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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS1977.1978

Grund Master CALIXTO O. ZALDlVARDESIDERIO DALISAY, SR.Deputy Grund Moster

Senior Gmnd ttloden . JOLLY R. BUGARTNfunicr @and Warden . MANUEL D. MANDACGrand ?lewner . . . . DAMASO C. TR]A, pcMAssistant Grand Tfeasrc, . . . . RAYMOND E. W|LMARTH, pcMGrand Secretary ESTEBAN MUNARRIZ, PGMAsststant Grund Secretary MARCEL|NO p. DysANGcoGrand Clwploin MAMERTO M. BUENAFEGrond Orator . . REYNATO S. PUNOGrond Marshall LUCAS DE LEON

Grand Stnrd Bcoq. . . . JUAN C. NABONG, JR.

Senior Grond Lecturer. . . . HERMOGENES P. OLIVEROSAssistant Seniq Gmnd Lecturet. . . . . TEOTIMO G. JUANSenlor Grand Deacon . . . . URBANO S. CAASI, JR.,Iunior Grand Deocon SOTERO TESOREROSenior Gmnd Stevnrd ISIDBO VILLAfunior Grotd Stevwd JORGE TAMAYOGrandhtrslvant ..,. ... PUR|F|COPALOMOGrand Organist JOSE B. ABEJOGrand filer NICAS|O p. MAYUGA

BOARD FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

RAYMONDE.WILMARTH .... hesident

MANUEL M. CBUOO Member

DAMASO C. TRIA Member

TEODORO V. KALAW, JR. . . . Member

JOSE L. ARANETA Member

DESIDERIODALISAY,SR.... ... Secretary

REGIONAL GRAND LODGE OF THE RYUKYU ISLANDS

DAVID D. AOHIAN . . Regional Grond Master

MURRAY V. HARLAN, JR.... ..,, RegionelGrandSecrctary1-

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THOUGHTS FOR REFLECTIONThese are days when our character as a people is put to a test. And

so in my message this month I ask my brother Masons, and my country-men, to ponder on the thoughts contained in the writings of the foremostFilipino Mason, Dr. Jose Rizal, in one of the chapters of "El Fili-busterismo" - the great novel that he wrote, which undoubtedly in-fluenced the thinking and the attitudes of the Filipino people during histime. I believe that what Rizal said then is still a gospel that should beheeded by the Filipino people these days. Rizal said:

". . . so long as the Filipino people do not havesufficient energy to proclaim, with head erect andbare bosom, their right to social life, and guarantee itwith their sacrifice, with their blood itself; so long as

we see our countrymen in their private life feelinwardly ashamed of themselves, hear the rumblingvoice of conscience which rebels and protests, and inpublic life keep silent, join the voice of the abuser tomake fun of the abused; so long as we see them shutthemselves in their egotism and praise with a forcedsmile the most iniquitous acts, begging with theireyes for a part of the loot, why give them liberty? "

Lack of space would not allow me to elaborate on the foregoingquotation from our national hero. I trust, however, that my brotherMasons, who are expected to be champions of human rights and freedom,lovers of their country, defenders ot' the truth, and uncompromising withanything that is wrong and oppressive, would reflect seriously on therelevance of the thoughts of Rizal to our times, for it is his message, hisvery timely message, that I wish to convey to all Masons.

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JOSE L. ARANETAChairman

CALIXTO O. ZALD]VARVice-Chairman

BAYMOND E. WILMARTHPresident & Gen. Mgr.

JUAN C. NABONG. JR.Secretary

JOLLY R. BUGARINTreasu rer

OSCAR L. FUNGBus. Manager

TRUSTEES:

DESIDERIO DALISAY, SR.

JOSE B. PEREZ

IRINEO P. GOCE

REMBERTO EVIO

ISAAC S. PUNO, JR.

EDITORIAL STAFF:

RAYMOND E. WILMARTHEditor

OSCAR L. FUNGManaging Editor

IRINEO P. GOCEEditorPitak Pilipino

CONTRIBUTORS:

ARTHUR SCHRAMM

LORENZO N. TALATALA

WILLIAM C. COUNCELL

GBAND MASTER'S PAGE . ... 1

MASTHEAD 2

EDITORIAL 3

WHY DOES DADDY GOTO LODGE 4

ADDRESS OF H.L. WARWINARUITA LLAMERA 6

GRAVELANDSAND 7

NEWS IN PICTURE 10

THE GREATNESS OFLITTLE THINGS -By lrineo P. Goce 12

PAST GRAND MASTERSRECOMMEND 13

FEBRUARY 14,ITS SIGNIFICANCE 16

TO MY BRETHREN OFLABONG LODGE NO.59-By Elpidio Laiz, PM 17

PITAK PILIPINO-Kap. lrineo P. Goce 18

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LET IT BEGIN WITH ME

Last Saturday at the Scottish Rite Luncheon, a brother and sisterteam from Faith Academy sung several songs among which was one mostappropriate for Masonry. They called it: Peace, Let It Begin With Me.

This is a most beautiful way to express ourselves as Masons, in ourefforts to improve the image of Masonry. Let it begin with me!

Yesterday, at a Committee meeting called to discuss some mostimportant matters, it was interesting to note how every member of the

\. committee had plenty of criticisms and observations as to what must bedone to accomplish the mission. what was conspicuous by its absencewas information as to how it was to be done, and what was mostimportant, who was the one to do it.

Thinking about it, you will perhaps agree, the work in Masonrygenerally gets done by a few, dedicated Masons who are motivated bythose inspiring words: Let it begin with me.

Perhaps after you have read this and thought about it, you toowill join that groups of Masonic "doers" rather than the Masonic "talkers"and adopt this principle: Let it begin with me.

R.E.W.

February 1978

..WIIY DOES DADDY GO TO LODGE? "

The business of being a fatheris not only one of the most inter-esting experiences of my life todate, but it is also a task whichsometimes taxes all my ingenuitYand causes me to pause for mostserious reflections. Fortunately, mycasual answers are often sufficientto satisfy my five and eight Yearolds, but occasionally they will notput off with ahalf-way explanation.

I suppose Jean anticipated thatr.rorn old standby, "ask mother," a

few nights ago. At any rate that'swhat she did. I heard her as Istepped out the door follorving theusual remonstrances about my go-ing. Her question was "Why doesDaddy go to Lodge? " I didn'thear mother's answer, but ever sinceI have pondered over what replyI would have made. And I wondernow how my reasons compare withyours.

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' , go to Lodge because I likethe society of men. I go because atLodge I meet a representative cross-section of my fellows, each mypeer. Creed, occupation, rank, edu-cational inequalities, differences inlife's station, all are forgotten. AtLodges, man and man clasp handsas Brothers, and there's a kick inthat for me.

I go to Lodge because there Ilearn of others. I aid them in solv-ing those problems, es my fraternalassociates wi[inely aid me to solvemine. There's a satisfaction in thatfor me.

At my Lodge, there's a timefor work and a time for play;there's a time for me and a timefor mine. My attendance at Lodgeshows my pride in the Order, notostentatiously, but none the lesseffectively. I want my boy to havea greater reYerence for Masonry

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than I myself.I go to lodge because I am

assured that merit alone will deter-mine my standing among the Bre-thren. There's joy for me in work-ing under such conditions.

I go to Lodge because there Iam surrounded by professingbelievers in Deity. I am, therefore,in the best company that this oldearth affords to human beings. Tome it means a renewal of my faithto pass the Lodge room threshold,and if my presence means to otherswhat theirs means to me, it inspiresnew courage, confidence and con-

viction that is not misplaced.

I go to Lodge to come awaya better.man. My manhood needsconstant bolstering. While this is aconfession of my weakness, it alsotestifies to the strength of theFraternity. As my acquaintance andcontacts within the Order grow, mycapacity for better things increases;not only do I become a better man,but a better husband and a betterfather. And that little Jean is whyDaddy goes to Lodge..

Andrew J. White, Jr., P.G.M.Grand Secretary, Ohio

"The lndiana Freemason"

&{aNOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

GRAND LODGE OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Grand Lodge of the Philippines will hold its Annual Communicationon April 2'l,28 and 29, 1977 at the Plaridel Masonic Temple, 1440 San

Marcelino, Manila, starting at 9:00 a.m.

Registration of Delegates will be April 25 to April 27 ,1977 .

(Sgd.) ESTEBAN MUNARRIZ. PGM

Grand Secretary

NOTICE OF MEETING

TO: ALL MEMBERS OF THE ACACIA MUTUAL AID SOCIETY, lNC.

Pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 1, Art. ll, of the By-Laws as amended, you arehereby notified that on THURSDAY, APRTL 21,1977 t:00 p.M. the AnnuatGeneral Meeting of the regular members of ACACIA will be held at the SocialHall of the Plaridel Masonic Temple, Manila.

L.R. SALVOSAPresident & Actuary

February 1978

(Address of H.L. Warwina Ruita Llamera, Royal Matron of de Oro Court No. 15,

Order of the Amaranth, Inc., Cagayan de Oro Oty , during the installation of officers. )

THE ORDER OF THE AMARANTH

As we face the challenges ofanother year, I would like to sharewith you some thoughts in the hopethat these would improve our fra-ternal participation and involve-ment.

First and foremost is that weshould increase our knowledge. Asresponsrble members, it is incum-bent upon us to know about ourorganization.

Our ritual cites that the Orderof the Amaranth is a distinct organi-zation and not a part of any otherfraternal order. The obligation arebased upon the honor of those whoobtain the degree, and are anchoredon the principles that whateverbenefits are due by the MasonicFraternity to the Wtves, Daughters,Grand daughters, Mothers, Widows,Sisters, Half-Sisters, Nieces andGrand Mother of Master Masons,corresponding benefits are due fromthem to the brotherhood.

We must think not only of thebenefits we are supposed to receive,but should be willing to give a

fraction of ourselves in terms ofservice, time and money.

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Membership in this organiza-tion is by personal qualification-we are judged by our character andnot according to intelligence, mater-ial possessions or success in anyfield.

The other objective of theOrder of the Amaranth is to encour-age and promote among us thepractice and principles of Truth,Faith, Wisdom, and Charity.

As members, we should notonly be familiar with the ritualsof our order, but strive hard forproficiency. These rituals werewritten with great care and tookseveral years to accomplish. It isbut fitting to execute it as envi-sioned by the writers.

As Honored Ladies and SirKnights in this fraternity, it is a

must that we know one another -not just by face or name but wellenough to be concerned with eachothers welfare. This fraternity bindsus together like one big tamily.Hence, we should endeavor to cul-tivate a more friendly and tolerantattitude in our relationship with

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each other. We should guard againstdivisive forces that tend to destroythe cohesiveness of our organiza-tion. Minor personal misunderstand-ings should not be allowed toundermine its stability. Unity mustbe upheld at all times and personalinterests subordinated.

Another important subject Iwould like to bring up is that ofattendance. We are all busy people.It is necessary that we budget ourtime in order to accomplish some-thing worthwhile. Despite personalinconveniences, I accepted this awe-some post in the spirit of serviceand cooperation, confident thatwith your wholehearted supportwe shall enjoy the blessings of amore fruitful year and hopefully, beable to achieve worthwhile projects.

Our stated meetings are onlyonce a month. With your coopera-tion, we shall endeavor to start themon time so we can leave on time.

All of us have certain respon-sibilities to fulfill. We are awarethat we should discharge our sacred

duties with sincerity and dedica-tion. And like any other organiza-tion, we cannot move forward with-out resources. To attain our goals,we should be willing to share withthe fraternity whatever little wehave. This willingness will certainlylighten the tasks of the Secretaryand Treasurer.

To the Honored Ladies andSir Knights in this fraternity weseek your cooperation, for withoutyou, there would be no organiza-tion.

To my fellow officers, we arecharged with the duty of beingmodels of what we profess. Thi;duty carries with it the delicateresponsibility of conducting our-selves and living according to theprecepts of our order.

ln closing, I trust that we shallcontinue in harmony, equally shar-ing our burdens as we give of our-selves fraternally, socially andcharitably for the Order of theAmaranth.

&&&A LESSON FROM HISTORY

Abraham Lincoln said it: "You cannot strengthen the weak byweakening the strong. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. youcannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income. youcannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatreds. youcannot build character anc courage by taking away a man's initiative andindependence. You cannot help men permanently by doing for them whatthey could and should for themdelves."

February 1978

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LAONG.LAAN LODGE NO. 185INSTALLS OFFICERS

RW Jolly R. Bugarin, SeniorGrand Warden of the Grand Lodgeof Free and Accepted Masons ofthe Philippines delivered the key-note address during the installationof the officers oflaong Laan LodgeNo. 185, held at the Capitol MasonicCorporation Building in QuezonCity on January 7, 1978 at l:30in the afternoon.

On hand to receive the guestswere members of the LaonglaanLadies Auxillary.

WB Emilio A. fuidrion, Jr.delivered the welcome address.

RW Jolly R. Bugarin installedthe officers of the Lodge for thecurrent Masonic year. He wasassisted by VW Eliseo A. Arandia,Jr., Junior Grand Lecturer for Dis-trict No. 1, as Master of Ceremonies.

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Atter the installation, WBEmilio A. Andrion, Jr., presentedthe Master Mason's Diplomas to 17newly raised mem bers. There are:Francisco Y. Achondoa, SinfrosoL. Ancheta, Genaro I. Arribe,Nicholas A. Aquino, Manuel E.Caidic, Rolando J. Cuartero, JoseG. Fortuno, Ernesto T. Gelvosa,Vilino Sy Go, Manuel Sy Go Supnet,Ferfecto S. Mendiola, Angelo H.Nepomuceno, Ricardo P. Robles,Virgilio J. Santos, Enrique T. Tan-sipek, Emmanuel S. Verzosa,Alberto A. Jocson.

VW Jose B. Perez, Deputy forMasonic District No. 9 presentedPlaque of Appreciation to WBManuel M. Supnet, Bro. Jose ATanseco and WB Daniel I. Lisaninreceived their Certificates of Appre-ciation from VW Bienvenido G.Ongkiko, Junior Grand Lecturerfor District No. 9.

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WB Francisco D. Ronquillo,Grand Lodge Inspector for LaongLaan Lodge No. 185 presented thePast Master's dewel to WB EmilioA. Andrion, Jr., out-going Master.

Rw Jolly R. Bugarin deliveredthe keynote address.

Installed were: Manuel M.Supnet, Master; Agustin T. Manan-sala, Senior Warden; Simplicio L.Andaya, Junior Warden; TeodoricoV. Baldonado, Treasurer; WB lreneoP. Goce, Secretary.

Vilino Sy Go, Chaplain;Antonio T. Soriano, Marshall; Wen-ceslao I. Agnir, Senior Deacon;Antonio A. Mecano, Junior Deacon;Francisco Y. Achondoa, Lecturer;Ngo Di Hiong, Auditor; Enrique T.Tansipek, Almoner, George A.Viduya, Custodian of the work;Perfecto S. Mendiola, Historian;Teodoro M. Magtija, Orator;Eduardo E. Baguio, Senior Steward;Ricardo P. Robles, Junior Steward;Rosauro M. Supnet, Organist andEmilio A. Andrion, Jr. Tyler.

MAKTAN LODGE NO. 30, F&AMPUBLIC INSTALLATION

Maktan Lodge No. 30, held itspublic installation of officers at theMasonic temple, Borromeo Street,Cebu City on February 6,1978.

The invocation was said byRev. Patrick Ezra, while WB SamuelKho Morgia delivered the welcomeaddress.

VW Florentino B. Almacen,Deputy for Masonic District No. 16installed the officers. He was assistedby VW Eliseo A. Arandia, Jr.,Junior Grand Lecturer for Maso-nic District No. l, as Master ofCeremonies.

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Musical numbers were ren-dered by Sis. Rosalinda C. Baca-mante, of the Order of the EasternStar.

WB Juan Causing, PM pre-sented the Past Master's Jewel toWB Samuel Kho Morgia, out-goingMaster.

RW Jolly R. Bugarin, SeniorGrand Warden of the Grand Lodgeof F. & A.M. of the Philippines deli-vered the keynote address. He wasintroduced by Bro. Gerardo P.Jimenea.

WB Jesus E. Zabate deliveredthe closing remarks.

Installed were: Francisco Bene-dicto, Master; Romulo Cui, SeniorWarden; Wilfredo C. Valencia;Manuel Gaviola, PM, Treasurer;Jesus E. Zabate, PM, Secretary;Samuel Kho Morgia, PM, Chaplain;Simon Chuahe, PM, Marshall;Rudolfo O. Lafradez, Senior Dea-con; Orlando G. Sin, Junior Dea-con; Agusto P. Santos, PM, Orator;Gerardo P. Jimenea, PM, Almoner;Teodoro Caneda, PM, Auditor; JuanCausing, PM and Eliezer La Casul,PM, Lecturers; Saturnino Liston,PM, Bible Bearer; Juan del Castillo,PM, Standard Bearer; Esperidion A.Espejo, Senior Steward; Benito T.Lim Hong, Jr., Junior Steward;Crisologo O. Caparoso, Organist,and Benjamin C. MaclVlurray, Jr.,Tyler.

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WB ELI EZER LA CASUL, WB FRANK BENEDICTO, WB SAMUEL KHO NORGIA ANDBRO. WILFREDO C. VALENCIA OF MAKTAN LODGE ROSE WITH THE RECEIPIENTSOFTHE "OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHEERS 77" OF THE LODGE HELD AT THE GROUNDSOF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH IN OUEZON CITY.

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L/JZ From page 17I was about to be discharged, Iasked to be taken to the office ofnry doctor to thank him and inquirefor rny bills. I was very much sur-prised tr-r hear that he was notchargiug a fellow Mason. I foundout that the good doctor was in-formed by rny Brethren who fre-quently visited me that I was a

Mason.So there you are, there you

see the beauty of Masonry, theMasonry in action by my doctorand my Brethren, an example ofMasorrry in Men, and the fact thatmy doctor is a Jew shows theUniversality of our Fraternity.

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Let us not be in dispair anddownhearted because we are fewin number. As long as all of us arededicated to the tenets of Masonryand practice them to the letter, weshall have attained to our satisfac-tion and our goal-more Masonryin Men rather than more Men inMasonry.

Last but not least, I wish tocongratulate the incoming W.M. andthe elected and appointed officers,also the Brethren for the wisdom oftheir choice and requests them togive their continued support andcooperation. I also wish to congra-tulate the outgoing officers for thework well done. Thank you.

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TTTE GREATNESSOF LITTI.E

THINGS

BY IRINEO P. GOCE

There are little, insignificantthings in our daily life wfuch canbecome truly great if they are bornof love. Such things are made mani-fest by man's love for his kindred,and nurtured into reality by smallamounts of sacrifices on the partof benefactors. In the long runthose little sacrifices amount to a

big investment of love, and redoundto the everlasting welfare of thosebeing assisted.

A case in point is the philan-thropic project of a brother Mason,WB Daniel D. Lisanin, Past Masterof Laong Laan Lodge No. 185 andwhose mother organization isBagong Ilaw Lodge No. 97 in Nove-leta, Cavite. WB Lisanin found a

lifetime inspiration in Sister Deme-tria at Barrio Sta. Ana, Bulacan,Butacan, and with whom he hassettled for good.

Now, back to the project. InJuly last year, WB Lisanin offeredfree instructions in steno-typing todeserving students. Having obtained

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permission from the Non-FormalEducation Department of theDepartment of Education and Cul-ture, Bulacan Division, he organizeda secretarial class and, utilizing thefacilities of the Gregorio del PilarElementary School, gathered eleveninterested students to whom heimparted his knowledge of thevocation.

Classes were conducted from4:0G6:00 p.m. every Thursday,Friday and Saturday. lnstructionswere given Wtis et amorq as WBLisanin says, which he himselfhandled. And the course culminatedon, of all dates, February 14,1978.It was a day of love, as the wholeworld knows. Yes, a day of Masoniclove for the welfare of the youth!

Bagong Ilaw Lodge No. 97and Laong Laan Lodge No. 185are fortunate and very proud, in-deed, in having WB Daniet D.Lisanin as their very dedicatedmember. May his tribe increase!

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PAST GRAND MASTERS RECOMMEND. . . .

At a meeting on Februaryl4, 1978 of Past Grand Masters presidedover by the Grand Master, the three brethren whose pictures appear below,wer€ recommended for the position of Junior Grand Warden. The selec-tions are intended to asist the brethren in electing the Junior GrandWarden in April, 1978, and do not in any way deprive them of theirinherent rieht to vote for any qualify brother for the position.

ROVIRA LACSON

VALERIO V. ROVIRA

Born in Cajudiocan, Romblon on April 18, 1909.

He is the presiding District Judge of Branch IV, Court of FirstInstance of Iloilo and Executive Judge of the same until November 30,1977.

Before the war, he was a Justice of the Peace of Lanao and Sulu.IIe organized the guerilla force in Lanao against the Japanese in

1942, and in 1946, he was inducted into the fumed Forces with the rankof Major, JAGS. Bro. Rovira was elected Vice-Governor of Lanao delNorte in 1959, while he was a Dean of the College of Law, St. PetersCollcge in Iligan City.

He is presently a professor of Civil and Remedial Law in the Uni-versity, Iloilo since 1964.

Past executive Vice-President, Lanao Council, Boy Scout of thePhilippines; Corporate member and past Board member, YMCA Iloilo;Life member Philippine Veterans Legion. Organized the Lion's Club inCatarman, Samar; and a member of the Lanao del Norte Chapter Inte-grated Bar of the Philippines.

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Married to Maria Reyes Imperial. They have five children, Valerio,Jr., Voltaire, Marrieta, Victoire and Miriam.

Initiated, passed and raised in Maranaw Lodge No. lll in 1938.He served as Master of his Lodge in 1954. Deputy for District No. 14,1966-1976.

Souvereign Grand Inspector General of the Supreme CouncilA.V.A.S.R., Philippines; Deputy, Valley of Western Visayas. Recepientof the Jose Abad Santos Medal of Merit.

Past Royal Patron, Iloilo Court, No. 5, Order of the Amaranth [nc.His father, the late Juan R. Rovira was a member of Marble Lodge

in Romblon. His wife is aPast Royal Matron of the Order of the Amaranth.His son, Valerio, Jr., Victoire, and Voltaire are Masons. DaughtersMarrieta and Miriam are members of the Order of the Amaranth, Inc.

DOMINGO C. BASCARA

Born on - December 20, 1904, in Mabatang, Abucay, Bataan.

Graduated as - Bachelor of Laws, 1932, Philippine Law School, Passed

the Bar in 1933.

Married to Nieves R. Crespo in 1933. They have three children.

Masonic Record:

l. Worshipful Master, High Twelve Lodge No. 82, 1951.

2. Past Grand Marshall and Grand Orator, Grand Lodge of thePhilippines.

3. Present Grand Chancellor, Supreme Council 33o, Scottish Ritesof the Philippines

Employment:

1. YMCA Secretary since 1924. First Filipino YMCA General Secre-tary, l94l to first retirement in 1968.Recalled tn 1973 to second retirement in 1977.

2. First volunteer Executive Secretary and Board Member, PRRM,and Vice-President, IIRR.

Civic Work:

L Past President - PMHA, Philippine band of Mercy, Y Men's Clubof Makati, and Past Secretary and Board Member, Rotary Club ofManila.

2. Incumbent President, Rizal Youth Leadership Training Founda-tion, Inc., and 3rd Vice-President, Community Chest of GreaterManila.

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Honors and Recognition:

l. Outstanding Professional Social Worker Award for the year 1957.

2. Subject of a 6-page article, Reader's Digest, May 195?.

3. Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, George Williams College, Chicago,1958.

4. World Gold Triangle, highest award, YMCA of the Philippines1977.

5. E. S. Turner World Outstanding Service Award, highest award ofthe Yls Men's International, Philippine Region.

6. Life Honorary Member and Consultant, National Board, YMCAof the Philippines.

LACSON, SIMEON RENE was born April 21, l9l8 in Manila. Hegraduated a Bachelor of Laws in 1941. He is married to the former CasildaGumban. They have two children.

WB Lacson is the President of the Philippine Law School and LacsonCollege, Vice-President of Carmen Mindanao Mining Co.; Past GovernorDistrict 301-4', Lions lnternational, 1964-65 and 1968-69; Past Com-mander, Post 37, American Legion; Pasay Chest Clinic of the PhilippineTuberculosis Society Director, Pasay City Chapter, Philippine NationalRed Cross.

WB Rene as he is fondly known was initiated, Passed and Raised inF. D. Roosevelt Memorial Lodge No. 8l in 1970. He served as Master ofhis Lodge n l97l and 1972. He is a charter member of Jacobo ZobelMemorial Lodge No. 202 and served as Treasurer in 1976.

He was conferred Master of the Royal Secret in 1973 in LuzonBodies, A. & A/S. R.

He is a member of the Manila Council No. 2, R.A.M., OrientalCouncil No. l, R. & S. M. and Far East Commandery, K. T. of the YorkRite.

He is a member of the Islam Temple, Ancient Arabic Order, Noblesof the Mystic Shrine; Sampaguita Chapter No. 3, Order of the EasternStar; Far East Court No. I, Order of the Amaranth, Inc.

He has served the Grand Lodge as Grand Standard Bearer in 1973and Grand Bible Bearer n 1976. He is the incumbent Grand Representa-tive of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba to the Grand Lodge of the Philip-pines.

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FEBRUARY 14, LOVER'S DAY AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE

By Bro. Alejandro T. dela Cruz(Saigon Lodge No. 188)

Valentine's Day falls on Feb-ruary 14 - a day when lovers glve

their token of love. It maY be a

bouquet, 3 roses amidst its leaves, orany other gift symbolic of lbve. Yet,are tokens of love enow?

To answer the question, oneneeds to know the meaning of"Love". It is said that love shouldcome from the heart - for "Godis Love". Since Love is a divinefeeling, it is spontaneous, nothinghidden between the two lovers. lnshort, out of love, one Practisescharity.

Charity begins at home. A verYcommon adage significant to eachand every brother Mason. Parentshow love and affection to theirchild or children by rendering him/her due attention and care as thechild grows. Until the moment thatthe child will be on his own whenhe reaches the age of majoritY, theparent should show that love, filiallove, at least.

But love is reciprocal. The childin return should show signs of grati-tude if not express their joy forhaving received due care and atten-tion and affection from a parent. Asmile between a parent and a childwould perhaps be enough to makeeach one comfortable and content.

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We as Brother Masons are underobligation to aid a distressed brother,his widow, orphans, mother, sister. . .

But is this limited to these few only?An entered apprentice asked meonce.

The answer is no, rePeat, no'For it was said. "There are faith,hope, and charity. But the greatest

of them is Charity."This is illustrated in the Parable

of the Good Samaritan. He whoaided the wounded man or the "dis-tressed worthy" brother is he whois an example of a good neighbor.In fact, God rewarded the goodsamaritan by letting him live dueperhaps to the heat that he exPer-ienced in carrying the big burden onhis shoulders thereby saving himfrom the extreme cold. But thoseahead of him who passed by and leftalone the "distressed" neighbor,perished on the way.

This is further comPlementedby the words from the HolY SoiPt-ures that "Charity covereth a mul-

titude of sins."

What then is expected of a justand upright Brother Masor,?

The great President of theUnited States Abraham Lincolnduring the Civil War is an example

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of a Brother Mason practising charitytfuoug;h the emancipatfon of theNegro slaves, based on the doctrinethat a\l r$en are created, equa\ - "inthe image and likeness of God."On the other hand, the Philippinesforemost national hero Dr. Jose P.

Rizal demonstrated this kind ofcharity in giving free medical servicesto poor desenring patients among hiscountrymen.

The refugees from the belea-guered South Vietnam from amongwhom were our brother masollsdeserve a lifting arm of charity fromhis brothers and fellows. Durir,g theexodus, cars, furniture, radio-tele-visiorr, refrigerators, and other per-

sonal belongings were left behindwithout any future reimburseme,rtfor the concerned citizens exceptamo\\E US workers atd contractors.It is a solace that some few thought-ful souls have giveu uirderstaudingand spoutaneous show of fraternallove to them.

On this lover's day then, let usnot only think of what tokens of lovewe call give to the object of ourlove, but also to practise a lovegreater than this - Charity - for as

a perfect example, Almighty God solove the world that He gave His onlybegotten Son for the redemption ofmankind. For indeed, love klows noburden.

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TO MY BRETHREN OFLABONG LODGE NO. 59

It is to my regret that forabout two years now I have missedyour company and failed to attendall the important gatherings of ourvenerable fraternity. It is because Ihad a stroke, and the right side ofmy body is paralyzed. However, Iwish to assure you that my Masonryis second to none and deep rootedin my mind and heart.

Let me tell you an incident,by way of recalling what happenedin the year 1922, when I was justa greenhonl Mastgr in Labong Lodgethen located in Malabon, Rizal. I

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By: Elpidio Laiz, PM

was stricken with paralysis causedby a disorder of my spinal cord.Local doctors could not do anythingand I was advised to seek the helpof a specialist. My wife then wason the family way for our first childwhich then was considered a badomen. In no time, I was taken tothe old St. Luke Hospital, thenlocated in Magdalena, Trozo,Manila. Dr. A. M. Salleby, thedirector, was the leading specialistat that time who treated me. I wascured after over a month and when

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NGUMITI NAI\,IAN TAYONi: KAP. IRINEO P. GOCE

Ngayon ay buwan ng mgapuso, at naging karaniwan na sapanahong ito ay mga ulat ukol sapag-iibigan ang ating ginugunita.Nguni't ang buhay nating mgaMason ay pawang lipos ng pag-ibig,at ang ganiyang mga ulat ay hindina magiging bago sa ating pandinig.

Dahil dito ay minarapat ngpitak na ito na tayo ay magpaibanaman. Sa dahilang ang puso aynagiging malusog kung ito ay ma-sigla, kung kaya sinikap natingitampok ngayon angilang mganaka-katawang pintig ng buhay. Batay saganiyang paniwala ay taos-pusongnag-aarLyaya ang pitak na ito na"ngumiti naman tayo ! "18

Masarap kainin

Anak: Itay, masarap bang ka-inin ang uod?

Ama: (Pagalit) Hindi ba't ma-higpit ang bilin ko na huwag kangbabanggit ng ganiyangbagay kapagkumakain?

Ina: Bakit nga naman nagsabika ng ganoon, Anak? Bakit ka nag-tanong ng ganoon sa iyong Ama?

Anak: Kasi po ay may nakitaakong uod sa gulay ni Tatay, atngayon po ay wala na.

Bago lumagda

Napakatagal nang binabasa ngisang matandang lalaki ang talaan

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ng mga pangalan sa may tanggapanng isang hotel, at ang kawaningnangangasiwa sa pagtanggap ng mgadumarating ay lubha na ang pagka-inip.

"Lumagda na lang kayo diyansa sunod na linya," ang nag-aapu-rang sabi ng kawani.

Dinilatan ng matanda ang talu-bata at pagalit na nagsabi: "Oy,iho, sa gulang ko nang ito ay natu-tuhan ko nang hindi dapat lumagdasa anumang kasulatan nang hindi komuna nababasa."

Diyablo

Isang kliyente ang nagkonsultasa kaniyang manananggol hinggil sapautang niyang hindi nababayatan.

"Sinulatan mo na ba siya ngpagsingil? " tanong ng abugado.

"Siyempre naman," ang sagot."Ano ang isinagot sa iyo? "

sunod na tanong."Magtungo raw ako sa Diyab-

lo," ang muling tugon ng kliyente."Ano naman ang iyong gi-

nawa? " tanong pang muli."Nagpunta ako rito sa iyo,"

dagdag na tugon."Aba, bakit? Diyablo ba

ako? "Puro sugarol

Isang batambatang tinyenteang inilipat ng destino, at angkoronelniyang pinuno ay nagpadalang sulat sa pinunong pinaglilipatan,na ang sabi ay napakahusay naopisyal ang tinyente, nguni't maymasamang bisyo itong sugarol napusakal.

"Bata," salubong na bati satinyente ng bagong kumander ma-tapos basahin ang sulat. Napakahiligmo pala sa sugal. Mahalay iyon.

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Anu-ano ba ang pinupustahan mo? ""Eh, kahit na po ano," sagot

ng tinyente. "Halimbawa, pupustaako ng limampung piso na maynunal kayo sa kaliwang balikat."

"Para lang pabulaanan kita aytatanggapin ko ang pusta mo," sabing koronel. At inalis ang kaniyangblusa upang ipakita na walang nunalsa kaliwang balikat. Nagbayad nglimampung piso ang tinyente.

Ibinalita kaagad ng bagong ku-mander sa dating pinuno na angtinyente ay kaniyang binigyan ngleksiyon, at isinalaysay ang nang-yari. Pagkaraan ng ilang araw aytumanggap ang bagong pinuno ngganitong tugon:

"Nanalo na naman ang walang-hiyang tinyenteng iyan! Bago siyaumalis ay nakipagpusta sa akin ngsanlibo na papaghuhubarin ka niyang blusa bago lumipas ang limangminuto sa inyong unang pagkikita."

Berdugo pa rin

Berdugo: (Sa isang bibitayingnakaupo sa silya elektrika) Mayroonka bang nais na sabihin?

Bilanggo: Siyempre, ah! Kungmaaari, aking iniaalok ang upuan kosa sinumang babaing nakatayo.

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SUPPORTDEMOLAY!

THE CABLETOW, tNC.Plaridel Masonic Temple

1440 San Marcelino, Manila

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETTNG OF THE CORPORATIQI,I

TO ALL MEMBERS:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GMN that the annual meeting of TheCabletow, Inc. will be held on APRIL 28, 1978, at 1:30 P.M. at theHall, Plaridel Masonic Temple, 1440 San Marcelino, Manila, for thepurpose of electing the trustees of the corporation and for the transactionof such other business that may properly come before the meeting.

If you can not attend the said meeting, kindly accomplish and signthe hereinbelow proxy and return the same without delay so that it willreach the Office of the Cabletow at least 48 hours before the said meeting.

(Sed.) JUAN C. NABONG, JR.SecretarY

PROXY FORM: CABLETOW - (cut along dotted line and send to corporation)

THE CABLETOW, INC.Plaridel Masonic Temple

1440 San Marcelino, Manila

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

THAT I, the undersigned, MEMBER-SUBSCRIBER of THE CABLE-TOW,INC. and the magazine THE CABLETOW, do hereby name, appoint,and constituteas my PROXY to represent and vote for me and in my name place and

stead, at the annual meeting of the corporation to be held on April 28,1978 at 1:30 P.M. at the Hall, Plaridel Masonic Temple, 1440 San Marce-

lino, Manila.In case I am present on said date, this proxy shall stand suspended

during the said meeting.In case my said proxy shall not be able to attend, I hereby authorize

and empower the Chairman of said meeting to fully exercise all rights as

my proxy at the said meeting.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed this document on

this day of 1978 at

Name of Lodge and Number Print Name Above Line

Signature of Member

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Residence Address

February 1978

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

DISTRlCT NO.1 - Amancio S. Donato2 - Leon A. Bafiez, Jr;3 - Jesus Cadiente4 - David T. Lara5 - Samuel R. Capistrano6 - Eulogio C. Sta. Maria7 - Filemon B. Zafra8 - Nestor N. Niguidula9 - Jose B. Perez

10- Raymundo N. Beltran1 1.- Ricardo C. Buenafe12 - Cesario Villareal13 - Jose Baccay, Sr.14 - Panfilo B. Enoias15 - Santiago L. Chua

DISTRICT NO.

1 - Eliseo A. Arandia, Jr.2 - Julio B. Laceda3 - Narciso P. Tomas4 - Jacinto V. Morales5 - Pedro L. Fajardo6 - Emilio J. de la Rosa7 - Horacio S. Mendoza8 - Federico S. Magat9 - Bienvenido G. Ongkiko

10 - Jose B. Legazpi11 - Rodolfo R. Soriano12 - Apolinario R.Villaverde13 - Damaceno J. Ago14 - Dominador Aujero15 - Juanito C. de la Cruz

JUNIOR GRAND LECTURERS

DISTRlCT NO.16 - Florentino B. Almacen17 - Pedro Guerzon18 - Ricardo V. Azarcon19 - Antonio Espinosa20 - Frederick Dumlao21 - Kenneth M. Crabtree22 - lvan A. Miller23 - Pablo D. Baguioen24 - Peregrino Cornel , Sr.25 - Gerardo Padilla26- lsagani S. Bella27 - Cayelano Palmares28 - Ernesto Malabanan29 - Federico Tan30 - George F. Krause

DISTRICT NO.

16 - Jesus T, Limkimso17 - Felix Caburian18 - Samuel G. Pangan19 - Fredinel A, Martinez20 - William A. Mcalister21 - John B. Davis, Jr.22 - Herbert F. S. Chock23 - Federico P. Ambatali24 - Albino A. Fernandez25 - Jose M. Lagahit26 - Pio Elevazo27 - Enrique Maravilla28 - Teodoro Alcantara29 - Rizal B. Perez30 - Daniel K. L. Yee

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