HAPPY FATHER S DAY! REPORTER Vol. XXXVII Published Monthly June, 2010 THE SCOTTISH RITE. Learn more about being a Mason, attend the Scottish Rite.

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1 The Scottish Rite Reporter Prsrt Std U.S. POSTAGE PAID Published Monthly 855 Elm Avenue Permit No. 16 Los Alamitos, CA Long Beach, CA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Special request: If you are a family member receiving this REPORTER for a member of the Long Beach Scottish Rite, please notify us if this member is in the hospital or incapacitated in any way, Thank you. THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER Vol. XXXVII Published Monthly June, 2010 HAPPY FATHER S DAY! Learn more about being a Mason, attend the Scottish Rite.

2 Illz Ronald A. Seale, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander Illz William F. Stovall, 33, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Coucil in California LONG BEACH BODIES OF THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY 855 ELM AVE, LONG BEACH, CA Telephone: (562) or (714) FAX: (562) Illz Joseph W. R. Ashwill, 33 Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme Council in California Illz James B. Scribner, 33, Assistant Personal Representative Illz Murray E. Cooke, 33, General Secretary 2010 Officers Charles H. Bruggeman, 32, K z C z C z H z, Venerable Master - L.B. Lodge of Perfection Stephen M. Murphy, 32, Wise Master - L.B. Chapter of Rose Croix Ill z Brett S. McDonald, 33, Commander - L.B. Council of Kadosh Rick H. Emmons, 32, Master of Kadosh - L.B. Consistory Serving All Bodies Illz Robert J. Moss, 33, Treasurer Douglas Tayrien, 32, Orator Ill z Thomas G. Horngren, 33, Almoner SUPPORT THESE MEMBERS WHO ARE MAKING THIS REPORTER POSSIBLE Call me, I will take care of all your real estate needs! BROTHER ALDO ZANIER OWNER - BROKER 5924 NAPLES PLAZA LONG BEACH, CA CELL (562) ANDY HOWARTH P.O.Box Long Beach, CA Phone: (562) (949) Fax: (562) (310) Toll: (866) 494- EURO (714) Ill z John R. Jansen, 33, Tiler Cathedral Staff Ill z Don Fishering, 33, Chief Purveyor Matthew Marfield, 32, K z C z C z H z, Librarian Ill z Aldo Zanier, 33, General Production Manager Gorge Cabradilla, 32, Sound Director Paul Burgos, 32, Sound Director Ira Sadis, 32, Lighting Director Chuck Schubert, 32, Stage Director Ill z Preston M. Jones, 33, Director of the Robing Room Degree Staff Ill z James Sunseri, 33, Classroom Director Ill z Ellsworth Chan, 33, Clasroom Staff Ill z Brett A. McDonald, 33, Director of the Work Support Organizations Chuck Schubert, 32, Chieftain, Knights of Saint Andrew Scottish Rite Reporter Ben Ponder, 32, K z C z C z H z, Managing Editor & Typesetter 2146 Mt. Shasta Dr., San Pedro, CA (310) bjtypesett@dslextreme.com Fax (310) Ill z Terry T. Sargent, 33, Proofreader 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. N. Jack Dilday Senior Vice President - Investments Randolph D. Dilday Vice President - Investments Toll Free No East Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 280 Long Beach, CA FAX g LIC. # SINCE 1883 Stewart INSURANCE SERVICE INC. TOM E. STEWART Telephone (562) (714) FAX (562) tom@stewartins.com 2 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER JUNE,

3 18 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER A L L E G I A N C E The bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, sitting in the Valley of Long Beach, Orient of California, acknowledge the authority and yield allegiance to the Supreme Council (Mother Council of the World) of the Inspectors General, Knights Commander of the House of the Temple of Solomon, of the Thirtythird and last Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, for the Southern jurisdiction of the United States of America, whose See is at the Grand Orient of Charleston, in the State of South Carolina, now sitting at Washington, D.C., of which Illustrious RONALD A. SEALE, 33, is Sovereign Grand Commander. We Need Books Hey Brother, can you spare a book or two? We need books to satisfy the minds of bright young Masons. (Please, books on Masonry only.) Thank you. We Sell Books Over the years we have collected multiple copies of books. When we sell these books, we raise money to purchase books we don t have. Contact Broz Matt Marfield, 32, KzCzCzHz, at the L.B. Scottish Rite. KNIGHTS OF ST ANDREW MEETING, SATURDAY, JUNE 12th L.B. SCOTTISH RITE AT 11:30 A.M. Notes from the Personal Representative Illz Joseph W. R. Ashwill, 33 Personal Representative of the Sovereign Inspector General in CA I would be remiss if I did not congratulate our 22nd degree cast for their presentation on Saturday, April 10. We were able to get their picture in last months Reporter, however our comments were missing regarding their fine performance. Considering that Honz Ian Anderson 32, KzCzCzHz, degree master, formed his cast in a very short time, and their performance was done the old fashioned way, through memorization of their individual characters. It was also noteworthy that Mike Day 32, John Hix 32, Jim Locey 32, Wayne Caverly 32, and Stewart Williamson 32, are all relatively new members, and the only honor men were recently Knighted Honz Dan Ewers 32, KzCzCzHz, and Honz Ian Anderson 32, KzCzCzHz, degree master. All are members of Huntington Beach #380, a cohesive group of brothers worthy of emulation. As I write these notes before our attendance at the Southwest Regional Reunion Class V, in Phoenix, AZ, I am pleased to report that our 12th degree cast, with Honz Johnnie Reynolds 32, KzCzCzHz, as degree master, are well prepared for their presentation and I am sure they will be representative of the historic fine work of the Long Beach Scottish Rite Players. We also will have three new young initiates who are members of Lakewood Lodge #728; Joe Williams 32, Frank Lopez 32, and Joe Mix 32, who is the Grand Nephew of the late Illz Tom Mix 33, who purchased the original carpet for our Cathedral. They, each have advised me that they want to be actively engaged in whatever capacity they are needed to support our Valley, and their enthusiasm is something to behold, I look forward to planning and working with them as we move into the future. We have a busy schedule this month, in addition to our regular Ladies Night Dinner Friday, June 4th, followed by our Stated and IzGzAzCz meetings on Tuesday June 8th, with our presentation of our Reunion Class Friday, June 11th of the 4th and 14th degrees, and on Saturday June 12th we will begin the day with a presentation of the 15th degree, followed by the 18th, 30th and lunch at 11:30 and conclusion with the 32nd degree. I hope to see you at our June Reunion. Last month I mentioned the importance of new members and offered the opportunity to obtain a year of paid dues for 2011, to any brother presenting five Petitions by May 7th. I realized that was a very short period, therefore I am extending this challenge to the November Reunion Class the 19th and 20th. All Petitions will have to be presented by October 5th in order to meet the requirement of two readings. Until next time, May God Bless You JUNE,

4 Fathers and Sons Submitted by Roy Ellis Steinfeld, 32, KzCzCzHz What are some of the good things you think about when you think of your father? I remember that my dad was smart, creative and fully devoted to his family. I remember he loved me and always showed it. Finally, I remember his relentless insistence that if I wanted something badly enough I could get it. His mantra if there s a will there s a way; is still deeply etched in my psyche. He was a very good dad but he wasn t a perfect person and, as a critical and rebellious child, I often catalogued his faults and undervalued his virtues. While I always loved my dad, I expected perfection and, when he fell short, I took it personally and judged him harshly. That s not uncommon. Young sons often think their fathers are heroes, bigger and better than they are. Later, when they discover they re more ordinary humans with flaws and shortcomings, they think they re worse than they are. Both fathers and sons want to be loved, but it s also important to be appreciated, respected, and since you don t have to be sick to get better, Father s Day is a good day to start judging more generously. If you look for virtues and good memories, you ll find plenty to be proud of and grateful for. In Observance of Flag Day Submitted by Roy Ellis Steinfeld, 32, KzCzCzHz In observance of Flag Day, I would like to share with you a preamble given by our late Brother, Los Angeles County Sheriff Sherman Block, on March 26, 1995, at the Los Angeles Masonic Service Breakfast: Just as many of our traditional values and concepts have been altered or forgotten in the complexities of today s society, the ritual of the Flag Salute has become somewhat of an exercise in rote a mechanical uttering of words without much reflection upon the meaning of those words. As we prepare to go through that ritual, I believe it would be appropriate for us to pause for a moment and reflect upon the blessings we enjoy because we are Americans. Writers and speakers have long strained their talents in attempting to define that special something we call Americanism. We know what exemplifies it our Flag, The Fourth of July, Baseball, Apple Pie, Free Elections, and of course, the opportunity to gather wherever and whenever we desire yet we seem unable to nail down a dictionary definition of Americanism. Perhaps no one can because Americanism, like our Masonic Fraternity, really deals with profound ingredients of the spirit a basic decency, a certain faith, a belief in the quality of people, a respect for the individual, a commitment to life, and an optimism that knows no bounds. Now, as we face the Flag of our Great Nation, each with our right hand over our heart, let us consider what our Flag really represents. It is just possible that the very word F-L-A-G is an acronym for the words Faith, Love, America and God. Thank you Brother Sherman Block for the preceding words which we can still find most appropriate in the Twenty-First Century. TRANSPORTATION Submitted by Barbara Ashwill Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The words may be hidden in any direction. P Z J A Y P R L T E J A P M P K C U R T O S C D S X I K R R B I C Y C L E R B L L R O V I E Y T K M Y E B V A T T N V R G O E N M P S F A X A A Y T J A T O Y Z T V T I L O V L E W P W R D E N R R A P X Z I E T Q R L H C A R C B H P D W Y T E Y J I M U S F S L C F X C F A M S U A E U F X C L K E T U H C A R A P C E T N D I J F B O A T D AIRPLANE ESCALATOR RAFT BICYCLE FERRY ROCKET BLIMP JET SHIP BOAT MOPED TRAIN BUS MOTORCYCLE TRAM ELEVATOR PARACHUTE TRUCK 4 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER JUNE,

5 Life Membership Program Long Beach Scottish Rite Under age 49, 21 times annual dues... $1, to 54 inclusive, 19 times annual dues... $1, to 59 inclusive, 17 times annual dues... $1, to 64 inclusive, 14 times annual dues... $1, and over, 11 times annual dues... $1, The advantage of a life membership is that the funds will be contributing to our Scottish Rite in perpetuity and you ll no longer be paying dues. $3.00 per pin The profit of $1.00 goes to the Clinic. Long Beach Scottish Rite Language Center Any donation over $50.00 will receive this special Masonic Lapel Pin as recognition for your support of our Language Center. If you want it mailed, please add $.50 for postage. Send your money to: Long Beach Scottish Rite, Clinic donation. You will be mailed your pin in 5 to 7 days. On behalf of the children, THANK YOU! THE SNEEZE Submitted by Roy Ellis Steinfeld, 32, KzCzCzHz They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium with rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps, they looked almost as grown up as they felt. Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears. This class would not pray during the commencements not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it. The Chancellor, President and several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their families. The speeches were nice, but they were routine until the final speech received a standing ovation. A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it happened. All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED!!!! The student on stage simply looked at the audience and said, GOD BLESS YOU, each and every one of you! And he walked off stage... The audience exploded into applause. The graduating class found a unique way to invoke God s blessing on their future with or without the court s approval. Isn t this a wonderful story? In God We Trust, United We Stand. This is purported to be a true story; it is said that it happened at the University of Maryland s Graduation ceremonies in If true, it is inspiring to know that God is not a footnote. Please join us Friday, June 4th for or Ladies Night Dinner. Make your reservations early. This is a good time to introduce your friends to Freemasonry. DINNER RESERVATIONS No later than 3 days prior to the dinner Make Check Payable to L. B. Scottish Rite, and mail to L. B. Scottish Rite 855 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA PHONE RESERVATIONS: (562) (714) secretary@lbscottishrite.com 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 $ CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS Cell phone recycling program by mailing your old cell phone to: CELL PHONE RECYCLING CENTER 2555 Bishop Cir W Dexter, MI DONATIONS HELP OUR SOLDIERS CALL HOME. See Web site for information and a free mailing envelope that doesn t require postage. Or if it s easier for you to bring them into the Long Beach Scottish Rite office, we will see they are sent. 16 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER JUNE,

6 Library Corner By Matthew T. Marfield, 32, KzCzCzHz, Librarian Change It is said that the only constant in the universe is change. A couple of weeks ago, I learned that the Bodhi Tree, that wonderful, homey, and Bohemian Book Store that caters to the spiritually bent booklover will be closing at the end of the year. Tired of running their business in the red, with the advent of cut-rate internet bookstores, the owners have decided to sell the valuable real estate, and retire, all the while hoping that the clouds will part, and a wealthy soul will take the Bodhi Tree and transplant it. Opened in 1970 by Phil Thompson and Stan Madson, two Aerospace Engineers looking for a change, the Bodhi Tree has become a landmark of sorts for spiritually inclined seekers of every color. Named after the famous tree under which The Buddha gained enlightenment, it became the center of the wheel for a lot of people; Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood was never the same since. I ve lucked into some obscure Masonic and Hermetic titles in the little Used Book building, and have introduced myself to the Ancient Mysteries, tasted Hebrew Mysticism, and wondered at the Mystic Christianity and Pagan elements of the Grail Romances. If any of you have the slightest inkling to experience this bookstore, or would like to go once more, you will have a little more time. As for myself, I went home with several titles, including a copy of Wallace-Murphy s The Enigma of the Freemasons, which I have earmarked for our Scottish Rite Library. Since WE at the Scottish Rite Library have no intention of closing, we ll see you there! 50 Year Recipient, May 7, 2010 Broz Peter Hayes. 32 He is also a member of Long Beach Lodge #327 SUMMER Submitted by Barbara Ashwill Find and circle all of the summer words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell an additional summer item. J U N E S T S S S S Y K S E U L B M U S M E A U Y E O U H I K I N G S A S M W E E A N L U B N W A S E Y R E U T W I R R S G I C A B L N A R E R N S H V M T C C L T E A U D T V L C T Y U G I M Y S E A D B I R S S K E A G L C I C I R N N S L R R N D N C N R E U L F M N A U O S E A R G I I O E A E J E R S G H S W E A B N R C S E D A L B R E L L O R O S R I P R C N A O F L O G T L T B T E E T S E H G N I H S I F F A E O A E E A H C O R C A M P I N G T W T H B Z O C C O A C I N C I P A W A S P S E B A O L S F L I E S K M O S Q U I T O E S T S U G U A S I L L A B E S A B B O G N I N E D R A G S U N S H I N E N ANTS FISHING JULY SUNBURN AUGUST FLIES JUNE SUNGLASSES BARBECUE FLOWERS MOSQUITOES SUNSCREEN BASEBALL GARDENING NOSCHOOL SUNSHINE BEACH GOLF PICNIC SUNTAN BEES GREENGRASS ROLLERBLADES SWEAT BICYCLE HAT SANDALS SWIMMING BLUESKY HIKING SKATEBOARD UVRAYS BOATING HOLIDAYS SOCCER WASPS BREEZE HOT SOLSTICE WATERFIGHTS CAMPING ICECREAM SPRINKLERS WATERMELON 6 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER JUNE,

7 Taking My Grandfather s Quarter Submitted by Roy Ellis Steinfeld, 32, KzCzCzHz Recently thoughts of my father and grandfather have come to mind as Father s Day approaches. It is sad that both of them have passed on to That House Not Made With Hands, Eternal in the Heavens. I recall how they both imparted to me wisdom, morals and ethics, of how a life in our society should be led. For over 35 years I have embraced Masonry and Scottish Rite Masonry because of the many morals and ethics that ring true from my youth. More than 50 years ago, when I was five, I was at my grandfather s house. He told me I could go into the kitchen and get a cookie. Next to the cookie jar was a stack of quarters. I knew I shouldn t have, but I took one. I must have looked guilty when I returned because my grandfather looked at me funny and asked me to show him my hands. I had the quarter in my right hand so I held out my left. Show me the other hand, he said. When he saw the quarter, he looked at me sadly. He hugged me and said, Roy, you can have anything in the world I have, but it breaks my heart that you d ever steal it. I ll never forget the shame, and I never stole anything again. My grandfather understood this was a teachable moment and didn t shy away from his duty to provide unambiguous moral guidance. He did so in a manner that made the experience a permanent marker in his grandson s life. Without harsh words or punishment, he established high standards and expectations and taught me that, because of his love for me, he was a stakeholder in my choices and that he was hurt when I let him down. An informed healthy conscience is a built-in punishment/reward system that makes us proud when we do things right and ashamed at our moral missteps. But such a conscience doesn t develop by accident. We as Masons and Scottish Rite Masons must remember to keep the moral and ethical teaching of our Fraternity constantly within our minds and our lives. MEMBERSHIP LET S STOP FIDDLING AROUND! CAN WE GET IT ROLLING AGAIN? FREEMASONRY TO ENJOY LIFE AND SERVE MANKIND 14 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER JUNE,

8 JUNE CALENDAR (Closed on Mondays) FRIDAY, JUNE 4th 6:30 P.M. LADIES NIGHT DINNER MENU: BRAISED SHORT RIBS CATERED BY T.G.I.S. SOPHIA RILEY PRESIDENT 7:30 P.M. ENTERTAINMENT TO BE DETERMINED TUESDAY, JUNE 8th 7:00P.M. STATED & IzGzAzCz MEETING FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 11th & 12th REUNION CLASS 6:00 P.M. REGISTRATION 6:30 P.M. CLASSROOM 7:30 P.M. 4 8:15 P.M. 14 SATURDAY, JUNE 12th REUNION CLASS CONT. 7:00 A.M. COFFEE 7:30 A.M. CLASSROOM 8:30 A.M. 15 9:30 A.M :30 A.M :30 A.M. LUNCH 12:45 P.M. 32 SATURDAY, JUNE 12th 11:30 A.M. KNIGHTS OF ST ANDREW MEETING JULY CALENDAR (Closed on Mondays) TO ALL THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER AND WE WILL SEE YOU IN OCTOBER WHEN OUR DINNERS RESUME LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU AGAIN THERE IS NOTING SCHEDUED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, HOWEVER, THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN The Knights of Saint Andrew will have its next meeting on June 12th during lunch at the Long Beach Scottish Rite Valley. NOTICE ARNOLD S CATERING WILL NO LONGER BE PROVIDING OUR DINNERS. AFTER 59 YEARS OF HAVING THE RESTAU- RANT, IT CLOSED ON MAY 9th. STACY EVANS, THE CATER- ING MANAGER FOR ARNOLD S HAS ALSO MOVED ON TO NEW VENTURES, AND AFTER BEING WITH THE LONG BEACH SCOTTISH RITE FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS, SHE AND HER STAFF WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. ARNOLD S RESTAURANT HAS BEEN SOLD TO SOPHIA RILEY, PRESIDENT OF T.G.I.S. THEY WILL BE SERVING OUR DINNER FOR JUNE AND CONTINUE OUR DINNERS FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR. A MASONIC BULLETIN (Continued from Page 10) until today its wonderful achievements stand forth as a record for all time. On a pleasant night in the early part of June, in the year 1924, six men, one of them a new arrival in Long Beach, sat in the lounge of the Masonic Club in the Pacific Southwest Building (now the Times Building) smoking and discussing matters Masonic. I heard an astounding statement today, commented the newcomer. I was informed there were not less than five thousand unaffiliated Scottish Rite Masons residing in Long Beach and the immediate vicinity. Is that correct? He was assured that it was not an extravagant statement. Then why haven t you the Scottish Rite Bodies here? he inquired. Surely the number is sufficient to support such an institution. I imagine the absence of the Bodies here is due to your proximity to Los Angeles, replied one of the men. Nonsense, interposed another, Pasadena has all the Bodies and their distance to Los Angeles is less than to Long Beach. The best way to determine whether we can establish the Bodies here is to make the effort. Let us try to bring the Bodies here, cried Dr. Grant Willis, 32. Thus germinated the idea which set in motion the machinery to bring the Scottish Rite Bodies to Long Beach. A committee of six, consisting of Grant Willis, 32 ; Roscoe Withers, 32 ; E. J. Del Porte, 32 ; O. E. Stritch 32 ; Will T. Walker, 32, and Joseph L. Stiebel, 32. was appointed with full power to act. The first act of the committee was to send questionnaires to all known members of the Rite residing in Long Beach, asking if they were in favor of a consistory here, the replies were many and in the affirmative. The committee, having previously been granted the privilege of a conference with Brother Perry W. Weidner 32, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Southern California, went to Los Angeles and laid their request before him. He intimated he would be pleased to let Long Beach have the Bodies of the Rite, conditioned on the ability of the committee to comply with certain requirements, which he outlined to them. On it s return home the committee issued a call for a meeting in the rooms of the Masonic Club, the night of June 16, One hundred members answered the call. A temporary organization was effected, with Dr. Winters as Chairman, and Will T. Walker, Secretary. The result of the conference with Brother Weidner was laid before the meeting, accepted and the committee was given the authority to proceed. This being reported to Brother Weidner, he ordered another meeting called, at which he would be present and address the brethren. The meeting was held August 2, (TO BE CONTINUED) 8 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER JUNE,

9 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. LANGUAGE CENTER DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF EUGENE DOC NOMICOS By Mr. & Mrs. George Anderson LANGUAGE CENTER DONATIONS Lewis L. Main Jr. LANGUAGE CENTER DONATIONS WITH DUES William Beckham H. B. Carey TALMADGE. HAGEE In Memoriam BUILDING FUND DONATIONS WITH DUES William Beckham H. B. Carey ALMONERS DONATIONS WITH DUES William Beckham H. B. Carey AMES E. ARNOLD HAROLD ALLEN STANLEY GLEN A. HOUPT, 33 ROBERT LANDON ARMISTEAD ROBERT EUGENE HIGH 10 CLUB MEMBERS Over 140 Main, Lewis Jr., Over 50 Hernandez, Gani, 32, KzCzCzHz...52 Over 25 Chastain, James A. Sr., Lemons, H. Douglas, Navarro, Benjamin E., Anderson, Ian, 32, KzCzCzHz Bodnar, Bart, Pontello, Frank, Manoukian, Vartan, Thompson, Charles, Jr., Sunseri, James, Over 10 Nomicos, Eugene N., Johnson, Lester Jr., Benton, Lowell E., 32, KzCzCzHz 21 Lopez, John C., 32, KzCzCzHz Benezette, Ben, 32, KzCzCzHz Lord, John, Boyadjian, Sarkis, Ludwig, Bob, Corcoba, Axureliano, Luben, Dougan, Dukellis, Arthur F., Palmer, John A., Garcia, Danny, John Reynolds, Sargent, Terry, Van De Weghe, Bill, Thagard, Raymond, Wallace, John, Hull, Donald, Wilde, George, Roberts, Edward, s in WAYNE MAHLER SMITH ROBERT EDGAR WINFIELD EUGENE NICHOLAS NOMICOS, 33 FREEMASONRY TO ENJOY LIFE AND SERVE MANKIND Advertise in the REPORTER Size/Freqency: 3 mo. 6 mo. 12 mo. Business Card: Dbl. Bus.Card: Half Page: Full Page: A business card size ad is $62.50 for 3 months ($20.83 per month). If you are a Masonic organization, the published rates are half of the rates shown. No man is an island. We all need each other and Masonry can be the glue that binds us all. Do you know someone that should be a Mason? 12 THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER JUNE,

10 A MASONIC BULLETIN June, 1926 The profession of Masonry is to build to build character to build civilization to build ideals to build above all else a universal brotherhood. Just now the Masons of Long Beach are being summoned to build a temple that will be symbolical of the principles and ideals that we have just enumerated A temple to be erected in the name of, and by a united Brotherhood, and to be dedicated to the Great Architect of the Universe. Our response to this great call of Masonry must not be a weak half-hearted one, but on the contrary, we must give it the best that is within us and back it to the limit of our possibilities. All Long Beach in fact, all Southern California, is watching us, for the word has gone out and down the line that the York Rite Bodies are to build a Temple in Long Beach. As Masons, we are on trial our prestige as a great fraternity is at stake. We must live up to our high standards and to our known ability to do things. It must not be said of us that a single Masonic Body or an individual Mason of Long Beach even hesitated to assist in putting over this splendid enterprise. That this Temple will be built we are all agreed. We have delegated some of our number to be leaders, directors, of this great building to draw the designs on the Trestle Board and lay out the work. The real job of building is up to us as individuals. The material must come from us. They can only place it as fast as they receive it at our hands. The quicker we get behind them, the quicker the job will be done, the quicker we will have a home we have all wanted for so long, and which we have so much needed. The financial response of every Masonic Body, of every individual Mason, whether a member of the Long Beach Bodies or elsewhere, should be in keeping with this great project and thus prove to the world our zeal for the furtherance of our great order by our early completion of this the most important and laudable task ever undertaken by the Masonic Fraternity of Long Beach. Signed, Aubrey Parks Thus began the History of Scottish Rite Bodies in Long Beach with an introduction by Joseph Leonard Stiebel, 32, who was the first Almoner of the Bodies. The history of the Scottish Rite Bodies, in the Valley of Long Beach, California, from their inception to the present time, reads like a page of fiction. Conceived of a chance remark, desire became obsession, gathered momentum, and, like a great conflagration, swept away every obstacle in it s path, (Continued on Page 13) VISIT YOUR LODGES ANGELS GATE LODGE #198: Bland Place, Lomita Meets every Tuesday (310) ARTESIA #377: E. 187th St., Artesia. Meets on Second Friday (562) BELLFLOWER #320: 9813 Beach St., Bellflower. Meets First Tuesday (562) GARDEN GROVE #505: 1270 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove. Meets First Tuesday (714) GOLDEN TROWEL NORWALK #273: E. Rosecrans Ave., Norwalk. Meets Second Thursday (562) HUNTINGTON BEACH #380: 601 Palm Ave., Huntington Beach. Meets First Wednesday (714) INTERNATIONAL CITY #389: 5155 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach. Meets First Thursday (562) LAKEWOOD #728: 5918 Parkcrest St., Long Beach. Meets First Thursday (562) LONG BEACH #327: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. Meets First Thursday (562) LOS ANGELES HARBOR LODGE #332: 1640 W. 9th Street, San Pedro. Meets every Wednesday (310) LOS CERRITOS #674: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. Meets First Monday (562) PACIFIC RIM #567: 3610 Locust Ave., Long Beach. Meets First Tuesday (562) SOLOMON S STAIRCASE #357: 6841 Western Ave., Buena Park. Meets First Thursday (714) THE SCOTTISH RITE REPORTER JUNE,