To uphold and defend the constitution of the united states of america and the commonwealth of PA; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate 100% americanism; to preserve memories of our associations in the great WARS; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion and mutual helpfulness.