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Classes for September Term at Patton School What You Can Say About Being Formed; New Brochure Explains Details FREEMASONRY Applications are now being accepted for the September term at Patton Masonic School at Elizabethtown. Vacancies exist in all grades, nine through twelve. Patton Masonic School is a privately endowed secondary boarding school for young men who have lost one or both parents through death. Sons of Master Masons receive first consideration, but all students must be sponsored by a Masonic Lodge recognized by the Grand Lodge of Free and portunity to tour Patton School following the commencement exercises. Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. Bro. Robert E. Deyoe, R. W. Grand The approximate cost of $2,500 a Master, will be the commencement year per student for board, lodging speaker. and education is free. The money is provided by the income from the Thomas Ranken Patton Trust Fund and Grand Lodge. A new brochure on Patton Masonic School has been completed, outlining the educational and other advantages of the school. It also includes the procedure for making application. Secretaries of Masonic Lodges in Pennsylvania have been provided ten copies for interested members. However, additional copies of the brochure may be obtained by writing to t he Superintendent, Patton Masonic School, E lizabethtown, Pa. 17022, or the Grand Master's Office, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. Brethren, interested students and parents are invited to attend the annual commencement exercises of Patton School, to be held in the Deike Auditorium of the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 3. Those interested will have an op-
Coveted mark of a Master Mason . Pennsylvania Masons have been urged to wear this emblem daily to evidence our endorsement of the principles and ideals of Freemasonry as we now commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United Gt·and Lodge of England, June 24, 1717.
Freenwsonry is a voluntary association of men. Freemasonry is tt systern of moral contlnct. Freemasonry is a way of life. Freemasonry is a fmternal society, Freenwsonry teaches nton.otheisrn. Freemasonry is religious in its character. Freemasonry teaches the Goltlen Rule. Freenwsonry seeks to rnake gootl rnen better. Freemasonry teaches morality through symbolism. Freernasonry uses Ritual mul cerenwn ies to inst.ruct its members, Freemasonry is basetl on a fi.rrn belie/ in the Fatherhood of God, the Brotherlwotl of Man arul the Immortality of the Soul. The tenets of Freemasonry trre ethical [Jrinciples srtch as are acce[JWble to all ~oatl m.en. Freemasonry teaches tolerance towtrrtl the beliefs of otlrers aiitl charity towartl all num kirul. Freemasonry prontlly JJroclaims that it consists of men bourul together by bontls of Brotherly Love aml Affection. Freemasonry is universally applicable throughout the world. Freenwso rrry does not solicit m.ernbers. Freernasonry is not mt insuran ce or beueficiul-type society. Freenwsonry is neither a religion nor a creetl. Freemasonry is not organized f or JJrofit. Freemusonry tlictutes to no mun us to his beliefs, either religious or sec1tlar. Freemusonry seeks n.o mlvantages for its Members through business or politics. Freemasonry is not tt forum for discussions on [Jllrtisan affairs. Freem.asonry does not conceal its existence. It is not a secret society. Freemasonry teachesLove mul kindness in the home, Honesty arul fairness in. bnsiness or occrtpation, courtesy in soci(ll contacts,
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VOLUME XIV
Bronze Medallion Being Struck for Statue Dedication
Picture of the sculptor's original clay work showing the d etail that will appear on the obverse side of the bronze medallion being struck to commemorate the dedication of the Washington at Prayer Statue. A reprodu ction of the Seal of Grand Lodge will apuear on the reverse side of the medallion.
A special medallion will be struck by Grand Lodge to commemorate the dedication of the George Washington at Prayer Statue at Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge on Saturday, September 9, 1967. Donald DeLue, the scul ptor of the statue, h as designed an outstanding medallion that will properly commemorate this important event in t h e history of Freemasonry. One side of the medallion will b e a reproduction of the George Washington at Prayer Statue. The other side will be a reproduction of the Seal of the Grand Lodge of Free a nd Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. A limited number of the medallions w ill be struck. The cost of $5.00 covers boxing and mailing. T h e medallion will be in bronze a nd will h ave a diameter of t h ree inches. To be assured of receiving a m ed al-
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Grand Master Urges Record Attendance for Statue Dedication at Freedoms Foundation The Grand Master has urged Masonic Lodges and Masonic organizations throughout the state to make a special effort to participate in the dedication of the George Washington at Prayer Statue at Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge on Saturday, September 9, 1967. He said: "This is one of the most important public events ever sponsored by Freemasonry in Pennsylvania. Since the dedication is open to the public, we cannot afford not to make an outstanding showing." The dedication will start at 3 p.m. and will be followed by a specia l Dedication Banquet at 5: 15 p.m . Tickets for the banquet are limited to 2,000, at a cost of $7.50 each. The banquet will be served in a huge circus tent that will be erected on the grounds of Freedoms Foundation. The General Dedication Committee reports there are banquet tickets ava ilable and urges Masons and their families to make reservations as soon as possible. Tickets can be obtained b y sending a check to the General Dedication Committee, Grand Master's Office, Masonic Temple, One North Bro~d Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. In a letter to Worshipful Masters and heads of other Masonic Bodies in the state, the Grand Master said: "I would sincerely appreciate your organization doing everything possible to assist in making this an outstanding undertaking." Worshipful Masters and Wardens of Masonic Lodges who attend the dedication in full Masonic dress have been, invited to take part in the proces>ional and accompany Grand Lodge Officers throughout the dedication p rogram. Masonic Lodges and other Masonic Bodies have been u rged to charter buses for the trip to Valley Forge. Buses would arrive as a self-contained unit with adequate supplies for lunch if needed. Buses also c'ould deliver passengers to the immediate area of Freedoms Foundation with9ut parking problems. If private automobiles are to be used, it is suggested that automobile pools be formed in order to eliminate the one-passenger cars. The Grand Master has authorized Masonic Lodges to use Lodge Funds, if so desired, to pay the cost of chartered buses. He has also authorized Masonic Lodges to use Lodge Funds, if desired, to purchase banquet tickets for Lodge Officers or Brethren representing the Lodge. In accorda nce with our Masonic Law, Lodge funds cannot be used to purchase banquet tickets for ladies if Brethren desire to be accompanied. lion, send your check for $5.00 for each medallion to the Dedication Committee, Grand Master's Office, Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. B ro. Robert W. Dietrich , Chairman of the General Dedication Committee,
has assured that Brethren who place their orders now will receive medallions. He said: "The price of $5.00 only covers the cost of having the medallion struck. "Because of the price, we will only strike enough to cover the demand."