October/November 2010 Reporter

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October/November, 2010
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Illz William F. Stovall, 33°, Sovereign Grand Inspector General
of the Supreme Coucil in California
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Serving All Bodies
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Douglas Tayrien, 32°, Orator
Illz Thomas G. Horngren, 33°, Almoner
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Cathedral Staff
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Matthew Marfield, 32°, KzCzCzHz, Librarian
Illz Aldo Zanier, 33°, General Production Manager
Jorge Cabradilla, 32°, Sound Director
Paul Burgos, 32°, Sound Director
Ira Sadis, 32°, Lighting Director
Chuck Schubert, 32°, Stage Director
Illz Preston M. Jones, 33°, Director of the Robing Room
Degree Staff
Illz James Sunseri, 33°, Classroom Director
Illz Ellsworth Chan, 33°, Clasroom Staff
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N. Jack Dilday
Randolph D. Dilday
Senior Vice President - Investments
Vice President - Investments
562-799-7575
Toll Free No. 877-799-9425
6700 East Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 280
Long Beach, CA 90803-9919
FAX 562-493-8578
From the Desk of the Personal Representative
Due to the fact that the Long Beach Scottish Rite Bodies is catering all
the meals for its functions, the following is in effect and mandatory!
EVERY FUNCTION and for EVENTS WITH A MEAL WILL REQUIRE
AN RSVP. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS, no RSVP, no meal!
Joseph W. R. Ashwill
Personal Representative for the Valley of Long Beach
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DINNER RESERVATIONS — No later than 3 days prior to the dinner
➨
Please join us Friday, Nov. 5th & Dec. 3rd for Ladies Night Dinner. Make your
reservations early. This is a good time to introduce your friends to Freemasonry.
Make Check Payable to L. B. Scottish Rite, and mail to L. B. Scottish Rite 855 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
PHONE RESERVATIONS: (562) 435-8381 • (714) 633-1920 • E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone Reservations Must Guarantee to show or pay
Vegetarian dinners are available, please let us know at the time of your reservation
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
ZIP
Event Date
PHONE (
$15.00 Each
)
Total $
We Need Books
Hey Brother, can you spare a book or two? We need books to
satisfy the minds of bright young Masons. (Please, books on
Masonry only.) Thank you.
We Sell Books
Over the years we have collected multiple copies of books. When
we sell these books, we raise money to purchase books we don’t
have. Contact Broz Matt Marfield, 32°, KzCzCzHz, at the L.B.
Scottish Rite.
KNIGHTS OF
OF ST ANDREW
MEETING, SATURDAY, NOV. 20th
L.B. SCOTTISH RITE
AT 11:30 A.M.
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Notes from the
Personal Representative
Illz Joseph W. R. Ashwill, 33°
Personal Representative of the Sovereign Inspector General in CA
I am delighted to report that our Annual Fund-raiser for the Childhood
Language Disorders Clinic was a smashing success thanks to the hard diligent
work of our extensive volunteers, namely our secretary Carmen Alvarado and
volunteer Barbara Ashwill. Even though they invested 4 months of frantic activity almost twenty four seven, it all came to a successful conclusion at the
Long Beach Playhouse Sunday, October 3rd. We are gratified by the generosity of those donors, (listed elsewhere) and the donors to our silent auction that
contributed immensely to the combined result. Although our final figures are
not yet tabulated, it appears that the net gain was over $7,800.00, the best
results of the past 6 years, THANK YOU EVERYONE for your contribution
to this fine effort. We look forward to an even greater 2011.
Other great news, our fall Reunion is almost at hand and it appears that we
will have one of our larger Reunion classes of recent memory with a current
registration of 31 candidates. Your members have been active across the
various Masonic Districts associated with our Valley to make this a reality. We
need to keep in mind that it is ALL UP TO US to keep the momentum moving
forward and we need additional individual Lodge Ambassadors to make it a
happening. I might add that a Reunion creates an opportunity for those whom
have experienced our Degree’s before, to join together and reacquaint themselves, learn things not previously noticed and relive the experience of having
been there, done that. A show of support to those newcomers, if you remember, is what makes a family come together and stay together. Set aside November 19-20 and encourage others to join in making this a class to remember.
As this is being written I was informed of our first brother to complete the
Master Craftsman II course, brother Charles Schubert, 32°, which I understand is tougher than #1. Our CONGRATULATIONS, to our dedicated and
committed Brother, by being the first to have reached this goal in our Valley.
He is also serving as The Chieftain for the Knights of St. Andrew, our Stage
Director and actively engaged in the York Rite Bodies line as well, a very
active and busy brother worthy of emulation.
There are two brothers rapidly working on the completion of Master Craftsman II as well, Hon. Max Stanger, 32°, KzCzCzHz and Illz Lewis L. Main,
33°, so we are on the move with our Master Craftsman participants. I would
point out to all the brethren that we have the materials in the office for Courses
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Teachings of the Fifth Degree
By Adam Buttons
After receiving the fifth degree, The Perfect Master Degree, we find many
differences from the previous degree. The fourth degree was mainly concerned
with the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, and the colors associated
with death and mourning. The
fifth degree reestablishes symbols
that were introduced in our third
degree: the acacia, the coffin and
our Grand Master Hiram Abiff.
The fifth degree we now observe
the lambskin apron outlined with
green, the center of the apron we
find three concentric circles and a golden cube, and two cross columns. The
concentric circles are composed of circles that are made of red, blue and
orange. The three circles stand for wisdom, power and beneficence of God and
his attributes. In the corner of the cube we find two letters on the top face. The
one on the left is black the other is white. The colors white and black indicate
to the viewer good and evil and light and dark. This is a constant reminder to
us as Masons the constant search we are looking for is light. This is also establishes in our first degree in Masonry where we are brought from darkness to
light, to see how Masons work.
The cordon of this degree is made of a green watered ribbon with a
compass and graduated ark similar to what we call a past masters emblem. It is
open to sixty degrees because this is the number of degrees in each of three
angles of an equilateral triangle. This is considered by many to be a symbol of
deity, alludes to the candidate moving from earth to heaven. The color green
symbolizes the achievement of a virtuous life.
The degree takes place one year after the death of our Grand Master Hiram
Abiff. The mourning period is over but we are still reminded of his death by
the altar, which is covered with a black cloth with silver tears. This annual
mourning is a tribute to the burial of a “Perfect Master,” which was ordered by
King Solomon.
In this degree we find the characters of Adoniram, Zabud, King Solomon
and King Hiram of Tyre who continues the work at the temple after the death
of the Grand Master Hiram Abiff. In a future degree Zabud the Chief Architect
of the temple will be accused of eaves dropping and penalized him for it. I
personally think that this degree will help establish the future degrees and the
virtues that will be displayed.According to Albert Pike’s Morals and Dogma
he establishes this degree with two lessons, that being of honesty and industry.
“Man cannot be idle and should continually to learn and do.” Education is the
key to every mans success. Every man should be honest in his thoughts and
actions by treating others equally because death could call at anytime.
After viewing this degree the most impressive thing to me was that of
making a will, as a young man I now realize the meaning of having my affairs
in order. The only other time I saw this was in the York Rite degrees, where I
also had to turn my thoughts inward, and have my affairs in order for my life.
All the studies I have had in Masonry are a review of what my dad was preparing me for, this degree makes me think of him, and what a great man he was. I
would say my dad was a “Perfect Master.”
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HERE ARE SOME PHOTO’S
FROM OUR FUNDRAISER
VOLUNTEERS
ARRIVALS
AUCTION ITEMS
INTERMISSION
INTERMISSION / SHOPPING /
EATING
SHOPPING
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2010
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(Continued from Page 12)
LANGUAGE CENTER
DONATIONS FROM DUES
(Cont.)
Michael Spada
Michael Zamperini
Jeffery Bitter
Robert Jurgensen
Jack Doughty
Aira Mehrabi
Raul De Diego
Charles Lember
RobertEllis
Victor Salcedo
Donald Felton
William Swift, Jr.
Gary Blassingame
Ronnie Horner
Charles Shopftner
James Bell
Robert Crist
Benjamin Hamilton
Howard Rassmussen
Gregory Rubin
BUILDING DONATIONS
FROM DUES
Max Curry
Charles Jacobi
Harold Kennedy
Richard Scott
Irvin Cross
Mark Menier
Erid Berg
Abel Rodriquez
Donald Williams
Michael Stovall
Andrew Berni
Robert Jurgensen
Benjamin Navarro
Gary Blassingame
Donald Carter
Thomas Simpson
Connie Jarvis
William Knnick
Steve Butler
Preston Jones
Merle Thomas
Charles Moon
Thomas Rogers
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BUILDING DONATIONS
FROM DUES (Cont.)
The Seventh Degree
Charles Deemer
Michael Zamperini
Irv Geller
Joseph Thomas
Earnest Sands
John Rantz
Robert Clark
Benjamin Hamilton
William Ketchum
As we study the symbols in the Seventh Degree, we notice that the apron
for this degree is white with several
new symbols introduced to the
viewer. The apron now has a red
border. In the center of the apron we
are introduced to the symbols of a
red rosette and a red pocket above
it. On the flap of the apron we can
see the hand of justice and a hand is
holding it. The scale of justice is
well identified and clearly seen by
the use of the color gold. Since the name of this degree is “Provost and justice,”
the Scale of Justice is appropriate. We know from other degrees that the color
red symbolizes fervency and zeal, but in this degree, the color red indicates the
violent death of the Grand Master Hiram Abiff. The color red is very significant
in this degree.
The cordon or collar of this degree is made of a red ribbon with a key on
the end. A key (jewel) is placed on the end of the red ribbon and represents the
unlocking of the secrets of this degree. We will be later introduced to an ebony
box, which contains the secrets of the human heart and the conduct by which
every mason should follow. The symbol of the key should always remind us
justice and uprightness can be opened and allow us to advance to perfection in
our lives. The candidate in this degree is required to keep the key in his
possession, and use it wisely in the future towards worthy friends and Brothers.
This degree is a reminder to us that all actions have consequences and that
the one who judges must be the example and be able to motivate others. This
degree starts with King Solomon’s Temple under construction. Because of a
dispute among the workers, arbitration is necessary, and the use of a judge is
required. The lesson of this degree includes the lessons of equality and
impartiality. The degree also has overtones of equality of rights, duty and the
administration of the law.
In a preceding degree, we find Zabud being accused of an unjust act and
wrongfully accused. We now find Zabud being made a Provost and Judge in
this degree and he must judge in a difference that occurs among the workmen
of the Temple. Zabud is required to listen to the demands of the workmen and
to decide fair settlement that has risen among them. Zabud is required administer
justice in the administration of the law and the dealings of the workmen from
the Temple. By his acts, we are reminded of those who are entrusted to
administer the law and that they must do so without personal prejudice or
preconception. During the closing of this degree, we are reminded that masons
should always act with justice and impartiality.
The strongest lesson displayed in this degree is that of justice.We are
constantly reminded that those who are invested with the power of judgment
should judge the cause of all persons uprightly and impartially without any
personal consideration of power. As masons, we are taught truth is right and
that wrong and injustice when done, cannot easily changed without damage to
a person’s creditability. Justice is explored by three points of view: consequences
attend our every action; we should be just in judging other men’s motives; and
we can only be just when charitable. This therefore becomes truth and becomes
a high law among us that we must faithfully obey.
ALMONERS DONATIONS
FROM DUES
Max Curry
Charles Jacobi
William Knnick
Romero Ricarte
Irvin Cross
Mark Menier
Erik Berg
Roger Keast
Henry Gillespie
Michael Stovall
Andrew Berni
Robert Jurgensen
Benjamin Navarro
William Swift, Jr.
John Rantz
Benjamin Hamilton
John Wamsley
Fred Mackey
Thomas Simpson
Connie Jarvis
Richard Schott
Steven Butler
Preston Jones
Merle Thomas
James Dykes
Donald Williams
Charles Hamilton
Michael Zamperini
Irv Geller
Joseph Thomas
Earnest Sands
Gary Blassiname
Robert Clark
Elwood Holt
William Ketchum
Candelario Gonzalez
By Charles L. Schubert, 32°
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Notes from the Personal Representative
(Continued from Page 3)
#1 & 2 for those brethren interested or currently involved in taking the Courses,
so you can purchase them locally without having to wait a time with patience
from Supreme for the purpose. Finally, we encourage those currently in the
process to stay focused so as to join that select group desirous of furthering
their Masonic education at the University of Masonry.
Our special meeting on Friday the 8th, with our degree masters, Lodge
Masters, support staff, KSA’s and Advisory Council was very well received
and I am pleased to report that we had eight dedicated and committed brothers
who came forward to serve as Degree Masters; Ray Louison, 32° - (5th), Hon.
Roy Haber, 32°, KzCzCzHz – (8th), Matthew Van Derhorck, 32°, - (9th10th) Hon. Toddy Eusebio, 32°, KzCzCzHz, - (16th), Jeremy Turek, 32°, (17th), Hon. Stan Yellin, 32°, KzCzCzHz, (19th) Doug Tayrien, 32°, - (25th),
and Adam Buttons, 32°, - (27th). The degree master handbook guides were
distributed to assist in the performance of their duties as well as add to the
suppor of our new Director of the Work, Illz Richard Schowengerdt, 33°. It is
the intention of each to create their casts from members of their Lodges and
bond in a very successful endeavor, we wish them the greatest of success.
Until next time,
May God Bless you and yours,
ENTERTAINMENT
A resident of Long Beach, Janet is no newcomer to the entertainment scene.
A native of California and gifted performer early on, Janet was designated as
the “stand-out” in her high
school drama department,
which propelled her to go on
and hone her performance talents as a theatre arts major at
California State University at
Long Beach. Thereafter, Janet
starred in leading roles in two
long successful runs at
Disneyland: first, as Miss Lily
at the infamous Golden Horseshoe Revue at Disneyland, and
later as the flamboyant Madame
Klondike Kate at Sgt. Preston’s
Dance Hall and Revue at the Janet Walker Disneyland Hotel. Janet continues to expand her performance career as a featured artist at corporate, private,
and non-profit events. Janet has extended her creative talents as a singer-performer to a broader spectrum of music — namely the “Great American
Standard Classics” including the legendary 30’s, 40’s. 50’s and 60’s. coupled
with some of the more contemporary “POPS,” and of course, The Broadway
Favorites.
In the world of song, Janet Walker is a vocalist who brings together the
elements of singing — phrasing, technique, and feeling — to emerge with a
style all her own. A born entertainer with considerable performance background
in musical comedy theater, film and television, musical revues and cabaret,
Janet knows how to go to the soul of a song and infuse it with her gift for
romance, joy, humor and poignancy. She is quite simply a genuine pro.
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Radiohead Songs
Submitted by Barbara Ashwill
Find and circle all of the Radiohead songs that are hiden in the grid.
The emaining letters spell an additional song by Radiohead.
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AIRBAG, ALLINEED, BLACKSTAR, BLOWOUT, BODYSNATCHERS, BONES, CREEP,
ELECTIONEERING, FAUSTARP, FITTERHAPPIER, HIGHANDDRY, HUNTINGBEARS,
INLIMBO, JUST, KARMAPOLICE, KIDA, KNIVESOUT, LETDOWN, LUCKY, LURGEE,
MORNINGBELL, MYIRONLUNG, NICEDREAM, NOSURPRSES, NUDE, OPTIMISTIC,
PARANOIDANDROID, PLANETTELEX, PROVEYOURSELF, PYRAMIDSONG, RECKONER,
RIPCORD, SULK, THEBENDS, THETOURIST, TREEFINGERS, VEGETABLE, VIDEOTAPE
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2010
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VISIT YOUR LODGES
ANGELS GATE LODGE #198: 25725 Bland Place, Lomita
Meets every Tuesday (310) 530-7648
ARTESIA #377: 11531 E. 187th St., Artesia. Meets on Second Friday
(562) 809-4496
BELLFLOWER #320: 9813 Beach St., Bellflower. Meets First Tuesday
(562) 866-4953
EL SEGUNDO LODGE #421: 520 Main Street, El Segundo. Meets First
Tuesday (310) 322-0366
GARDEN GROVE #352: 1270 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove. Meets
First Tuesday (714) 636-3343
GOLDEN TROWEL NORWALK #273: 12345 E. Rosecrans Ave.,
Norwalk. Meets Second Thursday (562) 863-9101
HUNTINGTON BEACH #380: 601 Palm Ave., Huntington Beach.
Meets First Wednesday (714) 536-3119
INTERNATIONAL CITY #389: 5155 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long
Beach. Meets First Thursday (562) 597-3913
LAKEWOOD #728: 5918 Parkcrest St., Long Beach. Meets First
Thursday (562) 425-9123
LONG BEACH #327: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. Meets First
Thursday (562) 427-0821
LOS ANGELES HARBOR LODGE #332: 1640 W. 9th Street, San
Pedro. Meets every Wednesday (310) 548-9734
LOS CERRITOS #674: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. Meets First
Monday (562) 427-0821
PACIFIC RIM #567: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. Meets First
Tuesday (562) 494-7979
SOLOMON’S STAIRCASE #357: 6841 Western Ave., Buena Park.
Meets First Thursday (714) 994-1822
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Dear Brethren,
It is with gratitude and honor in the trust that you have invested in me that
I greet you all in my new capacity as Director of the Work. I accepted this
challenge with a vision that during my tenure I would be able to assist, at least
by taking a few small steps, toward gradually restoring the beauty and grandeur to our work that was the hallmark of the Long Beach Scottish Rite for
many decades. We have a beautiful facility now that has been restored and
even improved through the inspiration and hard work of Illz Joe Ashwill, 33°,
his lady Barbara, Carmen, and many of the other loyal brethren and ladies over
the past few years. We now need to fill our splendid Cathedral with well trained
Degree Masters and complete degree casts who can inspire and attract many
more new members through the portrayal of our magnificent dramas. It is my
hope that we can restore some of the spectacular scenes that once characterized our earlier dramatizations such as the military salute, toasting of the flag,
and inspirational closing escort that we used for many years in the 32nd
Degree. We may be able to draw upon our Scottish Rite brethren who are also
National Sojourners to assist us in the military scene and may also be able to
call upon other affiliated bodies to assist us whenever necessary and
appropriate. Likewise we should plan to reciprocate and step up our public
dramatizations such as “Rose Upon The Altar” and some of our patriotic
dramas that we formerly portrayed in Blue Lodges and other affiliated bodies.
Secondly, I want to congratulate and encourage all of you in your efforts to
promote the great work of our Long Beach Scottish Rite in whatever capacity
you feel motivated to engage in under the direction of Illz Joe and his supporting staff. Brethren, there are so many opportunities open to you now to
advance and grow that strangely were not available to the multitude of our
members during the heydays of our prosperity thirty or forty years ago. When
I first entered the Scottish Rite in the 1969 Sea of Tranquility Class, it was not
easy to get a part in one of our spectacular dramas. There was a waiting list and
it was at least six months or a year before I was able to get active because of
the competition. We had three classes a year, Spring, Summer, and Fall with at
least 100 in each class. Today the situation is drastically different … new
members may now step in and frequently choose the part they want. We now
have seven vacant Degree Master positions and countless cast member
positions that need to be filled. In addition, our Stage and Robing Room
Directors need many brethren to help out with the very essential work of
organizing and arranging our stage setups, conducting audio/visual work, and
dressing our cast members. Opportunities are literally endless now and many
of our more experienced brethren will step forward to counsel, encourage, and
mentor you in your efforts to succeed in your chosen task.
I am pleased to see many of our newer and younger brethren publish
inspiring and scholarly articles in our Reporter each month, expounding upon
our symbolism, and articulating other esoteric subjects of interest. It is readily
evident that we have a lot of potential here in our Valley that can be harnessed
to achieve success.
I look forward to the opportunity of working with our Degree Masters and
stage crew in serving our Rite, so please feel free to call upon me at any time to
assist you in our efforts to again bring our Valley to the number one position
that we formerly held for many years.
Best regards and fraternally yours,
Richard N. Schowengerdt, 33°, Director of the work
Reciprocity And Brotherly Love Is The Key To Success
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2010 7
NOVEMBER CALENDAR
(Closed on Mondays)
DECEMBER CALENDAR
The duties of citizens in protecting the weak
and pursuing justice
(Closed on Mondays)
By Charles L. Schubert, 32°
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5th
6:00 P.M. — STATED MEETING
6:30 P.M.. — LADIES NIGHT DINNER”
MENU: TURKEY AND ALL THE
FIXIN’S
7:30 P.M. — ENTERTAINMENT — JANET WALKER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3rd
6:30 P.M. — LADIES NIGHT DINNER —
MENU: PORK TENDERLOIN —
CATERED BY TGIF — SOFIA
7:30 P.M. — ENTERTAINMENT: NOT YET
DETERMINED
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th
6:30 P.M. — REHERSAL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7th
7:00 P.M. — STATED & IGAC MEETING
ELECTION OF OFFICERS —
ALL OFFICERS MUST ATTEND
FRUDAY & SATDURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th & 20th —
REUNION CLASS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14th
7:00P.M. — INSTALLATION REHEARSAL
ALL OFFICERS MUST ATTEND
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19th
6:00 P.M. — REGISTRATION
6:30 P.M. — COFFEE
7:00 P.M. — CLASSROOM
8:00 P.M. — 4°
8:45 P.M. — 14°
OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
DECEMBER 20, 2010 THRU JANUARY 3, 2011
OFFICE WILL REOPEN TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20th
7:00 A.M. — COFFEE
7:30 A.M. — CLASSROOM
8:00 A.M. — 18°
9:00 A.M. — 30°
10:00 A.M. — 31°
11:00 A.M. — 32°
12:00 NOON — LUNCH
TO ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES,
HAVE AN ENJOYABLE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20th
10:00 A.M. — KNIGHTS OF ST ANDREW MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24th-NOVEMBER 29th —
THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING.
TO OUR DAY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES,
HAVE A SAFE AND GOOD TURKEY DAY.
In Memoriam
BENARDUS K. ERICSON
RODNEY M. NORRIS
EUGENE R. MATTHIAS
WILLIAM J. McCOY
FRANKLIN A. NUSSER
FRANK B. ANDERSON
ROBERT R. VALENZUELA, 33°
RALPH PREECE
GEORGE M. BOWER
MILTON I. DALES
DARRYL W. JACKMAN
LAWRENCE LOFMAN
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KENNETH HARBOUR
HOMER PATTISHALL
EDWARD J. GOBB
SHAPOUR BEHBEHANI
IRVING KLEIN
CHARLES R. McCOY
ROBERT W. POWELL
WALTER VOTAW
WARREN H. BENEFIELD
ROBERT L. ITSON
BERNARD M. CEAZAN
In the ninth and tenth degrees, we are taught the value of liberty and
justice. Everything evolves around education and the quest for enlightenment.
We are taught in the lecture of the tenth degree that the degree’s duties are
among the most important in the Craft. They are education, enlightenment and
patriotism. By the process of education, we are enabled to inform the citizens
of their rights and keep the population intelligent. We are informed of the
importance of self-improvement and the welfare of our nation.
The support of patriotism is well established by Albert Pike when he makes
a comparison with Hiram Abiff and the Ruffians. In a free society which
enables us to have liberty and justice, we are taught what to do right, and must
suffer if we do wrong. Pike informs us that we should “protect the oppressed
against the oppressor, and devote yourself to the honor and interest of your
country.” This clearly established Pike’s dedication to patriotism, and that
Masonry must teach that all power is for the good. Liberty and Justice could be
considered virtues or educational learning points for the well informed
Mason. I find this an amazing statement and belief from Albert Pike, who was
a confederate general during the American Civil War. From the writings of the
tenth degree, I can see his point of view in “believing in what you think is
right.”
Albert Pike reminds us that with liberty comes truth, and we may ask
ourselves what is truth. Everyone should feel that it is quite possible that
another person, who may or may not be as honest and sincere with himself,
may be in possession of truth, liberty and justice. The only way this can be
done is by education and enlightenment. We are constantly reminded of the
importance to obtain knowledge and to disseminate the knowledge we have
obtained. It becomes part of our obligation to protect the less knowledgeable
and to make sure justice prevails.
The enlightened citizen must always strive to protect the weak and pursue
the right path or attain justice for all. During these degrees, we are taught to
focus on certain duties. Theses duties are truth, earnest, reliable, sincerity, and
to protect the people. We are obligated as Masons to protect the people by
educating them and keeping them informed. This small task will help improve
our society and will be a benefit to protecting the people. We must constantly
remind ourselves that life is a school, and requires moral and spiritual training.
If we are able to educate and pursue justice, then we as Masons will have
become better men.
The tenth degree teaches the lessons of the previous degree, but adds
thoughts on Tolerations and Liberality against Fanaticism and Persecution.
Toleration means that others are entitled to their opinions just as much as you
are. I believe that people who are educated have a high degree of stored knowledge. Enlightened people may have different levels of education, which do not
bear in any way on their view of the world and others in it. I believe that every
man will seek some form of Masonic enlightenment, and hopefully they will
be able educate the weak and help pursue justice for all.
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DONATIONS MADE FOR
THE OCTOBER 3rd
FUNDRAISER (Cont.)
Mr. & Mrs. Renato Conley
Michael Kaklow
Irv Cross
William Sweet
Albert Shifbert-Mencher
Janisse Family
Florian Zulas
Dr. Hooshang Pak
Ellswoth Chan
Mr. & Mrs. Gail Richmond
Izadi Family
Freda Tyler
Fuller Family
Kurt ferguson
Charles Lember
Chang Family
Tim Cable
Bill Holsinger
Steve Murphy
Jennifer Kinkade
Chase Family
Vander Broek Family
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DONATIONS FROM DUES
Angelito Candiente
Renato Conley
Howard Genrich
Thomas Simpson
Vito Antifora
Howard Bleakley
Don Fishering
Connie Jarvis
William Knnick
David Singh
Thomas Carsten
Max Curry
Edwin Jaakola
John Vander Horck
Donald Bark
Wilford Edmondson
Charles Jacobi
Harold Kennedy
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DONATIONS FROM DUES
(Cont.)
Richard Schott
Ray T. Smith
Robert Wenke
Steven Butler
Frank Chapman
Fred Kopplin
Preston Jones
Raymond Orlando
John Truesdell, Jr.
Raymond Davies
Charles Hutchinson
Donald Williams
Myron Macy
Michael Stovall
Andrew Berni
Irv Geller
Donald Kessler
Knowlin Hansen
Joseph Thomas
Ssamil Kirkland
Giuliano Mirabella
Benjamin Navarro
Richard Watson
Earnest Sands
George Dominguez
Wayne Butterbaugh
John Rantz
Duane Whaley
Robert Clark
William Dalessi
John Wamsley
John H. Reynolds
Harold Sievers
Ronald Painting
Jack Capps
Norman Crosby
Ellswoth Moynier
Mark Menier
Merle Thomas
Erik Brg
Anthony Ferro
Lewis Striplin
Charles Hamilton
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Donations made are recorded at the time they are received, and depending on the
amount, some are acknowledged by special letters to the donors. However,
REPORTER deadlines mean that we may not get everyone listed. If you were missed
this time, your name will appear in the next issue. We DO appreciate your
donations.
LANGUAGE CENTER
DONATIONS
IN MEMORY OF
DONATIONS MADE FOR
THE OCTOBER 3rd
FUNDRAISER (Cont.)
LAURENCE A. SCOTT, 32°, KzCzCzHz
By Rowena Anderson
GUNNAR & GRACE AMDERSON
By Rowena Anderson
EUGENE “DOC” NOMICOS
By Mr. & Mrs. Bert Ferris
Henry Brunner
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Angelo
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Miles
Bart Bondar
John Wamsley
Marg Dalessi
Mr. & Mrs. Edgardo Peregrino
Harold Kennedy
Wayne Butterbaugh
Peggy Jeand Heur
Don Fishering
Lewis Main
Flo Butterbaugh
Leon Lawler
Abdad Devia Family
Cunnane Family
Jack Palmer
Morton Family
Povolo Family
John Wallace
Daniel Thom
Bookout Family
James Bledsoe
Dick Barber
Jan Ault
Zora Selliken
Roger Lowey
Jones Family
Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Reynolds
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Koppin, Jr.
Michael Malkovich
Mr. & Mrs. Grant Cole
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kirklin
Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick Votto
Markara Chum
Leisure World Masonic Club
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Oberdorpher
Kirby LaCaze
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LANGUAGE CENTER
DONATIONS
Monica & Marcelo Povolo
Chuck Bruggeman
Grand Chapter of California
(Order of Eastern Star)
Northside Scottish Rite
Freda Tyler
A.E.O.S. Pyramid #43
Employees of Charity Organization
of Northrop Grumman
James L. Bond
Bo U. Kim
Sung J. Oh
DONATIONS MADE FOR
THE OCTOBER 3rd
FUNDRAISER
(Mr. & Mrs. F. M. Drake
Jack Anstine
Armen Metzoian
Jr. & Mrs. Jack Koughty, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Henrique DaCosta
Mr. & Mrs. Gerhard Lotz
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Love
Morton Tandy
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Stewart
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bark
Mr. & Mrs. George Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. John Vander Horck
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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONERS OF SILENT AUCTION
ITEMS FOR THE CLINIC FUNDRAISER
BLUE ENGRAVERS, 1375 CASPIAN AVE. LONG BEACH, CA 90813
PETERSON LIGHTING, 841 E. 4TH STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90802
KHOURY’S RESTAURANT, 110 MARINA DR., LONG BEACH, CA 90803
THE REEF RESTAURANT, 880 S. HARBOR, LONG BEACH, CA 90802
UNCONVENTIONAL PORTRAIT, 28 SO. OAKLAND AVE., PASADENA, CA 91101
NOVA GRAPHICS, 1462 E. 33RD ST., SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755
METHOD TECHNOLOGIES, 10805 HOLDER ST., CERRITOS, CA 90630
TGI CATERING, 2950 N. AIRPORT LANE, LONG BEACH, CA 90806
CIRCLE MARINA CAR WASH, 4800 E. PCH. LONG BEACH, CA 90804
COAST HAND CAR WASH, 5677 E. 7TH ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90804
WAREHOUSE 1333, 1333 REDONDO AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90804
ROGER DUNN, 13958 SEAL BEACH BLVD., SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
TOP DRAWER SALON, 189 ARGONNE AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90803
MONA LISA JEWELRY, 4550 ATLANTIC AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90807
KINGS FISH HOUSE, 3185 J AIRWAY AVE., COSTA MESA, CA 92626
RALPHS, P.O. BOX 54143, LOS ANGELES, CA 90054
L.B. MUSEUM OF ART, 2300 E. OCEAN BLVD., LONG BEACH CA 90803
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST, 4350 E. 7TH ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90804
JOHNNY REB’S,4663 LONG BEACH BLVD., LONG BEACH, CA 90805
RIVERSIDE RESORT & CASINO, 1650 S. CASINO DR., LAUGHLIN, NV 89029
COSTCO, 2200 E. WILLOW ST., SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755
MEDIEVAL TIMES, 7662 BEACH BLVD., BUENA PARK, CA 90620
PILATES JOE, 5555 E. STEARNS ST. #108, LONG BEACH, CA 90815
DOMENICO’S PIZZA, 5339 E. SECOND ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90803
ATLANTIC STUDIO, 2310 E. 4TH ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90814
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC, 100 AQUARIUM WAY, LONG BEACH, CA 90802
LONG BEACH SYMPHONY, 110 W. OCEAN BLVD. #22, LONG, BEACH, CA 90802
OLIVE GARDEN, 5931 PRICE DR., HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649
FOASBERG CLEANERS, 640 E. WARDLOW RD., LONG BEACH, CA 90805
SPIRIT CRUISES, BERTH 77, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731
THE WINE COUNTRY, 2301 REDONDO AVE., SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755
LUCILLE’S/HOF’S HUT, 2601 E. WILLOW, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755
INDULGANCE SPA, 5555 E. STEARNS ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90815
CALLOWAY VINEYARD, 32720 RANCHO CALIF. RD., TEMECULA, CA 92589
ACU STRIPING, 4123 HATFIELD PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90032
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MASONRY SPEAKS
I am rooted in the mist of antiquity and point to God and eternity.
I am past, present and future; I belong to the ages.
I circle the globe and stand in the crossroads of the world.
I am steeped in tradition and traced in the pages of history.
I have rites and words that have beauty, symmetry and rhythm. I have
knowledge, wisdom mid secrets locked in my bosom; I give these to men who
come to me desiring me in their hearts.
I place upon my altars Holy Writ and turn to Deity in prayer.
I hold a square and compass in my hands and contemplate a line from earth to
heaven.
I speculate with all the tools of operative Masons; I translate their uses into
moral values and spiritual building.
I await all free men of lawful age And good report and solicit none; I admit
them of their own free will and accord and teach them brotherhood and unity.
I make builders of men of those who are willing and give them my tools that
they may work.
I stoop to raise fallen brethren and cast out the unworthy.
I walk with charity and travel in peace and harmony.
I render aid to the poor, sick and distressed; I answer the cry of the orphan and
sustain the widow and aged.
I commit to the earth brethren who travel to that “undiscovered country.”
I ponder at the moment, on the ravages of time, as I stand at the door to eternity.
I am a way of life that teaches immortality; I raise men from darkness to light!
I am Freemasonry.
[Contributed by Dale Johnson, Anaheim No. 207, California]
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