Anniversary booklet, George Washington Lodge No. 143, Free and Accepted Masons, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania : commemorating one hundred seventy fifth anniversary

44 Pages·1991·4.7 MB·English

by  Freemasons. George Washington Lodge (Chambersburg, Pa.)

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As an expression of the simplest form of the faith of
Masonry, not exhaustive, but incontrovertible and sugges-
tive, the following is
THE MASONIC BELIEF
There is one God, the Father of all men.
The Holy Bible is the Great Light in Masonry, and
the Rule and Guide for faith and practice.
Man is immortal.
Character determines destiny.
Love of man is, next to love of God, man's first duty,
Prayer, communion of man with God, is helpful.
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Recognizing the impossibility of confining the teach-
ing of Masonry to any fixed forms of expression, yet
acknowledging the value of authoritative statements of
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fundamental principles, the following is proclaimed as
THE MASONIC TEACHING
Masonry teaches man to practice charity and bene-
volence, to protect chastity, to respect the ties of blood
and friendship, to adopt the principles and revere the
ordinances of religion, to assist the feeble, guide the blind,
raise up the downtrodden, shelter the orphan, guard the
altar, support the Government, inculcate morality, pro-
mote learning, love man, fear God, implore His mercy
and hope for happiness.
A.D. 1816 A.D. 1991
COMMEMORATING THE
ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
A.L. 5816 A.L 5991
W. SCOTT STONER
RightWorshipfulGrand Master
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THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL
GRAND LODGE OF THE MOSTANCIENTAND HONORABLE FRATERNITY
OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PENNSYLVANIA
MASONICTEMPLE,ONENORTHBROADSTREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107-2598
W.ScottStone
H.W.GRANDMASTER
MESSAGE TO THE MEMBERS OF George Washington Lodge No. 143
I congratulate the members of George Washington Lodge No. 143 upon
the 75th Anniversary of the Lodge. I know that you have looked
forward to this milestone in your history.
During the years since your Lodge was Constituted there have been
significant changes in the attitudes and beliefs of people in
general, all over the world.
The principles and goals of Freemasonry, however, remain the same and
they are woven into our daily lives.
It is encouraging to see your dedication to Freemasonry. As long as
this spirit continues the future of the Lodge will be assured.
R.W. Grand Master
1990 1991 OFFICERS OF:
The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable
Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic
Jurisdiction Thereunto Belonging.
Right Worshipful Grand Master Brother W. Scott Stoner
Right Worshipful DeputyGrand Master Brother Edward H. Fowler, Jr.
Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden Brother George H. Hohenshildt
Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden Brother Edward O. Weisser
RightWorshipful Grand Treasurer Brother Marvin G. Speicher
RightWorshipful Grand Secretary BrotherThomas W. Jackson
LESTER KERN
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District DeputyGrand Master
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THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL
GRAND LODGEOF THE MOSTANCIENTAND HONORABLE FRATERNITY
OF FREEANDACCEPTED MASONSOFPENNSYLVANIA
LESTER A. KERN 436 CSTREET
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER CARLISLE, PA 17013
THIRD MASONIC DISTRICT [phone]
April 13, 1991
To the. Worthiphul Ma6te.r and Me.mbe.r6 oh Gz.on.QQ, (dathington
Lodge, No. 143:
Ve.a.K Bre.thre.rn
Ere,e,ma6onry i6 alive, and ooe.ll In Gtorge, Wathington Lodge.
No. 143. It 16 the, olde,6t lodge. In the. Third Masonic
District. I am ple.a&e.d to be, a part oh a ve.ry 6mall portion
oh your long, illustrious history.
Vour lodge, has survived many wars, to Include, the. Banning
oh Chambe,rsburg during the. Civil Wai, and the, Anti-Masonic
move.me.nt in the. 1 800'6. In the, ye.ar 2091 I expect the, lodge,
to be a thriving and z^zctive. organization in Chambtrsburg
The, de.stiny oh Lodge. Ho. 143 is in the. hand6 oh it* pie.6e.nt
me.mbe,rship. Each oh you should be, working diligzntly to
make. the. non-Mason aware. oh the. value.* oh lihe. which are,
important to all Masons.
My congratulation* to eacn oh you. on your llbth Annive,rsaryI
Since.re.ly and hrate.rnally
LESTER A. KERN
district Ve.puty Grand Maste.r
JOHN MOUSE
D.
Worshipful Master
Chambersburg, PA
April, 1991
To the Members of
George Washington Lodge No. 143
Chambersburg, PA
Brethren:
This, our One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Anniversary ofGeorge
Washington Lodge Number 143, Free and Accepted Masons, is the
time to pause and reflect upon the manybenefits and accomplish-
ments ofthe Brethren and this Honorable Fraternity.
Free Masons founded our Lodge one hundred and seventy-five
years ago and by their efforts many lives have been enriched
through its teachings. Many lasting friendships have developed
through encounters ofthis Brotherhood.
AswereviewthelistofPastWorshipfulMastersofthislodge,itisa
pleasure and a privilege to serve as yourWorshipful Master during
this very historic year. Your efforts are required for our Lodge to
continue to prosper and for our future to be even more successful
than our past has been.
Fraternallyyours,
John D. Mouse
Worshipful Master
GLEN BALDWIN CARL ARGENBRIGHT
T. S.
SeniorWarden Junior Warden
W. EDWARD BLACK KARL H. SMITH
Treasurer Secretary