"Brethren" Relative of Historic Printer Pays Visit . • The PENNSYLVANIA Temple Tour tioned are Philadelphia Lodges. Bro. Gideon, recently retired as a Principal A recent visitor to Masonic Temple, with the Philadelphia School District Philadelphia, was Mrs. Lloyd Lundin after 40 years. FREE1VIASON of Grand Island, Nebraska, a descen­ dant of Bro. John Dunlap, her great­ Returned Jewel AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF great-grandfather. Bro. Dunlap, who A Past Master's Jewel was returned was entered in Lodge No. 2 on Novem­ to Dallas Lodge No. 396, Easton, Pa., FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA ber 8, 1768, was the first printer of the by Bro. Joseph A. Babor of Saint Johns Declaration of Independence. Lodge No. 2, A.F. & A.M., Middletown, Connecticut. He had purchased an VOLUME XXIII MAY e 1976 NUMBER 2 Long Life antique desk. While moving it, a "sec­ Blessed with long life and good ret compartment" opened and revealed health, Bro. Samuel Paul, Excelsior a black leather case containing a beauti­ Bro. Richard J. Whitcomb, left, Past Lodge No. 491, Philadelphia, celebrat­ ful engraved Past Master's Jewel that Master and now Tyler of Mahanoy City Grand Master Urges Bicentennial Participation ed his tOOth birthday in October 1975. had been presented to "Bro. William E. Lodge No. 357, was honored with a Born in County Derry, Ireland, Bro. testimonial on his fiftieth anniversary By John L. McCain At a public gathering, a man once approached Bro. Frank­ Howell, P.M., by Dallas Lodge No. 396, R. W. Grand Master lin and shouted: Paul came to the United States when F. & A. M .. of Easton, Pa., Dec. 27, as a Past Master. He was Raised in he was 18, becoming an American citi­ 1900." Bro. Babor polished the jewel 1920. Bro. Gregory L. Christ, right, Masons, families and friends are urged to attend at least "Aw-them words don't mean nuthin a-tall. Where's all the happiness you· say it guarantees?" zen in 1898. Associated with the Phila­ and returned it to Dallas Lodge. District Deputy Grand Master, 58th one of the four special Bicentennial activities sponsored by delphia Police Department for many Masonic District, is presenting a gavel the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Bro. Franklin, peeking over his framed glasses, smiled years, Bro. Paul was made a Mason in that was given to the Lodge in honor and replied: Legion of Merit of Bro. Whitcomb. Each activity is different-and all dedicated to those God­ April 1938 at age 59. His only son, Bro. James Calvin Gibbs, Lafayette fearing men who were responsible for the beginning Qf this "My friend, the Constitution only guarantees you the right Bro. William J. Paul was Worshipful Lodge No. 652, Carnegie, was awarded great nation. to pursue happiness. Master of Excelsior Lodge in 1943. the Legion of Merit Medal, one of our will be 100 years old on November 6. "You have to catch it yourself." He was entered on September 13, 1935 The dates are: Five Generations of Gideons nation's highest peacetime awards. Bro. June 12, Coudersport I hope that all Masons catch the spirit of 1976. Gibbs. a Colonel in the United States at age fifty-nine. Bro. Edwin H. Gideon. of Louis June 26, Ligonier Be aware of our Country and our Fraternity. Wagner Lodge No. 715, Philadelphia, Air Force, recently retired after 28 Let us realize what those men did in Philadelphia, by the years' service. He was cited for meri­ Another Centenarian July 24, Masonic Homes claims the largest Masonic "family," An addition to the list of centena­ October 9, Valley Forge light of candles, to give us the foundation of our great covering five generations. His father, torious service as Director of Communi­ cations for the 26th Air Division at rians is Bro. Clinton Tames Hahn of Details on each program are outlined in this issue of the country. Bro. George D. Gideon, Jr., was a Lodge No. 61, Wilkes-Barre. Bro. Hahn, We must be vigilant and determined that those who think Member of St. Alban Lodge No. 539; Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Pennsylvania Freemason. born February 19, 1876, received his We, as Masons, are thankful for the fact that many of otherwise must not he given the opportunity to succeed in his grandfather, Bro. George D. Gid­ Symbolic Degrees in 1901, making him their endeavor. eon, was a Member of Potter Lodge Long Climb for Emblem the founders of this nation were M.,sons. Bro. Arthur Hackathorn was just one one of Pennsylvania's oldest living Ma· It wasn't easy in Philadelphia. Don't blow out the candles No. 441; hi ~ great-grandfather. Bro. sons. Bro. Hahn is a relative of Bro. We are thankful, too, that the "Well-Springs of Free­ Edward Gideon. was a Member of of 108 Members of Corinthian Lodge masonry" had such a soJid, meaningful beginning. too soon at this birthday celebration. No. 573, Millvale, Allegheny County, Harry E. Hahn. Past Master of Fort Rising Star Lodge No. 126: his great­ Washington Lodge No. 308. Bro. Benjamin Franklin, articulate and witty, spoke often Keep them burning to light the way for our Country and great-grandfather, Bro. George Gideon, to attend the Stated Meeting on October in defense of the greatness of the Constitution of this Nation. Fraternity into the years ahead. was a Member of Concordia Lodge No. 10, 1975, and purchased his 1976 Ma­ 67, and his great-great-great-grandfath­ sonic Lapel Emblem. He climbed to the Bro. William A. Carpenter er Bro. Jacob Gideon, was a Member third floor Lodge Room and claimed R. W. Grand Secretary of Lodge No. 9. All the Lodges men- he wasn't "puffing." Bro. Hackathorn New Horizons For Patton Masonic Homes Has Opening THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON Second Class Distribution Office POSTAGE For Stall Medical Doctor Junior and Senior High School Students Now Accepted MASONIC HOMES PAID AT The Masonic Homes at Elizabeth­ will provide a much greater variety of Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022 Elizabethtown A tremendous broadening of horizon& town is seeking to employ a fulltime for boys in the Patton Masonic School courses, both academic and technical, (Send FORM 3579 to Above Address) Pennsylvania medical doctor to fill its staff of three at Elizabethtown, Pa., will get under plus an impressive increase in shvp doctors at the Masonic Health Care way this fall, and the advantages are facilities. Center. being extended to seventh and eighth The position includes a home, pen­ graders for the first time. The only course still to be taught at Patton under the new system will be a sion and other liberal fringe benefits. For 52 years, the boarding school Those interested should contact the required program of religious study has provided lodging, meals and a high which includes: The Old Testament, Executive Director, Masonic Homes at school education, all free of charge, for Elizabethtown. The Gospels, The Epistles and Com­ boys who have lost one or both parents parative Religions. through death. This will continue, but academic, The Patton trustees have decided that Quarterly Communication vocational, social and athletic oppor· the earlier a boy enters the school, the tunities for the young men will be greater his likelihood of fully develop· In Philadelphia Temple greatly expanded. They will take aca­ ing his potential. Consequently, appli­ The Quarterly Communication of demic courses at junior high and high cations now will be considered from Grand Lodge will be held at 7 p.m. school levels in Elizabethtown public boys as young as 12 who have success· Wednesday, June 2, in Masonic Tem­ schools and technical training in area fully completed the sixth grade and ple, One North Broad Street, Philadel­ vocational-technical schools. The change Continued on Page 4 POSTMASTER: Please Include Complete Imprint of Address on Your Postal Return Clipping. phia. ( THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON Issued Quarterly February, May, August and November at Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, by The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of The Most Ancient and Honorable F•aternity of Free and Ac­ cepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Juris­ diction Thereunto Belonging. Approved and Authorized To Be Printed By The Grand Master Grand Lodge Officers John L. McCain, R. W. Grand Master Walter P. Wells, R. W. Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Trate, R. W. Senior Grand Warden Samuel C. Williamson, R. W. Junior Grand Warden Arthur R. Diamond, R. W. Grand Treasurer William A. Carpenter, R. W. Grand Secretary Bro. H. Wallace Reid, M. W. Grand Master of South Carolina, in the Senate Chambers, Independence Hall, to put on aprons and wrote the following for the South Carolina "Masonic Light" on his jewels. visit to Philadelphia for the Conference of Grand Masters: "We . were reminded that in the very room in which we were Mailing Address: "One very special event which I had the pleasure of attending and standing, John Adams was inaugurated as the Second President of MASONIC TEMPLE one which literally sent chills up and down my spine was on Feb. the United States. One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 16 at a meeting of Rising Star Lodge No. 126. "This particular meeting was under special conditions and was "Shortly thereafter, we were escorted down the steps into Congress Send Form 3579 to Distribution Office held in the Continental Congress Hall located on Independence Hall in much the same manner in which the President was escorted Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022 Square. by former President and Bro. George Washington, along with Thomas "The meeting was scheduled for 9 p.m. and the visitors assembled Jefferson." Second Class Postage Paid at Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Fifty-five Grand Masters from North America attended the Pennsylvania Bicentennial Din· "51 Grand Masters" ner at the start of the Conference of Grand Masters of North America that was held in Phila­ Vol.