THE WORKMAN

Robert V. Wright, Jr., Grand High Priest Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of California ______April 2013 Vol. IV No. 11

GHP MESSAGE 1 may have to scroll down to find it. In the blank space MARK SANDSTROM MEMORIAL 2 preceded by “Team Name” enter the words “Royal IN 2 Arch Masons of California.” Click on the SUBMIT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Y. R. ASSOC. 3 button, and you should get an entry for our team. THE ROYAL ARCH PATH 4 Click on our Team Name, and then a list of all the ROYAL ARCH HISTORY, VOL IV 4 Teams will show up. Scroll down to Royal Arch RAM INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER 4 Masons. When you click on that, you will see near GRAND CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS 4 the top of the screen the phrase “Join our Team.” THE CLOTHES LINE 5 Follow instructions, become a member of the Team, ENCOMPASSER 5 and make a donation! GOLDEN STATE RESEARCH CHAPTER 5 GRAND HIGH PRIEST ITENERARY 5 Please also keep Pam and Eric Sandstrom in your CONTACT INFORMATION 6 prayers. See the brief article below and consider NOR CAL RECEPTION 7 contributing whatever you can. All donations to the N.C.Y.R.A. 2013 FESTIVAL 8 Golden Redwood Priory will be passed on to Pam.

GHP MESSAGE Finally, remember to attend Grand Sessions in May, particularly Grand Chapter on May 20th. New High Companions: Priests and Past High Priests should attend and apply for conferral of the Order of High Priesthood in the The time is now to make an impact on our General afternoon of the 20th. See the Grand Sessions website Grand Chapter Charity – RARA. There is still time for further information: http://www.ca-gyrs.org. to join me in a Walk for Autism on April 20th in Remember that Dais officers are obligated to attend, Pasadena. I have signed up a team to participate in it. either in person or by proxy. Proxy forms can be Everyone can go to the Web site and sign up to join obtained on the website. me in the walk or make a donation. So far $555 has been donated – our goal is $5,000. Please help us Fraternally, Bob Wright, Grand High Priest reach this Goal. Go to the Autism Speaks Web site: http://www.autismspeaks.org. Click on the “Attend a Walk” button in the upper right corner. Click on “Search for Team” on the left side of the screen. You Page 1 of 8 MARK SANDSTROM MEMORIAL "speculative" Freemasonry is most clearly seen. But Ireland, too, has had its part to play in this story, one The Golden Redwood Priory, Knights of the York no less important, but often omitted, from most Cross of Honor, has established a fund to be given to Masonic histories. Mark’s family to help them through this time, and as a tribute of our affection for Mark and for them. Ireland is known for its medieval castles, Send any contributions you may wish to make to: monasteries, and cathedrals. Not surprisingly, its Golden Redwood Priory No. 82, c/o David Sokol, Masonic ties are early and well-documented. One of Registrar, 7076 Riata Drive, Redding, CA 96002- Irish Freemasonry's prized relics, the "Ball's Bridge 9719. Square", dates to 1507. Discovered in in 1830, it bears the Masonic inscription: "I will strive FREEMASONRY IN IRELAND to live with Love & Care Upon ye Level By ye Square." In 1629, Bishop Bedell, who was Bishop of When discussing Freemasonry's origins, attention is Kilmore and Provost of Trinity College, , normally focused on two locations : England and recorded in his diary: "The petition of the Scotland. To England, for its part, possesses some Freemasons and Bricklayers of Dublin answered." By clues about the 's ancient past. Also England 1688, a lodge of speculative Masons was meeting at can claim the world's first Masonic "", Trinity College, Dublin. A "Tripos" or speech, dating the Premier Grand Lodge of England that was to that same year, includes the notation: "From Sir founded on June 24, 1717 as the Grand Lodge of Warren, for being Freemasonised in the new way, and Westminster and it existed until 1813 five shillings." A catechism, known as the Trinity when it united with the Ancient Grand Lodge of Manuscript, bears the endorsement: "Free Masonry England to create the United Grand Lodge of February 1711". It is the earliest known document to England. recognise three classes of Mason, each with its own secrets. However, the descriptions concerning England can be somewhat misleading, as the events of 1717 related The is the world's second not to English Freemasonry in general, but to oldest Masonic grand lodge. Its first known meeting Freemasonry in London and Westminster in occurred on June 26, 1725. According to the Dublin particular. There is nothing in the surviving accounts Weekly Journal, more than one hundred "gentlemen" to suggest that the members of the Four Old Lodges met at "the Yellow Lion in Warbrough Street" and in London had anything more in mind than a later went to "King's Arms". The procession included gathering or organization of local lodges. Even six "the Masters and Wardens of the Six Lodges of years later, in Anderson's Constitutions of 1723 (but Gentlemen Freemasons, who are under the not, it should be noted, in those of 1738) the Charges jurisdiction of the Grand Master and the Private were stated to be "for the use of the Lodges in Brothers all in coaches", it being a rainy day. A new London", and the General Regulations "for the use of Grand Master, Rt. Hon. the Earl of Ross was then the Lodges in and about London and elected. The election of a "new" Grand Master, of Westminster". The fact that Grand Lodge in 1723 and course, implies that the Grand Lodge of Ireland was 1724 passed various resolutions concerning lodges in existence before 1725. Just how long before, "in or near London", "within the Bills of Mortality", however, is not known. and "within ten miles of London", indicates the restricted jurisdiction of Grand Lodge in those During the 18th century, Ireland had hundreds of early years. Even within these somewhat narrow Masonic lodges throughout the countryside. While limits, the authority of Grand Lodge was far from the Grand Lodge met in prominent civic and guild complete. hall buildings in Dublin, such as the Tailor's Hall in Back Lane, the Cutler's Hall in Capel Street, and the Now Scotland, on the other hand, has produced some Assembly Rooms on South William Street, most of Freemasonry's most important historical records. It lodges met in inns, taverns, and coffee houses. is from Scottish documents, dating to the late 17th Military regiments at this time carried Irish century, that the transition from "operative" to Freemasonry around the world, establishing lodges Page 2 of 8 and creating fraternal ties that last to this day. A few Freemasonry, together with other "secret societies", examples are illustrative. Lodge No. 218, attached to was suspended in Ireland until 1825. The next assault the 48th Foot, brought Freemasonry to Cuba in 1763. came from the Roman . Rome's Irish Masonic lodges were chartered in in criticism of Freemasonry was not new. That had 1767. In 1769, Bro. Jeremiah French, a Captain in the begun in 1738 with Clement XII's "In 29th Foot and member of Lodge No. 322, became the Eminenti". Subsequent Benedict XIV and Pius Grand Lodge of Massachusetts' first Senior Grand VII issued their own condemnations in 1751 and Warden. In 1775, Lodge No. 441, attached to the 1821. But "Quo graviora", issued by Pope Leo XII in 38th Foot in Boston, initiated and 1826, was different. It was widely publicized in fourteen African- Americans into Freemasonry. It Ireland and many Catholic Freemasons, threatened was through an Irish , therefore, that with excommunication, were pressured to resign. "Prince Hall" Masonry came into being. In 1781, Bro. Daniel O'Connell, an Irish patriot and ardent Bro. Brownrigg, a member of Lodge No. 441, Catholic, was one of these. became the Grand Lodge of 's first Senior Notwithstanding such difficulties, the Grand Lodge Grand Warden. In 1783, an Irish Masonic lodge was of Ireland persevered. To better administer its established in Barbados. Irish Freemasonry's worldwide lodges,the Grand Lodge delegated some influence, clearly, was far reaching. It even altered of its authority to subordinate, "provincial" grand the course of English Freemasonry and may have lodges in 1868. In 1869,"Freemasons' Hall", located helped introduce a new Masonic body, the "Royal on Molesworth Street in Dublin, was completed. This Arch", to the world. was the first Grand Lodge space specifically built for English Freemasonry, during the early 18th century, Masonic meetings. It remains the seat of Irish was suffering from neglect. In 1751, it was divided Freemasonry to this day. into two Grand Lodges: the Antients Grand Lodge There are some 850 lodges presently operating under (properly titled the "Grand Lodge of Free and the Irish Constitution. The Grand Lodge of Ireland Accepted Masons of England according to the Old supervises all provincial grand lodges (Northern and Institutions") and the Premier Grand Lodge of Southern Ireland and overseas), the Metropolitan England (derogatorily referred to as the "Moderns"). Dublin lodges, and all foreign and military lodges For many years, Masonic scholars accused the operating outside a provincial grand lodge. There are "Antients" of being a splinter group. This was not the thirteen provincial grand lodges in Ireland and twelve case. The Antients Grand Lodge was formed by overseas (, , Ghana, , Jamaica London-area Irish Freemasons who were denied and , Natal, , Nigeria, admittance to local English lodges. The Antients, (Northern), Southern Cape, , though less "aristocratic", proved better organized Zimbabwe). Unlike other Masonic jurisdictions, Irish and very popular. It also aggressively charted its own Craft Masonry recognized four Masonic degrees: lodges throughout the . The Antients Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, Master Mason, and undeniable success resulted in its merger with the Installed Master. There are no ciphers or study-aids Grand Lodge of England in 1813. Much of the for learning Irish Freemasonry's rituals. It is still Antients' Irish-based ritual went on to replace that of done, as it has always been done, "mouth to ear". the "Moderns" in the new United Grand Lodge of Toward that end, the Grand Lodge of Ireland and its England. It should also be noted that the term provincial grand lodges hold "Lodges of Instruction" "Ancient", when used today in "Ancient, Free, and to ensure that Irish Freemasonry's traditional working Accepted Masons", is a nod to the Antient (Ancient) is maintained. Grand Lodge and, consequently, Freemasonry's underlying Irish heritage. Provided by Nigel Gallimore By the early 19th century, Irish Freemasonry spanned the globe. Back in Ireland, however, it was about to NORTHERN CALIFORNIA face two serious challenges. The "Famine" struck ASSOCIATION Ireland in 1823. Not only did the population suffer starvation and emigration, there was also political The Northern California York Rite Association has unrest. Indeed, some Masonic lodges became focal set the dates for the Chapter and Council Degrees to points of nationalist sentiment. Consequently, again be the third weekend in August. The Mark and Page 3 of 8 Past Master Degree will be on Friday, August 16, 2013 with the Most Excellent Master and the Royal Of particular interest to all Companions and Sir Arch Degrees on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The Knights is the new addition to the History of the Royal and Select Master Degrees will also be done Royal Arch – Volume 4 is now available, which on the same Saturday. The Commandery Orders will takes the history through 1996. This is the be given Saturday, November 9, 2013. See below for supplement to the original 3 Volume set prepared by the that gives details about the events. Everett R. Turnbull and Ray V. Denslow. The 4th Volume can be purchased for $25. Volumes 1, 2, 3 Richard Jolley President & 4 of the History of have been Robert Morrison Secretary reprinted. These books are hardbound and Email [email protected] approximately 500 pages each. The cost is $ 100.00 Email [email protected] for all 4 books plus $ 15.00 shipping and handling in USA. Foreign shipping could cost more. Payment by check or credit card. Contact the General Grand Secretary to order books. New [email protected] RARA RAM INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER Chairman For the State! As you know, our Grand Chapter is associated with the General Grand Chapter RAM International. The General Grand Chapter is now publishing a Most Excellent newsletter with international scope. Issue number 17 James W. “Bill” Allen for March 2013 has been forwarded to local Chapter officers. Please share as appropriate with your companions. In the new format, scroll down in the Send Contributions to: message to find the state-specific entries for 1644 Cambria Pl California. Prior editions from March 2012 can also be found under the Library tab at the Research Escondido 92029-5538 Chapter website: www.goldenstatechapter.org

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http://www.yorkriteofcalifornia.org/royalarch/rara.html THE ROYAL ARCH PATH If you have the resources, please consider making Several High Priests have asked MEC Phil Hardiman a significant donation on behalf of our Masonic for copies of his booklet The Royal Arch Path for the Youth. Send any excess cash (!) to the Grand purpose of giving them to newly exalted companions. Chapter Scholarship Program at 11428 E. Artesia So MEC Phil is going to order more (there are no Blvd, #13, Artesia, CA 90701-3872 other copies available at this time) and would like to know if other Chapters or High Priests would like a Remember that all donations to the Scholarship supply. Please contact him by April 18th, so he Program are Tax Deductible, so keep this in mind knows how many to order, either at (916) 712-4814 as you plan your annual giving and when you pay or at [email protected]. your dues.

ROYAL ARCH HISTORY THE CLOTHES LINE Page 4 of 8 The website located at www.goldenstatechapter.org A line of Jackets for our York Rite bodies continues now contains a copy of the 2010 and 2011 Grand to be available at MP. ENTERPRISES. The price for Orations booklets. Also included is a copy of “The red and blue is great -- $75.00 plus tax and shipping, Royal Arch Path,” by MEC Phil Hardiman, KYGCH. for sizes 34 to 49 in short, regular and tall; and $87.00 plus tax and shipping for sizes 50 to 60, also NEXT MEETING: May 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm at in short, regular, and tall. Purple Jackets are little Grand Chapter in Bakersfield. more expensive at $95.00 for the smaller and $107.00 for the larger. Also available are Men’s and ladies’ For information about membership, contact: vests, tuxedos and shirts, pins, patches, and flags, and Ex. Comp Peter Eiserloh, High Priest OES T-Shirts. Contact Max Luy at (510) 527-5728, [email protected] or cell: (510) 502-3224; or email at [email protected]. Casey Latham, King [email protected] ENCOMPASSER Daniel Kaffka, Scribe [email protected] The April 2013 edition of the Encompasser is now M∴E∴ Comp∴ Philip A. Hardiman, Secretary available on the website. Go to [email protected] http://www.yorkriteofcalifornia.org and click on The Encompasser on the left hand toolbar. You can help us control cost by letting us know you are willing GRAND HIGH PRIEST ITENERARY to take the Encompasser by email only. FEBRUARY Check out the new format available – you can now 4th Installation Oxnard #86 read the Encompasser online! No need to even MARCH print it out. Many thanks to our web-master, Grand Officers Excellent Companion Richard Thornton, for his 8-10th Meeting Bakersfield efforts in applying this technology to our needs! Rainbow Grand rd GOLDEN STATE RESEARCH CHAPTER 23 Sessions Fresno APRIL 13th Reception Redding Grand 19th Sessions New Mexico MAY Grand 11th Sessions Utah Grand 18th – 22nd Sessions Bakersfield Grand 20th Chapter Grand 21st Council Bakersfield Grand 22nd Commandery Bakersfield

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Grand High Priest: Editor: Robert V. Wright, Jr. Phil Hardiman, Past Grand High Priest 936 Lewis Ln 2713 Hoffman Woods Lane Fillmore 93015-1117 Carmichael, CA 95608 (805) 524-1271 (H) (916) 712-4814(C) (805) 990-4063 (C) [email protected] [email protected] Website: Grand Secretary: Ken Hope WWW.YORKRITEOFCALIFORNIA.ORG 11428 E. Artesia Blvd, #13 Artesia, CA 90701-3872 GOLDEN STATE CHAPTER OF RESEARCH (562) 924-6500 (W) Website (562) 484-1611(C) [email protected] WWW.GOLDENSTATECHAPTER.ORG

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Grand York Rite Reception HONORING

Robert Wright, GHP, Raymond Godeke, MIGM, “Bud” Ramsey, GC

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013

Location: Milton and Naomi Abbott’s Garden Yard Address: 2974 Eagle Lane McKinleyville, CA 95519-8055

Time: Social 1:00 pm Dinner 3:00 pm - Dinner Cost $20.00 Salmon – Tri-tip – BBQ Oysters

Attendees Companions, Knights, Ladies and Guests

Reception Reservations: Milton Abbott, PGC 2974 Eagle Lane McKinleyville, Ca 95519-8055 Phone: 707-839-4102

Contact Person: Myron Tisdel Phone: 530-474-4669

Hotel: Quality Inn 1209 Fourth Street Eureka 95501 Phone: 707 443 1601

Dress: Dressy Casual

~ ~ ~ Chico ~ ~ Eureka ~ ~ Oroville ~ ~ Quincy ~ ~ Red Bluff ~ ~ Redding ~ ~ ~

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Northern California York Rite Association 2013 York Rite Festival

Red Bluff 822 Main St Red Bluff CA

CHAPTER DEGREES Friday August 16th 2013 6:00 PM Mark Master and Past Master Degrees Saturday August 17th 2013 8:00 AM Most Excellent Master and Royal Arch Degrees

Lunch 12:00 PM Saturday: Cost $10.00 Menu; Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Beverage

COUNCIL DEGREES Saturday August 17th 2013 1:00 PM Royal Master and Select Master Degrees

Candidate Fee $15.00 (Includes both Chapter and Council Degrees)

Commandery Orders Saturday, November 9, 2013 8:00 AM Red Cross, Full Form Malta, Order of the Temple Candidate Fee $10.00

Lunch served between Malta and The Order of the Temple: Cost $10.00 Menu: Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Beans, Beverage

Information Contact Person: Richard Jolley (530) 283-1492 [email protected] Reservations: Robert Morrison (530) 345-5958 email [email protected] Please make checks payable to: Red Bluff Chapter #40 RAM

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