The Ritualistic staff has had a very busy and productive first half of 2000. Not only have they attended the Schools of Instruction across the state and rehearsed lodges for the Grand Master's visits and supervised Sectional Schools, but also they have developed some unique and very interesting special program options for the lodges.

Larry A. Buzzard, Director of the Ritualistic Work, said that the new programs are options for lodges to use. There is the new "Pennsylvania Charge," first delivered at the installation of Robert L. Dluge, Jr., as R.W. Grand Master. There are: a "Passing of the Gavel" ceremony, also conducted at the time of the Grand Master's installation; a Bible presentation for newly raised Master Masons; a "Table Lodge" ceremony for banquets where ladies are present, as has been conducted by the Grand Master several times this year; and a guide for an in-lodge "Rusty Masons Night" talk. Information and needs for all of the optional programs can be obtained by the lodges from the Regional Instructors.