Back Row, Left to Right: Timothy Dexheimer, Master of Liberty Lodge #521; John M. Green, District Deputy Grand Master of the Sullivan District (DDGM); James Wall, Master of Monticello Lodge #532. Front Row, Left to Right: Jens Meyer, Past DDGM and co-master of ceremonies; John P. Wells, Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, and Archie T. Dean, Past DDGM and co-master of ceremonies.

John P. Wells is Grand Steward

LIBERTY -- John P. Wells of Matamoras, Penna. was presented with the credentials and emblematic apron of the Masonic office of Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of New York on September 9th at the Liberty Temple. Mr. Wells is a member of Monticello Lodge #532 and Liberty Lodge #521, Free & Accepted Masons. As Grand Steward, he is a member of the governing body of Masonry in New York State.

Membership in Masonic lodges is open to men age 21 years and older, without regard to race, color or religion. To be accepted for membership a man must be of good character and reputation, and believe in a Supreme Being and the immortality of the soul.