A special tribute was paid to John K. Young, R.W. Past Grand Master, May 18 by R.W. Grand Master James L. Ernette and Anthony J. Garvey, the Commander-in-Chief of the Scottish Rite Valley of Philadelphia. A luncheon was held in the Wanamaker Room of the Masonic Temple to commemorate his receiving the 50-year membership award in the Scottish Rite. Past Grand Master Young received his Scottish Rite degrees in the Valley of Philadelphia in 1948 and served the Valley as Most Wise Master of Kilwinning Chapter of Rose Croix, 18º, in 1960-61. He was coroneted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33º, in Chicago in 1961, crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council, N.M.J., in 1978, and elected an Active Emeritus in 1987. Bro. Young is considered Pennsylvania Freemasonry's elder statesman, having served as Grand Master in 1968-69.