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6 Museum quilt shown at meeting • 11 Masonic Wall of Fame • 11 InMemoriam: Ill. JohnWillardMcNaughton •14 Put to the Test •15 The Learn-ing Centers AreGrowing Again •15 Another Success Story •27 QuickQuotes• 29 Hiram • 29 On the Lighter Side • 30 Masonic Word Math

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NOVEMBER 2006 Volume 37 No. 4

Features

3 Sovereign Grand Commander

18 Notes from the Southern Jurisdiction

19 Brothers on the Net

20 Scottish Rite Charities

21 The Stamp Act

22 Book Nook

24 HealthWise

25 More Than Just Books

26 Views from the Past

28 Today’s Family

29 Readers Respond

31 Footnotes

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4 Annual Meeting HighlightsMcNaughton installed Sovereign Grand Commander.

SUPREME COUNCIL, 33°Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDERJohnWm. McNaughton, 33°

THE NORTHERN LIGHT (ISSN 1088-4416) is published quarterly in February, May,August, and November by the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite,Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A., as the official publication. Printed in U.S.A.Periodicals postage paid at Boston, MA, and at additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Northern Light, PO Box 519, Lexington,MA 02420-0519.Copyright © 2006 by Trustees of the Supreme Council of the Ancient AcceptedScottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.

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Teteque Band Plays On

by Jeffrey L. Kuntz, 32°More than a century of playing music.

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Berlin’s Timeless Hit

by Alan E. FouldsThe story behind ‘WhiteChristmas’.

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The Only Tangible Souvenir

by Aimee E. NewellThe badge is a pleasant reminder of thegood times experienced.

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“We will press on withpersistence and determination.”

— John Wm. McNaughton, 33º

It Takes a Team . . .As I reflect upon the accomplishments of

my predecessors who have served thisSupreme Council as Sovereign Grand Com-mander, I am humbled by the deep and lastingimpression they have made. Each has broughta dedication to serve the Rite and a personalleadership style.

Their success was not a singular effort. Itwas the result of many people working to-gether. A successful football team cannot relyon only one individual. It requires teamwork.The coach can direct from the sidelines, butthe team must execute on the field. The quar-terback can lead, but each member of theteam must follow through.

So it is with any Masonic organization. Thepresiding officer can lead, but it takes a teameffort to make a lodge successful. One persondoes not a lodge make.

The philosophy of the legendary Alabamafootball coach Bear Bryant was:

“If anything goes bad, I did it. If anythinggoes semi-good, then we did it. If anythinggoes real good, then you did it. That’s what ittakes to get people to win football games.”

I view my role as your Sovereign GrandCommander from that perspective. This is not“my” Supreme Council. It is “ours.” Both yourinput and participation are important. As yourleader, I will listen to your thoughts. My earsare usually open and my mouth is usuallyclosed. It has been said that we have two earsbut one tongue so that we can hear fromothers twice as much as we speak.

Fraternal organizations — indeed, most vol-unteer organizations — have been faced withreal challenges in recent decades. How we ap-proach this challenge will determine ourfuture.

We can no longer do “business as usual.”Gone are the days of large classes. Those are athing of the past. Bemoaning the loss of mem-bers will produce nothing more than head-shaking and sore necks. We must concentrateon strengthening what we have to moveforward.

During the course of my remarks followingthe installation ceremony as Commander, Imade reference to the words of “silent”Calvin Coolidge:

“Nothing in the world can take the placeof persistence. Talent will not; nothing ismore common that unsuccessful men withtalent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius isalmost a proverb. Education will not; theworld is full of educated derelicts. Persistenceand determination alone are omnipotent. Theslogan “press on” has solved and always willsolve the problems of the human race.”

It is vitally important that each of you bemore than a cheerleader. Be part of the team.Together we will press on with persistence anddetermination to face today’s new challengesfor an even stronger future.

Sovereign Grand Commander

Following the death of SovereignGrand Commander Walter E.Webber, 33°, inApril, Grand Lieu-

tenant Commander John WilliamMc-Naughton, 33°, assumed command. Byconstitutional law, he served in that ca-pacity until the next annual meeting.Hewas elected at the Supreme Councilannualmeeting at Chicago inAugust tocomplete the term of the late Com-mander and was installed during thegeneral session on Monday, Aug. 28.The health of the Sovereign Grand

Commander’s father, Ill. John WillardMcNaughton, 33°, had been failing. Atthe conclusion of the executive sessionson Saturday, Aug. 26, the Commanderreceived a phone call from his father’smedical staff advising him to returnhome. His father passed away earlySunday morning. The Commander re-turned to Chicago late Sunday night toparticipate in the general session onMonday and the 33° degree on Tues-day.TheGrandCommander received ex-

pressions of sympathy from all areas ofthe Masonic world and wishes to ex-press his appreciation for the kindthoughts from so many people.In addition to the memorial service

at the Supreme Council session onMonday, a Masonic service was con-ducted in Fort Wayne on Wednesdayand a funeral service on Thursday. Seea special tribute later in this issue.Since both father and son have the

same middle initial, the Grand Com-mander is identified as “John Wm.” inmost communications. In an informalsetting, he refers to himself as “Bill.”

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Other Officers. Ill. Jim S. Deyo,33°, of Ohio, was elected Grand Lieu-tenant Commander at the Supreme

Council annual session. He was ap-pointed to that position inMay to fill thevacancywhen Ill. BrotherMcNaughtonbecame Grand Commander.Ill. Richard W. Elliot, 33°, of New

Hampshire,was electedGrandMarshalGeneral, a position left vacant with theelevation of Ill. Brother Deyo.

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Retiring. Four Scottish RiteDeputies have retired. Ill. Richard V.Travis, 33°, of Connecticut, and Ill.Ver-donR. Skipper, 33°, ofNew Jersey, willcontinue as Active Members of theSupremeCouncil. Ill.Richard E.Hilde-brand, 33°, of Vermont, and Ill.Lawrence D. Inglis, 33°, of Illinois, re-quested andwere grantedActive Emer-itus status.Two other Active Members became

Active EmeritiMembers. Ill.DonaldD.Thomas, 33°, of Delaware, reached the

mandatory retirement age of 75. Ill.Gerald F. Thorp, 33°, had requestedearly retirement.

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NewDeputies. Replacing the re-tiringDeputies are Ill. Brothers JamesR.Spencer Jr., 33°, of Connecticut; Fred-erick E. Jackson, 33°, of Vermont;David A. Glattly, 33°, of New Jersey,and Lee B. Lockwood, 33°, of Illinois.

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New Active Members. Sixnew Active Members were elected tothe governing board of the SupremeCouncil.Ill. Robert J. Sheridan, 33°, of Gal-

loway, NJ, is a retired production man-ager for Lenox China. He was GrandMaster of New Jersey in 2005. For theValley of Southern New Jersey, he has


AnnualMeetingHighlights McNaughton Installed

Sovereign Grand Commander

During the AnnualMeeting inChicago,

Past GrandCommander

Robert O. Ralston,33°, installed Ill.

JohnWm.McNaughton, 33°,as the Sovereign

Grand Commander.

presided over the Lodge of Perfection,Rose Croix Chapter, andConsistory. Hereceived the 33° in 1989.Ill.William J.Dover, 33°, ofDavison,

MI, also received the 33° in 1989. Heowns and operates a family business,selling buildingmaterials. He has beenThrice PotentMaster andCommander-in-Chief in the Valley of Bay City.Ill. James T. Elliott Jr., 33°, of Wilm-

ington, DE, retired as plant and equip-ment manager from the U.S. PostalService in 1992 and pursued a secondcareer in banking. He served as ThricePotent Master in the Valley of Wilm-ington and received the 33° in 1998.Ill. Robert F. Ogg Jr., 33°, of Glen-

dale, RI, served for ten years as Execu-tive Officer for Rhode Island DeMolay.He has presided over the Consistory inthe Valley of Providence and was theDeputy’s Representative. Since 1980 hehas been a senior field sales engineerand project manager for an interna-tional supplier of engineered storage,handling and transport systems. He re-ceived the 33° in 2003.Ill. Eric Ginette, 33°, of Cabot, VT,

was a recipient of the 33° in 2005.He haspresided over the three bodies of theValley of Montpelier and has been theValley Secretary. He is also amember ofthe Vermont Consistory in Burlington.He is aWindsor chairmaker and a poul-try farmer.Ill. John T. Phillips, 33°, of Antioch,

IL, also a 2005 recipient of the 33°, is acircuit court judge and amember of thelegislative committee of the GrandLodge of Illinois. He has been an officerof Oriental Consistory in the Valley ofChicago.

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Medal of Honor. The SovereignGrand Commander announced the se-lection of Ill.RichardC. Ellis, 33°, to re-ceive the Supreme Council Medal ofHonor. Ill. Brother Ellis is a member ofthe Valley of South Bend, IN, and a tire-lessworker inmembership recruitment.The Sovereign Grand Commander

presented a plaque of appreciation to Ill.Lawrence D. Inglis, 33°, for his effortsat the 2005 annual meeting when hesubstituted for Sovereign Grand Com-mander Walter E. Webber. Ill. BrotherInglis was a recipient of the Medal ofHonor in 2003.

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GourgasMedals. TwoGourgasmedals were presented at the meeting.The firstwas awarded posthumously toIll. Walter E. Webber, 33°. Ill. Brother

Webber’s familywas present at the Ves-per Service to accept the medal. Mrs.LeslieWebber, widow of the late GrandCommander, offered words of thankson behalf of the family.The second medal was awarded on

Monday to Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33°,Sovereign Grand Commander of theSouthern Jurisdiction. Ill. Brother Sealehas worked very closely with theNorthern Jurisdiction during the pastthree years. He became Commanderless than amonth after Ill. BrotherWeb-ber, and the two Commanders quicklyestablished a good working relation-ship.

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Class of 2006. There were 233candidates who received the 33° inChicago. Two additional candidates re-ceived the degree in special session:�


Following thepresentation ofthe Medal ofHonor to Ill.

Richard C. Ellis,33°, of SouthBend, IN, the

recipient showedhis enthusiasm for

the craft with arousing response.

Robert J. SheridanNEW JERSEY

William J. DoverMICHIGAN

James T. Elliott Jr.DELAWARE

Robert F. Ogg Jr.RHODE ISLAND

Eric GinetteVERMONT

John T. PhillipsILLINOIS

NEW ACTIVE MEMBERS


�James F. Vivian, Michigan, and Ray-mond P. Cunningham, Maine. RobertE. Ray, Indiana, received the degreeposthumously.

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Class of 2007. There were 175candidates elected to receive the 33°next year. Unable to attend this year’ssession and carried over to 2007 wereLawrence Henry Weller, Ohio, andCraig Edward Cobb, New York.

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Kern Award. The winner of thisyear ’s Kern award is the Valley ofNashua, NH.Accepting the plaque onbehalf of the Valley was New Hamp-shire Deputy Richard W. Elliot, 33°.The award is presented each year to

the Valley that attains the highest per-centage of participation of memberscontributing to the blue envelope ap-peal. It is named in honor of the late Dr.

Richard A. Kern, 33°, former ScottishRite Deputy for Pennsylvania andchairman of the SupremeCouncil Com-mittee on Benevolences.

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Ritual changes.Minor revisionswere approved for the 8°, 10°, and 14°.A new 26°, set in the Civil War era, hasbeen approved. The former 26°, com-monly known as the Abraham Lincolndegree, has been removed as a ritualand will now be available for publicperformance.The titles of two degrees have been

changed. The 10° (formerly “MasterElect of Fifteen”) is now “Master Elect.”The 26° (formerly “Prince ofMercy”) isnow “Friend and Brother Eternal.”

Mrs. LeslieWebberresponded for her familyfollowing the acceptance ofthe Gourgas Medal that waspresented to her latehusband posthumously.

A quilt made by Isamay Osborne of Dearborn, MI, was partof a display at the annual meeting in Chicago to raise funds fora new exhibition at the National Heritage Museum in Lexing-ton, MA. The “Seeds ofLiberty” quilt was con-ceived as a means of aid-ing the capital campaignto support the new exhi-bition about Revolution-ary Lexington.

As Isamay’s husbandBob, an Active Memberfrom Michigan and amuseum board member,was discussing the cam-paign with her, she cameup with the idea of aquilt that could be usedas a fundraiser.

The quilt design re-volves around the battleat Lexington and the be-ginning of the Revolu-tionary War. The images

represent colonial life (coffeepot, butter churn, plow, meetinghouse), the battle (powder horn, powder keg, naval ship inharbor, cannon), a lantern, Old North Church steeple, night

rider and minuteman.

The fabric is red, creamand blue, with the imagesappliquéd in subtle red,taupe-gray and blue.

Her friends Pat Donald-son and Terrie McCul-lough assisted her with thefinal design and machinequilting.

The queen-size quiltwill be displayed at theNational Heritage Mu-seum until April, when thenew “Seeds of Liberty” ex-hibition opens.

To have an opportunityto be the recipient of thequilt, contact the museumat 781-457-4101 or bye-mail: [email protected].

MUSEUM QUILT SHOWN AT MEETING


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Valley Websites ReceiveAwards. For the second year, theValley websites were reviewed andwinners selected according to Valleysize.The selections were made using fourcriteria: content, appearance, timelines,and ease of use.Receiving top recognition were:

Rochester, NY (less than 1,000mem-bers); Grand Rapids, MI (1,000 - 2,500members);Cleveland, OH (2,500 - 5,000members); Dayton, OH (more than5,000 members).Five other Valleys were cited for

honorablemention:LaCrosse,WI (lessthan 1,000 members);Milwaukee, WI,and Steubenville, OH (1,000 - 2,500members); Coudersport, PA (2,500 -5,000 members); Chicago, IL (morethan 5,000 members).Also under review were Council of

Deliberation websites. The winner inthis categorywasNew Jersey.An hon-orable mention was also awarded toIllinois.

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Next year. The 2007 annual sessionwill be unique. For the first time in his-tory, the Northern and Southern Juris-dictions will meet in joint session. Themeetingwill take place inWashington,DC, on Aug. 26-28.

Winners of the 2006 Brother Franklin awards were announced during theMonday morning general session. The awards are presented annually toValleys with outstanding publications. They are awarded on the basis ofthe size of the Valley membership. Receiving special recognition werethe following:

Category I (Valleys with less than 800 members)Best Publication

Valley of New York City, NY Luiz G. Vieira, 32°, editorHonorable Mention

Valley of the Merrimack, MA Thomas E. Pulkkinen, 33°, editorValley of Nashua, NH Mark W. Leavitt, 32°, editorValley of Traverse City, MI James C. Larson, 32°, editor

Category II (Valleys with 800 – 1,500 members)Best Publication

Valley of Bridgeport, CT Leo H. Lohrman, 33°, editorHonorable Mention

Valley of Buffalo, NY Phillip G. Beith, 32°, editorValley of Moline, IL Jay M. Hawkinson, 33°, editorValley of Portsmouth/Dover, NH Mark A. Weir, 32°, editor

Category III (Valleys with 1,500 – 2,500 members)Best Publication

Valley of Freeport, IL John A. Reining, 33°, editorHonorable Mention

Valley of Akron, OH Raymond B. Strickland, 32°, editorValley of Bloomington, IL Dale Arbour, 32°, editorValley of Grand Rapids, MI Richard A. Burrows, 32°, editorValley of Milwaukee, WI Gary R. Beier, 32°, editor

Category IV (Valleys with 2,500 – 5,000 members)Best Publication

Valley of Cleveland, OH David B. Mackey, 32°, editorHonorable Mention

Valley of Central Jersey, NJ Dennis R. Bator, 33° andPeter Lanka, 33°, editors

Valley of Peoria, IL Mark H. Welch, 32°, editorValley of Southern NJ Charles A. Castley, 32°, editorValley of Toledo, OH Gary L. McElfresh, 33°, editor

Category V (Valleys with more than 5,000 members)Best Publication

Valley of Indianapolis, IN Jerry B. Collins, 33°, editorHonorable Mention

Valley of Chicago, IL Milan Vydareny, 32°, editorValley of Columbus, OH Steven L. Smiseck, 32°, editorValley of Harrisburg, PA Samuel R. Andrews, 33°, editorValley of Pittsburgh, PA D. William Roberts, 33°, editor

Franklin Awardsfor Valley Publications

The Gourgas medal was presentedto Ill. Ronald A. Seale, 33°,Sovereign Grand Commander ofthe Southern Jurisdiction.

TetequeBandPlays On More than a century of

making music


By JEFFREY L. KUNTZ, 32°

What started 100 years ago as abrass quartet made up ofrather mediocre musicians is

now a popular 60-piece communitywind ensemble, believed by some to bethe oldest Masonic-affiliated band inthe world.The Scottish Rite Imperial Teteque

Band of the Valley ofWilliamsport, PA,presents concerts to audiences of morethan 1,000 music lovers.It has performed throughout central

and eastern Pennsylvania for Masonicand non-Masonic events, spreading theword of Freemasonry.It started in 1894 before Scottish Rite

bodies were even established inWilliamsport.On a nasty wintry November

evening, four members of Baldwin IICommanderyNo. 22, Knights Templar,resolved to form a band in order to pro-vide music for the monthly dinnermeetings of the Masonic bodies.Three of those men had very little

musical training, but their enthusiasmfor instrumental music was intrepid.After they rented a cornet, alto, bari-

tone, and bass horns, they took lessonsfrom the other member of the quartet,Truman Purdy Reitmeyer, a bandsman,who later became a state legislator.Understandably, they struggled a bit

in their formative years, but the bud-dingmusicians soon felt that theywereproficient enough for public perform-ance and had a lot of fun doing it.In order to break the ice, the quartet

was introduced to their listeners as

“Baldwin’s Mighty andMagnetic Min-streletic Musical Misfits.”Apparently, this worked as they re-

ceived light-hearted laughter and be-came an instant hit.A short time later, they began calling

themselves the Triple Tongue Quartet.It is from the initial letters of this

name that the word Teteque — pro-nounced tee-tee-kyoo —was derived.During the first decade, the band

grew in membership and felt more in-clined to increase activities.With this came the need for a business

manager. J. Walton Bowman, a localwealthy lumberman, accepted this po-sition.With his enthusiasm, able leadership,

and financial generosity, “J. Walt,” ashe became affectionately known, trans-formed the musical organization.Under Bowman’s guidance and influ-ence, the Teteques becamewell-knownand in demand, especially whereverMasons sponsored instrumentalmusic.The Imperial Teteque Band, in fact,

acquired a national reputation aswell asthe distinction of being the first band inAmerica comprised exclusively ofKnights Templar.The Teteques appearedwith Baldwin

II Commandery at conclaves and otherJEFFREY L. KUNTZ, 32°, is a member of the Valley of WIlliamsport, PA.He has published several articles on music, both nationally andinternationally.

The Imperial Teteque Band marches throughdowntonWilkes-Barre, PA, for a 1924conclave, when it was still affiliated withBaldwin Commander No. 22, KnightsTemplar inWilliamsport.

events in the years before, during, andafter the First World War. The ChicagoTribune described the band as “Amusi-cal organization that stands unique notonly as a Masonic creation, but also asthe equal of any band that attended thetriennial conclave.”

The Erie Times stated: “The reputationof the Imperial Teteques has beengained by ability to render the veryhighest class of concert music.”After the Teteques paraded in

Philadelphia early in the 20th century,the old North American stated editori-ally: “Williamsport has always beenknown as the Lumber City, but hence-forth itwill be known as the home of thebest Masonic band in the world.”After arriving home from that trip at

2 a.m., the Teteque Band marched sev-eral blocks from the railroad station tothe Masonic Temple playing “OnwardChristian Soldiers.”Although aroused from their sleep,

residents applauded.During the 25 years under Bowman’s

management, he would occasionallyhave the Teteques play on an open trol-ley serenading the city.Through Bowman’s munificence,

other great things happened to theband. It built an inventory of instru-ments worth $100,000 and a music li-brary valued at $25,000.One of the instruments he purchased

was, at the time, believed to be thelargest bass drum in theworld. Built byspecial order at a factory inCamden,NJ,

the drum measured 5 feet, 2 inches indiameter.Since it was too big to carry a small

carriage was built to pull it. It was animpressive sight rolling down the street.With the death of Walt Bowman, the

coming of the Great Depression, andthen World War II, the Teteque Banddrifted into a period of virtual dor-mancy.However, in 1956, along came H.

Carlton Sweeley. Also a local business-man, Sweeley, a clarinetist, possessedmuch of the same energetic spirit anddevotion to band music as did Bow-man.Sweeley was the son of a musician,

Charles C. Sweeley, a well-known pro-lific composer of bandmarches, some ofwhich he wrote for Masonic purposes.Carlton assumed managerial andemcee responsibilities for the TetequeBand, and with just a few fellow Ma-sonic musicians, began rebuilding thewind ensemble.The reorganized Imperial Teteque

Band was under the dynamic musicaldirection of Jay H. Campbell, whopassed away in 1962. The baton wasthen passed on to Donald C. Beminger,a Teteque baritone player, and an in-strumentalmusic instructor and schooladministrator.Themembership of the Teteques had

already grown considerably by 1963when the Valley of Williamsport as-sumed official sponsorship as ScottishRiteMasonrywas then thriving.Hence,

the full name of the band became TheScottish Rite Imperial Teteque Band.The 1970’s was an especially exciting

decade for the Teteques. Its member-ship reached its peak of 75 players. Theywere performing to capacity crowds intheir new Scottish Rite Auditorium,which seats over 1,200. In 1976, theypresented a special bicentennial concertfor four nights to a full house eachnight.Also that decade, the Teteque Band

performed throughout central and east-ern Pennsylvania at places such as theMasonic Homes in Elizabethtown, acamp for Masonic RV travelers nearState College, and Gettysburg in an all-Masonic parade.Also during that period, the Teteques

produced a 33-rpm. record, entitled“Marching Along With The Teteques.”Manager Sweeley, whowas a real go-

getter, was also entertainment chairmanfor the Valley of Williamsport. He hadconnections with a number of well-known people in the entertainmentworld.One very popular group with which

Sweeley and the Teteque Band had aclose friendship was Danny Davis andthe Nashville Brass, which he oftenhired to perform at the Scottish RiteAu-ditorium for their Ladies’ Nights. Dur-ing one of the Teteque concerts, Davismade a surprise appearance on stagewith them.Sweeley once contacted Lowell

Thomas, the well-known journalist, �


Now more than a century old, the Imperial Teteque Band, is shown preparing to perform, ca. 2001.

�radio personality, and fellow Freema-son, and had him tape a greeting to theTeteque Bandwhichwas played for theband and audience during one of theirconcerts. The band also participatedwith Thomas in an anniversary cele-bration honoringWoolrich, Inc., manu-facturers of popular outdoor clothing.Carlton Sweeley’swife,Maxine, with

the help of a couple of Valley membersand the use of 40 tables, made a giantAmerican flag which is still used as abackdrop for Teteque concerts.The flag, with starsmeasuring over a

foot across, is not exposed until theband plays the rousing final strain oftheir perennial encore, Sousa’s “Starsand Stripes Forever.” When the stagecrew opens the back curtain to uncoverthe impressive and massive flag astanding ovation is guaranteed.In 1980, while he was also serving

as Commander-in-Chief of theWilliamsport Consistory of theValley ofWilliamsport, Sweeley suddenly passedaway. JeffreyW. Dugan, a trumpeter inthe Teteque Band, was appointedman-ager, and Richard “Dick” Dietz as con-cert emcee.Don Beminger became Commander-

in-Chief of theWilliamsport Consistoryin 1988, and passed the baton to JeffDugan, underwhosemeticulousmusi-cal leadership, the Teteque Band wasalways sure to present fined-tunedplaying.Under Dugan, the Teteques contin-

ued to play “outside” gigs, including aconcert for the Scottish Rite Valley ofReading, a high-rise appartment build-ing inWilkes-Barre, hospitals, and sum-mer concerts in the park.

For the last several decades not allthe members of the Teteque Band havebeen Freemasons, but it remained anall-male ensemble. However, JeffDugan saw the need to recruit moreplayers, especially in the flute and clar-inet sections. So, in 1999, he procuredpermission from the officers of the Val-ley ofWilliamsport to invite femalemu-sicians to join the band.Also, for many years, the member-

ship of the Teteque Band has consistedofmusicianswith a broad range of ages,from high school students to those intheir 80’s.Within the Teteque membership,

there is also a wide diversity of occu-pations, including doctors, lawyers,bankers, salesmen, clergymen, labor-ers, as well as professionals and educa-tors in the music field.The Teteque Band is known for per-

forming a varied spectrum of musicalstyles and genres at its concerts. In ad-dition to the usual popular marches,light classical, broadway, dixieland, sa-cred, popular hits, and other types ofmusic are included in its programs.Most of their concerts programs have

a particular theme. They have had con-certs honoring popular entertainers,such as Masonic Brother, John PhilipSousa, and even once, a tribute to theBoy Scouts of America.In October 2001, in cooperation with

local firemen, the Imperial Tetequesperformed a benefit concert for the vic-tims of September 11. It was an excitingpatriotic gala event attended by over1,000 listeners and the mayor ofWilliamsport, Mike Rafferty, who wasguest speaker.

Jeff Dugan resigned as conductor in2002, when the assistant director andtrumpeter, Edward “Bud” Unangsttook over the helm.Unangst and the Teteque members

attribute their success largely to the ca-maraderie they enjoy. “As long as I amdirector of this band,” Unangst says,“they will have fun playing.” He andthe musicians know they can do thiswithout sacrificing the quality of theirperformance.For several years, the Teteques had

charged amodest price for concert tick-ets to help purchase new music, uni-forms, and instruments. However, withthe gracious permission of the officersof the Valley, the band initiated a patronprogram for financial support. Throughthe generosity of a large number of pa-tron memberships and additional do-nations, the band is again able to pres-ent their concerts free of admission tothe general public.Although the Imperial Teteque Band

is an all-volunteer community musicalorganization, it is perhaps unique, sinceit is very rare for any concert band toperform regularly to such large audi-ences. “We are proud of you, and westand behind you,” said Ronald H.Hoover, current Commander-in-Chiefof the Williamsport Consistory, as heintroduced the band to the audience ata recent concert.With such enthusiasm among itsmu-

sicians, and its popularity in the com-munity, perhaps the Scottish Rite Im-perial Teteque Bandwill remain strongfor another century, promotingMasonry, patriotism, and fine musicalentertainment.


The Scottish Rite Imperial Teteque Band, ca. 1979.When peforming in their own auditorium, they end most of their concerts with“Stars and Stripes Forever,” and the giant American flag is displayed during the last strain of Sousa’s rousing march.


Baseball has Cooperstown, rock androll has Cleveland, and now Eau

Claire may be doing the same thingfor Freemasonry.Bro. Lewis Mallow Jr., 32˚, reports

the establishment of a Masonic Wall ofFame.Located within the Eau Claire Ma-

sonic Center in Wisconsin, the wallcontains photographs of scores ofwell-known Masons from many walksof life.Included are all U.S. presidents that

were members of the craft, as well asmovie stars, musicians, comedians,and statesmen.Bro. Mallow says the idea stems

from a bulletin of 172 famous Masonsand their careers, published by sixlodges in the western part of Wiscon-sin, all with ties to the Scottish RiteValley of Eau Claire.

Ill. William “Bill” Arnsdorf, 33˚, feltthat more could be done with thenames.He set out on a “difficult and ex-

haustive search” for photographs.Encouraged by support from the

center’s board of trustees, he began toresearch through hundreds of booksand magazines.Once all photos had been reduced

or enlarged to fit a standard size, hehad them framed and then mountedon the wall of the dining room.Bro. Arnsdorf commented that he

“made good use of two tools of thetrade, the plumb and level — toolsvery familiar to all Master Masons.”All photography, frames and cap-

tions were donated by Bill.Lewis Mallow says, “It really is a

unique tribute to Master Masons of allranks. It gets attention from local Ma-

sons and also by the general public.”He says, “I don’t know of any other

lodge that has done this sort of thing.”The Eau Claire Masonic center is

located at 616 GrahamAvenue inEau Claire, WI.

Masonic Wall of Fame

In Memoriam

Ill. JohnWilliard McNaughton, 33°, anActive EmeritusMember and former Grand Minister of State of thisSupreme Council and former Deputy for Indiana, died onSunday, August 27, following an extended illness.Bro.McNaughtonwas born in South Bend, IN, onApril

25, 1923. He attended Central High School in South Bend,the South Bend Business College and Indiana Universityat Fort Wayne. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-45during World War II.In 1946, he moved to Fort Wayne and opened the Ridge

Company Auto Parts branch. He also served 12 years asAutomotive Division Manager for National Mill SupplyCompany. In 1971, he founded the All Rite DistributingCompany in Fort Wayne. He served as president and randaily operations until 1994.OnMarch 10, 1945, at Fort Pierce, Florida, hewas united

inmarriage to the former Lois Ireland,who survives alongwith their two sons, GaryMichael McNaughton and JohnWilliam McNaughton; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; a brother Thomas, and a sister Marge. Hisbrother Frank died six days after John’s passing.

At Calvary Third Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne,John served as deacon, elder and ruling elder.In civic activities, Bro.McNaughtonwas amember of the

Fort Wayne Rotary; the Fort Wayne Chamber of Com-merce; Fort Wayne Associated Churches Food Bank; Au-diences Unlimited, and Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. Hewas also a trustee of the Indiana Institute of Technologyand Indiana Tech. In 1997, he was the recipient of the Sag-amore of theWabash award presented by the governor ofthe state of Indiana.Bro. McNaughton was raised a Master Mason in

Maumee LodgeNo. 725 in 1950.HewasMaster in 1962.Hecompleted the Scottish Rite degrees in the Valley of FortWayne in 1953 and presided as Thrice PotentMaster from1977-78. Ill. Bro. McNaughton received the 33° in 1979.Hewas elected anActiveMember of the SupremeCoun-

cil in 1980, and subsequently served as GrandMinister ofState from 1985-97 and Deputy for the state of Indianafrom 1991-94. He became an Active Emeritus Member in1998, at the retirement age of 75. He had been Grand Rep-resentative to the Supreme Council for Central America(Guatemala) since 1986.

Ill. John Willard McNaughton, 33°


The OnlyTangibleSouvenir

By AIMEE E. NEWELL

The badge is a pleasant reminderof the good times experienced

How many meeting badges doyou have at home? Do you col-lect them and store them in a

cigar box or a shoe box to rememberthe trip?Or, do you toss themout as youleave the meeting?The card on the back of a badge from

the Southern Jurisdiction’s 1937 bien-nial meeting asks, “Have you thoughtof this?The badge is often the only tangible

souvenir that remains in the possessionof the member who attended.”While the badge’s producer, the

Whitehead & Hoag Company ofNewark, New Jersey, had certain ulte-riormotives to increase its business andprofits, the explanation provided on thecard does ring true. It reads, “The badge. . . is a pleasant reminder of all the . . .good times experienced.”At the National Heritage Museum, a

box of badges arriving from a prospec-tive donor often leads to “oohs” and“aahs” of excitement aswe find a badgethat we’ve never seen before.Part of the museum’s mission is to

collect and research the history ofFreemasonry in theUnited States all theway up to yesterday.Personal items such as badges offer

an intriguingway to learn about severalaspects of the history of Masonry —who sponsored events and meetings;how the style of the badge reflects theera in which it was made; and the lifestory of specific members.The National Heritage Museum re-

cently received a gift containing over400 badges, pins and other small sou-venirs from more than 20 different fra-ternal organizations and dating fromthe late 1800s through the 1970s.A particularly striking badge comes

from the Southern Jurisdiction’s 1931meeting held in Washington, DC.Althoughwe do not knowwhowore

this particular badge, both its overalldesign and the maker’s mark on theback offer potential avenues of fruitfulresearch.Badges of this type, which are partic-

ularly artistic, show the two-way mo-tion of design influence and style be-tween Freemasonry andAmerican sou-venirs and furnishings.Predominant American motifs and

styles influence the appearance of Ma-sonic regalia and badges.Likewise, Masonic motifs and sym-

bols can also be seen on furniture, ce-ramics and other items from the 1900s.Metropolitan Artcraft in New York

City made the badge for the SouthernJurisdiction’s meeting. At the top is apin reading, “Washington, D.C. Oct.1931.” Suspended from the pin is amedal with two steps at the bottomreading, “131st Year / The SupremeCouncil 33° /A&AS R / Southern Ju-risdiction USA.”A gold-tone sphinx with the Scottish

Rite’s double-headed eagle symbol onits chest and a crown above its headdecorates the center of the badge. Flagsin red, white and blue drape at thesides.The SupremeCouncil of the Southern

Jurisdictionmet inWashington, DC, fora full week in 1931. Northern Jurisdic-tionmembers attending themeeting in-AMIEE E. NEWELL, is the Curator of Collections, National

Heritage Museum.

A sampling of the several hundred badges in the museum’s collection.

cluded then-Sovereign Grand Com-mander Leon M. Abbott along with 29other Masons.Beyond the information on its face,

the design and style of the badge areclearly products of its time, showing anArt Deco style.Art Deco was a design movement

starting in themid-1920s, responding tothe rapid social and technological ad-vances of the era.The style is characterized by the use

of modern materials like aluminum,stainless steel and inlaid wood. Boldmotifs like zigzag and stepped formswere typical (think of the Chryslerbuilding, which was constructed in thelate 1920s) and can be seen on the 1931badge.The Southern Jurisdiction was not

alone in designing and presentinghandsome badges and jewels.The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

collection includes an attractive jewelfrom theNorthernMasonic Jurisdictionthat was presented to a recipient of the33˚.The jewel is shaped like a Teutonic

cross. The decorative center sectionshows the mottoes “Ordo Ab Chao”(order out of chaos) and “DeusMeumque Jus” (God and my right). Inaddition, the word “Sapientia,” Latinfor “wisdom,” circles a nine-point star.The Supreme Council awarded this

jewel to Ill. George A. Carpenter, 33°,of Boston in 1872. The design of thejewelwas new in 1872, having been ap-proved by Sovereign Grand Com-mander Josiah H. Drummond the pre-ceding year.Arecent gift to themuseumoffers the

opportunity to uncover the story of oneman’s Masonic career.Robert Baker visited the museum in

July to present a collection of five jew-els that belonged to his grandfather,Julius O. Christensen (1875-1947) ofKansas City, MO.The jewels were handed down in the

family, accompanied by an Eastern Starmedal owned by Christensen’s wife,Elizabeth. Christensen immigrated tothe United States from Odense, Den-mark, coming through Ellis Island in1893.After attending Beloit College inWis-

consin, he married Elizabeth Strack in1900 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Churchin Batavia, Wisconsin.The couple moved to Kansas City,

where Julius was employed by the In-dependent Electric Machinery Com-pany. They had one daughter, the

donor’s mother, Vera (Christensen)Baker.Christensen petitioned Ivanhoe

Lodge in Kansas City in 1906 and wasraised on Jan. 17, 1907. He was Wor-shipful Master in 1912.The earliest of the dated jewels is

from 1912 and is Christensen’s PastMaster’s jewel.In addition to illustrating this man’s

life story, the jewels help us study thedifferent traditions and styles used inlodges from other parts of the country.While the museum owns many

badges, medals and jewels from theNortheast, the collections of those fromthe West and the South are muchsmaller.A comparison of the jewels from

Kansas City to those in the collectionfrom New England points up differ-ences in design.While Christensen’s jewel has the

universally understood Past Mastersymbol of a sun with a rule and com-passes — like the New England jewels— the sun on his jewel has a blue stonecenter and the rule and compasses hangfrom an engraved pin bar.Many Massachusetts Past Master

jewels are engraved on the back, butthis one is engraved on the pin at thetop.Julius Christensen did not rest on his

laurels after serving asWorshipfulMas-ter of his lodge. In 1917, he was namedSecretary of the Ivanhoe Masonic Tem-ple Company (the Temple was com-pleted in 1921).The jewel associated with his wife

comes from that period. The jewel isrecognizable as an Eastern Star emblemat first glance. It reads “Ivanhoe” alongthe top and has a gavel hanging fromthe pin.A small square and compasses pin is

attached to the jewel by a chain. On theback, the star is engraved “ElizabethChristensen 1916.”Christensen was active in the York

Rite and a member ofArarat Temple ofthe Shrine.

One of the jewels is dated 1920, theyear he became High Priest, and is en-graved, “Shekinah Council.”The familiar all-seeing eye symbol on

this jewel is formed with a small dia-mond.The symbol takes up the center of a

shield with crossed swords behind it.An elegant archway shapes the body ofthe jewel, and the pin at the top is en-graved with Christensen’s name.Christensen continued his service

and activity for several decades. In De-cember 1933 he was Secretary of Ivan-hoe Lodge andKansas City RoyalArchChapter and Recorder of the KansasCity Commandery of the Knights Tem-plar.The jewel with the latest date is from

1941. It is a gold Knights Templarmedal, in the shape of a Christian cross,with the back engraved, “Presented byKansas City Commandery No. 10 K.T.to Eminent Sir J.O. Christensen Com-mander 1941.” Six years later, in 1947,Julius O. Christensen died at the age of72.All of these badges and jewels were

initially designed and used to conveywell-understood symbols and achieve-ments.Do you have a story about one of

your favorite or special badges? Canyou help us learn more about howbadgeswere designed, selected or usedin the 20th and 21st centuries?If you would like to share a story or

talk about a donation for the NationalHeritage Museum’s collection, pleasesendme an email at [email protected] give me a call at 781-457-4144.


A jewel for the 33° from the GrandLodge of Massachusetts collection. Itlooks much like the jewel presentedtoday.

The National HeritageMuseum islocated in Lexington, MA, on thegrounds of Northern MasonicJurisdiction Supreme Councilheadquarters.


When confronted with someone’sbad news or problems, a common re-sponse is “I know how you feel.” Al-though meant to express sympathyand said with the best of intentions,the statement is rarely true. You can’tknow exactly how they feel.At a seminar at this year’s annual

meeting in Chicago Dr. David Win-ters, 32˚, facilitated a disability simu-lation to give attendees a chance toapproximate the obstacles encoun-tered by children with learning dis-abilities. Through a series of activi-ties, Dr. Winters, executive director ofclinical affairs for the 32˚ MasonicLearning Centers for Children, Inc.,made the old adage come true.The program, called “Put Yourself

in the Shoes of a Person withDyslexia,” was developed as a projectof the California State Department of

Education and was first presented tothe International Dyslexia Associationin 1983.Dr. Winters explained, “The room

was set up with five stations, eachwith a different activity. Participantswould spend ten minutes at each be-fore rotating to the next.”For example, station three simu-

lated a visual-motor and writing prob-lem. Participants were asked to tracean image. They were, however, only

allowed to look at their writing handthrough a mirror. At another table,those taking part had to write withtheir non-dominant hand.A particularly tough task was found

at station six and was called the “un-fair hearing test.” Here a spelling testwas conducted, with the words com-ing from a tape recorder. The record-ing was of poor quality, simulatinghearing loss.The situations are meant to be

stressful and participants may becomenervous or even fatigued. The taskswere designed to appear simple but infact were not.During the de-briefing period many

of those involved said that they feltuncomfortable. Dr. Winters said thatthe response has been phenomenal.In fact, he says, he is still receivingcomments on the exercise.Those taking part felt that they had

seen what it must be like to be with-out full use of reading and writingability.The point driven home by the exer-

cise is that persons with dyslexia havelearning difficulties specific to lan-guage.Reading, spelling, and written ex-

pression are particularly affected. Dr.Samuel Orton, a pioneer in the fieldand one of the developers of the

32° Masonic Learning Centersfor Children, Inc.

Put To the Test

Peoria Center Director Gina Cookeleads a group taking the “unfairhearing test.”

Participants tryto spell common

words underfrustratingconditions.

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In an undertaking as big as theoperation of more than 50 learningcenters, which requires large com-mitments of time, energy, and re-sources, it is gratifying to be able topoint to concrete success stories.This month one such victory

comes from Gina Cooke, center di-rector at Peoria. She tells us “Ourhigh school student reported that hehad brought his English grade upfrom an F to a C+ because he scoreda 97% on his vocabulary test. He’s abright young man with a superla-tive receptive vocabulary; after 15tutoring sessions his decoding skillshave improved enough to allowhim to recognize the vocabularywords on the test. If he can soundthem out, he can more readilymatch them to the words he knowsorally. This same student has beguntalking about attending college, a

goal he shied away from as recentlyas this past summer.”


Orton-Gillingham approach of deal-ing with the symptoms of dyslexiasaid that “the brains of people withdyslexia are physiologically different— not inferior.”The tasks helped the attendees see

the obstacles to learning through theeyes, ears, and brains of those withthose conditions.It also highlighted the important

role that learning centers — designed

to overcome the obstacles — play inthe lives of many children.Dr. Winters explained that the ses-

sion “provided insight into how thechildren that we work with, feel.”The workshop was an overwhelm-

ing success. The room was set up for55 participants.Instead, there was standing room

only as more than 75 were in atten-dance.

Tracing letters while onlylooking in a mirror is slow,laborious and exasperating.

Learning CentersHeadquarters

On an interim basis, Ill.Gardner C. Sconyers, 33°, GrandSecretary General of the SupremeCouncil, will supervise the day-to-day operations of the 32° Ma-sonic Learning Centers forChildren, Inc. He assumes the du-ties that were performed byJoseph Berlandi, 32°, who has va-cated the position of executive di-rector of the learning centers pro-gram. Ill. Bro. Sconyers can bereached at the Lexington head-quarters at 781-862-4410, ext.3370.

During the next few monthsthree new learning centers willopen their doors, bringing thetotal to 58 sites.The new Philadelphia center

will be headed up by directorKathleen Carlsen. Ms. Carlsenhas a deep background in workwith dyslexia.She has been with the Texas

Scottish Rite Hospital, where shehas conducted training and su-pervision. She is also associatedwith the Academic LanguageTherapy Association, located inDallas.The organization was formed

with the purpose of establishing,maintaining, and promoting stan-dards of education, practice, andprofessional conduct for lan-guage therapists.At Springfield, IL, Rhiannon

Robinson has been appointed asdirector of the new center to belocated there.She has an extensive back-

ground in the field of multisen-sory structured language.Operations at the new

Williamsport center, located atState College, PA, will be over-seen by director Marsha Landis,who has been a tutor at Scrantonfor the 32˚ Masonic LearningCenters for Children, Inc.All three sites are in the final

stages of preparation and are ac-tively recruiting trainees and ac-cepting applications from poten-tial students.The three new centers are ex-

pected to be fully in operation bythe end of January.

Another Success Story

The LearningCenters

Are GrowingAgain

Berlin’sTimelessHit The story behind ‘White Christmas’

The ironies are rife. “White Christ-mas,” one of the most popularholiday songs of all time, was

penned by a Russian-American Jewishimmigrant. It has become closely asso-ciatedwithWorldWar II, yet there is nomention of war in the lyrics.We see it as describing an ideal holi-

day setting, complete with sleigh bellsin the snow, but the long-forgotten firststanzamakes it clear that the narrator issitting in Beverly Hills, a communitynot usually associated with glisteningtreetops.Although “Rockwellian” in its yearn-

ing for a simpler time and place thesong “helped fuel the American com-mercialization of Christmas,” accord-ing toMark Luce, writing for The Chris-tian Science Monitor.One last irony is that the first record-

ing of “White Christmas” reached thetop of the popular music charts in latesummer.What is the story behind the phe-

nomenon? It is centered on amember ofour own fraternity.Born in 1888 in the small Russian vil-

lage of Temun, Irving Berlin came toAmerica with his parents at the age offive. His father, a cantor, died whenyoung Berlin was only eight.There was little time and money in

the poverty-stricken family for a for-mal education and it became necessaryfor all the family’s children to go towork at a young age. Irving Berlinpicked upmany odd jobs,mostly in themusic world, despite his lack of train-ing. For a while he performed as a

singing waiter in New York’s China-town.He later took up the piano, initially

playingwith one finger. He later taughthimself to play with both hands, butonly in the key of F sharp.In May 1910 Bro. Irving Berlin took

his degrees in Munn Lodge No. 190 inNewYork. InDecember he received the32˚, joining Scottish RiteMasonry in theValley ofNewYork. The following yearhe joined Mecca Shrine, as well.Although Bro. Berlin never learned

music in the traditional sense he com-posed more than 3,000 songs. Amongthem are some of the most well-re-membered, including “God BlessAmerica,” “Alexander ’s RagtimeBand,” and “There’s No Business LikeShow Business.” He also producedmany film and Broadway scores.None of his success, however, fore-

shadowed the “White Christmas” phe-nomenon.Legend has it that the melody was

conceived by Berlin on the set of themovie “TopHat”with FredAstaire andGinger Rogers. He hummed it to theproducer, who was not interested. Justa few years later Berlin was hired by


By ALAN E. FOULDS

ALAN E. FOULDS, is the Assistant Editor for The Northern Light,and author of the recently published book, Boston’sBallparks and Arenas.

Bro. Irving Berlintaught himself

how to playthe piano and

went on tocompose

more than3,000 songs.

Paramount Studios to write severalsongs for a film called “Holiday Inn,”starring Bing Crosby.The story line followed two show biz

buddies who bought a small hotel inConnecticut, “a little above Hartford,and a little below freezing.”At the hotelthey would stage plays throughout theyear, all tied to the particular holiday ofthe season. Berlin, who could neitherread nor write music, played his com-positions to his musical secretary,Helmy Kresa, who then put them topaper.The song considered by the produc-

ers as the onewith star potentialwas hisode to Valentine’s Day, “Be Careful, It’sMyHeart,” but that is not what historydictated. Instead the Christmas assign-ment for the movie is what has re-mained in the hearts and minds of rev-elers eachDecember, long after themu-sical comedy andmost of its other songshave become more or less forgotten.Berlin initially had trouble writing a

song for the Christmas portion of themovie. After all, he did not come froma tradition that celebrated the holiday.He instead relied on his memories ofpeering out the windows of his NewYork office to see the snow, the lights

and scurrying shoppers. He also re-called his childhood friends, some ofwhom had decorated trees in theirhouses.The first stanza was supposed to set

the singer in BeverlyHills longing for asimpler time.

According toMark Luce it was Berlinhimself who ordered the stanza cut“after hearing the power of the song inCrosby’s unmistakable croon.”

“White Christmas” actually had itsdebut a fewmonths before the summerrelease of “Holiday Inn.” Bing Crosbysang it on Christmas night 1941 as partof his “Kraft Music Hall” radio pro-gram. Coming less than three weeksafter the attack on Pearl Harbor, it be-came a popular reminder of home tothe many new soldiers being shippedoff to Europe and other places aroundthe world. There are apparently no ex-isting copies of this broadcast, butCrosby recorded it with the John ScottTrotter Orchestra for Decca Records thefollowingMay, in conjunction with therelease of the movie. According towhich legend you choose to accept, itwas done in either one or two takes.The movie was released in August

and Bing’s recording reached the num-ber one spot on the charts on Hal-loween. It stayed there for 11 weeks.During the war it would return to thecharts another 16 times, reaching num-ber one again in 1945 and 1947. In themeantime it also won an AcademyAward.The song’s staying power was so

great that a second movie featuringBerlin’s “opus” was released in 1954.Again starring Bing Crosby, the pro-ducers made sure that there was noquestion as to its intent. The new filmwas simply titled, “White Christmas.”Although Crosby’s rendition is still

viewed as the official version, remain-ing the best-selling single of all timewith only brief interruptions, it has beenperformed by singers as diverse as BobDylan, The Beach Boys, Bob Marley,and the Boston Pops. During the SecondWorldWar,American GIs made it theirwartime anthem. Its story has been thesubject of books, such as “Stories Be-hind the Best-Loved Songs of Christ-mas,” by Ace Collins, and “WhiteChristmas: The Story of an AmericanSong” by Jody Rosen. According toRosen it was even used during the Viet-nam War as U.S. military code for theevacuation of Saigon.It has been translated into scores of

languages including Swahili.Although initially skeptical, Berlin

was happy with the final product. Hewent so far as to say that “Itwas the bestsong I ever wrote. It might be the bestsong ever written.” Bing Crosby was alittle more modest concerning his ownrole, placing the credit with the song it-self. He said itwas so good that, “a jack-dawwith a cleft palate could have sungit successfully.”


“WhiteChristmas”was writtenby Irving Berlinfor the1942 movie“Holiday Inn.”

“The sun is shining.

The grass is green.

The orange and palm treessway.

There’s never been such aday, in Beverly Hills, L.A.

But It’s December thetwenty-fourth,

And I’m longing to be upnorth.”


N O T E S F R O M T H E

The Orient of North Carolina is wellinto its $5.5 million capital campaignto permanently endow the three Rite-Care Childhood Language Clinics inthe state. In order to help publicize thecampaign and to bring together the

Brethren of North Carolina, Ill. RoyClark, 33°, an entertainment legendand icon, graciously agreed to do aspecial concert to benefit the campaignon Sept. 22, 2006, in Winston-Salem,North Carolina.During the intermission of the show,

Ill. William B. Brunk, 33°, SGIG inNorth Carolina, introduced Bro. DeweyR. Preslar Jr., 32°, Senior Vice-Presidentof Food Lion Corporation, and Ill.Charles E. Scott, Jr., 33°, Personal Repre-sentative for the Valley of Winston-Salem, and his wife, Geneva. The Food

Lion Foundation donated $100,000 tothe campaign, and Bro. Scott and hiswife gave over $300,000. As the intro-ductions were completed, Bro. Clarksaid to Bro. Brunk, “I’m not in theirleague, but I would like to make a con-tribution.” Bro. Clark is now among thetop ten donors.Following the concert, Ill. Clark

came out to spend time in conversa-tion and for photo opportunities. Bro.Brunk observed, “We knew that Bro.Clark was an extremely talented,warm, and friendly individual, butwe had no idea he could be so big-hearted in his giving. He is truly awonderful human being and an ex-traordinary example of what a Scot-tish Rite Mason should be like.”

Roy Clark Concert Helps North Carolina Capital Campaign

Masonic Burialsduring the Civil WarContemporary sources indicate

that during the Civil War Ma-sonic honors for fallen comradeswere commonly observed. Whathas largely escaped notice, how-ever, are the efforts made to buryFreemasons of the enemy army.

For example, following the Battle of Poplar Grove Churchon Sept. 30, 1864, Union troops wished to recover thebody of one of their commanders, Lt. Col. Charles Cum-mings, of the 17th Vermont Volunteers. Confederatetroops refused to honor a flag of truce, forcing a federalofficer to resort to another method.An officer of the 7th Rhode Island Volunteers who was a

Freemason was on duty on the picket line. When he saw arebel officer, he gave the sign of distress, which was imme-diately answered. The federal officer explained that theywanted to recover the body of Col. Cummings, a Freema-son. The request was granted, the grave was found, and thebody disinterred. Col. Cummings evidently had beenburied by rebel Masons, for a headboard was placed overhis grave with his name, rank, etc., and particular care hadbeen shown in his burial.

Note: This excerpt is from a longer article by Bro. MichaelHalleran, “AMore Decent Interment,” which can be found atwww.scottishrite.org/what/educ/journal/sep-oct06/halleran.html.

Left to right, Bros. William B. Brunk, 33°,Roy Clark, 33°, and Dewey Preslar Jr., 32°,hold the $100,000 check from the FoodLion Foundation for the RiteCare Clinics ofNorth Carolina.

The Opportunity of a LifetimeThe Supreme Council, 33°, S.J., through the Scottish Rite

Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc., pledged $1million for scholarships and retraining for the families of vic-tims of the 9/11 disaster. Scholarships totaling $215,150 havebeen awarded to date to 31 students.

Ms. Margaret M. O’Donnell, a scholarship recipient, wroteto the Supreme Council expressing her gratitude for the fi-nancial support of her education.

It is my sincere hope that through this letter, all in-volved in the Scottish Rite National Disaster ReliefScholarship Fund will understand the depths of mygratitude. Your scholarship organization has given methe opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming aspecial education teacher.My father was on duty with the FDNY that fateful

morning of Sept. 11, 2001. The injuries he sustained for-ever changed him. He can no longer work because of thedamage done to his respiratory system. I knew that fi-nances would be limited in my home, and the thought ofgetting amasters degree was placed on the back burner.However, the Scottish Rite National Disaster Relief Schol-arship Fund has made it possible for me to earnmyMas-ter of Science Degree, and I am incredibly thankful.

Sincerely,Margaret M. O’Donnell

Cummings

Since I encourage readers tosend in their questions, it seemsonly fair that I share a few alongwith my wise (or otherwise, de-pending on your view) responses.

What do you think ofelectronic greeting cards?

I could save a lot of money andmaybe a tree by sending cardsonline.

Electronic greeting cards —eCards — convey all the

warmth of the Grinch’s heart andthe sincerity of a snake oil sales-man.

For birthdays, anniversariesand such, pry open your walletand buy a nice card. If you prefer,display your creative talent bymaking one from scratch.

If you are really concernedabout the trees (which, by theway, are grown specifically forthe paper industry — and no, Idon’t own any paper industrystock), make certain the greetingor note cards are made from recycled paper.

One more thing. Youngsters truly enjoy receivingmail. If you want to make a kid’s day, send the child acard or letter.

Should I leave my computer on or turn it offwhen not in use?

This one usually starts an argument. Personally, Ishut my computer off when not in use. Since I have

a broadband Internet connection, turning off the com-puter provides a measure of security. Furthermore, turn-ing it off saves a little electricity.

Of course, you use a surge protector for your com-puter (and, I trust, for other high-tech electronic de-vices). This a good. Just make certain the surge protectoris placed on a hard, nonflammable surface so your car-pet will not go up in flames in the event of a powersurge.

I’m thinking about getting a BlackBerry. Yourviews on the matter.

Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org) defines BlackBerry as“. . . a wireless handheld device introduced in 1999

which supports push e-mail, mobile telephone, text mes-saging, Web browsing and other wireless informationservices.”

If you really need these services, then a BlackBerry ora competing device, such as the Palm Treo, is worthchecking out.

Yes, I do have a BlackBerry 8700cwith Cingular service. This BlackBerry

is used strictly as a business tool.As such, I find it indispensible.

If you need a cell phone andmust access e-mail and the Webwhen away from home or theoffice, then a wireless handheldmay just be the ticket.

Before you sign up, check outall the options and service plansoffered by the various wirelessproviders. If possible, get feed-back from current users.

Is there an online servicethat offers protection

against spam, spyware and thelike?

Glad you asked becauseI’ve just been itching to

make a recommendation.

The slide rule crowd over atMIT developed software de-signed to warn users against en-tering troublesome websites.Those MIT engineers later soldtheir creation to McAfee, whichnow offers SiteAdvisor

(www.siteadvisor.com) as a totally free service.

I do find SiteAdvisor to be of real value. SiteAdvisorwarns against sites it believes perpetrates scams andsites that may infect your computer with a virus, plantspyware or later bombard you with spam.

Sites are rated with symbols: a check in a green circlemeans “safe,” an exclamation point in a yellow circlesignifies “caution” and an “x” in a red circle means“warning.” Ill. Brother Richard Curtis will be pleased toread the Supreme Council’s website is rated “safe.”

The SiteAdvisor software works on Windows, Linuxand Mac OS X operating systems.

I need a new computer. What do you recom-mend?

Wait until January when the bargains typicallyappear.

If you need one now (or just plain must have one), Iwould suggest any of the following:

Windows-based computers: I like the Dell DimensionC521 with any of the ViewSonic 19-inch flat screen moni-tors. If you prefer a laptop, then I suggest the Dell Insp-iron E1705.

Mac: For most users, the iMac is the best choice. TheiMacs include a monitor. I would go with the 17-inchwith 2.0GHz Intel processor or the 20-inch with 2.16GHzintel processor. Need a laptop? Go for the 13-inch Mac-Book with 2.0GHz Intel processor or any of the MacBookPros.

In the interest of full disclosure, I have a Dell desktopand a Dell laptop at work and three Macs at home.

Please send your comments, questions and thoughtsto me at <[email protected]>.

Fraternal wishes to you all.


Leigh E. Morris, 33°, works in corporatecommunications for a major utilitycompany. He is a member of the Valleys ofMilwaukee and Springfield, IL.

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This is the last issue of The Northern Light for 2006.Personally, November marks my fourth anniversary asyour director of Scottish Rite Charities. Indulge me whileI share a few thoughts and tie up a few loose ends.

Walter E. Webber MemorialThe passing of Sovereign Grand Commander Webber

was a tragedy. His passion for Freemasonry, his energyand his intelligence are traits I will always remember. Itwas fitting that Leslie Webber included the 32° MasonicLearning Centers for Children and National HeritageMuseum among his memorial charities. The outpouringof affection for our fallen Brother was remarkable. Todate, more than $85,000 has been given in his memory.Some of this is committed to the purpose of acquiringMasonic antiquities for our museum. Some will supportcurrent students at the Lexington, MA, and Portland,ME, learning centers.

The bulk of the donations, including nearly $14,000,which was spontaneously given in Walter’s memory dur-ing the vesper service at the Supreme Council annualmeeting held in Chicago in August, will become the cor-pus of a fund which will create an annual award. Thismemorial fund for excellence will annually honor alearning center whose board demonstrates commitmentto expanding the universe of support for their center —the only true way to meet the increasing demand forthis amazingly successful program.

Blue Envelope SuccessJuly 31 marked the end of the 2006 blue envelope ap-

peal, our most enduring fundraising project. This appealprofoundly supports three important and historic pro-grams — our Schizophrenia Research Fellowships, theLeon Abbott Scholarships for college students and theNational Heritage Museum.

Your generosity this year was so impressive. We re-ceived 28,649 donations which raised $707,000 — a 12percent increase over last year. Your support will allow usto continue to fund these programs, which provide op-portunities to people throughout the jurisdiction. Thankyou so much.

End of Year Planning is ApproachingRecently the S&P 500 of the New York stock exchange

reached an all-time high. I hope this growth benefitedyou and your family.

Perhaps the increase in the stock market has causedyou to hold equities that have strongly appreciated invalue and selling them would cost you heavily in capitalgains.

This is a time when many people consider charitablegift annuities. If you are 75, a $10,000 CGA would pro-vide you a 7.3 percent guaranteed return, much ofwhich is tax-free, Better yet, if you fund it with appreci-ated assets, such as stock, you avoid capital gains taxesand receive a tax deduction for the gift.

If this interests you, please call me at 800-814-1432x3326. There is no better time to consider this option ofbenefiting you and your favorite charity than now, as theyear draws to a close.

And finally . . .The 2006 Builders Council Breakfast was held on

Aug. 27 in Chicago. It was our largest ever. Attendingwere 185 members and their guests. It is truly inspiringto share a room with so many generous spirits. It rein-forces my admiration for the members of this craft.


Promoting Knowledge and Learning

Odds and Ends

Steve Pekock, 32°Director of Development

Alton D. & Phyllis AndersonBill C. & Patricia AnthisDavid L. BagaleyDouglas BarkerEdith BarringerJohn L. BeckerRobert F. & Hazel BrownFrank P. & Doreen ClevelandFredrick L. CurtisR. B. & Mary DementMichael A. DeWolfRobert L. EckbrethRichard W. ElliotKathryn C. FrenchRobert G. GrahamJesse J.& Tamara GreenBenny L. & Sherrie GrishamHarvey E. & Carol GumtoDarren P. KellerRolf T. KillingstadAlden P. KippLloyd W. KoylSally C. Laplant

William J. & Barbara MagnottiCalvin S. & Julia McCutcheonRobert S. & Peggy NeffDonald S. & Jean OrrellLewis T. & Phyllis PattersonUuno T. PitkanenCharles M. RecardRichard L. RoyerHarold E. & Dolores SheelyGarrell & Kathryn SpiresShawn C. StephensonChristopher M. StephensonRichard J. & Alicia StephensonJ. Robert & Patricia StocknerElsa O. SullivanJames West Jr.James West Sr.Bruce & Mary WidgerRalph C. & Mary WilsonWilliam C. & Rachael WimmerGeorge F. & Twila WollastonSimon L. Zimmerman

New 2006 Builders Council Members

The 40th president of theUnited States, now the old-est surviving president,was born as Leslie LynchKing Jr., on July 14, 1913, inOmaha, NE.His parents divorced

when he was less than ayear old and when hismother remarried he wasgiven the name of his step-father, Gerald RudolphFord. He was educated at

the University of Michiganand Yale University beforeserving in the U.S. Navyduring World War II.Following the war he un-

seated the incumbent Re-publican congressmanfrom the Grand Rapidsarea and in 1963 waselected House minorityleader. He was appointedvice president when SpiroAgnew resigned and be-came president whenRichard Nixon steppeddown.Bro. Gerald Ford, Jr., was

initiated, along with histwo step-brothers, in MaltaLodge No. 465, GrandRapids, MI, on Sept. 30,1949, with his step-fatherpresenting them theirlambskin aprons. Geraldwas passed and raised inColumbia Lodge No. 3,Washington DC, in 1951 asa courtesy to Malta Lodge.He received his York Rite

degrees while serving as

president with some beingconferred in the Oval Officeof the White House in 1977.He is pictured on severalstamps of foreign nationsincluding this 2005 releasefrom the Marshall Islands.

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Wallace Beery was born inKansas City, MO, April 1,1886. He ran away fromschool to work on the rail-road, then later became anelephant trainer with Rin-gling Brothers Circus. In1903 he joined his brotherNoah in New York and ap-peared on the stage. In 1907he replaced RaymondHitchcock in “YankeeTourist” and from that timeon appeared on the stageand in movies.Moving to California, he

married and then divorcedGloria Swanson and signedwith Universal Studios as avillain. He appeared inabout 200 films. In 1929, hemoved from Paramount toMGM. He was nominatedfor AcademyAwards andreceived an Oscar for “TheChamp.”In 1934 he was awarded

a gold medal as the“World’s Best Actor” by theInternational Motion Pic-ture Exposition at Venice,Italy. He died April 15,1949.

Bro. Beery was a memberof Blaney Lodge No. 271 lo-cated in Chicago, Illinois.He is pictured on a stampwhich is part of a multi-stamp souvenir sheet re-leased by Mali in December1995 to note the 100th an-niversary of the cinema.

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The Netherlands has is-sued a postage stamp tohonor the Masonic frater-nity. This stamp was issuedon June 6, 2006 tocommemorate the 250thAnniversary of the GrandLodge of Netherlands.

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Risto Heikki Ryti, born inFebruary 1889 in Loima,was one of seven sons witha peasant farming back-ground. Academically in-clined, he was tutored athome and then enrolled atthe University of Helsinki.He became a successful

Finnish lawyerand bankerwho served asgovernor ofthe NationalBank. Heplayed noactive partin theFinnish Civil War,remaining in hiding withhis family in the Red domi-nated Helsinki but becamedeeply involved in politicsstarting in 1919.He was serving as Prime

Minister at the outbreak ofWorld War II and becamePresident in 1940, servinguntil 1944. This period sawa second invasion of Fin-land by Soviet Russia andwhen the Finnish Commu-

nist Party came into power,he was tried as a “warcriminal” and sentenced to10 years imprisonment.This trial was widely heldto be illegitimate and a mis-carriage of justice and hewas pardoned in 1949. Hedied in 1956 and wasburied with full honors.Bro. Ryti was initiated in

Suomi Lodge No. 1 in Au-gust 1922 at a meeting heldin the old Parliament Build-ing or “House of Estates”.His portrait appears on aset of stamps issued by Fin-land in 1941 — one ofwhich is shown here.

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The Isle of Man issued astamp in 1998 to honor twoof the Commonwealth’smore noted Tourist Trophy

racers — natural brothersJoey and Robert Dunlop. Atthe time of issue, Bro. JoeyDunlop had 19 victoriesout of 76 starts. He wasawarded the M.B.E. (Mem-ber of the British Empire)for road racing in 1986 andthe O.B.E. (Order of theBritish Empire) in the NewYears “Honours List” of1996 for further services toroad racing and to humani-tarian causes.Bro. Dunlop received his

degrees in Lodge No. 17 inthe County of Antrim, Ire-land in 1989. He was en-tered in February andpassed in March, but hisraising was delayed untilNovember because of a badcrash he suffered in Eng-land and he was unable tokneel.


Robert A. Domingue is secretary forSt. Matthew’s Lodge, Andover, MA, and

editor of The Philatelic Freemason.

The Rationale of Freemasonry

by Bobby J. Demott. Published in 2005 by ThrifteconPublications, 405 Ascot Court, Knoxville, TN 37923-5807.

Available from the author, $20.

The author of this text is a former university profes-sor with a Ph.D, is a fellow of the American Societyfor the Advancement of Science and has been a veryactive member of the craft for 56 years. He has evi-dently done considerable research over a long periodof time in preparation for this writing.I conceive this book as being his translation and ex-planation to the reader what Freemasonry trulymeans, interpreting the ritual to trace its hiddenmeaning. I found the book to be very informative,containing a considerable amount of knowledge, andyet at the same time, disconcerting for me.Realizing that Freemasonry brings to every mem-ber his idea of what the ritual conveys, I found someinterpretation in this book that is beyond any conceptthat the vast majority of members will ever relate to;yet, it will stimulate them to think. The reader mustunderstand that he is reading the authors’ interpreta-tions as well as those whom he has researched.I found the first three chapters dealing with thecraft degrees disconcerting as a result of the extent ofthe information provided as well as some of the inter-pretations applied. I would highly recommend thatthese chapters be read by all Master Masons becausethey provide an in-depth analysis of the meaning ofthe ritual. At the same time I would not recommend itto one planning to join the fraternity, for it wouldtend to detract from the initiatory experience. Therewere some statements made that were not totally ac-curate. He refers to my classification of WorldFreemasonry, for example, indicating that lodges in

Central America are “pointed toward the social side.”What I said was the lodges in South and CentralAmerica are more sociologically driven. Indeed, “so-cial” Freemasonry possibly applies less there thananywhere else in the world. His chapter on the sociol-ogy of Freemasonry, however, is well worth reading.Although I find that I cannot agree with all of theinterpretations found in this book, there can be nodoubt that Demott thinks Masonically on a muchhigher level than most of us ever will. It was his goalin writing this book to stimulate thought and to pro-vide an interpretation of meaning to our ritual. Thishe has accomplished. It is a good book to read tocause one to think about that meaning.

Royal Art — Three Centuriesof Freemasonry

by Stevan V. Nikolic. Published in 2006 by iUniverse,2021 Pine Lake Road, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. $18.95.

The author was born in Belgrade and has had hiswritings published in translations in the UnitedStates, England, and Serbia. He also lectures on Ma-sonic traditions and history in eastern Europe. I men-tion this because you will become aware of a differentstyle of thinking than you may be used to with mostAmerican writers. Although he lives in America, hethinks and writes more like a European Freemason.The book is written mostly as an historical analysis

of the Masonic fraternity beginning with a chapter ti-tled “What Is Freemasonry,” passing through chap-ters on origins, English beginnings, symbolism, thedegrees and rituals, its institutionalization and

growth, women in Freemasonry,anti-masonry and Masonic se-crets.Also included is an analysisof Freemasonry of the world ina chapter that the author titles“Three Traditions and TwoConcepts.” This chapter looksat the craft as divided intoEnglish Freemasonry, Amer-ican York Rite Freemasonry,and European Freema-sonry. His analysis is excel-lent, but I am not sure thatI can accept that all

Freemasonry of the rest of theworld is a variation of the three.

With this chapter the history book ends and hisanalysis of the craft, its deficiencies and his recom-mendations begins in a chapter titled, “Dawn of theThird Millennium.” I have read very few bookswhere an analysis of these aspects of the craft was asclose to my feelings as are his, with one significant ex-ception. I disagree with him emphatically on the sub-ject of the need for fraternal compatibility betweenregular and irregular Freemasons. There must besome criteria for acceptance of what Freemasonry is


Reviewed by Thomas W. Jackson, 33°

or anyone who wishes to be called a Freemason can beone. If we are willing to recognize all forms of thecraft, can we justify taking only good men who believein God?This chapter contains an excellent examination of

the status of American Freemasonry. I give you twoquotes from it. “We know that lodge is not there toserve as a vehicle for the hierarchical advancement ofthose who feel the need to be appreciated in the Ma-sonic fraternity, nor is it a substitute for the charitableagencies of the society. But over the years, men inter-ested only in fraternal and charitable activities man-aged to take over lodge rooms and whole jurisdictions.Their interests became a standard for the official policyof many Jurisdictions,” and “Leadership of the craft isso involved in the internal politics of who is going tosit in which office, or how they are to going to answerfinancially to their charitable obligation, or how theyare going to manage their property, that there is sim-ply little space left for reorganization of the systemthat does not function anymore.” I find this an ab-solutely accurate observation and analysis.I cannot agree with him in a Masonic sense that

“Belief in One God” is closely connected with accept-ance of the “Holy Bible” as the “Greatest Light inFreemasonry” although Freemasonry is more preva-lent in Christian countries. I point out to the author,also, that the Grand Lodge of France is not one of thelargest Grand Lodges in France nor are they regardedas regular.With these issues aside, I found it to be a remark-

ably good book. It presents a broader perspectivethan I am used to reading and the history is writtenwith a fresh concise viewpoint. His evaluation of theNorth American issues is right on the mark.A 76-page appendix is included covering abbre-

viations, famous Freemasons, world Masonic juris-dictions, research organizations, Masonic publications,Masonic calendar, rites and degrees, world Masonic li-braries and museums and recommended literature.This inclusion of a reference appendix seems to be instyle in Masonic books today.I recommend the book to you. It is worthy of your

library.

Out of the Shadows, The Emergence ofPrince Hall Freemasonry in America

by Alton G. Roundtree and Paul M. Bessel. Published in2006 by KLR Publishing, LLC, Camp Springs, Maryland

20748. $29.95.

This publication is possibly the most comprehensivebook ever written on the subject of Prince HallFreemasonry. Both authors are prominent Masonicscholars and authors. Bessel is a member of the main-stream Grand Lodge of Washington, DC, andRoundtree is a member of the Prince Hall GrandLodge in the same jurisdiction. Both have written ex-tensively on the subject of recognition and of the regu-larity of Prince Hall Freemasonry. Out Of the Shadows

represents the combined effort of two of today’s fore-most thinking minds on the subject.Prince Hall Freemasonry has been a complex andsomewhat confusing organization that has been frag-mented by internal dissension and has regretfully notbeen well recorded and documented by historians.Some of its early writers lacked the knowledge andperhaps expertise resulting in misinformation con-cerning the craft. However, it played an extremelyvital role in the evolution and development of blacksociety in North America.This book delves extensively into the subject of theorigins of Prince Hall Freemasonry proving its legiti-macy of origin and a justification in acknowledging itsright to recognition. It discusses quite candidly the his-toric objections to recognition, the long road that it hastraveled and the steps involved in gaining recognitiontoday.Included is a state-by-state breakout of the condi-tions for mutual recognition starting with the Grand

Lodge of Connecticut in 1989 to the present.The difficulties encounteredwith the creation of the Na-tional Grand Lodge alongwith the many irregularblack Grand Lodges is alsodiscussed in detail. Onechapter is dedicated to thedemographics of the distribu-tion of Prince Hall Freema-sons in the United States.Sixteen appendices are in-

cluded that contain pertinentinformation supporting the in-formation and conclusionsreached in the book. One appen-dix that should be extremelyhelpful to those interested in thesubject is a listing of all the Grand

Lodges, both regular and irregular, operating in theUnited States and categorized by state.Although it is my judgment that this book will rankas one of the best written on the subject of Prince Hallhistory, I cannot agree with their opinions on the useof the Masonic objection nor the lack of value of juris-dictional exclusivity although both were used to jus-tify the refusal to grant recognition to Prince HallFreemasonry.Their question, “Should Masonry be protecting men

who are too timid to let their brethren know if there isa good reason to reject a candidate?” precludes justifi-able circumstances to do so. In addition, should wehave no limitation to the number of regular GrandLodges recognized in a jurisdiction we would dramati-cally weaken our capability to influence society. This isvery evident in some foreign jurisdictions.This book will be a good addition to your library.


THOMAS W. JACKSON, 33°, was formerly Grand Secretaryfor the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. He is Executive Secretary

for the World Conference of Masonic Grand Lodgesand the book reviewer for The Northern Light.

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studied the medical and death recordsof 125,580 health-plan members. Thenew data extends a 1992 report thatalso came to the conclusion thatdrinking coffee offers liver protection.The researchers, however, did not dis-tinguish between regular and decaf-feinated coffee.The doctors say many people drink

too much coffee and should cut back.But for those concerned about their

liver, drinking up to four cups a day isnot an unhealthy habit.

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The Van Gorden-WilliamsLibrary at the National Her-itage Museum is offering anexhibition of artifacts from itscollection. “A New and UsefulImprovement: 19th CenturyPatents and Their Inventors”is an uncommon look at origi-nal patents, coupled with thestories of the amateur inven-tors who staked their hopesand fortunes on these new andoften ingenious ideas.This exhibition will open

Dec. 9 and continue throughJune 17, 2007.Throughout American histo-

ry, inventors have sought toprotect their rights to makeand sell their inventionsthrough patents.However, until 1835, the

U. S. Patent Office grantedpatents without examining themerit or novelty of the inven-tions. As a result, many of thepatents granted were worth-less or in conflict with otherdesigns.The Patent Act of 1836 re-

quired inventors to submitspecifications or written de-scriptions and drawings of their in-vention together with a 12-inchmodel. Inventions must be provenboth useful and new before a patentcan be granted.President Andrew Jackson, a Past

Grand Master of the Grand Lodge ofTennessee, was a key figure in estab-lishing this new patent system and itsrequirements. A vast number of aspir-ing amateur inventors flooded thePatent Office with their ideas in themid-1800s. Among those amateur in-ventors were John M. Chandler,Amory Davidson, James W. Hodges,and John B. Root.Their patent ideas included im-

provements on bracelet fastenings, a

machine for washing clothes, an auto-matic steam trap, and baling presses.Their stories will be told through

this exhibition and their Masonic ca-reers will be highlighted.

Recent Masonic Acquisitions� Holy Blood, Holy Grail, special illus-trated edition, by Michael Baigent,Richard Leigh and Henry Lincoln.New York: Bantam Dell, a division ofRandom House, 2005.Beautifully illustrated with mostly

color images of buildings, paintings

and documents described inthis controversial text.� The Hall In the Garden:Freemasons’ Hall and Its Place InLondon. Surrey, England: LewisMasonic, an imprint of IanAllen Publishing, 2006.This book narrates the histo-

ry of the Freemasons’ Hall il-lustrated throughout withmany color images of some ofthe items held in the landmarkbuilding.� Turning the Hiram Key: Ritu-als of Freemasonry Revealed, byRobert Lomas. Gloucester, MA:Fair Winds Press, 2005.In this third entry of Lomas’

trilogy of Hiram books (thefirst two were: The Hiram Keyand The Book of Hiram), he ex-plores hidden meaning behindMasonic rituals in order to givea deeper understanding of theorganization and fundamentalpurposes.

General Acquisition� This New America: The Spiritof the Civilian ConservationCorps, by A. C. Oliver Jr. andHarold M. Dudley. Londonand New York: Longmans,

Green and Co., 1937.The Civilian Conservation Corps,

set up by the FDR administration toprovide young men with employ-ment, was made up of thousands ofyouths who built and preserved ournational parks and forests during theGreat Depression.This book tells the story of the

operations andincludes entrieswritten by bothenrollees andofficials.

Patents and Their Inventors

More than Just Books . . .Van Gorden-Williams Library at the National Heritage Museum

An engraving, “Examiners atWork,” fromHarper’s Weekly, July 10, 1869.

CATHERINE SWANSON, is the Archivist at theVan Gorden-Williams Library at the National Heritage Museum.

The question presented can hardlybe considered from the standpoint ofknown facts; it is an expression of per-sonal opinion. The natural inclinationof one zealous for the full restoration

and extension of craft influence wouldbe to declare that the institution willbe enabled to surmount all obstacles,to more than make good all losses,and even to exceed all past records.

But it is not wise in serious times toindulge in day dreams; therefore wemust seek to consider the subject real-istically. It might be well to first askthe question whether Masonry is fit-ting itself to occupy a place of in-creased usefulness and honor in re-construction of a peace structure suchas we hope will follow upon the pres-ent disturbed and disastrous period.It is beside the question to point

with pride to the fact that Masons andMasonic bodies are contributing gen-erously in response to all calls uponpatriotic effort. We are all Americancitizens, and it is of highest duty, assuch, that we do all within our powerto advance the national cause, as allother Americans, as individuals andinstitutions, are also doing.Thus far the record is clear and is to

the credit of the craft, but not justify-ing us in making any special claim tohonor.But the insistent question recurs:

what is American Freemasonry doingas a nation-wide element of the peo-ple, to fit itself for the intensified ac-tivities for human good, that will berequired from all institutions with thereturn of peace? Aworld in partialruin; the peoples bewildered andnumbed by the ever-present sense ofloss, cannot be assuaged by perfunc-tory word. There will be need for in-spiring example, for leadership inmoving to the new places of labor,with an inspired going forward toovercome all difficulties, and withdefinite goals in mind of bettermentsmade apparent to even the lowliestand most neglected.These are the things that must con-

stitute the forces of the peace time, if


Will Peace RestoreUniversal Freemasonry?

As the Second World War raged, the editor of “The MasonicCraftsman” posed a question to himself and to the editorsof two additional Masonic publications, each representinga distinct region of the country. For the September 1942issue of the magazine they were asked, “Will peacerestore universal Freemasonry?” Here are their answers.

There can be no doubt of therestoration of universal Freemasonrywith the return of peace throughoutthe world. Such a desirable conditioncannot be expected to comeovernight. It may take many yearsbefore the wounds engendered bythe present conflict will heal and civ-ilization resume its trend towardrecognition of the brotherhood ofman and the establishment of justicefor all peoples.The principles of the institution of

Freemasonry are closely interwovenwith the ideals of the nations war-ring for the preservation of democ-racy, and the return of peace will re-sult in establishing a generally ac-cepted philosophy of life in harmonywith Masonic principles, with a nat-ural extension of the influence of theorder.In speaking of the return of peace,

we intentionally ignore the possibil-ity of a totalitarian victory. In the un-thinkable event of a substantial vic-tory for the powers of aggressionand conquest, there would be nopeace. Jungle law would prevailthroughout the world and mankindwould be virtually enslaved.Freemasonry would cease to exist,and no group advocating the theorythat individuals possess unalienablerights could carry on its work.

Yet even in the event of such a

tragic disaster as the supremacy ofthe forces of aggression, all wouldnot be lost. Men and events maychange the conditions of life, butthey cannot change human natureand the aspirations of mankind. Agreat majority of human beings aresubconsciously imbued with the de-sire to live honorable lives, to accordjustice to all, and to act in conformitywith the principle of the brotherhoodof man.Should conquering despots erase

all visible traces of Freemasonry andsimilar organizations, in succeedinggenerations their ideals would againcome into the light of day and over-come the forces of darkness. Princi-ples live in spite of oppression andpersecution.Our topic speaks of universal

Freemasonry, something that hasnever yet been attained. In spite ofthe advantageous conditions whichhave prevailed for more than a cen-tury, universal Freemasonry hasbeen an aspiration rather than an ac-complishment.As good often comes from trials

and tribulations, so the sordid con-flict of the present day may, with thereturn of peace, bring a closer unionand a better understanding betweenthe far-flung members of the craft.

— Wm. C. Rapp, Editor,Masonic Chronicler, Chicago

It Will Take Time

Depends Upon Vision and Labor

there is to be a restoration of Ma-sonic influence. The institutionclaiming to have moral or spiritualmission that can most nearly fill suchrequirements will not need any as-surance of perpetuity or fortuitousextension of its beneficent influence.So far as “universal Masonry” is

concerned, the term is, in truth,hardly more than a rhetorical flour-ish. There are vast areas of the earth,and densely populated, in whichMasonry cannot hope to enter.Intelligence and an appreciation of

the benefits of mental enlightenmentand moral teachings are prerequi-sites. Nor can we expect that withthe dawn of peace, there will be im-mediate restoration of the formerisolated fraternal groups that hereand there struggled for a foothold inthe midst of prejudice and misun-derstanding.Our answer to the question here

propounded — an opinion personal

and not oracular — is that we will dowell to concentrate on our own sec-tion of the craft, so that it, at least,may measure up to the demands tobe made upon it such time as theworn world painfully begins theslow work of reconstruction.The wearied peoples will need

sorely the inspiration coming fromthose who have not lost faith in Godand their fellows. That inspirationwe as Masons must seek and findand then make manifest beyondquestioning or doubt. Thus we willbe able to make secure our positionby proving the worth of our work.The “universality of Masonry,” as

a reality, must wait for the slowgrowth of humanity to grasp thehigher conceptions and worthwhileidealisms of a civilization based onjustice and seeking ever a most per-fect righteousness.

— Jos. E. Morcombe, Editor,Masonic World, San Francisco

All achievements, all earned riches,have their beginnings in an idea.

— Napoleon Hill

The state of your life is nothing morethan a reflection of your state of mind.

— Wayne Dyer

It’s always too early to quit.— Norman Vincent Peale

You maintain your balance, poise, andsense of security only as you are mov-ing forward.

— Maxwell Maltz

If you pick up a starving dog andmake him prosperous, he will not biteyou. That is the principal differencebetween dog and man.

— Mark Twain

What worries you, masters you.— Haddon Robinson

Concentrate. Put all your eggs in onebasket and then watch the basket.

— Andrew Carnegie

We act as though comfort and luxurywere the chief requirements of lifewhen all we need to make us happy issomething to be enthusiastic about.

— Charles Kingsley

Most of the important things in theworld have been accomplished bypeople who have kept on trying whenthere seemed to be no hope at all.

— Dale Carnegie

Few things can help an individualmore than to place responsibility onhim, and to let him know that youtrust him.

— Booker T. Washington

I am rather inclined to silence, andwhether that be wise or not, it is atleast more unusual nowadays to finda man who can hold his tongue thanto find one who cannot.

— Abraham Lincoln

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Whoever asked the above ques-tion, if he expected to receive a spe-cific yes or no answer, must have sur-mised that the person answering hadoccult powers of divination, for cer-tainly no one is capable of assuringthe return of something which hasnever heretofore existed.In other than English-speaking

countries, particularly on the conti-nent of Europe, the craft has comeupon hard times indeed, so that in allNazi-occupied territory its lodgeshave been proscribed, propertystolen, and some of its leaders perse-cuted even unto death for their devo-tion to Masonic principles.Thus has been witnessed one

phase of the vicious totalitarian ide-ology, which cannot exist in a free at-mosphere, which stifles individualthought and blocks intellectual andspiritual freedom. Freemasonry out-side the English-speaking nations islargely in eclipse at present.When and if the blighting influ-

ences of the perverted imaginationsof Hitler, Mussolini and their Quis-lings has been destroyed, the craftwill resurrect itself is a most interest-ing question. Given any sort ofpeace, which is based upon the es-sential principle of goodwill and fra-

ternity, the answer must be unequiv-ocably yes, for those men in the dis-tant past when they started theirprogress toward Masonic Light musthave envisioned the need for astrength to fight off the powers ofdarkness of which today the world isso terribly conscious. If the craft hasbeen true to itself, and there is nodoubt that our unfortunate brothersin the oppressed countries took theirFreemasonry seriously, the recrudes-cence of Masonic life will springforth again to illumine the path ofhuman progress.It will have to overcome obstacles

and will meet a new and strangeworld from which much of its inspi-ration has been destroyed by ruthlessforce, but, purified and exalted bypersecution and the example of illus-trious martyrs in its cause, we areconvinced that Freemasonry will notonly be restored but will thrive in anew order based upon that funda-mental principle of Brotherhoodunder Divinity which is at its rootand which must be the foundation ofthe peace for which the free world isso ardently striving and for which somany sacrifices have been made.

— Alfred H. Moorhouse, Editor,Masonic Craftsman, Boston

It Can and Must

People in their 50’sare buyingretirement homesIn something of a trend, retirementhomes are being bought by peoplewho are a decade or more away fromthe big day. It's most likely to happenamong those who intend to stay in thecity where they live now, close to theirfamilies and friends.With a significant profit to be

gained from selling their presenthomes, pre-retirees have the moneyand the time to look for a home thatfits their needs both now and afterthey retire.The National Association of Home

Builders (NAHB) asked its memberswho build for the 50-plus marketwhat types of homes and communi-ties they are building and what fea-tures today's mature home buyerswant.More than three-quarters of survey

respondents said a maintenance-freelifestyle was their main reason for lo-cating. They no longer want big yardsto maintain or houses that need to bepainted.Looking ahead to their senior years

when they could have difficulty get-ting around the house, NAHB

builders included lever door handles,wider hallways and doorways, fullbaths and master bedrooms on thefirst floor, grab bars in bathrooms, andsecurity systems.Many pre-retirees want neighbor-

hoods with lighted streets, greenspaces, walking trails, sidewalks, andclose proximity to shopping areas,restaurants, and highway access.

Help your childslim downThe National Institute of Health rec-ommends eating at home where youcan control levels of fats. Additionally:• Get children to help with shop-

ping. Have them read nutrition labels.Don't buy junk food. Buy milk and getkids to enjoy it even if you have toadd chocolate.• Eat together as a family. Avoid

mindless eating in front of the TV.• Don't use food as a reward.

Buying Your First Home?Here’s how to do it:Although there are many ways to gowhen buying your first home, findinga dependable real estate agent in thebeginning can save a lot of headaches.• Preapproval for home finance is

the next step. Avoid online loans.When you know howmuch you canborrow, you won't spend time looking

at homes above your price range, andyou won't settle for something lessthan you can actually afford.• Help your agent find the right

place for you. Provide a list of whatyou want and don't want in a home.• Select the right neighborhood

and location to suit your needs.• When you find a home you like,

ask your real estate agent to check re-sale data in the area.• Buy in winter for the best price.

Buy in spring for the best selection.

Backseat projectilesIf you're wearing a seat belt and driv-ing 45 miles an hour, you'll stay inplace if you have to jam on the brakes.Whatever is in the back seat or backwindow of your car will continuemoving at 45 miles an hour. These fly-ing objects cause 65,000 injuries eachyear. (You could be knocked uncon-scious at a time when you need tothink fast and well.)Mechanical engineers at Rowan

University in New Jersey say that inSUVs, use the rear luggage area wherethe seats will keep most items inplace. Use the cargo net if one is pro-vided.Drivers of passenger cars should

keep cargo in the trunk or on the backseat floor.Transportation injury researchers at

the State University of Buffalo in NewYork say you should scan the vehiclefor loose objects each day and get ridof them.

Be nice for yourheart's sakeDoctors at Ohio State University havefound that the saying about sticks andstones isn't quite right. Words indeeddo hurt people. Harsh words can liter-ally be heartbreaking.The researchers found that men

who hear or use controlling phraseslike, "You have to do it my way," were30 percent more likely to have hard-ened arteries. The same was true forwomen who heard or made hostilecomments such as, "You can be so stu-pid sometimes."Psychologists at the University of

Utah suggest listening with empathy,not placing blame, and looking forsolutions together.


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On the Lighter Side

Actual answers given by16-year-olds on tests:• Name the four seasons: Salt,pepper, mustard, and vinegar.• How is water made fit to drink?Flirtation makes it safe becauseit removes pollutants like grit,sand, dead sheep, and ca-noeists.• How is dew formed? The sunshines down on leaves andmakes them perspire.• What causes tides in theoceans? Tides are a fight be-tween the Earth and the moon.I forget where the sun joins inthis fight.• What happens to a boy whenhe reaches puberty? He saysgood-bye to his boyhood andlooks forward to his adultery.• Name a disease caused bycigarettes. Premature death.• How do you delay milk fromturning sour? Keep it in thecow.• What is a fibula? A small lie.• What is a terminal illness? It'swhen you get sick at the airport.• What does "varicose" mean?Nearby.• What is a Hindu? It lays eggs.• What is a seizure? ARomanEmperor.• What is a turbine? Somethingan Arab wears on his head.

Mason at the BrickyardAs chairman of the board of the Inter-national Association of Indianapolis500 Old-timers, Inc., I was pleased tosee the article on Bro. Sam Hornish Jr.,winner of the Indianapolis 500(“Mason at the Brickyard,” Aug.2006).I have been associated with the In-dianapolis Motor Speedway for manyyears dealing with property and gen-eral business law matters.George A. Brattain, 33˚Valley of Terre Haute

Beethoven’s NinthThe title of the article by Bro. Kuntz(“Beethoven’s Ninth,” Feb. 2006) endswith a question: “Is It a Testament toFreemasonry?”The answer is a definite no. A testa-ment to the ideals of the enlighten-ment? Yes.The article would seem to suggestthat Freemasonry had a corner on amovement in the 18th century thatbrought about the democratic govern-ments that we know today in theWestern World.True, many of these writers andphilosophers were Masons, but Ma-sonry did not create their thoughts. Itwas the other way around. Theirideals were adopted by Freemasonry.Wishful thinking seems to be thehallmark of American Freemasonry.Bro. Joseph NicholasCologne-Merhiem, Germany

Editors Note: I don’t believe that anylegitimate Masonic scholar in theUnited States would disagree with youthat the philosophy of Freemasonry isan outgrowth of the Enlightenment,and I don’t believe that the author ofthe Beethoven article disagrees withyou either.The author points out the many in-

stances in Beethoven’s work that have acorrelation to the Masonic fraternity.Had he stated that “Beethoven musthave been a Mason because . . .”, wewould not have used the article.Instead, he clearly makes no such claim.The sub-heading is not a statement.It is a question that leads the readerinto the story. Your attitude towardAmerican Freemasonry is reflected inyour final paragraph, but I do hope youread beyond the headline.

We welcome letters from ourreaders in response to articlesappearing in The NorthernLight and will reprint them asspace permits. Letters must besigned, should be brief, and aresubject to editing.


Restoring the CenterThe article by Wayne T. Adams(“Restoring the Center,” Aug. 2006)wound me up.It was easier for me to complete

three college degrees while workingfull-time than it has been for me togain insight into Freemasonry. I com-mend and appreciate Bro. Adams’ ar-ticle.Darren Hudson Harder, 32˚Valley of Columbus

As the current Master of an English-speaking research lodge, I was partic-ularly interested in the article by Bro.Adams which touched on the need tofocus on the present.Phoenix Research Lodge, too, has

chosen to leave traditional research tolodges such as Quatuor Coronati inthe U.K.; Ars Maconica in Belgium,and Villard de Honnecourt in France.We attempt to identify Masonry withits place in the modern world.Robert BellPhoenix Lodge, Paris, France

Swedish TranslationIn reference to the Swedish JakobBerzelius stamp (“The StampAct,”Aug. 2006), there is not, and never hasbeen, a lodge in Sweden named “St.John and St. Erik Lodge.”The name of Bro. Berzelius’ lodge,

instituted in 1756, is simply, “St. Erik.”It is still in existence, and I have hadthe pleasure of visiting there quite afew times.The misunderstanding about the

correct name is likely the result of thefull style given to any Swedish lodge,in this case “St. Johanneslogen St.Erik,” literally translated as “The St.John’s Lodge St. Erik.”The adding of the words “St. Johan-

neslogen” is to clarify that this is a

lodge empowered to confer only thefirst three degrees.By comparison, the names of lodges

empowered to confer the 4° throughthe 6° are prefaced by “St. Andreaslo-gen,” translated as “The St. Andrew’sLodge,” with the name of the lodge tofollow.Sven R. Mossbert, 33°Valley of New York City

Dummies Dang GoodI agree with Ill. Thomas W. Jackson,33°, on his opinion (“Book Nook,”May 2006), that Freemasons for Dum-mies is a “dang good book,” and Ihave recommended it to Masons andnon-Masons. It has a wryly amusingstyle and is clear and concise, in keep-ing with the Dummies series.

Behind our closed doors there is adistinct gravitas in the ceremonial,which is an essential and enjoyablepart of Freemasonry, but it appearsthat those who decry this book takethemselves and the craft too seriously.This book, penned mostly for the

general public, does not demean thecraft in any way. This book is a breathof fresh air.If I have a criticism, it is the price.

Dummies is a paperback book retailingfor about $20.In contrast you can purchase Mark

Tabbert’s well-written AmericanFreemasons, retailing for about $10more. It is beautifully printed in fullcolor and hardbound that will betreasured for years to come.Graeme Marsden, 32°Valley of Boston

MASONICWORD MATH

How to solve: Start with the first word. Add to it theletters of the second word. Then add or subtractthe letters of the following words. Total the remain-ing letters and unscramble them to find a wordassociated with Masonry.

(WESTERN) + (STRIPES) – (STEW)

+ (WINDOW) – (DINNER) + (TEASE)

– (WORST) + (UNDER) – (SEEN)

– (RAW)

Clue for this puzzle appears on page 4.Answer from previous issue: KNOWLEDGE

=

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* Time to Say Farewell

In the late ‘60s Sovereign Grand Commander George A. Newburyappointed a committee to investigate the possibility of creating a publica-tion that would reach all members throughout the 15-state jurisdiction.When the search for an editor proved unsuccessful, the Commanderconvinced Ill. George E. Burow, 33°, to accept the position.

Ill. Bro. Burow, who was chairman of the committee and a newspapereditor in Danville, Illinois, did not want to relocate to Lexington but sug-gested that an assistant editor be hired to look after the day-to-day oper-ations.

This young Mason, who happened to be at the right place at the righttime, was brought on board in July 1969 as the assistant. The committeehad selected the name of the magazine and created the original coverdesign, but the rest was left in my hands. The journalistic backgroundcame in handy, but the graphic design was strictly trial and error.

Bro. Burow made many trips to Lexington during the first few years tooffer assistance, but eventually he decided it was time to relinquish thetitle.

The first issue premiered in January 1970. For the first 17 years therewere five issues per year. By 1987 the magazine was published quarterly,but the number of pages increased.

For the past few years, Bro. Alan E. Foulds, 32°, has been a workingpartner in the preparation of the magazine. I believe he is duly and trulyprepared and well qualified to assume the position of editor.

After 37 years and 165 issues of The Northern Light, I felt the time wasright to make the change. I have agreed to remain at the SupremeCouncil for special projects but have requested a reducedoffice schedule.

To the many readers who have provided the inspira-tion and encouragement over the years, please acceptmy sincere thanks. You have made it a very rewardingexperience.

RICHARD H. CURTIS, 33°Editor

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