When Lynwood Dixon (left), D.D.G.M., 36th Masonic District, was Worshipful Master of Prospect Lodge No. 578, Prospect Park, H. Dean Smith (center) was the D.D.G.M. This year, Bro. Dixon had the honor of awarding "his District Deputy" his 50-Year Emblem of Gold. In his impressive Masonic career, Bro. Smith also has served as Worshipful Master and Treasurer of Chester Lodge No. 236 and Grand Sword Bearer in 1984 and 1985. He has received The Jesse Green Award from the Grand Lodge of Delaware. At right is Kevin B. Royer, W.M. of Chester Lodge.

Richmond Lodge No. 230, Philadelphia, was honored with a visitation by James L. Ernette, R.W. Grand Master, when it celebrated its 150th Anniversary on April 21. Also attending were Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., R.W. Senior Grand Warden; Thomas W. Jackson, R.W. Grand Secretary; and R.W. Past Grand Masters Joseph E. Trate, Samuel C. Williamson, Edward H. Fowler, Jr., and Edward O. Weisser. Along with Thomas J. Miller, D.D.G.M., all of the officers of the lodges in Masonic District A were among the 225 brethren who filled Renaissance Hall of the Masonic Temple.

During the evening, the Grand Master presented 50-Year Emblems of Gold to three brethren: William C. Young, William H. Kavish, P.M., and Michael J. Peters, P.M.

Annually, Richmond Lodge presents a special service award to a "Brother of the Craft" who is not a member of that lodge. The honor was bestowed upon Bro. Jackson, the Grand Secretary.