THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON nomination of his choice and is thereafter

expected t o attend ser vices regularly at the

that the graduates fi nd sui table positions when
they leave school.
Issued Every Th ree Months By
The Right Worshipful Grand lodge of The Most Ancient
nearby church during his entire s tay at the The Thomas Ranken Patton Masonic School
and Honorable Fra ter nity of Free and Accepted Masons school. Mr. Patton's will states t hat all boys fo r Boys is your School operated by a Board
of Pennsylvania and Masonic Ju risdiction Thereunto must be regularly and fa ithfull y taught th e of Trustees appointed by our Grand Master
Belonging, through its
sacred truths of the Bible. and financed largely out of income received
COMMITTEE ON MASONIC CULTURE- William E.
Yeager, Past Grand Master, Chairman; William E.
The school is located on a part of one of from funds pr ovided under the will of the late
Montgomery, G. Edward Elwe ll, Jr., Frank R. l eech, Lancaster County's nationall y famous farms, Grand Treasurer Thomas Ranken Patton,
William A. Carpenter, Charles A. Young and Ashby con tain ing 116 acres, which is owned by the supplemented by grants from the Grand Lodge.

FREEMASON
B. Paul. school. The sch ool and farm builuings, as fa r This School gives to deserving orphan boys
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED TO BE PRINTED BY as practical, are kept in repair by the students, a thorough three-year course in Machine
CHARLES H. NITSCH thus providing them with some practi cal ex- Shop Practice, Carpentry or Electronics, to-
Right Wo rshipful Grand Moster perience in their trades. A variety of trees and gether with an academic training equal to that
W ILLIAM A. CARPENTER, Edito r shrubs grace the campus while a hi ll of ever- of a good High School, all in a home-like
greens forms a fitting background to the environment. AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND L ODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA
Mailing Address: school. Across the valley from the school Many of our graduates are today outs tanding VOLUME IV AUGUST • 1957 NUMBER 3
P.O. BOX 6 88, WARREN, PA. grounds ar e the beautifu l Goth ic bui ldings and citizens in their respective communities and
landscaped grounds of The Masoni c Homes of all are loyal alumni.
Vol. IV August, 1957 No.3
the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The school If you know of a deserving orphan (at least -

Get Acquainted with

is one mile from the Elizabethtown station of
the Pennsylvania Railroad and midway be-
one parent deceased- the son of a Master
Mason is given priori ty), who has completed
A Message from Our Grand Master
tween Harrisburg and Lancaster. Visitors are the ninth grade, talk wi th him and ascertain In the Augus t 1956 issue of The Pennsylvania Freemason, we told Grand Bodie s in Pennsyl vania
The Thomas Ranken Patton always welcome. whether he would be interested in such an you how the Grand Master spends his time. It is thought you may be December 6- Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania,
Masonic Institution for Boys Students are admitted in September of each opportunity. You may also write or have your interested in knowing how his time has been spent since that time. Phi ladelphia.
year. Appl ication blanks may be secured by Lodge Secretary write to: The Superintendent Apr il 13- Grand Imperial Council Red Cross of Constantine-
Vis its to Othe r Grand Jurisdictions
To better acquain t you with the many writing to the S uperin tendent. Appli cants of The Thomas Ranken Patton Masonic Insti- Bloomsburg.
features and opportunities afforded the boys must have completed the ninth grade and be tution for Boys, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. October 1, 2, 3, 4.- Grand Lodge of Delaware-Wilmington, April 21, 22, 23- Grand Council Royal & Select Masters of
between fifteen and eigh teen years of age at Delaware. Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh.
who attend The Thomas Ranken Patton
the date of admission. Boys seeking admi ssion October 15, 16, 17-Grand Lodge of Kentucky- Louisville, May 27, 28, 29- Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of
Masonic Institution for Boys, at Elizabeth - Ken tucky.
t own, and with the h opes of inspiring you, as must be of good charac ter and men tal ity, and Masonic Law in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
November 19, 20, 21- Grand Lodge of Maryland- Baltimore,
a Master Mason, to inter cede in behalf of some physically capable of wor king at a trade. Each Corne t·stone L ay ing
By GEORGE A. AvERY Maryland.
worthy boy, the foll owing sketch of the school candidate fo r entrance must submit a certi fi- December 18, 19-Grand Lodge Dis trict of Columbia- September 22-Laid Cornerstone of Colestock High S chool-
cate from his form er school or schools, show- Right W orshipful Grand Secretary Titusville.
is provided for your information : Washington, D. C.
ing the cumulative scope and character of the February 10, 11 , 12, 13-Grand Lodge of Louisiana- New Or- July 20- Laid Cornerstone of Masonic Temple of Everett
The Thomas Ranken Patton Masonic Insti- HOW TO REAFFILIATE WHEN SUSPENDED
work done, the ev idence of honorable dis- leans, Louisiana. · Lodge No. 524, Everett.
tution for Boys was es tablished in 1925. It was FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES
missal or good standing, and a statement of March 1, 2- Grand Lodge of The Netherlands-The Hague- P e nnsylvania M ason Juven ile Court I n stitute
made possible by the will of Thomas Ranken A member of a Lodge in Pennsylvania,
mental ability. Each applican t must satisfac- Holland. December 9-0pening of Fourth Session- Pittsburgh .
Patton who directed, that as a memorial to his who has been s u sp e nded for n on-pa yment
torily pass the required physical examination of dues and d esire s to reaffiliate w i t h the April 2, 3, 4- Grand Lodge of Connecticut-Hartford, December 1 4~Ci os ing of Fourth Session- Pittsburgh.
only son, Thomas Graham Patton, a portion of and necessary tonsil and adenoid operations Connecticut
Lodge in which h e s tands s uspende d , may, January 23- 0pening of Fifth Session- Pittsburgh.
his estate sh ould be used for the "establish- must be taken care of prior to enrollment. The if h e pay s the delinquent dues w i thin April 16, 17, 18-Grand Lodge of New Jersey, Atlantic City, N. J. January 27-Closing of Fifth Session- Pittsburgh.
ment an d maintenance of an institution for the boy's teeth mus t be in complete repair. Eyes e leven months of the d ate of his s u s- May 6, 7, 8, 9- Grand Lodge of New Yo rk-New York, N.Y. July 28- 0 peni ng of Sixth Session- Pittsburgh.
support and education of male orphan children must be examined and glasses fitted if pension , be R estore d to Membe rship b y a May 13, 14, 15-Grand Lodge of New Hampshire- Manchester, Augus t 1- Closing of Sixth Session- Pittsburgh.
necessary. two-thirds vote of the m e mbe rs present New Hampshire.
of Master Masons, who were at the time of O ther Vis itations
at the s tate d n1ceting at w hic h action
their decease members in good standing in No charge is made fo r board or education. May 19, 20, 21-Grand Lodge of Rhode Island- Providen ce,
is had on the motion to •·cs to•·e him. September 10- Crescen t Lodge No. 493-Philadelphia.
some subordinate Lodge under the jurisdiction Each boy is expected to provide his own S u c h Res to ration to Mcm b e t·s hip 1nust Rh ode Is land.
September 13- George W. Gu thrie Lodge No. 691- Pittsburgh .
of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania." If there spending money and s uch items of clothing as be cons ummate d b v vote of the Lodg e June 9, 10, 11, 12-Grand Lodge of So uth Dakota- Rapid City,
September 19-Eureka Lodge No. 302, Mechanicsburg-100th
are any vacancies, the Trustees may admit any the school does not provide. wi thin one M asoni~ year of t h e date of South Dakota
Anniversary.
su s p e n s ion. lnas nHtc h a s the n1otion to July 16, 17, 18- Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of
other male orphans whose father or mother is The school diploma is granted on the success- Septem'ber 22-Titusville Lodge No. 783, Titusville to celebrate
res tore m u s t he la id o vct· for one month Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
deceased if he is deemed worthy. ful completion of a three-year course in one h e fo re action can be take n o n it, the de- • 100 years of Masonry in Titusville.
August 25, 26, 27-Grand Lodge of Wyoming- Newcastle,
The purpose of the school is t o give each of the trade courses, together with the pre- linq uent d u es mu s t be paid a nd the September 29- W averly Lodge No. 301, Clarks Summit-
W yoming.
scribed academic work. If a boy fails to n1otion made w it h i n e le ve n month s of 100th Anniversary.
boy a th or ough training in one of the following
complete the prescribed work satisfactoril y, h e t he d ate of s uspe n s io n. New District D e puty Grand Masters October 1- William L. Elkins Lodge No. 646, Philadelphia-
mechanical trades-Machine Shop Practice, A s u s pende d m e mber who h as not b e en Seven new District Deputies were introduced by your Grand Master. 50th Anniversary.
will be given a certificate showing work
Carpentry or Electronics, together with an Restored to Membe r s hip w i t hin t he year, March 30- John Harper in Philadelphia. October 9- William C. Hamilton Lodge No. 500- Philadelphia.
accomplished. The curriculum has the appro v-
academic traini ng equivalent to that of a good al of the Pennsylvania Depar tmen t of P ublic
but s ubseque ntly d esires to r eaffiliate, April 5- Richard E. Shaffer in Bedford. October 10- Red Lion Lodge No. 649, Red Lion-
high school course. The time is so divided that mus t fi r s t pay the d e linquent· dues owed 50th Anniversary.
Instruction. April 20- Paul G. Pensinger in Gettysburg.
a t t h e time of his s u s p e n s ion, w h e reupon
one-half is devoted to shop wor k and one-half May 4- Minor M. Dain in Phoenixville. October 11- Sunbury Lodge No. 713-Sunbury.
When the course is successfu lly comple ted , h e may b e R estored to G ood Masonic
t o academic studies. A high standard of equip- S tanding b y a majority vote o f the May 11- J. W atson Harmeier in Pittsburgh. Octoqer 13- Muncy Lodge No. 299-Muncy.
the boys are competent to enter indus try in
ment is maintained to best serve the ends for Lodge . He may then pt·esent a petition for May 11- Raymond H. Grimm in Pittsburgh. October 18- 0 riental R.A. Chapter No. 183, Philadelphia-
the trades for which they have been prepared, 100th Anniversary.
which the school exis ts. The school and shops m e mbers hip to the Lod g e from whic h h e May 21- William E. Fleth in Scranton.
or to continue their formal education. Also, October 20- George W. Bartram Lodge No. 298, Media-
are in session during ten months for five days was s u spended , or to any othe r Lod g e o f
their moral and academic training fits them N e w Lodge
h is choice, in t his or any recognized juris- 100th Anniversary.
per week and eight hours per day. The boy's to take their places as useful members of diction. A un anirnow< h a llo t is necessary February 9- Constituted Lowther Manor Lodge No. 781 of Camp October 22- Columbia Lodge No. 91-Philadelphia.
moral, mechani cal, and academic training are society. Every effor t is made by the authoriti es for his e lection to m e mbers hip, at le ast so Hill (Constitution Ceremonies in Harrisburg) . October 27- Good Samaratan Lodge No. 336- Gettysburg.
all given adequate emphasis. Each boy follow- of the school and by the Maso nic Fraterni ty, fat· a s Pennsyl vania Lod ges are concerne d. C onference of Gra nd Mas t e r s of Masons in North America October 29- Lancaster Commandery No. 13, K.T. Lancaster,
ing his admission designates the religious de- especially through the home Lodges, to see February 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 in Wash ington, D. C. 100th Anniversary. (Continued on page 2 )
A Message from Our Grand Master April 11-Benjamin Franklin Consistory-Philadelphia.
April 19-Reading Consistory-Reading.
Masonic Temple Renovated This fi rst unit was opened for service on the steep steps to the Lodge Room, and h is
(Conlinut!d from pagel) ·o ctober 14, 1916. desire for more ample Lodge quarters.
May 16, 17- Reading Consis tory-Reading. The appearance of the Masonic Temple at Ground was broken for the West Wing and Upon his death on Februa ry 18, 1922,
November !- Solomon Lodge No. 231-Pittsburgh. June 16, 17, 18, 19- Coudersport Consistory-Coudersport. Broad and Filbert Streets in Philadelphia has Adminis tration Building in September, 1920, Brother Clement who had no ch ildren left a
November ?- Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682- July 12-Pennsylvania Council of Deliberation-Philadelphia. undergone an impressive change in the last and two years later the Second and Third sizable estate to his wife, wh ich upon her
Elizabethtown. Ded ications few months. Units with a total of 70 beds, were formall y death was to be di vided equally between the
November 14-Eastern Star Lodge No. 186- Philadelphia. Januar y 26-Masonic Temple of Brownstone Lodge No. 666- This Temple, generally regarded as one of opened on October 21, 1922. Everett Lodge and the N. Y. Nat ional Guard .
November 17-Beta Lodge No. 647-Wilkinsburg. Hershey. the largest and finest buildings in the world In 1931 further expansion provided an Brother Clement's widow died in 1944 and
November 23-Huguenot Lodge No. 377, Kutztown-90th May 25-Hospital Extension, Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown. exclusively devoted to Masoni c purposes, was addi tional 55 beds. when the estate was settled a few years later,
Anniversary. cons tructed back in 1868 wi th grayish white Then on October 12, 1948 the first meeting Everett Lodge was bequeathed $229,389.3.2.
November 24-H. Stanley Goodwin Lodge No. 648, Bethlehem, Open House Masonic Temple Philadelphia stone exterior walls. Over the years this stone was called to make plans for this latest mu ch A few of the older members remembered
50th Anniversary. October 30, 31-14,000 visi tors were received at your Masonic had become darker and darker through an needed addition. Ground was broken in Brother Clement's remar ks about the steep
November 28-Melita Lodge No. 295- Philadelphia. Temple in Philadelphia. accumulation of soot and dirt. January, 1955 and the cornerstone was laid steps and his desire for better Lodge faci li ties
December 21-Louis Wagner Lodge No. 715- Philadelphia, Church Services Las t spring, Brother Wi lliam J. Wallace and six months later. Not only has a large wing and consideration was given to t he erection of
January 16- Siloam R.A. Chapter No. 226-Philadelphia. March 17-Addressed the congregation of St. James Methodist the Committee on Temple was authorized to been added but the existing buildings were a new Masonic Temple.
March 14--Jerusalem Lodge No. 506, Philadelphia- 85th Church, Philadelphia. renovate the Temple. The exterior stonework completely modernized before the dedication On July 20, 1957, Brother Charles H.
Anniversary. Miscellaneous Visi tations has been steam cleaned, repointed where last May. Ni tsch, R.W. Grand Master, and the other
March 18-Lodge No. 2- Philadelphia. necessary and all ledges treated with a bird Throughout the years the generous gifts of Grand Lodge officers laid the cornerstone fo r
August 3-4-Kismet Grotto-Meadville.
April 1-Richard Vaux Lodge No. 384, Philadelphia- repellent. The window frames and doors have the Philadelphia Freemasons have made possi- this new two-story Everett Lodge No. 524
August 29--Grand Chapter Electrical Craftsmen- Philadelphia.
90th Anniversary. been refinished in a gray color to harmonize ble the most important part of our Masonic Masonic Temple on a spacious corner plot in
September 28-The National League of Masonic Clubs-
April 6-Williamson Lodge No. 307-Womelsdorf- with the grayish white stone. Homes at Elizabethtown. The Officers of the the center of Everett.
Philadelphia, Honoring Brother and Admiral
lOOth Anniversary. The entire appearance of the exterior now Extension Fund Committee, who headed this Next May when this Temple will be dedi-
Richard E. Byrd.
April l G-Oakland Lodge No. 535-Pittsburgh. emphasizes the beauty of the stonework and magnificent undertaking, included Brothers cated, Brother Frank H. Clement's desire fo r
October 24--Shrine Club of Philadelphia.
April IS-Coalport Lodge No. 574--Coalport. the dignity of this perfect example of Norman John H. Doherty, Past D.D.G.M., Chairman; better facilities for his Lodge will have been
November 13-Stokes & Smith Suqare Club-Philadelphia.
April 24--Equity Lodge No. 591-Philadelphia. architecture. William H. Betz, Treasurer; Morris Ruberg, fulfilled. -A.B.P.
December 13-Syria Temple, Pittsburgh.
April 25-Shiloh Lodge No. 558-Lansdale. A suggestion has been made that the present Secretary; and Gerald F. Wilson, Sr., Clerk.
January 24-Philadelphia High Twelve Club-Philadelphia.
May 1-Trojan Lodge No. 306-Troy-lOOth Anniversary. windows in the Broad and Filbert Street ele- T he Trustees included Brothers William R.
January 30-Testimonial Dinner for the Trustees of the Various
May 22-George Washington Lodge No. 143-
Grand Lodge Funds whose Trus ts have been liqui-
vations be replaced with stained glass windows. Mooney, Chairman; James W. Alexander, Freemasonry - A Way of Life
Chambersburg. A sample window is expected to be available James L. Fawley, George C. Flannigan, J r. and Every individual is by nawre endowed with
dated-Philadelphia.
May 31- June 1-Crafton Lodge No. 653-Crafton- for inspection at the September Quarterly E. Marx Schwerin. certain traits of character which fo rm the basis for
February 6--Golden Slipper Square Club- Philadelphia. Communication. reasoning and the conduct of [ife. In fact, these
SOth Anniversary. Brother Charles H. Nitsch, R.W. Grand
March 20- William Penn High Twelve Club-Glenside. For the first time in the history of the natural traits or tendencies are but signposts along
June 8- Lafayette Lodge No. 652-Carnegie- Master, presided at the Dedication. A repre-
March 21-Stokes & Smith Square Club-Philadelphia. Temple a firs t-aid room has been set up on the
li fe's highway, directing us in our words, Oltr
SOth Anniversary. sentati ve of Lawrie and Green, Harrisburg thoughts, and OlLr actions. If, by self-analysis, we
April 12-0fficers and Pas t Masters of Oriental Lodge No. 385- second floor just west of the entrance to
June 14--Laurel Lodge No. 651-Uniontown- Architects who designed the Extension de- can discover and discard those traits which seem to
Testimonial dinner in honor of two fifty year members, Corinthian Hall. This room, which has been lead us in the wrong direction, and at the same time,
SOth Anniversary. li vered the keys to Brother Ralph M. Lehr,
June 21-North Star Lodge No. 241-Warren. whom I had the honor of decorating-Philadelphia. completely redecorated, contains all the cultivate tlwse natural tendencies which point the
R.W. Past Grand Master, who was Chairman way to higher achievement, thett we have carried
June 22-Western Star Lodge No. 304--Albion- Grand Lodge meeting, District Deputy Grand Mas ter's meetings, necessary requisites such as hospital bed, of the Building Committee. Brother Nitsch into effect one ofthe great principles of Freemasonry.
lOOth Anniversary. regular monthly meetings of the Committee on Masonic Homes at oxygen tank, wheel chair, litter, medical officially accepted the building on behalf of O!Lr station in life is fixed mmty times by condi-
DeMolay Elizabethtown, and many committee meetings have not been in- supplies, bandages, etc. Brother Dr. Harry L. the R. W. Grand Lodge. Brother Morris Ruberg tions or circumstances over which we have no
cluded. Farrell was kind enough to set up these first- control. Consequently, the individual is master of
May 18- Continental Chapter-York-30th Anniversary. who has had an active part in this activity for his own destiny only in a certain deg ree. It would,
Will you, therefore, please consider this tabulation a report to the aid facilities. It is hoped that we will have the many years and who has served as Secretary therefore, seem that the niche which we are to
June 29- State Conclave- Butler.
Craft as to the Grand Master's activi ties. benefit of a medical staff in addition to a first- of the Extension Fund Committee, in his occupy in this world has already been carved for us
Sco ttish Rite aid staff. by some natural or Divine power, and the heights
address outlined the myriad phases of the
September 23-27-Supreme Council- Cincinnati. The rooms in the basement, the corridors to which we can rise are, in all probability defmed
work required leading t o the completion of this by powers and deficiencies within us. Our ability
November 15, 16-Harrisburg Consistory-Harrisburg. and rear stairway to the third floor have also great project. to make proper Jecisions, the heig ht of our own
March 15- Benjamin Franklin Consistory-Philadelphia. CHARLES H. NITSCH, Grand Master been renovated. Following the Dedication Ceremonies, the ambition, and the relationship existing between
The Committee on Temple welcomes your Hospital was open for inspection and then a ourselves and our fellowmen are the cardinal prin-
inspection of this much needed r enovation ciples which can very well determine our success as
picnic dinner was served to well over 5000 indi:viduals and as citizens.
project. Freemasons and their families. -A.B.P. Freemasonry recognizes the inherent faults of the
individual member, and endeavors by precept and
Council of Deliberation account of his recent visit to Turkey and ILL. FRANK L. BowERS, 33°, Treasurer Extension to Hospital at examp le to curb irregularities. It provides an oppor-
Masonic conditions there. Brother Charles H. Union town, Pa. the Masonic Homes Dedicated New Temple Being i;luilt tunity f or self-improvement by regular attendance
Honors Grand Lodge Officers Nitsch, R.W. Grand Master also spoke. by Everett Lodge, No. 524
at its Stated and Extra meetings and throughout the
ILL. RAY H. CRANE, 33°, Secretary The Extension to the Philadelphia Free- study and application of its beautiful Ritualistic
Three R.W. Past Grand Masters, two Dis. The complete list of Officers is as follows : Harrisbu rg, Pa. Back in the 80's railroads were being built and Lodge Work. It provides the opportunity for
mason's Memorial Hospital at the Masonic social contact, that Fraternal Fellowship, whereby
trict Deputies and a Past District Deputy were ILL. J. MEHRILL OswALD, 33°, or planned in many sections of Pennsylvania.
ILL. ScoTT S. LEIBY, 33°, Illustrious Master of Homes at Elizabethtown was dedicated last men from every walk of life may meet upon a
honored at the annual meeting of the Pennsyl- Readi ng, Pa. Ceremonies The South Penn Railroad Company with contmon plane or level. Here, are taught the correct
Harrisburg, Pa. Commander-in-Chief May 25 with appropriate Masonic ceremonies.
vania Council of Deliberation which was held visions of a new east-west railroad sent its principles of righteous living. Here, we learn to get
ILL. RICHARD A. KERN, 33°, First Lieutenant ILL. EDWARD J. SHOUREK, 33°, Hospitaler This vast building project which had its in-
in Philadelphia in July by being elected to Chief Engineer Frank H. Clement to Everett
along with our neighbor and our fellowmen. Here,
Philadelphia, Pa. Commander Pittsburgh, Pa. ception back in October, 1948 added 105 beds we are taught the three great virtues-Faith, Hope
serve as officers for the next th ree years. to complete surveys for that part of the s tate.
and associated facilities to permit the Hospital and Charity. These should remind us of our obliga-
The three Past Grand Masters include ILL. WILLARD G. CuTLER, 33°, Second ILL. EARL H. WEINSHE I ~iER, 33°, Seneschal Much of the proposed roadbed is now part of tions and our duties as Freemasons- those we owe
to keep pace wi th the ever increasing medical
Brothers ScottS. Leiby, Richard A. Kern and Pittsburgh, Pa. Lieutenant Commander Allentown, Pa. the Pennsylvania Turnpike. to God, to our Breth ren, and to ourselves.
needs of approximately 650 adult guests.
William E. Yeager, who were re-elected, while ILL. W ILLIAM E. YEAGER, 33°, ILL. RoY D. SNYDER, 33°, Standard B earer While in Everett, Frank H. Clement was If the immeasurable influence of Freemasonry
Minister of Many of the gues ts who were patients in the shall continue, then we nwst have faith in God,
Brothers J. Merrill Oswald and William P. Bloomsburg, Pa.
Warren, Pa. State Hospital at the time witnessed the impressive made a Mason in Everett Lodge No. 524 in faith in our Brethren and faith in oLLrselves. Our
Miller, District Deputies, and Brother Cecil F. 1884. After about three years, business took Hope in the future depends on the quality and the
ILL. CARL A. KARSH, 33°, Chancellor ILL. CECIL F. REESER, 33°, Gua rd events from the windows of their rooms.
Reeser, immediate Pas t District Deputy were Brother Clement away from Everett, but on sincerity of our Faith, while the joLLmey of Life
Erie, Pa. Scranton, Pa. The Philadelphia Freemason's Memorial
newly elected. itself will be jLLdged by the weatest of all virtues,
Hospital was conceived back in 1914, but the one of his subsequent infrequent visits to Charity, which is the chief cornerstone of that
Brother Scott S. Leiby presided, while ILL. GEORGE R. BuNTING, 33°, Prior ILL. William P. MILLER, 33°, Sentinel
Everett, he commented on the difficulty the
actual ground breaking for the fil"St uni t of spiritnal temple, that house not made with hands,
Brother Richard A. Kern gave an interesting Philadelphia, Pa. Altoona, Pa. older members of the Lodge had in climbing eternal in the heavens. - W.A.C.
40 beds did not take place until Augus t, 1915.
 From Our Grand Secretary's Office sites during any five consecutive years within
the employee's period of continuous service
Noteworthy Masonic .Meeting Places the third floor of the new building, while the
second floor was used as a banquet-hall. In
OUR JUNE QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION up to retirement. III-THE LODGE HALL AT LANCASTER 1884 the old stairway was removed and the
Contributions to the George Washington present entrance on West King Street was
Proposed Amendment to Masonic National Memorial By WILLIAM E. MoNTGOMERY provided. At later dates two properties to the
The deletion of the word "special" will
Permit Lod ges to Meet in the The second resolution recognizes the com- east were purchased and improved, providing
bring this Section of the Ahiman Rezon into (among other things) additional dining space
Masonic Temple a t the Homes pletion by Grand Lodge of the Watres In previous articles of this series on Note- room for the Corporation and other public use.
at Elizabethtown
conformity with Grand Lodge law as it refers and an armory for the Comrnandery.
to the .meetings of the Subordinate Lodges. Memorial Library in the George Washington worthy Masonic Meeting Places in Pennsyl- Next on the west was the large room intended
vania, reference has been made to {l) The for lodge meetings, while at the extreme west In 1932, the city and the Lodge cooperated
The item of business which proved to be of Decision 371 of the Digest of Decisions Masonic National Memorial at Alexandria, in the erection of a small addition to the old
the greatest general interest to the Representa. Virginia, and provides for the continuation Free Quaker Meeting House (the oldes t Lodge were two small rooms, one for the tyler and
reads as follows: hall . . . in service, 1790-1799 . . . of the the other for use as a preparing room. The original structure and in the strengthening of
tives of the 188 Lodges present at the June "Extra meetings are called for con- of the solicitation of members who have not the entire building. In conjunction with this
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania that is still in building was bounded on the north by Market
Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge ferring Degrees, Passing to the Chair yet contributed, and of all new members undertaking, the Lodge-room was redecorated.
and In stallation of Officers. existence) and (2) Independence Hall (the Square, on the east by the lot now occupied
was the proposed Amendment to Article XVII of the subordinate Lodges, of at least One most famous of all meeting places of Free- by City Hall, on the south by West King Sketches were submitted by a number of
Special meetings are called for special prominent artists. The one finally selected was
of the Ahiman Rezon, presented by Brother purposes, such as perfo rming Masonic Dollar each. The Secretary of each Lodge masons in the Keystone State). The current Street, and on the west by Union Court
Scott S. Leiby, Right Worshipful P ast Grand Burial Service and acting on a resolution shall keep a record of all such donations, and article will describe the Lodge Hall at Lan- (which has since been closed and is now owned entitled "Triumph of Masonry" and is thus
Master, which, if adopted at the December to change the place of meeting of a remit them to the Grand Secretary annually. caster, the oldest which is still being used for by the Lodge). described in "the History of Lodge No. 43"
Lodge." {from which most of the facts contained in this
Quarterly Communication, will make it pos- It is earnestly enjoined upon the Worshipful Masonic purposes in this Jurisdiction, and in In October 1800 the Lodge was asked to rent
Brother Robert A. Lamberton, who was certain respects, one of the most unique. the lodge-room for the November term of the article have been obtained): "The painting as
sible for any Subordinate Lodge in this Juris- Masters and the Secretaries of the subordinate
Grand Master at the time, issued this Decision Lodge No. 43 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania County Court. This was agreed to, and for a whole represents Masonry Triumphant,
diction to hold a meeting in the new Masonic Lodges that they solicit their new members for guided by the Eagle to higher ideals, with
Temple of the Masonic Homes at Elizabeth- in 1871. In all probability h e was not introduc- a contribution of at least One Dollar each for was constituted on September 14, 1785. Dur- sometime afterwards the Courts were held
ing the first ten years of its existence the there. Various local organizations were also Justice and Perseverence following, while Old
town. ing an innovation in our use of the words the Memorial at Alexandria. For a considerable Father Time acknowledges the achievement
"special" and "extra," ' but was recognizing a meetings were held at five or six locations, granted the use of the Lodge's facilities, in
Without doubt, the reaction to this Amend. number of years the total annual contribution and progress of the same. . . . Masonry is
usage that had been regarded as correct for but, in common with so many lodges, its accordance with a resolution, "when the
ment on the part of the great majority of the in dollars for this purpose has been less than members had a great desire to possess a place Lodge can conveniently accornodate their represented by the Eye of God {the All-Seeing
members of the Craft throughout the Juris- years prior to 1871. fifty percent of the total number of initiates. Eye), an expressive emblem, which will
of meeting which they could call their own. fellow citizens, Subscribers or others, with a
diction will be similar to that of those who Meetings of Pennsylvania Lodges at the Some Lodges have given nothing during all On January 13, 1796 a resolution was adopted temporary use of the Lodge Room, without remind all Masons that the Deity is watching
were in attendance at the June Quarterly George Washington Masonic National Me- the years the fund has been in existence. If for over all mankind, and will weigh in the balance
for the appointment of a committee " to wait interfering with the meeting of the Lodge, that
Communication. Therefore, so that all may morial at Alexandria are always called for no other reason than to preserve the honor of it would be liberal, and honorable, to do so." of truth every action, thought, and word."
upon the corporation of this Borough in order
conferring Degrees, and consequently are not to know whether they will allow this Lodge This was not only a kindly attitude , but doubt- The painting was done on canvas in oil and
know just what its provisions are, we quote Freemasonry, our Lodges should participate in
"special" meetings. the privilege of erecting a Lodge room over the less had the additional advantage of securing lead- and surely is a work of art. The coloring
it in full: the support of the Memorial. Our Grand is superb and the present writer is always
"Article XVII, Section 31. Any Lodge The two remaining Amendments to the Masters have consistently ruled that, if the market house." A lot had been deeded for a small amount of welcome income. In under-
market purposes, located on West King Street taking this project, Lodge No. 43 experienced fascinated by the beauty of the design-and
of Free and Accepted Masons within Ahiman Rezon were presented by the Com- Lodge does not desire to solicit its new frequently has difficulty in turning his gaze
this Jurisdiction, afte r having secured mittee on Landmarks : just off Penn Square, and the borough corpora- the same difficulties which beset almost all
the approval of the Grand Master and members for these contributions, they may from the ceiling, upon his visits to this lovely
The first of these, to Article XIII, Section 9, tion at that time was giving consideration to Masonic organizations in those early days in
the Committee on Masonic Homes, may, be made from Lodge funds . and historic old Lodge Room. Certainly it
under such conditions, rules and regula- the erection of a market house thereon. The attempting to secure a home of their own.
is design ed to add the Right Worshipful Miscellane ous Matters deserves to rank high among the noteworthy
tions as shall be determin ed upon by lodge was unable to secure a favorable answer Interest waned, the payment of subscriptions
the Committee on Maso nic Homes, and Senior Grand Warden and the Right Worship- In addition to the matters already discussed, was slow, and the dues of numerous members Masonic meeting places in this great Common-
but it would not give up the idea, ... and
upon due notice, hold a meeting in the ful Junior Grand Warden to the membership wealth by reason of its age, its unique owner-
other items of business included requests for refused the offer of several other sites in the were in arrears . Consequently in June 1803,
Masonic Temple of the Mason ic Homes of the Committee on Landmarks. ship background, and its unusual beaut y.
at Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, and Fraternal recognition fr om the Grand Lodge of hope that eventually a location on or near when the Register-General and Comptroller-
confer degrees upon dul y approved can- The second, to Article XIII, Section 20, France and from the newly-organized Grand Penn Square could be secured. General of the Commonwealth desired to rent
didates with the same responsibility increases the membership of the Committee on Lodge of Japan, which were referred to the Two years later the Corporation acceded to the Lodge premises, the owners were happy
upon the Worsh ipful Master of the
Lodge for the proper conduct of the
Finance to not less than 9, nor more than 11, Committee on Correspondence; an appeal by a the Lodge's desire and under date of March 22, to comply, and made arrangements to secure a Annual Conclave of
meeting that would be his for a meeting and adds as members of that Commit tee, the l 'i'98 it was agreed: " Corporation to build meeting-place at the Indian King located on Grand Commandery Held
Trial Committee from the action of the Lodge
conducted at the regular place of meet- Right Worshipful Grand Master, the Right Pillars and arches sufficiently strong to sup- the southwest corner of Queen and German
ing of his Lodge." in refusing to accept the verdict of guilty, with port the superstru cture and roof" at the Streets. This continued until June 24, 1809 in Philadelphia
Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, the Right the recommendation of expulsion, in the trial expense of the corporation, and " the Lodge when the Lodge re-occupied its own quarters.
Other Amendments to Worshipful Senior Grand Warden and the of one of its members, which was referred to At the Annual Conclave of the Grand Com-
to build the Superstructure, and Roof, floor In 1854 the rights of Lodge No. 43 in the
Ahiman Rezon Proposed Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden. the Committee on Appeals ; a request from a mandery of Knights Templar of Pennsylvania
and ciel the building." The agreement also property were questioned by the County Corn-
Three additional Amendments to the Ahiman h eld in Philadelphia on May 28, 1957, the
Pension Plan of Grand Lodge Revised Lodge to Grand Lodge to remove · the sus - provided that " The Room shall always be missioners and it was discovered tJ;lat the
Rezon were proposed, which will likewise be original agreement between the Corporation following officers were elected:
pension of one of its members, convi cted reserved for the use of meetings of the corpora-
acted on at the December Quarterly Communi- Appended to the r eport of the Committee on tion, all other public uses of the Rooms to be and the Lodge had never been re'corded. Grand Commander
June l , 1948 of Gross Unmason ic Conduct,
cation of Grand Lodge. One provides for the Finance were two resolutions which were at the option of the Lodge." The Committee Fortunately the borough records were quite WALTERS. CASSEL, Souderton
which was referred to the Committee on
Amendment of Article XVII, Section 30, unanimously adopted. in charge es timated that the work of the complete, and after being certified ~nd re- Deputy Grand Commander
Appeals; and the approval of the report of the
which authorizes any Lodge in this Jurisdic- The first, recommended after more than a Lodge would cost $1,393., the principal items corded, the matter was terminated by an RoBERT W. MICHAEL, Scranton
Committee on By-Laws;
tion, under the conditions therein set forth, to year of study and consideration by the Trustees being carpenter work, $400.; mason work, opinion of the President Judge of the County Grand Generalissimo
The Right Worshipful Grand Master, Courts to the effect that the title of the Lodge
hold a "special" meeting in the George of the Pension Plan, effects certain changes $114.; bricks, $200. ; plastering, $200.; HARRY F. HosTETLER, Lewistown
Brother Charles H. Nitsch , informed Grand shingles, $120. ; boards, $100. must be recognized as valid. Two years later,
Washington Masonic National Memorial Build- and modifications therein. The Plan now pro - Grand Captain General
Lodge of the Dedication of the New Hospital The hall was ready for occupancy in August when Union Court (the open street bounding
ing at Alexandria, Virginia, by striking there- vides for the surviving spouse of a pensioner, HARRISON C. HARTLINE, Erie
Wing, and the completely renovated Hospital of 1800, and the first meeting in the " new the Market on the west) was vacated the
from the word "special" preceding the word and also for the surviving spouse of an em- Grand Senior Warden
a t the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown, on Lodge Room" was held on September lOth Lodge purchased the ground from the city and
"meeting," so that said Section, as amended, ployee not receiving a pension, who dies after P ERRY L. LA BARR, Pittsburgh
Saturday, May 25. of that year. The premises consisted of four erected thereon a three-story brick building,
sh all read as follows : fifteen or more years of continuous service. the first floor to be rented as a store-room and Grand ] unior Warden
rooms and an entry or hallway running the

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Furthermore, in the old plan pensions were entire length of the building on the north the upper stories to be used for Masonic J oHN B. CoTTRELL, Media
" Section 30. Any Lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons within this jurisdic- based upon the employee's average monthly side, the entrance being by a stairway located purposes. The partitions which separated the Sir Knights Raymond F. Hoffmann, P.G.C.,
tion ... , may upon due notice hold a salary for the five years preceding the sixty- at the n orth-east corner of the structure. The Lodge room from the long passage-way and Pittsburgh , and John W. Laird, Philadelphia,
meeting in the Symbolic Lodge Room of fifth birthday. They are now based upon the long hallway was used for banquet purposes from the small ante-rooms were removed. were re-elected Grand Treasurer and Grand
the George Washington Masonic Na-
tional Memorial Building ...." highest average monthly salary plus perqui- GEORGE A. AVERY, Grand Secretary as well as a passage-way. At the east end was a P rovision was then made fo r ante-rooms on Recorder, respectively. - W.E.M.