Gravel and sand

Title

Gravel and sand

Creator

NBM

Language

English

Source

The Cabletow XLIV (9) September 1968

Year

1968

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GRAVEL AND SAND m NBM CALIFORNIA MASON'S LONG RECORD OF SERVICE... Brother Frederick C. Clark, 32°, of Alameda, California, was installed on December 9, 1967, for the 60th time as Secretary of Fruitvale Lodge No. 336, F & A M, in Oakland, Cali fornia. From May 20, 1907, to De cember 19, 1908, he had already served as Treasurer of the Lodge. Although born in Gilmore, Penn sylvania, Brother Clark went to Cali fornia early in life and became a successful banker in the employ of San Francisco’s First National Bank branch in Oakdale. He’s been in terested in community affairs all his life and achieved local fame as a championship tennis player. Initiated in Fruitvale Lodge on February 3, 1906, and passed March 25, his raising that year was delayed a couple of months until May 12, 1906, because of the famous San Francisco earthquake and fire. In the lollowing year he began his long and faithful service to his Lodge. In 1956. his close friend, California’s Past Grand Master Edward H. Siems, 33°, now Grand Secretary, presented him his 50-Year Member ship Button. Last December Most Worshipful Siems was delighted to install Brother Clark for his 60th successive term as Secretary of Fruit vale Lodge No. 336. Brother Clark is a member of Oak land, California, Scottish Rite Bodies. — The New Age. SAMPAGUITA'S TENTH . . . Inspite of heavy rains and frequent brown-outs we are happy to report that our 10th Anniversary celebra tion on June 29, 1968 was well at tended although we expected a bigger attendance. We were greatly hon ored by the presence of Sister Alice Bellis. Deputy for the Most Worthy Grand Matron of the General Grand Chapter; Sister Ethel Mosebrook, WM of Mayon Chapter #1; and Bro. Ed Bellis, PP of Mayon Chapter #1, OES. We were also honored by the presence of quite a delegation from Trece Martires Chapter #6. OES, from Cavite City — Sis. Cloe S. Alvarez, WM; Sisters Daria G. Rosell, PM; Eden del Rosario, PM; Minerva Perez, Esther Jose, Lilia V. Argota, Socorro G. Daluz, Evange line Medina, Raymundo C, Garcia, P. Alvarez, Jovita A. Vega, Lydia So riano and Bro. H. O. Vega. From Kalaw Chapter No. 9, OES, we had Sis. Virgie Domingo and Brothers Domingo Domingo and Cesar Bautis ta. After the meeting everybody pro ceeded to the Social Hall where din ner was served after which a short program was presented. The open ing remarks were given by Sis. Alice Bellis. Then a brief history of Sampaguita Chapter was given by Bro. Benito P. Maneze and a minute of silent prayer was called for our de parted sisters and brothers. We were then favored with a number by Nora Florendo, younger sister of our Asso. Matron, who sang Pakiusap and Jurame. Then we had games particiTum to n«xt pago SEPTEMBER, 1968 11 pa ted in by a number of sisters and brothers. The evening ended with the chain of friendship and the sing ing of Auld Lang Syne. * * ♦ Our congratulations to WB Do mingo, Past Patron and now Sec retary of T. M. Kalaw Chapter No. 9, OES who was elected to receive the Grand Cross of Colors of the Order of Rainbow for Girls for his effective and efficient services to As sembly No. 1 in Manila. Also elected to receive the same honor is Sis. Gracia Melocoton Elefano, a senior Rainbow, member of the Guardian Council of Bethel No. 2, IOJD, and of the Advisory Board of Assembly No. 1, Order of Rainbow. Congratulations also to WB Bayani Salcedo PM, (18) and Past Patron of T. M. Kalaw Chapter No. 9, OES, and his better half, Sis. Ascencion T. Salcedo, Worthy Matron of T. M. Kalaw Chapter No. 9, OES, who left for the United States.-as immigrants. They expect to settle there permanently. Sampaguita Chapter No. 3, OES, will hold a thanksgiving Dinner in November, partly to raise funds for its charity program and partly to afford its members and ethers of the Order a time of fellowship. They have invited Senator Jovito Salonga to be the guest speaker in the pro gram that will follow the dinner. Our congratulations also go to WB Jose T. Enriquez. PM (4) Act ing Director of the Bureau of Pub lic Schools, who has been chosen to head the Track & Field delega tion to the Mexico Olympiad. WB Enriquez is a ranking officer of PATAFA, and has been authorized, in addition to heading the delega tion. to attend conferences of Track and Field athletic associations meet ing in Europe and America. Our congratulations to three breth ren who have been appointed to or promoted in the Judiciary. MW Macario M. Ofilada, PGM, fbrmerly Judge of the Court of First Instance in Bangued, Abra, was promoted to Pangasinan with sala in San Carlos City. VW Noli Ma. Cortes, former Grand Lodge Orator, was named and confirmed Judge of the Court of First Instance in Antique with sala in San Jose. Bro. Onofre Villaluz, a mem ber of Island-Luz-Minerva Lodge No. 5, formerly a Judge of the Court of Agrarian Relations, has been pro moted and confirmed Circuit Judge in the province of Pampanga. WB Mariano C. Lucero, PM, who represented the Philippines at the Photogrammetry conference in Lausane, Switzerland in July and togeth er with Sis. Lucero, a member of Rosario Villaruel Chapter No 2, OES, went around the world, returned on September 4, 1968, after w.hat both of them term an enjoyable tour visit ing places and cities of cultural and historical significance. Their children, relatives, friends and employees held a bienvenida party for their safe home-coming on September 8 in Meycauayan, Bulacan. Sis. Agnes Schoening, widow of our late WB Walter Schoening. 33°. who together with her husband has been a great help in organizing chap ters of the Eastern Star in the Phil ippines, visited Manila on the wav back to her home in California. Sis. Schoening had been Past Matron and Secretary of Mayon Chapter No. 1, OES, for many years and served several times as Special Deputy of the Most Worthy Grand Matron of The Cabletow HAVE YOU EVER TRAVELED? For personalized and brotherly serv ice to all Foreign Countries. * Passports * Visas ’ Flight Insurance * Placements-Immigrants * Individual Travel Arrangements | * Foreign All Inclusive Tours I * Discounted Group Fares |l * Fly Now Pay Later Arrange- » ments E Visit: ALL WAYS TRAVEL, INC. I 1442 San Marcelino St.. Ermita, Manila. D-40G Call: Tel. 50-44-11 CABLE ADDRESS ALWAYS MANILA GRAVEL & SAND ... Rom P.B. 11 Eastern Star International. While in Manila, she visited friends and at tended Eastern Star meetings. Sis. Schoening was on a visit to her folks in Sydney, Australia and instead of returning home the same way she got to Australia, she decided to make a swing through Manila. Hong Kong and Tokyo. Sampaguita Chapter No. 3, OES, held its fellowship and fund-raising project at the home of WB & Sis. Jose Calderon at 55 J. Abad Santos St., Heroes Hill, Quezon City, on Sept. 15 in the afternoon. Members of the Order from greater Manila chapters were invited and they all had fun and fellowship the whole after noon. Tn addition, Sampaguita Chap ter raised a fair sum for its charitv proogram this year. Turn >o page 20 FELIX CABURIAN Cagayan de Oro City 1. School and Office Supplies 2. Sporting Goods 3. Office Equipment; a — Remington Typewriters b — Filing Cabinets c — Storage Cabinets d — Safes Dealer, Shell Company — Philippines Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon SEPTEMBER, 1968 15 pineli, Ronnie Galinawan, Leo de Guzman, PMC, and Francis Pascual. Chosen to give inspiration to the officers and members of the chapter are: Flordelis Mendoza, Chapter Sweetheart; Vicky Trinidad, Spon sor of the East; Amelia Tabing, Sponsor of the West and Zeny Troiillo. Sponsor of the South. Maritess Calderon did well for herself and her family, especially her parents, WB & Sis. Jose Calderon. In Chicago, Illinois, at Northwestern University, where she is a student. 15-year-old Maritess, became a celeb rity overnight. Under the tutorship of her professor, Dr. Florence Schale, she read 52,000 words per minute with a comprehension of 100% as compared to the 300-word speed and 60% comprehension average for col lege students. Maritess is a sister of Dr. Lydia Calderon. PWA. Perla Assembly. ORG. * * A GRAVEL AND SAND . . . pafl. „ Mayon Chapter Xu. 1, OES, held its annual Friendship Night on Sep tember 23, 1968 at the Scottish Rite Temple. 1828 Taft Ave.,'at 6:30 PM. Members of the Order from Cavite. Olongapo, Clark Field, San Juan and the two other chapters in Manila were invited and attended the affair. 1 hey had fun singing secular songs and taking part in parlor games after a sumptuous meal. The stated meet ing which preceded the social hour was one of the biggest-attended in years, with so many standing up when the names of the various chapters were called. Every member of the Order who attended the meeting went home with a lovely and useful sou venir of the meeting they will long remember. a CAVITE LODGE NO. 2 SPONSORS ORATORICAL CONTEST Hand in hand with its project of improving and beautifying the Rizal monument and its immediate sur roundings on the public plaza, Cavite Lodge No. 2, F & AM. also launched an oratorical contest among the stu dents of the public and private high schools in the province of Cavite, with prizes totalling Pl,000.00 at stake. Both projects were conceived by the young able and energetic Wor shipful Master of the Lodge. WB Dominador Herrera, Master of the Lodge, announced the topic of ihe Contest as: “WHAT OUR YOUTH OUGHT TO DO TO IMPLEMENT AND PERPET UATE RIZAL’S IDEALS”. The rides governing the contest are: 1 . The pieces should embody the positive aspects of the life and labors of Dr. Jose Rizal; 2. Contestants should refrain from embodying in their orations mat ters and issues controversial in nature. 3. Contestants shall limit their ora tions to not more than 30 min utes in delivery; 4. A copy of the pieces shall be submitted to the Committee on Education and Public Service of this Lodge on a date to be set bv the Committee rhe following prizes will be award ed to the winners of the contest; First Prize — P500.00; Second Prize — P300.900 and Third Prize — P200.00. Appropriate medals will also be awarded to the winners. Judges for this Contest will be composed of competent persons to be announced later. Turn to pogo 32 20 The Cabletow

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