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Chapter 6: 1967 - 1977
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- 1967 -

The first Communication of the Lodge in 1967 was called by the Worshipful Master, Jackson G. Garrett, Sr., for the purpose of conducting Masonic services at Ives Funeral Home for Bro. Herbert Elmer Maben, Jr., who was raised a Master Mason on October 24, 1963.

At the first Stated Communication, on January 5th reports were made concerning the deliveries of Christmas presents to our Widows. Thereafter, Bro. Joseph W. Seay, Sr., of Traverse Lodge No. 189 of Wheaton, Minnesota, was presented at the altar by WB Stevens and Bro. Joseph Seay, Jr. where he was presented a 50-year emblem by RWB John C. Parker, DDGM of District No. 54 of Virginia in compliance with a request of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. A letter from the Minister of Mount Olivet Methodist Church congratulating Bro. Seay was read by the Secretary of the Lodge and Bro. Seay responded to the congratulations of the Worshipful Master by reciting a poem appropriate to a 50-year celebration.

RWB John C. Parker suggested that Cherrydale Lodge join with Columbia Lodge in making a gift to the incoming Grand Master. It was suggested that the gift be in the form of cash to be used as he saw fit during his year as Grand Master, since he is to make a journey to attend the 25th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of England. The Senior Warden, Bro. Forrest R. Nagley was appointed by the Master as Chairman of a committee to receive voluntary contributions for the purpose.

WB Carl D. Ford reported on the Founders’ Day Fund for the Masonic Home of Virginia and said he expects the fund to reach $200,000 this year.

A Called Communication was held on January 12th when two entered apprentices, Bros. Carl Roy Brooks and Virgil Edward White, previously initiated, were examined on their entered apprentice catechism and two candidates, Walter R. McCown, Jr. and James Oscar Cole, were separately introduced and initiated into the First Degree of Masonry.

     Another Called Communication was held on January 17th, for the purpose of conducting funeral services for Bro. Rudolph Curtis O'Meara who had been a member of the Lodge since March 3, 1949.

     At the Stated Communication of January 19th a petition for initiation was received from Dewey Wayne Reilly, as well as a petition for membership from another who, following an illness, decided to return to his North Carolina home and, therefore, did not wish to affiliate with Cherrydale Lodge. It was reported that WB Manley Pollard had undergone surgery for a leg artery replacement and was recovering nicely.

     RWB Palmer and WB Willman presented MWB Harry B. Savage, Past Grand Master of the District of Columbia, and escorted him to the East. He addressed the Lodge concerning general world conditions in relation to the progress of Masonry world wide. His address was well received and the Master presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation. WB Garrett then reported concerning the church service following breakfast at Walker Chapel on Sunday, January 15th in keeping with the Grand Master's proclamation. He also asked that all those planning to attend Grand Lodge in February let it be known so that accomodations could be arranged. Bro. Nagley reported that response to the Grand Master's Gift Committee was gratifying.

     A Called Communication was held on January 25th, to conduct Masonic funeral services at Ives Funeral Home for Bro. Ray P. Wheeler, who had been a member since May 2, 1929.

     At the Stated Communication of February 2nd WB Stewart Miner discussed the subject of Grand Lodge Committees. He was assisted by Bros. Mann, Mattfeldt, and WB Stevens and McNamee. These brethren described the various committees and their functions. The resolutions scheduled to come before the Grand Lodge were read and discussed for the information of the members of the Lodge.

     At a Called Communication on February 3rd, Chapel Services were held at the Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, Virginia for Bro. Harold T. Wood who was raised March 8, 1962.

     The stated meeting of February 16th was for the most part given over to reports from the various officers concerning the Grand Lodge session just concluded. RWB Bruce Green was installed as Grand Master; RWB Rodney Caldwell was appointed Grand Marshal, RWB Charles A. Sinclair, Jr., was appointed Grand Lecturer, and RWB Wilbur Trevillian of Wytheville was elected Grand Senior Deacon.

     WB Ford reported that the Endowment Fund for the Masonic Home had received $ 171,021.05. He had reported earlier that he expected the figure to reach $ 200,000 for the year. That figure may yet be attained when late receipts are counted.

     WB McNamee reported that the printing of the Lodge History was in progress and that it would probably be ready about the first of March.
Two Fellowcraft degrees were conferred at a Called Communication held on February 23rd.

     At the Stated Communication on March 2nd Bro. Charles L. Strain addressed the Lodge on the District Deputy Grand Master System in Masonry. He touched on the various duties of the District Deputy as revised from time to time, especially in the 1800's; and then outlined their duties and responsibilities as they are today.

     There were two entered apprentice degrees conferred at a Called Communication on March 9th. At the Stated Communication of March 16th the District Deputy Grand Master, RWB Hallie Alonzo Lightle, was received in his official capacity. RWB John C.Parker and WB George D. Stevens served as the committee to receive and present him in due form. He asked that the Lodge continue with its business and he would make his remarks later.

     Following the completion of regular business, Bro. Marion H. Brewer was presented a 25-year pin. The Master welcomed fifteen visiting Past Masters and Past District Deputy Grand Masters. Thereafter the District Deputy Grand Master addressed the Lodge and out lined the Grand Master's program for the year. He also discussed “The Mason and His Family”, and “The Mason and His Government.”

     At the Called Communication of April 6th WB Herbert H. Porter, one of the few living Charter Members of Cherrydale Lodge was presented at the altar by RWB Robert S. Beatty and MWB Hugh M. Reid. He responded to the Master's welcome by recounting incidents occurring during his many years of friendship with Cherrydale Lodge and its members. WBs Stewart W. Miner and Hilton D. Bateman presented WB John R. Conner who was escorted to the East. He addressed the Lodge as the speaker of the evening. He discussed the origin of Masonry. His talk was well organized and well received by the brethren.

     WB Bateman thereafter reported on his attendance at Research Lodge in company with WB Stewart Miner and stated he had presented that Lodge a copy of the Lodge History for its library on behalf of Cherrydale Lodge.
At a Called Communication on April 13th Bros. Virgil E. White and Carl E. Brooks were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Among other gifts presented to the newly raised Brethren were copies of the Lodge History. Thus it is to be noted that within a month or two after the Lodge received its supply of History books, which were placed on sale to Lodge members at $3.00 per copy these books were being given as gifts to new members and particularly to speakers.

     The Master, at the stated meeting of May 4th, presented a program in keeping with a proclamation issued by the Grand Master to emphasize a Mason's obligation in his life to be a good brother and a good citizen. There followed an address by WB Allen Robert, Past Master of Highland Springs Lodge, present Master of the Lodge of Research and Deputy Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge. He gave illustrations of deeds performed by many Masons in the past properly attributed to the "Mystic Ties of Masonry.” The address was an excellent one and well received by the brethren.

     The Master, at the Stated Communication of May 18th, received on behalf of the Lodge a book, “These Were Brethren”, presented by Preston H. Schultz. He also received WB Walter Harrison, Master of Herndon Lodge No. 264, and RWB Hallie Alonzo Lightle, DDGM for the 54th, Masonic District. Lodge was closed at 8:50 P.M. after which several former and present members of the Washington Redskin Football Team were introduced and movies shown of the highlights of the 1966 Season.

     At the Stated Communication of June 1st WB George C. Willman addressed the Lodge on “The Working Tools of Freemasonry in Foreign Lands," and in particular, the customs and workings of lodges in England. The address was interesting and informative and well received by the brethren present.

     The Stated Communication of June 15t was St. John’s day in Cherrydale Lodge. RWB Julian C. Roden, Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, was speaker for this celebration. He was presented by RWB Robert S. Beatty and MWB Hugh M. Reid. His speech was most interesting and instructive and was well received by a large assembly of brethren. Among the guests was an unusually large number of past and present officers of area lodges as well as of the Grand Lodge.

     WBs George Stevens and Homer Cooper presented the DDGM for the 54th Masonic District, RWB Hallie A. Lightle. WBs Stewart Miner and William Hefflebower presented the Grand Lodge Officers, including MWB Archer B. Gay, Grand Secretary, WB Odenthall, Deputy Grand Secretary. Past Grand Masters John M. Stewart, Hugh M. Reid, RWB Lightle and WB Carl Ford Ford presented MWB H. Bruce Green, the Grand Master, who responded in honor of the occasion.

     There was a Called Communication held on June 22nd for labor in the Fellowcraft degree when three entered apprentices were passed to the Second Degree in Masonry.

     There was a Called Communication of the Lodge on June 29th, for the purpose of conducting funeral services at Ives Funeral Home for Bro. John D. Rathbone who was raised on April 24, 1941. This communication was closed at 7:25 and thereafter a Lodge was opened for the purpose of labor in the First Degree. One entered apprentice was examined on his First Degree catechism and two candidates were initiated. The Lodge closed at 10:25 PM.
There was a Called Communication on July 13th for labor in the Second Degree. Fellowcrafts were examined on their catechism and, being found qualified, were elected to receive the Master Masons Degree. The Lodge closed at 9:40 PM.

     The Stated Communication of July 20th was designated, "Loyalty Night," by Worshipful Master Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. The Secretary reported that he had talked with Mrs. Reynolds Harnsberger by telephone in Elyria, Ohio, where Bro. Harnsberger, one of our few living charter members, was hospitalized because of a heart attack. Mrs. Harnsberger stated that he was much improved and they expected to return home the end of July. Worshipful Master Garrett then requested WB Hefflebower and RWB Parker to present WB James F. Thomason formally to the East. He thereupon presented WB Thomason his 25th anniversary pin. The Master welcomed his members and Past Masters and had WBs Conner and Stevens present visiting Masters from neighboring lodges, including WBs Harrison of No. 264; Priddy No. 182; Mecca of No. 327, and Stebbins of No. 181. WB Priddy responded for the group and introduced his accompanying members of Manasseh Lodge who were our special guests for the evening. RWB Parker and WB Willman presented RWB Lightle, DDGM for District No. 54, and RWB Goff, DDGM of District No. 58.

     Each responded by recounting pleasant Masonic memories. As indicated, this being designated, "Loyalty Night," a taped message was played, narrated by Bro. Arthur Godfrey, relating the events which led to the writing of our National Anthem by Francis Scott Key. The flag of our country was presented at the altar and the Pledge of Allegiance was given by the Brethren, followed by the playing of "The Star Spangled Banner." Bro. Brig. Gen Orman G. Charles representing the Military, Rev. Bro. James L. Robertson representing the Ministry, and Bro. Jesse L. Ward representing the Laity, respectively addressed the Lodge on "What Loyalty Means to Me." Each message was enthusiastically received by the Brethren, expressed by a standing round of applause. WB Garrett expressed his appreciation to the speakers for their inspiring messages. The program was concluded by Bro. Richard Turner leading the Brethren in singing "America the Beautiful" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic."

      The Grand Master, MWB H. Bruce Green, paid his official visit to Cherrydale Lodge at its Stated Communication of August 17th. The Master, WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr., appointed RWB Hallie A. Lightle, DDGM for District No. 54 and MWBs Hugh M. Reid and John M. Stewart as the Lodge's Committee to welcome officially the Grand Master and present him in due form. The Grand Master thanked the Master for his cordial reception and requested that the Lodge proceed with its usual business and he would make his remarks later in the evening. A number of items of business were acted upon and a number of letters were read, including one from Mrs Reynolds Harnsberger, expressing thanks for calls and cards to Bro. Harnsberger and telling us that he was much improved. There was also a letter of thanks from Mrs. Fay Rathbone for the services for Bro. Jack, and a letter from Concord Lodge No. 307 asking our concurrence in recommending WB James Raymond Offield for DDGM for the 54th Masonic District for 1968. WB Stevens and the Worshipful Master reported visits to WB Lyman King and to WB Crawford Edwards who had returned to Leewood Nursing Home. Neither of them was progressing in a completely satisfactory manner. The Master greeted all Cherrydale Past Masters and invited them to seats in the East. He welcomed all visitors and our own members. Sixteen visiting Past Masters and Past District Deputy Grand Masters were welcomed. RWB Charles Rowell was welcomed as one of the District Lecturers. Five current Masters were welcomed and escorted to the East, including Stebbins of No. 181, Hutchinson of No. 81, Perky of No. 285, Harrison of No. 264, and Mecca of No. 327. WB Hutchinson responded for the group. WBs Stevens and Cooper presented RWB Hallie A. Lightle, DDGM for District 54. He expressed pleasure at being able to be present on the occasion of the Grand Master's official visit. WBs Ford and Conner presented MWB Otto Roepke, Past Grand Master of the District of Columbia, and MWBs Hugh M. Reid and John M. Stewart, Past Grand Masters of Masons in Virginia. MWB Roepke responded for the group. Finally, RWB Parker and WB Bateman presented the current Grand Master of Masons for the District of Columbia, MWB Charles McDonald. He was likewise escorted to the East and accorded the honors due his station.

     The Grand Master, MWB Green then assumed the East and calling up the Lodge, led the Brethren in prayer. He spoke on what we should do with our lives and how we should live them according to the teachings of Masonry and our Supreme Grand Master. At the conclusion of his address, he was given a standing round of applause by the Brethren and was presented a beautiful fruit bowl on behalf of the Lodge.

     At a Called Communication on Aug. 24th three Fellowcrafts, Bros. J.W. Meredith, J.R. Harrison and D.W. Reily, were raised.
At the Stated Communication of Sept. 7th Bro. Nagley examined Bro. J.S. Wattenbarger on the Master Mason’s catechism; and Bro. Wattenbarger was awarded a Certificate of Proficiency. Brother Ronald E. Johnson, a member of Pisgah Lodge No. 32 in Croydon, Indiana, was presented
at the altar by visiting Past Masters Wallace and Anderson. Past Master Hilton D. Bateman presented Bro. Johnson with a 50-year Masonic emblem on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Indiana.
WBs Cooper and Stevens presented the Rev. Bro. Edward M. Hatch, Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, as speaker of the evening. He addressed the Lodge on "Radical Theology," and was thanked for his inspiring message. The Master announced that a copy of the History of Cherrydale Lodge had been presented to the Grand Master, MWB H. Bruce Green. Bro. Edward Young was thanked by WB Garrett for a pillow he had embroidered for the Lodge containing the Lodge Emblem.

     A Called Communication was held on Sept. 14th with Senior Warden Bro. Forrest R. Nagley in the East as Master pro-tempore. Bros. Nagley, Don Garrett, the Master's son, and WBs Pollard and Comley all reported concerning Worshipful Master Garrett who was in Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital in traction for slipped discs in the spine. It was reported that WB Garrett was resting fairly comfortably and in good spirits. There followed two examinations on the entered apprentise Degree: Bros. H.J. Gunnell, Jr. and W.B. Barclay. Mr. Vernon LaRue Bailey was initiated into the First Degree of Masonry.

     At the stated meeting of Sept. 21st WB Garrett, the Master, was present and was thus able to hear reports of Bros. Strain and Reinhart as well as those of WB Stevens and Comley concerning their visits to him in the hospital. They all reported he was much improved as was evidenced by his living presence, to everyone's happy relief. A cordial welcome was extended to the Sojourners who were the Lodge's special guests of the evening. A special welcome was given to Bro. Reynolds Harnsberger, a charter member who, it is recalled, suffered a heart attack while traveling in Ohio. He thanked the Lodge for all the expressions of concern and affection he received during his illness. WBs McNamee and Miner presented WB Perkey, Master of Columbia Lodge No. 285. RWBs Parker and Palmer presented MWBs Hugh M. Reid (Virginia) and Thomas W. Dodge (District of Columbia). They were received in the East where MWB Dodge responded for himself and MWB Reid. Bro. Dr. Roy L. Sexton was introduced as speaker of the evening. He addressed the Lodge on his travels to the Antarctic. Dr. Sexton illustrated his talk with slides and movies. His presentations were well received, being both interesting and instructive.

     The month of September ended with a Called Communication on Sept. 28th when Bro. H.J. Gunnell received his Fellowcraft degree and Bro. W.R. McCowin, Jr., was examined on the Fellowcraft catechism. The Secretary announced that MWB Ruben A. Bogley, Jr., Past Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, would be buried the following day at 1:30 PM. During the meeting WB Willman presented Past Master Harvey M. Weiss of Oregon Military Lodge No. 223 in Germany a certificate of life membership in that lodge on behalf of their officers and members. WB Weiss expressed his great surprise and pleasure upon receiving the certificate.

     The Stated Communication of October 5th was "John Parker Nite” in Cherrydale Lodge. A program with WB Stewart W. Miner acting as Master of Ceremonies, and designed along the lines of the television show, "This is Your Life," was played out by a large number of brethren and companions associated with RWB (and MEC) Parker and his years in Blue Lodge and Royal Arch Masonry. Brother and Companion Parker was there and active in both bodies, "from a time whence the memory of man runneth not to the contrary." RWB Beatty and MWB Reid presented RWB Parker at the altar and escorted him to the East. RWB Parker was received by the Master who asked him to occupy a chair on the dais. Thereafter, from behind a screen set up at the preparation room door, WB Miner read a resume of RWB Parker's life. Also from behind the screen there followed remarks from eighteen of the brethren who had been associated with him over the years. The final guest from behind the screen was RWB Parker's son, Bro. David Parker. The Master presented RWB Parker with a certificate of "Masonry by Example," after congratulating him on his outstanding record of accomplishments in Masonry. Among other verbal accolades addressed to RWB Parker was a prearranged surprise 'phone call from the Grand Master, MWB H. Bruce Green, then on a business trip in Chicago, Ill.

     During the Stated Communication of Oct. 19th Brother Gus Mattfeldt, reporting on the Founders Day Program, stated $1922.87 had been received to date for this year’s contribution to the Masonic Home, this being the third largest from Cherrydale since the endowment fund started in 1954. There were 171 contributors, representing 39% of the membership.
Called Communications were held on Oct. 25th and 26th. At the first, funeral services were conducted for Bro. Norman Samuel Carson, born March 30, 1884, raised June 13, 1929, and called to the Celestial Lodge on Oct. 24, 1967. Chapel services were conducted at the Pearson Funeral Home, Falls Church. On the 26th, the Master Mason's Degree was conferred upon Bros. Walter R. McCown and John M. Snuggs.

     At the Stated Communication of Nov. 2nd, the Master appointed Bros. Forrest Nagley, Glenn Gordon, and William Cradlin as a committee to audit the books of the Secretary and Treasurer. WB Stewart W. Miner was presented by WB McNamee, and spoke to the Lodge on the "A B C's of Masonic Education." His talk was most interesting and instructive to the brethren. The Master reminded the brethren that it was not too late to contribute to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, and that the History books are available for purchase from the Secretary or Treasurer.

     At the Called Communication of Nov. 9th., WBs John R. Conner and H. M. Weiss presented WB Geo. C. Willman, Past Master of Oregon Military Lodge No. 223 of Frankfort, Germany, at the altar and escorted him to the East where he was saluted appropriately. WB Garrett presented WB Willman with a lifetime membership card and plaque. WB Willman responded with remarks of surprise and appreciation. Thereafter, Bros. W. B. Barclay and F. P. Hudson were passed to the Second Degree of Masonry with Bros. Ed Young and F.R. Nagley presiding in the East, respectively.

     Bro. Gus Mattfeldt reported at the Called Communication of Nov. 16th, that the Founders Day returns were $2,144.87 from 197 contributors, averaging $10.90 per contributor. This represented about 45.2% of the membership and was the Lodge's most successful year thus far. This being the Lodge's Past Masters' Night, RWBs Honts and Palmer presented RWB Beatty to the East where he was received as chairman of the program for the evening. Regular officers were requested to vacate their stations and places, and Past Masters were assigned to replace them. The names of the deceased Past Masters were read in tribute to their services to the Lodge. Each of the living past masters present was given an opportunity to speak, and our most recent Past Master, WB McNamee, was presented an "Award for Service" Certificate. Finally, WB Anderson B. Honts was presented, and as principal speaker of the evening discussed the subject, "Life Today, How We Live It and How We Should Live It to Make This a Better World in Which to Live." The title itself seems adequate to describe an old-time A-B-Hontsian speech to his old-time Brethren. They were alike in verve to a Harry K. Green or a Hugh Reid speech. But it must be said that there was an indefinable difference between them.

     There was a Called Communication on Nov 23rd, for the purpose of conducting chapel funeral services at Ives Funeral Home for Brother C. Taber Stephens, born Sept. 7, 1914, raised Nov. 13, 1952, and called to the Celestial Lodge on Nov. 22, 1967.

     At a Called Communication on Nov. 30th, three candidates, Geo. D. Lowery, John E. Wooding and C. Carlton Brown, were initiated into the First Degree of Masonry.

     The year 1967 was now coming to a close with many matters calling for action. At the Stated Communication of Dec. 5th, a new petition for degrees was received from James Edward Lyddane and an application for membership from Bro. Rowland F. Nicolai, a member of Jepthah Lodge No. 233 at Rocaway, N. J. Bro. Mattfeldt was thanked by the Master for his excellent work on the Founders Day Committee, his report having been given at a previous meeting. Bro. Nagley read the report of the Audit Committee, which was accepted and ordered to be made a part of the Lodge Minutes. This report showed the total membership as 434; that there were 43 meetings (22 stated and 21 called - seven of the latter for funerals); and that the degree work had included 10 entered apprentices, 9 Fellowcrafts, and 8 Master Masons. The Master, WB Garrett, reported that on Nov. 6th, accompanied by Senior Warden, Bro. Forrest R. Nagley, he presented a 50-year pin to Bro. Willard Ruckles Smith, a member of Macon Lodge No. 8 of Decatur, Ill., on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Illinois; and on Nov. 21st, accompanied by the Wardens and Deacons, he presented a 50-year pin to Bro. Joseph E. Fontaine, a member of Ashler Lodge No. 91 of Detroit, Mich. on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Michigan. Both of these presentations were made at the homes of these Brethren because their age and physical condition made it difficult for them to present themselves in open lodge. RWB Charles A. Sinclair, Jr., PDDGM and Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, was received; and Bro. Richard Turner, vocalist for this evening, accompanied by Bro. Kohler of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, at the piano, opened a memorial service with "Trust in the Lord." WB Garrett read a Memorial to our departed Brethren and the Secretary read a list of the names of the deceased: Bros. M. T. Broyhill, H.E. Maben, Rudolph C. O’Meara, K.S. Nicoson, Ray P. Wheeler, Harold T. Wood, J. M. Kiernan, Earl Mattice, J. D. Z. Rathbone, William L. Bragg, N.S. Carson, B.A. Hochmuth, C. T. Stephens, and C. C. Sine. Brother Turner than sang the Twenty-Third Psalm, after which RWB Sinclair delivered an inspiring message in memory of the departed brethren. A prayer by the Chaplain followed.

     Bro. Turner then led the Lodge in singing, "Rock of Ages" and "Abide with Me," with RWB Sinclair singing the second verse of "Abide with Me" as a solo. The service was concluded with solemn prayer by WB Garrett. The Master thereafter announced the death this morning of Brother Charles C. Sine, whose body would be interred at Woodstock, Virginia, with Cassia Lodge No. 142 conducting graveside services. He stated that he would attend. The Senior Warden, Bro. Forrest Nagley, asked for volunteers to distribute Christmas tide remembrances to our widows. WB George Stevens invited the brethren and their friends to Knights Templar services on Christmas Day.
December 21st was election night in Cherrydale Lodge. The Worshipful Master first reported that he, accompanied by four other brethren, had officiated at graveside services held for Brother Charles C. Sine by Cassia Lodge No. 142 at Woodstock, Virginia. WB Garrett thanked Bro. Hess for obtaining the pedestals in the West and South to match the new one in the East; all of them having been made by Bro. Frank Cannon. WBs Hefflebower, Thomason, and Comley were appointed as tellers for the election of officers and the following were elected: Bro. Forrest R. Nagley as Master, Bro. William E. Hoy as Senior Warden, Bro. Eugene Strayhorn as Junior Warden, WB Elmer W. Wiseman as Treasurer, WB Carl C. Comley as Secretary, Bro. Mark T. Hess as Senior Deacon, and Bro. Charles L. Strain as Junior Deacon. The Worshipful Master-elect appointed the following officers: Brothers J. R. Harrison, Senior Steward; A.J. Pezzella, Junior Steward; D. P. Pellulo, Special Steward; Edward Young, Chaplain; G. N. Fleming, Marshal; and A. W. Parr, Tiler. The Lodge was called from labor to refreshment to prepare for the ceremony of installation and then resumed labor with WB John R. Conner as Installing Officer and WB George D. Stevens as Installing Marshal. The newly installed Master, WB Nagley, assumed his station and called up the Lodge and offered prayer for guidance and blessings on the officers and members. He pledged his best efforts to continue the progress of Cherrydale Lodge during the ensuing year. Following the presentation of gifts and pledges of support from the officers and many members, as well as the appointment of committee chairmen for 1968 and the election of proxies to Grand Lodge, The Lodge was closed at 11:30 PM.

- 1968 -

     Among the communications read at the first meeting of the year on January 4th was a letter from Cassia Lodge No. 142 in Woodstock, Virginia confirming that funeral services were held for our late Brother Charles C. Sine and transmitting special thanks from the family of Bro. Sine for courtesies and flowers. There was a letter of thanks from the family of our late WB W. Crawford Edwards for courtesies and flowers. The Worshipful Master, WB Forrest R. Nagley, announced the death of Brother George C. Fleming, a member of Columbia Lodge No. 285, who had frequently attended Cherrydale Lodge and who had been an active worker in the 54th District, especially in visiting the sick. The Master then designated the Senior Warden, Bro. William E. Hoy, to represent him at Memorial services for Bro. Fleming at Arlington Funeral Home. WB Homer F. Cooper, who was scheduled to speak to the Lodge this evening on "Perspectives of Freemasonry," requested permission to substitute a "Dedication to Brother George C. Fleming," who had devoted so much to local Masonry and to Masons. The program was considered most timely and appropriate, and WB Cooper was congratulated on his excellent delivery. WB Nagley then expressed his thanks to Bro. Hoy for attending to several items of Lodge business during his absence on a family business trip to Jacksonville, Florida. Brothers D. W. Reilly and D.W. Freeman were appointed as Assistant Stewards, and the Master requested a volunteer to act as Tiler pro tem during Bro. Parr's forthcoming absence.

     At a Called Communication on January 11th Bros. J. P. McAleer, V.L. Bailey, G. D. Lowery and C. C. Brown were examined on their entered apprentise catechism by WB Jackson Garrett. All were found qualified and were elected to receive the Second Degree in Masonry.

     Three new petitions were received at the Stated Communication of January 18th, from Hugh Parker Young, Odie B. Crumpler, and Lawrence A. Wilson. Also, the petition of Mr. James E. Lyddane, having matured, he was elected to receive the entered apprentise Degree. WB Nagley announced that Bros. Milburne Adams and Frank Cannon had volunteered to serve as Tiler during the absence of Bro. Parr and Bro. Adams was so appointed. The speaker of the evening was WB Joseph C. Richmond, a Past Master of William R. Singleton Lodge No. 30 of the District of Columbia. He was presented by RWB John C. Parker and WB William D. Hefflebower and addressed the Lodge on "King Solomon's Temple and Freemasonry," covering the historic period from its building to its destruction. WB Richmond, being an employee of the U.S National Bureau of Standards, exhibited the Bureau's standard cubit, the biblical unit of measure. He was given a Certificate of Appreciation by the Worshipful Master. On motion by WB McNamee, the Lodge voted to present Masonic Slipper Pins to all Cherrydale widows who had not previously received them. The Senior Warden, Bro. Hoy, was appointed to acquire and distribute the pins. It was also ordered at this time that Cherrydale Lodge History books be presented to the Arlington County Library, the Library of Congress, and the George Washington Masonic Memorial Library.

     A Called Communication was held on January 25th for work and instruction. Bros. H.J. Gunnell, W. B. Barclay, and F. P. Hudson were examined on the Fellowcraft catechism; Bros. J. P. McAleer, V. L. Bailey, G. D. Lowery, and C. C. Brown were passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft. Thereafter, Bros. Gunnell, Bailey, and Hudson were elected to receive the Master Masons Degree.

     RWB Albert Gorham, Chairman of the Education Committee of District No. 54, was welcomed at the February 1st Stated Communication. Also, RWBs Parker and Palmer presented RWB Hallie A. Lightle, the District Deputy Grand Master for the 54th Masonic District. RWB Lightle expressed his pleasure in working with a11 the Brethren during his year as DDGM. All of those present who were raised in or affiliated with the Lodge during 1967 were welcomed and photographed as a group and were later served a special cake in the fellowship hall presented in their honor. Bro. Guy Whitener presented the Lodge with a seven-volume set of Mackey's Revised History of Freemasonry by Robert Clegg. The Master thanked Bro. Frank Cannon for making the cabinet (chest of drawers the on casters) for storing the aprons and jewels of the officers. RWB Palmer reported that he had delivered copies of the History to the George Washington Masonic Library and to the Library of Congress as ordered during the Stated Communication of January 18th. He also reported that the Committee had prepared a supplement to the History to cover the year 1967. Price estimates had been obtained from H & A Printers at $225 for 500 copies and $280 for 1000 copies; Southern Printers and Lithographers at $210 for 500 copies, plus $12.00 per additional 100 copies; Arlington Printers and Stationers at $170 for 500 copies, plus $6.00 per additional hundred copies. It was moved that 700 copies be ordered but after discussion the motion was ordered to be held over until the first meeting in March. RWB Palmer and WB Miner presented RWB John C. Parker who addressed the Lodge on "The Grand Lodge of Virginia," touching on its formation and its operation. He explained the functions of the various committees and the Grand Master. His talk was unusually interesting and informative and was well received by the brethren.

     A Called Communication was held on February 14th for the purpose of conducting Masonic services in the Chapel of Ives Funeral Home for our late Brother Leroy Colby Hammond, born September 11, 1886, raised December 8, 1923 and called to the Celestial Lodge on February 12, 1968 at the 81 years, 5 months.

     WB Stewart W. Miner was welcomed at the February 5th meeting as newly appointed Grand Senior Steward. He stated that he believed his appointment was due to the high esteem in which Cherrydale Lodge is held. Rev. Bro. John R. West, pastor of the Church of God in Washington, D. C., was presented by Chaplain Edward Young and RWB Clive Palmer. After prayer, Bro. West addressed the Lodge on Communism, how it is infiltrating various organizations throughout the Country and what we, as a God-fearing, righteous people can do to combat it.

     Three Fellowcrafts of Cherrydale Lodge were raised to the Degree of Master Mason at the called meeting of February 29th. One degree team was composed of line officers and sideliners, another by Past Masters and the third by members of the Masters and Wardens Association. Bro. W. B. Barclay was obligated by Bro. J. J. Mann; Bro. F. P. Hudson was obligated by WB J. R. Conner and raised by Bro. Eugene Strayhorn, and Bro. H. J. Bro. Gunnell was obligated by Bro. D. D. Champlain SW of Glebe Lodge No. 81, and raised by WB F. R. Nagley substituting for WB A. F. Brisbane, WM of Concord Lodge No. 307, who was constrained by the inclemency of the weather from attending lodge. RWB Albert Gorham, PDDGM and PM of Sharon Lodge No. 327, delivered the lecture and Bro. Gus Mattfeldt read the Charge. Those who braved the elements that night will long remember the blizzard conditions which developed while the meeting was in progress.

     At the meeting of March 7th, the officers reported on their attendance at Grand Lodge held February 13th through 15th. The motion introduced at the February 1st communication concerning the proposed printing of a supplement to the Cherrydale Lodge History was called up and, after discussion, rejected by vote of the Lodge. RWB John C. Parker presented a 50-year emblem to Bro. Duando Dermont Green on behalf of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. Bro. Green was a member of Forest City Lodge No. 3181. RWB Glen S. Faxon, PM of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 and PDDGM of District No. 1, speaker for the evening, was introduced by RWB Parker and WB McNamee. RWB Faxson addressed the brethren on "The Rock of Masonry." He expressed his conviction that the "Rock" of Masonry is morality and supported his view by passages from the Scriptures, examples from modern times, and excerpts from the works of Rudyard Kipling. Senior Warden William E. Hoy, acting as Master in the absence of WB Nagley due to illness, thanked Bro. Faxson for his outstanding address.

     It was announced at a Called Communication of March 14th that WB Nagley would be home from Providence Hospital on the following day. SW William E. Hoy, acting as Master, turned the Lodge over to JW Eugene Strayhorn for work in the First and Second Degrees. Three Brethren were examined on the fellowcrafts catechism, one on the entered apprentice, and four candidates were initiated into the first degree of Masonry.

     SW Hoy reported at the stated meeting of March 21st that the Master, WB Nagley, was at home recuperating slowly and that he is reporting regularly to the U.S. Public Health Service for further checks and treatments. WB Jackson G. Garrett and Bro. Joseph W. Seay, Jr. presented Bro. Joseph W. Seay, Sr. who, thereupon, addressed the Lodge on the subject, "Candles of Culture." He used seven candles to illustrate the seven virtues which light the worlds of darkness. His inspiring message was well received.
WB Nagley returned to his Lodge on April 4th. He reported on the presentation of the play, "Rose upon the Altar," by the Cherrydale Players at Stansbury Lodge No. 24 on March 25th. He also reported on the conferring of the master masons degree by Cherrydale Brethren, exemplifying Virginia ritual in Acacia Lodge No. 18, District of Columbia, on our Brother, George David Lowery. WB Nagley further reported on his attendance at Grand Lodge in February. He congratulated Bros. Hoy and Strayhorn on their examination for certificates of proficiency. The speaker of the evening was MWB Samuel W. McIntosh, Past Grand Master of the District of Columbia, who addressed the Lodge on "The Legality of the Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ."

     The Called Communication of April 11th was "Philip J. Straley Commemorative Night," honoring Masonic Youth. Concurrently with his occupancy of the stationed offices in .Cherrydale Lodge, the late WB Straley also served in the Grand Line Offices of the International Order of
Job's Daughters of Virginia. Prior to the communication, the Daughters of Bethel No. 35 IOJD served a ham dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Following the meeting, which of itself was of minimum duration, a standing-room-only crowd of Daughters, DeMolays, parents and guardians crowded into the hall and the adjacent rooms. Attendance count varied from just under to just over 400. Guest speakers memorializing the late Bro. Straley were: MWB H. Bruce Green, Immediate Past Grand Master; "Mother" Dorothy Straley, Grand Guardian, I.O.J.D. of Virginia; RWB Odie R. Howell, Executive Officer, DeMolay of Virginia; and Bro. and Mrs. W. Dalton Bundy, Past Supreme Associate Guardian and Supreme Guardian, respectively, I.O.J.D. WB George D. Stevens spoke on "Philip J. Straley, the Mason." Bible readings, choral music, and entertainment were furnished by the Daughters of Bethels No. 1 and 35, I.O.J.D. The packed-house attendance was accounted for in part by visiting Bethels and DeMolay Chapterers from the District of Columbia, where the curfew imposed because of the rioting which followed the assassination of Martin Luther King, was still in effect.

     On April 15th the Lodge was opened for a Called Communication to conduct Masonic services for our late Bro. Henry John Pere; born November 10, 1896, raised August 6, 1931, and called to the Celestial Lodge on April 13, 1968.

     The Lodge was joined at the Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, by many members of neighboring lodges, especially Concord Lodge No. 307 in which Bro. Pere held dual membership. Chapel services were conducted with RWB H. J. Hoppe of Concord Lodge officiating. Bro. Pere, from the time of his initiation, was an active participant in the affairs of Cherrydale Lodge, particularly in discussions and humorous exchanges which frequently occurred to break the tedium of lodge business. He was a native of Belgium and enlisted in the First World War at a very early age. He joined the American Expeditionary Force when it finally arrived and gained his American citizenship as a result of his military services to the U.S.A.

     On April 18th RWB James R. Offield, DDGM for District No. 54, paid his official visit to Cherrydale Lodge. He was presented by RWBs Beatty and Palmer and after being received in the East, deferred his remarks. RWB Arthur F. Dick, DDGM for District No. l, was also in attendance. He was presented by RWBs Parker and Palmer. At the conclusion of regular lodge business RWB Offield described the Grand Master's program for the year, which emphasized good ritualistic work, good attendance, our obligation to support the Masonic Home, good citizenship, encouragement and support of youth activities, better family relationships to include the lodge, participation in the Grand
Master's award, church attendance, and the investigation and indoctrination of prospective candidates. Bros. John Russell Harrison, Senior Steward and Charles Lynn Strain, Junior Deacon advanced to the altar and examined themselves on the Master Masons catechism, following which Bro. John Wattenbarger examined three Entered Apprentices on the catechism of the First Degree.

     At a Called Communication on April 29th, four Entered Apprentices were passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft.

     On April 30th funeral services were conducted at Ives Funeral Home for Bro. Douglass M. Butruff who was raised January 29, 1961.
On May 1st there was a third called meeting for conducting funeral services at Arlington Funeral Home for Bro. Manley Evans Brizendine who was raised November 8, 1962.

     At the stated meeting of May 22nd., WB William D. Hefflebower was presented by RWB Clive W. Palmer and WB Maurice I. Talley. As speaker of the evening WB Hefflebower gave an interesting talk on "Masonic Blue," relating some of the very early uses of the color blue and its symbolic meaning. WB Manley Pollard conducted Bro. George David Lowery to the altar and examined him on the Master Masons catechism. By vote of the Lodge, Bro. Lowery was awarded a Certificate of Proficiency.

     At a Called Communication on May 9th, Bros. J. P. McAleer and V. L. Bailey were raised to the Degree of Master Mason. WB E. L. McAleer, Past Master of Stansbury Lodge No. 24 of the District of Columbia and father of the newly raised Brother J. P. McAleer, was Present for this occasion.
At the stated meeting of May 19th the Lodge acted favorably on the request of Arlington Centennial Lodge No. 81 that we concur in the recommendation of WB J. C. Hutchinson as DDGM for District No. 54, and WB Carl A. Penn as an alternate. The Master appointed a "Financial Resources Committee" composed of WB Miner as Chairman and WBs Comley, Wiseman, and Bateman, and RWBs Beatty and Palmer to study the finances of the Lodge and to report its findings at the second Stated Communication in September, together with such recommendations as it may deem necessary. He also appointed Bro. Hugh C. Falconer to the Committee on Wills, Bequeaths and Special Gifts" to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, to serve with WB George D. Stevens, the District Chairman. WB Homer Cooper was thereupon presented by RWB Parker and WB Miner as speaker of the evening. WB Cooper spoke on "Perspectives of Masonry," explaining some of the ways Masonry was practiced in the very early days and through the years to the present.
     Following WB Cooper's speech, the Master welcomed the members of the Cable Tow Club of the Navy Department and requested WB Conner and Bro. Andridge to present MWB John M. Stewart, Past Grand Master of Masons in Virginia and a retired employee of the Navy Department. MWB Stewart was escorted to the East and responded for the Cable Tow Club, recalling some of the early days of the Club and their activities. Bros. Zucherman and Andridge also responded, thanking WB Nagley (also a member of the Club) for having them as guests this evening.

     Two Fellowcrafts of the Lodge were raised at a Called Communication on May 23rd, Bros. C. C. Brown and H. P. Young.

     Another communication was called for May 28th to conduct funeral services for Bro. Myles Stanford McClellan at the Arlington Funeral Home. He was raised on May 8, 1958.

Still another communication was called on June 4th for conducting funeral services at Ives Funeral Home for WB Lyman Littlefield King, raised March 11, 1920, and served as Master of Cherrydale Lodge in 1938.

     RWB Harry Lee Lowers, Division Lecturer of Division No. 7, was received as speaker of the evening at the June 6th stated meeting. He spoke on "The Future of Masonic Ritual," emphasizing the importance of its current and proper exemplification. Bro. "Fishbait" Miller invited all the brethren to the Capitol for ceremonies celebrating Flag Day.

     At the June 20th meeting WB George C. Willman, Past Master of Oregon Military Lodge No. 223 of Frankfurt, Germany, presented Very Worshipful Robert Joseph McShain, Past Grand Master of Ceremonies of the French National Grand Lodge. VWB McShain addressed the Lodge on "European Freemasonry, comparing some of their usage’s and practices with ours. The address was followed by a period of questions and answers which the brethren found interesting and instructive.

     A Joint Communication of Glebe Lodge No. 181 and Cherrydale Lodge was held in the Arlington Masonic Temple, 4300 Arlington Blvd., on June 24th in observance of St. John the Baptist Day. After the normal business of Glebe Lodge was concluded, Rev. Bro. George R. Davis, Minister of the National City Christian Church of Washington, D.C. and a member of Charity Lodge No. 331, St. Joseph, Missouri, was greeted and addressed the brethren on "The Lesson of Law." He pointed out that the Bible is not only a book of religion, but is also a book of law.

     A courtesy funeral service was conducted on June 27th at Ives Funeral Home for our late Brother Frederick Michael Borey, born January 11, 1890, raised June 13, 1924, and died June 24, 1968. Bro. Borey was a member of Pentalpha Lodge No. 744 of New York, N.Y. Returning to our Temple, the Lodge thereafter initiated Mr. John Wesley Milstead into the First Degree of Masonry. Bros. O. B. Crumpler and L. A. Wilson were raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at a Called Communication on July 11th.

     At the Stated Communication of July 18th a petition for initiation was received from Mr. Ivan James Morrison. At this communication, the Master announced the passing of RWB Robert A. Sweetwood, Past Master of Columbia Lodge No. 285, and that his funeral had been held that day. WB Carl Ford announced that WB Frank J. Hallock, Cherrydale's fifth Master (1926), is deceased and therefore should be carried as such in our list of Past Masters. Thereafter, Bro. J. E. Wooding was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. WB Hilton Bateman announced that Virginia Lodge of Research No. 1777 will meet in our Temple on September 21st.
A funeral service was conducted at Ives Funeral Home on July 31st for our late Bro. August William Baumbach, born June 2, 1909, raised February 26, 1948, and died on the 29th day of July 1968.

     On August 6th funeral services were conducted at the Arlington Funeral Home, for Bro. Robert Franklin Thomason, born June 28, 1933, raised October 24, 1944, and died on the 3rd day of August, l968. He was the son of WB James F. Thomason who was Master of Cherrydale Lodge in 1957.

     The meeting of August 15th was designated, "Sojourners Night." The Master expressed thanks to Bro. Lon Thomas for repairs to our pictures in our social hall, to Bro. Sam Beall for his efforts in arranging the party to the Ball Park, and to Bro. Strayhorn for his efforts in getting the Sojourners out for this communication. On motion by WB Stewart Miner the Lodge enthusiastically voted to award Bro. Frank Cannon a Certificate of Merit for his outstanding services to the Lodge. WB Geo. Stevens presented the Lodge with WB Lyman King's Past Master's Jewel, the 25-year pin of Bro. Henry Pere, as well as Bro. Pere's Emblem of Senior Steward, which had been presented to him some years before at a Past Masters Night.

     WB Miner and RWB Palmer presented MWB Convass B. Dean, Past Grand Master of Masons in the District of Columbia and Past Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of Virginia, and escorted him to the East where he addressed the Lodge on "The Traveling Mason." He was impressively successful in drawing a broad picture of the universality of Masonry.

     The Stated Communication of September 5th was devoted to a celebration of our excellent fraternal relations over the years with the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia and several of its individual Lodges, Potomac Lodge No. 5, in particular. The Master of Potomac Lodge, WB E. W. Carter, was presented and accorded the courtesies of the East. Cherrydale Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, during which the stations and places were assumed by officers of Potomac Lodge who then exemplified a Master Masons Lodge according to D.C. ritual. RWB H. Kenneth Kingsbury, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge, MWB C. T. McDonald, Past Grand Master; and Excellent Companion Morris F. Hewitt, Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons, were welcomed in turn. Each of these distinguished District of Columbia Masons spoke briefly in appreciation of their warm and friendly welcome. RWB Kingsbury was introduced as the speaker of the evening and addressed the brethren on "How does the Individual Mason Live Daily?" Following RWB Kingsbury's inspiring talk, the closing of Lodge according to D.C. ritual was exemplified, the officers of Cherrydale Lodge resumed their stations and places and the Lodge was called from refreshment to labor.

     There were many favorable comments about the excellence of the evening's program.

     Members of the Scottish Rite bodies assumed the various stations and places at a Called Communication on September 12th and conferred the Master Masons Degree on Bro. Clay Wallace as a courtesy to MacArthur Lodge No. 183 located at Seoul, Korea (Chartered under the Grand Lodge of the Philippines). Bro. Wallace contributed $25.00 to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund and was presented a copy of the History of Cherrydale Lodge. The Master thanked the Scottish Rite members for their visit and for conferring the Degree.

     RWB Linwood E. Tucker, Grand Pursuivant of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, addressed the Lodge at its stated meeting of September 19th. He discussed "The Past, Present, and Future of Freemasonry." WB Miner, Chairman of the Committee appointed by WB Nagley to study and report upon the financial resources of the Lodge, read the findings of the Committee and presented the following: A motion to increase the rental fees for the hall from $45 to $60 per month each for the regular monthly tenants, and an increase from $10 to $15 per meeting for occasional renters. He also presented a resolution to amend Article II of the By-laws to increase the dues of Cherrydale Lodge from $12 to $15 per year. They were received and ordered to lie over until the second Stated Communication in October.

     On September 21st Cherrydale Lodge, in collaboration with Arlington Royal Arch Chapter No. 35, held a Family Night dinner at Page Elementary School. Two hundred members and guests were served and entertained. Honored guests included Deputy Grand Master RWB Julian E. Roden and Division 6 Lecturer RWB Charles A. Sinclair, Jr. Bro. J. Frank Cannon was specially honored by being presented with a Grand Master's Certificate of Meritorious Award, it having been recommended by vote of the Lodge. The presentation was made by RWB Roden. The operative furniture of the Lodge (altar and pedestals) and a chest of shallow drawers for officers' aprons and jewels had been fabricated by Bro. Cannon with materials furnished by various Brethren. The Lodge's 48-star flag and original altar were ceremoniously retired and a 50-star flag and new altar presented and received. Bro. Charles L. Strain (Rear Admiral, USN, Retired) carried out the old flag and Boy Scout David Wiseman (Son of WB Elmer W. Wiseman) carried in the new flag which was saluted and received by all reciting the pledge of allegiance. Descendants of our late Brother Hugh S. Ladd who had made and donated the original altar, performed the ceremony of retiring it. Mrs Marjorie (Ladd) Newlon and Daughter Gail Newlon handled the Holy Bible and altar cloth; WB Elmore L. Newlon and Bros. Dennis W. and Hugh T. Ladd carried out the old altar and brought in the new one.

     Following brief remarks by RWBs Roden and Sinclair, the stage and altar area of the floor were cleared and the Royal Arch Masons proceeded with an open meeting for the installation of officers, including WB George D. Stevens as High Priest. Bro. William A. Vincent served as installing Officer, WB James R. Offield of Concord Lodge No. 307 as installing Marshal and WB William D. Hefflebower, Chaplain. Bro. Richard Turner sang “This Is My Task”, and “The Lord's Prayer”. WB Stewart W. Miner delivered the address of the evening.
At the stated meeting of October 3rd Bro. Hess reported the Family Night affair was well attended and everyone had a good time. Bro. Jerry Gordon reported a successful performance by the Cherrydale Players at Camp Springs Lodge in Maryland and that $47.55 had been collected for the Home. WB Stevens reported for the Committee appointed to recommend someone for Educational Officer for District No. 54. WB Stewart W. Miner was so recommended. WB Nagley welcomed his own Past Masters and WB Edward K. Uhler, Master of Elmer Timberman Lodge. He thanked Bros. Beall, Parr, Pezzella, and Harrison for touch-up painting and cleaning the hall prior to the meeting of the Lodge of Research. The Lodge was then closed at 8:35 PM and an open meeting was held for our ladies, families and friends. Sixteen members celebrating their Masonic Birthday during the Month of October were assembled at the altar, accompanied by their wives. WB Miner and RWB Parker introduced Bro. Joel T. Broyhill, one of the birthday celebrants. Bro. Broyhill, Member of Congress for the Tenth District of Virginia, addressed the gathering with a non-political message concerning conditions in this country and around the world, and the effects of Communism on a number of' countries.

     There was a Called Communication on October 10th for work in the entered apprentise Degree. Bro. John W. Milstead and Bro. Luther B. Farley, a candidate of Clifton Forge Lodge No. 166, were examined on the First Degree catechism. Messrs. Ivan James Morrison and James Walker Brent were separately introduced and initiated into the First Degree of Masonry. When the Master Masons resumed labor Bros. Milstead and Farley were voted qualified to receive the Second Degree.

     A report was made by WB Carl Ford at the Stated Communication of October 17th concerning the fine performance by the Cherrydale Players in Richmond last week. Bro. Ed Young presented a pillow and WB Ford and Bro. Cannon presented a podium to be used in the auditorium. Bro. Jerry Gordon reported on the play at Bridgewater and that the Players were improving with each performance. Bro. Gus Mattfeldt reported on the Founders Day collection, saying we had contributed a total of $22,186.87 in the 14 years since 1954 when our own MWB Hugh Reid was Grand Master and placed such great emphasis on the endowment fund for the Masonic Home of Virginia. Bro. Mattfeldt also reported that to date $1736.05 had been contributed this year. WB Nagley appointed Bros. W.E. Hoy, G.E. Gordon, and F.C. Marcey, Jr. as a Committee to audit the Lodge records. He also asked that all Committees be prepared to make reports at the first Stated Communication in December. The Master then welcomed MWB H. Bruce Green, Past Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, WB Maynard Pitcher of Camp Springs Lodge No. 227, Maryland, WBs Gilbert, Rogers, Coe, and Sylvester, Worshipful Masters of Glebe No. 181, Sharon No. 327, Mount Vernon No. 219, and Columbia No. 285, respectively. WBs Ford and Miner were also welcomed as Chairman of the Grand Lodge Endowment Fund Committee and Grand Senior Steward, respectively.

     RWB William Thomas Watkins, Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, was presented by RWB Palmer and WB Miner. Bro. Watkins addressed the Lodge in keeping with the Founders Day Celebration, after which WB Nagley called the Lodge from labor to refreshment in order that the members of the Lodge would have the opportunity to converse with our guests. When the Lodge resumed labor the report and recommendations and the procedural steps necessary to implement the recommendations which were prepared by the ad hoc Committee on Financial Resources of the Lodge were taken up for final action. The Committee had made five specific recommendations based upon an extensive study of Lodge finances and at the stated meeting of September 19th presented two motions: (1) to raise lodge dues from $12 to $15, and (2) to raise the monthly rental to $60 each for the Royal Arch Chapter and the Commandery. There was also a provision for a bookkeeping $120 per month payment by the Lodge for its own rent and that of Job's Daughters. These motions were approved as were the other three recommendations of the Committee as outlined in an October 1968 supplement to the Lodge Bulletin (and recorded in the minute book covering the period January 1968 to December 1972).

     At a Called Communication of October 24th Bro. John Wesley Milstead was passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft.

     At the stated meeting of November 7th a petition for degrees was received from Mr. William Clay Brown. Thereafter, Bro. Milstead was examined on his Fellowcrafts catechism and approved by the Lodge as qualified to receive the Master Masons Degree. WB Stewart Miner made a speech titled, "Horizons," and the Junior Warden said that it was one of the finest heard in the Lodge in the past year.

     Chapel services were held November 11th at Ives Funeral Home for Bro. Samuel William Fox, born August 26,1880, raised June 6, 1933, and called to the Celestial Lodge on the 9th day of November, 1968 at the age of 88 years, 3 months. Bro. Fox had served as Tiler with great faithfulness for many years.

     At a Called Communication on November 14th Bro J.W. Milstead was raised to the Degree of Master Mason.

     Past Masters Night in Cherrydale Lodge was celebrated at the stated meeting of November 21st, with WB Hilton Bateman serving as Master of Ceremonies. He recalled some of the activities of prior Past Masters' programs, alluding in particular to those of certain deceased Past Masters as published in the Lodge History. He then called upon the various Past Masters present on this occasion. Many words of wisdom were imparted for the benefit of the officers of the Lodge. The Lodge was then called to refreshment and Bro. Lon Thomas presented a "Magic Lantern Show," including slides prepared from photographs of the laying of the cornerstone of Cherrydale Lodge Temple in 1936. WB J.C. Hanley, a Past Master of Glebe Lodge No. 181, presented to Cherrydale Lodge three of the original photographs, framed, from which the slides had been prepared. He was accompanied by Bro. L. C. Allen, also of Glebe Lodge, who had been instrumental in obtaining these photos. The Master thanked these Brethren for their efforts, and requested the Secretary to send a letter of thanks to Mr. Robert Burroughs, son of the superintendent in charge of the building of the Temple, for preserving the pictures and in seeing that they came into the hands of a Mason who would recognize their value to Cherrydale Lodge.

     Senior Warden W. E. Hoy read the Audit Committee Report at the December 5th stated meeting. The report showed that there were 22 stated meetings and 29 called (12 for funerals). The total membership at the previous audit was 434. Since then, 13 members were gained by degrees, 3 by affiliation, and 1 by reinstatement for a total of 451. Fourteen were lost by death, one by demit, and two by suspension, leaving a membership of 434. Each of the Lodge's Committee Chairmen made his report for the year.

     Among them was Bro. Gus Mattfeldt's report that $2,045.55 had been contributed to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund and that this figure represented the second highest amount for any year since the fund was started. Bro. Jerry Gordon reported on the activities of the Cherrydale Players. He said that they had a very successful year performing for many lodges in different locations. The Master thanked the Committees for their fine work and asked them to continue for the remainder of his term. The principal business of this communication was the observance of "York Rite Night," which began with the presentation of Excellent Companion George D. Stevens by WBs Hefflebower and McNamee, High Priest and Past High Priest, respectively, of Arlington Royal Arch Chapter No. 35. All Royal Arch Masons were welcomed as a group. WB Stevens presented Sir Knight Wallace L. Booth, Eminent Commander of Arlington Commandery No. 29, Knights Templar. Bro. Booth then introduced his officers, and thereafter presented Sir Knight Joe R. Harris, Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bro. Harris concluded by giving a talk on the "Principles of Knight Templar Masonry." Bro. Wallace Booth, as Chairman for the annual Memorial Service program, assisted by WB George Stevens, called up the Lodge and after prayer, read the roll of our departed Brethren as follows: WB Crawford Edwards, Bros. Chester Tabor Stephens, Charles Carter Sine, Leroy Colby Hammond, Henry John Pere, Douglas Mellon Buttruff, Manley Evans Brizendine, Myles Stanford McClellan, WB Lyman Littlefield King, Bros. Harold Leroy Manville, August William Baumbach, Robert Franklin Thomason, Rush Eaton, and Samuel William Fox. RWB Charles A. Sinclair, Jr. recited the 23rd. Psalm, after which the Lodge was seated and Bro. Sinclair delivered a very impressive address appropriate to the memorial program.

     At a Called Communication on December 12th the entered apprentice Degree was conferred upon two candidates, Messrs. T.W. Hummel and G.A. Martz.

     The principal business of the last Stated Communication in 1968 (December 19th), was the election and installation of officers for 1969. The Worshipful Master, WB Forrest Nagley, was unable to be present due to bronchial pneumonia. Accordingly, Senior Warden W. E. Hoy opened the Lodge and expressed on behalf of WB Nagley, his best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. WB Stewart Miner presided in the East for the election and RWB Parker and WBs Hefflebower and Comley were appointed tellers. Bro. Hoy was elected Master for 1969; Bros. Eugene H. Strayhorn, Senior Warden; Mark T. Hess, Junior Warden; WBs Elmer W. Wiseman and Carl C. Comley, Sr., Treasurer and Secretary, respectively; Bros. Charles L. Strain, Senior Deacon; and Jackson G. Garrett, Jr., Junior Deacon. The newly installed Worshipful Master appointed the following officers: Bros. Odie B. Crumpler, Senior Steward; Hugh P. Young, Junior Steward; WB George D. Stevens, Chaplain; Bros. George N. Fleming, Marshal and Adam W. Parr, Tiler. WB Miner assisted by WB Stevens, Installing Marshal, installed the elected and appointed officers with the exception of the Senior and Junior Deacons who were installed by WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. father of the new Junior Deacon.

     The last meeting of 1968 was a Called Communication on December 26th with the newly installed officers for the Year 1969 officiating. The meeting was called to perform funeral services at Falls Church Funeral Home for our late Brother Harry Nathan Kessler, born October l, 1887, raised May 12, 1921, and called to the Celestial Lodge on December 23rd, 1968. The Lodge proceeded to the Funeral Home and thence to the National Memorial Park where graveside services were conducted.

- 1969 -

WB William E. Hoy's first communication of the year was called at 6:00 PM January 6th, for the purpose of conducting Masonic services for our late Brother Roddie Richard Turner, born December 1, 1926; raised September 30,1965; and called to the Celestial Lodge on the 31st day of December, 1968. The service was conducted at the Everly Wheatly Funeral Home in Alexandria. Upon returning to the Temple and closing this communication, a Stated Communication was opened at 7:50 PM. The maturing petition of Mr. Nelson Beek Johnson was favorably acted upon. The sick report showed that WB Nagley has been suffering from a severe case of congestion which had developed into pneumonia in the left lung.

WB Bruce McNamed and Bro. G. E. Todd presented the reverend Bro. George E. Schnable as speaker of the evening. Bro. Schnable addressed the Brethren on the appropriateness of beginning the new year by rededicating our lives to the teachings of Freemasonry.

A petition for degrees was read at the Called Communication of January 16th from Mr. Harold Jennings Casto. He was recommended and vouched for by WB Bro. Lee B. Sheaffer of Triluminer Lodge No. 117, West Virginia, and WB Carl D. Ford of this Lodge. WB John R. Conner presented WB Forrest R. Nagley, immediate Past Master, his Past Master's Jewel, WB Nagley having been absent on account of illness at the last Stated Communication in December. WB Nagley then saluted the Master, WB Hoy, and presented him the tie and cummerbund worn by the late WB Philip J. Straley while he was Associate Grand Guardian of Job's Daughters, to be worn when we have activities associated with our youth.

WB Stewart W. Miner, Grand Senior Steward and Chairman of the Cherrydale Lodge Committee on Education, conducted a quiz program consisting of true-or-false items dealing with Virginia Masonic Law. WB Bruce McNamee made the highest score for which he was awarded two tickets for a Demolay dinner.

The meeting of January 23rd was called for labor in the First Degree. Bro. Hugh Parker Young examined Bros. Ivan James Morrison and Theodore William Hummel on the entered apprentise catechism. Messrs William Clay Brown and Nelson Beek Johnson were separately initiated into the First Degree of Masonry with Bros. Eugene H. Strayhorn and Mark T. Hess presiding in the East, respectively. WB Carl D. Ford delivered the lecture and Bro. Mattfeldt read the Charge.

There was a Called Communication on January 28^th for conducting chapel services at the Arlington Funeral Home for our late Bro. Percy G. Denbow, born February 2, 1895, raised July 7, 1949 and called to the Celestial Lodge on January 25th, 1969. Another Called Communication was held on January 31st for conducting funeral services at the Arlington Funeral Home for our late Bro. John Franklin Cannon, born July 3, 1907, raised October 21, 1948 and called to the Celestial Lodge on January 29^th 1969.

At the stated meeting of February 6^th a petition for initiation was received from Mr. Albert James Bass, employed by the U.S. Navy as a physician. His vouchers were Bro. Willis Carter of Haymaket Lodge No. 313 of Haymarket, Virginia and Bro. John K. Perkins of Caleb Butler Lodge in Ayer, Massachusetts. Among the communications was an invitation to the Annual George Washington Memorial Services on Sunday, February 23, at 8:00 P.M. at Arlington United Methodist Church. Bro. Sam Beale reported for the Temple Committee that the roof should be repaired at a cost of $100, a new door should be installed at the outside entrance at a cost of $120, and that the rug should be shampooed at a cost of $143. The Lodge voted approval of this work.

Bro. Herman Bly, formerly associated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation was presented by WB Stewart Miner. Bro. Bly addressed the Lodge concerning the international Communist movement, explaining the beliefs, practices and methods of operation of the Communist Party.

The committee appointed to study the resolutions scheduled to come before the forthcoming session of Grand Lodge, gave their recommendations thereon for the consideration of the Lodge representatives. Thereafter, Bro John Wattenbarger examined Bro. John W. Milstead on the Master Masons catechism. Bro. Milstead was applauded for his excellent performance and the Lodge voted to award him a certificate of proficiency. It was reported that Bro. Herbert H. Porter, a Charter Member of Cherrydale Lodge, was growing very weak and not expected to recover.

A communication was called on February 17^th for work in the Fellowcraft degree. Bro. Luther B. Farley, a courtesy candidate of Clifton Forge Lodge No. 166, and Bros. Ivan J. Morrison and Theodore W. Hummel of this Lodge were separately introduced and passed to the Second Degree of Masonry, with Bro. Edward Young, Bro. Charles L. Strain, and WB William D. Hefflebower presiding in the East, respectively. Bro. Hassan Kiser delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture and Bro. Gus Mattfeldt read the Charge.

At the stated meeting of February 20^th WBs Ford and Garrett presented RWB Stewart W. Miner, Past Master of Cherrydale Lodge and newly elected Grand Junior Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Bro. Miner expressed his thanks for this recognition and their support in his election to this high office.

The maturing petition of Mr. Harold Jennings Casto was voted upon and he was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. The Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, and the William Mason Saunders Chapter, Order of DeMolay exemplified a portion of the DeMolay Degree. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor and reports were heard on the recent Grand Lodge Communication.

There was a Called Communication on March 1^st for conducting Masonic Memorial Services for our late Brother William Coleman Austin, born September 2, 1882, raised December 12, 1904 and called to the Celestial Lodge on February 27th 1969 at the age of 86 years and 5 months. He affiliated with our Lodge in 1934. After the prescribed service in the Temple, the Lodge proceeded to the Arlington Funeral Home where the Chapel Service was conducted.

At the Stated Communication on March 6^th a petition for degrees was received from Mr. Clinton Cecil Canfield vouched for by Bros. R. F. Beahm of Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120 and Adam W. Parr of our Lodge. The petition for degrees of Mr. Albert James Baze having matured, he was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. The Worshipful Master then presented Bro. John W. Milstead his Grand Lodge Certificate of Proficiency recalling his excellent performance on February 6th.

WB George C. Willman, who affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge in 1966, introduced Bro. Carl W. Hopp as one who had distinguished himself in various Masonic Bodies in the Grand Jurisdiction of Oregon. Bro. Hopp addressed the Lodge concerning the Grand Lodge of Oregon and its establishment and operation of the Masonic and Eastern Star Homes.

There was a Called Communication on March 8th for conducting Masonic Services for Bro.John B. Hodgkin, born January 4, 1897, raised March 20, 1918 and called to the Celestial Lodge on March 6, 1969, the services being performed as a courtesy to Aberdour Lodge of Boston, Massachusetts. After the prescribed services at the Temple, the Lodge proceeded to the Arlington Funeral Home, thence to Columbia Gardens Cemetery where graveside services were conducted.

There was a Called Communication on March 13th for labor in the First Degree. Bros. Brent and Brown were examined on their entered apprentise catechism by Bro. Hugh Parker Young. Mr. Harold Jennings Casto was then initiated into the First Degree of Masonry with the stations and places filled by Past Masters, with WB Ford in the East. WB Ford also delivered the Lecture and Bro. Mattfeldt read the Charge. Bros. Brent and Brown were thereafter elected to receive the Fellowcraft degree.

At the stated meeting of March 20^th a petition for degrees was received from Mr. Lester Crowson. His vouchers were Bros. John F. Davis, Jr. of Columbia Lodge No. 285 and Robert C. McElroy of Buena Vista Lodge No. 186, both of Virginia. A like petition was received from Mr. Robert Carrett Bledsoe, Jr. whose vouchers were Bros. Roy P. Buckwalter of Silver Spring Lodge No. 215, Maryland, and Robert G. Smith of Dan River Lodge No. 129, North Carolina. The Master Masons Lodge was dispensed with and a Lodge on the Second Degree was opened for work and instruction. Bro. Hugh Parker Young examined Bros. Ivan James Morrison, Theodore William Hummel, and Luther B. Farley (the latter a courtesy candidate of Clifton Forge Lodge No. 116) on the Fellowcraft catechism. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor and the balloting on the proficiency and moral fitness of these candidates resulted in their favor. After closing of the Lodge at 9:25 P.M., a barber shop quartet entertained with a number of selections and the Master thanked Bro. Walter NaDeau for arranging the program.

An application for membership was received from Bro. Carl Herman Braunn, a member of Humboldt Lodge in Columbus, Ohio at the Stated Communication of April 23rd. The petition for degrees for Mr. Clinton Cecil Canfield having matured, he was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. The Lodge was called up for a moment of silent respect for our late Worshipful Brother Herbert H. Porter who died March 22nd. He was Master of Columbia Lodge No. 285 in 1921 and one of 40 members of that Lodge who signed the petition for the formation of Cherrydale Lodge (Nov. 7, 1921).

The newly appointed District Educational Officers, WB Robert Coe of District No. l, and RWB Albert Gorham of District No. 54, were presented formally by RWB Stewart W. Miner and WB Manley Pollard. On behalf of Bro. Kenneth E. Wright, the Secretary presented the Lodge Volumes I and II of the Addendum to Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, and a volume of Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. WB Hilton Bateman and RWB Stewart Miner presented the speaker of the evening, RWB Charles E. Wallace, PDDGM of District No. 1. He addressed the Lodge on the activities of the Students for a Democratic Society and their effect on our high school and university students today and expressed concern for what is in store for our youngsters in the near future.

Bro. William Clay Brown was passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft at a Called Communication on April 10th. The Junior Deacon, Bro. Jackson G. Garrett, Jr., presided in the East, WB Hilton Bateman delivered the Senior Deacon’s Lecture, Bro. Eugene Strayhorn the Middle Chamber Lecture and WB Forrest Nagley delivered the Charge from memory. This being Bro. Garrett's first appearance in the East, he was congratulated on his fine performance.

RWBs J.C. Parker and R.S. Beatty were appointed as a committee to receive the DDGM, RWB Julius C. Hutchinson on his official visit on April 17th. RWB Hutchinson thanked the Master for his reception and requested him to proceed with regular business and he would make his remarks later in the evening. The petitions of Messrs. Lester Crowson and Robert C. Bledsoe having matured, were favorably acted upon by vote of the Lodge.

Among the correspondence were a letter from Clifton Forge Lodge No. 166 requesting us to confer the Master Masons Degree upon Bro. Luther B. Farley, a reminder from the Masonic Home of Virginia that we are to conduct vesper services on April 27th at the Home, and requesting us to contact the organist regarding any special music we may require, and a letter from Sharon Lodge No. 327 informing us that they will recommend WB Charles William Mecca for the office of DDGM for the Year 1970 and WB William Edward Moore as Alternate. A motion to concur in this recommendation was carried.

The Master announced that the Masters and Wardens Association will confer the Master Masons Degree on May 15^th in Cherrydale Lodge. The Master greeted all visitors (37) and our own members (47). RWB Hutchinson, DDGM, then addressed the Lodge expressing pleasure in being in Cherrydale Lodge and asked RWB Stewart Miner and WB George Stevens to present the Worshipful Masters or their representatives. Those so presented were WBs Champlain of No. 181, Moore of No. 327, Judy of No. 81, and Hoy of No. 42. Also Bros. Carter of No. 307 and Fisher of No. 285 were presented. They were escorted to the East and WB Moore responded for the group. RWB Hutchinson then outlined various items of the Grand Master's Program for the year and expressed hope that all would make an effort to attend and celebrate the various occasions as scheduled.

WB Stevens presented the Lodge on behalf of Mrs. John Frank Cannon, widow of our late Brother Cannon, several Masonic books which had once been the property of Admiral Richard E. Byrd.

At a Called Communication on April 21st Bros. Ivan James Morrison and Theodore William Hummel were separately introduced and raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason with Bro. Strayhorn and WB Hefflebower, respectively presiding in the East for both Sections. WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. delivered the Lecture and Bro. Hugh Young read the Charge.

At a Called Communication on April 28^th funeral services were conducted for our late Brother John Louis McKinnon, born April 25, 1885, raised January 12, 1950 and called to the Celestial Lodge on the 25th of April 1969 at the age of 84. Chapel services were conducted at the Arlington Funeral Home.

The application for^-membership of Bro. Carl Herman Braun was favorably acted upon at the Stated Communication of May 1st. Among the communications read were a letter from Herman Lodge No. 6, Clarksburg, W. Va. informing us that our Bro. Robert Eugene Twigg had been raised to the Degree of Master Mason, a thank-you note from the Masonic Home of Virginia for vesper services conducted April 27th and a communication from WB Carl D. Ford, Chairman of the Grand Lodge Endowment Committee, requesting Lodges to make use of a special letter and return envelope for Founders Day solicitations.

Immediately after the close of Lodge, the Brethren remained for an address by Detective Sergeant King of the Arlington County Police. He spoke on how vice and corruption have infiltrated our public schools, with particular reference to the use of drugs and their effects on our youngsters.

His message was both interesting and alarming. Many questions were asked and answered during the discussion period which followed. He was given a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Lodge.

At a Called Communication on May 12th Messrs. Albert James Bazo, Clinton Cecil Canfield, Lester Crowson, and Robert Carrett Bledsoe, Jr. were separately introduced and initiated into the First Degree of Masonry, with WBs Garrett, Sr. and Conner, and Bros. Garrett, Jr. and Strayhorn, respectively, presiding in the East. WB Nagley delivered the Lecture and RWB Beatty delivered the Charge. WB Carl D. Ford then examined Bros. Harold J. Casto and Nelson B. Johnson on the entered apprentise catechism. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor and Bros. Casto and Johnson were elected to receive the Fellowcrafts Degree.

The Worshipful Master, at the stated meeting of May 15th, announced the passing of our Brother Luther W. Strobel who was raised in Cherrydale Lodge in 1928. The Lodge was called up for a moment of silence in respect to the memory of Bro. Strobel. WB Carl D. Ford, Chairman of the Home Endowment Fund Committee, and RWB Albert Gorham, District Educational Officer for District No. 54, were formally received and escorted to the East. WB Ford responded requesting the Lodges to avail themselves of the literature prepared for guidance in preparing Founders Day programs. The Masters and Wardens Association of District No. 54, visiting Cherrydale Lodge this evening, conferred the Master Masons Degree on Bro. Luther B. Farley for Cherrydale Lodge, as a courtesy to Clifton Forge Lodge No. 166. WB Champlain of Glebe Lodge No. 181, presided in the East for the First Section, and Bro. Strayhorn for the Second Section. RWB Gorham delivered the Lecture and Bro. Hugh Young read the Charge. WB Hoy resumed his station and welcomed Bro. Farley as a Master Mason on behalf of Clifton Forge Lodge. He congratulated him on his raising and presented him a copy of the Cherrydale Lodge History. Bro. Farley expressed his pleasure in being made a Master Mason and indicated a desire to affiliate with Cherrydale Lodge. RWB Hutchinson, DDGM for the 54th Masonic District, was cordially welcomed by WB Hoy who thanked him for being present on the occasion of the visit of the Masters and Wardens Association.

There was a Called Communication on May 22^nd when Bro. William Clay Brown was examined on his Fellowcraft catechism and Bros. James Walker Brent and Nelson Beck Johnson were passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft.

At the stated meeting of June 5th an application for affiliation was received from Bro. Luther B. Farley, Sr. of 1912 N. Wayne Street, Arlington, Va., a member of Clifton Forge Lodge No. 166, Clifton Forge, Va. His vouchers were Bros. Edward Young and Mark T. Hess. A resolution to amend Article I of the By-laws to provide for only one Stated Communication per month, on the third Thursday, was presented and ordered to lie over until the Stated Communication of August 21st. A committee was appointed to study and report on the resolution on that date. A motion to present our retired altar to Thompson Lodge No. 145 of Round Hill, Va. was approved by the Lodge. WB Hefflebower examined Bro. Theodore William Hummel on the Master Masons catechism, after which the Brethren voted to award him a Certificate of Proficiency.

The Worshipful Master reported that WB Nagley has had Mrs. Nagley admitted to Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital suffering from left ventricle congestion following a massive heart attack. The Master addressed the Lodge, commencing with an invocation praying the blessing of our Heavenly Father and using phrases contained in several of the older Hymns. He posed the question,, "Are you a Master Mason or Something Less?".

Funeral services were conducted at a Called Communication on June 13th for Bro. David L. Gunckel (Lieut. Commander, USN) as a courtesy to Laclede Lodge No. 83 of Lebanon, Missouri. The Lodge proceeded to Falls Church Funeral Home, thence to Arlington National Cemetery where graveside services were performed.

A petition for degrees was received at the Stated Communication of June 19th from Mr. Cornelius Johannes Vos. His vouchers were Bros. John V. Swartz of Joseph M. Milans Lodge No. 38 of Washington, D. C . and G. Edward Todd of this Lodge. It was announced that Bro. Robert William Tyson who was raised in 1946, died on May 11, 1969. The Lodge was called up for a moment of silence in respect to his memory. Mrs. Forrest Nagley was reported to be improved and expects to return home soon. Mrs. Robert S. Beatty was hospitalized this date in Arlington Hospital for surgery.

Bro. Theodore Hummel was presented his Grand Lodge Certificate of Proficiency. Bro. Sam Beale reported plans for a visit to D.C. Stadium to see the Washington Senators baseball team play during the month of July. Bro. Luther Farley presented the Lodge a kneeling pad for our altar in appreciation for the courtesies extended him in the past.

WB George D. Stevens and MWB Hugh Reid presented MWB Convass B. Dean, PGM of Masons in the District of Columbia. MWB Dean addressed the Lodge in our observance of St. John the Baptist Night. Thereafter, WB Garrett examined Bro. Nelson Beck Johnson on the Fellowcraft catechism, following which he was elected to receive the degree of Master Mason.

At the June 26^th Called Communication, Bros. William Clay Brown and Nelson Beck Johnson were separately introduced and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason, with WB Hefflebower and WB Barrett, respectively, presiding in the East for the first section and WB Stevens and WB Garrett, respectively, for the second section. WB Cooper delivered the lecture and Bro. Hugh P. Young delivered the charge.

The petition of Mr. Cornelius J. J. Vos having matured, was elected at the stated meeting of July 17^th to receive the degrees in Masonry. The application of Bro. Luther B. Farley for membership having matured, was elected a member of Cherrydale Lodge. This night being set aside as "Sojourners Night of Americanism and Patriotism," there was, as usual, a large attendance (39 members and 60 visitors). Bro. John Scherger presented the Presidents of Chapters 3, 364, 440, and 446 of the National Sojourners Association, and escorted them to the East. Each President, in turn, introduced the officers and members of his respective Chapter. Bros. General Lyon and General Charles presented Bro. General Billingsley, National President of the Sojourners. Bro. Billingsley thanked the Master for arranging this occasion and presented the Lodge a Roll of Honor of the Sojourners. RWB Stewart W. Miner and Bro. Billingsley then presented Bro. General Lewis B. Hershey, who was escorted to the East where he addressed the Lodge on the subject of Patriotism. General Hershey's talk was of unusual interest to our Brethren.

Funeral services were conducted at a Called Communication on July 27^th for Thomas Blackstock Netting, raised September 10, 1953 and called to the Celestial Lodge on July 25th. After the prescribed Temple Service, the Lodge proceeded to the Arlington Funeral Home where Chapel Services were conducted.

At a Called Communication on July 31^st Bro. "Don" Garrett examined Bro. C.C. Canfield on the entered apprentise catechism. Thereafter, in a Lodge on the Second Degree, Bros. Casto and Canfield were separately introduced and passed to the Second Degree of Masonry, with WBs Garrett and Conner, respectively, presiding in the East. Bro. John Wattenbarger delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture, Bro. Strayhorn the Middle Chamber Lecture, and Bro. Hugh Young the Charge.

There was a Called Communication on August 14th when Mr. Cornelius J. J. Vos was introduced and initiated into the First Degree of Masonry, with WB Geo. D. Stevens presiding in the East. WB Nagley delivered the Lecture and Bro. Hugh P. Young the Charge.

The Worshipful Master announced at the Stated Communication of August 21st that Bro. Louis F. Trimpe, who was raised in 1943, died on April 17, 1969. The Lodge was called up for a moment of silent respect to his memory. Bro. Percy F. Miller, as one of the Masonic birthday celebrants, was presented a 25-year pin which was due him in 1952. The Secretary reported that 25-year pins had been mailed to Bros. Hester Manderson, Melvin L. Hamby, Leonard R. Honnold, G. Walton Calvert, Lawrence W. Dahl, Charles P. Kale, Olney C. Markle, and John H. Joyner. He stated that this completed the list of all those eligible through July 1969.

The Secretary read the resolution presented at the Stated Communication of June 5th to amend Article I of the By-laws to provide for the holding of only one Stated Communication a month, this communication to be held on the third Thursday of each month. The Committee appointed at the June 5^th meeting to study and report upon the resolution made no recommendation thereon. An amendment was offered by the Secretary to provide that the change, if approved, become effective January 1970 and the amendment was approved. However, after discussion, the members voted to reject the resolution by a margin of only three votes. Among the brethren welcomed, was MWB Otto B. Roeppke, Past Grand Master of Masons of the District of Columbia, who had been the principal, though not the only, speaker at the first meeting of Cherrydale Lodge in its new temple on August 6, 1936. MWB Roeppke reminisced about his frequent and pleasant visits to Cherrydale Lodge in former years.

WB John Schwartz presented Rev. Bro. Lee B. Sheaffer, Minister of St. Marks United Methodist Church. Bro. Sheaffer addressed the Lodge, using as his theme "Plan Ahead with Faith." The Master thanked him for his inspiring message and presented him a Certificate of Appreciation.

A petition for degrees was received at the Stated Communication of September 4^th from Mr. Marshall Alexander Ramsey. His vouchers were Bros. Mark T. Hess and J. G. Brandt, both of this Lodge.

An invitation was received from Saint Johns Lodge No. 11 of Washington, D.C. to be present on September 12th to help celebrate Virginia Nite in the District of Columbia. WB Page presented WB Paul S. Murphy, Past Master of Chevy Chase Lodge No. 42, F.A.A.M. of the District of Columbia, and a Field Representative of the Masonic Service Association. WB Murphy addressed the Lodge on "The Masonic Service Association of the United States," giving many interesting and informative facts on the duties and the good work done by the Association at home as well as in other parts of the world, including our many Brethren residing overseas. The Association, he said, deals with 42 Grand Lodges, and is celebrating its 50^th anniversary.

At the Stated Communication of September 18^th Bros. Strayhorn and Hess presented WB Forrest R. Nagley, immediate Past Master of Cherrydale Lodge. WB Nagley was escorted to the East where he presented the Wardens their Certificates of Proficiency, on behalf of RWB Charles Rowe11, Lecturer for Division 6. RWB Miner introduced WB Robert C. Coe, Past Master of Mount Vernon Lodge No. 219, District Educational Officer for District No. 1, and Grandson of our late, well-beloved RWB Francis Asbury "Pop" Coe. WB Coe led a discussion on the current Masonic education program. The Master Masons Lodge was dispensed with and a Lodge on the Second Degree opened for work and instruction. WB Garrett examined Bros. H. J. Casto and C. C. Canfield on the Fellowcraft catechism. Later, when the Master Masons Lodge had resumed labor, they were voted upon favorably.

A communication was called on September 26th to conduct Masonic Services for our late Bro. Charles Edward Kraus, born December 18, 1895, raised November 14, 1946 and called to the Celestial Lodge on the 23^rd of September 1969. After the prescribed services in the Temple, the Lodge proceeded to the Pumphrey Funeral Home where Chapel Services were conducted. The Lodge then returned to its Temple and immediately after closing this communication, a second communication was called for the purpose of conferring the Master Masons Degree on two candidates. Bros. Harold J. Casto and Clinton Cecil Canfield were separately introduced and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason, with WBs Ford and Conner, respectively, presiding in the East for the first section; WB Ford and Bro. Strayhorn, respectively, for the second section. WB Homer Cooper delivered the lecture and Bro. Hugh Young the Charge.

The first order of business at the Stated Communication of October 2^nd was the election of Marshall Alexander Ramsey to receive the First Degree in Masonry. RWB Stewart Miner, Chairman of the Masonic Education Committee, addressed the Lodge, emphasizing the importance of wider participation in the programs which have been developed to promote a greater understanding of Freemasonry.

At the stated meeting of October l6th an appeal from the Grand Master was read requesting aid for our Brethren who suffered losses in the recent floods in Masonic Districts 17, 19, 20, and 21 of Virginia. RWB Parker and WB Stevens presented RWB Hutchinson, DDGM for the 54th District, who also asked for a generous response to the appeal for assistance for our Brethren so stricken by the recent floods. A motion to appropriate $100 for Masonic flood relief was approved, and the Secretary announced that he would receive any additional contributions the enlightened members might desire to make. WB Ford and MWB Reid presented WB Carlisle L. Tiller, Jr., Assistant Executive Director of the Masonic Home in Richmond. WB Tiller announced that he would illustrate his talk with slides, his talk was highly informative, and at its conclusion, the Secretary read Bro. Mattfeldt's report of Founders Day collections for the Home Endowment Fund. Total receipts this year to date were $1505 from 117 members.

A Called Communication was held on October 25th for the purpose of conducting Masonic services for our late Brother Chauncey James Curry, Sr. as a courtesy to Milford Lodge No. 54 of Milford, Ohio. Bro. Curry was called to the Celestial Lodge on the 21st day of October 1969. After the prescribed service at the Temple the Lodge proceeded to the Ives Funeral Home where Chapel Services were conducted by WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. WB Stevens served as Chaplain. The Lodge then returned to its Temple and immediately after closing this communication, a second communication was called for labor in the First Degree. The Master Masons Lodge was dispensed with and a Lodge on the First Degree opened. WB Garrett examined Bros G. A. Martz and R. C. Bledsoe on the entered apprentise catechism. Mr. Marshall Alexander Ramsey was then introduced and initiated an entered apprentise, with Bro. Edward Young presiding in the East. WB Stevens delivered the lecture and Bro. Hugh Parker Young read the Charge. The Lodge on the First Degree was closed and the Master Masons Lodge resumed labor for balloting on Bros. Martz and Bledsoe.

All ballots being favorable they were declared elected to receive the Second Degree. WB Stevens relayed the gratitude expressed to him by the Curry family for the funeral service conducted earlier in the evening.

At the November 6th Stated Communication the application of Bro. Daniel C. Price, an entered apprentise of this Lodge, to continue instruction and to receive courtesy work in a South Carolina Lodge was approved. Bro. Wallace Booth, High Priest of Arlington Royal Arch Chapter No. 35, and Bro. Joseph Mann, Emminent Commander of Arlington Commandery No. 29, Knights Templar, were specially greeted as heads of appendant bodies which meet in Cherrydale Temple. After greeting the visitors, Past Masters, and all our members, the Worshipful Master, WB Hoy, addressed the Lodge concerning the problem confronting Lodges generally in maintaining a respectable percentage of attendance at the various meetings. Recognizing the constant and varied demands upon the time of the members, he urged that every effort be made to apportion sufficient time to attend their lodge meetings and to encourage others to do the same.

Bros. Gilbert Allen Martz and Robert Carrett Bledsoe, Jr. were separately introduced and passed to the Second Degree of Masonry at a Called Communication on November 13th. WBs Garrett and Conner, respectively, presided in the East. Bro. Hassan Kiser delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture, Bro. John Wattenbarger the Middle Chamber Lecture, and Bro. Hugh Young the Charge.

The Stated Communication of November 20th was Past Masters Night, with RWB Robert S. Beatty assigned the honor of presiding as Master of Ceremonies. He was formally escorted to the East whereupon he called the Lodge from labor to refreshment and assigned Past Masters to the various stations and places. He then announced that this Past Masters Night had been set aside to honor WB Carl C. Comley for his many years of service to Masonry. WB Beatty read the date of WB Comley's petition whereupon Bro. Horace Shaw entered from the west gate and identified himself as one of the vouchers on the petition. WB Hefflebower then entered and recalled the early days of WB Comley as a Mason and his work with the Telephone Company. WB Caldwell entered, accompanied by a large group of fellow employees of the Telephone Company, recalled some of the activities in which they had all shared and presented WB Comley a silver tray with appropriate engraving. RWB Beatty then gave the dates on which WB Comley received his degrees; all in 1944: entered apprentise, August31; Fellowcraft, September 21, Master Mason, October 26. The first Entered Apprentice Degree conferred by WB Comley was upon Bro. Joseph "Tuck" Byrnes. Bro. Byrnes then entered and with a few remarks presented WB Comley a picture of the student body of Carne Elementary School when they were boy classmates. RWB Beatty then stated that WB Comley had conferred all the degrees, instructed and examined many candidates on the catechisms of all degrees, and had examined RWB John C. Parker on the Master Masons catechism, all within approximately one year. RWB Parker entered at this time and told of his close fraternal relationship with Bro. Comley. The latter was RWB Parker's nominee for Junior Deacon, but not elected until two nominations later. WB Elmer W. Wiseman entered and reminisced upon high school days and neighborhood activities shared with Bro. Comley. RWB Beatty quoted from Lodge minutes and other sources to show how WB Comley was influenced by and practiced Masonry over the years. He recalled that in 1951 he was elected Junior Deacon and progressed to Worshipful Master in 1955. RWB Chester Martin Brasse, DDGM 1955, WBs Hugh Burke and Robert Lord who were Masters of their respective Lodges in 1955, entered at this time and recalled working with WB Comley during the year. A letter was read from RWB Clive W. Palmer expressing regret in being unable to attend this evening and recalling several incidents including the transfer of real estate title to the Temple from the Temple Corporation to the Lodge in June 1955. Bro. Carl Comley, Jr. entered and presented his father with a loving cup engraved, "Father, Mason, Friend".

The Lodge was called from refreshment to labor and WB Comley was invited to assume the East to close the Lodge, previous to which WB Nagley, who had served as Secretary in 1955, presented Bro. Edward Young at the Altar and announced that this was Bro. Young's 79-year-old birthday. The Brethren stood and sang happy birthday, and Bro. Young responded tearfully with words of appreciation. Attendance: 49 members and 23 visitors.

At the Sated Communication of December 4^th Bro. Eugene Strayhorn, Senior Deacon, read the report of the Audit Committee which showed that the total membership at last audit was 434, that seven had been gained by degrees, two by affiliation, and one by restoration. However there were thirteen losses by death, six by demit, and two by suspension; leaving a total membership of 423. There had been ten entered apprentice Degrees, eleven (including one courtesy) Fellowcraft, and eight (including one courtesy) Master Mason Degrees. The Chairmen of other Committees made their reports. Of particular interest was that of Bro. Gustave E. Mattfeldt, Founders Day Committee, which showed total contributions of $2,122.50 to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund this year. The prescribed Memorial Service was then conducted to pay homage to the memory of our Brethren who were called to rest during the past Masonic year. They were: Bros. Elmer E. Hoover, raised January 10, 1921, died December 18, 1968; Harry N. Kessler, raised May 12, 1921, died December 23, 1968; R. Richard Turner, raised September 30, 1965, died December 31, 1968; Percy G. Denbow, raised July 7, 1949, died January 25, 1969; J. Frank Cannon, raised October 21, 1948, died January 29, 1969; William C. Austin, raised December 12, 1904, died February 27, 1969; Herbert H. Porter, raised June 1, 1914, died March 22, 1969; John L. McKinnon, raised January 2, 1950, died April 25, 1969; Luther W. Strobel, raised November 15, 1928, died May 9, 1969; Robert W. Tyson, raised August 22, 1946, died May 11, 1969; Thomas B. Natting, raised September 10, 1953, died July 25, 1969; Louis F. Trimpe, raised May 6, 1943, died August 17, 1969; and Charles E. Kraus, raised November 14, 1946, died September 23, 1969.

With the Lodge open on the First Degree, Bro. "Don" Garrett examined Bro. Lester Crowson on the entered apprentice catechism who, when the Master Masons Lodge had resumed labor, was voted as qualified to receive the Second Degree.

The stated meeting of December18th was devoted, for the most part, to the election and installation of officers for the 1970 Masonic Year. WB Hoy, the retiring Master, thanked the Committees for their fine work and dismissed them. He then addressed the Lodge, giving a resume of his activities and visitations during the year and thanked the officers and members for their courtesies and support. The Secretary, WB Comley, reported that $243 had been contributed by Cherrydale members to the flood relief program initiated earlier in the year at the request of the Grand Master. Having previously given notice of his wish to retire as Secretary, WB Comley then expressed his appreciation for the opportunity of serving the Lodge for the past 25 years and wished for his successor the same fine response he had received from the Brethren.

The DDGM, RWB Hutchinson, was formally welcomed and he took the opportunity to thank all for the fine support he had received during the year.

The election of officers was then held, and the following were elected for the ensuing year: Bros. Eugene H. Strayhorn, Worshipful Master; Mark T. Hess, Senior Warden; Charles L. Strain, Junior Warden; WB Elmer W. Wiseman, Treasurer; WB William E. Hoy, Secretary; Bros. Jackson Go Garrett, Jr., Senior Deacon; and Hugh Parker Young, Junior Deacon. The Master-Elect then appointed the following: Bros. Ivan J. Morrison, Senior Steward; Luther B. Farley, Junior Steward; WB Forrest R. Nagley, Chaplain; Bros. George N. Fleming, Marshal; and Adam W. Parr, Tiler. WB Bruce W. McNamee served as Installing Officer and WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. as installing Marshal. Proxies to the Grand Lodge Communication for the Stationed Officers were elected and the Worshipful Master appointed WB Ford, RWB Parker, and Bro. Hassan Kiser to serve as a committee to study the resolutions to come before the Grand Lodge in February, and to report on them at our first meeting in February.

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     The petition for initiation of Mr. Robert Adam Welker, received at the November 20th meeting was favorably acted upon at the January 1st 1970 Stated Communication. Announcement was made that Columbia Lodge No. 285 will have an open installation of officers on January 3rd at Westover Baptist Church . Arlington Centennial Lodge No. 81 would have its installation on January 8th at their regular Stated Communication. RWB Stewart W. Miner, Grand Junior Deacon, was escorted to the East and he informed the Lodge that at approximately this hour in Norfolk Lodge No. l, our Deputy Grand Master, RWB William T. Watkins, was informing that Lodge that he was going to place the name of WB Seymour J. Levy in nomination for Grand Junior Deacon at our Grand Lodge session next month.

     WB Carl C. Comley presented an adding machine to the Lodge on behalf of an anonymous donor who had given it to him while he was Secretary. A Lodge on the First Degree was then opened and WB John R. Conner examined Bro. Cornelius Johanus Vos on the entered apprentise catechism. Bro. Vos was thereafter elected to receive the Fellowcraft degree. RWB Albert E. Gorham, District Education Officer, was welcomed. He informed the Lodge that he had just left a Masonic Chapel Service for the late Brother Eugene S. Shepherd, the Junior Warden of Henry Knox Field Lodge No. 57.

     The stated meeting of January 15th was Rededication Night and the speaker of the evening was RWB Charles Armistead Sinclair, Jr., Grand Lecturer. He illustrated the numerous ways in which one can prove himself to be a dedicated, or rededicated Master Mason. MWB Charles Temple MacDonald, Past Grand Master of Masons in the District of Columbia, was presented by RWBs Charles A. Sinclair, Jr. and Clive W. Palmer, escorted to the East, and saluted according to Virginia ritual. MWB MacDonald presented a walnut gavel to Worshipful Master Strayhorn on behalf of Brethren who were fellow employees at the Federal Trade Commission. He also presented the Master a Masonic plaque on his own behalf.

     The Worshipful Master announced the passing of RWB Jesse Walker Rohrback on November 4th. RWB Rohrback was raised in Columbia Lodge No. 285 on May 25, 1918; became a charter member of Cherrydale Lodge, and served as its seventh Master in 1928. He served as Treasurer of Columbia Lodge before, during, and after his service as Cherrydale's Master, and remained treasurer of Columbia Lodge for many years, continuing dual membership. He served as DDGM for the 54th, Masonic District in 1937.

     A Called Communication was held on January l6th to conduct Masonic Services for our late Brother Wittmer Ira Schleb, who die on the 12th of the month, as a courtesy to Sun Lodge of Free China. After the prescribed services at the Temple, the Lodge proceeded to Fort Myer Chapel where it was joined Brethren from nearby Lodges for the military chapel service, thence into Arlington National Cemetery where graveside Masonic service was conducted following a full military funeral service.

     The Stated Communication of January 22nd was devoted mostly to labor in the Second Degree. WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. examined Bros. Gilbert Allen Martz and Robert Carrett Bledsoe, Jr. on the Fellowcraft catechism, after which Bro. Lester Crowson was introduced and passed to the Second Degree of Masonry, with Bro. J. G. Garrett, Jr. presiding in the East. WB George D. Stevens delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture, Bro. J. S. Wattenbarger the Middle Chamber Lecture, and Bro. Hugh P. Young the Charge. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor and Bros. Martz and Bledsoe were elected to receive the Master Masons Degree.

     At the Stated Communication of February 5th WB Carl D. Ford Chairman of the Committee on Grand Lodge Resolutions, reported favorably on all but the two proposals pertaining to certificates of proficiency and evening memorial services. RWBs Beatty and Parker presented RWB Anderson B. Honts, Chairman of our Masonic Home Committee, who thanked the Master for his welcome and for the choice of the Committee who introduced him. RWB "A.B." gave the Lodge many words of wisdom in a style he had learned in Cherrydale Lodge many years ago and had polished to perfection in the intervening years.

     WB Bruce W. McNamee and RWB Stewart W. Miner presented the Grand Senior Warden, RWB Charles Franklin Shuler, as the speaker of the evening for Grand Lodge Night. He spoke of his concern for the individual Mason and what we should be doing to assist him; his concern as to whether or not we give the youth programs the support they should have; his concern as to whether or not our Committee on Work is successful in getting individual Masons active and involved in the ritual; and his concern for our planning for leadership, for positive action, and for community service. He informed the Lodge that his Theme for 1971 would be "Building of Temples through Love and Service."

     At the stated meeting of February 19th the Master and other line officers gave reports on happenings at Grand Lodge. Cherrydale was well represented with 24 members attending at least some parts of the functions between February 7th through 12th. Bro. Gilbert Allen Martz was then introduced and raised to the Degree of Master Mason with Bro. Mark T. Hess presiding in the East for the First Section and Bro. Charles L. Strain for the Second. WB John R. Conner delivered the Lecture and Bro. Hugh P. Young the Charge.

     A Called Communication was held on February 26th for labor in the First Degree. Mr. Robert Adam Welker was introduced and initiated an entered apprentice, with Bro. Edward Young presiding in the East. WB Forrest R. Nagley delivered the Lecture and Bro. Hugh P. Young the Charge.


     A letter was read at the stated meeting of March 5th from Dutch Fork Lodge No. 402 of Columbia, South Carolina informing us that they had conferred the Fellowcraft degree on our Bro. David Clayton Price on January 19th and the Master Mason Degree on February 23rd 1970. WB Jackson G. Garrett presented the Lodge with Volume II of Mackey's Masonic Encyclopedia, 1883 edition, on behalf of Mr. Harry W. Portner whose family had had it in their possession for many years. After Lodge closing, Troop No. 112, Boy Scouts of America, of Clarendon Methodist Church were admitted with their Scout Masters who spoke on Scouting.

     At a Called Communication on March 10th the Lodge conducted, as a courtesy to Birmingham Lodge No. 636 of Birmingham, Alabama, Masonic graveside services for our late Brother David Benjamin Gup; born December 11, 1898; raised February 1, 1922, and called to the Celestial Lodge on March 7, 1970. After the prescribed services at the Temple, the Lodge proceeded to the Covington and Martin Funeral Home, thence to National Memorial Park where graveside services were conducted by Worshipful Master Eugene Strayhorn with the assistance of the Brethren.

     At the stated meeting of March 19th a letter was read from WB Max Greenberg stating that he was sending an electric percolator for Lodge use. A letter was read from MWB William T. Watkins, Grand Master, informing us that if the Lodge desired, it could apply for a dispensation to open a Lodge of Sorrow and allow it to stand open for the year for the purpose of conducting funeral rites without meeting at the Temple for services heretofore prescribed by the Methodical Digest. The Lodge voted to request such a dispensation. Another letter from the Grand Master stated that minutes of a previous communication could be read in brief or synoptic form; also that the minutes for approval at the close of meetings could be briefed in the interest of conserving time, reading only the pertinent facts, names of petitioners and their vouchers, total dues, total fees, total contributions to the Home, and total bills. Because some Past Masters did not favor briefing the Minutes on closing the Master ordered that while he will use the short or brief method for reporting previous meetings, he will have the full reading of minutes for approval at closing.

     Robert C. Bledsoe, Jr. was introduced and raised to the Degree of Master Mason, with WB Bruce W. McNamee presiding in the East for the first section and WB Eugene Strayhorn for the second section. RWB Charles H. Rowell delivered the Lecture and Bro. Hugh P. Young the Charge. Bro. Nelson B. Johnson informed the Lodge that he was leaving for Viet Nam on the following Monday for one year of duty.

     A communication was called on March 26th for labor in the Second Degree. Bro. James Walker Brent was examined on his Fellowcraft catechism by Bro. Hugh P. Young. Bro. Cornelius Johannes Jacobus Vos was introduced and passed to the Second Degree, with WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. presiding in the East. WB Hilton D. Bateman delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture, WB George D. Stevens the Middle Chamber Lecture and Bro. Hugh P. Young the Charge.

     At the Stated Communication of April 2nd, the DDGM for the 54th Masonic District, RWB Charles William Mecca, was formally welcomed on his official visit to Cherrydale Lodge. He thanked the Master for his reception and deferred his remarks for later in the evening. A notice was read from the Southwest Masonic School, giving dates (Aug. 9 to 13) for this year's school, as well as information concerning the new dormitory and dining hall at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. The Master greeted all members of Cherrydale Lodge and had them stand so RWB Mecca could see all 42 who were present. There were also 24 visitors. After greeting the visitors, including a considerable number of officers and past officers from other Lodges in the area. RWB Mecca was asked to take charge of the Lodge and proceed at his pleasure. He thanked the Lodge for its support for his appointment as DDGM. He presented a 50-year veterans emblem and certificate to Bro. Carl Herman Braun, Sr. on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Bro. Braun was raised in Humboldt Lodge No. 476 at Columbus, Ohio on February 21, 1920. He affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge on May 1, 1969.

     RWB Mecca had the Worshipful Masters of the 54th. Masonic District presented. Those present were: WBs L. F. Kidd of Sharon No. 327, L. S. Carter of Concord No. 307, W. T. Fisher of Columbia No. 285, J. G. Crawford of Glebe No. 181, G. J. Myers of Arlington Centennial No. 81 and E. H. Strayhorn of Cherrydale No. 42. WB Strayhorn responded for the group. RWB Mecca then outlined the Grand Master's program for the year and stated his theme for the year, "The Time for Masonry is now.".

     At the stated meeting of April 16th a letter was read from Delaware Lodge No. 561, F&AM of Callicon, N. Y. which informed us that our Bro. George H. Selden, Sr. was accepted as a dual member or their Lodge on April 3rd. The Master called up the Lodge for a moment of respect for MWB Convass B. Dean who died April 11th. After greeting the members and visitors, and receiving the members celebrating their Masonic birthdays in April, the Master called the Lodge from labor to refreshment and the Cherrydale Players presented the play, "Rose upon the Altar." This was the Player's 44th performance of this play since the group was formed in 1965.
The Lodge resumed labor and the members were reminded that Cherrydale Lodge would visit Potomac Lodge No. 5 in D. C. on Monday April 20th and that our officers would close that Lodge using the Virginia ritual. RWB Stewart W. Miner reported that on May 9th Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21 would hold a special communication at which time the Grand Master would make Hon. Harry Floyd Byrd, Jr. a Mason at Sight.

     At the May 7th meeting a letter was received from Columbia Lodge No. 285 recommending WB Richard Raymond Bogardus for DDGM for 1971 and WB Arthur Raymond Wise as alternate. The Lodge voted to concur in the nomination. After the meeting the ladies were invited in and WB Bogardus gave an interesting and informative talk designed particularly to inform the ladies as to what Masonry is and what it seeks to do in behalf of mankind.
A communication was called on May 9th to confer the Master Masons Degree on Bro. James Walker Brent, a Fellowcraft of this Lodge. RWB J. C. Hutchinson, PDDGM for District No. 54 and WB George D. Stevens presented WB Calvin E. Barrack, the Worshipful Master of Lancaster Lodge No. 88 and brother-in-law of RWB Hutchinson. WB Barrack introduced his officers and members who had made the three hour drive with him. Bro. Brent was introduced and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, with WB Barrack presiding in the East for the First Section and RWB Hutchinson for the Second Section. WB John R. Conner delivered the Lecture and Bro. Hugh P. Young the Charge.

     At the stated meeting of May 21st WB Max Greenberg, a Past Master of Fraternity Lodge No. 942 of Ossining, N. Y., and now residing in Hollywood, Florida and serving as the Senior Steward of Hollywood Lodge No. 209, was presented formally. He made further gifts to the Lodge. The program
for the evening was a spelling bee, conducted by WB Bruce W. McNamee, and won by RWB Robert S. Beatty.

     A petition signed by 38 Masons to form a new lodge to be known as John Blair Lodge, and to meet at 1908 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. was given unanimous approval by the Lodge at the stated meeting of June 4th and the Secretary was instructed to so notify RWB John H. King, DDGM for the First Masonic District. A letter was read from the Grand Master transmitting Executive Order No. 2 assigning various members of the Committee on Work to certain Districts, thus freeing the Grand Lecturer for general, overall supervision of the Committee.

     The remainder of the evening was devoted to examinations on Masonic proficiency. Bros. Marshal Alexander Ramsay and Robert Adam Welker were examined on the entered apprentise catechism by Bro. John Solon Wattenbarger; and WB J. G. Garrett, Sr. examined Bros. Cornelius J. J. Vos and Lester Crowson on the Fellowcraft catechism. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor and Bros. Ramsey and Welker were found qualified to be passed to the Second Degree, and Bros. Vos and Crowson were found qualified to be raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.

     A special District meeting of the six Lodges of District 54 was held at the Twin Bridges Motel on June 6th for the purpose of receiving MWB William T. Watkins, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia. MWB Watkins gave an interesting talk and a banquet in his honor followed the meeting.

     A communication was called on June 8th for the purpose of opening a Lodge of Sorrow for the balance of the year, pursuant to a dispensation issued earlier by the Grand Master and for the present immediate purpose of conducting Masonic Services for our late Brother Roy Quinton Mulkey, Jr., who was born August 27, 1921, raised July 30, 1953, and called to the Celestial Lodge on June 6, 1970. The Worshipful Master read the Grand Master's dispensation and declared the Lodge of Sorrow opened, and to stand open until its closing at the second Stated Communication in December 1970. The Lodge proceeded to Ives Funeral Home where Masonic Services were conducted by Worshipful Master Strayhorn. Immediately following the services, he declared the Lodge of Sorrow dispensed with during his will and pleasure.

     At the stated meeting of June 18th, set aside to celebrate the Feast of Saint John the Baptist, RWB Leyton E. Harrell, speaker of the evening, gave an interesting talk on, "A Way of Life to Live By." He pointed out that if we would walk in the footsteps of the Patron Saints, we would all be living better lives for ourselves and for mankind in general. He deplored the fact that today we compromise too much and if we compromise our principles he said we are indeed on the wrong path.

     At a Called Communication on July 9th Bros. Marshall Alexander Ramsey and Robert Adam Welker were separately introduced and passed to the Second Degree of Masonry, with WB J. G. Garrett, Sr. and WB G. D. Stevens presiding in the East, respectively. WB H.F. Cooper delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture, WB Stevens the Middle Chamber Lecture and WB Bruce McNamee the Charge. The Worshipful Master announced that we had an invitation from the Master of Columbia Lodge to be with them on July 20th when the Grand Master will be present.

     After the opening of the stated meeting of July 16th the members of Kena Shrine Legion of Honor assembled at the altar and their Color Sergeant presented the Flag of our Country. Bro. Wallace Palmer, a member of the group, gave a toast to the Flag, after which the Master asked all citizens of the United States to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Master gave the members of Kena Shrine, of which he is a member, a special welcome and had Commander Wadie introduce all of the members. MWB Charles T. MacDonald, Past Grand Master of the District of Columbia, was formally presented as speaker of the evening. He addressed the Brethren on the subject of Patriotism.

     Bro. Lester Crowson was raised to the Degree of Master Mason at a Called Communication on August 6th, with WB F. R. Nagley presiding in the East for the First Section and WB B. W. McNamee for the Second Section. RWB J. C. Parker delivered the Lecture and WB G. D. Stevens the Charge. Thereafter, in a Lodge on the Second Degree, Bros. Marshall Alexander Ramsey and Robert Adam Welker were examined on the Fellowcraft catechism. Later, they were both voted on favorably to receive the Degree of Master Mason.

     At the August 20th Stated Communication, Bro. Daniel Clayton Price was granted a demit, he having been elected to membership in Dutch Fork Lodge No. 402 of Columbia, S.C., subject to his receiving a demit from Cherrydale Lodge. The Brethren were informed that the Cherrydale Players would put on their play four times during September and all were invited to journey along with the Players. The Master read a proclamation from the Grand Master calling upon subordinate lodges in Virginia to observe Fulfillment Day in August. An appropriate ceremony was conducted at the altar by the Worshipful Master and other officers, followed by a talk by the Master himself, as the previously arranged for speaker was unable to be present. Notice was given concerning plans to paint the lodge rooms on Saturday, August 29th and volunteer assistance of the members was requested.

     WB George D. Stevens moved that RWB John Calvin Parker be elected to honorary membership in Cherrydale Lodge. The motion was received by the Master who ordered it laid over for the statutory period.

     The meeting of September 3rd was designated Senior Warden's Night and Bro. Mark Thomas Hess assumed the East. A proclamation was read in which the Grand Master called upon all lodges in Virginia to celebrate Founders Day during the month of October. Acting Worshipful Master Hess asked WBs Conner and Comley to present the Senior Wardens present. They were: Bros. Daniel Levin of Glebe 181, Murray Ballard of Concord 307, Charles Necessary of Columbia 285, and S. M. Laing of Unity Lodge No. 146, Front Royal, Va. WBs Stevens and McNamee presented the speaker of the evening, WB Robert Rhandle Kennedy, Jr., a Past Master of Staunton Lodge No. 13 and the present Educational Officer of District No. 19. Bro. Kennedy gave an interesting talk on, "Problems of the Day," closing with a prayer for guidance in these troubled times. Bro. Daniel Levin invited the Brethren to Glebe Lodge on September 28th when he would preside on their Senior Warden's Night.

     At the Called Communication on September 10th. Bros. Cornelius J. J. Vos and Robert A. Welker were separately introduced and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, with WBs H. F. Cooper and J. G. Garrett, Sr. presiding in the East, respectively, for the First Section and WBs E. H. Strayhorn and G. D. Stevens, respectively, for the Second Section. WB Stevens delivered the Lecture and Bro. R. V. Shaw the Charge. Rev. Bro. Lee Shaeffer served as Chaplain. WB Strayhorn invited the visitors to be present at Sojourners Night on September 17th and for the Grand Master's visit on October 1st.

     RWB John Calvin Parker was elected to honorary membership at the Stated Communication of Sept. 17th. WB John James Robertson, Jr., Master of Potomac Lodge No. 5, FAAM of Georgetown, D. C., was presented along with his officers and several members. After being escorted to the East and saluted, he introduced the Brethren who had accompanied him. WB Phillip W. King, Master of Memorial Lodge of D.C. was formally welcomed and escorted to the East. He thanked the Master for this second reception accorded him this year, and especially for the assistance given his Lodge by Cherrydale Brethren. RWB Stewart W. Miner, Grand Senior Deacon and President of Arlington Hall Chapter No. 440 of the National Sojourners, was presented by RWB Palmer and WB Talley. RWB Miner thanked the Master for the reception and introduced the officers and members of the Sojourners. He then presented Bro. Lieut. General Herman Nickerson, Jr., president-elect of the National Sojourners. General Nickerson, as speaker of the evening set aside to honor National Sojourners, spoke on, "Respect - Energy - Enthusiasm – Empathy." “We need energy," he said," to attract our youth by words and deeds; enthusiasm to promote the tenets of our Fraternity, and empathy to show our interest in the problems of others, thereby gaining their interest in ours in return.".

     The Grand Master, MWB William T. Watkins, visited Cherrydale Lodge at its Stated Communication of October lst. He was received by a committee consisting of DDGMs: RWBs Charles W. Mecca, 54th Masonic District; John H. King, 1st Masonic District and James W. Maley, 58th Masonic District. Upon being escorted to the East and saluted, MWB Watkins gave the Sojourners Toast to the Flag, and led the Lodge in the Pledge of Allegiance and in singing the fourth stanza of America. Present were 47 of our own members and at least 40 visitors, among whom were many distinguished members of Lodges in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

     Bro. Edward Young of our Lodge received a special welcome and was presented a large sketched portrait of himself drawn by Bro. Hugh Parker Young, also of Cherrydale Lodge. This portrait now adorns the "North" wall of our Lodge room. It was noted during the presentation that Bro. "Eddie" Young, whose 80th natal birthday is coming up on November 20th next, had received a Grand Master's Certificate of Service from the then Grand Master, MWB Walter Porter. The Grand Master presented 50-year Veteran Emblems and gold membership cards to RWB John Calvin Parker and Bros. William Rhodes Lewis, and Charter Member Reynolds Trent Harnsberger. RWB Parker became a Master Mason in Bremond Lodge No. 241, Newport News, Va. on May 27, 1920. Bro. Lewis was raised June 29, 1920 in Acacia Lodge No. 18 of D. C.; and Bro. Harnsberger in Columbia Lodge No. 285 on August 7, 1920. The Grand Master concluded the program with a talk on Leadership.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Collins Funeral Home, Silver Spring, Maryland on October 9th to pay our last tribute of respect to our late Bro. Dan Mack Driskell who died October 6th. He was born July 30, 1911 and raised June 12, 1947.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at 9:15 A.M. on October 15th at Ives Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Past Master, WB Julius G. Schnitzer who died October llth. He was born July 10,1899, raised September 17, 1931, and served as Worshipful Master of Cherrydale Lodge in 1945. The Lodge proceeded to National Memorial Park where graveside services were conducted by the Worshipful Master, WB Eugene H. Strayhorn.
At the Stated Communication of October 15th the application for membership of Bro. Warred H. Russell of Chevy Chase Lodge No. 42, F.A.A.M. of the District of Columbia, was approved and he was declared elected to membership in Cherrydale Lodge. Brethren confined to hospitals were reported as improving. They were: WBs John R. Conner and Hilton D. Bateman, and Bro. Clarence Batschelette. Among the distinguished visitors welcomed was WB Robert Carroll Coe, Master of the new John Blair Lodge, U.D. WB Coe invited the Brethren to visit John Blair Lodge whenever they find it possible. A number of members of Seat Pleasant Lodge No 218 of Maryland were present and welcomed.

     WB Carl D. Ford, Chairman of the Masonic Home Endowment Committee, and Bro. Gustave E. Mattfeldt, member of the Masonic Home Committee, presented RWB Seymour J. Levy, Grand Junior Deacon, as speaker of the evening on Founders Day. RWB Levy described several interesting personal experiences while traveling on visits to Lodges in Virginia. He said that, as speaker for Founders Day, he was supposed to give a “punch” to the drive for increased contributions to the endowment fund. But since Cherrydale Lodge is one of the leading lodges in the State in its support of the Fund, he was free to thank the members for their liberal support instead of scolding for lack of it. He added that the status of Masonry in Virginia and that of the Craft is healthy. Bro. Mattfeldt's report for his committee showed that as of this date, the members of Cherrydale Lodge had contributed $2302.15 in 1970.

     At a Called Communication on October 22nd Bro. Marshall Alexander Ramsey was introduced and raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason, with WB Manley Pollard presiding in the East for the First Section and WB George D. Stevens for the Second Section. RWB Albert E. Gorham delivered the Lecture and WB Bruce W. McNamee the Charge.

     Past Masters Night was held on November 5th with 51 members and 13 visitors present. MWB Thomas Webb Dodge, Past Grand Master of Masons in the District of Columbia, was formally welcomed and saluted in the East. MWB Hugh Reid, our own beloved Past Grand Master, was formally welcomed and RWB Clive W. Palmer responded on his behalf. The Past Masters of Cherrydale Lodge, visiting Past Masters, and other distinguished visitors were welcomed and the business handled expeditiously in order that the Lodge could be closed so we could welcome the speaker of the evening, who is not a Master Mason. The Lodge was closed at 8:45 P.M. and the Wardens conducted the Past Masters to the East, whence they welcomed the Reverend Ernest K. Emurian, Pastor of the Cherrydale United Methodist Church. Dr. Emurian gave a most humorous and meaningful speech, "Going Around in Circles," thereby proving himself to be a "Past Master" even though not a Master Mason.

     At the stated meeting of November 19th Bro. Joseph Clare Brown was granted a demit as requested for personal reasons. WB Bruce W. McNamee, Chairman of the Education Committee, conducted a quiz to test the Masonic knowledge of the Brethren. WB Forrest Nagley answered the most questions correctly and was given a Masonic Bible. Bros. Jerry M. Hansbrough, Jr. and Frederick F. Wilcox were presented their 25-year pins by WB Strayhorn.

     At the stated meeting of December 3rd a demit was granted to Frederick D. Vechery who affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge August 16th 1956 but now lives in Silver Spring, Maryland and it is more convenient for him to attend Department of Justice Lodge No. 46, of which he has been a member. The Worshipful Master called for reports from the Chairmen of the various Committees. Bro. Mark T. Hess read a report of the Audit Committee which showed no petition for degrees during the year ending November 30th although there was one application for affiliation. The total membership as of the 1969 audit was 423. Eight members were gained by degrees and one by affiliation; five lost by death and one by demit, leaving a total membership as of this audit of 426. There was one entered apprentice Degree conferred, four Fellowcrafts, and seven Master Masons. Among other Committee Reports heard at this time was that of the Founders Day Committee, Chaired by Bro. Gustave E. Mattfeldt, who reported contributions to our Masonic Home Endowment Fund which totaled $2598.15, the largest annual contribution by Cherrydale Lodge to date. The Master informed the Lodge that Bro. Leonard R. Honnold was called to the Celestial Lodge on November 30th and buried today. The Family did not wish a funeral home viewing of the remains or Masonic Service. The interment was private at Culpeper National Cemetery following church service at Fairlington Presbyterian Church. Bro. Honnold affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge in 1965.

     The annual Memorial Service was conducted by the Chaplain, WB Forrest R. Nagley, who lit a candle as the name of each departed Brother was called and his Masonic history was read by the Secretary, as follows: RWB Jesse W. Rohrback, Bro. Roy Q. Mulkey, Jr., Bro. Dan M. Driskill, WB Julius G. Schnitzer, and Bro. Leonard R. Honnold. WB Charles A. Appleby, Past Master of Acacia Lodge No. 18 of the District of Columbia, sang several hymns, after which RWB Charles A. Sinclair, Jr. gave an inspiring Memorial talk and the Chaplain closed the service with prayer.

     At a Called Communication on December 17th the Lodge of Sorrow, which had been opened prior to the funeral service for Bro. Mulkey on June 8th. and dispensed with following that service (to be convened and dispensed with before and following each such service during the remainder of the Masonic year) was closed in ancient form and harmony at 8:45 PM, in accordance with the Grand Master's Dispensation No. 63, issued April 8, 1970.

     The Stated Communication of December 17th which immediately followed the official closing of the 1970 Lodge of Sorrow devoted its time to the election and installation of officers for 1971. Bro. Mark T. Hess was elected Worshipful Master; Bros. Charles L. Strain, Senior Warden; Jackson G. Garrett, Jr., Junior Warden; WB Elmer W. Wiseman, Treasurer; WB William E. Hoy, Secretary; Bro. Hassan Kiser, Senior Deacon (Bro. Hugh Parker Young having moved from the area to Bowler's Wharf, Va.) and Bro. George N. Fleming, Junior Deacon. WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. served as Installing Officer and WB Manley Pollard as Installing Marshal. Grand Lodge proxies were nominated and elected; and WB Hess appointed RWB Parker and WBs McNamee and Stevens as a committee to study the resolutions to be acted upon at the forthcoming 1971 session of Grand Lodge and report on them February 4th. He also appointed the regular Lodge Committee Chairmen for the coming year.

- 1971 -

     At the Sated Communication of January 7th WB Bruce W. McNamee presented WB Eugene H. Strayhorn his Past Master's Jewel which had just been received from the engraver.

     At a Called Communication on January 17th the Worshipful Master, WB Mark Thomas Hess opened a Lodge of Sorrow for the year 1971 to conduct Masonic Memorial Services for our late Brother Gustave Earl Mattfeldt, born January 10, 1899, raised October 24, 1957, and called to the Celestial Lodge on January 15, 1971. The Lodge proceeded to the Arlington Funeral Home where Masonic services were conducted by RWB Stewart W. Miner who was raised in Cherrydale Lodge on the same night as our deceased Brother.

     The Secretary read correspondence at the Stated Communication of January 21st concerning the death of Bro. Hobart Leavitt Cory on January 1st. Bro. Cory was a resident of Brookside, Florida at the time of his death, and had been attending Hernando Lodge No. 97 of that City. MWB Thomas Webb Dodge, Past Grand Master of Masons in the District of Columbia, was formally welcomed. He stated that because his own Lodge (Naval No. 4 of D.C.) also meets on the first and third Thursdays, he was unable to visit Cherrydale Lodge as often as he would have liked, but was here tonight "to check up on Senior Grand Steward, RWB Charles Vincent Brewer." RWB Brewer was then formally presented and, as speaker of the evening for Rededication Night, proceeded to the Lessons Taught in Masonry which can be used by us as individuals to overcome the problems encountered in the modern world. The Grand Master of Masons in Virginia having requested each Lodge to "Fly the Flag" on certain days, Bro. John L. Garland presented a new flag and received the thanks of the Lodge for his thoughtfulness and generosity.

     A petition for initiation was received at the stated meeting on February 4th from Mr. Raymond Allan Friedrich who was recommended and vouched for by Bros. William C. Brown of this Lodge and Charles F. Israel of Acanthus Lodge No. 632 of Des Moines, Iowa. Another petition was received from Mr.Danny Edwin Walls whose vouchers were Bros. Larry J. Linville of this Lodge and Russell Lee Holderbaum, Jr. of Poinciana Lodge No. 227 of Avon Park, Fla. An application for membership was received from Bro. Louis Herbert McKnight of Keystone Lodge No. 213 of Sicily Island, Louisiana, his vouchers being WB George D. Stevens and Bro. Robert A. Welker.

     RWB Parker reported for his Committee on prospective Grand Lodge resolutions. Our Grand Senior Deacon, RWB Stewart W. Miner, reported on his travels throughout Virginia as a grand line officer, an spoke on the theme, "Work - Workers - Wages." He found there was plenty of work to be done, that the workers were willing to work and were satisfied with their Masonic Wages. "The only problem," said he, "is that there is a shortage of willing workers.".

     The Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Ives Funeral Home at 6:45 PM on February 18th to pay the last tribute of respect for out late Brother Carlyle Hamlin Seiler who was called to the Celestial Lodge on February 17th Bro. Seiler was born September 29, 1906 and raised April 17, 1952. WB Forrest R. Nagley conducted the Memorial Service. Worshipful Master Hess dispensed the Lodge of Sorrow at 7:00 PM, and presented the Widow a Resolution of Respect.

     At the regular Stated Communication of February 18th which followed the Lodge of Sorrow, the Worshipful Master reported that the Widow of Bro. Seiler had expressed to him her thanks for the beautiful service this evening. He reminded the Brethren that RWB Stewart Miner would give a talk on Brother George Washington at Arlington United Methodist Church at 8:00 PM Sunday, February 21st this being the annual observance of George Washington Masonic Night by that Church. Senior Warden Charles L. Strain then reported concerning the action taken on Grand Lodge Resolutions at its recent session; Junior Warden "Don" Garrett reported on the visit to the Masonic Home; and the Master reported that the Cherrydale Players had presented the Play, "Rose upon the Altar," at the Grand Lodge Communication on February 9th that the play was impressively well received, and that the Brethren contributed $117, which amount was turned over to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund at the Wednesday session of Grand Lodge. The sessions, this year, were held in the new Scottish Rite Temple, and the attendance was reported to be considerably larger than ever before. Also, for the first time, representatives of Job's Daughters and DeMolay were invited to attend (and participate in) the opening session, and that about 60 of each group attended, this figure having been fixed in advance because of space limitations. Both the State Honored Queen and the State Master Counselor made speeches.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on Sunday, February 28th at 3 PM at the Arlington Funeral Home to pay our last tribute of respect to our late Brother Robert Haywood Burrage, as a courtesy to Norfolk Lodge AF&AM of Needham, Massachusetts of which he was a member. Bro. Burrage was born March 6, 1892 and called to the Celestial Lodge on February 25th. WB George D. Stevens conducted the Chapel Service.

     At the Stated Communication of March 4th a petition for degrees was received from Mr. Frank Ansell McCall, and laid over for the statutory period. His vouchers were WB Elmer Wiseman of this Lodge and Bro. Henry H. Miller of Lebanon Lodge No. 7 of D.C., and recommended by Bro. George W. Tice of this Lodge and Bro. Dr. I. Rutkoski, M.D., of Osiris Lodge No. 26 also of D.C.

     The maturing petitions for degrees of Mr. R.A. Friedrich and Mr. D. E. Walls were separately called up and the petitioners elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. The maturing application for affiliation of Bro. L. H. McKnight was called up and he was elected to membership in Cherrydale Lodge. Bro. McKnight was invited in from the anteroom and was welcomed as our newest member. WB Carl C. Comley, Sr. was then selected as our nominee for appointment as DDGM for the 54th Masonic District for 1972, and WB Elmer W. Wiseman was selected as Alternate.

     The meeting of March 18th was designated Senior Warden's Night, and Bro. Charles L. Strain assumed the East. He greeted the members of Arlington Hall Chapter of Sojourners then present. Immediately following the close of Lodge, Colonel Walter Monroe of the United States Army, and not a Mason, gave an illustrated talk on Patriotism.

     A petition for degrees was received at the stated meeting of April 1st from Mr. Eric Van Fritzwolter, II, born at Brqwley, California December 16, 1920. His vouchers were Bros. John S. Wattenbarger of this Lodge and W. Frederick Gore of William R. Singleton Lodge No. 30 of D.C., and recommended by Bros. George T. Hale of Stansbury Lodge No. 24 and Arthur Lee Norman of Benjamin B. French Lodge No. 15, both of D.C. The petition was laid over for the statutory period. The maturing petition of Mr. F. A. McCall was taken up and he was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. Letters were read from Concord Lodge No. 307 and Sharon Lodge No. 327 concurring in our recommendation of WB Carl C. Comley, Sr. for DDGM in 1972 and WB Elmer W. Wiseman as Alternate. RWB Charles Harris Rowell, Division Lecturer, was formally presented and welcomed to the East where he was saluted. He thanked the Master for his reception and presented Certificates of Proficiency No. 2487 and 2488 to Senior Warden Charles L. Strain and Junior Warden Jackson G. Garrett, Jr., respectively.
RWB Richard Raymond Bogardus, DDGM for the 54th Masonic District, paid an official visit to Cherrydale Lodge at its stated meeting of April 15th. He was received according to prescribed ceremony and after being saluted, thanked the Master for his welcome and stated that he would outline the Grand Master's program for the year after conclusion of regular Lodge business. A petition for degrees was received from Mr. Donald Dwight Townsend, vouched for by Bros. John R. Blowers of Slichter Lodge No. 254 of Pottstown, Pennsylvania and Lester D. Fowler of Tokyo Lodge No. 2, and recommended by Bros. James Morton Tippey of North Salem Lodge No. 142 of North
Salem, Indiana and WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. of this Lodge. The petition was laid over for the statutory period. A letter was read from Columbia Lodge No. 285 concurring in our nomination of WB Carl C. Comley, Sr. for appointment as DDGM, and WB Elmer W. Wiseman as alternate. RWB Albert E. Gorham, District 54 Education Officer, was welcomed to the East where he presented Achievement Award Certificates to those who had attended sessions of the Workshops of Division 6 Area Conference on March 13th at Warrenton, Va. All five Line Officers, three sideline members, and four Past Masters received Certificates. The DDGM then outlined the Grand Master's program consisting, in part, of the following: Membership Involvement, Leadership Development, Americanism Program, Public Education, and Masonic Home Endowment. He also emphasized inter-lodge visits, and explained the requirements for qualifying for the Noah Hillman Award.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on April 23rd at the Fort Myer Chapel, Arlington National Cemetery, at 1:45 PM to pay the last tribute of respect for our late Brother Theodore Y. Dunn, Jr. and to conduct Masonic graveside services following full Military Honors, as a courtesy to Gothic Lodge No. 852 AF&AM of East St Louis, Illinois. Bro. Dunn was born November 16, 1922, raised a Master Mason on July 22, 1948 by Darien Lodge AF&AM at Balboa, Canal Zone, and was called to the Celestial Lodge on April 15th at Aguida, Morocco. WB George D. Stevens conducted the Graveside services.

     At the stated meeting of May 6th Bro. Robert Eugene Twigg was granted a demit. He filed a petition for initiation in Cherrydale Lodge in 1968 and was elected to receive the First Degree, but before it could be conferred, he was called to West Virginia because of his father's poor health, where he stayed on to run his father's business. His degrees were conferred by Herman Lodge No. 6 of Clarksburg, W. Virginia as a courtesy to our Lodge. The Senior Deacon announced that plans had been completed for the annual Lodge Picnic on Saturday, July 10th at Bluemont Park. Several brethren requested that the Trustees bring the rental contract with Cherrydale Hardware Store and read it for the information of the Lodge, whereupon the Master stated that the members would be notified later what night it would be available. This being the night set aside to receive the girls from Job's Daughters, the Lodge was closed at 8:20 PM, and Bro. Jesse Lee Ward, Jr. conducted the members of Bethel No. 35, International Order of Job's Daughters into the Lodge room for the entertainment which had been arranged.

     The petitions for initiation of Mr. Eric Van Fritzwolter, II and Mr. Donald Dwight Townsend having matured, were called up at the stated meeting of May 20th. Ballots were favorable and each Petitioner was declared elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. Executive Order No. 2 from the Grand Master, MWB Charles F. Schuler, was read, outlining procedures to be followed in cases of candidates not conforming to the physical requirements of Section 2.95 of the Methodical Digest, as amended at the 193rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master's Executive Order No. 3 was also read. This Order lists the various Masonic Districts assigned to each of the twenty members of the Grand Lodge Committee on Work. A request was received from Arlington Chapter No. 39, Order of Eastern Star, that we rent the hall to them on the second Monday of each month and each preceding Sunday evening. WB Hess appointed a Committee consisting of WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. as Chairman, and WBs McNamee and Strayhorn, to study the matter and report back at the stated meeting of July 15th.

     WB McNamee reported that Mrs. J. C. Parker entered Virginia University Hospital on May 24th, for a thorough physical check-up, and that RWB Parker has sold his home and plans to relocate in the Culpepper area. Worshipful Master Mark T. Hess appointed WB Carl D. Ford and Bros. J. P. McAleer and Harold J. Casto as a Committee to study the feasibility of making a change in the location of the Lodge.

     A joint communication of the six Lodges of the 54th Masonic District was held on May 21st in Columbia Lodge No. 285, to receive the Grand Master, MWB Charles F. Shuler, and is reported in detail as part of the Minutes of our Stated Communication on June 3rd. At our communication of that date, the Secretary reported that Bro. Jesse E. Williams, who has had several visits to the hospital during the past year, is moving to Hastings Nebraska for health reasons. RWB Stewart W. Miner presented WB Hess a gavel which was a gift from RWB Blair, via a friend of the Master.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, Virginia at 11:45 AM on Saturday, June 12th to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Richard Whitley Rhoades, where graveside services were conducted by WB Forrest R. Nagley. Bro. Rhoads was born October 4, 1896, raised in Cherrydale Lodge October 5, 1950 and called to the Celestial Lodge on June 9th.

     The stated meeting of June 17th was designated Junior Warden's Night, and Bro. Jackson G. Garrett, Jr. assumed the East. The speaker of the evening was WB Robert Carroll Coe, Worshipful Master of John Blair Lodge No. 187, and District Educational Officer of District No. l. He spoke on "The Holy Saints John," and addressed his remarks mostly to the Junior Wardens present. WBs Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. and Carl D. Ford presented the visiting Junior Wardens: Bros. Dolph Biggs of Columbia Lodge, Ronald Eger of Arlington Centennial Lodge, Herbert Koehne of Glebe Lodge, and Robert W. McMillan of John Blair Lodge.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on June 22nd at the Chambers Georgetown Funeral Home, Washington, D.C., to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Frank McAlwee as a courtesy to St. John Lodge No. 36 of Richmond Virginia. Bro. McAlwee was called to the Celestial Lodge on Sunday June 20, 1971. At the Stated Communication of July 15th a letter was read from the Secretary of Mid-West Lodge No. 317 of Hastings, Nebraska informing us that our Bro. Jesse E. Williams was elected to membership in their Lodge on July 7th and there was also a letter from Bro. Williams stating that he did not plan on returning to Arlington County, and requesting a demit which was granted. The question then arose concerning the uncovered portion of his dues, he being clear on the books, and upon motion by WB George D. Stevens, and after some discussion by various members, the Lodge voted to refund to Bro. Williams the uncovered portion of his dues, in the amount of $6.25. The motion as amended and approved was made to apply to all Brethren who demit or die. The Committee appointed on May 20th to consider the request of Arlington Chapter No. 39, O.E.S., recommended approval of their request, providing they install, at their own expense, certain cabinets for their equipment; such cabinets as are installed to become the property of the Cherrydale Masonic Temple. A motion to approve the recommendations of the Committee was carried by vote of the Lodge.

     A Called Communication of July 22nd was devoted to degree work. Mr. Eric Van Fritzwolter, II and Mr. Donald Dwight Towsend were separately introduced and initiated into the first degree of Masonry, with Bro. Hassan Kiser and WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr., presiding in the East, respectively. WB John R. Conner delivered the Lecture and WB Homer F. Cooper the Charge. Bro. Luther B. Farley, Sr. examined Bros. Raymond Allen Friedrich, Danny Edwin Walls, and Frank Ansell McCall on the entered apprentice catechism; and when the Master Masons Lodge resumed labor, they were separately voted upon and found qualified to be passed to the fellowcraft degree.
A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Ives Funeral Home on Sunday, July 25th at 8 PM to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Roy Edgar Shouman as a courtesy to Mt. Carbon Lodge No. 28 of Piedmont, West Virginia. Bro. Shouman was called to the Celestial Lodge on July 22nd at the age of 85. RWB Stewart W. Miner conducted the Masonic Chapel Memorial Service and had, in 1965, presented Bro. Shouman his 50-year Masonic Veterans Pin, as a courtesy to the Grand Lodge of West Virginia.

     At the stated meeting of August 19th the speaker of the evening was RWB Darrell Rex Fleming, DDGM for District No. 2 and the District Educational Officer. He is also Assistant Principal of Herndon High School. He gave the Brethren a particularly interesting review of the history of our State's Public School system which started in 1870. He read some of the rules in effect in 1872, comparing them with those existing today, indicating the ways in which public education has progressed. He stressed the fact that we are all educators, and by our works and our actions, we help or hinder public education, just as we show what Masonry is, or should be, by our works and action.

     At the Called Communication of August 22nd Bros. D. E. Walls, R. A. Friedrich, and F. A. McCall were separately introduced and passed to the second degree, with Bro. Edward Young, WB J. G. Garrett, St., and Bro. Hassan Kiser, respectively, presiding in the East. WB H. F. Cooper delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture, Bro. C. L. Strain the Middle Chamber Lecture, and Bro. W. C. Brown the Charge.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Arlington Funeral Home on Saturday, August 28th at 9:20 PM to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Bro. Walter Edwin NaDean. Rev. Bro. Allen Thomas, Supreme Chaplain of the Barber Shop Association, conducted a chapel service after which the Lodge proceeded to Cedar Hill Cemetery and there conducted a Masonic Chapel Service, since internment was to be in a crypt. The Master's oration was delivered by WB William E. Hoy.

     A petition for degrees was received at the Stated Communication of September 2nd from Mr. Clyde Reed deHass of Arlington, Virginia. His vouchers were Bro. Scott 0. Maring of Farmville Lodge No. 41 and MWB H. Bruce Green of Columbia Lodge No. 285, both of Virginia. A like petition was received from Mr. Lyman Saul Kisseleff of Arlington. His vouchers were Bros. John P. Sieber, Jr. and George F. Cook, Jr. of Columbia Lodge No. 285. Both petitions were Laid over for the statutory period. An invitation was read from Arlington Chapter No. 39, O.E.S. to attend their 50th Anniversary on September 24th at the new Scottish Rite Temple in Alexandria.

     The Stated Communication of September 16th was designated Sojourners Night and after the usual Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, WB "Hap" Hazzard, a member of Semper Paratus Lodge No. 49 of D.C., and a member of the National Sojourners, gave the Sojourners Toast to the Flag. RWB Stewart W. Miner and WB George D. Stevens presented WB Harold L. Shoemaker, Worshipful Master of West Gate Lodge No. 352 of Richmond, Virginia who came up this evening with two of his Brethren, "Just to spend the evening in Cherrydale Lodge." The Master requested all National Sojourners to stand and give their names, Lodges, etc., and thanked them for coming to visit us. He then asked Bro. John Scherger and RWB Stewart W. Miner to present Bro. Lt. General Nickerson (USMC, Ret.) at the altar where he was greeted by the Master, escorted to the East, and given a standing welcome by the Brethren. As President of the National Sojourners, Gen. Nickerson explained the "Bridge of Light Program" of the National Sojourners. "During the next five years," he said, "we are going to try to get all Masons to renew their understanding of the underlying spirit of our Country, its history, and its basic foundations; thereby increasing the Patriotism of our citizenry."

     An application for affiliation was received at the Stated Communication of October 7th from Bro. Vincent George Blasco, a member of Naval Lodge No. 87, Vallejo, California. He was recommended and vouched for by Bros. John B. Scherger of Haymarket Lodge No. 313 and Charles L. Strain of this Lodge. The application was laid over for the statutory period. Maturing petitions for degrees of Mr. C. R. deHaas and Mr. L. S. Kisseleff were called up and favorably acted upon. A letter was read from West Gate Lodge No. 352 of Richmond, Virginia requesting the Cherrydale Players to present their play, "A Rose upon the Altar," at their May 15, 1972 Stated Communication. A Proclamation from the Grand Master was read, calling upon all Lodges to celebrate Founders Day during the month of October at a Stated or Called Communication. The Master Masons Lodge was dispensed with and a Lodge on the second degree opened for work and instruction. Bros. D. E. Walls, R. A. Friedrich, and F. A. McCall were examined on the fellowcraft catechism by Bro. Luther B. Farley. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor and each of these fellowcrafts was separately voted upon and found qualified to receive the master mason degree. The Worshipful Master then announced that he was going to have a Called Communication on Saturday afternoon, November 6th to confer three master mason degrees.

     The Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, MWB Charles F. Shuler, visited our Lodge on October 21st as our guest speaker for the observance of Founders Day. There were 65 officers and members of our own Lodge, and 49 visitors present. The Master read the report of our Founders Day Committee. To date during the year, 127 members contributed $2,962.50; and of this group, nine were eligible to receive Certificates of Membership in the Grand Master's 100 Club. MWB Shuler addressed the Brethren concerning the founding of the Grand Lodge, the founding of the Home for children of deceased Brethren, and later, the building of the home for senior Brethren and their wives or widows.

     He pointed out that our present Grand Junior Deacon is making a study of a new type of home or apartment.

     At the Stated Communication of November 4th the application for affiliation of Bro. V. G. Blasco was taken up and the ballot being spread and found clear; he was declared elected to membership in Cherrydale Lodge. Bro. Joe Robinson Harris, Past Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Virginia, who affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge on April 19, 1945, was presented a 50-year Veteran's Pin by WB George D. Stevens. Bro. Harris was raised a Master Mason in University Lodge No. 141 of Seattle, Washington on November 11, 1921. The Lodge was called from labor to refreshment for the presentation in order that a party of ladies, including Mrs. Harris who participated in the ceremony, could be present.

     A Called Communication was held on Saturday, November 6th at 3 PM, for conferring the master mason degree on our three fellowcrafts. Bros. R. A. Friedrich, D. E. Walls, and F. A. McCall were separately introduced and raised to the sublime degree of master mason, with Bros. Edward Young and Charles L. Strain and WB John R. Conner presiding in the East, respectively, for the first section; Bro. Strain, WB Conner, and Bro. Strain, respectively, for the second section. The Lodge was called from labor to refreshment at 5:30 PM when Bro. Robert Welker provided a meal for those present. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor at 6:15 PM when WB Homer F. Cooper delivered the Master Masons Lecture and Bro. Paul N. Miller read the Charge. Bro. Young then examined Bro. Robert Adam Welker on his Master Masons catechism and, by vote of the Lodge, Bro. Welker was issued his Certificate of Proficiency.

     The stated meeting of November 18th was devoted to honoring the Past Masters of Cherrydale Lodge. Worshipful Master Hess requested RWB Clive W. Palmer to assume the East and to conduct the annual Past Masters Night program. After adorning himself with the silk top hat worn by him while he was Master in 1936, RWB Palmer requested all Past Masters of Cherrydale Lodge to assemble west of the Altar. There were 21 of them as follows: MWB Hugh M. Reid, RWB Robert S. Beatty, RWB Stewart W. Miner, WB Christian O.Christianson, WBs Horace P. Ellis, William D. Hefflebower, Elmer W. Wiseman, Carl. C. Comley, Sr., George D. Stevens, Carl D. Ford, Hilton D. Bateman, Manley Pollard, Homer F. Cooper, John R. Conner, Bruce W. McNamee, Jackson G. Garrett, Sr., Forrest R. Nagley, William E. Hoy; and our affiliated Past Masters WBs Oliver M. Creekmore and Guy J. Myers. They were escorted to the East and accorded the honors due them. RWB Palmer requested MWB Reid and RWB Beatty to assume the East with him, RWB Miner the West, and WB Ellis the South. The Treasurer, WB Wiseman, and the Secretary, WB Hoy, assumed their own places, and WB Cooper was assigned as Senior Deacon. RWB Palmer then called up the Lodge and read the names of our Past Masters who have joined the Celestial Lodge, and requested a moment of silence in tribute to their memory. He then read a portion of Cherrydale Lodge History showing that Past Masters Night was formally started in 1935 by RWB Beatty, at which time RWB Alfred C. Casden, who was Master of Columbia Lodge in 1916 and DDGM of District No. 54 in 1918, and who was a frequent visitor in Cherrydale Lodge prior to his death in 1942, congratulated Bro. Beatty and Cherrydale Lodge on their Past Masters Night programs. Brief talks were then given by WBs Nagley, Comley, and Stevens, and RWB Miner; after which, RWB Palmer turned the Lodge back to the Worshipful Master. WB. Hess expressed his thanks for the splendid evening thus honoring the Lodge's Past Masters.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at Ives Funeral Home on November 30th to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother William Henry Talley who was called to the Celestial Lodge on Sunday, November 28th. Bro. Talley was raised in Paducah Lodge No. 127 of Paducah Kentucky on December 17, 1954, and affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge on October 2, 1958. WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. conducted the Masonic Chapel Memorial Service.

     Applications for affiliation were received at the stated meeting of December 2nd as follows: from Bro. Wesley Haron Kersey of Richmond Lodge No. 10 of Richmond, Virginia; his vouchers being WBs John R. Conner and Forrest R. Nagley; and from Bro. Luke Howard Hicks of Cedar Lodge No. 184. of Wagoner, South Carolina; his vouchers being Bro. Wilbur D. Mills of Kensett Lodge No. 674 of Kensett, Arkansas. Both Applications were laid over for the statutory period. A letter was read from the Secretary of Needles Lodge No. 326 of Needles, California informing us that our Bro. Charles E. Mashburn, Sr. had applied for dual membership, and if the normal pattern prevailed, he should be a dual member on December 13th. The Worshipful Master presented Bro. Robert A. Welker his Grand Lodge Master Mason's Certificate of Proficiency. Among the Masonic Birthday celebrants were Bro. Reynolds T. Harnsberger (charter member), and WB George D. Stevens who was presented his 25-year pin.

     Brief reports were given by the various Committee Chairmen, among which was that of Bro. Paul N. Miller on Masonic Home contributions. The total contribution for the year was $3,443 given by 146 members. A very impressive Memorial Service was conducted by WBs Forrest R. Nagley and Homer F. Cooper for the seven Brethren who were called to the Celestial Lodge during the year and whose individual memorial services have been recorded in the preceding pages.

     The Audit Committee Report was read at the Stated Communication of December 18th showing a net loss of five members, the new total being 421. There had been 22 Stated and 14 Called Communications, including one joint District meeting, five for degrees and eight for Lodge of Sorrow. Degrees conferred included seven entered apprentice, three fellowcraft, and three master mason. WB Mark T. Hess then closed the Lodge of Sorrow for the year in prescribed form. He thanked his committees for their hours of labor, and dismissed them. WB Hess than addressed the Lodge briefly, expressing his pleasure and pride in serving as Master during the year.

     The election and installation of officers for 1972 followed. Bro. Charles L. Strain was elected Master; Bro. Jackson G. Garrett, Jr., Senior Warden; Bro. Hassan Kiser, Junior Deacon; WB Elmer W. Wiseman, Treasurer; WB William
E. Hoy, Secretary; Bro. George N. Fleming, Senior Deacon; and Ivan J. Morrison Junior Deacon. The Master-elect than made the following appointments: Bro. Gilbert A. Martz, Senior Steward; Bro. Danny E. Wal1s,.Junior Steward; WB Forrest R. Nagley, Chaplain; Bro. Robert A. Welker, Marshal; and Bro. Anthony J. Pezzella, Sr., Tiler. Without any break in the meeting, the officers were installed, with WB Nagley as Installing Officer, and WBs William D. Hefflebower and Mark T. Hess as installing Marshals.

     WB Strain requested the Reverend RWB Leighton E. Harre1l to join him at the Altar and offer a prayer for the newly installed Master, Officers, and Members during the coming year. The Master then opened a Lodge of Sorrow in the prescribed form, for the ensuing year. He appointed WBs Stevens, McNamee, and Comley as a Committee to study the Grand Lodge Resolutions and to report on them at the first stated meeting in February. The Master and Wardens then nominated their respective proxies who were approved by vote of the Lodge as follows: WB Hoy, and Bros. Fleming and Morrison.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Ives Funeral Home on Monday, December 20, 1971 at 7:30 to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother William Robert Ward who was called to the Celestial Lodge on December 18th. He was born April 12, 1923 at Arlington, Va., raised a Master Mason in Cherrydale Lodge March 31, 1955; and his vouchers were Bros. Dwight L. Stewart and Robert N. Hughes, both of this Lodge. WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. conducted the Masonic Chapel Memorial Service.

- 1972 -

At the Stated Communication of January 6th a petition for degrees received from Mr. John Merlin Rigby, born February 15, 1946 at Arlington, Virginia. His vouchers were his Father, John H. Rigby of Riddles Lodge No. 315 of East Liverpool, Ohio, and Bro. Eugene R. Stroup of Cherryville Lodge No. 505 of Cherryville, North Carolina. The maturing application for affiliation of Bro. Wesley H. Kersey was voted upon and he was elected to membership in Cherrydale Lodge. Like action was taken on the maturing application for affiliation of Bro. Luke H. Hicks. The Worshipful Master, WB Charles L. Strain, announced the death on January 4th of Brother Kyle David Hutchinson, born November 30, 1906 and raised in Cherrydale Lodge on June 20, 1946. He called up the Lodge for a moment of silence in memory of our departed Brother.

WB Strain then stated that for several years he had thought of securing a new altar cloth for the Lodge, and tonight he was putting the thought into action. The speaker of the evening, WB Robert Carroll Coe, District Educational Officer for Districts 1A and 1B, a Past Master of Mount Vernon Lodge No. 219, and the only Past Master of John Blair Lodge No. 187; was formally introduced and welcomed by the Master. This being Masonic Education Night, WB Coe gave a talk on the Constitutions of Masonry.

There was a Called Communication on January 13th for the purpose of conferring the fellowcraft degree on two of our entered apprentices. The Worshipful Master announced that our Junior Deacon's Father, John Morrison, died yesterday in Glasgow, Scotland, and that he was a member of Saint Miniano Lodge No. 66 of Brechin, Scotland. The Master Masons Lodge was dispensed with and a Lodge on the second degree opened for work and instruction. Bros. Eric Van Fritzwolter, II and Donald Dwight Townsend were separately introduced and passed to the second degree, with WBs McNamee and Garrett, Sr. presiding in the East, respectively. Bro. Hassan Kiser delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture; WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr., the Middle Chamber Lecture; and Bro. Robert A. Welker, the Charge.

The stated meeting of Jan. 20th. was Rededication Night, and RWB Leighton E. Harrell spoke on, "The Glory Road." He pointed out that our "business here" is to serve God. We must labor to pay our expenses, and to help the image of Masonry. Our service is for all mankind, and our duty is to help clear up strife and friction between and among peoples and races.

A proclamation was read from the Grand Master providing for a celebration by the Lodges during March of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Order of DeMolay in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

At the Stated Communication of February 3rd petitions were received as follows: for initiation, from Mr. Barry F. Elsberg, born January 7, 1945 at Baltimore, Md., son of our Bro. Harold F. Elsberg, and vouched for by Bro. Elsberg and Bro. Francis G. Anderson of Henry Knox Field Lodge No. 349; also for initiation, from Mr. George Emil Meagher, born February 10, 1933 at Flushing, Long Island, New York, and vouched for by Bro. Veale N. Hughes of Frankton Lodge No. 607 of Frankton, Indiana, and Bro. Lester D. Fowler of Tokyo Lodge No. 2, of Tokyo, Japan. Also received was an application for affiliation from WB John Vernon Swartz of Joseph H. Milan Lodge No. 38 of D. C., of which he was Master in 1965, 1968, and 1971. He was vouched for by WBs McNamee and Hoy, Past Masters of Cherrydale Lodge. These petitions and the application were laid over for the statutory period. A request for demit was also received from Bro. B. Winfred Ruffner transmitted via the Grand Secretaries of Tennessee and Virginia. Because Bro. Ruffner now resides in Dayton, Tennessee, his request was approved and the demit granted.

WB George D. Stevens a member of the Lodge's Resolution Committee reported on the resolutions scheduled to come before the Grand Lodge at its upcoming communication. The Lodge voted to contribute $75 to a joint program of the Lodges of the 1st and 54th Masonic Districts for entertainment of the Bethels of Job's Daughters at their annual Grand Session to be held in Northern Virginia in June. The speaker of the evening for Grand Lodge Night was the Grand Junior Warden, RWB Stewart Wilson Miner, who discussed the Grand Lodge and described some of his experiences as a Grand Line Officer.

At the stated meeting of February 17th WB Mark T. Hess, our immediate Past Master, presented the Lodge the James Noah Hillman Award for 1971, which he had received at the recent Grand Lodge Communication; and during which RWB Stewart W. Miner was elected Grand Senior Warden, WB Hess was appointed to the Stewards Committee, and WB Carl C. Comley, Sr. was appointed DDGM for the 54th Masonic District.

RWB Miner was officially welcomed as Grand Senior Warden. He thanked WB Strain for the reception but pointed out that since he was here to install WB Comley, Sr. as DDGM, he wished to have RWB Richard R. Bogardus, retiring DDGM, to present our new District Deputy at the Altar. RWB Miner also asked the six Masters of the Lodges comprising the 54th District, and the Past Masters of Cherrydale Lodge to assemble with the new DDGM. Bro. Miner then approached the altar, inviting all Brethren present to join the assemblage. He then offered a prayer interceding for guidance for our new District Deputy Grand Master. The Lodge was then seated and WB Comley escorted to the East where he was installed 1972 DDGM for the 54th Masonic District. RWB Comley thanked RWB Miner for serving as Installing Officer, and thanked the Lodge for recommending him for the appointment. WB Stevens present RWB Comley a leather apron case, a gift from the Brethren of the Lodge. The Master and Wardens gave brief reports on the activities and happenings at the recent Grand Lodge Communication.

There was a Called Communication on February 24th, for work in the entered apprentice and fellowcraft degrees. The Master Masons Lodge was dispensed with and a Lodge on the first degree opened.Mr. John Merlin Rigby was introduced and initiated an Entered Apprentice, with Bro. Hassan Kiser presiding in the East. WB Carl D. Ford delivered the Lecture and RWB Pobert S. Beatty delivered the Charge. The Lodge on the first degree was closed and a Lodge on the second degree opened. WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. examined Bros. Donald Dwight Townsend and Eric Van Fritzwolter, II on the Fellowcraft Catechism. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor and Bros Townsend and Fritzwolter, being separately voted upon and found qualified, were declared elected to receive the Master Mason's Degree.

The petitions for degrees of Mr. B. W. Elsberg and Mr. G. E. Meagher having matured, were separately called up at the stated meeting of March 2nd and each petitioner was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. Also the application for affiliation of WB J. V. Swartz was called up and he was elected to membership in Cherrydale Lodge. A Cherrydale Lodge Widow was reported to be seriously ill with heavy medical expenses and only a small Social Security income. The Lodge voted to donate $125 for her relief. The speaker of the evening was RWB A. E. Gorham, District Educational Officer for the 7th and 10th Masonic Districts and formerly DEO for the 54th District. RWB Gorham spoke on the subject, "Masonic Misinformation." He pointed out that Freemasonry as we know it today is not exactly the same as was laid down 250 years ago in 1723.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on March 6th at 7:30 PM at the Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home in Alexandria, Virginia to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Harry McCarthy who was called to the Celestial Lodge on March 3^rd. He was born September 4, 1894 at Atlanta, Georgia and raised a Master Mason on October 8, 1959 in Cherrydale Lodge.

RWB Carl C. Comley was formally welcomed for his first official visit to Cherrydale Lodge at the Stated Communication on March 16th. Among the written communications read were Executive Orders No. 2 and 3 from the Grand Master, concerning candidates not conforming to the physical requirements of Section 2.92 of the Methodical Digest; and listing the Districts assigned to members of the Committee on Work. There was also a letter from the Grand Secretary informing us of the death of our Brother Marvin Rudolph Evans in Viet Nam, and of the Family's request for a Masonic Service by Staunton River Lodge No. 155 of Brookneal, Virginia on March 15^th as a courtesy to Cherrydale Lodge.

The DDGM, RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr., assumed the East and formally welcomed the Masters of the Lodges of the 54th Masonic District. Those present were: WBs Charles L. Strain, Cherrydale No. 42; J. T. Garbett, Arlington Centennial No. 81, H. L. Grimm, Columbia No. 285; C. I. Ward, Jr., Concord No. 307; and D. 0. Evans, Sharon No. 327. WB Grimm responded for the group. RWB Comley then outlined the Grand Master's program for the year; the theme being "Masonry in Action."

The Grand Master having issued a proclamation that all Lodges celebrate in March the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Order of DeMolay, a Called Communication of Cherrydale Lodge was held jointly with Columbia Lodge No. 285 at at their Stated Communication of March 20th.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on Thursday evening, March 23rd at the Arlington Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Frank Frederick Dietrich who was called to the Celestial Lodge on March 20th. He was born September 29, 1896 in New York City, and raised a Master Mason in Cherrydale Lodge on October 21, 1954. Bro. Dietrick had been a Steward at Kena Shrine Temple for several years, and there were present, in addition to our own members, more than 40 visitors from other Lodges, including five Past Potentates of the Shrine.

At a Called Communication on March 30th Bro. R. A. Friedrich was examined on his Master Mason Catechism and, by vote of the Lodge, was presented a Certificate of Proficiency. Bros. Eric Van Fritzwolter, II and Donald Dwight Townsend were separately introduced and raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason. Bro. Hassan Kiser and WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. presided in the East, respectively, for the First Section; WB John R. Conner delivered the Lecture and Bro. George N. Fleming the Charge.

A petition for degrees was received at the stated meeting of April 6th from Mr. Eugene Cela of Arlington, Virginia. He was born August 20, 1939 in Lancara, Lugo, Spain, and is a naturalized U. S. Citizen. He was recommended and vouched for by WB Morton A. Rosen, a Past Master of Osiris Lodge No. 26 of D. C., and Bro. Murray Needelman of Harmony Lodge No. 17, also of D. C. A letter was read from Glebe Lodge No. 181 requesting concurrence in the nomination of WB Douglas D. Champlin for appointment as DDGM for the 54th Masonic District in 1973, with WB Karl G. McCormick as alternate.

WBs Bruce W. McNamee and Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. presented RWB Charles Harris Rowell who, after being formally welcomed, presented Certificates of Proficiency No. 1484 and 1485 to Senior Warden, J. G. Garrett, Jr. and Junior Warden Hassan Kiser, respectively. He then gave a short talk on Masonic Ritual, followed by a question-and-answer period. A motion was made and carried that the Lodge discontinue the refund of unearned dues to members who demit or die, except in individual cases where, because of extenuating circumstances, such refund is deemed appropriate.

The speaker of the evening at the stated meeting of April 20th was MWB E. H. Cann, Past Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, who described some of the changes which have occurred since he was Grand Master in 1962.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Ives Funeral Home on Friday evening, April 21^st to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Harry Dewey Davis who was called to the Celestial Lodge on April 20th. Bro. Davis was raised a Master Mason in Cherrydale Lodge on July 28, 1948.

The communication of April 27th was called for the purpose of work in the Entered Apprentice Degree. Bros. Lyman S. Kisseleff and John M. Rigby were examined on the Entered Apprentice Catechism by Bro. Luther B. Farley. Mr. Barry W. Elsberg and Mr. George E. Meagher were separately introduced and initiated into the First Degree of Masonry, with WB George D. Stevens and Bro. Edward Young, respectively, presiding in the East. WB Forrest R. Nagley delivered the Lecture and Bro Harold F. Elsberg the Charge. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor and Bros. Kisseleff and Rigby were separately elected to receive the Second Degree of Masonry.

An application for affiliation was received at the stated meeting of May 14th from WB Philip Waldemar Kunz, a Past Master of Acacia Lodge No. 18 of D. C.; recommended by WBs Mark T. Hess and Charles L. Strain. The maturing petition for initiation of Mr. Eugene Cela was taken up and, receiving a favorable vote of the Lodge, he was declared elected to receive the First Degree of Masonry. RWBs Comley and Gunter presented RWB Richard R. Bogardus who gave an interesting and informative talk on "The Landmarks of Masonry."

The speaker of the evening at the stated meeting of May 18th was the Honorable John E. Hunt, Member of Congress from New Jersey; addressing the Brethren on the subject, "Americanism." An extended meeting of the House of Representatives had ended just in time to permit Congressman Hunt to keep his engagement with the Lodge.

At the Stated Communication of June 1st, the application for affiliation of WB Philip Waldemar Kunz was taken up, and he being found qualified by vote of the Lodge, was declared elected to membership in Cherrydale Lodge. A request was received from Bro. James E. Lyddane that he be permitted to resume instruction in the Entered Apprentice Catechism, he having been forced to give up his instruction because of heavy and uncontrollable, irregular hours of employment in late 1968 and early 1969. On motion and by vote of the Lodge his request was granted. A letter was read from Martin Station Lodge No. 188 of Rose Hill, Virginia informing us that our Bro. Robert C. Bledsoe, Jr. has applied for dual membership in their Lodge. WB J. H. Judy, a Past Master of Arlington Centennial Lodge No. 81, was formally presented and, as speaker of the evening, gave an interesting and inspiring talk on the "Richness of Masonry."

The Stated Communication of June 15th was designated "Saint John's Night," and Rev. Bro. James L. Robertson gave one of his characteristically inspiring talks. Bro. Robertson has become well known in Cherrydale Lodge for his modest demeanor, his witty and folksy remarks, his deep religious convictions, and his commitment to the service of his fellow-men.

The meeting of June 22nd was called for the purpose of conferring the Fellowcraft Degree on two candidates, Bros. Lyman Saul Kisseleff and John Marlin Rigby, with Bro. Edward Young and WB J. G. Garrett, Sr. presiding in the East, respectively. Bro. W. H. Kersey delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture, WB J. R. Conner the Middle Chamber Lecture and Bro. Kenneth W. Cann the Charge.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on June 28^th at the Arlington Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Glen Eldridge Gordon who was called to the Celestial Lodge on June 26th. Bro. Gordon was born at Greencastle, Pennsylvania on December 9, 1904 and was raised a Master Mason in Cherrydale Lodge no September 24, 1953.

The Called Communication of July 13th was devoted to work in the First Degree. Bros. George E. Meagher, Clyde R. deHaas, and James E. Lyddane were examined on the Entered Apprentice Catechism by WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. Mr. Eugene Cela was introduced and initiated into the First Degree with Bro. Hassan Kiser presiding in the East. WB George D. Stevens delivered the Lecture and Bro. Kenneth Cann the Charge. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor and by the prescribed voting, Bros. deHaas, Lyddane, and Meagher were elected to receive the Fellowcraft Degree.

The Senior Warden, Jackson G. Garrett, Jr. assumed the East as acting Worshipful Master at the stated meeting of July 20th. It was reported that WB Charles L. Strain, the Worshipful Master, and Bro. Ivan J. Morrison, Jr. had been in an automobile accident on July 17th when WB Strain sustained a broken right wrist and Bro. Morrison a broken left leg, but that both were at home in fairly good condition. A report was made by the Senior Deacon on the successful Lodge picnic held at Bluemont Park on Saturday, July 8th. Requests for demits from Rowland F. Nicholas and Albert F. Schoepper were favorably acted upon. The Lodge was closed at 8:35 PM and the members of Bethel No. 35 of the International Order of Job's Daughters were introduced and exemplified their "Majority Degree."

The communication of August 10th was called for labor in the Fellowcraft Degree. Bro. Luther B. Farley, Sr. examined Bro. Lyman S. Kisseleff and John W. Rigby on the Fellowcraft Catechism. Bros. Clyde Read deHaas, George Emil Meagher, and James Edward Lyddane were separately introduced and passed to the Fellowcraft Degree with Bro. Edward Young, WB J. G. Garrett, Sr., and WB B. W. McNamee presiding in the East, respectively. WB Homer F. Cooper delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture, Bro. Wesley H. Kersey the Middle Chamber Lecture, and Bro. K.W. Cann the Charge. When the Master Masons Lodge had resumed labor, the prescribed balloting on Bros. Kisseleff and Rigby resulted in their favor and they were declared elected to receive the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.

The stated meeting of August 17th was "District of Columbia Night." The Grand Master of Masons in D.C., MWB Frank A. Kenyon, and several of the Grand Line Officers were present. Also present were fourteen Worshipful Masters of District of Columbia Lodges. There were also, four Past Grand Masters among whom was MWB H. K. Kingsbury, the speaker of the evening. He spoke on the subject, "The Future of the Past."

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on Sunday, August 20^th at 7:25 PM at the Ives Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Robert Noel Gibson who was called to the Celestial Lodge on August 18th. He was born July 15, 1906 at Washington, D. C. and raised a Master Mason in Cherrydale Lodge on January 24, 1946.

The Lodge of Sorrow was again convened on August 29^th at the Pearson Funeral Home, Falls Church, Virginia to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Guy Wilton Foltz who was called to the Celestial Lodge on August 27th. He was born October 11, 1908 at Shenandoah, Virginia and was raised a Master Mason in Cherrydale Lodge on July 13, 1950.

An application for affiliation was received at the stated meeting of September 7th from Bro. Ryan E. Souther of Centennial Lodge No. 174 of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, recommended and vouched for by Bro. William W. Smith of Cherrydale No. 42 and Bro. E. G. Searing of Columbia No. 285. Among the written communications received was a returned Trestleboard with the mailing envelope marked "Deceased July 12, 1972," which had been addressed to Bro. Walter Gordon Webster.

A Committee presented a recommendation for change in the By-laws to provide that the Trustees be appointed for three year terms instead of indefinitely, as currently provided. A motion to effect the change was ordered laid over for the statutory period. A motion was made to discontinue providing a floral emblem at Lodge funerals except when specifically requested by the Brother while living. The vote was almost an even division of the members present, but the motion carried.

RWB Stewart W. Miner presented Bro. Edward Young a 50-year veteran's emblem and a letter from the Grand Master. Brother "Eddie" was also presented a token of esteem by Bros. Robert A. Welker and Luther B. Farley, Sr. WB Strain then requested all members present who had received catechism instruction from Bro. Young to assemble west of the Altar, and sixteen Brethren did so. RWB Miner expressed his desire to use the pillow made by Bro. Young for Cherrydale Lodge, when taking the obligation in Grand Lodge in 1974.

The Master Masons Lodge was dispensed with and a Lodge on the First Degree opened; and WB J. G. Garrett, Sr. examined Bros. Elsberg and Cela on the Entered Apprentice Catechism. The Master Masons Lodge resumed labor and Bros. Elsberg and Cela were separately voted upon and found qualified as to masonic proficiency and moral fitness, to receive the Second Degree in Masonry. At a Called Communication on September 14th, the Master Masons Degree was conferred upon Brothers Lyman Saul Kisseleff and John Merlin Rigby. The degree work was performed by the Scottish Rite Degree Team on one candidate, and by a Cherrydale Lodge Team on the other. Bro. Harry A. Ayres introduced the Scottish Rite members present, a total of 33. Among the distinguished visitors welcomed by the Master was RWB L. G . Hefflin, DDGM for District 1-B, who delivered the Master Masons Lecture. Bro. Marvin D. Houghton of Arlington Centennial Lodge No. 81, presented Cherrydale Lodge two setting mauls for use by the Wardens; stating that he had developed a fondness for our Lodge, having instructed some of our candidates.

The stated meeting of September 21st was designated Wardens Night and Sojourners Night combined. Senior Warden, Jackson G. Garrett, Jr. presided in the East. There were 47 members and 25 visitors present. An application for affiliation was received from Bro. Paul E. R. Nordquist, a member of Acacia Lodge No. 18 of the District of Columbia; recommended and vouched for by WBs Philip W. Kunz and Charles A. Appleby, both of Acacia Lodge. The petition was ordered to lie over for the statutory period. Bro. Jesse L. Ward presented the Lodge a copy of "The Development of Freemasonry in the County of Cumberland, Nova Scotia for the Period from 1822 to 1967," for its library. The Senior and Junior wardens were assembled west of the Altar and presented by WBs McNamee and Conner. Those present were from Macon Ware No. 192, Kemper No. 64, Arlington Centennial No. 81, Henry Knox Field No. 349, and Glebe No. 181. Bro. H. M. Koehne, Jr., Senior Warden of Glebe Lodge, responded for the group. WBs McNamee and Garrett then presented RWB S. M. L. Pollard, Past Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of China, and National Secretary of the National Sojourners. Bro. Eugene Stroup, President of the Arlington Hall Chapter No. 440, National Sojourners, introduced the members of National Sojourners who were present. RWB Pollard then gave an interesting and informative talk on the activities of the National Sojourners.

Bro. L. B. Farley, Chairman of the Temple Committee, recommended approval of the Lodge for the exterior painting of the windows and door at an estimated cost of $150.

An original play written by Bro. Jerome L. Gordon was presented at a meeting of Grand Line Officers and prospective DDGMs held at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia on September 23^rd by the Cherrydale Players, and was well received.

On September 28th, the Worshipful Master announced that the meeting had been called to receive a visit from Grand Knight Charles Harold and the officers and members of Edward Douglas White Council No. 2473, Knights of Columbus of Arlington, Virginia. WB Strain stated that WB Nagley had been stationed in the social hall to receive the visitors and escort them into the Lodge Hall after Lodge closing. WB Stevens reported that MWB Hugh M. Reid is now in Powhatan Nursing Home. RWB Comley presented a copy of "A Beam of Light" which had been given to him by Springfield Lodge No. 217 for Cherrydale Lodge's library.

The Lodge was closed at 8:05 PM and our visitors from the Knights of Columbus were escorted into the Lodge room and introduced by WB Nagley. The Grand Knight and several of his officers gave interesting talks about their order, followed by an excellent period of fellowship.

At the stated meeting of October 5th, the application for affiliation of Bro. Rryan E. Souther was taken up and the ballot being spread and found clear, he was declared elected a member of Cherrydale Lodge. It was reported that RWB Comley, the DDGM, and Worshipful Master Strain presented a 50-year emblem to Bro. William E. Goodrich at his house on Tuesday, October 3rd. A motion was made and carried that Cherrydale Lodge endorse a joint venture with Columbia Lodge No. 285 to seek property in North Arlington for a site for a new lodge hall building. A motion which was received at the stated meeting of September 7^th to amend Article VII of the By-laws to provide for three-year terms for the Trustees, was brought up and approved by the Lodge. WB John R. Conner made a motion that Bro. Edward Young be elected to Honorary Membership, which was received and laid over for the statutory period.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on October 10^th at the Arlington Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Past Master, WB Manley Pollard who was called to the Celestial Lodge on October 8th. He was born in Madison, Missouri on November 8, 1908 and raised a Master Mason in Cherrydale Lodge on September 21, 1950. He served the Lodge as Master in 1962. At the request of the Family, RWB Charles A. Sinclair was asked by the Master, and readily agreed, to conduct Memorial Chapel Service for WB Pollard.

The meeting of October 12th was called for work in the Fellowcraft Degree. WB J. G. Garrett, Sr. examined Bros. G. E. Meagher, C. deHaas, and J. E. Lyddane on the Fellowcraft Catechism. Bros. Barry Wilkes Elsberg and Eugene Cela were then separately introduced and passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft, with WB Bruce W. McNamee and Bro. John G. Dudley presiding in the East, respectively. Bro. Hassan Kiser delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture, Bro. Wesley H. Kersey the Middle Chamber Lecture, and Bro. Harold F. Elsberg the Charge. The Master Masons Lodge then resumed labor and Bros Meagher, deHaas, and Lyddane were separately balloted upon to test their masonic proficiency and moral fitness previous to their being raised to the Master Masons Degree; each ballot being favorable, each candidate was declared elected to be raised a Master Mason.

The October 19th meeting was set aside to celebrate Founders Day, and MWB H. Bruce Green, speaker of the evening. He spoke briefly on the subject, "The Welfare of Our Great Fraternity and Our Great Country." A report was made by Bro. Paul N. Miller on the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, showing that contributions during the year totaled $2,921 given by 145 members, with about 20 members eligible for the Grand Master's "100 Club."

The application for affiliation of Bro. Paul Edgard Rudolph, having matured, was called up and after a favorable ballot, he was declared elected to membership in Cherrydale Lodge.

At a Called Communication on October 26th, Bros. Clyde Reed deHaas and George Emil Meagher were separately introduced and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, with Bro. Hassan Kiser and WB J. G. Garrett, Sr. presiding in the East for the First Section, respectively, and with WB J. R. Conner and Bro. J. G. Garrett, Jr. for the Section, respectively. WB J. G. Garrett, Sr. delivered the Master Masons Lecture and Bro. K. W. Cann the Charge.

A joint meeting of the six Lodges of the 54th Masonic District was called for October 28th, and was held in the Arlington Masonic Temple. The Most Worshipful Grand Master W. T. Travillian made this the occasion of his Official Visit to the 54th District, and spoke of Masonry in general. He closed by singing a hymn and reading the poem, "The Day's End." RWB J. C. Hutchinson presented the Grand Master a check for $94.60, this being the amount left over from the Grand Master's banquet fund in 1969, and was presented as a contribution to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund.

Two petitions for initiation were received at the Stated Communication of November 2nd: Sgt. Tommy Clayton Sampley of the U. S. Army, residing at Arlington Hall Station, recommended and vouched for by Bro. Billy W. Hughes of Oak Ridge Lodge No. 864 of Montgomery, Alabama and Bro. Willis Carter, Jr. of Haymarket Lodge No. 313 of Haymarket, Virgina; and from Mr. Robert Ollie Lee, recommended and vouched for by Bros. Willard C. Ward and Ralph R. Copenhaver, both of this Lodge. Both petitions were received by the Worshipful Master and ordered laid over for the statutory period. The Lodge voted to present to Sharon Lodge No. 327 a wood square stand made some years ago by Bro. Hugh Ladd. Bro. Edward Young who was nominated for Honorary Membership by WB John R. Conner at the meeting of October 5th, was so elected at this meeting.

WBs George D. Stevens and Bruce W. McNamee presented Most Excellent Companion William A. Brown, Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Virginia, as featured speaker of the evening. Bro. Brown spoke on, "The Holy Bible, Square, and Compasses."

A communication was called on November 9th for the purpose of examining two Fellowcrafts, Bros. Barry Wilkes Elsberg and Eugene Cela on the Catechism of that Degree, and to confer the Master Masons Degree upon Bro. James Edward Lyddane. Bros. Elsberg and Cela were then separately balloted upon to test their fitness to be raised to the Master Mason Degree, which ballots were favorable to each candidate. For the conferral of this Degree upon Bro. Lyddane, WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. presided in the East for the First Section, Bro. Jackson G. Garrett, Jr. the Second Section; WB Homer F. Cooper delivered the Master Masons Lecture and Bro. Jerry M. Hansbrough, Jr. the Charge.

The stated meeting of November 16th was set aside to honor the Cherrydale Past Masters. An application for affiliation was received from Bro. Thomas Carl Patterson, a member of East Gate Lodge No. 34 of the District of Columbia, recommended and vouched for by RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr. and Bro. John G. Dudley, Jr. The application was ordered to lie over for the statutory period. A demit was granted to Bro. Frank Wilson Clayton who was retiring and returning to Tennessee, and was affiliating with Wisdom Lodge No. 300 of Erin, Tennessee. A letter was read from Bro. Howard H. Oldham expressing his regrets that he could not be present for his 27th Masonic Birthday, as they had sold their home in South Arlington and are now living in Austin, Texas. He added that he had visited Austin Lodge No. 12 and plans on dual membership with them. The Lodge was informed of the death of Bro. Arthur Barrett Dunham on November 22^nd at the Iliff Nurshing Home at the age of 85, where Mrs. Dunham had died last July. Cherrydale had the honor of presenting a 50-year pin to Bro. Dunham in June of 1965 on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, and in November of 1965 he affiliated with Cherrydale.

The Past Masters were then assembled west of the Altar and cordially welcomed by WB Strain, and WB Bruce W. McNamee was asked to assume the East. He first asked WB Maurice I. Talley to give a eulogy to our late WB Manley Pollard, following which, the Lodge was called up in memorial to WB Pollard. WB McNamee then assigned stations and places to several Past Masters: RWB Robert S. Beatty, Senior Warden; WB Horace P. Ellis, Junior Warden; WB Albert Wright, Senior Deacon; WB Homer F. Cooper, Junior Deacon; RWB A. B. Honts, Chaplain. A program titled, "You Can't Do That," was then presented in a very instructive and interesting manner.

Bros. Barry Wilkes Elsberg and Eugene Cela were separately introduced and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at a called communication on November 30th. WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. and Bro. Edward Young presided in the East, respectively, for the First Section; WB Bruce-W. McNamee and Bro. Hassan Kiser, respectively, for the Second Section; WB Carl D. Ford delivered the Master Masons Lecture, and Bro. Harlod F. Elsberg the Charge.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on Sunday, December 3rd at the Pearson's Funeral Home, Falls Church, Virginia to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Irvin William Glassmyer who was called to the Celestial Lodge on December 1st. Bro. Glassmyer was born September 21, 1907 in Washington, D.C. and raised a Master Mason in Cherrydale Lodge on January 27, 1955.

At the Stated Communication of December 7th, an application for affiliation was read from Bro. Jack Nicholas Savastone, a member of Phalanx Lodge No. 31 of Charlotte, North Carolina who was recommended and vouched for by Bro. F. Vaughn and WB Elmer W. Wiseman. It was received by the Master and laid over for the statutory period. The maturing petitions for initiation of Mr. T. C. Samply and Mr. R. 0. Lee were taken up, with a favorable report on each by their respective investigating committees. Their ballots were separately spread and, being found clear in each case, both were declared elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. Among the communications read was a request for demit from Bro. Edward R. W. McCandless and, he being clear on the books, his demit was ordered granted. Also read was a letter from WB Elmore L. Newlon in which he submitted his resignation as a Trustee, effective December 31st or when a successor has been appointed.

The report of the Audit Committee was read by the Senior Warden, Bro. Jackson G. Garrett, Jr. It showed the membership as of November 30, 1971 was 421; that nine were gained by degrees and six by affiliation; that fifteen were lost by death, leaving a total membership as of this audit, of 416. Degrees conferred: six Entered Apprentice, nine Fellowcraft, and nine Master Mason. There were 22 stated and 26 called communications. Masonic Home contributions totaled $3,091. The Lodge Memorial Service was conducted by WBs Nagley and Cooper. WB C. A. Appleby, Past Master of Acacia Lodge No. 18 of D. C., gave vocal solos at the opening and closing of the memorial service accompanied at the piano by Bro. F. A. Cline of Sharon Lodge No. 327. RWB Charles A. Sinclair, Jr. gave the Memorial Address. The deceased Brethren thus memorialized were: Bros. 0. L. Wilson, Jr., W. H. Talley, W. R. Ward, K. D. Hutchinson, Harry McCarthy, M. R. Evans, F. F. Dietrich, Fredlock Pritts, H. D. Davis, S. H. Beale, G. E. Gordon, R. N. Gibson, W. G. Webster, G. W. Foltz, and WB Manley Pollard.

The stated meeting of December 21st had present 54 of Cherrydale's own members and, according to the register, 25 visitors. This was the night set aside for the election and installation of officers for 1973. Letters of resignation as Trustees were received from RWB J. C. Parker and WB George D. Stevens; the resignation of WB Elmore L. Newlon having been received at the last stated communication.

WB Charles L. Strain thanked his Committees for their assistance and discharged them. He closed the Lodge of Sorrow. He expressed his thanks to all the members for their support and assistance during the year. The election of officers then followed with WBs McNamee and James F. Thomason serving as Tellers. Bro. Jackson G. (Don) Garrett, Jr. was elected Master; Bro. Hassan Kiser, Senior Warden; Bro. George N. Fleming, Junior Warden; WB Elmer W. Wiseman, Treasurer; WB William E. Hoy, Secretary; Bro. John G. Dudley, Senior Deacon; and Bro. Robert A. Welker, Junior Deacon. The Worshipful Master Elect then made the following appointments: Bro. John M. Rigby, Senior Steward; Bro. Lyman S. Kisseleff, Junior Steward; Bro. Anthony J. Pezzella, Marshal; WB Charles L. Strain, Chaplain; and Bro. Kenneth W. Cann, Tiler.

WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. was the Installing Officer, and WB William E, Hoy, Installing Marshal. The Worshipful Master, WB Garrett, Jr., gave a short outline of his plans for the coming year and opened the Lodge of Sorrow for the Year 1973. He also appointed a Committee consisting of WBs McNamee, Stevens, and Conner to study and report at a later stated communication, on the Resolutions to be acted on at Grand Lodge in 1973. The Lodge was closed at 10:50 P.M.

- 1973 -

     WB Jackson G. Garrett, Jr. began his year on January 4th, 1973 with "Rededication Night," with RWB Stewart W. Miner, Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Virginia being the speaker of the evening. RWB Miner gave an inspiring talk referring to the great conflicts in our society, the need to get our house in order and renew our faith in God; that privilege means responsibility; and the completion of our spiritual Temple. Bros. Thomas Carl Patterson and Jack Nicholas Savastone were elected to membership by affiliation.

     A petition for initiation was received from Mr. Kenneth R. Garthune at the January 18th stated, and RWB Carl C. Comley, Past Master of Cherrydale Lodge and PDDGM for District No. 54, gave an informative talk concerning the influence of Freemasonry upon the history of our country. Fifteen Presidents have been Freemasons. (This number includes Brother Gerald R. Ford who had not yet become President.)

     At a Called Communication on January 25th., Robert Ollie Lee was initiated an Entered Apprentice; and a Lodge of Sorrow was convened on January 31st at Arlington Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother William Louis Woehler who died January 29th, 1973. This service was performed as a courtesy to Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277 of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bro. Woehler had been previously presented his 50-year emblem in Cherrydale Lodge as an earlier courtesy to his home Lodge.
A petition for affiliation was received at the stated meeting of February 1st from Bro. John R. Blowers, a member of Stichter Lodge No. 254. WB Nagley presented a Past Master's Jewel to WB Charles L. Strain. Thereafter, WB Bruce W. McNamee, Chairman of the Committee to report on Grand Lodge Resolutions, read and discussed the Resolutions expected to be presented at the forthcoming Grand Lodge meetings.

     WB Garrett conducted a Lodge of Sorrow on February 9th, at the Ives Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Samuel Marsel Linton who died on February 8th. Bro. Linton was born May 31, 1898 in Bedford County, Virginia, raised in Cherrydale Lodge on October 23, 1947.
At the stated meeting of February 15th, the officers who had attended Grand Lodge gave reports on the actions taken at its recent sessions; at the stated meeting of March 1st, RWB Clive W. Palmer and MWB Thomas W. Dodge, Past Grand Master of Masons of the District of Columbia, spoke in memory of MWB Hugh M. Reid, Past Grand Master of Masons of Virginia, who died February 9, 1973. Thereafter a recommendation was made by WB Carl D. Ford, Chairman of a Committee on Future Planning for the Lodge, that Cherrydale Lodge No. 42 and Columbia Lodge No. 285 purchase property located at 2514 North Harrison Street, Arlington, Virginia. A formal motion was made and approved by vote of the Lodge in favor of the recommended purchase.

     The Entered Apprentice Degree was conferred upon two candidates at a Called Communication on March 8th. Messrs. Tommy Clayton Samplay and Kenneth Robert Garthune.

     RWB D. D. Champlin, DDGM for the 54th Masonic District, paid his official visit to Cherrydale Lodge on March 15th. He was received and presented formally by RWBs Carl C. Comley and Robert S. Beatty. A petition for initiation was received from Mr. Erdmann E. G. Reck. The DDGM, upon assuming the East, received the Worshipful Masters present: WBs George Stecklein, Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 44 of D.C.; H. H. Koehne, Glebe No. 181; M. E. Whitley, Sharon No. 327; R.C. Eger, Arlington Centennial No. 81; J. G. Garrett, Jr. Cherrydale No. 42; and D. W. Biggs, Columbia No. 285. The District Deputy then informed the Brethren concerning the Grand Master's program for the year 1973; stressing leadership, education, membership involvement, and teamwork.

     A petition for degrees was received from Mr. James Wellington Gee at the stated meeting of April 5th. The action taken by the Lodge at the meeting of Match 1st to purchase certain real estate at 2514 N. Harrison St., jointly with Columbia Lodge No. 285, was nullified for two reasons: Columbia Lodge voted against the proposal, and a local bank purchased the property.

     A petition for affiliation was received from Bro. Andranil Tramblian, a member of Crescent Lodge No. 402 of New York City, on April 19th. The maturing petition of Erdman Ernest Gunther Reck was voted upon and he was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. Subsequently, a letter was read from Mr. Reck requesting a waiver of jurisdiction to Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 44 of D.C., and by vote of the Lodge, the waiver was granted. WB Hilton D. Bateman was given a special welcome as he is now sojourning in Florida and this was his first visit after leaving Arlington. WB George A. Stecklein was formally welcomed according to Virginia ritual. He expressed his enjoyment with this formal courtesy which is not the custom in the District of Columbia.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was conducted at the Money and King Funeral Home on Monday evening, April 23rd to pay the last tribute of respect to Bro. Joseph Vernon Reed who died April 21st at Fairfax Hospital. This service was performed as a courtesy to Stansbury Lodge No. 24 of Washington, D.C.

     By vote of the Lodge at its May 3rd Stated Communication, Bro. Wesley Elwood Bevan was reinstated to the rights and benefits of Masonry and membership in Cherrydale Lodge. A letter from Mr. Gee was then read requesting waiver of jurisdiction in favor of Congress Lodge No. 37 in the District of Columbia and, by vote of the Lodge, the waiver was granted. By virtue of a change in our By-laws, approved earlier by the Grand Master, all three Trustees tendered their resignations, and new elections were held at this communication of May 3rd. WB Carl D. Ford was elected for a three-year term, WB George D. Stevens for a two-year term and WB Charles L. Strain for a one-year term.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on May 6th at Ives Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Bro. William Edward Goodrick who was called to the Celestial Lodge on May 3rd at the Arlington Hospital at the age of 82. He was born in Washington, D. C. on December 1, 1890, raised at St. John Lodge No. 11, FAAM on December 20, 1919, and became a life member of that Lodge October 14, 1969. He had affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge on September 3, 1931; and in 1972 had been presented his Virginia Masonic 50-year Veteran Pin, by WBs Comley and Strain.

     An application for affiliation was received at the Stated Communication of May 17th from WB Arthur Dale Ireland, a Past Master of Pentalpha Lodge No. 23 FAAM of D.C. The maturing application of Bro. Andranik Lionel Tramblian for affiliation was balloted on favorably. A letter was read from the Secretary of Yadkin Falls Lodge No. 637, North Carolina, relayed through the Grand Secretaries of North Carolina and Virginia informing us that Nicholas William Reinhardt had died May 5th and that no Masonic burial had been requested. Bro. Reinhardt was raised in Cherrydale Lodge May 14, 1956. The Lodge was also informed that Bro. Sam Lare had died May 16th and that the family did not request a Masonic Service. Bro. Lare was raised in Cherrydale Lodge on November 8, 1951. It was announced further that Bro. Bernard F. Miller died last night, May 16th and that the family wished a Masonic service at Ives Funeral Home on the 18th.

     WB Stevens and RWB Comley presented WB Max Greenberg, who was Master of Fraternity Lodge No. 942, Ossing, New York in 1928 and is now in Hollywood, Florida assisting Hollywood Lodge No. 209. WB Greenberg thanked the Master for his courteous reception and proceeded to make a very interesting talk about some of the happenings he had experienced in his Masonic career. Two Entered Apprentices, Bros. Tommy Clayton Sampley and Kenneth Robert Garthune were examined on their Entered Apprentice Catechism, and thereafter voted eligible to receive the Second Degree in Masonry.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at Ives Funeral Home on May 18th for our late Brother Bernard Francis Miller, born at Harrisonburg, Virginia on September 14, 1905. He was raised in Cherrydale Lodge January 29, 1953. Bros. Tommy C. Sampley and Kenneth R. Garthune were passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft at a Called Communication on May 24th.

     Petitions for initiation were received at the stated meeting of June 7th from Messrs. William Carey Yowell, Jr. and Charles Henry Braner. Thank-you notes were received from Mrs. Wilda Chewning, daughter of our late Bro. William Edward Goodrick; the family of our late Bro. Bernard Francis Miller, with a $50 memorial check for the Masonic Home; and from Mrs. Virginia L. Reinhardt, widow of our late Bro. Nicholas W. Reinhardt with a $1,000 memorial check for the Masonic Home. Bro. Hugh Parker Young invited Cherrydale Lodge Brethren to visit Arlington Lodge No. 102 at Millers Tavern on September 7th where he is now serving as Junior Deacon. Executive Orders No. 3 and 4, dated June 1, 1973, issued by Grand Master, William C. Vaughn, were read. Order No. 3 deals with the order of reception by presiding Masters of visiting brethren. Order No. 4 requires that Lodge Minutes of stated communications be read verbatim, in full; and declares the extent to which the Minutes of a called communication may be briefed.

     Announcement was made that WB John Wilson Alexander, a Past Master of Glebe Lodge No. 181, died May 24th and that he was given a chapel memorial service On Sunday evening, May 27th at the Murphy Funeral Home. The Master, WB "Don" Garrett, with the assistance of WB Bruce W. McNamee, presented a 50-year Masonic Veteran's Emblem and Gold Card to WB Oliver Merchant Creekmore at this June 7th communication. WB Creekmore was presented at the altar by his son, William C. Creekmore, with an escort of twelve Cherrydale Past Masters.

     Worshipful Master "Don" Garrett, was ill with an inner ear problem and could not be present at the stated meeting of June 21st. The line officers moved up one station, Bro. Hassan Kiser assuming East. A new petition was received from Mr. Gary Ronald Hovermale. WB Danny L. Levin the District Education Officer, and RWB Douglas D. Champlin, DDGM for District No. 54, were "received" from the side lines. WB Geo. A. Stecklein, Master of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 44 of D.C., and Herbert Koehne, Master of Glebe Lodge No. 181, were given special greetings by acting Worshipful Master Kiser. WBs Mark T. Hess and Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. presented WB Philip Waldemar Kunz at the altar to receive his 50-year Masonic Veterans Emblem in a colorful ceremony conducted by RWB Champlin, DDGM and Acting Master, Hassan Kiser presented the gold dues card. WB Kunz was raised in Acacia Lodge No. 18, FAAM of the District of Columbia December 23, 1919, and affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge June 1, 1972. Therefore, WB kunz was given his 50-year emblem on the first anniversary of his becoming a Virginia Mason (with the approval of Grand Secretary, MWB Archer B. Gay who expressed the sentiment, "Let us present the flowers while they can still be enjoyed rather than later when it becomes only a memorial token.")

   MWB Gay pointed out, however, that we must follow the Methodical Digest which provides that every affiliated member is subject to Grand Lodge dues for five years even if he is a 50-year veteran when coming from another jurisdiction to a Virginia Lodge.

     A motion by WB Carl D. Ford that we elect MWB H. Bruce Green an Honorary Member of Cherrydale Lodge, was received and laid over for the statutory period. Bros. Tommy Clayton Sampley and Kenneth Robert Garthune were examined on their Fellowcrafts Catechism, and being found qualified by vote of the Lodge, were elected to be raised Master Masons. A masonic spelling bee was conducted by WB Bruce W. McNamee, and. all Master Masons present were invited to demonstrate their masonic spelling ability.

     On Sunday, July 1st, a Lodge of Sorrow was convened by Acting Worshipful Master, Hasson Kiser, at the Everly Funeral Home, Fairfax, Virginia, to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Bro. Harry S. Ferguson, Sr. who was called to the Celestial Lodge on Thursday, June 28, 1973 at Arlington Hospital at the age of 50 years.

     Bros. Tommy Clayton Sampley and Kenneth Robert Garthune were separately introduced and raised to the Degree of Master Mason at a Called Communication on July 12th.

     At the Stated Communication of July 19th the maturing petitions for initiation of Messrs. Charles Henry Braner, Gary Ronald Hovermale, and William Harry Yowell, Jr. were voted on favorably. A letter was then read from Mr. Yowell requesting waiver of jurisdiction in favor of Temple-Noyes Cathedral Lodge No. 32, FAAM, of the District of Columbia; and, by vote of the Lodge, his request was granted. WB Maclane W. Norcross, Master of Temple-Noyes Cathedral Lodge, being present, thanked the Brethren of Cherrydale Lodge for this courtesy thus extended to his Lodge. Among the communications read at this meeting was a letter from Bro. Frank J. Brennan, a charter member of Cherrydale Lodge now residing in Pikesville, Maryland, enclosing a birthday check for $20.00 for the Masonic Home. The Brethren were informed that Bro. William E. Roby had died on July 4th. Bro. Robey was born March 31, 1904 and raised in William R. Singleton Lodge No. 30 in Washington, D.C. on September 3, 1925. He affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge on June 5, 1930. Bro. Julius Pruss died July 14, 1973. He was born March 28, 1913 and raised in Cherrydale lodge on February 16, 1950.

     MWB H. Bruce Green was elected to honorary membership in Cherrydale Lodge. He was raised in Columbia Lodge No. 285 on May 6, 1926, and Master of that Lodge in 1932, the year in which his Father, MWB Harry K. Green was Grand Master. He was appointed DDGM for the 54th Masonic District in 1940, and installed Grand Master in 1967. Distinguished visitors of the evening included the Worshipful Masters of three lodges in the District of Columbia: WB George A. Stecklein of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 44, WB John S. Wattenbarger of Chevy Chase Lodge No. 42., and WB Maclane W. Norcross of Cathedral Lodge No. 32; who were presented by WBs Stevens and Hefflebower and escorted to the East where they were received and saluted according to Virginia ritual. Each visiting Master acknowledged the courtesy, emphasizing the fact that such formal salutation is not accorded visiting Masters in the District of Columbia.

     MWB H. Bruce Green was presented his Honorary Membership Card at our stated meeting of August 19th. The Past Masters of Cherrydale Lodge present assembled west of the altar where RWB Carl C. Comley had the honor of formally introducing MWB Green and WB Don Garrett had the honor of presenting him his membership card.

     WB Carl D. Ford led a discussion on our need for a Temple Corporation, recalling the numerous discussions and steps taken in 1954 and 1955 when we had finally paid our mortgage and the established Temple Corporation no longer served the purpose for which it had been formed. He read, for consideration by the Lodge, a proposed Charter for a new Temple Corporation which he, RWB Clive W. Palmer and Bro. Denman T. Rucker had drafted. After discussion, the Lodge voted the formation of a new Cherrydale Temple Corporation. As an Agent for the Corporation is a legal requirement, RWB Stewart W. Miner was elected to serve this purpose. Ten Brethren were were suggested as a slate from which to elect a Board of Directors.

     At a Called Communication of August 23rd, WB Don Garrett was absent due to the fact that one of his daughters was in the hospital, and Senior Warden Bro. Hassan Kiser assumed the East. The Entered Apprentice Degree was conferred on two candidates, Messrs Gary R. Hovermale and Charles H. Braner. Also, Bro. Robert Ollie Lee was examined on his First Degree Catechism, and was found qualified to receive the Fellowcraft Degree.

     WB Don Garrett was confined to his home under doctor's orders and could not be present at the Stated Communication of September 6th. The Senior Warden, Bro. Hassan Kiser occupied the East and he and the other officers functioned in an excellent manner. With reference to the new Cherrydale Temple Corporation, several names were put in nomination for future consideration when elections are held for Directors of the Corporation.

     Worshipful Master, Jackson G. Garrett, Jr. was present at the stated meeting of September 20th but since he was still recuperating from his illness and this night was set aside as Senior Warden's Night, Bro. Hassan Kiser served as Acting Worshipful Master. The Brethren were informed that our Grand Secretary, MWB Archer Bailey Gay, had died the previous day, September 19th, and that a service would be held at the Emanuel Episcopal Church in Richmond on the 21st. Bro. Robert Welker reported that fifteen members of Cherrydale Lodge visited Arlington Lodge No. 102 at Miller's Tavern, Virginia on September 7th which included a visit with one of our members, Bro. Hugh Parker Young, residing at Bowlers Wharf, Virginia. Bro. Welker also reported on visiting the National Defense Masonic Club on their 25th Anniversary, on September 15th, at which time a Prayer, written by our WB Forrest R. Nagley was given. After the reading of this Prayer to the Lodge, it was ordered spread on the Minutes. RWB Stewart W. Miner and WB William D. Hefflebower presented MWB Frank A. Kenyon, Grand Master of Masons for the District of Columbia, chosen speaker of the evening for Senior Warden's Night. He was serving a second year as Grand Master because of the death of the previous Grand Master early in the term. His talk, though short because of his own poor state of health, was well received and much appreciated by the Brethren.

     MWB William Conway Vaughn, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, paid an official visit to Cherrydale Lodge on October 4, 1973. He was presented by MWB H. Bruce Green, RWB Douglas Champlin, DDGM, and WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr., Past Master of Cherrydale Lodge and father of the Worshipful Master. MWB Vaughn stated that he was glad to be present when we were honoring RWB Stewart W. Miner, Deputy Grand Master. He stated that he would make further remarks after we had completed our business. WBs Strayhorn and Ford presented Deputy Grand Master Miner, who responded by stating that we had just lost MWB Archer B. Gay, our most efficient Grand Secretary, and that it was appropriate to ask the Brethren for their prayers and assistance for the Grand Lodge Officers in the period through which they are now passing. WBs Stevens and Strain presented the visiting Worshipful Masters: WB Herbert M. Koehne, Jr., Glebe No. 181; WB Dolph W. Biggs, Columbia No. 285; WB Floyd L. Nicely, Mt. Vernon No. 219; WB Phillip M. Thienel, Herndon No. 264; WB James W. McDonough, Macon Ware No. 192; and WB John S. Wattenbarger, Chevy Chase No. 42 of D.C. Thereafter, District 1-A Education Officer, WB Clarence H. Dains, and District 54 Education Officer, Daniel L. Levin, were presented by WBs McNamee and Ireland; RWB Palmer and WB Cooper presented the Grand Chaplain, WB John A. McKenry and the Grand Tiler, WB Samuel T. Atkinson. RWB H. A. Lightle and WB M. T. Hess presented the District Deputy Grand Masters for Districts No. 54 and 58: RWBs Douglas C. Champlin and Walter O. Harrison, respectively. MWB H. Bruce Green, Past Grand Master and Honorary Member of Cherrydale Lodge was introduced, at his request, as a side-line member. MWB Vaughn then addressed the Lodge enumerating many problems confronting the world today, and urging that as Masons, we make strenuous efforts to pull together in support of our Country and our Fraternity. He assumed the East for closing the Lodge.

     A communication was called on October 11th for conferring the Fellowcraft Degree upon Robert Ollie Lee. However, Bro. Lee was called out of town at the last minute and the degree could not be conferred.

     A letter from MWB William C. Vaughn, Grand Master, was read at the Stated Communication of October 18th announcing the appointment of MWB John Power Stokes as Grand Secretary for the balance of the Masonic year, and WB Fred Troy as Deputy Grand Secretary. Another letter from the Grand Master was read informing the Lodge that he approved the creation of the proposed Cherrydale Temple Corporation. The Master, WB Jackson G. Garrett, Jr., stated that, now that the Grand Master's approval had been received, he would have the election of members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation at our Stated Communication of November 1st. He also stated that WB Carl D. Ford had requested that his name be withdrawn from the list of those previously nominated. Bro. Paul N. Miller, Masonic Home Ambassador, and Chairman of Committee for Wills, Special Gifts, and Founders Day, gave the Founders Day Report showing that a total of $3,615 has been received for the Year 1973, which is approximately $300 ahead of the previous high year, 1971. Thereafter, Bros. Charles Henry Braner and Gary R. Hovermale were examined on their Entered Apprentice Catechism; and both found qualified and elected to receive the Fellowcraft Degree.

     The election of members of the Board of Directors of the Cherrydale Temple Corporation was held at the Stated Communication of November 1st. The following were elected: Hassan Kiser, Elmer W. Wiseman, George D. Stevens, Luther B. Farley, James P. McAleer, and James M. Pollard.

A Called Communication was held on November 8th for work in the Fellowcraft Degree, with Bro. Hassan Kiser acting Worshipful Master. Three Entered Apprentices were separately passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft, namely: Robert Ollie Lee, Charles Henry Braner, and Gary Ronald Hovermale; Bros. Luther Farley, Marvin Houghton of Glebe No. 181, and Hassan Kiser presiding in the East, respectively. WB Homer F. Cooper delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture, WB John R. Conner the Middle Chamber Lecture, and Bro. Willard C. Ward delivered the Charge.

     The Stated Communication of November 15th was Past Masters Night in Cherrydale Lodge, and WB William E. Hoy, Chairman for the program, was welcomed in the East and, expressing his thanks for the recognition, proceeded to praise the efforts of the Past Masters as well as all Brethren of the Lodge who, over the years, have served the Lodge, their Brethren, and the community in so many, many ways, performing things which they felt needed to be done whether or not they were asked to do them. The Secretary informed the Lodge that he had been having typewriter problems ever since March 1972, and he had taken his typewriter to Bro. Harry H. Farrell who is in the typewriter repair and sales business. Bro. Farrell (raised in 1945), in order to help his Lodge and the Secretary, donated a Smith-Corona Sentinel No. 300 electric typewriter to Cherrydale Lodge. The Secretary added that he was sending Bro. Farrell a letter of appreciation for his generous gift.

     Worshipful Master Jackson G. Garrett, Jr. could not be present at the Stated Communication of December 6th due to an accident to one of the people he supervises. Accordingly, Bro. Hassan Kiser assumed the East and the line officers moved up one station. It was reported that RWB Anderson B. Honts was recovering satisfactorily from his recent operation in Winchester Hospital and should be ready for an early release. Bro. Kiser, Chairman of the Audit Committee, reported on the period December 1972 through November 1973; on a motion and by vote of the Lodge, it was accepted and spread upon the Minutes. The report showed that the membership at previous audit was 416; there were two gained by degrees, six by affiliation, and one by restoration, making a total of 425. However, there were 14 lost by death, and two by demit, leaving a net membership of 409. Reports were made by other committee chairmen as follows: WB John R. Conner for the Cherrydale Players; Bro. John Dudley on Entertainment, RWB Clive W. Palmer on Lodge History, WB Carl D. Ford on long Range Planning, and Bro. Dennis Ladd on Lodge Widows. WB Ford also gave a report for the Trustees concerning the contents of the Lodge's Safe Deposit Box as of December 5th. He also presented a resolution to change Article II of the Lodge By-laws to provide for an increase in membership dues from $1.25 per month to $2.00 per month. The resolution was accepted by Acting Worshipful Master Hassan Kiser and laid over to the first Stated Communication in January 1974.

     Thereafter, a Lodge Memorial Service was conducted for those brethren who had died since our Memorial Service on December 7, 1972. The Chaplain, WB Charles L. Strain, and WB Homer F. Cooper lighted a candle as each name of a deceased Brother was read. WB Charles A. Appleby, a Past Master of Acacia Lodge No. 18 of D.C., sang solos, accompanied by Bro. F.A. Cline of Sharon Lodge No. 327, at the piano. The Brethren thus memorialized were: Wilford J. Robinson, Irvin W. Glassmyer, Walter M. Norris, MWB Hugh Reid, Samuel M. Linton, Carl H. Braun, Guy E. Whitener, William E. Goodrick, Nicholas W. Reinhardt, Sam Lare, Bernard F. Miller, William E. Robey, Julius Pruss, and Lyle Meadows. After discussion concerning financial assistance to our incoming Grand Master, RWB Steward W. Miner, a committee consisting of WBs George D. Stevens, Bruce W. McNamee, and Carl D. Ford, was appointed and asked to make an early report.

     The last Stated Communication of the year was held on December 20th with all officers in their stations and places. The Worshipful Master, WB Don Garrett, closed the Lodge of Sorrow, and thereafter discharged his Committees, and gave a brief summary of his year's activities as Worshipful Master. WB Charles L. Strain was to a three year term as Trustee of the Lodge.

     The next order of business being election of officers for 1974, WB Garrett appointed RWB Comley and WB Ireland as tellers. Bro. Hassan Kiser was elected Master for 1974; Bro. George N. Fleming, Senior Warden; Bro. John G. Dudley, Junior Warden; WB Elmer W. Wiseman, Treasurer; WB Bruce W. McNamee, Secretary; Bro. Robert A. Welker, Senior Deacon; and Bro. Luther B. Farley, Sr., Junior Deacon. The Worshipful Master Elect made the following appointments: Bro. Thomas C. Patterson, Senior Steward; Lester Crowson, Junior Steward; Jesse L. Ward, Asst. Steward; Kenneth Garthune, Asst. Steward; WB Forrest R. Nagley, Chaplain; WB Charles L. Strain, Asst. Chaplain; Bro. Edward Young, Chaplain Emeritus; Bro. Kenneth Cann, Tiler; Bro. Lyman S. Kisseleff, Asst. Tiler; and Bro. Anthony J. Pezzella, Marshal.

     The officers, elected and appointed, were installed by WB Mark T. Hess, assisted by WBs Charles L. Strain, William D. Hefflebower, and Maurice I. Talley as installing Marshals. As his first act as Worshipful Master, WB Hassan Kiser had the Chaplain to lead the Lodge in prayer for guidance in the coming year. Following the receipt of expressions of support from officers and members, and the presentation of gifts, the Master opened a Lodge of Sorrow for 1974 in due form. He welcomed his own members and distinguished visitors. He and the Wardens then appointed their proxies for Grand Lodge, who were approved by vote of the Lodge. Finally, the Master appointed a committee consisting of RWB Carl C. Comley, WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr., and WB Carl D. Ford to study the Grand Lodge Resolutions and report to the Lodge thereon at the first stated meeting in January.

- 1974 -

Worshipful Master Hasson Kiser started the 1974 Masonic Year by convening Cherrydale Lodge of Sorrow on Sunday, Dec. 30, 1973, to pay its last tribute of respect to Bro. Wilbert August Hennig who died December 28, 1973.

At the Stated Communication of January 3rd, WB Ford moved that RWB Stewart Wilson Miner, who will become Grand Master, be elected to Honorary Membership. The motion was received to lie over for the statutory period. A motion to increase the Lodge dues from $15.00 to $24.00 annually, having laid over for the statutory period, was taken up and after much discussion, was rejected. Previous to this vote, a substitute motion to change the dues to $20.00 was also defeated. RWB Carl C. Comley and WB George D. Stevens presented MWB Marvin E. Fowler, Past Grand Master of Masons in D.C. He was formally welcomed and addressed the Lodge on the subject of "Rededication." He pointed out that, "To be rededicated one must first be "Dedicated." He discussed the several degrees in Masonry and enumerated many things we can do to keep ourselves dedicated. Said he, "The only real gift we have to give is a portion of ourselves," The address was well presented, and well received by the brethren.

At a Called Communication on January 10th, bro. Timothy Hugh Conner was examined on his Entered Apprentice Catechism as a courtesy to Williamsburg Lodge No. 6 of Williamsburg, Virginia. Bro. Marvin Houghton of Arlington Centennial Lodge No. 81 examined Bros. Charles Henry Braner and Gary Ronald Hovermale on their Fellowcraft Catechism. Thereafter, Bro. Conner was passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft, also as a courtesy to Williamsburg Lodge.

MWB H. Bruce Green, Past Grand Master, was received as speaker of the evening immediately following the opening of the Lodge at its stated meeting of January 17th

His message dealt with the Masonic symbolism of the hour glass and the sythe. He pointed out, "There is so much to do and so little time to do it in," which seemed particularly appropriate to the situation in which he then found himself, referring to his forthcoming retirement from County employment. As always, his address was received with great enthusiasm. Bro. Victor Dietze announced that Triangle Chapter No. 73 of Royal Arch Masons would have a dinner on March 12th. honoring our new Grand Master, RWB Stewart W. Miner. WB McNamee, Secretary, exhibited an inlaid wood plaque presented him by Bro. Victor Dietze, stating that Bro. Dietze is a true craftsman.

The Master Masons Degree was conferred on Bros. Charles Braner and Gary Ronald Hovermale at a Called Communication of January 24th. Also at this communication, the Worshipful Master presented Bro. Hugh C. Falconer a certificate attesting to his zeal for Freemasonry by attending the Area Conference in 1972.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on February 7th at the Arlington Funeral Home to pay its last respects to our late Brother Clyde Reed deHaas who was called to the Celestial Lodge on February 5th. The Chapel Service was given by WB Forrest R. Nagley at the request of WB Hassan Kiser. Thereafter, at 7:30 P.M., the regular Stated Communication of the Lodge was held in its Temple. The application of Bro. Andrew Joseph Sprouse of Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120 for affiliation was voted upon favorably, and he was declared elected to membership. Also receiving a favorable vote was the January 3rd. motion of WB Carl D. Ford, thereby electing RWB Stewart Wilson Miner to Honorary Membership in Cherrydale Lodge. A motion was then made by WB McNamee that the Lodge contribute the sum of $1,000 to the Stewart W. Miner Fund and after discussion a substitute motion was offered that the amount be changed to $700. The substitute motion carried.

The recently installed Grand Master, Cherrydale Lodge's own Grand Master, MWB Stewart Wilson Miner, was received at a Called Communication of the Lodge on February 15th. MWB Miner had been installed Grand Master on February 13th, and his first Official Visit of his term as Grand Master was to his home Lodge. He had served as Master of Cherrydale Lodge in 1965, and nine years later he had, by devoted service to Masonry, and superb ability, reached the pinnacle of Masonry in Virginia. WBs George D. Stevens and Mark T. Hess, and RWB Fred E. Bridgeman, DDGM for the 54th Masonic District, were given the honor by WB Hassan Kiser, of receiving the Grand Master and presenting him formally. MWB Miner thanked the Master for his welcome and asked him to continue presiding and that he would have some remarks later in the evening. WB Hess then asked the Secretary to inform the Grand Master of the action taken at the last Stated Communication when he was elected to Honorary Membership in Cherrydale Lodge. MWB Miner expressed his appreciation for the Lodge's action in this regard.

The Past Masters present were asked to rise and there were 30 or more in attendance. Welcomed, thereafter, were 40 distinguished Masons from various lodges, and RWB Bridgeman responded for the group, assuring the Grand

Master of their complete support in 1974. There were 91 visitors recorded on the register, but apparently many others had failed to sign the register, as there were nearly 200 in attendance. WB Carl D. Ford was asked to approach the East, where he presented the Grand Master a pass book which showed a balance of more than $2700 contributed by Lodges, Appendant bodies, and individual Brethren. MWB Miner thanked the Brethren for their generosity and assured them the money would be spent wisely and Masonically. Bro. Victor Dietze, on behalf of himself and Bro. Cornelius Newton, presented MWB Miner a beautiful wooden case for transporting the gavel which was enclosed, on his many visits to subordinate Lodges. The case had a miniature Bible on the inside cover. MWB Miner expressed his thanks to these two real "Operative" craftsmen for the beautiful gift. Another gift given to the Grand Master was a portable, transistorized lectern, a present from the Divan and Nobles of Kena Temple No. 163; which was presented by Bro. Albert J. Shmokler, Potentate of the Temple.

The Grand Master then addressed the Lodge. He based his remarks on the biblical story concerning the Prodigal Son. As usual, in such circumstances MWB Miner’s splendid words were not heard by those most in need of them, but were heard with great respect and enthusiasm by a much larger number of members of Cherrydale and other Lodges, than are usually present at any one Masonic Lodge communication.

Two new petitions for initiation were received at the stated meeting of February 21st, from Messrs. Herman Wiley Rock and Leonard Frank Llewellyn. Reports were also given on the recent Grand Lodge sessions at which RWB Stewart W. Miner was elected and installed Grand Master. It was reported that, in addition to the new Grand Master, Cherrydale Lodge was honored by the appointment of Rev. Bro. Woodrow Wilson Hayzlett, Grand Chaplain; WB Mark T. Hess, Grand Tiler; WB William D. Hefflebower, Grand Trustee of the Grand Lodge; and WB Carl D. Ford, Member of the Board of Governors of the Masonic Home. WB Ford reported on the progress of the Cherrydale Temple Corporation, and asked that Columbia Lodge No. 285 be notified of the Lodge's action nullifying the agreements reached in 1972 to purchase land and build a temple for joint ownership and use.

At the Stated Communication of March 7th, General Orders No. l, 2, and 3 from the Grand Lodge were read. The first gives subordinate lodges holden under the Grand Lodge of Virginia permission to meet in joint communication under direction of the DDGM to receive the Grand Master, thereby eliminating the need for each lodge to get a special dispensation. The second refers to the wearing of prosthetic devices by candidates when receiving the several degrees, (this order to be reviewed when preparing to confer a degree on such a candidate). Order No. 3 concerns the reading of the Minutes of previous communications. The Order states that when the Worshipful Master and the Secretary have signed the Minutes, they are official and not subject to debate or dispute. Further, the Order provides that when they are read at the following stated communication, the words, "According to custom," are to be interpreted to mean that they can be read in summary rather than verbatim. A new petition was received from Robert Stewart Glover. A communication was read from MWB Stewart W. Miner, grand Master, expressing his thanks for the splendid meeting for his first official visit and the gifts received. A report on the sick disclosed that our long-time treasurer, WB Elmer W. Wiseman had suffered a heart attack since the last Stated Communication, but is out of intensive care and is, in fact, working on the receipts and bills of the Lodge in his hospital room. (Lest it be thought that his attention to duty is extraordinary, it should be remembered that WB Wiseman has been treasurer since 1953 and he is able to do the work described in his sleep if necessary.)

The March 7th communication having been designated Americanism Night, WB General Herman Nickerson was presented by Bro. John Scherger of Haymarket Lodge No. 313 and WB Charles L. Strain. General Nickerson proceeded to speak to the Brethren, stating that this was the third opportunity for him to visit the Lodge on such a Night, and he was hoping to "stir us up" on Americanism; leading up to the Bicentennial Celebration in 1976 when we will honor American Presidents who were Masons. He also presented the Lodge several books which he discussed during his speech. In return, he was presented a copy of Cherrydale Lodge History, and received the hearty applause of the Brethren.

The Stated Communication of March 21st saw the first official visit of the District Deputy Grand Master for the 54th Masonic District, RWB Fred Elliott Bridgeman. The petitions for initiation of Messrs. Herman Wiley Rock and Leonard Frank Llewellyn having matured and being balloted on favorably, they were elected to receive the Entered Apprentice Degree. The DDGM, RWB Fred Elliott Bridgeman informed the Lodge he was in waiting and the Master appointed RWB Douglas Champlain of Glebe Lodge No. 181 and WB William E. Hoy to wait upon him. He was presented formally and was warmly received by Worshipful Master Kiser. He requested the Master to proceed with the regular Lodge business and stated he would have some remarks later. After the Master's welcome of his own members and distinguished visitors, two of our new Master Masons, Bros. Erick Van Fritzwolter, II, and Charles Henry Braner advanced to the altar and examined each other on the Master Mason's Catechism in a very credible manner and at the conclusion they were given a tumultuous round of applause. The Secretary moved they be granted Master Mason's Certificates and the motion was carried. RWB Charles Harris Rowell was asked by the Master to approach the East where he conferred the 50-year Veterans Emblem on Bro. William Mason Smith. RWB Rowell recited the ceremony from memory in a flawless manner, which was a treat to many of the brethren who had never witnessed the presentation of the 50-year pin.

The DDGM for 1974, RWB Fred E. Bridgeman, then assumed the East and welcomed the many distinguished Masons present on this occasion. There were 35 Cherrydale Lodge members, and 47 visitors as shown by the register. RWB Bridgeman than addressed the Brethren outlining the Grand Master's program for the year; dwelling in particular on the ninth point of the program, "Charity." He stated that this visit was an extremely difficult one for him in several ways having to do with his memories and emotions. He recalled that he had nearly become a member of Cherrydale Lodge when he decided to become a Mason and he had many fond memories of events in this lodge room. He told of his youth and how the Masons of his Father's Lodge, "Saved" Christmas for him one year while his Father was in the Service. At the conclusion of his remarks, he was given a standing ovation.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on March 26th to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Clarence Edmund Batschelet, who was called to the Celestial Lodge on March 24, 1974 at the age of 84. This service was given as a courtesy to Lafayette Lodge No. 199, Lock Haven, Pa., of which he was a life member.

At the April 4th Stated Communication, a petition for initiation was received from Mr. Erskine Stewart (a future Master); and the petition for Mr. Robert Stewart Glover, having matured and he having been found qualified, was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. A new proposal to amend Article II of the by-laws, to provide for an increase in lodge dues from $1.25 to $2.00 per month, was presented, and the Master received the proposal and stated it would be acted upon at the stated meeting of May 2nd. The speaker of the evening was WB Elias Van Krugel, Past Master of Chevy Chase Lodge No. 42 of Washington, D.C., was presented by WB Charles L. Strain. Bro. Van Krugel then addressed to Lodge on the subject of "Masonic Privileges and Opportunities." He discussed at length the hidden meanings in the ritual involved in the opening and closing of the Lodge. He pointed out that the intangibles far exceed the tangibles, proving his point by describing what happens to a candidate at the West Gate and the sudden transition from "Mister" to "Brother" after he has been obligated as an Entered Apprentice. His privileges then begin to mount as he makes many new friends of diverse backgrounds. His learning of the ritual is another privilege as it teaches something new each time it is heard. His right to travel in foreign countries is another privilege as is the right to a Masonic burial. He stressed that the mental privileges seem to surpass all the above - this constant search for further light, which has been going on for centuries, is the most significant of all of the "Opportunities."

The Master Mason's Degree was conferred on two candidates at the Called Communication of April 11th, Bros. Robert Ollie Lee of this Lodge and Timothy Hugh Conner as a courtesy to Williamsburg Lodge No. 6. Bro. Hugh Falconer presented a complete set of MWB Claudy's writings on behalf of the Brethren of Cherrydale United Methodist Church.

At the Stated Communication of April 18th, RWB Charles Harris Rowell, District Instructor of Work for the 54th Masonic District, was officially presented by WB Charles L. Strain and warmly greeted by the Worshipful Master. RWB Rowell then discussed the valuable right of Visitation, which is one of the "Landmarks" of Masonry; describing what he considers a good method of examining a visiting brother - first, requesting a demonstration of the steps, then the signs and words, stressing the main one. He concluded his educational program with a question-and-answer period which proved both enlightening and entertaining.

The Entered Apprentice Degree was conferred on three candidates at the Called Communication of April 25th, Messrs. Herman Wiley Rock, Leonard Frank Llewellyn, and Robert Stewart Glover. The petition for initiation of Mr. Erskine Stewart, having laid over for the statutory period, was called up at the Stated Communication of May 2nd, and he being found qualified, was elected by the Lodge to receive the First Degree in Masonry. A letter of resignation from the line by Bro. Robert Welker, Senior Deacon, was read stating that the pressures of his job and other matters of importance would keep him from continuing in the line at this time. He stated that he had given the matter much prayerful consideration and had come to the conclusion that it would be better for the Lodge if he resigned now rather than until he was nearer the East. The Worshipful Master reluctantly accepted the resignation and stated that the members would be notified and a special election held in June to fill any and all vacancies. The proposal made at the April 4th meeting to change the by-laws to provide for a change in Lodge dues from $1.25 to $2.00 per month, was called up and, after much discussion, a ballot was taken and the proposal was adopted. Among the Cherrydale Past Masters welcomed at this time was MWB Stewart W. Miner, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, who made an announcement that he had this evening appointed our own RWB Clive W. Palmer, as a member of the Grand Lodge History Committee. The Master than extended a warm welcome to our DDGM, RWB Fred Elliott Bridgeman, thanking him again for his fine address on the occasion of his Official Visit. Grand Lodge officers, WB Clarence Dain, Grand Marshal and WB Mark T. Hess, Grand Tiler, were welcomed at their seats. MWB A. Douglas Smith, Past Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, and Editor of the Masonic Herald, was formally presented by RWB Clive W. Palmer. MWB "Doug" responded briefly by pointing out why it was always "so bright" in Cherrydale Lodge, (alluding to our intellectual illumination), and other "truthful" remarks.

MWB Julian Cooke (Cotton) Roden, Past Grand Master, was formally presented by RWB Carl C. Comley, as speaker of the evening. MWB Roden addressed the brethren concerning the powers of the Grand Master, stating that, once installed in that office, he assumes an awesome responsibility. He also talked of the valuable assets we have in our youth, and he encouraged the brethren to do all they can to make the image of Masonry attractive to young people. He then discussed his favorite subject - the Masonic Home of Virginia. He told about its beginning under Brother Babcock who gave the land to start the Home. He spoke of the change over the years from first an orphanage to a guest home for our elderly brethren and their wives. He stated that we had taken care of all of the children we have been asked to in that time. Then in 1954, under our own MWB Hugh Reid, the home for the elderly was begun. He then discussed the urgent need for a new infirmary and the continuing build-up of our Endowment Fund. Bro. Roden's presentation was probably one of the finest and most enlightening discussion of the Home, that those present had ever had the opportunity of hearing: its importance as Virginia Masonry's major charitable undertaking, and its inestimable value in the lives "Givers" as much as the "Receivers" of such charity.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on May 3rd at Arlington Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother George Weaver.

At the stated meeting of May 16th, the motion made by Bro. John G. Dudley at the April 18th meeting, that Cherrydale Lodge elect RWB Robert S. Beatty to Honorary Membership, was called up and after several brethren had spoken favorably on the motion, the ballot was spread and found clear, and RWB Beatty declared elected to Honorary Membership. A letter from RWB John L. Sullivan, DDGM of District 1-B, recommending the formation of a new Lodge in Fairfax County to be known as Archer Bailey Gay Lodge, was read and ordered laid over for the statutory period. A letter was read from Bro. George Van Nostrand, Secretary of Concord Lodge No. 307, advising that that Lodge had voted to nominate WB Stillman Carter for the office of DDGM for the 54th Masonic District in 1975. He also advised that WB William K. McCarty had been selected as an alternate. The Lodge voted to concur in these recommendations. An invitation was read from the DDGM for the 3rd Masonic District inviting us to visit Spurmont Lodge No. 98, Strasburg, Virginia on June 10th when that District would be receiving our own MWB Stewart W. Miner on his official visit as Grand Master. RWB Clive W. Palmer then spoke on the proposition of having a Librarian for the Lodge; it having been suggested that he accept such a position. He suggested instead that the functions of a librarian could properly be considered a part of the secretary's duties, being largely record keeping in nature. He made a motion that the Secretary's salary be doubled from $75 to $150 per month. The motion was received and ordered laid over for the statutory period.

The Lodge was fortunate in having our Treasurer, WB Elmer W. Wiseman, with us again at this meeting of May 16th, after several months absence due to a heart attack..

The vacancy in the line caused by the resignation of the Senior Deacon, Bro. Robert Welker, was filled by a special election at the Stated Communication of June 6th. The Junior Deacon, Bro. Luther B. Farley, being the only nominee, was approved by vote of the Lodge and was declared duly elected to the office of Senior Deacon. Nominations were then made to fill the office of Junior Deacon as follows: Bro. William C. Creekmore and Bro. Erick Van Fritzwolter II. Bro. Creekmore having received a majority of the ballots cast, he was declared elected Junior Deacon. RWB Robert C. Coe of John Blair Lodge No. 187 then installed Bros. Farley and Creekmore according to current ritual. The Master presented a 25-year pin to WB A. Dale Ireland. WB Charles L. Strain was asked to present WB Robert C. Coe, Chairman of the Masonic Education Committee of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. WB Coe spoke about the Due-Guard of a Master Mason and its use by the brethren, particularly its significance when approaching the altar to ballot.

Bro. James Pollard then told about his Uncle, the brother of his late father, WB Manley Pollard, our Master in 1962; that he was so impressed by the large turn-out for, and the solemnity of the ceremony of, our Masonic Funeral Service for WB Manley, that when he returned to Missouri, he petitioned a lodge there and was recently raised a Master Mason.

At a Called Communication on June 13th, Mr. Erskine Stewart was initiated into the First Degree of Masonry.

At the Stated Communication of June 20th, the petition for concurrence in the formation of a new Lodge in Fairfax, Virginia, to be known as Archer Bailey Gay Lodge, having laid over for the statutory period, was called up and the Lodge voted its approval. The Secretary was ordered to notify RWB John L. Sullivan, DDGM of District 1-B of this action. The motion to change Article V of our by-laws with respect to the Secretary's salary, presented at the same meeting as the above petition, was defeated after lengthy discussion.

Rev. Bro. Woodrow Wilson Hayzlett, member of Cherrydale Lodge and Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, was introduced as speaker of the evening for this, our Senior Wardens Night, also designated as the night on which Masons rededicate themselves to the teachings of the Holy Saints John, Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, the two Patron Saints of Masonry. He gave a magnificent talk which received much praise from the Brethren.

At a called communication on June 27th, Bro. Herman Wiley Rock was examined on his Entered Apprentice Catechism by Bro. Charles H. Braner, and thereafter balloted upon and found qualified for advancement to the Fellowcraft Degree, which was conferred upon him in regular order.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Arlington Funeral Home on July 14th to pay its last tribute of respect to our late Worshipful Brother Horace Perry Ellis who was called to the Celestial Lodge on July 13th, 1974, as the result of a sudden heart attack. The Chapel Service was given by RWB John C. Parker, and Bro. Edward Young served as Chaplain. Because of the large number present, an accurate count was not possible, but is believed the number exceeded 100 Masons.

A petition for initiation was received at the stated communication of July 18th from Mr. Isaac Newton Seekford. WB Carl D. Ford gave an interesting report on conditions at the Masonic Home of Virginia and the urgent need for building funds for the infirmary. MWB Stewart D. Miner presented a Grand Master's 100-Club Certificate to WB William D. Hefflebower.

He told of the eleven contributions of $100 each which were given to him on his recent visit to Rockingham-Union Lodge. He also filled us in on his recent visit to the Grand Lodge of Canada. WB George D. Stevens made a report on the fund-raising for MWB Miner, stating that 81 members and eight other lodge bodies, and one anonymous brother who gave $100, made up a total purse of $3,493.61. RWB Carl C. Comley presented a check to round out the figure to $3,500. The Worshipful Master then requested the Grand Master to act as a Committee to present WB Samuel Atkinson of Springfield Lodge No. 219 and Chairman of the Committee on Special Studies of the Grand Lodge. WB Atkinson addressed the Brethren on the subject, "Being Masons 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week." He urged that we talk Freemasonry whenever and wherever we can within the bounds of our obligations. The Worshipful Master then asked RWB Robert S. Beatty to rise, and officially informed him of his election as an Honorary Member of Cherrydale Lodge. Brother Beatty thanked the Master and the Lodge for this very great honor.

The petition for initiation of Mr. Isaac Newton Seekford having laid over for the statutory period, was called up at the Stated Communication of August 15th and the ballot being found clear, he was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. At the request of the Master, WB John R. Conner reported on the recent school at V. P. I., and he stated that our Junior Warden, Bro. John G. Dudley had received his Warden's Certificate; also that the school had been well attended by Cherrydale members. RWB Beatty gave an up-to-date report on RWB Anderson B. Honts, saying that he has been bothered by some heart failure recently and cannot go up stairs. The Secretary, WB Bruce W. McNamee was presented his 25-year pin, but failed to use the full thirty minutes in responding as he had promised a few years ago. RWB Douglas D. Champlain presented WB Danny Levin, District Educational Officer, as speaker of the evening. He spoke on "Involvement of Members in Lodge Activities." He stated that not more than two of every ten are active participants in Masonic Programs. He pointed out that the lack of preparation of line officers, the lack of a program, and other failings would lead to disaster for a lodge. He urged the Brethren to work hard, attend schools, make visits, and get involved in the many activities of the lodge, all of which will make every member a potential Master. The Brethren, recognizing the validity of his "Straight Talk;" gave him a standing round of applause. He was presented several gifts as well as a Certificate of Appreciation, which he accepted stating that it was the first he had received anywhere. Bro. Farley, the Senior Deacon, announced that at the first Stated Communication in November, being Senior Deacon's Night, the Lodge would receive a return visit of the Brethren of Arlington Lodge No. 102, Miller's Tavern, Virginia, which is the Lodge of Bro. Hugh Parker Young who had served for a time in the Cherrydale Lodge line prior to his moving from this area to Bowler's Wharf. The Master presented a 100-Club Certificate to WB Charles L. Strain, and one to WB John R. Conner for the Cherrydale Players in memory of our late Brother Gustave Mattfeldt.

At the Stated Communication of September 5th, a letter was read from Bro. George Noland Fleming, resigning his position as Senior Warden due to personal responsibilities. A letter was read from Bro. Robert Stewart Glover, an Entered Apprentice of our Lodge, requesting a waiver of jurisdiction to Joppa Lodge No. 35, F.A.A.M. of D.C. Upon motion by the Secretary, the Lodge voted unanimously to grant the waiver. There was also a letter from the Grand Secretary requesting the Lodge to confer the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft Degree on Mr. Eric Steven Fulbright as a courtesy to Lexington Lodge No. 473, Lexington, North Carolina. The Secretary stated that Mr. Fulbright had been advised to appear on September 26th for the Entered Apprentice Degree. The Secretary also read from a copy of the Minutes of Archer Bailey Gay Lodge, U.D., meeting of July 31st when that lodge was instituted by the Grand Master, MWB Stewart Wilson Miner, and other Grand Lodge Officers. At that meeting, Cherrydale Lodge, through its Worshipful Master, presented the new lodge the pedestals for the East, West, and South which we no longer used.

The speaker of the evening, MWB Thomas Webb Dodge, was presented by WB Wiseman and RWB Palmer. MWB Dodge addressed the Lodge on one of the Ancient Landmarks, that of, "Free-will and Accord." He stated that many Masonic leaders are trying to do away with this great land-mark by “encouraging" men of stature to "join" us. He said men should seek and not be sought. He quoted famous Masonic scholars, Mackey and Smith, who both said gaining members way would be getting quantity and not quality. None of the reasons being advanced to change the land-mark are logical or desirable, he said, and pointed to several considerations which should lead all of us to conclude that “letting the bars down" would be bad for the Fraternity. It was obvious from the applause and interest shown by the Brethren that they fully concurred with the views he had expressed.

Bro. Braner reported on the scholarship fund which he said was off to a slow start and which needs a boost. The Master presented RWB Clive W. Palmer with a Grand Master's 100-Club Certificate.

The Stated Communication of September 19th was designated Junior Warden's Night, The meeting was opened with Bro. John G. Dudley, the Junior Warden, serving as Worshipful Master. A petition for initiation from Mr. Ralph Edward Embrey was read and ordered to lie over for the statutory period. A further letter form our Senior Warden, Bro. George Fleming, concerning his resignation, was read and on motion of Worshipful Master, Hassan Kiser, the Lodge voted to accept it.

WBs Strain and Stevens presented the speaker of the evening, Bro. Lavon P. Linn, soon to become National President of National Sojourners, Inc. He addressed the Lodge in a most eloquent manner warning that we should beware of high-sounding praise and tinkling brass. After a few introductory remarks, he asked the Lodge to rise for the Sojourner's Toast to the Flag of Our Country, which he delivered. He moved to the Altar and quoted the 13th Chapter of First Corinthians, dealing with love and charity. He than recited in rapid succession, a wealth of thoughts gleaned from many lectures and speeches he had heard around the world. He recited the Mast Head slogan of the National Sojourners which urges us to put our trust in God, and thus resolve our contemporary problems. Finally, he sketched many of his personal philosophies, some in rhyme, which should teach us to take a good look at the man in the mirror. "If we will love our homes, our lodge, and our country, we will prevail." He concluded with a superb verbal display of, "Supreme Confidence."

There was a Called Communication on September 26th held for the purpose of conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on two candidates and one examination on the Entered Apprentice Catechism. Bro. John Dudley, Junior Warden, again served as Worshipful Master. Those initiated were Mr. Isaac Newton Seekford of this Lodge and Mr. Eric Steven Fulbright, a courtesy candidate for Lexington Lodge No. 473, Lexington, North Carolina. Bro. Erskine Stewart of this Lodge was examined on his Entered Apprentice Catechism, and being found qualified, was elected to receive the Fellowcraft Degree.

A new petition for initiation was read at the stated meeting of October 3rd from Mr. Robert Melvin Moss, Jr. The Master ordered it to lie over for the statutory period. The Secretary read a Proclamation from the Grand Master proclaiming the Month of October as a month wherein each Lodge shall celebrate Founders' Day, with a part or the whole of one meeting being set aside to renew our obligations to the Masonic Home. A letter of resignation from the Temple Corporation Board was also read from Bro. Robert Welker, and the Master asked that the members be thinking about a replacement and make recommendations to the Board.

The Worshipful Master then called on the Lodge for nominations for Senior Warden, and he, in his own right, nominated RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr. No further nominations being forthcoming, the Lodge voted unanimously for RWB Comley. Thereupon, the Worshipful Master, assisted by RWB Clive W. Palmer as Installing Marshal, installed RWB Comley according to the ritual. MWB Stewart Miner, the Grand Master, at the Master's request, presented WB Clarence A. Davis, Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge. He addressed the Lodge on the subject, "Origin and Administration of Masonic Law." This was a talk designed to encourage all the members, but especially the officers, to study Masonic Law: Grand Lodge Law, Grand Masters' Decisions, and Lodge By-laws. He stressed the importance of Worshipful Masters and other officers studying the Methodical Digest. Following the address, a Lodge on the Second Degree of Masonry was opened and Bro. Charles Braner examined Bro. Herman Wiley Rock on the Fellowcraft Catechism. Thereafter, the Master Mason's Lodge approved Bro. Rock's proficiency, and he was elected to receive the Master Masons Degree.

RWB Comley thanked the Lodge for electing him Senior Warden of Cherrydale Lodge for his second go-round in the line.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on October 14th at Ives Funeral Home for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Harold Jennings Casto who was called to the Celestial Lodge on October 12th, death being caused by a brain tumor.

The petition of Mr. Ralph Edward Embrey having matured was approved by vote of the Lodge, at the Stated Communication of October 17th. The Secretary presented the Lodge with a two-volume set of Mackey's Encyclopedia, on behalf of Bro. David W. Hill, Sr., a life member of Potomac Lodge No. 5, of the District of Columbia. Bro. Hill is a life-long friend of the Secretary, and has visited Cherrydale Lodge many times. The Master then read the names of four of our members who had passed to the Celestial Lodge during the month of October; namely, WBs Philip W. Kunz, Hilton D. Bateman, John S. Wattenbarger, and Bro. Harold J. Casto. He called the Lodge up for a moment of silent respect for the memory of these Brethren.

WB Ford and Bro. Wallace presented our speaker of the evening in the person of RWB Matthew L. Lacy, II, Grand Junior Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. RWB Lacy addressed the Lodge on the subject of Founders' Day in Virginia. He said that the pressing need now, other than the over-half million or so dollars it normally takes to operate the Home, is the need for an infirmary. Our guests in the Home are living longer now with the care they receive there. However, after January 1st the infirmary facilities will no longer pass the State inspection. In order to solve this pressing need, we have to raise $300,000 more than we now have in order to build the infirmary. He then went into our background as Masons, starting with the "Goose and Gridiron Tavern" in England in 1717 when the Mother Grand Lodge was founded. He then moved on to 1777 and Williamsburg, Virginia, where the Grand Lodge of Virginia was formed, during a most difficult time. Then on to 1886-1889 when the Masonic Home of Virginia was founded, mostly through the generosity of Bros. Alexander Babcock and Dr. George Patts. RWB Lacy then gave a thumbnail sketch of the history of the Home, from then to now when we are again faced with a great need. Finally, he issued a challenge to the brethren to become "Founders" to meet this need.

An unusual Called Communication was held on October 24th when the Worshipful Master yielded the Lodge to its Past Masters in celebration of Past Masters Night. After a rap of the gavel, he asked WB Homer F. Cooper to open the Lodge. He was assisted by WB William D. Hefflebower as Senior Warden; WB John R. Conner, Junior Warden; WB Elmer W. Wiseman, Treasurer; WB Bruce W. McNamee, Secretary; WB James F. Thomason, Senior Deacon, and WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr., Junior Deacon. Other offices were filled by the following: Bro. Thomas C. Patterson, Senior Steward; Bro. Lester Crowson, Junior Steward; WB Forrest R. Nagley, Chaplain; Bro. Anthony J. Pezzella, Marshal and Tiler. Other Past Masters present were: RWB Robert S. Beatty, RWB Clive W. Palmer, WB Maurice I. Talley, WB Carl D. Ford, WB William E. Hoy, WB A. Dale Ireland, WB Charles L. Strain, and RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr.; also WB Hassan Kiser, soon-to-be Past Master. Also present were Bros. William C. Creekmore, Luther B. Farley, regular line officers; and Bros. Edward Young, Charles (Pete) Kale, Robert Ollie Lee, Dwight D. Townsend, and Jesse Lee Ward, Jr.

After opening the Lodge, WB Cooper had RWB Palmer escorted to the East by the Senior Deacon to act as Master of Ceremonies for the occasion. RWB Palmer gave a brief history of Past Masters Nights which first became a part of a Master's planned program in 1935 when Robert S. Beatty served as Master. He then requested the Secretary to read the names of our deceased Past Masters, giving the year they were Master and the year of death; and called up the Lodge for a moment of silent respect for the deceased brethren. The Past Masters not occupying stationed offices were assembled in the West, welcomed, and invited to seats in the East. RWB Palmer also welcomed the one visiting Past Master present, WB Weiser who was a guest of RWB Beatty as well as all the other Brethren present. RWB Palmer then asked the Senior Deacon to escort RWB Beatty to the East. Bro. Beatty proceeded to review the first years of the Lodge, 1922-1925; paying due homage to each of the Masters of that era. He quoted from research papers on each of them telling many facts about them not generally known to present members. Three short talks were thereafter given, having been prepared by RWB Palmer for this occasion, and the selected speakers (readers) given his permission to revise them according to their own ideas. WB Forrest R. Nagley approached the East and gave the talk on "The Law of Human Nature." He was followed by WB Charles L. Strain with the talk on "The Four Cardinal Virtues," Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, and Justice. RWB Comley was then called upon to give the talk about the "Theological Virtues," Faith, Hope, and Charity. In the latter talk, "Charity" in the spiritual sense means Love for our fellow man, although in a general sense, the word "Charity" has most often come to mean, "The giving of alms."

At the conclusion of these prepared talks, a number of the Past Masters spoke extemporaneously. Also, Bro. Palmer requested RWB Beatty to present a copy of the Lodge History to his guest, WB Weiser. In response, WB Weiser expressed his enjoyment of the program, and then spoke in greater length concerning masonry in England.

Bro. Erskine Stewart, (Who at this writing, July 1977, occupies the Station of Senior Warden) was passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft at a Called Communication on October 31, 1974. (His is a record of Masonic progress through the Chairs, believed to be unequalled in Cherrydale Lodge's history).

The petition for initiation of Mr. Robert Melvin Moss, Jr., having laid for the statutory period, and he having been found qualified, was favorably acted upon at the Stated Communication of November 7th. A Letter from Lexington Lodge No. 473, Lexington, North Carolina thanked the Lodge for conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on Bro. Eric S. Fulbright, and stated that he would be raised (presumably passed and raised) in his own Lodge where his brother is a Past Master. Another letter, from the Grand Lodge of Florida, indicated that WB Hilton D. Bateman had been given a Masonic funeral by Wendell Fargis Lodge No. 356.

RWB Reid Simmons, acting on behalf of RWB Charles H. Rowell, presented a Certificate of Proficiency to Bro. Luther B. Farley, Sr., it being the second time he received one. The Master presented WB Homer Cooper a Grand Master's 100-Club Certificate. Bro. Charles H. Braner read a resolution which was voted on favorably, creating the Cherrydale Lodge Foundation, to aid in the education of worthy youth in the future.

RWB Jesse Jefferson Johnson, member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Work, presented the Grand Master a portrait executed by Bro. Hugh Parker Young. The Grand Master, MWB Stewart W. Miner, expressed on behalf of himself and the Lodge, appreciation of the portrait, and asked the Brethren to find some place to hang it. The Grand Master then presented a Gold Card to WB Williams of Kemper Lodge No. 64 attesting that he had committed all the Virginia Ritual to memory.

Prior to the opening of the Lodge on this night, a roast beef dinner was served in the social hall by the Senior Deacon, Bro. Luther B. Farley, his wife and daughters, assisted by the Stewards and several Job's Daughters. Guests were Eagle Scouts of the area, the Jobies, some parents of these youth, ten guests from Arlington Lodge No. 102 who had accompanied Bro. H.P. Young, and our own members. Approximately 90 plates were served. All present, thereafter, assembled in the Lodge Room where MWB Thomas Webb Dodge, assisted by our own Grand Master, presented Grand Lodge Certificates to the Eagle Scouts. The Job's Daughters then entertained with several musical numbers under the direction of Miss Carlotta Parr.

At a Called Communication on November 14th, Bro. Herman Wiley Rock was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason with WBs Nagley and McNamee in the East. Bro. H. P. Young of this Lodge and Arlington Lodge, delivered the Master Mason's Lecture for the first time.

Two petitions for initiation were received at the stated meeting of November 21st from Messrs. Edward Christ Counelis and William David Weisenburger.

A Memorial Service for brethren who had passed away during 1974 was begun by playing tapes on which the late Bro. Richard Turner sang the Lord's Prayer, by courtesy of his widow, Sarah Ann Turner. WBs Forrest R. Nagley, Charles L. Strain, and Homer F. Cooper, assisted by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. Woodrow W. Hayzlett performed the Memorial Service recommended by the Grand Lodge. WB Nagley assisted by Bro. Jesse Lee Ward on guitar, led the Lodge in singing the Battle Hymn of the Republic and Beethoven's Hymn to Joy. For background music during a candle lighting ceremony, several recorded numbers by our late brother Richard Turner were played. The Brethren thus memorialized were: Wilbert August Hennig, Clyde Reed DeHass, William Nathaniel Barton, William Kenneth Edwards, George Weaver, WB Horace Perry Ellis, WB Philip Waldemar Kunz, WB John Solon Wattenbarger, Harold Jennings Casto, WB Hilton Dickinson Bateman, MWB John Malcomb Stewart, and Bro. Lorne Campbell Comley. At the conclusion, two other Brethren were remembered - Bro. Arch Brown, former Secretary, and Bro. Clarence Batschelet who for years was a faithful participant in Cherrydale Lodge though not a member.

At the Stated Communication of December 5th, an application for membership was received from Bro. Alden Sullivan, a member of Asbury Park Lodge No. 142 Asbury Park, New Jersey. A letter was read from the Grand Lodge of Florida, f. & A. M., advising us that J. Wendell Fargis Lodge No. 356, of Neptune Beach, Florida, had conducted Last Masonic Rites for our late Worshipful Brother Hilton D. Bateman. Also a letter and newspaper clipping from the widow of our late Brother Lorne Campbell Comley, telling us of the Masonic Rites conducted for Bro. Comley by Santa Cruz Lodge No. 38, F. & A. M.

The Master then gave a special welcome to WB William Sisk of Potomac Lodge No. 5 in D.C., who is quite regular in his attendance at our Lodge. The report of the annual audit of the books was then read by Bro. William Creekmore, and after some discussion, and upon motion of wB Carl Ford, it was accepted and ordered to be spread upon the Minutes of this meeting. The report showed that the total membership as of the close of 1973 was 409; gained by degrees, four, and by affiliation, one, making a total of 414. However, there were 12 losses by death, 6 by demit, and 3 by suspension, leaving a total as of this audit, 393. A special written report prepared by the Chairman of the Committee on Special Gifts, Wills, and Founders' Day, Bro. Paul N. Miller, showed that there were over 61 life-membership pledges of $100 each, among Cherrydale brethren. The report of the Trustees listed the contents of the Lodge's Safe Deposit Box. Other Committee reports made were: WB John R. Conner for the Cherrydale Players reported that there were seven performances, and that approximately $150 had been collected for the Home Endowment Fund; the Master reported on two meetings of the Temple Corporation; WB Hoy reported on visits to other bodies, mostly Jobies and Demolay; RWB Comley reported on work of the General Services Committee which had been for the Grand Lodge of Illinois only; WB Strain reported that the Lodge had had four educational meetings during the year and that this would help us qualify for the James Noah Hillman Award for 1974; the Master reported on the Mentor Committee for WB Ireland who was not available; and Bro. Luther Farley reported on the activities of the Temple Committee this year and of future plans for the Temple Corporation.

Thereafter, in a Lodge on the Second Degree, Bro. Erskine Stewart was examined on the Fellowcraft Catechism, and when the Master Masons Lodge resumed labor, Bro. Stewart was elected to receive the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.

Cherrydale Lodge convened its Lodge of Sorrow at the Ives Funeral Home at 8:00 P.M. on December 10th to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Edward Miller Morrison who was called to the Celestial Lodge on December 7th at Savannah, Georgia, following a heart attack when he was returning from a trip to Florida. WB Forrest Nagley gave the Chapel Service and WB Charles Strain served as Chaplain.

The Stated Communication of December 19th had for its major task the election and installation of officers for the Year 1975. First, however, there were two maturing petitions for initiation: those of Messrs. E. C. Counelis and W. D. Weisenburger which were separately voted upon with results favorable to both petitioners.

Worshipful Master Hassan Kiser thanked his Committees, from which reports were received at the stated meeting of December 5th, and discharged them. He gave a brief summary of his year as Master and received a standing round of applause from his Brethren. He also closed the Cherrydale Lodge of Sorrow for 1974; and announced that the election of officers for the Year 1975 would follow immediately. The Senior and Junior Wardens, RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr., and Bro. John G. Dudley, Jr., respectively, were automatically in nomination for the office of Worshipful Master, and there was no other nomination. WB Jackson G. Garrett, Jr., RWB John C. Parker, and WB Homer F. Cooper were appointed as tellers. RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr. was elected Worshipful Master, and Bro. John G. Dudley, Senior Warden. Other elected officers were as follows: Bro. Luther B. Farley, Junior Warden; WB Elmer W. Wiseman, Treasurer; WB Bruce W. McNamee, Secretary; Bro. William C. Creekmore, Senior Deacon. Nominees for the office of Junior Deacon were Bros. Willard C. Ward, Jesse Lee Ward, Jr., and Anthony J. Pezzella. Bro. Jesse Lee Ward, Jr. received a majority vote on the second ballot and was therefore declared elected as Junior Deacon. The Worshipful Master elect announced his list of appointed officers as follows: Bros. Willard C. Ward and Andrew Sprouse, Senior and Junior Stewards, respectively; WB Forrest R. Nagley, Chaplain; WB Charles L. Strain, Marshal; and Bro. Anthony J. Pezzella, Sr., Tiler. All of the above officers for 1975 were installed by the Grand Master, MWB Stewart W. Miner, with the assistance of WB George D. Stevens as Marshal. The installation was beautifully done and made a deep impression upon the Brethren including the 26 visitors present for the occasion.

The newly installed Master, RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr., asked the Brethren to join him in seeking the blessings of the Great Architect of the Universe in our endeavors in the coming Masonic Year 1975; and gave a brief preview of what is to come, and urged the Brethren to attend their lodges. Proxies for Grand Lodge attendance were elected as follows: WB Bruce W. McNamee for the Worshipful Master; Bro. William C. Creekmore for the Senior Warden; and Bro. Jesse Lee Ward, Jr. for the Junior Warden. The Master then appointed WBs Stevens, Ford, and McNamee as a Committee to examine the legislation pending in the Grand Lodge and to report thereon to the Lodge prior to the Grand Lodge's Annual Communication. Since it is likely that a new infirmary will be built at the Masonic Home, the Grand Master suggested that the Lodges in the area get together and discuss and draw up a resolution to name the building for the late MWB Hugh M. Reid, who was very instrumental in "saving" the Home some 20 years ago. Finally, WB George D. Stevens was elected to a three-year term as a Trustee of Cherrydale Lodge.

- 1975 -

At the first Stated Communication of 1975, held on January 2nd, the maturing application for membership of Bro. Alden Patrick Sullivan was acted upon favorably. A dozen thank-you notes from widows of deceased brethren, for pins sent them at Christmas time, were read. The Worshipful Master, RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr., welcomed all Past Masters and all visitors. He then asked all Cherrydale members to rise, telling them that he would take a head-count, and advised us he would keep a score on attendance.

WB Carl D. Ford gave a summation of the budget for the Masonic Home, explaining how the Board of Governors had arrived at the final figures, and how it had been pared as much as possible and still give our guests proper care. RWB Clive W. Palmer then presented the following resolution: "Be it resolved that Article V of the By-laws which reads, 'The Secretary shall receive annual compensation of nine hundred dollars ($900.00) payable in seventy-five dollar installments ($75.00) monthly,' be amended to read, 'The Secretary shall receive an annual compensation payable in monthly installments of equal amounts, the amount to be determined by vote of the Lodge. Any proposed change in the Secretary's compensation shall conform to the requirements of Article IX of these By-laws." Also the following resolution was presented by RWB Palmer: "Be it resolved that the secretary's compensation of seventy-five ($75.00) per month be increased to one-hundred ($100.00) per month, effective as of the date of approval of the change of Article V.” The Master ordered these resolutions be received and to be acted upon on the first Stated Communicate in February.

WB Ford requested some help on Saturday morning to inventory the personal property of the Lodge With a view to increasing its insurance coverage.

Brother Erskine Stewart was then introduced and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, WB John R. Comer served in the East for the first section and W'B Jackson G. Garrett, Sr. , for the second section, WB Garrett also delivered the Plaster Mason's Lecture.

The lodge of Sorrow was convened for the first time in 1975, on Sunday evening January 5, 1975, at the Everly Wheatley Funeral Home, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Charles F. Royal, member of Sharon Lodge #250, F&A.M., Sharon Pennsylvania, as a courtesy to that Lodge. Bro. Roya1 was the grandfather of the wife of our brother Jerrold Levy.

At a Called Communication on January 9th Bro. Eric Steven Fulbright was examined on his entered apprentice catechumen; and four candidates namely, Mr. Ralph Edward Embrey, Mr. Robens Melvine Moss, Jr., Mr. William David Weisenburger, and Mr. Edward Christ Cornelis, were separately introduced and initiated as entered apprentices. Bro. Fulbright was thereafter declared qualified the receive the Fellowcraft degree and the Master announced that he would be passed to the second degree on January 30th.

Notes of thanks were read from another 14 widows of our deceased brethren for Christmas gifts received, at the stated meeting of January 16th.

A letter was read from Brother Gary Russell Green requesting restoration to the rights and benefits of Masonry and for membership in Cherrydale Lodge. It was ordered to lay over for the statutory period.

The worshipful Master then presented 100-club membership certificates to Bro. Luther B. Farley, Sr., Bro. Jurney R. Guy, WB William E. Hoy, Bro. Donald R. Jones, Bro. W. Frear King, Bro. Ferris Taylor, Bro. Robert A. Welker, Bro. Jesse Lee Ward, Jr., Bro. Gilbert R. Martz, RWB Clive W. Parker, and Bro. James M. Pollard. There were ten others who could not be present at the meeting and four more certificates which had not yet been received from the Grand Lodge. The Secretary asked and received permission to write a letter to the Grand Master informing him of this event.

WB John R. Conner was presented by RWB Palmer and WB Hefflebower as speaker of the evening. WB Conner addressed the Lodge on the subject "Then and Now," He told of the long time he craved to be a Master Mason, and how the long wait turned out to be Virginia's gain and D. C.'s loss, He reminisced about some of our Past Masters and their great impact on the Craft. He talked about the Great Light and the Tabernacle which was erected by Moses, and the meanings drawn from these and embedded in Masonry. He also talked of other great leaders referred to in the Bible and the impact of their lives and actions on the later development of Masonry.

A Called Communication was held on January 30th for work in the First and Second degrees. Bro. Charles Braner examined Bros. William David Weisenburger and Edward Christ Cornelis on their entered apprentice catechumen. The Master Masons lodge, thereafter, voted to approve each of these brethren to be passed to the Fellowcraft degree. A lodge on the second degree was then opened and the Fellowcraft degree was conferred separately upon Bros. Eric Steven Fulbright, William David Weisenburger, and Edward Christ Cornelis with Bro. John G. Dudley, WB Bruce McNamee and Bro. Luther B. Farley, Sr, presiding in the East respectively. The Senior Deacons Lecture was delivered by WB Hassan Kiser; the Middle Chamber Lecture by WB Farrest R. Nagley and the charge was read by WB Cornelis, father of Bro. Cornelis.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Valley Funeral Home Mt. Rainier, Maryland, on February 5th at 8:00 PM for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our late Bro. Ernest Albert Brust who passed away February 2nd 1975. WB Charles L, Strain performed the service, and WB Forrest R. Negley served as Chaplain.

At the stated meeting on February 6th notes were read from three of the guest in the Masonic House thanking the Lodge for the surprise gift boxes sent to them by WB William E. Hoy. The secretary moved that Bro. Hoy be reimbursed for these gifts and that we continue sending them to the guest on their birthdays at the Lodges expense. The motion was carried by vote of the Lodge.

The resolution to change Article V of the by-laws, which had laid over for the statutory period was taken up and after some discussion was amended to read: "The Secretary shall receive our annual compensation payable in equal monthly installments. The amendment to be decided by vote of the Lodge." Another resolution to change the Secretary salary from $75.00 to $100.00 per month, if the Grand Lodge approves the proposed change of Article V, was then taken up and after much discussion, the motion carried.

Resolutions to come before the Grand Lodge the following week, were taken up by the Secretary in the absence of the Chairman of the Committee, WB George D. Stevens, who was absent on account of the death of a member of his wife's family. The resolutions were discussed in detail on a considerable number of terms and by a show of hands the members indicated their views, for the information and guidance of our official representation to the Grand Lodge.

Finally, WB Carl D. Ford moved that the Lodge increase the insurance coverage on the Lodge's personal property from $1600 to $17,000 over the next few months until the policy comes up for renewal, and the motion was approved by vote of the lodge.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Ives Funeral Home, at 8:00 PM on February 12th, by order of the Worshipful Master conveyed from Richmond, Virginia where he was attending the Grand Lodge annual session. The Lodge was presided over by WB Jackson G. Garrett Sr., and was convened for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to Brother Thomas Carl Patterson who died February 9, 1975, less than two months before his 71st birthday. At his death he was affiliated with East Gate Lodge No.34 in Washington, D. C. and with Cherrydale Lodge serving as Senior Steward in 1974. WB Garrett, Sr., performed the service, and WB Nagley served as Chaplain.

At the stated meeting of February 20th WB Hassan Kiser was presented the James Noah Hillman award which the Lodge had won under the able direction of Brother Kiser during the year 1974. WB Kiser thanked the Worshipful Master for the presentation of the award and in turn presented it to the Lodge.

The Secretary then made a motion that Cherrydale Lodge No. 42 elect RWB Clive W. Palmer to Honorary Membership. The motion was received and ordered laid over for the statutory period. The worshipful Master then welcomed his own members. He made his usual head count which he had started at the beginning of his year and got his usual count of 31. He extended as usual a special welcome to our Grand Lodge Committee members. Present at this meeting were RWB C1ive W. Palmer, Grand Lodge History Committee; WB Carl D, Ford, Vice-President of the Board of Governors of the Masonic Home; and WB William D. Hiffebower, representative to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut near the Grand Lodge of Virginia.

Thereafter, reports on the recent sessions of the Grand Lodge were made from all of those who had attended. The Master, RWB Comley gave a report on the session as a whole and gave a particular report on the enactment of new laws. Bro. Dudley, WB Strain and McNamee as well as RWB Comley, reported on their visit to the Masonic Home which is always a high-light of our annual attendance at Grand Lodge sessions. Bro. Farley announced that the Cherrydale Players would be visiting Arlington Lodge No. 102, Millers Tavern, Virginia on September 19th to return the visit they made recently and to present the play " A Rose upon the Altar.”

A communication was called on February 25th for the purpose of examining Bros. William David Weisenberger and Eric Steven Fulbright on their Fellowcraft catechism. Bro. Weisenberger was found qualified and was elected to receive the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. The Master then declared himself satisfied with the Masonic proficiency of Bro. Fulbright and requested the secretary to inform the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, so that his own lodge in Lexington, North Carolina, for which his first and second degrees were conferred as a courtesy, may proceed at their pleasure to raise him to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.

Bro. Weisenberger was then made a Master Mason, with WB Bruce McNamee in the East for the first section, and MWB Stewart W. Miner in the East for the second section. WB George D. Stevens delivered the lecture, and WB John Busler, Senior Warden of Benjamin B. French Lodge No.15, District of Columbia, delivered the Charge.

A new petition was read as the Stated Communication of March 6th, that of Mr. Gary Lee Hennig, born in Washington, D.C. February 9, 1945, and the petition was ordered received and to lay over for the statutory period. Also a note was received from our Fellowcraft, Edward Christ Connelis, stationed in Brooklyn, N.Y., but will return here in May when we expect to raise him to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.

The Master announced that Bro. Lee Long, Jr. had passed away on February 23rd and that the last Masonic rites were performed by Manatee Lodge in Sarasota, Florida. WB Stevens announced that Frank P. Moncure Lodge No.279 would be constituted on Friday April 25th at the Moncure School in Aquia, Va. The master then welcomed his own members took the usual head count, and proceeded to give the usual welcome to his Past Masters, Grand Lodge Committeemen, and gave a special welcome the WB George Derrick Stevens as the Worshipful Master of the new "Frank P. Moncure Lodge No. 279."

The Master, RWB Comley, then requested the members of the Temple Corporation who were present to rise--there five of them present. The Master informed them that some much needed work had to be done to the furnace and the air conditioner, which they promised they would look into.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened on March 12th at the Arlington Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Bro. Robert Roy Taylor who passed away March 9, 1975. Bro. Taylor celebrated his 75th birthday on January 5th. He was affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge an June 19, 1941. Among those present were many of the ladies of the Eastern Star. Bro. Taylor being a Past Patron of Arlington Chapter #39, O.B.S.

RWB Lewis Stillman Carter DDGM for the 54th Masonic District paid his first official visit to Cherrydale Lodge at the Stated Communication on March 20th. After his formal reception RWB Carter thanked the Lodge for his cordial welcome and added he would withhold any further remarks until after the Lodge had conducted its business. The motion made on February 20th by the Secretary that Cherrydale Lodge No.42 elect to Honorary Membership RWB Christ W. Palmer, having laid over for the statutory period, was taken up and after many endorsements the ballot was spread and being found clear he was declared elected to Honorary Membership.

Among the notes and letters read was a letter from Lexington Lodge No.473, Lexington, North Carolina, informed us that they had raised Bro. Fullright, and thanking us for assisting in his progress.

The Master welcome all of the visitors (15) who had not served in the East and greeted his own members and got a count of 25 peasant.

The Master then invited the District Deputy Grand Master to preside in the East for the remainder of the evening and RWB Carter proceeded to address the lodge on Grand Master Levy program, for the year 1975, which has become known as "Understand Your Commitment to Excellence." He gave a brief history of the Grand Master stating that he was the second of the Jewish faith to be Grand Master of Masonry in Virginia. He outlined many of the points of the Grand Master's program, such as a state wide blood bank which is being chaired by the Grand Junior Deacon, RWB Charles Wallace. He spoke of the Grand Master's concern for the Masonic Home and the building of the new infirmary also the hope that each lodge will establish a scholarship program and will continue to support all kinds of youth activities, Masonic as well as others such as Scouts, 4-H Clubs, ect....

A petition was read at the Stated Communication of April 3rd from Mr. Benjamin William Smith, recommended and vouched for by Bro. John G. Dudley of this lodge and Bro. Harol E. Gay of Shekimah Lodge No. 171, St. Paul, Minn. It was ordered to be received and to lie over for the statutory period.

The maturing petition of Mr. Gary Lee Hennig was taken up and having a favorable report of the investigating committee, the ballot was spread and being found clear he was declared elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry.

The members were asked to stand by the Worshipful Master - there were 25 present. He them greeted RWB Clive W. Palmer as a member of the History Committee and asked the Senior Deacon to escort him to the East. Where the Master RWB Comley presented him his gold lifetime cards attesting to his election to Honorary Membership to Cherrydale Lodge. RWB Palmer read a poem which he said was written by the prolific Greek writer “anonymous" the title of the poem being “Usetobees.” He also read one of his own composition containing emphasized words beginning with each letter of the alphabet in order from A to Z. It expressed his appreciation for the honor bestowed upon him, and in return the brethren responded with a standing round of applause.

At the stated meeting of April 17th a petition was read from Mr. Richard David Anderson, who was recommended and vouched for Bros. William David Wiesenberger of this Lodge and John McCrossine of Benjamin B. French Lodge #15 in the District of Columbia.

At the Stated Communication of May lst, the petition of Mr. Benjamin William Smith having laid over for the statutory period, and having a favorably report of the investigating committee, the ballad was spread and found clear and he was declared elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry.

The Worshipful Master report on a visit to WB James Stellman who had broken both feet. RWB Comley stated that Bro. Stellman had the casts off both his feet, also that Bro. Stellman had presented him with three volumes written by the late MWB Carl H. Cloudy which had been autographed by the author. He instructed the Secretary to address a note of thanks to Bro. Stellman for the most valuable addition to our library.

It was announced that Cherrydale Players would be in Staunton Lodge on May 6th and Benjamin B. French Lodge in D. C. on May 21st, to present ''A Rose upon the Altar,'' that Concord Lodge is having MWB Charles Shuler for Junior Warden's Night on May 20th; that the District Education Officer will visit that lodge on May 6th, and that the District Educational School will be held In Concord Lodge on May 28th.

The Master requested his members to rise so he could get his usual count which was 32, WB Ford gave a short report on the progress in building the care center of the Home.

WB Hefflebower and Hoy presented WB J. Thomas Garbett Jr, District Education Officer at the Altar and he was received in the East by RWB Comley. WB Garbett responded by presenting to the Master a certificate attesting that all of the five officers had attended the area conference and also handed out individual certificates to those who had attended.

WB Ford and Conner then presented WB Charles Lynn Strain and escorted him to the East. Whereupon he proceeded to "educate" the brethren on the "Square", presenting many facts conveying its Masonic symbolism. He told how the square was developed from the circle--but that the real meaning is that it signifies everything right and perfect.

Finally, the Master presented WB Homer F. Cooper with his second 100- club membership certificate.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at 8:00 PM May 4th 1975 at Murpheys Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to Bro. James Hayne Meredith who passed away on May lst 1975, at the age of 47. Bro. Meredith suffered a fall which in turn caused a coronary. He was raised in Cherrydale on August 24, 1965.

A Lodge of Sorrow was again convened at 5:OO PM on May 11th, at the Arlington Funeral Home to pay the last tribute of respect to Bro. Ferris Andrew Taylor who passed away May 9th 1975. Bro. Taylor had been seriously ill since February and was 63 years old at the time of death.

A communication was called on May 8th for the purpose of working in the entered apprentice degree. Mr. Gary Lee Hennig and Mr. Benjamin William Smith were separately introduced and initiated into the First Degree of Masonry with Bros. Luther B. Farley Sr., and John G Dudley presiding for the first section. Bro. Ralph Embrey was then examined on his Entered Apprentice catechism by WB Homer F, Cooper. The Master Masons lodge resumed labor and the ballot was circulated and spread to test the Masonic proficiency and moral fitness of Bro. Embry previous to his being passed to the second degree in Masonry. Each resulting in his favor he was declared elected to receive the same.

On the May 15th stated meeting a petition for initiation was read from Mr. Jerry Shannon Collins. He was recommended and vouched for by Bro. Larry Linville of this lodge and Bro. Bruant G. Hopkins of Chillum Castle Lodge No. 148, Chillum Maryland. It was ordered received and to lie over far the statutory period.

The maturing petition of Mr. Richard A. Anderson was taken up and the ballot being spread and found clear he was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry.

A proclamation from MWB Seymour J. Levy, Grand Master of Masonry in Virginia, was read, calling on all Lodges in Virginia to celebrate St. John the Baptist Day on June 22nd which is the Sunday nearest the 24th of June. The Secretary announced that this celebration has been scheduled in Memorial Baptist Church, 3455 No. G1ebe Road, Arlington, Virginia, and that MWB Stewart W. Miner wi11 take part in the ceremony.

A letter was read from Bro. Edward Counelis, a Fellowcraft of the Lodge, requesting instruction and that he be raised in a New York Lodge as a courtesy to our Lodge since it is impossible for him to get back to receive it in our Lodge. The Master granted him an extension until to December and asked the Secretary to ascertain from Bro. Counelis what Lodge he is near so we can make the proper request.

It was announced that the Cherrydale Players will be at Benjamin B. French #15 in D.C., on May 21st; Mt. Hernon Lodge #179, Hyattsville, Md., on June 3rd; and in Freedom Lodge in Lovettsville, Va., on June 6th. It was also announced that on Thursday June 19th we will have a short meeting followed by entertainment for the families. Also that the cornerstone of the new Care Center at the Masonic Home will be laid on June 28th.. Finally WB Forrest Nagley presented to the lodge a copy of the History of Staunton Lodge # 13 which was presented to him at the recent visit of the Cherrydale Players to that Lodge.

The evening having been designated Senior Warden's Night, RWB Comley, Worshipful Master, had the Senior Deacon escort the Senior Warden, Bro. John G. Dudley to the East to preside for the remainder of the evening.

The members were asked to raise and the Worshipful Master took his usual head count, there being 37 present. The Master requested Bro. Gene Bond, Grand Tall Cedar of the Norva Forest #163 to the East and asked him to introduce the Cedarwood present, There were 18 in attendance, Bro. Bond gave a brief account of what Cedarism is, following with the presentation of a slide describing the Tall Cedars and their pet charity Muscular Dystrophy. The Grand Tall Cedar then Presented Bro. Masenheimer, Past Supreme Grand Ta11 Cedar of North America, who, as speaker of the occasion talked about the "Missing Part" in the preceding film --the devotion between the stricken children and their camp Directors. He noted than there had been 230 fellowship grants given by the Tall Cedars all of whom are working hard and pooling their knowledge in an effort to whip this dreaded disease.

At the Stated Communication of June 5th the following notices were read: an Occasional Communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia on June 28th at 1:30 PM for the purpose of laying the cornerstone for the Care Center of the Masonic Home of Virginia; an invitation to visit Ashlawn Lodge #288 on June 29th at Broad Run High School at 3:00 PM to honor Masonic Veterans: a letter from Bro. Edward Counelis advising the Compass Lodge #10I9, Brooklyn, NY, would confer the Master Masonic Degree for him on June 9, 1975, and enclosing the fee for the Degrees; a notice from Bro. Aubrey S. Hunter advisory that he would affiliate with a Lodge in Florida; a letter from Bro. Coburn King in Sun City Arizona informing us of the death of our Bro. Melvin Leroy Hamby; and a letter from WB Richard C. Vingoe asking again for reinstatement and remission of his dues. The Master postponed action on Bro. Vingoe’s request.

On this occasion the Lodge was honored with a visit from brethren of Frank P. Moncure Lodge #279, the newest chartered lodge in Virginia. The were here to bring us and Educational program or, the Holy Saints John in conformity with the request of the Masonic Educational Committee of the Grand Lodge. The Master welcomed the seven brethren from the lodge who were present and asked WBs Hassan Kiser and Hefflebower to serve as a committee to present WB George D. Stevens the Master of Moncure Lodge. He was formally received in the East and proceeded to address the Lodge on the Holy Saints John and the dedication of our Lodges to these two patron Saints of Masonry.

At a Called Communication on June 12th Bros. Gary Lee Hennig and Benjamin William Smith examined each other on the Entered Apprentice catechism. At the conclusion they were given a standing round of applause. Thereafter, the Master Mason’s Lodge was again at labor the ballot was circulated and spread to test the Masonic proficiency and moral fitness of Bros. Hennig and Smith previous to their being passed to the degree of Fellowcraft. Each resulting in their favor they were declared elected to receive the Second Degree in Masonry.

Thereafter in a Lodge on the Second Degree, Bros. Ralph Edward Embrey, Gary Lee Hennig, and Benjamin William Smith were separately introduced and passed to the degree of Fellowcraft.

At the Stated Communication of June 19th the petition of Bro. Jerry Shannon Collins having laid over for the statutory period was taken up and the ballot being spread and found clear, he was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. A letter was read from the Grand Secretary advising us that Masonic Sojourners Association had performed the Masonic service for Bro. Melvin Leroy Hamby in Sun City, Arizona, as well as a note of thanks from Mrs. Hamby for the flowers and the service performed by the Sojourner’s. Another letter was read from Mrs. Mary Lou Enos advising us of the death of her husband, Bro. Edgar A. Enos, in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 4th. Mrs. Enos also advised that she had her husband's body cremated, flown out over Diamond Head and scattered his ashes on the ocean.

The lodge was closed at 8:45 PM and at that time the ladies and other guests were invited into the lodge room where they were entertained by Bro. Bernard Griffen with a talk and slide presentation of the ill-fated voyage of the Queen Elizabeth.

At the Called Communication of June 26th Mr. Richard David Anderson and Mr. Jerry Shannon Collins were separately introduced and initiated into the Mysteries of Masonry.

At the Stated Communication of July 17th WB Charles L. Strain and Bro. Ivan Morrison were each presented a 100 Club Memberships certificate. The letter from WB Richard C. Vingoe in which he requested remission of his dues because of extreme circumstances due to the condition of his own and his wife's health, was again read to the Lodge (He enclosed a check for $45.50 which would pay his dues through 1975 if the Lodge did not see fit to remit his dues).

Thereafter action was taken in a Lodge on the Second Degree of Masonry to examine Bros. Ralph E. Embrey and Benjamin William Smith on the Fellowcraft catechism, WB Forrest R. Nagley performing the role of Examiner. Both of the brethren were found qualified by vote of the Lodge to be raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason.

Bro. Ralph E. Embrey and Benjamin W. Smith were separately introduced and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at a Called Communication on July 24th. The secretary presented Bro. Smith a beautiful Heirloom Bible on behalf of his wife, Eleanor. This bible was used for the obligation of both candidates

The meeting of August 14th was called for the purpose of examining Bro. Gary Lee Hennig on his Fellowcraft Catechism and conferring the Master Mason’s Degree. WB Conner examined Bro. Hennig on the catechism.

A new petition as received at the Stated Communication of' August 21st from Mr. Spillman Hiter Grimsley, and ordered to lie over for the statutory period. Mr. Grimsley was recommended and vouched for by Bros. Harry 0. Travis of Henry Knox Field Lodge #349 and Erick V. Fritzwolter II of this lodge.

The Secretary moved that Cherrydale Lodge appropriate the sum of $1200, to finish the furnishing of one of the rooms at the Care Center now being built. To date WB Ford has turned over $1300, from individual contributions and together with this amount it would completely furnish one of the rooms. After discussions the motion was carried, the amount to be paid at the next Stated Communication of the Lodge.

Bro. Eddie Young was given an especially warm greeting by the Worshipful Masters on his return to the Lodge following his long illness. At the request of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, Bro. William Edward Morris of Franklin Lodge No.11, Warrenton, Georgia was presented his 50-year Veteran Emblem and Apron. RWB Charles Harris Rowell presented the Emblem according to the Virginia ritual (from memory). The Master presented Bro. Lyman Kisseleff a Grand Masters 100 Club Membership Certificate and WB Jay Wreck returned to the Lodge the check he had received this evening for some portrait work, the money to go to the Masonic Home of Virginia.

At the stated meeting of September 4th the Secretary reported that after writing a letter to Bro. Robert Hamilton following his suspension for nonpayment of dues on August 21st he had responded with a check for the full amount due of $45.50. The ballot was spread and being found clear he was declared reelected to membership.

The Master, after welcoming his own members and Past Masters, greeted two of the "famous" Smith Brothers from Brightwood Lodge in the District or Columbia as well as MWB Charles T. McDonald, a member of the same lodge and Past Grand Master of the District of Columbia. MWB McDonald requested permission to approach the East to make a presentation. He was escorted by the Senior Deacon, given Grand Honors, and a warm welcome by our Brethren who have known him for many years. He proceeded to present to the Members of Cherrydale Lodge who had attended the Special Commemorative Communication in celebration of Brightwood Lodge's 50th anniversary on June 29, 1974, photographs of the occasion which had taken quite some time to assemble. MWB McDonald spoke of the closeness of our Lodge with his jurisdiction. He also presented the secretary with a letter in which there was a check for $50.00 to be given to our Masonic home Endowment Found as a token of his fondness for this "grand" Lodge.

A petition was read at the Stated Communication of September 18th from Rev. James Nolan Layne born on December 3, 1929, residing at Fort Myers, VA, by occupation a minister and Chaplain in the United States Army. The petition was ordered received to lie over for the statutory period.

The maturing petition of Mr. Spillman Hiter Grusley, was taken up and having a favorable report of the Investigating Committee the Ballot was spread and being found clear he was declared elected to receive the first Degree in Masonry.

A proclamation was read from MWB Seymour J. Levy, Grand Master, calling upon the Master to assemble his brethren in a stated or called communication during the month of October for the purpose of paying honor to the Founders of the Grand Lodge, and giving each member an opportunity to make a contribution to the Endowment fund or the Construction Fund of the Masonic Fund of Virginia. It was reported that Bro. Benjamin Smith has had exploratory surgery previous to open heart surgery in October also that WB A.B. Houts is in Winchester Hospital intensive care unit with an aneurysm on the brain.

The Master announced that since this is Junior Wardens night, Bro. Farley has arranged a program which would follow the closing of the Lodge. He stated that Grand Lodge certificates would be presented to those Boy Scouts who had attained the rank of Eagle Scout in our area this year. Also that he had arranged for WB Pete Cleland of Seat Pleasant Lodge #218 to present a film and talk on the construction of the Washington Cathedral. WB Cleland is superintendent of Stone Masons at the Cathedral.

A petition was read at the Stated Communication of October 2nd from Mr. Harry Hoover Horning, born in Easton, Pa. The petition was ordered received to lie over for the statutory period.

A communication was read from the Grand Lodge setting out suggested procedures for a scholarships fund which was filed away as we already have our own plan.

WB Strain and Hefflebower then presented RWB Robert Carroll Coe who was formally received in the East and proceeded to address the Lodge on the subject "To these own self be true." He stated that none of our programs of Masonic Education are any good unless they reach the individual Mason. He urged the study of the Mentor's Manual and the careful preserving of our beautiful ritual, using examples to emphasize his point.

A communication was called on October 9th for work in the First and Second degrees. Bros. Richard David Anderson and Jerry Shannon Collins were examined on the Entered Apprentice catechism by Bro. Charles Braner.

Thereafter in a Master Mason’s Lodge Bro. Anderson and Collins were separately voted upon as to their Masonic proficiency and their moral fitness. All ballots were found clear and they were duly elected to receive the second degree in Masonry.

Bro. Anderson and Collins were separately introduced in a Lodge on the Second Degree of Masonry and passed to the degree of Fellowcraft.

A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at Ives Funeral home on October 15, 1975, to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Worshipful Brother Jackson G. Garrett, Senior, who passed away on Monday evening October 13th. There were in excess of 75 Masons present, however, it was not possible to take an exact count.

The petition of Rev. James Nolan Layne having laid over for the statutory period was taken up at the Stated Communication of Oct. 16, 1975, there having been a favorable report of the investigating committee the ballot was spread and being found clear Rev. Layne was declared elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry.

The master greeted two visiting Brethren and the Lodge gave them a warm welcome. He then saluted 15 of Past Masters, an he thereafter asked the members of the lodge to rise taking his usual head count, there were found to be 34 present at the meeting.

The master presented 25 year pins to Bros. Marion Horner and Lou Thomas, each of them responding briefly. The Deacons were then asked by the Master to present and escort to the East WB Bruce W. McNamee, chairman of the Past Masters. WB McNamee’s first action was to read a letter from the Masters son explaining his absence and enclosing two $100 checks, for the Home and the Scholarship Program, and praising his father for his dedication to Masonry. He then told the Brethren that instead of a planned program he was opening the floor for any or all of the Brethren to speak of their relationship with our late WB Jackson G. Garrett, Sr., who had been buried earlier this day. Many of the brethren rose to speak about Bro. Garretts love of the rituals and the assistance he had been to them in their own efforts to perfect themselves in it.

MWB Stewart W. Miner was then greeted as speaker for the Founder's Day Celebration, ordered by proclamation of the Grand Master. MWB Miner made excellent use of the brief time left to him to discuss the main reasons we practice the "last ring of Jacob's Ladder—Charity." We do this by our gifts, our time and our talents, to support the Masonic Home in Richmond. He spoke of the trying time to raise the Capital necessary to build the Care Center and that this had come to fruition last February. The Care Center will be dedicated next August 20. He complimented strongly the giving pattern of Cherrydale members over the years, and told how proud he has been as Grand Master of his Lodge's record. The Master then thanked the secretary for the last Master's program this evening.

The petition of Mr. Harry Hoover Horning was taken up at the stated meeting of November 6th, and having a favorable report from the investigating committee the ballot was spread and being found clear he was declared elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry.

A letter was read from the Grand Lodge announcing the death of MWB Charles M. Flintoff on October 11th. Also a letter from MWB Edward Glover thanking the lodge for the two copies of the Lodge History and stating that Bro. F1intoff had received his copy about a week before his death.

There was a letter also from Elizabeth Smedden thanking the Lodge for their help in the Talent Show and enclosing a check for $30.25 as our part of the proceeds, which the Master ordered be put into the Scholarship Fund.

WB Carl D. Ford reported that some of the brethren had gone with him recently to Godwin House and presented a 50-year pin to Bro. Stewart Patter, and WB Commer reported that Columbia Lodge # 285 had recently presented a 50-year pin to Bro. Judge Homer Thomas at his home.

Bro. Benjamin William Smith and Gary Lee Hennig then advanced to the Altar and examined each other on the Master Mason's catechism. Demonstrating a high degree of efficiency, at the conclusion of which the Secretary moved that they be granted a Certificate of Proficiency, and the motion carried.

Thereafter in a Lodge on the Second Degree of Masonry Bro. Charles Braner examined Bros. Richard David Anderson and Jerry Shannon Collins on the Fellowcraft catechism. When the Master Mason Lodge resumed labor the ballot was separately circulated and spread to test the Masonic proficiency and moral fitness of Bros. Anderson and Collin previous to their being raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, and each resulting in their favor they were declared elected to receive the same.

At a Called Communication held on November 13th the Master announced that this communication was called for the purpose of conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on three candidates duly elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry.

The Master Mason's lodge being for the present dispensed with and a Lodge on the First Degree of Masonry opened for work and instruction, Mr. Spillman Hiter Grinsley, Rev. James Nolan Layne, and Mr. Harry Hoover Horning were separately introduced and initiated into the Mysteries of Masonry. The Lodge on the First Degree was then closed and the Master Mason's lodge resumed labor, when the Junior warden thanked those who had assisted in the degree work, this evening and especially Bro. Creekmore who conferred a degree for the first time in a highly creditable manner. He also thanked WB Forrest R. Nagley for the beautiful rendition of the lecture.

Among the communications read at the stated meeting of November 20th was a letter from the Grand Master advising that he had appointed MWB Charles Franklin Shuler as Chairman of the Code Commission to replace the late MWB Charles Malone Flintoff.

The Master appointed the annual audit committee consisting of Bros. John G. Dudly Jr, as chairman, and Bros. Wm. C. Creekmore and Hugh C. Falconer, their function being to audit the books of the Secretary and Treasurer and to report at the first meeting in December.

WB Nagley read a three page chronicle of the visit of the Cherrydale Players cast and others of Cherrydale Lodge to Arlington Lodge # 102 on September 19th. It was received and was ordered spread upon the minutes.

The Senior Deacon escorted Bro. Edward Young to the East where it was announced that he was celebrating his 85th natal Birthday. He was given a standing ovation by the Brethren.

The Master then requested the Brethren to remain for the slide talk to be given by WB Jim Burns after the lodge closing at which time our wives and other guests will be invited into the lodge room.

Among communications read at the stated meeting of December 4th was a letter from MWB William T. Watkins thanking the Lodge for the Trestleboard and extending congratulations to the worshipful Master, RWB Carl C. Comley Sr., on his long term of service to the craft and being still a young Man. Also a letter from Bro. Richard Shipley was read advising that he had "dropped out" of Masonry, and the Secretary was directed to write Bro. Shipley a full explanation of the way in which his objective can be accomplished. A request for a demit from Bro. Robert Newton Ray was read and he being clear on the books, the demit was ordered to be issued.

The sick report showed that Bro. Benjamin Smith had returned home from Alabama following a successful open-heart operation. Bro. Reynolds T. Harnberger reported that RWB A. B. Hontes continues to improve after suffering a stroke.

Committee reports for the year were given as follows: In the absence of Bro. Crumpler, Blood Bank Chairman, the Master reported that we had only one request for blood, for Bro. Edward Young, and this was replaced by the blood bank at the Bureau of Engraving; WB Strain reported that four educational programs required for the James Noah Hillman award had been given and we are now fully qualified for the award for 1975; in the absence of the Masonic Home Ambassador Bro. Miller, the Secretary reported that the Lodge and individual members contributed more than $5,600 to the construction and endowment funds of the Home; the audit report was read and after a brief discussion and upon motion of Bro. WM. C. Creekmore it was accepted and ordered to be made a part of the minutes. WB Charles Strain made the Trustees report and it is also a part of these minutes; Bro. Farley reported for the Temple Corporation; and WB John Conner reported on the Cherrydale Players activities, and also the Lodge's school rituals, stating that two regular schools were held.

The annual Memorial Service, as prescribed by the Grand Lodge Committee on work was performed by the Stationed Officers of the Lodge, assisted by the Chaplain, the Secretary, WB Charles Strain and Bro. Woodrow Hayzlett, who gave the memorial address. The service was performed in a very solemn and dignified manner. The names of the brethren who died this Masonic year are: Bros. Edward Miller Morrison, Ernest Albert Brust, Thomas Carl Patterson, Lee Long, Jr., Robert Roy Taylor, Virgil Leon Dawson, James Wayne Meredith, Ferris Andrew Taylor, Melvin Leroy Hamby, Edward Allen Enos, Lawrence Magnais Jaysayner, William R. Lewis, and WB Jackson Graydon Garrett, Sr. These deaths occurred between December l, 1974 to December 1, 1975.

The Worshipful Master welcomed two visitors and urged them to come often. He greeted 32 of his own members and thanked them for their support. He greeted two visiting Past Masters who are frequent visitors to our meetings--WB Sisk and Keagle. He then saluted his own Past Masters and offered them seats in the East. He gave a special welcome to RWB Clive Palmer, a member of the Grand Lodge committee on Masonic History. Bro. Arthur B, Cross was given a cordial welcome as he has been absent for some time due to illness.

The Master then asked the Senior and Junior Wardens to approach the East and presented them with Warden's Certificates required by section 2.34 of the Methodical Digest to qualify them to be considered for election as Worshipful Masters for 1976.

The Audit Committee report showed that 23 degrees were conferred during the year as follows: 11 Entered Apprentice; 7 Fellowcraft of our own and one as a courtesy to another lodge; and 4 Master Masons. The total membership of the lodge on December 4, 1974 was 393 and six were gained by degrees, one by affiliation, and two by restoration, making a total of 402. However 13 were lost by death, five by demit, and four by suspension, leaving a total membership on December 1, 1975 of 380.

At the Called Communication of December 11th, Bros. Richard David Anderson and Jerry Shannon Collins were separately introduced and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, with the Master RWB Carl C. Comley and WB Leonard C. Allan in the East, respectively for the first section, WB Bruce W. McNamee and Bro. Jack Rogers, Master-elect of Glebe Lodge in the East for the second section. WB John R. Conner delivered the lecture.

The Master urged Bros. Anderson and Collins to commit to memory the Master Mason's catechism and they in turn thanked the Brethren for the privilege of being raised this evening, and Bro. Charles Braner, their primary instructor, for all of his efforts on their behalf. Bro. Weisenberger, one of the vouchers for Bro. Anderson, telephoned his greeting from Arlington Hospital where he was recuperating from surgery on his leg.

The Worshipful Master presented WB Mack T, Hess a 100-club Membership Certificate, and the Junior Warden thanked all for their help this evening, especially the Brethren from Glebe Lodge No.181 who were here at his invitation. He also expressed his thanks to WB Conner for delivering the lecture.

The election of officers for the year 1976 was the principle business scheduled for the Stated Communication of December 18th. Among the communications read by the Secretary were (1) The call to Grand Lodge on Monday February 9th instead of Tuesday as hear to fore; (2) a letter from Bro. Marion H. Brewer, stating he was blind, living in North Carolina and unable to attend meetings and therefore requested the right to “resign" from the Lodge. A motion to remit his dues for 1975, was amended to include those for 1976, and the motion was carried; (3) a letter from Charles 0. Frauck Jr., thanking the members and the lodge for contributing $2,500 to furnish one of the rooms in the new Care Center. The Secretary stated that a copy of this letter would be mailed to all the members in January and (4) A request for a demit from Bro. Clayton R. Gibbs. Bro. Gibbs was found to be clear on the books and the demit was ordered to be received. The Secretary noted that we had received a copy of the minutes of a Called Communication of Alexander Washington Lodge held in the auditorium of George Washington National Masonic Memorial on Saturday evening, November 1, 1975, called for the purpose of officially receiving the Grand Easter of Masons in Virginia on his official visit to Masonic Districts 1A, 1B, and ,54. They were ordered to be spread on the minutes of this meeting (December 18, 1975). He also noted that we have the dispensation for the public installation of Officer's of the Lodge on December 20th. The Master then thanked his committees and dismissed them; closed the Lodge of Sorrow which he had opened at the last Annual Communication; greeted 40 of his own members which was a record for the year; asked Bro. Baron Nash to approach the East, and presented his a 100-club membership certificate; and had Bro. Gary Hennig approach the East to receive a Grand Lodge certificate attesting to his proficiency in the Master Mason catechism.

RWB Comley then read a report of his stewardship during the year 1975, twenty years after his service as Worshipful Master in 1955. His speech was notable for its straight talk, lack of pretence or false modesty, and showed his ability to call the shots with clarity and understanding. By their applause the Brethren demonstrated that his message was clearly understood and thoroughly appreciated.

Following his talk the Master appointed WB Ford and Hoy as tellers for the annual election. He read the pertinent section of the Methodical Digest and stated that the Wardens each possessed a certificate qualifying him to serve as Worshipful Master if elected to that office. Bro. John G. Dudley Senior Warden, was then e1ected as Worshipfu1 Master for 1976; Bro. Luther B. Farley Sr., Junior Warden, was elected as Senior Warden; Bro. William C. Creekmore was elected Junior Warden; WB Elmer W. Wiseman and Bruce W. McNamee were re-elected Treasurer and Secretary, respectivly; and Bro. Jesse Lee Ward, Jr., was elected Senior Deacon.. Bro Erskine Stewart and Erick V. Fritzwolter II, were nominated for Junor Deacon and Bro. Stewart receiving a majority of the ballots cast was declared elected Junior Deacon.

The Worshipful Master elect thanked the Brethren for their confidence and made the following appointments: Bros. Benjamin W. Smith, Senior Steward; Ralph E. Embrey, Junior Steward; WB Forrest R. Nagley, Chaplain; Charles L. Strain, Marshall; and Bro. Anthony J. Pezzella Sr., Tiler.

WB Carl Ford and WB William E. Hoy were nominated for a three year term as Trustee, and Bro. Ford received a majority of the ballots cast.

Proxies for Grand Lodge were then nominated and elected as follows: WB Bruce McNamee for the Worshipful Master; Bro. Erskin Stewart for Senior Warden; and Bro. Jesse Lee Ward Jr., For the Junior Warden.

The Lodge was closed in ancient form and harmony at 10:10 PM.

- 1976 -

     The first State Communication of 1976 was held on January Ist. The Secretary made a report concerning the public installation of Officers for 1976 held in the Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, 1500 North Glebe Road on December 20th at 8:00 P.M. Most Worshipful Brother Stewart Wilson Miner was the installing Worshipful Master and he was assisted by Worshipful Brother William Edward Hoy as installing Marshall. He stated that he had mailed a report to the Grand Secretary as required by section 2.0 of the Methodical Digest and had included a copy of the installation program.

     The Secretary read a letter from Brother James G. Davis and made a motion that his dues for 1976 be remitted. The motion was carried by vote of the Lodge. An invitation to attend the installation of Officers of the George Washington Chapter of the order of DeMolay on Saturday, January 17th when the Son of Our Brother Andy Tramblain will be installed as Master Councilor; A Christmas card from Brother Cornelius and a note from Brother Woody Hayzlette telling us of his two heart attacks before Christmas.
The Worshipful Master, Worshipful Brother John G. Dudley, Jr. requested Brother Benjamin A Smith to approach the East and presented him a Grand Lodge Certificate attesting to his proficiency in the Ritual.

     The sick report showed that Bro. James Layne, an entered Apprentice, had a gall bladder operation and suffered Paralysis for five days but is doing better, also the wife of our Tiler, Mrs. Myrtle Pezzela, is in the intensive care section of the hospital and no visitors are permitted. The Master appointed a committee of Worshipful Brothers George D. Stevens, Carl D. Ford and Brother William C. Creekmore to study the Grand Lodge resolutions and report on the Stated meeting in February. He also appointed a committee composed of WB Bruce W. McNamee and William E. Hoy and Brother William C. Creekmore and Ralph E. Embrey to make a study of the life insurance policy on the life of Brother George A. Haymaker, Jr. and report back with their recommendations.

     The Master then opened a Lodge of Sorrow it to remain open until it's closing is made as the at last act of his tenure as Master.
At the State Communication of January 15th thank you notes were received from nine of the Widows of our deceased Brothers for Christmas remembrances.

     Brothers having Masonic birthdays in January were welcomed, and among them were WB John R. Connor who was presented his 25-year pin.
Worshipful Brothers Strain and Kiser presented Worshipful Brother Stewart W. Miner and he was formally welcomed to the East. He proceeded to address the Lodge on the subject of rededication. "As we are starting a new Masonic Year, now is the time we re-affirm our promises and obligations we undertook in the past.” Some other instances of re-dedication are when we pledge Allegiance to the Flag of our Country, promise ourselves we will attend Church regularly, etc. He pointed out that we can only dedicate ourselves to something we understand, if we do not understand our Masonry we cannot possibly re-dedicate ourselves to it. The Future of Masonry is in our hands, he said and if we but enter into the Spirit of it with understanding and with ever increasing strength of purpose, Free Masonry will continue to flourish and grow, both in numbers and influence within our Society. Nearing the close of his speech, Brother Miner asked the Brethren to assemble West of the Alter, where each one present re-dedicated himself by an appropriate obligation, whereupon Brother Miner closed his remarks with a poem of rededication by Dewey Wallenstein.

     The Master then dismissed the Committee he had appointed in January to study and report upon the Haymaker insurance policy and asked WB Charles Strain to give the views of the Lodge Trustees concerning the matter. Worshipful Brother Strain then gave a graphic of the policy's values, etc. and upon his recommendation the Lodge decided to continue the policy as it is at present.

     A motion was made by Worshipful Brother Carl D. Ford to discontinue the practice of giving newly raised Brethren a lapel pin which was passed in 1958 since the Lodge gives the Brethren other things in place of the pin the motion was carried to erase the former Motion. Worshipful Brother Ford then made another motion to erase the motion of 1972 which provided that upon the death of a Brother, money would be sent to the Masonic Home in place of flowers unless the Brother had made it known that HE WANTED FLOWERS at his funeral. The motion carried.

     The Master presented Brother Jerry Collins with a Presentation volume which we did not have on the evening he was raised.

     At the Stated Communication of February 5th the application for membership from George Thomas Davis who had demitted one year ago was read and ordered to lay over for the statutory period. An explanation of our liability coverage from the Suffolk Insurance Company was read and referred to the Temple Corporation, also the Secretary read a letter from Arlington United Methodist Church inviting the Lodge members and their families to the Annual Masonic Service on February 22nd at 8:00 P.M.

     Most Worshipful Brother Stewart Wilson Miner presented a 50- year Veterans Emblem and lapel pin to Brother James Norman Milne of Narragansett Lodge in Massachusetts as a courtesy to their Grand Lodge. He was assisted by Worshipful Brother Forrest Nagley as Chaplain.
WB Carl D. Ford reported for the Committee which had been appointed to study the resolutions which would be acted upon at the forthcoming Grand Lodge Session.

     The Worshipful Master presented Brother Richard Anderson with a Presentation volume and 100 Club membership Certificates to Worshipful Brother Carl D. Ford, Worshipful Brother Elmer W. Wiseman and Brother Anthony J. Pezzella.

     A petition for initiation was received at the Stated Communication of February 19th from Mr. William Frank Percival recommended and vouched for by Brothers William M. Miller and Odie B. Crumpler, Jr. both of Cherrydale Lodge It was received and ordered to lie over for the statutory period. Worshipful Brothers Strain and Hoy presented Worshipful Daniel L. Levin of the Glebe Lodge #l8l and escorted him to the East where he proceeded to discuss Masonic education. He directed his remarks especially to the beginning of the District Deputy Grand Master system as we know it today. He stated that it started in the early years of the Grand Lodge when transportation was a problem. The Deputy's previous duty in the beginning was to check upon the ritual as it was being used in the widely scattered Lodges and to endeavor to develop the greatest possible proficiency of the Officers conferring the Degrees, as well as in conducting Lodge affairs. Some Grand jurisdictions called them inspectors or Provincials. He enumerated the various methods of selecting Deputies in other Jurisdictions and listed some of their duties and how those duties have changed over the years.

     Reports were given by those attending the Grand Lodge session. Right Worshipful Brother Louis Douglas Delano was elected Grand Master, the other five Officers moved up and Right Worshipful Brother Rogers, a member on the Committee on Work was elected Grand Junior Deacon by acclamation.
Worshipful Brother Dudley, then presented Right Worshipful Brother Carl C. Conley, Sr. the James Noah Hillman award won by the Lodge for 1975 and he in turn presented it to the Lodge to be placed on the plaque provided for that purpose.

     The death of WB Leroy G. Barghausen and Brother Allen L. C. Neuman were announced and the Lodge was called up for a moment of silent reflection.

     Finally a report was made on our visit to The Knights of Columbus on the previous evening when the State Deputy gave an informative and interesting talk on the history of the Knights, their formation and their charities. One of the points brought out was the fact that each Council of the Knights is autonomous which is opposite of our plan of organization. At the conclusion of the talk. the Knights and Masons met in groups and enjoyed exchanging ideas while partaking of refreshment.

     At the State Communication of March 4, 1976 there were 47 members present and 117 visitors signed the guest register. There were additional guests who got away without signing the book, and it was estimated by the Secretary that more than 200 Masons were in attendance. This being Senior Wardens night the line Officers moved up one place, with Brother Luther B. Farley, Sr. serving as Worshipful Master, Brother William C. Creekmore, Junior Warden, served as Senior Warden, Brother Charles H. Braner served as Junior Warden pro-tem, Brother Erskine Stewart, Junior Deacon, served as Senior Deacon and Brother Jerry S. Collins served as Junior Deacon pro-tem. A general greeting was extended to all by the Master who thanked them for coming. Brother Roy Daisey, Commander of the Legion of Honor of Kena Temple was admitted and explained to the brethren the manner in which the Flag would be presented. The flag was then escorted into the Lodge by the Color Guard, clad in Colonial Costumes, the Pledge of Allegiance was given and the Flag was posted in the East. This was a first appearance in a Craft Lodge of the Color Guard who were spectacular in their precision and their appearance.

     Turing to the business at hand, there was an application for membership from Brother James Coratious Hughes of Elk Branch Lodge No. 93 AF&AM Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, accompanied by a request for a demit from that Lodge. The application was ordered received and to lie over for the statutory period. Brother Hughes had been a regular visitor of our Lodge for some months and had shown keen interest in Lodge affairs. There was also a maturing application for membership from our former member, Brother George Thomas Davis, who has been living in Florida and who demitted one year ago. He was recommended by Right Worshipful Brother Clive W. Palmer and Worshipful Brother Elmer W. Wiseman who recommended Brother Davis as an effective member of the Lodge some years ago. The ballot was spread and being found clear he was declared elected again to membership in Cherrydale Lodge.

     It was reported that Worshipful brother Forrest A. Nagley, our Chaplain injured his back and the doctor has ordered him to bed, for rest. This accounts for his absence and the fact that Worshipful Brother Charles L. Strain is acting as Chaplain, Pro-tem.

     The Master then welcomed all of the distinguished Blue Lodge members including Right Worshipful Brother Jesse D. Powell DDGM for the 54th Masonic District, and thereafter welcomed the Shrine Nobles. First Nobles Stewart W. Miner and Bruce W. McNamee presented Brother Harold E. Elsberg, the illustrious Potentate of Kena Temple #163 at the Alter, where he was warmly greeted by the Master and was then seated in the East where he was given a rousing welcome by the 200 or more who filled the room. He proceeded to make a few remarks concerning the Temple and its work, all of which led into the introduction of the film entitled "That’s what its all about" which showed many of the Hospitals as well as many of the members of Kena Temple. Part of the film was narrated by Most Worshipful Brother Miner and part by Brother Elsberg and was well received.

     The Potentate then introduced the Divan of the Temple who were all in attendance. Brother Robert Mills was then asked to "work his way" to the East to introduce his unit heads and club Officers as well as the members of the Lodge. Many of the Nobles were in various costumes and were very colorful and the jazz group from the Kena band played some numbers during the evening.

     Finally Worshipful Brothers Denzil 0. Evans and Charles Strain presented the Senior Wardens at the alter where they were welcomed by Brother Farley as acting Worshipful Master and had
them escorted to the foot of the East, where they were given a round, of applause. As pre-arranged, Brother Farley had some of them fill the stations during the closing with Brother George Miller of Arlington Centenial presiding in the East.

     At the stated meeting on March 18th there were 33 Officers and members of the Lodge and 33 visitors present to receive the DDGM for the 54th District. Right Worshipful Brother, Jesse Dillard Powell, at his first official visit.

     The Lodge was opened and an alarm at the door alerted the Lodge that Right Worshipful Brother Powell was in waiting. The Master, Worshipful Brother John G. Dudley, appointed a Committee of Right Worshipful Brothers Carl C. Comley and Robert S. Beatty to wait upon the District Deputy. He was escorted in to the Lodge and to the Alter where he was welcomed by the Worshipful Master, then escorted to the East where he was given the honors due his station. Right Worshipful Brother Powell thanked the Master and the Lodge for the welcome and asked the Master to continue to preside and he would make a few remarks later in the evening.

     A petition was read from Mr. Robert Howard Booth, Jr., recommended and vouched for by brothers Robert Howard Booth, Sr. of Henry Knox Field Lodge #349 and John P. Scherger of Haymarket Lodge #313 of Haymarket, Virginia. The petition was ordered received, and to lie over for the statutory period.
The maturing petition of Mr. William Frank Percival, recommended and vouched for by Brothers William M. Miller and Odie B. Crumpler, Jr. was taken up and the ballot was spread and being found clear he was elected to receive the first degree in Masonry.

     A proclamation was read from the Grand Master, Most Worshipful L. Douglas Delano, calling on the Lodge to hold one meeting during the Bi-centennial to celebrate the 200th anniversary of our nation's birth and to file a report of such meeting with the Grand Secretary after compliance.
The Secretary then read a letter from the Grand Secretary and one from Sharon Lodge #327 in which Worshipful Brothers Denzil O. Evans and Philip N. Graves were recommended for District Deputy Grand Master and Alternate respectively for 1977. Upon motion by the Secretary, the Lodge voted to concur in this recommendation. The Master read a letter of resignation from Brother Jesse Lee Ward, Jr., Senior Deacon, in which he stated that due to health and business pressure he was unable to continue as a line officer. The Lodge voted to accept the resignation, and the Master announced that following notification of the Brethren, the Lodge would hold a special election on April 1st to fill any vacancies.

     Brother Farley made a motion that the Lodge buy two desk lamps at a cost of $50.00 to replace the defective lamps. The motion carried. The Secretary presented to the Lodge a picture of all the Masonic Presidents.
The Master then welcomed his members and visitors, including a considerable number of distinguished brethren from various lodges. The present Masters of District 54 were asked to assemble at the Altar. All of them were present, and they were welcomed by the District Deputy Grand Master. Right Worthy Brother Clarence A. Davis, District Deputy Grand Master for District IA, as well as Director of Masonic Education in Virginia, was welcomed at his seat at his request.

     Those celebrating their Masonic birthday gathered at the Altar and were escorted to the East, where the Master gave them a warm greeting and presented them each with a Centennial lapel pin. They were RWB Robert S. Beatty, WB Jackson G. Garrett, Jr., and Bro. Erick V. Fritzwolter II. Each of them responded with thanks and expressions of the pleasures they had enjoyed over the years in their lodge.

     The Master then presented the District Deputy Grand Master a copy of the History of Cherrydale Lodge and informed him that this completed the business and presentations of the evening and invited him to preside. RWB Powell then addressed the lodge, first thanking the Lodges for supporting him for the office of District Deputy and for the support each lodge was affording him. He talked briefly about the Grand Masters program, especially of the Grand Master's request that we "Fly the Flag" this year. He urged all of the brethren and their families to attend the Bicentennial Celebration on June 30th at Robinson High School. Finally he congratulated Cherrydale Lodge on their many activities such as the Scholarship Fund, the Cherrydale Players, and its support of youth activities and the Masonic Home of Virginia.

     At the stated meeting of April lst, a petition from Mr. Donald LaVergne Solomon of Woodbridge, Va., recommended and vouched for by Bros. Claude A. Kitts, Sr. and Franklin A. Duncan, Sr., both of Occaquan Lodge #310, was read and ordered to lay over for the statutory period. The application of Bro. James Coratuous Hughes of Elk Branch Lodge #93, AF&AM, of Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, which was accompanied by a request for a demit from that Lodge, was called up for action. The ballot was spread and found clear and Bro. Hughes was declared to membership in Cherrydale Lodge.

     A letter was read from Macon Ware Lodge #192, Falls Church, Va., informing us of two upcoming events in their lodge--one on Sunday, April 7th, celebrating their 25th Anniversary, and one on May 6th, when Bro. (General) Fred C. Weyand will be the speaker at a Bicentennial Celebration. A letter also was read from the Grand Guardian of Job's Daughters inviting the members and their families to the Masonic Home on May lst for a day of Country Fair featuring a parade at 2:00 p.m. Also read was a proclamation from the Grand Master announcing the Feast of St. John the Baptist on the Sunday nearest June 24th (June 27th) and directing the Brethren, if invited, to attend a church in a group and later to report thereon to the Grand Secretary.

     An election was then held to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Bro. Jesse Lee Ward, Jr. as Senior Deacon. Bro. Erskine Stewart was elected Senior Deacon, and Bro. Charles Brown was elected Junior Deacon.

     They were installed in their new offices by MWB Stewart W. Miner.
After the usual welcoming of members and visitors, made by WB Jack Rogers and RWB Clarence Davis, DDGM for District IA, WB George D. Stevens and William Hefflebower, at the Master's request, presented the High Priests who were present this being designated Royal Arch Night. They were escorted to the East where all of them responded and introduced their members.

     MWB Stewart W. Miner and WB George D. Stevens then presented the speaker of the evening, WB William Adrian Brown, a Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. He proceeded to address the brethren, stating that on his first visit to Cherrydale Lodge in 1948 to hear the Grand Master. On this occasion he is delighted to note that the lodge is full. He reported that most Excellent Tom Challoran had his "collar" off and is much improved. Then he suggested that 12 of our 14 Masonic Presidents were Royal Arch Masons, leaving only Franklin D. Roosevelt and Gerald R. Ford who were not, and that the Craft is "working" on Bro. Ford. He proceeded to give what he called his "proofs" that George Washington had been a Royal Arch Mason but not as we know them today, since the degrees we now confer had not been invented at that time. He claimed that Bro. Washington had been made a Royal Arch Mason on December 22, 1753. He concluded by reading some of the earlier recordings of the conferring of the Royal Arch Degrees.

     The petition for initiation of Mr. Robert Howard Booth, Jr. was taken up, and having a favorable report from the investigating committee, the ballot was spread and found clear. He was declared elected to receive the first degree in Masonry. The Secretary reported that he had written several of the Brethren who were delinquent in their dues and advised them that if they were not paid by April 15, citations would be issued. He requested permission to withhold sending the citations until may 6th, which was granted. The Secretary then reported that Bro. David Hamil Thompson had recently had a leg amputated and made a motion that the Lodge remit his dues for 1975 and 1976, and the motion carried. He presented to the Lodge a commemorative coin struck in 1832 to honor the 100th Birthday of WB George Washington which Bro. Thompson had given him to do with whatever the Lodge desired. Upon motion it was decided to present the coin to the George Washington Masonic Memorial.

     Bros. Jerry Shannon Collins and Richard David Anderson then advanced to the Altar and examined each other on the Master Mason's Catechism. At the conclusion the Brethren applauded their excellent performance, and the Secretary moved they be granted Certificates of Proficiency, and the motion was carried. They were taught by our new Junior Deacon, Bro. Charles Braner.

     The Worshipful Master than read a letter inviting the Brethren to attend a St. John the Baptist service on June 27th at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church at 16th and Glebe Road.

     WB John R. Conner and Charles L. Strain presented the speaker of the evening, RWB Charles Harris Rowell. Bro. Rowell began by tracing his genealogy, being a native of Arlington County. He gave a graphic description of his job at the Smithsonian Institution and then showed and narrated a beautiful slide show of some of the restoration work he is involved in for the Bicentennial. His efforts were highly appreciated by the Brethren.

     A Called Communication was held on April 22nd for the purpose of conferring the Entered Apprentice degree on two candidates who had been duly elected to receive the same: Mr. William Frank Percival and Mr. Robert Howard Booth Jr.

     The Masters Masons lodge having been dispensed with and a Lodge on the First Degree opened for work and instruction, Mr. Percival and Mr. Booth were separately introduced and initiated into the mysteries of Masonry, with Bros. Luther B. Farley, Sr., and William C. Creekmore, respectively, presiding. The Entered Apprentice Lecture was delivered by WB Forrest R. Nagley, the charge was delivered by by WB Homer F Cooper.

     The maturing petition of Mr. Donald LaVergone Solomon was taken up at the May 6th stated meeting and the ballot being spread and found clear be was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. A request from WB Richard Cecil Vingoe was read and ordered to lay over for the statutory period.

     A letter was read form WB William Bourne of Woodland Heights Lodge #345 in Richmond inviting us to attend their diner on May llth when the Cherrydale players will present "A Rose upon the Altar" in that Lodge.
Bros. Richard Anderson and Jerry S. Collins were asked to approach the East and were presented Grand Lodge diplomas by the Master WB John G Dud1y, Jr., after which he welcomed individuals and groups in the usual manner, and the Lodge was closed at 9:00 P.M. After the closing the Demolay boys of George Washington chapter were invited in and the rest of the evening was spent in observing their work.

     At the stated meeting of May 20th a number of communications were read as follows: A letter form RWB Carl C Comley inviting the Brethren to visit him at Dares Beach, Md.; a letter from MB John Layton Grand Master of the District of Columbia, inviting us to attend their Bicentennial Celebration an May 29th; a letter from RWB Clarence Daino Conarning the special Communication of the Grand Lodge to institute Skidmore Lodge UD on May 29th at 9:30 AM; an invitation from Debbie Kaufman to attend the Jobs Daughters installation of officers on June 19th at 7:00 P.M. at the Cherrydale Methodist Church, and a letter form the Grand Master addressed to Bro. Erskine Stewart thanking him for the Masonic Home report.

     The Secretary then reported on his visit to the DDGM RWB Jesse Powell who is Hospitalized in Columbia Md. for a heart attack. He also reported that RWB Robert S. Beatty is in Alexandria Hospital in an undetermined condition.
After greeting his own members and visitors in the usual manner, those celebrating their Masonic Birthdays were received by the Master and were presented lapel pins. Those present were Bros. Charles M. Medford, Jurney R. Guy, and Anthony J. Pezzella. Bro. Guy was also presented his 25-year pin.
After the closing of the Lodge at 8:30 P.M. the guests were invited in to hear and see a slide presentation by WB James C. Burns of George C. Whiting Lodge.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Arlington Funeral Home at Arlington Va. on June 2nd 1976, for the purpose of performing a Masonic funeral service for RWB Robert Stockton Beatty who passed to the Celestial Lodge on May 29 1976, at the age of 88. The Lodge was declared open by Worshipful Master John G. Dudley, Jr. at 10:00 A.M. and the Brethren accompanied the body to Lancaster Pennsylvania, the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, through the Grand Secretary, having extended us the privilege of performing the service in their Grand jurisdiction. WB Bruce W. McNamee performed the Service and WB Charles L Strain served as chaplain.
At the Stated Communication of June 3rd a letter was read from the Grand Master calling upon the Lodge to hold a communication in October for the purpose of paying honor to the Founders of the Grand Lodge, and a special announcement of the visit of the Deputy Grand Master, Brother John Lavigan, to Arlington Centennial Lodge No. 81 on June 10th.

     MWB Thomas Webb Dodge, Past Grand Master of the District of Columbia and Judge of the Arlington Court was presented by WB Carl C. Comley Sr. and Bro. Ryan Souther. MWB Dodge proceeded to address the Lodge about Government particularly the Law Enforcement and assistance arm of the Department of justice. He stated that the program has beefed up law enforcement, and criminals are being apprehended in larger numbers and much quicker than in the past due to sophisticated communication systems now in use. The next step is a speedy trial and sentencing . However the real problem comes when an attempt is made to rehabilitate these people so they can return to society. He stated the Good News Mission in operation at the Arlington County Jail is doing a great job, but much more help is needed all across the land. Judge Dodge who is well known and highly regarded by the members of Cherrydale Lodge was questioned at length by a number of the brethren after the conclusion of his speech.

     At the stated meeting of June 17th an edict was read from Grand Master Most Worshipful L. Douglas Delano, stating that the “Universal League of Free and Accepted Masons are clandestine, and membership in that group by any Mason domiciled in Virginia is forbidden". The edict directed that if anyone is contacted by this group the matter should be reported immediately to the Grand Secretary.

     The Secretary reported that Mrs. Ethel Wetzel, an early Matron of Eastern Star Chapter #39, and widow of our late Bro. David Fred Wetzel, was buried on Tuesday, June 15th. The Order of Eastern Star performed their Memorial Service on Monday and Brother Woodrow W. Hayzlett conducted her Funereal Service.

     The Speaker of the evening, RWB Lipton G. Heflin, DDGM of District 1B was presented by RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr. and WB John P. McIntyre of Springfield Lodge No.217. He proceeded to address the Lodge in Celebration of the life of St. John the Baptist whom Masons honor on June 24th each year. Brother Heflin insisted he was not a speaker, but liked to "talk" with his Brethren. He pointed out that American Masons dedicate their Lodges to the two Holy Saints John and described their place in the Lodge and how we touch upon them in the Book of Constitutions.

     At a Called Communication on June 24th, Mr. Donald LaVerque Solomon was introduced and initiated into the mysteries of Masonry with Brother William C. Creekmore presiding in the East. The Entered Apprentice Lecture was delivered by Worshipful Brother Carl D. Ford, and the charge by Worshipful Homer F. Cooper.

     An application for affiliation from Brother Charles Garland DeMoss was received at the Stated Communication of July 15th. Brother DeMoss is now a member of George Washington Lodge #585 located in Vicenza, Orient of Italy. He was recommended and vouched for by Brother Frank A. Berry of Naval Lodge #4, Washington, D. C., and Worshipful Brother Bruce W. McNamee of this Lodge. The Master ordered it to be received to lie over for the statutory period.

     An application for re-instatement to membership was received from Brother William Easton, formerly a member of Cherrydale Lodge. The application was ordered received to lie over for the statutory period. He was vouched for by Worshipful Brother Bruce W. McNamee and William D. Heffelbower.

     The application for re-instatement of Worshipful Brother Richard Cecil Vingoe was called up and the ballot spread and found clear, he was declared re-instated to membership in Cherrydale Lodge.

     A letter was read from the Junior Warden, Brother William C. Creekmore, resigning his Office as Junior Warden due to an impending move to Florida. The Lodge voted regretfully to accept it and the Worshipful Master announced that an election would be held in August to fill any vacancies.
A letter was read from Most Worshipful Brother Charles Schuler, addressed to "Interested Masons" concerning the Annual Meeting of the "Grand Lodge of Bath County". The practice of holding this meeting was instituted by our late Most Worshipful Brother Hugh Reid in 1954 when he was Grand Master and has continued since that time. Also there was a letter from the Grand Master encouraging the Brethren to attend the dedication of the New Care Center in Richmond on August 21st.

     Worshipful Brothers McNamee and Strain presented the District Educational Officer, Worshipful Brother Herbert M. Koehne, Jr., who addressed the Lodge briefly concerning promotion and Masonic Education, and then presented certificates to those of Cherrydale Lodge who had attended the Area Conference in March.

     A special Communication of Cherrydale Lodge was held in the Kena Temple building, on July 17th, 1976 by dispensation of the Grand Master. A Master Mason’s Lodge was opened at 10:00 A.M. and the Master, Worshipful Brother John G. Dudley, Jr. announced that this Communication had been called for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the new Mosque of Kena Temple in ancient fashion. The Secretary read the dispensation of the Grand Master for holding this meeting at a place other than the Lodges regular meeting place.

     The Master then invited Most Worshipful, Louis Douglas Delano to preside and stated how pleased he was that the Grand Master could be with us on this auspicious occasion. The Marshal then formed the lines and the Brethren proceeded to the new building and the corners stone was laid in impressive fashion with Most Worshipful Brother, Stewart W. Miner delivering the exoadium, and the Grand Master presiding for the remainder of the ceremony. The oration was delivered by the Illustrious, Potentate, Brother Harold F. Elsberg.

     The Lodge was fortunate in having with us Worshipful Brother Robert Curtis, Carl Davis, and William Sisk who brought the famous George Washington Gavel to be used in the ceremony. Worshipful Brothers Charles Cornnell, Robert Sherger and Ross Finn also were present with the equally famous George Washington Trowel. All of this, with the addition of having one of the original stones of the Capitol as the Corner Stone made a most impressive occasion, and one of Historic significance.

     There were also present Mr. Charles Young, Vice President of the Gregory Construction Company, and Mr. Robert Argo, Superintendent of construction of the Mosque, who served as the Architect in the Ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony the lines were reformed and the Lodge returned to the old building for the closing ceremonies.
P.S. The George Washington gavel was used by the Worshipful Masters during the closing of the Lodge on this date, by special permission of Potomac Lodge No.5, AF& AM.

     The Lodge of sorrow was convened at the Ives Funeral Home on August 4th at 8:00 P.M. to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Horace Everett Shaw who died on August 4th at the age of 64. Brother Shaw was raised in Cherrydale Lodge No. 42 on April 6, 1943.

     The application for reinstatement of Bro. William Easton, having laid over for the statutory period, was taken up at the stated meeting of August 19th. The ballot was spread and being found clear Bro. Easton was declared reinstated to membership.

     The application for affiliation of Bro. Charles Gorland DeMoss, a member of George Washington Lodge No. 585, A. F.& A. M., of Vicenza, Orient of Italy, was taken up and after his vouchers, Bros. Bruce McNamee and Frank Berry, spoke for him and several more of the members of the Provost Unit of Kena Temple also spoke highly of him. The ballot was then spread and being found clear he was declared elected to membership in Cherrydale Lodge.

     A letter was read from Mrs. Howard C. Bunch informing us that her husband Bro. Bunch had passed away on July 18th. Bro. Bunch was raised in Cherrydale Lodge in 1939.

     RWB Charles Armastead Sinclair was presented by MWB Stewart W. Miner and WB Charles L. Strain, and escorted to the East where he remained to install the officers soon to be elected, and thereafter to address the Brethren.

     To fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of our Junior Warden Bro. William C. Creekmore, Bro. Erskine Stewart was nominated and there being no opposition he was elected unanimously. Bro. Charles Braner was then nominated for Senior Deacon and having no opposition he was elected unanimously. Bros. Jerry Shannon Collins and James Coratious Hughes were nominated for the office of Junior Deacon. Bro. Collins received a majority of the votes cast and was declared elected Junior Deacon. The officers were then installed by RWB Sinclair in a flawless manner, being assisted by WB Charles L. Strain as Marshall. MWB Stewart W. Miner offered a resolution prepared by WB Carl D. Ford describing the words to be inscribed on the door of the room in the Day Care Center equipped by the members, as follows: "This room donated by the members of Cherrydale Lodge in memory of Hugh Reid, P.G.M." The resolution was carried.

     RWB Sinclair then addressed the Lodge, referring to an article by the Deputy Grand Master, of Scotland, which was quoted with approval by MWB Smith of Indiana, which stated that "The lectures are emptying our Lodge rooms." Bro. Sinclair denied the validity of this view and stated his own conviction than the ritual is necessary as a disciplinary measure if Masonry is to continue as a vibrant force in our society. He traced the origin and development of our ritual in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and pointed out that 144 Gold Cards for proficiency in the ritual have been issued since MWB Stewart Miner instituted this award in 1975. He emphasized his view that at no time more than the present is a thorough knowledge and understanding of the ritual more needed by individual members and by the Fraternity as a whole.

     After RWB Sinclair’s address the Master Mason’s Lodge was dispersed with and a Lodge on the First Degree of Masonry was opened for work and instruction. Bros. William F. Percival and Donald L. Solomon were examined on their Entered Apprentice Catechism previous of their being passed to the degree of Fellowcraft. The Master Masons Lodge then resumed labor and the ballot was separately circulated and spread to test the Masonic proficiency and moral fitness of Bros. Percival and Solomon previous to this being passed to the degree of Fellowcraft each resulting in their favor they were elected to receive this Degree.

     At the Stated Communication of September 2nd there were present 37 members and 53 guests as recorded in the visitors register. After the formal opening of the Lodge and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country, an alarm at the door alerted the Lodge that the Grand Master of Virginia was in waiting. The Master appointed MWB Stewart W. Miner and RWBs Jesse D. Powell and Carl C. Comley, Sr., as a committee to wait upon the Grand Master.

     The Grand Master MWB Lewis Douglas Delano was escorted to the Altar, welcomed to the East, and accorded the honors due his high station. He thanked the Master for his welcome and asked him to continue with the business of the evening and he would have a few remarks later.
A note was read from WB Guy Johnson Myers informing us that he is now residing in Georgia and requesting a demit which was ordered issued. There was also a letter from a recent visitor, Bro. James Wise, enclosing a check for $100 for the Masonic Home, and telling how much he had enjoyed his visit.

     The Worshipful Master then welcomed individually or collectively the large number of distinguished visitors who had come to pay their respect to the visitor Grand Master. He then asked WB Charles L. Strain to approach the East and presented him still another 100 Club Membership Certificate.
The business of the evening having been completed, the Grand Master addressed the Brethren, opening with the remark that he had been "in the Pulpit" last Sunday at the Methodist Church at Lovettsville and now Bishop Goodson is "after me." (Those who have heard both Bishop Goodson and Grand Master Delano can identify in them a similiar sense of humor.)
He stated it was a real pleasure to preside when the Corner Stone of Kena Temple was laid on July l7th; urged the brethren to continue their fine record of giving to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund; and to continue their activities on youth matters, Demolay, and 4H. He also urged us to continue to replenish our blood bank by making contributions ourselves or having someone younger to do it for us. As he has in the past he urged that we continue to look for more places to institute lodges. He spoke of the distress caused by the "Stomping 76" meeting in Galax, Va., where 100,000 young people blasphemed our cemeteries and public image by their actions. He closed his address by reciting the well know poem: "A Bag of Tools," a copy being attached to the minutes:

1- "Isn’t it strange/that princes and kings, and clowns that caper/in sawdust rings,/and common people/like you and me/are builders for eternity?

2- Such is given a bag of tools,/a shapeless mass,/a book of rules;/and each must make/our life is flown/a stumbling block/or a stepping stone."
A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Ives Funeral Home on September 6th to pay our last tribute of respect to Bro. Edward Young, who died on Sept 3, 1976, at the age of 85. He was an Honorary Member and Chaplain Emeritus. The Chapel Memorial Service was performed by WB Charles L. Strain and WB Forrest R. Nagley served as Chaplain.

     At a Called Communication on September 9th, Bro. Donald LaVergne Solomon, an Entered Apprentice, was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft with Bro. Luther B. Farley, Sr., in the East for the first section. WB Homer Cooper delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture and Bro. Erskine Stewart the Middle Chamber Lecture, WB Forrest R. Nagley gave the charge.

     At the Stated Communication of September 16th, the Lodge made full compliance with a proclamation of the Grand Master in which he called for every subordinate Lodge in Va. to devote one stated communication in observation of the bicentennial year of the United States of America. WB Clarence A. Davis, District Deputy Grand Master of District 1A made an outstanding address which is worthy of widespread distribution but this brief history supplement is probably not the place to quote it in full. It has been inserted in the minutes of the Lodge as page 176A of the Minute Book covering the period from January 1973 to December 1976, and is decidedly worth careful reading.

     Following RWB Davis address, there being no further business, the Masters Mason Lodge was dispersed with and a lodge on the Second Degree opened for work and instruction. Bro. Charles A. Kitts of Occaquan Lodge No. 310 then examined Bro. Donald LaVergne Solomon on his Fellowcraft Catechism. The Lodge on the Second Degree was closed and the Master Mason's Lodge resumed labor, and the ballot was separately circulated and spread to test the Masonic proficiency and moral fitness of Bros. Kitts and Solomon. Each of the ballots resulted in his favor and he was declared elected to receive the Master Mason's Degree.

     At the stated meeting of October 7th announcement was made of a visit to Chickahominy Lodge at Toano, Va. October 10 when the Cherrydale Players will perform for the 90th time.

     The Master Mason's Lodge was dispensed with a Lodge on the First Degree opened for work and instruction. WB Forrest Nagley examined Bro. Robert Howart Booth, Jr., on his Entered Apprentice catechism. The Lodge on the First Degree was then closed and the Master Mason's Lodge resumed labor. The ballot was separately circulated and spread to test the Masonic proficiency and moral fitness, and each resulting with favor, Bro. Booth was declared elected to receive the Fellowcraft Degree. The Lodge was closed at 9:10 P.M. and the Job's Daughter's of Bethel #35 were invited in to entertain with the Majority Degree.

     At the October 14th Called Communication, the Master announced that this communication was called for work and instruction in the Fellowcraft degree. The Master Mason's Lodge was dispensed with and a Lodge on the second degree was opened, were upon Bros William Frank Percival and Robert Howard Booth, Jr., were separately introduced and passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft. With Bros. Erskine Stewart and Luther B. Farley, Sr., presiding. The Senior Deacon's lecture was delivered by WB Homer F. Cooper and the Middle Chamber Lecture by Bro. Erskine Stewart. The charge was recited by WB Forrest R. Nagley.

     A number of communications were read at the Stated Communication on October 21st, among them: a letter from Evelyn Jackson, Secretary of Arlington Chapter #39 OES inviting our members and their wives to attend their meeting on November 9th when the OES will honor the Mason's; a card from Mrs. Marion H. Brewer informing us of the death of her husband, Bro. Brewer, on September 20th, also letters from the Grand Secretaries of Virginia and North Carolina concerning the Masonic Service held for Bro. Brewer by Wendell Lodge #565 to which our Secretary has responded, thanking them for their courtesy.

     Bro. Warren Russell was reported to be confined in the National Orthopedic Hospital having had a "new knee" installed but he hopes to attend lodge soon. WB Albert Wright was reported as feeling better but needs four pints of blood replaced for recent transfusions.

     MWB H. Bruce Green then approached the East and addressed the Brethren in a speech reminiscent of those soaring speeches delivered in Lodges all over the Commonwealth 30 years ago by his father, MWB Harry K. Green.

     After welcoming 3 Past Masters who were visitors, 19 of our own Past Masters, and 8 Grand Lodge Committeemen, the Worshipful Master, WB John G. Dudley, Jr., requested the following members to approach the East and presented each of them a certificate of membership in the Grand Master's 100 Club. MWB Stewart W. Miner; WB Carl D. Ford, William E, Hoy and William D. Hefflebower; and Bros. Erskine Stewart, Vincent G. Blascoe, and John P. Jordan, Jr.

     The Master Mason's Lodge was dispensed with and a Lodge on the First Degree was opened, Bro. Spillman Hiter Grimsley was examined on his Entered Apprentice catechism by WB Forrest R. Nagley. The Lodge on the First Degree was closed and the Master Masons Lodge resumed labor, and the ballot was separately circulated and spread to test the Masonic proficiency and moral fitness of Bro. Grimsley previous to his being passed to the degree of Fellowcraft. Each resulting in his favor he was declared elected to receive the same.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Ives Funeral Home on October 28, 1976, to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Bro. Alfred Gable Schmidt, who passed away on October 26th at the age of 88 years. The Chapel Memorial Services was delivered by WB Forrest R. Nagley with WB Charles L. Strain acting as Chaplain.

     An edict from the Grand Master was read at the stated meeting of November 4th, giving guidelines to be followed when the Lodge so requested to perform the Memorial Service or rite for deceased sojourning Brethren. Good standing of a Virginia Masons is to be confirmed with the Worshipful Master or Secretary of his Lodge or through Grand Lodge records. The good standing of an out of state brother is to be cleared through the Grand Secretary.

     WB Charles L. Strain and RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr., formally presented WB Roy A. Goldsmith, whose lodge was paying us an official visit and he was accompanied by 10 of his Brethren. Worshipful Master Ron Eger of Lodge #81 was then formally presented by WB Strain and Goldsmith, was escorted to the East and was given the honors due his station.

     The Master Mason's Lodge was then dispensed with and a lodge on the Second Degree opened for work and instruction. Bro. Richard D. Anderson examined Bros. William Frank Percival and Robert Howard Booth, Jr., on the Fellowcraft catechism. The Master Masons lodge then resumed labor and the ballot was separately circulated and spread to test the Masonic proficiency and moral fitness of Bros. Percival and Booth, and each resulting in their favor they were declared elected to be raised to the Master Masons degree.

     Three Master Mason's degrees were conferred at the Called Communication of November 11, 1976. Bros. Donald LaVergne Solomon, William Frank Percival, and Robert Howard Booth, Jr. were separately introduced and raised to the Master Masons's degree with WB Karl McCormick (Glebe #181), Bro. Luther B. Farley, Sr., and (again) WB McCormick, respectively presiding for the first section. WB Jack Rogers of Glebe #181, Bro. Erskine Stewart, and WB Forrest R. Nagley presided for the second section. WB John R. Conner delivered the Master Mason's Lecture and WB Jack Rogers delivered the charge. Each of the Brethren were urged to commit to memory the Masters Mason's catechism.

     Bro. Claude Kitts of Occoquan Lodge #310 presented Bro. Solomon a Masonic Bible on behalf of Bro. Solomon's wife and a lapel pin from himself. Bro. Robert K. Booth, Sr., presented his son a Masonic ring and a very old lapel pin which had belonged to Roberts Great Grandfather. He also requested his son to sign his application for membership in Cherrydale Lodge, probably a first for Cherrydale, Bro. Richard Anderson presented Bro. Percival a copy of the Allen Roberts book on Masonic Symbols.

     At the stated meeting of November 18th a note was read from WB Roy Goldsmith of Arlington Centennial Lodge #81 thanking the Lodge for having his Lodge visit us on November 4th and for other courtesies; also a note from Chickahominy Lodge #286 thanking the Cherrydale Players for their visit.
Regrets for demits from Bros. Vence LaRue Bailey and Philip Winfield Young were read and each being clear on the books the demits were ordered to be issued.

     Bro. Charles Braner requested the Lodge to grant Bro. Harry H. Horning a six months extension to learn his Entered Apprentice catechism which was voted by the Lodge.

     The Worshipful Master appointed an Audit Committee composed of Bros. Luther B. Farley, Chairman, Erskine Stewart and Hugh C. Falconer.
The Worshipful Master asked the lodge to rise for a moment of silence respect for Bros. Marion H. Brewer and Alfred Schmidt, of this lodge, and also MWB Thomas W. Dodge of Naval Lodge #4.

     This being the evening set apart to honor the past masters of the lodge, the Worshipful Master requested WB Stevens and Hoy to present MWB Stewart W. Miner to serve as master of Ceremonies. MWB Miner preceded to address the Brethren with several amusing references about some of our Past Masters, and then directed the four following questions to four of our Past Masters: What was your most cherished objective when you became Master? What was your greatest disappointment as Master? What was your greatest satisfaction as Master? What would you recommend to the sideline members about getting into the line and why? WBs George Stevens, Elmer Wiseman, John R. Conner, and Carl C. Comley, Sr., answered the questions with great dignity and obvious sincerity. Bro. Miner concluded with some choice remarks concerning some of the problems our crafts face today.

     The Secretary then read an application for membership from Bro. Robert Howard Booth, Sr., born in Richlands, Tazewell, Va, April 30, 1928. He is now a member of Henry Knox Field Lodge #349, Alexandria, Va., and is recommended and vouched for by his son, Robert Howard Booth, Jr., who became a member of Cherrydale Lodge on November 11th and Bro. John F. Scherger of Haymarket Lodge #313.The application was ordered to be received and to lay over for the statutory period.

     Among the communications read at the stated meeting of December 22nd was a call to the session of the Grand Lodge for February 14, 1977, with the Grand Lodge school opening on Friday evening, February 11th. Included with the call were the Resolutions to be considered at this session.

     The secretary reported on his efforts to collect the delinquent dues of Bro. Floyd Stead Wheeler, and of his telephone conversation which indicated Bro. Wheeler was not comprehending two well. He moved that the 1975 balance and the 1976 dues be remitted, which motion was carried.
The secretary then moved that WB Charles Armstead Sinclair, Jr., be elected to received Honorary Membership in Cherrydale Lodge. The motion was received and ordered to lie over for the statutory period.

     RWB Clive W. Palmer submitted a resolution to change the time of the stated communications from 7:30 to 800 P.M. It was ordered received to lie over for the statutory period and be acted upon January 1, 1977.

     Bro. Hugh Falconer then read the audit report, and Bro. Farley moved that it is be accepted and spread upon the minutes which motion was current. The report shows that the membership on December l, 1975 was 380. During the year there were five gained by degrees, three by affiliation, and two by reinstatement to membership. However, there were nine lost by death, six by demit, and three by suspension, leaving a total membership of 372 as of December 1, 1976. Degrees conferred during the year were three Entered Apprentice, three Fellowcraft and five Master Mason. There were 22 Stated Communications, seven called (for Degrees), four Lodge of Sorrow, and one Cornerstone Ceremony.

     WB John R. Conner reported for the Cherrydale Players, stating that six performances had been given during the year and a goodly sum had been turned over to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund. He also reported briefly on the Lodge's Committee on work.

     RWB Clive W. Palmer reported for the History Committee, stating that nothing had been accomplished, but recommended that the Lodge be thinking about presenting a History Supplement.

     Bro. Erskine Stewart, chairman of the Committee, on Wills, Bequests and Masonic Home Ambassador filed a written report; pointing out that there had been no activity in the area of wills and Bequest during 1976 so that this report will concern exclusively support of the Masonic Home by Cherrydale Lodge. The total of the 1976 contributions of Cherrydale Lodge to the home is $3,690.07, or an average of $9.87 per member. The report states that not less than $46,730.24 has been sent to the home since 1954. It adds that this figure may be subject to enlargement as is believed that there may have been contributions made directly to the home by members which have not been reported to the Lodge.

     WB Charles Strain reported on four educational meetings held during the year as requested for the Janis Noah Hillman Award. WB Forrest R. Nagley reported that the Mentor’s Committee had but one meeting; on March 31st. Bro. Charles Braner reported on the Scholarship Fund stating we had made our first loan of $500 during the year. Bro. Dennis Todd reported concerning our widows, who now number 105.

     At the conclusion of the reports the Master requested WB Forrest R. Nagley to proceed with the Annual Memorial Service for our deceased Brethren WB Leroy Gus Barghausim; Bro. Allen Lanham Newman; RWB Robert Stockton Beatty; Horace Clarence Bunch; Horace Everett Shaw; Howard Adna Smith; Edward Young; Marion Harvey Brewer; and Alfred Gable Smith, WB Nagley was assisted in his beautiful service by Bro. Woodrow Wilson Hayzlett and the Secretary, and at the conclusion Bro. Hayzlett spoke concerning this solemn moment in our Lodge and urged the Brethren to look well to their personal of life era it be too late.

     Bro. Richard Sobel of Glebe Lodge #181 presented the Lodge a beautiful color picture of the cornerstone laying of Kena Temple in July. The Senior Warden announced that the widow's gifts are here and ready for delivery.
The Worshipful Master thanked Bro. Kenneth Cann for the beautiful job he had done on our Lodge Bible, the Bible Box and the bowler hat (by wearing which he had fulfilled a requirement imposed upon each master since 1966).

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at Ives Funeral home on December 10, 1976, to perform the Chapel Funeral Service for our late Brother Edward Gange as a courtesy to Ashler Lodge #86, Mellette, South Dakota. The service was performed by WB Charles L. Strain with WB Forrest R. Nagley serving as chaplain. RWB Clive W. Palmer served as bearer of the Great Lights.

     The December 16th Stated Communication had for its principal business the election and installation of officers for the year 1977.

     A petition for initiation from Mr. Sidney Mandel Robin was read and ordered to lie over for the statutory period. He was recommended and vouched for by WB Stephen Harodyski, Naval Lodge #4 of the District of Columbia and Bro. Sam C. Anderson of Square & Compass Lodge #3, Techikawa, Japan.

A letter of resignation was read from WB George D. Stevens, stating he lived a considerable distance from this lodge and that the lodges interest would be better served if he were to resign as a Trustee and also as a member of the Board of Directors of the Temple Corporation. After some discussion he withdrew his resignation as a Trustee, but wished the other to stand.

     The Worshipful Master then discharged his committee and thanked them for their help during the year. He read a report of his stewardship, and the Senior Warden made a motion that it be made a part of the minutes.
In preparation for the annual election of officers, the Master announced that both of the Wardens had certificates, but since Bro. Stewart had not served a full year as a Warden he would not be eligible to be installed. No further nominations being made Bro. Luther B. Farley, Sr., was declared elected by a unanimous vote. RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr., WB William Hoy, and the Secretary were then appointed as tellers. Bro. Farley was escorted to the East and the following officers were nominated and elected: Bro. Erskine Stewart, Senior Warden; Charles H. Braner, Junior Warden; WB E1mer W. Wiseman, Treasurer; WB Bruce W. McNamee, Secretary; Bro. Jerry S. Collins, Senior Deacon. Bros. Benjamin Smith, James Hughes, and Richard Anderson were nominated for Junior Deacon and Bro. Smith having received a majority of the votes cast he was declared elected. Bro. Farley then made the following appointments Bro. Kenneth W. Cann, Senior Stewart; Richard Anderson, Junior Stewart; WB Forrest R. Nagley, Chaplain; Bro. James Hughes, Marshall, and Bro. Anthony J. Pezzella, as Tiler.

     WB Charles L. Strain was re-elected as a Lodge Trustee for a three year term. The Worshipful Master, WB John G. Dudley, Jr., then, as his last official act, closed the Lodge of Sorrow which he had opened on December 18, 1975.

     RWB Charles Harris Rowell assumed the East and installed the officers in a most impressive manner. He was assisted by WB Hassan Kiser as Installing Marshall.

     MWB Stewart Miner accompanied the newly installed master to the Altar and offered a prayer imploring the blessings of the Great Architect of the Universe upon his term in office.

     The Secretary presented the new Master two hats-one for him and one for real-from his wife and children; WB Charles L. Strain presented him a Master/Past Master apron on behalf of the Lodge; Bro. Robert Yeatman of Columbia Lodge #285 presented a gavel on behalf of Bro. Luther's wife and children; WB Dudley presented him a lapel pin.

     WB Hassan Kiser presented WB John G. Dudley, Jr., the immediate Past Master a Masonic Tie; and the Secretary presented him his Past Master's Jewell, which was made for him from his father's jewel, his for the having being the first Master of Cherrydale Lodge.

     Proxies for Grand Lodge were then elected WB Bruce W. McNamee for the Master; Bro. Jerry S. Collins for the Senior Warden; and Bro. Benjamin W. Smith for the Junior Warden.

     WB Luther B. Farley, Sr., the new Master then thanked RWB Charles H. Rowell for the beautiful installation and presented him a small token.
He welcomed individually or collectively the many distinguished visitors present on this occasion, including WB Jack Rogers our newly appointed District Education Officer. WB Stewart Miner was welcomed at his seat and the 14 Cherrydale Past Masters, who were present were also given a warm welcome.

     Finally, RWB Comely and WB Forrest Nagley presented the District Deputy Grand Master for District 54, RWB Jesse Powe11 who was welcomed to the East where he responded briefly and presented WB Dudley a token of his esteem as one of his Masters in 1976.

- 1977 -

     The Worshipful Master, WB Luther B. Farley, Sr., being confined in the Fauquier County Hospital, Warrenton, Virginia, the Senior Warden, Bro. Erskine Stewart, presided at the first Stated Communication of the Year 1977, held on January 6th. Our immediate Past Master, WB John G. Dudley, Jr., served as Senior Warden.

     The application for affiliation of Robert Howard Booth, Sr., of Henry Knox Field Lodge No. 349, was approved by vote of the Lodge and he was declared elected to membership. The proposal to change the time of opening stated meetings from 7:30 to 8:00 P.M. was carried by a majority vote of those present; the change to become effective upon approval of the By-laws change by the Grand Master.


     The Secretary reported that WB Farley was quite sick. RWB Clarence A. Dains was welcomed as speaker of the evening. Bro. Dains is DDGM of District No. 1-A and Director of Masonic Education in Virginia. He addressed the Lodge on the subject of Masonic Education and the urgent need for involvement on the part of the members. He enumerated the many responsibilities of the Worshipful Master and the qualifications of a man to fill that office; stating that the teaching of the Masonic ritual and the teachings of Freemasonry should go hand in hand.

     WB Farley was still confined to the hospital on January 13th. Bro. Erskine Stewart served as Worshipful Master, Pro-tem., and WB Charles L. Strain, P.M., served as Senior Warden, Pro-tem. for this Called Communication. Bro. Spillman Heiter Grimsley was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft with WB Strain presiding for the first section. Bro. Jerry Collins delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture (for his first time), Bro. Erskine Stewart delivered the Middle Chamber Lecture, and WB Forrest R. Nagley recited the Charge from memory.

     Due to the Master's continued illness, the Called Communication of January 20th, was opened by Bro. Erskine Stewart serving as Master, Pro-tem. Bro. James Hughes served as Senior Deacon, Pro-tem. for Bro. Collins who, as a Metropolitan Police Lieutenant, had been excused for duty in connection with the inauguration of Hon. Jimmy Carter as the 39th President of the United States. An application for affiliation was read from Bro. Samuel Churchill Andersen, a member of Square and Compass Lodge No. 3, F & A M, Kunitachi, Japan. He was recommended and vouched for by Bros. Odie B. Crumpler, Jr. and Erskine Stewart, both of this Lodge. The application was received and ordered to be held over for the statutory period. The petition of Mr. Sidney Mandel Robin having matured, the ballot was spread, and being found clear, he was declared elected to receive the Entered Apprentice Degree.

     The Senior Warden and the Secretary reported on their visit to the Worshipful Master on the previous day and stated they could notice little improvement in his condition. There were no further sick reports, but WB John Dudley announced that there was an urgent need for blood, and he was hoping that he could compile a list of potential donors so there would be no need to depend upon just a few. At the present time, he said, there is a need for three more pints for the Worshipful Master.

     The Master, Pro-tem., appointed a committee consisting of WBs Charles L. Strain, William E. Hoy, and Carl D. Ford to review the resolutions to be acted upon at the up-coming Grand Lodge session, and to report their findings on February 3rd.

     This meeting, being set aside as Rededication Night, MWB Stewart W. Miner was formally presented as the speaker of the evening. He proceeded to address the Brethren on the subject of Rededication. He deplored the fact that so few of the members find it possible to be present at their lodge meetings considering the immense value they might derive from mingling with their Brethren on a regular basis, as well as the immense aid they might be to their Brethren as individuals whose problems, small or great and not always apparent, might be lightened a bit by a cordial greeting and a friendly expression of interest in their well being. His speech, as always, was well received, but this being the night of the inauguration of a new President, MWB Miner's competition was "considerable," there being only 18 members and two visitors present to rededicate themselves.

     At the Stated meeting of February 3rd, Bro. Charles H. Braner, Junior Warden, presided as Worshipful Master, Pro-tem, and WB John G. Dudley served as Senior Warden. It was reported that the Master continued to be too ill to be present. The Grand Master's Executive Order No. 5 was read giving Worshipful Masters authority to cancel any meetings until February 13th. This action was taken to conserve heating gas and oil during the extremely cold weather now being experienced. Presumably, this accounted for the fact that only 22 members and two visitors were in attendance. A letter was read concerning reservations for the Grand Lodge session in 1978 to be held in historic Williamsburg where the Grand Lodge of Virginia was founded in 1778. Also a letter was read from Northside Lodge No. 292, Richmond, Virginia, confirming March 18, 1977 as the date on which they were planning to receive the Cherrydale Players.

     WB Strain then gave a detailed report for the Committee on Resolutions to be acted upon at the forthcoming Grand Lodge session. Finally, the Master presented Certificates of the Grand Master's 100 Club Membership to WB Elmer W. Wiseman and Bro. Percy F. Miller.

     The stated meeting of February 17th, was opened with the line officers moving up one chair due to the continued absence of Worshipful Master Luther B. Farley, Sr. because of illness. Bro. James C. Hughes served as Senior Deacon, Pro-tem. It was reported that WB Farley was still very sick and continuing to lose weight; that Bro. Steve Hollingsworth was in Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital suffering from diabetes; and that both WB and Mrs. William Sisk are very ill. WB Sisk is one of our regular visitors and a Past Master of Potomac Lodge No. 5, F.A.A.M. of the District of Columbia.

     The application for affiliation of Bro. Samuel Churchill Andersen was taken up and he was elected to membership. Reports were then made on the Grand Lodge sessions of February 12 to 16, as follows: Bro. Erskine Stewart, the acting Master, reported on the legislation and resolutions which had been acted upon; WB Bruce McNamee reported that Cherrydale Lodge received the James Noah Hillman Award for the fifth time in six years; WB Charles L. Strain reported that 16 of our members were in attendance at the session; Bro. Charles H. Braner reported on the Sunday visit to the Masonic Home; Bro. Jerry Collins reported his impressions gained from his first experience in attending Grand Lodge; Bro. Benjamin W. Smith stated that he had learned quit a bit from the experience; RWB John C. Parker reported on some of the "Rights and Wrongs" of Grand Lodge; WB Forrest R. Nagley gave a good report on the Address of Welcome by the Honorable Mills Godwin, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia; WB William D. Hefflebower reported on the proposed future disposition of the Trial Records now being held in the Grand Secretary's Office; and WB John R. Conner reported on the Schools of Instruction conducted by the Grand Lodge Committee on Work.

     Worshipful Master Luther B. Farley was present at the Stated Communication of March 3rd, but was obviously suffering from his extended period of illness. Bro. Erskine Stewart, therefore, presided as Master during the evening. Additional brief reports were made concerning actions taken at the recent Grand Lodge sessions. It was announced the WB Forrest Nagley had accepted the Chairmanship of the important and time-consuming Blood Donor Program for Cherrydale Lodge. With the Worshipful Master present, there was no report concerning the sick, except that our immediate Past Grand Master, MWB L. Douglas Delano, was suffering from complete exhaustion.

     After the welcoming of distinguished visitors and Cherrydale Lodge Past Masters, WB Charles L. Strain and RWB Clive W. Palmer presented WB Jack Rogers, District Instructor of Work. He was formally welcomed to the East where he proceeded to explain his official duties, and offer his help to anyone who needs him. He complimented Cherrydale Lodge Officers on the fine way in which we greeted our visitors. He explained his set-up in relationship to the Grand Lodge Committee on Work, and his talk was well received by the brethren.

     The Master Masons Lodge was then dispensed with and a Lodge on the First Degree was opened for work and instruction. Mr. Sidney Mandel Robins was introduced and initiated into the Mysteries of Masonry with Bro. Charles Braner presiding in the East. WB John R. Conner delivered the Lecture and WB Jack Rogers recited the Charge from memory.

     Worshipful Master Luther B. Farley, though not fully recovered from his illness, was present at the stated meeting of March 17th. He asked the Senior Warden, Bro. Erskine Stewart, again to preside in the East. Bro. Charles Braner served as Senior Warden, and Bro. Richard Anderson served as Junior Warden, Pro-tem. An alarm at the door alerted the Lodge that RWB Denzil Otha Evans, DDGM for the 54th Masonic District was in waiting to pay his first official visit to Cherrydale Lodge. The Master appointed RWB Clive W. Palmer and RWB Jesse D. Powell to wait upon the District Deputy. He was escorted into the Lodge, welcomed at the altar, and escorted to the East where he was given the honors due his station. RWB Evans thanked the Master for his warm welcome and asked him to continue with the Lodge's business, and that he would have a few remarks later.

     Among the communications read was a letter from the Grand Master announcing a special communication of the Grand Lodge on March 22nd in the Scottish Rite Temple, Alexandria, Virginia, to constitute Skidmore Daylight Lodge No. 327; also a letter from the Grand Lodge telling us to make a recommendation for DDGM before July 1st. Bro. Erick Van Fritzwolter, II was presented at the altar by WBs Ford and Stevens as the only Masonic birthday celebrant present. He was escorted to the East where he was presented a gift, and responded eloquently. To honor our DDGM there were 41 visitors present as well as a considerably larger number of our own members than had found it possible to be present in the past few months probably because of the very severe winter weather which had been extremely cold in this and other areas of the country. All visitors and members who had not served as Worshipful Master were welcomed, as were all Past Masters PDDGM’s, of which there were 16 not presently holding offices or titles in the Grand Lodge. Heads of two appendant bodies were welcomed: WB Jason Snyder, Venerable Master of the Alexandria Lodge of Perfection, and WB Herbert M. Koehne, High Priest of Triangle Chapter No. 73, R.A.M. Also welcomed were ten District Education Officers, District Instructors of Work, Grand Lodge Committeemen and Grand Lodge Representatives. RWBs Powell and Palmer presented the Masters (six-from District 54 and two from District 1-A) at the altar, where they were greeted by the Master, escorted to the East and given the honors due their station. WB John Ranck of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 responded for the group. The same Committee presented RWB Karl T. Davey, DDGM for District 1-A at the altar, escorted him to the East where he was also given the honors due his station. He responded with a few brief remarks.

     The business and formalities of the evening having been concluded, the Master requested the District Deputy Grand Master to take over the Lodge and proceed at his pleasure. RWB Evans proceeded to address the Brethren on the ten points of the Grand Master's program for the year, emphasizing the Blood Program, Ladies and Family Nights, and Youth Programs. He complimented the Lodges in this area for their zealous support of all programs and the friendly and social intercourse prevailing in and among the Lodges.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was conducted at the Arlington Funeral Home on March 28th for the first time in 1977, to pay the last tribute of respect to WB Maurice Ivan Talley, Master of our Lodge in 1951. RWB John C. Parker performed the Chapel Service and WB Forrest R. Nagley served as Chaplain. WB James F. Thomason carried the Great Lights.

     The Stated Communication of April 7th was opened with Senior Warden Erskine Stewart presiding in the East. He announced that the evening had been set aside as Senior Wardens' Night and that most of the program would be devoted to the Blood Donor Program. There were more than 40 visitors present in addition to an unusually large number of our own Brethren.

     Bro. Stewart had WBs Forrest R. Nagley and Robert E. Moore present the Senior Wardens, and greeted them warmly; after which he asked Bro. Bruce Palmer to assume the West, Bro. Francis R. Lang to assume the South, Bro. Irving Turner to serve as Senior Deacon, and Bro. Eric Van Fritzwolter, II to serve as Junior Deacon. Bro. Cecil Meder served as Chaplain.

     A request for reinstatement from Bro. George P. Hunter was read and ordered to lie over for the statutory period. A proclamation was read from the Grand Master announcing the celebration of the Feast of St. John the Baptist on June 26th, and requesting that the Lodges attend church in a body if invited to do so.

     The Lodge was then called up for a moment of reverence for the memory of our late WB Maurice I. Talley who died March 26th, 1977. It was reported that WB Albert Wright is quite distressed over his lingering illness; that Bro. James W. Thatcher has been ailing; and that the wife of Hon. Bro. Joel T. Broyhill is seriously ill.

     After the customary Cherrydale welcoming of members and visitors, WBs John G. Dudley, Jr., and James F. Thomason presented our speaker of the evening MWB Seymour J. Levy, who was formally received in the East, and then proceeded to speak concerning the urgent need for blood and the necessity of forming a "Vibrant Blood Donor Program." He stated that he would repeat, repeat, and repeat the urgent need for a state-wide Blood Bank. (It should be recalled that it was announced at the stated meeting of March 3rd, that WB Forrest R. Nagley had accepted the chairmanship of the Blood Donors Committee for Cherrydale Lodge, and that our blood program is vibrant and going forward.)

     A Stated Communication of the Lodge was opened at 8:00 P.M. on April 21st with the Master, WB Luther B. Farley, Sr., presiding for the first time this year due to his long and painful illness. The toll taken by that illness was apparent to the Brethren who had witnessed with admiration and respect his abiding interest and outstanding service to the Lodge as he progressed up the line. His unduly modest greeting and expression of thanks for their presence and support left those present with the mixed feelings of sorrow for his painful experiences and gladness that he could again assume his rightful place in the Lodge, even though he had not yet regained his usual robust health.

     A letter was read from Columbia Lodge No. 285, stating that they were recommending WB Joseph Alfred Miller for District Deputy Grand Master in 1978 and WB William Thomas Fisher, Jr., as alternate. Upon motion by the Secretary, the Lodge voted to concur in their recommendation. Also, a letter was read from Memorial Baptist Church inviting the Lodge to observe with them, the Feast of St. John the Baptist on June 26th.

     WB John G. Dudley, Jr. presented to the Lodge the James Noah Hillman Award for which it had qualified in 1976. The award was accepted by the Master who ordered it installed in its proper place. WBs Charles L. Strain and Carl D. Ford, and Bros. F. Vaughn Ferguson and James C. Hughes were received west of the altar, escorted to the East, and congratulated on their Masonic birthdays. WB Ford was presented his 25-year pin. Bro. Ferguson was presented a 100 Club membership certificate. MWB Stewart W. Miner and WB Carl D. Ford presented MWB Julian C. (Cotton) Roden as speaker of the evening. He was formally received in the East and proceeded to address the Brethren concerning the wonderful history of the Masonic Home. He told many things about the founding of the Home in 1890 which are generally overlooked. He concluded with a report on the financial condition of the Home and the need for enlarging the Endowment Fund.

     A Called Communication was held April 28th for work in the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft Degrees. Bro. Jerry S. Collins examined Bro. Harry Hoover Horning on his Entered Apprentice Catechism. The latter was thereafter found qualified as to Masonic proficiency and moral fitness, and elected to receive the Second Degree in Masonry. Bro. Horning was passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft with WB Bruce W. McNamee presiding for the first section. Bro. Jerry Collins delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture and WB Forrest R. Nagley the Middle Chamber Lecture. Bro. Orval J. Smith of Arlington Centennial Lodge No. 81 delivered the Charge. WB Nagley then examined Bro. Spillman H. Grimsley on his Fellowcraft Catechism, and when the Master Masons Lodge resumed labor, Bro. Grimsley was found qualified as to Masonic proficiency and moral fitness, and was elected to receive the Master Masons Degree.

     The Lodge of Sorrow was convened for the second time in 1977 on May 2nd, and for the second time, it was convened for paying the last tribute of respect to a Past Master of Cherrydale Lodge, WB Albert Wright who passed to the Celestial Lodge on April 29th. WB Forrest R. Nagley performed the service with WB Charles L. Strain serving as Chaplain. WB James F. Thomason carried the Great Lights.

     A Stated Communication was opened at 8:00 P.M. on June 5th. and the Master, WB Luther B. Farley, Sr. announced that this would be a business meeting with no special program. The application for reinstatement of Bro. George Percival Hunter, Jr., was favorably acted upon by vote of the Lodge. The Master appointed a committee composed of the Senior and Junior Wardens to work upon the cases of members delinquent in their dues so as to avoid as much as possible the issuance of citations. The Chaplain, WB Nagley, thanked the Brethren and especially Bro. Jerry Collins, for their work on the telephone calling committee, particularly for the blood donor project. WB James the only visiting Past Master was welcomed personally. The Cherrydale Past Masters were called up and greeted by the Master, and given applause, but were "encouraged" to remain at their seats.

     WB William Hefflebower and Bros. Charles Medford, Hugh C. Falconer, Anthony J. Pezzella, T.G. Thomas, Kenneth Wright, and William Weisenberger were welcomed on their Masonic Birthdays, escorted to the East and each given a memento of the occasion. The Brethren sang Happy Birthday to them and each of them responded with appropriate comment.

     At the Master's request, committee reports were given as follows: RWB Clive W. Palmer, Chairman of the History Committee, reported that at a recent meeting, the Committee had decided that the Cherrydale Lodge History should be brought up to date by a paper-bound supplement to the present History. He indicated that preliminary work on the supplement would be started immediately. Bro. Erskine Stewart reported on the contributions to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund. Bros. Weisenberger and Braner reported on the progress of the recipient of a loan from our Scholarship Fund, Mr. Michael Phillip Walls, who is attending the Georgetown Foreign Service School. The Secretary, the Treasurer, and Bro. Richard Anderson were nominated to fill two vacancies on the Scholarship Committee and the Secretary was elected to fill out the remaining term (through Dec. 1977) of Bro. William C. Creekmore. The Treasurer was elected to a three-year term. MWB Stewart Miner reported on recent action of the Temple Corporation, and discussed various items needing attention. The Senior Deacon reported on plans for the picnic to be held on July 30th. WB Charles L. Strain reported for the recently appointed Committee on Past Masters' Jewels. He proposed that the Jewels in the future be made from the existing Past Master's Jewels with the idea that when the recipients are through with them, they would be returned to the Lodge for future use. WB Strain offered language in a formal resolution, but an amendment was offered to add, "All at the option of the holder." This amendment was approved by vote of the Lodge and the resolution, as amended, also approved. The Master presented WB James Stone of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 a copy of the History of Cherrydale Lodge, to be placed in their library.

     The Stated Communication of May 19th was set aside to honor the George Washington Chapter, Order of DeMolay. The business of the Lodge was conducted promptly, and the Lodge closed at 8:45 P.M. and immediately thereafter, the members of DeMolay were welcomed in to conduct their program which impressively exemplified a part of their degree work. Prior to closing the Master Masons Lodge, a communication of particular interest was read. It was a letter from WB James Loten, Secretary of Londinium Lodge No. 4208 in London, England, expressing his appreciation for receiving our Trestleboard which enabled him to follow the progress of his in-law relative, Bro. Jerry S. Collins.

     The communication of May 26th was called for conferring the Master Mason's Degree upon Bro. Spillman Hiter Grimsley. Bro. Charles H. Braner, the Junior Warden, presided in the East for the first section, and WB Forrest R. Nagley for the second section. WB Homer F. Cooper delivered the Lecture and WB Jack Rogers, District Instructor of Work, recited the Charge from Memory.

     At the stated meeting of June 2nd, a communication from the Grand Master was read declaring the months of September and October as the period during which to celebrate Founder's Day. The Chaplain, WB Forrest R. Nagley, reported that the 54th, Masonic District Blood Bank is in operation and that a Bloodmobile will be at the Arlington Temple on September 10th. He added that the blood had been replaced for Mrs. William Austin by the new Bank. The Master appointed a committee composed of MWB Stewart W. Miner, Chairman, and WBs Carl D. Ford and Charles L. Strain to make recommendations concerning disposition of the Masonic paraphernalia of the late MWB Hugh M. Reid. WBs Ford and Strain then presented our speaker of the evening, the Rev. Bro. James Robertson. His speech, as always, was laced with great levity interspersed with great wisdom and was delivered with the humility of a man who has lived close to his God and his fellow men for many years. To symbolize this humility, Rev. Bro. Robertson does not mount the dais but speaks from the floor.

     The communication of June 9th was called for work in the Fellowcraft and Master Mason's Degrees. Bro. Harry Hoover Horning was examined on his Fellowcraft Catechism by Bro. Jerry S. Collins and thereafter found qualified as to Masonic proficiency and moral fitness to receive the Degree of Master Mason. Bro. Horning was then introduced and raised to the Master Mason's Degree with Bro. Jerry Collins in the East for the first section and WB Bruce McNamee for the second section. WB John R. Conner delivered the Lecture and Bro. Tom Dennis of Columbia Lodge No. 285 read the Charge.

     The Stated Communication of June 16th, was set aside to honor our Deputy Grand Master, RWB Robert Rhandle Kennedy, Jr. His father, WB Robert Rhandle Kennedy, Sr., was also present. There were present, according to the Secretary's estimate, (some had not signed the register), more than 40 visitors to honor our distinguished Grand Lodge officer. The Deputy Grand Master was presented at the altar by WB Bruce W. McNamee and WB Robert R. Kennedy, Sr., and escorted to the East where he addressed the Lodge outlining the basic tenets of Freemasonry and expressing his views concerning the urgent needs and problems to be faced by our Fraternity in 1978. Among the communications was a letter from Mr. Michael Walls, our Georgetown University student, enclosing a copy of his grades, giving an account of his summer activities, and expressing his appreciation for the loan from our scholarship fund. Also there was a notification from the Grand Lodge of the death of MWB Charles Lankford on May 31, 1977,at the age of 79.

     At the stated meeting of July 21st, the Senior Warden, Bro. Erskine Stewart again served as Worshipful Master due to the continuing indisposition WB Luther B. Farley, Sr. A petition for degrees was received from Mr. Carleton Clark McEachern, a teacher employed by Montgomery County School Board. He is recommended and vouched for by Bros. Clayton C. Marlow of Rockville (Md) Lodge No. 185 and John R. Stewart of Kensington (Md) Lodge No. 198. A request for, a demit from Bro. George S. Douglas, Jr., was approved. WB Forrest Nagley reported that the blood bank was working and RWB Clive Palmer reported on the progress of the history supplement, in effect, "We're working on it.".

     The sick report indicated that the Worshipful Master has again been in the hospital for two weeks but hopes to be able to come home this week end. It was reported that Bro. Lawrence Dahl fell and crushed two vertebrae.
RWB Clive W. Palmer and WB Carl D. Ford presented RWB Richard W. Bogardus, Past Master of Columbia Lodge No. 285, as speaker of the evening for Masonic Education. He addressed the Brethren from a book, "The Freemason at Work," written by an English Mason, (Carr) which consists of 200 Masonic questions and answers. He quoted ten of them and Bro. Carr's answers, with emphasis on the penalties prescribed in the Second Degree for violation of the obligation taken therein. At the conclusion of his talk, RWB Bogardus paid the Brethren their Masonic wages by presenting every one present an engraved penny.

     The Stated Communication of August 18th, was Junior Wardens' Night. Our Junior Warden, Bro. Charles H. Braner, hosted a dinner for his Brethren prior to the meeting, and presided in the East during the Lodge meeting due to the continuing illness of WB Farley. Bro. Braner was assisted by the Junior Wardens of District 54 who occupied the chairs as follows: Bro. A1 Conlon of Sharon No. 327, Senior Warden; Bro. Wayne Cross of Glebe No. 181, Junior Warden; Bro. William Glasscock of Concord No. 307, Senior Deacon; and Bro. Orval Smith of Arlington Centennial No. 81, Junior Deacon. In addition to our usual Cherrydale Lodge members, there were 21 guests as recorded in the visitors register. The petition of Mr. C.C. McEachern was voted upon and he was elected to receive the First Degree in Masonry. Bro. Erick Van Fritzwolter, II, our temple custodian expressed the thanks of the Lodge for the wonderful dinner which preceded the meeting. He also thanked WB William Hefflebower for a picture depicting the three degrees. The picture is more than 100 years old. Bro. Fritzwolter framed and hung the picture in the north-east corner of the Lodge.

     The sick reports indicated: the Master improving after serious surgery; Bro. Willard Ward in Arlington Hospital following a heart attack; WB Nagley's wife Rachel, at home improving after six weeks hospitalization; and Bro. Jesse Lee Ward at home confined to his bed most of the time. The acting Master, Bro. Braner thanked WB John Bussler (Benjamin B. French Lodge of D.C.) and Bro. William Weisenburger for their help in preparing and serving the dinner, as well as acknowledging the ladies who had assisted them.

     A considerable number of Past Masters, Past DDGMs, and other distinguished Masons were warmly greeted. Bro. Braner appointed a committee consisting of RWB John C. Parker and WB George D. Stevens to present the speaker of the evening, RWB Matthew Lyle Lacy, II, Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. RWB Lacy, a Medical Doctor, proceeded to address the Lodge on the Virginia Statewide Masonic Blood Bank and the urgent need for blood donations. He told what happens to blood when it is received, various tests and processing, and gave several examples of diseases for which specially formulated blood is prescribed.
While much of his talk was of a highly technical nature, he did a remarkable job of making it understandable to layman members who received his talk with rapt attention and appreciation.

     WB John R. Conner, on behalf of the Cherrydale Players, presented WB George D. Stevens a 100 Club Membership Certificate memorializing his late wife Laura. WB Stevens responded in a very gracious manner to this generous and loving gesture.

     The Lodge of Sorrow was convened by the Junior Warden, Bro. Charles H. Braner on August 22nd, at the Arlington Funeral Home to perform chapel services for our late Brother Edward Rodgers Briggs who passed away on August 20, 1977, at the age of 70 years. WB Forrest R. Nagley performed the service and WB Charles L. Strain served as Chaplain. Bro. Robinson Moore of Columbia Lodge No. 285 carried the Great Lights.

     At the Stated Communication of September 1st, Worshipful Master Farley being still confined in the hospital, Senior Warden Erskine Stewart and the other line officers moved up one station with Bro. James Hughes serving as Senior Deacon. A petition for initiation was received from Mr. Larry Arthur Stump of Arlington, Va. He was recommended and vouched for by WB John Swartz and Bro. Hudson LaSalle of Potomac Lodge No. 5 of D.C. The sick report by the Secretary showed that the Master, as well as Bros. Willard and Anthony Pezzella were improving.

     Announcements were made of coming events including Past Masters Night at the Stated Communication of September 15th, and two Called Communications for degree work on September 8th and 29th. WBs Hoy and Dudley were presented 25-year pins on this, their Masonic birthday. WB Nagley and Bros. Cann, Crowson, and Kisseleff also celebrated their Masonic birthdays. WB Nagley reported on the progress of the History Committee on behalf of its Chairman, RWB Palmer. He also reported on the blood bank program and stated that more donors were needed to be pledged for the September 10 Bloodmobile.

     This being "Back to Lodge Night," several Brethren gave accounts concerning their vacations this summer, and the Lodge was closed at 9:18 P.M.

     A Called Communication on September 8th, was opened at 8:00 P.M. with Bro. Erskine Stewart serving as Worshipful Master Pro-tem; Charles H. Braner as Senior Warden Pro-tem.; Bro. James C. Hughes, Senior Deacon, Pro-tem.; and WB Charles L. Strain, Tiler Pro-tem. Mr. Carleton Clark MacEachern was introduced and initiated into the Mysteries of Masonry with Bro. Jerry S. Collins in the East, WB Carl D. Ford delivered the Lecture, and Bro. Erskine Stewart read the Charge. Bro. Sidney Mandel Robin was then examined on the Entered Apprentice Catechism by Bro. Benjamin W. Smith. The Lodge on the First Degree was closed and the Master Masons Lodge resumed labor. Regular balloting on the Masonic proficiency and moral fitness of Bro. Robin was favorable and he was declared elected to be passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft.

     The Stated Communication of September 15th, was designated Past Masters Night. WB Luther Farley being in the hospital, Bro. Erskine Stewart, Senior Warden assumed the East; the Junior Warden the West; the Senior Deacon the South; and Bro. James Hughes the Senior Deacon's place. The Secretary also being in the hospital, WB Strain acted as Secretary Pro-tem. The sick report showed that WB McNamee had suffered a heart attack and was in Arlington Hospital in intensive care with no visitors allowed; that WB Farley was back in the hospital with suspected gall bladder trouble; that Bro. Willard Ward was improving at home; and Bro. Pezzella had recovered and was filling his office as Tiler tonight.

     WB Nagley gave an excellent report on the results of the Bloodmobile on September 10th which is spread upon the Minutes. He was given a standing round of applause for his work as Coordinator for the 54th Masonic District Blood Bank. A Committee consisting of RWBs Comley and Palmer presented the DDGM for District 54, RWB Denzil 0. Evans, who responded with appropriate remarks. The same Committee then presented RWB John C. Parker who proceeded to conduct the program for "Past Masters Night." He assigned WBs Ford and Thomason to the Wardens’ stations, and WBs Hefflebower and Stehman to the Deacons' places. Twelve Past Masters assembled west of the altar, proceeded to the East, and were saluted accordingly; after which RWB Parker called on various Past Masters to address the Lodge. Appropriate and sage remarks were offered by MWB Miner; RWBs Honts, Palmer, and Comley; and WBs Hefflebower, Strain, Ford, Nagley, Thomason, Cooper, Conner, and Ireland. RWB Parker closed the program with some inspiring and thought-provoking comments on the Great Light, emphasizing the peace and happiness to be obtained through its study. The Master then presented RWB Parker a Past Master's Jewel to replace the one he lost when his residence was destroyed by fire.

     The Called Communication of September 29th was devoted to conferring the Fellowcraft Degree upon Bro. Sydney Mandel Robin, with Bro. Erskine Stewart in the East for the degree work; WB Homer F. Cooper delivered the Senior Deacon's Lecture and Bro. Erskine Stewart the Middle Chamber Lecture. Bro. Samuel Andersen read the Charge. The Worshipful Master, Luther B. Farley, Sr. had recovered from his recent illness sufficiently to be present for this Called Communication.

     WB Luther Farley, the Master, was in his station for the stated meeting of October 6th. The sick report showed the Secretary as still in the hospital recovering from the heart attack reported at the meeting of September 15th; Bro. Willard Ward as recuperating at home; RWB Richard R. Bogardus (Columbia 285) was in the hospital for dialysis work; and RWB Clive Palmer was suffering from the "Flu." Bro Hugh Falconer, speaker of the evening, was escorted to the East and, after a warm welcome, spoke on "Clandestine Masonry." His talk described various kinds of "Irregular" masonry which proved interesting and instructive, and was well received by the Brethren.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened by WB Farley on Sunday, October 9th at the Pearson's Funeral Home, Falls Church, Virginia to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Paul Edgard Rudolph Nordquist, Sr. who was called to the Celestial Lodge on October 5th at the age of 80 years. Bro. Nordquist had dual membership in Benjamin B. French Lodge No. 15, Washington, D.C. having affiliated with Cherrydale Lodge in 1972. WB Charles L. Strain delivered the Masonic Memorial service and WB Nagley served as Chaplain. Bro. Robinson Moore (Columbia 285) was bearer of the Great Lights. There were present a total of 33 members of Cherrydale and other Virginia Lodges and several Lodges of the District of Columbia.

     Again on October 11th the Lodge of Sorrow was convened by WB Farley at 7:30 P.M. at the Arlington Funeral Home, North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia; to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Brother Emory Belmere Roland, who was called to the celestial lodge on October 10, 1977 at the age of 74. WB Forrest P. Nagley conducted the Chapel services and WB Charles L. Strain served as Chaplain. Bro. Robinson Moore carried the Great Lights.
The stated meeting of October 20th was opened by WB Luther B. farley, Sr., at 8:00 with all of the regular officers in their proper stations and places. In addition, six of our Past Masters were present, less unfortunately than the usual number; four of our other regular members, also a smaller number than usual, and five guests as recorded in the visitor register. The petition of Mr. Larry Arthur Stump having laid over from the last stated meeting was brought up and he was regularly elected to receive the first degree in masonry.

     The sick report showed RWB Richard Bogardus is still in the hospital. It was reported that WB William Sisk a frequent visitor to Cherrydale Lodge and a past Master of Potomac Lodge No. 5, District of Columbia, lost his wife who was buried earlier in the week. The Secretary, WB McNamee, was in his place in Lodge following a siege in the hospital and a period of recovery at home.
WB John R. Conner reported on the Cherrydale Lodge Players visit to Annapolis Lodge and their $60.00 having been received for the Masonic Home from this visit.

     WB Carl Ford and RWB Carl E. Comley presented RWB Walter Scott Downs, the Founders Day Speaker, He spoke about the founding of Grant Lodge nearly 200 years ago, and progressed to the founding of the Masonic Home which was first a home for the orphans of Masons, but due to the changing economy finally became a haven for our elderly Brethren and their wives. During the time it was a home for children more than 900 children were cared for and educated. Following the construction of the Callahan Building the Masonic Home Endorsement Fund was tied in with the founding of the Grand Lodge and continues to grow at an encouraging rate, although it was at the rate necessary to keep up with the rising rate of inflation expected in the recent years. He encouraged all members who could do so to make contributions to this most worthy cause.

     At the November 3rd stated meeting the Secretary reported on the unsatisfactory condition of our address-o-graph machine and the difficulty of getting service on it. He explained that he had searched for a machine that could fill the needs of the Lodge and described three different machines which he believed would fill these needs in varying degrees, giving the price of each. The Senior Warden, who has had wide experience in the field, made a motion that the Lodge purchase a Script-o-matic machine in the middle price range of about $1,000.00 and after discussion the motion was carried.
WB Charles Strain moved that we appropriate about $155.00 to frame the Masonic relics of MWB Hugh M. Reid and the motion was approved.

     WB John Conner made a suggestion that the Lodge consider the purchase of a projector to be used during the Masonic Lectures, and the Master asked Bro. Hughes to check on the place where the Government buys their machines.

     After the usual welcoming ceremonies the Master dispensed with the Master Masons Lodge and opened a lodge on the first degree of masonry. Mr. Larry Arthur Stump was introduced and initiated into the first degree of masonry, Bro. Jerry Collins presided in the East for the first section. WB Forrest Nagley delivered the lecture and Bro. Hugh Falconer read the charge.
Bro. Ben Smith the Junior Deacon, examined Bro. Sidney Mandel Robin on his fellowship catechism at the Called Communication on November 10th, and he was thereafter raised to the Master Masons degree. WB John R. Conner presided in the East for the first section and WB Forrest R. Nagley for the second section. WB Homer F. Cooper delivered the lecture and Bro. Samuel C. Anderson read the charge. WB Cooper was thanked especially for his delivery of the Masonic Lecture on this his 81st birthday.

     The stated meeting of November 17th was set aside to welcome the Grand Master and to honor Past Grand Masters. There were present 37 of our own members and 32 quests as recorded in the visitor's register. An alarm at the door alerted the Worshipful Master that Most Worshipful Grand Master John Wynn Laningham was in waiting. He appointed a committee consisting of Rev. Bro. Denzil O. Evans, RWB Carl C. Comley, Sr., and Darl T. Davey to wait upon the Grand Master. The Grand Master was escorted into the Lodge and to the Alter by this committee where he was welcomed by Worshipful Master Farley, escorted to the East and given the honors due his high station. MWB Laningham thanked the Master for his welcome and directed him to continue with the business of the Lodge saying he would make some remarks later.

     Communications were read by the Secretary including an announcement from the Grand Master of a cornerstone laying at the Scottish Rite Temple in Portsmouth, Virginia, on November 18th.

     The sick report showed WB William Sisk of Potomac Lodge No. 5, District of Columbia, in the Arlington Hospital for an operation; Bro. James Thatcher confined to his home due to the infirmity of age; and Bro. William Weisenberger as having just been released from the hospital following treatment for diabetes. Each was sent a get well card.

     The Master appointed a committee consisting of Bros. Erskine Stewart, Charles Braner and Hugh Falconer to audit the books of the Treasurer and Secretary and to make a report on December lst.

     A11 members and visitors were given a general welcome by WB Farley, following which the distinguished visitors were welcomed individually or in groups. He also presented the Grand Master a 100-Club membership Certificate purchased for him by the Lodge. The Secretary then handed to the Grand Master checks for the Home Endowment Fund from the Arlington Royal Arch Chapter in the amount of $100.00; and from Bro. Barron Nash in the amount of $300.00. He informed the Grand Master that several more 100-Club Membership Certificates were being ordered from the Grand Lodge with the receipts coming to hand this evening.

     At the request of the Master, the Grand Master then requested WB Hoy, RWB Palmer, Bro. Barron Nash, and RWB Comely to approach the East, where he presented each of them a Club Membership Certificate, then giving RWB Comely a Certificate to be delivered by him to WB Max Greenberg in Florida.

     WB Farley then turned the Lodge over to the Grand Master for the remainder of the evening. He proceeded to loosen up the Brethren with a few choice starters and then addressed the Lodge and in particular the Past Grand Masters. He gave a brief history of each of them, and continued on to talk about the deteriorating morals in this County. He urged the Brethren to make the many virtues exemplified in the Blue Lodge "Come Alive". He received a standing round of applause for his inspiring and often amusing talk.

     A Lodge of Sorrow was convened at the Murphy Funeral Home, Arlington, Virginia, at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 23rd, 1977, to pay the last tribute of respect to our late Bro. Roy E. Tedrick as a courtesy to Berkley Lodge #37 AF & AM, Hedgesville, West Virginia.

     The stated meeting of December 1st was devoted to the reception of reports from the various Lodge Committees and the Annual Memorial service for our deceased brethren.

     A request from the Masonic Home Entertainment Committee for a donation was read by the Secretary, whose motion that $50.00 be appropriated for this purpose was carried. Also a request for from Bro. Henry Dudley was approved.

     Birthday Celebrants were: Bro. Reynolds Hansberger (a charter member); Bro. Jerry S. Collins (our Senior Deacon); and WB Homer F. Cooper (a Past Master).

     The Master moved that Bro. Erick Fratzwolter be given an honorarium of $100.00 for his work on the furnace which was carried by a unanimous vote.
The Committee reports were as follows: WB John R. Conner reported on the Cherrydale Players activities during the year; Bro. Easkine Stewart reported on the contributions to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund this year which amounted to $3,313.40; WB Charles Strain reported concerning the four educational programs held in 1977, and also gave the Trustee's report which is attached to the Minutes; WB Forrest Nagley reported concerning the very successful Blood Bank program, and upon motion it was made a part of the Minutes; Bro. Hugh Falconer read the Audit Committee's report which was also spread upon the Minutes; and WB Elmer Wiseman and Luther Farley reported for the Temple Corporation especially concerning the repairs to be made on the heating system. WB Wiseman also made a report concerning the Scholorship Fund.

     The Annual Memorial Service for our seven deceased Brethren was then conducted by WB Forrest R. Nagley with the assistance of Rev. Bro. Woodrow Hayzlett. It was conducted in a very impressive manner and after its close Bro. Hayzlett delivered a short but very meaningful Memorial Address. The Brethren Memorialized were: Paul Milton English, born October l, 1903, raised September 14, 1944, died January 5, 1977; Maurice Ivan Talley, born September 19, 1913, raised May 3, 1945, died March 26, 1977; Albert Wright, born November 25, 1898, raised December 5, 1940, died April 29, 1977; Edward Roger Briggs, born May 15, 1907, raised August 23, 1943, affiliated October 16, 1958, died August 20, 1977; Paul Edgard Rudolph Nordquist, raised June 25, 1929, affiliated October 19, 1972, died October 5, 1977; Kirby Maroin Gillette, born May 14, 1910, raised September 10, 1936; affiliated August 16, 1956, died October 5, 1977; and Emory Belmere Roland born August 24, 1903, raised October 11, 1951, died October 10, 1977.

     The audit report showed that 35 communications were held during the Masonic year; 22 Stated, seven Called for degrees, and six for funeral services. Total membership as of December l, 1976 was 372. Three members were gained by degrees, two by affiliation and one by restoration. Seven members were lost by death, one by demit and two by suspension, leaving a total membership of 368 on December l, 1977.

     The stated meeting of December 15th was occupied primarily with the election and installation of officers for the Masonic year 1978. There were present 37 members, including all of the Officers of the lodge and 14 visitors from other lodges.

     Communications read included: a request for a demit from Bro. Harold P. Dunning, which was granted; a letter from the Grand Master announcing a special communication on December 17th in Lynchburg, Va., to constitute Thomas Jay Traylor Lodge in that city; and a thank you note from the Masonic Home Entertainment Committee for the Lodge's Christmas donation.
WB Ford made a motion that the Past Masters jewels be placed in the safety deposit while work was being done in the temple, which motion carried.

     The Worshipful Master presented 100-club membership certificates to WB William D. Hefflebower, RWB John C. Parker, and Bro. Vincent G. Blasco, and thereafter gave a brief oral report of his stewardship, which was heartily approved by a standing round of applause.

     The election and appointment of officers were then held with the following results: Bro. Erskine Stewart, Worshipful Master; Bros. Charles H. Braner, Senior Warden; Jerry S. Collins, Junior Warden, WBs Elmer W. Wiseman, Treasurer and Bruce W. McNamee, Secretary; and Bros. Benjamin W. Smith, Senior Deacon and James C. Hughes, Junior Deacon. Bro. Richard Anderson was also nominated for Junior Deacon, and Bro. Hughes received a majority of the ballots. Appointed officers are Bro. Vincent S. Blasco, Senior Steward; WB William E. Levy, Junior Steward; WB Forrest R. Nagley, Chaplain; Bro. William D. Weisenberger, Marshal; and Bro. Anthony J. Pezzella, Sr., Tiler. WB William E. Hay was also elected for a 3 year term as a Lodge Trustee. As his last official act the Master then proceeded to close the Lodge of Sorrow for 1977.

     WB Jack Rogers, the District Instructor on work then assumed the East and installed the newly elected and appointed officers in a flawless fashion, assisted by WB George D. Stevens, Marshal, and RWB Charles Rowell as Secretary.

     WB Stewart, the newly installed Master then made a few remarks concerning the year 1978 and thanked the brethren for the honor they had shown him, and the Installing Officers for the impressive manner in which the ceremony of installation was conducted. A number of beautiful gifts were then presented to WB Stewart and to WB Farley.

     Proxies to represent the Master, the Senior Warden and the Junior Warden in Grand Lodge in the year 1978 were nominated and elected as follows: WB McNamee for the Master; Bro. Benjamin Smith for the Senior Warden; and Bro. James Hughes, for the Junior Warden.
Following the usual welcoming ceremonies of members and visitors, WB Stewart proceeded to open a Lodge of Sorrow for 1978 in the manner prescribed by the Grand Lodge Committee on work.

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