Cable-Tow - In Freemasonry, the restraint placed upon and exercised by Masons. It is the cord enclosing the tracing board of an Entered Apprentice, "having four tassels placed at the four angles, referring to the four cardinal virtues [prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice] and their illustrative points, while the cable-tow is emblematic of the cord or bond of affection which ought to unite the whole fraternity (See Hosea, xi, 4): . . . 'I have drawn them with the bands of humanity, the cords of love' " (The Royal Masonic Cyclopedia, Mackenzie).
Hence the name,
The Filipino-Canadian Cabletow Service Club, Inc., also known as "Cabletow". It is a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-religious organization composed of Masons who are members of various Lodges and affiliations and who are bound to the Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
Its members are not only expected to render assistance to brethren who may be distressed by sickness or economic adversity but also to extend charity outside of the Masonic circle.
One of its primary goals is to raise funds to support various charity projects. Over the years the club has continuously launched fund raising activities to help those who are destitute.
To promote the bond of fellowship among its members and their families, the club annually hosts Summer picnic, Ladies Night and Christmas Party
In the web online issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer dated October 20, 2008 Karen Tan, daughter of Bro. William Tan of Grenville Lodge No. 629, G.R.C. was featured. See clippings below...
