Note to the Brethren ...............................................................................................................................02 From the East ...........................................................................................................................................03 From the West ..........................................................................................................................................04 From the South .......................................................................................................................................05 Biography: Hon. Bro. Herbert Gordon Gardiner ............................................................................06 Selected Works of Hon. Bro. Herbert Gordon Gardiner Duke Paoa Kahanamoku 1890-1968 ...............................................................................09 Prince Lot Kapuaiwa Kamehameha The First Full Blooded Hawaiian Freemason .....................................................................11 Masonic Directory, Territory of Hawaii 1908 ...................................................................18 The Early Lodges in Hawaii & Some Prominent Brethren of that Bygone Era ..................................................................................................22 The Glory and Travail of a Bygone Era .............................................................................26 Jose Rizal: Patriot, Scholar, Doctor & Freemason 1861-1896 ........................................35 Douglas MacArthur, A Freemason For All Seasons ..........................................................39 “Inside The Brotherhood” “Further Secrets of the Freemasons” ......................................................................................48 Freemasonry and Religion .....................................................................................................51 The “Mighty Mo,” A Rendezvous with History ..................................................................53 General Interest Articles: A Quick Masonic Education: The ‘Missing Parts’ of the Lectures Revisited ............61 The Test ....................................................................................................................................63 Honolulu Lodge Installation ...............................................................................................64 People are Funny! ..................................................................................................................70 Photo Gallery: Degree Conferrals and Lodge Visitations ........................................................................33 Thanksgiving Dinner and WBro. Froilan Domingo Presentations .............................58 Lodge Matters: Uniform Aprons for Lodge Past masters ..........................................................................60 Special Veterans Recognized ...............................................................................................66 Brief Notes ...............................................................................................................................68 Secretary’s Report ..................................................................................................................71 Necrology ................................................................................................................................72 Photo Credits: WBro. Dale Palileo, Bro. Alex Escasa and Bro. Matthew Rowe and Sis. Virginia Gardiner A NOTE TO THE BRETHREN A Happy New Year to all! This final volume of the Cable-Tow for Masonic year 2007 is a special issue in honor of Bro. Herbert Gardiner, an active member of Hawaiian Lodge and of the Grand Lodge of Hawaii, who recently left our midst and joined the celestial lodge above. Bro. Gardiner is well known in Masonic circles for his research and writings on Freemasonry in Hawaii. For his scholarship, he was made Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of Hawaii for several years, and was also a member of the Northern California Research Lodge. He was also past Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Hawaii. In recognition of his contributions to Masonic history, we are reprint- ing ten of his written works in this volume, along with a brief biographical sketch. We are hopeful that through these articles, the brethren will not only gain knowl- edge about what our departed brother has researched and written on, but will also gain important insights on the kind of man and Mason he was. Our appreciation goes to his widow and family for providing us his biography and pictures, and to the Northern California Research Lodge for allowing us to reprint his works. This issue also includes photo galleries of the various lodge activities during the final quarter of the Masonic year. A couple of general interest articles are also included, as well as a listing of Hawaiian Lodge members who have been Masons for 25 up to 50 years is included. The “Brief Notes” at the end of this volume chronicles some recent developments involving members of the Cable-Tow Com- mittee. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Cable-Tow Committee for their continued support and hard work in making sure that the publication comes out on time. I hope we have continued to “inform and edu- cate” the brethren for the past year. We look forward to continue serving you to the best that we could, and hope that you will continue to support your Cable- Tow in the ensuing Masonic year. Fraternally yours, Jun Colmenares, PM 02 FROM THE EAST By: Eduardo L. Abutin Worshipful Master Mahalo . Greetings and Happy Holidays! I hope this message finds you in good health and spirit and that 2007 has been good to you, as it has been very special and kind to me. It was, indeed, a very good year – filled with great learning experiences and challenges. I feel very privileged to have been given the rare opportunity to serve as Master, and although my term in the Oriental Chair seems to have gone too quickly I cannot help but look back at our accom- plishments for the year – relatively modest as they seem to appear. I am very proud that together with this year’s outstanding Corps of Officers (whom I refer to as “Team 2007”), along with our mentors RWB Dennis Ing and WB Wilson Camagan and the rest of our very supportive Brethren in the columns we successfully maintained, if not improved on, the excellent reputation our Lodge enjoys – from the professional manner we conduct our meetings to the superb degree conferrals. I also believe this year we not only sustained, but also improved, the already fine camaraderie amongst us with our families participating in our activities. Our “Easter Egg Hunting” for our keikis was a resounding success that was enjoyed by all, and our night of “Tribute to Our Lodge Widows” brought smiles to everyone’s faces as well as fond memories of wonderful times gone by to those in attendance at the event. I will always cherish the opportunity of having hosted, on behalf of our Lodge, a special night of Thanksgiving where we all gathered as one family – with all seats in our banquet hall occupied! I am hopeful these recent additions to our great roster of regular social events will be perpetuated and supported to at least better our inter-relationships and practice the real meaning of the spirit of Brotherhood! This being my final message from the East, I thank all of you for the confidence you entrusted me; it certainly meant a lot. To RWB Dennis Ing, WB Wilson Camagan and WB Tony Ligaya – you continued to inspire me with your dedication and words of wisdom; I can never thank you enough for your support and assistance to my officers and myself throughout the year – my sin- cerest thanks! I am also grateful to all our Committee members for their assistance. To my Corps of Officers – you probably never realized the difference you made this year through your many hours of hard work – many thanks to all of you. I wish the incoming officers the best as they carry on with the finest traditions of Hawaiian Lodge; you can do it . My wife Alma, and my children Joshua and April, join me in wishing you our best for your health, happiness and prosperity throughout the coming New Year! See you in Lodge! 03 FROM THE WEST By: Orlando S. Ragudos Senior Warden TIME, PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE I am profoundly grateful for the fulfillment of another great year as I reflect those many good deeds we have made throughout our lives, our families and our Brotherhood. We started 2007 with lots of planning and dreams to make it memorable, exciting and full of challenges, and indeed, we pro- gressively met them. All of us will close the current year with lots of memories as we continue to pursue our dreams and hopes. As it is said, “Time really flies when you’re having fun”, and if I may add, “well occupied!” Let us continue to have fun as we look forward to an even more prosperous new year. Personally, I will continue to learn and grow along with my Brethren as I enjoin everyone to keep faith in God and practice what we learned in our Fraternity each day! Each of us must be the best persons we can be while on this earth -- as Brothers, as Masons, as Fa- thers, as Husbands, as Sons, as Friends. As Masons, we should be actively engaged in and be respon- sive to the affairs of our Lodge, and observe the teachings of the Supreme Architect of the Universe. Meeting our goals in life requires not only practice, devotion, dedication and knowing what to do