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THE SCOTTISH RITE

REPORTER

POSTMASTER: DATED MATERIALPLEASE DELIVER BY NOVEMBER 10th

Vol. XXXVII Published Monthly October/November, 2010

HAPPYTHANKSGIVING

2 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2010 19

SUPPORT THESE MEMBERS WHO ARE MAKING THIS REPORTER POSSIBLE

ANDY HOWARTH

P.O.Box 90091Long Beach, CA 90809

Phone: (562) 494-7749 (949) 497-7867Fax: (562) 494-6749 (310) 442-1595Toll: (866) 494- EURO (714) 960-9323

Call me,I will take care of all

your real estate needs!BROTHER

ALDO ZANIEROWNER - BROKER

5924 NAPLES PLAZALONG BEACH, CA 90803

CELL (562) 508-7303

Randolph D. DildayVice President - Investments

562-799-7575Toll Free No. 877-799-94256700 East Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 280Long Beach, CA 90803-9919FAX 562-493-8578

N. Jack DildaySenior Vice President - Investments

Illzzzzz Ronald A. Seale, 33°, Sovereign Grand CommanderIllzzzzz William F. Stovall, 33°, Sovereign Grand Inspector General

of the Supreme Coucil in California

LONG BEACH BODIES OF THE ANCIENT ANDACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY

855 ELM AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90813-4414Telephone: (562) 435-8381 or (714) 633-1920

FAX: (562) 436-9891 [email protected]

Illzzzzz Joseph W. R. Ashwill, 33°Personal Representative of the

Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council in CaliforniaIllzzzzz James B. Scribner, 33°, Assistant Personal Representative

Illzzzzz Murray E. Cooke, 33°, General [email protected]

2010 OfficersCharles H. Bruggeman, 32°, KzzzzzCzzzzzCzzzzzHzzzzz, Venerable Master - L.B. Lodge of Perfection

Stephen M. Murphy, 32°, Wise Master - L.B. Chapter of Rose CroixIllz z z z z Brett S. MAcDonald, 33°, Commander - L.B. Council of Kadosh

Rick H. Emmons, 32°, Master of Kadosh - L.B. Consistory

Serving All BodiesIllzzzzz Robert J. Moss, 33°, Treasurer

Douglas Tayrien, 32°, OratorIllz z z z z Thomas G. Horngren, 33°, Almoner

Illz z z z z John R. Jansen, 33°, Tiler

Cathedral StaffIllzzzzz Don Fishering, 33°, Chief Purveyor

Matthew Marfield, 32°, KzzzzzCzzzzzCzzzzzHzzzzz, LibrarianIllzzzzz Aldo Zanier, 33°, General Production Manager

Jorge Cabradilla, 32°, Sound DirectorPaul Burgos, 32°, Sound DirectorIra Sadis, 32°, Lighting Director

Chuck Schubert, 32°, Stage DirectorIllzzzzz Preston M. Jones, 33°, Director of the Robing Room

Degree StaffIllzzzzz James Sunseri, 33°, Classroom DirectorIllzzzzz Ellsworth Chan, 33°, Clasroom Staff

Harold Kenndy, 32°, Clasroom StaffIllzzzzz Richard Schowengerdt, 33°, Director of the Work

Support OrganizationsChuck Schubert, 32°, Chieftain, Knights of Saint Andrew

Scottish Rite ReporterBen Ponder, 32°, KzzzzzCzzzzzCzzzzzHzzzzz, Managing Editor & Typesetter

2146 Mt. Shasta Dr., San Pedro, CA 90732 - (310) 831-0458E-Mail: [email protected] — Fax (310) 547-3943

The views expressed in the Reporter are not necessarily those of the Scottish Rite Bodies.Submission of articles are welcome and due by the 15th of the month preceding the publication.

From the Desk of the Personal Representative

Due to the fact that the Long Beach Scottish Rite Bodies is catering allthe meals for its functions, the following is in effect and mandatory!

EVERY FUNCTION and for EVENTS WITH A MEAL WILL REQUIREAN RSVP. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS, no RSVP, no meal!

Joseph W. R. AshwillPersonal Representative for the Valley of Long Beach

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER, 2010 3

Notes from the

Personal Representative

Illz Joseph W. R. Ashwill, 33°Personal Representative of the Sovereign Inspector General in CA

18 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER

KNIGHTS OF ST ANDREW

MEETING, SATURDAY, NOV. 20th

L.B. SCOTTISH RITE

AT 11:30 A.M.

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We Need BooksHey Brother, can you spare a book or two? We need books tosatisfy the minds of bright young Masons. (Please, books onMasonry only.) Thank you.

We Sell BooksOver the years we have collected multiple copies of books. Whenwe sell these books, we raise money to purchase books we don’thave. Contact Broz Matt Marfield, 32°, KzCzCzHz, at the L.B.Scottish Rite.

I am delighted to report that our Annual Fund-raiser for the ChildhoodLanguage Disorders Clinic was a smashing success thanks to the hard diligentwork of our extensive volunteers, namely our secretary Carmen Alvarado andvolunteer Barbara Ashwill. Even though they invested 4 months of frantic ac-tivity almost twenty four seven, it all came to a successful conclusion at theLong Beach Playhouse Sunday, October 3rd. We are gratified by the generos-ity of those donors, (listed elsewhere) and the donors to our silent auction thatcontributed immensely to the combined result. Although our final figures arenot yet tabulated, it appears that the net gain was over $7,800.00, the bestresults of the past 6 years, THANK YOU EVERYONE for your contributionto this fine effort. We look forward to an even greater 2011.

Other great news, our fall Reunion is almost at hand and it appears that wewill have one of our larger Reunion classes of recent memory with a currentregistration of 31 candidates. Your members have been active across thevarious Masonic Districts associated with our Valley to make this a reality. Weneed to keep in mind that it is ALL UP TO US to keep the momentum movingforward and we need additional individual Lodge Ambassadors to make it ahappening. I might add that a Reunion creates an opportunity for those whomhave experienced our Degree’s before, to join together and reacquaint them-selves, learn things not previously noticed and relive the experience of havingbeen there, done that. A show of support to those newcomers, if you remem-ber, is what makes a family come together and stay together. Set aside Novem-ber 19-20 and encourage others to join in making this a class to remember.

As this is being written I was informed of our first brother to complete theMaster Craftsman II course, brother Charles Schubert, 32°, which I under-stand is tougher than #1. Our CONGRATULATIONS, to our dedicated andcommitted Brother, by being the first to have reached this goal in our Valley.He is also serving as The Chieftain for the Knights of St. Andrew, our StageDirector and actively engaged in the York Rite Bodies line as well, a veryactive and busy brother worthy of emulation.

There are two brothers rapidly working on the completion of Master Crafts-man II as well, Hon. Max Stanger, 32°, KzCzCzHz and Illz Lewis L. Main,33°, so we are on the move with our Master Craftsman participants. I wouldpoint out to all the brethren that we have the materials in the office for Courses

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DINNER RESERVATIONS — No later than 3 days prior to the dinnerMake Check Payable to L. B. Scottish Rite, and mail to L. B. Scottish Rite 855 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813

PHONE RESERVATIONS: (562) 435-8381 • (714) 633-1920 • E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone Reservations Must Guarantee to show or pay

Vegetarian dinners are available, please let us know at the time of your reservation

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY ZIP PHONE ( )

Event Date $15.00 Each Total $

Please join us Friday, Nov. 5th & Dec. 3rd for Ladies Night Dinner. Make yourreservations early. This is a good time to introduce your friends to Freemasonry.

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Teachings of the Fifth DegreeBy Adam Buttons

After receiving the fifth degree, The Perfect Master Degree, we find manydifferences from the previous degree. The fourth degree was mainly concernedwith the death of our Grand Master Hiram Abiff, and the colors associatedwith death and mourning. The fifth degree reestablishes symbolsthat were introduced in our third degree: the acacia, the coffin andour Grand Master Hiram Abiff. The fifth degree we now observethe lambskin apron outlined with green, the center of the apron wefind three concentric circles and a golden cube, and two cross columns. Theconcentric circles are composed of circles that are made of red, blue andorange. The three circles stand for wisdom, power and beneficence of God andhis attributes. In the corner of the cube we find two letters on the top face. Theone on the left is black the other is white. The colors white and black indicateto the viewer good and evil and light and dark. This is a constant reminder tous as Masons the constant search we are looking for is light. This is also estab-lishes in our first degree in Masonry where we are brought from darkness tolight, to see how Masons work.

The cordon of this degree is made of a green watered ribbon with acompass and graduated ark similar to what we call a past masters emblem. It isopen to sixty degrees because this is the number of degrees in each of threeangles of an equilateral triangle. This is considered by many to be a symbol ofdeity, alludes to the candidate moving from earth to heaven. The color greensymbolizes the achievement of a virtuous life.

The degree takes place one year after the death of our Grand Master HiramAbiff. The mourning period is over but we are still reminded of his death bythe altar, which is covered with a black cloth with silver tears. This annualmourning is a tribute to the burial of a “Perfect Master,” which was ordered byKing Solomon.

In this degree we find the characters of Adoniram, Zabud, King Solomonand King Hiram of Tyre who continues the work at the temple after the deathof the Grand Master Hiram Abiff. In a future degree Zabud the Chief Architectof the temple will be accused of eaves dropping and penalized him for it. Ipersonally think that this degree will help establish the future degrees and thevirtues that will be displayed.According to Albert Pike’s Morals and Dogmahe establishes this degree with two lessons, that being of honesty and industry.“Man cannot be idle and should continually to learn and do.” Education is thekey to every mans success. Every man should be honest in his thoughts andactions by treating others equally because death could call at anytime.

After viewing this degree the most impressive thing to me was that ofmaking a will, as a young man I now realize the meaning of having my affairsin order. The only other time I saw this was in the York Rite degrees, where Ialso had to turn my thoughts inward, and have my affairs in order for my life.All the studies I have had in Masonry are a review of what my dad was prepar-ing me for, this degree makes me think of him, and what a great man he was. Iwould say my dad was a “Perfect Master.”

HERE ARE SOME PHOTO’S

FROM OUR FUNDRAISER

VOLUNTEERS

ARRIVALS

AUCTION ITEMS INTERMISSION

INTERMISSION / SHOPPING /

EATING

SHOPPING


The Seventh DegreeBy Charles L. Schubert, 32°

As we study the symbols in the Seventh Degree, we notice that the apronfor this degree is white with several new symbols introduced to theviewer. The apron now has a red border. In the center of the apron weare introduced to the symbols of a red rosette and a red pocket aboveit. On the flap of the apron we can see the hand of justice and a hand isholding it. The scale of justice is well identified and clearly seen bythe use of the color gold. Since the name of this degree is “Provost and justice,”the Scale of Justice is appropriate. We know from other degrees that the colorred symbolizes fervency and zeal, but in this degree, the color red indicates theviolent death of the Grand Master Hiram Abiff. The color red is very significantin this degree.

The cordon or collar of this degree is made of a red ribbon with a key onthe end. A key (jewel) is placed on the end of the red ribbon and represents theunlocking of the secrets of this degree. We will be later introduced to an ebonybox, which contains the secrets of the human heart and the conduct by whichevery mason should follow. The symbol of the key should always remind usjustice and uprightness can be opened and allow us to advance to perfection inour lives. The candidate in this degree is required to keep the key in hispossession, and use it wisely in the future towards worthy friends and Brothers.

This degree is a reminder to us that all actions have consequences and thatthe one who judges must be the example and be able to motivate others. Thisdegree starts with King Solomon’s Temple under construction. Because of adispute among the workers, arbitration is necessary, and the use of a judge isrequired. The lesson of this degree includes the lessons of equality andimpartiality. The degree also has overtones of equality of rights, duty and theadministration of the law.

In a preceding degree, we find Zabud being accused of an unjust act andwrongfully accused. We now find Zabud being made a Provost and Judge inthis degree and he must judge in a difference that occurs among the workmenof the Temple. Zabud is required to listen to the demands of the workmen andto decide fair settlement that has risen among them. Zabud is required administerjustice in the administration of the law and the dealings of the workmen fromthe Temple. By his acts, we are reminded of those who are entrusted toadminister the law and that they must do so without personal prejudice orpreconception. During the closing of this degree, we are reminded that masonsshould always act with justice and impartiality.

The strongest lesson displayed in this degree is that of justice.We areconstantly reminded that those who are invested with the power of judgmentshould judge the cause of all persons uprightly and impartially without anypersonal consideration of power. As masons, we are taught truth is right andthat wrong and injustice when done, cannot easily changed without damage toa person’s creditability. Justice is explored by three points of view: consequencesattend our every action; we should be just in judging other men’s motives; andwe can only be just when charitable. This therefore becomes truth and becomesa high law among us that we must faithfully obey.

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LANGUAGE CENTERDONATIONS FROM DUES

(Cont.)Michael Spada

Michael ZamperiniJeffery Bitter

Robert JurgensenJack DoughtyAira Mehrabi

Raul De DiegoCharles Lember

RobertEllisVictor SalcedoDonald Felton

William Swift, Jr.Gary Blassingame

Ronnie HornerCharles Shopftner

James BellRobert Crist

Benjamin HamiltonHoward Rassmussen

Gregory Rubin

BUILDING DONATIONSFROM DUES

Max CurryCharles JacobiHarold KennedyRichard Scott

Irvin CrossMark Menier

Erid BergAbel RodriquezDonald WilliamsMichael StovallAndrew Berni

Robert JurgensenBenjamin NavarroGary Blassingame

Donald CarterThomas Simpson

Connie JarvisWilliam KnnickSteve Butler

Preston JonesMerle ThomasCharles Moon

Thomas Rogers

BUILDING DONATIONS

FROM DUES (Cont.)Charles Deemer

Michael ZamperiniIrv Geller

Joseph ThomasEarnest Sands

John RantzRobert Clark

Benjamin Hamilton

William Ketchum

ALMONERS DONATIONS

FROM DUESMax Curry

Charles JacobiWilliam KnnickRomero Ricarte

Irvin CrossMark Menier

Erik BergRoger Keast

Henry GillespieMichael StovallAndrew Berni

Robert JurgensenBenjamin NavarroWilliam Swift, Jr.

John RantzBenjamin Hamilton

John WamsleyFred Mackey

Thomas SimpsonConnie Jarvis

Richard SchottSteven ButlerPreston JonesMerle ThomasJames Dykes

Donald WilliamsCharles HamiltonMichael Zamperini

Irv GellerJoseph ThomasEarnest Sands

Gary BlassinameRobert ClarkElwood Holt

William KetchumCandelario Gonzalez

ENTERTAINMENT

A resident of Long Beach, Janet is no newcomer to the entertainment scene.A native of California and gifted performer early on, Janet was designated asthe “stand-out” in her high school drama department,which propelled her to go on and hone her performance tal-ents as a theatre arts major at California State University atLong Beach. Thereafter, Janet starred in leading roles in twolong successful runs at Disneyland: first, as Miss Lilyat the infamous Golden Horse- shoe Revue at Disneyland, andlater as the flamboyant Madame Klondike Kate at Sgt. Preston’sDance Hall and Revue at the Disneyland Hotel. Janet contin-ues to expand her performance career as a featured artist at corporate, private,and non-profit events. Janet has extended her creative talents as a singer-per-former to a broader spectrum of music — namely the “Great AmericanStandard Classics” including the legendary 30’s, 40’s. 50’s and 60’s. coupledwith some of the more contemporary “POPS,” and of course, The BroadwayFavorites.

In the world of song, Janet Walker is a vocalist who brings together theelements of singing — phrasing, technique, and feeling — to emerge with astyle all her own. A born entertainer with considerable performance backgroundin musical comedy theater, film and television, musical revues and cabaret,Janet knows how to go to the soul of a song and infuse it with her gift forromance, joy, humor and poignancy. She is quite simply a genuine pro.


Radiohead SongsSubmitted by Barbara Ashwill

Find and circle all of the Radiohead songs that are hiden in the grid.The emaining letters spell an additional song by Radiohead.

P R A T S U A F T H E T O U R I S T

Y I M A E R D E C I N L E T D O W N

K P S U E C I L O P A M R A K B T E

C C D I O R D N A D I O N A R A P E

U O P R O V E Y O U R S E L F R E R

L R R G A X E A A B R N H E E G S T

O D H A N D E I L E M I N I R N R S

R P H U U I R L C L G I P U M O E U

A M T N N B R K E H I P L O O S H J

T Y R I A T O E A T A N R N I D C V

S I E G M N I N E H T N E R I I T I

K R E L E I D N R N I E P E T M A D

C O F R B D S E G N O R N U D A N E

A N I S R A T T G B U I O A D R S O

L L N Y U T T B I S E W T I L Y Y T

B U G M I L E E O C O A K C E P D A

S N E F I L K N G L C C R E E P O P

K G R A L T H E B E N D S S L L B E

I E S E N O B K N I V E S O U T E N

AIRBAG, ALLINEED, BLACKSTAR, BLOWOUT, BODYSNATCHERS, BONES, CREEP,

ELECTIONEERING, FAUSTARP, FITTERHAPPIER, HIGHANDDRY, HUNTINGBEARS,

INLIMBO, JUST, KARMAPOLICE, KIDA, KNIVESOUT, LETDOWN, LUCKY, LURGEE,

MORNINGBELL, MYIRONLUNG, NICEDREAM, NOSURPRSES, NUDE, OPTIMISTIC,

PARANOIDANDROID, PLANETTELEX, PROVEYOURSELF, PYRAMIDSONG, RECKONER,

RIPCORD, SULK, THEBENDS, THETOURIST, TREEFINGERS, VEGETABLE, VIDEOTAPE

Notes from the Personal Representative (Continued from Page 3)#1 & 2 for those brethren interested or currently involved in taking the Courses,so you can purchase them locally without having to wait a time with patiencefrom Supreme for the purpose. Finally, we encourage those currently in theprocess to stay focused so as to join that select group desirous of furtheringtheir Masonic education at the University of Masonry.

Our special meeting on Friday the 8th, with our degree masters, LodgeMasters, support staff, KSA’s and Advisory Council was very well receivedand I am pleased to report that we had eight dedicated and committed brotherswho came forward to serve as Degree Masters; Ray Louison, 32° - (5th), Hon.Roy Haber, 32°, KzCzCzHz – (8th), Matthew Van Derhorck, 32°, - (9th-10th) Hon. Toddy Eusebio, 32°, KzCzCzHz, - (16th), Jeremy Turek, 32°, -(17th), Hon. Stan Yellin, 32°, KzCzCzHz, (19th) Doug Tayrien, 32°, - (25th),and Adam Buttons, 32°, - (27th). The degree master handbook guides weredistributed to assist in the performance of their duties as well as add to thesuppor of our new Director of the Work, Illz Richard Schowengerdt, 33°. It isthe intention of each to create their casts from members of their Lodges andbond in a very successful endeavor, we wish them the greatest of success.

Until next time,May God Bless you and yours,

Janet Walker


Dear Brethren,It is with gratitude and honor in the trust that you have invested in me that

I greet you all in my new capacity as Director of the Work. I accepted thischallenge with a vision that during my tenure I would be able to assist, at leastby taking a few small steps, toward gradually restoring the beauty and gran-deur to our work that was the hallmark of the Long Beach Scottish Rite formany decades. We have a beautiful facility now that has been restored andeven improved through the inspiration and hard work of Illz Joe Ashwill, 33°,his lady Barbara, Carmen, and many of the other loyal brethren and ladies overthe past few years. We now need to fill our splendid Cathedral with well trainedDegree Masters and complete degree casts who can inspire and attract manymore new members through the portrayal of our magnificent dramas. It is myhope that we can restore some of the spectacular scenes that once character-ized our earlier dramatizations such as the military salute, toasting of the flag,and inspirational closing escort that we used for many years in the 32ndDegree. We may be able to draw upon our Scottish Rite brethren who are alsoNational Sojourners to assist us in the military scene and may also be able tocall upon other affiliated bodies to assist us whenever necessary andappropriate. Likewise we should plan to reciprocate and step up our publicdramatizations such as “Rose Upon The Altar” and some of our patrioticdramas that we formerly portrayed in Blue Lodges and other affiliated bodies.

Secondly, I want to congratulate and encourage all of you in your efforts topromote the great work of our Long Beach Scottish Rite in whatever capacityyou feel motivated to engage in under the direction of Illz Joe and his support-ing staff. Brethren, there are so many opportunities open to you now toadvance and grow that strangely were not available to the multitude of ourmembers during the heydays of our prosperity thirty or forty years ago. WhenI first entered the Scottish Rite in the 1969 Sea of Tranquility Class, it was noteasy to get a part in one of our spectacular dramas. There was a waiting list andit was at least six months or a year before I was able to get active because ofthe competition. We had three classes a year, Spring, Summer, and Fall with atleast 100 in each class. Today the situation is drastically different … newmembers may now step in and frequently choose the part they want. We nowhave seven vacant Degree Master positions and countless cast memberpositions that need to be filled. In addition, our Stage and Robing RoomDirectors need many brethren to help out with the very essential work oforganizing and arranging our stage setups, conducting audio/visual work, anddressing our cast members. Opportunities are literally endless now and manyof our more experienced brethren will step forward to counsel, encourage, andmentor you in your efforts to succeed in your chosen task.

I am pleased to see many of our newer and younger brethren publishinspiring and scholarly articles in our Reporter each month, expounding uponour symbolism, and articulating other esoteric subjects of interest. It is readilyevident that we have a lot of potential here in our Valley that can be harnessedto achieve success.

I look forward to the opportunity of working with our Degree Masters andstage crew in serving our Rite, so please feel free to call upon me at any time toassist you in our efforts to again bring our Valley to the number one positionthat we formerly held for many years.

Best regards and fraternally yours,Richard N. Schowengerdt, 33°, Director of the work

Reciprocity And Brotherly Love Is The Key To Success

VISIT YOUR LODGES

ANGELS GATE LODGE #198: 25725 Bland Place, LomitaMeets every Tuesday (310) 530-7648

ARTESIA #377: 11531 E. 187th St., Artesia. Meets on Second Friday(562) 809-4496

BELLFLOWER #320: 9813 Beach St., Bellflower. Meets First Tuesday(562) 866-4953

EL SEGUNDO LODGE #421: 520 Main Street, El Segundo. Meets FirstTuesday (310) 322-0366

GARDEN GROVE #352: 1270 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove. MeetsFirst Tuesday (714) 636-3343

GOLDEN TROWEL NORWALK #273: 12345 E. Rosecrans Ave.,Norwalk. Meets Second Thursday (562) 863-9101

HUNTINGTON BEACH #380: 601 Palm Ave., Huntington Beach.Meets First Wednesday (714) 536-3119

INTERNATIONAL CITY #389: 5155 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., LongBeach. Meets First Thursday (562) 597-3913

LAKEWOOD #728: 5918 Parkcrest St., Long Beach. Meets FirstThursday (562) 425-9123

LONG BEACH #327: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. Meets FirstThursday (562) 427-0821

LOS ANGELES HARBOR LODGE #332: 1640 W. 9th Street, SanPedro. Meets every Wednesday (310) 548-9734

LOS CERRITOS #674: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. Meets FirstMonday (562) 427-0821

PACIFIC RIM #567: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. Meets FirstTuesday (562) 494-7979

SOLOMON’S STAIRCASE #357: 6841 Western Ave., Buena Park.Meets First Thursday (714) 994-1822


The duties of citizens in protecting the weakand pursuing justiceBy Charles L. Schubert, 32°

In the ninth and tenth degrees, we are taught the value of liberty andjustice. Everything evolves around education and the quest for enlightenment.We are taught in the lecture of the tenth degree that the degree’s duties areamong the most important in the Craft. They are education, enlightenment andpatriotism. By the process of education, we are enabled to inform the citizensof their rights and keep the population intelligent. We are informed of theimportance of self-improvement and the welfare of our nation.

The support of patriotism is well established by Albert Pike when he makesa comparison with Hiram Abiff and the Ruffians. In a free society whichenables us to have liberty and justice, we are taught what to do right, and mustsuffer if we do wrong. Pike informs us that we should “protect the oppressedagainst the oppressor, and devote yourself to the honor and interest of yourcountry.” This clearly established Pike’s dedication to patriotism, and thatMasonry must teach that all power is for the good. Liberty and Justice could beconsidered virtues or educational learning points for the well informedMason. I find this an amazing statement and belief from Albert Pike, who wasa confederate general during the American Civil War. From the writings of thetenth degree, I can see his point of view in “believing in what you think isright.”

Albert Pike reminds us that with liberty comes truth, and we may askourselves what is truth. Everyone should feel that it is quite possible thatanother person, who may or may not be as honest and sincere with himself,may be in possession of truth, liberty and justice. The only way this can bedone is by education and enlightenment. We are constantly reminded of theimportance to obtain knowledge and to disseminate the knowledge we haveobtained. It becomes part of our obligation to protect the less knowledgeableand to make sure justice prevails.

The enlightened citizen must always strive to protect the weak and pursuethe right path or attain justice for all. During these degrees, we are taught tofocus on certain duties. Theses duties are truth, earnest, reliable, sincerity, andto protect the people. We are obligated as Masons to protect the people byeducating them and keeping them informed. This small task will help improveour society and will be a benefit to protecting the people. We must constantlyremind ourselves that life is a school, and requires moral and spiritual training.If we are able to educate and pursue justice, then we as Masons will havebecome better men.

The tenth degree teaches the lessons of the previous degree, but addsthoughts on Tolerations and Liberality against Fanaticism and Persecution.Toleration means that others are entitled to their opinions just as much as youare. I believe that people who are educated have a high degree of stored knowl-edge. Enlightened people may have different levels of education, which do notbear in any way on their view of the world and others in it. I believe that everyman will seek some form of Masonic enlightenment, and hopefully they willbe able educate the weak and help pursue justice for all.

NOVEMBER CALENDAR(Closed on Mondays)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5th6:00 P.M. — STATED MEETING6:30 P.M.. — LADIES NIGHT DINNER”

MENU: TURKEY AND ALL THEFIXIN’S

7:30 P.M. — ENTERTAINMENT — JANET WALKER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th6:30 P.M. — REHERSAL

FRUDAY & SATDURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th & 20th —REUNION CLASS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19th6:00 P.M. — REGISTRATION6:30 P.M. — COFFEE7:00 P.M. — CLASSROOM8:00 P.M. — 4°8:45 P.M. — 14°

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20th7:00 A.M. — COFFEE7:30 A.M. — CLASSROOM8:00 A.M. — 18°9:00 A.M. — 30°

10:00 A.M. — 31°11:00 A.M. — 32°12:00 NOON — LUNCH

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20th10:00 A.M. — KNIGHTS OF ST ANDREW MEETING

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24th-NOVEMBER 29th —THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING.

TO OUR DAY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES,HAVE A SAFE AND GOOD TURKEY DAY.

DECEMBER CALENDAR(Closed on Mondays)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3rd6:30 P.M. — LADIES NIGHT DINNER —

MENU: PORK TENDERLOIN —CATERED BY TGIF — SOFIA

7:30 P.M. — ENTERTAINMENT: NOT YETDETERMINED

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7th7:00 P.M. — STATED & IGAC MEETING

ELECTION OF OFFICERS —ALL OFFICERS MUST ATTEND

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14th 7:00P.M. — INSTALLATION REHEARSAL

ALL OFFICERS MUST ATTEND

OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS,DECEMBER 20, 2010 THRU JANUARY 3, 2011

OFFICE WILL REOPEN TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011

TO ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES,HAVE AN ENJOYABLE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

BENARDUS K. ERICSON KENNETH HARBOUR

RODNEY M. NORRIS HOMER PATTISHALL

EUGENE R. MATTHIAS EDWARD J. GOBB

WILLIAM J. McCOY SHAPOUR BEHBEHANI

FRANKLIN A. NUSSER IRVING KLEIN

FRANK B. ANDERSON CHARLES R. McCOY

ROBERT R. VALENZUELA, 33° ROBERT W. POWELL

RALPH PREECE WALTER VOTAW

GEORGE M. BOWER WARREN H. BENEFIELD

MILTON I. DALES ROBERT L. ITSON

DARRYL W. JACKMAN BERNARD M. CEAZAN

LAWRENCE LOFMAN

In Memoriam


Donations made are recorded at the time they are received, and depending on the

amount, some are acknowledged by special letters to the donors. However,

REPORTER deadlines mean that we may not get everyone listed. If you were missed

this time, your name will appear in the next issue. We DO appreciate your

donations.

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DONATIONS

IN MEMORY OFLAURENCE A. SCOTT, 32°, KzzzzzCzzzzzCzzzzzHzzzzz

By Rowena Anderson

GUNNAR & GRACE AMDERSON

By Rowena Anderson

EUGENE “DOC” NOMICOS

By Mr. & Mrs. Bert Ferris

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DONATIONSMonica & Marcelo Povolo

Chuck Bruggeman

Grand Chapter of California

(Order of Eastern Star)

Northside Scottish Rite

Freda Tyler

A.E.O.S. Pyramid #43

Employees of Charity Organization

of Northrop Grumman

James L. Bond

Bo U. Kim

Sung J. Oh

DONATIONS MADE FOR

THE OCTOBER 3rd

FUNDRAISER(Mr. & Mrs. F. M. Drake

Jack Anstine

Armen Metzoian

Jr. & Mrs. Jack Koughty, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Allen

Mr. & Mrs. Henrique DaCosta

Mr. & Mrs. Gerhard Lotz

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Love

Morton Tandy

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Stewart

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bark

Mr. & Mrs. George Anderson

Mr. & Mrs. John Vander Horck

DONATIONS MADE FOR

THE OCTOBER 3rd

FUNDRAISER (Cont.)Henry Brunner

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Angelo

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Miles

Bart Bondar

John Wamsley

Marg Dalessi

Mr. & Mrs. Edgardo Peregrino

Harold Kennedy

Wayne Butterbaugh

Peggy Jeand Heur

Don Fishering

Lewis Main

Flo Butterbaugh

Leon Lawler

Abdad Devia Family

Cunnane Family

Jack Palmer

Morton Family

Povolo Family

John Wallace

Daniel Thom

Bookout Family

James Bledsoe

Dick Barber

Jan Ault

Zora Selliken

Roger Lowey

Jones Family

Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Reynolds

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Koppin, Jr.

Michael Malkovich

Mr. & Mrs. Grant Cole

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kirklin

Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick Votto

Markara Chum

Leisure World Masonic Club

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Oberdorpher

Kirby LaCaze


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DONATIONS MADE FOR

THE OCTOBER 3rd

FUNDRAISER (Cont.)Mr. & Mrs. Renato Conley

Michael Kaklow

Irv Cross

William Sweet

Albert Shifbert-Mencher

Janisse Family

Florian Zulas

Dr. Hooshang Pak

Ellswoth Chan

Mr. & Mrs. Gail Richmond

Izadi Family

Freda Tyler

Fuller Family

Kurt ferguson

Charles Lember

Chang Family

Tim Cable

Bill Holsinger

Steve Murphy

Jennifer Kinkade

Chase Family

Vander Broek Family

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DONATIONS FROM DUESAngelito Candiente

Renato Conley

Howard Genrich

Thomas Simpson

Vito Antifora

Howard Bleakley

Don Fishering

Connie Jarvis

William Knnick

David Singh

Thomas Carsten

Max Curry

Edwin Jaakola

John Vander Horck

Donald Bark

Wilford Edmondson

Charles Jacobi

Harold Kennedy

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DONATIONS FROM DUES

(Cont.)Richard Schott

Ray T. Smith

Robert Wenke

Steven Butler

Frank Chapman

Fred Kopplin

Preston Jones

Raymond Orlando

John Truesdell, Jr.

Raymond Davies

Charles Hutchinson

Donald Williams

Myron Macy

Michael Stovall

Andrew Berni

Irv Geller

Donald Kessler

Knowlin Hansen

Joseph Thomas

Ssamil Kirkland

Giuliano Mirabella

Benjamin Navarro

Richard Watson

Earnest Sands

George Dominguez

Wayne Butterbaugh

John Rantz

Duane Whaley

Robert Clark

William Dalessi

John Wamsley

John H. Reynolds

Harold Sievers

Ronald Painting

Jack Capps

Norman Crosby

Ellswoth Moynier

Mark Menier

Merle Thomas

Erik Brg

Anthony Ferro

Lewis Striplin

Charles Hamilton



Southern California Research Lodge F. & A. M.

MASONRY SPEAKS

I am rooted in the mist of antiquity and point to God and eternity.

I am past, present and future; I belong to the ages.

I circle the globe and stand in the crossroads of the world.

I am steeped in tradition and traced in the pages of history.

I have rites and words that have beauty, symmetry and rhythm. I haveknowledge, wisdom mid secrets locked in my bosom; I give these to men whocome to me desiring me in their hearts.

I place upon my altars Holy Writ and turn to Deity in prayer.

I hold a square and compass in my hands and contemplate a line from earth toheaven.

I speculate with all the tools of operative Masons; I translate their uses intomoral values and spiritual building.

I await all free men of lawful age And good report and solicit none; I admitthem of their own free will and accord and teach them brotherhood and unity.

I make builders of men of those who are willing and give them my tools thatthey may work.

I stoop to raise fallen brethren and cast out the unworthy.

I walk with charity and travel in peace and harmony.

I render aid to the poor, sick and distressed; I answer the cry of the orphan andsustain the widow and aged.

I commit to the earth brethren who travel to that “undiscovered country.”

I ponder at the moment, on the ravages of time, as I stand at the door to eternity.

I am a way of life that teaches immortality; I raise men from darkness to light!

I am Freemasonry.

[Contributed by Dale Johnson, Anaheim No. 207, California]

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONERS OF SILENT AUCTION

ITEMS FOR THE CLINIC FUNDRAISER

BLUE ENGRAVERS, 1375 CASPIAN AVE. LONG BEACH, CA 90813

PETERSON LIGHTING, 841 E. 4TH STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90802

KHOURY’S RESTAURANT, 110 MARINA DR., LONG BEACH, CA 90803

THE REEF RESTAURANT, 880 S. HARBOR, LONG BEACH, CA 90802

UNCONVENTIONAL PORTRAIT, 28 SO. OAKLAND AVE., PASADENA, CA 91101

NOVA GRAPHICS, 1462 E. 33RD ST., SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755

METHOD TECHNOLOGIES, 10805 HOLDER ST., CERRITOS, CA 90630

TGI CATERING, 2950 N. AIRPORT LANE, LONG BEACH, CA 90806

CIRCLE MARINA CAR WASH, 4800 E. PCH. LONG BEACH, CA 90804

COAST HAND CAR WASH, 5677 E. 7TH ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90804

WAREHOUSE 1333, 1333 REDONDO AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90804

ROGER DUNN, 13958 SEAL BEACH BLVD., SEAL BEACH, CA 90740

TOP DRAWER SALON, 189 ARGONNE AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90803

MONA LISA JEWELRY, 4550 ATLANTIC AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90807

KINGS FISH HOUSE, 3185 J AIRWAY AVE., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

RALPHS, P.O. BOX 54143, LOS ANGELES, CA 90054

L.B. MUSEUM OF ART, 2300 E. OCEAN BLVD., LONG BEACH CA 90803

MUSICAL THEATRE WEST, 4350 E. 7TH ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90804

JOHNNY REB’S,4663 LONG BEACH BLVD., LONG BEACH, CA 90805

RIVERSIDE RESORT & CASINO, 1650 S. CASINO DR., LAUGHLIN, NV 89029

COSTCO, 2200 E. WILLOW ST., SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755

MEDIEVAL TIMES, 7662 BEACH BLVD., BUENA PARK, CA 90620

PILATES JOE, 5555 E. STEARNS ST. #108, LONG BEACH, CA 90815

DOMENICO’S PIZZA, 5339 E. SECOND ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90803

ATLANTIC STUDIO, 2310 E. 4TH ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90814

AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC, 100 AQUARIUM WAY, LONG BEACH, CA 90802

LONG BEACH SYMPHONY, 110 W. OCEAN BLVD. #22, LONG, BEACH, CA 90802

OLIVE GARDEN, 5931 PRICE DR., HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649

FOASBERG CLEANERS, 640 E. WARDLOW RD., LONG BEACH, CA 90805

SPIRIT CRUISES, BERTH 77, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731

THE WINE COUNTRY, 2301 REDONDO AVE., SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755

LUCILLE’S/HOF’S HUT, 2601 E. WILLOW, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755

INDULGANCE SPA, 5555 E. STEARNS ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90815

CALLOWAY VINEYARD, 32720 RANCHO CALIF. RD., TEMECULA, CA 92589

ACU STRIPING, 4123 HATFIELD PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90032

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