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Title: The Cabletow
Issue Date: Volume XLII (Issue No. 6) June 1966
Year: 1966
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extracted text: Hon. Rafael M. Salas, Executive Sec retary, Republic of the Philippines. (See second editorial and page 9.} VOL. XL1I Stye QJafalrtmu Published monthly by the Cabletow, Inc. in the interest of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine! al 1440 San Marcelino, Manila. Re-entered as second class mail matter at the Manila Post Office on Juno 16, 1962. Subscription Rates - P3.00 a year in the Philippines. PS.00 overseas. STAFF, THE CABLETOW MAGAZINE MW RAYMOND E. WILMARTH Editor WB NESTORIO B. MELOCOTON WB OSCAR L. FUNG CONTRIBUTORS: WB JUAN C. NABONG, JR. WB ALFREDO ORTIZ VWB MACARIO C. NAVIA WB JOSE E. RACELA OFFICERS, THE CABLETOW, INC. RAYMOND E. WILAAARTH Chairman MACARIO C. NAVIA Vice-Chairman JUAN C. NABONG, JR. Secretary ALFREDO ORTIZ Treasurer NESTORIO B. MELOCOTON Business Manager DIRECTORS: JOSE E. RACELA OSCAR L. FUNG IN THIS ISSUE Page GRAND MASTERS MESSAGE EDITORIALS PHILIPPINE FREEMASONRY FOR 1966-67 THE VISAYAS MUST MOVE ON! MW Serafin L. Teves, PGM 5 HUMAN RIGHTS AND MASONRY WB Ignacio Nabong, PM E UMBLEMISHED PUBLIC OFFICIAL: I'M GLAD MY SON'S A DEMOLAY RW J.C. Montgomery, PM 13 HERE AND THERE GRAVEL AND SAND L. Ft. MORE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WB Aurelio L Corcucra 16 THE CHOICE IS YOURS WB Agustin L. Galang 23 BOOK REVIEW WB Aurelio L. Corcuera 26 DEFINITION OF A MASON MW Joseph Fort Nevrlon 29 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 31 MASONIC HOLIDAYS On June 12, 1966, the Philippines will celebrate its independence. Of all patriotic events, this should be the most respected. Throughout the land celebrations will be held by patriotic groups and associations, each glorifying the specific accomplishments of their patron hero. We, the Freemasons of the Philippines, are singularly endowed with Masonic heroes whose patriotic service to their fatherland continues an endless inspiration to the Filipino youth. Great among the great is our beloved Brother Jose P. Rizal whose birthday is on June 19th. In the Grand Lodge we have appointed a Program Committee which has been assigned the mission of preparing and implementing a program for every Masonic hero on the appropriate occasion. It is my wish that such occasions will become Masonic Holidays. It is my wish that every Lodge consider seriously establishing a similar committee for preparing and implementing programs on these Masonic Holidays. Keeping alive in the hearts' and minds of the Filipino youth the spirit of our heroic Masonic fore fathers is a most urgent Masonic duty and I charge you one and all to meet the challenge squarely. I call upon our District Deputy Grand Masters to coordinate among the Lodges within a District or within a region of two or more Districts, the efforts of our Brethren so that they may jointly manifest to the citizenry of our land that the sacrifices of our ancestors are not forgotten and that the same patriotic spirit to fight for liberty, equality, and fraternity that surged in their veins, continues dynamically in the hearts of our Brethren today. Let us observe Masonic Holidays in tribute to the glorious memory of our Masonic Heroes who have gone before us and, inspired by their example stand ready to serve God, our Country, and our Order. RAYMOND E. WILMARTH Grand Master June, 1966 SditoticiU. FREEDOM IS FOR FREE MEN The redundance of the title, we hope, does not confuse the fact. It is significant that after World War II so many nations obtained their indepen dence, either by force or by legislative acts of their so-called "mother coun tries". Today, there are more than three times the number of nations in the United Nations Organization than there were at the start of its organ ization some twenty years ago. This century might as well be called the Century of Freedom. God is so good as to let us have the honor of being living witnesses to nations getting their own chances to determine their national destinies as free men. It is equally significant that in our day we are witnessing the feeling and efforts of peoples at utilizing their freedom, some with apparent success, others making little mistakes, but still trying. The attainment and use of freedom is without insurance against failure. The road of freedom, with men as with nations, is not strewn with roses. It is, as Bro. Churchill once said, one of blood, sweat and tears. The attainment of freedom is not the end in itself. It is to have and to hold. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, as Bro. Jefferson must have us remember. Like a jewel of the highest quality, it has to be polished with equal regularity that it may show its sheen and sparkle in ever-in creasing brilliance. Free men appreciate the yalue of freedom. Here we use appreciate as to approve of, to be grateful for, to be fully sensible of, to esteem the full worth of and, above all, to increase the value of as opposed to depreciate. Free men cannot, and should not, take freedom ever so lightly or matter-offactly. By whatever means it is acquired, it is not to be considered a gift or bequest or donation. It is a hard-earned possession. We who have it now must continue to possess it, lest it slip from our grasp. Freedom is by, of and for people; only free men can give and preserve it for the enjoy ment of all. NEW SERIES; OLD IDEALS In our degrees, we are taught to be exemplary citizens, not to sub vert the peace and good order of society. In recent years our Grand Lodge has stressed the importance of public or government service. It has been donating books to our public schools and in the process, given awards and recognition to public school teachers who render exemplary service not only in their official working hours but also in their off-hour activities for the good of their communities. We fondly remember the golden age of public service in the days of President Quezon, President Roxas, Speaker Paredes, Secretary Vargas, Sec retary Carmona, Secretary Trinidad, Senator Ramon Diokno, President Laurel, Senator Juan Sumulong, Governor General Wood, High Commissioner McNutt and many others who were or are Masons. Many there are who rue our Turn to pige 21 The Cabletow fa 1966-67 [Condensed from the address of our M.W. Raymond E. Wilmarth, Grand Master, at the Scottish Rite Luncheon, May 21, 1966} We concluded on April 28, 1966, the Fiftieth Annual Communication of the most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in the Phil ippines. During the twelve months that will follow, Philippine Freema sonry will he guided by the Grand Lodge Officers recently elected and installed. Today I shall briefly pre sent to you some of the objectives we hope to achieve and some of the guide lines we expect to establish for our Symbolic Lodges. Of course we must all bear in mind one fundamental thought: JVe can never accomplish anythin/} in this world if we don’t start doing something and we can’t expect to get anything accomplished once we start working on it, unless everyone works together for the com mon goal. Therefore, the basis of our Philippine Freemasonry for 1966-67 will be co ordinated positive action. Throughout the Philippines and the Far East areas served by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons in the Philippines, there are one hundred thirty-eight symbolic Lodges composed of over eleven thousand Master Masons who are eager to worls, if properly directed l>v our Masonic Laders. Investigations conducted by Grand Jurisdictions throughout the world consistently report that decreases in Masonic at tendance and membership have gen erally resulted from loss of interest occasioned by Masonic inactivity in the Svmlxilic Lodge. It is clearly evident that if a Lodge offers noth ing to attract new members or to hold the attendance of its regular members, it will decline and eventually fade into darkness. If we are to spread light and truth, we must first of all insure that our leaders are imbued not only with the light and truth to spread, but with the will and energy to spread Officers should be elected for their Masonic leadership - not their popu larity, station in life, or affluence. Committees should be chairmanned by energetic workers who know how to make others work with a smile, and like it. Committees should be staffed with members who think of Masonry first and their personal convenience later. In the Grand Lodge the elected Grand Officers have been meeting nearly everv afternoon from 4 :30 P.M to 6:30 P.M. working out the appoint ments to the Grand Lodge commitThe appointments this year arc the coordinated results of the deliberation of all the elected Grand Lodge Of ficers. The administration of the Grand Lodge will he by all its elected Grand Lodge officers, under the direction of its Grand Master. Unless we project an image of unified, direct, positive action at the Grand Lodge level, we cannot expect to inspire the same in our Symbolic Lodges. As others see . ns. so shall we be known by them. June, 1966 The first regular meeting of the Board of General Purposes was held on May 12, 1966, in the Plaridcl Ma sonic Temple. On that occasion I presented the Board with the follow ing four matters to resolve: 1. One of the greatest problems facing our Lodges and the Grand Lodge is the raising of funds to sup port our programs and projects. These cannot be supported from con tributions of the Brethren alone. Like parish churches, our Lodges must engage in some kind of fund raising activities such as rummage sales, bake outs, bingos, etc. The problem for the Board to solve is. What can the Lodge do to raise funds that will not be in violation of our constitution? 2. A study of our jurisdiction will show the great need for new Lodges in many areas and perhaps too many over-lapping Lodges in other areas, like Manila. We want more Lodges but only strong, sclf-supfrorjing Lodges that can help the Grand I.odgc spread Masonry. We need to deter mine how many of our weak Lodges can become strong and self-support ing and we should determine what Lodges should join together with other Lodges to make a strong Lodge, where the separate weak Lodges cannot sur vive on their own. 3. It is no secret that some of our Brethren are elected to office in a Lodge and become installed on the basis of Certificates of Proficiency when in fact the Brother is not profi cient in accordance with our consti tutional requirements. We need to have this matter throughly considered and a definite recommendation from the Board us to whether or not present proficiency requirements for Lodge Officers should be enforced or revised, and if the recommendation is to enforce them, a further recommended plan to bring Grand Master Wilmarth addressing Scottish. Rite Luncheon. the proficiency standards of incumbent Symbolic Lodges up to the proficiency standards that may be recommended by the Board. 4. The sources of income of the Grand Lodge are very limited. The expenses of operating the Grand Lodge are becoming increasingly greater each year Some detailed plan must be deve loped for forward planning so that our Grand Lodge can effectively discharge its responsibilities and obligations. One of the greatest expense items is transportation of Grand Lodge Of ficers to attend installation ceremonies of provincial Lodges, another is special travel of Grand Lodge officers on specific events. We need a com plete study of our program for Grand Lodge visitations, paying more atten tion to travel for Grand Lodge Lec turers of the Craft than for ceremonial purposes. This is an. illustration of how we expect to utilize the Board for Gen eral Purposes during our Masonic Year 1966-1967. Incidentally. I have informed MW Cenon S. Cervantes. PGM', President of the Board, that I have at least nine ■ other matters which I shall refer to the Board in successive months. Turn to p«0» 30 The Cabletow To be or not to be. . <Address delivered by MW Serafin L. Teves, PGM, at the Fifth Region al Convention of Lodges in the Visayas, held at Dumaguete City, Jan uary 7-8, 196G, under the auspices of Mt. Kaladias I-olge No. 91, F & A. M. The officers for 196G of Mt. Kaladias Lodge were also ins talled at that time.) This is a happy occasion for all ■of us in that this convention of Visayan lodges is coming to pass at this lime when it is convenient for all of us to he present. Moreover, it is be ing held in the early days of January when the topics you have discussed, the decisions and plans you have made can be considered part of your New Year resolutions, individually and collectively. It is therefore easy for me to say that more action can be expected from here on! As the thought is fallier to the act, let there be more acts from the many thoughts expressed here throughout this convention. I shall be happv if this is done, because as a Grand Master coming from the Visavas. I can only be proud of what the Lodges in the Visayas will do to ward the improvement and enhance ment of the image of Freemasonry in the whole countrv. This is no attempt to regionalize Masonry in this country; rather, it is making different regions do their best for countrywide Masonry. Back in 1962 when you started me into this present position, you were profuse in your assurances that you would do your best to help me from then on. Last year. RWB Schon was started on the climb to the Grand Oriental chair. This is another indi cation that our Grand Lodge pins high hopes on officers coming from the Visayas. This is all right and we should be happy about it. But, how do we meas ure up to the expectations of the Grand Lodge? I have been comparing the progress of I-odges in Luzon, Visayas and Min danao. I have been impressed by the increase in members and number of J.odges in Luzon and Mindanao. Taking the pre-war and post-war si tuations as bases, I found that Luzon has increased its number of Lodges by about 10%; in Mindanao, they had seven lodges before the war; now, they have 17 there, or an increase of 143%-. The Visayas fall far short of any progress. Seven pre-war lodges still have to be rehabilitated; those in Palawan. Antique, Capiz. Roinblon, Victorias, Negros Occidental, and Masbate; and yet, no new lodges in the Visayas have been constituted. Perhaps, we can lie nonchalant about this, by saying, if we have not in creased in quantity, we have increased in quality. But who will believe us? Last April, on my installation. I enun ciated a slogan: “Make Masons Ma nifest More Masonry.” 1 believe this is a good one, and I believe further that the brethren in our Grand Juris diction have been doing their best to put this into practice, including the brethren of the Visayan Lodges. Still, we cannot, and we should not stop here. Turn to nonl pago June, 1966 Several months ago, we organized, a Committee on Masonic Education. Happily, this committee took its job seriously and it has come out and published a series of booklets design ed to increase interest in Masonic edu cation among persons intending to put in their petitions and among the bre thren as well. Take a look at the titles: 1) A Course of Study in Ma sonic Education: 2) The Candidate; 3) The Entered Apprentice: 4) The Fellow Craft; and 5) The Master Mason. They have been published in several issues of the Cabletow and are being reprinted in pamphlet form to be sold at almost cost to Lodges and individual Masons who may wish to use them. You must have noticed that the Cabletow has been incorporated, but even as an independent legal entity, it will serve the Grand Lodge bv pub lishing our Masonic magazine. We are hoping that under this arrangement, it will be able to stand on its feet and improve its service thereby. We have increased the cooling ca pacity of the air-conditioning units for Abad Santos Hall so that when you come for the annual communica tion, you will not have to sweat it out. The store spaces fronting San Mar celino street are being constructed at this time. Before you go to the an nual communication, it is our hope that they will have been occupied and operating. The construction of these facilities was designed to provide in come which can be used in part to amortize any borrowing to construct a new Grand Lodge temple later. I took time to recount these phases of progress going on in the Grand Lodge if only to inform you that we are not sleeping out there. Also, it is our hope that Lodges outside Ma nila will in turn look to progress as a guiding principle in their efforts. A Lodge which canot think of progress is out to die; not too soon perhaps, but surely, sometime in the future. In a book “I CHOSE FREEDOM” by Victor Kravchenco, he mentions a guideline which has influenced him a good deal. It is, “If it is necessary, it can be done.” I wonder if this line can be of value to us after we have made decisions on what to do to pro gress in the Visayan area along the Masonic way. Have you found anything necessa ry to be done? Then it can be done. It goes without saying, therefore, that if there is nothing necessary to be done, there is no use doing anything at all. This matter of making progress in the Visayas is like a bug that has bit ten me hard and fast. When I visited my Mother Lodge last October, I spoke to my brethren in no uncertain terms about what could be done. I now ask the rest of the Lodges in the Visa yas to think what can be done and do it. While Lodges and Masons in Luzon and Mindanao are increasing, I cannot see why those in the Visayas should remain stagnant. You know what happens to a stagnant pool as long as it remains stagnant. I have flung the challenge and I fling it again. If there is any great and important undertaking, we know what to do. All I can sav now is that the Great Architect of the Universe, in His infinite wisdom, will guide us if we are willing to be guided. Now, about the new officers of Mt. Kaladias No. 91. Any new set of of ficers of a Lodge deserve the congra tulations of the brethren, inside or outside of the Lodge. The officers arc the fellows and brothers who have ac cepted the responsibility of serving the Lodge for a year, prepared to spend time and energy, for the good of the Lodge, and the brethren in it. Many times bearing an office in the Lodge is a thankless job; neverthe The Cabletow less, brethren accept the responsibili ties for what they can do. These little acts of heroism, when put together, mean a lot for the good of the bre thren, the Lodge, and Masonry on the whole. Whatever your position in the T.odge, be it high or low, you owe your Lodge a responsibility equal to that borne by the brother holding the highest office. In fact, any member of the Lodge, whether holding office or not, is as much a a member of the team as the office bearers. After the congratulations are given, the officers need and expect the coop eration of all the members. Please give it to them unsparingly, unstinted ly. Bretheren of Mt. Kaladias Lodge, give your officers all you’ve got and they in turn will give the Lodge all they’ve got to the end that No. 91 will be recognized as one of the best in our Grand Jurisdiction. I wish to congratulate the W.M. and his officers for having been elect ed and chosen: such a fine set officers to serve Mt. Kaladias Lodge No. 91 for the ensuing year 1966! I also con gratulate the members for making the right selection. A HERE AND THERE In our May 1966 issue, page 19, we reported Miss Evelyn Mandac as having won a belle canto sholarship in the Juillard School of Music in New York for having come out first in the contest among young and talented singers in the United States. Shortly after winning that contest, Evelyn, daughter of Bro. & Mrs. Manuel Man dac of Bagumbayan Lodge No. 4, was sent to Brussels to enter a con test among sixty singers from all arts of the world. Miss Mandac won third place in the second contest. Music critics in Europe rate her soprano voice highly for depth, flexibility and clarity. * • » In our July 1965 issue, page 15, we mentioned about Miss Eleanor Calbes, daughter of Bro. & Mrs. Diego Calbes of Mabini Lodge No. 39. having won acclaim in her professional singing on the stage in Canada and the United States. Eleanor is taking post graduate studies in voice at the Con servator}' of Music, University of To ronto in Canada but has a busy schedule which takes her between Ca nada and the United States to fulfill singing engagements. The Manila Times, May 21, 1966 reports that she is now a professional success, having signed conracts to sing in “Tales of the South Pacific” and “The King and I”. Miss Calbes sings the part of the Polynesian girl in the former and of Tuptiin in the lat ter, being star-cast in those parts. Incidentally, Miss Calbes and Miss Mandac were school chums in the Conservatory of Music, University of the Philippines back in their student days here. In their early beginnings, the girls’ talents were known to Ma sons and Evelyn Stars in the Ma nila area and Evelyn and Eleanor were generally invited to sing at the installation programs of Masonic lodgts. Eastern Star chapters. Jobie bethels, and Rainbow assemblies. Incidentally also, their fathers are retired army officers. A THAT A PRO bl OF YOURS... “Let its pure and spotless surface be to you an ever-present reminder of an unblemished purity of life and rec titude of conduct, a never-ending argu ment for nobler deeds, for higher thoughts, for purer actions, and for greater achievements." June, 1966 IGNACIO NABONG, PM Cabanatuan Lodge. No. 5."> In 194S when the General Assem bly adopted for the UN the Univer sal Declaration of Human Rights, the member states became committed to promote these l ights for all mankind ; it marked the advent of an era of liberty, equality and justice regard less of race, color, sex. religion and nationality. This Declaration precludes arbitrary actions and discriminations; it gua rantees due process of law, and is aimed to give everybody his due. Il is the Hill of Rights for all peoples. This instrument fits all Masons' ob jectives of Faith, Hope and Charity and of the Universal Brotherhood of men: they take the entire human race as one family, whether high or low. rich or poor. On this poiiit Mason ry unites men of every country, sect and opinion. Provided they lielieve in God. of course. Man's struggle for peace, freedom and equality has culminated in this Declaration, wherein all human values find expression. Il embodies all what Tom Paine meant when he said: “The world is my country. .Ml men arc my brethren. To do good is my religion. And I adore one God and no more.” A new world is in the making, and Masons and non-Masons may give a hand in the process. It is the con cern of all that these Human Rights be observed: it behooves that irri tants in world affairs be avoided, and that all talks of heads of tales be friendly and reconciliatary. When goodwill prevails, “They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks.” But wars and rumors of war are with us. Why? Because those who believe in those rights are not doing enough. Yet these rights arc already defined in the Constitutions of most people, — Englishmen, Americans. Europeans. Filipinos, Russians, and others. Accepted by the United Nations and forming a part of the municipal law of civilized states, such rights must find an easy access in every human breast. Internationalism is a fact; we live it everywhere: world trade, travel, commerce, communication and techno logy are throwing overboard all ves tiges of tribalism and regionalism. The United Nations is spearheading a new world order. Masons and other groups are on a mission for the ad vancement of the ideals of human re lations. With more and more men in Ma sonry. and more and more Masonry in men. men's hope for peace, liberty, equality and fairplay will find fruit ion. As the world matures, the Christian precepts for which Masons work will find more and more life. I'he Brotherhood of Men is but a syn thesis of all the Rights of Men. /\ The Cabletow Unblemished Public Official , . . Rafael tft. Salat Executive Secretary, Republic of the Philippines RAFAEL M. SALAS was born on August 7, 1928, in Bago, Negros Oc cidental, the eldest of three children of the late Dr. Ernesto Salas and the former Isabel Montinola, both from well-to-do families of Negros and Iloilo. Young Salas spent his lioyhood and early education in Negros. When the war came, Salas was only twelve years old, but the events that composed this critical period made a lasting impres sion on his mind. The war broke down the traditional barriers of class, a feature of Philippine society most evident in Negros—and made the people close ranks in a common desire to survive. The levelling influence of the war put Salas in direct and earn est contact with all classes, in part icular, the poor, an opportunity, along with his public school education, that made his outlook unalterably egalita rian and socially conscious. These influences were to be exer cised right after the war. During his senior year in high school, as Pres ident of the high school council of 2,000 students, lie led his fellow stu dents to help clean up Bacolod City of some of its post-war debris. He capjied this performance by graduating vale dictorian of the Negros Occidental High School class of 1947. In the same year he enrolled at the University of the Philippines where he again excelled as a student. He finished his Associate in Arts degree in 1950 with high honors. In 1953 he graduated with two academic deg rees, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, and Bachelor of Laws, cum laude. He took the bar examinations the same year and passed. Salas was, true to his nature, active in student affairs. He was pres ident of the U.P. Student Council and simultaneously guided three national student organizations: the Student Councils’ Association of the Philippines (SCAP) of which he was President, the Conference Delegates Association of the Philippines (CONDA), and director of the National Student Movement for Democracy (NASTUM). Under his leadership, all the student organizations in the country were united, an organizational feat unprecedented in the history of the Philippine student movement. He was later chosen National Diretor of the Students’ for Magsaysay for President Movement (SMPM), which helped Magsaysay when the latter ran successfully for President in 1953. In 1954, he became Chairman of the Presidential Consultative Council of Students (CCS) and Assistant to then Executive Secretary Fred Ruiz Cast ro. In 1955, he was apjxiinted, in ad dition to his other positions. Secret ary General of the UNESCO Nation al Commission and Technical Adviser to the Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC). Amidst a busy career in the govern ment, Salas found time to further his studies and to teach. Twice he at tended Harvard University, in 1955 for his Master of Public Administra tion degree (grades with distinction), and in 1958 as an ICA-NEC Fellow on local Government Development Planning. He taught Economics and June, 1966 Political Science in the University of the Philippines, the Far Eastern Uni versity Graduate School, and in the Lyceum of the Philippines. He is at present a professorial lecturer in the College of Law, University of the Philippines. Salas continued to rise in the gov ernment service despite the tragic death in 1957 of Magsaysay. Under then President Carlos P. Garcia, he continued to occupy increasingly res ponsible positions: Head Executive Assistant of the NEC (1957-1958), Executive Officer (with Cabinet rank) of the NEC (1960-1961), Special Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources (1961), Chief of the Local Govern ments Division, Office of the Pres ident, and finally, Executive Direct or of the NEC, a position that enabled him to sit in cabinet meetings in the absence of then NEC Chairman Jose Locsin. The last three positions he held simultaneously. Salas’ role in the NEC was an important one: aside from holding a succession of increas ing!}' high positions, he was. originally responsible for its reorganization and staffing in 1955. After the defeat of President Garcia by Macapagal in 1961, Salas resigned all his positions in the government. But in 1962, Salas was returned to government service as Assistant VicePresident of the University of the Philippines, the leader of a coterie of brilliant young scholars and adminis trators drafted by Dr. Carlos P. Romulo to launch his first year as Pres ident of the State University. This position completed the cycle for Salas vis-a-vis his alma mater: first, he was a student, then a professor, and final ly, administrator. In this new part he did just as well: his ideas and man agerial talent — which must include mastery of organization and the gift of persuasion — fueled the mechanism that set in motion the first crucial and most thrilling year of Romulo’s university administration. After a year in the U.P. Salas be came General Manager of The Manila Chronicle and Assistant to the Pres ident of the Meralco Securities Cor poration. In the middle of 1964, Fer dinand E. Marcos, then seeking the presidential nomination of the Nacionalista party, contacted Salas for the first time. Marcos won the nomina tion in a convention held in November of that year. After his victory, Mar cos drafted Salas to help set up and coordinate his campaign machinery. For this achivement. Salas was the inevitable choice for Executive Secret ary, one of the six capable and pres tigious men who composed the first batch of cabinet appointees of the new administration, namely: Carlos P. Romulo. Jose Yulo, Narciso Ramos. Paulino Garcia, and Jose Aspiras. In the midst of success in a variety of disparate roles — scholar, student leader, professor, administrator — Salas is best known as an administra tor. In 1962, for instance, he won the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) award for Public Adminis tration in recognition of his talent in this field. Romulo, among others, considers Salas "the best administra tor of his generation” — an accolade for the latter’s work at the State University. The Graphic says of Salas “.. a young man with a gen uine talent at managing men of dis parate persuasions and purposes." The Salas style, as anything that is art, eludes precise definition. It is a felicitous blend to diverse person al qualities, each proportioned to the occasion by an acute, gyroscopic senTum to page 90 10 Our congratulations and fraternal greetings to. . . The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Japan on its celebration on June 25, 1966 of the first centennnial of Freemasonry in the Land of the Rising Sun. To MW Norman Cohen, Grand Master; MW Carl T. Nakamura, PGM, Grand Secretary; the other Grand Lodge Officers and members of the Symbolic Lodges under the grand jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Japan. . . Our most sincere and fraternal wishes for greater success in the ensuing years for our international fraternity whose foundation is the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. — The Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of the Philippines June. 1966 11 DRILON . . . From page 22 Prof. Drilon told his audience of his plans for administration of the sitxy-one year old Baptist University in Iloilo, one of the leading instituaions of higher learning in the Phil ippines. The new president assumed his duties of leading the institution on June 1, 1966. The Iloilo educator moves into his new position highly qualified and well-equipped, having held various executive positions before: Dean of Arts and Sciences, Director of Sum mer School in 1945-47 at C. P. U., Secretary of the University and of the Board of Regents, U. P. and Executive Secretary of Operations Brotherhood, Inc. A BETHEL INSTALLATION Bethel No. 1, International Order of Job’s Daughters, Olongapo, Zambales, held its installation of officers for the second semester of 1966 at the Lincoln Lodge Masonic Temple on June 4, 1966. The Masons and Eastern Stars in the town, known for their Masonic community spirit, were in attendance at the installation of the young girls with Masonic parentage. DeMolays and Jobies from Manila made a trip to Olongapo to be pres ent at the ceremonies. The Jobies from Manila were chaperoned by Mrs. Gracia M. Elefano, a member Turn to page 25 DIPLOMAS OF MERIT AWARDS 1966 Jose V. Colina ....................................... Edgar L. Shepley ....................................... Leandro P. Cruz ................................ ......... Yu Chi King ............................................... Pedro P. Aguda ........................................... Leonardo Macalalang ............................... Ambrosio Salud ........................................... Cenon Araw ................................................. Felicisimo Capucao, Sr................................ Sotero Escandor ......................................... Lazaro Francisco ....................................... Pedro Francisco ........................................... Isaac Puno, Jr................................................ Jesus Manlapaz ........................................... Primo C. Ong ............................................... Isaac Eustaquio ........................................... Tomas L. Santos ......................................... Liberate Littaua ......................................... Gilbert E. Christerson .............................. Honesto Nunez ............................................. Jacinto Abad ............................................... Victorino Daroya ......................................... Lee Sin ......................................................... Benito Tan ..................................................... Policronio Blanco ......................................... Mateo Caparas ............................................. Jesus Evangelista ....................................... Eduardo Pascual ......................................... Esteban Tan ................................................. David T. Lara ............................................. Cleland McConnell ....................................... Tadayuki Ikeda ........................................... Cavite Lodge No. 2 Cor-Southern Cross Lodge No. 3 Sinukuan Lodge No. 16 Araw Lodge No. 16 Araw Lodge No. 16 Pinagsabitan Lodge No. 26 Zapote Lodge No. 29 Zapote Lodge No. 29 Isarog Lodge No. 33 Bulusan Lodge No. 38 Cabanatuan Lodge No. 38 High Twelve Lodge No. 82 Hiram Lodge No. 88 Hiram Lodge No. 88 Camarines Norte Lodge No. 107 Marikina Lodge No. 119 Marikina Lodge No. 119 Quezon City Lodge No. 122 Coral Lodge No. 142 Manuel Roxas Lodge No. 152 Dagupan City Lodge No. 158 Dagupan City Lodge No. 158 Dagupan City Lodge No. 158 Dagupan City Lodge No. 158 Anchor Lodge No. 159 Anchor Lodge No. 159 Anchor Lodge No. 159 Anchor Lodge No. 159 Anchor Lodge No. 159Lam-Ang Lodge No. 164 Loo Choo Lodge No. 172 Shurei Lodge No. 176 12 The Cabletow 9'*t, tyad Ufy St* 4 a, ‘Deffletey J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR. Grand Chaplain, Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M. I'm glad my son belongs to De Molay. No, I didn’t covet his mem bership for the pin he could wear nor for the achievement awards he might receive from the Order; neither did I scheme for the social outlet it offers him although any of the foregoing advantages might be desirable. Rather J’m happy John’s in DeMolay be cause it sets him on the path of man liness in which I hope he’ll walk all the days of his life. What are the benefits of DeMolay for him? For one thing, when he was initiated into the Order he en tered a far-reaching fellowship. Some three million men and boys have passed through the ranks of this fra ternity or now hold membership in Chapters all across the world. In that number are some who are lead ers in industry, the professions, the armed forces. But beyond those wellknown names are the many, many thousands of former members whose chief contributions to life are solid citizenship and upright character. Yes. John need not be ashamed of the company he keeps in DeMolay. Then he learns some great lessons in DeMolay. In the two basic deg rees he is confronted with some of life’s most stirring truths. The ini portance of loyalty to God, to home and country is emphasized to him. Xo one, young or old, can ever see the Nine O’clock Interpolation with out his heart being stirred; and any one who hears the Flower Talk will resolve to be a better person. Through the moving drama of the DeMolay degree he learns of one of history's most noble figures; and he learns the lesson of fidelity to freedom even though it might mean death itself. All through his life the DeMolay will be brought face to face with these challenges to which he first dedicated himself at the altar of his Order. My son has found wonderful op portunities in DeMolay. He is en couraged to participate in various Chapter activities for which Merit Bars are awarded as a sign of achieve ment. In this way the DeMolay may pursue his interests in the fields of his choice, whether it be civic service, athletics, music, religion, visitation or or dramatics. No talent is despised, and each may find its use in the service of DeMolay. When a years’ membership is completed, the De Molay is eligible for the Representa tive DeMolay Award. And then should he aspire after further recog nition and earn it, there are the Dis tinguished Service Awards and the coveted Chevalier degree. Further, I’m glad my son’s a De Molay not only for the opportunities but also for the responsibilities which it places upon him. He must learn the twin lessons of being a follower and being a leader. He is taught the duty of charity, and he learns the practice of compassion exercised in works of mercy to others less for tunate. He begins to comprehend that he is "his brother’s keeper" not only in the easy fellowship of the Order but also in larger citizenship. Likewise DeMolay brings my son into contact with dedicated FrecmaTurn to next p»8® June, 1966 13 sons. Although he is told at the outset that the fraternity is not a Junior Masonic organization, he also learns that a responsible Masonic group sponsors the local Chapter and that the adult councilors are Master Masons who give a great deal of time, talent and money for the good of De Molay. Lifelong friendship will ripen from some of the association he has with these Masons: and many a De Molay is led by these experiences to petition a Masonic Lodge for mem bership because of the inspiration he has received from these fine Masonic leaders and the admiration he felt for them. Perhaps it’s selfish, but any man has personal satisfaction when his son’s in DeMolay. To be sure, he was of an age to join, but there are more important requirements. He had to state his belief in God, and he had to gain the approval of an investigat ing committee as to his good character and reputation. When he was^initiated, proficiency work was required for the degrees. All of this meant that he as an individual had to mea sure up to certain minimum stan dards of character and work and in this he did not fail. As an organization DeMolay is quite young, being founded in 1919 by the late Frank S. (“Dad”) Land of Kansas City, Missouri. But there is something timeless in its stately ritual and in its concern for youth, believing that in them lies the foun dation of future welfare. Never let us despise or neglect them. Long years ago a disciple saw the possibilities in such youth and presented a youngster to the Master of Men, “There is a lad here." In DeMolay these bright hopes for these lads are nurtured and cherished and guided. What was said of Sir Launfal? “Tall, and shining, and fair, and straight, As he stood by the Beautiful Gate.” This honored Order will guide niv son that way. That’s why I’m glad he’s a DeMolay. A (Reprinted front the Philalethes) GRAND LODGE COMMITTEES, 1966-1967 GRIEVANCES MW Cenon S. Cervantes .... ( 66) Chairman VW Cecilio Bituin .............. (26) Member WB Domingo F. M. Domingo (136) Member INVESTMENT FUND MW Serafin L. Teves ........... (91) Chairman MW Antonio Gonzalez, Sr. ... ( 5) Member WB Alfredo C. Sese ............. ( 7) Member FINANCE WB Benito Maneze ............. (147) Chairman WB Gregorio Avelino ......... (69) Member WB Castor Silvestre ........... ( 7) Member CEMETERY WB Primo I. Guzman ....... ( 77) Chairman WB Bayani Ibarrola ........... ( 14) Member WB Marciano Gatmaitan ... (77) Member PROGRAM WB Teofilo A. Abejo .......... (21) Chairman WB Bayani Salcedo ............ (65) Member WB Fred T. Guerrero.......... ( 18) Member CORRESPONDENCE WB Jose Racela ................ ( 12) Chairman WB Jose J. Guzman............. ( 7) Member WB Juan Causing .............. (30) Member JURISPRUDENCE RW Mariano Q. Tinio .. (53 167) Chairman WB Noli Ma. Cortes ........... (77) Member WB Olimpio Navarro ......... ( 12) Member CHARITY WB George Reid ................ ( 3) Chairman WB Severino Manotoc ....... (12) Member WB Jose M. E. Leon ......... ( 57) Member MASONIC EDUCATION MW Emilio P. Virata ......... (17) Chairman WB Aurelio Corcuera ........... ( 4) Member WB. Pedro Francisco ........... ( 82) Member RETURNS WB Marcelino P. Dysangco . . (48) Chairman WB Leandro Cruz ............. (16) Member WB James King ................. (151) Member Turn to pago 30 14 The Cabletow Here and There. . O^iceu Master Councilor Reynaldo Atienza Geft) takes oath of office before out going Master Councilor Reynaldo Gatchcco, Jr. (right) during the Jone Ahad Santos Chapter, OD, public installation of officers on April S. Guest Speaker UJ*. Prof. Rex Dri lon, a Dad Mason, delivers his speech. The Chapter Sweetheart, Miss Aileen Riego. - A - FLASH! It will interest the brethren to know that last month, Prof. & Bro. Rex Drilon, Political Science Dept., Uni versity of the Philippines, was unani mously elected President of Central Philippine University in Iloilo City. Bro.' Drilon will be the first Fili pino president of the University, suc ceeding WB Joseph Howard, a Past Master of Iloilo-Acacia Lodge No. 11. before affiliating with Rafael Palma Lodge No. 147, Bro. Rex Drilon was a member of Iloilo-Acacia Lodge No. 11. We like to call some lodges the Lodge of Grind Masters or the Lodge of Congressmen or the Lodge of Gen erals. We can now call Iloilo-Acacia Lodge No. 11 the Lodge of University Presidents. A June, 1966 IS Here and There. Mrs. Fortunata 0. Zafra of Nagcarlan, Laguna (center) receives her cer tificate as “Teacher of the Year1' from immediate Past Master Leonardo Z. Macalalag (second from, right) during the recent installation rites at Pinagsabitan Lodge No. 26, F. & A. M. in Santa Cruz, Laguna. Mrs. Zafra, with 41 notable years of service behind her, was chosen by a panel of public school officials. Witnessing the award are: left: Gerardo Zafra, her husband; WB Martin V. Aguilar, installed Master, and WB Amado Mabul, PM, Secretary. ACACIA MUTUAL AID PLAN IN ACTION. Upon the receipt of a telegram from Cebu giving notice of the death of WB Simeon Damian, 33°, the Acacia Mu tual issued a check for immediate de livery to the bereaved family. Brother Augustus Damian, son of the deceased brother, receives the check from WB Felix Sun, Past Secretary, as WB Pedro Dimaya, Worshipful Mas ter of Cebu Lodge No. 128, Cebu City, looks on. A Picture at left, oldest and youngest Masons in attendance at 50th Annual Grand Lodge Communication, April 2628, 1966. Left, WB. Eusebio Dimaano, PM, Kalilayan $37, 8J, years old. Right, Bro. Juan F. Santos, Laoag Lodge H71, 22 years old. 16 The Cabletow GRAVEL AND SAND WB OSCAR L FUNG (7) PM. // fcefront on Jffaoonie rfctivitteo 1/LT. Fredrick Evors, Sgt. John Matthews, Sgt/Maj. Benjamin Jones Lt. Col. Donald Jenkins, Maj. Wallis Calvert. Maj. Robert Duncan and Mr. Lars Bjorn Hicnesen planed in from Vietnam last month to take their Blue Lodge degrees in Biak-Na-Bato Lodge No. 7. Bro. Donald Jenkins was presented a MM ring by the Grand Master, Raymond E. Wilmarth, in behalf of Bros. Elzie Gann, James Prince, Stanley Brockett and William Shawver. The brethren who gave Bro. Jenkins the ring arc all serving under him in Vietnam. Biak-Na-Bato Lodge No. 7 has es tablished a new Lodge record of having held thirteen meetings for the month of May. The Bien Iloa Square and Compass Club recently elected a new set of of ficers to manage the affairs of the Club. Elected were: Capt. Roger C. Bis bee, President; M/Sgt. Andrew G. Trantham, Vice-President; and M/Sgt. David Laird, Secretary. Bro. Bisbee revealed to us that the Club is presently undertaking various charitable work in a nearby refugee camp. He explained further that the members are constructing a latrine and shower shed and a protective shed tor the camp water well. They ex pect the project to be finished by the end of June. Work on the project is done by the club members on a voluntary basis; "omething like our “bayanihan”. Aside from these projects, the club is distributing canned goods, soap and other necessities needed by the re fugees. We have not heard from the Hiram Club in Saigon nor from the Rainbow Girls there. We received word from Brother Harry Benson (Service Lodge No. 95), who is now in Tacoma, Washing ton, that Masonic Education is a big thing in the Grand Lodge of Washing ton. They hold Masonic Education Nights under the sponsorship of several Lodges where they have lectures and exemplifications. One such night was held last month in Tacoma with lodges in King, Pierce and Thurston counties as host lodges. SCENES WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE.......... The Temple’s janitorial staff wear ing uniforms..........more brethren submiting their Masonic bio data sheets..............Lodges refraining from asking the candidates to give “blow outs” during the first and second Degrees ...................... PLEASE'. PLEASE! PLEASE! Ij you have moved, are moving, or in tend to move, kindly let its know your new address so we can make a new plate. It usuaully takes a month to effect the change, so let us know well ahead of time. Also, please notify your Lodge Secretary of your change of address so his next annual report will contain your correct address. .. OSCAR L. FUNG, PM (7) Circulation and Advertising Manager June, 1966 17 WB AURELIO L. CORCUERA (4) PM 136. Ia it absolutely necessary that a brother undergoing an examination for proficiency use the very exact words of the catechism? Can he not use his own words? In our opinion it is not absolutely necessary that the precise words of the catechism be used. The brother being examined can use his own words, if he can not recall the exact words, provided they express the correct sense. It is, of course, desirable for him to repeat the catechism word for word. But what should be tested is his understanding of the catechism, not his memory. 137. Can a brother not satisfied with the decision of the Master appeal the decision to the Lodge? In accordance with Par. 229 of the Constitution (rev. 1962) he can not-, but he can present to the Grand Master his opposition to any decision of the Master of the Lodge. 138. Can the previous question be moved in Masonic meetings? The Rule of Order governing procedure in the communications of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, the motion can be moved under Rule XVIII, and disposed of under Rules XIX, XX, and XXI. These rules are for the government of the Grand Lodge alone and not for Subordinate Lodges (Rule XXIII, page 118 of the Constitution, rev. 19C2). The motion can not be moved in the meeting of a Subordinate Lodge. Mackey, quoted on page 205 of A New Standard Monitor (Kentucky) by Henry Pirtle, says: “Although there is no positive law on the subject, • yet the spirit of comity and courtesy which pre vails in the Institution, the authority of the best Masonic jurists, and the general usage of the Fraternity, have concurred in the decisions that the pre vious question can not be moved in a Masonic Lodge.’ He adds, "I have never, in my own experience, known the motion for the ‘previous question’ to be made in any Masonic body, and I supposed that the incompetency of such a motion has never been doubted.” 139. Can charges be preferred against the Master of a Lodge? Yes, according to par. 287 of the Constitution (rev. 1962), which says: “charges may be preferred against the Master of a Lodge for abuse of his power, violation of the Constitution or Regulations, un-Masonic conduct of any kind, by any five (5) Master Masons in good standing; which charges shall be in writing over their signatures, and shall be presented to the Grand Lodge, if in session, otherwise to the Grand Master.” 140. In the lecture of the Third Degree this statement occurs: “That pro mise was verified in the person and character of Solomon, his son, who ascended the throne, and, after David vias gathered to his fathers, wielded the sceptre of Israel. ..." How Solomon succeeded to the throne of David is recounted in 1 Kings (1:26-53). This occurred before the death of David (1 Kings 2:46). This Turn to pogo 21 18 WITH OUR YOUNG ONES Edited by PABLO MATATQUIN, JR. DEMOLAY RAINBOW JOB'S DAUGHTERS Loyalty Chapter. Order of DeMo lay, Manila, held a public installation of its officers for the 2nd term of the 1966 DeMolay Year on April 17 at the Scottish Rite Temple, Taft Ave nue, Manila. Again the Scottish Rite Hall — the Loyalty boys fondly call it Green Hall — was the setting of this semi annual rite. There within the narrabrown and green world of the hall, before an appreciative audience last term’s positions were relinquished and handed down to new occupants. With youthful dignity and solemn ity, Master Councilor Emiliano T. de Guzman, Senior Councilor Samuel L. Palaganas, and Junior Councilor Edwin C. Francisco were sworn into office by the installing team led by outgoing Master Councilor Rogelio S. Crudo. Others who were likewise sworn into office were Leo T. de Guzman. Senior Deacon; Armando G. T. Ve lasco, Junior Deacon; Samuel C. Crisologo, Senior Steward; Irving B. G. Malahay, Junior Steward; Roge lio F. Coquia, Chaplain; Melchor F. Vidal, Sentinel; Cesar M. Niguidula, Standard Bearer; Marlito I. Villa nueva, Almoner; Jesse T. Bustaman te. Marshall; Aquilino B. Javier, Jr., PMC, Organist; Jimmie V. Marzo, First Preceptor; Jaime S. Juan, Sec ond Preceptor; Teodoro R. Batoyan, Third Preceptor; Eduardo F. Lozano, Fourth Preceptor; Esteban U. Salce do, Jr., Fifth Preceptor; Virgilio B. Austria, Sixth Preceptor; and Roge lio S. Crudo, PMC, Seventh Precep tor. Miss Ermelinda T. Velasco, con current Worthy Advisor of Perla Assembly' No. I, ORG, was crowned Chapter Sweetheart. The crowning ceremony was a delight. Senior De Molay Victor C. Hugo, PMC, ren dered an elocution in Tagalog, balagtasan style, before the crown and cor sage was pinned on the simpering sweetheart. Miss Ricaflor de Leon. Sponsor of the East; Miss Leda Paraan. Sponsor of the West; and Miss Norma S. Dumaual, Sponsor of the South were also presented around the ball, and applause and charms swelled. After all officers were installed. Dad Raymond Wilmarth, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, F. & A. M. and Chair man of the Advisory Council of Lo yalty Chapter delivered his speech as the guest speaker. A refreshment and dance after wards brought to a close the installa tion. A June, 1966 19 PHILIPPINE FREEMASONRY.. . (From pago 4) We shall be concerned with our youth especially in the year to come. Every day we read of the great pro blems of juvenile deliquency and con trol of the younger generation that are facing government officials. These problems have become so great, many parents have become disillusioned as to the future for their children. As Masons, we have been concerned with this problem for years, because we realize today’s youth is tomorrow’s Masons. We shall constitute, through our Committee on Youth, a coordinating body with the positive mission of developing youth activities that will attract and inspire youths to expend their energies in constructive and self improving endeavors, with the ulti mate aim of creating within these young men and women an intense sense of pride and accomplishment in doing good. This will take time. This will take patience. Most of all, it will take the cooperative effort of Lodge and family for the coming year. I would like every Lodge to consider the youth of today, as a priority among their projects for community assistance. Closely akin to the problem of youth is the problem of the increase in crime. Since our Masonic Broth erhood is a Fraternity of men, it can not disassociate itself from the vital problems of men. Crime is one such vital problem. Masonry can be a strong aid in ever}- community in its fight against crime. It possesses the organization throughout the Philippines by which the nation can be united in its crusade against crime. Every Lodge can create an anti-crime committee to work with the local authorities in re ducing crime within their jurisdic tions. I look for our Committee on Edu cation and Public Service to develop and coordinate our efforts to assist law enforcing agencies suppress crime. From time to time we are asked: What is Freemasonry? What is its function ? I tried to answer that question in mv address in Dumaguete City at the Convention of Visayan Masonic Lod ges on January 8, 1966, when I ex plained : “Accorning to the ancient charges Freemasonry offers itself as the cen ter of union between good men and true, and the happy means of con ciliating friendship amongst those who must otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance. Freemasonry has survived centuries of changes in cul ture and political forms of government and has withstood persistent attacks from multitudes of uninformed and misinformed critics. The fact that Freemasonry has survived under these circumstances is ample evidence that it does serve an important purpose in the lives of men; most certainly those men who have embraced it and have remained active in it.” We shall encourage our Lodges to develop leaders with the vision to see and the courage to act for God, coun try, and our Order. Our Philippine history is filled to overflowing with accounts of heroism and sacrifice of Masons who have arisen from the solemnity of their Lodge rooms to lead their Brothers to victory in the cause of freedom from tyranny and oppression. Each year passes putting deeper away in the archives of time the actual events that made the history of this glorious land. We must not be so engrossed in progress that we forget Condudad on page 2B 20 The Cabletow MORE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS... <From P*e* ,8) fact illustrates the practice in Israel, Babylon, and Persia with regard to state chronology, which was to reckon events according to the rulerships of the kings, and which was carried into the Bible. The rule for counting the years of the rule of a king, his regnal years, began in the spring (1st of Nisan, or Abiv, the first month of the Hebrew sacred year). The months in tervening between a king’s succession to the throne and the following spring is known as his accession year. Solomon’s official regnal term did not com mence until the first of Nisan following David’s death, although he had already been annointed and set on the throne while David was still alive. 141. When was the building of the Temple of Solomon commenced, and completed? Because different authorities give different dates, according to the method employed in caculating backwards from some date recorded in secular history of an event recorded in the Bible, we will take what Mackey (,4>i En cyclopedia of Freemasonry, 1919, vol. 2, p. 757) says: “Accordingly the monarch (Solomon) laid the foundation of the edifice in the fourth year of his reign, 1012 B.C., and with the assistance of his friend and ally, Hiram, King of Tyre, completed it in about seven years and a half, dedicating it to the service of the Most High in 1004 B.C. This was the year 3000, according to the Hebrew chronology; and although there has been much difference among chronologists in relation to the precise date, this is the one that has been generally accepted, and it is therfore adopted by Masons in their calculations of different epochs.” 142. The eighth of the twenty five Landmarks listed by Mackey (Constitution, rev. 1962, p. 153) says that it is the "prerogative of the Grand Master to make Masons at sight." Has this prerogative ever been exercised by a Grand Master of Masons of the Philippines? Yes. M.W. Samuel R. Hawthorne, Grand Master (1935-1936) made General Douglas MacArthur a Mason at sight at the Masonic Temple on the Escolta, now the Philippine National Bank building. A EDITORIAL... (From pi3o 2) days for the dearth of Masons in the government service. Some would even remark that were there more Masons- in the government service today, we might have a better government. It may be true; it may not be so trub. We think otherwise. An outsider, when informed that there is a Lodge composed mostly of men in the Bureau of Internal Revenue, gave a knowing smile. He was made to know that we are proud of that Lodge because its members, because of Masonry, have kept themselves in the straight and narrow path and not one of them has been linked to any anomaly or even put under a cloud of suspicion. In this issue, we begin a series of thumb-nail sketches of men and women in the public service, whether Masons or not, who render efficient and exemplary service to the government and people. Executive Secretary Rafael M. Salas is the first in the series. Though not a Mason, we selected him on his own achievement*. Mr. Salas is the oldest of the three children of our late WB Dr. Ernesto Salas of Kanlaon Lodge No. 64. A June, 1966 21 MW Wilmarth is welcomed by MW Be nitez, PGM, Sovereign Grand Comman der of the Scottish Rite, on the former's birthday. GRAND MASTER’S BIRTHDAY On May 23, 1966, MW Raymond E. Wilmarth celebrated his birthday and many brethren and their families helped to make it a happy day for him. They held a party for him at the Manila Polo Club, Forbes Park, Makati, Rizal. Present at the party were the Grand Master, his wife and children, Edna and Ma. Cristina, MW Conrado Benitez, PGM and So vereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite, MW and Mrs. Serafin L. Teves, PGM, MW and Mrs. Cenon Cervantes, PGM, MW Esteban Munarriz, PGM, RW Mariano Tinio, WB and Mrs. Edward Bellis, VW and Mrs. Damaso Tria, WB and Mrs. Jose Velo, VWB’s Amando Ylagan, Hermogenes Oliveros, Doroteo Joson, Crispin Sarmenta, Eugenio Buenaven tura, Jose Cajucom, Benjamin Gotamco and Manuel Paz. Brethren in the Greater Manila Area and nearby provinces are re minded that beginning on the last Thursday of this month and every month thereafter, a Lodge of Instruc tion will be conducted in the Jose Abad Santos Hall of Plaridel Temple at 6:30 PM. Lectures and demonstratrations will be given and important Pres. Drilon with Brother Masons at Presiding tabic. PRES. DRILON AT SCOTTISH RITE LUNCHEON Prof. Rex D. Drilon, Political Science Dept., University of the Phil ippines, who was recently elected the first Filipino President of Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, was guest speaker at the Saturday Scottish Rite Luncheon on June 4. 1966. Turn to pogo H topics on Masonic education will be discussed. Any Master Mason, parti cularly Lodge Inspectors, officers and those interested are welcome. Certifi cates of completion and proficiency in the course will be given to those in faithful attendance. --------oOo-------Grand Lodge officers making the visitation to our Lodges in Okinawa, Korea and Japan will be in Tokyo in time for the celebration by the Grand Lodge of Japan of the first centenary of Masonry in that Land of the Rising Sun. The celebration will be on June 25, 1966. In Okinawa, our Grand Lodge officers will install the Regional Grand Lodge officers there for 196667. Brethren representing most Grand Lodges in the world will be in attend ance at the Tokyo celebration. Several other brethren from the Grand Lodge of the Philippines who are unable to join the Grand Master’s party plan to be in Tokyo at the time. 22 The Cabletow Rallying Point. . . to AGUSTIN L. GALANG, P.M. Renowned Masonic writers give different emphasis on their philo sophies of Freemasonry according to their views and the needs during their times. Preston predicates his philoso phy on knowledge—in the acquisition of education, which he hopes, will make the foundation of Freemason ry solid and unshakable. This gave rise to the acceptance that Masonry is a system of education, civic, moral, cultural, and inseparably, spiritual. One meaning of education is that it is life itself. It is the sum total of one’s experiences taking into full ac count the effects of the environmental conditions sorrounding him. These interactions, mould the character and shape the destiny of men and nations. As Masons, it is our solemn duty to apply our useful knowledge in ma king the environment healthy and wholesome. We should be in the forefront in the promotion of pro gress, peace and order to contain the infiltration and subjugation of free dom loving peoples. We must be ex emplars in the discharge of civic duties, character, conduct, leader ship. Love and respect should prevail amongst us. Through our tenets, let us project Love and Truth so that they may pervade the world to serve as the harbingers of peace. This spirit can best be exempli fied in the word of that great and good Man who said: “A new com mandment I give unto you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” But do we really love one another? Bro ther to brother, people to people, na tion to nation? How much have we assimilated of the essential lessons in Brotherly Love? If we did, and eve ryone of us influenced but a score or two of our fellowmen, social unrest would be minimized and the war of nerves would likely be averted. The efficacy of Love as the Lord has envisioned, has not in the least been lost. Like Truth, it may be beclouded and sneered at by vicious men. Infused with Charity, which af ter all is its great attribute, it may yet redeem itself and serve as the Rallying Point in the attainment of enduring peace. The shadow of many a titanic struggle is gradually falling upon the nations of the world. As we sur vey the wrecks of devastated homes and destitute orphans it has left in the battle-swept countries and watch misery creep along its trail, we ques tion whether our vaunted civilization will be overwhelmed or will rise stronger and better for having been tried by fire. I am convinced that good will come out of this holocaust, as we are but passing through ano ther cycle described by the poet who wrote of man in the following words: ‘‘See him from nature rising slow to art; To copy instinct then was reason’s part; Thus that to man the voice of na ture spakeTum to neat pogo June, 1966 23 ‘Go, from the creature thy instruc tion take; Thy arts of building from the bee receive; Learn of the mole to plough, the worm to weave; Learn of the little nautilus to sail, Spread the thin oar, and catch the driving gale, Learn each small people’s genius, policies, The ants republic, and the realm of bees, Great nature spoke; observant man obeyed; Cities were built, societies were made.” The question naturally arises what can we do to perform worthily our parts in the world history. The an swer must be made by each one for Masonry does not attempt to dictate the part man shall play in his wor ship or in his government. It simply points out to him the path of right and leaves the solution to each* in dividual to be worked out according to his light. Let us for a moment recall that Freemasonry is a human institution and that we should not let its differ ent bodies obscure its great mission to advance by all just and honorable means the welfare of mankind. It is based on simple humanity, and not on any creed, party, or sect. It instills the sacred duty of brotherly love, of forebearance, and of tolera*‘on. Its great mission is peace, progress, and pros perity for all. It educates men free in thought, noble in desire, and joy ful in deed. Masonry has survived and today lives because of the mora lity it fosters and the manhood it expounds and exemplifies. Masonry passes the bounds of sect, creed, and nationality. It combines all creeds; it unites all nationalities; and it ig nores all sectarianisms: it proclaims and unfeigned belief in the Father hood of God and the Brotherhood of man. Masonry stands as a beacon in the darkest hour of world his tory. It has witnessed the passing of the ages calmly and serenely. Its place in the great reconstruct ion work of the world will be no small one and each of us must be ready and willing to perform every task which comes to us in the enno bling spirit of CHARITY toward all mankind. We need not dwell upon the phi losophy of life to expound in its land marks or to enumerate its inspiring virtues. The dark hour through which we are passing and the occasion call for concerted efforts and you shall be asked to concentrate upon the great virtue of CHARITY in deeds and in words, which extends beyond the grave through the boundless wing of eternity. Charity prompts the no blest of act of which our nature is capable. It inclines us to think favor ably of every man, and to do him good on all fitting occasions. It is our richest jewel and should ever shine with dazzling luster. Masonry guided by this star will do much to solve the real problems now rending the world asunder when the clouds of war have vanished and the sun of peace again shines. The world will then be weary of war, of patriotism, of frontiers, of foolish race prejudices and of the hatred and misunderstand ing and dislikes to which they give rise. The very magnitude of the struggle will cause a violent reaction and the world will listen to good counsel and advice. To make onehalf of the world hate the other half is too tremendous an undertaking to prove a success and will fail of its own weight. The vaunted claim of world ledearship belongs to no one na tion but rests upon that intangible but 24 The Cabletow powerful force of lree-will intertwined with Charity in its broadest and full est meaning, enabling us to see clear ly the good there is in Unity. In the great upheaval, Masonry can play a part of might and power. In religion, there are sects and fac tions which cannot well unite for a common and practical purpose: or, at any rate do not unite; but Masonry composed of men of good will, all re ligion and races may well and shall become, not only a moderating cle ment but a potential and an active force in achieving a closer union of mankind and the permanency of peace between all countries. The moral force contained in Freemasonry, be hind which lies the best tradition of the centuries, should increase in vi tality, when these wars of attrition are over. Masonry was born in the palace where there was not heard the sound of ah axe, hammer, or any tool of iron. Iron being deemed an article of sacrilege in a place of worship to the ancients, and is now a hideous nightmare to the warring nations. Thus Masonry came into being as a silent power and has come down through the ages quietly performing its great mission of Charitj' toward all of humankind. It has seen revo lutions sweep the earth, cities rise and vanish like bubbles upon the water, nations fly at each other’s throats and grapple in death struggle, yet, it has moved serenely forward winning victories of peace and good will. It teaches us to regard the whole human species as one family—all children of one Almighty Parent. On this prin ciple Masonry unites men of everv country, sect or opinion; and causes true friendship to exist among those who might otherwise have remained at a jierpetual distance. We have our allotted tasks to perform in this wonwcrful rehabilitation work and you should see to it that you give the best there is in you. It is an impera tive duty which cannot be lightly dis charged by the gift of money or by going through the motion of being good one day in seven. Another op portunity like this may not knock again on our doors, you should make the most of it to exemplify the Father hood of God and the Brotherhood of man. Our task is an arduous one. Pro gress will be slow depending upon our enthusiasm, disappointment will be numerous, but we should be ins pired by the genius of Masonry and ever press onward in our crusade. Let us learn from the ]>oct who wrote: “For form of government let the fools contest; Whatever is best administered is best; For modes of faith let graceless zealots fight: His can’t be wrong whose life is in the right. In faith and hope the world will disagree : But Mason’s rallying point shall always be. Love for all mankind, enshrined in CHARITY." Exceq .t f rom—F U X1 ) A 1 EXT Al. MASONIC EDUCATION’ BETHEL . . . From pogo 12 of the Guardian Council of Bethel No. 2, Manila. The Manila Bethel of the Order will have their installation of officers on June 26. 1966. They have invited Masons and Eastern Stars in the Ma nila area to be present at their instal lation. DeMolavs and Jobies from Olongapo have planned to be in Ma nila on that day to attend the instal lation ceremonies. June, 1966 25 BOOK REVIEW: THE LODGE SYSTEM OF MASONIC EDUCATION The Lodge System of Masonic Education was prepared by the Edu cational and Historical Commission of the Grand Lodge of Georgia for the use in the jurisdiction of that Grand Lodge. The book was revised in 1961 and has SO pages. Copies of the book may be obtained from the Office of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines for the price of Pl.50 per copy. The system as set forth in the book can be adapted for use in any Lodge, after making some small changes to conform to the laws and customs of the Grand Jurisdiction to which the Lodge belongs. By way of introduction the Com mission states: “It is simple, it is practicable, it costs nothing (referring to the administration of the System), it is employed under the imme diate authority and direction of the Lodge, it works at the point where education is most needed and best appreciated; namely, with the candidate, and the re sults, if the method is used con sistently, automatically guaran tee themselves (Italics supplied). “The Committee recommends this system unreservedly to every Worshipful Master. It has been thoroughly tested in the Grand Jurisdiction of New York and the District of Columbia.” As to the purpose. It is based on the fact that “every candidate is a stranger to Freemasonry and Free masonry is a stranger to him." With out guidance it is too much to expect that any man shall be able to be at home in the Order, or, unaided, to take his proper place in the Lodge with credit to himself and honor to the society. It is realized that be cause of the failure of the Lodge to give the new brother the information he should receive, many come, and go, undirected and uninslructed, and eventually cease to attend meetings of the Lodge. As to Method and Machinery. The Master of the Lodge appoints a com mittee of five, composed of Master Masons of experience, knowledge, and tact, who feel genuine interest in their work and can be trusted not to neglect it. After the petition has been favorably balloted upon, the Secretary notifies the petitioner to meet the committee at a designated time and place. He is given such instructions as he needs to enable him to receive the first Degree in the proper spirit, and to furnish him such information about the principles and teachings of Freemasonry as will give him a clear understanding of the kind of organization it is. Five 10minute papers are taken up by the committee — printed in the book. The subjects of the five papers are: (1) A Short History of Freemasonry; (2) The Qualifications; and (3) The Machinery and Organization of the Lodge; (4) The Powers and Func tions of the Worshipful Master; and (5) The Duties and Privileges of Lodge Membership. The new Mason, after his initia tion, is asked to meet the committee, where again he listens to five 10minute papers, prepared to give him an idea as to what the initiation cere monies meant. The subjects taken are: (1) The Meaning of the Term “Entered Apprentice”; (2) An Inter pretation of the Ritual of the First Degree; (3) The Principal Tenets; 26 (4) Symbols of the First Degree; (5) Duties, Privileges, and Limita tions of the Entered Apprentice. After being passed to the Second Degree the Fellow Craft meets the committee, where he listens to the reading, or reciting, of five 10-minutc papers. He comes to understand that while the First Degree appeals principally to the conscience, the Sec ond Degree addresses itself to the in tellectual faculties, as evidenced by the emphasis on the Liberal Arts and Sciences. The subjects of the papers are: (1) Meaning of the Term “Fel low Craft”; (2) Interpretation of the Ritual of the Second Degree; (3) Symbols and Allegories of the Second Degree: (4) Duties and Priv ileges of the Fellow Craft, (5) The Teachings of Freemasonry. The new brother meets the com mittee for the fourth time after be ing raised to the Third Degree. Now that he is a Master Mason he is given the information that will en able him to enter into his duties and privileges as a full member of the Institution. The five 10-minute pa pers he listens to are: (1) Inter pretation of the Ritual of the Third Degree; (2) Symbols, Emblems, and Allegories of the Third Degree; (3) The Legend of Hiram Abif; (4) The Landmarks: (5) The Du ties, Privileges, and Rights of a Mas ter Mason. Before the system is actually put into operation, the committee, which, to obtain the best result, should be headed by an experienced Past Mas ter, should go over the whole book carefully and determine where and what changes should be made to con form the system to the Constitution and Laws, the usages and customs of the Grand Jurisdiction under which the Lodge works. 4. L. Corcuera ACACIA MUTUAL AID SOCIETY INC. ELECTS NEW OFFICERS The directors elected by the mem bers on April 29, 1966 met early last month to elect the officers of the Board and of the Company to guide the activities of the insurance firm for 1966-67. Those elected officers of the Board are: Raymond E. Wilnuarth, Chairman; Luis R. Salvosa, Vice-Chairman; and Mariano Q. Tinio, Esteban Munarriz, Manuel M. Crudo, William H. Quasha, and Ceferino Villar, Members. Elected officers of the company are: Luis R. Salvosa, President and Ac tuary; William H. Quasha, VicePreident and Legal Counsel; Ceferino Villar, Vice-President; Esteban Munarriz, Treasurer; and Francisco r. Inciong, Secretary. Recently, the Board announced new benefits for the members, among which is double indemnity in case of death by accident in vehicles of pub lic convenience. Because of a larger excess of income over expenses in the previous year, the company distribut ed more dividends in 1966. The of ficers of the company are presently engaged in a campaign to have more lodges join the group insurance plan. There are still 37 lodges which are not members of the plan. Bi*o. Luis R. Salvosa, President and Actuary, hopes to see more Bro thers join the individual insurance plan. The maximum total face value of jrolicies has been raised to Fl0,000.00 from the previous total al lowable of P6,000.00. Bro. Salvosa re minds the brethren that members of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, members of their families and sojourn ers in the Philippines are qualified to join the Acacia Mutual Aid Society, Inc. A June, 1966 27 PHILIPPINE FREEMASONRY... (From page 20) the sacrifices of those who have made this progress possible. Our Program Committee has been given the task of preparing suitable events and activities to keep before the eyes of our countrymen and alive within the hearts of all, the memory of those Filipino Masons and their deeds. In the year 1966-1967, Philippine Freemasonry will observe the holidays of all Masonic Heroes and establish a pattern throughout our Lodges to be followed in the years to come. In the few weeks that have passed since our recent Communication we have received two petition’s for dis pensations to open new Lodges. Our policy is to grant dispensations for new Lodges only when it is clearly evident that the new Lodge is finan cially capable to successfully meet its obligations, that its operation will not draw members from other Lodges thus weakening our present organization, and that the opening of the new Lodge will definitely increase the actual number of Master Masons, thus truly expanding Masonry in the Philip pines, And while we are considering the subject of new Lodges let us at the same time consider new members for our Craft. We want many new Master Masons just like we want many new Lodges. P.ut we want true Masons — Masons who will make our Lodges strong and carry the Mason ic wav of life to every remote part of the Philippines. We leant Masons who want to be Masons in deed as well as in name. When I look at the map of the Philippines in our Grand Secretary’s office, I see manv black dots indicat ing Lodges in Manila and in other cities. But there are still many pro vinces without a single Lodge. To me, this is a most serious objective for the year 1966-1967: to open at least one Symbolic Lodge in each pro vince where there is none today. How arc we going to interest good men to join our Fraternity? There is only one Masonically lawful way. We must project a favorable image that will create a desire in the hearts of good men to be one of us. How can that be done? By showing your com munity that Masonry is a good insti tution to be a member of and that membership in it will bring to the member the respect and admiration of hi; neighbor;'.. Tn the May issue of the Cable Tow the Grand Master's Message distin guishes between Attainable Objectives which can easily be accomplished bv the average Lodge and those far reach ing objectives that may never be reach ed by some. It points out how a Lodge can take a positive step forward in its cninmunitiv by just a little plain hard work. In September 1964. a conference of District Deputy Grand Masters was held in the Plaridel Masonic Temple. To niv mind this was one of the most significant Masonic achievements of recent vears. We shall have such a conference some time in October or November. It has been suggested that instead of having one in Manila, that we have two: One in Manila for Districts in the Northern Philippines and another in Cebu for Districts in the Southern Philippines. Hither plan will bring together our most valuable contacts with the Symbolic Lodges where mutual problems can be dis cussed and cvcrvone can contribute to the solutions. Working in unitv and harmonv is essential for any society of men. especially of ours. I like to listen to the old timers talk. They speak of the good old days when Turn to p«B* M 28 The Cabletow When is a Man a Mason? When he can look out over the rivers, the hills, and the far horizon with a profound sense of his own littleness in the vast scheme of tilings, and yet have faith, hope and courage. When he knows that down in his heart every man is as noble, as vile, as divine, as diabolic, and as lonely as himself, and seeks to know, to forgive, and to love his fellow man. When he knows how to sym pathize with men in their sorrows, yea, even in their sins—knowing that each man fights a bard fight against many odds. When he has learned how to make friends and to keep them, and above all how to keep friends with himself. When be loves flowers, can hunt the birds without a gun, and feels the thrill of an old forgotten joy when he hears the laugh of a little child. When he can be happy and highminded amid the meaner drudgeries of lite. When star-crowned trees and the glint of snnli'dit on flowing wa ters subdue him like the thouidit of one much loved and long dead. When no voice of distress reaches bis ears in vain, and no band seeks his aid with out response. When lie finds good in every faith that helps any man to lay hold of higher things, and to sec ma jestic meanings in life, whatever the name of that faith mav be. When he can look into a wayside puddle and see something besides mud. and into the face of the most forlorn fellow mortal and see something beyond sin. When he knows how to pray, how to love, bow to hope. \\ hen he has kept faith with himself, with his fellow man, with bis Gori; in his band a sword for evil, in his heart a bit of a song—glad to live, but not afraid to die! In such a man, whether he be rich or poor, schol arly or unlearned, famous or obscure, Freemasonry has wrought her sweet ministry! Such a man has found the only real secret of Freemasonry, and the one which it is trying to give to all the world. Freemasonry is a charitable, benev olent, educational, and religious so ciety with a purpose to teach by ritual and symbolism the building of good character. It is charitable in that its income is not expended for private gain, but is devoted to the improvement and pro motion of the happiness and well being of mankind. It is benevolent in that it reaches altruism—an unselfish concern for the welfare of others—as a duty and ex emplifies it by relief of poor and dis tressed brethren and their needy wid ows and orphans. It is educational in that it teaches by prescribed ceremonials a system of morality and brotherhood based on the Sacred Laws. It emphasizes the duty of man to be curious about the world; to develop his intellect and skill; to be just; to follow precepts of con science and exercise self-control; to be earnest and sincere. Freemasonry’s Lodges, Temples and Libraries arc aids to this end. It,is religious in that it teaches be lief in one God, a belief prerequisite for membership, though without refer ence to dogma or creed—for Free masonry is not concerned with creeds or theology. Every Lodge must have an altar, and on it. when the Lodge is in session, must be o]>encd a Volume of tlie Sacred L.aw. Freemasonry is secret only in its methods of recognition and of its sym bolic instruction. It is not a secret society as many claim. Turn to next pege June, 1966 29 Freemasonry is social in that it fos ters the natural friendliness and a true spirit of brotherly love and affection that should take place in the lives of men assoiated and united for noble purposes. A —Joseph Fort Newton, 1880-1950 RAFAEL M. SALAS (From p.e. 20) sibility — a sensibility strenghtened by a pursoseful mind incessantly in the service of tracking new knowledge and deriving insights from books, from nature, and from people. Editor's Note: It will interest the brethren to know that Mr. Rafael M. Salas, at the time Catalino G. Aurelio Chapter, Order of DeMolay, was or ganized in 1947 in Bacolod City, be came a member of the Order and served the chapter as its Mater Councilor. His father Worshipful and Illusfrious Brother Ernesto Salas, PM 33° and an uncle, WB Angel Salas, PM, were pillars of Kanlaon Lodge No. 64. A IVe arc deeply sorry for tlic unin tentional mistake of not including the name of VWB Guillermo E. Bongolan PDDGM, among those who were honored with the rank and decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor by the Supreme Council on February 13, 1966 (Cabletow, Feb. 1966, p. 28). In an early press release, the list did not in clude his name. In a later release, which we did not get, VWB Bongolan's name appeared. He was elected to receive the honor in Feb. 1965, but due to ill ness, he was not able to receive it then and only came to be honored in Feb. 1966. In the picture caption (Cabletow April 1966, p. 18), the name of WB Prcsa was listed instead of WB Adorador. WB Adorador is Worshipful Mas ter of F.D. Roosevelt Lodge No. 80. A Grand Lodge Committees... (Cont. from pago 14) BOOKS MW William H. Quasha .... ( 80) Chairman WB Federico Piedad ........... ( 64) Member WB Oscar Fung .................. ( 7) Member BUILDING AND PUBLIC SERVICE MW Vicente Y. Orosa ....... (63) Chairman MW Pedro M. Gimcnez ... (57) Member WB Benjamin Gotamco .... ( 93) Member MW Charles Mosebrook .... (32) Member WB Lucio Ildefonso ........... ( 57) Member EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE MW Luther B. Bewley ....... ( 3) Member RW Macario C. Navia ....... (88) Chairman WB Mariano Sanchez ......... ( 7) Member WB Gregorio Robles ......... ( 73) Member WB Jose T. Enriquez ........ ( 4) Member YOUTH RW Will K. Presti.lge ....... (118) Member VW Mamerto Buenafe ........ ( 4) Member WB Leon Vidallon ............. (18) Chairman WB Hubert Reynolds ........ ( 63) Member WB Nestor Niguidula ........ ( 34) Member WB Homer L. Willess ...... (123) Member REVISION OF CONSTITUTION RW Manuel M. Crudo ....... ( 4) Chairman VW Juan C. Nabong, Jr. ... ( 88) Member WB Nestorio Melocoton .... (29) Member WB Mateo D. Cipriano .... (14) Member WB Isaac Puno .................. ( 88) Member CUSTODIAN OF THE WORK VW Damaso Tria ................ ( 4) Member WB Jose Veto .................... ( 4) Chairman WB Mariano Gonzales ......... (12) Member RESOLUTIONS WB Adceb Ilamra .............. ( 80) Chairman WB Leon C. Santiago ......... (46) Member WB Jose B. Perez, Jr.......... (59) Member NECROLOGY WB Pedro P. Aguda ......... ( 18) Chairman WB Amando K. Gaitos ....... (150) Member WB Luis Barretto ............ (37) Member CREDENTIALS WB Jose F. Ditan .............. (104) Chairman WB Gregorio G. Niduaza ... ( 70) Member WB Vicente P. Flechero .... (57) Member ADMINISTRATION OF LODGES RW Joseph E. Schon ....... ( 91) Chairman WB Augusto P. Santos ....... (30) Member WB Ramon Ponce de Leon .. ( 91) Member ACCOUNTS WB Mateo D. Cipriano .... (14) Chairman WB Alejandrino Eusebio ... ( 7) Member WB Juan Panadero ............. ( 8) Member 30 The Cabletow to tfc Sdtt&t • - • IN DEFENSE OF FREEMASONRY On Sunday afternoon, April 24, 1966, a symbolical ground-breaking ceremony of the future Catholic Church was held in Project 4, Quezon City. A field mass then followed which was officiated by the local parish priest of St. Joseph Church of Quirino District, Quezon City. The guest speaker was the Honorable Mayor and Worshipful Brother Norberto Amoranto of Quezon City, Past Master of Capitol City Lodge No. 174, F. & A. M. Various religious and civic organiza tions existing in the District were pre sent in the crowd of no less than two thousand people to give proof for the immediate need of a church in Project 4. In his speech the Honorable Mayor related the following story. "Early this morning I had a vi sitor who told me that I was a heretic, godless and without reli gion, because I am a Mason. I an swered him that it is true I AM A MASON, but it is not true that I am a heretic because I do believe in God and that I am as good a catholic as anyone else. I told him that a man before he is accepted to become a Mason must be of good moral character and profess that he believes in God and a future existSuch bold words indeed, and many more discussions in defense as well as enlightening the crowd of the objec tives of our fraternity, and all coming from a politician without regard of its consequences in his future political bat tles. After the speech, this writer ap proached the Honorable Mayor, who is not personally known to him and con gratulated him of his wonderful speech. In the course of congratulating him, WB Norberto Amoranto said, “I will never deny that I am a Mason." (Sgd.) BERNARDO C. CABADING Luzon Lodge No. 57, F. & A.M. In your magazine I saw that you have over there the Chapters of De Molay. It happens that in this coun try the High School and University youth is almost in permanent turmoil and sometimes they reach a criminal performance. They are Communists or Nationalists and they do not sym pathize with Francmasonry. This Lodge is interested in found ing a Chapter like your DeMolay among the more law-abding students, and I shall be grateful to you if you will be so kind to inform me about that organization, in order to try some thing like it. Thanking you before hand, I salute you with the most fraternal feelings. Very sincerely yours, TOMAS LUPI, B. M. WM, Lodge Initium 411 Grand Lodge of Argentina I left Manila April 27, 1966 at 6:30 PM and arrived in Chicago, Ill., at 6:10 AM, April 28, 1966. I am mailing this letter May 5 from Indian apolis, Indiana. I will take the Grey hound tomorrow for Kankakee, where my children stay, working for Armour Pharmaceutical Co. I attend the Na tional Executive Committee meetings of the American Legion. Will be visiting New York, Washington, D. C., Kansas City, Mo., Topeka and Salina, Kansas before returning to the Philippines. Please remember me to the brethren at the Scottish Rite Luncheon which I will be missing for some time. Say “Hello” to Ray for me. Fraternally, FRED. (WB Alfredo Sese, PM, No. 7.) Received The Cabletow this date (3 May 19GG) and was sure happy to get a copy although I am out hero in South China Sea 700 miles from Manila. E. C. ANSELMO June, 1966 31 Masonry really meant something to its members. They recall how difficult it was for them to travel miles to stated meetings when there was no modern transportation, but how proud they were to overcome the odds. They des cribe the dignified appearance of the Lodges when all wore coats and ties and some Lodges required formal at tire, black tic and tails. They recount the pride taken in the ritualistic work and how keen was the competition for perfection. When I hear these stories told I wonder what can we do to bring back that kind of Masonry? Can’t we re orient the thinking of modern Bre thren? Perhaps we have developed a new set of values over the years. In many ways this may spell progress, but in some it may mean departing from our Masonic way of life. There are some things that arc fun damental to Masonry that just can’t be changed, if Masonry is to go Ctrl liv ing. They are as essential to Masonry as breathing is to man. And there are ether tilings which have always distinguished the true Mason, but which have not been practised by all. It is in this latter area that we must concentrate our efforts to return to tradition. We have made Masonry too easy to obtain and too comfort able to enjoy in recent years. In many cases it has become common place and monotonous. We must en deavor to break the monotony of our ways and inject an incentive for reviv ing the old standard of Masonic in terest. Whatever the old timers had, we must have lost. I certainly hope that during the coming year we can regain some of it. Freemasonry in the Philippines for 1966 and 1967 must meet the chal lenge of the times squarely, and as it has in centuries past, rise to thfe oc casion and maintain for the World li berty, equality and fraternity. In all |»irts of the world there are; mena cing elements that would strip man kind of these basic civil rights. These are the enemies of democracy and the foes of Freemasonry. We must stand united against any infringement upon these basic rights of free men and be prepared to render service to God. country and our Order as may be needed. Our Grand Lodge prossesses a unique organizational coverage of the Philippines and the Far East. It can be adapted to and used for the illu mination of the citizenry — if our Brethren will only feel the urge — accept the call — rise to the occasion. It is quite wonderful to think about the many things that can be done throughout the Philippines by our Lodges. It far better to start doing them. Let us then, my Brothen, join to gether in making Freemasonry in the Philippines for 1966-1967 an active, constructive, progressive, dynamic Masonry. Let us breathe life into our Masonry so that we may feel the plea sure of living as Masons. Let us make our Lodges places of harmony and temples of inspiration that the world may know us for what we are. And let our emblem, the Square & Compass become known throughout the world for what it really is: the symbol of brotherly love, relief and truth. For these are the three grand princi ples on which our Order is founded and it is on these same principles that our Freemasonry in the Philippines will continue, not only in 1966-1967, but throughout the centuries yet to come. & 32 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 1966 1967 Grand Master ..................................... Deputy Grand Master ......................... Senior Grand Warden ..................... .. Jtinior Grand Warden ....................... Grand Treasurer ................................. Grand Secretary ................................. Grand Chaplain ................................. Grand Orator ....................................... Grand Marshal ................................... Grand Standard Bearer ..................... Grand Sword Bearer ........................... 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 ....................................... Raymond E. Wilmarth (7) Mariano Q. Tinio (53/167) Joseph E. Schon (91) Manuel M. Crudo (4) Cenon S. Cervantes, PGM (16/56) Esteban Munarriz (14/136) Charles Moscbrook, PGM (82) Edgar L. Shepley (3) Manuel T. Paz (4) Candido Perez (59) Antonio Gonzalez, Jr. (22) Jose Ma. Cajucom (12/95) I Icrmogcnes P. Oliveros (82/26) Damaso Tria (4/147) Mamcrto Bucnafe (4) Buenaventura P. Eugenio (171) Ricardo Rubin (11/64) Benjamin Gotamco (93) Juan Nabong, Jr. (88) Angel Montes (27) Eulogio Nadal (14) BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES MW (ENON S. CERVANTES, (56) PGM, PRESIDENT; MW VICENTE Y. OP.OSA, (53) PGM, VICE PRESIDENT; VW EDGAR SHEPLEY, (3), SECRETARY; RW MARIANO Q. TINTO, (53'167), DGM; RW JOSEPH SCHON, (93), SGW; RW MANUEL M. CRUDO, (4), JGW; MW ESTEBAN MUNARRIZ, (14), PGM, GS; AURELIO L. CORCUERA, (4), PM; MW EMILIO P. VIRATA, (17), PGM; MW WILLIAM II. QUASHA, (80), PGM; MW SERAFIN L. TEVES, (93), PGM. REGIONAL GRAND LODGE Regional Grand Master............. Regional Deputy Grand Master Regional Senior Grand Warden Regional Junior Grand Warden Regional Grand Treasurer......... Regional Grand Secretary ......... OF THE RYUKYU ISLANDS Will K. Prestidge, Jr. (118) William P. Schwager (142) Kenneth A. Rotness (118) Glen A. Strong (175) Andrew H. Bucldey (142) Wallace H. Morris (118) DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS This month, in celebrating the birthday of WB Jose P. Rizal, zve might be inspired by his ideas. . . ON INTERNATIONALISM Within a few centuries, when humanity has become redeemed free, when there are neither ty rants nor slaves, colonies or mother countries, when justice rules and man is a citizen of the world, pursuit of science alone will and enlightened, when there no races, when all peoples main, the word patriotism will be equivalent to fanaticism, and he who prides himself an his patriotic ideas will doubtless be isolated as a dangerous disease, as a menace to the social order. the re ars are From El Filibusterismo |zzzzrzzzz^^xxzzzzfxzyxzzzzzz/z«z«zz^'zzzzzzz'z>