASON LOIS MIL DRED STUMM for any reason have been deprived of their WILLIAM A. CARPENTER, Editor W IL LIAM GEoRGE D ouGHERTY just rights; the mantle of charity, with which AN OFFICIAL PU BLICATION OF THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTE D MASONS OF P ENNSYLVANIA Mailing Address: The , CHARLES STEVENSON FARRAR to comfort those made destitute, many times VOLUME III AUGUST • 1956 NUMBER 3 Broad and Filbert Streets, Philadelphia 7, Pa. Brother Max F. Balcom, R.W. Senior Grand by no cause of their own; the tunic of tolera­ Vol. III August, 1956 No.3 Warden, awarded the Elizabeth Gatchel Smith tion, with which to hide the weakness of the Prizes for 1956 as follows: wayward and help them to the road of recov­ A Real Beginning and Grade School-Girls: ery; the cloak of mercy, with which to cover 1st Pri=e- MARTHA JANE KuHN the wounded and suffering in mind or body A Big Home-Coming at Homes 2nd Prize-BARBARA ANN CHAPMAN wi th unstinted sympathy and kindness. These A Message from Our Grand Master The " Magic of Beginning" was the theme Grade School-Boys: garments are all of genuine quality, measured of the inspiring address of Brother Sanford M. 1st Prize-DoNALD ALBERT RAucH and cut by a Master Tailor. They are service· HOW DOES THE GRAND 1l'IASTER SPEND HIS TIME? July 15, 16-Attended opening session oflnstitute at Pittsburgh. JAMES CosTELLO Chilcote, R.W. Deputy Grand Master, at the 2nd Prize-OwEN able and in good taste on every occasion. They, Perhaps a brief summary of activities since install ation may answer ~1ason at Sight Thirty·third Annual Children's Day Exercises Jnni.or & Senior High School-Girls: too, may be had without money and without this question, wh ich is so often asked. July 20-0n this date in Lawrence Lodge No. 708 at Erie, your 1st Prize-BARBARA A NNE STEVENSON price, and, the man who wears them is truly and Home-Coming at the Masonic Homes at Visits to Othet· Gt·and ]lll·isdictions Grand Master caused Dr. Elmer Hess to be made a 2nd Prize-JEANNE MARIE CASSEBAUM " properly clothed," and "Well and Duly Pre­ Elizabethtown on Friday afternoon, June 22nd. April24, 25, 26- Grand Lodge of New Jersey, Atlantic City, N. J. . Your Grand Master had the pleasure pared" as a Master Mason. -W. A. C. Speaking in the Chapel which was filled to ,/Ltnior & Seni.or Hi.gh School-Bo:ys: May 1, 2-, New York City, N.Y. of conferring the Master Mason's Degree upon this 1st Prize-JAMES ELLIS RAUCH overflowing, Brother Chilcote reminded the May 14, 15, 16-Grand Lodge of - , Ind. distinguished surgeon. 2nd Prize-RoBERT B RUCE FARRAR young girls and boys who had just completed May 20, 21-Grand Lodge of Rhode Island- Providence, R.I. Othet· Lodge Visitations another year of schooling, especially those who These prizes are given on the basis of Home Banquet Night June 11, 12, 13-, Milwaukee, Wise. In addition to the official visitations, your Grand Master has visited had just graduated from High School, that deportment and scholastic averages. By BROTHER R uDYARD KIPLING June 20, 21-Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, and addressed 25 Lodges in and about Philadelphia. "Ideas remain dreams until we begin to do Brother Balcom also presented the following "Once in so often," King Solomon said, Saskatchewan , Canada. something about them- so many of us never Special Honor Prizes: Chapter Visitations Watching his quarrymen drat the stone, July 17, 18, 19-Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of June 9- Visi ted Phoenix R.A. Chapter No. 198 in Phoenixville get started to do the things we can and should LOis MILDRED STUMM (Girls' H ome) " We will club our garlic and wine and bread Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. to honor Companion Charles J. Baker who was M.E. do. The secret is to begin." C HARLES STEVENSON F ARRAR (Boys' H ome) And banquet together beneath my Throne. New Distdct Deputy C o·and iVJas ters High Priest in 1906. Brother Chilcote stressed the importance of RICHARD CHARLES WEINLAND (Patton School) And all the Brethren shall come to that mess As Fellow-Craftsmen-no more and no less. Seven new District Deputies were introduced by your Grand Master. beginning the task in front of us-"It takes These prizes are awarded to the one in each Commande t·y Visitations February 17- George C. Flannigan, Jr., in Philadelphia. courage to face the world and its problems. The group who has exerted in the most marked " Send a swift shallop to Hiram of Tyre, Visited and addressed in Philadelphia and one m February 28- Albert A. Bauer, in Philadelphia. days spent here at Elizabethtown have given degree the greatest influence for good and for Felling and floating our beautiful trees, Shamokin. Say that the Brethren and I desire February 29-William H. Van Voorhees, in Philadelphia. Scottish Rjte you the essentials to meet these problems." wholesome leadership. Talk with the Brethren who use the seas. March 10 - Wilmer Schell in Berwick March 5, 20, 21, 22-Assisted in producing " The Divine Tragedy" Speaking to the many " Home-Comers" in Brother Chilcote presented the Daniel R. And we shall be happy to meet them at mess March 24 -Owen R. Hartman in New Bethlehem. in Benjamin Franklin Consistory, Philadelphia. the audience, Brother Chilcote pointed out As Fellow.Craftsmen-no more and no less. Rosston Scholarships to: April 7 -Theodore 0. Helberg in Erie. May 3, 4-Visited and addressed Bloomsburg Consistory, "the joys of returning to our alma maters­ B ARBARA ANNE STEVENSON "Carry this message to Hiram Abif- April 21 - Myron P. Wehr in Allentown. Bloomsburg. renewing friendships-re living joys of CHARLES STEVENSON FARRAR Excellent Master of forge and mine­ May 9- Ladies Night- Reading Consistory, Reading. yesteryears." These scholars·hips are awarded on the basis ] and the Brethren would like it if Grand Lmlge Visitations in Our Jul'isdiction He and the Brethren will come to dine January 7- Crescent Lodge No. 4-93 in Philadelphia. May 26- Reading Consistory to assist in honoring Brother Charles H. Nitsch, R.W. Grand of outstanding scholastic deportment both in (Garments f rom Bo::rah or morning -dress) (The Grand Master's Lodge) Ill. William G. Brosman, 33°. Master, had planned to make the address on school and in the Homes, as well as the devel­ As Fellow-Craftsmen- no more and no less. April 14 - Conrad B. Day Lodge No . 645 in Philadelphia. July 13- Received in Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation by this occasion, but the plane on which he was opment of those qualities that make for health­ "God gave the Hyssop and Cedar their place- (50th Anniversary) ' Ill. ScottS. Leiby, 33°, Deputy fo r Pennsylvania. returning home from Canada was forced by ful and cooperative leadership in the Homes. Also the Bramble, the Fig and the Thorn­ May 11 - Belle Vernon Lodge No . 643, Belle Vernon DeMolay severe storms to return to Toronto and he At the conclusion of the exercises in the But that is no reason to black a man's face (50th Anniversary) March 3-Visi ted and addressed dinner given by Pilgrim Chapter was unable to attend. Chapel and the reception on the lawn, a deli­ Because he is not what he hasn't been born. And, as touching the Temple, I hold and profess May 19 -Chartiers Lodge No. 297, Canonsburg. in Harrisburg. Thomas Prout Lighthiser, a member of the cious picnic dinner was served on the campus We are Fellow.Craftsmen- no more and no less." (lOOth Anniversary) Class of 1951, responded very graciously for of the Boys' Home. - A. B. P. ~fa soni c Vetet·ans of Pennsyl vania the 495 girls and boys who have attended the The quarries are hotter than Hiram's forge, June 23 - Lodge No. 106, Will iamsport. May 23- Addressed 75th Anniversary dinner in Philadelphia. Masonic Homes. He spoke affectionately of the No man is safe from the dog·whip's reach (1 50th Anniversary) Confe rence of G r a nd iVIasters o f ~fasons in North America long years of outstanding service on the Chil­ It's mostly snowing up Lebanon gorge. Well and Duly Prepared And it's always blowing off Joppa beach; New Lodges February 19, 20, 21, 22- Attended conference and was honored dren's Committee of Brothers Samuel M. But once in so often the messenger brings March 8- Constituted Springfi eld Lodge No. 779 at Chester. by being one of the speakers. Being "Well and Duly Prepared" is a Masonic Goodyear and William E. Yel/-ger, both R.W. Solomon's mandates " Forget these things!" June 7 - Constituted Pocono Lodge No. 780 at Mt. Pocono. Church Ser vices expression. Masons understand its significance Brother to Beggars and Fellow to Kings, Past Grand Masters. February 26- Preached sermon at St. James Methodist Church in the Lodge Rooms, however, they may also Companion of Princes- forget these things! Corn er Stone Laying Brother Arthur E. Myers, Superintendent of in Philadelphia. interpret it outside the Lodge. No Mason en­ Fellow-Craftsmen, forget these things! May 26-Laid Corner Stone of Masonic Hall of Brownstone the Masonic Homes, extended a cordial greeting Lodge No . 666 at Hershey. April 29- Addressed Men's Class in Covenant Method ist Church ters even the ground floor of the Lodge unless So it was ordered and so it was done, and welcome to the parents and guardians of in Springfield, Delaware County. the girls and boys presently at the Homes as he is "Well and buly Prepared," but so simple And the hewers of wood and the Masons of Mark, Pennsyl vania iVJason Juvenile Court Institute With foe' sle hands of the Sidon run well as to the former girls and boys and their is his dress that it provokes no envy . He is May 11-Attended closing ceremonies of Second Session held Committee on ~·Iasoni c Homes And Navy Lords from the " Royal Ark," Your Grand Master presides over this committee which meets each families. He also presented the Grand Lodge dressed properly for the occasion, and every­ Came and sat down and were merry at mess under the direction of Brother and Judge Gustav L. officers and the Committee on Masonic Homes. one so dressed feels perfectly at ease among As Fellow-Craftsmen- no more and no less. Schramm, District Deputy Grand Master, Pittsburgh. fourth Friday throughout the year at Elizabethtown. (Continued onpaee 2 ) May we close with the following quotation, ~h e auth_or of which A Life Worth Living in general and their Lod~e . in When Is A Man A Mason? A Message from Our Grand Master particular is worthy, indeed, of the fehcJta­ is unknown to your Grand Master, but expresses m beaut1ful language "When is a man a Mason? When he can (Continued from page 1 ) Freemasonry is a story of life with all its tion and encouragement expressed from time our sentiments. . look out over the rivers, the hills, and the far Finance Committee joys, its heartaches, its failures and its final to time. "Success is not in accomplishing what we most desire, but m horizon with a profound sense of his own Meets with this committee on the Tuesday before each meeting of triumph over all earthly things. There remains still another group of mem­ accomplishinu what we should desire. I t is in worthy work well done; littleness in the vast scheme of things, and yet Anyone can read of it in co~ntless ?~oks . bers whom we oftimes fail to recognize for Grand Lodge. General in the h o n or~d name preserved and handed down as a rich legacy to have faith, hope and courage-which is the I ts teachings, its symbols, and 1ts ambitiOns, their generous contribution to the success of our children ; in the record of sterling in tegri ty of unspotted reputa­ root of every virtue. When he knows that _down The above is a brief summary of your Grand Mas t e r '~ ac ti v i tie~ . are open for general observation. They are our Lodges. This group might very well be tion ; in the courage that never falters; in t~e sy~pa t~ y that never in his heart every man is as noble, as vile, as There are also frequent meetings with various committees on detail practiced in the light, and held up for _all t~ e called the "sideliners"- those members who grows old. It lies in the warm heart of fnendship; 111 the honest divine, as diabolic, and as lonely as himsel.f, matters, personal conferences with i ndi v id~al ~re t~re n and your world to see. Freemasonry is not practiced m attend the meetings, both Stated and Extra, Grand Mas ter spends whatever time is reqmred m h1s office at the grasp of the hand, and the comradeship that teaches, to reach th,~ the dark, neither are its teachings the dogma and seeks to know, to forgive, and to love h1s and taking their place on the sidelines indica~e Masonic Temple in Philadelph ia, when he is i~ town . . goal ourselves, WE DO NOT NEED TRAMPLE OU R BROTHER IN THE DUST. of some forbidden cult. We, as Freemasons, fellow man. When he knows how to sympa­ by their presence, their . a_ttent~veness, th~Ir thize with men in their sorrows, yea, even in Your Grand Master has been most graciO usly recei ved on all are requi red to reflect the light, to practice its Masonic etiquette and the1r 111telhgent conce1 n, visitations in and out of the Jurisdi ction and trusts he has represented teachings, and live by their direction. No their sins-knowing that each man fights a a personal interest in the welfare of ~he Lodge. his Brethren with all the dignity th e office requires. It is a heavy "Teater thing can be said of Freemasonry than hard fight against many odds. When he has Being a "sideliner" in the Lodge.. Is. a ~rou~ learned how to make friends and to keep them, schedule, but most rewarding in the feeling that he hope~ that the ~ha t it is an ideal way of living. status and it is hoped that every sidelmer Brethren are brought closer together. and above all how to keep friends with him­ CHARLES H. NITSCH, Grand Master No other fraternity offers such profound realizes how essential he is to the well-being of self. When he loves flo wers, can hunt the birds lessons in its ritual or work as does Free­ his Lodge. There is no leader without a f_oll?w· without a gun, and feels the thrill of an old masonry. Each word and each act in the cere­ ing· there is no winner without a maJonty; forgotten joy when he hears the laugh ~f a monies of the Lodge carries a true lesson to the;e is no union without separate existence. little child. When he can be happy and high­ his efforts to unite the seven northern the Annual Conference of Grand Masters of each of us, if we will but open our eyes to see, In fact, there could be no Fraternity without Benjamin Franklin, minded amid the meaner drudgeries of life. colonies; his success as Postmaster General; Masons in North America, held in Washington, our ears to hear, and our hearts to accept. "sideliners." Master Printer When star-crowned trees, and the glint of sun­ his mission to London in behalf of Pennsyl­ D. C., last February 20 and 21. We can study Freemasonry for years, as we As has been wisely quoted: "They also serve light on flowing waters, subdue him like the By WILLIAM E. MONTGOMERY vania's interests; his effective opposition to the The correct voting is as follows: attend its meetings, and each time we stop to who only stand and wait." T rue it is, they also think on the things said and done, we get added thought of one much loved and lo_ng dea~. Stamp Act; his assistance in the formulation S hould We C lwnge Our Theory of Non­ serve who attend Lodge meetings, try hard to On the seventeenth of January, 1706, in the inspiration. There is a never-ending s~urce of When no voice of distress reaches his ears m of the Declaration of I ndependence and the Solici lotion For t.h e Degrees? live up to their Masonic obligations, and co~ ­ h ome of Josiah Franklin, tallow-chandler, vain and no hand seeks his aid without re­ Constitution; his reputation as a brilliant 5 voted " Yes"- :H voted " No" pleasure in the various shades of meanmg that duct their lives by precept and example m located in Boston just about twenty yards from spon'se. When he finds good in every faith that scientist and philosopher ; and perhaps greatest fs IJeJlfola)· a Proper Activity for Grand can be read into each line of our Work. Each accordance with Masonic principles and ideals. t he church commonly called " Old South," helps any man to lay hold of divine things and of all because of the difficulties to be sur­ Lo~l ges an'd S ubordinate Lodges? meaning and interpretation that we put upon A Lodge can be proud of its "sideli~ers" an event occurred which at the time was of sees majestic meanings in life, whatever the mounted, his incomparable success as Ambas­ 26 voted " Yes" -13 voted "No " various words and actions will make those when they do their work well. As work ts an interest and importance only to the immediate name of that faith may be. When he can look sador to France. Thus, in brief, may be S h ould a N runericoJ Limit be Placed passages live fo r us, and_w~ will begi_n to see important phase of Freemasonry, the Lodge family of Josiah Franklin and his circle of Freemasonry fo r what 1t IS really mtended into a wayside puddle and see something summarized the business, politi cal, scientific on Lire Jlfe nrbcrship of Our Lodges? should encourage its "sideliners'_' to work. ~o friends. I t was, however, an occurrence which beyond mud, and into the face of the most for­ and diploma tic career of Broth er Benjamin 17 voted " Y es"-21 voted "No" and should be. Great men have devoted many be able to work is a privilege 111 a Masomc was destined to assume ever-increasing sig­ lorn fellow mortal and see something beyond Franklin. His Masonic activities have been We are most regretful for these errors, espe­ years of study and meditation ~o the cause Lodge. To be asked to work in a nificance as the years went by. This event was of Freemasonry and when thetr work was sin. When he knows how to pray, how to love, effectively portrayed in Brother Paterson's cially the transposition th at caused so much is indeed, an honor. the birth of a baby boy, the thirteenth child how to hope. When he has k~pt ~aith wi~h article in this publi cation a few mo ~1 t hs ~go . concern in the first question regarding non­ fi nished they found that they had only begun ' In addition to this, the Fraternity further in a family of fifteen. He was christened to see and uncover its real and true mean­ himself with his fellow man, w1th his God; m Benjamin and his parents are reputed to have One expression of Franklin upon this s u bJe~t solicitation. justifies its existence in the_hea_rts of the de­ may be enlightening when he wrote to h1s ings. Freemasonry has been talked of and his hand a sword for evil, in his heart a bit of hoped t hat he would some day become the Thank you, Brother Roy. voted members by the affectwn It offers-th~t mother at a time when Masonry was bemg written about by countless men in every coun­ song- glad to live, but not afraid to die! Such captain of a schooner or the pastor of a family tie that binds brothers together m criticized severely: "Freemasons have no try of the world. Its members have been perse­ a man has found the only real secret of church. Doubtless one of these careers might Use Our Circulating Library interest and aims. principles or practices that are inconsistent cuted in all lands at one time or another, but Freemasonry." -Joseph Fort Newton have been his but, as Elbert Hubbard ex­ Another gift the Craft offers is that pre_cio~s with religion and good manners." Brethren, are you interested in learning more it still grows and flourishes as no other frater- pressed it, "Fate saved him that he might take gift-the gift of hope for the future-fa~th ~n On the seventeenth of April 1790, the about Freemasonry, if so, join the Circulating nity on the face of the earth. . Public is Invited to Open the Ship of State when she threatened to the ultimate destiny of Freemasonry, fatth 111 spirit of Benjamin Franklin passed ~nto the Library and be Masonic Wise. There must be something good and great Ill our country and faith in the world. strand on the rocks of adversity and pilot her Freemasonry for it to stand through the ages House at Temple Grand Lodge Above. His mortal remams were Interesting Book·s to R ead on Freemasonry In return for these gifts Freemasonry asks into peaceful waters and t o preach s u ~h as a beacon of light and hope for its members So that the general public may be afforded buried in the Christ Church graveyard, 5th The Story of the CrafL ...... VIBERT of its members- officers, "sideliners," and in­ sermons to America that t heir eloquence still and as a symbol of the true way of life fo r all an opportunity of visiting and_ touring The and Arch Streets, Philadelphia . Unfortunately, The Builders ...... NEWTON active members, alike-three qualities it ne~d.s moves us to better things." to observe and follow. I ts greatness is not due Masonic Temple, Broad and fdbert Streets, there does not appear upon his tombstone the The Newly-Made 1\lla.son ...... HAYWOOD if it is to endure. First, we must have part~C I · Runnincr away to P hiladelphia as a boy of to its secret teachings, its mys teries or fanfare Philadelphia, the Right Wors~ipful Grand b • h inscription which he prepared, amo_ng th_e More a. bout Masonry ...... HAYWOOD pation in our Lodge- that constant meetmg seventeen he so favorably unpressed t e of its deeds, but rather to the profound l esso~s Master, Brother Charles H. N1tsch, has ar ­ cleverest of his writings and revealing h1s Short Talks on Masonry ...... NEWTON with our Lodge Brethren that strengthens the citizens of that staid little ci ty that within taught to its members and to the great sall_s · ranged for an open house to be held on implicit faith in a life hereafter. Remembering 3-5-7 Talks on Freemasonry ...... BEDE spirit and promotes fellowship. Second, we fourteen short years he had been selected for faction and inspiration brought to all who wtll Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, October 30 that he was a printer of books, consider th1s Speculati·ve Masonry ...... MAC BRIDE must have loyalty-an intelligent loy:dty that several offices of public trust. As a civic­ but study and practice its teachings. and 31, 1956 from 7 :00 to 10:00 o'clock. epitaph which he wrote_ for himself--:-"The Labour and Refreshment ...... WARD pledges devotion to Freemaso~ry bec~use of minded and public-spirited Philadelphian, ~e Freemasonry frowns on advertising its good This will be a wonderful time to show your Body of Benjamin Franklm, Pnnter (L1 ke the Short Talks on Masonry ...... NEWTON what it is and what 1t symbohzes. Third, we specialized in "firsts"-starting the first cir· deeds, preferring to let those who benefit f:om family and friends the interior of our beautiful, cover of an old book, its contents torn out and Territorial Masonry ...... DENSLOW must have enthusiasm for our current en­ culating library in America, the first thorough­ them reflect its goodness, that m1?ht authentic and famous Temple. stripped of its lettering and gilding) Lies here The Mediae val Mason ...... KNOOP o~hers deavors-for the Ritualistic and Lodge Work, ly organized and efficient fire company, the take hold and desire the better thmgs of hfe. food for worms. Yet the work itself shall not S)'mbolism of the Three Degrees ...... STREET for the fulfillment of our responsibilities _as first scientific society in the country, the first Freemasonry offers comfort to those who sor­ A n A merican's Creed be lost For it wi ll (as he believes) appear once Masonic Speech Making ...... HOBBS recommenders, for the wise and proper gllld· public hospital. He started an academ! wh~ch row, hope for those who despair, wise counsel I believe in the of America as a more In a new and more beautiful Edition, One Common Purpose ...... JOHNSON a nee of our candidates in the Symbolic Degrees, eventually developed into a great muversi_ty. for those who err, and the joys and content­ Government of the people, by the !leople, for the Corrected and Amended By T he Author." Lectures on the Philosophy of Masonry . . POUND for the efficient and thorough performance on people; whose just powers are denved f~om the Street paving and lighting, a more effective ment of life to all. -W. A. C. night watch and oth~r municipal i_m prove­ Hi-story and Et·olution of Freemasonry. DARRAH all committees and for our support of The consent of the governed; a democracy m a _re· Masters book of Short Speeches ...... MACOY Masonic Homes and other institutions spon- public; a sovereign Nation of many soveretg~ ments resulted from his efforts. In spite of all States· a perfect union, one and mseparable, these activities, he found time to develop his We Were Wrong A Speech for every Occasion . .. . : .. . EDGERTON Importance of Sideliners sored by the Craft. . . establi~hed upon those principles . of free~om, printing business and to accumulate a fortune In a letter received from Brother Thomas S. The Royal Arch-Its Hidden Meamng . STEINMETZ Much has been said and much more shall be And so our lives shall be marked as !lYing equality, just_ice and h~m~mt y for wh1ch Amen can before he had reached the age of forty-five. Roy, Executive Secretary of the Co n feren c~ of Send )'OUr request to stones .. . For that Spiritual Temple, so beau- patriots sacnf1ced thetr h ves and fortunes. said in praise and recognition of th~ t group ?f I therefore believe it is my duty to my count_ry But his public career, in a larger sense, was Grand Masters of Masons in North Amen ca, tiful and true ... If we but live our lives as WILLIAM J. PATERSON, Librarian, members who accept and serve theu· Lodge 111 to love it; to support its Constitution; to abe~ rts still to come- his services to the Crown and we learn that we were wrong in reporting the Masonic Temple, Broad and Filbert Streets, either an elective or an appointive capacity. Freemasons ... I n all we think and say laws; to respect its flag, and to _d~fend It agamst the Colonies in the French and Indian War; voting on three of the five topics discussed at Phila. 7, Pennsylvania. The contribution they offer for the good of and do. - W. A. C. all enemies. -W!lltam Page From Our Grand Secretary's Office idea of Union in America, helped to initiate Freemasonry in Norway not allowed to enter or to stay in Scandinavian each year (weekly and sometimes semi-weekly the great Voltaire, who brought the idea of countries. from October to April) each officer will have liberty to France-in the Lodge of the Nine By WILLIAM E. YEAGEil "The system is autocratic, but also this is two or three "vicars" for the real officer, JUNE QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION lifetime, and also through the years that have Sisters. People wept unashamedly when these R. W. Past Grand Master due to the conditions existing in the Masonic thereby giving many Lodge members an oppor­ There were 198 Lodges represented at the followed, toward making possible his success men met-these two great men who did so world at the time when the system was formed. tunity to take part in the work. What is the "Swedish System of Free­ June Quarterly Communication of Grand in spreading his conviction that the develop­ much to tear down the centuries of tyranical Strifes and conBicts were raging everywhere in Freemasonry was first introduced into Nor­ masonry?" How can it differ in its details and Lodge. ment of a better understanding among men of monarchies and bring free and equal rights among Masons, in , in France way in 1749 when the first Lodge was consti­ yet be basically the same as that fo und in A r equest for fraternal recognition was all nations would hasten the day when peace to all mankind. and in Germany, and the builders of the tuted at Christiania (now Oslo) by Count America? These questions have been raised by received from the Grand Lodge of China, would replace wars and threats of wars. " I t is a privilege for me to present this Swedish system saw that a system had to be Christian Conrad Danneskjold Lam·vig in his the preamble to the resolution by the Grand which was referred to the Committee on On the Medal appear these words of Frank­ Franklin Medal of the United States Congress built on authority and discipline if it were to capacity of of the Lodge of Pennsylvania by which fraternal Correspondence. lin's: " WISE AND GOOD MEN ARE THE to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania-in mem­ last. Of course it might be said that an auto­ Grand Lodge of England. I n 1818 this group recognition was extended to the National Amendments to the By-Laws of fifty-seven STRENGTH OF A NATION." The quotation ory of these inspiring acts and in tribu te to cratic system checks individualism; this is united with the Grand Lodge of Sweden work­ Grand Lodge of Norway. Lodges were approved as adopted, and amend. from wh ich they were taken adds the words: the way you have continued to uphold that true, but on the other hand an extreme indi­ ing the Swedish Rite, and in 1870 were con­ merits to sixteen others were approved as "far more than Riches or Arms." great tradition." Although Scandinavian Freemasonry differs vidualism brings with it as a logical conse­ s titu ted by the Grand Lodge of Sweden the in many respects from that of any other amended by the Committee on By-Laws. Dr. Smith in his address at the presentation quence grave dangers and undoubtedly this is Provincial Grand Lodge of Norway. On Complete sets of By-Laws from five Lodges said: co untry in the world, it is on the same high at present the case everywhere in the world June 24, 1891 full independence was obtained were approved, two as adopted, and three as "No one could deserve this Medal more than plane. Those who have visited these Lodges and also in this country. Masonry cannot exist from the Grand Lodge of Sweden and the amended by the Committee. the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free have been impressed with the high character without a certain discipline and a certain re­ of Norway established. Two resolutions attached to the report of and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. You of the membership and the dignity of their straint on individualism, our old book of However, due to the union between the King­ the Committee on Finance were unanimously Masonic degrees. It has the good will of the questions teaches us this, when at the ques­ dom of Sweden established in 1814-a union gave Franklin the opportunity to perform one GEORGE A. AvERY, Grand Secretary adopted: of the greatest services of his life. governmen t-especially in Sweden and Den­ tion, What is a Freemason? it gives as answer, which existed until the seventh of June, 1905- The first of these authorized and empowered " When Poor Richard was an apprentice in mark where their kings very frequently have 'A Freemason is a free man, who understands the King of Sweden was King of both countries been Grand Mas ters. the Grand Master and the Chairman of the London, he firs t heard of the Masonic Lodge. Our Newest Blue Lodge to master his passions and to bend his will and as such the Grand Master of both Grand Committee on Finance, or, in the absence of He was eager to joi n, but being young and Undoubtedly it had its origin in English under the laws of reason.' " Lodges. Since the latter date a commoner has the latter, the Vice-Chairman of that Com­ poor, that was not possible. Membership in the For many years Masons living in the heart Masonry but by reason of the economic trends Brother Burton E. Bennett has given us a been the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge mittee, to lease all or any part or parts of the Masons in those days was confined to the of the Pocono Mountains had hoped for a of the times it also came under the influence good description of the various degrees of the of Nor way. Bulletin Annex Building for such price or con­ nobility and gentry, and Franklin, a soap­ Masonic Lodge in their own vicinity. That of German and French philosophers. So many Swedish Rite: About 1891 the Grand Lodge Polar Star in­ sideration and upon such terms and conditions boiler's son, lacked both social and financial hope was realized last June 7th when Brother influences have had their effect in the develop­ "The Swedish Rite of Freemasonry dates vaded the territory of the Norwegian Provincial as may be approved by them. s tanding. Charles H. Nitsch, R.W. Grand Master, and ment of the various degrees and its rites that from about 1775. The fu-st three degrees are Grand Lodge. Although they were never The second resolution appropriated " But to Franklin- all men are truly created many of the Grand Lodge Officers, constituted the origin of the Fraternity in these countries Ancient Craft Masonry and to this is added accorded any official recognition by the Grand $200,000.00 from the Masonic Homes Reserve equal. There was no class, no caste, no differ­ Pocono Lodge No. 780. is not exactly clear. some of the 'high degrees.' It contains a strain Lodge of Norway, His Majesty Ki ng Oscar II, Fund toward the Reconditioning of the Utili­ ence in race or color. He determined to advance While the constitution was held at Pocono The secluded life, not only in national from the Rite of Strict Observance in its then Grand Master, gave the brethren of the ties and the erection of the Hospital Extension this philosophy to the world. Manor, the home of the new Lodge is actually matters, but in Masonic affairs as well, which Templarism and has elements taken from Polar Star Group a very limited permission to at the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown. "One of his fir st acts was to form his own in Swiftwater. No Masonic Lodge had ever the citizens of these nations enjoy, likewise Rosicrucianism. visit the legitimate Grand Lodge. This created The Children's Service Committee in its re­ secret socie ty in 1727, called the 'Leather been constituted in this immediate vicinity, contributed to this system which is peculiar "Gustavus III, King of Sweden, formed the a certain amount of confusion until November port, indicated that the cost of the three Penn­ Apron Club'-suggestive of our own Frater­ the nearest Lodges being Barger Lodge No. 325 in the Freemasonry of the world. Rite and the King of Sweden has ever since 29, 1947 when the irregular Grand Lodge dis­ sylvania Mason Institutes to be held during nity. Later that Club became the famous in Stroudsburg and J. Simpson Africa Lodge In 1924, a writer in The Builder said of been the head of it. The Rite consists of twelve continued its activities as an independent the present fiscal year would probably be 'Junto'- and Franklin himself achieved his No. 628 in East Stroudsburg. The closest Lodge the system: degrees. The King is Grand Master of the Grand Lodge and placed themselves under the $8,000.00 less than the $35,000.00 appropri­ ambition to become a Mason in February of to the north is Moscow Lodge No. 504 at "The Swedish Masonic system forms an Craft and is the only one who takes the twelfth jurisdiction of the National Grand Lodge of ated by Grand Lodge for that purpose. 1731. Here he brought his principles of equal Moscow, and to the west is Laurel Lodge imposing structure. Its strength lies in this, degree. I t is called the 'Vicar of Solomon.' Norway-thus according the latter Grand The Committee further informed the Breth­ opportunity for all-and from our Grand No. 467 in White Haven, while the nearest to that it is an organized u nit, as each degree is a Only high nobles take the eleventh degree, Lodge exclusive territorial jurisdiction. ren that the Scrapbook of the first session of Lodge they spread across the world, helping to the east is Milford Lodge No. 344 at Milford. logical consequence of the previous one, with called 'Dignitary of the Chapter,' and only On June 29, 1945 Brother Jacob Hvinden the Pennsylvania Mason Juvenile Court Insti­ build the tradition of Democracy and Equal ity Over 400 Masons from many dilferen t Lodges which it is standing in intimate connection, persons of great importance can receive the Haug, a Major General, was elected Grand tute has been placed in the Grand Lodge for which Freemasonry is noted everywhere. and States witnessed the impressive constitu­ which hardly may be said of the many High tenth degree, called 'Member of the Chapter,' Master. The Grand Lodge, which has twenty­ Library, and may be inspected by those Brethren " To recite tonight Franklin's other services tion ceremonies which were held in the recre­ Degrees of the different other Masonic sys­ These three degrees really fo rm a class in them­ four St. John's Lodges with over ten thousand who desire to learn at fir st hand what the t o Masonry would take a very long time-for ation bu ilding of the Pocono Manor Inn, while tems, as mos tly they spring from the many selves; this class is called the 'Illuminated members, has its headquarters in the city of Masons of this Jurisdiction are doing for the few men ever gave as generously of themselves the traditional Banquet was served in the main social High Degrees, which were formed in Chapter' and the members of it 'Brethren of Oslo-the capital .of the country. troubled children of our land. to this Fraternity. He helped draft the fir st set Dining Room of the Inn. France in the eighteenth century and are with­ the Red Cross'." Brother Charles H. Ni tsch , Right Worshipful of by-laws for St. John's Lodge in 1732-was Ninety Master Masons were made warrant out any logical connection with the three St. The Freemasonry of Norway is ver y simila r Setting An Example Grand Master, informed Grand Lodge of the elected Grand Master of Pennsylvania in 1734 members of the new Lodge, three others being John's degrees. The Swedish system is like a to that of its neighbors, Sweden and Denmark. Older Masons who are setting an example for laying of the corner-stone, on May 26, 1956, and printed the first book on Masonry in unable to be present. Brother John R. Nauman, ladder, reaching up from the bottom of the It could not be otherwise as it all springs from the younger members in the Lodge should be con­ of the new Masonic Temple being erected by America the same year. who served as Mas ter of Barger Lodge No. 325 well upon the first rung of the ladder to climb the same source. In Norway the system con­ cerned not only for the present welfare of the Browns tone Lodge No. 666, at Hershey, "With his Brethren of St. John's Lodge, he last year, was installed as Warrant Master, with up it to the light, which faintly he discerns at ta ins eleven degrees divided into three sec­ Lodge but also its future, which lies in the hands Pennsylvania. of these young men. helped lay the cornerstone for Independence Brother Stanley E. Pope, also of Barger Lodge, the orifice; but his climbing is slow; as he is tions; The St. John's Lodges, consisting of the There is a tendency among the older Craftsmen Hall, where, years later, he would assist in the Senior Warden and Brother John H. Parker, not allowed to pass from one rung of the three firs t degrees (I, II and III), the St. GRAND LODGE RECEIVES FRANKLIN to go on running the Lodge much as it always has drafting the Declaration of Independence and of George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531, the Junior ladder to the next until his masters have Andrew's Lodges with three degrees (I V, V been run, paying little heed to the views of the CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL the Constitution of the new United States. He Warden. Brother Louis T. Powers, a Past examined his knowledge and learned whether and VI), and the Chapter, which is the highest newcomers and seldom asking them for advice. At its Quarterly Communication, held June But if Freemasonry is to hold the place in the also helped to erect the first Masonic Building Master of Moscow Lodge No. 504, was in­ he is worthy to reach the light. Only some few division of the Order, containing degrees VII world which it rightly deserves, the elders of the 6, 1956, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania was in America; was ProYincial Grand Master in s talled as Secretary and Brother Donald A. reach the uppermost rung of the ladder. to XI. The members of the highest degree are Lodge must show greater interest in the young presented with the Franklin Commemorative the Colonies and represented them in the Robbins, of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 of " The system is hierarchic but not theologi­ named Knight Commanders with the Red and upright Masons. Medal for Dis tinguished Ser vice, by Dr. Nicol Grand Lodge of England. Harrisburg, as Treasurer. cal; it is based on the Christian faith and it had Cross. Their number is limited to 33. One of H. Smith of Lodge 529, Director of the Frank­ " While in France raising money for George Pocono Lodge No. 780 is the eighth Lodge to be as a consequence of the legends upon these is selected as Grand Master of the Mason . Teachings of Freemasom y lin Institute Laboratories for Research and Washington's poorly equipped Armies, he was in District No. 50 of which Brother Paul T. which it is buil t, but it is tolerant, and prac­ ic Order fo r Li fe. Every Masonic Lodge is a temple of religion, Development. elected to membership in three of that Coun­ S hi ve is District Deputy Grand Master. Its tically it leaves to the members to form their In Norwegian Lodges, Worshipful Masters and its teachings are instruction in religio n. Fo r This Medal was authorized by the United try's leading Lodges, and met many friends Stated Meetings are held the second Wednes­ own faith accordi ng to their conscience. That are elected for life, but most of them resign here are inculcated toleration, affe ction, truth, States Congress, and was designed under its there who gave in calculable help to our infant day of the month. The Lodge meets in Swift­ Jews are not admitted to the Order under the before death calls. Not many Norwegian devotedness, patriotism, a generous sympathy direction for presentation to those societies with those who suffer and mourn, pity for the country. water Hall, adjoining the Methodist Church. system is due to the historical fact that in the Brethren ever have the chance of getting into fallen, mercy for the erring, relief for those in which did so much, both during Franklin's "Benjamin Franklin, who firsl advanced the - A. B. P. latter part of the eighteen th century Jews were office, but because of the many meetings held want-faith, hope and charity.