The Cabletow Vol. I, New Series No.1 May-July 1958

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extracted text: *U rrpS.V THE CABLE TOW Published quarterly in Manila by the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, IncRegistration as second class mail matter applied for. Vol. I (New Series) Manila, May-July, 1958 No. I Howard R. Hick, Editor-in-Cliief Macario M. Ofilada Board of Editors: Luther B. Bewley Juan S. Alano Michael Goldenberg Esteban Munarriz N. B. Melocoton Gregorio R. Cariaga Managing Editor ________________ Circulation Manager GRAND LODGE OFFICERS Lc/( r<> right: .VII' Bro. Esteban Munarriz, Grand Secretary: MW Bro. Il'erner Schetelig, PGM; ,W Bro. Michael Goldenberg, Grand Treasurer; RW Bro. Macario Ofilada, Deputy Grand Manter; MW Bro. Howard R: Hick, Grand Master; RW Bro. Luther Bewley, Grand Senior Warden: W Bro. Juan S. Alano, Grand Junior Warden; MW Bro. Antonio Gonzales, PGM; W Bro. Marciano Evangelista. Grand Chaplain: Second row—H' Bro. Sinforoso Padilla, Grand Orator; W Bro. Thomas Loft, Grand Marshal; W Bro. Pedro Jimenez, Grand Standard Bearer; W Bro. Romeo Atienza, Junior Grand Deacon; VW Bro. Nicanor Santos, VW Bro. Mariano Abneda; VW Bro. Marcelino Viduya; W Bro. Zosimo Fernandez; IP Bro. Pablo Mariano; W Bro. Alberto Donor; W Bro. Hermogenes Oliveros; Third row—W Bro. Adeeb Hanira; W Bro. Robert Mc Laughlin; W Bro. Teofilo Abejo; VW Bro. Cirilo Constantino; VW Bro. Elmer Rastorfer; VW Bro. Jose Araneta; W Bro. Menandro Vida: W Bro. Aniceto Reyes. THE CABLE TOW Vol I (New Series) May-July, 1958 No. 1 (j’laricl ^taslel s Jfyle ssaqe OUR MASONIC HOME On the cover of this issue of the Cablcloic, you see a picture of the Plaridel Temple which, next to your blue Lodge, is your Masonic home. On the next page, you see a picture of your Grand Lodge offi cers for the current Masonic year. These two pictures are to remind you that they belong to you. The picture of the Temple represents the Grand Lodge. Many Lodges meet in this temple. The administrative offices are located here and from this temple the affairs of our Grand Lodge are carried on. Your fees and assessments support the activities and management of your Grand Lodge. In that way it is yours. The Grand Lodge officers are your servants, to carry out the wishes and the mandates of the brothren in our Grand Jurisdiction. It is their duty to see that the Plaridel Temple, the dormitory, and the bowling alleys are properly administered for the convenience of the brethren. They are to see that the Masonic endeavors of our brethren are properly supervised and that Freemasonry in the Philippines is kept at a high level and in keeping with the standards set by distin guished brethren who have preceded us. Concerning the temple building, changes have been made and wo are confident that it will please all the brethren. The offices have been changed and a new filing system installed. The dormitory has been renovated, with plenty of water pressure and water available. Expenses have been reduced thru reduction in maintenance per sonnel and all in all, we believe that Plaridel Temple is an improved home. We are now anxious to have our provincial brethren cume’lo visit us more often. In this connection, it is now the custom that on Tuesday mornings, the Grand Master has a breakfast meeting with any of our brethren 1 THE CABLE TOW July, 1958 who wish to discuss any subject. One of those mornings we had a fine bull session concerning Masonic projects and it was a fruitful meeting, as well as one of good fellowship. By visiting the Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge officers, we get to know of your problems and find a solution thereto. The Plaridel Temple is our Cathedral of Freemasonry in the Philippines and I hope that all Masons in this Republic will iook at it with the same pride and sense of proprietorship as your Grand Lodge officers had in the past and will continue to do in the future. (Sgd.) Howard R. Hick (h and Master A A A SIXTH MASONIC DISTRICT HOLDS CONVENTION I'he (ith Masonic District under V. W. Uro. Nicanor Santos held their lirst District Convention on July loth and I lib which was ex tremely .successiul. There was cer tainly much evidence of Prior Plan ning which should have pleased the (>rand Master. There were about 1H0 delegates who not only witnessed ven fine degree work but participated in the open lorunt discussions which will prove very profitable in the com ing year. Perhaps the most interesting sub jccts were lodge attendance and pro gram. And all believed that these difficult problems are best solved thru good leadership, electing plan ners and doers to office in the lodge, as well as giving the young masons more duties as well as responsibility. The "fellowship in the meetings as well as hours outside of the lodge were extremely high level and we feel proud of our brothers in the Visayas for getting the first convention un der way and in such a successful man ner. We can look well to the South. MOTHER COUNCIL GIVES TO LIBERTY WELLS Word has just been received that III. Luther A. Smith, 33°, Sovereign (hand Commander, AASR, Southern Jurisdiction, (Mother Council of the World) sent SJ.jOO.OO to the Liberty Wells Association as a gill of the Scottish Rile Foundation to pul down a well in some needy barrio in the Philippines. The check was sent to Wot. Bro. Albino SyCip, President of the l.ibcrtv Wells Association, it was learned horn Wor. Bro. Macario C. Navia, secretary thereof. In the letter to Wor. Bro. SyCip, Most Wor. Bro. Smith. PGM. stated that he was much impressed by the great service done by Philippine Freemasons to their fellow country men in rural areas in rendering as sistance lor their economic and health improvement that the trustees of the Scottish Rite Foundation. S. J., were moved to make the donation. 2 PRIOR PLANNING PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE On June IB, 1916 I entered a Ma sonic Lodge lor the first lime and 1 thought then that as far as Freema sonry was concerned, 1 had enjoyed one of the most gratifying experiences of my lite. In 1919 1 was elected Mas ter of Manila Lodge No. I and I be lieved that nothing could surpass that gratifying experience. Tonight 1 have been installed Grand Master, and frankly, f cannot believe that such an honor, the highest within the gill ol masons to bestow upon one of their members could come to me. It proves the democratic way of our great Fraternity. With this high hon or goes great responsibility and at least until I finish my term, God will ing, 1 look upon my Stewardship not as a reward, but rather a trust—a trust to serve the members ol my Grand Lodge with every liber of my mind and body, f stand before you a very humble, a very grateful, but a very sincere, determined individual. The manner in which J shall perform my duties and bear these responsibilities will depend grcatlv upon the coopera tion 1 may receive Irom the subordi nate lodges and the individual mem bers of our Grand Jurisdiction. For hundreds of years Freemasonry has been a tremendous inllucnce for good all over the world. Our Grand Lodge has played its part well and every Mason in our jurisdiction can look with pride to our accomplish ments and to the outstanding masons who have individually and collective ly contributed to our success. For this reason I anr apprehensive of my abil ity to fill the shoes of Grand Masters before me. Fortunately my immed iate predecessors have seen fit to put me to work and as an appointed of ficer, as well as junior and Senior Grand Wardens, and last year as De puty Grand Master, 1 have- enjoyed the opportunity to serve, and the op portunity to learn and prepare my self for this tremendous task. My business requires that I travel extensively and when I do, I always plan to visit with our foreign broth ers. I have visited four Grand Lodges in Europe and Canada and eight Grand Lodges in the United States and this valuable experience has taught me much and 1 hope from these visits, I can better administer the allairs ol our (hand Lodge. . This fountain ol experience that I have had io draw on has taught me one thing, -the backbone of Freema sonry is in the Master Mason, In tTie individual. Also in the blue Itxlgcs; these subordinate lodges make up our Grand Lodge. In them are conferred the Entered Apprentice, the Fellow craft and Master Mason Degrees. There is nothing higher in Freema sonry to whied volt can aspire. True, there are appendant masonic bodies, in particular, the York Rite which goes thru the Chapter, the Commanders, and ends with the de gree ol Knight Templar; and the Scottish Rite which advances by nu merical degrees beginning with thefourth and ending with the 32nd de gree. Frequently they arc referred to as the higher bodies. 3 THE CABLE TOW May-July, 1958 I am a member ol the York Rite and the Scottish Rite, yet tonight I stand before you, divested ol any je wel, pin or ring, or anything signify ing my being more than a master mason. On the other hand I have chosen to wear my past master’s je wel, a gilt Irom the brothers ol my mother lodge, as a symbol ol my beliel that nothing in Freemasonry is more important than the blue lodge and the master mason degree. Some masonic charts by their very design, indicate that masonic prog ress, the search for masonic light, is a rise in rank, an elevation to higher degrees. 1 would propose (hat instead of indicating ascension beyond the 3rd degree, we should apply that term only to the first 3 degrees,—the third or Master Mason degree, being the highest attainable and rather than a ladder, I would propose that these three steps be shown as a tremendous round base, having a common center and all further progress be not up, but on the level ol the 3rd step, in ward to the center. Such a diagram would hold true to the fundamental principles of Freemasonry; that no degree is great er than the 3rd degree or Master Ma son degree and once attained by va rious routes, approaching from any point on the circumference, we walk upon the level advancing as far as we wish, toward God and Understand ing. Advancement in Freemasonry, yes, -not up—but inward, toward light and (ruth, and by so doing we pre serve the dignity ol the 3rd degree, and strengthen an ancient landmark, /.he blue lodge, or mother lodge ol Freemasonry. A man's standing in his blue lodge controls his entire standing as a mason. If a mason is suspended or expelled from his blue lodge, ipso facto, he severs his con nection from all other Masonic Bo dies, regardless ol any honors he may have attainedSo that our Grand Lodge and its members will be familiar with the plans for our new’ masonic year and lor the benefit of our guests present, who are not masons, I want to talk of the future in the simplest terms pos sible. In masonic parlance we speak ol a trestle board; to me, an engineer, it means the drawing board, and to many it means a plan or a proposal. It typifies a mason. It is the art of preparation in advance, so that all may be cognizant of what we propose to do. No man or mason can do his best without prior planning and as a motto lor the year, I propose that we use what may first seem a bit ludi crous, but because of the redundant use ol the letter P (5 times) it could be an unforgettable motto: 5Ps Prior Planning Prevents Poor Per formance: z\s amusing as it may seem, you will find, if you reflect ser iously, that it has great significance; it does not promise perfection, but it does, if carried out, prevent failure, I do not propose perfection but I do want to prevent failure. Oliver Wendell Holmes once said ‘the greatest thing in this world is noL so much where we stand as it is in what direction we arc going"; and our great brother, Franklin D. Roose velt, during the 1929 depression re marked, "The world progresses by ac tive mediocrity, not by passive gen ius." I propose nothing that would pass lor genius, I know my capabili ties, 1 propose in keeping with my ability, active mediocrity, action—pro gress. By implementing the motto, the 4 PRIOR PLANNING PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE 5Ps, I’m sure that Freemasonry in the Philippines will be more active, more vital and do much to help our coun try and our people. In compliance with this motto and like the three Grand Masters at the building ol King Solomon’s Temple who made it their habit to retire to a Sanctum Sanctorum to plan their work lor a new day, let me, vour Grand Master, do some prior planning, submit to you a plan. Let us be determined to revitalize our trait, make brotherly love a burning desire, fellowship, our ardent goal, and show to the world by act and deed that Freemasonry is a noble, active force which builds its temples in the hearts of men. I propose, inasmuch as blue lodges are lite backbone ol our Grand Lodge, that we make a determined cllort to do our utmost in improving the ritualistic work and the business and programs of each lodge. Our im mediate past (hand Master, M. AV. Bro. Vicente Orosa, has divided our jurisdiction into Masonic Districts in order to make the management of (hand Lodge Business more clficicnt, fruitful, and effective. This was a very important decision. I have visit ed with inspectors and deputies of (hand Masters in several Grand Lod ges in the United Slates and have learned how cllicient this arterial type of management can be. To be specific, a lodge is only suc cessful when il meets regularly, car ries on ils work, its business and rit ual in accordance with our rules, re gulations and Ancient Landmarks. Many of our provincial lodges and even some in Manila have Been lax in this regard. Some lodges have not had die pleasure of a visit from their inspectors. In others, we find that in spectors do noi lulfill all their dueties, others are not prompt and their masonic information comes to us too late for constructive use. To be bru tally frank, we have 107 subordinate lodges in our jurisdiction and up to this very hour only 11 inspectors have submitted their reports,—reports that were due on .April 1st. In the (hand Lodge of New York they have (51 districts, each having a district deputy. They are the eyes, cars, mouth and hands ol the Grand Master lor the effectuation ol the (hand Master's policies. I look for ward with much pleasure in having my work lightened by the faithful performance ol the duties ol district deputies. Ibis year we shall have masonic conventions of all lodges within each district, as well as the services of a travelling instructor. In this connection it is my intention to have three (hand Lodge degree teams, an American first degree, a Filipino second degree, and a mixed group ol brothers representing all na tionalities in our jurisdiction who will work on the 3rd degree team, a team which will work in full cos tumes. We shall set up standard forms to be used by (hand Lodge inspectors as well as secretaries and treasurers to be used in reporting the activities of their blue lodges as well as the sta tistical and accounting data so that the (hand Lodge may have accurate information ol all ils lodges in the simplest and most expeditious man1 have lound in the Philippines that our Provincial brethren need considerably more help than our bro thers in the Manila area. Some lod-, ges are far from Manila, in hard-toget-to places, so 1 propose that we bring Grand Lodge to them, at least THE CABLE TOW May-July, 1958 the Grand Lodge Officers and mem bers will visit them more frequently and in larger numbers. I shall sched ule a monthly vjsitation by bus to our provincial lodges leaving Manila at 7 to 8 A.M. on Saturday mornings and returning Sunday afternoon. They will be Dutch treat, no lodge will have to bear the burden of shoulder ing the expenses of such an invasion. We will not hurry,—we propose to slay overnight; our wives will go along. We shall enjoy fellowship on the way and on our return. Il may be that such a visitation will be carried out during the hunting season or when the fish are running so that when our masonic work is done, we can turn io lighter duties and enjoy the fellowship of our provincial bre thren in their lodge, their homes and even at die fishing grounds. We shall not come to hurry away; rather we will come to visit and lin ger: to share with you, your hospital ity, no matter how humble it may be. Please remember, my heart is with the Proviiu iano. for am I not one, a Quczonian? and oddly enough in America my surname is synonymous with country boy—taga lalawigan—probinciano—1 lick. I propose to place upon the trestle board a design concerning youth. The south of our nation represents the greatest wealth we have. I believe that in our Grand Lodge we have neglect ed our responsibilities to youth. Many Grand Lodges have youth committees, not with the intent ol moulding them into future masons, yet that frequent ly happens; but to utilize our efforts to help and guide young people grow Jnio citizens of tomorrow, to study votilli problems in general. We will have active masons participate in this program, they will represent the church, the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, DeMolay, Rainbow, Job's Daughters, field of interest to young men and women. We may have essay contests and in every way endeavor to make them better men and wom en, fathers and mothers of tomorrow. 1 further propose to patronize the arts. Tonight at the altar I agreed to promote the general good of so ciety. to cultivate the social virtues. I was taught as a Fellowcraft that the impressive ceremonies of Freemasonry were calculated to inculcate in the mind of the novitiate the importance of the study of arts and sciences. Then, in acemdance with my obliga tion. and my teaching, we are obli gated to do out utmost to accomplish these objectives. Would it not be wonderful tonight if we could have had a choir, com posed ol masons, to, provide the mu sical background befitting this occa sions? We have the talent in this ju risdiction, Filipinos, particularly are patrons of the art of music. I want all masons who have an interest in cither a choir or symphony orchestra to come forward and volunteer. I want to base several musical prog rams through the year, to provide suitable, dignified, entertainment, perhaps raise funds for charitable purposes, provide background for rit ualistic work. How wonderful it will be if the Grand Lodge convenes next year to the soul stirring masonic mu sic of our distinguished brother ma son. the lainous composer, Mozart. Remember too that it docs not have to be always seriousness and dig nity. There is nothing in our rules and regulations that says that a ma son can not laugh, cannot have fun or enjoy himself. How frequently I have been asked what is there in a 6 PRIOR PLANNING PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE lodge but repetition, ritual, and more ritual, nothing but business. II this is happening in your lodge it is time to change the master. There is nothing in our rules and regulations that says that members ol a lodge cannot do other work in the lodge hall or in their homes which will contribute to lelowship. What is wrong with singing masons; a quartet getting around a piano, gui tar or an accordion, singing sea songs, songs ol the west, barbershop songs, entertaining less lorlunate brothers who can't sing because they are only ritualists. Here is an opportunity to serve the Fraternity, to provide some thing to do, to amuse and entertain yourselves, your brothers, and per haps as the spark catches holds, devel op an interest in the arts which may well lead to using our talented musi cians to entertain non-masons and perhaps earn kinds to support a ma sonic charitv. 1 ask you to support this project. II you arc a musician come Forward, do not be reticent; I ask not lor passive genius, 1 want only only active inediocritv. As Senior (h and Warden, I assisted the (hand Master in starting the librate. It is small, and humble, yet it is a beginning. Il needs loot! upon which to grow. It needs your help and assistance ol the Grand Lodge. I propose to appoint a committee to en large our library and make its facili lies available to our brethren. I bis committee will ask lodges and broth ers to donate books. They will pre pare a list ol books to be obtained when possible. They will solicit funds lor such purposes and do alt possible to c reate a library that will be enter taining and educational, something that will assist in drawing more bro thers to our Temple. Such a project will be not only educational but will do much to improve fellowship. Speaking of fellowship, I want to sec more fellowship among brothers and lodges. I want to develop more fellowship around the athletic side ol life. Years ago we had masonic Goll Tournaments. They were a big thing, talked ol long before and long alter a competition was completed. Let us revive this interest in sports, to keep our health, our tummies down, but most important to get together to en joy each other's’ company and culti vate sportsmanship. I will therefore, appoint a Sports Committee to lay cut such a program and ask any and all who arc- interested or who have ideas to come forward and volunteer. The Table Tow: I now come to an important subject. Our Grand Lodge Organ. On January II, 1922, Bagumbayan Lodge No. I at its stated meet ing passed the following resolution which was presented at the 10th an nual communication. "The Inundation ol a masonic: newspaper cither weekly, semi-month ly or monthly which shall he the of ficial organ of the M. W. Grand Lodge ol the Philippines and the ex ponent ol Ancient Gralt Masonry in these Islands and shall be published under the auspices ol this MAY. Gland Li.dge." This resolution resulted in a Grand Lodge organ called the "I.l'A’EL" .which in lout issues died. A revamp ol the "L1.V1-L". an injection ol ad renalin-good management—and with a change ol name, our “CABLE TOW" was born. It too has had vise issitiidt's and even al this commu nication we hate taken steps to up grade its cpialitv and improve ils te ceplion among the members ol our Grand Lodge. 7 THE CABLE TOW May-Jtjly, 1958 However, there remains the prob lem of securing, original, strong, vital, informative and interesting material to ptit into our Grand Lodge organ. Material which will be interesting to our brethren in the Philippines and to our masonic brothers overseas. Be cause you, and you, have failed to produce, have failed to contribute, it lias been frequently necessary to use foreign material to complete an issue. \Vc must slop this policy and we in tend to publish less issues of the C<ible Tow, yet concentrate on ils sub stance. The Grand Lodge cannot do this alone. The Cable Tow is the officfal gaz ette and a library of reference for the Graft in the Islands. It keeps the Brethren in the outposts of Masonry posted on masonic activities in the Philippines and in the Masonic world at large. It furnishes them instruc tion and entertainment. It shows them that the Grand Lodge of the Philippines is a going concern, with officers and members constantly on the alert in the interest of Masonry in general and of the Craft in these islands in particular. As the official Grand Lodge organ it should speak for Freemasonry in the Philippines. Il is not to be subor dinated to any masonic organ in our Grand Lodge Jurisdiction. There fore, I enjoin all masons who have a message for their brothers, to con tribute to the Cable Tow. Further, the Cable Tow is not limited to the product of a masonic mind, there are those who think and act as we do, who do not wear the lambskin. When we find such material, it can be, with the permission of the author, used as ihformativc material which will em brace the vitality of our Grand Lodge organ. Let us raise the standard of our Cabletow; let us produce a Grand Lodge organ of which we can be proud, one which will tell the world that we arc active, we are strong, alive, and that we are playing our small part in advancing the principles and tenets of our great Fraternity. Concerning relief, I would like to touch upon a very important subject, one dear to the hearts ol all masons,our Hospital lor Crippled Children. In America I had (he privilege of vi siting five Shriners' Hospitals. Two points I would like to bring to your attention.—First: the conception of the idea that brought this great char itable project into fruition. The Shriners, or the Order of the Mystic Shrine, was known as the playground of Freemasonry. It grew, but its cor nerstone was not laid until 1920, 48 years later, when Past Imperial Po tentate Freeland Kendrick said, “The Shrine has a membership of a great mass of distinguished and influential citizens. I-Iowevcr, no institution can long survive without a major objec tive. A playground fpr masonry is not enough. I propose that we turn our resources to aiding crippled chil dren by building hospitals where these unfortunate ones may have their ailments corrected without a tent of cost to their parents; there is no such charily in the world." He proposed a plan which caught the imagination and today his words Ting out as a tribute, as well as an out standing monument to Freemasonry. Second: I would like io call your attention to what I believe is the most important aspect of this great charity. It is easy to see and measure the tan gible evidence of such success. Seven teen hospitals with well-trained staffs of doctors and nurses, have performed 8 PRIOR PLANNING PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE miracles. In a little more than 36 years more than a quarter million boys and girls with prospects of lives ol helplessness have had their limbs straightened, curved spines corrected and other ailments cured. But the intangible is even more gratifying. The success of the .Shrin ers Hospital has become a symbol of tvhai can de done, and what has been done. To many people all over the world this charity has become the measuring stick of other fraternal, civic and religious organizations. Many of them have accomplished great deeds and are to be congratul ated. But can we not feel proud that in Freemasonry, in the Shriners Hos pital project, we have an institution which can inspire others, perhaps in stead of a quarter million boys and girls, indirec tly because ol emulation we may have helped 10 limes that number. Is this not a lesson? A successful effort may, like a snowball when roll ed down hill, become a geometric progression. With our limited means we cannot duplicate or come near the high standard of our .American broth ers. yet in our small way and perhaps often at greater sacrifice we are con tributing our bit. But 1 wonder if we arc- doing it most efficiently? Our great charity needs not only contin ued support but concerted ellort. Therefore, I propose to appoint a committee to study this charily and even go into the study of the possibil ity ol someday having our own hos pital, our own stall: a place that we may look to, a masonic elloil. In accordance with a principle I have already touched on. that Mason ic activities need not be confined to a lodge; I urge our members to go out and become active in civic ami char itable affairs not necessarily in the name of Freemasonry. Give aid to others in their creditable works. I couldn't help but feel great pride in our (hand Lodge when I was attend ing the monthly meeting of the Na tional Board of the YMCA of the Philippines, and while discussing a new projec t, 1 noticed that one para graph of our agenda started out like this: "Among the most steadfast and clleciivc founding fathers and life long leaders of the Philippine YMCA movement arc Rafael Palma, Jose Abad Santos, Conrado Benitez, /Al bino .Sycip and others "—What pride we must have in this statement, all four arc masons, three, Past Grand Masters of our (hand Lodge: and Bro. Sycip an equally strong pillar of our fraternity. Many of our brothers arc working out of the lodge, teach ing those great moral duties, incul cated in it. Arc we doing all we can? Are we giving our best? When a Freemason accepts additional civic and c haritable duties and performs them well, he brings honor to our fraternity. Wc are not supposed to advertise, to boast, or generally make known that our scrsice is in the name of Frccmasonrv. but the public will soon learn that Juan de la Cruz is a good man because he serves his community, his fellowman, his country and one day they may discover that lie is a ma son and suddenly those who have been taught to Irown upon us will find no basis for distrust and hate. They will understand that no matter what our race, color or creed, we can walk side? by side and share in many ul our mutual objectives. Communism: Two years ago a book was published in the Philip pines entitled Freemasonry and ComTHE CABLE TOW May-July, 1958 inunism, the author was Father Weiss, a Jesuit Priest. The presentation was so inaccurate and unjust that the author was called to task by his Su]>crioi's. Fortunately it did not have a wide circulation, but it must have done some harm when read by the ill-informed. This book alleges that Freemasonry and Communism are bed-fellows. This challenge should not go un answered. Let me ask one question,- Is it not peculiar that as great and powerful as Freemasonry is, that it does not exist in countries or places where there is Dictatorship, Communism, Tyranny and Bigotry? No lodge exists in Russia, no lodge existed in Hitlers Germany and Mus solini's Italy. As those ideologies grew, they found an enemy in the masonic lodge. Masons were persecuted and Lodges closed and confiscated. This is my answer to those dastardly charges. Let us prove by deed what we arc and what we stand for. Let us plan programs to combat poverty, illitera cy, to promote peace and understand ing; and let us leave our lodges and go out into the barrios, our munici palities, our cities and work side by side with our fcllowmcn and convince the world that wc stand for love of < ouniry, patriotism and a democratic way of fife. Those of us who repre sent management, who employ labor, who profit by the toil of others, should so far as their business means permit, provide every facility to dig nify labor and to show communists that the capitalistic way is the dem ocratic way and that it can be shared by all for the advancement of any nation or mankind. In the Philippines we are an under developed coumry and there is a dis paraging difference between the top and the bottom. Let masons and Freemasonry contribute to the eleva tion of our less'fortunate fellowmen and thereby upgrade our social sys tem,-God's way-stretch out thine hand. Let us not forget that tho some do not wear the lambskin apron they may think as wc do, have the same mission. We are not the only ones with high ideals and objectives. We hold no monopoly on virtue, only last February the Honorable Senator Claro M. Recto took up the cudgel in our behalf. His speech on the separa tion of church and state, was a mas terpiece. Given on a Saturday night, damned on Sunday. There are others but tor the sake of brevity I name only two,—Justice Bocobo and Judge Gucvarra, vigorous, forceful, courag eous speakers, ready to sacrifice for principles, but never willing to sell their honor. Do we stretch forth a helping hand? Do we pat them up on the shoulder? Do we let them know that we have a sympthetic car, an understanding heart? Let us keep them in mind when we pay honor lor meritorious service rendered to our country. There arc many things to talk about and time is running short, nut perhaps you can see my sincere inter est in our problems and my hope that we can do more to revitalize, add strength to our great fraternity. In order to be of service I will inaugu rate a Grand Master's breakfast every Tuesday morning al the Plaridel Temple, from 7:30 to 9:00 A.M., come early, or come late, eat break fast or drink only a cup of coffee. We will discuss Freemasonry, we will en joy early morning fellowship and who knows we may accomplish many of 10 PRIOR PLANNING PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE our objectives at these breakfast meet ings. Our Grand Lodge and its meeting place: Do you remember a masonic admonition, "Wisdom to contrive, strength to support and beauty to adorn." I hope next year to adorn the Grand Lodge Hall, but in a pe culiar manner. 1 shall appoint a com mittee who will study this problem. I will propose that they prepare a list of things wc need to make our hall more beautiful,—altar, columns, gav els, attar cushions, lecterns, rods, many things. I expect to have these things given to the Grand Lodge. In the Philippines we have some of the finest and most beautiful timber in the world, let us have in this hall, things representing the Philippines, our country, our Filipinos, our ma sons. I.et the Grand Lodge be a sym bol of unity. I will expect lodges or masonic districts to support this pro ject within their limited means and I will expect masons to contribute their skill, their hand work in making these gifts, inexpensive, representa tive, but expressive of solidarity. In closing, f want you to know that 1 shall always be available to our members, the Grand Master's door will always be open. Come in and discuss any problem with me. Re member that altho in Lodges and in Grand Lodge I may be Grand Master, or Most Worshipful Sir, outside of the lodge and in my office I am and will only be Howard, one of you. On June 18, 1916 when I first en tered a masonic lodge, I was taught that no man should enter upon any great or important undertaking with out first invoking the blessing of God. Tonight except perhaps for the obli gation that I have to my family, I am about to undertake the biggest task ol mv life. Please bow your heads while 1 silenily ask God’s help —Amen. AAA AUSTRALIANS VISIT IIIGII TWELVE A group of brother Masons from Australia, members of several lodges belonging to the Scottish Constitu tion down under, were guests on Mav 15. 1958 of High 1 welvc Lodge No. 82 F & AM at their stated meet ing in Jose Abad Sanios Hall, Pla ridel Temple. The third degree was exemplified by the home lodge for the benefit of the visiting brethren. The group was headed by Bro. Kenneth II. Bears, Senior Warden of Lodge Star of Australia No. 200 of Sydney. New South Wales. The brethren are in the Royal Australian Navy which made a stop-over in Manila on their way to Tokyo, Ja pan. ORGANIZE MUTUAL AID SOCIETY In implementation of an action taken in the (hand Lodge Commu nication early this year, a number of Masons ol this jurisdiction organized and incorporated the Acacia Mu tual Aid Society, Inc.’’ It has the ap proval ol the Insurance Commis sioner and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commis sion. 1 he Board of Trustees is composed of Howard R. Hick, Chairman; Eduardo I,. Claudio. Jose AV. Curameng, Gumersindo Garcia, Sr., Este ban Mtinarriz, Luis R. Salvosa, and Jose C. Vclo, members. 11 YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS The youth of our nation is our greatest asset and it is our solemn duty as Masons to prepare them to the best of our ability for their so lemn duties as men and women, fath ers and mothers, and citizens ol our Republic. Within Freemasonry, not part of it, there are youth organizations worth the support of Lodges and in dividual Masons. In our Grand Ju risdiction we have active youth groups as: the Order of Rainbow for Girls, Order of Job’s Daughters, and Order of DeMolay for Boys.—HRH AAA The twenty-first trimesiral installa tion of olficers of Perla Assembly, Or der ol the Rainbow for Girls, was held at the .Scottish Rite Temple on May J, I95H at seven in the evening. After the installation ceremonies, the girls held a cottilion to introduce their eighteen-ycar old members to society after which dancing, preceded by a Rigodou de Honor, was indulg ed in by the young people present at the rites. Those installed arc: Worthy Ad visor, Patricia Tria; Worthy Associate Advisor, Eva B. Cruz; Charity, Lu cille E. Venturanza; Hope, Alejandra Patino; Faith, Merccdita Antonio; Recorder, Fclicitas Tria; Treasurer, Ainparo de los Santos; Chaplain, Mercy Norma Mandac; Drill Leader, Jacqueline .Araneta; Love, Adelisa Cifra; Religion, Perla Madarang; Na ture, Luzviminda Closa; Immortality, Proscrfina Domingo; Fidelity, Caro lyn Gardner; Patriotism, Melinda Tria: Service, Evelyn Torres; Confi dential Observer, Gabriela Feliciano; Outer Observer, Ruth Toledo; Musi cian, .Alice Nibut; Choir Director, Marietta Prudencio: Mother /Xdvisor, Mrs, Maria Luisa Vicente. AAA Philippine Bethel No, 1, Order of Job's Daughters, held their fourth semestral installation of officers on June 28, 1958 at seven in the evening al the Lincoln Memorial Masonic Temple in Olongapo, Zambales, in the presence ol their parents, friends and relatives. After the installation ceremonies, light refreshments were served to the guests and members pre sent. Those installed are: Honored Queen, Susan Selby; Senior Princess, Kathleen 'Taylor; Junior Princess, Re surrection Gregorio; Guide, Carmen de la Cruz; Marshal, Esperanza Bada; Senior Custodian, Lo Lai Go; Junior Custodian. Evelyn Davis; Inner Guard, Brenda Ammons; Recorder, Millie MacKey; Treasurer, Evelyn Hyland; Chaplain, Diane Blackwell; Musician, I,ollie Cash; Librarian, Doris Ilyland; First Messenger, Nida Santos; Second Messenger, Salvacion Gregorio; Third Messenger, Linda Brown; Fourth Messenger, Yolanda Ramos; Fifth Messenger, Sylvia de Leon. AAA 12 YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS ORDER OF DEMOLAY INSTALLATION Willi Prof. Tcodoro /Agoncillo of the History Department, University of the Philippines, as guest speaker, the Jose Abad Santos Chapter, Order of De.Molay, held their public install ation of olficers lor the second term of 1958 at the Plaridel Masonic Tem ple at seven in the evening of June 29, 1958. Those installed were: Master Coun cilor, Ricardo M. Ylagan; Senior Councilor, Manuel Eslillore, Jr.; Jun ior Councilor, Jose Malalang; Trea sure!. Candido San |ose; Scribe, Isagani Domingo; Senior Deacon. Arscnio Barcara; Junior Deacon, Victor Rivera; Senior Steward, Federico Ra mirez; Junior Steward, Benjamin del Carmen; Chaplain, Pio Caccam; Al moner, Cesar de I.con; Orator, Fede rico Agni); Marshal, Pedro Franc isco; Standard Bearer. Florantc Escalante; Organist, Jeiry Dadap; Sentinel, Ma nuel Sanchez; First Preceptor, Ben jamin Malalang; Second Preceptor, Arturo Castro; ’Third Preceptor, Er nesto Caburian; Fourth Preceptor, Adriano Evangelista; Fifth Preceptor, Samuel Alapan; Sixth Preceptor, Riaerdo San Jose; Seventh Preceptor, Carlos San I.uis. Other parts of the program were greetings from Victor lingo, Past Master Councilor ol Loyally Chapter: Vocal Solo by Evelyn Mandac with piano accompaniment by Gracia Melocoton; inaugural address by the newly installed Master Councilor; in troduction of the guest speaker bv Bro. [.eon M. I.azaga; address by Prof. Tcodoro Agoncillo; closing re marks by Most Wor. Bro. Michael Goldenberg, PGM and Deputy and Active Member for the Philippines, Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay. ELECT RAMIREZ P.N.C. PRESIDENT Wor. Bro. (Dr.) Emiliano C. Ra mirez was recently elected and in stalled President of the Philippine Normal College, the country's oldest normal school. Wor. Bro. Ramirez, Past Master of Pintong Bato Lodge No. 51. 1- & A M. of Bacoor. Cavite, was lelichated and commended by the brethren of his lodge at their meet ing of April 12. 1958. 1 he new President of the Philip pine Normal College was unanimous ly elected by the Board of Trustees and on his election was sworn into olfice by President Garcia. Wc congratulate Wor. Bro. Rami rez on his election and wish him God speed in his endeavors. We arc cer tain that with his excellent prepara tion. proles-ionallv and masonicallv, he will succeed. AAA 1)E LAS ALAS MARKER UNVEILED A historical marker in the town of Indang, Cavite, for the late Don Se verino de las Alas, a Mason, revolu tionary leader and lirst Secretary of the Interior ol the first Philippine Re public under Bro. Emilio Aguinaldo, was unveiled on Jan. -I, 1958 al the town plaza in front of the Municipal building. The unveiling ceremonies were sponsored bv Indang Lodge No. 115 of which Wor. Bro. Menandro Vida is the Master. Present at the ceremonies were Gen. Emilio .Agui naldo, members of the Philippine Historical Commission, and promin ent Masons ol the province ol Cavite. Wor. Bro. Vida presided at the ce remonies and gave the introductory 13 Left to right, first row—Delia Navia, Virginia Sack, Godofredo Ricafort, Bertha Kolipano; Second row—Leticia Javier, Daniel Kolipano, Antonio Kotipatio, Josefina Esguerra; Third row—Rosa Navia, Gregorio Basilio, Eriinda. ■Alonzo, 4</<i Guzman, Hilario Esguerra, Primo Gusman, Mary Spuler YORK RITE PRESENTS ’‘LOVE OF LEONOR RIVERA” Dr. Severino Montano's three-act play, "Love of Leonor Rivera" was presented on the eve of Rizal Day in Jose Abad Santos Hall of Plaridel Temple by members of the York Rite Bodies and Order of the Eastern Star to a "standing room only” house. Those present at the Arena Theater presentation were unanimous in their comment that the play was well-acted and that it was a revelation to all that among Masons and Eastern Stars and Rainbow girls, there is such fine dramatic talent. Where do we go from here—this should be the beginning of a Masonic Dramatic Group to develop prog rams for the masonic year. This group is to be congratulated for start ing such a fine |iroject. It is the im plementation of the Grand Master’s program concerning the arts. The assemblage was presided over by Most Wor. Bro. Antonio Gonza les, PGM, PGS, and presently Grand Secretary of Royal Arch Masons in the Philippines. Received officially were Most Wor. Bro. Howard R. Hick, Grand Master and Most Wor. Bro. Francisco A. Delgado, PGM and Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Bodies. Among those who played in the June 18, 1958 presentation are; Sisters Eriinda Alonzo, Antonia A. Kolipa no, Leticia B. Javier, Josefina S. Es guerra, Rosa Navia, Ada S. Guzman, Mary C. Spiller, Delia Navia, Virginia Sack, Bertini Kolipano, and Bros. Hi lario Esguerra, Gregorio Basilio, Godofredo Ricafort, Daniel L. Kolipano, and Primo I. Giizman under the di rection of Wor. Bro. Ramon Alonzo. 14 WITH SUBORDINATE LODGES Wor. Bro. M. P. Gatinaitan. as the Grand Master's representative, paid calls on several ol our Lodges in the Southern islands and was received with all courtesies—proving again that our provincial brethren never fail to roll out the carpet lor the city folks. Masons or non-Masons. That wonderful Filipino hospitality can only be outdone by Filipino-probinsiano hospitality. Ml. Huraw Lodge No. 98 is almost completely rehabilitated since the de vastating fire a year ago, which al most completely burned down the city of Caibalogan. Our brothers there lost almost everything, but they are back in business. New furniture, and paraphernalia have been acquir ed by the brethren of the Lodge with some assistance from brethren of sis ter Lodges nearby. Good work, Mt. Huraw! Maguindajiaw l.odgc No. 10 in Ca gayan de Oro City put Freemasonry on the map in that city. Drought and famine in the mountain barrios of Mindanao became a serious problem and the Maguindanaw Lodge, prin cipally thru the ellorts of its Master, Wor. Bro. Saab, contributed fifty cavans of rice and several cases of canned foods to relieve the hungry and distressed. 'I liac, is Freemasonry in action and when in the future ca lamities occur, our sister Lodges could well emulate the deed of our line Ma sons in Cagayan de Oro. Makabugwas Lodge No. 17. Don't look now, but soon you will see a new Masonic Temple in Tacloban City. Our brothers have taken (he bull by the horns and have acquired a build ing site and arc now raising funds tostart a building on it. Here is a wor ths' cause, Brethren. More power to Makabugwas! Wor. Bro. Gatmailan reports that all is well in the South, but since our Lodges arc quite apart and there arc rough and rugged roads as well as sea distances between them, many of our Southern brethren are contem plating to organize two new I^odges in Mindanao to make it easier for our brethren there to be active in (hat area. Mt. Apo Lodge No. 45 in Zambo anga city (clebrates its fortieth anni versary this year. Congratulations, ollicers and members of Mt. Apo. More power to you! Recently the following Lodges in Quezon and Laguna provinces gave a fraternal banquet in honor of the Grand Master: Malinaw Lodge No. 25 I'inagsabiian Lodge No. 26 Rizal l.odgc No. 20 Balintawak Lodge No. 28 Kalilavan Lodge No. 37 Jose Abad Santos Lodge No. 43 Could it be that the coconut Lodges ate honoring the "coconut king?" Our Grand Master is president of Peter Paid (Phil.) Corp., one of the largest dessicatcd coconut companies in the Philippines and what is more, his home is in Quezon province. This makes the second coconut Grand 15 THE CABLE TOW May-July, 1958 Master, our first being Most Wor. Bro. Werner P. Schetelig, of San Pab lo city, who is a coconut oil manu facturer. The probinsianos sure stick together. A A A In line with the Grand Master's good housekeeping policy, the olficers and members of Lincoln Lodge No. 31, F & A M, arc spending close to ten thousand pesos to improve the beauty ol the facade, sides, hall, first floor, and parking lot of Lincoln l.odgc l-lall, which heretofore has been con sidered the best lodge hall outside of Manila. The lodge hall has been improved with tiered seats on the sides, new piano, and a dozen big ceiling fans and a well-appointed East. The ground floor has been improved by equipping five olhccs on the west side for the blue lodge, Scottish Rite and York Rite bodies, the Eastern Star, and Job’s Daughters while the bigger portion of the floor is being beautilied as a social hall, possibly with a small kitchen lor the preparation of refreshments. The present parking lol will be cemented to serve as a terrace for open-air gatherings. With the possibility of that portion of Olongapo town site being turned over to the Philippine government, the brethren there arc preparing to buy the lot on which the lodge hall is located. Wor. Bro. Nestor Niguitlula, the present master, who is him self a civil engineer, is directing the face lifting work and is getting won derful cooperation from the other of ficers and members of the lodge. V. Wor. Bro. Puristino Ramos, District Deputy (hand Master for Masonic District No 3, is treasurer of the lodge. WITH SISTER GRAND LODGES The month of May saw the visits lo our Grand Jurisdiction of two Past (hand Masters from sister Grand Ju risdictions. We arc always happy to receive visitors to our Grand Lodge temple and when they are PGM’s, we get the opportunity to discuss Free masonry in a universal way. The first visit to us was by MW Bro. Hany LeRoy Robinson of the Grand Lodge of Maryland. This dis tinguished brother is interesting and entertaining and we have since learn ed, a very distinguished Mason. Our (hand Master wrote to the Grand l.odge of Maryland thanking them lor the visit of MW Bro. Robinson and the Grand Master of Maryland wrote back that they are extremely proud of their MW Bro. Robinson because they hare only a few PGM’S. One distinguished brother served for 31 consecutive years. This is an interesting fact and shows Masonic devotion to duty as well as fraternal devotion to a cap able brother. Come again, MW Bro. Robinson. The second Past Grand Master was no other than III. Bro. Luther A. Smith, Sovereign Grand Commander, A & ASR, .Southern Jurisdiction, and Past Grand Master of Mississippi. 16 STAND UP AND BE COUNTED III. Luther A. Smith 33° PGM of and Sovereign Grand Commander Southern Jurisdiction Freemasonry is a voluntary associa tion of good men who not only be lieve in God, the Great Architect of the Universe, but hold it to be a fact ol their everyday life that this is a Moral Universe and that man's lirst doty is to do the Will of God as he finds it written in the great book ol Nature, and in his own conscience and in the Revelation which He has given to all his Creatures. The sec ond great concept ol Freemasonry is that Mett should live by the ideals of friendship, morality, and brotherly love, and that all political truth can be lound in ils Shibboleth: "Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity." Therefore, all through history Freemasons have been strong supporters ol the basic rights ol Alan—the right to think lor himself, to inquire into the nature o( tilings, and to arrive at his own con clusions; to speak and to write and thereby communicate his ideas to his lellows; to worship God according to the dictate ol his own conscience, and to associate with his fellowincn in the establishment ol such institutions as they believe will advance their best interests, To these ends, Freemasons have been the pioneers in the dissem ination of knowledge, the binding ol schools and colleges wherein at the public expense all the children of all the people may have the opportunity ol securing an education which will equip them to perform the duties ol citizenship and to enrich their own minds by getting acquainted with the liberal arts and sciences. The above gives one in very brief outline the whole program and mis sion of Freemasonry in the world and it wotdd seem to warrant the approv al and support of all men of goodwill, but it is the tragedy of history that there arc large groups of great power and influence who in every nation set up roadblocks against the progress of Masonic ideals and teachings despite the fact that they are advocated not lor stilish reasons, but for cite general good, uplift, and enlightenment of Mankind, and also despite the fact that where'er they have been given the right ol wav the people have re joiced in their freedom and (or the opportunity cd achieving their own destiny. I wo modern examples of the truth ol these statements are the Republics of . the United Slates and the Philippines. But we are living in critical limes when our pi inciplcs are being openly challenged and denounced by the highest authority of the Roman Cath olic hierarchy and their members threatened with the lightning of ex communication if they align them selves with the Freemasons and the Protestant Churches. The Roman Catholic Church thereby joins hands with the Communists in their efforts to subvert the very foundations of our existence as Iree nations. As they have alwavs done when Liberty is at stake, the Freemasons will accept the challenge and stand steadfast for Constitutional government and the bill ol Rights. Il there be those who are afraid, timid, and intimidated by the terrifying might ol these enemies of freedom, let them retire and give way to those who arc dedicated, cour ageous, and determined. The issue is joined—Let those who are on the Lord’s side Stand uf> and be counted! 17 PROGRAM OF THE SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION By H. P. Oliveros, P.M. Senior Grand Lecturer Designed and aimed co bring closer relationship among the brethren of die subordinate lodges on the one hand, and all the brethren and the officers of the Grand Lodge on the other, the Philippines (jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge), is now divided in to ten Masonic Districts. This pro gram will greatly foster a better and a strong tie of fraternal regard and sincere brotherhood among the mem bers ol the lodges in each district. It is gratifying to note that there is an awakened interest among the brethren so far as the program of acti vities outlined by the Grand Master is concerned, which urges and enjoins all members and officers of the Grand Lodge to do their respective and col lective parts in implementing this program. The Grand Lecturers im mediately prepared a program of their visits to the different districts for the purpose of conducting Schools of Instruction. The earnest effort to visit Mount Huraw Lodge No. 90 in Catbalogan, Samar, last [line 6 and Makabugwas l.odgc No. 17 in Tacloban City, last [une 7, suffered a set back, on ac count of some unavoidable circum stance, the trip had to be postponed. The Grand Lodge Inspectors for the Lodges of Manila Area and Su burbs convened last [une 9 al the Plaridel Masonic Temple. The Grand Master himself presided over the meeting. Twenty-three inspectors out of thrity-fivc were present. The ob ject of the meeting was to brief the inspectors on their duties. The Grand Master expressed his confid ence in the abilities and proficiencies ol the Grand Lodge Inspectors; he told them that they should look up' on their appointments, not so much as an honor, but, rather, as a splen did opportunity to serve the Grand Lodge. He further affirmed that the Grand Lodge Inspectors are the eyes, ears, and hands of the Grand Master, and that they do their job well, to the end that the administration of the Grand Lodge would become more ef ficient and productive of good results. The Grand Master admonished the Grand Lodge Inspectors that if they would fail in the performance of their official duties, the administration of the affairs of the Grand Lodge in particular, and Masonry in general, might be adversely affected. The meeting which started at 7:00 o’clock in the evening and lasted for about three hours, proved very interesting and educational. For the clarifica tion of certain points, cpiestions were asked bv the Inspectors, and were answered accordi by the Grand Master and the Grand Lec turers. Majority of the Inspectors felt happy for having been able to attend the meeting. .Some, however, express ed their regret for not having been able to have instruction on ritualistic work; but the Grand Lecturers as sured them that a School of Instruc tion will soon be held for them. Another School of Instruction bad to be postponed; this school was to 18 PROGRAM OF THE SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION coincide with the meeting of Lodge Inspectors for the lodges of Southern Luzon District at San Pablo City, La guna. 'l he meeting was originally set lor June 15, but it was inter moved to June 19 to coincide with the party to be given by Malinaw Lodge No. 25 and Pinagsabitan Lodge No. 26, in honor of the Gland Master, who be longs to these lodges, as an honorary member. Because of a previous en gagement the Grand Lodge Lecturers were not able to attend the meeting. But they earnestly hope that lhe Dis trict Deputy Grand Master, Very Worshipful Brother C. Constantino, could soon find time to convene his inspectors lor a school of instruction. l he Grand Lodge Lecturer was pleased to be at San Fernando, La Union, last June 22, where another School of Instruction for inspectors in the North-Wester:’ Luzon District was held. There are eight lodges in this District and all the inspectors were present, except the inspector (or Agno Lodge No. 75, and also Worshipful Brother Bonilacio Cacdac, who, al an earlier date, had courteously de clined his appointment as Inspector lor Abra Lodge No. 86, on account of pressure of work and consideration ol his state of health. Thanks to the District Deputy Grand Master, Very Worslr a Brother Marcelino T. Viduya, Inr the attention and hospi tality accorded the Grand Lodge In spectors while they were in San Fer nando. In the morning of June 29, 1958, the Gland Lecturers, with the Grand Secretary, motored to Cavite Lodge No. 2. Cavite City, where a School of Instruction for Inspectors in the South Western Luzon District was held. This district comprises the lodges of Cavite City, Provinces of Cavite, Batangas, and Oriental Min doro. All the Inspectors were present except the Inspector for Batangas No. 35. It is gratilying to note lhe inter est and enthusiasm of those present who were wanting to learn ritualistic work. For the reception given them the Inspectors would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the Dis trict Deputy Grand Master, Very Worshipful Brother .Antonio Donado. The following scries of visitations io conduct Schools of Instruction for Grand Lodge Inspectors shall be as scheduled: July 4—6:00 PMVisavas District, Cebu City July 5—2:00 PMMindanao-Sulu District, Cagayan de Oro City July 13-10:00 AM— Wcstern-Central Luzon District, Olongapo, Zambales July 19-2:00 PMNonheastern Luzon District, San tiago. Isabela Fundamentally, the task of lhe Grand Lecturers is to emphasize and to require strict adherence to the work adopted by the Grand Lodge. Also, it is the purpose of the Grand Lodge Lecturers to visit as many lod ges as they can possibly visit during the year that they may help the breth ren gain more proficiency in ritualis•tic work. Any lodge who needs the services of the Grand Lecturers should not hesitate to solicit the help and advice of the lecturers; these officers are prepared to help the brethren willingly and promptly, whenever lhe date or dates can be mutually agreed upon in order to accomplish the very objectives of such visitations. 19 THE CABLE TOW May-July, 1958 ANNUAL GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION Our d2nd Annal Grand Lodge Communication has come and gone and soon you will be able to read all the details in our Grand Lodge Pro ceedings. However, there are certain high lights which should be commun icated to you at this time. Last year. Grand Master Orosa di vided our Grand Jurisdiction into 8 Masonic districts. 'I'llis action facil itated the management of our Grand Lodge. This year, two other districts have been added for greater efficien cy. The two districts arc Okinawa and Guam, each with two lodges. Our guest speaker for lhe annual communication was Dr. James Yen. an out standing world citizen who spoke on the subject of Rural Re construction and the challenge that it affords Freemasonry. This issue of the Cable Tow does not have space for his address, but it will be pub lished in our next issue. The Grand Lodge Orator also de livered a fine address which will be a feature of the next issue of our C.aELECTED GRAND LODGE OFFICERS Howard R. Hick .............................................................................. Macario M. Ofilada........................................................................ l.t TiiEii B. Bewley ........................................................................ Juan S. Alano ................................................................................ Michael Goldenberg. P.G.M........................................................... Esteban Munarriz, P.G.M............................................................... ............. Grand Manter Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand H’ardcti .... Grand Treasurer ........ Grand Secretary APPOINTED GRAND LODGE OFFICERS ............ Grand Chaplain ......... Grand Orator ............. Grand Marshal Grand Standard Hearer . . Grand Sword Hearer .. . Grand Bible Bearer Senior Grand Lecturer Junior Grand Lecturer . Senior Grand Deacon . . Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward . Junior Grand Steward ........ Grand Pursuivant ...... Grand Organist .................. Grand Tyler Marciano C. Evangelista Siniouoso G. Padilla .... Thomas B. Loft............... Pedro M. Jimenez ............ Robert A. McLaughlin .. Aniceto R. Reyes............ Hermogenes P. Oliveros . Alberto C. Donor ............ Addf.b J. Hamra ............... Romeo Y Atienza ............ Zosimo Fernandez .......... Gregorio B. Defeo............. Pablo C. Mariano............ Teofilo A. Abejo ............ Menandro Vida ................. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Mariano G. Almeda .................................................. North Eastern (District No. J) Marcelino T. Viduya.................................... North Western Luzon (District No. 2) PURtsiMO Ramos ........................................... Western Central Luzon (District No. £) Antonio M. Donado ...................................... South Western Luzon (District No. !,) Cirilo D. Constantino ......................................... Southern Luzon (District No. 5) Nicanor E. Santos ................................................................ Visayae (District No. 6) Jose L. Araneta ................................................................ Mindanao (District. No. 7) Elmer D. Rastorfer ............................................................. Okinawa (District No. 9) William P. Schwager ............................................................... Guam (District No. 10) (District No. 8 which includes Rizal, Quezon City and Manila Lodges, is under the Deputy Grand Master.) 20 ANNUAL GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION Perhaps lhe business highliglu of our Grand Annual Communication was the discussion concerning the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Japan, lhe Grand Master M. W. Bro. Orosa recommended the recog nition of lhe Chand Lodge of Japan because they had complied with the lour requirements as set down by the Grand l.odgc ol the Philippines. However, questions came up which gave rise to apprehension concerning lhe Tokyo Masonic Temple Building and on lhe recommendation of P.G.M. Frederic H. Stevens it was decided to withhold recognition un til 111. Bro. Smith, Sovereign Grand Commander of lhe Mother Supreme Council toiikl discuss this with the new Grand Lodge officers. l he result of this delay and study was the lollowing decree promul gated July Bth. 1958: WHEREAS, a resolution was adopted by the Grand Lodge of the Phil ippines at its last Grand Annual Communication held on April 2224, 1958, to recognize the Grand Lodge of Japan effective upon the fulfillment of certain conditions: WHEREAS, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines has been authorized to appoint a committee to determine whether those conditions have been met to the satisfaction of all concerned; WHEREAS, the said committee has been appointed and the Grand Mas ter of the Philippines has been personally in Japan to ascertain and evaluate for himself and for the committee the facets and cir cumstances relating to the said conditions so as to be able to find and state whether or not the same were properly complied with to the satisfaction of all concerned; WHEREAS, the said committee, upon the facts reported by the Grand Master on the said conditions has concluded that the same have been complied with; NOW, therefore, I, HOWARD R. HICK, as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers in me vested as such, and for the purpose of carrying out the actual re cognition of the Grand Lodge of Japan, DO BY THESE PRESENTS DECREE that the said Grand Lodge of Japan is now in fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, thus approving its request for fraternal recognition with exchange of Grand Representatives. DONE and executed in the City of Manila, Philippines this 8th of July 1958, A.D. ATTEST: (Sgd.) Howard R. Hick (Sgd.) Esteban Munarriz Grand Master Grand Secretary 21 OFFICIAL SECTION GRAND LODGE OF F. & A. M. OF THE PHILIPPINES Plaridel Masonic Temple 1440 San Marcelino Manila Philippines May 29, 1958 CIRCULAR NO. 1 Series of 1958—Hick To All Masters, Wardens Oflcers and Members of Subordinate Lodges Greetings : In our effort to bring Subordinate Lodges into closer relations with each other and with the Grand Lodge, this Jurisdiction has been divided into ten (10) Masonic Districts. Each District is under the immediate charge and supervision of a District Deputy Grand Master who is appointed by the Grand Master. The District Deputy Grand Master is the representative of the Grand Master to all lodges in his District. He will call the lodges in his district to a convention during the year and preside therein. When he visits a lodge in his District, whether it be official or un official, he is always present as the official representative of the Grand Master. On official visits he should be received with Grand Honors. On other visits the Master should call up the Lodge as he is presented to him. During his official visits nobody should sit in the East with him except the Master, but after his reception at his own express invitation, as a matter of courtesy, the Grand Lodge officers and Past Grand Masters may be invited to sit with him in the East. The elective Grand Lodge officers outrank him, except on the occasion of his official visit, when he is outranked only by the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge Inspector is the official representative of the Grand Master in a particular lodge and should work together with the District Deputy Grand Master in the interest of the lodge to which he is appointed. When he visits the lodge he must be accorded the same 22 OFFICIAL SECTION honor and respect as the District Deputy Grand Master. The District Deputy Grand Master outranks the Grand Lodge Inspector when the former is present in the Lodge. As the District Deputy Grand Master is the personal and official representative of the Grand Master to the lodges in his District and the Grand Lodge Inspector to a certain Lodge to which he is appointed, it is hoped that every honor and every token of respect due to the Grand Master should be paid to them. A A A CIRCULAR No. 2 Series of 1958—Hick TO ALL INSPECTORS AND SUBORDINATE LODGES: Under registered mail receipt required, these instructions are going out to all Grand Lodge Inspectors and to Subordinate Lodges. You may not be fully aware of the very responsible duties of the Grand Lodge Inspectors. It is my opinion that the efficient operation of the Grand Lodge, its health as a corporate body as well as the degree of perfection of its ritualistic work and the vitality of Free masonry in our Grand Jurisdiction depends greatly on the Grand Lodge Inspectors. Because I believe so much in the work of the Grand Lodge In spectors, 1 am asking that you look upon your appointment not so much as an honor, but rather an opportunity to serve your Grand Lodge. You are the eyes, ears and hands f the Grand Master, and if you do your job well the administration of the Grand Lodge becomes easy. If on the contrary you fail in your duties then the affairs of the Grand Lodge suffer accordingly and Grand Lodge Administration becomes difficult and Freemasonry in our jurisdiction suffers greatly. As a Grand Lodge Inspector you represent lhe Grand Master and you are to be received with honors. This is not necessarily an honor to you but is a disciplinary measure showing respect to the Grand Lodge and its officers thru you. You should make it a point at least twice a year to be received after the lodge is open. This becomes a practice for the reception of Grand Lodge Officers at the time of their visita tions. It is your duty to see that each lodge has the following material available in the lodge and if this material is not available, please see to it that the lodge has them at your next visitation. 23 THE CABLE TOW May-July, 1958 1. Masonic Law Book 2. First degree coded ritual 3. Second degree coded ritual 4. Third degree coded ritual 5. Funeral & Memorial Service ritual 6. Installation services of subordinate lodges 7. A complete file of the Cabletow 8. Grand Lodge Inspectors apron These things should be kept neatly by the secretary in a cabinet or drawer. You should see that files of receipts and expenditures as well as correspondence are maintained and that the housekeeping in each lodge room is clean and efficient. You should inspect the finances of your lodge and see that the rules and regulations are being followed concerning correspondence as well as the handling of lodge funds. Lodge funds should be kept in a bank or Post Office Savings ac count. Funds should not be kept at a brother's home, in his trousers, or bamboo bank. Funds should be paid out on proper authorization and signature. Do not permit funds to be handled loosely and be come a temptation to an individual brother. Check on disbursements and see that not more than 10% of re ceipts are used for refreshment. Encourage brothers to use a budget and conduct their financial affairs in a business like manner. By all means see that the lodge officers are proficient. It is not necessary that the work and the lectures be known 100%. A passing grade of 75% is satisfactory, but please see that when a certificate of proficiency is signed by you, that you know the officer to be at least satisfactory. We shall insist this year that the incoming officers be proficient, particularly the Master-elect and Senior Warden-elect. We can be considerably lenient in regard to the Junior Warden-elect. Be sure that the tyler performs his duties properly and that cur rent dues cards be shown by visiting brethren and that they be pro perly examined. The examination of visitors is a very important trust and duty. Please inform the Grand Lodge immediately of any shortcoming of your lodge, ritual, financial, or in any manner. Then we shall take the proper steps to correct such matters. This is your solemn duly as an inspector and no lodge should take exception to the performance 24 OFFICIAL SECTION of that; duty, but should be proud that they have an inspector who is alert and ready to promote the welfare of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. Check the attendance of the lodge, not only of the meeting you are attending but look back in the Tyler’s register and make notes of previous meetings. In short, make yourself informed on the affairs of the lodge you are to inspect. This seems like a big responsibility. It is and we are confident that the inspectors appointed can carry out their assignments. It is not necessary to attend every meeting. Four meetings a year should be the minimum, but you should witness the degree work when possible. Make yourself familiar with the Trestle board of the lodge and ar range your meetings to see the maximum work. Do not permit lodges to request or accept blow-outs by candidates. This is unmasonic. On the other hand do all you can to have lodges get together after meetings, coffee, etc. for better fellowship and this to come out of the 10% refreshment or preferably by personal con tribution (dutch treat) of all brothers. To do all this will require your utmost tact and diplomacy. You are to inspect, and frequently you will find things which have to be corrected or reported. It is your solemn duty. It must be done in such a manner as to command respect instead of censure. A copy of this letter is being sent to each lodge to be read at the first stated meeting which will apprize the lodges of your duties as well as alert them to what they may expect from their Grand Lodge Inspector. A A A June 21, 1958 TO ALL SUBORDINATE LODGES i Until further notice it will be necessary for each Lodge to send a copy of their minutes of all meetings to the Grand Lodge of the Philippines to place in the subordinate Lodge files. There have been several Lodges having difficulty in holding meet ings, and we are anxious to observe the minutes. Please note the num ber of members present and whether or not your Inspector attended the meetings. Also please name the visiting brethren. 25 THE CABLE TOW May-July, 1958 It will be in order to use carbon copies in long hand or typewrit ten. It does not matter which as long as a copy of the minutes is fur nished to the Grand Lodge. A A A May 28, 1958 TO ALL SECRETARIES OF SUBORDINATE LODGES: Dear Brother Secretary, In order to have our Grand Lodge up to date concerning the broth ers in our Grand Jurisdiction we are preparing a list of all Masons with supplemental data which we intend to put on a card Ale at the Plaridel Temple Office. In order to do this it will be necessary for each lodge to supply us with the necessary information to be filled in on a form which we are sending with this letter. If you can not fill in all the information, do what you can and we will follow up. For example, if you can not supply us the informa tion concerning York Rile, Scottish Rite or honors, don’t hold the report Also do not hold all reports until all have been filled in. Send them as you prepare them so that at Grand Lodge we can proceed with preparing our cards and set up the system. For example, if a lodge has a 100 members and you presently is unable to supply the information for 20 brothers, do not hold up the eighty reports while waiting for the other information. Also, if you do not have addresses of business occupation, send in what you have and we can proceed; later you can send the addi tional information. Let us get started as soon as possible. We are first interested in the name, birth date, date of initiation, passing and raising, this will set up the card. If this is available send it in immediately and follow it up with additional information later. Additional forms will be sent upon request. AAA CIRCULAR TO ALL LODGES: Dear Brethren: It has come to the attention of the Grand Lodge tiiat frequently some brothers move from place to place and after moving they fail 26 OFFICIAL SECTION to stay active in masonry. It should be the duty of all lodges to send a letter to the Grand Lodge that a member of their lodge is moving or have moved to an other place permanently. Also they should inform their brother that the Grand Lodge wants the sojourning brother to visit the lodge nearest his new home. The Grand Lodge will follow up by writing to the brother and to the lodge near where he plans to reside and that lodge can visit the brother and invite him to come to their lodge as well as help or offer their services to the new brother. (Sgd.) Howard R. Hick Grand Master ATTEST: Esteban Munarriz, PGM Grand Secretary A A A MASONIC DISTRICTS MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 1 V. W. Mariano G. Almeda llistrict Deputy Grand Master— Mabini l.odgc No. 39, Aparri, Cagayan; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Ben jamin A. Cortes; Secretary, Julio I.aGonzaga Lodge No. 66, Tugucgarao, Ca gayan; Third Saturday. Wor. Mas ter, Oscar Y. Itomero; Secretary, Agustin Balisi. Isabela Lodge No. GO, Hagan, Is-jbetu; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Rodol fo II. Silvestro; Secretary, Crescendo V. Maramag. Cagayan Valley Lodge No. 130, Santia go, Isabela; First Monday. Wor. Mas ter, Antcro Dirige; Secretary, Rufino S. Roque, Sr„ P.M. Nueva Vizcaya Lodge No. 144, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya; Third Monday. Wor. Master, Einiliano D. Menzon; Secre tary, Francisco T. Cabanag. Magal Lodge No. G8, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; First Saturday. Wor. Mas ter, Mcneleo Mendoza; Secretary, Tcofilo G. Guillermo. Nueva Eeija Lodge No. 73, Guimba, Nueva Eeija; Second Saturday. Wor. ter, Amado Cruz; Secretary, Jose S. Memorial Lodge No. 90, Muftoz, Nueva Eciju; Third Saturday. Wor. Master, Pedro <1.- Guzman; Secretary, Fran cisco S. Gaspar. Cabanatuan 1-odge No. 53, Cabanaluan City; Sec-md Saturday. Wor. Master, Meliton G. Rigor; Seerclary, Doroteo M. Josco. MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 2 V. W. Bro. Marcelino T. Viduya District Deputy Grand Master l.aoag Lodge No. 71, Laoag, Ilocos Norte; Third Thursday. Wor. Master, Allx-rto Suguilan; Secretary, bominador G. Ericta. 27 THE CABLE TOW May-July, 1958 Angalo Lodge No. 69, Vigan, Ilocos Sur; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Fran cisco Ba. Sollcr; Secretary, Graciano P. Pads. Abra Lodge No. 8G. Bangued, Abia; Sec ond Saturday. Wor. Master, Mariano Agosto; Secretary, Macvey Ablan. Union Lodge No. 70, San Fernando, La Union; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Santiago F. Balagot; Secretary, An dres B. Rivera. Baguio Lodge No. 67, Baguio City; First Tuesday. Wor. Master, Anastacio B. Querimit, PM (96); Secretary’, Este ban Bangaan. Bontoc Lodge No. 140, Bontoc, Mt. Prov ince; Second Tuesday. Wor. Master, Honcslo C. Belen; Secretary, Bernabe Castro. Pangasinan Lodge No. 56, Dagupan City; First Thursday. Wor. Master, Evaristo S. Quila; Secretary, Ramon L. I.abo. Agno Lodge No. 75, Tayug, Pangosinan; Third Saturday. Wor. Master, Jose C. Soria; Secretary, Pedro Romasoc, P.M. MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 3 V. W. Bro. Purisimo Ramos District Deputy Grand Master Zanibales Lodge No. 103, Iba, Zambales; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Jesus T. Amon; Secretary, Placido Karin. Pinalubo Lodge N. 52, San Narciso, Zambales; First Saturday. Wor. Mas ter, Gregorio Tiburcio, Sr.; Secretary, Silvcstre F. Fontilea, P.M. San Marcelino Lodge No. 141, San Mar celino, Zambales; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Alfonso R. Colorado; Secretary, Pelagio Battad, P.M. Lincoln Lodge No. 34, Olongapo, Zam bales; First Friday. Wor. Master, Nestor N. Niguidula; Secretary, Valeriano E. Abad. Bataan Lodge No. 104, Balanga, Bataan; First Saturday. Wor. Blaster, Jesus Heras; Secretary, Aniceto R. Reyes, P.M. Malolos Lodge No. 46, Malolos, Bulacan; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Cirilo Concepcion; Secretary, Francisco C. Rendon. Panipanga Lodge No. 49, San Fernando, Pampanga; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Marcelino P. Dysangco; Sec retary, Eusebio Ronquillo. Leonard Wood Lodge No. 105, Clark Air Base, Pampanga; First Tuesday. Wor. Mosier, A, J. Casey; Secretary, Kenneth W. Moyer. Isngani Lodge No. 96, Torlac, Tarlac; Fourth Tuesday. Wor. Master, Paci fico Quines; Secretary, Julian EsteVictory Lodge No. 116, Camiling, TarInc; First Saturday. MASONIC DISTRICT NO.. 4 V. W. Wor. Bro. Antonio Donado District Deputy Grand Master Cavite Lodge No. 2, Cavite City; First Friday. Wor. Master, Apolonio Pisig; Secretary, Salvador C. Gonzales. Bagong Buliay Lodge No. 17, Cavite City; Second Friday. Wor. Master, Cccilio S. Villanueva; Secretary, Gre gorio P. Cataulin, P.M. Bagong 11 aw Lodge No. 97, Novelets, Cavite; First Saturday. Wor. Mas ter, Quirino P. Ricafrente; Secretary, Jose A. Alvarez, P.M. Ibarra Lodge No. 31, Kawit, Cavite; First Friday. Wor. Master, Eliseo David; Secretary, Gerardo Legaspi, P.M. Primera Luz Filipjna Lodge No. 69, Binakayan, Kawit, Cavite; First Satur day. Wor. Master, Artemio O. Do mingo; Secretary, Francisco C. Ferre, P.M. 28 MASONIC DISTRICTS Pintong Bato Lodge No. 51, Bacoor, Ca vite; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, lldefonso Vergara; Secretary, Mario C. Balmaseda, P.M. Pilar Lodge No. 15, Imus, Cavite; First Tuesday. Wor. Master, Anastacio M. Ladao; Secretary, Marciano Sayoc. Mt. Mainam Lodge No. 49, Naic, Cavite; Third Saturday. Wor. Master, Conrado Yuvienco; Secretary, Alberto Camarines. Indang Lodge No. 115, Indang, Cavite; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Menandro Vida; Secretary, Teofilo A. Costa. Sixlo Lopez (Batulao) Lodge No. 129, Balayan, Batangas; Second Tuesday. Wor. Master, Casiano T. Calalang; Secretary, Ruperto V. Bautista. Batangas lx>dgc No. 35, Batangas, BaLangas; Third Saturday. Wor. Mas ter, Francisco Mateo; Secretary, Er nesto C. Pureza. Tamuraw Lodge No. 65, Calapan, Or. Mindoro; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Nuineriano Almanzor; Secre tary, Buliay Medina. MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 5 V. W. Bro. Cirilo D. Constantino District Deputy Grand Master Pinagsabitan Lodge No. 26, Santa Cruz, Laguna; Second Saturday. Wor. Mas ter, Tirso C. Caballero; Secretary, Deniocrilo Santos. Malinaw Lodge No. 25, San Pablo City; Fourth Friday. Wor. Master, Luis de los Reyes; Secretary, Felipe Urtola. kalilayan Lodge No. 37, Luccna, Que zon; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Antonio V. Quijano; Sccrelai'y, Dominador N. Victoria. Jose Abad Santos Lodge No. 43, Tayabos, Quezon; First Saturday. Wor. Muster, Juan Bnldovino; Secretary, lldefonso A. Echevarria. Baiintawak Lodge No. 28, Gumace, Que zon ; Second Tuesday. Wor. Master, Vicente Tan; Secretary, Victoriano A. Penafranca, P.M. Rizal Lodge No. 20, Lopez, Quezon; Sec ond Saturday. Wor. Master, Cesario V. Villareal; Secretary, Julian Capiral. Camarines Norte Lodge No. 107, Daet, Camarines Norte; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Santiago M. Ferrer; Secretary, Avsenio C. Camino. Iscrog Lodge No. 33, Naga City; Sec ond Saturday. Wor. Master, Melecio M. Palma, P.M.; Secretary, Pedro E. Dy-Lucco, P.M. Julian Ocampo Memorial Lodge No. 146, Iriga, Camarines Sur; Last Saturday. Wor. Master, Leon B. Tiansay; Sec retary, Felipe R. Abano. Mayon Lodge No. 61, Legaspi, Albay; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Pedro D. Vidal; Secretary, Victor D. Pineda, P.M. Ilulusan Lodge No. 38, Sorsogon, Sorsogon; Third Saturday. Wor. Master, Rafael Ramos; Secretary, Maximo Berifia. MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 6 V. W. Bro. Nicanor E. Santos District Deputy Grand Master Maclan Lodge No. 30, Cebu City; Third Saturday. Wor. Muster, Yec Do Mann; Secretary, Anaclcto S. Funeles. Cebu Lodge No. 128, Cebu City; Second ■ Monday. Wor. Master, Catalino T. Aslarona; Secretary, Lim Kaychun. Dogohoy Lodge No. 84, Tagbilaran, Bo hol; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Victoriano D. Tirol; Secretary, Gaudioso T. Cainglet. Makabugwas Lodge No. 47, Tacloban City; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Felix 1). Relevo; Secretary, Celestino Elcfuho, P.M. 29 THE CABLE TOW May-July, 1958 Mt. Huraw Lodge No. 98, Catbalogan, Samar; First Friday. Wor. Master, Piwopio Ch. Perez, P.M.; Secretary, Teodorico Noble, P.M. Iloilo-Acacia Lodge No. 11, Iloilo City; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Sy Bon Tong; Secretary. Ponciano Leonidas, P.M. Kanlaon Lodge No. 64, Bacolod City; Third Saturday. Wor. Master, Vi cente Geroso; Secretary, Jose B. Lo pez, P.M. Mt. Kaladias Lodge No. 91, Dumaguete City; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Rodrigo R. Tugade; Secretary, Deme trio R. Navan-o, P.M. MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 7 V. W. Bro. Jose L. Aranela District Deputy Grand Master Sarangani Lodge No. 50, Davao City; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, For tunato H. Rivera, Sr.; Secrelaiy, A. W. Roberts. Maguindunaw Lodge No. 40, Cagayan de Oro City; Finst Monday. Wor. Mas ter, Wadih Saab; Secretary, Conrado T. Panares. Maranaw Lodge No. Ill, Iligan City; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Al fonso Sy Gaile, P.M.; Secretary, Ubal do D. Laya, P.M. Mount Malindang Lodge No. 130, Ozamis City; Fourth Saturday. Wor. Master, Eduardo C. Ralloma; Secre tary, Severe E. Banci, Sr. Kulang Bato Lodge No. 110, Colabato, Coiabato; First Saturday. Wor. Mas ter, Marcelo Domingo; Secretary, Francisco C. Tizon. Mount Apo Lodge No. 45, Zamboanga City; Second Tuesday. Wor. Master, Jose C. Silva; Secretary, Pablo Se bastian. Beeilan Lodge No. 137, Basilan City; Second Saturday. Wor, Master, Leon R. Barinaga; Secretary, Emiliano Q. Miras. Bud Daho Lodge No. 102, Jolo, Sulu; Second Saturday. Wor. Maeler, Ah mad R. Abubakar; Secretary, Felix MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 8 Rt. Wor. Bro. Macario M. Ofilada District Deputy Grand Master Ifagumbayan Lodge No. 4, Manila; Sec ond Wedesday. Wor. Master, Sinforoso G. Padilla; Secretary, Luis Me neses, P.M. Island Luz Minerva Lodge No. 5, Pla ridel Masonic Temple, Manila; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Graciano N. Villamante; Secretary, Porfirio A. Romulo. Piak Na Bato Lodge No. 7, Plaridel Temple, Manila; Second Thursday. Wor. Master, Sabas Fernandez; Sec retary, Emilio M. Asistores, P.M. Nilad Lodge No. 12, Plaridel Masonic Temple, Manila; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Patricio E. Gonzales; Secre tary, Gregorio A. Vicente, P.M. Walana Lodge No. 13, Manila; Third Wednesday. Wor. Master, Pedro A. Taguba; Secretary, Cirilo S. Honorio. Dalisay Ledge No. 14, Manila; First Tuesday. Wor. Master, Bayani B. lbarrola; Secretary, Jose L. Domingo. Sinukuan Lodge No. 16, Plaridel Meson ic Temple, Manila; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Perpetuo G. Cruz; Sec retary, Gabino de Castro. Araw Lodge No. 18, Manila; Third Fri day. Wor. Master, Angel G. Royeca; Secretary, Pedro P. Aguda. Dapitan Lodge No. 21, Manila; Last Sa turday. Wor. Master, German E. Punzalan; Secretary, Benjamin T. Araniego. 30 THE CABLE TOW July, 1958 Jose Rizal Lodge No. 22, Manila; Third Monday. Wor. Master, Gerard Kai ser; Secretary, Jose E. Racela, P.M. Datong Buhey Lodge No. 27, Plaridel Masonic Temple, Manila; First Satur day. Wor. Master, Graciano F. Zerda; Secretary, Arturo G. Cayetano, P.M. Zapote Lodge No. 29. Plaridel Masonic Temple, Manila; Third Saturday. Wor. Master, Filomeno S. Mariano; Secretary, Serafin Justo. Luzon Lodge No. 57, Plaridel Masonic Temple, Manila, Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Seto Moson; Secretary, Vicente I*. Flechero, P.M. I.alnng Lodge No. 59, Manila, First Thursday. Wor. Master, Jose Acsquivel; Secretary, Vicente Quijano. Kasilawan Lodge No. 77, Manila; First Tuesday. Wor. Master, Agustin P. Cardines; Secretary, Delfin C. Medel, P.M. Toga-llog Lodge No. 79, Plaridel Ma sonic Temple, Manila; First Tuesday. Wor. Master, Jose R. Bernabe, P.M.; Secretary, Clemente Bernabe, P.M. F. I). Roosevelt Memorial Lodge No. 81, Plaridel Masonic Temple, Manila; Third Saturday. Wor. Master. Cornclio A. Closi; Secretary, Gregorio del Rosario. High Twelve Lodge No. 82, Plaridel Maeinic Temple, Manila; Second Satur day. Wor. Master, Thomas B. l.oft; Secretary, Gregorio R. Cariaga, P.M. Hiram Lodge No. 88, Manila; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Carlos Induclivo; Acting Secretary, Mauro L. Abad. Service Lodge No. 95, Plaridel Masonic Temple, Manila; First Wednesday. Wor. Master, Jose Ma. Cajucom, Jr.; Secretary, A. C. del Rosario, P.M. Keystone Lodge No. 100, Plaridel Mason ic Temple, Manila; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, Cecilio Munar; Secre tary, Federico E. Palma, P.M. Noli Me Tangere Lodge No. 148, Plaridel Masonic Temple, Manila; First Wed nesday. Wor. Master, Brigido B. Sa rong; Secretary, Delfin C. Simbra, Jr. Manila Lodge No. 1, Scottish Rite Tem ple, Manila; First Tuesday. Wor. Master, Joe E. Boehnert; Secretary, Henry Gilhouser, P.M. Corregidor Southern Cross Ixtdge No. 3, Manila; First Thursday. Wor. Mas ter, Perry C. Curtis; Secretary, George J. Reid. Cosmos Lodge No. 8, Manila; First Mon day. Wor. Master, Pedro Manayon; Secretary, Richard L. Page. St. John’s Logde No. 9, Manila; Second Friday. Wor. Master, Delno R. Hoc kett; Secretary, Harold D. Carl. Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 80, Scottish Rite Temple', Manila; Fourth Satur day. Wor. Master, Walter A. Krane; Secretary, Adeeb J. Hamra, P.M. Mencius Lodge No. 93, Scottish Rite Temple, Manila; Second Tuesday. Wor. Master, William Pay; Secretary, Richard Khoo. Quezon City Lodge No. 122, Quezon City; First Monday. Wor. Master, Manuel T. P.-jz; Secretary, Pablo Ilagan. Rafael Palma Lodge No. 147, Diliman, Quezon City; First Saturday. Wor. Master, Alfonso I.ccaros; Secretary, Vicente S. Garcia. Silanganan Lodge No. 19, Pasig, Rizal; Second Saturday. Wor. Master, An dres Pasco; Secretary, Jose M. San tos, P.M. Muog Lodge No. 89, Paranaque, Rizal; First Friday. Wor. Master, Francisco C. Hernandez; Secretary, Mauricio B. Jaberina. Marikins Lodge No. 119, Marikina, Ri zal; Second Tuesday. Wor. Master, Avelino S. Cruz; Secretary, Florencio A. R. Hagan. 31 THE CABLE TOW May-July, 1958 Teodoro M. Kalaw Memorial Lodge No. 136, San Juan, Rizal; Last Saturday. Wor. Master, Numerieno Millonado; Secretary, Jose B. Perez. MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 9 V. W. Bro. Elmer Rastorfer District Deputy Grand Master Okinawa. Lodge No. 118, Akase, Okina wa; Second Tuesday. Wor. Master, Clayton W. Roberts; Secretary-Trea surer, Benjamin R. Flores, P.M. Coral Lodge No. 142, Ginowan, Okinawa; First Friday. Wor. Mester, Matthew L. Brockmeyer; Secretary, William P. Schwager, P.M. MASONIC DISTRICT NO. 10 V. W. Bro. William P. Schwager District Deputy Grand Master Charleston Lodge No. 44, Agana, Guam; First Monday. Wor. Master, Maxwell Taylor Collette; Secretary, Joaquin F. Sablan. Millon C. Martin Lodge No. 123, Agana Heights, Guam; First Wednesday. Wor. Master, Robert Albert McLaugh lin; Secretary, Thomas Rolland MorLODGES IN JAPAN Aomori Lodge No. 130, APO 010, Sen Francisco, Calif.; Second Tuesday. Wor. Master, Maurice D. Fulkerson; Secretary, Bishop Moorhead. Kanto Lodge No. 143, Tokyo, Japan; First Tuesday. Wor. Master, Mathado Oyeda; Secretary, Harmon R. JackRising Sun Lodge U.D., Camp Drew, Japan; Third Monday. Yukosuka Lodge No. 120, Yokosuka, Japan; First Monday. AAA Truth is the first thing to be sought for, and beauty and goodness will be added unto you. —Webb B. Garrison 4 4- 4* Liberty is not a private bless ing; it is a vital spring of energy. —George Mathew Adams 4 4* 4 Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men! Do not pray for tasks equal to your potvers. Pray for pow ers equal to your tasks. —Phillipa Brooks Faith is positive, enriching life in the here and now. Doubt is negative, robbing life of glow and meaning. So, though I do not understand immortality, I choose to be lieve. —George Washington 4 4 4 It is a disgrace for one to fall down twice on the same ba nana skin. —Billy Sunday 4* 4* 4* Give what you have. To some one it may be better than you dare to think. —Chinese Proverb 32 - ~ - - !: 2S 5 fi„".K'a M” Total . 8,000 <S^' SinChhf ,UCK (TiUeoJde.tn.iion> M. ,ht •,n"n* "hibi,ini JJW. ^8 A A A Manager of die People's Homesite and Housing Corporalion. Last April Bro. Orosa resigned both posiiinns ro engage in private business. WRITES BOOK ON PLANTING RICE Wor. Bio. Colin M. Hoskins, a realtor o( long residence in die Phil ippines, has recently given 30.000 co pies on a booklet on how to plant rice to the Bureau of Agricultural Extension for free distribution to It is hoped that copies of die book will reach brother Masons who arc I he book was written by Woi. Bro. Hoskins and published untlei the auspices ol SAMARA, an associa lion of civic-spirited citizens interest wcllare. h is to the pride of Ma sonry that some members of the assolicizing themselves as such. More power to SAMARA and other organ izations of similar objectives. ■L«:-»:?ggre ismt (S THOUGHTS OF MASONS ft W id E Our problem is within ourselves. We have lound the means to blow the world apart. Spiritually we have yet l<> find the means to put together the world s broken pieces. Uro. Thomas E. newt's breemasonry has made men of (lx* most hostile feelings, (he most distant regions, and diversified conditions rush to the aid of each other. Hio. lien/amin I'ranklin Our I'alher. when we long for life without trials and work, without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure. Willi stout hearts, may we see in every calamity an opportunity and not give way to pessimism that sees in every opportunity a calamity. Uro. Rev. Peter .Marshal