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Chester Chapter; Order of New Building Programs of Lodges DeMolay; Awarded All Five Keeps Our Grand Officers Active Trophies at State Conclave • Chester Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Participating tn Many Ceremonies FREE:M:.A..SO~ Chester, Pa., judged second this year in the International Chapter of the In the past three months, held special communications to dedicate three new M asonic Lodge Rooms and lay four cornerstones. Year competition, has added another AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA first to its long string of accomplish­ On Saturday, June 3, a new Room was dedicated in Kennett ments. Accumulating 913 points out Square, Chester County. VOLUME XIV AUGUST 1967 NUMBER 3 Lodge, No. 475, purchased an existing, stone of a possible 920, the Chester Chapter The members of Kennett • meet Grand Lodge requirements for a Temple. was awarded all five State Champion­ building and remodeled it to ship Trophies at the Annual Conclave On Thursday, June 15, on one of the hottest days this summer, a corner­ All Pennsylvania Masons Dedication of Washington Statue of the Associated Chapters, Order of stone was placed and the Lodge Room DeMolay of Pennsylvania, held at ·····1 .. ~::1"··· dedicated at Donora, Washington All Set for Sat., September 9th Harrisburg in June. ~···. ·r~ ..r-.-r , ·~ · Urged to Contribute to ..... \ ...... County. The five trophies include: The In­ 1 The Donora is an The Annual 'Guest Fund' The Bro. George Washington at P rayer Statue will be itiatory Degree Award, presented by . Yf T-.. ·ri'~ ~ outstanding new Masonic Temple dedicated at 3 p.m., Saturday, September 9, at Freedoms Grand Chapter; The : ····· ...... The Grand M aster has urged P ennsy lvania Masons to Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. - ~· ···· ~· ,... . erected by members of Donora Lodge, DeMolay Degree Award, presented by No. 626. · continue their generous contributions to the Guest Fund Bro. Robert E. Deyoe, R . W. Grand Master, has urged Grand Commandery, Knights Tem­ On Saturday, July 15, Grand Lodge for the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown. Masons and their families to make a special effort to plar; The Representative DeMolay was scheduled to conduct an outdoor In a letter to be included in all September Lodge No­ attend this important dedication. He said: Award, presented by Grand Council ceremony to place the cornerstone for tices Bro. Robert E. D eyoe, R. W. Grand Master, said: ''This is our opportunity as Masons to meet at a public of Royal and Select Master; The Visi­ the new $1,300,000 "As we approach the Holy Season, it is my sincere ceremony to show our dedication to the ideals of freedom tations Award, presented by Pennsyl­ Auditorium at Williamsport. prayer that M asons everywhere will be blessed with health, as inaugurated by the Father of Our Country." vania Council of Deliberation, and the Inclement weather made it neces­ happiness and prosperity. Following the dedication, a special banquet will be held Outstanding Chapter Award, presented sary to conduct the ceremony indoors. "Further, this is my last opportunity as Grand Master at 5: 15 p.m. Only those who have purchased tickets in by The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge A reception for members and the to suggest that you add even greater riches to your life advance may attend the banquet. Free and Accepted Masons of Penn­ public followed the ceremony in the by sharing your blessings with our Guests at the Masonic The banquet will be served in a huge circus tent that sylvania. Acacia Club. Grand Lodge and Scot­ Homes at Elizabethtown. will be erected on the grounds of Freedom s Foundation. tish Rite officers received the visitors. "I join with nearly 800 Guests at the Masonic Homes Those attending the dedication in buses will be provided On Saturday, August 19, the comer­ to sincerely thank you for the record $278,000 received in special parking facilities near the site of the statue. In­ WE NEED YOUR stone was placed a nd the Lodge Room the Guest Fund last year- a five per cent increase over structions will be provided as the buses approach the area dedicated at Kittanning, Armstrong the previous year." of Freedoms Foundation. CORRECT ADDRESS County. In an effort to inform Pennsylvania M asons how the Private automobiles will be parked in an area to the Bro. Robert E. D eyoe, R. W. Grand Guest Fund is used to benefit Guests, Bro. D eyoe lists the rear of the Valley Forge Post Office, a short distance from Copies of The Pennsylvania F reemason M aster, and the other line officers took following expenditures during the past year: the statue. A sufficient number of police will be available in the returned by the Post Offices, due to in­ part in all the special ceremonies. • $25,000 for the Occupational Therapy Program. This area of Freedoms F oundation to provide proper parking correct addresses, cost ten cents each. Bro. Hiram P. Ball, R. W. Senior Grand Bro. Earl F . Herold. P ast Grand program provides the instructors and materials for Guests instructions and assistance. You can help save us this expeuse by Warden, is shown in action as be joined in Master and Chairman of the Grand to occupy their time with creative projects, such as leath­ T he Committee requests that each bus have a captain the official groundbreaking ceremonies on Lodge Committee on Masonic Tem­ er and metal crafts, painting, jewelry crafts and many notifying your Lodge Secretary, immedi­ April 15, 1967, for the new Masonic Hall of appointed to distribute numbers to passengers in order ples, Halls and Lodge Rooms, reports others. ately when you change your address. Harmony Lodge, No. 429, held at Zelienople. the following activity of the various tha t proper loading can be facilitated following the dedi­ T be new building, to cost about $60,000.00, • $70,000 for Guests' spending money. Each Guest is Don't forget your ZIP Code. Thanks. should be ready for use before the end of Lodges: cation. given $10 a month to use as he or she desires. This is W orshipful M ast ers and W ardens of Masonic Lodges this year. Portage L odge, N o. 220 and Juniata Lodge , the money used by our Guests for little pleasures not No. 282, Holidaysburg, have just about com­ who desire t o join the Grand M aster in the processiona l necessarily provided by the Homes. p leted pr eliminary planning for their joint should be in M asonic dress, including collar and apron effort in building a new Lodge H all. • $20,000 for Guests' personal needs, such as new glasses and glove,l'. N o top hats will be a uthorized except for Pocono Lodge, No. 780 , Swiftwat er, having and repairs, hearing aids and supplies, dry cleaning, THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON Second Class the Grand M aster. recently purchased a 13-acre plot of ground watch repair, new razors and razor repairs, writing paper Distribution Office POSTAGE along t he main highway, is presently engaged Officers ' of other M asonic Bodies, including , and tobacco. MASONIC HOMES PAID AT in a building fund campaign for a new Scottish Rite and Shrine, should be dressed in the official Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022 Elizabethtown M asonic Temple. • $14,000 to fully equip a barber and beauty shop to meet Pennsylvania Va ux Lodge, No. 406, Hamburg, are taking dress of their respective Bodies if they expect to be in­ (Send FORM 3579 to Above Address) the daily needs of the Guests. bids for their new Colonial style M asonic cluded in the processional. • $60,000 for Holiday Gifts. This includes Christmas pres­ Temple, using plan s and specifications fur­ Directional m aps have been provided to Secretaries of n ished b y Grand Lodge. ents and activities, Easter treats and other holiday sur­ all L odges in P ennsylvania. Ligonier Lodge, N o. 331, Ligonier, are prises. a bout to sell the building they now own and move into new quarters being improved and • $36,000 for special entertainments such as bus trips and A reproduction of the directional map renovated for them at a very a ttractive rides, movies and parties. may be seen on Page 5 of this issue. rent al. • $5,000 to compensate visiting ministers to conduct year­ Clearfield Lodge, No. 3 14, Clearfield, have round religious services, such as Sunday services in the In general, those attending the dedication should pro­ the authorization of t he R . W. Grand Mast er Sell Chapel, weekly prayer meetngs, visits to those con­ ceed west on Route 23 after leaving the Va lley Forge to acquire a n excellent plot of ground on the Exit No. 24 of the P ennsylvania Turnpike, continuing outskirts of their city and soon hope to break fined to the hospital, and burial services. ground for a new Masonic Hall. • $20,000 for expenditures such as extra clothing, televi­ through Valley Forge P ark to the area of Freedoms Foun­ St. J a mes L odge, No. 457, B ea ver, is sions and television repairs, summer camping for children dation where further instructions will be provided. presently in the p lanning stage for making at the Masonic Homes, and other related projects. The Genera l D edication Committee has estim ated that renovations a nd imp rovements to their pres­ the program will take approximately one and a ha lf hours. ent facilities. POSTMASTER: Please Complet e Na me, Address and Number e n Postal Return Clipping. Bro. Deyoe expla ined that 60,000 M asons, or 23 per All activities will be concluded before dark to facilitate ( Cont inued on P age 2) traffic fl ow from the area. THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON Our Grand Master and Grand Secretary Attend an Issued Quarterly From the Grand Secretary's Office 3ln ;fflemoriam February, May, August and November at June Quarterly Communication Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, by BRO. ARTHUR MURRAY The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of The Most Especial Communication Marking 250th Year Since The Masonic Homes at E lizabethtown provided a perfect setting for the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Fr&e and Ac­ cepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Juris­ June Quarterly Communication. The weather was ideal and the Superintendent Grand Lodge lost one of its most diction Thereunto Belonging, through its Founding of The United Grand Lodge of England and his staff had left nothing undone to make this a most pleasant and in­ active and devoted Grand Lodge Chap­ COMMITTEE ON MASONIC CULTURE-William E. lains when Bro. and Rev. Arthur Mur­ Yeager, P. G. M., Chairman, W. Frederick Warren, teresting occasion. Blaine F. Fabian, W. Irvine Wiest and Martin D. Rife. The 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United Grand Lodge of Bro. Robert E. Deyoe, R. W. Grand ray, D.D. died unexpectedly on July was approved by Grand Lodge. This Approved and Authori:.ed To Be Printed By England was commemorated recently in London in a most fitting and im­ Master, did not hold the usual morn­ 11, 1967. He was visiting his son, ROBERT E. DEYOE pressive manner. ing meeting with the District Deputy merger was effective July 1, 1967 and Arthur, 3rd, in his home in Los Ala­ Right Worshipful Grand Master Away back in 1717, four Lodges met in London on St. John the Baptist's Grand Masters in order that they and reduces the number of our Lodges to mos, New M-exico, and passed away in Day and this Premier Grand Lodge, sometimes termed the Mother Grand 610. his sleep. WILLIAM A. CARPENTER, Editor the Members could make a complete Lodge, resulted from that Meeting. Now 250 years later, the United Grand and thorough inspection of all the fa­ When Bro. William H. Brehm was Lodge of England has over 7200 Fifteen Boys graduated from Patton installed as R. W. Grand Master on Mailing Address: cilities provided for our Guests at the MASON IC TEMPLE Lodges, and thousands of other Ma­ were present. Masonic Homes and the Boys at the School last June, while four children December 27, 1939, he appointed Bro. One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 sonic Lodges flourish throughout the While the Brethren were attending Patton School. Guided tours were at the Masonic Homes at Elizabeth­ Murray a Grand Lodge Chaplain, Send Form 3579 to Distribution Office world. Grand Lodge, their Ladies were en­ town received their High School Di­ which office he held until his passing. Masonic Homes, Eli:.abethtown, Pa. 17022 available. What better way could have To properly celebrate this majestic joying a Dress Show by Lachasse fol­ plomas. Eight former students at the A Memorial Service was held for Second Class Postage Paid at been provided for all of us to become Eli:.abethtown, Pennsylvania occasion, an Especial Grand Lodge lowed by tea in the Ballroom of the fully acquainted with the provisions Homes are now in the Armed Forces. Bro. Murray in the Church of the Communication was held in London Grosvenor House. made for our nearly 800 adult and Resurrection on Monday morning, Vol. XIV August, 1967 No. 3 on June 27th to which Grand Masters On Wednesday the Brethren and minor Guests at the Homes and over While Masonic Lodges are not per­ July 17th, which was attended by sev­ and representatives of all the recog­ their Ladies were taken by private 50 Boys at Patton. mitted in Saigon, the Hiram Club of eral Grand Lodge Officers and many nized Grand Lodges were invited. Our buses to the three Royal Masonic The Communication was held in the Saigon meets the first Monday of each Members. Support Urged R. Full W. Grand Master and Grand Secre­ Schools, two of which are for girls and George H. Deike Auditorium which month and the meetings are well at­ He was laid to rest in Auburn, New tary were privileged to be in atten­ one for boys. For 'Guest Fund' was well filled. tended. It is understood many Ser­ York, on Monday afternoon. Members dance. After returning from the visit to the The usual informative Committee vicemen are being made Masons in of Auburn Lodge, No. 431, acted as Schools, the Guests were invited to at­ (Continued from Page 1) The invited Guests from other Jur­ Reports outlining the activities for the Manila. Pallbearers and performed the com­ cent of the membership, contributed isdictions were requested to arrive at tend various Lodges that evening. Our past fiscal Quarter were presented, in­ mittal service. Bro. William E. Kinch, $4.60 each, to reach last year's record their various hotels in London on Sun­ Grand Master and Grand Secretary cluding some of the contemplated Worshipful Master of Mozart Lodge, day, June 25th in time to attend an were received in Quatuor Coronati The Merriber of a Lodge in our drove to Auburn and assisted in the donation. He added: future projects. Jurisdiction whom we believe to have informal Get Acquainted Dinner at Lodge No. 2076, in Freemasons' Hall. The need for many additional em­ service. "I sincerely hope these Brethren can the Hyde Park Hotel. This is the oldest Lodge of Masonic the longest Membership is Bro. find a way to repeat this generous ployees for the Masonic Homes, es­ Charles H . Ainey, who was Raised in On Monday, trips were made in the Research in the world. A most inter­ pecially in the Hospital, was stressed. BRO. BENJAMIN C. HOLEMAN giving. afternoon to the Royal Masonic Hos­ esting paper was presented by Bro. New Milford Lodge, No. 507, on Octo­ Grand Lodge also lost another dedi­ If anyone is interested, contact the ber 16, 1891. H e is closely followed "I realize that every Mason in this pital. Then at 5 p.m. private buses A. R. Hewitt, the Grand Lodge Librar­ Superintendent. cated and outstanding Grand Lodge Jurisdiction is not in a financial posi­ took the Guests to St. James' Palace ian and Curator, dealing with the his­ by Bro. George L. Roberts, who was Chaplain when Bro. and Rev. Benja­ The flood lighting for the exterior of Raised in Temple Lodge, No. 248, in tion to contribute to the Masonic for a formal reception where they were tory of the Moderns and Ancients. the Temple in Philadelpia will soon be min C. Holeman died after a short ill­ Homes. However, I hope we can all presented to the Officers of the United After the Lodge closed, a formal Din­ Tunkhannock on March 7, 1892. ness on June 10, 1967. He was a installed but will not be completed be­ If any Member or Lodge in our make a specal effort to send something, Grand Lodge of England. ner was held at which the usual toasts fore the September Quarterly Com­ graduate of the Wesley Theological regardless of the amount." The Grand Masters were then taken were offered, with interesting re­ Jurisdiction knows of a Member with Seminary in Washington, D.C. and at munication, September 6. longer service, please let me know. The Grand Master pointed out that to a formal Dinner at the Savoy Hotel sponses. Transfer of Membership between the time of his death was the pastor and the other representatives were While the Brethren were busily en­ it takes at least $250,000 each year Lodges within our Jurisdiction is now Fraternally, of the Jermyn Methodist Church. He just to prqvide the various activities dined at the Grosvenor House. gaged as mentioned above, their Ladies permitted. An Amendment to the had served in the U.S. :rv'Iarines prior committed ' to the Guest Fund. This On Tuesday morning, a rehearsal were entertained at the Royal Ballet was submitted which to and during World War II. does not include any special purchases. was held at Royal Albert Hall to ac­ at the Covent Garden Opera House, would allow such Transfers to and Bro. Holeman was keenly interested For instance, last year the fund quaint the Guests with the entrance followed by a late and complete sup­ from Lodges in other Jurisdictions. in and was Worshipful reached a total which was adequate for procession, their assigned places on the · per. Complete details are included else­ Master of Hyde Park Lodge, No. 339, a special purchase. The Committee· dias and the recessional. The celebration concluded on Thurs­ where in this issue. Ashby B. Paul in Scranton in 1962. He was truly a on Masonic Homes is now in the pro­ The Especial Communication was day with a guided tour of the magnifi­ credit to Freemasonry. cess of providing special television sets opened at 4 p.m. and close to 7000 cent Freemasons' Hall followed by a R. W. Grand Secretary The 1966 Membership Statistics, for hospital rooms. Bro. Deyoe said: Masons crowded into every available Farewell Luncheon in the adjoining based upon the corrected General Re­ BRO. T. DALE TAYLOR "This is a wonderful thing for so seat in the mammoth Royal Albert Connaught Rooms. Many Grand turns, are as follows: Grand Lodge and the Craft were many of our Guests who are confined Hall. The Duke of Kent was installed Lodges had presented gifts to the a lso saddened by the sudden death on Membership, Dec. 27, 1965 252,664 to hospital beds. Television will "give in a dignified and inspiring manner as United Grand Lodge of England in Your Annual Duesl June 27, 1967 of Bro. T. Dale Taylor. them individual entertainment and en­ the Most Worshipful The Grand Mas­ connection with the 250th Anniversary Admitted dnring 1966 OOooOO· 00. 617 Your Lodge Secretary will always Bro. Taylor was returning from a Initiated during 1966 •oooo oo oooo• 5,730 joyment beyond comprehension of us ter. He responded graciously. M. W. and these gifts were all on display. southern cruise and suffered a fatal 6,347 appreciate an early payment of who are more fortunate." Bro. The Earl of Scarbrough, the re­ The complete set of Grand Lopge and your Dues to avoid that end-of­ heart attack while aboard ship. If you have not received a postage­ tiring Grand Master, also spoke briefly Lodge Jewels presented by our Grand Suspended during 1966 0000 00 00 1,229 the-year rush period. Bro. Taylor was a Past Master of free envelope, make your check or as did some of the Grand Masters Lodge made an impressive addition Resigned during 1966 oo·oooooooo• 602 Zeredatha Lodge, No. 451, in York in Deceased during 1966 oo-oooooo• 6,007 Perhaps you have overlooked pay­ money order payable to: "Masonic from other Grand Lodges. Close to to their Museum. which he was Worshipful Master in 7,838 ing your 1966 Dues. If so, won't Homes, Elizabethtown, Pa.," and mail seventy Grand Masters attended. The commemoration of the 250th 1947. He was District Deputy Grand it to the Homes in care of the Super­ After Dinner in the different hotels Anniversary of the United Grand Decrease (net) for 1966 oooooooo 1,491 you please pay now. Membership, Dec. 27, 1966 251,173 Master of the 42nd District from De­ intendent. a Reception was held in the Connaught Lodge of England, expertly planned Keeping your Dues paid, is impor­ cember 27, 1952 until December 27, Remember, all contributions to the Rooms adjoining Freemasons' Hall at and executed in every detail, will al­ tant. It is an obligation you have 1962. He was active in many M asonic Guest Fund are deductible for income which the Duke of Kent and the ways be remembered for its great The merger of Colonial Lodge, No. aJ:cepted. bodies. tax purposes. Duchess, and many other notables contribution to Masonic History. 631, into Pennsylvania Lodge, No. 380, 2 3 Wilbur M . Brucker to be Speaker R. W. Deputy Grand Master At Statue Dedication Ceremony Addresses Bermuda Masons Bro. John Young, R. W . Deputy Bro. Wilbur M. Brucker, M. E. Past K. Grand Master of the Grand Encamp­ Grand Master, addressed Bermuda ment, Knights Templar, U.S.A., and Masons at an Inter-Constitutional Din­ former Secretary of the Army, will be ner on June 24, St. John the Baptist the main speaker at the dedication Day. ceremony of the Washington at Prayer Bro. Young responded to the main Statue on September 9 at Freedoms toast of the evening, "To the Craft," Foundation at Valley Forge. which was proposed by His Excellency Bro. Brucker ended a three year the Governor, Bro. Lord Martonmere, t erm as Grand Master of the Grand Past Grand Treasurer of the Grand Encampment on August 24 at the Tri­ Lodge of England. ennial of the Grand Encampment in The dinner was under the leader­ , Michigan. ship of Bro. T. F. F. Wyatt, R. W. In 1930, when 36 years of age, Bro. District Superintendent for Scottish Brucker was elected Governor of the Lodges in Bermuda. Bro. Wyatt, to­ State of Michigan. gether with Bro. C. H. V. Talbot, V. A practicing attorney, he was ap­ ...... W. Grand Inspector for English pointed General Counsel of the De­ Lodges in Bermuda, and Bro. T. M. Our boys and girls at the Homes who do not have an OJ?portunity Here you see our boys and girls at the Homes having a splashing partment of Defense in the Eisenhower to spend time with relatives and friends during the Summer months good time while they exercise and denlop their muscles and limbs du B. Godet, R. W. Grand Inspector Administration. On July 21, 1955, he are taken to the seashore or a camp for four weeks. Here you see in the modern full-size swimming pool on the Homes' grounds. A of Irish Lodges in Bermuda, visited some of our boys lining up for a hull's eye on the archery range at favorite spot, especially during the warm weather months, even for was appointed by President Eisen­ the September Quarterly Communica­ Camp Shand, near Carlisle. Several of the girls attended a girl's some of the older ones at the Homes, the pool is always properly hower to be Secretary of the Army. camp near York Haven. Your support of the Guest Fund makes supervised. Life guards, swimming instructors and the necessary tion of the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl­ these annual outings possible for our children. maintenance is provided out of the Guest Fund. Bro. Brucker served as Secretary vania last year. of the Army for five and a half years, Bro. Wilbur M. Brucker the longest tenure of any Secretary Bro. Young's address included infor­ Ritualistic Meeting at M. E. Past Grand Master Many Masonic Books Are Available since Stanton during Lincoln's ad- Grand Encampment, Knights Templar mation on the operations of the Grand Allentown Well Attended ministration. United States of America Lodge of Pennsylvania. .In Grand Lodge Circulating Library The Sectional Meeting held at Al­ lentown on Saturday, June 10, 1967, Our new 32-page Circulating Library Symbolism of Freemasonry ...... Mackey for rehearsal and exemplification of brochure, containing the rules, regula­ Hand to Back ...... Stuart Masonic Harvest ...... Claudy the Ritualistic Work by Schools of FREEDOMS FOUNDATION tions and listings of over 2 50 Masonic S hort Readings in Masonic History . Tatsch Instruction from the Allentown, Scran­ LOCATE.O AI books now available for M asons of The Story of F reemasonry ...... S ibley ton, Hop Bottom and Hazleton Schools VALLE.Y FOQGE. Pennsylvania Lodges to borrow, is Washingt on, the Man and Mason . Callahan was well attended even though the available for distribution in quantities Concise . . . . Gould PENNSYLVANIA Masonic ] urisprudence ...... Lawrence weather was quite warm. to L odges. History of Cryptic Rite ...... Macoy Actual registration totaled 162, rep­ The M asonic books available are Military Lodges ...... Gould resenting 13 Districts and 56 Lodges. classified in sixteen groups and a brief The Builders ...... Newton Bro. Raymond H. Grimm, Instructor description of each book is given to Great T eachings of Freemasonry . Haywood These Were Brethren ...... Claudy of Ritualistic Work for the Grand I. W•~ KI"'C.'TO~ A..1' PD. ..~ ~ fi/ION.UM!.).IT assist the borrower in locating the par­ Facts for Freemasons ...... Voorhis 2.. Cl-I ..PE. L Lodge, was quite pleased with the sup­ ~. M "'- Q."t~.U, W ...... IJ.\1'4G.l0t.l P..O I~OH•.IOio ticular books of his choice. The Master's Book ...... Claudy " · !:I "'I.OMON ""'"\..\.. Our Ancient Brethren ...... de P. Castells port given this Sectional Meeting and ~· '"'"'MI\• ."fO ..,. Hllo.\.\.. Members of Pennsylvania Lodges Go CO ~t.. RL.,.!.\Ot4a.L M~Ob..L o-c: ptON OR The Royal Arch ...... Steinmetz the performance of the Work. L I8. R. .. Q..'( may borrow books from the Circulat­ The Men's House ...... Newton ing Library or Grand Lodge either in Masonic Law and Practice . . . . . L ockwood This was the fifth of six Sectional person or by mail. Two books are Short Talks on Masonry ...... Newton Meetings scheduled throughout the permitted at a time and may be held What to Say ...... M acoy Jurisdiction for 1967. The sixth and Revelations of a Square ...... Oliver final session, covering Schools of In­ for a three-week period, or longer, free The Craft and Royal Arch ...... Tapley of charge, except for the return pos­ What Masonry M eans ...... H ammond struction in the northwestern section, tage, if needed. The Modern Templar ...... Pancoast is scheduled for Saturday, October 7. The following is another partial list­ Mozart and Masonry ...... Nett/ M asonic Speech Making ...... Hobbs ing of the many available and highly Scottish Rite of Freemasonry . . . . Baynard recommended books for Freemasons Masonic Gleanings ...... Cole Are you wearing to read: England 's M asonic Pioneers ...... Wright Terr itorial M asonry ...... Denslow The Square and The Holy Bible . . Holman Masonic Edition The G enesis of Freemasonry ...... Knoop I ntroduction to Freemasonry . . . . . Claudy Compasses as we P£..NN':>'(LV A. N IA. The Story of The Craft ...... V ibert This new Circulating Library bro­ The Newly-Made Mason ...... Haywood chure will be mailed upon request by Celebrate this 250th DQ,...... , . ... J OMW CI.'IMt.R Brother and Builders ...... Newton writing to Librarian and Curator, M a­ .iU\.'1 II ,,.,,., The Speculative Mason ..... , . . MacBride English Speaking Masonry ...... Robbins sonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Anniversary Year? The Cathedral Builders ...... Scott Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. To assist you in arriving at Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pa. 4 5 Membership Transfer To and From FOR YOUR New Award Program Other Jurisdictions Covered 1n Proposed CONVENIENCE Amendment to The Ahiman Rezon For your annual contribution to For Patton School Boys the "Guest Fund" and for your A new award program for students In 1962 t he Ahiman Rezon was amended to permit Transfer of Membership convenience, your Lodge Secretary at Patton Masonic School has been • .! between Lodges within our Jurisdiction. Prior to that time, a n outright resigna­ has been supplied with special approved by the Trustees, to start -·~ + • tion was required before a petition for membership could be accepted. self-addressed, postage-paid en­ with the new school term in Septem­ While the Transfer of Membership procedure adopted in 1962 may appear velopes and has been directed to ber, 1967. somewhat complicated, it does have distinct advantages for those Members ... insert them with your September The philosophy behind the new pro­ who desire to change their Lodge membership. Lodge Notice. gram is to broaden the awards and to ~I,. At the present time, when a Brother - -h-is_m_e_m_b_e_r-s-h..p- - re_c_o_r_d_b_y_r_e_as_o_n_ o_f- th_e_ make them more inclusive. whose membership is in a Lodge in issuance of the Transfer Certificate. The new awards will include: another Jurisdiction desires to affiliate The above procedure shall be followed Lodges May Borrow with a Lodge here, or if he is a when both Lodges are within our Juris­ • Gold P Award to students for out­ Member here and wishes to join a diction. When a Member of a Lodge in Set of Color Slides of standing leadershp in one or more our Jurisdiction desires to change his student activities and for distinct con­ Lodge in another State, our Ahiman membership to a Lodge in another Juris­ Philadelphia Temple tribution to school life by stimulating, Rezon requires an outright resignation. diction, the above procedure shall be cultivating and promoting a more This procedure is not necessary in followed except that the Transfer Certi­ Sets of 35mm color slides featuring congenial and wholesome social life. ficate (Form No. 4,A) shall be forwarded a tour of The Masonic Temple, Phila­ Participating in the IOOth Anniversary session of the Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation, most Grand Lodges. • Gold Key Award to the senior who A.A.S.R., at Harrisburg on July 14, 1967, were: (seated, left to right) Bro. Robert E. Deyoe, to our Grand Secretary and he in turn delphia, headquarters of our Grand has made the greatest contribution to Transfer of Membership from and will forward it to the Grand Secretary Patton through enthusiastic participa­ R. W. Grand Master; Bro. Richard A. Kern, R. W. Past Grand Master and Deputy for of the Jurisdiction in which the other Lodge, are just about ready for loan Pennsylvania, and Bro. George A. Newbury, Sovereign Grand Commander, Supreme Council, to Lodges in other Jurisdictions (with tion in academic, vocational and for Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. (standing, left to right) Bro. Sanford M. Chilcote, R. W. whom we are in fraternal relations) is Lodge is located; also the Notice to to the Lodges. social activities, and who has been Former Lodge of Election by Transfer l'ast Grand Master and Active for Pennsylvania; Bro. William E. Yeager, R. W. Past Grand now deemed just as desirable as the Each set of 50 slides, showing exter­ most influential in fostering and pro­ Master and Active for Pennsylvania; Bro. John G. Fleck, Grand Prior of Supreme Council; will be handled through the respective ior shots of the Temple and views of moting the aims and objectives of Transfer procedure permitted between Grand Secretaries. Bro. Irving E. Partridge, Deputy for Connecticut; Bro. Wilmer E. King, Commander-in-Chief Patton School. of Harrisburg Consistory; Bro. Elmer F. Myers, Secretary of Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley Lodges in our State. To accomplish When a Member of a Lodge in another the seven Lodge Rooms and _other in­ terior areas, will include printed cards • Academic Awards for the highest of Harrisburg; Bro. Charles F. Greevy, Active for Pennsylvania and Bro. W. Orville Kimmel, this objective, a proposed amendment Jurisdiction wishes to transfer his Mem­ average for four years in the subject R. W. Junior Grand Warden and Active for Pennsylvania. to Section 2 of Article XX of the bership to a Lodge in our Jurisdiction, describing each slide. areas. the Forms used by the other Jurisdiction The Lodge will need to supply a • Bible ar.d Religion Award for stu­ Ahiman Rezon was presented at the shall be accepted in our Jurisdiction. All Penna. Council of Deliberation Celebrates June Quarterly Communication and correspondence must be carried out suitable projector and screen. dents who have achieved excellence in Lodges interested in borrowing a set Bible courses, with an award for each will be acted upon at the December through the respective Grand Secretaries. grade. of slides should write to Committee on Its Centennial Convocation at Harrisburg Quarterly. When a Brother· petitions for member­ • Oral and Written English Award. ship only, he must present a Lodge Cer­ Masonic Culture, Masonic Temple, Bro. Robert E. Deyoe, R. W . Grand Master, Grand Council of Royal a nd The proposed amendment reads as • Vocational Awards in carpentry, elec­ tificate under the seal of the Lodge of One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, M aster, accompanied by Bro. John K. Select Masters of Pennsylvania; Bro. follows: which he was last a member, a Transfer tronics, machine shop and drafting. Certificate as herein provided, or furnish Pa. 19107. • General Industrial Arts Award to Young, R. W. D e puty Grand Master; H arold E . Stokely, Most Eminent "When a Brother Master Mason de­ other satisfactory evidence that he is in student with highest average for ninth Bro. Hiram P. Ball, R. W. Senior Grand Commander, Grand Comman­ sires to change his membership from one and tenth grades. Lodge to another, be shall present a good Masonic standing and, except when Freemasonry may claim to be the world's Gra nd Warden; Bro. W. Orville Kim­ dery, Knights Templar of Pennsyl­ a Transfer Certificate is submitted, that oldest laboratory for practical and experi­ • Music Award for outstanding service mel, R. W. Junior Grand Warden, a nd vania, and Bro. M aurice A. Hammer, notice of his desire and a conditional he is not a member of any Lodge." mental research in the art of living. resignation in writing to the Secretary in the musical organizations. Bro. Ashby B. Paul, R. W . Grand P ast Grand Sovereign, The United of his Lodge, setting forth therein the • Athletic Award to the student who Secretary, were present at the 100th Grand Imperial Council of Knights of Lodge in which he desires to become a contributes most to the inter-scholastic member and his resignation from his athletic program and to Patton in Anniversary session of the P ennsy l­ th e . present Lodge conditioned upon his ac­ terms of loyalty and desirable attitude vania Council of Deliberation , A.A.S.R., Bro. George A. Newbury, Sovereign ceptance in the Lodge of his choice. H for the year. held in the Scottish Rite Cathedral Grand Commander, Supreme Council, presented at a stated meeting it shall • Athletic Certificates and Letter a nd Masonic Temple, Harrisburg, on A.A.S.R., for Northern M asonic Juris­ be read in open Lodge at that meeting, Awards to students for participation and, if presented between meetings, at in various sports. Friday, July 14, 1967. diction, was present and addressed the the next stated meeting, whereupon, if • Service Certificates to outstanding Five Past Grand M asters of th e Brethren during the afternoon session. his dues are paid for at least six months students in service organizations. Grand Lodge of Pennsylva nia were Other highlights of the meeting were in advance and there are no charges also in attendance and included Bro. the allocution by Dr. Kern, an his­ pending against him, there shall be is­ In addition, the Grand M aster has sued to him, under the seal of the Lodge, Richard A. Kern, Deputy for Pennsyl­ torical skit performed by members of a Transfer Certificate (For Form see appr oved "The Grand Master 's Awa rd" vania and Commander-in-Chief of the the Valley of Harrisburg, and, preced­ page 71b). This Transfer Certificate shall for the graduate of Patton who h as P ennsylvania Council of Delibel-ation, ing the business session, a Divine be deposited with his petition in the contributed the outstanding effort to presiding; Bro. William E. ~eage r, Service at which Bro. John G. F leck, Lodge which be desires to join and shall assist Patton School. be regarded as the necessary documen­ Active for Pennsylvania and First D.D., Grand Prior of Supreme Council, tary evidence to accompany a Petition Many organizations and individuals Lieutenant Commander of the Penn­ preached the sermon on the topic, for Membership. If elected, the Secre­ have continued to provide the various sylvania Council of Deliberation; Bro. "Leaders of Men." tary of the petitioned Lodge shall im­ award s at Patton School. For this the mediately notify the Lodge of which the Charles H. Nitsch; Bro. Sanford M. Registration included more tha n petitioner is a member (For Form, see Trustees are grateful a nd urge a con­ Chilcote, Active for Pennsylvania and 1250 members, visitors and ladies. page 71b) and his resignation shall be­ tinuation. Second Lieutena nt Commander of the During the business session, the ladies come effective and his membership there­ However, with the expanded award Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation, enjoyed a tour of the new William in shall cease as of the date of said election. If at the expiration of six program, additional assistance for and Bro. Earl F. Herold. Penn Memorial Mmeum in Harris­ months from the date of issuance of the awards, such as cash, scholarships, Other Grand Bodies were represent­ burg, followed by a tea at which they Transfer Certificate the Petitioner has watch es, books, trophies and plaques ed as fo llows: Bro. Arthur R. Dia­ were received by Mrs. Raymond P. not been elected into membership in the A favorite stop now for visitors to the Homes is the new Gift Shop near the Dining Room in will be needed. Brethren interested mond, Most Excellent Grand High Shafer, wife of His Excellency, the petitioned Lodge, the Transfer Certificate Grand Lodge Hall where you will find an inventory of hundreds of pieces of handiwork, shall become null and void and the Peti­ representing endless hours of craftwork performed by our Guests at the Homes in the various in participation should contact the Priest, Grand Holy Royal Arch Chap­ Governor of the Commonwealth of tioner shall remain a member of his bobby shops now part of the occupational therapy program. This is but one of the programs Superintendent of Patton Masonic ter of Pennsylavnia; Bro. Guy S. Pennsylvania. Bro. Shafer is a Mem­ original Lodge with no interruption in at the Homes made possible by your support of the annual Guest Fund appeal. School, Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022. Fenstermacher, Most Puissant Grand ber of Lodge No. 408, M eadville.

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