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Vol. Ll Number 4 Fall2004
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Together we've made history by successfully orches1tating the largest One Day Man to Mason Adventure to date
The 3,000 of you who have joined our Masonic tamaly on October 2 , as wen as the 2.500 additional candidates who have chosen the lradrtaonal process , have embarlted on one ol the most important and rewarding journeys you will ever eKperienoe. Brethren our membership has grown by five percent already this year, and Ws not over yet!
The top location lor the One Day Adventure was Pittsburgh with 738 new members, Including 700 raised to the 32nd degree with approKimately 800 who became Shrine Masons. The second was Harrisburg with 621 new members. includ· ing 437 achieving the 32nd degree and 229 contJnuing on to the Shrine The top frve Oistncts with new members are Masonic Oistncts 12, 60, 47 , 55 and 20.
You should be proud! If your lodge has no1 reached its goal yet, the good news is
Brethren! You DID make it happen!
The past lew months have been jampacked with to Share the Light and show friends, relatives, neighbors and coworkers what Freemasonry is all about.
Turning prospects into petitions is really that Simple. Men Will join our ranks if they see someone in YOU who they respect. admire and appreciate- someone who, by their eKample. inspires them to want to be better
The Sturg is trip this summer was an eKperlence ol a liletimel Dozens ol
and friendships made during this trip were what truly made it a spectacular journey. As a result, seven men petitioned the Fratematy We are already planning next year's trip - you won't want to miss out! For ITIOfe iniOITil8tion tum to page 27 . We espeaally en,oyed the hospitality extended to us by William A Coft'Mlld, Jr.• Grand Master or South Dakota , and members of Deadwood Lodge No. 7, where we anended an open meeting with more than 100 South Dakota Brethren More than $50 ,000 was raised lor the Masonic Vallage-Eiizabethtown and the Arthritis Foundation throug h the lirst·ever Wachovia Masonic Village Charity Mini Grand PrlK held during Autumn Day The
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that the anibatrve continues through December 31. 2004. Keep membership on the lorelront ol your minds as we rejuvenate and strengthen this great Fraternity with new members. new ideas and new leaders. We were honored to be joined by Shnne dignatanes such as the Imperial Recorder, who visited many sites around the Commonwea»h on Octobe r 2
Pennsylvania Masons, along with their lamily members and friends, enjoyed the beauty of nature as we viewed the magnif" cent blend of God's majestic creations and breathtalong rnan·rnade monuments, includ.ng Mount Rushmore ( two of the four depicted men were Masons · George and Theodore Roosevelt), Crazy Horse Memorial , Spearfish Canyon , Needles Highway in Custer Slate Pari< and Badlands Nationa l Pari< The camaraderie
15 teams who participated demonstrated excellent skill and sportsmanship. Next year s race will be held on June 25. 2005. Plans will be announced in future issues of The Pennsylvania Freemason - I can't to take my kart for another spin!
In September, the Grand Master's Charity Goll Tournaments ralsed over $25,000 to benefit Masonic VillageSewickley. Masonic Children' s Home and Masonic Village-Latayene HilL The teamWO<k that goes into coordinating these charitable events is commendable, and they bnng Btelhren and friends together to enjoy their favorite pastime while support· ing our Masonac Chanties.
Please join me in celebrating the holi · day season at the Sharing the Light Holiday Gala on Saturday, Decembe r 4th , C011tinued on page 7
Grand Master 's Message
Coolinu8d from pa!J8 5 showcasing lhe magnifiCeflt Masonic Temple Prooeeds from this spectacular event wiD support lhe Masonic CHIP program in its eflor1s to protect youth across lhe Commonwealth from abductions Our goal is to raise $200,000to continue our already successful efforts. This year, so far, over 70,000 youth have participated in the school program, Masonic Temples and other locations, and in doing so have Sh ared the U g h t with coundess lathers, grandfathers and
uncles who have witnessed first-hand how Freemasons are working together to make our communities safer places to live, wort< and play. See the ad in this issue for more details on the first-class entertainment planned for this black tie event. (p/INlse tum to page 10.)
One of the most fascinating aspects of Freemasonry Is how so many men , from so many walks of life, can meet together in peace, always conducting their affairs in harmony and friendship. I've seen this in my VISits around the country but particularly here in Pennsylvania Ociober 2nd was the epjtome of teamworl<, brotherhood, outreach and cooperation. Let us sustain and intensify the spirit of that day as we look ahead to what we can accom · plish together n 2005.
Our ea rly Brethren came together to build strong and beautiful buildings, and in the process developed lasting relationships, relief efforts and thriving communi· ties.
For centuries, Freemasons have been moving the wor1d in a better direction This is our heritage and our charge. This year we have grown our Fraternity considerably, and Increased our ability to impact our society that much more. Together, we CAN continue to make a difference - in our lodges, in our communities and in the wortd around us.
To our new Brethren: I urge you to take advantage of the many benefits that
On Thursday, September 23, 2004 , an entourage of Scottish Rite 33• Masons, and Grand Lodge Officers, aocompanied the R.W. Grand Master, William Slater II , 33•, and Walter E Webber, 33• , Sovereig n Grand Commande r of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction , to the Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania , Bro Edward G . Rendell.
The purpose of the was a pleasant one.
The Sovereign Grand Commander conducted a bnef ceremony with the aid
of those present, thereby making Governor Rendall a 32• Scottish Rite Mason. Bro Slater congratulated him lor his many years of faithful public service both as Mayor of Philadelphia, and currently as Governo r of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Following the presentation by the Sovereign Grand Commander, the R.W. Grand Master, Bro William Slater II , presented the Governor with his 2004 Grand Master s medallion. A luncheon followed the ceremony Governor Rendell was initia ted in Athelstan Lodge No. 482 on September 6, t 983 and is the 32nd Governor to be a Freemason. *
membership In this great Fraternity offers. Become active in your lodge; get involved and make your marl<! Now that you have experienced the ritual and learned the principles of Freemasonry, boldly Share th e Light with your friends and f amily
Du ring my first year as Grand Master, I have urgently emphasized membership enrichment because membership has enriched MY life and I want to extend that gift to as many deserving men as possible.
This holiday season, as you gather with loved ones, is the perfect time to share what Masons are doing to improve our communities and our world. It may be the best gilt you can r;jve - that of brotherly love, relief and truth - found in the true bonds of Freemasonry.
Brethren, enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones, and make a resolution that In 2005, you will play an even more active ro le in S hari ng the Light! *
the Pemtsy(van ia
2005 Publication Dates: February 1, May 1 August 1, November 1
Deadline for submission of articles , features, and pictures for publication must be received by the Ed1tor five weeks in advance of the publication date. Deadline for the next issue is: January 3, 2005
Seamus P. McCaffery -
the Mason, Judge, Military M a n, Police Officer, Husband, and Father
by James N. Katsaounls, P.M.
Pennsylvania Freemasonry Is proud to have as one of its members, Hon Bro. Seamus P. McCaffery Known to many as the judge wllo brought justice to Veterans Stadium, former home ol the Philadelphia Eagles, he has exemp4ofM!d his and career as a true Freemason Today Bro McCaffery has a seat on the Soperior Court of Pennsylvania, a position he was elecled to in November 2003, following a career of law enforcement that began some 36 years ago when as a young high school graduate he entered the United States Marine Corps
The paths taken and the accomplishments achieved by Bro. McCaffrey is the fulfillment of a true American dream. He was bom in BeHast, Northam Ireland, the second of seven children bom to Seamus and Rita McCaffery. Afte r immigrating to Am erica, he completed his high school education from the well-known C ardinal Doug herty High School in Philadelphia. His career path to serving his new cou ntry began when he joined the U S. Marine Corps as a private alter graduating high school in 1968 On completion of his active duty service, he continued to serve his country in the Marine Corps Reserve , rising to the rank of captain. In 1985, Bro. McCaffery llanSferred into the U S. Air Force Reserve, where he took over as the Commanding Officer of the 91 3th Security Police Squadron He continued to serve In the Air Force Reserve , rising to the rank of Colonel During his assignment to Air Combat Command Headquarters at Langley Air Force Base , VA, he was mobilized in support of Operation Noble Eagle alter our country was attacked on September 11 , 2001 Today he conlinues to defend our country as the Emergency Preparedness uaison Officer lor Homeland Oefense to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bro. McCaffery's career In defending our country didn't stop with his unyielding dedication to military service, but continued on the home front locally when in 1970 he joined the Philadelphia Police Department. For the next 20 years, before ultimately retiring as a highly-decorated veteran from
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Philadelphia Police, he distinguished himself as a patrolman, a plainclothes Voce/Narcotics investigator, a detective in the Homicide and Major Crimes Division and rose to the rank ol Supervisor While working fulltime for Philadelphia Police, Bro McCaffery pursued his education, earning a Bachelor's degree from LaSalle University, and then his Juris Doctor degree from Temple University School of Law. Bro McCaffery became one of the first, H not the only, lonner Philadelphia POlice officers to become an attorney while working fulllime He became a member of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Washington, D.C bars and worked as a litigation associate. He went on to become the first retired Philadelphia Police officer ever elected as a trial judge in Philadelphia County.
While serving as a trial judge, Bro. McCaffery distinguished himse lf again with his innovation of the Nuisance Night Court and the creation of the Nationa Football League's first and only Court, conducted during each Philade phia Eagles football home games. His progressive style won him national recogn ition, appearing on ESPN, Dateline, Inside Edition , MSNBC, Good Morning America and on every major radio talk show and newspaper across the country. A major Philadelphia newspaper labeled him "Philadelph ia's Quality ol life Judge." His hard work, innovative programs, and outstanding ability to exercise the law go unnoticed by the Pemsylvania Supreme Court, when they appointed him in October 2001 as Administrative Judge ollhe 4th largest court In America , the Philadelphia Municipal Court Bro McCaffery is happily married to Use Rapaport, Esquire , and has three sons, Sean, Jim and Brian. What made you first tak e Interest in FrHmasonry?
"As a student of both American History and Philadelphia History, I would visit the cemeteries of some of America's greatest leaders and while visiting some of the monuments, I noticed that there was a significant connection between these great Americans and Freemasonry."
"After learning that the square and compasses was a symbol of Freemasonry, I saw two fellow Homicide deteclives I was working with on the Philadelphia Police Department wearing the square and compasses on their lapels so I asked how I could become a part of it." He was entered into Freemasonry on Apr. 18, 1985 in Gothic Lodge No . 519. He is co.Jrrently a member of Richard Vaux-lvanhoe No. 384, Philadelphia -a member of the Valley ol Philadelphia, AASR, and was (X)(OOO!ed a 33" Mason in 2000 at the Sopreme Council Meeting in Pillsburgh What do you enjoy most about Freemasonry?
"You can be a bricklayer, a carpenter, a bus driver, a medical doctor, or you can bo a political leader, a great military leader, or you can be a Superior Court Judge, but at the end of the day everyone is a brother within the lodge."
Where do you see the future of Pennsylvania Freemasonry?
"I have much respect lor the current leadership in the Grand Lodge and its future leaders, for their desire to bri ng In more youthful members that will bring more energy into the lodges and lor their efforts In making lodges more attractive for th ose new men. Men joi n Freemasonry t o give, not to take. like President J ohn Kennedy's saying: 'Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.' The same should apply to Freemasonry." Why should a man join Freemasonry?
·one day we are all going to die and when we are lying on our death bed, what do you want to be known as? What do you want to leave? Whars that legacy we have out there? To me a lot of that has to do with what good we (Freemasons) have given back to our community, to our state , to our country. That's why I' m a Mason." *
Joseph E. M urphy, N. H .A .
Chief ExB<:Vti\le Offio8r
Autumn Day was a wonderful celebration at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, as we were joined by more than 7,000 Pennsylvania Masons, their famiies and friends o n September 11th, Pat riot Day. It is always an enjoyable lime to meet and greet indi · viduals from across the Commonwealth, and some visiting from as Jar away as Florida, to view first-hand the Mission of Love that the Family of Freemasonry accomplishes through o ur Masonic Villages.
The were clear and the food was great -- but it's the fellowship that makes this day spectacular. Everywhere you turned, you could feel the excitement of the as faces delighted, toes lapped and hands clapped with the many bands playing Young eyes marveled at the model raHroad club, the clowns antics and the jugglers' stunts. ShOppers delighted in the many goods and wares offered at the gift. craft, woodworking and farm market stands.
The Wachovia Masonic Village Charity M ni Grand Prix created additional excitement this year, as 15 Masonic and community racing teams came together to Share the Ught of Freemasonry by combining friendly competition, skill and fun to raise charitable funds.
Thanks to all of you for being a part of this special day II you were unable to join us, I encourage you to mark your cal· endar lor next year s Autumn Day: Satu rday, September 24th.
For many of us, Autumn Day is almost like a regular holiday, with all o f the
preparations to gather with our Fam ily of Freemasonry and enjoy fellowship. This holiday season, I invite you to share your time and talents with our residents at tho Masonic Village nearest you. Come by yourself, with your family or with one of the many Masonic groups to which you may belong. Bring holiday cheer a sm le, a handshake or a hug to someone wllo may not have fam ly nearby to make the season extre special. You may find that you'll enjoy yourseH so much that you11want to make a regular commit· ment. For more information on the various volunteer opportunities and needs at each of our locations, please contact the community nearest you at the phone number or e-mail address indiCated below
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown: (7 17) 367- 1121 , ext. 33175. or e-mail
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Volunteer needs: assistance with Saturday altemoon programs; escort wheelchair residents tollrom Sunday alternoon church service; donations of prizes/gifts for activities.
Masonic Village at laf ayette Hill : (6 10) 825-6100 or e-mail
MVLHvolunteers @masonicvill agespa o rg Needs: one-on-one visitation; musicians, s torytell ers and entertainers; carpenters and c raftsmen to construct games and other Items to be used by the Recreation Department ; lettor writers to assist residents with correspondence to friends and loved ones ; computer teachers to assist residents In our computer lab; activity fac;;litators to provide a special program for residents; pet vis tationbring your friendly pet for a visit.
Masonic Village at Sewickley : (412) 741-1400, ext 3200, ore-mail
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Needs: assist in the gi ft shop; escorts for group outings; one-on-one visitation with residents; share a special interest, hobby or collection ; entertainment, such as playing the piano, storytelling or showing slides; lead or assist with craft projects ; assist with manicures .
Masonic Village at Warmin ster: (215) 672-2500 or e-mail
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Needs: trip escorts; provide entertain· ment programs; assist with cralt projects; one-on·one visitation.
May you and your loved ones be blessed for your service to our residents and others In need this holiday season.
Keep Sharing the Light >It
State Police Degree Team Confers Master
Mason Degree by Raben F. Lynch , Secretary Azalea Fellowship Lodge No. 687
On April 20, area Freemasons gathered at the Masonic Temple on Wyoming Street as Corporal Michael T. Sniscak Ill of Troop N, Pennsylvania State Police, Hazelton , received the Master Masons degree in Freemasonry and became a full member of Azalea Fellowship Lodge No 687.
The Pennsylvania State Troopers degree team (bearing no official affiliation with the Pennsylvania State Police) consisted of Cpl. Joh n Mad ison , P.M. , of Quakertown, conferring Master; Sgt. Homer Jones, P M. o f Pocono Lodge No. 780, Senior Warden, and Trooper Dean Deem of Tamaqua l odge No. 238, Ju ni or Warden. Cpl. John Richards, who coordina ted the event, was Cpl. Sniscak's Guide. The other State Police who ass sted in the Degree Work were Troopers Dick Armbnust, Robert Caprari, Mark Michael, and Thomas Gel2. The Troopers conducted themselves with characteristic d igni ty, respect, aplomb , and professionalism, as was particulal1y conveyed by Bro Horner Jones when he delivered The Charge at Rais ng. Several of the degree team members journeyed from as far as the Allentown , Bethlehem, Quakertown , and Wilkes-Barre areas.
The solemnity and profundity associated with conferring a Master Mason Degree was underscored in the closing ceremony as Cpl. John Richards presented a Bible to the newly made Master Mason. The soliloquy, threaded with State Police themes , was delivered with eloquence and passion by Cpl. Richards . Thus was Cp l. Michael T Sniscak welcomed as a Master Mason that night. *
Donald L. A lbert
R w. Grand Secratary
A Great Day for Freemasonry!
What a great success our Man to Mason One Day Adventure has been, and our program is not over yetit continues until the end of December
You still have time to make a difference by Sharing th e Light with one whom you believe possesses the qualities for membership
Remember. t hat for membership in our Fraternity the man must ask you to be part of this great organization . P ease use the A S K ! or Friend to Friend brochures whe n you believe that he is a good man who wants to be better
Our 13 site locations were swelled with new candidates that we can now all call Brothers
All of the site locations were supported from our membership by participation as Mentors and observers of th s great event
As with all of us, our Fratem•ty has always been proud that our membersh p comes from all walks of life with different and religious beliefs still meeting together in harmony as friends
The addition of these new members will provide us with future offocers and new ideas needed wi thin our lodges for the benefrt of Freemasonry
We ask you to continue to Share the Light by supporting Brother William Slater II , R W. Grand Master, with his continued endeavors to strengthen Pennsylvania Freemasonry *
Grand Master of pennsylvania
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Ma sonic Villa ge a t Warmin st er C e lebrat es 75th Anni ve r s ar y
n AUj!U'I 21. the rc'iclcnh. hunil). friend,. Ath i,ory Council member-. volumeen. and 'taff j!<tlhcrcd to cclcbr:llc the facilit) Annr\C:t,:tf') \\lth a ttaw:1ii:m Lu:m. featuring entertainment. food and fun TI1c home. original!) lncatc-d on Gcrm:mto\\ n. ""' dcdic.ued on June 1. 1929. "-'the E.btcm PerU\\) h:rnr.tl" l'tcm Star Home The Gmnd Chapter built u new holll<' in Wannirbtcr in 1972 at ih current h>eatl\m In I'!'!'J. the f:rcilit) became of the Ma"'nk Home' of the Gmnd Lodge <>I Penn') hanra The n:rnl<! of the home "a' changed to reO..xt the- tr.u.Jiuun ot both O'}!Jfli/J.Iion' the Ma"nnic Ea'h!m Star Home· Ea_,t- and nO\\ '' lm'"" a' ll'k! \'1ll.t,gc Jt tcr. Thank' to gcrk'rou' donatloth. 1hc \\amlln,lcr hon"'k! h:h gone through C\:tco,he rcntnatiOrh O\cl' the J'l"L't )t:otr. cnh;u'k:illl! 1h fufk:IIOO and bt!aut) The !k."' A"cml>l) Room n:rn1<.'tlthe frc) S<>Uth:rm(ll<>n Ma,onic Center. wa' c'Omplctcd in Scptcmher Lodge. Star :rnd other mecting a' \\ell·'' large group ru idc:nt acli\ t' an no" be held at the ,iJiage. A ,jgnificomt ponion of l'unt.h fo r th1, projcc1 "3' pro,ided b) Southampton Square Club :urd through the "''"'"of John Fre) Jr. Vi11agt: ol1 \\·olmun,lcr pnn 1dl", a"r'll."'t.lli,ing and nuf'ing M!nice, to62 n.:'idcn1' The home·, rm ion 1ndutJe, pro,iding sen ice' to indh idual' in Phil:oddphia Count) "ho arc day-one recipient,. For morc infonn;uion call (215) 672-2500.
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Grand Chapter Presents Donation to Masonic Vlllages
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by Laura Libert, Contributing Curator
Made in Ch ina: Masonic export items for the Western ma rket
During the 18th and 19th centuries there was a n extraordl· nary demand for Chinese-made items in England, Europe and America Silks and teas were the primary basis o f trade , but westerners a so desi red "exotic" items such as porce lain, lacquerwa re, ivo ries. fans and c lothing
A great number of these items we re made speci ficall y with the Western market In mind, and could be personal· lzed depending on the buy er's taste and fancy. including and not limited to coats-<>1-a rms, bibli cal sce nes. and Masonic symbols.
Affluent and metropolitan Masons of the 18th and 19th centuries desi red these custom-decorated items because they displayed not only their fraternal membership, but also their social standing and good tasle.
One example of such an item is the
o f-arms and crest flanked by Iron-red foliage, Dutch sailing ships , Masonic working tools such as the square and compass, and scattered floral sprigs
During the earty 19th century, many Chinese i tems produced for export were decorated with symbols that acknowledged many American's newfound sense of identity and patriotism Displaying both personal pride and national pride, this 5• diameter cup plate c 1795, is decorated with a central crest featu ring an eagle with spread wings, llolding arrows in "s right talon and an olive branch in its tell talon , all within an area formed by the recogni zable square and compasses
The shield on the breast of the eagle Is inscribed with the initials of the owner.
It is known that many Items ol clothing were produced for export to tho west, but mos t have no t survived due to their perIshable natu re. Men's satin breeches a nd waistcoats as well as ladles silk d resses and slippers were made to order In C hina bu t were worn out n America Fortuna tely, a Masonic apron. with a his· tory of being made in Canton. China , exists today. John Flagg Fry, member of St. John's Lodge No 1. Providence, Rhode Island , had the apron made In 1799. His son , John Will iam Fry, the first Worshipful Master of Doylestown Lodge No . 245, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, inherited the apron and presented " to the lodge in 1859 The silk apron is embroi·
Masonic Chinese Items , such as punch bow1s, toddy j ugs , reverse-paintings-on· glass and mugs, are currenUy on display at The Masonic Ubrary and Museum of Pennsylvania The Masonic Ubrary and Museum of Pennsylvania is grateful to Doylestown Lodge No 245 for loaning the wonderful and rare John Flagg Fry apron for exhibition. *
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Opartial tea and coffee service, c. 1760, which the museum was fortunate to add to its collection earlier this year
Consisting of a coffee pol, teapot, tea caddy, spoon tray. sauce r dish, coffee c up and two saucers, this hand some
dared with many Masonic symbols , such as the all·seeing eye, beehive and hourglass and is further embellished with me tallic thread and spangles.
If you would l ke to team more about the China trade, these and several other
n June 14, 2004, at a Sta t ed Meeting of University Lodge No. 5 1, W. M. AIIan W. St itze r. P.M . conferred the three deg rees of Freemasonry upon his two sons, Allan W. and B Jordan Stitzer in Ionic Hall of the Mason ic Temple Thei r uncles . J . David Stitzer. P.M. and Arthur B. Stitzer. Ill, P.M , in the sla· lions of Senior and Junior Wardens. The Guides were Bros Harold Lampe , Ill , P.M . and Jeffry A. Lobb . Freemasonry is a in the Stitzer family Allan Jr and his broth· er Jordan are fourth generation Masons Their grandfather served as DOOM for eight years and before that, as W M of Lodge No 51 in 1958 During that year, the Mas1ers of District A IO<ged frte-fong relation· ships and was that group as Pas1 Masters who conferred aH three degrees on the new Masons' father, Allan and his brothers Allan serving Lodge No 51 as Worshipful Master in 1973, was the youngest Worshipful Master il lhe hislory of UrWersity Lodge The new Brethren are both altending Leh igh University It is hoped that after graduation they will follow their ancestors in serving University Lodge No. 51 . *
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Harvey Hinch receives Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouting Award
Bro Richard Pi ckens , P M, Coraopolis Lodge No. 674 , recom· mender of the Award for Bro Harvey Hinch , Jr a ssists D. William Roberts, DDGM 47, in lhe presentation of the Scou tin g Award to Bro. Hinch while his father Bro. Harvey Hinch , Sr ooks on The Daniel Carter Beard Mason c Scouter Award is an hono r to the countless Freemasons who pract ce the ideals of Freemaso nry and ac t as role models 10 young men who a re part of one of our na llon's most oulstand ing youlh organizations • lhe Boy Scouts of America . The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Award not o nly supports the Masonic relationship th rough lhe man who broughl Scouti ng to America, but proclaims lhe integrity of the Freemason who is hon · orad by receivi ng the awar d. *
Samuel Davis Bequest Grant Presented
Ride with the Grand Master of Pennsylvania
Norman E Flaherty, DDGM , 381h Masonic District a nd Hector Cabrera, P M , Secretary Perry-Ionic Lodge No. 796 presented lh e Samuel Davis Bequest Grant to Mrs. R uth Turowsk.l, grandmothe r of Amanda Joy Turowski. Amanda , who is a sophmore al Belha ny College. is the daughter of deceased Master Mason , Kennelh A Turowski, who passed away in Novembe r 2003 *
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Consisting of the square and compass surrounded by a 3" inch snowflake.
This fraternal symbol can be disp ayed in an appropriate place of your choosing du ring the holidays.
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Introducing another new Mason ic Fash ion available exclusively through the Gift
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The f ami lia r squa re and compass adorns the face of watch as a constant reminder of your d edicat on to the fraternity.
The B ulova St retch watch i s priced a t $ 120 and the Bulova Square Stretch watch is priced at $140.
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