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learn how a deferred payment gift annuity might benefit you someone you love. in complete conlidence and at no cost or igation. fill out and return the rcspom.e coupon to the Office of

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(717) 367-1121. extension 33460. or toll-free (800) 599-6454. Bn:th1ren and friends in Western Pcnnsyhania arc invited to contact

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MAIL THIS FOR~tTO: OniceofGili Plunnong Mthonic Chari tic' 0 111.: Ma,onic Drive Eli,ubcthiOWil. I'A 17022

Rc>\itft•milll Cmmf!.~· TF.<ric/ctnt.\ Alleu Krt·i,~. Ddxmrll /Jit•11er. Jt'rn· £t1.¢rrton. StL\all Dah•. Kcun Kcx:lt cuul Snm Da"i'o" f'nja.'· their ,·nti,t· ,·e~c:mimt

mat do you dow ith SlO.<X>O in pmlih from the sal~ of handmade angel pms'! f you're 1\lasonic Village at ~litabethtown resident

Elaine Bleiler. the an~wcr bob\ ious. Do what angels would do-- make dreams come true!

On May I. si~ rcsid~nts and three MalT of the Masonic Village at Elit.abcthtown's Residential Cottage. home for eight adult' with developmental challenges. departed from the Masonic Village at Elinthcthtow n for the journey of a lifetime-- a cruise to Bermuda!

The \'acationcr> enjoyed the many amenities of cruising through the Caribbean ... cndle>s buffets. mu;.ic and dancing. shows. movies and. of course. lounging

History Buffs Needed for Masonic Village Museum

Ma. me Village at Elitabethtm\ n h:h a need lor ne ~1110 c Volunteer Cur.uori.tl .\"tst•mh fur its useum. located 111 the Frccmasuns Cuhural Center

If you ha\e an interest in an and antiques. know ledge of Fn.-cmasonl') and its appendant bodies and a t.tlcnl for displa) tng uems m a tasteful f•hhmn. then we look forward to hearing from )ott!

Neat handw riling fur labclmg items and I. now ledge in archival princtpals and prcser\ation techniques would be helpful. but can be learned. This \Oiunteer position is Ocx ihlc. requiring a lew days a mont h at your com enicncc. For more infonmuiun. please contact Bro. John R. McFadden at I (80<)) 599-6-15-1.

•• ~ideon-the deck. _ "1f\\W"the residents chose to stay behind and l..:.:p 1 c home fi~s 'liuming until the vac:nionen. n:turncd.

The trave ers aiLhad~~\Onderfultime and arc gra1rlul for 11e time and cffon that Mr>. Bleiler put 11110 her an••c l pin~ 10 be able 10 gi,·e the re~idents and ,taff a "hca,~nly" gift of a lifetime. They also exh:nd a special than~ you

to Concordia Lodge No. 67. Jenkintown. and Lodge .o. 9. for each contributing SSOO toward the trip. as wet , spending money for the collage resident\.

"Elaine has ofrcn ~aid that our house b full uf an • Is.'' said Missy Kilmer. Program Coordinator. "but site is an angel in our eyes!"

If you arc imcn:Med in purcha~ing om: of Elaine·, beautiful angel pin~. call (717) 361-385-1 or look for her stand at Autumn Day.

Masonic llillage Farm Market

Peaches & Sweet Corn jellies, fr uit butters. salsas.

syrups and more!

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(717) 361 One Masonic Drive

''Where Fresh Is a

2. THE PENNSYlVAN IA I Rll MASON SI' I'TfM lHR 2004 _ \,.!

tfte Penns!l{vania

FREEMASO N MA GA Z INE

published four times annually

by the Grand Lodge F. & A.M.

of Pennsylvania

Vol. Ll Number 3

Summer 2004

EDITORIAL BOARD

William Slater II R. W. Grsnd Msster

James L Ernette R. W.P.G.M., Chslrmsn

D. William Roberts Editor

COMMITTEE

Mark E. Biller

Rodney E. Boyce

Kenneth R. Brooks

David Calrd Ill

William D. Johnston

James N. Katsaounis

John T. Merva

Tlna l. Raybold

Petition Hollin• 1-800-990-1935

Thomas K. Sturgeon R.W. J unior Grand Warden

cA 1Dayof tJJ ppartunity

page 6.

Also in this issue:

William Slater II R.W. Grand Master

Summer Message

page 5.

The Pennsylvania Freemason

Celebrates 50 Years Third in a tour part series

page 21.

In Memoriam . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . . .. . .. .. .. . . . . .. 8 Celebratong a Century of Brotherhood ....... . ............... . .... .. . 1 0 Treasurers of lhe Temple ....................... . . .... . . . ..... . . . 15

A Woman's Touch ................................. , ..... .. . . . .. 19

OeMolay News •••...........................•...••..•.....•...• 20

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you and who will nlilke the t r.ln .. ttlon quH.:k .md e;h)'. Ar M.t .. unk Vilbll:t' ·" Eli:!lh .. ·dunwn, \\\' t1ftcr ;1 full 'pectrum ofhc.thh cnrc ~crvict:t.

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Masonic Village at Warminster Update

C OlhrniCII<>n ~1n M.l) 17' 2(\. '-!. '"' the Ma-<>111( v.ll.1j.'e at Wanmmtei> A=mbh Room Project. Ha\ '"~ ].,J~~. ch.t('tl'T .1nJ ~(.l'-'lOIC ~\lUih J,.!f\1\tf" lllL'Clll\J!"" hdd c.m Joc.ltiOO \\Ill .llll"'l\\" ~ -~~----, ... rL"tJenr.... tll p.uuctp.uc \\ uhuur n .. ,..Jmi! to tr.t\ c1 tlUt,t..fe the t:lctl•n­

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rlCti\'ltiC~. A "tlt:lllfkant {Xlrttun \)( funll"t lor the t:()ll"ttrUCllon (l( tha .. proj~'Cl .t were Jonatc'\1 h S.>uth.111lpcon :;qow~ Cluh.

The Annual Pl'llll) P.trth Hrgalll:l.'\1 h\ the \'tii,IJ;:c'... AJvi"'(lTl Commm~c, was held c.ln Nlouch 6 and Wil"t .1 ht,g ... ucn·"· The commntt!e roi'I\.-.J O\'CT $3,;00, the hij!hc" pmc~c.J, mchc thrc~ ~~·' "the) h;I\'C hciJ the c\'~lll. The fund, wi ll !:'' toward thl' purcha,e uf ,1 new whoriJXkll tuh (,or 1he rc,~elcnt' 1n the r~-.si:-.tcd li\'lllg Mc;l nf tht.• c.:ummunn\.

In 1875, Bro. Matthew Webb became <he first person to sue· cessfully swim across the 29-mile English O..nnel in JUSt 21

hours. In 1927, Bro. Olarles lindbergh became the first person to fly solo a<.ross <he A<lan<ic Ocean, in 34 hours. If thde Brethren w.:re able to accomplish these feats in a mar<er of hours, 1magine how many candidates YOU can bring in for the Man-to-Mnson

enjoy the time spent w1th )'OUr Brethren. Tell your friends and fumtly about Freemasonry and how it has changed your life for the better. Explaln how Masons sean:h for oppor[Wlities for serv· 1Ce and personal growth while being active in the communicy. Brethren, be proud of our accomplishments and proud to tell everyone about them! Make a difference in expanding and

One Day Adventure within the next few weeks?

I'm not asking you to exhnust your energies by swimming the English Channel or flying across the Atlantic, but to use your energy to find candidates who are just as honorable as Bro. Webb, Bro. Lindbergh and countless other Masons who are inspirational, nor necessarily for their accom· plishments, but for their moralicy and charity.

I ( we all do our part, this promtses to be the most exc1t1ng day m your Masonic journey and a lifelong mem· amble experience. It is an opponunicy of a lifetime <o make an tmpact on our Fratem•cy and within our commumues, as good men JOIIl us m be<tering them· sch·es and our socoety.

Welcome to the New One-Day Adventure Brothers

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enhancing our Craft. To date, there have

been several men who have brought in more than 15 candidates for the One­Day Adventure, and I applaud their efforts and dedication to Freemasonry. How many MatHo-Mason ASK! brochures have YOU shared with men of integrity? As Brethren, \ve are aU on the same team, and we cannot sit on the sidelines and wa<ch a (ew

men carry the burden of the success for this a<f,·en· rure. We must share their enthusiasm, picl: up <he ball and do our part <O reach the goal If several men broughr in 100 candi­dates each, they alone may

not prevaol. Bur, if each of us brought in just one can­didate, the results would be overwhelming!

My hope is that in my For 22 years, I have been

proud to be a part of something as awesome as

G•n~<.uul.tthiiL .. ' I .1111 J'Cttu .. l t•• ~..til \•'U "1\htlht·r." lifetime, our membership

Will ugatn reach great heights. I envision my son, Wes, joining a thriving fraternity and enJOying the many benefits and opportu­nities that Freemasonry affords.

Freemasonry. Are YOU prood? Does your friend, neighbor, your c-oworker, and the person you stt next to at your place of worship know <hat you're a Mason? Does your son, uncle, nephew, grandson or father know why you are so committed tO

the Cra(<l Have you Shared <he Light with respec<able men in your life by telling them about October 2, 20041

Brethren, don't just attend meetings - but talk about what Freemasons are doing in your communities and how much you

Keep Sharing the Light Bre<hren,

J~~d~

dlt Vatp of (()ppmtunit:y . .. The Time is Now!

As we become closer to the

dare of October 2, 2004 we all need to understand that there is still work co be done. The time i.1 truly NOW! There is still time to increase the number of new candidates

Thomas K. Sturgeon for our great RWJuniorGrandWard8n Fraternity. Take heed, don't look back, but rathe•· look ahead to the most magnificent day in mod· em Pennsylvania Freemasonry. It is a Day of Opportunity. A day to begin the renais­sance of our Fraternity in Pennsylvania.

Don't keep this great organization to yourself. Share it with worthy men whom you work with, golf with, worship with, or men of your family or friends.

What is your greatesr MASONIC RESPONSIBILITY! It is without question sharing it with other men. It is making cer<ain that the next generation of men will

have this Fmtcrnit)' to enjoy. [r is all of our responsibilities to carry on the traditions of over two hundred and fifty years. It is our duty ro make cenain for the future of our Masonic charities. \Y/e owe responsibility to O\•r guests ac our Masonic Villages, the childrel\ at our Shrine hospitals, the stu· dents at our 32nd Degree l~arning Centers, and all of our other \vor<hy charities.

All of these responsibilities and our fun1re depends on our membership. Not only the number of members "'-" also tl'e quality of the men. n,ere are more quality men in our social circles chan we can imag~ i11e. Reach out and touch them, brag 3bout what we stand (or and what we are. Tell our story and share the proud Masonic light with all who will listen.

In its simplistic form, we can ensure our fraternity for ever by replacing ourselves. Think of this - if only ten percent of our members recommended only one new Mason we would accomplish the Grand Masters goal' In many cases some brothers have rocommcnded over ten or even twenty new members. The question is, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE for the assurance that we will exist as a fraternity in another two

hundred and fifty years. I encourage you to do your share.

This one day Masonic journey, and jour .. ney of a lifetime all in one day, will be an opporrunity for worthy men to become one of us regardless of their employme•u or per· sonal commitments. It is for the very busy man. It is not a diminished journey- in fact it will be an enhanced trip rhrough Freemasonry all in one day. The degree work will be the best possible, the auen· dance of brothers will be more than ever before, the comrade~'\' be.[ween the caJ'Idi .. dates will be great, and all ca11didares will leave the lodge on this day with. more pride and enthusiasm than ever before.

My last thought i.1 this. If it is our idea to keep this great organization to ourselves it will be the beginning of the end. If you have read this message to this poinr I sus· pect that you wam this to continue and co be enjoyed just as we have.

Therefore, don't keep it private, don't keep it to yourself, but rather SHARE THE LIGHT and take on your Masonic RESPONSIBILITY and secure our Fraternity for generations to follow­October 2, 2004, A Day of Oppornmiry! *

rMem.hercS· ar~ rlrwited W· c:Attend . . .

Location

Allentown

Altoona

Bloomsburg

Coudersport

Erie

Harrisburg

New Castle

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

Reading

Scranton

Uniontown

Williamsport

Area Coordinator

Larry G. Newhard

Dale A. DeLozier

Luther J. Black

G. Robert Grant

Kim W. Jeffreys

Gary P. Wendt

Fred J. Livingston

D. Michael Smith

William M. Kr.menberg

Russell W. Baker

Alfred W. Kotula, Sr.

Jeffrey M. Wonderling

A. James Bryden

Venu

Allentown Consistory

Jaffa Shrine Center

Bloomsburg Consistory

Coudersport Consistory

Zem Zem Shrine Center

Harrisburg Consistory Zembo Shrine Center

New Castle Consistory

Masonic Temple

Peterson Event Center

Reading Consistory

Scranton Consistory

Uniontown Lodge of Perfection

Williamspor< Consistory

Regional Ritualistic Instructor

Ralph H. Slider, Sr.

Samuel C. Lehner

john W. Haines, Jr.

Leonard F. Treat

William Rabbitt

jeff Moyer

Harvey E. McNabb

john A. Rose

Byrl ). johnson, Sr.

Larry A. Buzzard

Walter F. Lindemuth

Byrl j . johnson, Sr.

Richard L. Tubo

Grand Lodge Representative

Stephen Gardner

Fred D. Saint:z

Rober< L. Dluge, Jr.

George H. Hohenshildt

Edward H. Fowler, Jr.

Jeffrey W. Coy

Thomas K. Sturgeon

Donald L. A I bert

Samuel C. Williamson

Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr.

Edward 0. Weisser

james L. Emette

Ronald A. A .. ngst, Sr.

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Around The

STATE Of The Craft

John M. Read Lodge NO. 536 recemly presented sL' Scholarships to Kimberley A. O'Donnell, Brittany N. Reiter, Bethany A.

Amilavich, Kelly M. Reiter, Evan M. McAninch, and Chad K. Shenkle. Pictured with the students are Donald L. Miller, DOOM. 52nd District, Robert L. Vizza, SW; C. john Clark. JW; Bradley D. Wells, WM; Ray M. Uplinger, PM. and Bun johnson CPA. Sdlo1arships are awarded on academic promise, finandal need and comm\Hlity involvemenr. *

80 Year Member Honored

Bro. Paul Long, 104, wa.s recently recognized and honored by Ill. Bro. C. Frederick Harris, 33•, Commander-in-Chief, Valley of

Williamsport, for his 80 years of service ro the Valley. The reception took place at the Ashland Regional Medical Cenrer, Ashland, PA. Bro. Long is the oldest living W\VI veteran in the Williamsport area. Pictured (l·r) are Ill Bro. Harris presenting the 80 year certificate to Bro. Long, assisting is Bro. Ron Hoover, lst Lt. Cornmander. Back row: (1-r) Bros. Robert Nestor, Grandson of Bro. Long and member of Ashland Lodge No. 294 and David Bowen, PM, Frackville Lodge No. 73 7, Oirecror of Medical Staff Developmenr at the Medical Center. *

I THE rENNSYLVAN IA FREEMASON SEPTEMBER2004 7.

IN MEMORIAM

JOSEPH EUGENE TRATE Right Worshipful Grand Master 1980-1981

March 5, 19 19- May 25, 2004

l11e R.W. Grund Lodge of Pennsylv;mla has been saddene-d by the loos of one of irs diStinguished members, Brother joseph E. Trate, R.W. Pasl Grund Master. Br01her Truce pa,.t-d away on Tuesday, May 25, 2004.

Brother joseph Eugene Tmtc was bom on March 5, 1919 In Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and died on May 25, 2004 In Dresher, Pennsylvania. His wife Isabel, having pwdc-<:eased him, he is survived by his four daughrers, Tina, Sandru, Deboruh and Karen, and seven gr:tndchlldren.

He attended 1hc public schools of Williamsport and continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel Universicy, Phihdelphia, where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 through 1945, Brother Trate was employed by the former Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania. He held several posllions while employed by Bell Telephone and retired as Executive Engineer.

He was Ra1scd 10 the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason on October 28, 1954 in Lodge No.3. Brorher Trace served as Worshipful Masr<r of his Lodge 111 1960. He served as Dismct Depury Grand Master for Masonic District C from December 27, 1962 to December 27, 1972. lie was elected and 1nsralled ro serve as R. W. junior Grand Warden in 1974 and 1975: R.W. Senior Grand Warden m 1976 and 1977, and served as R.W. Depu1y Grund Master in 1978 and 1979.

Brother T rare was Installed as the R1ght Worsh1pful Orand Master of !he Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania on O.C.,mber 27, 1979 1n Ph1ladelrhia, PA. As R.W. Grand Mast<r, he served as 01airman of various Orand Lodge Committees. The high· light of his term m office was bemg 01atrman of the Grand Lodge 1981 Committee (or commemorating 250 years of Freemasonry in Penruyho:~ma when he pres1ded over !he events that took place on june 24 through june 28, 1981.

As R.W. Past Grand Mast<r, Brolher Ttate had served !he Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania as a member and 01a1rman of various Grund Lodge Commlllees. He spenl counties> hours servmg wilh distinction as Ouoirman of the Commmee on Fmtemal Recognmon from 1985 unul hiS recent pass1ng.

In York R11e Masonry, Brolher Trate wa> a member of Fort Washington Royal Arch Ouopter, No. 220: Crypc1c Counc1l, No. 51, Ro~ .. land Select Master M350ns; Mary C<>mmandery, No. 36, Knights Templar, and Girurd Mark Lodge, No. 214. In Scottish R11e Masonry, he was a Member of the ScottiSh Rite Bod1es in the Valley of Philadelphi3 and served as Sovereicn Prince of the De)oinville CounCil, Princes of Jerusalem 111 1969 and 1970. He had also served as Master of Ceremontes of Benjamin Franklin Consistory. In 1972, he was coroneted a Thirty·third Degree Ma$011 by the Supreme Council, Ancient Accepted Scottish R11e for 1he Northern Masonic jurisdiction of the United Scates.

Brother Trate was also a member of LuLu Shrine Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S.; the Masonic Veterans of Pennsylvania: the High Twelve Club, lnt<rnational: and Benjamm Franklin Chapter, No. 16, National Sojourners, all in che Philadelphia area.

He was a member of Chrisc Evangelical Lulheran Church in Oreland, PA, and served as a member of the Church Council and Finance C<>mmittee. He was Treasurer of the Church and served as a Sunday School reacher over the yeors.

The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has lost a valuable colleague, and we are the poorer for his p.1ssing. *

Joseph E. Murphy, N.H.A. Chief Executive Officer

l)ennsylvania r Freemasonry ..

why is it so important today? Each of us will immediately have a dif· ferenc answer for this question. lc might be the fellowship or the

message shared in the degrees of the Blue Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite, Shrine, Eastern Star, or one of the other wonder· ful appendant bodies available to tLS as Pennsylvania Freema.~ns. It might be a fomily tradition of several generations belonging co the same lodge. It might be an experience from your life in the mili .. rary. It might be one of the stories of how we helped a child overcome an injury or restitution to be the best person posstblc, or through education and mstruction we helped keep a child safe or teach him or her how to be a leader.

The Penns)•lvania Masonic family coday has created four villages across che Commonweallh to serve Masons, wives, wKiows, mothers, sisteiS, daughters, !heir fam1lies and olhers m the community. Every daj•, at one of these communities, I >« and hear all of !he reasons shared above bemg demonstrated or discussed.

My personal favorite? I see and feel a true sense of family. Da1ly, individuals reach out and ex1end Lhemseh-es many times !'or people who !hey did not know bel'ore moving to live at or being involved wtth one of the Masonic V1llages. Pennsylvania Masonry has ere· ated a standard or founding principle for rhe Masonic Villages that srriving for excellence is the only acceptable option. Do we excel every day in everything we dol Of course not, but with the help, e ncourngemenr, advice, guidance, support

and lcndcrsiHp of residents, familic>, vol• untccnt and employees, we l ry co lct\rn from every ac1ion !hot f.l lls shon. This ream approach, built on the principles of Penn ... ~ylvnni<l Frecm~sonl)', generntes n scrong sen'ie o( communuy --- a SCil.)C! o(

family. We rec.ch·e numerous lcuers and m&

sages from people <harong 1he~r appr«1a· tion and gmurude for che serv•c~ wt a~ able 10 provide 1hrough 1he bene\'Oience of Freemasonry. ()(•enumes !hey r«Of!• no:e specific sraff pel'$01U, because 1hey become fumtly. The follow1ng 1S an excerpl of a rccem no1e:

Dear Mr. Murpl.,, \'fie tt"OUid b. mnw if tt~ did 1101 <Xi"W

OUT appredalion ro rilL srnff and admtnurrr•­rion of rhe Masonic Vtll<1gt at Eb~ab.rhrcxtm. O.a fcukr and h1uband, R. Arnold Fmk, """ ndmined ro l..n{aJtn< \'(/est on ]amwry 28, 2004. From •ilL dnJ wt mtt ~tith ].an it Hummer in Admlssion.s, U..lf htwe \t.'itnessed norhing bm rilL mos1 kind pro{essi011alism exe-rcised an)'whert.

The staff of u 1faye11e \'(/esc descrws what· et.~er recogm'rion is po~ible fqr rhcir ctrre and underswnding of rhe residents. Norlting is roo much trouble for them when il come.s co che residents' <uell·b.il\g. TlteJ make sure tl1<11 all the residenu' needs 111'e mer . Rick Schies and his staff lu!ve kept 11s informed in allaspecrs and ""'"'gone the exira mile. The elllir< sraf{ on all shifcs hat"' been ''Angels of Mt'!'C)'" 10

Arnold. He lex"'' chem and chey lex., lum; conscljl<niiiJ hi< ljl•ality of life has mdetd been imfn'Ot.,d.

AIJo, ""' wish ro recognlt< ]enrufer Kunr~. She, roo, has gone rht exrra mik in lttlpmg us rh~ rht papm.IOl'k.

Thank you so much f(11' fn'Otodl'\( OUT {am· iJy mnnber a qualo11 h{t f(11' his Te17l4lllll1l

~=· Smcerel,. Marilyn W. Frnk and]o~plt A Frnk

Wh1• is Freemasonry $0 1mpormn1 today? Because 11 makes a Mf'rrence 111 $0

many peoples' lives. Because Sharing the Light IS not only who! wr do ... 11's who we are inside. And becaU>C there is nolhmg more imporrant ~han family. *

Pennsylvania Masonic License Plate Applicants

Continue

~~0000 ! BLUE LODGE

Since January 1, 2004, there have been over 1,000 applicants for the PA Masonic License Plate. This is an on-going program that was initiated during the tenn of PGM Samuel C. Williamson. Bro. William Slater II, RWGM, considers it an integral part of the Share the Ught program. To order yours, use the application form on page 29 or go to the Grand Lodge web page and download the applica· tion or contact the Grand Secretary's office tor an application.

Grand Lodge: www.pagrandlodge.org Phone: 215-988-1901

Petition 1:rRotline 1-800-990-1935

Use the new, fast, efficient, and secure Grand Lodge Petition Hotline to register your candidate petitions for membership in your Lodge.

Call the tol~free 800 number! A Grand Lodge employee will complete the petition for the candidate over the pho<le, accept payment by credit card, U desired, clear the candidate on the books and forward the petition to the Lodge Sec<etary for action with infor­mation provided to the DOOM.

The Lodge Secretary will process the pemion In the normal l odge manner. If the fee was paid by credit card, the Grand l odge will forward payment to the lodge. Two recommenders are necessary to sponsor a candidate.

Questions? Call your DDGM.

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A (:JiWrVKY o( IHI:OTUJ:KUOOO

by }amts N. Kouaotnu's The Acacia Fraternity is oot the oldest, or

largest, or most famous college fmrerniry, but iii origin is distinctive and it'$ record di$tintruished. \'(lith nearl)• 46.000 initi:ues sir.ce itS founding in l90i :u\d wirh chapters spread l'lcros.s the Unit<.-d States and CaJ\Bda, rhe Acacin Frncemity s.ronds out among its peer collegiate Greek-letter frntcmit ics as being the only colle~ frmemity that liSe$ a Creel: word as it$ name i1\ plnce of a series of Greek letters and was founded sold)' by members of the Masonic Fmtcmity.

Tile Ac<~cia Fraternity began with a simple meering betw-een two old friends during the fall of l903 in the Univers.ity of Michigan library when lhese two Masonic brolhers, William ), Mar.!l"ll :u\d 0\arles A. Sink, began lamentint: thl! death of the University's MllSO'I\ic Club of which they were tnetnlx-rs. 11te Masoctic Club establi.sl1ed in 1894 had an Ultforhu\.ate demise because m.1ny of its members were not tkdicared enough to ensmc its :SU£\'ival, so Marshall and 13 other membel'$ Qf the former Masonic Club decided to organize on a frntcmity basis. Membel'$hip would be restricted to thO.< who had already taken the Mosonic oblign· tions, ttnd the org.1ni!ation \V<l$ co be built upon the ide3ls and principln inc\tlcaced by vows ~lready taken in [he lodge room. According to Man;h.all, the Acacia Fnuemity would .. cake only those who are imerestcd and will work rather tha_n keep it open to all Masons of tht ut\ivtrsity."

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Pennsylvania Chapters Fr.anklin Chapter (Uni\'. of Penn) Chanered: Ma\· 3, JC;K)6 • lnituues:: 711 Clcoed 2001 "Penn State C hapter Ch:mcred: june 9, 1909 • lnhitn~: 1594 Camegie Tech Chapter Olanen~l: May ll, 1923 • Initiate$: 79 Clcoed 19H

Ship~n.sburg Chapter Ch:utcred:Aprill7, 1966 • lnitinte5:6l4

Pitr·Johnstown Chapter Ch;mered: December 2. 1973 • Initiates: 4i0 California o£ Pa. Chapter 01artereJ: Apri17. 2(l().f • lnuiat~: 182 Mill~rs\'ille Chapt~r Ota.n~red: April23. 1988 • Initiates: 159 61oomsburg Chapter 0\anered: April24. 1998 • Inmates-: 141

Indiana Uni"· o£ Pa. Chapter Otarter~l: Aprill2, 1996 • Initiates: I 18 Penn Sta tc.Ah oon;t Cbapter 0\3nered: Aprill.S, 1998 • lniuares; 141 East Su·oudsbu..g Colon)' CIOtkod 2Cl04 • lnnbtb: 70

Lock Han~n Colony CIQ:Sed 2000 • lniriat~: 29

T H E PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON

Thus, the Acacia Frmemiry was bon\, After completill~ a ronsritution, h}•·laws, ritual

and organi:arioa:l for the Acacia Fmtemity, on May 12, l904. the anicles o( incorporation were filed and the fitsc official meedng o( tlle Acacia Fraternity was held on May 11 by it>14 founding futhet>.

New~ of rhe newly formed Ac:aci:.t Fraternity spread quickly acr()S:S Amerka through Masonic publications. and within six months two additiOllal chnpt~N of Acacia were ch:.utered at Stanford and Kan.s..'U; in 1905, Nebrt\sk.1 and Califonlia; and then in 1906, seven more chapters were botn.

Since Acacia's f01mding i1l 1904, chan~res in the student enrollment o( American colleges and uni, versities ha\'e resulted in chant,>es in mt mbtrship requirement'S from time to time. 11le average age of college men began to drop below the Masonic age requiretuent of 21 \·ears.

In 1931, 37 chapters h•d been chartered and the tnauer o( membership requirements chtmged by adopting ~mendments making Masons and sons of Masons eligible to membership. Two \'Cars Iauer in 1933. membership requirementS wt"re changed again ro admit tO membeNhip Masons, sons and brQ{heN of Masons. ~nd any person recom.me.1~ by two Mosons. Then in 1960, after 56 chapten had been chartered. all Masonic requirements were rtmo ... ed.

Today, members o( Acacia are no longer requirtd to belong co the Maoonic Fratentit\'; however, sin~ it was founded by Mascms. it still enjoys an informal and spiritu.'"\1 tie to Freem:~sonry. Many Acacians eventually join tlte Masonic: Frmemity, and Masonic lodges and individual Masons have been of invaluable ser .... ice to Acacia chapters O\'tr the century.

During Acada's Centennial Conclave, held in IndianapOlis, IN on July 21·24, rhe future of rhis great frmemity was decided b}' its ddegnrt.-s when Rn aggrcssi\'c strategic plan Wt\S adopted to ensure the future of rhe Atadll Fraterni(\' for nnother hundred ~·e:;us. Acaci;~'s M3SOllic herimge W3S

emphasired in 1he srmtegic. pl:m, :md chapters are being ever more $0 encourogtd to rcac.h out to their local Masonic lodges to fonn relationship$ that will be mututlHy beneficial.

Pennsylvania chapters be~n co re~strengthen their relatioauhip ua\der lhe leadership o( R. W. Past Orand Master James L. Emene in 1997 when he reached out to Acacia br visiting its chapters and openh'lg the doors of Pennsylvania Masonic lodges (or Acada chapterS to conduct its three degrces of initiation. ht 1999, Pennsylvania lodges vOted at a Orand lodge Conununkation t'O endow grnm.s for Acacians native co Pent'lSylvatlia with a gift of $250,000 held in the Gntnd Lodge consolidnted fund. Since 1999, rhe Grand Lodge has provided 125 gmnts for a tontl of more than S60.000 to Penruyl\•ania Acacians.

The evolution and development of Acacia O\·er the last 100 }'ean has resulted in n fraternity considerably different from what the founders orig, inaHy envisioned. But. each major change has been an adaptation to the needs o( new conditions, and each has jX.nniued the fracemity to grow in repumtion, influence and Strtngth. The future will undoubtedly require further chtmge, but so long as AC3Cia oomin~ to srond for high scholaNhip, br01herhood and human servitt, the intentions o(

the founders will be well realit«<.

SE PTEMBER 2004

53rd Biennial Conclave Award~ Rts:c::i\·N by Pennsylyania Chapt('rll

Sltpcdor Chapter Award

l'reWJt<d To Pmn Sratt F.,. dot 0.-.rafl Hrgh Qw>liry o{Thrir Op.rations in Ke<ping •irh ,A,ca..-la

Fmt<miry TroJ.Mru and lrkals ~ Sc/oolar$/oip. I.e~ and H1<man Smict

Outstanding Chapter Award

PriWu<!'d To Califomur Uni,•trsuy of Ptn!U)Inutid For Exctlknu in 1ht 1\lninrtntn1ce tJ/ Amoa Fnu<mit~ Tr<tlirion.! and Ideals Throwgh

Scholarship, Leadrnlup and H~<man Smi,•t

Human St:nic( E\·ent o! tbc Bjrnnjum Prcscmtd To Penn Sr.ne

Arhletic Arbje\•tmem Award Pr~med To Penn Slate

Ejnancial Oorrationl! Award Pre;etned To O.ltf(l!fllia Umw~ity ol Penn~h;mi:.l

House M:mat~mcnt A\\yrd ~mt.J To California Uni\tttsit)' o( Pcnnryh11.ni<1 and Ptnn State

It would be appropriate {0 end with me words of (ounckr William Marshall who srottd in 1907, "'Ille biological lmv of'S\trvival of the fittest' holds g(')()(j with social organi!:.ttions as well as with other irutitutlol\$ and organiuuions. Onl\' those sur•:ive the test of the agt.".S. which ptO\'C their usefulness to the human rnce. No organi:.atioa\, religious or suu.e, social or industrial, with otl\er principles than d'IOSC which promote the best interest o( all concerned can ever hope: co continue its txistence through the centuries to rome."

The Acacia Fraternity- Celebrating A Century Of Brotherhood! To leam ll\Ore about the Acacia Fraternity, visit www.ac:~cia.org. *

The Founding Fathtrs of AmcW Fratemit)' ~: £,£, Calhop. R.B. Scau.,Ja, , E.R. R;neo. R.IV. 80<mi"" (pitdg</, C.C. Vom Val!<nW.o1(\ (pitdg</, C.C. Hill. ""d 8.£. D<roy MjMI• Bpw: HJ. Hoo<..-d, H.B. WouJo!.om, WJ. Mo.,.[, H.P. RD.•, W.S. Wlwln, G.A Malrolnt, nnd).\V. Hltllfdru ~:C.A. Sink ornd} .M.~

jamu N. K•tA(Iul'lb jo1ncd !he 0100 Oupc_er of Ae:teia Fmtemitl' in 199-t at Ohb Unh-niit)"• Athens. He Is til\ Ohio lind ~l·h11nla Mrt,.ln: formn OitC'C«lf

.t N>lo< R<btlom It>< th< C..OO l.OOo< cl Pcruu~·lv:mi:.; P:bl Mnncr d Mdillll ~ No. l9), Ptuladcl~la: t.to.c: \~ Mantt, Kilwinnin;- ChApter ol Ros-e Cro1x, Mtllll.klphia: $o\~rtign M~n. Poor

Richard. C'.auncil, AMD, Pbiladt-1.._-l!ia, :mel /1 metnbtr uf numcr· OU$ MMOOiC Of]:ilnl:adons. He b "'mntlr cmrlorai WiCh Ortxcl Univwsity :aJ Oi~aOl d C«nmunk:111tt.tm &w che Offic~ ~!he Sd\loc' VIce Ptnldcnt.

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STATE Of The Craft

The Legacy Continues Fifth Generarion Mason Raised

On March 19, 2004 a Master Mason's Degree was conferred upon Adam Douglas Leichliter at Ligonier Lodge No. 331.

His futher, Brother Douglas A. Leichliter and his grandfather, Brother William L. Leichliter, P.M., proudly watched as the fifth generation of their family traveled this familiar path. Bro. Adams' great, great, great grandfather Bro. William C. Knox, P.M., served as Worshipful Masrer in 1867, 1868, 1878, 1879, 1882, 1884. 1885, 1886, and 1887.

Legend sratcs that during several very lca1l economic years, Bro. Cox paid the Omnd Lodge dues for the Lodge bc<:ausc the mem­bers could not afford them. During this time he would take the \Varrant of Constitution home and score it in a safe place. If not for Bro. Cox the \XIarram would have been returned to Grand Lodge and ligonier Lodge No. 331 would have been closed, pet· haps forever. Bro. William B. Ornham, P.M., was a member o( the same gene('(ltion matemall\' as Bro. Knox and served as \Vorshipful Master of the Lodge in 1903. Bro. Adams' great grandfather, Bro. Lee R. Leichliter was also a proud member o( the Lodge. His grandfather, Bro. William L. Leichliter ser'"ed the Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1960 and his father Bro. Douglas A. Leichliter fl"gUiarly attends Lodge.

Picmr<d Left., Right: (frcmt row) Bro. Jama £. McCraclcen, P.M. Secr<Jaf], Bro. William L. L.ichlito!r, P.M., Bro. Adam D. uichUwr, Bro. Do1<glas A. L.ichlirer, (r..,.) Je-remy B. Md<lt~en, Senior \Varden, Bro. John R. Patrmt , \Vonhipful Mur<f.

Bro. Adam recemly completed ROTC tmining in the United States Navy and will soon defend his counrry in Iraq.

Oocl speed Bro. Adam. *

Life Skills Conferees Champion CHIPs

For rhe fifth conM.-cutlvc \'Car. the Pennsylvani:l Youth Foundation hostt-d a "sell-out" Life Skills

Conference ar the Masonic Conference Center - Patton Campus in Eli,aberhtown. Held from july 25th through the 30th. the conference was an acrive, creari\·e. experien· tially-bascd week of learning and relationship building with other young pc'Ople. ~es 12 to 16, and a talented staff of professionals and \'Oiumccrs. Through a '"'riety o( hands ... on experiences, panicipams rdnforccJ the princi· pies that na\'C guided the Life Skills program since it's inception in 2000:

• RESPECT for yourself and others

• RESPONSIBILITY for personal actions and decision.>

• RELATIONSHIPS with peers and mentors

• VALU ING others and using common ~round rules

• CHOOSING a personal b·el of CHALLENGE.

As a special part of the 2004 Life Skills Confer<nce, the Conferees spent their free time assembling C HIPs Kits for use by the Chtld Identification Program >-ponsorc-d by tho Orand Lodge o( Pennsylvania. The young people o( the Conference ,·olumeered their free time to assemble the kits. So1ne even sn.utcd rhcir days an hour early - ar 7:00 AM- to assist with this worthwhile progrnm. This oppor ... tuniry to provide a small service to the Grand Lodge was embraced by the young people, who consistently lea,•e the Life Skills program with a great r<'Spcct and deep apprecia· rion for rhe Masons of Pennsylvania.

Alon_g with sponsor>hip o( the program through the Pem\syh-ania Youth Foundation, m11ny of the participating young people had their registration fees l'"id by Pcm'ISyh-nnia Blue Lodges or individual Master MaSOJ\S, who understand the imponancc of programs like Life Skills.

For more mformation and a photographic look at the 2004 Life Skills Conference, please visit the PA Youth Foundation web page at www.pagrandlodge.org/pyf/. *

CHIP / Amber Workshop Scheduled

T he CHIP progrnm has been an overwhelming success. Over 40,000 children have participated since O..'Cember 2003. The demand for

the PA CHIP progrnm hns been unbelievable. It is already scheduling events for 2005. Bro jim I lowell, CHIP Project Director, has been busy visinng vanous Blue LoJj;'C$ and asking for un site volunteers. On Friday, September 17, 2004, the Cnme Prevention Assoco.ltoon of Pennsylvania will present as parl of the annual tminulS£ sympoc§lum. :.. workshop on how to org;>ni"' and conduct a CHIP event, and also the Amber Alert S)'Stem.

Bro. Wolloam Slater II, Right Wo"hopful Grand Masr<r woll speak at the luncheon about CHIP.

All Masomc members are onvot.U to attend the workshop and lunch­eon. The c05t IS $25.00. Complete the reservatoon form below and mail prior to September 13.

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Friday, September 17, 2004 ·9:00a.m. - $25.00

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INCLUDES:

* CHIP Amber Alert Workshop Luncheon R.W. Grand Master Wolllam Sla1er II speaks abou1 CHIP al the luncheon

* How to Organize and Present A CHIP Event

Ray Brown, Exew1ove Oorec1or, PA Masonic Founda11on lor Children Jim Howell. CPAP- CHIP Projecl Olreclor Jessica He1hering1on, CPAP- CHIP On-s"e Supervisor

* Amber Alert Cpt Wayne Sheppard- Pennsytvanoa Stale Pollee

Oeadline tor registration: September 13

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7th Annual "Meeting in the Hills"

june 25. 2004

On an unbearably hot )uh no~ht on 199$ ohe id<.-a for,, "Mc.:tollj! on ohe HoiJ," "·'' """'· It

is not clear of Bro. Paul E. (S.un) Tmxd JJI. P.M. <>r Bro. jeffre)· M. Wondetlon~ D.D.G.M .. 3i.lth ~l.honoc Oi<tnct. (then \Vorshorful Ma.<tcr), onoto.u<-d the dbcu;sion addressong the pos.obolotr ,,( mo' on~ the Septemb<!r S!llted Meetollj! ,,( Kollj! S..>lomon\ IA>J~:e No. 346 (ron, the "bake oven" clurote of the thorJ floor of the ~la:.onoc Temple on Connell>nllc, PA. It as ama:mg: how qutC.kly mfonnauon 'r~.w, throu,:h the neomtk of our Fratemuv. \Vuhon a fe\\ J.l\'' someone memion.U that Bro. Alex Chn,mer P.M.,,; james Cochran lodge No. 614 Da""""· PA. ""-ned a parcel of land chac would be a <uot,lble locauon. B"'· Alex was conrncted and agre..J to allow BI'O'. Richard j. Stemmler. P.D.D.G.M. (then D.D.G.M.) and jeffrey M. Wonder loll!! to tour the property. The setting was perfect, a gro\'C surrounded by muJu .. floral rose located in .. no# mans land·'. The only question was would the brethren be able 10 flnJ 1 h< loca£ion! After obcaining the necc.ssar~' di~J'CI\"kttiOn [hrough rhe effortS of Bro. Stemmler, a tmdiuon w ... , born. n,. responsibility for holding the meeun~ rowres yearly between King Soloonon'• LoJ~c No. 346, Marion lodge No. 562 and )ames Cochr.m lodge No. 614. Tile L<xl~cs h,l\·c le.trncJ to work t<>gc!ther in unaninury and are currentl~· "workmM tOflether" to build a Masonoc Center. The attcmiJncc for this event has stt."adtly mcre<1sa.l ~'s follow\:

1998 - I 60 King Solomon's L<xlge No. H6 1999- 178 james Cochran l<>Jge No. 614 2000 - 210 Marion Lodge No. 562 2001 - 325 King Solomon'< L<xl~e No. 346 2002- 368 james Cochran LoJ,oc No. 614 2003-436 Marion loJI!" No. 562 Thos rrend comonu.U ots cour-c as 4i6 M.t'<'f\\

arrend..J this year'< c,·ent. It o> well known th.u Mason's cannot attend L<xi)!C on an empty 't<llll.'lch. therefore the me;,tllll! "' preceded by a Stc-al fry '"th aU the "flxin's". After donner a Spe<:oal Me<tollj! of King Solomon's Lodge No. 346 w.._, hdJ .mJ the L<xl!!e "'aS honoroo to receove Bro. Woll1.1m SIJoer II. 0

R. \V.G.M. The Grand M<bter <pOke of the M.m to Ma.<on Ad,·enturc and the CHIP Pro).'l'3m .tnd lm message was wry well rcttov.U. There we,.. 1-lank petitions 3\'ailable and b1· the end of the e\·enon~ the1• all had been gl\'en away.

ln the unhkely evem rhat someone w:.~ 'tall hungry, a dessen of Apple Crosr .tnd Conomnon Icc Cream was servoo. Mark your calendar for june 24, 2005, which will be the tentati\'C dme for the 8th Annual "Meeting in the Hill>". We hOJ'C 10 '''"

YOU there. *

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Concordia Lodge No. 67 donates two Vans: CHIP program & Abington Police Dept.

T he drnwing above is of one of two vans, with decals, donated to the CHIP program by the members of Concordoa Lodge

No. 67. The presentation of the vans was on Apri115, 2004. One was donated to Abington Police Dept. and one to the Masonic Children's Foundation which will allow the Chip program to expand into all :·ll'eas of the state. The Grand Master acc.cpt(.-d the vans in a presentarion ceremony at l uLu Country club held by Dale Fern Jr., WM, and the officers and members of Concordia Lodge.

Also present were Edward 0. Weisser, PGM, Lt. Mike Webb, who accepted rhe second van on behalf of the Abington Police Dept., Raymond T. George, DDGM, District E and Bro. Ray Brown, Director, PA Masonic Foundation for Children.

Also presented at the event was a certificate and medall ion fat achievement as a Masonic Scholar in the Academy of Masonic knowledge to Bro. Herbert C. Atchdeacon, Concordia Wge No. 67. Congratulations to Bro. Archdeacon and all members of Conc:ordoa L<xlge for their support for the Children's Foundatoon and the Grand Master's CHIP Program. *

Library Reading Room Dedicated

On April 19, 2004, a dedication luncheon was held on the library of the Masonic Temple m Philadelphoa. Brother

Wolloam Slater 11. R.W. Grand Master, Mrs. Nancy Gotdon, wodow of Brother Ben W. Powdermaker, a Member of Wolloam B.

Hackenburg-Mount Monah~No. 155; and a nucnber of friends ~<'ere present when the R.W. Grand Master and Mrs. Gotdon unveiloo the plaque to officially dedocate and name the read~ ing room of the libwry as the Ben Powdennaker Reading Room. *

Lodges of the 24th Masonic District donate

Van to Erie Veterans Administration Hospital

T he LoJ~c- <>I the 24th Masonoc: District rettmly pre.,.nt.U the ke)'> to d """' 2003 Ford, 15-pas·

.,.n~<r ,,,n t<> the Ene VAlltC m Enc. PA. Loclg..: mem"-'" Jooldted fund, to tbe Dlsabl.U American \'eteran) "M u..ed thtm tO rurc.hase the \'30. The \"30

"'II be tL..eJ b1 the DAV to tran<pon •·eterans from nonhw('"l>t rtonru}'h·~lma. :.outhwNem New York, and nonhea.. .. lem Otuo to \'('tc:rat\lt Hosptrals for their arromtment"' The \·an wall 3\"tr3ge more than 6),('0) 1mle:. J.nd •ran .. pon m·er ),('(() \'etcran> yearly who ha•e no other mean< oo reach the hospilllls.

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Shown (1-r) are Brothers james F. Flynn. PM, Low renee loJ~e No. 708. Di<tricr Chairman of the DAV \';onproJ<'<t. Roch.•r<l N. For:sommons, PM, Perry­Kcl''"'"' LuJ~c No. }92 onJ S«retary of the 24ch Oo<troc:t School of Jnsonoction, acting on behalf of ODGM O..n.oiJ A. SnyJer (not po<:tuted). Mr. james p,,lmcr, CEO of tho Eroe VAMC. M,.,. O.uknc Bileckc, C..mm.1ndcr DAV, Deparrment of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Norman). 0eht, DAV Haspornl Setvico C.x'>I'JonJtor f,, the Eroe VAMC

Brt."'l h<..•rs Flynn .md Fit:5immon) are ~hown with dle don.ueJ van. Brother Mochael ). Snoffmd. PM of Tynan-Commonwealth L<xlge No. }62. donated the v.ln lei tcnns:. *

COMES TO LIFE IN SEWICKLEY

W len the conuacu.:m; completed thcar work on the H\\'\H\I~winnin~ re rircnlCnt living, a~lsuxi living .:lnJ wcllne:» ctnt-:r con~rruction rroj~cts in rhc

fa ll of2003, •he rcoidcnh of Ma<o11ic Village took em their own con .. rruction proj .... ct. \Vhat ~wncJ a~ ~·vt.•rnl indi"iJuals inquirang ~1hour a Cl)illmunity ,,.<xxJ,hop quickly I'IOsSOmed into a mcmbcr<hip of abuut 30 rc;id,·nr,, mduding ~\'ctalladic,.

The 1.200-foot Village Wurbhup i> Mw bu"mg wtth an .•rr.•y of hcnch and hanJ-hdd l'<>wcr tool,, nil domu•-d by rc,idcms, some from the Roo,ter's Comer WooJshop at the Ma.onic Villa~e at Elizabethtown. Tite facility pr<wi,lcs tl•e OJ"!lX'rrunity for numerous LYJX"S of crafD, sm:h a!' carving. moJcl makinu, rdlnbhing ami repairs.

If you would like to"""' the Village Work,hop, alollg with th.\.· many bcauriful anJ ;:,pncious living accommodations nnd tKklitional ('lll\l'llitn~:, at MaS()nic Vil1agc.·, :,uch as tlw restaurarn~, computer resource ccntl.!r, an smdio, wellru:.ss center and pool, call today for a personal tour. Open House group tour. will also lx: held August 26 and S.:ptember ll at 10 a.m. Call for direction, and to RSVP m (866) 872-0664.

Residems Bro. Dale McDonald (/eft) and Mary Lee I right) di5euss a d,sign for blue l>ird houses thm will <l'<~ltrwlly ~ loc'lltil<l nkmg th, 1mlkmg tmil. Bro. Shc'TII«l<l Lmrurrr:.son ( Ct'mer)

fl<ltucs from his """* at

=::s~s the rculial ""''·

Convenience.

f/\\ fJ.· ran of the ~la ... mic Villa!:<'' of 1he Gnmd loJg.! of / "f Penn,)·h·ama~ the bcauttlul Lat:,yene llill commumty,

:-ltuated m Montgomery Coumy, offer) nun; in$!. a..-.s1sted living and rcnrement livmg !>~rvicet for up to 250 re~idcnts.

If you ha,·e per<Onal C<'!r< needs, the a:-stSted li\•in~ area offers .. ,.acioll$1 J'riv·.ne units with ample dCffiet space anJ il COO\'C'Ilh!ntly t..•quipped hadu'")()m. Staff is andlable for a~ ism nee with lxlrhing, dre$Sin'! or raking medicatiol"b, i( neeJed. Three meal~ a dar and \\·ccklr hou.:,~kl~ping :ue providt!t.l. A \•ariery of )()Clal and n:crcational activities rounds out )'Ot.lr lifestyle.

If you or a lov'"~ one has a need for nur:,ing servic~. lafayene Hill is a Mediellr~/Medicatd cenified facility providmg Cllre 1\x ur to 75 residents. Prh'atc and semi~privare accommodations offer 24~hour nu~in~ services. dietary services, recreational and th~rapeucic ncuvitic.":t, <b wdl 3!- social $en·ices/discharge pkmning. LiccnM...J rhysical, occupation:& I anJ ~~ech theraphts provide ~rvicl'~ on h.x::ation to a~bt rc.·~id~n~ in achievinc an optimal le,·d of wdlm">.

Tile retircm..-nt l1ving ar~t oll'.:rs mrracnve apanm~nL'i where rt~idenl!-enjoy t-heir Clrefree lilt!stylc ami<l"t the convcmence of nmnerou!l amcmti~. such ~b the hair care cemer. wdln~ center, w;.KXIworking 'hop ami putting gret>n.

C.11l (610) 828-5760 for 1n.>re mformation, a brochure, an application or a tour. Or. t.'-mllil your l"e\.llle:5l to our f\farkeung/ Admi~ion .. Office nt MVLHmnrkerine®rna~1nic\·rllane:-.rm.nrt:.

Sewickley Chftd Care Center Receives Grant The Masomc Villo~:c m Sewickley r.>ccntl)' rccci,•cd a $74,095 Child C,e Challcn)!e

Grant from d1c Derartment nf Community anJ Economic Dcvclopmcnl to cxpanJ its chilt.l care center. Givli!n w ll(IO .. prnht '")r,aani:atilHh. dlc Chikl C1re Challenuc Grnnt:o. o.ue p~ut of n muln .. ycar Ch1ldh<Xxl lnitintivl• Jc:,i~ncJ to cn.,ure Pcnn.,;;yh·;-mm's young children :uc healthy, .afe and ready for .chool.

The ~tram will cnnhlc the Ma.,onic Villa~< at S.:wtcklcr Child Care Center to cxt~md

b1 816 >quare feet, rrovidin.~ a •lew infant room and tncren.ing the size of the toddler room,. The renovated center will haw C<tJ"tCity for 6l children.

The granr ai!IO \\'rll ~ tO\\'ard new playground t.-quipme-nt. new wys and :ou~)plic:t. a new

~curity duor and a portion of the !<~lary and ben~fit> for six month> for three new child care workers. Ex pan> iOn> to the chikl care center arc ex~x.--ctcd to be completed in summer 2004. The! center o((cr~ intcrgcnerational rrog:ramming: multiple time:, per 1n~mth.

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14. TilE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON SEPTEMBER 2004 l

by lAura Ubm, Curator

I n 1829. rhe Gmnd Lodge of Penn~ylv"-nia rcceh·ecl a very special

~i(r from the \Vashington Benevolent Society of Pennsylvania: the Masonic apron of Brother and Pres idem George \Vashington. 111e apron ha.s been in rhe possession of the Grand Lodge C\'er since, and is highly prized as <'Ill important piece of both American and Masonic history. Unfortunately. th ough, time has not been

reverse .. painred glass mat \vere also cleaned and treated. as well as the original note written in J 8 16 by the legatees of the \XIashingron esrnte concerning the apron.

Once the apron had bccll stabili;cd, the Masonic librnr)' ami Museum resolved ro have a custom case constructed, utili:· ing rhe most current a nd up .. to~dare merh· o.is and mare rials in order ro protect and exhibit the apron. Dean Khan, foundet of Dean Khan Art Services, designed a case th3t is both fullctiollal a.nd pleasing to the eye. The climatc·scalcd display case shields the apron from variations in humidity through 1he use of silica gel, hid· den in a sealed compartment below the apron. The framed apron was placed omo a fabric CO\'ered surf.lce at a 15-dcgree incline and covered with a p lexi-glass vir~ rine, increasing 0 \'Croll visibility. Tile base of the display case sits on shock absorbing feet to minimi:e the effect of building vibration caused by the under~ ground regional rail lines rhat run adja·

kind to the ;r-----------,---, cent to me Masonic Temple. apron. Over the

last 175 I''"""· d1e ivory silk and embroidery became increas· inglj' frngile and brinle, and incredibly sensi# tive to fluctua· tion in tempera­ture, humidit)', and light. 111e staff of The Masonic librnry and Museum of Pennsylvania decided something had to be done ro ensure the continued existence of the apron.

In the summer of 2003. a team of con· servators headed by Nanq• Love, conser .. varor of fextiles and objecrs. and com· posed of Christina Om, Da1111 Heller, and Mary T. McGinn. began addressing the numerous concems regarding the condi· tion o( the apron and irs accessories. The surmce of the apron was lightlr cleaned using gentle vacuum .suction and a new support made of acid~free and archival materials was comtructed. The existing glass wlt:hin the frame was replaced with a pit..:e of Schott glass, which is shatter· proof, non·glarc, and safe!\' filters ultrn violet light. The gilded frame and

Thanks to the efforts of the con· servarors who worked on this project. the \XIashington apron will be a,·ailable for rhe enjoymem of many genera· tions ro come. However, none of this would have lx:en possible if it wcren 't for the

generosity and foresight of the Independence Foundadon, a private, not .. (or .. profit philamhropic organi:ation sen'~

ing Philadelphia and irs surrounding Pennsylvania co..m ries. Founded in 1932 bl' steel maker \Villi~m H. Donner. rhe Independence Foundation's mission is to support culture and the arts, health nnd human sen1ices, legal aid and assismncc to

rhe aged, disabled, or impoverished, nod fe llowship programs in public imeresr legal aid and visual and performing ans. The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania is grateful to the conser\'3~ rors \\'ho worked on this project and to rhe Independence Foundation for provid· ing rhe preservation funds necessal)' to undertake such an endeavor. *

Now on Display at The Library and Museum

Lean on Me: Hiswric Walking Sticks from the Collection of The Masonic library an d Museum o f Pe nnsylvania

Feamring 19rh century Masonic and historic walking s-ticks, fhis exh ibit focuses o n the arrisrry and '"•se of \\"'I king sticks :.s fashionable :,UitUS symbols.

Made in China: Wares for the Western Market

Highlighting objl'<tl created with the Masonic consumer in mind, t his exh ibit showcases fhe museum's col~ lenion of 18th and 19th century expon ware including a n embroi~ dered Masonic apron and \'ariOlL~ ceramic items, S\ICh as pu11ch bowls and fm.1gs.

A Stitch in Time: Needlework from the Collection of The Masonic library a nd Museum o f Pe nnsylva nia

An exhibit featuring outstanding examples of embroidery ranging from rhe Masonic, suc h as aprons ;md jewel pouch es. ro [he secular, such as handkerchiefs and clothing.

The Masonic Ubmry mul Museum of Pennsylmnia is a ncm~profir corporation ;ncorporatcd untf.L.., the l.au'! of the Commonu.'ttllrh of Pennsylvania. f r i5 I!XemJX from federal int·mne cax as an orgcmha!ion described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the lmemal Re~\'nue Code.

Oifu and bequeslsare wx deductible under fedeml income, ~settle andtJ.fc law wxes. liours: li~esday through Frida~. 9 am • 5 pm; Mondays by Appoimmem Only. S<lwrdays 9 am . 12 pm (except July and AuguSI) Closed Major Holidays. Toun of the building a" <'On· duct~d Tuesday through Frid.a)' tu II am; 2 pm & 3 pm and 011 Sawrdays (except during july and August) at 10 am & II am. Pleme git~ ndnmce nocice for grouJ> tours.

Call 215-988-1917 for informarion.

~e Masonic Foundmion for 1 Children invilcs you to participalc

in a special black-rie Gala cdehmuon, usharing the Lighr," on December 4, 2004, at me magmftcent Mn.onoc Temple in Philadelphia. Proceeds from me evening will benefit the ClulJrcn's Identification P"'',•r:lln (CHIP), a safety measure designed for children, parents and families.

s"""' mis w111 be me r.l$( """' me Temple w1ll be open for a Gala evenmg e--em, guesa are "-ekorne to explore and enjoy its mmgue and hutory. To.1rs of the Temple will ama;e and enl-aJuen 11'""1$ and gi•·e e•-er,-one a glim~ mto m< Masonic World.

CHIP is me !11Q5( comprehens.ve 5CIV·

ice of its kind anywhere. Through me U$C

of new technology of d1gnal imagmg, a child's virol infonnation can be recorded and packaged in a specml kit for parent> for safekeeping. ShOtlld me need arise, thl>

A Festive Holiday Gala ~~aring t~e Ifiigltf

packet em be handed ro any law enforce· ment agency and the i~tfom>ation can be retne\'ed and •hared w1m ocher agencies in an elton to locate a missing child. Demand (or CHlP lw been a.tounding! The funds raiSed at mu 0\"ent wtll be used to purchase <he nec"""'Y matenals.

The enu,.. CHIP rrogram is provided ,._of~ and all me tde~tuf}-ing itetn$ ~"'nernted dunng CHIP are held by me fam. 1ly for .afekeq>1ng. This IS strictly a volun· teer rrogram and members of me Blue l.odgu throughout Ptnn>ylvanm volunteer the1r ttme and servtces.

The PA M:oomc Foundauon for Ch11dren SJl0!150I' numerous programs bene· flung 0\11 children. Many of you will be fanuhar with O.A.R.E., another program

brought into the schools with the help of the Children·s Foundation. With the aid of funding raised at the "Sharin~ the l..ight Gala.,. it is anticipated that well over 300,000 Pennsylvania children w1ll be able to be identified. Contributions are mx­deduccible. The Gala will be specmcular! An e.·ening of beautiful mus1c, 1ndudu'!:a Quintet from members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and delic1ous food wlllaccornpGI· ny me guests as <hey wander though me colorful and m)"SCetiOUS MliSOOIC Temple. Learn me orig1ns of thiS organt:atiOtl and how it e.-oked to become one of t.he moot prominent phtlanchrop1c organ,.nons m the world. The magnifkem Halls Wlll be open for tours and a pre-dmner concen by the Philadelphia Boys Choir will be held in me stunning Corinmian Hall. Of co.1rse, there will be borh a silent and cxC111ng hve auction.

Please call linda August 610-660-8550 (or questions or additional information. *

Sharin~ the Li~ht - Giving Opportunities $35,000 Grand Master's Circle $12,000 Norman Hall Sponsor

• Table for Eight at Gala seated with William Slarer II, • Table for Eight at Gala Grand Mrurer of MasonJ in Pennsylwmm • Recognition in special evening souvenir jot.1rnnl

• Recognition in special evening souvenir journal • Signage outside Norman Hftll • Signage at recep1 ion • Private cockrail reception with Grnnd Lodge Officers • Private Tour of the Temple • Sponsor Commemora1ive Gift

$30,000 Deputy Grand Master's Circle • Table for Eight at Gala seated wuh Deputy Grand Master • Recognition m special evtning souvt:nlr journal • s.gnage al recep1101l

• Private cocktail reeeprlon with Grnnd l..oJgc Officers

$12,000 Ionic Hall Sponsor • Table for Eight at Gala • Recognition in special evening souvenir joumal • Signage outside Ionic Hall

$12,000 Renaissance Hall Sponsor • Table for Eight at Gala • Recognition in special evening souvenir jounl.'ll • Signage ourside Renaiss."•ce Hall

• Private Tour of the Temple • Sponsor Commemora11•·e G1ft

$12,000 Egyptian Hall Sponsor • Table for Eight at Gala

$25,000 Senior Grand Warden Circle • Table for E1ght at Gala sea~ed wuh SeniOr Orand Warden

• Recognition m special e,·ening: souvenir JOUrnal • Stgnage outside fiD'Ptian Hall

• Recognition m special t\·enmg 50UVtnlr JOUrnal • Signage at re<epuoo

$10,000 CHIP Sponsor • Table for Ten at Gala

• Private cocktatl ""CJ'Cion wuh Orand l..oJge Officers • Sponsor Cornmemornuve 01ft

$15,000 junior G rand Warden Circle • Table for E1ght a1 Gala wnh )unoor Grand Wanlen • Recognition in special evening souven1r joumal • Signage at reception

• Recognition in spttial evemng souvemr J~lmal

$ 5,000 Circle of Friends Sponsor • Table for Eight at Gala • Recognition in special evening souvemr journal

$ 350 Individual Dinner Guest

• Privnte cocktail reception w11h Ommll..oJge Officers • Sponsor Commcmorntive Gl(t

$15,000 Corinthian Hall Sponsor PLEASE USE ORDER COUPON ON PAQUl • Table for Ten at Gain • Recognilion in special evening oouvenir journal • Signage outside Corinthinn II all • Location o( pre~dinner concert by the Philodelphia 8o)'5 Cho1r

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Bro. Ralph C. Leh, PM, Confers Master Mason Degree at 99

M onday, March 22, 2004, marked another piece of h iStory In Perkiomen U><lge No. 595. That evening, 13ro. Ralph C.

Lch, PM, conferred me Master Masons degree on Bro. John 13. Markley. What makes chis degree unique is that Bro. Lch is 99 years old. Bro Ma"•in C. Cunningham, RWPGM was in attendance along w1m more man 70 members. At the conclusion of the degree, Bro. Lch smted that he would be back next year when he is 100 to confer another third degree. Pictured are: Bros. Matmew F. Wnght, PM, WM; Marvin A. Cunningham, RWPGM; John B. Markley; Ralph C. Lch, PM; Thomas Gamon IV, DOOM; George E. Boyer, PDOOM. (back row) Bros. W. Richard Dillon, POOOM; Roben C Gerhart, POOOM; John A. Rose, Regionallrutruaor. *

On A Visit to Texas

Whtle o.n a ,...ent vacauon. to

Belleville, Texas, Bro. Frank Demnger, PM of Duquesne­McKeesport l.cxlge No. 731. in rhe McKeesporr, PA area of Pit~burgh, pres<nted a blue Masonic plaque clock with the star o( Texas on the top to Bro. Charles Olson, WM of Belleville Lod~e No. 223.

The clock ms made by Bro. Jack W. Marsh, WM of Duquesne·McKeesporr Lodge No. 731. *

Zembo Shrine Celebrates 100 Years

T he Zcmbo Shrme Center in Harmburg, Pennsylvania celebrated its IOOth Anniversary on

Satunlal'• July 24 with a two hour parade which began at 11:00 a.m.

The I 1/2 m1le parade route started at Jnl and Norm St:retts we.tbound; proceeded to Nonh 2nd Street; trn•·eled southbound to Market Street; men eas<bound to Nonh 3rd St,...t; continued northbound to Walnut Su-ee1; and <astbound to Common .. -ealm Avenue.

All unn• from m< Zcmbo Shnne pnnicipGited in the gala <vent; Clowns, Motorcycles, Mmi Cars, Sporu and Anuque Cars. Horses, Bag Pipers, Bands, Color Guard, and Provost Ouanl. Other Shnnes and Masonic bodies paraded wh1ch mcluded me Tall CedatS of Lebanon, Harrt>bo.ug Forest No. 43. Local Civic, Service Clubs and Frnternal Grou~ also participated including the Pennsylvania State Police Mounred Horse Patrol and more.

R. W. Orand Mas!er of Masons m Pemuylntnia, Brolher \VJLmn Slater II , "''tlcomts rht lmpmal Porenuue of rht Shrint of Nunlt AmtTIC<I, /Uusmous Sir Raoul L. Fre.oel, Sr. w rht Ztombo Shr1ne Center m HarrUbtng, PA.

Local dlgnll1lrte5 were invned to review me parade and to meet the Imperial Potentate of me Shrine of North America, lllustnous Sir Raoul L Fre•·el, Sr. and his Lady Rosie and the R. W. Orand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania, Bro. W1lliam Slater II.

Other masonic d1gnimrics 10 attendance for the days activities includ(.•d the Grnnd Master of Delaware, Bro. Wayne Mower.

A ~"'Ia banquet '" the Zcmbo Shrine Auditorium con­cluded the celcbrmion events of the day. *

On j une J, 2004, William Slater II, R.W.O.M. joined more than 145 future residentS who plan to move imo new retirement living cott:JgCS at the Ma:.onic Villngc Ill Elirubethruwn for a garden lunch. The day's events inclm~e..l an inf~rmal . groundbrcaking adjaccm to the con,truction sire with Grond Master Slater; Joseph E. Murphy, Ch1ef Execuuvc Ofltcer;

Masonic Village staff; ami future rc>idcnts. The first 18 cotta~"' arc amicipatl.J 10 he completed nml ready for occupancy in November. The remaining 84 cottajtC> will be

completed throughout 2005 ami early 2006. !(you would rather take in :m excrei.c cl:t>>, enjoy (our star tlining experiences, join the Walk inA Club and enjoy a pc~cefuf ;tnlll

on walking paths through the W00\1>, >J'<:nd your mum in):> "' the r , woodworking ;hop or the Cl'\tft n•nn, nr ca1ch " btl> hcaJins: for a luncheon crui>C or the Wa;hm~toll N.111un,11 CuhtoJrol instead of de-.>ning your home. mowm~ rhc l,1wn or mulchm~ anJ pbntin!l tlowel'>. then perhaP> Reul\!mcnt Ll\'111)(" n~:ht for yoo!

Th" actt\'C hfc.tylc afftmf, yota com cmcnce. comfort and peace of mmd. You ha\e the opp<.>nunur "' t"lrtiCit"IIC in fonnal anJ/or uuomlalocuvltll'> while tlcvclot'ln~ new (ncn.hhtp-• .., well ru. h;.wtng the ume 10 enJ<I)' ol,l fncnJ,

Quocioro t}r•call) f'l~ w "''IH)I') (r.:un uur rl.~aJcnb hni)J! the "j:.oooJ hfe" r:tngt' fMn, "Why would l"" not \\~mt to hw at Reuremcnt L"''nll at M.b<>niC Vtllagc?" ht, "\Vhy """IJ 1·ou not re re:oJy for the hfc-.t)lC )'I'll dt''<:f'C!'"

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A Woman's Touch

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~e.ums;: a new outfit and carrying a new book# ha~ foiled •mh notebook> and freshly <harp­,,:nOO renc:il,; Jrh·es u'l the country ro ...ee the chon~,n~ lea"e. and to pick apples; Saturday> <pent rokmg le.,·e-. jumring into them, then rept"atmg the procCN:. over and O\·er and over as,:-.un; and gathering with other families at Aurumn Day at the Masonic Village. visitmg wirh old friends and sraning new friendsh1ps.

Autumn Da\' is a wonderful opportunity to ml roduce orher< 10 the Masonic family. Just :'h nnwrc is ··~wing" and "~trering abroad," we cttn -;Ow the s~eds of interest and scancr our knowle<lge by Sharing the light with oth· Cl'>. Not ,1blc to attend Autumn Day! You still can l)h;ue your experiences in the Masontc r.,m,ly wnh others br inviting them ro nssbr a t an upconung chanty e\·em o r take P•'" m a socia l garhenng cha t your local oq.:.lnt:auon ·~ hosting.

On October 1, the GrnnJ LoJge will ga1her to h,m·e-t the lahol'> of man1 b) hO<ung the M.m tc> ~'"'o<'n One·()J\ Cl,,., "·ith the goal of m<re.bm~ mcmber>h1p b) 10,1)))! An mae-.\.'4!' of thb ma£Oatude can han: a gn.-at effect on member-htp for all of the! Ma._.;omc famtl)· ol')!am:.UI003-••• and n :.-.tans wnh ~-oo. E,~~n "''men can Share the Lieht ~+ encoor .. ,lL:IOJ.: the men tn their h\"o-hu5;Nnd;;, ~n,th\.'r--, tJthcr.. tricnJ. ... co--'''nkel"t--tl> con .. tdd .1 M.1x'n th\.'\' know ._,r to call the ~tltu,.ln

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b< p.m of 11 I h<wc hedrcf of""'"''" who ho1 <' Shored 1he L.gh1 ui1h men in their fn~> u•ho •he> u11h w /tine JO<" our Mll.St>nic fanuly. I ho" heard of mrn who hoce JO<nal h<carue of'''"'""' 1herr /J<Il'<'lliS """'" m one of 1he .\lnsonic \ ',fkws, and fmh..'TS uho ho&< i"''"'J b<""ue of 1he c>jJpOTwnnk's thefT son or daught<'f hot'o? """"" throu~h one of the Mn.wmc )h1uh groups. Oftrnmn.s ue Slu!Te the Ugh1 u-uhour th.,1 knmung u. and flU'n bn"'mt mrlf'~Ud ~fanse rhl)- see us conducr mrr .. selt-es and our chonlk'J uuh the /ugheSI J.wn of qualll) ""'' nl!egri<y. 111M) just wk""" \~J.! lwt..:huu w ~"them 1he """"'"~'they nud 10 follou thr01<gli '"'"!herr ~p appl..:a1oon /m'• the fmk txrra tffom uvnh g<UJUng a mlllllhl<

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FREEMASON M AG AZ I NE

2004 Publication Dates:

January 1, May 1,

September 1, November 1

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DEMourNEWS P.ENNSYLVAN.ll\.

PA DeMolay Convention Highlights

On Su11day, july 18th, j ustin D. Killian, a Past Master Councilor of Elizabethtown Chapter, Order of

OeMolay, was installed as the 70th State Master Councilor of Pennsylvania DeMo lay. He will serve in this position until his successor is elected and installed at the 2005 Pennsylvania OeMolay Co•wenrion ~;hac will be held in Bethlehem, PA.

Along with being a PMC of Elizabethtown Chapter, Bro. Killian is a member of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 F & AM and the Masonic Village High Twelve Club No. 629. He is attending the Jndiana University of Penn.sylvania, where he will be a junior in the fa ll. His OeMolay honors and awards include the Distinguished Service Award, the Chevalier, the Past Master Councilor's

Justin D. Killian Meritorious Service Award; State Master Councilor of PA rhe Represenrntive

De.Molay Award; and numerous or her awards and merit bars. He joined Elizabethtown Chapter in 1998.

n,e Installation of Bro. Killian, and the ele<:ted and appointed Srate Officers for the 2004-2005 year, brought an extremely successful Pennsylvania DeMolay Convention to

Yes! Pirates! At business sessions, Presque lsle, rhe awards banquet and the casino night pirates o( all shapes and sizes visiu.-d with che conventioneers. These brightly# a<tired men and ladies of the pirating trade were on hand to bring to a conclusion the Membership Mutiny New Member Rccr\litment Program. Captain Will Gutty, more easily recognized as Deputy E.xt'Cutive Officer Raymond Gottschall of Reading, lead his officers for the weekend and presented membership recruitment prizes to the many OeMolays who h"d first-line signed new members into the

Dad Thomas R. !Abogh, Executit~ Of{iceY, Mmed Dad Raymond CO<tSCMII, O.puty Ex<eutit~ Officer, as Adtisor of the Ywr.

organization. Executive Officer Thomas R. Labagh recognized the

ongoing efforts of Bro. Gottschall to instill fun and emhusi· asm into the Pennsylvania DeMolay program, by naming him the Advisor of the Year and presenting him with the Guild of the leather Apron. Over the years, Bro. Gottschall has portrayed a colonel, a king and a number of other innovative characters for a variety of Pen11sylvania OeMolay programs.

Bro. Labagh also presented Stephen L. Prazcnica, retiring S"'te Master Councilor, with the OeMolay International Disringuished Service Award for his impressive service to

OeMolay and the community at large. Bro. Prnzcnica was also preseraed with the Pennsylvania Yourh Foundation's Service Award by RWPGM Samuel C. Williamson, Executive Officer Emeritus. for his OI.Jtstanding service to Pennsylvania OeMolay as State Master Councilor.

a close. The 2004 Convention was headquartered at the Avalon Hotel in downtown Erie and feamred four days of fun for OeMolays, Advisors, families and friends of Pennsylvania OeMolay. Along with the ele<:tion and installa­tion of new officers, the Convention fe-atured the election and crowning of Miss Ashley Tennis, representing Pilgrim Chapter from Harrisburg, as the new smte sweetheart; paimball action at Pencagon Paintball; wet and wild adventures at Splash Lagoon, the nation's premiere indoor water park; amusement park fun and food at Waldamcer Park; a pig roast and pic· nic at Presque Isle; and pirates!

Dad Sam \Villiamson wnh St<t~

The Order of OeMolay is a fratemal organiza· tiM for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 years of age that teaches leadership skills, public speaking, civic responsibility and lhe importance of family through the teachings of the principles of folia I love, reverence for sacred things, courtesy, comradeship, fidelity, cleanness and patriotism. For more infonnation on DeMolay ln PeJ\nsylvania, please contact Executive Secretary Dave Berry at (717) 367-1536 X4 or (in PA only) 1-800-266-8424 X4. * Pmzcmicll. PliSr Statt Master Councilor

;rHE rENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON SEP rEMilER 2004

Sharing the Light through Fifty Years of The Pennsylvania Freemason

The Pennsylvania Freemason Grows and Develops the front page until 1962, bur soon began to move around, and somethnes did not appear at all. To our knowledge, it did not

by Or. Glenys A. Waldman, Librarian, Grand Wge library and Museum

After a single issue in Volume! (November 1954),

TI'le Pennsylvania Freernason

return with obvious attribution, until August 1980, when Grand Master

<'('/.. joseph E. Trace told the Fraternity, in /ff.K- the form of a letter, about the instal·

Volume 11 ( 1955) lx.'<:ame the first quarter!)'. August 1956 brought the first change in si-ze ~~ a six,page issue. Four and six pages alternated irregularly, but whenever six pages

FREE MASON lation ofacomputerforkecping Grand Lodge records and urging the

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were used, the format was a dot.Jbte .. sided, 8_-by·l l -inch tri·fold. February 1962 was the last six-page issue, and the first with photographs: In addition to the from page Installation portrait of Bro. W. LeRoy McKinley as Grand Master, taken in December 1961, there were two pictures of the George Washil''lgton Masonic National Memorial (the exterior, and itS Watres Memorial Library), an aerial view or the Masonic Homes, and some additional "newsy,' photos of the Brethren. As of july !962, TI1e Pennsylvania Freemason, grew co e(ght pages in the format it has today. l1'1ere were only three issues that year, as happened again in 1979. The months of publication occasionally var)', b<~t usually Til<: Pennsylvania Freemason apj:>e31'S in February, May, August, and November.

As of February 1976, The Pennsylvania Freemason had 12 pages, sometimes drop# ping back to eight. In that issue, also, the first Grand Lodge trip (co England) was advertised.

November 1983 was the first 16-page issue found, of which the cemer eight were a special report on activities at the Masonic Homes (Aurumn or Grand Master's Day ran for six consecutive Saturdays in july and August in 1982 and 1983).

The Pennsylvania Freemason celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 1984. In it, then Editor Bro. Melvin S. Mundie noted that, l'The editor still writes and edits all the material except for the space allotted spc<:ifically to the Grand Master." Beginning at least by May 1988, the editor

naire ro help launch the program. As of May 1983, the message (which G"'nd Master Carpenter called "Directly from the Grand Master") began to appear on the second page. It dropped out for awhile, until Grand Master Arthur J. Kurtz "rein· stalled" it as "The Grand Master Speaks" (November 1988). The mes· sage has srayed there, sometimes with a tide, sometimes without, but nearly always with a vignette photograph of the Grand Master, ever since. The Grand Master's Inaugural address, or excerpts fro.n it, however, appeared regularly in the February iSSlle start#

t,.... ing in 1982 (or since Grand Master • • Ernette's Installation in December

officially had help, because his assistants are listed (Bros. john H. Platt, Jr., then Librarian and Curator, and jona.th.an Schau). In May 1996, to the delight of the Archivist and the Librarian, running foottrs with the ''The Pennsylvania Freemason" and the date were added.

That November 1984 30th-anniversary issue was the beginning of a period of steady growth. It was the first 20-page issue, and the most colorful up to d10t time. August 1999 was the first 24-pagc issue found. To date, the largest issue of The Pennsylvania Freemason has been 28 pages (Grand Master Slater's Inaugural issue January 2004). It includes a useful center-spread, double fold-out, containing the Orand Master's Inauguration speech and a pictorial directory of the Past Grand Masters, Line Officers, Dimict Oepmies, Grand Chaplains, appointed Officers, and Aides.

Specific features include "A Message from Our Grand Master," which occupied

1997, in rhe special inaugural issue). Other regular features of TI1e

Pc"ns~~lvania F1·eemason, have been columns writlen by staff members of the Masc:mic Charities, and the offices in Grand Lodge. From 1996 umil 2001, the previous ye-.ir's annual report of the Masonic Charities was in the May isst.te. The Grand Secretary writes infonnational, sometimes philosophical, sometimes hor .. tatory arricles, as does the Grand Master. The Library and Museum staff write about new acquisirion.s, Masonic history and per .. sonalities, as well as wonderful old books and artifacts in the collection. There are always articles about activities of the Grand Lodge (cornerstone laying:;, dedica· tions, charities), events at the Masonic Villages (festivities, notable guests) and lodge news, often including personal inter .. est stodes. The Pennsylvania Freemason is not only a large newsletter, now seven times larger than at its birth, but a perfect vehicle for Sharing the Light of our great, resiliem fratemiry. *

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STATE Of The Craft

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Comimling with a rmdirion :~mrt(..J mor~ than five ~·cars ago bl' lodge 45 member, Br<1. Albert Gurtner of Wes1 Deer

Township. Bro. Ronnltl A. Plcsh, (I hen) DOOM of the 55th Masonic District prescmed che sbah :mnualtlonmlon ro the Deer L1.kes Little League. Plarc~ aeccpcinf,: chc dontttiOn, (rom left to righ1, arc Zach Bmler, DnvKI Wci~and, Poul Nill.on (lnd Bobbl' Dick. Lookmg on are: Albert "Pnpp)'" Gurtner, and coaches Dan Weigand and Paul Nilson. TI1e 1e01m 1ha1 wtll bencOt from the donarion include the Deer Luke> 011oic>, Ace, and Red Socks. ~ 1issing from the rho10 , LoJ~ooe member Adam Stemmnowski. *

2003 Charity Golf Tournament Check presented to Masonic Village at Sewickley

lr"ri!Uim Slat" II, R. IV. Grand M"""'· I>'<J<nU """'~ Mlli'Cfllo, /)imwr of Ntnsmg, u11h ilit 1003 Grand Ma.sl<f'$ Chamy Golf Pract<..U mnoun11~ w $15 ,7.?9.19 ru cvmmmu mtmben (1.-RI \Vtlll<fm lfonkmJ. Ri<hard Srrnunkor, CAainnnn, und l...rooord Sanmny~or look on. MonwJ """"" 14UJ ro pun:htut lift tquipmtnt. :/()().! proett..U u•ll b< tmJ w pu"-hrut a d<fibnlkuor and •dduioMI llft "~"'"'"'"''· *

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Franklin D. Caltagirone

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We would like to thank all the

donors who have con· tribute<! in the year 2003. We have many names in

the Gold Book and many names in the Ledger. We must now continue co receive your checks monthly. We would also like to hear from the rest of the brethren. As little as $10.00 monthly will open your account. lt is your responsibilit)1 to help

p1·eserve and mamtnin the Gmnd Lodge o(

Philadelphia. At the june Quorterly. com· municatiolU we had in the Gold Book account was $169,610.25 and the Philanthropic Society account $29,556.79.

Have you asked yourself what you have done to help Freemasonry/ We all have an idea what 11 coots tO opemte the Gmnd Lod~ each year. I l1ke to think 11 1.!

known as "The White Howe" of Freemasonry. We all koow the story that this building IS an 1con among g1anu and known as the great •..-onder" of the Mason1c world. I( you prefer, a donatiOn can b< made more than once a year to the Gold Book Society in the amount of $500.

The Ph1lanthrop1c Soc1<1Y IS commg along nicdl'· We should start ~tung uwoh-ed financially so that we can see thiS program achieve its gool. Rememb<r that only the interest of the money w1ll b< used 1f needed, not the principle. A donor plaque wtll b< placed within the Library and Museum. If you give $250,000 to $1 ,000,000 or more to the permnncm endowment fund. To the Philanthropic Soc.iery, you may give U$ much as ~·ou nrc

able. We do have a few names in the Ledger and are hoping to put a few plaques on the wall o( the Library and Museum this year.

"Success,'' some people dream of success, while others wake up and work hard at it! Donations to the Gold Book and Philamhroptc Society a"' both tax· deducuble.

I( l'OU ha,.., any queSiiOlU, please call brother Franklin D. Caltagirone at 610. 777-7549 or e-mail (mnkdcal~com or (dcaltagirone@pagrandlodge.org.

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"Man to Mason" One Day Adventure

T he planning is complete and the

final preparations are tak­ing place for the most exciting day in Pennsylvania Freemasonry. The "Man ro Mason" O ne Day Adventure will be

held at the 13 locations: Allemown, Altoona, Bloomsburg, Coudersport, Erie, Harrisburg, New Castle, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Scranton, Uniontown

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and Williamsport. These sites have been selected to allow balance within the Commonwealth.

This event is having a very positive inlpacr within our membership ~nd our lodges by affording friends and relatives who desire to be a Freemasol1, but live very busy lives, the opportunity tO

become a Blue Lodge Mason. The can· didates may also choose to become a Scottish Rite 32° Mason and a Shriner on che san'le day.

This One Day Masonic Advel>tlu·e will provide our lodges wich new active members to bring 1'ew ideas to benefit Pennsylvania Freemasonry. It will also allow the lodges to lay the foundation tO prepare these new members to become future officers.

We tniSt that you will assiSt our R. W. Grand Master, Bro. William Slater II, in making the "Man to Masol\" One Day Adventure on Saturday, October 2, 2004 a great success. Together we can show the world what can be accom· plished when Brethren work as a team to "Share the Light". *

P etition Hotline

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A must·have for :my Masonic library is john J. Robinson's Born in Blood. Highly recommend for chose interested in medieval British history and Freemasonry,

Robinson's Born in BJood examines rhe early history of the fraremiry and its prior incarnations. Bargain priced m $19.95 (comr<'re to a list price of$24.95), this is the perfecr re~ding nlaterial for a la:y afternoon. Interesting to note is thar Robinson was not <l Mason when he wrote this hook, but his research 01'\ d1c fraternity s.ubseque.m~

lr kod to him joining the cmft after writing Dm>g<'Oil, Fire and Su,rd in 1991 and A Pilgrim's Parh in 1993, also availabk· for purchase at the Gift Shop. Bon> in Blood and all Gift Shop items are available through rhe Grand Lodge web site ""'w.pagrandlodge.org/giftshop or b1• calling 800-336· 73 17. *

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What is Freemasonry? The Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons is the

oldest, largest and most widely known fraternal organ· ization in the world. Volumes have been written about it. Yet, to many, Freemasonry remains a mystery. Its bonds of friendship, compassion and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military and religious conflicts through the centuries.

Though neither a forum nor a place lor worship, the Fraternity is a friend ol all religions which are based on the belief In a supreme being.

Some historians trace Freemasonry to the Tenth Century, B.C., during the building of King Solomon's Temple. Records reveal that Freemasonry was intro­duced into England in 926 A.D.

Freemasonry is directly descended from the asso­ciation of operative masons, the cathedral builders of the Middle Ages, who traveled through Europe employing the secrets and skills of their crafts.

In the 17th Century, when cathedral building was on the decline, many guilds of stone masons, known as 'Operative Masons' or 'Free Masons', started to accept as members those who were not members of the Masons· craft, calling them 'speculative Masons' or 'Accepted Masons•. It was from these groups, comprised mostly of 'Adopted or Accepted Masons', that Symbolic Masonry or Freemasonry, as we know it today, had its beginning.

Today, there are more than 160 Grand Lodges in the wor1d with a membership of more than 4.2 million.

In the United States there are 51 Grand Lodges. (including the District of Columbia) There are approx­imately two million Freemasons in these Jurisdictions.

What do Masons Believe In? Freemasonry teaches high moral ethical standards

and family values. Masons come from all religious beliefs (Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, etc.) which are based on the belief in one God. They are men bond­ed by friendship and brotherly love in service to mankind.

Freemasonry does not pretend to take the place of religion nor serve as a substitute for the religious beliefs of its members.

• It teaches monotheism. • It teaches the Golden Rule. • It seeks to make good men beller through its firm

belief in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man.

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What do Masons Do? The Freemasons of America contribute more than

two million dollars every day to charitable causes which they, atone, have established. These services to mankind represent an unparalleled example of the humanitarian commitment and concern of this unique and honorable Fraternity.

Freemasonry in Pennsylvania The Freemasons of Pennsylvania founded and sup·

port the Pennsylvania Youth Foundalion to build char­acter and develop leadership skills among young men and women. Aid for education is available through several scholarship programs. They support the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program (DARE) and the Child Identification Program (CHIP) in their continuing service to mankind.

The Children's Learning Centers of the 32• Masons treat children afflicted with dyslexia free of charge. Shriners hospitals are free of charge for children with 011hopedic and burn problems. There are lour Masonic Villages offering bolh independent and assisted living facilities for senior citizens. These are only a lew of the services the Fraternity provides.

Qualifications Freemasonry is proud ol its philosophy and practice

of making good men better. Only individuals believed to be of the finest character are favorably considered for membership which is limited to adult mares 18 years of age, mentally competent, and of good moral character.

One of the customs of Freemasonry is not to solicit members. One seeking admission must have a desire and ask one whom he believes to be a Mason. He must be recommended by two Master Masons, one of whom must be a member of the Lodge the petitioner wishes to join, and pass a unanimous ballot.

The basic unit of Freemasonry is the Symbolic Lodge, or 'Blue Lodge', as it is commonly known. It is the Symbolic Lodge that issues petitions lor initiation and membership, acts on petitions and confers the Three Symbolic Degrees, known as the

• Entered Apprentice • Fellow Crall • Master Mason There are 455 Symbolic Lodges in Pennsylvania

with a membership ol nearly 130,000.

What is Not Freemasonry Freemasonry is not an insurance or beneficial

society. It is not organized lor profit. However, the charity and services rendered are beyond measure.

Tenets of Freemasonry The Tenets of Freemasonry are ethical principles

that are acceptable to all good men. • It teaches tolerance toward all mankind.

Freemasonry consists of men bound together by bonds of Brotherly Love and Affection.

• It dictates to no man as to his beliefs, either religious or secular. It seeks no advantage for its members through business or politics. Freemasonry is not a forum lor discussion on partisan affairs.

Freemasonry is: • Kindness in the home

Honesty in business • Courtesy in society • Fairness in work • Pity and concern for the unfortunate • Resistance toward evil • Help lor the weak

Forgiveness lor the penitent • Love lor one another

and above all • Reverence and love lor God Contrary to what many believe, Freemasonry is

not a secret society. There has been no attempt to conceal the purpose, aims and principles of the Fraternity. It is an organization formed and existing on the broad basis of brotherly love, relief and truth.

Freemasonry is many things, but, most of all:

FREEMASONRY IS A WAY OF LIFE

1-800-990-1935

Be Proud of Your Masonic Fraternity! Share the Light of Freemasonry

Display the Pennsylvania 'Blue Lodge' License plate on your vehicle.

It's as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

(Complete application on reverse side)

GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING A SPECIAL ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION PLATE

• Fee required with this application is $20.00. Payment is to be made by check or money order payable to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania". DO NOT SEND CASH.

• No special organization registration plate will be duplicated. If your plate is lost, stolen or defaced, we will reissue you the next available plate in our series for $7.50. To apply for replacement, oomplete form MV·44 and submit the required fee.

• Requests for special organization registration plates are restricted to passenger vehicles, trucks and motorhomes with a registered gross weight of not more than 9,000 lbs. Motorcycles and trailers do not qualify for special organization registration plates.

• NO REFUND OF FEE will be issued when applicant cancels request after order is placed.

• Mail this application, completed in full, along with a check or money order (payable to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania") to: The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107·2598, ATTN: PA·LIC for validation. The Grand Secretary's office will forward to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Harrisburg.

• When the applicant ceases to be a member in the organization as listed in Section B, the registration plate must be returned to the Department. Complete Form MV·44 and submit a fee of $7.50 for reissue of a regular series registration plate.

• All telephone numbers will be held in confidence and used only in the event of a problem with your application.

• Special organization plates are in number sequence only and may not be personalized.

• To avoid possible problems with citations with your old registration plate, return it to: Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Return Tag Unit, P.O. Box 68597, Harrisburg, PA 17106·8597 after you have received your special organization plate.

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Aunnnn Day, Mason.ic Village, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

Th(" Masonk Villag~ is unahl,: w providc wh ... :ckh~lir-.. 'I()

plea"t: hring your own. if needed. H:m~.licappcd p:_1rk1ng will he :waih1ble: lwwe;:vcr. \'Ott mu .. r r~qucsr th:u special rickets be:. ft'ln\'tlnlc .. l tn you prior to Aurumn Day.

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tlot1~t tMiss the First--Ever Mit1i Prix!

Proceeds will benefit the Masonic Village and the Arthritis Foundation

Schedule of Race Vay Activities

9,45 "·"'· IOd 5 a.m. I ld; a.m.

11,45 a.m. 12,45 p.m. I,QOp.m. IA5p.m. 2,30 p.m.

Pracricc He-:us Pit Stop/Tim.: Trinls/judging/ Photos Opening Ceremonies The Pam,lc of Carl' Prdiminar) Ht.:at~

Dash for Kids Cvnsolarion Race ( if needed) Championship Racc-Awrtl\15 Presem:uion

tlot1ate for the Slood Jat1k!

Tie Cent ra l P~nns\'lv:mia Bh.xxl B:mk witl he .'lt Aurumn

Day in Eli::tl'l!tluown on Sept. I J to c .. mduct a hlon~l

riv~ for rh~ b!!ndlt of rhe residt!'nh nr the Ma~:mic Villn,l!c. O..•ntrihu11vn' will he t.1kC1'l 9 n..m. ·3:15p.m.

Anyone l 7 yen~ of at:c o\m.l olJf..•r wht, i:- in cootl hc11lth !.mJ w~is,!hs 110 lbs. ur more is .. ·li~ib1c to Jonat .. · hlno<.l. Thl'" B1oc.xl ftmk a:-h rhat c.lnnor~ b~t ~urc ro ~.·at wirhin fo\lf hour, l'rivr to dvnaring blood. IF YOU DESIRE TO DONATE BLOOD, PLEASE CALL THE BLOOD BANK LN ADVANCE AT (800) 77 1-0059 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. 7:30A.M .• 4 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. (PI""" clo noo callohe M""'"'' Viii"~' {crr rlt..:SI.' di)JIICJinunl.!rtU.)

Thl.' Blood Bank rc-rnind:- e,·cqun~ thrtt ~.-v-:ry 1hre": :-i."'\:Onlll!o

~oml.'\>ne is in m>eJ ot hloo..l. \'V'hilc you· r..:- m Aurumn Day. why not join rhc ranb uf 1h.: .. Quite Hcroc!l" anJ ~1\'C thl' .. Gi(t til

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