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 VOL. CXXIV
NUMBER 3
Editor-in-Chief
Ronald A. Seale, 33 ARTICLES
Managing Editor

Photography: Bro. Larry von Weigel, 32

S. Brent Morris, 33, GC

Publications Committee
Gary W. Kuney, 33, Chairman
John L. Farmer, 33
David O. Martinez, 33
Charles I. Ottem, 33
C. James Graham, 33

creative director
Elizabeth A. W. McCarthy

Graphic Designer
Bethany J. Rowe 18
The Scottish Rite Journal (ISSN 10768572) is
published bimonthly by the Supreme Council, 33,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,
Rusty Returns to DC Face-to Face with Commander
Southern Jurisdiction, USA. Matthew T. Szramoski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pike Joshua Aaron Poole . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The views expressed in the Journal (formerly
titled The New Age Magazine, 19031989) do not What Have You Done for Me Ancient Metallurgy & Masonic
necessarily reect those of the Supreme Council Lately? Matthew T. Szramoski . . . . . . . 4 Symbolism David R. Sandy . . . . . . . . 10
or its officers. The Scottish Rite Journal holds a
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One Amazing Set of Pipes Reections on the 20th Degree
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 @K:G=<HFF:G=>KLF>LL:@>
Have I G
ot an
Opport
unity fo
r
Ronald A. Seale, 33
E
ver been asked to serve
on a committee? Maybe at
the PTA or scouts? If you
are like me, you run for the near-
est exit and escape the committee
chair while exclaiming, Whew!
That was close!
Perhaps youve been on the
other end of the stick and found
yourself trying to secure volun-
teers for a committee. You know Ronald A. Seale, 33
how hard that can be. Youve
heard the common questions. What do I have to do? How
often do we meet? When is my term over? And the worst,
Cant you find someone else? Unfortunately, we know that of-
ten the quickest way to clear a room is to announce that you are
looking to find someone to serve on a committee. The common
perception is that committees often are a waste of time, meeting
at inconvenient times and getting very little done.
Im acutely aware of all of this as I tell you that I have a com-
mittee on which I would like you to serve each of you all
of you every member of the Scottish Rite Southern Juris-
diction reading the Journal. Yep, thats the dealIm looking
for you to be on a committee. Now hold on before you run for
the door and rev up the excuses. Hear me out.
For the longest time the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction
thought that our steady and persistent decline in membership
was due to mortality (a nice way to say folks were dying by the
numbers). And to a degree, thats true. But we also found that
the real killer here (pardon the pun) was not the deaths but
the suspensions and demits resulting from men joining and
electing not to continue their membership. Any retailer will
tell you that the customer bought a years worth of Scot-
tish Rite membership by sending in his dues payment. At the
end of the year the customers evaluated their membership,
and some decided their money could better be used elsewhere,
so they didnt re-up. In 2015 that number was about 6,000
men, a little over 3.5% of our membership. The leadership
throughout the Southern Jurisdiction has correctly surmised
2 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL
YOU!
this is unacceptable and needs immediate attention.
Coming out of this process, your committee was formed. It
is called the Valley Membership Achievement Project, com-
monly known as VMAP. Its task is to improve the member-
ship experience at your Valley level so that each man will get
the best benefit possible out of his Scottish Rite membership.
He will find his Valley a welcoming place with activities in
which he is interested, degree work that is meaningful, and
tasks needing his participation. He will always receive a smile,
a firm handshake, and a sense of pride in belonging every time
he enters the door. In essence, its HIS Valley and one that he
is seeking to share with other qualified men. The idea of quit-
ting never enters his mind.
This is the task of VMAP and early reports are very en-
couraging. Our resident statistician and all around good guy,
Dr. S. Brent Morris, tells me that our membership numbers
continue to move in the right direction at the end of year
2015. For instance, Brent notes that while membership con-
tinues to decline for our Supreme Council (as it does in gen-
eral for chapter-based organizations), there has been steady
improvement over the last five years. Our annual increase
of new members comes from initiations and reinstatements,
and this number has held steady at 3% since 2011. Our an-
nual decrease of members comes from demits and non-
payment of dues, and this has declined since 2011.
Annual Net Loss = Increase Decrease Deaths
Alas, we cannot control death, but our annual net loss was
6.6% in 2011 and steadily declined to 4.9% in 2015. Were
moving in the right direction!
And your Valley VMAP effort could really use your help.
VMAP assists each Valley by setting self-determined and self-
imposed goals for improvement. So how can you help? Check
in with your Valley leadership and ask how you might partici-
pate. I would be surprised to hear that youre turned away.
This Committee? Not a waste of time! It has a proven
emerging record so far and is vital to the success and survival
of Scottish Rite. Please help.
May/June 2016
 CELEBRATIN G THE CRAFT

Rusty returns to dc
2016 Celebrating the Craft Co-Host, Rusty Garrett, encourages his fellow brethren across the
Southern Jurisdiction to tune in on May 21, 2016 at 6 pmMidnight ET for a great evening.
Matthew T. Szramoski, 33, Director of Development

R
usty Garrett, 32 KCCH has when he passed, I vividly remember his Military and Masonic fu-
Photography: Courtesy of KWTX News 10

held the position of chief weather neral at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.
anchor for KWTX News 10 since Scottish Rite Freemasonry was passed down to his sons, and now to
1989 and heads up Central Texas most me, and I think he would be proud of the heritage he left behind!
advanced forecast center. This hallowed fraternity has become an important part of my life, and
the invitation years ago to serve the Southern Jurisdiction as co-host of
A proud native Texan, Rusty has been
Celebrating The Craft marked a milestone in my Masonic journey.
a student of weather science longer than
The Craft is worthy of celebration! As I stroll the halls at the House
any fellow broadcasters in the Waco area. of the Temple in our Nations Capital each year and marvel at the his-
Bro. Rusty Garrett, 32 His broadcast career began in high school
tory contained there, I realize how fortunate we are to be a part of this
in his hometown of Victoria, Texas, as a radio announcer. Brotherhood. The thousands upon thousands of children whose lives
After a decade working radio stations from Victoria to Corpus are being affected through RiteCare along with the many other charities
Christi, Rusty launched his television career and has since been the OUR generosity makes possible, leaves a true mark on mankind.
head of weather departments in Longview/Tyler, Lufkin/Nacog- My fellow Brethren, it is such an honor and privilege to serve as
doches, and now for almost a quarter centuryCentral Texas! your co-host again this year! That old portrait of Grandpa Gar-
Rustys community involvement has made him one of the rett now hangs in my hallway and serves as a constant reminder
most recognized and popular personalities in the area. He to me, that by active support and participation, each one of us can
has actively served on the board of directors for the United play an important role in changing lives for the better!
Way and the American Red Cross. Please support your local Scottish Rite body, and especially this
years Celebrating The Craft effort on May 21 and make a donation
For over two decades, he has tirelessly spearheaded Project
to help the House of the Temple and the many children with speech
Tornado, a sixteen county school weathersafety program and
disorders through our RiteCare program!
is in constant demand speaking to tens of thousands of chil-
dren throughout school districts around the area.
Each year, he serves as local Chairman for the U.S. Ma-
rine Corps Toys For Tots Christmas campaign.
Rusty is also very active in the Masonic fraternity. He
holds a 32nd degree endowed membership in the Scottish
and York Rites, and in 2007 was installed as District Deputy
Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of Texas. He is Past Mas-
ter of Wacos Fidelis Masonic Lodge No. 1127.
His love and commitment to the community and especially
its children are obvious to anyone who watches News 10!
Rusty has been a tremendous help to our annual Cele-
Photography: Bethany J. Rowe

brating the Craft (CTC) webathon where he has served as

co-host for four years. Recently, we asked Rusty to reflect
on the Scottish Rite and why he assists with CTC. Here is
what Rusty said.

While a child at my Grandmothers house, my first exposure

to Scottish Rite Freemasonry was an old portrait which hung in Above: Co-Host, Rusty Garrett, applauds Robin Olivier, Executive
her hallway. It was of my Grandfather, James McFadden Garrett Director of the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center in Richmond,
(18961964). I would stare at it occasionally and wonder about VA, after she shared about her centers extraordinary effort to help
that odd Masonic cap he wore. While I was only nine years old children through the RiteCare program during CTC 2015.

May/June 2016 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL 3

 DEVELOPMENT

What Have You Done For Me Lately?

How the Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA
benets local Orient and Valley 501(c)(3)s
Matthew T. Szramoski, 33, Director of Development

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The Foundation provides
1 start-up funding for new SRCLP
The Supreme Council, facilities and lends support to opera-
33, created the Scottish Rite tions of existing facilities and offers sev-
Foundation, S.J., USA, Inc., (Scot- eral scholarships for higher education for
tish Rite Foundation) to support phil- students seeking a college degree or voca-
anthropic endeavors. Each year, through tional license. Our scholarship programs
the Development Office, the Supreme encourage the pursuit of higher learning
Council seeks donations for the Scottish 2 in all categories, including the study of
Rite Foundations three major programs: speech pathology and education.
RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Lan-
guage Program (SRCLP), scholar- The Foundation is also
ships, and national disaster relief. dedicated to helping victims
of natural disasters such as fires,
floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes.
Through the Foundation, the Supreme
Council provides direct relief to disas-
ter victims and works with other
Masonic groups to provide
additional assistance.

4 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL May/June 2016

 Celebrating
the Craft, our an-
nual webathon, has
distributed more than
$233,470 to Orient
501(c)(3) charities.
Previous Scottish Rite
Has Talent performer,
Frank Raines pays
tribute to Elvis during
CTC 2015. Raines
was one of nineteen
perfromerances
that kept audiences
entertained through
out the evening.
Did you also know the Foundation helps
local Orients and Valleys with their 501(c)
(3) charities? Many of the Charitable Gift
Annuities, trusts, wills, and bequests set up
by the Supreme Council Development Of-
fice include local Scottish Rite charities as
beneficiaries. This work is done at no cost
to the local Orient or Valley. It is a part of
the work done by your Supreme Council
Development Office in support of all Scot-
tish Rite philanthropic efforts. For example,
our Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) pro-
gram allows a donor to make a gift now and
obtain a substantial tax deduction as well as
a fixed income for life. The Development
Office prepares proposals for these breth-
ren (and their wives) to review. If the donor
decides to proceed with creating the CGA
we handle all of the paperwork and then
the funds are invested and managed by a
consultant reporting to our Chief Financial
Officer. This process saves Orients and Val-
leys a significant amount of expense in legal,
management, and investment expenses. It
also ensures we are maintaining our chari-
table giving in a manner that is consistent
with federal, state, and local laws.
Since 2012, we have provided almost
$2,000,000 in funds to Orient and Val-
May/June 2016 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL
Ill. John Lunt, 33,
President of RiteCare
of Washington,
presenting the check
to Ms. Angelique
Leone, Executive
Director of RiteCare
of Washington.
This month, March 2016,
we presented a check to the
Orient of Washington for $279,888
from the estate of Robert Bourgaize,
32 for the purpose of expanding
RiteCare in Washington State. The
Development Office worked with
Brother Bourgaize for several
years to bring this to fruition.
ley charities. In addition, we have more
than $18,000,000 in planned gifts that
will eventually benefit local Scottish Rite
charities. The Development Office re-
mains committed to educating potential
donors about giving opportunities at the
Supreme, Orient, and Valley levels. All of
our work is donor driven; we follow the
lead of the individual giver as to who they
wish to designate as the beneficiary of a
gift. Donors are educated about the vari-
ous programs under the Rite and that the
gift can be split among different Scottish
Rite 501(c)(3) charities.
The Scottish Rite Foundation, S.J.,
USA, Inc., is a non-profit Maryland
corporation recognized as a tax-exempt
public charity under Section 501(c)
(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended. Its tax identification In 2013, the Scot-
number is 526054737. Contributions tish Rite Foundation
to the Scottish Rite Foundation, S.J., sent a check for $771,789 to
USA, Inc., are tax-deductible to the the Texas Scottish Rite Hospi-
extent allowed by the law. If you would tal for Children from a trust set
like to make a donation or have any up by the Supreme Council
questions please contact Matthew Sz- from Brother Marshall R.
ramoski, 33, Director of Development Smith, Jr.
at mszramoski@scottishrite.org or at
2027773143.
5
 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Items and Services Provided to the Scottish Rite
Members, Orients, and Valleys
William G. Sizemore II, 33, Grand Executive Director
rand Commander Ronald A. Seale, 33, recently
asked me to prepare a summary of the services the
Supreme Council provides to members, Orients, and
Valleys. As I started working on the list, I surprised myself as to
how much is provided. I thought Id share it with you, and see
how many of the services you or your Orient or Valley use.
Scottish Rite Journal, Scottish Rite Website, Presenting the Scot-
tish Rite recruiting booklet (offered at cost), Transactions, new
member patents, Statutes and updates, Supreme Council
and Scottish Rite Research Society books (by subscription),
graphics support*, video and photography editing support.*
VMAP Program Administrative support to include
workbooks, electronic newsletters, correspondence
and documents, plaques, coins, and pins.
Management and administration of the WSB Club, the
Brother-to-Brother Program, 80-Year Old Calls, the
Scottish Rite Journal insert program, Scottish Rite Chirp,
Scottish Rite Facebook accounts, the Tylers Place Pod-
cast, the Scottish Rite Member Portal, the Freemason
Network, and production of various Scottish Rite videos.
New Member Packets with Introducing the Scottish Rite
booklets sent to all new members when they are entered
into Sentinel.
Management and administrative oversight of Leadership
Workshops, Fellows Conferences, Biennial Session, and
RiteCare Conferences.
Unlimited Orient and Valley Membership assistance.*
$5000 donation to each RiteCare Center or equivalent
every eighteen months.
Supreme Council leader/subject matter expert assistance
and visits to Orients and Valleys.*
The Sentinel Membership Data Base System with all hard-
ware/software upgrades, data storage, and back-ups to
replace Orient and/or Valley standalone systems (Valleys
were assessed a one-time charge of $2000 in 2004).
*These services are all available upon request.
6 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL
Unlimited Sentinel Data Base System training and techni-
cal help for all Orient and Valley leaders.
The new and improved Sentinel II Data Base System will
be provided to all Orients and Valleys in 2016 free of charge.
Membership cards for new members, reinstated members,
demitting/affiliating members, and new Honour Men.
Comprehensive Annual Membership Reports.
Dues notice mailings (159 Valleys use this service).
Valley Senior Member Exemption Program execution.
An automated system for SGIGs and Deputies to enter
Honours nominations along with free training and sup-
port in using the system.
Masonic education (offered at cost) via coordination of
the Master Craftsman Program and organizational admin-
istration/support of the Scottish Rite Research Society.
Archival resources and research assistance*
Library resources and research assistance*
Education and consulting assistance in establishing Ori-
ent and Valley capital campaigns.
Education and assistance in setting up Orient and Val-
ley trusts and bequests.
Management, investment assistance, and oversight of Ori-
ent and Valley Charitable Gift Annuities.
Orient and Valley Planned Gift management via Inten-
dant of the Building Society.
Supreme Council Staff education and assistance with
Orient and Valley major donors.*
Help on inquiries for Supreme Council trademark licensing.*
Research and advice for Member and Orient/Valley legal
questions pertaining to the Scottish Rite.*
There are probably a few I missed, but you get the idea. The Su-
preme Council staff works year-round to support the activities
and members of the Scottish Rite. Our goal is to maintain the
Scottish Rite as the premier Masonic organization in the USA and
to make membership a rich and satisfying experience for all.
May/June 2016
 LIBRARY NOTES

Please
Help Dress Me Up!
Professional binding is needed for 1,000 items at
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the library of the Supreme Council. See how you
L
HE
can benet from becoming a donor and help
preserve the rich history of your fraternity.

Joan Kleinknecht, Librarian of the Supreme Council

Above is just a small portion of the approximately 1,000 items that With help through the Adopt-A-Book Program the items seen above
still need to be bound and preserved. were able to be professional bound and their history perserved.

T
he library of the Supreme
Council has extensive binding
needs for its collection. To pre-
serve these items for the future they must
be bound. For example, the periodicals
are usually one years worth of works that
are put in order by month or volume and
then bound together. Once they get back
from the bindery they will be cataloged
and placed back on the shelves in their
specific state or country. The American
periodicals are arranged in the library in
alphabetical order by state and in another
section of the stacks the foreign periodi-
cals from other countries are arranged in
alphabetical order by country.
Our Adopt-A-Book Program lets
donors support the binding of various
materials. You as a sponsor can have a
choice on which periodical, proceed-
ing, or miscellanea you would like to
get dressed up, or I would be happy to
select one or several for you. Perhaps
you would like to insure your Orients
publications are safely preserved. For
one hundred dollars you can help get
these periodicals back on the shelves,
and since the House of the Temple
Historic Preservation Foundation is
a 501(c)(3) charity, donations are tax
deductible. (Please write for details.)
As we get the items back from the bind-
ery and cataloged, your name as a spon-
sor will be put into our catalog system
along with the item or items you have
sponsored. The Library has approxi-
mately 1,000 items that need to be
bound, so we welcome donors to bind
multiple volumes.
Please call Joan Kleinknecht at 202-
777-3139 (direct) if you are interested
in helping the Library of the Supreme
Council achieve this task or email ques-
tions to jkleinknecht@scottishrite.org.
Thank you so much for your help in
preserving the history of Freemasonry
and the Scottish Rite. The future gen-
eration will be very thankful.

May/June 2016 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL 7

 YOUR HOUSE OF THE TEMPLE
One Amazing
Schantz
h Pipe Organ at the
h House off the
h Temple
l
Paul D. Dolinsky, 33
Supreme Council, SJ Grand Organist
O
ne majestic highlight of the Scottish Rite House
of the Temple is the pipe organ in the Temple Room.
The Schantz Pipe Organ in the Scottish Rite Temple
is #1747 and was built in 1980. It replaced a Kimball
Organ built in 1915/1916. The Harp and Chimes were
retained from the Kimball Organ and installed in the
new Schantz.
The instrument is a draw knob design with two key-
boards (manuals) and a pedal keyboard with a total of
1,417 pipes. The lower keyboard is called the Great Manu-
al and includes a complete principal chorus, representing
the traditionally-recognized pipe organ sound. This cho-
rus in annotated with flute and string sounds (stops) as
well as a reed stop called the Trompette. The Great Manu-
al is further highlighted by a large mixture of high pitched
pipes that crown the principal chorus, chimes from the
original Kimball Organ, and finally, a very powerful Fes-
tival Trumpet which completes the full pipe organ sound.
The upper or Swell
Manual includes solo
and complimentary
sounds to the Great
Manual and is smaller
in scale. It features
complete flute and
string choruses as well
as a beautiful solo oboe
stop. Finally, there is a harp stop from the original Kimball Organ.
The Pedal Manual includes large principal and flute sounds
as well as a very large Trompette which underpins the full pipe
organ sound. Many stops or sounds that are available on the
manuals are also available on the pedal.
Except for the Festival Trumpet, all the pipes are located in
an organ chamber within the dome. Volume is mechanically-
8 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL
controlled by a series of louvers facing into the room that can
be opened and closed by the organist through controls on the
console. There are many other features on the organ to assist
the organist in changing sounds and volume that can be oper-
ated by the hands or the feet. These include the many buttons
beneath the manuals and toe studs above the pedals which can
be set to provide the many
combinations of exquisite and
majestic sounds this fine or-
gan can produce.
Schantz Organ
Company
Photography: (Pipes & keys) Elizabeth A. W. McCarty; (Organ console) Bro. Arthur W. Pierson, Pierson Photography
In 1873 A. J. Schantz founded
the Schantz Organ Company
in Orrville, Ohio. It has the
distinction of being the larg-
est and oldest American pipe
organ builder managed by the
founding family. A. J. Schantz
originally built small parlor
organs more commonly re-
ferred to as reed organs and
he used his musical and cre-
ative genius to expand into pipe organ construction. The
company expanded in the early 20th century to include
his sons, and the quality of their instruments helped them
successfully expand in the Ohio region. The third genera-
tion excelled in the skills of their trade and eventually took
over management of the company. These family managers
expanded the company and developed the national reputation
they have today. The work continues with the fourth generation
of the Schantz family and includes projects ranging from res-
toration of existing instruments to the construction of entirely
new pipe organs, and in size from modest organs of a few ranks
of pipes, to complex designs for some of the largest churches,
cathedrals, and public spaces in the world.
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face-to-face with up close & personal

Commander pike Within Pikes death
mask you can see
the bags under his
Albert Pike's appearance eyes, the impression
is well known, but his of his eyebrows and
death mask is an exact his impressive beard,
and even the pores of
repesentation of his face. his face.

masks because they show us how

Joshua A. Poole, Museum Curator a person truly looked at the end of

t
he death mask of Grand
Commander Albert Pike is
one of the most popular arti-
facts in our museum. In fact, I have
seen and talked about this artifact
more times than I can count. Most
days, it sits on display in the Albert
Pike Room at the House of the Tem-
ple, safely under glass. However, see-
ing it there is very different from actually
holding the mask and literally coming face-to-face with it.
Pike passed away on April 2, 1891, at the old House of the
Temple located on Third and E streets NW. A big spectacle was
made of Pikes passing all across the Southern Jurisdiction. Lodg-
es of Sorrow were held throughout the Jurisdiction; he was laid
in state seven days. After a Kadosh Funeral ceremony was per-
formed, there was a procession to Oak Hill Cemetery in George-
town took place where he was finally interred on April 16, 1891.1
Unfortunately, this remembrance and honoring of Pike actually
went against his burial wishes. On February 28, 1891, Pike gave the
direction that no Lodge of Sorrow should take place, and that he
should be cremated a day after his death with [his] ashes put
around the roots of the two acacia trees in front of the home of the
Supreme Council.2 Why they chose to disregard those wishes is
a mystery, but I suspect they were only trying to do their best to
honor a great man that they knew was historically important.
Popular in the Victorian era, when people seemed almost
obsessed with death, death masks and other macabre memo-
rials like lockets containing hair from a dead loved one where
commonplace. Though, today we are lucky to have these
1. Brown, Walter Lee; A Life of Albert Pike, 467468.
2. Official Bulletin, Vol. X, 423424. There were other directions among the ones listed here.
3. If you would like to learn more about the process of how a death mask is created or some intriguing stories on death masks around the world, check
out the History Channels special entitled Death Masks. The entire episode can be viewed on You Tube by searching History: Death Mask or through this
link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yf6lLaxBY4.
their life. Painters and Sculptors of
the time tended to idealize people
by sanitizing their natural flaws (like
Photoshop today), whereas death
masks truly encapsulate the features
of the persons face for all time.
To create the mask, first a wax or
plaster substance is pasted onto the
persons face. This substance, once
hardened and removed from the face,
would become the mold, or negative, that the mask would
be made out of. A mixture of plaster would then be poured
into the mold and, after solidifying, would be removed.3
One of the interesting features of these masks is that you can see
every pore, wrinkle, and feature of the face. For example, on Pikes
death mask you can see the bags under his eyes, the impression of
his eyebrows and his impressive beard, and even the pores of his face.
So what can we glean about Pike from his death mask? For
one, it seems that Pike died peacefully. Pikes facial features
are very serene, and although Pike had been suffering with
several aliments for the last year of his life, it truly appears
he embraced death with open arms and with no regrets.
And while he did not receive the near anonymous burial he
wanted, his face physically reminds us of his most famous
quote, What we do for ourselves, dies with us. What we do
for others, remains and is immortal.
We could all learn a few things from this mask: live life to the
fullest, embrace mortality, and leave a legacy for posterity. While I
may not be able to accomplish what all Pike did during his lifetime,
I know my life will be worthwhile if I live by his mindset.

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Ancient Metallurgy
& Masonic Symbolism
David R. Sandy 32
D
ue to my interest in the indus-
trial arts, I have pursued my live-
lihood in manufacturing. While
much of Masonic symbolism is linked
to the tools of the builders trade, we are
also exposed to other manufacturing arts,
particularly metallurgy and foundry op-
erations. This paper explores the technol-
ogy and symbolism related to the casting
of metal during the period when King
Solomon built his temple.
Consider the Masonic use of the
words brass and brazen. Brass is an alloy
made from copper and zinc. Bronze is an
alloy of copper and tin. The element zinc
was not discovered until the 16th century,
and although its use in copper alloys pre-
dates its discovery, there is no archeologi-
cal or historical record of its use until the
Christian era. When producing the King
James Bible, early translators mistakenly
used brass when bronze was correct.
Bronze is a very significant material in
the history of humanity. It was used for
a myriad of applications such as tools,
armor, decorative items, and weapons.
Copper and tin rarely occur together in
deposits of ore, therefore, the production
of bronze required commerce and trade.
The general proportion of the compo-
nents of bronze is approximately 8590%
copper, and the remainder is tin. By vary-
ing the amounts of each metal in the
mixture, the properties of the bronze can
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HISTORY
be adjusted to achieve desirable results.
Ancient craftsman seemed to possess
knowledge in hardening the sharpened
end of a chisel and coating the bronze
with a corrosion inhibiting patina.
The discovery of releasing metals from
their ores by fire and innovations in the
art of casting and forging can be biblically
traced to the work of Tubal, a descendant
of Cain. Contrary to the popular belief of
those who get their biblical history and the-
ology from Hollywood, Tubal-Cain was not
the nemesis of Noah. By the description in
the book of Genesis, he was a metalsmith.
Some scholars believe he was a miner. The
deeper meaning of his place in Masonic
symbolism has been suggested by Albert
Mackey, who tells us that he is a symbol of
worldly possessions. Perhaps he serves as a
reminder to all good Masons that the path
to being perfected is not by acquiring the
trappings of success, but rather intangibles
such as the attainment of useful knowledge.
Copper was abundant in the bibli-
cal region and tin was not. A consensus
among several historians is how tin was
traded by the Phoenicians who brought
it from Britain. This could indicate that
the massive debt King Solomon owed to
Hiram, the Phoenician King of Tyre, was
not only for lumber, labor, and precious
jewels, but also for the enormous amount
of tin needed for the bronze ornaments
and holy vessels of the temple. This debt
was so large that King Solomon repaid it
by ceding twenty Galilean towns to King
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Hiram. The Phoenician monarch did not
seem particularly pleased with the pay-
ment. Even in Biblical times, doing busi-
ness with friends could be problematic!
While in Egypt, it is probable that not
all Jews were brick-makers. Some likely
labored casting objects from metal. Evi-
dence of this possibility lies in the fabri-
cation of the golden calf idol. Mosess
return from Mt. Sinai was a day later than
expected. In that short delay, Aaron had
already created the idol. When Moses
angrily inquired about its origin, Aaron
explained that it came out of the fire that
way. That statement could indicate that
he had specialized knowledge of casting
metals, skills he learned in Egypt.
Wandering in the desert for forty
years was sufficient time for the de-
mise of the original generation who left
Egypt. The nomadic lifestyle of going
from battle to battle and eliminating the
indigenous people was not conducive
to training new craftsman. Neither was
it an atmosphere for passing along the
tribal or specialized knowledge needed
to craft works of art. Those who did
learn to craft from metal probably de-
voted their energy to making weapons
of war such as swords, armor, and spears.
Eventually, when King Solomon under-
took the building of the temple, craftsmen
were likely in short supply. This could ex-
plain why he had to turn to his friend Hiram,
King of Tyre, who sent Hiram Abiff a.k.a.
Huram-Abi (meaning Huram my father).
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Hiram Abiff was the son a Tyrian and a
woman from the tribe of Naphtali. Naph-
tali was named for a son of Jacob and oc-
cupied the region situated on the eastern
shore of the Sea of Galilee. This put them
in geographic proximity to Tyre, which
suggests how his mother and father be-
came acquainted. His deceased father
was a craftsman in bronze and passed on
his skills and knowledge to his son.
Much attention is given to the columns,
Jachin and Boaz, yet they are only part of
the work performed by Hiram Abiff. An
equally large undertaking was casting a
huge decorated vessel or tank or brazen
sea, which measured approximately 15
feet in diameter, 7 feet deep and held
10,000 gallons. Its walls were 3 inches thick,
and it rested on the back of 12 bronze bulls.
Casting metal requires clay. Molds
made from clay are fitted around a
core of clay, and decorations are carved
into this pliable media. Molten metal
is then poured into the molds. Rough
castings can be molded using sand, but
to create the finest details, clay is the
better choice for the molds.
Along the Jordan River between Jerusa-
lem and Galilee is a region known as the clay
grounds of the Jordan. Within ten miles on
each side of this area are the towns of Suc-
coth and Zarathan, or Zaradatha. The clay
that occurs naturally in this region is partic-
ularly well suited for fine castings such as for
jewelry. The operation of a massive foundry
would require a tremendous amount of re-
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Casting the metal objects for the Temple,
from The Building King Solomons Temple, by Bernard P. Thomas.
sources, raw materials, and labor. The sup-
ply chain managers of the time would need
to coordinate the flow of copper ore from a
large-scale mining operation, procurement
of tin from suppliers, wood for fuel, and clay
for the molds. It seems logical to conclude
that Hiram Abiff was the project manager
of the vast foundry complex.
Consider some interesting fundamen-
tals of the casting process. Charcoal is used
to provide the heat required to release met-
als from ore. Working with clay is difficult.
It requires dedication to the task and zeal.
Releasing a desirable metal from its ore
requires a method of removing the worth-
less or undesirable material that surrounds
it. Interestingly, chalk is used in the smelt-
ing process to alloy or combine with the
worthless gangue and carry it away from
the valuable metal. In other words, chalk is
used to free the metal from the ore.
Lastly, consider the meaning of the
word obdurate. It means adamant and
stubborn. This is a word intended to
describe human behavior more so than
in metallurgy. Are there obdurate met-
als in our Lodges, and is there a sym-
bolic lesson meant to teach them to
yield to zeal and fervency?
Masonic ritual is bursting with symbol-
ism. While much is obvious, some is quite
subtle. We are taught to memorize the ob-
vious, but that only scratches the surface.
Skillful writers embed hidden symbol-
ism in their works. In his famous book,
The Great Gatsby, author F. Scott Fitzger-
Photography: Bro. Isidro G. Pentzke, 32.
ald named one of the characters Daisy.
This choice was no accident. A flower
daisy has white petals on the outside sur-
rounding a yellow center. White is the
color of purity while yellow is the color
of rot and cowardice. This name indeed
suited the character because she was not
what she appeared to be on the outside.
The same is there for us to find in our
Masonic ritual. We are given clues and
clear examples of the plurality of symbol-
ism. Some things allude to the obvious
but have a still further allusion. It is up to
us to look for them and find the meaning
that fits our personal Masonic experience.
Ask and you shall receive, seek and
you shall find, knock and it shall be
opened unto you. I wish you success in
your quest.
References
Encyclopedia Britannica 11th Edition. London:
1911.
Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. New
York: Charles Scribners Sons, 1925.
Holy Bible. KJV.
Layard, Austen Henry. Nineveh and its Re-
mains. New York: George P. Putnam, 1849.
Mackey, Albert G. Encyclopedia of Freemason-
ry. Philadelphia: McClure, 1917.
Napier, James. Manufacturing Arts in Ancient
Times. London: Hamilton, Adams and Co.,
1874.
Editors Note: This paper was submitted to
the Scottish Rite Journal Essay Contest. Details
of the contest can be found in the March-April
2016 Journal, p. 16, or at www.scottishrite.org.
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hidden inside, and in this Q & A, Brad discusses his new books
and how Masonry came to be a part of his work.

Without giving too much away, your new novel The House
of Secrets, details a little about the odd relationship
between Bros. George Washington and Benedict Arnold.
Are there any Masonic morsels hidden in the book?
Of course I hid some Masonic fun in there. The thriller focuses on
the daughter of Jack Nash, the host of Americas favorite conspiracy

Brad Meltzer
TV show, The House of Secrets. So natu-
rally, I based much of it on my own ex-
w/ perience hosting my History Channel
TV show, Decoded. And as anyone who
watches Decoded knows, there are always some winks and nods to
Maynard Edwards, 32 my friends in the Freemasons. As for the plot itself, Hazel has al-
Host of The Tylers Place Podcast ways loved mysteries. But when a terrible car crash kills her father

B
rad Meltzer is an award-winning New York Times best- and damages her memory, Hazel finds herself in the middle of one.
selling author and TV host who has frequently referenced Suddenly, the FBI is asking questions about her dads connection
Freemasonry in his work. In June he releases a new novel, to a corpse found with an object stuffed into his chest: a priceless
The House of Secrets, and later this year he releases a new childrens book that belonged to Benedict Arnold. As Hazel tries to piece to-
book, I Am George Washington. Both books have Masonic tidbits gether clues from her pastguns she doesnt remember owning,
scars she cant recallthe less she likes the person she seems to
have been. Only by solving the murder can Hazel learn the truth
Brad Meltzer, author of The House of Secrets about her fatherand who she really is.
and I Am George Washington
What can you tell us about that peculiar relationship
between Brother George and Mr. Arnold?
The last moments between Benedict Arnold and George Wash-
ington are among the most heartbreaking in U.S. history. It starts
when Benedict Arnold is revealed as a traitor. Arnold races out
of the house. He leaves his wife and child behind, jumps on his
horse, and rides away, toward the British.
Naturally, when Washington learns
whats happened, hes devastated. They say
its the only time the father of our country
is ever seen crying. But the craziest part is
what happens next: Alexander Hamilton
shows up and delivers a handwritten letter
from Benedict Arnold to George Washing-
ton. In it, Benedict asks his old friend for
three things: 1) To protect Arnolds wife
Peggy, who everyone now wants to hang
too. 2) He tells Washington that all of the
commanders aides are innocent. And
3), in one of the oddest requests a person
Photography: Andy Ryan

could make in such a moment, Benedict

Arnold asks that his clothes and baggage be sent to him.
Think about it. Benedict Arnold has just put a knife in the
back of his best friend, become one of the most hated men since
Judas and his wife is in danger of being murderedand what

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does he ask for? He wants his luggage. And for some reason, Abraham Lincoln, I Am Rosa Parks, I Am Albert Einstein, etc. But
Washington obliges. Its a moment no one can explain: Wash- for I Am George Washingtonand we do it in all the bookswe
ington hates this man. He spends the rest of the war hunting dont just show Washington when hes famous and a great leader.
him and calling for his death. And whats in this so-called lug- We also show him as a kid, as someone who was good at math, but
gage? To this day, no one knows the answer. As for my theory, a terrible spelleras someone who was scared and humanas
its in The House of Secrets, of course. someone who was just like us. Thats what kids respond to: To
seeing that these heroes started as regular people. These arent the
Most Americans grow up with a larger than life, almost stories of famous people; theyre stories of what were all capable
mythical image of Washington. In your research for both of on our very best days. When we do that, history comes to life.
your new novel and your new childrens book, I Am George
Washington, how does Washington the man differ from Whose idea was it to have the Square & Compass featured
Washington the myth? on the jacket for I Am George Washington?
The myth is frustrating. There was no cherry tree that was chopped Who do you think? - Years ago, we hid a Masonic mystery and
down. But when it comes to the a treasure in the pages of my
real George Washington, the novel, The Inner Circle. This was
great reward is how human he even more fun.
was. When his father died, they
couldnt afford proper schooling, As an author, what aspect of
so he never went to high school Masonry fascinates you most?
or college. But he was commit- The rich history is fascinating.
ted to learning and building him- The secrets are fascinating. But
self. That was the part I admired. for me, I truly love the idea of
Sometimes the hardest thing in someone trying to build a bet-
life is being the first. He was the ter version of himself. Thats real
first. And even when he couldve magic. Thats a beautiful idea.
had all the powerwhen he
couldve easily been crowned When it comes to Masonry
king of these United Stateshe being used as a storytelling
walked away. He had faith in our element, not many authors go
country and faith in us. Hes my to the trouble of contacting
hero just for that. As a friend told the fraternity to get truthful
2016, used with permission
me, leadership isnt about being information. What made you
George Washington with square and compasses from I Am decide to do that?
in charge; its about taking care of George Washington, by Brad Meltzer.
those in your charge. When I wrote my novel, The
Book of Fate, I ... asked if we could hold our book party at the
Did the idea for the novel come from your research for the House of the Temple. The response was hesitant, so I finally said,
childrens book, or was it the other way around? Why dont you read the book? When they did, they realized I
Id heard the story of Benedict Arnolds final letter to George was one of the few people out there not trying to take an easy
Washington, and I quickly became obsessed with it. I knew I want- crack at the lodge. I offered friendship and that friendship was
ed to build a thriller around the secrets in that letter. But as the re- offered back. Its why we were able to film Decoded there, and why,
search progressed, details for the kids book helped the thriller, and during every book tour, someone comes up and says, Im a Ma-
details for the thriller helped the kids book. Cmon, I had to teach son and I appreciate you taking the time to write the truth about
my sons and daughter about how Washington used invisible ink. us. I pride myself on that.

With the possible exception of Lincoln, there is no American
with more ink on him than Brother George. What made you
choose to add to that collection and how does your book
differ from whats already on the shelf?
I started writing the childrens books because I was tired of my
seeing own kids look at reality TV stars and loudmouthed ath-
letes and think that thats a hero. To combat it, we launched a line
of nonfiction biographies for kids: I Am Amelia Earhart, I Am
Anything else you want to say to our membership?
Theres only one thing that needs to be said: Thank you. Thank
you for opening your doors, and for being so kind when I
come calling. It matters more than you know.
Brads new novel The House of Secrets is available June 7, 2016,
and his childrens book I Am George Washington will be available
in September.

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Death by Champagne and ChocolateAll for a Good Cause!

T hursday, January 7, 2016, the Wichita State University

Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clin-
ic, a RiteCare Clinic, received a donation of $20,000 from
the Scottish Rite Valley of Wichita.
Wichitas 14th annual RiteCare event on Friday, October 2,
2015, raised funds for the donation. The fundraiser tradition-
ally has included food, champagne, and chocolate. As an addi-
tional piece this year, Wichita Scottish Rite Signature Theatre,
directed by Deb Campbell, presented a dinner mystery the-
atre titled Murder at Venue 332Death by Champagne and
Chocolate. Dinner, a silent raffle, and live auction were inter-
laced with the mystery theatre. More than 200 brothers and
guests guessed Who Done It? by voting for the most sus-
picious character and competing with each other in the live
auction for various items including, airplane rides, Wichita
Symphony tickets, Music Theatre Wichita tickets, and lunch
with WSU Basketball coach Gregg Marshall.
Most memorable were the comments made by the guest Left to right: Mary Beasley, Clinic Director; Julie Scherz,
family. They recounted the excellent care their child receives Department Chair Communication Sciences and Disorders; Ill. R.
from the WSU clinic using RiteCare funding as the Scottish Scott Kailer, 33, Personal Representative, Wichita Scottish Rite;
Rite continues Helping Children Communicate. Brian Ray, Clinical Educator; Sandra Bibb, Dean, College of Health
Professions; and Ill. Jim R. Davenport 33, Executive Secretary,
Submitted by David J. Bernstorf, 33 Wichita Scottish Rite.

A Chain Reaction of Giving

Bro. Donald W Heath, KCCH,
Major Donor Officer (West Coast),
presenting the check to Ill. Bro. Larry
Newsham, 33, Tacoma representative
Photographs by Bro. Maury Paulson, KCCH.
Ill. Bro. Larry Newsham, 33, Tacoma
representative on the RiteCare
Board, presenting the check to Ill.
John Lunt, 33, President of RiteCare
of Washington.
Ill. John Lunt, 33, President of RiteCare
of Washington, presenting the check
to Ms. Angelique Leone, Executive
Director of RiteCare of Washington.

on the RiteCare Board.

T he Orient of Washington found an unusual way of presenting a check to RiteCare of Washingtona chain of giv-
ing! Bro. Donald W. Heath, KCCH, Major Donor Officer (West Coast) started the chain by presenting the check to Ill.
Bro. Larry Newsham, 33, Tacoma representative on the RiteCare Board. Bro. Larry passed the check to Ill. John Lunt, 33,
President of RiteCare of Washington, and finally Ill. Lunt presented the check to Ms. Angelique Leone, Executive Director of
RiteCare of Washington. The checks path may have been circuitous, but it will provide straight-forward and needed services
to the children of Washington.
Submitted by Ill. Alvin Jorgensen, 33, SGIG in Washington

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Las Cruces SR Learning Was Your

Center Dedicates New Classrooms
T he Las Cruces, NM, Scottish Rite Masonic Childrens Learn-
ing Center dedicated new classrooms on February 15, 2015.
The classrooms were funded by the Scottish Rite Foundation of
New Mexico, which was instituted by Duane E. Walker, 33, Grand
Cross, of Albuquerque. The center is the first effort on behalf of
Scottish Rite Masons in New Mexico to work with children who
have dyslexia language disabilities. Language learning disorders af-
fect 1520% of our young people in New Mexico, and the Scottish
Rite is making great strides helping these young citizens.
Submitted by Robert E. Northrup, 33, General Secretary
Left to Right: Ralph A. Easley, 33, SR Foundation Board; MW Jeffery
J. Jordan, Jr. 33, Grand Master, NM; Ill. Walker, 33; Ms. Carter;
Shanni Macgee, Teacher, SR MCLC; Wesley D. Thornton, 33, Deputy
of the Supreme Council in NM; Lana Chambers, Teacher, SR MCLC
Grandfather a Freemason?
T he New England Historic Genealogical Society
(AmericanAncestors.org) publishes The Weekly Ge-
nealogist. Their issue for February 3, 2016 (vol. 19, no. 5),
had an article of interest to the Craft: Researching Free-
mason Ancestors, by Jeffrey Croteau, Director of Library
and Archives, Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library
(NMJ). Following Jeffs article was a survey about the Ma-
sonic ancestors of their readers. A total of 4,190 readers
answered the survey, and the results were published in the
next issue, February 10, 2016 (vol. 19, no. 6). Here are the
results (more than one answer could be selected).
3% I am a Mason.
23% My father is/was a Mason.
34% One or both of my grandfathers were Masons.
26% At least one of my great-grandfathers was a Mason.
29% At least one of my more distant ancestors was a Mason.
23% I dont know if any of my ancestors were Masons.
12% No, none of my ancestors were Masons.
Hat tip to Ill. Frederick M. Dittmar, 33, Norman, OK, for
pointing out this article.

Seventh Annual Richmond Scottish Rite Friends Dinner Auction

A lmost two hundred peo-
ple attended a festive, fun
fund raiser at the Hilton Double
Tree, Richmond, VA. Noted in
attendance were, Worthy Grand
Matron and Patron-OES, Grand
Master, Deputy Grand Master,
Grand Junior Warden, Grand Sec-
retary, and Grand Senior Deacon
from the Grand Lodge of Virginia.
The Masonic Home of Virginia
Senior Administrator managed
the video images for the event.
One of the top auction items There were fifty silent auction
of the evening was a signed items, featuring signed sports
guitar by Brad Paisley memorabilia, Scottish Rite para-
phernalia, sporting items, and jewelry. Four great auctioneers
kept the evening interesting, including Carla Cash and Chip
Jones. Carla, a radio personality and auctioneer, said she will be
here again next year! Chip, before taking the gavel, gave personal
witness to the services Masons have rendered to his son. This re-
ally set the tone for an eventful night!
A RiteCare-sponsored family gave a wonderful talk. Carla
Cash asked the older child, what it was like to no longer stutter.
She stated it was like sprouting wings and being able to fly! Her
younger sister jumped and cheered; the audience wiped tears.
Two of the notable items at the auction were a doll house that
went for $600 and a guitar signed by CW star Brad Paisley, 32.
(For information and assistance in conducting a Friends Din-
ner and Auction at your Valley, contact Bro. Robert Heffelfinger,
32, 202-777-3111, rheffelfinger@scottishrite.org.)
Submitted by Moring E. Gravitt, 33
Over 150 guests
heard the touching
testimonial of a
RiteCare-sponsored
family. The testimonial
brought tears to
the audiences eyes
as oldest daughter
stated getting over
her stutter was like
sprouting wings and
being able to y!

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Allen Smith, 32, Valley of Atlanta, GAGuitarist/Vocalist

May 21, 2016
We are pleased to announce
the 2016 Scottish Rite Has
Talent contest nalists!
Congratulations, Brethren & friends! Our
sincere thanks to all who participated, and
please remember to tune in to Celebrating
the Craft on May 21, 2016, from 6 pmMid-
night ET at www.scottishrite.org!
Brent Reichow, KCCH, Valley of Minneapolis, MNVocalist
Cowboys of KintyreBand
Casey Stanislaw, 32, Valley of Waco, TXGuitarist
Bill Herridge, KCCH, Valley of Waco, TXBagpipes
Greg McEwen, 33, Valley of Waco, TXBagpipes
Kermit Brock, 32Bagpipes
Jerry Casey, MMSnare drum
Desmond Blair, 32, Valley of Dallas, TXPainter
Edwin Josey, 32, Valley of Nashville, TNGuitarist/Vocalist
FellowcraftBand
Brian Nelson-Palmer, 32, Valley of Washington, DC, Drums/Backup Vocals
JR MacDonald, MMVocals/Guitar
Brandon WilliamsBass and Backup Vocals
Flavio Apro, 32, Valley of Orange County, CAClassical Guitarist
Frank Raines, KCCH, Valley of Washington, DCElvis Tribute Artist
Greg Sudmeier, 32, Valley of Atlanta, GAOrganist
Jason Charles Miller, 32, Valley of Pasadena, CAVocalist
Joshua Aaron Poole, 32, Valley of Washington, DCJazz Vocalist
Michael Gatti, 32, Valley of Phoenix, AZSwing Dancing
Oscar M. Paz, 32, Valley of San Juan, PRVocalist/Rapper
Paul Thompson, KCCH, Valley of Miami, FLMusical Vocalist
Comedy Duo
Terrance M. Schaffer, 32, Valley of Minneapolis, MN
Lee E. Kielblock, KCCH, Valley of Minneapolis, MN

Tercentenary Conference Celebrating 300 Years of Freemasonry

J une 2017 is an important landmark in the history of Freemason-

ry as it marks the three hundredth anniversary of the first meet-
ing of the Grand Lodge of London and Westminster; the first grand
lodge in the world. To celebrate this momentous occasion the
members of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076 are hosting
a Conference at Queens College, Cambridge, from Friday,
9 September 2016 to Sunday 11 September 2016.
The lodge was founded by brethren who were
intent on using an evidence-based approach
to the study of Masonic history and research
into Freemasonry. This innovative approach
was intended to replace the imaginative writings
of earlier authors on the history of Freemasonry. This
new style and approach was later to be referred to as the
authentic school of Masonic research.
Delegates to the conference have the option of attending ei-
ther on a fully-residential basis at Queens College or on a non-
residential basis. Full details are available on the conference book-
ing website: www.quatuorcoronati.com/conference_ccc.html
In addition to the four eminent Keynote speakers, John Hamill,
Dr James Daniel, Dr Brent Morris, and Professor Andrew
Prescott, over forty speakers from all over the world will be
delivering papers on aspects of the history and development of
Freemasonry in general, and on Grand Lodge in particular, over
the three centuries since its foundation. The diverse topics in-
clude: Illustrations of Masonry; Freemasonry in the colo-
nies; other degrees in Freemasonry; Dukes and Kings;
clubs, constitutions, and rituals; Freemasonry in
Asia, China, India, Italy, Russia, South Africa,
Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey.
A meeting of Quatuor Coronati Lodge will take place
in Cambridge on the morning of Friday 9 September, and at
which Dr Ric Berman will deliver the 2016 Prestonian Lecture.
The conference is being held in September 2016 so as to
enable a collection of the delivered papers to be published later
this year. The details of this volume will be announced shortly,
and it will form an integral part of the forthcoming Tercente-
nary celebrations. The Tercentenary Conference Secretary,
Richard Gan, will be pleased to deal with any general queries
regarding the conference: qcc@aha.cam.ac.uk.

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 Notes from

A Publication of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

HISTORIC
PATENT ACQUIRED
The Van Gorden-Williams Library &
Archives, located in Lexington, MA, recently acquired
a 187-year-old document that is of great historical
significance to the history of Scottish Rite Freemasonry.
This patent, dated July 5, 1828, admitted Ill. Giles
Fonda Yates, 33, as an Active Member of the Supreme
Council, NMJ.
When Yates joined the NMJs Supreme Council
in 1828, he was only its 12th member since its STAN SAVES
founding in 1813. In addition to documenting Yatess
acceptance, the patent contains a large annotation on
the bottom right corner of the back of the certificate,
A bit of sadness hit the comic shop Jay and
Silent Bobs Secret Stash when Bro. Andrew
Christopher, 32, stopped in to tell the employees
dated June 16, 1844. It declares Yatess appointment that hes lost his passion for comics and was ending
as the Lieutenant Grand Commander, an office that his comic book collecting days. Andrews decision
he would hold until he was elected Sovereign Grand was put to the ultimate test when Stan Lee decided to
Commander in 1851. try and changehis mind.Mr. Lee, as you may know,
The engraved masthead features emblems typical of is the co-creator of such iconic characters as Spider
Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor,
early Scottish Rite certificates. An image of the Camp
the X-Men and many others.
(curiously rotated 90 to the left) is the most prominent
Bro. Christopher, from the Valley of Central Jersey
decoration.
and current Junior Deacon of Ocean Lodge No. 89
Bro. Yates was born in Schenectady, NY, in 1798, in Spring Lake Heights, NJ, met Stan at the shop and
and lived most of his life there. He attended Union the two had some sincere discussion about Andrews
College and later became a lawyer, and also was editor decision to close his pull box and stop collecting
of the Democrat and Reflector. A Scottish Rite Mason comic books." The conversation was filmed and aired
from 1825 until his death, Yates was one of the most on a show called Comic Book Men. Stan is seen
important and influential Scottish Rite Masons during giving Bro. Andrew a solid and honest speech about
the NMJs formative years. what comics mean to him as a creator and what they
When Yates was made a Sovereign Grand Inspector mean to many collectors.
General it was done by a representative of the Southern In the final scene our Masonic Brother shushed
Jurisdictions Supreme Council. Until 1827, the Supreme Stan and told him You had me at Captain America.
Councils of the Southern and Northern Masonic Im back. The show aired on Feb. 14 on AMC
Network and can be seen at amc.com/shows/comic-
Jurisdictions did not have formal boundaries. Following
book-men/video-extras/season-05/episode-06/stan-
an agreement on borders the Scottish Rite bodies in
lee-inspires-a-fan-talked-about-scene-episode-506-
Albany, where Yates was a member, were directed to
comic-book-men-stan-saves.
transfer allegiance to the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.

May/June 2016 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL 17

 LODGE C ATERIN G W/ BRO. L ARRY

Cardamom-Allspice
Rubbed Roast Chicken
with Mango Rice & a Raspberry Mint Julep
In a small saut pan add the
Larry von Weigel, 32
coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom, and

C hicken is a staple of Scottish Rite dinners, though its too often fried
chicken from a fast-food restaurant. This chicken smells heavenly when it
comes hot from the oven with its spice dry rubits nothing like a bucket
of fried chicken! The mango rice is a nice accompaniment, and the mint julep is
refreshing whether made with bourbon or club soda.
peppercorns, and lightly toast until very
fragrant. Immediately remove from
pan and let cool in small bowl for a few
minutes. Add to spice grinder and grind
into ne powder.
Add all ingredients in a bowl
1 and mix well.
In a one-pound zip lock bag
add a few pieces of chicken
and enough dry mix to coat
liberally. Seal bag with dry rub
and chicken and shake well.
(For sanitation purposes make
sure to add spice mix to the
bag using a large spoon so that
yyou dont cross contaminate
the spice rub mix). Repeat
until all pieces of chicken
are coated. Spread chicken
evenly on an aluminum-foil-
lined baking sheet, place in
center of oven, and bake for
approximately 2530 minutes
Is your Valley or lodge going to try this recipe? or until thermometer reads
Take a photo and tell us about it: journal@ 165F
1 and all juices from
scottishrite.org or @TheScottishRite on Twitter. thickest pieces run clear.
Store unused dry rub in an
airtight container.
1 Dry Rub
b ffor Chicken
h k 3 tsp. dry mustard
Serves 30 (2-piece portion) 10 tsp. garlic powder
3 cup light brown sugar 4 tsp. smoked paprika 2 Mango Rice
6 tsp. freshly ground allspice 4 tsp. freshly ground cumin Serves 30
7 tsp. freshly ground cardamom 2 tsp. cayenne pepper 12 Tbsp. olive oil
6 tsp. freshly ground coriander seeds 1 tsp. red pepper ake 24 Tbsp. shallot, nely chopped
9 Tbsp. Kosher salt 60 total pieces of chicken, drumsticks 18 cloves garlic, minced
7 Tbsp. freshly cracked pepper and thighs 6 tsp. fresh thyme, nely chopped
3 tsp. onion powder 6 qt. chicken stock (32 oz. container)
3 tsp. ground ginger Preheat oven to 400F. 12 cups parboiled long grain rice

18 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL May/June 2016

 12 cups fresh tomatoes, medium
dice (can substitute 1 14 oz. canned 2
tomatoes, drained)
15 tsp. kosher salt (if using canned
tomatoes use 1 tsp. salt)
3 tsp. ground allspice
3 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

(Add the following ingredients to

nished cooked rice)
18 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, nely
chopped
3 tsp. grated lime zest
15 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
6 cup diced mango

Over medium heat in a heavy

bottomed 20 qt. pot add the olive oil and
when hot saut shallots until translucent.
Add garlic and stir until fragrant but
not browned. Add the chicken stock,
rice, fresh thyme, diced tomatoes, salt,
allspice, cumin, and cinnamon. Leave pot
uncovered and bring to a boil, reduce
heat to simmer, and cook covered for
20 minutes or until liquid has cooked
off. Remove from heat and let sit 10
minutes covered. Stir in lime zest and
juice, mango, and cilantro. Taste and

All Photography: Bro. Larry von Weigel, 32

season with salt and pepper and serve
immediately.
NOTE: To make Beans and Rice, add 6 15-oz.
cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed.

3 Raspberry Mint Julep

Makes 4 cocktails
6 oz bourbon whiskey or club soda
48 fresh mint leaves, chiffonade
3 oz. Raspberry Shrub
Place glasses in the freezer to chill so
the drink is perfectly frosty. Combine
the mint, whiskey (or club soda) and
raspberry shrub in shaker and stir for a few
seconds. Fill the mixing shaker with ice
cubes and shake vigorously for 8 seconds.
Strain over chilled serving glasses that are
lled with crushed ice and garnish with
fresh raspberries and sprig of mint. Repeat
steps as often as necessary.
4 R
Raspberry
b SShrub
h b
Yields 1 cup (8 oz.)
1 lb. fresh raspberries
cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp.+ 2 tsp. Bragg organic
unltered apple cider vinegar
Place raspberries and sugar in a sealable
plastic or glass container. Smash berries
with potato masher to break skins. Cover
with a lid and let macerate refrigerated
3 4
ffor two d
days. Strain
S i through
h h a wire
i mesh h
pressing to get all the precious juice. With
a clean spatula scrape the bottom of the
mesh strainer to release the liquid that is
clinging. Discard seeds and place liquid
in an airtight container with vinegar and
refrigerate for up to a month.
Bro. Larry von Weigel, 32, is Junior Warden at
Federal Lodge No. 1 in Washington, DC. He works
as Assistant General Manager of the Occidental
Grill and also designs, photographs, and creates
recipes for his food blog cravinsome.com.

May/June 2016 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL 19

 MASTER CRAFTSMAN PROGRAM
Achieving the Highest Levels
Reections on the 20th Degree
Editors Note: This article was written by
Bro. Dan Rivers, KCCH, as part of the Master
T
Craftsman Program: Scottish Rite History and
Ritual. It answers to question: How have you
prepared yourself to be one of the few who
accomplishes real purpose
in life? For more information
about the Master Craftsmen
Program, visit https://
scottishrite.org/members/
masonic-education/srmc/.
Original oil painting by Bro. Robert H. White,
32, of the 20th Degree, Master of the Symbolic
Lodge, from the Hall of Honor at the House of
20
Dan Rivers, KCCH
he 20, Master of the Symbolic
Lodge, reminds us that the major-
ity of mankind lives a life of labor and
discouragement, but the true Master is to
ensure his life has impact and importance,
and that he accomplishes works of benevo-
lence that lift humanity whenever possible.
His work or labor should be focused on the
Temple in Washington, DC
THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL
preservation and protection of man and
society which occurs in three areas; manual
labor, labor in arms, and intellectual labor.
This takes planning and focus, rather than
leaving the outcome to chance.
In Maslows Hierarchy of Needs, we
are shown that all people share a tiered
structure of needs which must to be ful-
filled from the bottom sequentially work-
ing our way to the top. Many factors cause
people to work through the first three tiers
and then become stuck there. The current
economy, job market and often failing
family structure being chief among these.
When we are caught up in the struggle to
maintain a job, pay our bills and maintain a
stable marriage and family structure we do
not have the energy and free time to con-
centrate on higher pursuits. This situation is
exacerbated by the fact that we live in a time
when instant gratification is expected and
very little planning for the future is consid-
ered. In order to achieve the goals and les-
sons of the 20 we have to achieve the 4th
and 5th levels of needs. We must have con-
fidence and respect outlined in the 4th level,
and morality, problem solving, and lack of
prejudice outlined in the 5th level.
I have been fortunate to have been
placed in environments conducive to
attaining these higher levels and achiev-
ing the lessons of the 20. I was brought
up in a household where we were taught
that everyone had to work hard and earn
their own way. Following this lesson I
started work at 16-years-old in a restau-
rant scrubbing pots and mopping floors.
The fact that I had a job allowed me to
buy things I wanted in life, such as a car,
that expanded my social network and
gave me the freedom to come and go as
May/June 2016
 LEVEL 5: Self-Actualizationmorality,
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expanding off soci
social connections and development of an outer
circle off people to include in our lives.

LEVEL
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water,
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I saw fit. These were early examples of
confidence, achievement, and problem
solving. This work was predominantly
manual labor and taught me that there
is an honor and respectability to hard,
manual labor that brings people closer
together, and it makes you feel you have
earned your place in the world.
Later I joined the military and was
taught self-discipline, determination,
planning, and a sense of social responsibil-
ity. I had exceptional mentors who taught
me not only to give back to my immediate
social environment, but also to look out-
side that box to the greater global environ-
ment. Often we worked to build or restore
orphanages, homes for un-wed mothers
and other deserving groups which needed
help. Seeing the appreciative faces of the
people we had helped was a tremendous
lesson in giving. The time spent in manual
labor working with our hands cost us very
little, and the fact that this was being done
by our military taught the people of for-
eign nations that we were caring people
hoping to improve their world.
Labor in arms is sometimes standing
resolute at the gate, border or perimeter
ready to sacrifice your life defending de-
mocracy, and it is sometimes working with
people to improve their lot in life, playing
soccer with some kids who have no father
figure in their lives or sharing a meal with
a group that cannot provide for all of their
members. This work never failed to leave
me feeling a great sense of gratitude for
the opportunity to help someone else find
enjoyment in life, no matter how brief.
To meet the 20th Degrees goals, one must satisfy the 4th & 5th
levels of Maslows Hierarchy: self-esteem & self-actualization.
In my current job, I am viewed as a
resident expert in my field and I take great
pride and joy in paying forward, through
mentoring, the same opportunities and
experiences I was provided. I work with
individuals who are trying to improve their
performance in their jobs to provide a bet-
ter life for their families. This is intellectual
labor and provides a heightened sense of
caring within my organization. It takes a
lot of work to be a good mentor and I con-
stantly study to ensure I am delivering to
the needs of the people I am working with.
This is a big part of what drew me to
Masonry. When I left the service I was
searching for an organization that gave
back to the community and taught morals,
good judgement, and responsibility. Most
of the military organizations I came across
met in bars and told old war stories. Many
of the religious organizations harbored
deep seated prejudice against all other
denominations. Masonry was a golden
ray of sunshine in the darkness and I truly
realized my entire life was spent seeking
more light. It is through teaching, men-
toring, and contributing to those in need
that Masonry helps us rise to the highest
levels of Maslows hierarchy and fulfill our
duties as Masons. It allows us to practice
every type of labor and to learn new skills.
To reap these benefits, it is still up to each
of us as individuals to embrace the oppor-
tunity and take an active role in Masonry.
We must be self-actuated and focused on
the goals of Masonry.
Bro. Dan Rivers, KCCH is a member of the
Valley of Denver, Orient of Colorado, where he
is the chairman of their ambassadors program
and is currently the senior warden of the Rocky
Mountain Chapter of Rose Croix. He is a Past
Master of South Denver Lodge, No. 93, a mem-
ber of Denver-Fitzsimmons Chapter No. 37 of
the National Sojourners.

May/June 2016 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL 21

A MissingT^riar?
;KH';KHMA>KLCHNKG:E

Michael A. Halleran, 32 is therefore not These minutes record difficulties in

possible to sub- opening or closing the lodge, in properly
Editors Note: This paper was presented to the stantiate his membership despite official paying bills, and in controlling debate
Society of Blue Friars by Bro. Halleran upon correspondence, or which more below. during meetings. On one occasion he re-
his proclamation as the 105th Blue Friar on Variously known as a writer, racon- fused to admit the District Deputy for in-

W
February 12, 2016.
teur, and bon vivant, Bro. Brother was spection until, as the secretary recorded,
ith my election into a gentleman of means and heir to the the WM returned from being violently ill
your august body, I have Brother Pneumatic Cylinder fortune. A in the washroom.
become one of a select few detailed study of Bro. Brothers Masonic Noted for a lack of physical coordination,
Kansans to affiliate with this Consistory career, made possible not only through a horrible memory, and a minuscule atten-
and for that honor I am both humbled his published memoirs, but also with tion span, the minutes record in several
and gratified. All of you have contributed the aid of his diaries reveal a man of places the odd entry: Following debate, Sr.
so much to the cause of Masonic letters many parts. Deacon summoned to wake the WM.
Gentle, good-humored, By years end, the secretarys penman-
The minutes record in several places the and perhaps overly indul- ship, crisp and sharp at the outset, had
odd entry: Following debate, Sr. Deacon gent of good food and better deteriorated into almost meaningless
summoned to wake the WM. drink, he was, truth be told, scribblings, prompting concern (even at
an indifferent Masonic stu- this writing) for the mans health.
that any efforts on my part must inevita- dent. Raised a Master Mason in 1893, he Bearing out these accounts is a short
bly be overshadowed. served as master of Alapa Lodge No. 63 in statement in the lodge history about Bro.
And in regard to those Kansans who Kansas City in 1911. A study of the lodge Brothers year in the East. Published in
have come before me, it is only with great minutes for that year disclose that while 1971 the lodge historian claimed some-
humility that I may accept being noted Bro. Brother was certainly no great hand what charitably that although the lodge
among them. at Masonic history or ritual, his skills as burned down in 1877 and again in 1964,
Insofar as Kansas Blue Friars are con- a lodge g administrator
inistrator were a survey of the brethren aand ndd
cerned, by far the best-known is the great eat even worse. all living past masters
Forrest D. Haggard, past grand master er of the lodge
loddge
of the Grand Lodge of Kansas who as-
sumed the blue mantle in 1978. He is
principally remembered as the author of
the perennial classic The Clergy and thee
Craft (1970). Bro. Haggard served in thee
Grand East in Kansas in 197475, was
president of the Scottish Rite Research
Society, and was honored by the Scottish
Rite with the Grand Cross. Bro. Haggard
died in 2007, and at his death a great Ma-
sonic light was extinguished.
There remains only one other likely
Kansas Blue Friar, the formidable Hi-
ram H. Brother, past grand master of the
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
I use the word likely here because the
records of this society are incomplete. It

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May/J
Illustrations by Ted Bastien, 32, Ontario, Canada
has disclosed that no Masonic year was
more eventful.
Owing to his private fortune, Bro.
Brother traveled extensively in Masonic
circles both in North America and in many
foreign jurisdictions where presumably
his good nature, and to some extent his
unquenchable thirst for the local vintages,
earned him many honors. He was envoy
plenipotentiary to the Grand Lodge of the
Republic of Peru at Lima, the honorary
grand orator to Grande Loja Manica do
Estado de Mato Grosso and the honorary
Grand Toastmaster to the Grand Lodge of
Denmark to name just a few.
Beyond his Masonic accomplish-
ments, he served with Roosevelts First
U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, the Rough Rid-
ers, participating in the Cuban campaign
where he was wounded in action at the
Battle of Las Gusimas, and was subse-
quently mentioned in dispatches.
He was the author of two non-Mason-
ic titles: Under the Spanish Guns, or The
Intrepidity of the American Volunteers To-
May/June 2016 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL
gether with an Account of the Natural Flora
and Fauna of the Island of Cuba (1900),
and a short pamphlet The Wine of Joy
and the Porter of RefreshmentThe Case
Against the Volstead Act (1919).
Regrettably Under the Spanish Guns
is not only long out of print, but also ex-
tinct in the biblio-technical sense, no cop-
ies having survived into the twenty-first
century. Sadly, too, it is only mentioned in
one literary publication, the spring 1903
issue of Earles Review of Popular Literature,
which described the author as dauntless
in abandoning traditional notions of nar-
rative form and declared that the book
was mildly deplorable and instantly for-
gettable, yet not without its uses ... provid-
ing an interesting diversion for the infirm,
the homebound, or the henpecked.
Be that as it may, Brothers greatest
literary contribution in terms of fraternal
culture is undoubtedly They Didnt Do it
That Way When I Was Master, a rambling,
two hundred page memoir that was pri-
vately published in 1922.
The only known surviving copy of They
Didnt Do it That Way is to be found at the
Grand Lodge of Kansas Library and Mu-
seum in Topeka. A standard-sized, leather-
bound volume, it is in pristine condition.
Indeed it appears, as so many past grand
master memoirs do, to have never even
been opened, and indeed I may confidently
state that I believe that I was the first to do so.
On examining the book, it appeared
that through a printers error, it was com-
piled in reverse so that the last chapter
appeared foremost, an unfortunate error.
Negotiating the confusing arrangement,
the work is a thorough and comprehensive
tour de force of Masonry with reflections
on best practices that are characteristic of
the author. Among the chapter offerings:
Proficiencies, Sober or Otherwise
Through Hades with the
Harridans, or How I Survived an
Eastern Star Installation,
Unspotted By The World: How
to Repair an Apron Negligently Set
Alight. f
23
 From the chapter on ritualistic proce-
dure entitled On Avoiding a Police In-
quest, the author described certain dis-
reputable practices of Masonic ceremony.
In this jurisdiction, it is common to
award the newly-made Master Mason
with the Jewel of the South, which is, at
some later point, recovered from him. In
all lodges, he is invested with this award in
private by the stewards. In some of lodges,
the much-disapproved practice is that the
stewards, with mock solemnity, hang the
medallion about the new brothers neck
with the solemn admonition: Dont
EVER let anyone take this away from you,
for that is stealing, which you must on
all accounts resist! Thus, with this grim
warning yet ringing in his ears, any at-
tempts at a later period to remove the jew-
el from his person is met with refusal and
in some instances with furious resistance.
Describing one such occurrence when
acting as Senior Deacon, Bro. Brother
wrote that the entire result was a sordid
wrestling match on the floor of the lodge
and a rather undignified black eye that re-
quired several medicinal tonics.
Unlike Under the Spanish Guns, Broth-
ers memoirs did receive their fair share
24
of reviews in the Masonic press, most of
them blandly complimentary, suggest-
ing only the barest familiarity on the part
of the reviewer. Presumably because of
these reviews, we know that Bro. Brother
received a letter from the Blue Friars in
November 1944.
Written by Grand Abbot J. Edward Al-
len, past grand master of the Grand Lodge
of North Carolina, and renowned for his ac-
complishments associated with the Grand
College of Rights, the letter, found tucked
in Bro. Brothers diary reads as follows:
My Dear Sir & Most Worshipful Brother,
I write to convey an invitation to join
us at our annual convocation of the Soci-
ety of the Blue Friars at Willards Hotel in
Washington, D.C., on the 24th of Febru-
ary next. Owing to the national emergen-
cy, our nomination committee has been
unable to meet and the task of selecting
a new member has fallen to me alone. I
have only just received a copy of your
book, but if the reviews are any measure
of its success, please let me be the first to
welcome you to our Consistory.
Yours Fraternally &c.,
J. Edward Allen
Grand Abbot
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As is sometimes the problem with his-
torical research, from here, however the
trail turns cold. There is no record of Bro.
Brothers travel to Washington, and just
as baffling, there is no official confirma-
tion of his being initiated into this august
body. Furthermore, and perhaps most
perplexing, while the Consistory meets
annually, and has done so since 1932,
there is one year in which the meeting
was cancelled1945which corre-
sponds to the incidents set forth herein.
Thus, we find ourselves at an intellec-
tual and indeed an emotional crossroads.
Speaking personally, and in the spirit of
Masonic charity (not to mention draw-
ing from the well of Kansas kinship which
I share with Bro. Brother), I am wont to
hope that he was indeed inducted into
the noble order, despite the dearth of evi-
dence in support of that claim.
On the other hand, being acquainted
with the nature and character of his con-
tribution to the body of Masonic knowl-
edge, I can only hope that after reading
Bro. Brothers memoirs, the Grand Ab-
bott availed himself of the only honor-
able alternative and cancelled the meet-
ing rather than give offense.
May/June 2016
 BOOK REVIEW
S
o begins the lecture on music, part of
the Middle Chamber Lecture of the Fel-
lowcraft Degree. There is a long and pow-
erful connection between music and Masonry. Ev-
ery two or three years I like to remind our readers,
especially new brethren, about the Masonic music
which is out there. New recordings are coming out
all the time. Hundreds of composers have been
Freemasons, but obviously not all their output is
Masonic in nature. Im focusing primarily on music
of Masonic theme or intent, but there is much of
value in all their music.
Frstenau, Kaspar, CD, Frstenau: Masonic Music, Delizie of Mnster and Zur Bundeskette of Soest. Between the end of the
Musicali, 2010, ASIN-B004EJUMME Available on the In- 1700s and the beginning of the 1800s Freemasonry had many
ternet from about $19.
Brother Frstenau was born in Mnster in 1722 and died in man language and in France. Masons were Wolfgang Amadeus
May/June 2016 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL
... which effects the passions by Sound. There are few who have not
felt its charms and acknowledged its expressions to be intelligible
to the heart. It is a language of delightful sensations, far more
eloquent than words.
1819. He was an extremely popular composer and flau-
tist, serving with as composer and musician to Augustus
Grand Duke of Eldenburg. Among is many compositions
are two sets of six Masonic songs. One set is dedicated to
the Lodge in Mnster, and one is dedicated to the Lodge
in Soest. This is the first recording of these works. I was
James T. not familiar with his works prior to hearing the recording.
Tresner II, 33, To quote from the program notes:
Grand Cross
Book Review We do not know precisely when and where Kaspar
Editor joined Freemasonry; but the presence in his catalogue of
two collections of Maurer Gesange leaves no doubts as to
his participation in the activities of the lodges Zu den drei Balcken
followers among musicians, especially in the countries of Ger-
Mozart, Antonio Salieri, Franz Joseph Haydn and Luigi Cheru-
bini. In December 1784 Mozart became a member of the small
Viennese lodge Zur Wohltatigkeit, where he acquired the rank of
master and for which he wrote several compositions to be played
at ceremonies, such as the cantatas Dir, Seele des Weltalls (To you,
soul of the world) K468a, Die Maurerfreude (Masonic joy) K471,
Laut verknde unsre Freunde K623 , and the moving Maurerische
Trauermusik (Masonic funeral music) K479a. Indeed the two
collections of Maurer Gesange by Kaspar Frstenau must have
served a similar purpose. The two collections are structurally iden-
tical, each consisting of six songs for solo voice, male choir, flute
and guitar. The songs have a simple strophic structure, with pas-
sages for solo voice that are taken up in various ways by the choir.
This is a truly interesting recording of Masonic Music which
has not been previously available. I think you will enjoy it.
Sibelius, Jean, CD Sibelius Masonic Ritual Music, BIS, 2013,
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ASIN-B00E9HG3F6 Available on the
Internet from about $20, MP3 edition
from about $9.
Brother Sibelius was one of the most
important composers of the 20th Century.
He brought an awareness of Finnish music
to the world, and was also instrumental
(pardon the pun) in re-establishing Free-
masonry in Finland after its suppression by
the Soviet authorities.
This is an outstanding recording. Har-
ri Viitanen is the organist of Helsinki
Cathedral, and lectures at the Sibelius
Academy. He is highly sought after as a
concert performer all over Europe, and
is a well-known composer in his own
right. The tenor Hannu Jurmu, has won
several awards and also has an exten-
sive concert career. The YL Male Voice
Choir is Finlands oldest Finnish-lan-
guage choir and one of the most promi-
nent male choirs in the world. Obvious-
zarts relationship to Freemasonry and self conducted the cantatas performance
his compositions: marking the official opening of the Vienna
lodges new seat, Zur gekronten Hoffnung.
. . . the ritual functions connected with mem- Shortly thereafter he was bedridden with
bership in the lodge reflected the symbolism of rheumatic fever. Weakened after repeated
the Universe, something to which Mozart would bleedingthen the sole known therapy for
respond on the levels of both emotion and rea- that disease which was considered incur-
son. His solemn cantatas reflected the profound ablehe died on 5 December, 1791, sev-
wisdom of his personal philosophy which he ex- enteen days after the cantatas premiere.
pressed in most explicit terms in his last letter
to his father: . . . as death is the true ultimate The author mentions Mozarts opera
sense of life, over the past few years I myself The Magic Flute [Die Zauberflte]. If you
have become acquainted so thoroughly with have never seen it, Id strongly encourage
that closest friend of man that its very image you to do so. There are many versions avail-
no longer frightens me. I thank God who able on DVD, but my personal favorite is
gave me this opportunityyou will know the one directed by Ingmar Bergmanits
what I meanto get to know death as the a comic opera by one of the worlds great-
key to our real happiness. . . . est composers in a production created
The Masonic Solemn Music, K. 477, writ- by one of the best film directors who has
ten in memory of Franz Count Esterhazy and ever lived. You can buy it on the Internet
Duke Georg August Herzog, is arguably the for about $17. And a second comic opera
finest piece in an extensive body of Mozarts which is not usually classified as one of

ly some fine talent was gathered for this works related to Freemasonry, whose produc- Mozarts Masonic works (but to me the
recording. tion would have seemed to entitle him to the themes of Masonry run throughout it)
There are actually two versions of the status of the Vienna lodges household com- is The Abduction from the Seraglio [Die
Masonic Ritual Music on this CDthe poser. His earliest composition for the lodge, Entfuhrung aus dem Serail]. Again, there
second being a more recent arrangement the song titled Gesellenreise, K. 468, of March are many different DVD recordings, but
for orchestra (the original was accom- 1785, was followed by the Maurerfreude, K. my personal favorite is the 2005 release
panied by organ or, more literally, a foot- 471, for tenor and orchestra, to the text of of the Deutsche Grammophon record-
pumped harmonium which was all the Franz Petran who enjoyed the patronage of ing with Edita Gruberovaavailable for
local temple could provide). Most indi- Count Thun. Mozart dedicated the piece to Ig- about $19 on the Internet.
vidual sections are brief because they are naz Born, a prominent representative of Aus-
intended to accompany ritual actions such trias science and public life (and for several The Masonic Quintet of Waukegan Illinois,
as attending the altar. But the music is a years the lodges Grand Master). . . . The figure Do You Know Him? CD Baby [Quinn Re-
powerful legacy of a highly- gifted com- of Ignaz Born served Mozart and (Brother) cords] 2003, ASIN: B00008UQTB, Avail-
poser who was also a devoted Freemason. Schikaneder as a model for the character of able on the Internet for about $16. Also
Sarastro in The Magic Flute, that greatest of available for download by album or indi-
Mozart, Wolfgang, Freimaurerkantaten all works inspired by Freemasonry. vidual song.
und Lieder, Supraphon. 1994, Available on Mozarts last finished work is the Can- I admit Im taking a chance here. I
the Internet for about $15. Prague Philhar- tata for Tenor, Bass and Orchestra, Laut have not been able to find the reason the
monic Choir, Prague Chamber Orchestra. verkunde unsere Freude. Mozart dated group was named the Masonic Quintet
The program notes by by Svatopluk the completion of the piece . . . 15 No- of Waukegan Illinois. It is entirely pos-
Studen give a good overview of Mo- vember, 1791. On 18 November he him- sible that the name has nothing to do with

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 membership in the Fraternity (there is,
after all, a contemporary music ensemble
called Masonics, which as far as I can
judge from the music and lyrics, has no
connection whatsoever with the Craft).
But even if there is egg on my face I can
recommend this recording as having some
of the finest and remarkably well sung gos-
pel music I have heard. Songs on this CD
include Do You Know Him?, Cannan
Land, There is a Fountain, Zion Hill,
Yes God is Real, Going to a City, Help
Me Find the Way, Jordan River, He is
Mine, and In the Sweet by and by.
Dont overlook browsing the Internet
if you have an interest in Masonic music
or a need for recorded music for your
Lodge. There are many rich resources. I
especially enjoy the following:
Google English Masonic Lodges, Pipe
Organs and National Heritage for a PDF
of the paper of the same name by An-
drew Pink. The Masonic pipe organ
has a rich history in both England and
America. Those built in England were
generally smaller, chamber instruments,
while many in the United States, espe-
cially those built in Grand Lodges and
Scottish Rite Temples were often mas-
sive concert orchestral organs. Pinks ar-
ticle with illustrations is especially good
concerning the English instruments.
Google Internet.Lodge.org.uk/ma-
sonic-music to find some great articles
written by Brother Naunton Lilesone
of the outstanding Masonic organists
in the U.K. They are highly informative,
and a great deal of fun. I especially en-
joyed Odd and Awful Organs, an arti-
cle in which he attempts to aid someone
who plays piano to approach an organ
bench. I cant help quoting a bit.
To the pianist, the flight deck of an large
May/June 2016 THE SCOTTISH RITE JOURNAL
pipe organ looks worrying, to say the least.
Here are a few basic tips for a newcomer.
You dont need to worry about the pedals.
Ignore all but one. The one that matters is the
swell pedal. This is full foot-size and rocks gen-
tle back and fore like a treadle, and is useful
for getting louder and softer. It does not matter
how hard you hit the keyboard, the organ vol-
ume stays the same; impact does not change
the volume, but this big pedal does the trick. . . .
The pedals. These are set out like a key- of us can run 5 Floppy Discs nowadays?
board and played with toe and heel. If you can
pat your head with one hand and make a cir-
cular motion with the other on your stomach,
you have the sort of talent than may enable
you to play with your feet as well as with your
handsbut there is no need to do so yet.
Electronic Organs. A few of these are repli-
cas of pipe organs, but even the cheapest have
far more sounds and gadgets than are good for
your health. The danger here is that you will
sound more like a jazz player unless you curb
your passions, the excess of which deforms the
very soul. So the first step is to ignore any but-
tons that hint of dance rhythms and electronic
sounds. Keep to the church organ effects for
our ceremonies. These are often given names
like Grand Organ, Theatre organ, Full Tibia
and it is best to stick to these.
The big difference with electronic organs is
that the swell pedal gives a very wide range of
volume. This might sound a good idea, but the
problem is that an inexperienced player will
make excessive use of this and a sudden in-
crease in volume tends frighten the natives. . . .
CD ROMs and MP3 downloads The
younger and lower ranks [shameless puna
set of pipes is called a rank- editor] often
try to improve Freemasonry by introduc-
ing hi-tech devices in the absence of a real
live organist. Avoid thissend them home.
Its all been tried before and there is many
a Temple with a matblack box with mul-
tiple knobs and a pile of floppy discs with
smudged labels. The problem is that it is
even more difficult to create a seamless flow
of suitable music when you are not a musi-
cian. Those who install and operate these
machines at first, soon fade away and hard-
ly anyone can understand how and when to
use them. Furthermore, apparatus of this
sort has a life expectancy of less than 10
years before obsolescent sets in. How many
Also, check out http://masonmusic.
org/home.html for a fine site devoted to
Masonic music. There is research in history,
ritual, performance, and much more. Well
worth repeat visits.
Janes, William H., The Masonic Musical
Manual: Containing Odes, Chants, Male
Quartets, Solos and Marches, Adapted to all
the Ceremonies of the Fraternity, also Organ
Solos, social songs and Male Quartets for
Refreshment and Special Occasions, Selected
from the Works of the Best Masters, Com-
posed and Arranged by Bro. William H. Janes,
Cornerstone Book Publishers, 2014 (re-
print of 1898 original), paperbound, 112
pages, ISBN-13: 978-1613421789, Avail-
able on the Internet from about $16.
Seemed as if there should be a least
one book in a book review column.
This book of sheet music is a valuable
resource for those who interested in
the culture of Freemasonry, and it pro-
vides a fine opportunity to combine
some Masonic education and fun. Find
or hire a piano player, go to refresh-
ment, and play and sing through some
of these songs.
They were at the heart of Freema-
sonry not so many years agoand they
still capture its soul.
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