A1: The James S. Massey Scholarship Fund was created with a motion in the Lodge in 1997, with a starting amount of $1,092.80 contributed through April 13, 1998.

A2: The total amount of money awarded in his memory through 2007 is $19,700.00. The first five scholarships were awarded June 9, 1998 amounting to a total of $1,000.00. Since that time, through donations, golf outings, trips and bequeaths, the fund has continued to grow through the generosity of members, families and friends of the Lodge.

Profile: James S. Massey, P. M. was born on February 6, 1915, received his Entered Apprentice Mason’s degree on January 9, 1951. He served as Worshipful Master 1978 and 1983, and served the lodge faithfully in many capacities until his untimely death in 1997. Brother Jim was married to Edna, nee Haughton at St. Timothy’s in Roxborough, where he was a choir member for 50 years, he was baptized, confirmed, married and buried from St. Tim’s, he died July 24, 1997. He was also the Scout Master of Troop 81.

Jim served as Worshipful Master, Instructor, he was the Principal of the Roxborough School of Instruction and confirmed all three degrees and installed his son James E. Massey, as Worshipful Master in 1984. In his professional life, Jim was Head of the Math Department at Bartram High School in southwest Philadelphia.

He was dedicated to teaching and logic, and even though he had a driver’s license when he became 18 years old, Jim never drove! Daily he would take a bus and a trolley to and from Bartram High School.

Bro. Mahlon G.Ayers,P.M. in 1959


THE TRIVIA ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH

1. At the stated meeting of Roxborough Lodge No.135 on January 9,1973.
   There were 71 members and 72 visitors present.

2. September 17,1973.

3. Third Monday of the month.



THE TRIVIA ANSWER FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

1. February of 1886,up until that time, all meetings had been based 
   on the phases of the moon!


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THE TRIVIA ANSWER FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

1. The Roxborough community and its immediate neigborhoods sent to the
   front during the War of the Revolution,more soldiers in proportion
   to its population than any other district throughout the country.
   Freemasons of the fraternity around the country filled practically
   every station from the Commander-in-Chief to the subalterns.

   During the Civil War, Roxborough Lodge's Hall was used to recruit
   and drill the troops and the Lodge Hall was used as barracks
   for the newly enlisted recruits.



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