This document is a program from the Fort Washington Royal Arch Chapter No. 220 (Pennsylvania), dated May 22, 1974. The program is a bi-fold printed with crimson lettering on ivory paper. The method of printing appears to be letterpress, resulting in a slightly raised texture to the ink. The document exhibits discoloration consistent with age around the perimeter, and evidence of prior folding.
The first page presents a directory of chapter members. Listed are names and initials categorized under the headings Past High Priests, Past Kings, Past Scribes, Past Treasurers, Past Secretaries, and Honorary Members. The information is compactly arranged and may require careful reading. This page could serve as a resource for genealogical inquiries related to members of this chapter. A Masonic emblem incorporating the compass and square, framed with the chapter designation and number, is located at the bottom of the page. A ribbon displays the founding date: September 1, 1797 (A.D. and A.L. 5797). “1974 A.D.” is printed in the upper right corner.
The second page lists the 1974 Elective Officers, including names, titles, addresses, and phone numbers. Individuals listed include John E. Kirk, Jr., R.A.M.; N. William Scull; William R. Paul; Donald E. Small; Warren R. Lord, P.H.P.; Norman L. Schmidt; and John K. Earnest. Meeting schedules, events, and chapter announcements are listed below the officers. The Committee on Finance is identified as comprising Walter J. Cott, P.H.P.; D. Halter Bright, P.H.P.; and Walter C. Hermann. Information pertaining to the Tri-Square Campaign, a fundraising effort overseen by J. C. Kramer, is also present. “A.D. 1974” appears in the upper right corner, and “May 22” is located in the upper left, indicating the program's date. The layout of both pages adheres to conventions observed in formal Masonic communications.