Manila-Mt. Lebanon Lodge No.1 Masonic Scholarship Grant Guidelines

I. Objectives

The Objective of the Grant is to assist underprivileged but deserving students to pursue a chosen college course, be professionals in their chosen fields of endeavors and be responsible citizens in their communities. The selection of these students-scholars will be based purely on the own merits without any political or financial considerations.

The Lodge ardently hopes that in the years to come, when the Grantees graduated and become financially stable, they would reciprocate the generosity of the Lodge by extending the same assistance to the underprivileged but deserving scholars.

II. Student’s Qualifications

1. The Student must be Filipino Citizen.
2. The student must be enrolled as a full-time student and not employed.
3. The applicant must have graduated from 4th year High School with a general average rating of “2.5” or its equivalent numerical grade.
4. The student must carry a minimum of 18-units or more per semester.
5. The student must maintain a general average grade of not lower than “2.5” or its equivalent numerical grade during the Semester.
6. The student must not have incurred any grade or rating or “4.0” or “5.0” or “Incomplete” or “Dropped” or its equivalent numerical grade during the Semester.
7. The student must be of good moral character.
8. The student must not have been found guilty of participating in any violent act or incident, or have been subjected to any disciplinary action inside or outside the school campus.
9. The student must not be involved in any acts pertaining to the possession, use, trafficking, or sale of prohibited drugs inside or outside the school campus.
10. The student must remain single while under the scholarship grant.
11. The student’s parents must have an annual income of not more than P180,000.00 per annum as evidenced by their latest income tax return, which must be submitted together with the application form.

III. The Scholarship Grant

1. The Grant shall be known as Manila-Mt. Lebanon Lodge No.1 Masonic Scholarship Grant.
2. The Grant shall support college student from any public college or university.
3. The Grant may be availed for a four years or a five years course, and is opened to Freshmen Students who will meet the required qualification, recommended by the college’s Dean of Student Affairs and finally selected by the Scholarship Committee.
4. The Grant shall be in effect for four or five years, depending on the course, provided that the grantee shall maintain the academic and other criteria set forth.
5. The Grant shall be terminated if the Grantee fails to comply or meet the academic and other criteria set forth for qualification.
6. The Grant is not transferable.
7. The Grant’s benefits shall be P6,000.00 per semester per student, to cover the expenses for books and other expenses incurred in the pursuit of his studies.
8. The Grant’s benefits shall be released to the grantee under the following schedule:

• Upon selection/continuation of grant at the start of Semester — Php 2,000
• Every 16th of the month thereafter for 4 months — Php 1,000

IV. How to Apply and Avail of the Grant

1. 1. The applicant student shall fill up the Manila-Mt. Lebanon Lodge No.1 Masonic Scholarship Grant Application Form which may be secured form the office of the Dean of Student Affairs or from the Office of Manila-Mt. Lebanon Lodge No.1 F. & A.M. at the Scottish Rite Temple 1828 Taft Ave., Manila.
2. Applicants must submit together with the completed application form, a recent 5”x7” whole body photo, photocopy of his 4th year high school report card, latest filed income tax returns of the parents and a barrage clearance.
3. The Dean of Student Affairs may recommend 8 to 10 applicants based on the merits of their high school records. Among them, a set of applicants will be selected after having been interviewed by Lodge’s Scholarship Committee. The Grantees shall be notified of their selection thru the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs or directly by the Secretary of the Lodge.
4. The Scholarship shall continue for four or five years depending on the chosen course of the Grantee.
5. In the event the Grantee fails to meet the requirements or withdraws from the Grant, new freshmen applicants on the following school year.
6. At the end of each Semester, the Grantees shall secure from the Dean of Student Affairs, a certification of their performance for the preceding semester, together with true copies of their report cards. Compliance with this procedure will mean the continuance of their Grant for the succeeding Semester.

Freemasonry Membership

About Freemasonry | Membership

One of Freemasonry’s custom is not to solicit members. However, anyone should feel free to approach any Mason to seek further information about the craft.

Membership is for men, 21 years of age or older, who meet the qualifications and standards of character and reputation, who are of good moral character, and who believe in the existence of a Supreme Being.

A man who wants to join a lodge must be recommended by two members of that lodge. He must understand that his character will be investigated. After approval by the members of that lodge, he will be accepted as an applicant for membership in Freemasonry.

The doors of Freemasonry are open to men who seek harmony with their fellow man, feel the need for self-improvement and wish to participate in making this world a better place in which to live.

Any man who becomes a Mason is taught a pattern for living-reverence, morality, kindness, honesty, dependability and compassion. He must be prepared to honor his country, uphold its laws and respect those in authority. He must be prepared to maintain honorable relations with others and be willing to share in Masonic activities.

Freemasonry and Politics

Freemasonry is non-political, and the discussion of politics at Masonic meetings is forbidden.

Filipino Heroes and Leaders

Many of our Filipino Heroes and Leaders are members of the Masonic Fraternity. Some of the famous names are Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Manuel L. Quezon, Juan Luna, Jose Abad Santos, Antonio Luna, Graciano Lopez Jaena, TH Pardo de Tavera, Emilio Aguinaldo, Camilo Osias, Conrado Benitez, Jose P. Laurel, Manuel Roxas, etc.

Roll of Past Masters

Brief History | Historical Events | Roll of Past Masters

MANILA LODGE No. 1

1901—H. Eugene Stafford, PGM
1902—Charles H. Burrit
1903—Charles H. Burrit
1904—Herman G. Squire
1905—Herman G. Squire
1906—Milton E. Springer, PGM
1907—Lee A. Parkinson
1908—Amos G. Bellis
1909—George N. Hura
1910—Wilson A. Blossom
1911—Luther Renner
1912—Charles J. Kindler
1913—Guy Clinton
1914—Robert E. Clarke
1915—Charles S. Banks
1916—Walter W. Weber
1917—Harry L. Beckjord
1918—Charles M. Caltor
1919—Harley I. Mozingo
1920—Albert K. Welsford
1921—Alexander Miller
1922—John Arthur Murphy
1923—Fred Damman
1924—Q. Stevenson Lockhart
1925—Rupert A. Heacock
1926—August Schipiell
1927—Lawrence Benton
1928—Clinton T. Alden
1929—Louis M. Hausman
1930—Reuben J. Christman
1931—Bernard H. Brown
1932—Samuel R. Hawthorne, PGM
1933—Frank C. Bernett
1934—Ernest E. Vose
1935—Albert K. Spielberget
1936—George A. Clegg
1937—Bertrand H. Silen
1938—Colin M. Hoskins
1939—Harold T. Gewall
1940—William R. Synder
1941—Robert E. Cecil
1945—Ivor D. Butler
1946—Ivor D. Butler
1947—Frederick N. Cunningham, Hughe D. Coleman
1948—Bertrand H. Silen
1949—Howard R. Hick, PGM
1950—John L. Leach
1951—John L. Leach
1952—John R. Whitman
1953—Dirk Van Dongen
1954—Howard H. Curran
1955—Philip Greenfield
1956—Virgil F. Murray
1957—Edward A. Bellis
1958—Jost E. Boehners
1959—Herschel Swiryn
1960—William F. Henry
1961—Roe Hampton Johnson
1962—John O. Wallace, PGM
1963—Romeo M. Malimban
1964—John M. Palmer
1965—Albert E. Parsons
1966—Richard D. Wharton
1967—Eduardo L. Gonzales
1968—William C. Councell, PGM
1969—Henry P. Merrifield
1970—Oscar L. Uy
1971—Thomas Chesbrough
1972—Marcelino N. Sayo
1973—Bayani R. Sabater, PDDGM
1974—Dennis L. M. Deighton
1975—Purifico Y. Palomo
1976—Raymundo N. Beltran, PGM
1977—Domingo B. Sanchez

MT. LEBANON LODGE No. 80

1922—Michael Goldenberg, PGM
1923—Michael Goldenberg, PGM
1924—Isidore Rich
1925—Samuel N. Schechter
1926—John L. Young
1927—Oswald F. Anderson
1928—Hyman M. Levine
1929—Antony Simkus
1930—William Herz
1931—Samuel E. Awad
1932—Robert Key
1933—Ricardo C. Santos
1934—Walter Reuben
1935—Hyman M. Levine
1936—Jose delos Reyes, PGM
1937—Isidore Ridh
1938—Michael Goldenberg, PGM
1939—Samuel N. Schechter
1940—Hyman M. Levine
1941—Lous Rifkin
1945—Hyman M. Levine
1946—Andrew D. Gruber
1947—Andrew D. Gruber
1948—Angel R. San Diego
1949—Teofilo Ragodon
1950—James W. Darling
1951—Philip E. Shaouy
1952—Philip E. Shaouy
1953—Edward V. Bundenthal
1954—Adeeb J. Hamra
1955—Earl M. Irving
1956—William H. Quasha, PGM
1957—Albert B. Goldenberg
1958—Edward F. Stewart
1959—Walter Krane
1960—Stanley D. Philipps
1961—William Samara
1962—August A. Elzingre
1963—Joseph V. Ackerman
1964—Irving Cryde
1965—Jack Friedman
1966—Jack Friedman
1967—Gerard G. Kaiser
1968—Barton L. McElroy
1969—Joseph V. Ackerman
1970—Gerard G. Kaiser
1971—William H. Quasha, PGM
1972—Gerard G. Kaiser
1973—Gerard G. Kaiser
1974—Edgar U. Freuler
1975—Gerard G. Kaiser
1976—Karl Galli
1977—Karl Galli

MANILA-MT. LEBANON LODGE No. 1

1978—Gerard G. Kaiser
1979—Juan F. Echiverri
1980—John L. Choa, PGM, GT, PDDGM
1981—Francis A. Lu
1982—Jesus A. Cordero, Jr.
1983—Lucas T. Ty, PDDGM
1984—Salvador H. Martinez, Jr., PDDGM
1985—Zosimo U. Angeles
1986—William Rañaga, PDGL
1987—Robert P. Liao, PDDGM
1988—Nonito V. Guerrero
1989—Benito T. Ty, PGSB
1990—William Webb, PDDGM
1991—Manfred Rode
1992—Alfonso D. Dualan, PDDGM
1993—Conrado A. Adeva
1994—Eleazar S. Calasan
1995—Willie Angbue Te
1996—Eugenio C. Pua
1997—William P. Liao
1998—Joel Felix H. Bernardo, PDDGM
1999—Michael Omar P. Sevilla
2000—Nemesio P. Jardeleza, PDDGM
2001—Ernesto A. Uy , PJGL
2003—Gertrudo Kalambakal
2003—Lamberto S. Laparan
2004—Edison  Abella
2005—Wendell S. Buera
2006—Wendell S. Buera
2007—Eric M. Panzo
2008 -Gregorio G. Arcangel, Jr.
2009 -Albert V. Manlulu

Historical Events

Brief History | Historical Events | Roll of Past Masters

1900

* April 2: Earliest record of the Sojourners’ Club

1901

* May 22: Preliminary meeting for the organization of Manila Lodge
* May 27: Petition for Dispensation was signed
* July 4: Dispensation signed by Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of California
* September 2: First Stated meeting Under Dispensation
* October 10: Charter granted by the Grand Lodge of California, U. S. A
* November 14: First Stated meeting under Charter

1902

* April 7: First meeting in Hall on corner of Calle Real and Cabildo, Intramuros

1904

* June 24: First meeting in De La Rama Building near Sta. Cruz Bridge

1911

* March 28: First meeting in Hall facing Luneta

1912

* December 19: Organization of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, Manila Lodge changed from No. 342 to No. 1, WB Charles Kindler, First Worshipful Master of Manila Lodge No. 1

1913

* April: Harry Eugene Stafford, elected Grand Master

1914

* April: Newton C. Comfort, elected Grand Master

1916

* June 6: First meeting in the Temple at Escolta

1922

* April: Organization of Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 80

1934

* April: Manuel Camus Y. Roxas, elected Grand Master

1935

* April: Samuel R. Hawthorne, elected Grand Master

1936

* January 17: Gen. Douglas McArthur made a Mason at sight
* March 17: Gen. Douglas McArthur affiliated with Manila Lodge No. 1

1937

* April: Joseph H. alley, elected Grand Master

1940

* April: Clark James, elected Grand Master

1945

* March: Special meeting held in Santo Tomas Interment Camp.
* December 27: First meeting following liberation, held at 123 Gunao cor. Arlegui, Quiapo. Resumption of normal Masonic functions.

1946

* April: Michael Goldenberg, elected Grand Master

1951

* October 16: Golden Anniversary Celebration at the Scottish Rite Temple, Manila

1957

* April: First Filipino brother initiated, Bro. Alfredo Embrador

1958

* April: Howard R. Hick, elected Grand Master

1962

* April: William H. Quasha, elected Grand Master

1963

* January: Romeo M. Malimban, first Filipino elected Worshipful Master

1972

* April: William C. Council, elected Grand Master
* December 13: Organization of Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur Chapter, Order of DeMolay

1974

* April: John O. Wallace, elected Grand Master

1976

* October 9: Celebration of Diamond Jubilee, Scottish Rite Temple, Manila

1977

* March: The official merger of Manila Lodge No. 1 and Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 80 to be known as the Manila-Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 1

1988

* April: Raymundo N. Beltran, elected Grand Master

1990

* April: John L. Choa, elected Grand Master
* April: Awarded by the Grand Lodge of the Phils. as the Most Outstanding Lodge for Masonic year 1989 under the Mastership of VW Benito Ty

1992

* April: Agustin V. Mateo, elected Grand Master

2001

* January 30: Installation of Officers for Centennial year
* October 10: Centennial Anniversary Celebration – Manila Hotel

2002

* April: Awarded by the Grand Lodge of the Phils. as the Most Outstanding Lodge for Masonic year 2001 under the Mastership of VW Ernesto A. Uy

2005

* April: Awarded by the Grand Lodge of the Phils. as the Most Outstanding Lodge for Masonic year 2004 under the Mastership of WB Edison Abella

2008

* September: Launching of newly renovated Manila-Mt. Lebanon Lodge # 1 Masonic Cemetery at Manila North Cemetery.