ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE FALL REUNION VALLEY OF NEW HAVEN 285 WHITNEY AVENUE NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT INDEX

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1 ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE FALL REUNION 2010 VALLEY OF NEW HAVEN 285 WHITNEY AVENUE NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT INDEX

2 INDEX PAGE 1...FRONT COVER PAGE 2... INDEX PAGE 3... ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT PAGE 4...FALL EVENTS PAGE 5...PICTURES PAGE 6...PICTURES PAGE 7... VALLEY OFFICES PAGE 8... IN MEMORIAM PAGE 9... WELCOME FROM THE T.P.M. PAGE NEW4TH DEGREE CAST PAGE OLD 4TH DEGREE CAST PAGE 12 & SCHOLARSHIP RECIPENTS PAGE TH DEGREE CAST PAGE TH DEGREE CAST PAGE MSA RECIPIENT PAGE RD DEGREE RECIPIENT PAGE MEMBERSHIP PAGE 19...LIVING PAST T.P.M. PAGE 20 & VALLEY DIRECTORY PAGE WELCOME FROM THE S. P. PAGE TH DEGREE PAGE 24...LIVING PAST S. P. PAGE 25...WELCOME FROM M.W.M. PAGE TH DEGREE PAGE OKTOBER FEST AND NEW MBRE PAGE 28...LIVING PAST M.W.M. PAGE VALLEY MSA MEMBERS PAGE VALLEY 33RD MEMBERS PAGE WINTER PICNIC PAGE HISTORIAN S MESSAGE PAGE 33...DECEASED T.P.M. S & S. P. S PAGE 34...DECEASED S.P. S & M.W.M. S PAGE SCOTTISH RITE DEGREES PAGE MAILING COVER TO USE THE INDEX FUNCTION - USE THE MOUSE, LEFT CLICK THE PAGE YOU WISH TO VIEW. RETURN TO THE INDEX BY LEFT CLICKING THE WORD INDEX AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE. INDEX 2

3 ALLEGIANCE ******************* The Bodies of the Rite, sitting in the Valley of New Haven, Connecticut, acknowledge allegiance to the Supreme Council, 33 o, for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose Grand East in Lexington, Massachusetts. ILL... JOHN W. McNAUGHTON, 33 o Sovereign Grand Commander ILL... JAMES R. SPENCER, JR., MSA, 33 o Deputy for Connecticut ILL... RICHARD V. TRAVIS, 33 o Active for Connecticut ILL... A. NORMAN JOHNSON, 33 o Active Emeritus for Connecticut ILL... FREDERICK H. LORENSON, 33 o Active Emeritus for Connecticut ILL... VERNON K. CLEAVES, 33 o Secretary for the Valley of New Haven 31 Stillwood Road, Wallingford, CT Phone Fax sphinx97@juno.com New Haven Office Hours Monday, Degree Days 4:00 P.M. until after the Degree Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. except July and August. INDEX 3

4 EVENTS FALL 2010 September 13, 2010 Executive & Stated Meeting September 20, 2010 Candidate Information Night September 27, 2010 New & Old 4th Degrees Valleys of New Haven, & Waterbury October 4, 2010 LAST DATE FOR PETITIONS October 4, th Degree October 11, th Degree October 18, th Degree October 25, th Degree November 8, 2010 Oktoberfest, Executive & Stated December 1, 2010 Directors Info to Secretary FOR SPRING 2011 BULLETIN REHEARSAL DATES 4th Degree Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Phone Rehearsal - 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 22, th Degree Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Home Office Rehearsals 7:00 PM August 24, September 16 & 30, th Degree Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Phone Rehearsals - 7:00 PM Tuesday September 28 & Wednesday. Oct. 6, th Degree Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 o Phone Rehearsal s - 7:00 PM September 23 & October 14, th Degree Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Phone Rehearsals - 7:00 PM Thurs. Oct. 7 & Weds. Oct. 20, 2010 INDEX 4

5 ILL... JOHN W. McNAUGHTON, 33 o Sovereign Grand Commander ILL... JAMES R. SPENCER, JR., 33 o Deputy for Connecticut ILL... RICHARD V. TRAVIS, 33 o Active for Connecticut INDEX 5

6 ILL... DAVID L. SHARKIS, 33 o Active for Connecticut ILL... A. NORMAN JOHNSON, 33 o Active Emeritus for Connecticut ILL... FREDERICK H. LORENSON, 33 o Active Emeritus for Connecticut INDEX 6

7 OFFICERS OF THE VALLEY OF NEW HAVEN E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o... Thrice Potent Master Christopher J. Earle, 32 o... Deputy Master Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o...senior Warden Robert J. Knowles, 32 o... Junior Warden Timothy C. Wilkins, 32 o...orator Richard C. Calabria, II, 32 o... Master of Ceremonies Thomas E. Beck, 32 o... Captain of the Guard ELM CITY COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERUSALEM Carl G. Ek, 32 o...sovereign Prince Frank Heaven, 32 o... High Priest Daniel W. Hawthorne, 32 o...senior Warden George A. Mudry, V 32 o... Junior Warden Anthony Delgrego, 32 o... Master of Ceremonies Nicola Iannone, 32 o... Master of Entrances NEW HAVEN CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX Paul L. Chello, 33 o...most Wise Master Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o...senior Warden Charles F. Warfield, 33 o... Junior Warden Sidney W. Isenberg, 33 o...orator Scott A. Kenney, 32 o... Master of Ceremonies Raymond G. Tomlinson, 32 o... Captain of the Guard OFFICERS OF ALL THREE BODIES Charles F. Warfield, 33 o... Treasurer Robert A. Colbourn, MSA, 33 o... Asst. Treasurer Vernon K. Cleaves, 33 o... Secretary Lewis P. Bither, 32 o...hospitaler Frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 o... Tyler Michael L. Castroll, 32 o... Historian REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 33 o SEE PAGES 20 & 21 FOR ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS INDEX 7

8 CHARLES ADAMS HENRY ANDERSON ROBERT E. ANDERSON DALE E. BLACK BRUCE F. CARMICHAEL ROBERT H. CLARK HARLAND H. COFFIN CHARLES N. DAVIDSON GABRIEL J. FEKETE DAVID R. FREY EDWARD J. GIERING VINICUS L. GOLIA GEORGE J. GRAY MICHAEL LADUTKA JOHN J. MARI JOHN G. MARTIN LESTER G. MARTIN HARRY MILLER JAMES W. NELSON EVERETT F. NOEL C. EARL E. PARSONS WILLIAM S. ROSSI WILLIAM T. RYAN GEORGE R. SMITH AUSTIN F. STEPHAN JAMES F. TEODOSIO RAYMOND W. TERRELL DR. WILLEM F. VAN ECK CONSTANTINE M. VASILAS RAYMOND E. WESTLUND, JR 3/3/2010 7/4/2002 1/31/2010 1/3/1996 2/1/2010 7/2/2009 7/12/2008 4/29/2004 5/13/2004 4/29/ /29/2009 3/8/2009 2/16/2010 2/2/ /13/ /13/ /25/2009 1/26/ /13/2010 5/21/2010 8/15/2009 4/19/2010 8/4/2009 9/11/2009 5/21/ /1/2009 9/8/2008 5/1/2005 6/13/2005 5/14/2008 *************************************************** To a beautiful garden these friends have gone, To the land of perfect rest. Their work is done, And the setting sun has sealed their life s long quest. They have left this earthly garden for a home beyond the sea. Though they are gone, they still live on in our garden of memory. *************************************************** INDEX 8

9 FROM THE THRICE POTENT MASTER Greetings Brethren, It is truly an honor to be elected to the position of Thrice Potent Master for the ensuing year. Of all the Scottish Rite degrees, I have always been most impressed with the 14th Degree. Its symbolism is rich and meaningful. Its lessons are numerous and applicable to everyday life. Beyond this, the camaraderie shared amongst the officers of the E. G. Storer Lodge of Perfection portraying this degree has always been remarkable and the time spent together has been genuinely electric. I would like to thank Brother Sid Isenberg for his past year of service as Thrice Potent Master. His efforts have helped to strengthen our already active and vibrant Valley. I greatly look forward to working with the members of our Lodge of Perfection and our Valley in further progressing the fantastic environment we have developed over the past few years. This season we plan on portraying the 4th, old 4th, 6th and 14th degrees in the Lodge of Perfection. In addition to the degrees of the Council and Chapter, we will have our annual Oktoberfest as well as some other great events. I hope to see many new faces and I look forward to meeting once again with old friends. Let us not forget the lessons taught to us in the 14th degree and let us be thankful for this great brotherhood of the virtuous whom death can not separate. Fraternally, Charles Hughes Tirrell Thrice Potent Master INDEX 9

10 E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o, T. P. M. 4TH DEGREE MASTER TRAVELER Monday, September 27, 2010 DIRECTORS Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Phone George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o CAST Guide...Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Hiram...Whitney P. McNulty, MSA, 32 o Scene 2 Toward Perfection -Valley of New Haven King David...Paul L. Chello, 33 o Solomon... Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Joseph...Frank Heaven, 32 o Sepa...Robert J. Knowles, 32 o Scene 3 Truth in Council -Valley of Waterbury Araspes... Clyde W. Kayser, MSA, 33 o Artaban...Joseph T. Cyr, MSA, 33 o Bartacus... Valley of Waterbury King Darius... Valley of Waterbury Scene 4 Spirit of Rose Croix -Valley of Bridgeport Most Wise Master... Edward R. Ham, 33 o Junior Warden...Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o Senior Warden... Elliot J. Wilcox, MSA, 32 o Scene 5 Consistory Chaplain... Sidney W. Isenberg, 33 o Chief Spotted Eagle... Elmer F. Manley, 33 o G. Washington... Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Rehearsal: 7:00 PM - Wednesday, September 3, 2010 Here is the introduction to Scottish Rite Masonry. This degree provides us with a preview of the moral truths we shall witness on our journey through the Scottish Rite. INDEX 10

11 E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o, T. P. M. OLD FOURTH DEGREE MASTER ELECT Monday, September 27, 2010 DIRECTORS Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Phone Clyde W. Kayser, 33 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o PROLOGUE Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o CAST OF CHARACTERS DRAMATIC SECTION King Solomon...Clyde W. Kayser, II, MSA, 33 o Adoniram... Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Abda... Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Zabud...Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Zadok... Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o Ahishar... Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o Zerbal... Randy S. Stevens, 33 o LEVITES Frank Heaven, 32 o..frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 o Timothy C. Wilkins, 32 o...richard C. Calabria, 32 o Rehearsals: 7:30 PM Wednesday. September 3, 2010 New 4th Degree starting at 6:30 PM -Dinner Old 4th Degree ************************************ This degree teachers that a violator of his obligations and commitments will not go unpunished and, further, that excuses, rationalizations, and other evidences of lack of repentance will very likely increase the severity of the penalties. *********************************** INDEX 11

12 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Stephen M. Poppa, Derby, CT Stephen is a junior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute studying Mechanical Engineering. He is the son of Michael and Cynthia Poppa, grand-son of David and Elsie Manley, nephew of Elmer and Pauline Manley. Stephen is active in Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, and is an Eagle Scout. He plans to continue to get a Master s Degree after completing his Bachelor s Degree requirements. Erika I. Bodin, Quaker Hill, CT Erika will be a sophomore attending Saint Michael s College, majoring in Environmental Science and Pre Law. She is the daughter of John R. and Ellen W. Bodin and granddaughter of Gustaf and Virginia Bodin. She is involved on the swim and tennis teams and vice president of the Environmental Club. She is planning a liberal arts education with emphasis on environmental/ marine studies. Christopher R. Bushy, Old Lyme, CT Chris will be a sophomore attending Middlesex Community College, majoring in Communications. He is the son of Randy S. and Sara C. Stevens and grandson of Jack and Corrine Stevens. He is involved in DeMolay, Boy Scouts, and Order of the Arrow, as well as track, football, and karate. Matthew J. Poppa, Derby, CT Matthew will be a sophomore at Worchester Polytechnic with a major in Mathematics. He is the son Michael and Cynthia Poppa and grandson of David and Elsie Manley and nephew of Elmer and Pauline Manley. He is involved is in Boy Scouts and is captain of his wrestling team and his frisbee club. He feels college will teach him a proper work ethic that will assist him in future employment. Matthew O. Montano, Cheshire, CT Matthew will be a sophomore at Norwich University in Vermont, with a major in history. He is the son of James and Evelyn Montano and grandson of Otto and Evelyn Donath. He is a graduate of the Waterbury 32 o Learning Center, an Eagle Scout, and is involved in DeMolay and karate. His goal is to attend Norwich as a INDEX 12

13 history major and the ROTC Courses and some day become an officer in the Marines. Lindsay A. Ortoleva,, Hamden CT Lindsay will be a sophomore at the Culinary Institute of American in New York, with a major in Culinary Arts, planning for a career as an Executive Chief. She is the daughter of Guy and Susan Ortoleva and granddaughter of Otto and Evelyn Donath. She is a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, her church youth group, and is a Hamden Library volunteer. At school she is involved with the school restaurant, marching band, and students teaching tolerance, openness, and pride. Marrianne E. Wilkins, Galveston, TX Marrianne will be in her second year of a 2 and a half year program studying to be a Master Physician Assistant at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. She is the daughter of Timothy and Mary Wilkins. She is a member of the triathalon club, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity. Her extracurricular activities include the Student Surgical Society, Orthopedic Society, volunteers at St. Vincent s Hospital, Fit for Fun, and the Gateway Triathalon. Her GPA currently is Christopher J. Rompe, East Haven, CT Chris will be a freshman at Mitchell College, studying Criminal Justice. He is the son of Wilfred and Doreen Rompe. He is a member of New Haven DeMolay and his other activities include Web Cast Club, Art Club, and the Millard Fillmore Club. Ashley M. Chello, Guilford, CT Ashley will be a freshman at the Suffolk University with a major in Psychology. She is the daughter of Paul and Emily Chello. She is a member of the Connecticut Quarter Horse Association and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Quarter Horse Association. Her extracurricular school activities include: statistician for Guilford boys ice hockey, officer of the Students Improving Guilford High School, officer of Teens Education about Abusive Relationships, intramural sports, and Phenomenology. INDEX 13

14 E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o, T. P. M. SIXTH DEGREE MASTER OF THE BRAZEN SERPENT Monday, October 4, 2010 DIRECTORS Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o PHONE PROLOGUE Elmer F. Manley, 33 o CEREMONIAL SECTION Thrice Potent Master... Paul L. Chello, 33 o Deputy Master...Christopher J. Earle, 32 o Senior Warden... Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o Junior Warden... Robert J. Knowles, 32 o Master of Ceremonies... Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Secretary...James A. Tirrell, 32 o Exemplar... Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o DRAMATIC SECTION/ ALLEGORY Moses... Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Eleazar... Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Ithamar...Tom E. Beck, 32 o Kenaz... Sidney W. Isenberg, 33 o Sethur...Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Achan...Eliot J. Wilcox, MSA, 32 o Tahan...Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Hekel... David L. Cole, 32 o Chief Troublemaker... Randy S. Stevens, 33 o 10 Tribesmen: All Brothers taking part in ceremonial portion of the degree will dress as Tribesmen; as will the Class Members. Dinner 6:15 PM 7:00PM -August 24, 2010 read through September 16 & 30, 2010 INDEX 14

15 E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o, T. P. M. FOURTEENTH DEGREE GRAND ELECT MASON Monday, October 11, 2010 DIRECTORS Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o PHONE Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o PROLOGUE Charles A. Buck, Jr., 33 o CAST OF CHARACTERS Thrice Potent Master Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Deputy Master...Christopher J. Earle, 32 o Senior Warden... Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o Junior Warden... Robert J. Knowles, 32 o Orator...Timothy C. Wilkins, 32 o Master of Ceremonies.Richard C. Calabria, II, 32 o Captain of the Guard...Thomas E. Beck 32 o Moses... Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Inquirer... Robert D. Sherrick, MSA, 33 o Voices & Speakers Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o Carleton V. Erickson, 33 o Dinner 6:15 PM 7:00 PM - Tuesday September 28 & October 6, 2010 ************************************ In the Scottish Rite, this degree is the summit of Ancient Craft Masonry. As the crowning degree of the Lodge of Perfection, its essence is the holiness of God and reverence for His Holy Name. God will not hold him guiltless who taketh His Name in vain. INDEX 15

16 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT FOR 2009 Elloit Jackson Wilcox was born on October 23, 1929, in New Haven, Connecticut to Bryon Frederick and Mary Elizabeth Wilcox and lived in Stratford, Connecticut. He has one younger sister. He graduated Stratford High School in 1947 and went on to the Fort Trumbull Branch of the University of Connecticut. His education was interrupted for four year while he served in the U. S. Navy in radio electronics; he was honorably discharged in 1953 and returned to complete his Electrical Engineering Degree at the University of Connecticut in Elliot was employed by SNET, holding a variety of jobs. In the last he was in overseeing the implementation of fiber optics in the telecommunications network. After he completed 32 years of service he retired in November (He married Nancy Ann Neher in They were blessed with four children - Mark, Martha, Peter, Maria, and Margaret, and they now have seven grandchildren.) Elliot was raised a Master Mason December 5, 1960 in St. Alban s Lodge No. 38 and was Worshipful Master in 1988, 1989, and He current serves as secretary of his lodge and of the Guilford Temple Association. In Keystone Chapter No. 27 he was Most Excellent High Priest in 2001 and 2002; in Hamilton Council No. 22 he was Thrice Illustrious Master in 1998, 1999, 2004, and He is a member of Halleck Chapter No. 44, Royal Arch Masons and Menunketuck Council No. 36, Royal and Select Masters. Other Masonic activities in which Brother Elliot is involved are the Fourth District Blue Lodge Council; Fourth District Actual Past Master Association; assistant secretary of the Masonic Veteran Association of Connecticut; Sword of Bunker Hill, Nutmeg Order No. 106; and the Telephone T Square Club degree team. He is a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of New Haven, and Lafayette Consistory of Bridgeport. He is an active member of the Valley and participates in many degree teams. Elliot received the Meritorious Service Award for the Valley of New Haven on June 11, 2010, at the Council of Deliberation Session at Niantic. INDEX 16

17 33rd RECIPIENT Martin Ede, Bethany, CT was born in Durham in the northeast of England to Terence and Eileen Ede in June Martin attended schools in Swanmore and Waltham (both close to Portsmouth), Amity Regional High School, and the University of Connecticut. He graduated in 1990 with a B.S. in Geology. After working as a technical environmental specialist and management consultant, he returned to Southern Connecticut State University, earning a M.S. in Environmental Education. After teaching for several years he then attended Porter & Chester Institute to study low voltage electronics. He is a member of Hiram Lodge, No. 1, raised in November 1999, also a member of both York and Scottish Rites. He became Master of the Masonic Lodge of Research in 2004 and Master of Hiram Lodge in He is Master for Philosophic Lodge of Research for He has also served as High Priest and Thrice Illustrious Master for Franklin Chapter No. 2 and Harmony Council No. 8 and now serves as secretary for both. He has served as Sovereign Prince of Elm City Council, Princes of Jerusalem and now serves as orator for E.G. Storer Lodge of Perfection for the Valley of New Haven, AASR, taking part in many degrees of both the Valley and Consistory. He is also the secretary for the Masonic Temple Association of New Haven. Martin has become quite fascinated with the history, philosophy, and esoteric nature of Freemasonry. He is a corresponding member of the American Lodge of Research of New York, the Scottish Rite Research Society, the Grand College of Rites, the Philalethes Society, and the Masonic Book Club. He was invited to join both Nathan Hale Council, Allied Masonic Degree, and Connecticut College, Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis. He has contributed a number of research paper to the Connecticut Research Lodges and was honored this year by being appointed as a Grand Custodian of the Work for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut. Also this summer Martin took the Oath of Allegiance in New Haven and received his certificate of naturalization/citizenship. INDEX 17

18 MEMBERSHIP The primary focus of the Scottish Rite: Inspiration, Convenience, and Enjoyment. Our valley, along with all other valleys in the jurisdiction, have been asked by Sovereign Grand Commander McNaughton to fulfill this simple goal: "Each Valley must emphasize Inspiration, Convenience, and Enjoyment in all its programs and degrees." This is an easy to understand and targeted goal that we all can make happen. The Membership Development Team and the entire valley are now dedicated to making each of our events and degrees inspirational, convenient, and enjoyable. If you haven t been to our reunions recently, why don t you come down and see how we re turning these concepts into a reality! The Scottish Rite degrees convey very powerful and diverse life lessons that benefit all present no matter how many times one observes a particular degree. The degree experience is made even more meaningful when you participate as a cast member or as a member of the stage crew. A little-known benefit of being an active participant in the degree work both on stage and behind the curtain is found in the rehearsal evenings where you get to know more of the brethren in a more relaxed and enjoyable setting. If you re not already involved in our degree work and would like to be, we can certainly use your help and find something you ll enjoy doing. The Valley of New Haven extends an invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to join us. If you know a Master Mason, who is interested in learning more about the Scottish Rite, please invite him to our upcoming Masonic Information Night for good food, fellowship, and the foundations of Masonry. Furthermore, if you send his name and address to the Membership Development Committee, we can send him a packet of more information about the Rite and the Scottish Rite for the 21st Century DVD. Please contact me with potential candidates who would like more information at chtirrell@gmail.com The Valley of New Haven holds to the core principles of Inspiration, Convenience, and Enjoyment. We have several programs throughout the year that benefit both the membership and their families. We do encourage involvement in our organization whether it be in degrees or behind the scenes as it takes many men to put on a successful reunion and to have a strong fraternity. Charles Hughes Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Membership Development Chairman INDEX 18

19 LIVING PAST THRICE POTENT MASTERS E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION James R. Spencer, Jr., MSA, 33 o Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Robert D. Sherrick, MSA, 33 o George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o Richard A. Eppler, MSA, 32 o Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Edwin F. Dingus, 33 o Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Donald C. Murray, MSA, 33 o Arthur M. Pugh, 33 o Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Alfred H. Chapman, MSA, 32 o Gus D. Lawrence, 32 o John D. Williams, Jr., MSA, 33 o Carl G. Ek, 32 o Allen G. Meyerjack, MSA, 32 o Paul L. Chello, 33 o Willis E. Copeland, MSA, 32 o E. G. STORER LODGE OF PERFECTION Chartered at New Haven August 19, Eliphalet Gilman Storer ( ) for decades served all grand bodies in Connecticut as Grand Secretary/Recorder. As such he became the most conspicuous figure in Masonic circles of Connecticut in his generation. He was Grand Commander of Knights Templar ( ). His name appears at the head of the list of applicants in 1848 for what was to be a transitory Lodge of Perfection at New Haven. The Lodge of Perfection , inclusive, are commonly called the Ineffable Degrees. In these eleven lessons, the candidates will observe many references, scenes, and characters which recall and amplify the three Symbolic Degrees. INDEX 19

20 VALLEY DIRECTORY THOMAS E. BECK 794 TOTOKET ROAD Northford, CT Cell RICHARD C. CALABRIA, II 204 RESERVOIR ROAD Killingworth, CT VERNON K. CLEAVES 31 STILLWOOD ROAD Wallingford, CT CELL OR Fax ANTHONY J. DELREGO 84 GREENS RIDGE RD Hamden, CT MARTIN EDE 9 SIMPSON COURT Bethany, CT mede@snet.net DANIEL W. HAWTHORNE 20 BUSHER LANE Hamden, CT Cell fable132@yahoo.com NICOLA IANNONE 227 MAPLE AVE North Haven, CT nmi103@snet.net SCOTT A. KENNEY 4 O DONNELL COURT East Haven, CT Scott.kenney@gmail.com LEWIS P. BITHER 1516 EAST MAIN ST. #10 Meriden, CT lewisbither@sbcglobal.net PAUL L. CHELLO 90 FAIR STREET Guilford, CT or fairst90@aol.com BRADLEY K. COONEY 69 ISLAND AVE Madison, CT brad.cooney@comcast.net CHRISTOPHER J. EARLE 10 CRESTVIEW DRIVE Rockfall, CT cearle@newalliancebank.net CARL G. EK 386 COE AVE East Haven, CT ekscla-masons@sbcglobal.net FRANK HEAVEN 36 BALDWIN STREET West Haven, CT Frank_heaven@hotmail.com SIDNEY W. ISENBERG 832 TALL TIMBER ROAD Orange, CT sisenberg@snet.net ROBERT J. KNOWLES 86 MOUNTAIN RD Cheshire, CT Robert.J.Knowles@alumni.umass.edu FRANK H. LESCO 321 EASTERN STREET APT A 806 New Haven, CT franklesco@juno.com GEORGE A. MUDRY V 79-3 BALANCE ROCK ROAD Seymour, CT Cell Georgen2558@yahoo.com INDEX 20

21 CHARLES H. TIRRELL 36 PENDLETON ST 2 FL New Haven, CT chtirrell@yahoo.com CHARLES F. WARFIELD 211 ST. JOHN ST UNIT E-11 North Haven, CT cfwarfield@juno.com RAYMOND G. TOMLINSOM 126 OSBORN AVE New Haven, CT TIMOTHY C. WILKINS 18 RICE ROAD Woodridge, CT Cell bluenote517@aol.com DIRECTORS AND OTHERS (SELECTED) RICHARD A. EPPLER 400 CEDAR STREET Cheshire, CT Epplerasc@aol.com DONALD E. ROBINSON 268 HARBOR STREET Branford, CT umministerman@yahoo.com RICHARD V. TRAVIS 15 GREENRIDGE ROAD Brookfield Center, CT rvtravis@sbcglobal.net DAVID L. SHARKIS 26 REID STREET Waterbury, CT dsharkis@snet.net CLYDE W. KAYSER 19 ADELAIDE AVENUE Waterbury, CT cwk33@juno.com FRANCIS E. REBMANN 17 RIVERHEAD LANE East Lyme, CT frankrebmann@ct.metrocast.net MICHAEL L. CASTROLL 116 MAIN STREET APT 16 West Haven, CT mlcastroll@netzero.com WILLIS E. COPELAND, JR. liz@lizsellsct.com GEORGE A.W. NOUSIAINEN 266 MOUNTAIN ROAD Cheshire, CT BGNous@aol.com ROBERT D. SHERRICK 125 MCQUILLAN DRIVE Milford, CT rdsherrick@gdoc.com JAMES R. SPENCER, JR. 203 MILLER AVENUE Meriden, CT bagmanjims@juno.com LEO H. LOHRMAN, II P.O. BOX 309 Stratford, CT Lohrman_leo_h@sbcglobal.net DAVID R. BLYTHE, SR. P.O. BOX Newington, CT SECT@snet.net HOWARD D. TURNER 44 SHAWONDASSEE DRIVE Stonington, CT howard_turner@hotmail.com BRUCE R. BELLMORE 41 MICHAEL DRIVE West Haven, CT Cell brbellmore@sbcglobal.net INDEX 21

22 FRATERNAL GREETINGS FROM THE SOVEREIGN PRINCE Greetings, brethren! Welcome to the mid-point of your Scottish Rite journey. The historical degree work of the Elm City Council, Princes of Jerusalem bridges the recently completed work of the Lodge of Perfection and the upcoming work of the Chapter of Rose Croix, all leading to the degrees of the Consistory that will confer upon you the 32 of the Rite. Members of the fall class will be the first in New Haven to experience the 16 th Degree - "Knight of the East or Sword" - in a dinner format. Borrowed from our brethren in Rhode Island, the evening promises to be interesting and educational to new and veteran members alike. Your postdegree thoughts will be appreciated. Again, welcome. We look forward to seeing you in your lodges, Valley, and youth groups as you continue your Masonic travels. Sincerely and fraternally, Carl G. Ek Sovereign Prince INDEX 22

23 ELM CITY COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERUSLEM Carl G. Ek, 32 o, S. P. SIXTEENTH DEGREE KNIGHT OF THE EAST OR SWORD OCTOBER 18, 2010 DIRECTOR Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 o PHONE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Paul L. Chello, 33 o PROLOGUE Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o CAST Zerubbabel...Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Joshua... Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Seriah... Elliot J. Wilcox, 32 o Mordecai... Allen G. Meyerjack, MSA, 32 o Esdras... Richard Calabria, II, 32 o Ananias...Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o Solamiel... Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o Darius... Christopher J. Earle, 32 o Araspes... Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Araban... George A. Mudry, V, 32 o Bartacus... Sidney W. Isenberg, 33 o Grand Chancellor... David M. Robinson, 32 o Nehemian...Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o Knights Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 33 o Michael L. Castroll, 32 o Frank Heaven, 32 o Frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 o 7:30 PM A September walk through will be called by the Director Thursdays - September 23 and October 14, 2010 ************************************ This degree teaches fidelity to duty and devotion to truth. INDEX 23

24 LIVING PAST SOVEREIGN PRINCES ELM CITY COUNCIL, PRINCES OF JERUSALEM Robert A. Colbourn, MSA, 33 William G. Mangen, 32 Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 Myron P. Reed, 32 Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 Alfred J. Chapman, MSA, 32 Frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 Bruce Liebman, 32 Michael L. Castroll, 32 Willis E. Copeland, Jr., MSA, 32 Robert J. Larsen, 32 Douglas A. Gray, 32 Kenneth E. Anderson, 32 Allen G. Meyerjack, MSA, 32 Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 32 Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Martin Ede, MSA, 32 Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Badley K. Cooney, 33 o Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 o ELM CITY COUNCIL PRINCES OF JERUSALEM Chartered at New Haven August 18, 1875 The hundreds of beautiful elm trees which, a hundred years ago, shaded the Green and lined Hillhouse Avenue, as well as other streets, gave New Haven the well deserved name of "Elm City." Because of blight to the trees and redevelopment the title is less applicable today. It was at New Haven that Masonry was first introduced into the state with organization of the present Hiram Lodge # 1 in The Council of Princes of Jerusalem 15-16, inclusive, teach lessons using settings based on the ancient captivity of the Hebrews and the building of the second Temple. INDEX 24

25 GREETINGS SUBLIME PRINCES Welcome to the New Haven Chapter of Rose Croix, which is responsible for two Scottish Rite Degrees (the 17 and 18 ) often referred to as the "philosophical degrees." You might well wonder what is meant by the designation "philosophical degrees." My interpretation (and I emphasize "my") is that the degrees deal with processes of thought and conduct and encourage a system of principles for the conduct of life. This fall, the officers of the New Haven Chapter of Rose Croix will portray the Eighteenth Degree, Knight of Rose Croix, for your edification. After you have experienced the degree, let s discuss whether you agree or disagree with my interpretation of the designation of "philosophical degrees." From here you will progress to the Consistory, which will portray those degrees necessary for the continuation of your journey to the Thirty Second Degree, Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret. My officers and I wish you much success in your quest for further light in Masonry. Fraternally Paul L. Chello Most Wise Master INDEX 25

26 NEW HAVEN CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX Paul L. Chello, MSA, 33 o, M.W.M. EIGHTEENTH DEGREE KNIGHT OF ROSE CROIX October 25, 2010 DIRECTORS Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Phone George A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o PROLOGUE Charles A. Buck, Jr., 33 o CAST OF CHARACTERS Most Wise Master... Paul L. Chello, 33 o Senior Warden...Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Junior Warden...Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Orator...Sidney W. Isenberg, 33 o Master of Ceremonies... Scott A. Kenney, 32 o Capt. of the Guard... Raymond H. Tomlinson, 32 o SERMON ON THE MOUNT TABLEAU Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o CHAMBER OF THE MYSTIC ROSE Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o CRUCIFER David M. Robinson, 32 o ACOLYTES Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 o Richard Calabria, 32 o KNIGHTS Earle O. Hanson, 32 o... Kenneth E. Anderson, 32 o Myles G. Dubay, 32 o... Eliot J. Wilcox, MSA, 32 o Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o... Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 33 o James S. Demko, 32 o...charles H. Tirrell, MSA, 32 o Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 o...anthony T. Cirella, 32 o Frank H. Lesco, MSA, 32 o...michael L. Castroll 32 o Maurice D. Knox, 32 o... Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o PRESENTATION OF ROSES Carleton V. Erickson, 33 o Robert A. Colbourn, MSA, 33 o Vernon K. Cleaves, 33 o...george A. W. Nousiainen, 33 o INDEX 26

27 Rehearsals: 7:00 PM - Thursday, October 7 & Wednesday October 20, 2010 Dinners 6:15 ********************************** The lessons taught in this degree are that man must have a new Temple in his heart where God is worshiped in spirit and in truth and that he must have a new law of love which all men everywhere may understand and practice. This degree affirms the broad principle of universality and tolerance. ********************************** Oktoberfest in November Come join the Scottish Rite Valley of New Haven at the New Haven Masonic Temple (285 Whitney Avenue) for a fun filled night of food, fellowship, and festivities on November 8 th, 2010 at 6:30 pm. This event is open to all Masons and men interested in the Masonic fraternity. Authentic German food, beer, and music will be supplied by the Valley of New Haven, free of charge. Please contact Charles H. Tirrell (chtirrell@yahoo.com) or so we will know how much food to buy or if you have any questions. We can t wait to have a great evening! ***************************** NEW MEMBERS Degrees are scheduled and casts are chosen, now WE NEED CANDIDATES. Applications are available from the Secretary or from our web site ( Get your applications to the Secretary INDEX 27

28 LIVING PAST MOST WISE MASTERS NEW HAVEN CHAPTER, ROSE CROIX NEW HAVEN CHAPTER ROSE CROIX James R. Spencer, Jr., 33 George A. Nousiainen, 33 Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 32 Donald C. Murray, MSA, 33 Stuart D. Purvis, 32 Donald E. Robinson, MSA, 32 Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 John H. Goodrich, Jr., MSA, 32 Richard A. Eppler, MSA, 32 Robert D. Sherrick, MSA, 33 Randy S. Stevens, 33 Joseph P. Fagan, 32 Edwin F. Dingus, 33 Charles F. Warfield, 33 John D. Williams, Jr., MSA, 33 Gary T. Dingus, 33 Bradley K. Cooney, 33 Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 Robert J. Knowles, 32 Randy S. Stevens, 33 Allen G. Meyerjack, MSA, 32 o Willis E. Copeland, Jr., MSA, 32 o Chartered at New Haven August 19, 1875 New Haven was not only the place where Masonry first came into Connecticut in 1750, the Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery stood fast during the Anti-Masonic frenzy in the 1830's. It was largely through the zeal of the New Haven brethren that the lights were kept burning and continuity maintained in the Grand Bodies during that trying period. The Chapter of Rose Croix , inclusive, are the spiritual heart of Scottish Rite and emphasize that a new law, the only lasting Temple, is in the soul of man. INDEX 28

29 CONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION ILL. ARTHUR M. BROWN 33 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS The Constitution of the Supreme Council provides that: "An Award for Meritorious Service" may be conferred upon members of the Scottish Rite, who, by reason of meritorious service of a Masonic character, are worthy of such recognition. LIVING RECIPIENTS Robert A. Colbourn, 33 o James R. Spencer, Jr., 33 o John G. Radeach, 32 o Donald C. Murray, 33 o Donald E. Robinson, 32 o Elmer F. Manley, 33 o David W. Blakeslee, 32 o Robert D. Sherrick, 33 o Willis E. Copeland, Jr., 32 o Bruce R. Bellmore, 33 o Stevens P. Schreck, 32 o Richard A. Eppler, 32 o Alfred J. Chapman, 32 o John H. Goodrich, Jr., 32 o Arthur C. Clementsen, 32 o Frank H. Lesco, 32 o John D. Williams, Jr., 33 o Ernest A. Dubois, 32 o Jack H. Stevens, 33 o Martin Ede, 32 Charles H. Tirrell, 32 Allen G. Meyerjack, 32 Robert J. DiPasquale, 32 o Elliot J. Wilcox, 32 o INDEX 29

30 LIVING THIRTY-THIRD DEGREE HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FROM THE VALLEY OF NEW HAVEN The Thirty Third Degree is the highest degree which can only be granted and conferred by the Supreme Council. Nominations are made by the Deputy for "outstanding service to the Fraternity or service to others which reflects credit upon the Order." James R. Spencer, Jr., MSA, 33 o George A. Nousiainen, 33 o Carlton V. Erickson, 33 o Vernon K. Cleaves, 33 o Robert A. Colbourn, 33 o Charles F. Warfield, 33 o Robert D. Sherrick, MSA, 33 o Edwin F. Dingus, 33 o Donald C. Murray, MSA, 33 o Arthur M. Pugh, 33 o Barry M. Spero, 33 o Randy S. Stevens, 33 o Bradley K. Cooney, 33 o Bruce R. Bellmore, MSA, 33 o Kenneth B. Hawkins, Sr., 33 o Alfred C. Adinolfi, 33 o John D. Williams, Jr., MSA, 33 o Elmer F. Manley, MSA, 33 o Charles A. Buck, Jr., 33 o Gustaf R. Bodin, 33 Jack H. Stevens, MSA, 33 Steven P. Schreck, MSA, 33 Sidney S. Isenberg, 32 Paul L. Chello, 32 Richard C. Memmott, 32 Martin Ede, MSA, 33 o INDEX 30

31 VALLEY OF NEW HAVEN SCOTTISH RITE FIFTH ANNUAL WINTER PICNIC MAGICIAN GAMES PRIZES Picnic food Make your own sundaes Come for a winter afternoon of fun and food for all ages Adults, children, and/or grandchildren February 19, 2011 from 1-4 p.m. 285 Whitney Avenue, New Haven RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST! NO COST Make reservations with Jack H. Stevens 22 Tra Mart Drive, Uncasville, CT Telephone: stevensjh33@att.net Name How many coming How many are children INDEX 31

32 VALLEY HISTORIAN S MESSAGE The first vestige of Scottish Rite activity in New Haven ranged from After the passing of one of the architects of the Valley of New Haven, his dream was brought to fruition. In 1873, our Lodge of Perfection was named in memory of E. G. Storer, whose dream had been fulfilled. Ever since that time, Masons from the greater New Haven area have sought further light in the Valley of New Haven. As you can imagine, updating the history of an organization with such a wonderful heritage is a labor of love. Ever since this mantle had been passed to me I have sought to produce an updated history that will not only be factual but enjoyable, as well. Updating a history is not trying to reinvent the wheel. However, the more one delves into a task such as this, the more pertinent and interesting facts are uncovered. Maybe some of you have some yet undiscovered data that will be great fodder for a project. A history should never be complete, God forbid! There should always be more to do, and it should always be within reach. We are fortunate to be able to claim nearly a score of Most Worshipful Grand Masters of Connecticut whose Scottish Rite membership can be found in the Valley of New Haven since her formation, in 1873, Illustrious Charles A. Buck, Jr. Among them and others whose leadership have brought the Valley of New Haven to have been a Congressman, book and newspaper publishers, doctors, lawyers, and college presidents. As you can see, the range of considerations can be endless. One thing that never quits is our quality of work. In the search for further light, incidents will be brought to your attention you might never have suspected occurred. These will make your Masonic journey even more profound. As your correspondent to Connecticut Freemasons (as well as your Historian), please send me any vignettes, or news of any type beneficial to the Valley of New Haven. A lot of untold stories remain in closed closets. Today s news becomes tomorrows history all, too soon! We welcome the members of our Fall Reunion to partake of all that is offered. You will become aware of some things that you might have been wondering about. We ask you to continue our wonderful heritage and, please, support our charities. Take it all in! Fraternally Ye Olde Historian Mike INDEX 32

33 DECEASED THRICE POTENT MASTERS Eliphalet Gilman Storer Charles W. Skiff Frederick H. Waldron Dan A. Davison Horatio G. Bronson Eli S. Quintard Lyman S. Jonson Atherton L. Barnes Edward M. Armstrong John H. Pearce David R. Alling Burton H. Strickland Wallace S. Moyle John B. Freysinger Frederick L. Seymour Fred L. Huntington Elmore W. Platt Oliver B. Cooper William L. Cort Lockwood Hotchkiss William J. G. Myers Samuel H. Williams Charles F. Hewitt Frederick H. Palmer Charles N. Baxter Chauncey H. Clements William D. Henning John E. Pierpont Leonard C. Whiting C. Arthur Bristol Carl W. Taylor Donald E. Blakeslee Arthur E. Cost Charles F. Schmittgall Albert H. Ruwet George A. Sisson Frederick P. Clemens Clifford L. Weaver William P. Meyerjack Carl H. Miller Ernest A. Lappert Warren F. Bice J. William Hoersch William F. Booth Alfred L. Bristol Harry W. Bollman Howard W. Thompson Robert S. Kennedy Frederick A. Booth Edward W. Blake Herbert W. Ellms Stanley E. Conrad Beecher D. Gould, Jr. Gordon A. Moore George C. Venter George R. Schenk Carroll F. Lewis William P. Griffith Harry P. Dowd Andrew C. Warzocha Eugene R. Schuler Emil G. Olsson, Jr. Earl J. Fitzpatrick Carl J. Ritter Kenneth A. Wright Kenneth B. Gray Lawrence P. Urban Ernest G. Tennyson Albert H. Getchell John L. Brown DECEASED SOVEREIGN PRINCES Frederick H. Waldron Atherton L. Barnes William W. Price Charles E. Rounds David R. Alling Frederick W. Wilmot Frank Bishop Alfred L. Pierce Edward W. Williams Albert C. Gardner William R. Hoppen Carlton H. Stevens Irville A. May Charles Langley Earle Warner Irving R. Stannard Albert H. Ruwet Morris F. Pond Frederick E. Howe Wilder J. Greeley Ernest A. Lappert William F. Booth Carl von Allmen Lewis J. Sargent William P. Meyerjack John E. Pierpont, Sr. Frederick P. Clemens Howard W. Thompson William P. Pierpont Harry P. Dowd Andrew C. Warzocha Harold D. Bibro INDEX 33

34 Daniel H. Gladding Joseph Howd Oliver B. Cooper George V. Larson Paul H. Taylor Harry F. Brown Frederick M. Tompkins Herbert W. Hope Amos G. Hewitt Harold D. Smith John Q. Tilson John C. Cody Arthur P. Huber Charles N. Baxter Frederick W. Reading, Jr. Leonard C. Whiting Eugene E. Allen, Sr. Arthur G. Koch Alton W. Mabry, Jr. Jerome E. Ginsberg Edward F. Kratz Simon Monchick Chester E. Trueheart Frank Christianson Nathan Zirlen Gordon A. Moore Frank O. Miner Frank B. Wagner William G. Mangen Carroll F. Lewis Theodore R. King Kenneth A. Wright Edward S. Eby DECEASED MOST WISE MASTERS Horatio G. Bronson Lyman H. Johnson Atherton L. Barnes Eli S. Quintard David R. Alling Samuel J. Bryant Albert W. Mattoon Samuel H. Williams George E. Hall Walter R. Downs Burton L. Tuttle Carl E. Harke William D. Hennig Samuel A. Moyle Harry A. Stevens Elwood W. Webb Charles W. Tremper Frederick M. Tompkins Harry F. Brown Frank E. Kay Fred P. Fenn Albert H. Ruwet Paul A. Dumraese John H. Colvin Archibald G. Prisk Charles N. Baxter Wilder J. Greeley Eugene V. C. Schlegel John E. Pierpont Carl W. Taylor Verton A. Lake Charles F. Schmittgall Herbert W. Hope Joseph G. Peters Raymond H. Sutterlin John C. Cody Frederick P. Clemens Herbert H. Knight Hartford Hawthorne Robert C. Reynolds Morris F. Pond Harry P. Dowd Ernest A. Lappert Eugene E. Allen, Sr. John S. Patten Carl von Allmen Lewis J. Sargent William F. Booth Frederick A. Booth Edward F. Kratz Herbert W. Ellms Gordon A. Moore Beecher D. Gould, Jr. George C. Venter Leslie W. Knowles Carroll F. Lewis Kenneth B. Gray Donald E. Dawson Emil G. Olsson, Jr. Earl J. Fitzpatrick Kenneth A. Wright Lawrence P. Urban Frederick D. Berggren Frederick D. Berggren Wesley H. Alexander INDEX 34

35 DIAGRAM OF SCOTTISH RITE MASONRY CONSISTORY TRADITIONAL AND CHIVALRIC DEGREES 33 Sovereign Grand Inspector General 32 Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret 31 Knight Aspirant 30 Grand Inspector Inquisitor Commander 29 Knight of St. Andrew 28 Knight of the Sun 27 Commander of the Temple 26 Prince of Mercy 25 Knight of the Brazen Serpent 24 Prince of the Tabernacle 23 Chief of the Tabernacle 22 Prince of Libanus 21 Patriarch Noachite 20 Master ad Vitam 19 Grand Pontiff CHAPTER PHILOSOPHICAL DEGREES 18 Knight of the Rose Croix of H. R. D. M. 17 Knight of the East and West COUNCIL HISTORICAL DEGREES 16 Prince of Jerusalem 15 Knight of the East, or Sword LODGE OF PERFECTION INEFFABLE DEGREES 14 Grand Elect Mason 13 Master of the Ninth Arch 12 Grand Master Architect 11 Sublime Master Elected 10 Elect of Fifteen 9 Master Elect of Nine 8 Intendant of the Building 7 Provost and Judge 6 Intimate Secretary 5 Perfect Master 4 Master Traveler BLUE LODGE SYMBOLIC DEGREES 3 Master Mason 2 Fellow Craft 1 Entered Apprentice INDEX 35

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