"Bicentennial Masonic Mementos"
Tomorrow's Collectors Items Are Available Today
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The PENNSYLVANIA
FREE1VIASON AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA
On one side is a bas-relief replica of the statue , "George Washington at Prayer at Valley Forge," by world-famou~ sculptor Donald DeLue. It bears the dates, 1776-1976. Three Masonic mementos of the Bicentennial year and a lavish color-photo album of the Philadelphia Masonk Temple ~ of interest to anyone because of its architectural splendor - are still available from Grand Lodge. Also currently in supply is a colorphoto album of the Masonic Homes <~t Elizabethtown which captures in striking scenes all facets of the Homes, our greatest charity. The Masonic Bicentennial souvenirs. fast becoming collector's items, are two medallions and a 1976 Masonic lapel emblem, all created by order of Grand Lodge in observance of the nation's Bicentennial. The bigger of the two medallions both struck in heavy bronze - is three inches in diameter, and is designed to stand on an easel which comes with the medallion. THE PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASON Distribution Office MASONIC HOMES Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022 (Send FORM 3579 to Above Address)
On the other side is a reproduction of the Seal of the Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania and the name of Br0. John L. McCain, Grand Master; the date, 1976, and the legend, " American Bicentennial." The price of the large medallion is: • $7 with easel, including sales tax, when purchased at Grand Lodge's Museum in the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. • $8 when purchased by mail, including an easel, mailing box, postage and sales tax. The smaller of the two medallions is an inch and a half in diameter, the size and thickness of a silver dollar. On one side is a reproduction of the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia , home of Grand Lodge. On the opposite side is the Seal of the Grand Master and the date, 1976. Second Class POSTAGE PAID AT Elizabethtown Pennsylvania
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The cost of the smaller medallion is: • $1 including sales tax, when purchased in the Museum of the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. • $1.25 when ordered by mail, including sales tax and postage. The square Masonic lapel emblem uf jeweler's bronze, identifies the wearer as a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, and bears the Bicentennial dates, 1776-1976. The emblem can be bought in the Museum of the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, for $2 , including sales tax. It also can be purchased by mail for $2.25, including sales tax and postage. The 36-page album of the Temple, one of the wonders of the Masonic world and of architecture in this country, contains color photographs of the interior and exterior of the building which was dedicated Sept. 26, 1873 . Included are paintings and photos of earlier meeting places of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania since 1732, plus a history of the Temple and an account of its Museum. Authentic examples of architecture shown in the Temple photographs ai'e Greek (Ionic, Doric and Corinthian). Norman, Italian Renaissance, Gothic Moorish and Egyptian. The exactness c.f the latter, including Egyptian inscriptions, has drawn scholars to the Temple's Egyptian Hall for study. The album of the Temple sells for $1 if purchased in Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, and $1.25 by mail. The Masonic Homes album - also 36 pages - is full of color photos of the majestic buildings, green vistas, recreational and medical facilities, living quarters and guests. The album on Masonic Homes sells for 25 cents if purchased at the Homes or Masonic Temple, Philadelphia and 55 cents if mailed. In ordering the medallions, lapel emblem or albums by mail, Brothers should make out checks to the Grand Secretary and send them to the Committee on Masonic Culture, One North Broad St. , Philadelphia, Pa. 19107.
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Grand Master Installed To Serve Second Year
Space Still Available For Caribbean Cruise What could be more exciting or relaxing, depending on your temperament or more enjoyable either way - than a spring voyage into summer on a luxury cruise ship? Especially on a vessel chartered by Grand Lodge just for Brethren and their Ladies for a delightful sail over calm blu.e waters into the sun-filled days and balmy evening breezes of the Caribbean.
Bro. John L. McCain has been installed for his second term as Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania. The ancient installation ceremony was held Dec. 27 during the Annual Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge in the Masonic Temple, One North Broad Street, Philadelphia. Other Grand Lodge Officers elected and installed include:
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With stops at San Juan, St. Thomas and Nassau where you go ashore to savor close-up the scenery, history and other-world culture of the islands. In addition, Bro. John L. McCain, Grand Master, has announced that while the ship - home of the voyagers for seven days - is in San Juan, a special program ashore will be arranged with our Puerto Rican Brothers. At this time the Ladies will be guests of Mrs. McCain in an outstanding Puerto Rican dining room.
Bro. Walter P. Wells, of Coudersport, Senior Judge of the 55th Judicial District in Pennsylvania, Deputy Grand Master; Bro. Joseph E. Trate of Philadelphia, a Bell Telephone Company engineer, Senior Grand Warden; Bro. Samuel C. Williamson of Pitcairn, superintendent of the Chemicals Department, U.S. Steel Corporation, Junior Grand Warden: Bro. Arthur R. Diamond, a Philadelphia engineer, Grand Treasurer, and Bro. William A. Carpenter of Chester, Grand Secretary. All the elected Grand Lodge Officers will serve as members of the Committee on Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown. Continued on Page 5
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Our cruise ship, the M/ S Southward, sails April 30 from Miami and will return there May 7. If you have not yet applied for reservations, you still have Bro. John L. McCain
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Ladies Activities Included
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June Communication Will Be Held In Pittsburgh
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The June Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge will be held W ednesday, June 1 at the Masonic Temple in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh.
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Before the meeting, Brethren and their Ladies wiiJ dine at 5:30 p.m. in the basement of nearby Syria Mosque, and upon conclusion of the Communication, the men will join the women in the auditorium of the Mosque for entertainment by an outstanding orchestra and show.
While the Brothers are at the Communication, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, the Ladies will be entertained in the Mosque auditorium by Larry Ferrari, popular organist of television, records and radio. There will be no charge for the Ferrari performance nor for the orchestra and show after the Communications, but tickets for the dinner will be $6 each. They may be purchased at the Scottish Rite Office at the Pittsburgh Ma-
sonic Temple or at the Grand Master's Office in the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. Or, if more convenient, complete the coupon included in this issue of the Freemason. Mail orders for tickets should be addressed to the Grand Master, Masonic Temple, 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa . 19107. Checks should be made out to the Grand Secretary. Earlier in the day, there will be a Continued on Page 8