GRAND LODGE of KANSAS A.F.&A.M.
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THE ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
A.D.1865 - 1869 A.L. 5865 - 5869
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KANSAS ANCIENT
FREE & ACCEPTED
MASONS
1865 - Topeka 1866 - Topeka 1867 - Leavenworth 1868 - Lawrence 1869 - Leavenworth
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T h e T e n t h A n n u a l Communication of t h e Most Worshijjful Grand L o d g e of F r e e a n d Accepted Masons of K a n s a s , w a s convened in t h e City of T o p e k a , Tuesdaj-, October 17, A. D . 1865, A. L . 5865, a t t e n o'clock A. M. M.-.w.-".JACOB SAQUI R. .w.-•.O.K. HoLLiDAY R. .W."•.JOHN 0. RICHMOND R. .w.-".JOHN A. CHASE R.- .w.-".CHRISTIAN BECK R. .w.-.".E. T. CARR w.-".J. T. TAYLOR w.-".M. E. HUDSON
w.-".GEORGE M . KELLAM
Present: Grand Master.
Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden, pro tern. ,....Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer.
Grand Secretary. Grand Senior Deacon, pro/em. Grand Junior Deacon, pro tern. Grand Tyler.
PAST G R A N D O F F I C E R S .
B.".W.".M. S. ADAMS R.".W.".WM. JOHNSTON R.".W.".ISAAC N . ROBERTS
Past Grand Senior Warden. Past Grand Junior Warden. Past Grand Treasurer.
T h e roll of lodges being called, t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d a q u o r u m p r e s e n t for t h e t r a n s a c t i o n of business, w h e n t h e Most Worshipful G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s was opened in due form. i T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master t h e n a p p o i n t e d B r o t h e r s J . T . T A Y L O R , M . S . A D A M S a n d A. J . CLEMMENS a C o m m i t t e e on Cre-
dentials, after w h i c h t h e G r a n d Lodge was called off until eleven o'clock A. M.
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T h e M o s t Worshipful G r a n d L o d g e of K.ansas called from r e f r e s h m e o t t o l a b o r . P r e s e n t , officers a s b e f o r e . T h e C o m m i t t e e on Credentials s u b m i t t e d t h e following r e port: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas : Y o u r C o m m i t t e e on Credentials b e g leave t o r e p o r t t h a t t h e y find t h e following n a m e d lodges r e p r e s e n t e d : Leavenworth Lodge, No. S CUKISTIAN BECK, p r o x y . Wyandotte Lodge, No. 3 JOHN V A N FOSSEN, p r o x y . Washington Lodge, No. 5 J o n s A. CH.VSE, W . M . SAMUKL T . W A L T E R S , S . W . , a n d p r o x y for
Bourbon Lodge, No.'S King Solomon Lodge, No. 10 Oskaloosa Lodge, No. 14
J. \V. J O H N V A N FOSSEN, W . M . , a n d proxy. M. S. ADAMS, p r o x y . W . jSf. ALLEN, J . W . S. S. COOPER, p r o x y for W . M. a n d S. W .
Tecumseh Lodge, No. 15 Lafayette
Lodge, No. 16
Topeka Lodge, No. 17 Franklin Lodge, No. IS
LEWIS CLOGSTON, W . M . , a n d proxy for S. W . HORACE E E L L S , W . M .
C. K . HOLLIDAY, p r o x y for S. W . J . 0 . RICHMOND, W . M . ASA S. L A T H R O P , S . \ V .
I. S. K A L L O C H , p r o x y for J . W.
Olathe Lodge, No. 19
A. J . CLEMMENS, AV. M . , a n d p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W. Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. SI..Joan A. CHASE, p r o x y . Paris Lodge, No.2Z N. M. H A W K , W . M . Eldora Lodge, No. 2S M. E . HUDSON, p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W . Arcana Lodge, No. SI J O H N A. CHASE, p r o x y for officers. Auburn Lodge, No. 3S W. F . JOHNSTON, AV. M., and p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . W. Council Grove Lodge, No. 36R. B. IJOCKWOOD, AV. M., a n d p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV. Paolo, Lodge, No. 37 J . T. TOWNSEND, p r o x y . De Soto Lodge, No. 40 J. T. TAYLOR, AV. M . Z. NICHOLS, p r o x y for S. AV. a n d J . AV.
Easlon Lodge, No. 45 CHRISTIAN BECK, p r o x y . Fraternally submitted, J O H N T. T A Y L O R , M. S. ADAMS, A. J . C L E M M E N S , Committee. On motion, t h e report was adopted a n dthe Representatives n a m e d admitted t o seats in t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e following w e r e a n n o u n c e d as t h e s t a n d i n g committees for t h e session : On Chartered Lodges.— M . E . HUDSON, J . T . TAYLOR a n d HORACE E E L L S .
On Lodges Under Dispensation.— J. T . TAYLOR, Z . NICHOI,S a n d ISAAC Ji. R O B E R T S .
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On Accounts.— C. K . HOI^LIDAY, W M . F . JOHNSTON a n d S. T. W A L T E R S . On Charily.— S. S. COOI'ER, H O R A C E E E L L S a n d J . A,. C H A S E . On Grievance.— .1. C. RICHMOND, W . L . G . M I L L E R a n d C. B E C K . On Condition CLE.MMENS.
of Masonry.— C. K . H O L L I D A Y , I . N . ROBERTS a n d A. J .
On Ways and Means.— M.' E . HUDSON, N . M . H A W K a n d J-. B . H U D BELL. On Applications.— M. S. ADAJIS, Z . NICHOLS a n d J . T . TAYLOR.
T h e M.-.W.-. G-i-and M a s t e r t h e n r e a d t h e f o l l o w i n g ADDRESS: BRETHREN:—Auspicious circumstances smile uijon our present Communication ; ruthless, devastating war n o longer desolates t h e l a n d ; t h e clang of a r m s a n d t h e shriek of carnage n o more disturb or i n t e r r u p t o u r solemn m y s t e r i e s ; n o more " Red battle stamps his foot, and nations feel the shock." B u t instead, PEACE, o u r country's guardian angel, spreads h e r protecting wings over t h e fields so lately desecrated b y t h e d e m o n of war, and breathes a whisper of consolation into t h e e a r of t h e w r e t c h e d w h o m o u r n for t h e valient dead. T h e recollection, still fresh in o u r memories, of how c o n t e n d i n g hosts struggled on t h e borders of Kansas a t t h e time w h e n o u r last Ann u a l Conniiunication o u g h t to have been lield, and t h e r e m e m b r a n c e t h a t t h e d u t y w e owe to our country t h e n called us to jirotect t h e State, so t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge could not convene, join to compel us to a p p r e ciate t h e m o r e favorable conditions u n d e r w h i c h we are now assembled. Peace is t h e element of masonry, and although in n o conceivable condition of society can i t be entirely powerle.ss or inoperative; a l t h o u g h in t h e fierce onslaught of contending armies its obligations a r e b i n d i n g and imperative, y e t only in peace are its greatest t r i u m p h s achieved. I t s mission is to s u b d u e t h e passions and foster a n d encourage t h e practice of t h e moral virtues, stimulate to philosophic thouglit and cultivate a n d strengthen all t h a t is good, noble a n d great in m a n ' s n a t u r e . These things cannot b e done w h e n m e n ' s hearts beat wildly w i t h u n b r i d l e d passion a n d stormy e x c i t e m e n t ; therefore, war ever has been, a n d ever will be, unfavorable to masonic progress, and an obstacle in t h e way of masonic i m p r o v e m e n t . T h e gentle voice of m a s o n r y ceases to b e h e a r d in tlie din of martial m u s i c ; b u t like a tender mother, when h e r voice can no longer b e heard, slie stretclies forth h e r h a n d s a n d urges t h e sacred claims of fraternal affection. W e have indeed m u c h cause to b e thankful. Masonry, so lately in a degree powerless and impotent, can n o w proceed on h e r benevolent mission, inspired b y faith, encouraged by a wellgrounded hope, a n d guided b y t h e charity which embraces t h e w h o l e h u m a n family. 4 s masons we c a n n o t disregard t h e duties of t h e h o u r n o r neglect t h e present o p p o r t u n i t y . T h e unliealed wounds of body a n d of spirit which o u r people bear, from t h e terrible conflict t h r o u g h which t h e y have just p a s s e d ; it is t h e office of masonry to b i n d u p a n d heal t h e irritation a n d bitterness of feeling which t h a t gigantic struggle created and encouraged; it is ours to soothe and eradicate, a n d especially i n t h e masonic family, until all w h o recognize our obligations, regardless of t h e bitter past, can clasp h a n d s a r o u n d t h e masonic altar i n a fraternal spirit. Masonry, ever catholic in its structure and principles, should now, w i t h increased emjjhasis, protest against narrow and sectional i n t e r p r e t a t i o n s of its sublime doctrines.
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AVhile the awful contest raged, while political and martial fury inspired our people, masonry, very properly, declined to interfere, except to deplore and mitigate the woes which she could not prevent; but now, when our people are united, when the stormy surges of human passion are stayed, and benignant charity smiles over the land like moonlight upon a quiet sea, the masonic virtues uncircumscribed as the love of the Supreme Grand Master of all, should irradiate and hallow a scene so congenial. Masonry is, if we are only true to our profession, the physician of the hour. But while we have a great and noble duty to perform towards society, we must also watch that the Order shall not suffrr, and that the high character which masonry has always preserved, shall not be injured while we are its representatives. And this caution is not unnecessary or uncalled for. The worth and influence of the Institution have become so evident that many will knock at the door of the masonic temple, who are inspired by far other motives than " a sincere desire for knowledge, and a wish to benefit their fellow man." Hence the portals of masonry should be guarded with unceasing vigilance, and the moral character of each candidate severely scrutinized, admitting none who are not undoubtedly good and true men. It is true the precepts and example of the Order may reform a man and improve his character after he is numbered among masons; but masonry risks too much in the experiment, and every custom and regulation of the Craft discountenances the practice. Masonry is not a reformatory society, and to do good work must build with good material. It cannot be repeated too often, or expressed with too much emphasis, that the Order is strong, not in the number of its members, but in proportion as masons are inspired and governed by the sublime principle and teachings, which ever have made the Institution a power for good in the world and the individual mason a,model man. The true mason while he strictlv and conscientiously performs his own duty and thereby contributes hisquota to sustain the character and increase the usefulness of the Order, will also be careful that none approach the masonic altar whose presence there will not add to the credit and dignity of the Cralt. To him the reputation of masonry is a thing sacred as his personal honor, and he will labor not only to preserve it unsullied, but will watch with unwearied attention that none who are unworthy shall labor with the craftsmen. We must not expect masonry to influence society or command respect and reverence, unless masons act faithfully to their professions. To cultivate a spirit of fraternity, or affectionate brotherly feeling, is one of those prominent duties which a mason should never forget, and which no temptation or sordid motive should ever induce him to "disregard ; a brother of the Order should be as a brother indeed, and not merely in name. His circumstances, his feelings, his sorrows, and his joys, we should regard in the spirit which his intimate relation to us deserves; and in prosperity or adversity, his emotions should awaken in us a sympathetic impression. It the world sees no stronger ties holding masons together than the profane can present, if they are not constrained to acknowledge that the Institution binds masons more affectionately together and creates a common sympathy in the masonic family, in weal or woe, then what good reason can we urge that all good men should be masons? If we cannot demonstrate that masonry reconciles conflicting interests, conciliates unfriendly opinions, and exorcises dissension among ourselves, it is because we are not imbued with the spirit of tlie Order, for masonry is calculated to do all these things. They are a part of its benevolent mission. But to do so it must operate through the agency
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of good men ; hence the necessity that none others should be received among us. Let us bear this truth home with us to our respective lodges, teach it to our brethren there, and carry.it into practice in our masonic conduct. We have, as masons, a noble work to perform ; to propagate the sublime principles of the Order, and thereby aid the cause of civilization, of virtue and benevolence. The time is favorable for this labor of love; men's minds, so long agitated and excited by strong, stern, wild passions, will, from the very reaction, be disposed to accept and appreciate those gentle and amiable emotions which masonry offers, and which her virtues inspire.. It is the duty of the craftsman, by precept and example, in season and out of season,.to present the claims of masonry in a light as favorable as virtuous conduct, the practice of charity and enlightened conversation can throw around t'.iem. Masonry on her sacred errand should not be hindered by her own children; and although the world's experience forbids us to expect with much confidence a time when No lonÂŁ;er hosts encountering hosts, shall crowds of slain deplore, They'll hang the trumpet in the hall and study war no more,
still the instinct, if not the reason of. mankind, as if it was a lingering • recollection of preexistencie, looks forward to an age when " No strife shall rage nor hostile feuds disturb these peaceful years, To ploughshares men shall beat their swords, to pruning hooks their spears."
And in'such.an age masonry would have reached perfection. But if this is impossible, we.can at least assist the Order by our zeal and fidelity to its tenets.to accomplish the exalted good for man of which it is unquestionably capable. Masonry is thoroughly unselfish, and all its teachings are intended to make the indiyidual mason so; not satisfied with the favorite doctrine of political philosophy, "the greatest good to the greatest number," it labors for and believes in "THE GRE:\TEST GOOD TO ALL; " it works to enlighten and elevate the race, ignoring the narrow contentions of creeds and the contracted dogmas of political parties, it aims to make men virtuous, intelligent and happy. In obedience to the will of the Grand Lodge expressed in a resolution to that effect passed at our last Communication, I met the following brethren, namely: Bros. HQLLIDAY, MCALLASTER and BLISS, at Topeka,
on the first of April last, to prepare a system of masonic work for this jurisdiction; .so that uniformity as far as possible might be observed in the labors of the subordinate lodges. The result of our labors will be brought before you by Bro. BLISS, whom I designated to exemplify the work upon which we agreed, and who will exemplify the same before the Grand Lodge at its present Communication. I wish that the committee could have given more time to a matter of such great importance, and have presented a system of work more nearly perfect; but with mutual concession and fraternalinterchange of opinion, we agreed upon the system of work which will be illustrated before you. I t is presented to you, not as the best possible work, but as the best that we, under the circumstances, could agree to recommend. Placed as we are in close and frequent intercourse with our brother craftsmen in Missouri, and the membership of the subordinate lodges in Kansas being largely composed of masons from that State, it is impossible but that the system of work adopted by our sister Grand Lodge of Missouri will have an extensive influence in this jurisdiction; and in my opinion, this should be a matter of .satisfaction to the intelligent mason of Kansas. Missouri masonry is the same which was agreed upon and adopted at the Baltimore Masonic Convention in 1848, and taught by the delegates from Missouri on their return from that Body;
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since under the guardianship and taught by that enlightened, learned and faithful mason, and generous, accomplished gentleman, R/.AV/. Bro.' O'SuLMVAN, it remains unchanged as he recorded it. Since the last meeting of the Grand Lodge I have granted the following dispensations: To Bro. WM. 0. McDow and the necessary number of brethren to form and open a new lodge at Garnett, in Anderson county. To Bro. J. D. MARKS and the requisite number of brethren to form and open a new lodge at Timber Ridge, in Leavenworth county. To Bro. WHEATON, and the requisite number of brethren to form and open a new lodge at Fort Scott, in Bourbon county. I also granted a renewed dispensation to the M.'.W.'. Wardens and brethren of Neosho Lodge, No. 27, whose charter had been destroyed by tire, to enable them to meet and work until the present time. Of my decisions upon masonic questions since our last Communication, none are of such importance as to require being presented for your consideration. So far as I have been able to ascertain, the condition of masonry in this jurisdiction is prosperous; but that a more thorough knowledge may be possessed by the Grand Master of the condition and state of the Graft, I would recommend that you, by standing resolution, or otherwise, make it obligatory upon the District Deputy Grand Masters to report in writing, previous to each Annual Communication of the Grand Ijodge, the condition of masonry in their several districts. This would enable the Grand Lodge to understand more perfec'tly the wants and wishes of the fraternity under their control; enable the Grand Master to make wise and necessary suggestions, and the Grand Lodge to legislate intelligently and efficiently. Masters and Wardens of su'bordinate lodges too,-should be admonished to observe attentively the defects, it any, in our present judicial standards, and encourage in their character of representatives, to make such suggestions to the Grand Lodge as their experience and wisdom convinced them, were requisite and proper. Thus each subordinate lodge would have its vigilant sentinels, and their example would inspire every member with the same devotion, until each individual mason would be a watchman, to guard the interests and feel himself bound to protect the integrity of the Order. The indolent craftsman may consider that this continued watchfulness of, and unceasing attention to the welfare of masonry, would be an onerous duty ; but it is one which his masonic obligation imposes upon l\im, and which he cannot neglect, or disregard, and remain a faithful, mason. Officers of lodges have their duties — sacred and responsible duties — so have committees. But these, however faithful and energetic, can not sustain the integrity, and insure the success of the ' Ordi-r, withovit the cordial aid and cooperation of the craftsmen, and to be successful must also be inspired and guided by a spirit of kindness and charity. Either contentions, discussion, or captious censure is unmasonic and wrong, likely to frustrate the best intentions and unquestionably calculated to do much injury in masonic deliberations. Indeed, uiy opinion upon this subject is so decided that I consider an irritable, contentious disposition in a mason, to be a very great misfortune to the lodge of which he may be a member, and sufficient cause why a candidate should Ije refused admis.sion to our Order, if even no other objection existed against him. Brethren, in conclusion, before 1 lay'down the authority with which you invested me, I would avail myself of this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for the able assistance and unvar}'ing kindness 1 have ever received from the officers and members of this Grand Lodge. By them, the performance of my duties was made pleasant, and I shall ever remember with pleasure and thankfulness their fraternal courtesy. By your suffrages and through your indulgence, I have presided over
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this Grand Lodge as Grand Master for the last four years. How satisfactorily I have discharged the duties of my office, it is not for me to decide. I only know that if the performance had been according to the will, I could have referred to my stewardship with credit and satisfaction. I am, however, happy to be able to assure you that with the faithfulness and attention which we have a right to expect from this Grand Lodge and its officers, masonry in this jurisdiction has a bright future. Let us labor to promote this desirable end, and may the DIVINE MASTER of the Universe smile upon and bless our efforts. JACOB SAQUI, Grand Master. On motion of Bro. CARR, t h e addi-ess was referred t o a special committee for a distribution of its subject m a t t e r to a p p r o p r i a t e committees, a n d Bros. C. K. HOLLIDAY, C . B E C K a n d R. STEES w e r e appointed such committee. On motion of Bro. H O L L I D A Y , the r e a d i n g of the m i n u t e s of the last Communication was dispensed with. T h e R.-.W.-. G r a n d S e c r e t a r y t h e n submitted the following report: To the M:.W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas: In accordance with the requirements of the Grand Lodge, I herewith submit my annual report as Grand Secretary: In accordance with your instructions, the required number of copies of the Proceedings of the last Communication of this Grand Lodge have been printed and distributed as usual to the lodges, and copies forwarded to the several Grand Lodges in correspondence with the Grand Lodge, and this time I am able to report that copies have been forwarded to all the Grand Lodges of the United States. About one hundred copies yet remain for the future use of the Grand Lodge. It was hoped that at tins time we should have had the pleasure of extending to the Grand Lodge the fraternal greetings of our brethren in all the States of the American Union, but as yet, no communications have been received by the Grand Secretary from any of the jurisdictions which for the last four years liave been separated from us by the stern decrees of war. While the correspondence of the Grand Secretary's office has been unusually large the past year, very little has transpired which would seem to require your attention, will, in due time be presented. The following is a statement of the funds received bj' me and turned over to the Grand Treasurer since my last report, viz: FINANCIAL EEPORT. E. T. CAUH, Grand Secretary, In account with the GBAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Smithton Lodge, No. 1, Dues for 1864 Smithton Lodge, No. 1, Back Dues Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, Dues Wyandotte Lodge, No. 3, Dues Kickapoo Lodge, No. 4, Dues
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Washington Lodge, No. 5, Dues ยง 29 50 Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, Dues '. 27 50 Union Lodge, No. 7, Dues 16 00 Bourbon Lodge, No. 8, Dues 25 00 Shawnee Lodge, No. 9, Dues I 50 King Solomon Lodge, No. 10, Dues..' 38 00 Kinporia Lodge, No. 12, Dues 19 50 Oiskaloosa Lodge, No. 14, Dues 1." 50 Lafayette Lodge, No. 16, Dues '.'. 11 50 Topeka Lodge, No. 17, Dues .32 00 Olathe Lodge, No. 19, Dues 20 50 Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. 21, Dues 9 00 Paris Lodge, No. 22, Dues 20 00 Palmyra Lodge, No. 2,3, Dues 9 00 Lligh Prairie Lodge, No. 25, Dues 10 50 Neosho Lodge, No. 27, Dues 17 00 Bldora Lodge, No. 28, Dues 24 50 Arcana Lodge, No. 31, Dues 17 00 Auburn Lodge, No. .32, Dues 15 50 Mound City Lodge, No. 33, Dues 20 00 Indianola Lodge, No. .34, Dues : 13 50 Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35, Dues 16 00 Council Grove Lodge, No. 36, Dues 9 50 Paola Lodge, No. 37, Dues 23 00 I d a Lodge, No. 38, Dues 10 50 De Soto Lodge, No. 40, Dues 10 50 Blooming Grove Lodge, No. 41, Dues 10 00 Holton Lodge, No. 42, D.ues 12 50 Virginia City Lodge, No. 43, Dues in. Advance 23 50 Franklin Lodge, No. 18, Charter 20 00 Easton Lodge, No. 45, Charter 20 00 Osage Valley Lodge, Dispensation 20 00 Delphian Lodge, Dispensation 20 00 Kising Sun Lodge, Dispensation 20 00 Dick.Kees Lodge, Dispensation 20 00 Paris L. Reed, Stanton Lodge, Dimit i 1 50 John Campbell, Elk Creek Lodge, Dimit 1 50 On hand as per last report 1 50 Total amount received 1777 50 Turned over to the Grand Treasurer 756 00 Balance remaining in my hands ....ยง 21 50 Two lodges, Lecompton and Pacific, failed to forward their returns for last year, and no dues were received from these or from Tecuinseh or Seneca Lodges. Lafayette and Grasshopper Falls Lodges are indebted to this Grand Lodge for the amount of their dues for the year 1861, and a small amount is also due from Auburn Lodge, which Bro. STEES, of that lodge, asserts was forwarded to the Grand Secretary, by mail, in 1860. There is no evidence, however, of its having been received. We trust the Grand Lodge will take such action in these cases as will result in their satisfactory adjustment during the present session. The lodges, throughout the jurisdiction,so far as I am able to ascertain, are in a prosperous condition, more so than at any other previous time since the organization of the Grand Lodge.
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In addition to the usual current expenses, I procured a wood cut and electrotype of the seal of the Grand Lodge, and I have also procured three dozen blank charters, the cost of which, with the other incidental expenses of the Grand Secretary's office, have been paid by the Grand Treasurer, as by regulation of the Grand Lodge. Fraternallv submitted, E. T. CAER, Grand Secretary. • ,0n motion of Bro. H O L L I D A Y , the r e p o r t was received a n d referred to the Committee on Accounts. Thie Grand T r e a s u r e r t h e n submitted t h e following r e p o r t , which was also referred to t h e Committee on A c c o u n t s : Jo the Af:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: I have the honor'herewith to submit my annual report for the year ending October 17, A. D. 1865, viz: Cash on hand as per last report $ 441 47 Received from Bro. McAllaster 400 00 Received from Grand Secretary 756 00 Total amount to be accounted for Of this amount, there has been paid out as follows: To the Grand Master as per order of Grand Lodge To the Grand Tyler as per order of Grand Lodge To W. S. Rankin & Co., for printing Proceedings On Grand Secretary's order for postage To Grand Secretary's order for stationery, etc For electrotype seal For printing charters Grand Secretary's salary Total
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$ 486 02 $1,111 45
Fraternally submitted,
CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer.
T h e Most Worshipful G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s was then called off until two o'clock p. M.
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T h e Most Woi'shipfxil G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s was called to labor. P r a y e r b y t h e E e v . B r o . I. S. KALLOCH. P r e s e n t : Officers a n d m e m b e r s as before; also several visiting brothers. T h e following resolutions w e r e road, and on motion were referred to t h e Committee on Condition of M a s o n r y : B y B r o . ADAMS —
Hesolved, That the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, from the date of its organization up to and including those of the present Communication, be bound in volumes for the use of this Grand Lodge, and of the subordinate lodges under its jurisdiction. By Bro. E E L L S —
Resolved, That the Standing Regulation of 1862, which provides, that when a candidate has been balloted for and initiated, he must be passed and raised without further ballot, be and the same is hereby repealed, and that a ballot be had for each degree. T h e Committee on t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address, submit tlie following r e p o r t : 2'o the 31:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The committee to whom was referred the address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, for a distribution of its various subjects, beg leave to report that they have examined the same as critically as the circumstances would allow, and would recommend that so much thereof as relates to the subject of District Deputy Grand Masters and their duties, be referred to a special committee of three, and so much thereof as refers to dispensations and new lodges, to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation^ The general sentiments of the address are well expressed, and coincide fully with the views of your committee; indeed, they are so well expressed that we deem anj' further action on the part of the Grand Lodge as unnecessary, except, as we would most earnestly commend the whole to the careful and earnest consideration of each individual mason under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge. Fraternally subinitted, C. K. HOLLIDAY, CHRISTIAN BECK, Conimillee. On motion of B r o . CAKR, t h e rejjort was adopted, and t h e Most Worshipful G r a n d Master a p p o i n t e d Bros. ISAAC S . K A L LOCH, J. T. T A Y L O R a n d J O E L HUNTOON, as said sf)ecial committee.
Bro. C A R E , c h a i r m a n of the C o m m i t t e e on Foreign Corresp o n d e n c e , submitted t h e i r r e p o r t , which, on motion, was received a n d ordered t o be p r i n t e d with t h e Proceedings.
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A communication from K i n g Solomon L o d g e , No. 10, in r e lation to t h e expulsion of certain m e m b e r s was received, a n d , on motion, was referred to t h e Committee on Grievance. T h e Committee on Credentials submitted t h e following additional r e p o r t : To the M: .W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Committee on Credentials beg leaA'e to report that they find the following lodges represented, viz: Emporia Lodge, No. IS R. M. KUGGLES, S. W. J. L. CATTER.SON, J. W. G. A. BANCROFT,proxy for W.M.
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J. B. HUHHEI.L, W.M. GEO. L . HAMM, proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Respectfully submitted, J O H J V T . TAYLOR,
M. S. ADAMS, A..T. CLEMENS, Committee. On motion, t h e r e p o r t w a s received, a n d t h e b r o t h e r s named a d m i t t e d to seats in t h e Grand L o d g e . T h e Grand Secretary read t h e following communication from t h e Most "Worshipful G r a n d L o d g e of Missouri, which, on motion of B r o . C. K . HoLLiDAY, w a s referred to a special committee, a n d B r o . J . C. RICHMOND, A. S. L A T H R O P a n d R. B . LOGKWOOD w e r e
appointed such c o m m i t t e e : GRAND SECRETARY'S OFFICE, GRAND LODGE A. F. & A.M. OF M].ssouiti, ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 29,1865.
The following preamble and resolution were unanimously adopted by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri,at its Annual Communication, May 22,1865: The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Minsouri to all her Sister Grand Lodges of the United States of North America, Greeting: THAT, WHEREAS, Our beloved countrj' has been, for the last four years, ravaged by internecine strife, devastating and laying waste not only the halls and homes of many of our brethren, but sundering kindred and fraternal ties to such an extent as to endanger a subversion of many of the noble principles of our time-honored fi-afernity, which the Eather of our common country declared to be " founded on the immutable laws of truth and justice ; " and WHEREAS, The Grand Lodge of Missouri, in common with her sister Gra nd Lodges, has a strong desire and paramount obligation to perpetuate the Institution of freemasonry, with all its common blessings and harmony and fraternal love unimpaired, through all coming time; therefore liesohed. That our sister Grand Lodges are hereb}' fraternally requested to meet the Most AVorshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri by delegates, one or more, to consider.
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First — The condition of the fraternity in the United States, and suggest such measures as shall fully harmonize and cement the whole in one grand and time-honored aim or being happy and communicating happiness. Second—To compare and correct whatever errors maj' have crept into our ritual during the past twenty years. Third—To consider and suggest a uniform remedy for the evils arising from the untirnely and inordinate haste with which tliousahds, in the excitement of the hour, have been admitted into the fraternity, and to fix the status of all who have been thus admitted, that entire union and har• mony may prevail tliroughout the length and breadth of all jurisdictions; and, as .far as possible, to guard against the evils so clearly foreshadowed by all the circumstances by whicli'the fraternity is surrounded. Fourlh^The. Grand Secretary is hereby required to transmit the foregoing preamble and resolution to our sister Grand l^odges, b}' circular letter, requesting their concurrence, and to fix the time and place of meeting at tlie earliest practical day, AVe would, in conclusion, respectfully suggest either Cincinnati or ijouisville as the place, and the time, the fourth Monday in Sei^tember, 1866. .rOSEPH FOSTER, •A true, copy, Past (irand Master. [i..s.] .
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Grand Secretary. T h e following r e p o r t from t h e Committee on Accounts, was received, a n d on motion adopted : To llie M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Standing Committee on Accounts, to whom was referred the reports of theK.'.W.'.,the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, beg leave to submit the following report: That they ha ve carefully examined the reports and papers of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer, for the year ending October 17,1865, and find the same to be correct, and recommend their adoption. All of which is fraternally submitted, C. K. HOLLIDAY, WM. F. JOHNSTON, Committee. T h e Committee on L o d g e s U n d e r Dispensation, subinit the following r e p o r t : To the Mr. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, beg leave to report that they have carefully examined the proceedings and returns of the following lodges under dispensation, find them correct, and respectfully recommend that charters be granted to them as follows: To Delphian Lodge, at Garuett, Anderson county, Kansas, to be known as Delphian Lodge, No. 44. To Rising Sun Lodge, at Fort Scott, Bourbon county, Kansas, to be known as Rising Sun Lodge, No. 46. To Osage Vallej' Lodge, at Osawatomie, Miami county, Kansas, to be known as Osage Valley Lodge, No. 24. This lodge occupying the same jurisdiction as
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the late Osage Valley Lodge, No. 24, and being in part made up of the same members, they are desirous of assuming the number of that lodge, to which your committee can see no objection. All of which is respectfully submitted, . . JOHN T. TAYLOK, Z. NICHOLS. A eomniuniciition was received from I n d i a n o l a L o d g e , No. 34, s t a t i n g t h a t tlieir lodge room had been b r o k e n into by a p a r t y of T h i r d Wisconsin soldiers, while encamped in t h a t l^lace, a n d t h a t in t h e general destruction of t h e furniture, papers, etc., t h e i r c h a r t e r had eitiier been destroyed or carried a w a y ; t h a t t h e y are now w o r k i n g u n d e r a special dispensation from t h e R-.W.-. D e p u t y G r a n d Jtfaster, and ask t h a t a new c h a r t e r be g r a n t e d them. After some r e m a r k s b y the B..-.W.-. Bro. C. K. HoLLiDAY, it w a s ' o r d e r e d t h a t a new c h a r t e r be g r a n t e d t h e said Indianola Lodge, N o . 34. T h e G r a n d Secretary read a communication forwarded b y Bro. PARNSWORTH, W.-.M.-. of K i n g Solomon L o d g e , No. 10, of this jurisdiction, in relation to the action of L o d g e of Strict Observance, of N e w York City, in conferring t h e degi-ees of m a s o n r y upon one who is a resident of this jurisdiction, and whose application had been before K i n g Solomon L o d g e . On motion, t h e subject of t h e communication was referred to the Committee on Grievance. T h e following resolution was offered b y B r o . J. V A N POSSEN, a n d adopted b y t h e Grand L o d g e ; Resolved, That the election of officers for the ensuing masonic year, be the order of business for seven o'clock this P. M. On motion of Bro. J. A. CHASE, t h e a m o u n t claimed from A u b u r n L o d g e , No. 32, for the y e a r 1860, was r e m i t t e d , a n d the G r a n d S e c r e t a r y requested to note the same in the lodge account. T h e G r a n d L o d g e was then called off until seven o'clock p. M.
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T h e Most Worshipful G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s , called fi-om r e f r e s h m e n t to labor. Officers a n d m e m b e r s p r e s e n t as before. T h e Committee on Credentials s u b m i t t h e following r e p o r t : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Committee on Credentials beg leave to report that they find Kickapoo Lodge, No. 4, represented by Bro. E. M. AVILLIAMS. J. T. TAYLOR, M. S. ADAMS. Committee. T h e o r d e r of business b e i n g t h e election of officers, the Most Worshipful G r a n d M a s t e r appointed Bros. J. T. T A Y L O R and Z. NICHOLS tellers, when t h e election was proceeded with, a n d the following were declared t h e d u l y elected G r a n d Officers for the ensuing year, viz: M.'.W.'. JACOB SAQUI Atchison Grand Master. R.'. W.-.C. K. Hoj^hiDAY........Topeka Deputy Grand Master. R.'.W.-.M. S. ADAMS Lea,venworth Grand Senior Warden. . R.'.AV.". JOHN C. RICHMOND....OMawa Grand Junior Warden. R.'. W.-. CHRISTIAN' BECK Leavenwortlt Grand Treasurer. R.'.W.'.E. T. CARR Leavenworth Grand Secretary. T h e Most Worshipful G r a n d L o d g e called from labor t o ref r e s h m e n t u n t i l eight o'clock to-morrow m o r n i n g .
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T h e Most Worshipful G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s , called from r e f r e s h m e n t to labor. Officers and m e m b e r s in t h e i r stations as y e s t e r d a y . P r a y e r b y the Rev. Bro. KALLOCH. T h e Committee on C h a r t e r e d Lodges s u b m i t t h e following report: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to report that they have examined the returns of the following lodges, and iind them correct, except as hereafter mentioned, viz: Sniithton Lodge, No. 1; Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2; Kiokapoo Lodge, No. 4; Washington Lodge, No.
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5; Bourbon Lodge, No. 8; King Solomon Lodge, No. 10; Emporia Lodge, No. 12; Oskaloosa Lodge, No. 14; Tecumseh Lodge, No. 15; Lafayette Lodge, No. 16; Topeka Lodge, No. 17; Franklin Lodge, No. 18; Olathe Lodge, No. 19; Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. 21; Paris Lodge, No. 22; Palmyra Lodge, No. 23; High Prairie Lodge, No. 25; Eldora Lodge, No. 28; Pacific Lodge, No. 29; Arcana Lodge, No. 31; Auburn Lodge, No. 32; Mound City Lodge, No. 83; Indianola Lodge, No. 34; Council Grove Lodge, No. 36; Paola Lodge, No. 37; lola Lodge, No. 38; De Soto Lodge, No. 40; Blooming Grove Lodge, No. 41; Holton Lodge, No. 42; Easton Lodge, No. 45. We find errors in several of these reports in their recapitulation and otherwise, but not of sufficient importance to require being referred back to the lodges. We further find in the reports of Bourbon Lodge, No. 8; Emporia Lodge, No. 12, and Lafayette Lodge, No. 16, where they have conferred the degrees on candidates in a shorter time than that prescribed by the regulations of the Order, a practice we fear of too frequent occurrence in some of our lodges. Your committee would most respectfiilly call the attention of the Grand Lodge to that subject. No reports have been received from Wyandotte Lodge, No. 3; Lawrence Lodge, No. 0; Union Lodge, No. 7; Neosho Lodge, No. 27; Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35; Seneca Lodge, No. 39, or Virginia City Lodge, No. 43. All of which is respectfully submitted, M. E. HUDSON, JOHN T. TAYLOR, H. EELLS, Committee. On motion of Bro. M. S. ADAMS the r e p o r t was adopted. T h e special committee to w h o m was referred the circular letter from t h e Most Worshipful Grand L o d g e of Missouri, subm i t t h e following r e p o r t : To the M.\ W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The committee to whom was referred the preamble and resolutions of Maj' 22, 1865, adopted by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri, would respectfully report: First.—That this Grand Lodge has received and perused with pleasure the said communication, and cordially concur in the sentiments thereof. Second.—That the Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge be instructed to enter into correspondence with the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in reference to the proposed national meeting and in regard to the time and place thereof. •Third.—That this Grand Lodge delegate and appoint the M.'.W.-. Grand Master and Rev. Bro. ISAAC S. KALLOCH, to attend such meeting on behalf of this Grand Lodge, when so called.
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Fourth.—That the necessary traveling expenses of the said delegates while attending such meeting be paid by this Grand Lodge. All of which is respectfully submitted, JNO. C. RICHMOND, K. B. LOCK WOOD, ASA S. LATHROP, Committee. On motion the r e p o r t was received a n d adopted. T h e Committee on Grievances, in relation to t h e complaint of K i n g Solomon L o d g e a g a i n s t L o d g e of Strict Observance of IN^ew Y o r k , submit t h e following r e p o r t : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee to whom was referred the complaint of King Solomon Lodge, No. 10, of this jurisdiction, against the action of Lodge of Strict Observance of the city of New York, in initiating, passing and raising one NOAH MITCHELI^, would respectfully report, that from the evidence before us, it appears that the said MITCHELL is now and for several years last past, has been a resident within the jurisdiction of said King Solomon Lodge; and that while temporarily absent in New York, the said Lodge of Strict Observance did confer on him, the said MITCHELL, the several degrees of masonr}', thus clearly performing an unmasonic act, and doing gross injustice not only to King Solomon Lodge, ( who had rejected his petition) but to the dignity of this Grand Lodge; therefore ' Resolved, The M.-.W.'. Grand Master of this Grand Lodge be instructed to call the attention of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of New York, to the unmasonic action of said Lodge of Strict Observance in such a manner as may result in preventing occurrences of the kind hereafter, and thereby vindicate the dignity of this Grand Lodge. JNO. C. RICHMOND, Chairman. On motion the r e p o r t was received, and t h e a c c o m p a n y i n g resolution u n a n i m o u s l y adopted. T h e special committee to whom was referred t h a t portion of t h e G r a n d Master's address touching t h e a p p o i n t m e n t and duties of D i s t r i c t D e p u t y G r a n d Masters, submit the following i-eport : To the M.\ W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee to whom was referred so much of the Grand Master's address as touches the ai^pointment and duties of District Deputy Grand Masters, would respectfully report: First.— That this Grand Jurisdiction be divided into districts embracing severally the territory of the different judicial districts of the State of Kansas. Second.— That a District Deputy Grand Master for each of said districts be appointed by the M.'.W.". Grand Master of this Grand Lodge. Third.— That it shall be the duty of the District Deputy Grand Masters, in conjunction with the M.'.W.'. Grand Master, to agree upon, and
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equalize a uniform work, and to exemplify the same before each subordinate lodge in their respective districts; also, to inquire into the financial, as well as the working condition of each of said lodges, and to report the same to the M/.AV;.Grand Master as he may direct. Fourth.— That the traveling expenses of the different District Deputj' Grand Masters, while engaged in exemplifying such work, together with such sum as this Grand Lodge may designate per day, shall be paid by the different lodges before whom such exemplification is made. All of which is fraternally submitted, I. S. KALLOCH, J. T. TAYLOR, .1. HUNTOON, Committee. Bro. J O H N C . RICHMOND offered t h e following, w h i c h , after •considerable discussion, was a d o p t e d : Resolved, That the District Deputy Grand Masters receive the sum of $3.00 per day for all time actually S])ent in tlie performance of their duties, which sum shall be paid by the several subordinate lodges; and that the same amount be ]iaid by this Grand Lodge to the M.'.W.'. Grand Master and Deputies while agreeing upon or equalizing the work. A series of resolutions upon the subject of G r a n d L o d g e r e galia, p r e p a r e d hj M.-.W.-. Bro. R. R. E E E S , P.-. G.-. M.-., and p r e sented b y B r o . ,T. T. TAYLOR, w e r e read, and after l e n g t h y discussion t h e subject of prociiring a sot of G r a n d L o d g e J e w e l s was referred to a special committee, consisting of Bros. E . T. CARR, M . S . A D A M S a n d A S A ' S . L A T H R O P , wnth p o w e r to act, a n d
to r e p o r t a t t h e n e x t A n n u a l Communication of this G r a n d Lodge. T h e following r e s o l u t i o n s w e r e severally offered and a d o p t e d ; B y B r o . S. T. W A L T E R S —
Resolved, That the salary of the B.'.W.-. CJrand Secretary for the present and ensuing masonic year, be $250.00. B y B r o . ISAAC S . J V A L L O C H —
Resolved, That the committee appointed on the resolutions of Bro. RKES be instructed to adopt such portions of those resolutions, as in their judgment may seem advisable, and to procure at the exj^ense of this Grand Lodge, appropriate regalia and jewels before its next Annual Grand Communication. B y B r o . J O H N C . RICHMOND —
WiiEHEAS, It has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe to summon from his labor below to refreshment above, our brother, the Right W.orshipful FRANCIS KING, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the State of Indiana; therefore be it Resolved, That this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge truly sympathize with their sister Grand Jurisdiction in this their almost irreparable loss; not only theirs but the loss of the whole masonic fraternity wherever dispersed around the globe. A bright star of a prominent masonic con-
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stellation has been removed from its orbit, yet it has not lost its luster, but will, in fairer climes, shine brighter and brighter, until the perfect day. T h e following resolution b y B r o . E E E S , w a s read, a n d oh motion referred to t h e Committee on A c c o u n t s : Resolved, That the actual expenses of the elective officers of this Grand Lodge, attending upon its Communication, be paid out of the Grand Treasury, and at this and all subsequent Communications, the Committee on Accounts shall audit such expenses, and a warrant shall be drawn on the treasury for their payment, upon the report of said committee. Bro. RICHMOND offered t h e following as a s t a n d i n g regulation of t h e lodge: Resolved, That hereafter each subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction shall pay to this Grand I^odge the sum of ยง1.00 for each initiation. After considerable discussion,.the v o t e w a s t a k e n , w h e n t h e resolution w a s declared lost. T h e o r d e r of business was m a d e t h e installation of G r a n d Officers, which ceremony was proceeded w i t h , a n d t h e followi n g w e r e d u l y installed, v i z : M.'.W.-. .TACOU SAQUI Grand Master. K.'. AV.'. C. K. HoLLiDAV Deputy Grand Master. H.'.W.". M.S. ADAMS Grand Senior Warden. R.'. W.'. J. C. RICHMOND Grand Junior Warden. R.'. W.". CHRLSTIAX BECK
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R.'. W.'. E. T. CAKI! Grand Secretary. T h e following appointed officers wore also duly installed; W.'. C. C. KELLAM Grand Senior Deacon. W.'. M. E. HUDSON Grand Junior Deacon. W.'. GEORGE M . KEI.I.AM....'.
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Bro. E . T. CAER offered t h e following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That as Lecompton Lodge, No. 13, under this jurisdiction, has failed for three years to report to this Grand Lodge, their charter is hereby revoked. Resolved, That members thereof may receive dimits from this Grand Lodge upon their paying their Grand Lodge dues, and producing satisfactory evidence of their good standing as masons. T h e Committee on Grievance s u b m i t t h e following r e p o r t : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Committee on Grievance, to whom was referred the action of Eldora Lodge, No. 28, in suspending Bro. JOHN RAFFERTY, respectfully report that they have had the case under consideration, and recommend the action of said lodge in the premises be confirmed. J. C. RICHMOND. CHRISTIAN BECK, Committee. On motion of B r o . CHASE, t h e r e p o r t w a s adopted.
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On motion of Bro. CARR, the subject of dues from lodges was taken up, when it was voted t h a t the dues from L a f a y e t t e L o d g e for, the j ' e a r 1861, be r e m i t t e d . On motion of B r o . J. T. TAYLOR, it was —
Resolved, That the next Annual Communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge be held at the City of Leavenworth. Which was afterwards reconsidered, and after considerable discussion, indefinitely postponed. T h e Committee on the Condition of Masonry, submit the following r e p o r t : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Committee on the Condition of Masonry, to whom was referred the resolution providing for three ballots in the initiation, passing and raising of candidates to the several degrees in masonry, beg leave to report the same back to the Grand Lodge without recommendation. C. K. HOLLIDAY, A. J. CLEMMENS, Committee. On motion, the r e p o r t was adopted, and after a l e n g t h y discussion, t h e resolution referred to was declared rejected. The Committee on the Condition of Masonry s u b m i t t h e following r e p o r t : To the M:.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Committee on the Condition of Masonry, to whom was referred the resolution providing for binding the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, respectfully report the following resolutions: Resolved, That the. Grand Secretary be, and he is hereby requested to have bound in one volume, in such manner as he may deem proper, the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, from its organization to and including the present Communication. Resolved, That one copy of the bound Proceedings shall be furnished by the Grand Secretary to each subordinate lodge under this jurisdiction, and the remaining copies shall be reserved by him exclusively for distribution to, and the use of such new lodges as may be organized under this jurisdiction ; one copy only to be granted to any one lodge. C. K. HOLLIDAY, A. J. CLEMMENS, Committee. On motion t h e r e p o r t was received, and p e n d i n g the motion to adopt, Bro. CARR offered t h e a m e n d m e n t , "Provided, T h e r e cipients p a y the cost of b i n d i n g , " to be inserted after second word " j u r i s d i c t i o n , " in second resolution. A m e n d m e n t adopted. Bro. COOPER offered as an a m e n d m e n t to t h e same resolution, " a n d in a n y case ten copies shall be reserved for t h e use of this Grand L o d g e , " which a m e n d m e n t was also accepted.
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T h e resolutions as amended w e r e t h e n adopted. T h e seco n d resolution, as adopted, r e a d s as follows: Resolved, That one copy of the bound Proceedings shall be furnished by the Grand Secretary to each subordinate lodge under this jurisdiction, and the remaining copies shall be reserved by him exclusively for distribution to, and the use of such new lodges as m a y b e organized under this jurisdiction; Provided, The recipients pay the cost of binding. One copy only to be granted to any one lodge, and in any case ten copies shall be reserved for the use of this Grand Lodge. T h e Committee o n A c c o u n t s s u b m i t t h e following r e p o r t : To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Committee on Accounts, to whom was referred the resolution providing for the pay of the actual expenses of the elective Grand Officers, report the resolution back to the Grand Lodge and recommend its adoption with the following amendment, to-wit: Add at the close of the resolution the words, " this resolution in no wise to effect the present allowance of the Grand Secretary."Âť KespectfuUy submitted, C. K. HOLLIDAY, WM. F. JOHNSTON, Commillee. On motion of B r o . W A L T E R S the r e p o r t was received, and the resolution as amended adopted. Bro. M. B. HUDSON submitted t h e following p r e a m b l e and resolution, which,after some discussion, was laid over until the n e x t A n n u a l Communication: WHEUEAS, From the Eeportof the Committee on Chartered Lodges to this Grand Lodge, it appears that certain lodges under this jurisdiction, have been doing irregular work without warrant or dispensation ; and WHEREAS, In our opinion an emergency but seldom, if ever, occurs justifying such irregular work, even when sanctioned by warrant or dispensation ; therefore Resolved, That the lodges in this jurisdiction hereafter violating the ancient established rules of the Order in performing irregular work, shall forfeit their charter, and the M.-.W.". Grand Master is hereby instructed to carry out this resolution, when the facts are made known. Bro. J. T. TAYLOR offered t h e following: Resolved, That hereafter no subordinate lodge under this Grand Lodge jurisdiction shall pass or raise a candidate in less than fourteen days after conferring a previous degree, and not then unless he shall have made suitable proficiency. P e n d i n g a motion to a d o p t an a m e n d m e n t to s t r i k e out the w o r d s " fourteen d a y s , " a n d i n s e r t i n s t e a d . t h e words, " four w e e k s or one masonic m o n t h , " was offered, so t h a t t h e resolution would r e a d :
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Resolved, That hereafter no subordinate lodge under this Grand Lodge jurisdiction shall pass or raise a candidate in less than four weeks or one masonic month, after conferring a previous degree, and not then unless he shall have made suitable proficiency. On motion t h e a m e n d m e n t was adopted, a n d t h e resolution as amended adopted. On motion of E.-.W.-. Bro. M. S. ADAMS, it was — Resolved, That the R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary be instructed to cause to be printed 400 copies of the Proceedings of the present Communication of this Grand Lodge for distribution in the usual manner. R.-.W.-. C. K. HoLLiDAY oiFered t h e following resolution, which was adopted, a n d E.-.W.-. Bros. C. K . E O L L I D A Y , W M . F . JOHNSTON a n d J O H N C . RICHMOND a p p o i n t e d such c o m m i t t e e :
Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to prepare an uniform code of By-Laws for the several subordinate lodges under this jurisdiction ;. also to report a suitable service for the burial of deceased masons, and also appropriate ceremonies for the installation of the G rand Officers, and report at the next Annual Session of this Grand Lodge. On motion of E,.-.W.-. C. K . HOLLIDAY it w a s — Resolved, That the Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge be and are hereby requested to procure from the Legislature of the State of Kansas, at its next se.ssion, an act of incorporation for this Grand Body. T h e Most Worshipful Cirand Lodge of K a n s a s was called from labor to refreshment until two o'clock p. M.
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T h e G r a n d L o d g e w a s called from refreshment to l a b o r . Officers in t h e i r several stations. On motion of E,.-.W.-.E. T. CARR, it was — Resolved, That we congratulate our brethren of Nevada in having so successfully and harmoniously organized a Grand Lodge for that State, and that we extend to them our fraternal regard. T h e M.-.W.-. G-rand Master a n n o u n c e d t h e following as t h e s t a n d i n g committees of this G r a n d L o d g e for t h e ensuing y e a r : On Foreign Correspondence.— E. T. GARR, R . R. REKS and S. S. COOPER. On Chartered Lodges.— J. T. TAYLOR, A.J. CLEMMENS and N. M. HAWK.
On Lodges Under Dispensation.— M. S. ADAMS, J. F. TOWNSEND and S. T . WALTERS. On Charity.— J. C. RICHMOND, R . B . LOCKWOOD and B. FARNSWORTH. On Accounts.— E. T. CAHR, C. K . HOLLIDAY and J. A. CHASE.
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On Wayis and Means.—WILLIAM GOSS, J . B. HUBHELL a n d F . M. W I L LIAMS. On Grievance.—ASA S . L A T H H O P , J O H N V A N FOSSEN a n d M. E . HUDSON. On Education.—I.
S. K A L L O C I I , E . R . R E E S a n d P A U L R . BROOKS.
On AppHcaliom.— O. B . TAYLOR, H O R A C E E E L L S a n d R. M. RUGGLES.
On. Unfinished Business.— O. W . MOALLASTER, I . N. ROBERTS a n d C. C. KELLAM.
O n m o t i o n of R . - . W . - . M . S. A D A M S , i t w a s — Resolved, T h a t t h e especial a t t e n t i o n of all subordinate lodges of t h i s jurisdiction, is called to Section 11, Article I V of t h e By-Laws of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas, a n d t h a t t h e r e b e a strict a n d careful complia n c e with said section. O n m o t i o n of B r o . C A R R , i t w a s —
Resolved, T h a t t h e G r a n d T y l e r be paid t h e s u m of t e n dollars for h i s services d u r i n g t h e p r e s e n t session of t h i s G r a n d Lodge. O n m o t i o n of B r o . E . B . L O C K W O O D , i t w a s — Resolved, T h a t t h e t h a n k s of t h i s G r a n d Lodge be t e n d e r e d to Topeka Lodge, No. 17, for t h e use of t h e i r hall d u r i n g t h e p r e s e n t session ; also, to t h e b r e t h r e n of T o p e k a , for t h e hospitality extended t o t h e m e m b e r s of t h e Grand Loilge d u r i n g t h e i r a t t e n d a n c e . ISTo f u r t h e r b u s i n e s s a p p e a r i n g t h e M o s t W o r s h i p f u l
Grand
L o d g e of A n c i e n t , F r e e a n d A c cepted
Masons
of K a n s a s , w a s
closed in a m p l e form, with p r a y e r by the Grand
Chaplain. JACOB SAQUI, Grand Master.
ATTEST :
cy\>.
^. Grand
Secretary.
STAi^DING EESOLUTIONS AND AMET>rDMEISfTS. STANDING K E G U I J A T I O N S ,
1858.
Resolved, That no petition for the degrees of masonry shall be received by any lodge under this jurisdiction, unless the petitioner shall have resided one year within the Territory of Kansas, and within the jurisdiction of the lodge he petitions, at least six months. Resolved, That the regular Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas be held on the third Tuesday in October, annually. Resolved, That it is competent for a subordinate lodge to assess a tax against non-affiliated masons residing within their jurisdiction, and to enforce the payment thereof by exclusion or suspension; Provided, No mason shall be deemed non-affiliated who holds membership under the jurisdiction of any other Grand Lodge; nor can the effects of any such exclusion or suspension extend beyond the life of any such mason so as to effect his right of masonic burial; nor shall any mason over the age of sixty years, or who .shall be unable to pay, be' subject to such tax. Resolved, That Section 2, of Article I, of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, be so amended as that a representation of one-half of the chartered lodges under this jurisdiction, instead of two-thirds shall constitute a quorum. ST.VNDING REGUI/ATIONS, 1 8 5 9 .
Resolved, That the Grand Secretary shall be 'allowed the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars per annum for his services. Resolved, That the Grand Tyler shall be allowed the sum of two. dollars per diem during each session of the Grand Lodge. Resolved, That the fee for a charter shall be twenty dollars, instead of ten dollars, as heretofore. Resolved, That Section 1, Article IV, of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, be so amended as to substitute "chartered" in the place of "regular," and insert after the word "lodge," " under this jurisdiction." Resolved, That no lodge under this jurisdiction shall recommend the granting of a dispensation, unless the diinits (or other good evidence of their having rlimitted ) accompany the petition of the applicants for such recommendation; and not then, until the three principal officers of the proposed new lodge have been examined b)' the lodge recommending them, of being competent to confer the three degrees of Ancient Craft masonry, and the recommending lodge shall affix to the petition a certificate to that effect. Resolved, That Section 2, Article I, of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be so amended as that a representation of ten chartered lodges under this jurisdiction, instead of one-half, as heretofore, shall constitute a quorum. STANDING REGULATIONS, 1 8 6 0 .
Resolved, That hereafter delegates from lodges under dispensation be admitted to seats in this Grand Lodge, but shall not be entitled to participate in its work or business until they have been consecrated and their officers installed.
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Ri-sohed, That the M;.W/.Grand Master have authority to appoint a Private Secretary, with power to draw on the Grand Treasurer for postage expenses. STANDING KEGULATIOXS, 1862.
Kesolvid, That after a favorable ballot is had on the application of a candidate for the mysteries of masonry, no further balloting shall be required ; and a brother being initiated, niust be passed and raised when duly qualified in the preceding degrees unless charges of unmasonic conduct are preferred against him, or otherwise sufficient reasons for his non-advancement be presented and approved by the lodge. Resolved, That an applicant for a dimit shall not be required to state the purpose or object for which,the application is made'or the dimit required. STANDING REGULATIONS, 1868.
Resolved,- That hereafter, during a vacancy, or in the absence, either temporarily or permanently, of all three of the principal officers of a lodge, the oldest Pa,st-Master of such lodge present shall succeed to all the rights, powers and privileges of Master during such absence or vacancy, and shall have the same power as the Master to assemble the lodge on proper occasions, and to work or lecture thereon as the Mastir himself could do. Resolved, That hereafter, all lodges under this jurisdiction, be required to forward to the Grand Secretary a certified list of their officers, as soon as the same shall have been elected and installed. STANDING KEGULATIONS, 1864.
Resolved, That candidates for the degrees shall not have power to withdraw their petitions except by the unanimous consent of the members present. STANDING REGULATIONS, 1865.
Resolved, That the actual expenses of elective officers of this Grand Lodge, attending upon its communications, be paid out of the Grand Treasury, and at this and all subsequent communications, the Committee on Accounts shall audit such expenses, and a warrant shall be drawn on the Treasurj' for their payment, upon the report of said committee. This resolution to in nowise effect the present allowance of the Grand Secretary Resolved, That hereafter no subordinate lodge under this Grand Lodge jurisdiction, shall pass or raise a candidate in less than four weeks or one masonic month' after conferring a previous degree, and not then unless he shall have made suitable proficiency.
RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. O C T O B E R 1, ^ 8 6 5 . SMITHTON LODGE, No. 1, IOWA POINT. Regular c o m m u n i c a t i o n first Saturday on or before t h e full moon. OFFICERS. S. F . NESBIT D. S. CHAPMAN
AVorshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n .
T. L. M A R T I N T. J. VANDERSLICE
Treasurer. Secretary.
Past Masters.—John W . Smith, P.-. D.-. G.'. M.-., D. Vanderslice, P.-. J.-. G.-. W.-. Master Masons.— H . Crutchfleld, J o b . B u t t o n , Elijah Collins, T . J . Vanderslice. M. Cowan, D. W. F l i n n , W. H . Forbes, J o e l Ryan, Nelson Casteel, J . W . Burchfield, George Jessee, H e n r y H a r e , H . W. F o r e m a n , C. L. P o w e r s . Passed, 1; Diraitted, 8; Suspended, 6; Rejected, 1. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 20.
LEAVENWOETH LODGE, No. 2,
LEAVENWORTH..
Regular c o m m u n i c a t i o n s first a n d t h i r d Mondays in each m o n t h . OFFICERS. O.B.TAYLOR
Worshipful Master.
OTTO C . BEELER JULIUS HAUG J . B. D A V I S
;
;..Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden. Treasurer.
GEORGE E . H A U O
Secretary.
S. N . K E R R H . C. PRANG
Senior Deacon. J u n i o r Deacon.
N.DANIELS
;
Tyler.
Past Masters. - R. R. Rees, P.". G.'. M.-.; Charles M u n d e e , P.-. G.-. S.-.; Beverlin Beck, P.'. G.-.T.-.; E. T. Carr, G . . S.-.; L. E c h e l b e r r y , George Gosling. ilfas(er iV/ason.5.—Lafayette Mills, A l e x a n d e r P a y n e , J o h n A. Haiderman, A m o s Graff, B. L. Burris, R. J. Brown, J o h n F . Richards, T h o m a s P l o w m a n , G. W . Christman, G. T . A . N i x o n , Alex. D. G a r d e n , R . J o s e p h , William Beeler, George D u n n e t t e , J o s e p h Wise, H e n r y Harris, J . C. Allen, M a t t h e w Reick, J o h n L. Parks, J . F . Miller, D. N. Barnes, Charles K r a m e r , J . Skelton, O. G. Bland, W . H . Bond, George H . Moore, J o e l Hiatt, J o h n Benz, J o h n C. G r u n d , B. Flesher, W m . B. H u t c h i s o n , J o h n H o u s s i e u x , J o h n McKee, J o h n W . Prest, L. T. Doolittle, J o h n Myers, jr., A . O . Bangs, J. M. Orr, J. A. Thomas, R. V. Flora, L. M. Spear, Isaac H o c k a d a y , W m . T. Guyer, J o h n A. H i l l s , B . F . F r e e l a n d , S . C . T h o m p s o n ,
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Louis Michael, T. J. Steignwald, B. S. Kichards, Henry C. Haas, Samuel Wolf, Robert Parham, O. H. Viergutz, A. Warner, P. "G. Lowe, C. Beck, G.". T.'., Aug. Gates, Z. Carpenter, Frank Palmer, Charles Byers, Wm. B. Smith, Smith D. Woods, Fred. Lasher, V. W. Williams, T. J. Campbell, H. G. Weibling, T. A. Hurd, J. Kittlaus, H.T Clark,Henry Wittenberg, Ryland Jones, Wm. H. Carson, Henry Frank, R. T. Jackson, B. R. Levy, Alonzo Hastings, H. Kelsey, T. Westmoreland, J. F. Legate, J. W. Russell, Andrew Hogan, W. B. Abell. Fellow Crofts.— George E. Buddington, C. F. Hunter, John McCarthy. Entered Apprentices.—A. W. Byer,George W. Davis, Wm. Shepherd, H. Lorenzen, Wm. Duncan, Gotleib Geiger, Joseph Daniels, W. Bevin, 0. R. Morehead, J. P; Seller, John Jewett, J. S. Kern. Admitted,6; Initiated,15; Passed, 14; Raised,12;Dimitted,5; Died,2; Rejected, 16. ISJumber of members, 97. WYANDOTTE LODGE, JSTO. 3, WYANDOTTE. Regular communications first and third Fridays in each month. OFFICERS. E. T. IfovEY
Worshipful Master.
N. A. KIRK ISAAC B . SIIAHIJ. H. HARRIS H . T . HARRIS HIRA.M WOOD D. V. CLE.MBNT R. G. DUNNING
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Treasurer. Secretary. Tyler.
Fast Masters.—^V. I.. McMath,P.-.S.-.G.-.W.-., P. S. Ferguson, J.W.H. Watson. Hester Masons.—Silas Armstrong, H. C. Long, David Pearson, Thomas J. Barker, Irvine P.Long, W. Y. Roberts, Hanson Burgard, John Beaton, V. J. Lane, David Ryas, Isaac Lemons, E. T. Vedder, J. H. Bruce, Peter Lugibill, William Walker, J. G. Fisk, Charles Morasch, W. C. McHenry, Isaac Walker, Jacob Feisel, L. H. Woods, Robert Halford, R. S. ISfash, G. B. Woods, Daniel Killen, J. R. Parr, Isaac G. McKibben, David E. James, W. P. Overton, George T. Wicks, Edward Garrett, William Moore. Entered Apprentices.—E. M. Barthlow, Milcher Hafner, F.W. Patterson, Isaiah Moore, Jacob Ketchum, Charles G. Keeler, E. T. Heisler, William Ramsey, James H. Pawelson. Admitted,!; Initiated, 6; Pas.sed,-5; Raised, 6; Dimitted,2; Died, 1; Suspended, 5, Rejected, 1. Number of members, 42. laCKAPOO
L O D G E , N o . 4, E O U N D P R A I R I E .
Begular communications Saturdays on or before the full moon. OFFICERS. FRANCIS M.WILLIAMS W. B. SLOAN P. W. HULL JOHN LASWELL DAVID H . SPRONG
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
Master Masons.—John Branscomb,'.Thomas A. Snoddy, G. W. Miller, Samuel C.Bowman, Geo. W. Seymour, William Henderson, John Sloan,
Grand
Lodge
of Kansas.
511
E . A. McCuUy, J o s e p h u s Goble, Thornton K. Goodarcl, C. Logan, Lewis T. H e r n d o n , J a m e s H e n d e r s o n , J. A . J . L a n } ' , C. F . Laiblin, W m . T . M a r v i n , Thomas Goodard, J o h n Brown, James McDaniel, J a m e s T h o r n t o n , J a m e s McBailj', V i n c e n t Jones, J o s e p h Sloan, W m . H . Laswell, Asa Clcvinger, George W . Stephens, J o h n B. Carr, W . J. Bally, J a c o b Filer, J o h n Hawley, P a r k e r Morris, J o h n W. Brown, Daniel W . E i l e r , George A . W r i g h t , P h i l o W. H u l l , J a m e s F . Baird, J e r e m i a h Edwards, J o h n W . T h o r n b i i r g , T . A. McCowan, B e n . F . Edwards, A b r a h a m King, J o h n H e n d e r s o n . Fellow Cra/^.—William C. McBride. Entered Apprentice.—James Cooley. A d m i t t e d , 2 ; Initiated, 14; Passed, 17; Raised, 17; Dimitted, 10; S u s p e n d e d , ! ; Reinstated, 2 ; Died, 2. Whole n u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 47.
WASHINGTON
L O D G E , N o . 5, A T C H I S O N .
Regular communications first and t h i r d Saturdays in each m o n t h . OFFICERS. J O H N A. C H A S E
W o r s h i p f u l Master.
S. T. WAI.TEKS Senior W a r d e n . W . H . BowE.N' Junior Warden. J.\C0B L E U Treasurer. Wii,i-iAM JACKSOX Secretary. Pa»i Masters.—Jacoh Saqui, M.-.W.-.G.-.M.-., L. C. Challis. Master Masons.—A. G. Otis, E. C. Mason, P e t e r Boyle, Phillip L i n k , Geo. T. Challiss, J o h n Belz, J. T. Bull, K a t h a n Anspacher, T h o m a s English, J o s e p h A. T r i m m e r , D . B u c k n u m , W . B. K i p p , M a n u e l F r a n k , Robert Forbriger, Leon F r a n k , William Hetherington, W . P. Larzelere, S. B. Davis, H . E . Nickerson, A. H . H o r t o n , W . M. Carter, V . W . P a r k e r , Charles J . D r u r v , Caleb May, G. W . Howe, R. A . Barker, Amos A v e r y , G e o r g e MePherson, M. R, Benton, Xavier Klein, J. H . Talbot, H . H . McOlure, S. Hesselberger, J . N . Mayfleld, J . Thompson, William J . Y o u n g , J . B. Raff, Hosea Norris, M. A. Christian, Peter Schoenbeck, J a m e s F . Butcher, J o h n H e r t h a , S. W . McCully, Thomas G. H a n e s , J o h n D. Wilson, Jesse Brown, George W . T h o m p s o n , C. G. Means, J. H . Reynolds, J . D. Armstrong, Louis Kiper, Louis Rochat, Jacob Reese, E . 0 . t r e s n e l l , J a m e s Clelland, Griffith Walter, Samuel Dickson, B. Lobenstein, W . L . J o h n s o n , J . M. Langsdorf, T. H . Meinhardt, Fellow Crafts.— Samuel C. King, Samuel D. I r v i n e , J . A. Martin, J o h n M. Price. Fntered Apprentices.— Josiah H . Bradlv, W . Martin, R. S. Cook, J . A. Gould, T h o m a s J . Chandler, AV. L. Challiss, W . W. Hale. Admitted, 4 ; Initiated, 21, Passed, 14; Raised, 10; Dimitted, 2 ; Suspended, 2 ; E x p e l l e d , ! ; Rejected, 10. N u m b e r of members, .
LAWEENOB LODGE, No. 6,
LAWRENCE.
OFFICERS. P A U L R . BROOKS
Worshipful Master.
Jo.sEPH CRACKIJIX
Senior W a r d e n .
RICHARD A. H A Y E S E. W. WOOD E. B. H A Y S ROBERT L . GILBERT
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.
J . W. DAVIS J . AssMAN
J u n i o r Deacon. Tvler.
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Proceedings
of the
Past i/as(er.— 0 . W . McAlla!3ter. Master Masons.—C. W . Babcock, E . D. Ladd, G. W. Deitzler, J . D . H e r i n g t o n , W . H . E. L y k i n s , W . H . D u n c a n , R. L. Frazier,-S. B. P r e n tiss, Charles Robinson,"0. Barber, Rev. C. Reynolds, Walter Willis, H . L . E n o s , R. W y l e r , J . Bernstein, Rev. W. H . Fisher, Rev. F . J . Ferrill, W . D. Blackford, R. F . Barker, R. W . Luddington, S. O. Thacher, W . L . G. Soule, H . J . M c F a r l a n d , A . N . Page, M. H a r t m a n n , S.S. Hicks, J . Pleasant, R e v . R. W . Oliver, R. S. J o h n s o n , George A. H u n t , T. J . Sternberg, J . C. H o r t o n , Charles D u n c a n , T h o m a s Parsons, J . C. C u n n i n g h a m , A. Urb a n s k y , R . W . Sparr, E d w i n Stokes, J..B. Billiard, R e v . W. M. Salsbury, C. B. Stevens, G. C. H o l b e r t , G. A. Smith, Lewis Lawson, Rob't Peebles,. J . R. K e n n e d y , John B . C. Cook, J . Zevely. Fellow Craft.—Asa D u t t o n . E'tilered Apprentices.—J. M. H e n d v , G. A. Tallman, F . Faerber, D. G. W a t t , G. W. E . Griffith, A. Shaw. A d m i t t e d , 6; Initiated, 8; Passed, 5 ; Raised, 4 ; Dimitted, 1; S u s p e n d e d , 10; Expelled, 1 ; Rejected, 8. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 57.
UOTO?r LODGE, No. 7,
JUNCTION CITY.
Regular c o m m u n i c a t i o n s first Saturday in each m o n t h . OFFICERS. J O H N T . PRICE..
W o r s h i p f u l Master.
G. F . GORDON G. E . BEATES
;
Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden.
HENRY GANZ
Treasurer.
A. W . CALLEN
Secretary.
Past Masters.—3o\i-a T. Price, P . Z. Taylor. Master Masons.—W. S. Blakely, C. L. Cailey. R. H e n d e r s o n , H . Mitchell, J . R. M c L u r e , L. B. Perry, E . Warner, D . Monfort, C. M. Blowers, J . M. Myers, C. H e i p s m a n , F . F . Marvin, R. S. Miller, D. W . Roberts, J a s . P. D o w n e r , J o h n Smith, 0 . M. Barclay, T. F . Hersey, M. McCann, J . L . Man.sfleld, R. B . Willis, J. Westover, W. Lockstone, W i l l i a m Gordon. Fellow Crafts.— J. H . T h o m p s o n , J . B. Morris, L. C. Palmer, J . E . Walters. Entered Apprentices.—William Becker, L. Frowskoski, W . B. H o u s e A d m i t t e d , 3 ; Initiated, 4 ; Passed, 3 ; Raised, 1 ; D i m i t t e d , 6; R e i n s t a t e d , 2 ; Rejected, 8. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 30.
BOUEBON LODGE, ISTo. 8,
FORT SCOTT.
OFFICERS. J O H N V A N FOSSEN
W o r s h i p f u l Master.
H . C. BRIDGEMAN S. S. PETEMAN
Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden.
C. F . D R A K E . . . . .
Treasurer.
G E O R G E A. REYNOLDS
Secretary.
Past Masters.—3. Allison.
S. Redfield, P.'. D.-. G.-. M.-.; S. B. Gordon, A. R .
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
513
MaUer Masons.—C. B. Blaine, E. J. Boring, Dyer Smith, E . A. S m i t h , J o h n C h a n c e , N . Z. Strong, William Kaufman, W . G. "VVeatherwax, J a y T h o m p s o n , George C. T h o r p , J o s e p h Ray, AVilliam Stockton, W y l e y Britton, J . S. Reynolds, J . D. McCleverty, J. S. Mason, W . J. Chance, J . P . Taylor, AV. H . H a r r i s , B . B. McDonald, William Armstrong, J . G. Stuart, S. A. Manlove, O. Diefenbach, J o h n F . W h i t e , AVilliam I. L i n n , H . P r i d dy, A. McDonald, H u g h K u v d e n d a l l , S. C. Palmer, A l e x a n d e r C a m e r o n , P. Byrne, L. T. C. Owings, J."D. Hill, J. AV. AA'illiams, J. C. Gaston, A l b e r t E e t h e r i n g t o n , William Vermillion, A. T h o r n h i l l , U . B. Bridgeman, J . M. Brickley, P e t e r Teel, C. 0 . J u d s o n , George A. Crawford, D. B. E m m e r t , J . G. H a r r i s , H . S. Green, J . S. Miller, A. C. A"an Duyne, R. AV. H a m e r , J. B. P o n d , J o h n H . Sanderson, AVilliam Simpson, J o h n Morillon, C h a s . AValker, I . AA^ Williams, AV. S. McKenzie, AVilliam Margrave. Fellow Crafts.—C. W. Insley, A. M. Reading, D. Owens, J o h n N . Young, R. A. B u c k n e r . Entered Apprentices.—O. S. Morse, R . L . P h i l l i p s , D. S. Andrick, C. AA^ Goodlander, D. C. H o o d , I. Rogers, J o h n A'^ermillion, S. AVagner, AVilliam Nichols. Admitted, 2 ; Initiated, 1 8 ; Passed, 20; Raised, 20; D i m i t t e d , 9 ; Died, 4 ; Rejected, 20. N u m b e r of members, 66. Regular c o m m u n i c a t i o n n o t given.
KING SOLOMON LODGE, No. 10,
LEAVENWORTH.
Regular c o m m u n i c a t i o n s first a n d t h i r d F r i d a y s in each m o n t h . OFFICERS. B. FARNSWOETH H . D. MCCAKTY AVM. O . GOULD
Worshipful Master. Senior AVarden. J u n i o r AVarden.
A. COHEN C. N . J A M E S
Treasurer. Secretary.
H . ALLEN H . B. H A A S
Senior Deacon. J u n i o r Deacon.
N. D A N I E L S , of No. 2
Tyler.
Past Masters.— George AV. Hogeboom, H a r v e y Allen, M. S. A d a m s , S.'. G.". W.-., George A. E d d y , J a m e s McCahon. Master Masons.— AV. P . Gambell, AVilliam Gordon, P h i l l i p Rothschild, AVilliam Rosenfleld, Levi Houston, D. R. A n t h o n y , George AV. Nelles, H . Markson, J . B. L p m b e r , M. Shaw, Samuel Leighton, J o s e p h A. BuUen, R. J. Selway, M. K . Insley, AV. H . Gofl", E . H . Marsh, T. T. AVilson, J o seph C u e n i n , A. J. Angel), J. AVestenberger, Charles S. Stettauer, T h o s . 0 . Stevens, Samuel Rothschild, AVilliam Chandler, A\'illiam Schley, H . C. F . H a c h b u s c h , F . C. E a m e s , J o s e p h Hockhani, A m o s F e n n , David Prager, M. F . Malone, G. H . AVeaver, J. R. AVhitehead, H e n r y Still, C.S. Gorton, R. J . B r o w n , J . R. D u n c a n , Louis Setzler, Josiah Kellogg, S. F . Atwood. J . L. AVever, G. B. T h o m p s o n , Theo. T h o m p s o n , D. B y i n g t o n , N. Spatzier, P . L. Strauss, George Einstein, M. W e i g h t m a n , J . L. B e a n , AV. W. Childs, S. Seeman, D. J. Cragie, P . G. Stebbings, C. H . C a r p e n t e r , J o h n Conover, J a c o b Switzer, AVilliam B . Coville, J o h n A. AVier, D a v i d Simon, P e t e r Selden, N o a h Hill, J . D. Rush. Fellow Crafts.— J . I v e y , W i l l i a m Tetley. Entered Apprentices.— J a m e s AV. Loveridge, \V. C. Berry, jr., R. J . Lewis, E. T h o r n t o n , F . D. Somerby, J o h n AV.'AVright, F . M . B u r d i c k . Admitted, 5 ; I n i t i a t e d , 1 3 ; Passed, 10; Raised, 10; D i m i t t e d , 9 ; •Suspended, 3 ; E x p e l l e d , 3 ; Died, 2 ; Rejected, 6. N u m b e r of m e m bers, 74.
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Proceedings
EMPOEIA LODGE,
ol the
JSIO.
12,
EMPORIA.
OFFICERS. T. E . H I C K S R. M. RuGOi.ES J . L. CATTERSON
Worshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden.
JAMES MEANS
Treasurer.
E. BoRTON B. J. PUKCELL H. V. BcNTiREji S. E. G. HoT.T
Secretary. Senior Deacon. J u n i o r Deacon. Tyler.
•
P<tsi Afosters.— J.. D. Bailey, E. P. Bancroft, B. J. Purcell. Mmler Masons.—James P h e n i s , E. P . H a d l e y , S. G. Brown, C. F . M u r e r , J. C. L a m d i n , J o h n Faucott, J o h n H a m m o n d , J . F. Newlon, E. G. D u k e , F . G. H u n t , Noyes Spicer, AVm. Clapp, 0 . A. Britton, J o h n Stewart, A. R. Bancroft, F. Schmidling, E . G o d d a r d , G. H . Reese, C. V . E s k r i d g e . D. .A. Painter, Robert Best, V . R. H o l m e s , J. Ellis, 0 . 11. Mardin, E. H . Sanford, David V a n g u n d y , A. G. Proctor, T h o m a s W r i g h t , P . B. P l u m b , J o h n C. Wright, Jaiiies H . W r i g h t , S. J. Mantor, H . H . G r a y , G . B . Cooper, J . A. Carey, W. B. Holt. Fellow Crafts.—W. F . V a n g u n d y , A. S. H o w a r d , L. R. L u d y , William M a r t i n d a l e , \V. H . Mickel, Isaac W r i g h t . JSnIered Apprentices.—A. J. Mitchell, H a r r i s o n Main, Z. Stubbs, J o h n Rosenquist. .'Vdmitted, 3 ; Initiated, 10; Passed, 8; Raised, 5 ; Dimitted, 2; Reinstated, 1; Rejected, 7. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 46.
O S K A L O O S A L O D G E , N o . 14, OSKALOOSA. Regular communications second and fourth S a t u r d a y s in each m o n t h . OFFICERS. G. B . CARSOX
Worshipful Master.
NELSON CHAP.MAN
Senior W a r d e n .
W. N . ALLE.N'
Junior Warden.
J . V . FAIRUOLM
Treasurer.
W M . A . COY
Secretary.
Master Masons.—C. A. Buck, J . 0 . Reed, Terry Critchfield, H . O . F'inch, J o s e p h Downing, J . S. Shoemaker, H . F . Woolsey, Joel Cowan, H . A. Coy, N. W. Taylor, H a r v e y Walker, J o s e p h F^vans, L e v i Wilhelm, J . C. Smith, J o s e p h Tedriek, T. J . Wallace, R. Daniels, William Blevins, T. H . Noble, J o s e p h F i t z s i m m o n s , Robert Armstrong, N . B . Hopewell, N . A. Howard, J ; N . H a l l , J o h n Henderson, J. W . R o b e r t s , J . M. H i n t o n , H e n r y Owens, J . S. T o w n s e n d . Fellow Crafts.—Ransom Smith, J . 0 . W . Davis. Ent-Ted Apprentices.—J. \V. Spurlock, J . M . C h u r c h , W . C. Ross, A . T . P e r r y , T i m o t h y Cheenoy. A d m i t t e d , 3 ; I n i t i a t e d , 5 ; Passed, 1 : R a i s e d , 8 ; Dimitted, 4 ; Rejected, 1. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 34.
Grand
Lodge
of Kansas.
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T B C U M S E H L O D G E , N o . 15, TECUMSEH. Regular communications T h u r s d a y on or Ijefore tlie fiill moon a n d t w o weeks thereafter. OFFICERS. L E W I S GJ.OGSTOX JACOH R . \ N K I N
AVorshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n .
J. M. R E E D
J u n i o r Warden.
JACOB DAWSON W M . M . JORDOX
Treasurer. Secretary.
A. G. MILLER
Senior Deacon.
J . C . RiDGEWAY
Tyler.
Master Masons.— A. G. Lewis, Lewis Daring, J . L. Dallman, C. R. Rice, J . C. Morgan, J . S. Griffin, J o h n Cappell, J. W . Ridgeway, Ben. Halyle, J . B. Clogstou, W m . Glasscock, Daniel S. Dawson, W . H . Gage, J o h n Gage, J a m e s M. Gordon, J . A. Powell, J . W. Weaver. Fellow Crafts.—3. Tyler, G. M. Sharp. Entered Apprentice.—James M. H u b e r . Initiated, 3 ; Passed, 3 ; Raised, 2 ; Dimitted, 7; Reinstated, 2 ; Died, 1. N u m b e r of members, 24.
LAFAYETTE LODGE, No. 16, MANHATTAN. Regular communications first and t h i r d Fridays in eacli m o n t h . OFFICERS. HORACE E E L L S
Worsliipful Master.
D. B. HiNES
Treasurer.
GEORGE "W. AVISNER
Secretary'.
Past Masters.—Albert Griffin, J . M. Allen. Master Masons.— N. A . Adams, Robert Allingham, George Burgo3me, J o h n Flagg, B. Fuller, I . T. Goodnow, S. G. Hoyt, G. W . Higginbotham, H . D. H o r t o n , D. M. J o h n s o n , W. J . K e r m o t t , Samuel Long, J . D. Lirabocker, W . Marlatt, F r a n k Mansfield, Scott Newell, J . W . Piper, P h i l o Pratt, B. AV. Powers, E . L. Patee, T h o m a s Pearce, Thomas Roberts, E . D . Russell, F d w a r d Stevens, Joseph Taylor, W. J . Vincent, S. H . Wisner, Davies Wilson. Fiilow Crafts.— J. M. Kimball, J . G. Schnebley. Enlereil Apprentices.— J . W. Crowder, Jose]3li Denison, A. AV. P i n k e r ton, T. B. P i n k e r t o n , J . H . Pillsbury, A. Reed, B. Twigger. Admitted 4 ; Initiated, 1-5; Passed, 12; Raised, 1 1 ; Dimitted, 4 ; R e jected, 4. N u m b e r of members, 83.
TOPEKA LODGE, No. 17,
TOPEKA.
OFFICERS. C. C. KELLAM G. G. G A G E E. G. MOON M. K . S>iiTjr G. 0 . WiLMARTH
Worshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n . J u n i o r AVarden. Treasurer. Secretary.
Past Masters.—C. K . Holliday, D.-.G.-.M.., Rev. J . T. Holliday, E d . P . Kellam, Joel H u n t o o n , Charles King, S. R. Remington.
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Proceedings of the
Mader Mamm.— M. G. F a r n h a m , J . C. Gordon, S. T. Walkly, F . L. Crane, W . W . Koss, E d w a r d G. Koss, F r e d O r t m a n , J o l m Fletcher, J o h n W . F a r n s w o r t h , J a m e s S. Stansfleld, T h o m a s G. T h o r n t o n , J o h n Branner, J o h n Eichar, 6 . W . Anderson, J a c o b Smith, T h o m a s Gardner, J a m e s Fletcher, Loring Farnsworth, Rev. C. M. Callaway, George M. Kellam, J. R. Griffin, Ephraim Baker, C. C. W h i t i n g , R. H . Atwell, Enoch Chase, A. H . Cas(3j H i r a m Shields, J a c o b Safford, J . A. Brown, H e n r i Roherti, Amos D. Craig, David Easton, David A. H u n t e r , Silas H u n t e r , H . W . F a r n s w o r t h , D. VV. Seagraves, A. H . Hale, Isaac Renfroe, Stephen J e n nings, J. A . Polly, C. A. S t r i n g h a m , Asa Hairgrove, H . H . Wilcox, C. H . Wickoff, D . H . H o m e , J . Cary F r e n c h , H . T.'Beeman, S. H . Fletcher, AVilliam C. Crawford, J a m e s Brewer, T h o m a s Carney, J o h n Moffitt, F. P . Baker, H . J. Loomis, S. E . Sweet, Oscar McConnell, Horatio Fletcher, R e v . Walter Oakley, H a r r y K i t c h e n , J a m e s W . Steel, G. AV. Berry, B o b e r t Allen,C. AV. Jewell, J o h n Elliott, G. AV. A'eale, M. R. Leonard, C. B o w m a n , G. S. Barne.tt, J . F . Osenberg, T. J. Anderson, T. B. Mills. Entered Apprentice.— G. M. Blackhart. A d m i t t e d , 5 ; Initiated, 12; Passed, 1 3 ; Raised, 14; Dimitted, 5 ; Died, 1; Rejected, 2. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 82.
FEAKKLIN LODGE, ^o. 18,
OTTAWA.
• OFFICERS. J . C. RiciiMOxu .• A. S. LATHROP L. AV. JoifN.sox D. M. A^ALEXTiNR
Worshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden. Treasurer.
C. C. HUTCHINSON
Secretary.
HuGiT A . COOK SENJXA Joirxsox T. S. DuKirAM
Senior Deacon. J u n i o r Deacon. Tyler.
Master Masons.—W. E. R a n d a l , J . A. W a s h b u r n e , R. E. Jenness, J o h n Ricketts, Isaac S. Kalloch, M. F . Sheldon, J a c o b Sumstine, R. L. Taylor, Bailey H o b s o n , George S. H o l t , W. B . F o r t u n e , J. H . S. HoUoway, AV. D. Springer, E n o c h Pyle, Ovid A'. Merrill, XJ. D. AValsh, J o h n Walruff, J o h n Stalder, AVilson Jones, E d w a r d D. Hall, Calvin Leonard, J a m e s H a n way, F r a n k l i n Barnes. •Fellow Cra/(.—AVilliam D. E^'^ar. Entered Apprentice.—^V. N . I n m a n . A d m i t t e d , 8; Initiated, 10- Passed, 12; Raised, 12; Rejected, 3. N u m b e r of members, 3 1 .
OLATHB LODGE, No. 19,
OLATHE.
OFFICERS. . A. J . CLEMENS J N O . T . BURRIS W I L L I A M ROY
,
AVorshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n . J u n i o r AVarden.
F . E . HENDBKSON
Treasurer.
AVILLIAM A. OOHELTREE
Secretary. .
Past Master.—A'^iett Reese.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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Master Masons.— J. Henry Blake, James R. Brown, Henry E. Brown, William H. Bradley, William Butler, George W. Burgess, F.'W. Case, J. E. Clark, J. E.Hayes, J.T. Hadley, Amos Hicks, J. F.Hadley, John Janes, Irvine Jaynes, J. H. Kirkendall, Jonathan Milliken, Charles Manville, James Peak, Isaac Parrish, William M. Shean, J. T. Svvartz, J. E. Sutton, Augustus Thavis, John T. Weaver,Samuel Cozad, John Evans, Barnabas Evans, F. G. Franklin, B. B. Francis, S. B. JNlyrick, Henry McBride, William E. Martin, J. Nichols Madler, Samuel McGinnis, A. Waldsmith, O. H. Gregg, Thomas Marshall, Thomas Melhoan, John M. Giffin. Fellow Craft.— John F. Bradbury. Entered Apprentices.—A. E. Beardsley, L. F. Christ, M. C. Holcomb, S. S. Start, I. S. Paris, W. J. Schearff. Admitted, 4; Initiated, 7; Passed, 9; Raised, I I ; Dimitted, 3; Rejected, C. Number of members, 45.
G - E A S S H O P P E E J?ALLS L O D G E , No. 2 1 , GRASSHOPPER F A L L S . Regular communications first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS. JOSEPH MILLER JACOB BRUNTZ JOHN BELAND..
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JOHN RATZ
Treasurer.
R.H.CROSBY
Secretary.
W. G. KucH
Senior Deacon.
D. A. JOHNSON
Tyler.
Past Masters.— E. D. Hillyer, James A. Mann. Master Masons.— George S. Hillyer, A. H. Whitcomb, A. J. Gunn, P. H. Miner, J. C. Todd, Jonathan Wright, E. M. Hutchins, J. W. Byram, N. E. Parker, James M. Norville, E. G. Pierce, B. H. Gragg, John Ernst, A. W. Spalding, S. S. Cooper. Fellow Crafts.—3. P. Barnes, N. Colby. Entered Apprentices.—F. Furgeson, Peter Miller, Joseph Shaw. Admitted, 2; Initiated, 8; Passed, 8; Raised, 8; Dimitted, 4; Susp e n d e d ? ; Rejected, 2. Number of members, 24.
P A E I S L O D G E , N o . 22, P A R I S . N. M. HAWK
OFFICERS.
PLEASANT CHITWOOD
G. W. FISHER J. H. BARLOW
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
.....Junior Warden. .;.,
Treasurer.
JOHN HOOD
Secretary.
MORRIS HOWARD
Senior Deacon.
F. H. GRAHAM
Junior Deacon.
JOHN C . GRAHAM
Tyler.
Master Masons.— Samuel Carmack, Henry Blackburn, John Purdue, G . W . Moore, H. A. Defriese, William M. Canan, Austin Farris, W. S. Lewis, John M. Haines, Herbert Robinson, Henry Brase, W. S. McDowell, John Farris, James Robinson, Noah P. Hudson, William E. Baker,
518
Proceedings of the
Jesse U . Lewis, J o h n B. H a g e t n a n , J o h n Driskill, J a m e s H . Baston, George M. Moore, William Kwingley. J o h n Defriese, J o s e p h Potbs. W . H . W e a t h e r m a n , Zachariah F l e m i n g , David Sihbett, N. Snow, William H . M u r r a y , J o h n D. CiirroU, J a m e s b . Scott, J . T. Curry, J a m e s D. Crozier, J o h n liaugh, Lewis T h o m a s , Daniel S m i t h , W . S. Gray, Geo. W . W i l s o n , J . T. Alexander, J o h n Dixon, S. P . W e a t h e r m a n , J a m e s T. Bunch, L . T r u h i t t , Charles K i r b y , W i l l i a m Page, A . H . Lowe, R e u b e n E . Noell. Fellov} Craft.— B. F . I r w i n . , A d m i t t e d , 3i Initiated, 6 ; Passed, 9 ; Raised, 10; Dimitted, 6; Died, 1; Rejected, 6. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 55.
PALMYEA
LODGE,
No. 23, BALDWIN
CITY.
Regular c o m m u n i c a t i o n s F r i d a y s o n or before t h e full moon. OFFICERS. BARTON ANDREWS
J. W . T A Y L O R D. B. SWALLOW
AVorshipful Master.
;
Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden.
A. D. M A R T I N
Treasurer.
CLARKSON REYNOLDS
Secretary.
Master ^fasor^s.—Jacob Branson, Milton Reynolds, Nathan.Taylor, A. D. Graves, J o h n W . V a u g h n , J o h n T. L y n c h , M. L. T h o m p s o n , J o h n H . Deering, K. P . Duvall, L. F . G r e e n , H. E. Bodwell, W . B. H a y d e n , Daniel F u l t o n , T h o m a s Smith, \V. W . J e n k i n s , L. Tu. l i a r t m a n , B. M. Holmes, Nelson M e r c h a n t , S. H . C a r m a n , William Vicars. Fellow Crafts.— L. W . Pingree, P e t e r Chevalier, William Hawley, T. J. M e w h i n n e y . Entered Apprentices.—William Bartlett, D. M. Banty, W m . Barriclow. A d m i t t e d , 2 ; Initiated, 1 1 ; Passed, 9 ; Raised, 6 ; Dimitte'd, 1. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 25. OSAG-E V A L L E Y L O D G E , N o . 24, OSAWATOMIE. Regular c o m m u n i c a t i o n s W e d n e s d a y s o n or n e x t succeeding t h e full moon. OFFICERS. ROBERT LAPSLEY
WorshipfulIMaster.
W. L. G. M I L L E R
Senior Warden.
SYLVESTER I I N D E R H I L L R. P . S H I P L E Y
Junior Warden. Treasurer.
H . B. S.MiTir C. O. GANSK
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
AMASA BBESON
J u n i o r Deacon.
D A N I E L BRY'AN
Tyler.
Master Masovs.— 'R. K . Burts, C. W . Gale, Oliver Butler, Morgan V. B u r n s , H e n d e r s o n Rice, J o h n s o n Clark, J o h n Duncan, P . C. Hotchkiss, Alex. G. S e a m a n , J a m e s M. Walthrall, Daniel Underbill, J . F . Chandler, E . J . Merrill. Fellow Crafts.— R e u b e n S m i t h , C. AV. C h a n d l e r . Entered Apprentices.— W . H . B u c h e r , H . R. Merrick, L. R. Coleman. A d m i t t e d , 1 1 ; Initiated, 15; Passed, 1 3 ; Raised, 1 1 ; Dimitted, L N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 21.
Grand HIGH
Lodge
of Kansas.
P E A I E I E LODGE, No. 25, HIGH
519 PRAIRIE.
Regular communications first and t h i r d Saturdays in each m o n t h . OFFICERS. W M . M . THOMPSON Worshipful Master. CuATON CARNEY Senior W a r d e n . MILTON SLOAN
Junior Warden.
JOHN C . GIST JASIKS B . M C C H N E
Treasurer. Secretary.
A. D. McCuNE
Senior Deacon.
J A M E S ADAMS
J u n i o r Deacon.
GEOKGE S . C L I N E
Tyler.
Master Masons.— H . Donahoe,P.". M."., Samuel Trower, T h o s . Trower, J a y T u t t l e , S . S.Nichols, Tliomas Ruble, A n t h o n y W a y , H e n r y B.Keller, Zina Mason, Alvin E . Owen, J. L. Newby, H i r a m \Vay, J . F. Carey, J e r o m e Mullendore, Israel H e a t h , J . S. Cassidy, E. S. Sebre, J . W . McLane, J . A. Cassidy, William Kyle, W . G. C h a m b e r s , J a m e s C. Gaffery W . F . Goble, J o s e p h Howell, Richard Mullens, W . Campbell, D. J. Keller Fellow Crafls.— B. B. Moore, EHsha McCormiok, J a m e s Rivers. Etilcred Apprerilici's.— J a m e s Simpson, David Griftith. A d m i t t e d , I ; Initiated, 7; Passed, 7; Raised, 7 ; Dimitted, 3 ; Died, 1 ; Rejected, 2. N u m b e r of members, 36.
N E O S H O LODGE, No. 27, L B E o r . OFFICERS. J. A. STEWART P. H . SMITH A. S. STEWART Tno.MAS CRABTREE
Worshipful Master. -..Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
A. N . DREESBACK
Secretary.
Master Masons.— S. J . Carter, J P . Hamilton, T . Pearson, J . B. Scott, J . L. Ward, J . R. F. Shull, E. Reeves, M. V a n Orman, William Brazell, J a m e s Steele, P . Steele, L. P . Craigg, R. W. Rovve, J o h n Estep, 0 . Coy, S. R. H a r r i n g t o n , A. F . Wilkinson, B. White, J o h n Brutcher, W . A. J e n k i n s , L. A. Barnard, J . S. Davis, S. G. Beekman, T h o m a s Dolton, R. Burr, S. T. Locke, J a m e s Baldwin, Alex. H a m i l t o n , E . J . Brown, R o b e r t J o r d o n , W . B . Stines, Albert L. Coffin. KiiUred Aj)yirenlic'S.—John Steele, L. A. Davis, William McCartney, H a r r y Jones, J o h n Chess. Initiated, 12; Passed, 8: Raised, 8; Dimitted, 2 ; Died, 1; Rejected, 4. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 37. E L D O E A L O D G E , N o . 28, MAPLETON. OFFICERS. M. E . HUDSON M. O. ELLIS A. P . CLARK J . S. WiLLSO.v Ti.MOTirv HACKETT
Worshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
JOHN WILLETT
Senior Deacon.
M. MCCRIM.MON
J u n i o r Deacon.
JOHN W I N E
Past Master.—Yl.
Tyler.
C. Moore.
520
Proceedings'of the
Master Masons.— John Amer, William Baker, Ira Benum, William Byington, Mark Belware, Hanson Britton, William Bush, Mikel Bowers, James P. Chitwood, John T. Chitwood, C. W. Campbell, John Fuqna, J. S. Fitzgerald, J. F. Fnlton, Elwood Gray, Benjamin Gumm, Jacob Goff, S. O. Himoe, James Hoflnagle, J. F. Holt, A. L. Hills, W. E. Jackson, J. C. Kerby, Joshua W. Jewell, Ephraim Kepley, D. G. Knowles, F. D. Myrick, John Knowles, J. AV. McQuaid, Samuel Osborn, Kobert Osborn, A. C. Prim, Nolty Osborn, Frank Owen, Joseph Puckett, Asbnry Potter, David T. Balston, Peter Bunkle, Capsius Stone, John Starr, J. W' Stewart, Joseph Smith, George Smith, William Stevenson, M. D. Tenny, K. Tennison, A. G. West, J. M. West, Solon Markham, Dort Allen, Thomas Hamilton. Fellow Crafts.—James Anderson, J. L. Gutrey, G. A. Parsons, P. L. Foster. Entered Apprentices.—John A. Creamer, J. McNeil, A. Williams, E. C. Buck, Thomas Copes. Admitted, 2; Initiated, 17; Passed, 19; Raised, 19; Dimitted, 6; Suspended, 1; Died, 1; Rejected, 12. Number of members, 47.
P A C I F I C LODGE, N o . 29, HUMBOLDT. Regular communications Saturday on or next preceding the full moon. OFFICERS. JOHN HARRIS
AVorshipful Master.
J. C. REDFIELD J. L. FLETCHER
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
.-
JOHN R . GORDON
Secretary.
D.wiD PLUMB Junior Deacon. Past Master.— Orlin Thorston. Master Masons.— I. N. Phillips, John R. Frost, D. B. Stewart, J. B. Lamkin, Charles Watson, S. J. Stewart, F. C. Phillips, William Starbuck, H. H. Havward, I. T. Baker, S. H. Crampton, S. E. Marston, J. H. Signor, W. W. Robins, J. W. Tibbets, S. W. Hadden, W. W. Mills, Franklin Brady, Sion Barbee, A. L. Dornberg, B. F. Walton, Isaac W. Dow, W. A. Scott, W. Doudna, P. P. Phillips, F. E. Adams, Peter Long, Moses Neal, Ransom Johnson, G. W. Cope, James Clem, Thomas Peters, J. S. Wilson,. Oliver Marsh, Thomas Lewiston, Lewis D. Myers. •! Entered Apprentices.— S. W. Stansbury, James Blyth. Admitted, 6; Passed, 4; Dimitted, 1; Rejected, 4. Number of members, 42.
AKCANA LODGE, N o . 31, DONIPHAN. Regular communications Saturdays on or before the full moon. OFFICERS. ISAAC N . SMALLWOOD
Worshipful Master.
R. T. NESBIT H. W. HuPNALL
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
ADAM BRENNER CHARLES H. PHILLIPS
Treasurer. Secretary.
Past Master.— J. L. Philbrick.
Grand
Lodge
of Kansas.
521
Master Masons.— Adam E. Campbell, Richard A. Boulware, David Lee, W. J . Orem, Harris Stratton, William Matheny, E. G. Crabb, H e n r y Boder, G. A. Benjamin, B. F . Bowman, David F r a n k , H . W . Hanson, J. Hastings, H . S. H o w a r d , E. A. Spencer, J o h n Sugart, W . R. Powers, B. F . W h a r t o n , G. W . Waller, I. F . Meyer, E . W. Stratton, Sidney T e n a n t , H . W . Wilson, H . R. Hayes, J. I. Scolt, Leonard Smith, D. B. J o n e s , C. 0 . Camp, William His, William Margason, J . H . Merrill, G. W . Ledington, Robert Mealer, E . M. Lee. Fellow Crafts.—J. B. Maynard, H . M. Swesher, P . S. Sopher, J o n a t h a n Regby. Entered Apprentices.—D. L. Payne, Leftis W a y , W . D. Privott, Charles Hegby. Admitted, 3 ; Initiated, 8; Passed, 5 ; Raised, 3 ; Dimitted, 3 ; Died, 1 ; Rejected, 5. N u m b e r of members, 40.
AUBUEN
L O D G E , N o . 32, AUBURN.
Regular communications Tuesday on or before t h e full moon. OFFICERS. W M . F . JOHN,STON H . L. SHUMWAY WM. A.ENGLE W. H . CoojiJis
Worshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden. Secretary.
Past Master.—Reuben Stees. Master JVfoso?7S.—Wm. L o r d , 0 . H. Drinkwater, G. C. C r u m b , M. L . H y d e , Elliott Carriger, J . L. Rook, J o h n B. Cook, W. W. Phillips, 0 . H . Mitchell, J . W . Brown, Eli Snyder, H e n r y Moys, J o h n Morrison, J . M. H a m m o n d , H i r a m Reily, J . McUowel, L. Boyce, J . L. Reily, L. T. (look, C O . Moore, H . K . Reily, T h o m a s D e n m a n , J o h n L. Price, A. Dyke, H e n r y Fox, C.W. Sheldon, L. Battles, J a m e s Rodgers. Entered Apprentices.—Rev. Price, J o h n A. Delong, P . I . Bonebrake, H . E. Bush. Initiated, 10; Passed, 7; Raised, 7; Dimitted, 4 ; Suspended, 3 ; D i e d . l ; R e j e c t e d , ] . N u m b e r of members,32.
MOUND CITY LODGE, No. 33,
MOUND CITY.
Regular communications first and t h i r d F r i d a y s in each m o n t h . OFFICERS. JOHN P. WHEELER.....
W^orshipful Master.
D.wiD A . C R O C K E B
Senior W a r d e n .
JAMES BARRICK
Junior Warden.
ENOCH ESTEP
;
Treasurer.
F . C. B.ACON
Secretary.
W I L L I A M B . SCOTT
Senior Deacon.
J. W . B A B B
•.
B E N . F . BRADLEY
Past Master.— Oscar Dewev.
J u n i o r Deacon. Tyler.
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Proceedings of the
Masirr Mnsons.—Jacob K.Anthony, David Jjindsey, O. D. Bodkin,T. Elwood Smith, J.S. Atkinson, C. R. Jennison, J. H.Trego, Hiram Barrick, J. R. Vanzandt, Theo. F. Wilson, A. W. Rash, J. F. Broadhead, George E. Denison, J. H. Belding. Henrv E. Dewey, Thomas Sprole, Joel S. Young. Elisha H. Warden, J. 0. Turner, James M. Iliflf, Enos Blills, J. C. Holmes, W. Blunt Perry, B. Frank Smythe, Samuel Hamilton, Charles Campbell, A. C. Bender, John M. Seawright, Sanford Robinson, James Simpson, H. Kelsey, O. P. Watson, E. A. Deland, Jes.se Brown, J. B. Broadhead. Fellow Cnifts.— Edwin Smith, Charles Barrick. •Entered Apprenlicea.— Jesse Martial, 0. E. Paine, W. A. Caytz, James Adarns, Benjamin Bunch. Admitted,!; Initiated, 12; Passed, 15; Raised, 14; Dimitted, 10; Rejected, 11. Number of members, 44.
IIS'DIANOLA L O D G E , ISTo. 34, INDIANOLA. OFFICERS. A. C. BECKWITH Worshipful Master. G. L. YooNG Senior Warden. RonswKi.L KosE Junior Warden. .7. M. KuYKEXDALD Secretary. Past Master.— L. H. Ogee. Master Masons.— O. W. Higginbotham, L. R. Darling, M. B. Beaubin, J. E. Clardy, B. F. Payne, John D. Laslev, Samuel Ashman, E. D. Rose, Sterling B. Miles, J. B. Oliver, L. P. Clark, J. F. Jenner, J. M. Willard, W. I-l. Morgan, R. A. Rupe, B. W. Higginbotham, George B. Thornhill, Samuel Bumun, 0. A. Curtis, John M. Bryan, J. W. Price, A. A. Pliley, R. S. Gabby, John Fiero, W. K. Elliott. Fellow Crnfl.—Thomas Lazell. Entered Apprentice. —H. F. Kestler. Admitted, 1; Initiated, 5; Passed, 6; Raised, 6; Dimitted,3; Rejected, 2. Number of members, 30. COUISrCIL G E O V E L O D G E , N o . 36, COUNCIL GROVE. Regular communications Wednesday on or next preceding the full moon. OFFICERS. B. B. LocKwooD Worshipful Master. JAMKS PHINNEY
Junior Warden.
G. M. SiMCOCK Treasurer. T. S. HuFPAKER Secretary. Past Master.—James Carey. Master Masons.—J. L. French, George Biglin, C. H. Stribey, Charles Columbia, J. E. Bryan, Robert Odell, George Lyle, C. H. Withington, H. L. Bickford, James'Watkins, W. D. Wheeler, A. O. Robins, S. P. Morgan, E. M. Sewell, Theodore Webster, H. W. MoNay. Entered Apprentices.— D. B. Lacy, Joseph Dunlap, A. J. Collier, C. O. Fuller, S. H. Atkinson. Admitted, 1; Initiated, 6; Passed, 1; Raised, 2: Dimitted, 1; Died, 1; Rejected, 4. Number of members, 21.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. PAOLA LODGE, No. 37, E e g u l a r c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Monday on or n e x t two w e e k s thereafter. OFFICERS. W. R. W A G S T A F F E. MCLAIKE A. H. D E A N F. M. WiLGus J . B. HoBSON ,
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PAOLA.
before t h e full m o o n and
Worshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
Past. Matter.— E. W . Robinson. Master Masons.— Goodwin Taylor, B. F . Simpson', T h o m a s Akers, G. W. Mills, J. P . Marston, J . P.Glasscock, C. Shoemaker, J a m e s Sweeting, D. H . J o h n s o n , A.'Smith, W. 0.' H u b b e l , Thomas Totten, Cyrus Shaw, T. J . Hedges, W . T . Shivelv, A. C. F a r n h a m , G e o r g e Town, A d a m C a m p , J . R. Divilbiss, Williain Walters, William Mondy, B. Snvder, M. O.Teepie, W . P . Bowen, E . B. J u r d , S. P . Divilbiss, J . T. Townsend, George Wise, J o h n A. H i c k s , George H . H u m e , D. B. Wilson, G- S. A n d e r s o n , S. S. Starly, H . V. Beeson, J o s e p h Chilson, F. E . Bquland, A. Dobson, Daniel Childs, E . C. Mager, A. Graham, D. W a g n e r , ' H . L . L y o n , J . M. Kane, H . G. M u r c h , I . Christy. Felloiv Crofts.—S. F . Bill, A. B. Light, H . J. Waller, Peter N. Spears, S. A. Jackson, T h o m a s Wilson, Thomas Tiiggle, G. W. Akers, J o s e p h Butts. Entered Apprentices.—Walter Howard, A. Westfall, A. Watson, D. J . Lobdell, J . M. Scott, P e t e r Black', C. S. Stone, David Anderson, H . Harbeson, J . R. E d w a r d s , J o s h u a Clayton^ J o h n H e a r t y , E . M. Lolar, J . R. Edwards, A. G. McKenzie, N . E. Green, W . G. Rainey, J o h n McNelley, J o h n H. Ayers, U. E. Stevens. Admitted, 2 ; Initiated, 22; Passed, 10; Raised, 9; Dimitted, 4 ; Rejected, 2. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 51.
l O L A L O D G E , N o . 38, IOLA. OFFICERS. J . F . CoLBORs J . AV. SCOTT H . D. PAKSOXS
AVorshipful Master. -. ...Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden.
W. H . COCHRAN
Treasurer.
C. GiLLiHAN
Secretary.
Master Masons.— William Butler, J a m e s A. Todd, A. W . J . Brown, B. Brewster, Eli Lorance, N. Hawkins, J. C. Clark, N. T. W i n a n s , J o h n Hull, C. S. Clark, J. L. Arnold, J . N . Wooloms, D. R. Hovey, J. L. Denison, William Avery, A. W. Thompson, D. Harville. Fellow Crafts.— J a m e s Wallace, S. W. Riley, J o h n Francis. Entered Apprentice.— H . C. Bostwick. ^ Admitted, 3 ; Initiated, 6 ; Passed, 7; Raised, 4 ; Dimitted, 3 ; Rejected, 4. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 22.
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S E N E C A L O D G E , N o . 39, SENECA. OFFICERS. BYRON SHERRY
W o r s h i p f u l Master.
A . K . MOORE
Senior W a r d e n .
DELOS A C K E R J . H . PECKIIAM W M . BOULTON
..Junior W a r d e n . Treasurer. Secretary.
T. D. SiiEPiTERD H . GRIMES
Senior Deacon. .Junior Deacon.
Master Masons.— S. B . Jones, George D . Searles, J:I. J o h n s o n , D . M . Locknane, S n e a t h a n Vilott, Robert Seweli, J o h n S. Eodgers, Abijah Wells, W . M. lidwards, J o h n E . Smith, W . A. l^essenden, D. Wolf, W . F . Wells, S. B a r n h a r d , T h o m a s Cave, George M u n r o e , J a m e s R. Gross, W. H . Penfield, Levi Hensel, William S' Weeks, Charles Williams, A . W . Slater, A. J . Foster, H . Hamilton, O. D. Stinson, I^eonard Cutler. Fellow Crqfi.— J. P . Taylor. Entered Apprentice.—A. Morehead. A d m i t t e d , 2 ; Initiated, 9 ; Passed, 8 ; R a i s e d , ? ; Dimitted, 4. N u m ber of m e m b e r s , —.
DE SOTO LODGE, No. 40, D E SOTO. OFFICERS. J. T.TAYLOR C. H . STRATTSON
Worshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n .
J A M E S B. ABBOTT
Junior Warden.
JAMES SMITH
Treasurer.
D. W . MARSHALL
Secretary.
Master Masons.—Z. Nichols, P . A u g e r b r i g h t , J . D. Baird, B. Taylor, G. W . F r a i n , H. G. Boyd, C. E. Lewis, A. L. C o h e n , H . W . Dimond, N . W. Morgan, W . Crozier, J . P . Robinson, C. B. Pellet, M. King, J . H . Hodge^ C. D e l i h u n t , H . D. Koberman, J . C. Stuck, W. H . Smith, W. C. Smith, L. F l i n t , W. R. Hogwood, J . M. Hogan, C. B. Nichols, W . Cooley, J . J o h n son, A. Miller, H. A. Burgess. Fellow Craft.—J. M. sun. I n i t i a t e d , 9 ; Passed, 12; Raised, 14; Dimitted, 2. N u m b e r of members, 33.
BLOOMING GROVE LODGE, No. 41, BLOOMING
GROVE.
OFFICERS. A. C. DoDD J . M. SAYRB C. C. HADSELL
Worshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden.
JACKSON L A N E SAMUEL BROWN
Treasurer. Secretary.
Master Masons.—William Goss, C. B. Graves, W a s h i n g t o n Farris, A. E d m o n s t o n , ,\V. M . Reeves, J . C. Goss, Amos Hadsell, J . J . Whelchell, J . Phillips, J o h n Rhodes,'J. M. Daniels, M. W. G w i n e , A . B . Eodgers, Alex. P u g h , L a r k i n Washer, C. Rhodes, T. J . H u r d , J . K e n n e d y . Fellow Crafts.— H. C. Bender, Isaac Cooper. Entered Apprentices.— S. Walla, J . P . F a n c h e r , H . L a m b e t h . I n i t i a t e d , 6 ; Passed, 7 ; Raised, 7 ; Dimitted, 3 ; Died, 2 ; Rejected, 6 , N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 23.
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HOLTON LODGE, No. 42, HOLTON. OFFICERS. J . B . HuBBELL H. MCBRIDE R. S. CRAFT
Worshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden.
J. B. W Y A N T GEO. L . HAMM
Treasurer. Secretary.
W . S. HooGLiN W . BoETTCHER D. MiNNiM
Senior Deacon. J u n i o r Deacon. Tyler.
Mailer Masons.—William C. Willoek, George Smith, R. M. H o d g e s , Amos L a n d o n , W m . H . C h a p m a n , George A. W y a n t , Albert Fuller, R. L. Broaddus, J . Christv, T. J . Adamson, R. J. W a t e r h o u s e , N. W h e e l e r , S. W . McComas, J. B. Parrott, J o h n S. Lutz, J. Q. A. Cope, M. W o o d s , W m . H . Dodge, H e n r y E b e r , R. P . H a m m , J. S. Channell, C. 0 . C r a n e , . S. B. Cope. Entered Apprentices.— William Emly, J . W . Taylor. Admitted, 1; Initiated, 8; Passed, 8; Raised, 8; Dimitted, 4 ; R e jected, 2. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 31.
DELPHIAN LODGE, No. 44, GAENETT. . OFFICERS. W. C. McDow M. A. P A G E E. H . ROBINSON
Worshipful Master. Senior W a r d e n . ;... J u n i o r W a r d e n .
B. LEWELLKN C. T. C H A P I N JOHN T . LANTER
Treasurer. ;....Secretary. Senior Deacon.
J. W . STEWART J u n i o r Deacon. Master Masons.— W . H . Stewart, C. A . Cook, D. Fraker, Isco S u t t o n , M. E. Osborn, J . B. Sanery, E. S. Norris, A. Boneli, A. Simons, H . Cavender, Ottawa Sutton, .lolm Poplin, A. J . F r a n k . ,FeUoio Cruft.'i.— P. T. Mathews, M. Fraker, Jesse N . S u t t o n , C . G. Ellis. Admitted, 14; Initiated, 12; Passed, 12; Raised, 8; Dimitted, 2 ; Rejected, 4. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 20.
EASTON LODGE, No. 45,
BASTON.
OFFICERS. R. A. K E L S Y
Worshipful Master.
WILLIAM KELSY ALFORD H A W L E Y
Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden.
GEORGE W . BAIRD
Secretary.
Master Masons.— E. K. Adamson, T h o m a s Donahoe, H . W . M o o r e , P. C. T h o r n t o n , J . M. Adkins, J o s h u a Turner, J . J . Robinson, Lance Woodward, William Borden. S t e p h e n Robinson, Amerious B u n c h , T h o m a s Stewart, Thos. O'Gwartney, Simon Roulh, Silas A. Evans, J o h n Wilfley, Nemoris H u m b e r , W m . Loughmiller, William F . Ashby, Moses McCarty, William S h a r p , Benjamin J. Collyer, Clinton Hawley, M. J . Leonard, Gideon G. Wood, J o h n P. Bawer, T. M. Thompson, J . M. Seever, J . C. Baird, .William Price, S. F . Rhea, D. A. K l e n k i n g b e a r d , 0= C. Linville. Fellow Crafts.— William Thompson, J o s e p h P a q u i n . Admitted, 2 ; Initiated, 2(5; Passed, 27; Raised, 27; Dimitted, 3. N u m b e r of m e m b e r s , 37.
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O F F I C E R S O F T H E M/.W.-. G R A N D L O D G E O F KANSAS, F O R T H E Y E A R C O M M E N C I N G OCTOBER, 1865.
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G r a n d Master. D e p u t y G r a n d Master. G r a n d Senior W a r d e n . Grand J u n i o r W a r d e n . G r a n d Treasurer. G r a n d Secretary. G r a n d Orator. G r a n d Chaplain. G r a n d Chaplain. Grand Marshal.
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Sword Bearer. Senior Deacon. J u n i o r Deacon. Tyler.
Grand Lodge oj Kansas.
527
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SUSPENDED. SMITHTON LODGE, NO. L — C h a r l e s Blakely, A. R. Frogg, J a m e s Miller, E. V . B . Rodgers, Leo. N. L i b e r g h i e n , J a c o b Treble. WY.4ND0TTE LoDGE, N o . 3.—M. M. H a u n , William Ellege, K e t c h u m , William AIcLure, A b r a h a m Meyer.
David
KicKAPoo LODGE, NO. 4.— H . B . C. H a r r i s , N . Ghost, J o h n H . Cook, Seb a s t i a n Lober. WASHINGTON LODGE, N O . 5.— J . J . P a t t e r s o n , T h o m a s M u r p h y . LAWRENCE LODGE, NO. 6.— T. S. L o u n d s , T. J . K e n n e d y , William R a n dolf, C ha rl es Fish, A n s o n Storm, D. A. Montague, Benjamin J o h n . son, H . L . Moore, R o b e r t Allen, J . W . J e n k i n s . K I N G SOLOMON LODGE, N O . 10.— E . Coats, J . H . K i s k a d d e n ,
Benjamin
Nute, jr. GRASSHOPPER FALLS LODGE, N O . 2 1 . — J o h n M a r s h , J . F . Bliss, W . C.
Butts. AUBURN LODGE, N O . 32.— J o h n E . Moore, J e r e m i a h Sabine, A. J . L o y d .
EXPELLED. W A S H I N G T O N LODGE, N O . b.— O. D. W i l c o x .
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REPRESENTATIVES OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR O T H E R GRAND LODGES.
Arkansas
R.". W ; . ALBERT P I K E
of Little Rock.
Canada
R.". W.'. THOMAS B . H A H K I S R.' W.-. E . G. STORER R.' . W . . A. G. C A R T E R
of Hamilton. of New H a v e n . of P o r t H u d s o n .
Connecticut Louisiana Minnesota New Jersey N o r t h Carolina Vermont New Y o r k Illinois
R.' . W . . GEORGE W . PRESCOTT...of St. Paul. of L a m b e r t v i l l e . M.'.W. . I N G H A M CORYELL of Raleigh. ' R.-.W.' . W . T . B A I N R.' .W: . J O H N B . HoLLENBECK...of Burlington. of Syracuse. R.' .W. . ORKIN W E L C H of Springfield. R.' â&#x20AC;¢ W . PL G. REYNOLDS
R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S O E O T H E R G R A N D LODGES N E A R T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Illinois Vermont Missouri Minnesota Canada: Connecticut New Y o r k New J e r s e y Washington
M.'.W.". R.'. W.-. M.-.W.-. R.'. W.'. R.'.W.'. R.'.W.'. R.'. W.'. R.'.AV.'. R.'.AV.'.
RICHARD R . REES...of Leavenworth. CHARLES MuNDEE...of Leavenworth. JACOB SAQUI of Atchison. CHARLES MuNDEE..;of Leavenworth. CHARLES MuNDEE...of Leavenworth. CH.VRLES MuNDEE...of Leavenworth. E.T.CARR of Fort Leavenworth. E . T. CARR of F o r t Leavenworth. E . T. CARR of Fort Leavenworth.
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LIST OF GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE AVITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESS OF THE GRAND SECRETARIES.
Alabama
D A M E L SAYRE
Arkansas
T. D. MERRICK
Little Rock.
Montgomery.
California Canada Connecticut
AI.EX. G. A B E I X THOMAS B . H A R R I S JOHN W . PAUL
San Francisco. Hamilton. Waterburj'. •
Colorado Delaware District of Columbia
0 . A. WHITTEMORE BEN.I. N.. OGLE W . MORRIS SMITH
Denver City. Delaware City. AVashington.-
Florida Georgia
H U G H A. CORLEY SIMRI ROSE
Tallaiiassee. Macon.
Iowa Illinois
T. S. PARVIN H . G . REYNOLDS
Iowa City. Springfield.
Indiana
WILLIAM HACKER
Indianapolis.
Kentucky
J . M. S. MCCORKLE
Louisville.
Louisiana
SAMUEL M . TODD
New Orleans.
Maine
IRA BERRY
Maryland Massachusetts Michigan
JACOB H . MEDAIRY CHARLES W . MOORE JAMES FENTON
Baltimore. Boston. Detroit.
Portland.
Minnesota Mississippi Missouri
A. T. C. PIERSON Ro. W . T. DAXIEL A. O'SULLIVAN
Saint Paul. Jackson. Saint Louis.
Nebraska
JOHN N . W I S E
Plattsmouth.
Nevada
CHARLES PI. F I S K
Virginia City.
New Hampshire New Jersey New York
HORACE CHASE JOSEPH H . H O U G H JAMES M . AUSTIN
Hopkinton. Trenton. New York.
N o r t h Carolina
WILLIAM T . B A I N
Raleigh.
Ohio
J O H N D . CALDWELL
Cincinnati.
Oregon
J . E . HUBFORD
Oregon City.
Pennsylvania
W I L L I A M H . ADAMS
Philadelphia.
R h o d e Island South Carolina
CHARLES D . GREENE ALBERT G . MACKEY
Providence. Charleston.
Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia
CHARLES A. FULLER GEORGE H . BRINGIIURST H E N R Y CLARK J O H N DOVE
Nashville. Houston. Poultnej'. Richmond.
W a s h i n g t o n Territory Wisconsin France
ELWOOD EVANS W. T. PALMER — THEVENOT
Olympia. Milwaukee. Paris.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE, To the M:. W.\ Grand Lodge 0/ Kansas : Your Committee on Foreign Correspondence have h a d t h e p l e a s u r e , •since their last report, of e x a m i n i n g t h e Proceedings of t h e following Grand Lodges, twenty-four in all, viz; CALIFORNIA
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•COLORADO
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NEVADA
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'CONNECTICUT
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N E W JERSEY
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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NEW YORK
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NORTH CAROLINA
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OHIO
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OREGON
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PENNSYLVANIA
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R H O D E ISLAND
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ILLINOIS
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INDIANA
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IOWA KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE
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Besides these, we h a v e an official circular a n n o u n c i n g t h e formation •of a G r a n d Lodge for West Virginia, and also have received t h e official "Bulletin du Grand Orient de France," from May to September inclusive. Of t h e G r a n d Lodges of t h e " S u n n y South," we h a v e n o tidings sinc:c our last report, except t h r o u g h t h e Proceedings of Louisiana a n d Connecticut, b u t t r u s t t h a t whoever shall write t h e succeeding report, will have t h e pleasure of conveying to this Grand Lodge, t h e fraternal regards of at least all t h e American Grand Lodges. W e can readily excuse o u r southern b r e t h r e n for t h e non-receipt of their Proceedings, and m u s t , of necessity, conjecture t h a t t h e non-receipt of t h e Proceedings of V e r m o n t , New H a m p s h i r e , Delaware, Minnesota a n d Nebraska, is t h e fault of t h e mails. W e commence o u r Report with t h e Grand Lodge of CALIFORNIA—1864. The Fifteenth a n n u a l communication of this Most Worshipful G r a n d Lodge, was held in t h e City of San Francisco, commencing October ll,jA. D . 1864,and t e r m i n a t i n g on t h e 17th day of t h e same m o n t h . M.'.W.. W M . CALDWELL BELCHER, G r a n d M a s t e r ; E.".W.'. ALEXANDER G. ABELL, G r a n d
Secretary. One h u n d r e d a n d thirteen lodges were represented, a n d delegates were p r e s e n t from seven lodges under dispensation.
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T h e G r a n d Master in his address, notices in a very a p p r o p r i a t e manner, t h e d e a t h of Bro. THOMAS STARR K I N O , t h e late G r a n d Orator of t h a t G r a n d Lodge, a n d from which we q u o t e t h e following: He was young in years, but if we measure a life by the work it has accomplished, then was he old and ripe for the reaper's sickle. Few men have accomplished so much in a life time as he in a few short years. Very few have left such an impress of themselves upon the people with whom they came in contact. .No man had done so much as he in moulding the opinions of men upon the Pacific coast, in the present crisis of our national affairs. A patriot, in the best sense of that noble word, he stood out as the foremost man of our State. For his country he lived and labored ; for her he died ; and the nation mourned his loss. However much some of us may have differed from him in opinion, we all admired his genius, were led entranced by his eloquence, and loved him for his goodness and the purity and beauty of his life. As a mason, he exemplified in his daily walk among men the beautilul precepts we teach. He was temperate, brave, prudent and just; a genial friend, an accomplished scholar, a noble man, and a true mason. We mourn a good brother gone. F r o m t h e report of the Masonic Board of Relief, of t h e City of San (""rancisco, w e notice t h e r e were disbursed by t h a t body, for charitable purpo.ses, t h e sum of $11,877.64. Total d i s b u r s e m e n t s for n i n e years, $,37,771.63. Bro. GILBERT B . CLAIBORNE, from t h e C o m m i t t e e on Foreign Corresp o n d e n c e , presented o n e of those excellent reports which ever characterize t h e Proceedings of t h a t Grand Lodge, noticing in a fraternal spirit t h e Proceedings of twenty-two G r a n d Lodges, K a n s a s n o t of t h e n u m ber. W e observe, however, t h a t it w i t h some others, h a v e been received a n d read, a n d very reluctantly passed over to t h e n e x t year's committee. A large a m o u n t o f business was transacted d u r i n g t h e session, principally of a local n a t u r e , and from t h e full a n d complete m a n n e r in which their business is transacted, we judge t h e y are losing none of their accustomed zeal. T h e G r a n d Master and Grand Secretarj' were both reelected. C A N A D A â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864. T h e jSTinth a n n u a l communication of t h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Canada was h e l d at H a m i l t o n , c o m m e n c i n g J u l y 13,1864, M.'. W.'. T. DOUC.IJAS HARRINGTON, G r a n d Master, presiding. One h u n d r e d and eleven lodges were represented. ' T h e r e were also p r e s e n t Representatives of five G r a n d Lodges n e a r t h e G r a n d Lodge of Canada, R.'.W.'. THOMAS B . H A R R I S r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s . T h e G r a n d Master congratulates t h e b r e t h r e n on t h e auspicious b i r t h of a P r i n c e , born, h e hopes, to be a joy to its illustrious parents, t h e P r i n c e a n d Princess of Wales. H e r e p o r t s having granted eight disp e n s a t i o n s for o p e n i n g new lodges, and refers with pleasure to t h e friendly intercourse existing between t h a t a n d t h e sister jurisdictions. A large a m o u n t of business was transacted d u r i n g t h e session, and a m o n g o t h e r things, a new or a m e n d e d Constitution was agreed to.
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Our brethren of Canada evince their accustomed zeal for the Order, and although having met with some opposition from the mother Grand Lodge in relation to jurisdiction, everything now seems to have been amicably adjusted. The Board of General Purposes acknowledge the Proceedings of twenty-eight Grand Lodges. WILLIAM B . SIMPSON, Kingston, M.'.W.-. Grand Master. THOMAS B. HARBIS, Hamilton, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary. C O L O R A D O â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864. The Fourth annual communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Colorado was held at Central City, November 7, 1864, M.-.W.'. HENRY M . TELLER, Grand Master, presiding, and E.",W.\ 0. A. WHITTB-
MORE, Grand Secretary. Five of the seven lodges of the Territory were represented. The Grand Master gives a brief account of his ofHcial acts during the year. Upon the payment of that all important/ef, he has in several cases granted dispensations to ballot at special communications, they always appearing to be "cases of emergency." He complains that several residents of that jurisdiction, while temporarily in New York City, have received in the lodges of that city the several degrees of masonry. This, we are sorry to see, and trust a satisfactory explanation may speedily remove any cause for the least unpleasant relations between the two Grand Lodges. Considerable business was transacted, but much of it seems to have been caused by dissatisfaction with their By-Laws. Their Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations are published with the Proceedings for the information of the brethren; and we advise them to let them remain unchanged as long as jsossible. A. J. VAN DOREN, Central City, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. O. A. WHITTEMOEE, Denver, reelected R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary. CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1865. The Seventy-seventh annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut was held at Hartford, commencing May 10, A. D. 1865, M.'. W.'. DAVID E . BOSTWICK, Grand Master, presiding. Seventy-five lodges were represented. The Grand Master, in a brief manner, gives an account of his stewardship for the past year. Among other subjects referred to, is the fact that a spirit of party has been suffered to intrude itself into some of the lodges. This he justly condemns, and asserts that Masters of lodges cannot be too strict in rebuking the slightest political allusions in the lodges, whether at labor or refreshment. The business of the session was light, and principally confined to local matters.
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T h e very interesting Report on F o r e i g n C o r r e s p o n d e n c e was subm i t t e d by t h e Grand Secretary, Bro. L u c i u s E. H U N T , a n d is a careful digest of t h e Proceedings of twenty-five G r a n d Lodges, our own Proc e e d i n g s for 1864 being o n e of t h e n u t n b e r . T h e r e are seventy-six lodges in t h e j u r i s d i c t i o n ; whole n u m b e r of m e n i b e r s , 8,992; total initiated, 1,211; total rejected, 114. E L I S . QU^NTAED, New H a v e n , M.-.VV.-. G r a n d Master. J O H N W . P A U L , W a t e r b u r y , R.-.AV.-. G r a n d Secretary. F L O R I D A â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1865. F r o m B r o . HUNT'S report we h a v e tidings from t h e G r a n d Lodge of Florida, w h i c h held its a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n a t Tallahassee, J a n u a r y 9, 1865, with t h i r t y Representatives from t w e n t y - o n e lodges. W e infer t h a t o u r b r e t h r e n of t h i s j u r i s d i c t i o n h a v e lost n o n e of t h e i r zeal for t h e t r u e principles of the Order, n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g t h e fiery ordeal t h r o u g h w h i c h t h e y h a v e passed. SAMUEL BENEZET, Tallahassee, M.'.W.-. G r a n d Master. H U G H A. COKLEY, Tallahassee, R.-.W.'. G r a n d Secretary.. DISTRICT
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T h e Proceedings of this Most Worshipful G r a n d I^odge for t h e year 1864, are received. D u r i n g t h e early p a r t of t h e year t h e r e were several special meetings of t h e G r a n d Lodge called for t h e p u r p o s e of revising t h e work. T h e a n n u a l communication was h e l d N o v e m b e r 1,1864, M.'.W.". J . E . F . HoLMEAD, G r a n d Master, presiding. V e r j ' little business was transacted. P . . G.'. M.'. GEORGE C . W^HITING, was elected M . . W . ' . Grand Master, a n d E.'.W.'. W . MOHRIS SMITH,.reelected G r a n d Secretary. T h e G r a n d Lodge called off from t i m e to t i m e until December 7th, having u n d e r discussion a revision of t h e Constitution. T h e G r a n d Lodge m e t D e c e m b e r 27th, a n d installed its officers. On t a k i n g h i s station, Bro. AVHITING in a brief address, indicates, a n d with very good reasons, t h a t tlie dispensing p o w e r of t h e G r a n d Master will be verj' rarely exercised in t h e m a t t e r of m a k i n g masons. T h e following was adopted in relation to U n i o n Lodge, U. D., at Alexandria. Resolved, That in view of the resumption of labor by Andrew Jaclison Lodge, No. 120, at Alexandria, Va., and the reasons for granting the dispensation under which Onion Lodge has been worl^ing having therefore ceased to exist, this Grand Lodge deems it unnecessary to continue the dispensation to Union Lodge at that place. T h e R e p o r t on Foreign Correspondence was p r e p a r e d b y P.". G.'.M.'. Bro. GEORGE C . W H I T I N G , and is an able a n d impartial review of t h e Proceedings of twenty-two G r a n d Lodges, o u r Proceedings for 1863 included.
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I L L I N O I S —1864. The Twenty-fourth Grand A n n u a l Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in t h e city of Springfield, October 4 a n d 5, 1864. Two h u n d r e d and eighty-seven lodges were represented a t t h e opening of the session. T h e Grand Master in his address, congratulates the b r e t h r e n of t h a t jurisdiction upon t h e h a r m o n y t h a t so generally prevails among t h e Craft. During t h e year he has granted dispensations for t h e formation of thirty-nine new lodges. H e notices in an appropriate manner, t h e d e a t h of P.'.G.'.M.'. ARR.VHAM JONES, their first Grand Master. Resolutions were passed by t h e Grand Lodge, expressive of their high appreciation of t h e faithful services of this distinguished brother, and also e x t e n d i n g their s y m p a t h y to his bereaved family. Resolutions were also passed raising t h e salarj' of t h e Grand Secretary to $1,500.00 per a n n u m , with a n additional allowance of $500.00 for clerk hire. A resolution was also passed prohibiting t h e lodges in that jurisdiction from conferring either of t h e degrees on t h e Sabbath day. N u m b e r of initiations reported, 3,754; n u m b e r of passings reported, 8,291; n u m b e r of raisings reported, 3,094; total degrees conferred, 10,049, being an increase over last year of 3,162; total membership September 1, 1864,18,311. T h e Committee on Foreign Corresjiondence submitted a well-written report, reviewing t h e Proceedings of twenty-three Grand Lodges. One subject seems to be p r e t t y thoroughly discussed, judging from t h e frequent use of such words — " R o n MORRIS," "Conservators," "VVEBBPRESTON," etc. Other matters, however, are noticed, and especially t h a t " r i g h t m i n d e d " Grand Master of a neighboring jurisdiction, who boasts of having no masonic paupers, or those w h o m a k e pauperism t h e sole basis of a claim to Grand Lodge office, receive a very courteous and fraternal notice. J. J . TURNER, Freeport, reelected M.'.W.". Grand Master. HARMON G . REYNOI>DS, Springfield, reelected R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary. INDIANA—1865. W e have the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge a t its annual c o m m u nication in Indianapolis, commencing May 23, 1865. G r a n d Master HACKER considers t h e rebellion subdued, and t h a t " Peace, with all its h a p p y influences is r e t u r n i n g to our afflicted l a n d . " Y e t this cause for rejoicing comes to t h e m mingled with sorrow. R.'.W.". FRANCIS K I N G , who for t h e last fifteen years has been their efficient G r a n d Secretary, is no more. H e died April 21st, after an illness of t h r e e m o n t h s ' duration. CHAUNCEY CARTER, an old a n d faithful m e m b e r of the Grand Lodge, died at Logansport, December 4, 1864. T h e Grand Lodge passed appropriate resolutions, expressive of their high appreciation of the services of
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these distinguished b r o t h e r s . A m o u r n i n g page in the Proceedings was also dedicated to their m e m o r y . T h e several lodges u n d e r t h a t jurisdiction are in a most unpreced e n t e d state of prosperity, u n i v e r s a l peace a n d h a r m o n y prevailing. A t t h e last communication, d i s p e n s a t i o n s were r e c o m m e n d e d for e i g h t now lodges, and d u r i n g t h e year, ten more were granted; and t h e G r a n d M a s t e r is of t h e opinion t h a t , b u t for t h e regulation upon t h e subject, t h e r e would h a v e been more t h a n forty new lodges organized w i t h i n t h e year. H e is also of t h e opinion t h a t they have at least onefourth too m a n y lodges already organized in t h a t jurisdiction, and hopes some r u l e may be adopted p r o h i b i t i n g any further increase of lodges for several y e a r s . H e seems s o m e w h a t to d i s t r u s t t h e utility of their a r m y lodges. W i t h all his r e p u t e d foresight, we w o n d e r he has n o t doubted t h e i r utility long ago. If all r e p o r t s are t r u e , t h e y may have some acc o u n t s yet to settle w i t h o t h e r jurisdictions on account of them. The G r a n d Master according to t h e n e w regulations of t h a t lodge, acknowledges t h e receipt of t h e Proceedings of twenty-four Grand Lodges, K a n sas for 1863 and 1864, being of t h e n u m b e r . Bro. HACKER evidently t h i n k s h e is right, and so t h i n k i n g , h e h a s t h e i m p u d e n c e , and t h e evid e n t ability to maintain his belief, regardless of what others may t h i n k or say. T h r e e h u n d r e d c h a r t e r e d lodges were represented. A large a m o u n t of business was transacted d u r i n g t h e session, principally of a strictly local n a t u r e , and, with which we h a v e n o desire to meddle. T h e r e a r e three h u n d r e d a n d t w e n t y - e i g h t lodges in t h e jurisdiction, with a total m e m b e r s h i p of 13,470. HARVEY G . HAZELRIGG, L e b a n o n , M.'.W.-. G r a n d Master. W I L L I A M HACKER, Indianapolis, K.".W.\Grand Secretary. IOWA—1865. T h e Twenty-second a n n u a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n of t h e Most Worshipful G r a n d Lodge of Iowa was h e l d in Marshalltown, J u n e 6, 1865. Duringt h e session o n e h u n d r e d a n d t h r e e c h a r t e r e d lodges were represented. T h e very eloquent G r a n d Master, M.'.W.-. EDWARD AUGUSTUS G U I L BERT, M. D., A. M., proclaims t h a t , " forth from t h e furnace fires of t h e most t e r r i b l e internecine struggle of all t i m e , t h e nation has come, as c a m e J U P I T E R out of t h e war w i t h t h e T i t a n s , endowed with resistless s t r e n g t h a n d power, w i t h h e r n o b l e escutcheon cleansed from t h e plaguespot which h a s so long polluted it, t h e republic stands proudly now in t h e light of GOD'S a p p r o a c h i n g smile, ' r e d e e m e d , regenerated, disenthralled.'" " Now is the winter of our discontent, Made glorious summer by our toys in Wuc," efc. . H e refers in eloquent t e r m s to t h a t mournful event, t h e death of our beloved P r e s i d e n t ; a n d in t h e course of his r e m a r k s , " waxes warm " upon t h e duties of masons to t h e i r c o u n t r y , especially a t t h e p r e s e n t
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time. He considers it to b e ' " very meet and proper,' yea, I deem it to be ' t h e bounden duly' of a Grand Master to see to it that the trumpet of the Order gives fortli no 'uncertain sound,' " and so considering, he unqualifiedly proclaims his loyalty and devotion to his country. We advise the brother to study masonry as a subject for his next address.' The Grand Lodge appropriated two hundred and fifty dollars for the purchase of the private masonic library of Bro. T. S. PARVIN. The exceedingly interesting Report on Foreign Correspondence was prepared by Bro. \V. B. LANGRIDGE, and in which he discusses at considerable length the more important doings of the Craft in twenty-seven Grand Lodge jurisdictions, including Kansas for 1863 and 1864. Evidently the brollier is ill at ease because, appare'ntly, somebody has seen fit to criticise some of the sayings or doings of his Grand Lodge, or, perliaps, inadvertently may have failed to ascribe to them the honor of possessing the most ancient work, the most eloquent orators, or the largest Grand Lodge library. At all events his criticisms, in some cases, are rather severe and not altogether expressed in that fraternal spirit which should characterize such reports. We, of Kansas, will meekly receive our allotted share of the brother's strictures, and trust that when he " shall gain more experience " he will exhibit less nervousness in consequence of the little pleasantries that may be indulged in at the expense of our Iowa brethren. We observe that the sum of $400 was appropriated to the Grand Master, and $600 to the Grand Secretary for their services the present , year. This is right enough, and we confidently believe well earned, but recollecting the remarks of a "competent and right minded Grand Master," in a recent, address, upon the subject of "masonic puapers," we confess we are a little surprised to see it. The business of the Grand Lodge was strictly local, its session evidently harmonious and pleasant, and the Craft in that jurisdiction are enjoying a good degree of prosperity, for which they have our earnest congratulations. E. A. GuiLBERT, of Dubuque, was reelected M.-.W.\ Grand Master, and our faithful and much esteemed brother, T. S. PARVIN, of Iowa City, reelected R.-.W.'. Grand Secretary. KENTUCKYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864. We have received the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge at its annual communication in October, 1864. The Grand Master,' M.'.W.". THOMAS SADDLER, delivered a short address, in which we are informed that in consequence of the war, a large portion of the lodges in that jurisdiction have been deprived of the privileges of regularly meeting together. He has under certain circumstances granted dispensations to confer degrees sooner than the regular time, and what seems strange to us in
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t h i s case, is t h a t h e should h a v e g r a n t e d these dispensations to confer degrees u p o n those w h o , a t t h e time, were n o t residents of t h e jurisdiction. T h e y seem to be m e n in t h e a r m y , a n d belonging to some of t h e r e g i m e n t s of Michigan. I n e x p l a i n i n g t h e case to t h e G r a n d Lodge, h e remarks: This has been done more freely to the lodges in Lexington than to any others, for the reason that Bro. S. B. BBOWN, Colonel of the Eleventh Michigan regiment, and Deputy Grand Master of that State, who came to see me in person, assured me that all the petitioners were worthy gentlemen at home and in the army. They were recommended by the Deputy Grand Master, Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior Wardens, and eleven other members of Evergreen Lodge, No. 9, St. Clair, Michigan. After receiving permission from their nearest lodge, and by their earnest request, I granted a number of dispensations for officers.of said regiment, being myself present and conferring a number of degrees, to exemplify the true ancient work for the benefit of the masons in Lexington and vicinity. Now w h i l e t h i s m a y be all r i g h t in t h i s case, and done with t h e full sanction of t h e Grand Lodge of Michigan, y e t t h e p r e c e d e n t is a dangerous one, a n d one w h i c h we sincerely h o p e will not be repeated. L e t us n o t distort or set aside o u r established regulations, a n d especially for t h e express benefit of those w h o so s u d d e n l y become impressed with t h e idea t h a t t h e y have long e n t e r t a i n e d a favorable opinion of o u r a n cient and h o n o r a b l e In.stitution. Bro. H I R A M BASSETT, c h a i r m a n of t h e Committee on Foreign Corr e s p o n d e n c e , presented a s h o r t report, n o t i c i n g t h e Proceedings of t h i r t e e n G r a n d Lodges, o u r s n o t of t h e n u m b e r . . Resolutions were passed c o n d e m n i n g t h e " c o n s e r v a t o r s ' " association, a n d p r o h i b i t i n g t h e use of t h e i r work in t h a t jurisdiction. Considerable business was transacted d u r i n g t h e session, principally of a local n a t u r e . This Worshipful G r a n d Lodge reports 9,158 members,, of w h o m 232 are ministers. J . D. LANDRAM, P a d u o a h , M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master. J . M. S. McCoRKLE, G r e e n s b u r g , R.'.W.'. G r a n d Secretary. L O U I S I A N A â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1865. T h e Proceedings of t h i s Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, held a t N e w Orleans, F e b r u a r y 13, 1865, h a v e been received. T h e G r a n d Master, M.'.W.". J. Q. A. FELLOWS, reports his official a c t s as c o m p a r a t i v e l y few, b u t s o m e w h a t more n u m e r o u s t h a n d u r i n g t h e two p r e v i o u s years. H e refused to g r a n t dispensations for balloting o u t of t i m e , e x c e p t in very few cases, and t h e n only for special reasons. H e decides t h a t t h e ballot for a d v a n c e m e n t , after a rejection, m a y b e taken, a t every succeeding r e g u l a r meeting, if t h e lodge so wishes. T h e r e seems to be a clause in t h e i r regulations r e q u i r i n g six m o n t h s p r o b a tion, in consequence of which t h e c o m m i t t e e appointed on t h e subject r e p o r t adversely to t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s decision, which r e p o r t w a s adopted. H e notices one feature in t h e By-Laws of Orient Lodge, U.D., which h e particularly favors, a n d to w h i c h he wishes to call t h e attention of
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the Grand Lodge. It is a feature providing for life membership and commutation of dues. It fixes the dues at $10 per annum, payable in advance; but the payment of $100 will constitute a brother a life member. After paying four years' regular dues, the payment of $75 constitutes a life membership, and so on in that proportion. He thinks that if rules of this kind were generally adopted we would have fewer nonaflaiiated masons. The subject is a new one to us, and we must confess we rather incline to favor it. The subject of affiliation and dues has occupied the attention of Grand Lodges to a considerable extent of late years. He has given the matter much thought for the last two years, and has come to the conclusion thai there should be no lodge dues, and we quote a portion of his remarks on the subject: Our Order is not a health or life insurance Order, nor exclusively a benevolent one, lilie many others. It is an extensive brotherhood, founded on the principles of charity and universal benevolence, and I need hardly say that there is little real charity, b u t , on the contrary, a cause of suppression of all charitable aspirations in contributing so much per month or year for a benevolent object, since it leads any one to think or say, *'l have given so much to the cause; go to the treasury and get your pittance." I believe that all dues should be included in the fees for the degrees, unless, indeed, you should give time for the payment of the same, as is incidentally provided for in the By-Laws of Orient Lodge. You can, in a moment, call to mind, many a brother now in want, perhaps, who, when Initiated, could have paid a hundred dollars much better than he can now pay ten, and who may almost have to deprive his family of bread, or at least some of the comforts of life, in paying his lodge dues. Why should not all o u r lodges adopt the rule fixing the sum total to be paid to constitute the brother a life member â&#x20AC;&#x201D;exempt tor life from the payment of lodge dues? It would-be better, in my estimation, to exact In the future all the assessments in form of fees for degreesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;making provision for the present membership. I would let each lodge pay its expenses by funds realized from worfc, and,as a consequence, spend money only as it earned it, and let this rule apply to the Grand Lodge as well as to its subordinates; let no more dues be required of members in any body in this jurisdiction. I would add t h a t this rule has finally been adopted in all other masonic organizations in this State,each Grand Body requiring no dues for membership of their subordinates, but only a share of the fees received, a percenfa^e of t h e r e a t earnings, and t h u s have enabled the subordinate organizations to dispense with all dues for membership. I may add that this feature in those organizations has worked admirably, and with which, I believe, every brother, a member of them, is satisfied. The result is that there are very few unaffiliated brethren of those organizations, and none in arrears for dues. There is no conflict of feeling of duty to the laws in assisting a distressed brother; there Is no dread of having a bill for arrearages of dues presented on entering the chapter room or asylum, thus deterring one from attending because he does not feel able to spare t h e money at that time to pay his dues. We thus, in my opinion, would in a great measure do away with the evil of non-attendance, by doing away with its principal cause. I know there may be objections raised to the adoption of the measure I suggest, and of considerable weight. Among the first is, that if we included all lodge dues In the fees for the degrees, many young men who make our best members would be unable to enter our Order. I think, on reflection, there will be found very little in this objection. A young man in business can raise one hundred and fifty dollars with only three times the elTort that he can fifty dollars, and when once paid there is an end to paying, and provision is made against the time when misfortune may come upon him in his old age or in sickness, when he could ill afford to pay lodge dues.
Other objections are answered in a similar way, but we will not copy further. As the subject is a new one, and one which perhaps may excite
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KOiiie interest in the different Grand Lodges, we have copied the foregoing as an exponent of the Most Worshipful brother's views, and will await further developments. The subject was referred to a committee, but we fail to observe that any action was had or that any report was made. It seems a brother was refused admittance to Friends of Harmony Lodge, No. 6S, simply because lie had on, some part of the uniform of the United States jS'avy. In tliis he considers tlie strange brother wronged, and so informs the Worshipful Master of the lodge. The Grand Lodge are of the same opinion. Bro. HENKY R . SWASEY, chairman of the Committee on I'oreign Correspondence, presented a very able report, carefully reviewing the Proceedings of twenty-five Grand Lodges. The first Grand Lodge noticed in the reiwrt is that of Alabama, from which for four years we had no tidings. The communication noticed was held at Montgomery, in December, 1803, Bro. J. L. PKiCE,.Deputy Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and forty-one lodges were represented. The Grand Secretary read nn address from the Grand Master, Most Worshipful W. H. NoKKis, who was confined at home by sicliiiess. Speiiliing of the past masonic year as one of gloom, sadness, and deep m o u r n i n g to our beloved Institution, he observes: " There is, perhaps, not a subordinate lodge within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, t h a t does not m o u r n the loss of'one or more of its members, who have fallen victims to the shafts of the enemy in this cruel and unnatural war. ^' ''•• * And now, my brethren, in view of the distressed condition of our coutry and all the surrounding circumstances, it is right and proper that we should look to Him in whom we put our trust to deliver us from our enemies, restore peace to our country, prosperity and happiness to our people, and preserve intact our Institutions, our rights and our liberties." M.'.W.'. JNO. A. LoDER, of Cab aba, was elected Grand Master, and we are pleased to find that the Grand Lodge again honored their old"and faithful servant, R.'.W.'. DANIEL SAYRE, by reelecting him their Grand Secretary.— [fleport Louisiana CommiUee.]
Through the report of the same committee we also have tidings from Texas as late as 18G3. Brother SWASEY remarks: Although t h e paper on which the last Proceedings were published is dark and dingy, the types old and broken, yet the " words that burn, the thoughts that breathe," a r e there indelibly stamped ; it is seldom we have the privilege of reading a series of reports more appropriate than those presented in these several volumes, yet alas, there is nothing h u m a n perfect; these papers are marred by political allusions and appeals, a n d it is a strange thing, and goes far to show the uselessness and impropriety of such arguments, that t h e same arguments are used, the same exhortations, the same quotations from the a n c i e n t landmarks, " a mason shall be true to his country, not concerned in plots, etc.," on both sides, and no doubt with equal sincerity.
The Grand Lodge of Virginia for 1862 and 1863 is also noticed in Brother SWASEY'S report. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana has purchased a piece of ground, to be u.sed exclusively as a masonic burial place. J. Q. A. FELLOWS, New Orleans, reelected M.\W.'. Grand Master. SAMUEL M . TODD, New Orleans, reelected R.'.W.".Grand Secretary.
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M A I N E â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1865. Annual communication held May 2, 1865, M.'.W.'. Win. P. PKEBLE, Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and ten lodges represented. There were also present, the Representatives of five other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Maine. Six dispensations were granted for the formation of new lodges. In view of the large number of dispensations required for the purpose of hurrying candidates through the degrees, this Grand Lodge in 1864, set the price of dispensations at $3.00 each. The result is, that cases of emergency have almost ceased to exist. A large amount of business was transacted during the session, generally pertaining to matters of a strictly local character. The Report on Foreign Correspondence, this time, is from the able pen of Bro. JOSIAH H . DRU.MJJOND, it having pleased the Great Architect of the Universe, to call from earth, our esteemed and ever devoted brother, CYRIL PEARL, who for seventeen years, has been chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. Twenty-three Grand Lodges -are fraternally noticed in the report, Kansas being one. The reports of the District Deputy Grand Master, exhibit a healthy and prosperous condition of the Craft in that jurisdiction. WILLIAM P. PREBLE, Portland, M.'.W.". Grand Master. IKA BERRY, Portland, R.'.W.". Grand Secretary. M A R Y L A N D â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864-65. From this Grand Lodge we have the Proceedings of the annual communication, held in the city of Baltimore, in November, A. D. 1864. M.'. W.'. JOHN COATES, Grand Master; R.'.W.'. JACOB H . MEDAIRY', Grand Sec-
retary. The short address of the Grand-Master contains many excellent hints, and from it we infer that the Grand Lodge is still pursuing the even tenor of its ways. That as individual masons, during all this civil strife, no brother has been known to ignore his duty to a brother in distress, but that the}' have ever been found zealous in the practice of the noble tenets of our Order. During the proceedings, resolutions were passed recognizing the Grand Lodge of Lusitania, Lisbon, and also the Grand Lodge of Italy, and extending to them fraternal congratulations. A communication in the name and with the sanction of the Grand Orient of France, was presented to the Grand Lodge, asking a brotherly help for one "EUGENE DEVILLE, father of a family of three children, having no means of living but those he derives from a small employment which does not give him sufficient to live." The petition further represents him as being a zealous and well instructed mason, devoted to all his brothers, whose sympathy he has conquered, but unhappily pecuniary losses and want of employment during a long time, have reduced his
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means to that point; that to meet the necessities of his family, he has been forced to contract obligations, which threaten to take away from him his sole and last resource, his employment. The subject was referred to a committee to investigate. It hardly seems possible that the Grand Orient of France would sanction an application of this kind, especially for the relief of an individual brother, and we presume our Maryland brothers will investigate before contributing.. Bro. WILLIAM J. WORTH, in his Report on Foreign Correspondence, gives a very able and interesting review of the Proceedings of thirteen Grand Lodges. The_ returns of forty-two lodges show a total membership of 2,720. JOHN COATES, Baltimore, M..W.-. Grand Master. .TACOB H . MEDIARY, Baltimore, R.'.W.'. Graiid Secretary. Since writing the above, we have received the Proceedings of theMost Worshipful Grand Lodge to May, 1865. Resolutions were passed authorizing the Grand Master to establish a lodge to be styled "TheLodge of Instruction," the object being to disseminate the work and lectures as adopted by that Grand Lodge in 1863. It provides that any affiliated Master Mason of that jurisdiction may become a member by the payment of three dollars a year in advance. A mourning page is dedicated to the memory of Hon. THOMAS HOLLIDAY HICKS, Past Dep-
uty Grand Master of that Grand Lodge. Past Grand Master BERRY offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That t h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, be respectfully requested to correspond with t h e Grand Masters of the several Grand Lodges in the United States, with a view to arrange for a convention of A . F . & A.M. throughout the world, to be held at such time a n d place as may hereafter be determined.
After this, we think Bro. REES may take courage, for certainly-his scheme of a "great camp meeting" still livesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;though feebly. Why not name the time and place, Bro. BERRY, and thus reduce the amount of correspondence, and consequently shorten the time that must elapse before such an event could transpire? Bro. WM. J. WORTH presented a Report on Foreign Correspondence,, and reviews in his usually interesting manner the Proceedings of fifteen Grand Lodges, Kansas one of the number. M A S S A C H U S E T T S â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864. We have the Proceedings of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge for the year ending December 27, 1864, its one hundred and thirty-first anniversary. A quarterly communication was held March 9, 1864. Three lodges were chartered, and a committee appointed to make investigations in relation to certain changes said to have been made in the lectures.. At the quarterly communication, June 8th, the Most Worshipful Grand Master gave a brief account of the destruction of the Winthr.op
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House and Free Mason's Hall,by fire, on the morning of the 6th of April. Notwithstanding this calamity, our brethren of the Old Bay State are not cast down, but seem almost unanimously agreed upon having a newTemple. The following resolution was passed, with but one dissenting voice: Resolved, That the directors of the corporation are hereby authorized to cause a Buitable Masonic Temple to be erected on the corner of Tremont and Boylston streets, in Boston, upon the site of Free Mason's Hall, recently destroyed by fire, and to raise all necessary funds by mortgages of the premises or otherwise, and to purchase any additional land adjoiuing the said lot, that may be necessary for the convenient location of the Temple, at the site now owned by the Grand Lodge. At the quarterly communication September 14th, it was resolved t h a t " no lodge should hold more than one communication on the same day, nor confer either of the three degrees upon more than five candidates at one communication. No lodge shall permit more than one candidate to be present at the same time, in the first section of the first degree, nor in the second section of the third degree." The Craft of Massachusetts, together with many brethren from other jurisdictions, assembled in Boston, October 14, 1864, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple now being erected there. A complete record of the events of the day are given, and from which we infer they must have had a good time, and one long and pleasantly to be remembered by every one present. The annual communication was held December 14th. The committee on Charity report that they have paid out to one hundred and sixtytwo applicants, the sum of $1,592.25. The offlcers-elect were installed at the anniversary meeting December 27th, at which time the M.'.W.-. Grand Master delivered his annual address. He informs the Grand Lodge that " the great prosperity of our Institution and the vast number seeking admission thereto, has occasioned a call for dispensations so great as to cause very deep solicitude and anxiety in the minds of many, as to granting this means of initiation, under any circumstances whatever." In every case he has insisted that the petition should be presented to the lodge at its regular communication; yet with this restriction, one liundred and fifty-six dispensations were granted by him alone. He is fully satisfied that accessions by this means are far less valuable than would be a like number presented in the ordinary way. Few of them become contributing members, while most of them go immediately abroad, and having obtained what little they know of the ritual at the cost of an extra meeting, (which in Boston he considers quite equal to the whole sum of admission,) he proposes that hereafter no person shall deceive the three degrees by dispensation at one meeting, except he pay the sum of ten dollars, or four dollars for each degree received separately. Of course, time being the great object, the applicant will prefer to receive all in the shortest possible time, and thereby save two dollars, and probably know .as little of masonry as though he had never seen the inside of a lodge
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If masons are so uncharitable as to require an applicant to pay an extra fee because he is so unfortunate as to have his case classed as a " case of emergency," and tliereby enlarge the Grand Lodge revenue, at the expense of his misfortune, would it not be better to charge twenty-five or even fifty dollars for all the degrees at one time? If the emergency continued as great, the revenue would be greater; if not, he might take the degrees separately as proposed, and possibly obtain some knowledge of our art. Thirteen dispensations for new lodges were granted during the year, and six lodges chartered. The re]3orts of the Deputy Grand Masters are complete, and show the utmost harmony prevailing. \Vii>riiA5i J. PARKM.AN, Boston, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. CiTAiir.KS W. MOORE, Boston, R.".W.". Grand Secretary. M I C H I G A N —1865. Our brethren of this jurisdiction, met in annual communication, in the city of Detroit, January 11, A. D. 18G5, M.'.W.". LOVELL MOORE, Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and forty lodges were represented. We learn from the Grand Master's address, that that jurisdiction was never in a more harmonious and prosperous condition. On the subject of granting dispensations for irregular work, he is aware that many Grand Masters have denounced the practice and utterly refused to grant such dispensations under any circumstances. He considers the Grand Master's prerogative in this, one of the most ancient regulations of the Order, and its object meritorious, and "can readily conceive that cases occasionally occur where even masonic justice would require its exercise." Applications have been so numerous, that he has found it necessary to adopt a general rule by which to be governed. Some, he thinks, consider the dispensing power a sort of Grand Lodge merchandise, and seem to demand the required dispensation upon paying the fee. The rules adopted are: First. —To deny all applications where candidates were under twenty-one years of age. Second.—Where the candidate had resided many years in the vicinity of a lodge without making application. Third.—Where the candidate does not reside legally within the jurisdiction of the lodge applying. Fourth.— Showing some strong reason why the time prescribed should be dispensed with. He thinks he has denied at least one-third of the applications, yet has granted an unprecedented number, the Grand Lodge revenue for which appears to be 81,110. He has received a communication stating that a number of officers and soldiers, have on furlough, claiuied to have taken the first and second degrees in a military lodge in Mississippi,
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working under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. He decides that the Grand Lodge could not authorize a lodge to work in another jurisdiction, or make masons of those belonging to another jurisdiction, consequently, the lodge is illegal, and its initiates doubly so, and should be treated as clandestine masons.. He is also informed of a military lodge in Virginia, working under a dispensation from the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, and empowered by the terms of the dispensation "to confer the throe degrees of masonry upon men from all parts of the loyal Union." This surprises us, and we cannot for a moment think the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia could so disregard the harmony of the Order as to thus license one of its subordinates, to infringe upon the rights of its sister jurisdictions. The Report on Foreign Correspondence is by Bro. JAMES FENTON, Grand Secretary, and notices the Proceedings of twenty-two Grand Lodges, our own for 1863, included. A large amount of business was transacted during the session, principally of a local nature. WILLIAM T . MITCHELL, Port Huron, M .W.'. Grand Master. JAMES FENTON, reelected R.".W.'. Grand Secretary. MISSOURIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1865. The Forty-fifth annual communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was held in St. Louis, commencing May 22, A. D. 1865, A. L. 5865, with one hundred lodges represented. The address of the Grand Master, M.-.AV.-. JOHN F . HOUSTON, is a very able and interesting paper. He gives a statement of his labors for the past year, and also suggests some thoughts relative to the present and future usefulness of the Order, which apply as well to other jurisdictions as Missouri. He is fearful that the present and sudden popularity of the Order can result in no permanent good, and calls upon the Grand Lodge "to devise some plan whereby this incessant demand for masonic privileges may be, in some measure, checked." He congratulates the Grand Lodge of Missouri, in having so far as her jurisdiction was concerned, steadily discountenanced the formation of army or traveling lodges. As citizens of Missouri have been made masons in these lodges, he suggests that they devise some plan whereby the subordinate lodges may be governed in their intercourse with masons so made. He has refused to grant dispensations to confer the degrees in less time than that prescribed by the Grand Lodge, and is quite severe on that class of "good fellows" for whom these dispensations are generally required. Upon the subject of temperance, the brother waxes warm and eloquent. The practice of masons soliciting profanes to become members of the fraternity, very justly meets a severe rebuke from him.
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as it justly s h o u l d from e v e r y one w h o h a s t h e least regard for t h e character of t h e I n s t i t u t i o n a n d its established customs. H e briefly, b u t in a most e l o q u e n t m a n n e r , alludes to t h e d e a t h of " t h e chief magistrate of t h i s m i g h t y n a t i o n , " a n d concludes with t h e following excellent r e m a r k s c o n c e r n i n g our masonic relations w i t h those of our erring b r e t h r e n w h o h a v e t a k e n u p a r m s against our c o m m o n country: My brethren of Missouri, what are the duties at this time, and the time which is coming? We are obliged to be true and faithful to the Government of the country where we reside. We are not to be concerned in plots or conspiracies, but patiently submit to the constituted authorities. There are other duties devolving upon us which we cannot set aside witliout detriment to the teachings of masonry, and to whicli I would call your most serious attention. ^ The prospect of a substantial and permanent peace, becomes brighter every day, and it is not too much to say that in a few months at furthest," swords will be beat into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks." When this great blessing is bestowed on us, many, very many of our absent bretliren, whom we used to greet in former times, will return to Missouri, broken in health and spirit, and may be utterly destitute, and scarcely able, from the wrecli of their remaining property, to sustain themselves and families, if they satisfy the requirements of the civil law. If they are permitted by legal authority, to drag out a few short months or years in view of the graves of all most dear to them, and of their desolate hearths, do not, I entreat you, my brethren, add to their misery by failing to recognize them ag'brethren. Remember that none of us are free from faults, moral, social, or political, and, remembering this; let us bear with the infirmities of our erring brethren, pardon their errors, and be kind and considerate to them; remember that a cup ol cold water given in a kind and forgiving spirit, a gentle word fitly spoken, will fall upon the human heart like music wafted over a calm and placid lake, on a bright summer's eve, and will revive all the generous emotions and noble aspirmions of former years. Then, my brothers, let us do unto our returning brethren all kind and affectionate acts as become masons, and make them feel, if they never felt before, that the mysterious chain of masonry though tried in a thrice heated furnace, is as strong and enduring as the immutable laws of truth and justice. Bro. O'SuLLivAN again p r e s e n t s t h e R e p o r t on Foreign Correspondence, in w h i c h t h e Proceedings of t w e n t y G r a n d Lodges are noticed, K a n s a s b e i n g o n e of t h e n u m b e r . J O H N F . HOUSTON, R i c h m o n d , M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master. A. O'SuLLiv.'iN, St. Louis, R.'.W,'. G r a n d Secretary. N E V A D A â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864. I n N o v e m b e r , 1804, V i r g i n i a City Lodge, N o . 162, and Escurial Lodge, No. 171, California Register, located a t Virginia City,appointed a joint com,m i t t e e to confer with t h e different lodges in Nevada, with a view, to organizing a G r a n d Lodge for t h e State. Like committees were appointed by o t h e r lodges, a n d resolutions were reported and adopted b y live lodges, calling for a convention of all t h e lodges in the State, to be held at masonic hall, in Virginia, on M o n d a y , t h e sixteenth day of J a n u a r y , A. L. 5865, A. D. 1865. T h e convention m e t as above. Seven lodges were represented, all working u n d e r charters g r a n t e d by t h e G r a n d Lodge of California. A comm i t t e e of one from each lodge represented, was appointed to draft a Constitution for t h e Grand Lodge of Nevada.
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Adjourned until Tuesday, at ten o'clock A. M., when they again met 3ind adopted a Constitution, after which a lodge of Master Masons was opened "for the purpose of organizing and constituting in masonic form the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Nevada." JOSEPH DE BEU, was elected Most Worshipful Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. OIIAKI.ES H . FISH, elected Grand Secretary. In the evening the officers were installed, and in the absence of any present or Past Gi-and Master, Bro. HENRY B . BRADY, Senior Grand Warden elect, installed the Most Worshipful Grand Mafster, and he then installed the other elective Grand Officers. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Nevada was then opened in ample form. At tlie morning session, Wednesday, January 1 Sth, the Grand Master makes some excellent suggestions as to the course they should pursue and the duties they should perfo^rm in thus coming into existence as an independent Grand Lodge. He recommends that the authorized work of the Grand Lodge of California, with some slight emendations, be the work of that Grand Lodge. He recommends, also, that some action be had in Reference to the great and ever increasing army of non-afliliates in our midst â&#x20AC;&#x201D; men who have forgotten their vows, and live on year after year without contributing anything toward the support of a lodge, or the relief of their poor and distressed b r e t h r e n ^ and yet claim to be masons, and are ever ready to take place in our ranks whenever it becomes necessary for a lodge to appear in public on funeral or festive occasions, b u t are found wanting when the cause of the destitute widow and helpless orphan is presented to them. Let us begin the work with a full determination to help and aid each other ; let self be ignored, and with willing hearts and strong hands let us endeavor to build up a Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in our young State of N e y ÂŽ a that shall command the respect and win the esteem of our sister Grand Lodges.
One of their regulations requires all non-aflUiated masons within the jurisdiction to present themselves at the nearest lodge to their place of abode and affiliate with said lodge, unless for cause shown, said lodge shall excuse them. And also. All masons in this jurisdiction, who, after having been faithfully and fully warned, shall fail or refuse to appear as herein required, or appearing, refuse toafliliateor show cause for nou-afliliation, shall be deemed unworthy of and denied all masonic privileges, rites, and charities, unless they produce a certitieate from the .Secretary of the lodge, or the Secretary of the Masonic Board of Relief, or this Grand Lodge, an a m o u n t equivalent to the dues of such lodge.
The subject of affiliation is one which seems to engage the special attention of Grand Lodges, and more particularly in this western country, and many of them have adopted regulations similar to the above. We hold that all masons should belong to some lodge, and we also hold that all masons who have been regularly initiated, passed and raised, and have paid to the lodge all fees required of them for the degrees, have the full right to belong to any lodge, upon a proper showing of their good standing. A brother receives the degrees and becomes a member of a lodge. Afterwards circumstances require him to make his permanent abode within the jurisdiction of another lodge, or perhaps of another Grand Lodge. He would like to become an active member of the nearest lodge, and the Grand Lodge requires that he should affil-
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iate, but before he can do so he is informed that he must pay a fee of three, five, or perhaps ten dollars for the privilege. Now is this right? Is it in accordance with the spirit and charitable teachings of masonry to thus take advantage of the circumstances which have placed our unaffiliated brother among us? Is it right because circumstances render it necessary that he should change his place of residence that we, as members of an Institution claiming charity as one of its leading virtues, should charge him a fee for the privilege of recbrding^his name upon our lodge book as one of its members. We can see no good reason why a brother who leaves the jurisdiction of one lodge to make his permanent residence within the jurisdiction of another, should not have the privilege to transfer his membership free of charge, and we would like to have seen the young Grand Lodge of Nevada take this view of the subject, instead of charging the subordinate lodges one dollar for each member received by affiliation; we think it would have been a good example to have set for their older sisters. These ideas suggested themselves to' us while reading over their N regulations, and not that we have any objection to their organization, for at present we know of but a single lodge that has adopted rules in accordance with the above views. We welcome the Grand Lodge of Nevada into our great family circle, and as the fortieth Grand Lodge in this country, and cordially extend to her our fraternal greeting. JOSEPH DEBELL, Virginia City, M.-.W.". Grand Master. CHARLES H . FISH, Virginia City, R.'.W.". Grand Secretary. Bro. FISH not being able to attend to the duties, Bro. WM. A.M. VAN BOCKEUN is Acting Grand Secretary. NEW JERSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1865. The Seventy-eighth annual communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was held in Trenton, January 18 and 19, A. D. 1865. M.'. W.". WILLIAM S. WHITEHEAD, Grand Master; B.'.W.'. JOSEPH H . HOUGH,
Grand Secretary. In the Grand Master's address the all-absorbing question of work is. the first subject noticed; this he does at some length, showing that the " New Jersey revised work " is the only work to be practiced in that jurisdiction. Of that work, or how they obtained it, we have nothing to say, as we do not know, but presume it to be this veritable work practiced by King SOLOMON at the building of the temple. The only objection we have is that they shpuld christen i t t h e "New Jersey Work," or that there should be a " New York Work," a " Pennsylvania Work " or a "California Work." We all aim at the same end, so why not call it by the same name? Why not be more charitable concerning the little peculiarities, and speak of it as the work, instead of " our work." Upon entering his duties as Grand Master, he too was over-run with applications for dispensations to hurry candidates through the degrees.
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In all cases he has required the petition to be regularly received, to wait the usual time and be regularly elected; after which he has granted dispensations to sliorten the time between the degrees; but upon mature reflection he seems to doubt the utility of so doing, and is confident that cases are extremely rare where this prerogative is attended witli any advantage, either to the Craft at large, the lodge, or the individual. He reports twenty decisions on masonic jurisprudence rendered l)y him during the year. In his search for light, he finds that an examination of authorities is nearly worthless, so various and conflicting are the rulings and decisions of the different Grand Lodges and masonic writers, and regrets that there does not exist a more settled system of masonic jurisprudence. The Report on Foreign Correspondence by K.'.W.'. JOSEPH H . HOUCU, gives in a brief and business-like manner, an account of the more important doings of the Craft in twenty-two Grand Lodge jurisdictions, that of Kansas not of the number. The Committee on Histor\' of Masonry in New Jersey are vigorously pursuing their labors, and from their excellent report we judge they are meeting with considerable success. The project is a very laudable one, and should be encouraged by all, and especially by those who have it in their power to throw any light upon the subject. If successful it will be interesting to the Craft as well in other jurisdictions as in jSTew Jersey. Sixty-seven lodges report 4,30G members. WILLIAM SII-AS WHITEHEAD, Newark, M.'.W.-. Grand Master.
JOSEPH H . HOUGH, Trenton, R..W.". Grand Secretary. NEW yOKK â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1865. Our brethren of this jurisdiction met in annual communication June 6, A. L. 5865. Four hundred and eighty lodges represented. The M.'.W.-. Grand Master, CLINTON F . PAIGE, in a very business like manner, gives an account of his stewardship for the year; and also, in his usually clear and sighted manner, makes some well-timed suggestions upon different subjects connected with that Grand Lodge. A committee was appointed at the last annual communication to prepare a ritual for Lodges of Sorrow. They have completed their labors, and he has approved the work. He commends "the occasional opening of Sorrow Lodges, not only as a fitting tribute to the memory of the fraternal dead, but as having a tendency to call out the talent of the brethren in the preparation of suitable addresses, and to elevate the thoughts of those who participate above the common places of every day life. But one member of that Grand Lodge had died during the year, and this was our esteemed brother, the M.'.W.'. Joii.v D. WILLARD, Past Grand Master. He recommends that hereafter no application for a warrant be entertained by the Grand Lodge unless accompanied by a certificate from
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the Grand Lecturer or his assistant, that the otHccrs named are in possession cJf the work adopted by the Grand Lodge and are competent to impart the same. The hall and asylum .seems to have a.ssumed a more tangible shape. The trustees have been regularly incorporated by the legislature, and have completed the purcha.se of a site. Thirty-two dispensations were granted during the year for the formation of new lodges, and eleven applications were, for good reasons, denied. It seems, from the report of the committee on the subject, tliat the differences existing between the Grand Lodge of Virginia and that Grand Lodge have not yet been reconciled, owing, probably, to the restrictions on correspondence during the political troubles of the country. Our brethren of New York cannot expect to visit lodges in Virginia until that Grand Lodge removes the restrictions concerning the New York Grand Lodge. "We believe the Grand Lodge of Virginia has never been supported in her action towards the Grand Lodge of New York by a single Grand Lodge; that on the contrary, all but one have congratulated her upon the charitable and hap]iy manner in which her differences were adju.sted. The very excellent Report on Foi-eign Correspondence is by the M:. W.-. JOHN L . LEWIS, and gives a full review of the Proceedings of twentyeight American Grand Lodges, and ten Foreign Grand Lodges. Of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, the brother seems willing to recognize it as a legally organized Grand Lodge, and hails its advent as the fortieth within the boundaries of the United States. No Grand Lodge action seems to have been had on the subject. A'large amount of business was transacted during the se.ssiou,'all evincing a prosperous and harmonious condition of the Craft in that jurisdiction. M.'.W.'. CLINTON F.PAIGE was unanimously reelected Grand Master, but declined further service in that capacity. ROBERT D . HOLMES, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. .TAMES M . AUSTIN, reelected R.'.AV.'. Grand Secretary. N O R T H C A R O L I N A â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864. Since the meeting of the Grand Lodge we have received the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, at its annual communication held in Raleigh, December 5,1864. M.-.W.'. E. F. WATSON, Grand Master; R.'.W.'.W. T. BAIN, Grand Secretary. One hundred and three lodges were represented. The Grand Master's annual address is an exceedingly well written paper, and in it is much that breathes the true spirit of freemasonry. He, however, like some of our northern brethren, suffered his patriotism to lead him into making assertions which we cannot endorse; but as the cause which incited them is fast disappearing, we refrain from referring to them further.
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D u r i n g t h e session, o u r venerable b r o t h e r , E.'.W.". W M . T . B A I N , w a s
presented b y t h e G r a n d Lodge with a beautiful jewel, a n d to o u r v e n e r able b r o t h e r , AI/BERT G . MACKAY, E . - . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary of t h e G r a n d
Lodge of S o u t h Carolina, who was present on t h e occasion, was g i v e n t h e h o n o r of c o n v e y i n g to h i m this token of t h e i r appreciation of h i s faithful a n d long service. J O H N MCCOBMIOK, H a r n e t t , M.'.W.". G r a n d Master. W M . T . B A I N , Raleigh, reelected l i . . W . . G r a n d Secretary.
O H I O —18(i4. The Fifty-tifth aiimial communication of t h i s G r a n d Lodge was h e l d at Cleveland, October 18, 1864. Two h u n d r e d lodges were r e p r e s e n t e d at t h e o p e n i n g of t h e session. T h e G r a n d Master, M.'.AV.'. THOMA.^ SPARROW, in his address, give8
a full a n d very interesting account of his stewardship d u r i n g t h e p a s t year. Speaking of t h e popularity of t h e fraternity a n d t h e c o n s e q u e n t rapid increase of m e m b e r s h i p , h e says: Has this rapid increase of members strengthened the tie of brotherhood, which is tbe fouudation a n d cap stone, cement and glory of this ancient fraternity V Has it made us more industrious in furnishing the corn of nourishment to t h e h u n g r y ; t h e wine of refreshment to t h e sick, or the oil of joy to the afflicted ? Has it sharpened t h e glorious strife of excelling each other in all the qualifications which should characterize our profession as masons? Has this vast enlargement of t h e edifice added to its strength or symmetry? Has its interior been made to correspond in h a r m o n y a n d beauty with the magnitude a n d splendor of its external appearance? It has been well said : " They mistake the nature of the masonic Institution, who estimate its strength by its number, or measures its prosperity b y . t h e length of t h e roll of its initiates. These are not the standards by which either the one or t h e other is to be determined. Its strength is in its principle, a n d its prosperity in the character of its members."
F r o m their total disregard of t h e regulations prescribed for t h e i r government, h e seems in favor of rei^ealing t h e regulations i n regard to military lodges. So t h i n k i n g t h e G r a n d Lodge, t h e resolution passed in 1861, authorizing t h e establishment of military lodges in Ohio regiments were repealed, and t h e dispensations of such as do n o t in t h r e e m o n t h s m a k e r e t u r n s to tlie G r a n d Lodge are to be revoked. We copy t h e following as coinciding with our views on t h e subject,and trust it will n o t b e long until similar regulations will b e strictly e n forced in all j u r i s d i c t i o n s : It should be understood by the officers of subordinates — once for all — that lodges are created for the benefit of masons, a n d not^or the accommodation of candidates ; that there are no cases of emergency in this jurisdiction, a n d that no lodge has the power to make them, that every petition must take its regular course; be presented at a stated meeting, be referred to a committee, and lie over to the next stated meeting when the candidate may be balloted for, and, if elected, initiated ; t h a t the ballot can not be passed for t h e second degree until the next stated meeting after his initiation,, nor for the Master Mason's degree until the next stated meeting after h e is passed ; a n d that previous to advancement, candidates must be examined in'open lodge in all t h e lectures of the degree which they have taken, and be found to possess a thorough, knowledge of it.
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The report of Bro. LEMON for the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, is an excellent paper, reviewing in a very courteous manner, the Proceedings of eighteen Grand Lodges, Kansas not being one of the number. Resolutions were passed, requiring all lodges under that jurisdiction which have provision in their By-Laws authorizing, under any circumstances, a ca;se of emergency, to repeal the same forthwith. THOMAS SPARROW, Columbus, M.'.W.'. Grand Master.' JOHN D . CALDWELL, Cincinnati, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary. OKEGON â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864-65. The Proceedings of the Fourteenth annual communication of this Grand Lodge, held in Portland, June 20, 1864, have been received. Twenty-five lodges were represented at the opening of the session. The address of the Grand Master is principally devoted to the discussion of the question at issue between him and Grand Master REED, of Washington, in relation to jurisdiction in that portion of Idaho once constituting a portion of the Territory of Washington. Bro. REED claims jurisdiction as though it was still a portion of Washington, and Bro. MCCRACKEN, of Oregon, on the contrary, claims that the acts of Congress creating the separate Territory, makes it public domain, no matter what jurisdiction it might have been under previous to the passage of the act, and that it will remain so until they shall have organized a Grand Lodge for themselves. And so ruling they constitute a lodge at Idaho City, which we are disposed to think they had a perfect right to do. Past Grand Master HOLBROOK submitted a Report on Foreign Correspondence, reviewing in a very interesting manner the Proceedings of eighteen Grand Lodges, Kansas being one. Twenty-five lodges report 888 members. JOHN MCCRACKEN, Portland, reelected M.'.W.-. Grand Master. J. E. HuRFORD, Oregon City, R.'.W.". Grand Secretary. The Fifteenth annual communication was held June 19, 1865. The Grand Master's address is principally devoted to the discussion of the case in controversy with Washington Territory, the result of which is the appointing of a committee to confer with a like committee from that Grand Lodge, with a view to the final adjustment of the whole matter. A lodge was chartered at Boise City, and another at Placerville, both in Idaho Territory. . Past Grand Master A. HOLBROOK presented the Report on Foreign Correspondence, in which he acknowledges the receipt of the Proceedings of twenty-six Grand Lodges. - In the brother's closing remarks, he says:
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The schemes of conservators have not disturbed us. The mischief that has grown out of the disturbed state of t h e country, now fortunately, t h a n k GOD, as we hope, about to be restored to peace and harmony, have scarcely affected us. Let us trust that everywhere among our brethren the revived union of States will be followed by the union of hearts a n d hands, bound together iudissolubly by fraternal and Immortal bonds.
Twenty-two lodges report 894 members. Grand Lodge dues, S2.210. S. ~P. CHADWICK, Eoseburg, M.'.W.". Grand Master. J.E. HuRFORD, Oregon City, reelected E.'.AV.-. Grand Secretary. PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864. From this Grand Lodge we have an abstract of its Proceedings during the year 1864. At the annual communication held December 27, 1864, the retiring Grand Master, M.".W.\ DAVID G. SKERRETT, notices as a matter of gratification, the prosperity of the masonic Order in that State. In his address, he reports the Grand Lodge debt reduced during the year from §62,600.00 to $19,400.00. The Grand Lodge Charity Fund has increased from $42,350.00 to $46,592.00. The Girard bequest, December 27,1864, amounts to $47,170.00. A very interesting Report on Foreign Correspondence was presented by Bro. SAMUEL C . PERKINS, chairman of the committee. He acknowledges the receipt of the Proceedings .of thirty Grand Lodges, including the Grand Orient of France. In the report. Brother PERKINS favors the representative system, as being productive of harmony and more fraternal relations between the various jurisdictions. He favors Grand Lodge libraries, and remarks that "the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has never encouraged masonic publications, and has uniformly refused her sanction to masonic magazines, reviews, newspapers and monitors. He also favors a reprint of the earlier Proceedings of that Grand Lodge. Since writing the foregoing, we have received a pamphlet containing Proceedings of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge at a quarterly communication convened March 6, 1865, for the purpose of paying a proper tribute to the memory of P.'. G.'.M.'., Bro. GEORGE M . DALLAS, and on which occasion the Grand Lodge was addressed by P.'. G.". M.'., Bro. JAMES PAGE, in whose remarks are related some very interesting incidents connected with the brother's attachment to the Order. We have also another pamphlet containing the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge at a similar occasion on the 5th of June, and upon which occasion the Grand Lodge was called to mourn the loss by death, of P.'. G.'. M.\, Bro. WILLIAM WHITNEY.
LUCIUS H . SCOTT, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. WM. H . ADAMS, R.'.W.'.Grand Secretary.
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R H O D E I S L A N D â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864. The Proceedings of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, for the year ending May 30, 1864, are at hand. The festival communication was opened June 24,1863, at which time the Grand Master states that he has arrested the charter of Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 8, and suspended several of its members for gross insubordination and unmasonic conduct. The subject was referred to a special committee. The semi-annual communication was held November 30,1863. Fifteen lodges were represented. This session was occupied with the trial of Mount Moriah Lodge. It seems they refused to practice the work as prescribed by the Grand Lodge, for whicli their charter was arrested, their Master expelled, and other officers and members suspended, until such time as they shall make acknowledgment to the Grand Lodge for their misconduct. Served them right, probably. A sjiecial communication was convened March 14th, for the purpose of paying the funeral honors to the remains of P.. G.'. M.'. JERVIS J. S.MITH.
The annual communication was held May 30, 1864. The Grand Master's very business like address, is principally devoted to local matters. In it we are informed that seven members of that Grand Lodge have been called from earth within the year, all but one of whom were more than three score years of age; one of them, Bro. JANSON WILLIAMS, had the honor of being elected Treasurer of Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 4, for fifty-three successive years. . During the year, there were in that jurisdiction, two hundred and fifty raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason; twenty-three deaths; twenty-one were suspended, one expelled, and forty-six applicants for admission rejected. The Report on Foreign Correspondence, by R.'.W.'.Past Grand Secretary THOMAS A. DOYLE, is an excellent paper. The Proceedings of thirteen Grand Lodges are reviewed in Bro. DOYLE'S report. In noticing the Grand Lodge of Kansas, he expresses his disapproval of the resolution which allows the oldest Past Master of a lodge to succeed to all the rights and powers of Master in the absence of the regular Master and Wardens, and in this disapproval your committee can but coincide. ARIEL BALLOU, Woonsocket, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. " HORATIO ROGERS, JR., Providence, R.'.AV.'. Grand Secretary. WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1864. The brethren of this jurisdiction held their Seventh Grand Annual Communication in the city of Olympia, commencing November 29, A. D. 1864, M.-.W.-. T. F. MCELROV, P.-. G.-. M.-., presiding, and R.-. AV.'. KLwooD EvA.MS, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master, M.-.W.-.T. M. REED, being unavoidably absent, the Grand Secretary read his annual address, which had been previously
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forwarded to the Grand Lodge. In it, is given in a plain and business like manner, an account of his official acts during the year. A greater portion, however, of the address is devoted to the subject of jurisdiction, in which there is a controversy between that Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Oregon, which we briefly alluded to in our report of that (irrand Lodge. For the benefit of the brethren of our own jurisdiction, we will, without discussing the question, give a statement of the case as it appears from the record of their Proceedings. First, there is a clause in the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Washington, which reads: The Grand Lodge is the supreme masonic power and authority in this Territory, possessing all the attributes of sovereignty and government, legislative, executive and judicial— limiitd only by a strict adherence to the ancient landmarks of the Order, and to the provisions of its own Constitution and regulations.
A portion of the Territory then claimed by this provision, has since been set apart by act of Congress, as a part of the Territory of Idaho, and the Grand Lodge of AVashington still claims jurisdiction, as though it was. still a part of that Territory. A number of brethren of Idaho City, in Boise county, Idaho Territory,, which was once a part of Washington, petitioned and received a dispensation from the Grand Master of Oregon, and subsequently were chartered by that Grand Lodge as Idaho Lodge. To this Ero. KEED takes exception,, and claims that to the Grand Lodge of Washington belongs the exclusive right to grant such dispensation or charter. And before the said lodge received its charter, Bro. EEED caused to be communicated to Brother McCRACKEN, the Grand Master of Oregon, his solemn, fraternal protest. In this protest, he ably discusses the subject at considerable length, assuming that — Masonic Grand Bodies and masonic usages and laws are alone the power and authority by which such matters are" to be governed, and Congress nor no other purely political power can of right legislate thereon ; and a priori congressional action with no such design dreamt of or intended, could not, did not diminish the jurisdiction of the Grand Master of Washington, nor enlarge thatof Grand Master MCCK.\CKEN. Had jurisdiction never belonged to Washington Grand Lodge, it would be idle to object to'your action. But we hold t h a t no point is better settled than that where the area of jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge is ouce defined, said Grand Lodge acquires sole, supreme and sovereign masonic jurisdiction within such limits,until proper steps are taken whereby such jurisdiction is lost by one body, to be acquired or succeeded by a newly established Grand Lodge.
Upon this, the Grand Master of Oregon takes issue, upon the ground that— Masonry in ;this country, has accepted the political boundaries of States aud Territories as the limits of sole jurisdiction of its Grand Lodges; these boundaries being fixed by act of Congress, they are altered or changed by the same power, and any change that effects the boundaries of States and Territories, effects t h e boundaries of Grand Lodge jurisdiction; or, to use the more comprehensive and expressive language of our M.'.W.*.. brother: " This purely political power can, of its own volition and undesignedly modify, control and regulate the limits of jurisdiction of masonic Grand Lodges, when, as an invariable rule, the boundaries fixed by such political power have been adopted by the several Grand Lodges as the limits of their jurisdiction. The boundaries of Grand Lodge jurisdiction, when established, or at any subsequent time, are not described by degrees of latitude or longitude, rivers, landmarks, or other state lines, as are the boundaries of aState, but merely accepting the boundaries of such Slate or Territory, with a n y
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changes t h a t may be subsequently made." Congress having organized the Territory f Idaho, he considers it public domain, in which any Grand Lodge has a perfect right to establish lodges, until the brethren there shall see fit to establish a Grand Lodge for themselves. In this he was sustained by his Grand Lodge.
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence, for the Grand Lodge of Washington, subniit a lengthyreport on the subject, in which the whole matter is very ably discussed, with a view to sustaining brother EI:ED in his position. There are many things in the report which we would like to transcribe, but we forbear, lest our report be too lengthy. A committee to whoni was referred the subject, submit the following resolutions, which were adopted after filling the blanks witli the names of A.SA L. BiiowN, Grand Master elect, THOMAS M . EEED,P.-.G.'.M.'., and ELwooii EvA^-s, Grand Secretary, and thus the matter rests: Jiesolved, T h a t the position assumed and the course pursued by M.\W.\ Grand Master KEED in this issue, and the able review of the matter as presented in the Report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, meets with our unqualified approbation ; t h a t we heartily endorse the action of our Grand Master, and.athrra our solg jurisdictional right over so much of the Territory of I d a h o as was originally embraced in the Territory of Washington. liesolved, T h a t the action of the M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge of Oregon, in granting a perpetual charter to Idaho Lodge, was in direct violation of masonic law, and that the Grand Lodge cannot, w i t h o u t humiliating itself, ignoring its own constitutional rights, and compromising its own dignity, accept the solution which the Grand Lodge of Oregon has affirmed. Resolved, That the suppression of, or neglect to properly notice, the fact of the presence of Grand Master REED at the last session of the Grand Lodge of Oregon in the published Proceedings of that Grand Body, is one which demands a suitable explanation or apology. Resolved, That.this Grand Body is still willing and anxious to preserve and perpetuate those fraternal relations which have hitherto existed between this Grand Body and t h a t of Oregon, and is willing to make any sacrifice or compromise in order to accomplish this object, n o t incompatible with our rights and dignity as a sovereign Grand Body, and in order that no efTort may remain untried on our part to effect a fraternal -and final settlement of the case in question, a n d particularly of the principles involved herein, we hereby submit to t h e M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge of Oregon, the following proposition, which we hope will be m e t in the same fraternal spirit in which it is made, to-wit: That the whole matter in controversy be referred, with all testimony, documents, papers, etc., thereunto belonging, to the arbitrament of some old, well-regulated sister Grand Lodge, with a request from our Grand Bodies t h a t the Grand Lodge so selected shall take the m a t t e r under consideration, acting as a fraternal arbitrator in the matter, and t h a t t h e decision made by such Grand Body shall be final and binding upon both our respective Grand Lodges, and shall be respected as a masonically legal decision of t h e question. F u r t h e r m o r e , that in order to effect this arrangement, are hereby constituted a committee, to confer with any similar committee which the Grand Lodge of Oregon may appoint for t h a t purpose, with plenary powers to select some sister Grand Body as an arbitrator, and t o m a k e ' a l l necessary arrangements towards eflTecting this object. Resolved, That should the Grand Lodge of Oregon refuse to accede to our fraternal request, and persist in maintaining the position which she has assumed, that in justice to our own rights and in m a i n t e n a n c e of our dignity as a sovereign Grand Lodge, there will remain no alternative but to interdict masonic intercourse with the Grand L.odge of Oregon. All of which is respectfullv submitted, A. L. BROWN, DANIEL BAGLEY, JAMES BILES.
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We cannot perceive that any very serious difficulty can grow out of it, as both parties profess a desire to live in harmony. And the only good that can come of it is, that it may establish a precedent, which will be a guide for action in similar cases hereafter, as in all probability, before this controversy is settled, the brethren of Idaho, will have organized a •Grand Lodge of their own, and thus assume control of their own affairs. The Report on Foreign Correspondence is an able and interesting document, from the pen of R.".W.-. ELWOOD EVANS. It reviews, in a careful and impartial manner, the Proceedings of twenty-six Grand Lodges; among them is Kansas for 1862, and also for 1863. Considerable business was transacted during the session, and among •other things, we notice the Constitution, By-Laws, etc., are sadly out of repair, or " don't suit somebody," judging from the number of reports and resolutions on the subject. There are eleven lodges in the jurisdiction; ten of them report a total of 302 members. Grand Lodge dues, f480. Representation fund, -$302. ASA L . BROWN, Walla-Walla, M.-.W.". Grand Master. ELWOOD EVAKS, Olympia, reelected R.-.W.'. Grand Secretary. WEST VIRGINIA—1865. We have received an official communication announcing the formation of a Grand Lodge for West Virginia." This communication states that a convention was held in Fairmount, April 12, A. L. 5865, aX which time Grand Officers were elected. A Grand Communication was held at Wheeling, May 10,5865, when there were present the Representatives of nine regular chartered lodges. The special business of this communication was the installation of the •Grand Officers, which ceremony was performed by M.'. W.\ W. B. THRALL, P.'. G.-. M.-. of Ohio.
They extend fraternal greeting and solicit friendly recognition. Perhaps we display inexcusable ignorance, but to us, this "State of West Virginia" seems to have a doubtful existence, and we trust our brethren there will not urge their claim too strongly until their political boundaries are fully established. WM. J. BATES, M.-.W.'. Grand Master. T. H. LOGAN, R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.
W I S C O N S I N —1865. • Annual communication held June 13, 1865, M.'.W.'. G. W. WASHBURN, Grand Master, presiding. One hundred lodges were represented. The Grand Master has granted no dispensations for new lodges •during the year, although six applications were made. Certain military lodges claiming to act under authority of an adjoining jurisdiction, have been engaged in malcing masons of p'ersons of
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Wisconsin, an act which he disapproves. The Grand Lodge agree with him, and decree that all persons within that jurisdiction, so made, shall be considered as clandestine masons until formally healed, and all persons applying so to be healed shall be subject to the same regulations as those applying for the degrees. An excellent Report on Foreign Correspondence was presented by Bro. W. T. PALMER, in which he reviews the Proceedings of twenty-four Grand Lodges, Kansas being one. In 18(i4 there were 1,141 initiations and four hundred rejections. Whole number of Master Masons, 5,528. Grand Lodge dues, S.3,907..50. .JOHN T . WBNTWORTH, Geneva, M.-.W.'. Grand Master. W. T. PALMER, Milwaukee, reelected R.'.AV.'. Grand Secretary. FRANCE. We have received the official " Bulletin du Grand Orient de France," from May to September inclusive. The first that attracts our attention is the notice of the death of their Grand Master, MARSHALL MAGNAN, wlio died May 29,1865, at the age of about seventy years, having been born in Paris, December 7, 1795. A brief sketch of the illustrious brother's life and military career is given in the notice. The Bulletin for May also contains an address of condolence from the Grand Orient to the Grand Lodge of New York, on the death of the late President, whom they designate as illustrious brother, probably under the impression that he was a member of the Order. The adoption of a new Constitution, change of ritual and ceremonies seem to occupy, to a considerable extent, the attention of the Grand Orient. We give what seem to be the requirements of candidates: He must be twenty-one years of age, of irreproachable moral character, with a profession, free and honorable, and able to gain the necessary means of existence, in possession of at least a primary education, a resident least six months in the State where the lodge is situated, or within the jurisdiction of the lodge. Persons living in a State where there is no lodge, military and marines, are exempt from the last clause. The suppression of the higher degrees is a subject which seems to be exciting considerable attention among the members of the Grand Orient of France, and from what we can judge, is meeting with considerable favor, as we notice that after a lengthy discussion, a vote wastaken with the following result: Eighty-six to maintain the degrees and eighty-three to abolish them. These papers were received too late for us to procure a translated digest as complete as we would like, but we trust that, should we be the recipient of continued favors from our French brethren, we shall be able in the future to give them a more extended notice.
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We have also, since the last meeting of the Grand Lodge, received and read with much interest a " letter from the Right Worshipful Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to the freemasons of the United States," upon the subject of reconciliation. While we appreciate the motives which prompted the issuing of this letter, and while the greater portion of it is entirely indorsable, and expressed in the most fraternal and purely masonic spirit, still, in a strictly masonic point of view, we doubt the propriety of issuing it. If the great masonic compact has been in the least impaired, which we trust will be found not to be the case, when all political differences shall have been adjusted, let us trust that the sublime teachings of our Order, consecrated to unity, brotherly love and charity, will in due time, and in their own quiet and unostentatious way, yet work a renewal of the great covenant of fraternal peace and good will. Fraternally submitted, E. T. CARR, Chairman of Committee.
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C H A R I T Y — R e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e 1S59 R e p o r t of Committee 1801 R e p o r t of Committee 186.". Additional 18G3 C H A R T E R AND S E A L — G r a n d Secretary to Procure
HO 216 842 349 19
C H A R T E R F E E S —Shortage in
167
C H A R T E R E D L O D G E S — R e p o r t of Committe 1855 R e p o r t of Committee 1856 Report of Committee 1857 R e p o r t of Committee 1858 Report of Committee 1859 Report of Committee I860 R e p o r t of Committee 1861 R e p o r t of Committee 1862 R e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e 186:-! Additional Report 1863 Report of C o m m i t t e e 1864 R e p o r t of Committee 1865 R e p o r t of Committee on St. J o h n ' s Lodge C H A R T E R S OF CERTAIN LODGES S U R R E N D E R E D
44 55 78 84 115 164 215 281 344 346 420 498 217 346
C H A R T E R S O F G R A N D LODGE—Substituted for Old Charters.. C O M M U N I C A T I O N F R O M N E W YORK
24 56
C O M M U N I C A T I O N — R e f e r e n c e to " Easy Chair P a t e n t " Referred 155 C O N D I T I O N O F M A S O N R Y — R e p o r t of "Committee 1858 89 R e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e 1859 116 Report of Committee 1862 283 R e p o r t of Committee 1863 348 R e p o r t of Committee 1864 503 CONSTITUTION '. 27,etse<j. C O N S T I T U T I O N AND B Y - L A W S — A d o p t e d C O N S T I T U T I O N A N D B Y - L A W S —Revision Resolution to Revise Resolution to Revise Report of Committee C O N V E N T I O N —Called to F o r m Grand Lodge of Kansas Meeting, AVhen H e l d Business, Transacted
22 88 119 273 352 17 1/ 17
W A R E LODGE, U . D DE L ADeclared Extinct
88 121
D E P U T Y G R A N D M A S T E R S — R e p o r t of 1859 R e p o r t of 1862 R e p o r t of 1863 Compensation to D E P U T Y G R A N D M A S T E R S A N D DISTRICTS — Reference to Uniformity of W o r k DIMITS GRANTED BY SUBORDINATE LODGES
155 267 335 500 170 218
Index.
in PAGE.
DIMITTED MASONS, 1861 234 DISPENSATION TO GROVE LODGE —Petition Sent to Grand . Lodge of Missouri 4 DISPENSATION TO LODGES —When not Granted 120 DUES — Arrearages to Grand Lodge of 219 DUES — Resolution to Increase Repealed 166 DUCATION —Report of Committee on Withdrawal of Proposition of J. W. Smith 168 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION —Resolution 55 ELDORA LODGE—Resolution to Substitute name of H.G.Moore as Master of '. 167 ELDORA LODGE w. RAFFERTY-Lodge Sustained .502 ELDORA LODGE vs. JACKSON—Report of Committee on Grievances 166 ELECTION OF OFFICERS TO FIRST GRAND LODGE 19 ELK LODGE, U. D.—Charter to : 164 EXPELLED MASONS —In 1860 172
E
In In In In In
1861 1862 1863 1864 1865
235 300 372 445 528
FEES FOR ADMISSION TO SUBORDINATE LODGES
422
FINANCE —Report of Committee on FORFEITURE OF CHARTER—For Reduced Number of Members FORMATION OF GRAND LODGE -Convention called p E A R Y LODGE, U. D.—Resolution, Reference to
347
GOLDEN CITY LODGE, No. 34 —Change of Number GRAND LECTURER OLIVER TRUE—Compensation to GRAND LODGE —Permanent Location of GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS —Organized GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH KANSAS — List of, for 1861 List of, for 1862 List of, for 1863 List of, for 1864 Listof, for 1865 GRAND LODGE OF HAMBURG—Adoption of Resolution of... GRAND MASTER —To Exemplify Work of the Three Degrees... Appointment of Private Secretary Appropriation for Postage GRAND OFFICERS, ELECTIVE—From Organization to 1865...
277 169 168 17
217 17 70
236 303 375 448 531 157 46 169 423 529
iv
Index. PAGE.
GRAND OFFICERS ELECTED —For 1855 19 For 1856 23 For 1857 54 For 1858 70 For 1859 87 For 1860 US For 1861 : 160 For 1862 213 For 1863 '280 For 1864 345 For 1865 : 498 GRAND SECRETARY—Assistant Appointed ...: .- 166 Salary fixed., 501 GRAND SECRETARY—Report oJt 1855 44 Report for 1857 ...• 67 Report for 1858 '. '. 83 Report for 1859 108 Report for 1860 163 Report for 1861 ....204-208 Report for 1862 269 Report for 1863 •. 338 Report for 1864 •. 413 Report for 1865 ' 491 GRAND TREASURER —Report of, for 1857 69 Report of, for 1861 •. 209 Report of, for 1862 -. 271 Report of, for 1863 340 Report of, for 1864 415 Report of, for 1865 ' 493 GRIEVANCES—Report of Committee, Eldora Lodge vs. Raflferty., 502 Report of Committee, Oskaloosa Lodge ra. Aull, 1859 ; 116 Report of Committee, Wyandotte Lodge vs. Bennett and Miller T 161 GROVE LODGE ORGANIZED i et seq. TTARRISON, GRAND SECRETARY—Report of Committee on..
66
HARTMAN vs. KENNEDY —Report of. Committee on Grievances '. ! HIGH PRAIRIE LODGE, No. 25 —Dues from '.....'.
212 211
HISTORICAL RESUME OF MASONRY IN KANSAS..'
INCORPORATION
OF GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
INDIANOLA LODGE—Report of Special Committee INITIATION' FEES —Paid by Subordinate Lodges , INTRODUCTION TO REPRINT ORDERED 1888 IRREGULAR WORK—Lodge Performing to Forfeit Charter EWELS AND REGALIA FOR GRAND LODGE
J
JURISDICTION —Of Subordinate Lodges
3 505 219 502 1 et seq. 504 501 162
Index. PAGE.
E vs. J . J. D E C K E L M A N —Referred to ComK I C KToA PhOmaOvi tetLeCeOhDona rGt eGrievances H42, 347, 421, 422 r Arrested, when 55 Location a n d Name Changed K I C K A P O O L O D G E —Organized A W R E N C E L O D G E —To have Charter Arrested, w h e n No. 6, to h a v e New Charter R e m i t t i n g Diied of L A W R E N C E LODGE ORGANIZED
L
281 \?. el seq. 55 346 352 Vletseq.
LEAVENWORTH LODGE ORGANIZED
Hetseq.
L E A V E N W O R T H L O D G E t s . A. F. MAISON —Referred to Committee on Grievances 278,347 LECOMPTON L O D G E —Remission of Dues 208 No. 13, Revolie Charter of ., 421, 502 L E C T U R E S ON SYMBOLIC MASONRY 88 LOCATION O F G R A N D L O D G E — P e r m a n e n t 168 N u m b e r of Votes to Change .168 Changing, two-thirds Vote , 217 LODGES — D e l i n q u e n t in Dues to G r a n d Lodge 166 D e l i n q u e n t in making R e t u r n s to G r a n d Lodge 283 LODGES — N u m b e r of, at Organization of Grand Lodge
4
L O D G E S U . D.—Reference to Notices of ., 43 M e m b e r s of to be Seated.... '85,117 •Who have n o t m a d e R e t u r n s ; 89 Reference to Oskaloosa and Delaware Lodges 121 Representatives to be Admitted to G r a n d Lodge, how 168 Privileges to Representatives 344 ASONIC C O N V E N T I O N AT C H I C A G O — R e p o r t of Committee o n 119 MASONIC C O L L E G E AT L E C O M P T O N — C o m m u n i c a t i o n , Reference to 120 MASONIC LIBRARY, UNIVERSAL 45 Resolutions, Reference to 56 MASONS I N T H E W A R — C o n t r i b u t i o n s for Benefit of :.... 349 M E M B E R S O F G R A N D L O D G E - F o r 1858 92 F o r 1859 133 F o r 1860 '. 170 F o r 1861 232 A n d Officers, for 1862 298 M E M B E R S O F L O D G E S —Of which t h e C h a r t e r s h a v e been Vacated 346
M
M E M P H I S C O N V E N T I O N —Delegates Elected to M I L E A G E A N D P E R D I E M —Of Representatives to G r a n d Lodge Resolution Repealing M O N E Y —Specie only to be Received bv G r a n d Secretary for Dues ". Specie only to be Received, Repealed
• '.346 160 166 211 343
vi
Index. PAGE.
MATIONAL MEETING—Report of Committee
499
NEVADA LODGE, No. 36 —Change of Number NON-AFFILIATED MASONS —Taxation of by Subordinate Lodges NON-PAYMENT OF DUES —Suspension for, when
277
AFFICERS ELECTED TO FIRST GRAND LODGE
89 148 19
OFFICERS, ELECTIVE —Expenses, how paid 502 ORGANIZATION OF LODGES IN KANSAS i et seq. OSAGE VALLEY LODGE —Change Name of Master 118 OSKALOOSA LODGE —Change Junior Warden 89 OSKALOOSA LODGE, No. 14, DS. AULT —Referred to Committee on Grievances 116
PAOLA
LODGE, U. D.—Substitute Junior Warden
218
PAYMENT TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE PA Y - R O L L —Report of Committee on PETITIONERS TO DEGREES OF MASONRY—When Admitted.. PLACE OF MEETING—.Amendment By-Laws PROCEEDINGS - Reprint, up to 1865, inclusive PROCEEDINGS OF GRAND LODGE —(March ), for 1856 (July), for 1856 (October), for 1856 (October), for 1857 : For 1858.. For 1859.; For 1860 For 1861 ; For 1862 '. For 1863 For 1864.... ! For 1865...
Q
UORUM —Amendment By-Laws, Sec. 2, Art. I
'.
,.
DEGALIA AND JEWELS FOR GRAND LODGE
159 164 88 72 494 21 41 47 59 77 103 149 201 263 329 407 485 89 501
REGULATION—A Standing, 1862, Repealed.
494
REINSTATED MASONS —In 1862. Inl863 ; In 1864 In 1865
300 372 445 528
REJECTED PETITIONERS—Admitted into Other Lodges Outside of Jurisdiction of State
300
REMUNERATION TO OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE.,
113
Index.
vii PAGE.
R E P R E S E N T A T I V E F O R MISSOURI — N e a r Kansas
273
R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S — F r o m N e w York, N e w Jersey, a n d Territory of W a s h i n g t o n Admission of Certain Of Lodges U . D., Admission to G r a n d Lodge, 168
418 158 344
REPRESENTATIVES O F OTHER GRAND LODGES —To and from Kansas for 1861 209 For 1862. 302 For 1863 374 F o r 1864 447 F o r 1865 530 R E P R I N T O F P R O C E E D I N G S —Of G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s u p t o 1865, I n c l u s i v e I R E P R I N T O F G R A N D L O D G E REPORTS — F r o m Organization to 1861. inclusive 166 To 1862, inclusive 211 RESOLUTIONS —Reference to Good of F r a t e r n i t y 495 et seq. RESOLUTIONS A N D A M E N D M E N T S , S T A N D I N G — U p to 1863 U p t o 1864 U p to 1865 U p to 1866 RESOLUTION O R G A N I Z I N G G R A N D L O D G E O F KANSAS.. Approving Convention of 1855 Educational a n d Cliaritable Institutions, Reference to
285 355 445 507 18 21 55
R E T U R N S , ABSTRACT O F — F o r 1857 For 1858 For 1859 For 1860 For 1861.: For 1862 For 1863 For 1864 For 1865 , R E T U R N —Blanl£ F o r m for Lodge
76 92 134 171 233 299 371 444 527 173
O E A L — A d o p t i o n of U New, for G r a n d Lodge
'.
24 166
S E A L A N D C H A R T E R S — G r a n d Secretary to Procure S H A W N E E L O D G E , No. 9 — P e r m a n e n t Location ; S M I T H F I E L D , N O W S M I T H T O N LODGE
19 120 6
S M I T H T O N LODGE, No. 1,—To Change Place of Meeting
45
SMITHTON L O D G E , No. 1 — P e r m a n e n t Location of.........' To Revoke C h a r t e r of STANTON L O D G E — C h a n g e in Name of J u n i o r W a r d e n ST. J O H N L O D G E , No. 26 — S u r r e n d e r of C h a r t e r Change i n N a m e of J u n i o r W a r d e n
88 421 118 205 118
S U B O R D I N A T E L O D G E — M a y Fill Vacancies, W h e n S U B O R D I N A T E — T o Make R e t u r n s , H o w
;
57 ".
360
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Index. PAGE.
SUBORDINATE LODGE RETURNS - I n 1861 In 1862 In 1863 In 1864 :• : : In 1865 SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES —When..-....'. SUSPENDED MASONS —In 1860 In 1861 • In 1862 In 1863 In 1864 In 1865 SYMBOLIC MASONRY, LECTURES ON ECUMSEH LODGE, U. D '
221 287 357 427 509 148 172 235 300 372 445 528 88 72
TESTIMONIAL TO GRAND MASTER R. R. REES TIME OF REGULAR ANNUAL COMMUNICATION FIXED ... TRUE, OLIVER —Compensation as Grand Lecturer NFINISHED BUSINESS —Resolution Concerning
90 88 169 90
T
U
Report of Committee in 1862 277, 281 In 1863 : : 343 UNIFORMITY OF WORK —Title of Committee :.... 88 Report of Committee in 1858 90 In 1800 165 Adoption of "Webb Lecturea".... 343 Expenses of Committee Paid 423 Committee to Digest 158 UNION LODGE, No. 7 —Remission of Dues 418 AYS AND MEANS —Remuneration of Officers in 1857... :.... 75 Report of Committee in 1858 ; 86 In 1859 113 WASHINGTON TERRITORY—Recognition of Grand Lodge of.. 148 WYANDOT LODGE—Name Changed from Kansas Lodge to 55 WYANDOT LODGE vs. BENNETT AND MILLER—Report of Committee on Grievances ..: 161
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I^ K; O O E E.ID I IsT O S OP THE
GRAND
LODGE
OF THB
Most Ancient and Honorable Order
OP
OF
KANSAS,
AT ITS ELEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, CONVENED AT THB CITY OP TOPEKA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER,
SIXTEENTH,
A. D. 1866, A. L. 5866.
[OBDEBED TO BE HEAD IN A L L THE LODGES.]
LEAVENWORTH: FEINTED AT THB BULLETIN, BOOK, P08TEB AND JOB BOOMS.
ises.
PROCEEJ3INGS OP
THE
M. W. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS 1866. The Eleventh Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Eansas, convened in the city of Topeka, Tuesday, October 16th, A. D. 1866, A. h. 5866, at 10 o'clock A. M. PRESENT:
M. W. JACOB SAQUI, Grand Master. n. W. C. K. HOLLIDAY, Dcpvti/ Grand Master. R. W. E. D. HILLYER, as Senior Grand Warden. R. W. JOHN C. RICHMOND, Jnnior Grand Warden. R. W. C. H. VAN FOSSEN, as Grand Treasurer. R. W. E. T. CAER, Grand Secretary. W. C. S. WHEATON, as Senior Grand Deacon. ,W. J. B. HUBBELL, as Junior Grand Deacon. W. GEORGE M. KELLAM, CraKcZ ?>?er.PAST GRAND OFFICERS.
R. W. J. F. BLISS, Past Senior Grand Warden. R. W. J. A. CHASE, Past Junior Grand Warden. The roll of Lodges beingjcalled, the M. W. Grand Master announced a quorum present,'whereupon the Most Worshipful â&#x20AC;¢Grand Lodge of Kansas was opened in ample form. The M. W. Grand Master then appointed Bros. E. D. Hillyer, John C. Richmond, and C. H, Van Fossen a Committee on Credentials, after which the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 2 o'clock this P. U.
4
PROCEEDINGS OP T H E AFTERNOON SESSION, TUESDAY, 2 O'CLOCK, P . M.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT: M. W . J A C O B SAQUI, Grand
R. R. R. R. R.
W. W. W. W. W.
Master.
C. K. HOLLIDAY, Depttiy Grand Master. M. S. ADAMS, Senior Grand Warden. JoHN-C. RICHMOND, Junior Grand Warden. C. BECK, Grand Treasurer. E . T. CARR, Grand Secretary.
W . P A U L R . B R O O K S , Grand
Marshal.
• W . A . J . CLEMMENS,'-(?rand (S'worc? .Bearer. W. C. S. WHEATON, as Senior Grand Beacon. W. J . B . HtfBBELj,, as Junior Grand Deacon. "W. GEORGE M . K E L L A M , Grand
Tyler.
P a s t Grand Officers as before. Also the following P a s t Masters:. B . Farnswortb, of No. 10; Edward P . Kellam, Charles King, Joel Huntopn',. of No. 17, and Bro. R. Stees, of No. 33, and visiting brethren. , • , , ; The Committee on Credentials submitted the following REPORT:
•
To the Most Worshipful Grand. Lodffe of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials beg leave to report that they find the folldwing named Lodges represented as follows: LEAVENWORTH NO. 2, • ' •"' "' '
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' •
I W. B . Hutehespn, S. W. f P . S. Ferjruson, W . M. and proxy
W Y A N D O T T E N O . 3, -^
'<
for J . W.
. ^ : , ( L B . Sharp, proxy for S. W. . w.oTTT^^..^., w„ K f S. T. Walters, W. M. W A S H I N G T O N N O . 5, . , •( T A nu j T -nr ' I J . A. Chase, proxy cfor oS. and J . W. •• •• ' ( Paul R. Brooks, W . M. '• • • L A W R E N C E NO.-.6,'
:
. . . .^.R. A. Hayes, S. W.
( O . A. Bassett, proxy for J . W. John T. Price, W. BL
0NION No. 7 , '
BOURBONNO.:8,/.. •'
^ (5-^-^^'"'''^'P'"°'^y/%^fT^-
' ' • • ' - '
( P.G.Byrne,proxy for S. and J . W. • f W. O. Gould, W. M.
K I N O SOLOMOH'8 N O . 10,
'
i i ' / - | ' ' ° « ' ^' ^^'
TO 1 .John H . Brown, proxy /•for' TJ._\y. . B . Farnsworth, P . M..
GRAND LODQE OP KANSAS.
5
J . L. CattersoD, S. W . S. S. Cooper, W. M. OSKALOOSA N o . 14, L . J . Trower, proxyforS.andJ. W. J . B. Clogston, W. M. TECUMSEH NO. 15, J . C. Ridgway, J . W. Isaac H. Isbell, proxy for W. M. Horace Eells, proxy for. S. W . ,. LAFAYETTE NO. 16, S. G. Huyt, J . W. C. C. Kellam, W. M. G. G. Gage, S. W. K. G. Moore, J . W. ToPEKA No. 17, Ed. P . Kellam. P . M. Charles King; P. M. Joel Huntoon, P. M. J . C. Richmond, W. M. Rev. Isaac Sawyer, D. D., proxy F R A N K L I N No. 18, for S. W. George S. Holt, J . W. J. H. Blake, W. M. A. J . Clemmens, proxy for S. arid OLATHE No. 19, i. J. W. E. D. Hillyer, W. M., and proxy GRASSHOPPER F A L L S N O . 21 forS. W. John Belaud, J . W . Clarkson Reynolds, W. M., and P A L M Y R A N O . 23, proxy for S. and J . W. Craton Carney, W. M.,and proxy H I G H P R A I R I E N O , 25, for S. and J . W. PACIFIC N O . 29, • John Harris, W. M., and proxy for S. and J . W.. ,.,. •, ARCANIA N O . 31, Theo. G-. Harres, proxy for officers. AUBURN N O . 32, R. Stees, P. M. MOUND CITY N O . 33, J . D.Snoddy, proxy for-officers. A. C. Beckwith, W. M. INDIANOLA N O . 34, J . B. Oliver, proxy for S. W . G. P. Clark, J . W. C. N. James, proxy for W. M. COUNCIL GROVE N O . 36. W. McNay, J . W. A. C. Farnham, proxy for W . M. PAOLA N O . 37, and J . W. J . Clayton, proxy for S. W. lOLA N o . 3 8 , John Harris, proxy for officers. SENECA NO. 39. A. K. Moore, W. M., and proxy for S. and J . W. DESOTO NO. 40, ' J . T. Ttiylor^ proxy for offcers. EMPORIA NO. 12,
6-
PBOCEEPINOS OF TBB
J . D. Snoddy, proxy for offioeri. r L. B : Hubbell, W. M< HpiiTON, No. 42, } Geo. M. Hamm, proxy for 6. and ( J. W. J. W. Stewart, W. M. DELPHIAN |NO. 44, J. T. Lanter, S. W. W. H. Stewart, proxy for J. W. EASTON N O . 45, C. K. Holliday, proxy. C. S. Wheaton, W. M., and proxy for S. W. BisiNO SUN NO. 46, C. H. Van Fossen, p.roxy for J. Wr Fraternally submitted, E. D. HILLYER, C. H. VAN. FOSSEN, f, > Committee. JNO. C. RICHMOND. BLOOMING GBJOVE NO.
41,
1^
On motion of Bro. Carr the report was received, and the Brothers named in the report admitted to seats in the Grand Lodge; The M. W. Grand Master then announced the following as the Standing Committees: On- (chartered Lodges, On Lodge*, U. D. Qn AceouTUi, • On (Jharity, On Wayi and Meant, On Grievance, On Condition of Mcuonry,
C J. T. TAYLOR, •J HORACE EELLS, . • (^A. J. CLEMMENS. (• M. M. S. S. ADAMS,. ^ S . T. WALTERS, ( j . T. TOWNSEND. E. T. CARR, , C. K. HOLLIDAY J. A. CHASE. RICHMOND, r J . CFARNSWORTH, . Rici
[
\ B. EARNS LocKwoop, ( RJ.. BB. L OC C . HUBBELL,
J. B. }r WILLIAM GOSS, \(^F. WILLI M. WILLIAMS. ( FE.. M. A. SMITH, ( E . A. VAN FOSSEN, \ C. BELAND. H. ( jC-. BEI K. HOLLIDAY, (C. K.H RICHMOND, \ JNO. C. CLEMMENS. [A.
J. Ci
The M. W. Grand Master then read the following, his
CRAND Lt)r6E OP KANSAfl.
7
ANNUAL A D D R E S S : BRETHREN
OF T H E GRAND LODGE OP K A N S A S : After
the
lapse of another year, we meet again in Masonic communicatioD, to strengthen fraternal ties, exchange fraternal greetings, and, with fraternal affection and sympathy, to encourage each other in the discharge of our Masonic duties. Masonry, in this jurisdiosion, asks and expects from us earnest attention and wise legislation. Our duty is a solemn one; much more so than we are accustomed to regard it. The institution which we represent, for long centuries has performed services in the interest of humanity, important in character, and of a nature as diverse as the occasion which called them forth; no great event of a beneficial character is recorded in history, but what might be, directly or indirectly, traced to a Masonic source. In former ages, Masonry was the propoganda of knowledge and virtue; and when barbarism swept over the nation like a desolating torrent, in the Masonic Temple wisdom and knowledge found a secure assylum until, under more propitious conditions, they spread thence to build the proud civilization of the present day. Masonry has ever been found equal to the occasion, and will not in the future be found wanting. I t s mission in the past is recorded. The present urges us to faithfulness and industry, that the future may be triumphant and honorable. Masonry is not a religion; and yet, what does religion teach which Masonry does not inculcate? The boundless charity, undoubting faith, and earnest hope of the order, beckons good and true men into the Masonic Temple who could not, and would not, take part in the war of dogmas and rancor of creeds which characterizes the present time, and which increases in violence and intolerance ca-Jh succeeding year. The Catholicism of Masonry, with its pure morality, founded upon wisdom, explain why the good and wise were ever assembled around its altars; and with the growth of creeds, and consequent antagonism of opinion, it will in the future, even more than it has done in the past, draw the virtuous and intelligent of our race within the pale of the order. I regard it as significant that the religous publications, and the 'representatives of the theology of the day, join to bear testimony concerning what they denominate the scepticism of the age; while the institution of Masonry grows in public estimation, numbers,
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.•••. PROCEEDINGS OP. THE.
and influence, and at the same time the character of the craft is sec.. ond to that.of DO existing orgaoizution, religious or benevolent, may notthe.unbelief complained of be, in reality, concerning dogmas and doctrines, rather than cardinal truths? If this surmise is correct, the growth of intelligeuce, creating a more tolerant spirit among mankind,,will thereby recommend the Masonic iastiiution to the good and virtuous of-our race, as the best means whereby to acquire knowledge and benefit their fellow men. I n these remarks, I intend no criticism of, or reflection upon, j.any form of religion. I simply express an opinion concerning what effect upon Masonry will be produced by causes which are . now, and have been for over'a century, steadily operating, and not the less efi'cctively, because almost unnoticed. I wish, also, to direct Masonic attention to the subject, as the matter is one of great interest to Masons, and importance to Masonry. The institution—founded upon wi.-idoni and virtue, untramraeled by .sectarian restrictions, above the rivalry of creeds, judging none, and welcoming the worthy of all religions—invst recommend itself to good and intelligent men, when other systems less tolerant, fraternal, and philanthropic, fail to obtain their confidence or secure their endorsement. For the inception of liberal ideas, as well as the encouragement and support they received in their struggles with bigotry and intolerance, the world is indebted to Masonry; and it is only natural and right that the order should prosper in their ultimate triumph. We are also taught thereby, if we will accept the les. son, that right is better than expediency; or, rather, that to do right is always expedient; and that truth, however impeded, is certain at length to win the victory to the advantage of even its enemies, and the honor and lasting fame of its cordial supporters. Charity, which is only another name for brotherly love, cannot extend too widely. It- should never be forgotten, that however noble and excellent the principles of Masonry may be in the abstract, unless the craftsmen carry them into practice—make tliem the rule of their conduct and conversation—give practical proof ia all they do and say, that Blasonry, of which they sp'eak so favorably, is, indeed, ail they repre.seat it to^be. The order is injured in reputation'!' and obstructed in uesfulness, by the unfaithfulness of • its own children. . Therefore, I say, that our duty as Masons, here, abroad in the world, and in our intercourse with our brethren,
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IS a solcTnn one. The craftsmen owe it to the order, that from no fault of theirs shall the institution of Masonry fail to accomplish its glorious mission. Its intrinsic merits recommend it to the good, and gifted, and true of every name and clime. Its purity and fraternal spirit, joined with its exalted philanthropy, invite all to its ranks who â&#x20AC;˘ reverence and appreciate those virtues; and assuredly the fault is ours if it invites them in vain. Masonry is not a formal, lifeless profession of certain principles and doctrines; but an ardent search for knowledge and truth, and a constant practice of the kindly and benevolent virtues; and until we have an earnest conviction, of this fact, we are not in a mood, or condition of spirit, to faithfully discharge the duties which Masonry imposes upon usI might address you upon subjects connected with the order and interesting to the craft, which would give an opportunity for the display of more erudition, and Masonic philosophy, than those simple virtues for which I ask your reverence; abstruse questions of Masonsic law, history, or tradition, the very selection of which would imply research and study, while the discussion thereof would exhibit ability and talent; but my humble ambition aims no higher than to persuade you, and through you the craftsmen of Kansas, to be good and virtuous; confident that intellect,genius, wisdom, will not shine with paled lustre on a brother's brow, because those gems ot'.sDirit pparkle iu a circlet of Masonic virtue. In the death of Ti. W. Bro. A. O'SuUivan, late Grand Secretary of the M. AY. Grand Lodge of Missouri, since our last annual communication, BJasonry has lost one of its ablest teachers, and the craftsmen, not alone in the jurisdiction of our sister Grand Lodge of Missouri, but everywhere in the United States, give expression to their sorrow, (hat one ''of the worthiest, among them has been taken away, while they at the same time join to do honor to his memory. His life was devoted to the advancement of the order, and the recollection of his zeal and usefulness will long be remembered among Masons. I had the privilege of his acquaintance, and owe to his enlightened instruction whatever I know of those internal beauties of Masonry which lie beyond the formalities of ritualism. The best tribute I could pay to his memory, would be to do credit to his teachings; as it is, with gratitude and reverence, I add my humble quota to the fadeless wreath which marks his honored tomb.
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I n pursuance of a resolution of the Grand Lodge, adopted at the last annual communication, I appointed District Deputy Grand Masters for the several Masonic Districts of the State. Bro.'J. D. Marks, of Leavenworth, I appointed to the first district; Bro. J . A. Chase, of Atchison, to the Second District; Bro. Horace Eells, of Manhattan, to the Third District; Bro. 0 . W. McAllaster, of Lawrence, to the Fourth District; and Bro. R. B . Lockwood, of Council Grove, to the Fifth District At a meeting held in the city of Atchison, where all the District Deputy Grand Masters, except Bor. McAllaster, were present, a system of work was-agreed upon, as contemplated by'the resolution, under authority of which the meeting was held. This work, when exemplified before you, you will either adopt as the work of this Grand Lodge, or take such other action thereto as you shall deem best for the interests of Masonry in this jurisdiction. I bring the matter to your notice without either recommendation or disapproval, and would say that the work adopted was the result of compromise on the part of ail rather than the cordial choice of any associated in its adoption. This desire for uniformity of work evokes all the difficulties here with us, which other Grand Lodges en.eountered, and still meet with, in their labors for the same purpose; and even with the aid of their experience to assist us, it is much easier to perceive the advantages of a uniform system of work than to devise any plan by which such uniformity couldbe eiFected. . The reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters which I have received, I lay before you, and would say in connection therewith that I expect much advantage to the craft from the arrangement of the Masonic Districts as they now stand, over what was possible when the State was divided into only two districts; the lodges â&#x20AC;˘ wiil be brought more directly and frequently under the notice of the District Deputy Grand Master; his visits will inspire a spirit of emulation among the several lodges of the district, concerning who can "best work and best agree." The publication of the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters with the proceedings of the Grand Lodge will create a praiseworthy and generous rivalry between the several districts, which must produce individual proficiency and general Masonic advancement. â&#x20AC;˘ When the subordinate lodges find that knowledge of their Masonic character . is no longer confined to their own localities, but, on the contrary, publiahed to the Masonic world, they will labor with more indus-
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try to deserve an honorable record. Much, however, will always depend upon the character and disposition of the District Deputy Grand Masters. Intelligent, zealous, and courteous men in those positionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;men who will submit to some inconvenience, and cheerfully make some sacrifice of time and profit for the good of the order-7â&#x20AC;&#x201D;can do much to elevate'Masonry in this State; such men would deserve and receive the reward they would most value: the consciousness of duty faithfully discharged, and the praise and gratitude of the craft. A circular has been received from the M. W. Grand Lodge of Illinois, in relation to the Masonic position of members of military lodges, acting under the authority of that Grand Lodge. Now when these lodges have ceased to exist, truly, indeed, it is said, that the "questions raised" are of the most grave and serious import. The Grand Lodge of Kansas has cause to rejoice that ehe unhesitatingly refused to give the sanction of her Masonic authority to a single military lodge, and may congratulate herself that none of those Masonic Ishmaelites can trace their paternity to her indiscretion. The circular, marked " A , " I lay before you, confident that you will do the best you can with what, at best, is a "bad matter." In obedience to the wishes of this Grand Lodge, expressed in a resolution to that effect adopted at the last annual communication, I caused the complaint of "King Solomon's" Lodge No. 10, of this jurisdiction, against the Lodge of Strict OlServance, under the jurisdiction of the M. W. Grand Lodge of the State of New York, to be laid before the M. W. Grand Master of that Grand Lodge, but have had no answer to, or notice of, the communication, and consequently cannot say what action, if any, has been taken concerning the complaint, A resolution of this Grand Lodge requested its officers to obtain for the Grand Lodge an act of incorporation from the Legislature of the State, and I am happy to say through the exertions and influence of R. W. Bro. C. K . Holliday, who was a member of the Legislature at its last session, the act of incorporation was passsd, and is now a law of the State; so that the Grand Lod'>-e of Kansas has a civil and legal, as well as a Masonic, existence. As a natural effect of the return of peace, the order has grown and prospered in this jurisdiction during the past vear; this is evidenced by the increased number of petitions for authority to
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organize new lodges which I have received since the last ahtiuaF communication. I invariably endeavored to ascertain beforegranting a dispensatioti to establish a new lodge, that the interests of Masonry would be promoted, while no existing lodge would be injured by the establishment of the new lodge, and that the proposed oiBcers, as well as all who joined in the petitinn, were men who really desired to promote and diffuse the genuine principles of the order. When not satisfied that theseconditions existed, I felt it my duty to refuse the prayer of the petitioners; and although thereby some personal inconvenience might bo oecasioned, I am convinced that Masonry in Kansas is benefitted. The inconvenience, too',' can be only temporary, for growing in population, as our young State rapidly is, localities where, at the present time, it would be very injudicious to establish a lodgej may soon-very properly erect the Masonic altar. I granted the following dispensations during the past year: . 1. To Bro. II. C. Foster, and the requisite number of brethren, to form and open a new lodge 'at Nine Mile School House, in' Leavenworth county. . . . 2. To Bro. Joseph King, and the requisite number of brethren, to form and open a new lodge at Monticello, in Johnson, county. 3. To Bro. John A. Willett, and the requisite number of brethren, to form and open, a new lodge at Xenia. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘_ 4. To Bro. PifUl E. Havens, and the requisite number of breth- â&#x20AC;˘ ten. to form and open a new lodge in the city of Leavenworth. 5. To Bro. William H. Chapman, and the requisite number of brethren, to form and open a new lodge at Circleville.6. To Bro. S. P . Harrington, and the requisite number of brethren, to form and open a new lodge at Monrovia, in Atchison county, .My Masonic decisions during the past year have been numerous; but almost all of -them such as any-Master of a lodge ought to be able to decide without reference to any other authority; That "the schoolmaster is abroad," is unqestionable, but with the expe- rience which I have had during my service as Grand Master, I am inclined to believe that, in his Masonic capacity, there are some parts of our State which have not yet been favored with his visits. I present ouly those decisions which are of general interest.' 1. Is it proper to initiate, pass, or raise more than one candidate at the same time ? '
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Answer.—^Candidates should be initiated singly; and it is inoorl e c t work, if not positively improper, to confer any portion of •either degree upon more than one candidate at a time. The ritual of Masonry is solemn and impressive, and when a degree is conferred upon more than one candidate at the same time, it is impossible to do justice to the spirit and intention of the degree. 2. Can. a lodge receive and act upon the petition of a candidate living under the jurisdiction of another lodge? Answer.—No lodge has a right to draw material from the quarries of another, without having first obtaiaed permission. 3. Can the ballot be reconsidered? Answer.—On the same evening, for good reasons, and with all the brethren present who voted, reconsideration would not be a violation of any Masonic law or landmark ; lAit the practice is dangerous, and should be discouraged or forbidden. 4. Can a person who is maimed, or in whom any of the senses are defective, be received into the order? Answer.—Masonry required physical perfection in the candidate,
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"Having no main or defect in the TJOtlv, "Hale and sounfl, not defornied or (lismembered, "Upriglit in body, of liale and entire limbs,. . " I n no m.anner maimed, lame, or defective."
But there has grown up a disposition in this country to relax the strictures of the rule, or at least interpret it with great latitude. In my opinion, the innovation is wrong, and the,.rule should be preserved and insisted upon in all its original strictness. , In conclusion, let me urge renewed faithfulness to the principles and precepts of our beloved order, upon all who are here present, and icpoa all whom we'can reachby our example and influence. Masonry is destined to do incalculable good, and the present is a favorable time for Masonic progress. During the past few years of terrible excitement and surging passion, when even natural ties" and social obligations were powerless, the mystio bonds which unite Masons in fraternal aifection was not severed. Above the fierce contention waved the stainless banner of Masonry—the emblem of peace and good will—commanding, if not the obedience, at least, the reverence of all; thus giving additional evidence that the order is not merely for a locality, or even a nation, but for man—a civilizer and benefactor. Now when the din of war is hushed and the gentler instincts and impulses of the
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heart have unrestricted sway-^in this auspicious time, which, of itself, warrants success, let us not falter on the path or slumbeir by the way, and the progress of Masonry is certain. I expect Masonry to accomplish great good, and this anticipation is based • upon no visionary theory, but upon a consciousness of what the' •institution can, through the faithful industry and glowing zeal of the Brotherhood, accomplish under favorable circumstances,'such as now surround us. I,desire to express how deeply grateful I am to the officers and •members' of this Grand Lodge, and, indeed, to the fraternity in . this jurisdiction, for the unceasing kindness with which they'-havo ;tfea:ted me; the prompt and willing aid they have ever extended •to make my duties-less burdensome; and the sincere attention and unvarying respect they have invariably accorded to the office with which their partiality invested me; and to assure theni that their fraternal and generous conduct, continued through BO many years, will ever be among the most pleasant and gratifying.recol"iec'tidnaof my life. > ' May the'Grand Master of the Universe, in whose hands are the destines of all created things, be in our midst to inspire, iis'with wisdom, bless our,deliberations, and do'us good. S.SAiQM-iGrcind Matter.
REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS;
JACOB SAQUI, ESQ., M. W. G. M. Of the Grand'Lod^e of •Kansas: DEAR-SIR AND BabtHER: In obedAence to instructions,'and in • conformity to the duties devolviiig upon tne as District Deputy Grand Master of this District) I visited the several subordinate lodges under my jursdiction, and exemplified the work and lectures, which were iadbpted ait the convention of District Deputy Grand Masters, held in Atchison, April 23d, 1866. Of my prbdeedings, I wbiM -now^jeg'-ieave'tb makethe following report:
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LEAVENWORTH LODGE NQ. 2.
I exemplified the work and lectures before this lodge in each degree; the attendance was very good, and considerable interest was manifested. I found that their work differs widely from the adopted work, and although the majority of the members like this work much better than their own, yet they do not show any disposition to learn it; but quite the contrary. I observe that they 8till cling to their own work, regardless of my instructions, and if I suggest any changes or corrections, they pass unheard and unnoticed. ' The members attend regularly and are eager to work; their finances are not very good, and, owing to the late purchase of the entire building in which the hall is situated, by the Masonic fraternity, their treasury is empty. The records show a good many rejections, which proves that "the door of Masonry'^ is closely tiled. KING SOLOMON LODGE NO. 10.
I exemplified the work and lectures before this lodge in the several degrees, which,'together with the explanation, gave general satisfaction. The work used in this lodge is considerably better and nearer to the adopted work than the work of Leavenworth Lodge, and as a general desire is manifested to learn and improve, especially by the ofiieers, I think they will soon be able to work according to the new work. Their treasury, like that of Leavenworth Lodge, is entirely empty, owing to the same cause. I must compliment this Lodge, as well as Leavenworth Lodge, upon their vigilance in guarding their ballot box as close as they do; it certainly reflects great credit upon the members, for unworthy persons cannot gain admission into these Lodges. HIGH PRAIRIE LODGE NO. 2 5 .
I visited this Lodge on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of J u n e , 1866. Owing to the unfavorable state of the weather, I could do nothing on the 11th; on the 12th and 13th, however, I exemplified the work and lectured in each degree. The members whovwere present seemed to be well pleased with the work, anxious to learn it, and willing to receive it as "the work." The finances of this Lodge are in a very good condition. Working condition not very good: there is both room and need of improvement in this respect.
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A s the brethren seemed to beanxions to learn, I thin).- their working'condition will be improved. Upon exaniing the re"cords I find that this Lodge has been conferring degrees in a shorter space of time than prescribed by the Grand Lodge. I read to them the regulations of the Grand Lodge upon this subject, and I think they will not be guilty of a like ofiense again. •• . -
KASTON LODGE NO. 45—EASTON, KANSAS.
I visited this Lodge-on June 14th, 15th, and 16th, and found it in a very poor working condition, although they have been and are • yet doing an immense amount of work. Conimenoing under dispensation, only about two'years ago, with but three houiifide members, yet, within that short space of time, their list' of members has swelled to^ over forty. During the year 18ti5 this Lodge initiated twenty-sis; passed twenty-seven, and raised twenty-seven. They certainly must have some method, peculiar to themselves, by which they can put candidates through the several degrees of E. A., F . C , and M. M. in a manner in some respects to "Lightning. Express." Their rule at all regular meetings'has been to open Lodge upon' the three different degrees, at one and the sama time. Upon my explaining to them that this was wrong, arid telling them how their work should be conducted in each degree separately, one brother, with surprise and amazement depicted all over his countenance, said to nie: '' Why, Brother, if we were to go to all that trouble, we could not confer more than two or three •degrees in one evening." As I could not immagine how many^ more degrees they woiild wish to confer in one'evcning, one brother very kindly came to my assistance and informed me that they had conferred as many as nine degrees in one night. As I am opposed to such a high rate of speed, I would respectfully suggest that a "break" of the latest improved pattern be applied "to the "icorking machinery" of this Lodge, in order to regulate its speed. At a regular communication of this Lodge, held on the evening of J u n e 7th, 1866, the committee to whom was referred the petition • of Mr. , reported unfavorably, a ballot was spread and he • was declared rejected; afterwards a motion -n'as made and carried, to rescind the whole proceedings, and to refer the petition back to the committee. On being asked my opiniaa of this, I told them that I thought their proceedings in relation to rescinding the proceeding, relerring the petition back to the committee was .
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all wrong, and that there was no power in Masonry which could bring that man before the Lodge again, except in the form of a new petition, and then only after the expiration of the time specified by the By Laws of the Grand Lodge. I do not know wliat disposition the Lodge will make of this petition hereafter, but I sincerely hope that for the good of the fraternity, and their own reputation, they will let it rest until the expiration oi the specified time at least. I can account for such conduct in no other way than that they are afflicted with a "â&#x20AC;˘Masonic mania," and are seeking only to swell their list of members, regardless of the quality of material for the use of the temple. I exemplified the work and lectures in each degree; had a very good attendance, and considerable interest was manifested in the work. All seemed satisfied with the work and explanations given, and thought it much better than their way of doing things, although it required more time than they were accustomed to give to each degree. Their financial condition is very good; indeed it could not have been otherwise, from the amount of work they have been doing. KICKAPOO LODGE NO. 4 .
I visited this Lodge on J u n e 18th, 19th, and 20th, 1866, exemplified the work, and lectured in the several degrees, giving great satisfaction. I found this Lodge in a good working condition, already using a work very similar to the adopted work, and with a few changes they will .be all right; the lodge will make these changes as soon as they can be learned by them. They have been doing but little work for some months; finances are in pretty good condition. Several rejections have occured lately, showing that the door of Masonry in that jurisdiction, at least, is closely guarded. NINE MILE LODGE, U. D.
This Lodge was visited by me on J u n e 22d and 23d, 1866. I found them meeting in a one-story school house, and do not think that such is a proper place to transact the work of a lodge in conferring degrees. This Lodge is in a very poor working condition, the principal ofiBcers being unable to confer the degrees in any shape whatever. I exemplified the work and lectures, which gave great satisfaction. I gave them all the instructions I could while there, and found every member attentive and anxious to learn
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This Lodge has been under Dispensation only a few-months, and has done but little work as yet, consequently their'financial - department is a source of but little trouble. I think, with proper • <;are and attention, there can be a good lodge built up at this place; considerable .posting will ,be necessary, however, before they will be, able-to confer the degrees properly. "DICK
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I visited this Lodge on the 25th day of J u n e , but owing to the carelessness or neglect of some one, the members had not been notified of my coming, and I did not exemplify the work and lectures at this Lodge. The members of this Lodge also meet in a one-story school house; I do not think it safe to meet in such places, arid earnestly hope that the brethren 'of both this and Nine Mile Lodge, U. D., will secure a better room at the earliest possible moment. If no better places for nieeting can be had, I would recommend that they quit meeting, or attempt to work, until some more suitable place can be obtained. WYANDOTTE LODGE NO. 3 . '
I visited this Lodge on J u n e 28th, 29th, and 30th, 1866, and exemplified the work and lectures in each degree, which gave general satisfaction. I found this Lodge in' a very good'working condition, and with soine changes—which they are ready and will'ng" to make—will - soon work, precisely as exemplified. Their finances are in excellent coridition. In conclusion, I would say t h a t I have not, as yet, found any two lodges, which work alike in any respect. Before closing', however, I will'mention ' CALVARY LODGE, U . D.,
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I exemplified .the work and lectures before this Lodge', and it gave here, as at other lodges, general satisfaction. This Lodge, has been organized only a short time'and has been doing but little or no work; otherwise, it is in as good condition as.could be expected.. •"•,•••• I find, as a general thing, that every lodge iii my jurisdiction has been anxiously waiting for some uniformity of work and lectures to be adopted, so that they could have something to refer to in our own jurisdiction and use as a standard, and not be compelled to change the work every time a new Master takes the chair. . '
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The work thus far has generally given good satisfaction; nearly all seem pleased with it, and are willing, and in fact anxious, to receive it as the work of the State, but judging from my district, I feel convinced that, in order to make this work universal ail over the State, so that every lodge may have it alike, it is essentially n:cessary that a Grand Lecturer should be appointed, whose duty it should be to visit each lodge in the State, and teach them word for word this work. This is the proper and only way that a uniformity of work can be obtained in the dififerent lodges of Kansas. Masonry is very popular in this District, and hundreds are seeking admission into our lodges. The ballot box, in most instances, is well guarded, but in. some, I am sorry to say, there seems to be a disposition to open the doors of Masonry to all who seek admission. This should not be the case. The door of Masonry should be closely tiled, and none allowed to pass but such who are "worthy and well qualified." I t is far better that ninety and nine good men be rejected, than to have one bad man admitted. Better reject good material than to admit bad, is the motto of Yours,. Fraternally, J. p . MARKS, Deputy G. M. of \st Masonic District.
To the M. W. Grand Master of M. W. Grand Lodge of the A. F. and A. M., of Kansas: The undersigned, District Deputy Grand Master of the Second Masonic District of Kansas, begs leave to make the following report: In accordance with a resolution passed by the Grand Lodge, as published in the proceedings of 1865, on page No. 57, I have visited and, exemplified the work agreed upon by the District Deputy Grand Masters, to the following lodges in my said district: WASHINGTON LODGE NO. 5 ,
Which I am happy to report as being in a very prosperous and good working condition, and have exemplified the work as adopted, in the three several degrees. To work well, and to a good purpose, is the great aim of life. Every good Mason is influenced by such an aim, and it afi'ord^ me pleasure to think that this Lodge possesses largely of that "attribute," which seeks to incul-
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cate the true doctrine of Free Masonry, not only by the work as exemplified, but also by the great cardinal virtues of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. ARCANIA LODGE NO. 3 1 ,
Stands very fair, both financially and in her work. Her records are kept in a neat and appropriate manner, and her officers and members, generally, are very well posted in the Masonic ritual, and have a very comfortable roomfor holding their meetings; SMITHTON LODGE NO. 1,
I find laboring under a somewhat embarrassed condition, owing, in a great measure, to the eifect of. the late war that has recently devastated our common country,'leaving in her trace places marked with its consequent wounds, that are deeper and more difficult to heal than all others; and it seems that, within the jurisdiction of this Lodge, the cruel strife has left some traces. ' By reason of some of her members having left, aiid those remaining residing at a distance in the surrounding country, consequently have not been able to keep up their regular stated meetings,' and loosing mueh of the ritual of work. ' But, now, they have commenced repairing their Lodge room, and otherwise endeavoring to resuscitate in such a manner as to place themselves in a proper position to dispense true Masonic'light to their less informed brethren. HIAWATHA LODGE NO. 3 5 ,
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In conclusion, I feel it a duty to return an acknowledgment of the many favors and courtesy received from all the various lodges and individual members as above referred to; and now, commend"lug them to the fostering care of our Grand Lodge, with an earnest prayer that the God of our fathers will bless their labors I close this report. Yours, fraternally, J O H N A. CHASE, Deputy G. M. of 2d Masonic District.
M. W. G. M. J A C O B S A Q U I : DEAR SiE AND B R O T H E R : I respectfully submit the following report as to the condition of Masonry in the Third Masonic District: Visited AUBURN LODGE NO..32,
Exemplified the work and lectures in each degree; the work gave good satisfaction. The lodge was in rather poor working condition, yet the brethren manifested a great desire to learn. They are doing a healthy amount of work. Financial condition not very good. TECUMSEH LODGE NO. 1 5 ,
The lectures gave good satisfaction. Lodge doing some work; their lectures were badly mixed u p ; financial condition very good. TOPEKA LODGE NO. 1 7 ,
In good working condition, yet they were not satisfied with their manner of work. They appeared well pleased with the lectures. Financial condition very good. Lodge doing a healthy amount of work. L A F A V E l ' T E LODGE NO. 1 6 ,
'' Is doing a healthy anibiinr of work; financial condition very good. The work and lectures have been somewhat mixed up. The Lodge now is in very good working condition. UNION LODGE NO. 7 ,
Is in very good working condition. They are doing considerable work. Financial coodition very good. Fraternally yours, 11. E E L L S , Deputy G. M of the "id Masonic District.
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J A C O B SAQUI, M. W. G. M.: , ' ' " D E A R S I R ' A N D B R O T H E R : I herewith submit my annual report as District Deputy Grand Master of the Fourth District: I had intended to visit the several lodges in this District, but as my business arrangements were such af the timeof the meeting of the District Deputy Grand Masters I could not attend, and consequently did not get the work as adopted. • I thought it best to appoint Bro. J. D. Rush, who was already engaged to lecture the lodges •in the First and Fifth Districts, my prosy, to visit the several lodges in this District and exemplify the work, as he was present at the meeting when, the work was agreed upon, and was well qualified to exemplify the work as adopted. He visited the following lodges, to-wit: , • ' • Lodge No. 6, J u l y 2d, 3d, 4th. Lawrence (; '• 40, " .9th, 10th,' 11th. • DeSoto c ." 19, 12th, 13th, 14th, Olathe , <( ;' U. D. " ' •16th, 17th, 18th. Monticello (( " 37, " ,19th, 20th, 21st. Paola . (f Osage Valley " 24, ,. " ,' 23d, 24th, 25th. " '41, Blooming Grove ',' 26th, 27th, .28th. (.' " 22 . " 30th, 31st, Aug. 1st. Paris (1 Mound City " 33, Aug. 2d, 3d, 4th (i 'u 28, .." "6th,'7 th, 8th.' . , " Eldora ... (( . 9th, iOth, llth,. Bourbon • " . 8, '•: " Rising Sun " 46, •" 13th, 14th, 15th. (£ >,Pacific ".•29, "•.• 16th, 17th, 18th. . (i Ipla , 20th, 21st, 22d. " 38, ." (( Delphian , 23d, 24th,. 25th. •" 44, " . . U Franklin " 18', '' 27th, 28th, 29tb. • ti •" . 2 . 3 , " • 30th, 31st, Sep. 1st. Palmyra He reports that the ."work" gave excellent satisfaction, and thinks that no system of work and lectures could give better general satisfaction. He found the work very badly mixed up, from the fact that we h'ave^ brethren from alTparts of the United States, and we might say, from all parts of the world. The brethren have been anxiously waiting f o r t h e time, when they could have a uniformity of work in this State. You will see by the list of lodges visited, and the date of visits; that his time was fully occupied—day and night—and he reports that a general disposition was tnanifested to learn the work as adopted.-
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MOUND CITY LODGE NO. 3 3 ,
Is the only ooe that showed any opposition to the work, but finally consented to have the work exemplified. No efi"ortwas made in this Lodge to learn the work. He also reports that this Lodge has not conformed very closely to the rules aud regulations of the Grand Lodge during the past two years. Masonry is very popular throughout this District, and many arc knocking for admission. With but few exceptions, the doors of the Lodge are closely guarded. LAWRENCE LODGE NO. 6 ,
Has, during the past year, made extra efforts in the cause of Masonry. The brethren have fitted up a fine hall, and are now in as good working order as they were previous to the destructioB of their lodge room in 1863. . P A L M Y R A LODGE NO. 2 3 ,
1 visited on the 23d of June, and installed the oflScers; with Bro. C. Reynolds for W. M , prosperity is insured. In J u n e this Lodge was called upon to lay the corner-stone of the new University building in Baldwin City. In August they paid the last tribute of respect to their late W. M., Barton Andrews, who has passed from this world to the better land. The financial condition of the lodges through the District isnot so closely attended to as it should be, and it would be much better for the lodges if the oiBcers were a little more strict in this matter. The subject of uniformity of work is one which should be finally settled, and many are waiting until the Grand Lodge approve a work, before they drop their old work arid learn a new; when this is done, a Grand Lecturer should be appointed to lecture the lodges during the long winter evenings, when the farmers are not hurried with work. I think it would be better to have this Grand Lecturer paid by the Grand Lodge, and, if necessary, increase the dues to the Grand Lodge. This will equalize the expenses of the Grand Lodge, and it will not be so great a burden upon small lodges to have the Lecturer visit them when required by the resol utions of the Grand Lodge so to do. I would respectfully acknowledge my grateful thanks for the honor unexpectedly bestowed npon me by my appointment to thi&
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office; and also for your uniform kindness shown me during the past six years. Finally, may the coming session of our Grand Lodge be noted for its harmony and judicious action, and may we all be more closely cemented with brotherly love and affection. Fraternally submitted, 0 . W. McALLASTER, Deputy
G. M. 4th Masonic
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District.
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W. Grand
W. Grand
Master, It.
Wardens, and
Lodge of Kansas—Tlie nal Greetings—DEAR
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W. Deputy Brethren
Grand Lodge
Grand
Master,
of the M. W:
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Grand
of Illinois sends Frater-
B R E T H R E N : ' A t a regular Grand Annual
Communication of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, M. W. Thomas J . Turner, Grand Master, begun and held at Springfield, on the third and fourth.days of October, A D. 18C5, A.' L. 5865; the fo'lowiDg proceedings we're had: -
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The Grand Master delivered his annual address, which, on motion of R.AV. Bro S. A
Hurlbut, was referred
mittee of
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" Previous t o my installation, several dispensations had been granted by my predecessor to open Military Lodges in t h e armj' then in the field. 1 have never been fully informed as to the extent of the jjowers granted by, these dispensations, but I suppose they did not confer any authority to invade foreign jurisdictions arid make Masons fiom t h e citizen soldiery oj other States. In all the dispensations for Militai-y Lodges granted by me jurisdiction was limited to the single regiment of Illinois troops to which .the dispensation was granted. I am led to believe that some of the Military Lodges working under dispensation from our jurisdiction have greatly abused their privileges, and brought reproach upon our Order. Instead of couflniug their operations to Illinois regiments ami troops exclusively, as they ought to have done, they made Masons Indiscriminately from soldiers and citizens of other States, with very little regard for the kind of material used. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri have especial cause to complain in,this respect. " M. W. Brethren Geo. W. Washburne, Grand Master of Vfisconsin, A. T. C. Pierson, Grand Master of Minnesota, and E. A. Guilbert, Grand Master of Iowa, in the most fraternal manner called my attention to the fact that these Military Lodges were In the habit of making Masons of citizens be-
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Jonglng to their respective jurisdictions, and t^at candidates had been admitted whose oharaotei's wholly disqualified them from becoming Masons. As soon as these facts became known to me I at once addressed letters to the Masters of all the Military Lodges worl£ing under dispensations from our Jurisdiction, instructing them not to receive or act upon the petition of any one who was not known to be a citizen of the State of Illinois. About that time most of our Military Lod ges suspen ded work, and, the war beiii g closed, .they ceased to exist, having done some good and much mischief. 1 would fraternally ask our sister Grand Lodges to overlook errors which were not designed or sanctioned by the Gianrt Master or ftie Grand Lodge of Illinois. ** There is one question connected with our Military Lodges to which I invite your careful attention. What is to be the status of Masons who were made in those Lodges 1 The Lodges ceased to exist when the war clo.'>cd. Some of them had been broken up through the long marches and hard fight Ing which immediately preceded the cessation of hostilities; the brethren have no demits, and in many cases cannot procure even certiflcai es of having been made Masons; some have received only one, and others only two degrees. They are all Masons, and will naturally seek affiliation with Masons when they return to their homes. How that affiliation shall be accomplished, and how those who seek advancement shall bedisposedof, are questions of grave importance, and of sufficient magnitude to demand you; prompt attention. '• In behalf of the brethren who have been made Masons in our Military Lodges from citizens of other States than Illinois, I would fraternally ask that our sister Grand Lodges adopt some plan by which they may, if found worthy, become affiliated with" Lodges in their resijective jurisdictions." 'X*
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The Grand Master appointed R. W. Broth. S. A. flurlbui, of No. 60, W. James M. True, of No. 260, John A. iMcClernand, of No. 71, Mason Brayman, of No. 4, and John M Pearson, of No. 27, said committee. OcTOiiEE 4TH, A . L . 58C5. R. W. Bro. Stephen A. Flurlbut, from the Ooniniittee on Grand Mi-ster's Address, submitted the following report, which was received and read: , [KXTRACT.] ^:
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"Very grave and serious questions are raised by so mnch of the .address as relates to Military Lodges and their action. "Either by direct authority of the Grand Lodge In dispensations conferred, or by usurpation of power in those to whom the dispensations were committed, it is clear that the rights of sister Grand Lodges have been rcpcatedlytlnvadcd. Masons have been made not only of citizen soldiers of Illinois in the field, but also of known citizens bnth of loyal and disloyal States, under apparent authority from this Grand Lodge. For those who were thus made Masons, and who reside in this jurisdiction, this Grand Lodge should provide by recognizing ihem as such, and a resolution to that effect la appended. For those who have been made Masons, and who of right belong to other jurisdictions, this Grand Lodge can do no more than
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to request the appropriate grand hodiffs where they may permanently'rc^ side to adopt them in 19 the general Brotherhood, if in other respects found worthy, and thus to heal the breach which has been made in the walls. " It is to be hoped that this experience will forever close (he question of travelling lodges operating within regular foreign jurisdictiens "
On motion, tlie consideration of the report was,postponed until 2 o'clock I ' . ' M .
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The Grand Lodge called to labor. The Grand Lodge resumed consideration of report of Committee on Grand Master's Address. ' - . • W. Bro. L. B. Dagger moved to consider the resolutions proposed by committee seriatim. Carried, ' ' .' . ' ^ Resolution No. 1 was then taken up, considered and adopted: 1. Resolved, That all Masons made in Military Lodges under dispensation from this Grand Lodge should, upon'the best evidence,that can be procured, of that tact, be acknowledged'and received as such, and, if found. worthy, should become members of subordiriateLodges where they reside, and'be advanced If Incomplete. • . . /•.
Besolution No. ,2 was then-taken up, considered, and'adopted; 2. Resolved, That our sister Grand Lodges are fraternally requested to take into their charge such Masons within their jurisdictions as have been "made under these dispensations, and, If found worthy, to incorporate them into the fraternity •where they may reside. *
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Given under my hand and the seal of said . Grand Lodge, at Springfield, this ninth day of November, A. D. 1865, A. L. 5865. • - . / • • • !
H A R M O N G. REYNOLDS, Grand Secretary.
On motion of Bro. Bliss the address was referred to a special cornmittee for a distribution of its subject matter to appropriate committees. Bro. J . F. Bliss, C. K . Holliday, and E. D. Hillyer were appointed such committee. On motion of Bro. Bliss the reading of the minutes of the last Annual Communication was dispensed with.
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T h e G r a n d Secretary read t h e following communication
from
the Secretary of S t a t e : STATE
OF K A N S A S ,
EXECUTIVE
OFFICE,
TOPEKA, October 9, 1866. Grand
Master,
Order of A. F. and A. M., State
of
Kansas:
S I R : B y resolution of t h e b o a r d of State H o u s e Commissioners, I a m directed to extend to t h e officers a n d m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of A . F . and A . M . , a r e q u e s t t h a t t h e y be p r e s e n t a n d lay t h e corner-stone of t h e S t a t e Capitol, W e d n e s d a y , Oct. 1 7 t h , 1866. Kespectfully, y o u r obedient servant, R . A . B A R K E R , Secretary of State. After h a v i n g ascertained t h e h o u r a t which i t was desired t h e ceremonies should t a k e place, it was resolved t h a t the G r a n d L o d g e accept t h e invitation to lay t h e corner-stone of the " S t a t e C a p i t o l " at 2 o'clock P . M . t o - m o r r o w . O n motion of B r o . W . B . H u t c h e s o n it was Resolved, That the election of Grand Offlcers for the ensuing Masonic year be t h e order ot business for 7 o'clock this F. M. B r o . H u t c h e s o n also offered t h e f o l l o w i n g : Resolved, That resolution No. 1, of Standing Besolntion of 1862, which reads : "Resolved, That after a favorable ballot is had on the application of a candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry, no further balloting, shall be required ; and the brother being initiated, must be past and raised when duly qualified in the preceding degrees, unles.^ charges of unmasonic conduct are preferred against him, or otherwise sufficient reasons for his nonadrancement be presented and approved by the Lodge," be, and the same is hereby repealed. W h i c h , after considerable discussion, was referred to t h e Comm i t t e e on t h e C o n d i t i o a of M a s o n r y . T h e R . W . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y p r e s e n t e d t h e following report, w h i c h , on motion of B r o . E . A . S m i t h , was referred to t h e Com m i t t e e ou A c c o u n t s : GKAND S E C R E T A K Y ' S
To the M.
W. Grand
Lodge
of
REPORT.
Kansas:
I t again becomes my d u t y to submit y o u my Grand Secretary.
annual report as
I n accordance with y o u r i n s t r u c t i o n s , the required n u m b e r of copies of t h e proceedings of t h e last Conimunicatiou of t h i s G r a n d L o d g e have been p r o c u r e d and distributed in t h e u s u a l wanner.
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As regards the binding of proceedings, as per resolution of the Grand Lodge at its last meeting, I have to report, that upon a close examination there were but forty copies of the proceedings of 1863 on hand, but as many of the Representatives present had expressed a willingness to transmit a set of proceedings to me, if in their place they could, procure a bound copy complete, at the cost of binding, I arranged, for their binding as'herevpith submitted at $1.25 per volume. I commenced with the, forty complete sets, and addressed a note to each of the lodges, requesting them to forward to me such copies as I required to supply deficiencies in the number on hand. But ten lodges responded. I accordingly procured but forty bound copies, and have ten more full sets on hand. ' Heretofore three copies have been supplied to each of the lodges, and one to each member of the Grand Lodge, and from that it-was reasonable to presume that each lodge could furnish a set of proceedings for binding, which would enable them to possess a bound, copy if they wished, and have a siiflBcient number on hand for the future use of the Grand Lodge., .As.itis, I have furnished, none to lodges except some which forwarded the requiied copies, or to new lodges, and in two cases to newly organ'ize J Grand Lodges, and to the Committee on Library of the Grand Lodge'of Massachusetts; they having lost all their library by the burning of the Masonic Temple in Boston. Except the lodces can furnish^us with some of the deficient numbers, it will be impossible to comply with the resolution of last year in relation to binding proceedings for the use of the lodges. A copy of the bound proceedings is herewith presented. In this connection allow me to call the attention of the^Grand Lodge to the subject of binding in suitable sized volumes, the proceedings of our sister Grand Lodges ; there being now quite a large number on hand, requiring considerable care to keep them so arranged as to make them available for reference, besides they would be less liable to injury. We have also numerous pamphlets and magazines, some of them complete, and others not so, but which no doubt could be easily supplied. These I would suggest be bound also, where they can be made complete. The current business of the Grand "Secretary's office I have endeavored to transact to the best of my ability; very little, however, has transpired which would seem to require the attention of the Grand Lodge. Soon after the last meeting of the Grand Lodge I received a
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communication from Bro. Walkling, W . M . of Burlington Lodge, U. D., stating that in consequence of the absence ef most of the brethren named in the dispensation;,the need of a suitable room, &o.; he was, after almost inexcusable delay, and patient trial, com pelled to surrender their dispensation, they never having met as a Lodge. No returns or dues were received at the last Annual Communication from Virginia City Lodge No. 43, but there was S2.3.50 to their credit on the books of the Grand Lodge. Their Secretary informs me that they now claim to be under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Montana, which is said to have been organized in January last. Smith ton Lodge No. 1, Lawrence No. 6, Pacific No. 29, and Seneca No. 39, sent in returns, but paid no Grand Lodge dues; Seneca Lodge remitted $14.00, the amount of dues for 1864. The dues from Pacific Lodge have remained unpaid, although they claim that their return and dues for 1864 were duly mailed to my address. They, however, never came to hand. The following is a statement of the funds received by me and turned over to the Grand Treasurer since the date of my last report, viz: F r o m l i e a v e n w o r t h L o d g e . . . . N o . 2, for d u e s Wyandotte Lodge "...3,...." Kickapoo Lodge " . . . 4, " Washington Lodge "...5, "..'. Union Lodge "...7 "..... BotirbonLodge "...8, " K i n g Solomon's Lodge "..10, " Emporia Lodge " . .12 " Oskaloosa Lodge "..14,...." TecumsehLodge "..15 " Lafayette Lodge "..16 " To'peka L o d g e "..17,...." F r a n k l i n Lodge "..18, " Olathe Lodge "..19, " , G r a s s h o p p e r F a l l s L o d g e . " . .21, " Paris Lodge "..22, " Palmyra Lodge "..23 " High Prairie Lodge "..25, " Neosho Lodge "..27,...." Eldora Lodge ". .28,...." Aroania Lodge "..31, " Auburn Lodge " . .32, " Mound City Lodge "..33, " Indlanola Lodge.; "..34, " H i a w a t h a Lodge.-.;........"..35 " < Council G r o v e L o d g e "..36, " A m o u n t carried forward
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$i8 SO 21 00 27 00 35 50 15 00 33 00 37 00 24 00 17 00 28 00 19 50 39 50 16 00 22 50 28 50 27 50 15 00 17 50 20 00 .50 21 60 16 00 20 50 16 00 17 50 10 59 $620 50
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Amount brought forward " P a o l a Lodge "..37,....;' '•' ' l o l a L o d g e .'. "..38,...." - " -SenecaLoage....' ",.39,...." " DeSoto L o d g e . . . . . ".,40,...." " B l o o m i n g Gi-ove L o d g e . . " . . 4 1 , . . . . " " .Holton Lodge.. "..42,...." " ' EastonLodge "..45 "
—$620-60 25'50 11 00 14 00 16'50 ...; -12 0) . . . . . . . . . • . . . . : . . . . 15 50 18 50
T o t a l a m o u n t received for dues: . . . . . . . . . $ 7 3 8 50 F r o m O s a g e Valley L o d g e No. 24, t o r C h a r t e r . $20 00 " Delphian Lodge "..44,.."....." ...'. . . . . . . . . . ; 20 00 " " Bislng Sun Lodge...:."..46,..""..... 20 00 . , " N i n e Mile L o d g e f o r D i s p e n s a t i o n . 20 00 " ZenaLodge: ".' ...".... ..........' 2000 '• C a l v a r y L o d g e . . . " ..."...'. : 20 CO • " Circleviile L o d g e . " "• :..... 20 00 , " MonticelloLoLge." " : ....: 20 00 ' " Monrovia L o d g e - " . . . "... ..:...; 20 00 , : $180 00 - " B r o . R i c h m o n d for P r o c e e d i n g s ...:... .'. -5 00 " . " . Eushi. ,"...:.." .:... 125 " " Havens " " 125 :;' ' " Diefendorf, of t h e l a t e L e c o m p t o a L o d g e d u e s 1 60 On h a n d a s p e r l a s t r e p o r t ;.: . . . . . 21 50 Total received a n d o n hand^. .-. ....$94400 . Turned over to t h e Grand Treasurer : 912 00 Kemainlngin m y hands
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T h e r e is duefrom subordinate lodges as follows: ._ S m i t h t o n L o d g e f o r d u e s 1865 .Lawrence...."...:." " Pacific......:" "......." Pacific .".....",..'...ISei -Seneca " " 1865... Total dues u n p a i d :
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Fraternally submitted, ' El T.. CARE,
$90 00
, ' ,' Grand
Seeretari/.
The R. W. Grand Secretary read the following report from the Grand Treasurer, which, on motion of Bro. Hutcheson, was alsa referred to the Committee on Accounts: •
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GRAND T K E A S U R E R ' S REPORT. To the M.
W. Grand
Lodge
of Kdiisas
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I have the honor herewith to submit-to you nay report for t h e year ending October 16th, 1866, viz: C. BECK, G. T., in account with O. L. of Kansas, ' - . , To cash o n h a a d a s per last report ,.—:;... Received from Grand Secretary during the year Total t o be accounted for
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Zhr. $1,11 45 9,12 00 $2,023 45
GRAND LODGSE OF KANSAS. To a m o u n t b r o i g b t f o r w a r d
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$2,023 46 Cfr.
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G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a d d i t i o n a l s a l a r y 1865 $100 00 Eoys & Ludlum, printing proceedings 231 00 " " blLding old p r o c e e d i n g s 50 00 M. W . J . S a q u l , c o n t i n g e n t e x p e n s e s 45 00 G r a n d Tyler 10 00 J . A. Chase, e x p e n s e s a t t e n d i n g G r a n d L o d g e 20 00 C. K. H o U i d a y , . . " " " " 12 00 E . T. C a r r , '• " :.. " " 22 00 C.Bect " ".... " " ,. 25 00 O.W.McAllaster ".. " " 18 00 J.F.Bliss " '' " " 18 00 E . B . L o c k w o o d , e x p e n s e s a s B . D. G. M 73 00 J . D. M a r k s , e x p e n s e s as D. D. G. M 53 00 G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s s a l a r y 1866 250 00 Bill of p o s t a l e x p e n s e s a n d s t a t i o n e r y of G r a n d Secret a r y ' s Office 37 16 Balance on band
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Fraternally submitted, CHR. B E C K , Grand
Treasurer.
The special committee on the Grand Master's Address submitted the following "> BEPORT;
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your committee to whom was referred the Address af the M. W. Grand Master, for a distribution of its various subjects, beg leave to report that they have examined the same, and would recommend that so much thereof as refers to the District Deputy Grand Masters, and the work submitted by them to the different lodges, together with their several reports, be referred to a special committee of five. That all that portion which refers to Military Lodges, and to the decisions of the Grand Master, be referred to the Committee on the Condition of Masonry. All that portion which refers to new lodges to the Committee on Lodges U. D. In relation to that portion of the Address which refers to the complaint of King Solomon's Lodge No. 10, of this jurisdiction, against Lodge of Strict Observance, of New York city, as reported at our last Communication, your committee would recommend that the Grand Officers be requested to reopen correspondence with t h e M . W. Grand Lodge of the State of New York,
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concerning the grievance complained of, and demand at the hands of the said M. W. Grand Lodge, the fraternal courtesy of answers to our official correspondence. • ' ^ Fraternally submitted,. '
J . F . BLISS, C. K H O L L I D A Y , J- Committee. B. D. H I L L Y B R .
On motion of Bro. Richmond, the report was adopted. After which the M. W. Grand Master announced as the special committee: Br^os. M. S. Adams, J . C. Richmond, J . S. Brown, E.. A. Smith, and J . T. Taylor. .
Bro. Carr, from the Committee on Foreign Correspondence submitted the following report, which, on motion, was received and ordered to be printed with the proceedings: \
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCB.
To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of Kansas:
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Your Committee on Foreign Correspondence, since the last meeting of the Grand Lodge, have received the proceedings of the following Grand Lodges, viz: • • ~ Alabama,.Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, North Carolina, District of Columbia, Florida,, Georgia,, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,.Massachusetts, Missouri', Michigan, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Nevada, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Tennessee, Vermont Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin; also an official notice of the organization of a Grand Lodge for Nova Scotia-, a notice of the formation of the Grand Lodge of Montana^; and also the official Bulletin of the Grand Orient of France. I t gives us pleasure to be able at this time to acknowledge the receipt of the p r o - ' eeedings from so many of the Southern jurisdictions. We have examined the proceedings as carefully as-our limited time would permit, with reference to noticing sucH portions a.? might seem to be of interest to the craft in Kansas, and for the consideration of the Grand Lodge. Please accept the following as' the result of our labors:
GRAND LODOB OP KANSAS.
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ALABAMA.
Once more we have tidings from the M. W. Grand Lodge of Alabama; the proceedings of its Forty.-Pifth Annual Communication, held in Montgomery, December 4th,' 1865, being received. The M. W. Grand Master, William C. Penick, in his address, exhorts the brethren of his jurisdiction, as good Masonp, to submit to the powers that be, as "it is not in man, that walketh, to direct his steps." In regard to non-affiliated Masons, he recommends that all who remain so for two'years shall have notice given them by the subordinate lodge in whose jurisdiction they reside, that unless they Kecome members of some regular lodge within twelve months, they shall be suspended from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. But we infer from the proceedings that no action was â&#x20AC;˘ had on the subject. : The Grand Master suggests a change in the constitution, whiqh shall provide for a uniform time for the regular meeting of subordinate lodges, they, as in some other jurisdictions, holding their regular meetings once in two weeks, and others once a month. This, with some other matters, was laid over until the nextAnnual Communication. The Grand Secretary, Bro Daniel Sayre, prefaces his report with a very interesting account of the condition of the craft in that jurisdiction, and we are glad to learn that "the subordinates are resuming their work; that they are gathering up the broken fragments, and are beginning to labor again in their holy temples." The report on Foreign Correspondence is from the pen of Bro. John B. Stokes, and notices the proceedings of twelve Grand Lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kansas not of the number. The report is well and carefully prepared, and, so far as it goes, compares favorably with the best, although its author pleads ."inexperience in the business." The poetical political address of the Grand Master of Iowa, he characterizes as a "big talk" to the "boys in blue" in the Masonic .Temple, and unhesitatingly places himself "on record againsta?Z .such admixtures of Masonry with politics." There were 157 lodges represented, from a registry of 305. Members reported, 9,467. M. \V. Wilson Williams, of Crawford, was elected Grand Master, and 11. W. Daniel Sayre, of Montgomery, re-elected Grand Secretary.
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-After an interval of four years, it gives us pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of the proceedings of this M. AV. Grand Lodge. The pamphlet^befpre us embraces the proceedings of 1862, 1863, 1864,. and 18G5. : -At the session of 1862 we notice that the Grand Lodge refused to grant dispensalious to travelling lodges; but in the.recess following, five dispensations for army lodges were granted. . • Wejuotice the adoption of the following: •. f Resolved, That no Mason who shall knowingly challenge or accept a challenge trom a Mason, shall sit in this Grand Lodge. ' •• •• • ' "
The Annual Oommunicatidn'for 1863 was held in the to.wn of Washington, November 2d.- With the exceptions of M. W . E . H . English, Grand Master, the Grand Officers^werepro item. • Seven lodges were represented.' ' • . ' *• The most of the business transacted was the election.and installition of Grand Officers. , ' The Annual Communication of 1864^ was also held at Washington, M. W. E.'H-. English presiding.' , • •• ' Thirty-three chartered lodges, and five U. D.,'were represented. No business of special interest to those outside of the'jurisdiction was transacted. .• .. ; November 6th, 1865, an Annual Communication of this M.'W. Grand Lodge was held at Little Rock. , :Grand Master English congratulates the craft that " T h e terrible storm of war is over; the last faint echoes of its awful thunders are h'ushed; its angry clouds are drifting away, and the sun of peace once more smiles upon'our desolated country. ^ • . • "" Many; of our'brethren who met with us here in'former years, and whose faces were familiar to us, now'sleep the long sleep of death, in their quiet resting places, and their homes are left in mourning. They may have erred; but to err is incident to-the frailty of human nature; but to forgive is not only Masonic, but Divine. Let the broad mantle of Masonic charity be thrown over their errors, whatever they may have been, and let theii virtues be cherished in the memories of those of us who survivt them." ' . •' ' • •' Saint John's College, and the lands attached, were taken-possession of by the Confederate military authorities for hospital purposes, and later by the U. S.'military authorities for the same Duroose, The timber and fencing have been totally destroyed,
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and the College Library removed and disposed of . Some wooden buildings have been erected on the grounds. He proposes to memoralize the Secretary of AYar to permit these buildings to remain on the grounds, and, if possible, to procure a restoration of the library, iencing, &c. The business of the session was generally of a local nature. They evince their accustomed zeal for Masonry, and we gladly welcome them back to their old position in the family circlfi. M. W. E . H . English was re-elected Grand Master,and our old friend T. D. Merrick, whom we had lost sight of in the previous proceedings, we are glad to observe was again elected Grand Secretary. Since the meeting of the Grand Lodge we have the sad intelligence that Bro. Merrick ceased his labors on earth, and has gone to that undiscovered country from whence no traveller returns. We sympathize with our brethren in their sad bereavement. CALIFORNIA.
The Sixteenth Annnal Communication was held in the city of San Francisco, commencing October 10th, 1865. M. W. Wm. C. Belcher, Grand Master. R. W. Alex. G. Abell, Grand Secretary. One hundred and twenty-five lodges were represented. The Grand Master has the pleasure to remark: " T h e fundamental laws of Masonry, and our constitution and regulations are so well understood, and so faithfully observed, that very few differences or difficulties have arisen which require adjustment here." He holds that the reversal by the Grand Lodge of the judgment of a subordinate lodge restores the party to all his rights, and leaves him in precisely the same relations of membership as before the charges were preferred. He has been asked whether the applicant must be able to read â&#x20AC;˘or write, and suggests the question for the consideration of the Grand Lodge. And on this subject he remarks: " I do not find it written in the Ancient Charges or Constitutions, that the applicant for the mysteries of Masonry must be able to read the Holy Book, or subscribe his name to his petition with his own hand. I n the earlier times it is probable that very few of even the worthiest or most distinguished of the craft were able to read or write." * * "Books were few and of great cost. Only the favored few were clerks and scholars. But in this day, and in this land,
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where the facilities for education are at every man's door, can'we say that the applicant who sends us his petition with an X for his signature, is a good and true man—able to do his'Master's work—however blameless his character? - I think not. He who, in our day and in our country, so far forgets himself as to grow up to the stature of a man without being able 'to read or write, or who, having arrived a t m a u ' s estate, nerrlects to acquire that ability, is not deserving a place in our midst.' He i s ' n o t just'aiid' true to himself, nor can he be to us." ' • - ' • . • . Bro: Henry H.'Rhees submitted a most excellent report on Correspondence, in which he reviews with the ability cha,racteristic of that Grrand Lodge, the proceedings of twenty-seven Grand Lodges, many of them for two years, and ipcljuded is Kansas for 1863 and 1864. We thank the brother for his kindly notice of this Grand Lodge, and admire him for the fraternal manner in.which, h^ refers to the sayings and doings of other Grand Lodges. This Grand Lodge, very properly we think, makes the capacity to read and write'one of the qualifications necesisary in a candi- . d a t e .
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•Annual Communication "held in Denver,.November 6th and 7th; 1865. ' . . . - ' . , . , . • . , . . ' • M. W . ' A . J. Vanderen, Grand Master, and R. W. O. A.'.Whii,temore, Grand:Secretary. , . . , The Grand Master informs the Grand Lodge that his official acts have been few. He has granted dispensations to open a new lodge a t E m p i r e City, in that Territory, and one, at Helena, in Montana Territory. He thinks the brethren cannot be, too vigilant in guarding the doors of lodges, or too careful in the use of the ballot. • , •.. , The D. G. M., Bro. 0 . B. Brown, reports having granted a dispensation for a new lodge at Virginia City, Montana, to be called ' Montana Ijodge. • ' '. ,,, • On motion of V. G. M. Chiviugton, it was , lif.anl{;ea, Tlml, i t is t h e s e n s e of tlieGiaiifl L o d g e of C o l o r a a o . t l i a t tlio non^ pa.vTi\i'iit nf iluc'S (,-:mnot w o r k a f o r f e i t u r e of Masonic s t a n d i n g .
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Empire City U. D., and the two lodges U. D. in Montana received Charters. The Constitution, By-Laws, and Kules of Order are published with the proceedings. There are eight'lodges under the jurisdiction. M. W. Andrew Mason, of Empire City, is Grand Master. R. W. 0 . A. Whittemore, of Denver, is Grand Secretary. CONNECTICUT.
The Seventy-Eighth Annual Communication of this M. WGrand Lodge was held in the city of New Haven, May 9th, 186G. M. W. Eli S. Quintard,;Grand Master. J . W. Paul, Grand Secretary. Sixteen chartered lodges represented. The Grand Master is pleased to congratulate the craft on the continued prosperity of the order in that jurisdiction. During the year he has granted five dispensations for the organization of new lodges. He calls the attention of the Grand Lodge to the growing evil of hurrying candidates through the degrees, which had the effect of calling the attention of Masters of lodges to the legislation of 1863 on that subject. The business of the Grand Lodge is generally of a local nature. Six new lodges received charters at this Communication. The report on Foreign Correspondence was prepared by the Grand Secretary, 11. W. John W. Paul, and is a well writteu and interesting document, reviewing at considerable length the proceedings of twenty-seven Grand Lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kansas being one. M. W. Eli S. Quintard, of New Haven, is Grand Master, and R. W. John W. Paul, of Waterbury, Grand Secretary. NOHTU OAKOLINA.,
This Grand Lodge convened December 4th, 1866, in the city of Raleigh. M. W. J o h n McCormick, Grand Master. Eighty-eight lodges were represented. The Grand Master's address is short, but interesting, as it refers to many'''points of morality and virtue, highly commendable in Masons,"which we would quote, had we the space for the whole. Resolutions were adopted submitting a plan for a NATIONAL
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ceived to the amount of §1,000,000, more or less; when §250,000 shall have been secured; they propose a convention composed" of one representative for each §1,000 be called, with power to arrange for and locate in some central portion of the United States,' and take the neiessary steps for the speedy erection of buildings, &c. A laudable project, but one notMikely to bC'realized. The following would indicate that our brethren of North Caro^ lina have a work peculiar to themselves, or have g o t . a peculiar name for the Masonic work: , ^ Meaolved, That the M. W. Grand Maste"r be requested to appoint two Grand Lecturers for the State of North Carolina, whose duty it shall be t o teach and exemplify the Stephenson work throughout the craft, and before this Grand iiOdge at its next Annual Communication.
One hundred and five lodges made returns, • froih a registry of 240.' There were 1,135 initiati6ns_ and ^ 5 5 rejections. Total niembers and resident Masons 12,002. ' " • M;' W . Edwin G. Reade, of Roxboro, is Grand Master, and R. W. W m . T. Bain, of Raleigh,-Grand Secretary. ' • '•• . -.,
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A t the Semi-AnnuarCommunicationdf'this Grand Lodge, held May 2d, 1865, we have from the Grand Master the gratifying intelligence that the Lodges in Alexandria, under the'jurisdictioD of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, are-again in successful operation, aiid that a kind and fraternalr feeling prevails among t h e craft; and the Grand Lodge of the District propose to make honorable amends for any'wrongs they have done in granting the dispensation for a lodge within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge . of Virginia. I t seems that when the dispensation was graiited to Union Lodge, it was done so under the impression that the brethren of Alexandria, for their adherence to the Union, had been cut oif by resolution of the Grand Lodge of Virginia from any intercourse with that Grand Lodge. This it seems was-not'the case, and the Grand Lodge of Virginia claims jurisdiction over the Lodges ii) Alexandria, which the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia readily admit, and hence are willing to make amends. At the Annual Communication held November 7th, 1865, t h e Grand Master has the pleasure to assure the' Grand Lodge that the constituent lodges were never in a more prosperous and flourishing condition. T h e j have •expended'?4,432 63 in Maao-nic
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charity, pnd still retain overflowing treasuries. There were 768 petitions received by all the lodges, of which more than one-third were rejected, which argues that the gate of the temple is duly .guarded. The Grand Lodge recognizes the Grand Lodge of Nevada, and extend to her fraternal greetings. The Committee appointed upon the subject of the formation of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia ask further time. An exceedingly well written report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. William G. Parkhurst, Chairman of the Committee. He reviews the proceedings of twenty five Grand Lodges; ours for 1864 being of the number. There are fifteen working lodges in the District, with 1,720 members. Grand Lodge dues paid, $2,027 00. M. W. Geo. C. Whiting was re-elected Grand Master. R. W. "W. Morris Smith re-elected Grand Secretary; both of "Washington. TLORIDxV.
The proceedings of this Grand Lodge for 1861-64 and '65 have' been received. At the communication of 1861 no business of particular interest to the craft outside the jurisdiction was transacted. We notice, liowever, that the Grand Lodge coincided in the proposition of the Grand Master of Illinois, " T o organize a convention of Grand Lodges of the United States, to consider and harmonize the present state of national affairs." A short report on Correspondence, noticing the proceedings of twenty Grand Lodges, was presented by Bro. Baltzell. D. C. Dawkins was elected M. W. Grand Master, and R. W. J o h n B. Taylor, re-elected Grand Secretary. A Special Communication was held January 11th, 1864. Five lodges represented. Some misunderstanding having arisen in relation to the adoption of a new constitution, this Communication was held for the purpose of determining where the deliberations should be held. They decided that the new constitution was not legally adopted, and consequently of no effect when the Annual Communication â&#x20AC;˘was held. Grand Master Hay ward remarks': "W^hen this war is ended,
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and the blessings of'peace is again our happy lot, you will have much to do in your different lodges to cofrectthe vices and impro-. prieties •whichgenerally follow a year or, more in camp." He. admonishes them to be careful in selecting ofiicers, and for every violation of Masonic usage "let the law be enforced; "arid'in a short time Masonry will be restored to its former high'position." An Annual-Communication.was held January Oth, 1866. M. W. Thomas Hayward, Grand Maister presiding. '. He remarks'in bis'Address: " B u t few of-our lodges.have had the opportunity of assembling as heretofore"; .but some have, been •e'ng'aged'more-than usual, and have do.ne much which I'fear will' • not redound to advantage. Someha-ve.iriitiated members residing in other-jurisdictions. Soldiers have been admitted, emergency declared, jurisdiction waived, and; degrees conferred withoiit suf-' fieient evidence' of character.. All this.is calculated, t o . create dissatisfaction', and disturb the harmony among, our sister lodges." He suggests that the Grand Lp.dge determine whether soldiers :and sailors have freer access to the lodges thanother citizens, and define their status. And notices in an appropriate manner the death of P.:Gl;M-:john Bi Taylor; . - ; ' • - •• v : - . They resolved that hereafter a Military Lodge cannot;initiate a- '. soldier.enlisted in; a,different military,'organization-,from thatr-to which-the; dispensation was granted.: -If-all • Grand ;Lodges, had seen to it that'instructions of this kind had been adhered to, there' r would probably not lie.so rciuch legislation reqiiired-in fixing the^ status of army, made,Masons. . . ' '•:.'•,. ... . ... , . -. ' M. W. Samuel Benezet was elected Grand Master, and HughA. Cofley elected Grand,Secretary. , : ' . .. ' ,". - .
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Annual Communication held at Masonic Hall, in the'city of Macon, October 25th, 1865; M. W. J o h n Harris, Grand Master, presiding. • In his address he alludes'to the action of the Grand Lodge in 1862, when the constitution was'amended' by striking out the words " U n i t e d States,'" and inserting the words, " Confederate States of'America. - As that' Government' has ceased.to exist, he remarks : ' " I t is our duty to rescind that amendment ,' to our constitution, and by our prompt action give evidence of our cordial co-operation in the restoration of peace and recogni^ tion of ovir Government." The suggestion was concurred in.
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The Grand Secretary acknowledges the receipt of the proceedings of but four Grand Lodges—Maryland, Indiana, W i s •consin and Iowa. Also, a journal of the proceedings fof the •Grand Orient of France. The assets of this Grand Lodge consist of the following items: * Five City of Savannah bonds, 7 per cent Sixty-two shares Southwestern Railroad stock Thirty-seven 7-30 Notes Six 6 per cent. Confederate Bonds Nineteen 8 per cent. Confederate Bonds Confederate money on hand
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The business transacted was generally of a|local]jnature, and not of special interest to those outside the jurisdiction. M. W. John Harris, of Covington, is Grand Master, and R. W. Simri Rose, of Macon, Grand Secretary. INDIANA.
The forty-ninth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the city of Indianapolis, May 29th, 1866. M. W. Harvey G. Hazelrigg, Grand Master. ' R. W. William Hacker, Grand Secretary. The report on Correspondence is embraced iu the Grand Master's address. He acknowledges the receipt of the proceedings of twenty-five Grand Lodges, Kansas for 1865 being one. He refers to the question of jurisdiction between Washington and Oregon, but thinks, as they have agreed to abide the decision of a distinguished brother of New York, it would be courtesy to the referee, as well as others, t h a t other Grand Lodges refrain from expressing an opinion. Upon the subject of life membership, as a remedy for nonaffiliation,, as discussed by M. W. Brother Fellows, of Louisiana, he thinks the field a large one, and well supplied with flowers, but rather barren of fruit. H e thinks Grand Lodges have only to deprive those who remain unaffiliated of all Masonic rights and privileges, and the evil is cured. Notwithstanding the strict requirements of the Grand Lodge in the formation of new Lodges, which he has required to be observed, he has granted dispensations to form seventeen new Lodges during the recess of the Grand Lodge. . A resolution was adopted, recognizing the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia.
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An attempt was made to appropriate 82,000 o f the Grand Lodge funds to.the aid of the '' Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Home." The atrempt failed. There are three hundred and thirty-six Lodges, with a total •membership of 16,254, being an increase of 2,784 over last-year. The G-rand' Master and Grand Secretary were both re-elected. ,
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The-twenty-third Grand Annual Communication of this M.W. Grand Lodge was held in Davenport. J u n e 5th, 1866, M. W. E. A. Guilbert, Grand Master, presiding. ••• ,.;• . Seventy-seven chartered lodges wore represented,at the opening,' and one hundred and seven chartered' and .twelve under dispensation during the session. ^ . , •. • •. •, •.. The Grand "Master's address is, as usual, lengthy, eloquent • and instructive. He reports having appointed-, repre.sentatives of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, near the Grand Lodges of the District of'Coluinbia, Kentucky and Illinois.' But as the Grand Lodge of Kentucky do not deem it. expedient to adopt-the representative system, that*ap'pointment could not be.accepted. ' , He notices approvingly a circular•,fr'dni M'. W. Brother De Bell, of Nevada, explanatory of the Vife membership action of that Grand Lodge ; as also the address of Grand Master'Fellows, of Louisiana, on the same subject, and- to which' we referred in our last report. We agree with him in his views "that soinesuch plan'will eventually be adopted iri'each jurisdiction," and think" we can conceive " t h a t in this method,"we will find the appropriate remedy for the ills of-non-affiliation." ' ' . • He suggests the adoption of a general regulation, .requiring, in all instances, one lunar month to' elapse between the conferring of degrees, but we fail to observe any action on .the part of the grand-Lodge upon that subject. He also suggests theadoption of a regulation requiring lodges to abolish all fees for affiliation, for reasons similar to those advanced by us while referring to the subject in a previous report,-but we do not observe that any action was had upon this subject, which' we regret, as we decidedly- favor the idea, and would like to have seen the Grand Lodge of Iowa express their views of the matter, and especially as their Grand Master advocates it so strongly.
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The Grand Master also advocates the recognition of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, and also the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, but no action seems to have been had on the part of the Grand Lodge further than to refer it to the committee of jurisprudence. That Grand Lodge forbids all lodges Under its jurisdiction making Masons of sojourners, and it also forbids them to receive or regard as regular Masons, until they shall havebeen healed, all persons resident in the State, who may have been made Masons without the authority of the Lodge nearest their permanent residence. This to be construed to apply to all persons made in military lodges. Bro. W. B. Langridge presented an excellent report on Foreign Correspondence, carefully and impartially reviewing the proce^ings of twenty-nine Grand Lodges, our own for 1865 being one of the number. There are one hundred and seventytwo working lodges in this jurisdiction, with 7,586 members. T o t a l r e c e i p t s of G r a n d Lodge d u e a Disbursements
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Annual Communication held in Louisville, October 16tb^ 1865, M. W. J . D. Landrum, Grand Master. One hundred and ninety chartered lodges and eleven U. D". were represented at the opening of the session. The Grand Master reports having granted fifteen dispensations to organize new lodges. Many petitions have been made for permission to confer the degrees out of time. These he has invariably rejected, as it was not in his power to grant them, the constitution prohibiting it. P . G. M. Hiram Bassett submitted the report on Foreign Correspondence, in which is embraced a review of the proceedings of twenty-two Grand Lodges, our own for 1864 being noticed. A large amount of business was transacted during the sessiou, but we observe very little of special interest to the craft outside the jurisdiction. M. W. M. J . Williams, of Napoleon, was elected Grand Mas-
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The Fifty-Fourth Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge was held in'New Orleans,'February 12th, A. D.. 1866. M. W . J . Q. A. Fellows, Grand Master. • • ' • K W. Samuel M. Todd, Grand Secretary. - ' Forty-two chartered lodges were represented at the opening.' Gratid Master Fellows, in.his usual business like manner, gives<in account of his stewardship during the year. ' • '-• For the last four years most of the lodges have been prevented . from meeting with the Grand Lodge". The consequence is, that many of them are sadly in arrears,||to which subject he caills t h e attention of the Grand Lodge. ' • • The, subject of life membership,, as recommended in his last Teport, he. again commends .to th.e favorabl.e .consideration of -the G-rand'Lodge, remarking that it'.has been adopted by some of the city lodges with marked-success, and that the idea-has been favorably received by many of the^sister Grand Lodges. The Board of Directors of the.^ Grand Lodge Hall report, the total receipts for rents, Ac.,'S13,'863'46. Total disbursements, §10,787 54..,, :. , . , . . . . .•...;. Louisiana-Relief L^odge, N b . l still dispenses itS;Charities with a liberal hand, $2,392 00'having been dispensed iduring the year. The excellent report on Foreign Correspondence was presented by Bro. J . P . Horner, Chairman of the Committee, and is a careful and impartial review of theproceedings of twenty-eight Ameri-' can and two Foreign Grand Lodges. ' . The executive .of a 'certain jurisdiction, who. holds it to-be "very meet and proper," and "the bounden dtUi/ of a Grand Master to see to it that the trumpet of the Order gives forth no uncertain sound,'"—politically^is, we must confess, very justly rebuked, for assuming that what is highly unbecoming and unmasonic in:a subordinate|lpdge, becomes "meet and proper" before a Grand Lodge. Bro. Horner expresses his opinion boldly, but in a fraternal spirit, and evinces the ability to ably^sustain his positions; W. M. Wm. M. Perkins was elected Grand__Master, and R. W. Slamuel-M, Todd re elected Grand Secretary.
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The Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge was lield in the city of Portland, May 1st, 1866. M. W. William Preble, Grand Master! R. W. Ira Berry, Grand Secretary. One hundred and twenty lodges were represented, from a registry of one hundred and twenty-six. The Grand Master has granted dispensations for six new lodges during the year. He thinks there is a strong and increasing disposition to multiply lodges which probably is not. more so there than in other jurisdictions. The address is generally confined to local subjects, and a statement of his official doings for the past year. Upon the recommendation of a committee, two hundred dollars were appropriated for the relief of the brethren of Columbia, S. C. A resolution was pasged recognizing the .Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia as a regular constituted Grand Lodge, and cordially extends the welcome of the Grand Lodge to the new member of the family of Grand Lodges. The Grand Lodge declined to appoint delegate's to attend the meeting at Louisville, as proposed by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Mourning pages are dedicated to the memory of John Treat Paine and John C. Humphreys, Past M. W. Grand Masters of that Grand Lodge, and also to T. Kinsman Osgood and J oseph Covell, Past R. W. Junior Grand Wardens, who have died within the year. The very able and interesting report on Foreign Correspondence is from the pen of Bro. J . H. Drummond, and is a careful review of the proceedings of thirty-one Grand Lodges; our own for 1865 being one. He congratulates his Grand Lodge upon the position it as-, sumed in disapproving and refusing to grant dispensations for Army Lodges, as well he might, and we of Kansas may well congratulate ourselves upon having refused to grant such dispensations, especially as we can. now see more or less the evil effects caused by them. There are 131 working lodges, with 10,075 members in the^ jurisdiction.
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They have a Grand Charity-Fund of 613,000 00, the interest •of which is used for charitable purposes. M. W. Timothy J . Murray, of Portland, is Grand Master, and R. W. Ira Berry, of Portland, Grand Secretary. MARYLAND.
The proceedings of the semi-annual meeting of this Grand Lodge, held May 14th, 1866, are at hand. The Grand Master, M. W. J o h n Coats, informs the craft that evidences of unparalleled prosperity everywhere prevail, and that this prosperity is healthful a n d p u r e . He has granted four dispensations to open uew lodges. • The Grand Charity- Fund,' for the relief of indigent widows and orphans of Masons, amounts to $54,408 42. The following was adopted : Resolved, That t h e M. W. Grand Lodge of Maryland extend toward the ' M. W. Grand Lodges of Nova Scotia and Nevada, our fraternal recognition and congratulations, and welcoitie them as,M. W. Grand Bodies of the great •family of the Mystic tie.
The communication from the Grand Lodge of Illinois in relation to fixing the status of Masons made in military lodges, was referred to a committee, who report against adopting the course proposed. After some discussion the subject was laid on the table until the next Communication of the Grand Lodge. Bro. W. J. North submitted an excellent report on Foreigi) Correspondence, reviewing the proceedings of twenty Grancl Lodges, Kansas being one. ' . M. W. John Coats, of Baltimore, is Grand Master, and R. W. Jacob H. Medairy, of the same place. Grand Secretary. MASSACHUSETTS.
From this M. W. Grand Lodge, we have the proceedings from March 8th to December 27th, 1865, it being its one hundred and • thirty-second anniversary. . ' ' At the Quarterly Communication, March 8th, seven lodges were chartered, one of them being in Shanghai, China. A Quarterly Communication was held J u n e 14th, at which time four new lodges were chartered. The Annual Communication was held Dec. 13th, 1865. Three lodgps were chartered. ' The Committee on Charity report that they have received
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82,250 00 and have disbursed $2,235 00 to two hundred and thirty-one worthy applicants. The Special Committee on Charity have received S450, and have distributed in charity $220 50. Bro. Winslow Lewis, since the burning of the Grand Lodge property, has succeeded in collecting about five hundred volumes, besides a large number of pamphlets. At the stated Communication, Dec. 27th, the Grand Master, M. W. Wm. Parkman, delivered an excellent address. In ' speaking of the accession to our numbers, he remarks : " I would urge upon all the utmost care in the selection of candidates. Let no man pass the ballot-box who has not a fair, unblemished reputation ; not simply of a negative characterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of which no one speaks illâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but of a positive good character, embodying the full integrity of a M A N . " The hat was passed for the benefit of the brethren of Columbia, S. C , and $200 was raised for them. M. W. Charles C. Dame, of Newburyport, is Grand Master. R. W. Charles W. Moore, of Boston, is Grand Secretary. MISSOURI. '
The forty-sixth Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge was held in St. Louis, May 28th, 1866. M. W. J o h n F . Houston, Grand Master, presiding. ,^ One hundred and^fifty-seven lodges were'represented. The Grand Master's Address is a very able and interesting document. Speaking of the perpetuity fof the Order, he remarks : "Probably no institution among men has had greater and more varied vicissitudes, save the church of all ages, than the Masonic Order. I t has, at various periods, been assaulted from â&#x20AC;˘without with all the* fury of passion, and all the energy, and ingenuity that the human mind could well command. But the Ancient Order of Free Masons seems set round with walls of protection' more durable than granite, quarried from the everlasting mountain, and knit, and'grooved, and cemented by the ingenuity and skill of cunning[workmen into moral monuments; and her gates are stronger than the brazen gates barred with bars of iron, that gave security to the haughty and impious King oi" the city whose astrologer read her destiny eternal by the stars, 'Babylon, the glory of kingdom.", the beauty of the Chal-
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dees' excellency.' To day, the watchmen are upon those 'imper. ishable walls, and their glad voices resound through the streets and along the high-columned porches,'and through the courtsquite'up to the'sanctum sanctorum'; 'All's well.' Through all the wide range, from "the watch towers, there appears only theoJd man of the Vatican, leaning upon a fast-decaying temporal power, hurling with an impotent right-hand ecclesiastical bullsand vindictive anathemas', void of vitality' enough to excite alarm, awakening only the Jlowest sentiments'of-coinmiseration• —pity."
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of thirty-two Grand Lodges—ours for 1865 being one of the number. One hundred and sixty-six lodges report a total membership of 8,608. Fourteen hundred and fifteen initiations, against 770 rejections.- Rev. John D. Vincel, of Chillicothe, was elected M. W. Grand Master, and R. W. A. O'Sullivan, of St. Louis, re-elected Grand Secretary. Since writing the above we have t h e mournful intelligence of the death of our venerable and much respected Bro- Antbouy O'Sullivan,;late Grand Secretary as above. We sympathize with our brethren on the other side of the river, and in their sad bereavement extend to them our kindest regards. The Grand Master has seen fit to appoint our Worthy Brother George Frank Gouley to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Bro. O'Sullivan. MICHIGAN.
Annual Communication held January 10th, 1866. One hundred and fifty seven lodges were represented from a registry of 169. M. W.William T. Mitchell, Grand Master, presiding. The annual address of the Grand Master is a business like document, but is confined principally to local subjects. • In giving an account of his official duties, we are told that he has granted fifteen dispensations for new lodges. He reports another case in that jurisdiction where a minor had received the degrees. He suspended the lodge, but theyelaiming ignorance of the minority, were restored—the minor to be excluded from the lodge as a clandestine; to be healed, if found worthy, after attaining his majority. • . The Grand Lodge decides that persons who may have received the degrees in military lodges, being under the jurisdiction or within the territorial limits of a si.ster Grand Lodge, must be recognized as Masons while in good standing, and if dcmitted, maybe admitted to membership in the usual manner. The remedy, if any, being through the sister Grand Lodge, the fault in such being with the Lodge conferring the degrees, and not in the brother who received them. The report on Foreign Correspondence was by the Gran4
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Secretary, R . W . James Fenton, in which he briefly notices the doings of the craft in twenty-seven Grand Lodge jurisdictions, Kansas beipgone., • • ". ^ •' • . , .. There are nowone hundre.d and eighty-nine chartered lodges . in the jurisdiction ; total membership, 10,509. S. C. Coffinbury, of Oonstantine, was elected M. W. Grand Master, and ,R. W. Jamea Fenton, of Detroit, re-elected Grand Secretary. > • •
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twenty-eight lodges were represented. The principal business of the session was the esemplification ^of the work of the three degrees. The Annual Communication was held June 11th, 1865. Forty-nine lodges were represented. The Grand Master, Bro. J . E. Sargent, reports uninterrupted iprosperity throughout the jurisdiction, and cautions the craft against any and all of the modern patent-right systems of imparting knowledge to our ancient institution. The Grand Lodge resolved to respectfully decline to be represented at the convention of Grand Lodges, as proposed by the •Grand Lodge of Missouri. • This jurisdiction is divided into ten districts, and in each is a D. D. Grand Master and Grand Lecturer. They all give very interesting reports, indicative of harmony and prosperity throughout the State. Bro. Charles H. Bell submitted a report on Correspondence, in which he reviews the proceedings of twenty-two Grand Lodges, Kansas being one, and of which he remarks, "the trouble of applications for dispensations seems scarcely felt;" and hopes the good example of Kansas may be felt the country over. He thinks the remedy proposed by the Grand Master ($25 for each dispensation to confer degrees out of time) might be found to lead to evils as serious as that proposed to be avoided. J . E. Sargent, of Wentworth, is M. W. Grand Master, and R. W. Horace Chase, of Hopkinton, is Grand Secretary. , The proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge, at a semi-annual Communication held Dec. 27th, 1865, and of the annual Communication held J u n e 13th, 1866, have also been received. M. W. J . E. Sargent Grand Master, and R. W. Horace Chase Grand Secretary. Fifty-three chartered lodges were represented at the Annual Communication. The Grand Master, in speaking of the growth of the Order, very truthfully remarks : " We are all well aware that mere numbers are not always an element of strength. A wholesome, gradual, growth in the lodges is most desirable ; an increase of ability, of intelligeneei and of virtue; a growth in intellectual and moral power—is what should be sought, rather than mere numerical increase. The
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following rpsolution, baying been oflFered at a previous Commwnieation, was adopted as a rule of-the Grand Lodge : ^ Hexolvecl, That this Grand Lodge hereby fortiicls its subordinates confelling the work of eitlier of tlie first three degrees of symbolic Masonry upon more than one candidate at the same time, and by the same ceremony. ' .'
As a means of further checking the speed at which candidateshave been receiving the degrees, the constitution was amended so as to require a petition to lie over at least four weeks. Brother Charles G. Conner submitted an excellent report on Foreign Correspondence, in.whieh'are reviewed the proceedings, of thirty.Grand'Lodges,. Kansas being one. • • HiiL' response to the ''poetically political" address of our ^neighboring P. G. M;,'-''Sa:lute to the Flag," and'all, is a hearty '^'•Aiuen"—aresponsein which we,might unite, had the occasion' been a political one, or-a re-union of war-worn veterans, but not iu a Masonic Grand Lodge. •• , ' There are sixty-two lodges in the jurisdiction. Total'number of members, 4,712. G-rand Lodge dues ^ , 0 6 3 50. M. W-.'John H. Rowell, of Franklin, was elected Grand Mas•ter, and K. W. Horace Chase, of Hopkinton, was reelected Grand Secretary. - ' • " • : ' -, • , - . ' - ' •
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tion he had a residence, and in violation of an ancient landmark, the Grand Master forbade all Masonic intercourse with the said Blakely, and ordered the Grand Secretary to correspond with the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts on the subject. WÂŤ observe that a reply had been received from the G. M. of Massachusetts, and also a letter from the W. M. of Dalhousie Lodge to Grand Master Parkman. We quote them as being somewhat explanatory of the manner in which many of our "sojourners in the W e s t " are " p u t t h r o u g h " when they " g o East:" " ' T h e W. M. of Dalhousie Lodge says: * * * * 'In replying to your inquiries,,let me say, at the outset, that Dalhousie Lodge acted in perfectly good faith in the matter of which complaint is made. A mistake in one particular was made, as it now appears, but made innocently. " ' T h e circumstances were substantially as follows: Brother Blakely was proposed at a regular communication, October 12th, 1864, by Rev. W. Baker, Chaplain of our lodge, and was, by dispensation, initiated, crafted and raised, October 13th, 1864. His proposition was read or announced to be in the proper form by our Secretary. We supposed him to be a resident of MassachusettSi sojourning at the West, and consequently paid no particular attention to the form of the proposition. In this was our mistake (if mistake there be), and we sincerely regret it.' " , There seems to-be no reference to the maimed condition of the applicant, and the probability is that they "paid no particular attention" to it in the beginning. They receive his petition one day, and the next they give him a diploma, setting forth that he is a Master Mason in good standing. Now, in behalf of the Fraternity in the West, we protest against any such careless or hasty action on the part of any lodge, no matter in what jurisdiction, when our sojourners in the West are to be the recipients. But hear what Grand Master Parkman says, after recognizing the jurisdictional right of the Grand Lodge of Nevada: " If we should send a brother abroad perfect, and he should afterwards have lost a leg, an arm, or an eye, would you refuse him? " I do not propose to argue the subject at all, but simply deny iiiij/ iuU'ution of wrong in the respect of jurisdiction, and to claim G
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The proceedings of the Eighth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, held at Brownsville, June 22d, 1865, are at hand. We are informed by the Grand Master's Address that the fraternity in that jurisdiction have been "blessed beyond the expectations of the most sanguine." One suggestion of the Grand Master is that the constitution be 60 changed as to make it the duty of the Grand Master to appoint his Deputy instead of his being elected, but we do not observe that action was had on the subject, although it was referred to a committee. The Committee on Foreign Correspondence acknowledges the receipt of the proceedings of twenty-one Grand Lodges—Kansai being one,—but no detailed report is given. There seems to be nine chartered lodges in the Territory, with a total of 337 members. R. W. Furnas, of Brownsville, was elected M. W. Grand Master, and R. W. J . N . Wise, of Plattsmouth, e'ected Grand Secretary. l; The Ninth Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge was held, at Nebraska City, June 21stj 1866. M. W. R. W. Furnas, Grand Master presiding. He reports having granted dispensations for three new lodges during the year. To the questions, " I s it lawful for a lodge of Masons to convene for work on the sabbath day?" and " I s it lawful to confer the degrees of the order upon an applicant who can neither read nor write?" he answers no. R. W. O. H. Irish delivered an excellent oration on the occasion of the public installation of Grand Officers. We can only commend it to the careful consideration of the craft. There is a brief report on Foreign Correspondence by R. W. J . N. Wise, but in which is noticed the proceedings of thirty Grand Lodges—Kansas being one. ' Thirteen lodges report 475 Master Masons. initiated, and 65 rejected. Total Grand Lodge dues, $831 00 .
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The Fifty-Sixth Annual Communication was held in Columbus, • October 17th, 1865. ' ;;', M. W. Thomas Sparrow,..Gfrand Master presiding. ^ One hundred and sixty-three subprdina;te lodges were represented. .' , . , . " . . The .G-rand. Master, in discussing upon the institution of. Freemasonry; its principles, &e., concludes with the following truthful .remarks:- ., .... •,• . . - . . • ^. i'lJut the age'of the fraternity^ the revolutions which it-has survived, and the long, catalogue of .distinguished names insbjibed upon its banners, are>but incidents in.its history. 'Its principles —devout piety to God-^obedience to civil and Masonic authority-r.eharity to 'all mankind, and perfect uprightness in all the.felations .of life—these,coustitutethe,true glory , and! beauty of Freema'sonry. - ' . • • . . .• f .
" I n view.of'the dignity of these principles,' a n d ' t h e frequent failures to conform to'tliemi it should^be a'hard thing to becomi! a Mason.- The character of-every candidate for our mysterifS ishould be thoroughly sifted.- ' The presencecofpositive'virtueis—not the absence of vices^-should be an indispensable pre-requisite . to initiation. .'A'longer probation, a more thorough, knowledge •of the laws, principles, and designs of the-institution should be required, before advancement. The result would be, fewer, but better and brighter Masons, a larger attendance at oiir meetings, and .a general^elevation^of the character,of the craft. .- -;, < " I t cannot be ooiicealed that the institution-is in danger from the very large and rapid increase in the number of- its "members'; and the consequent introduction of many .who do. not appreciate its mysteries,-recognize its obligations, value its ties, orcompre'T Lend the vast scope of its design." ..-• <• •...-,• In relation tp-the proposed Masonic convention by tlie Grand Lodge of Missouri, they authorize the' Grand Master to attend and draw on the Grand Trea'surer for the expenses. - A resolution was a.dopted recognizing the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, and extending to her the usual, courtesies. ,
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Bro" Wm. M. Cunningham, from the Committee on Correspondence, gives a synopsis of the doings of the craft in twentythree Grand Lodge jurisdictions; among them Kansas for 1864. There are 318 lodges, and they are divided into six districts. There were reported 2,948 initiations, and a total membership of 16,813. • Grand Lodge receipts, $4,073 53. • M. W. Thomas Sparrow, of Columbus, is Grand Master. R. W. J o h n D. Caldwell, of Cincinnati, Grand Secretary. ORKaoN.
Sixteenth Annual Communication held June 18th. 1866. M. W. S. F . Chadwick, Grand Master. R. W. J . E. Hurfurd, Grand Secretary. Twenty-seven lodges were represented. In relation to such as have received the degrees of Masonry in Army Lodges, we notice the following:Hesolved, That persons claimiTig to be Masons, made-so in Army LorljjeH, will be recognized as such In this jurisdiction only when they produce sat isfactoiy evidence that they were residents of tlie State from tlie Grant I Lodge of which the Military Lodge in which they were made derived its Masonic' authoi fty.
P . U. M. Holbrook gives us another of his excellent reports on Foreign Correspondence, in which he notices, the proceedings of thirty-two Grand Lodges, the Grand Lodge of Kansas receiving a courteous notice. " The difficulties between this Grand Lodge and that of Washineton. in regard to jurisdiction, have, apparently, not been satisfactorily adjusted. There are. twenty-seven lodges in the jurisdiction, with 1,120 menibci^s. Grand Lodge dues, 12,640. M. W. A. W. Ferguson, of Dallas, is Grand Master, and R. W. J . E. riurford, of Oregon City, Grand Secretary. PENNSYLVANIA,
From this M. W. Grand Lodge we have an abstract of the proceedings during the year 1865. , At the extra Quarterly Communication held 'December 18th, 1865, the Finance Committee report the total receipts of the Grand Lodge to be ?40,101 37. Total disbursments, §43,197 11.
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Total fund "Girard Bequest," $49,495 86. The, Grand Lodge charity fund has reached the sum of 850,585 99. / A resolution was adopted donating to the Grand Lodge of South Carolina the sum of §1,000, for the benefit-of the brethren in that State. ' // .', . The Annual Communication was held December 27th,1865,• fifty-four lodges being represented. The Grand Master, Bro. Lucius H. Scott, in giving an account of his official acts, relates among other, things, that,none have appeared to him'more important, so far as the dignity and'honor of the Grand Lodge is concerned, than that of laying the cornerstone of the Soldiers'^Natipnal Monument, at Gettysburg, a detailed account of which is given. • . . The Almoners of the Grand Lodge Charity Fund.,report having granted $2,226 to one hundred and forty-one applicants; .mostly .to widows of deceased members. The Stewards of the "Stephen Girard Charity Fund " have distributed relief t o . eighty "poor and respectable brethren" to. the amount of §2,485. •/" The Committee on Correspondence acknowledge the receipt of the proceedings, of twenty-eight Grand.Lodges. . The report is by Bro. Samuel C: Perkins, and gives a very, full and-inapartial account of the doings' of the various Grand. Bodies!' liicluded in the report isaneitended-notice of the Grand'Orients-of. France and Italy. •"• ,. • ' -' ,-. "' • I n their table of statistics we notice that in the twenty-six Grand Lodges whose proceedings they have received, there are 3,70,4 lodges, and, in twenty four .of them there are reported 177,777 members. (' M. W..Lucius H- Scott was re-elected Grand Master, and R. W. W. H . Adams re elected Grand Secretary. . But the mournful intelligence comes to us with the proceedings that Bro. Adams is 'no more, behaving died oh the 11th of February last. RHODE ISLAND.
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amount of work has been done, and that harmony abides throughout the jurisdiction. The charter has been restored to Mount Moriah Lodge, and the edicts against it removed. The transactions are of a local nature; and being short, we infer that our brethren in that jjirisdiction have becouie settled in their ways, and we congratulate them on having transacted the business of the Annual Communication without any resolution having been offered to amend the constitution or some regulation. There was no report on Foreign Correspondence. M. W. Thomas A. Doyle is Grand Master, and R. W. Charles D. Greene is Grand Secretary; both of Providence. TEXAS.
The proceedings of this Grand Lodge for 1861-'62-'63and '65 have been received. At the session of 1861 the Grand Master^ M. W . J o h n B , McMahon, complains of the action of Empire City Lodge No. 206, of New York, in conferring the degrees of Masonry upon a resident of that jurisdiction, and recommends, that if necessary, all Masons hailing from New York be interdicted from visiting their lodges. I t was resolved that the Grand Lodge has the power, in cases of appeal from judgment of expulsion by a subordinate lodge, to reinstate to membership in the lodge, but that this power ought not to be exercised in any case, unless when it is apparent from the facts that gross and palpable injustice has been dons. The twenty-sixth Annual Communication was held J u n e 9th, 1862. The Grand Master has refused to grant dispensations for travelling lodges to work outside the jurisdiction. He has also refused to grant dispensations for conferring the first degree, not believing that good would come of it, nor that sufficient emergency existed. The Twenty-Seventh Annual Communication 'Waa held J u n o 8th, 1863. M. W. Samuel Mather, Grand Master. He reports that no Foreign Correspondence had been recciyed for the past year. The Grand Lodge concurred in the opinion of the Grand Mas, tor, that a Mason deserting the service of his country is a bubject for MuBOuic discipline.
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. Buriug the CommuQication ths/Grand Secretary reports having received §243 • 50 'in s-pecie: • ; . . v . The Thirtieth Annual Communication was held in Houston, J u n e l l t h , 1866: . .^ ' i . • , M'. W. Robert M. Elgine, Grand Master, and Geo. H . - B r i n g hurst, .Grand Secretary. r• The Grand blaster in his address refersin fitting- terms' to ,the death of A. S. Euthven, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary. The address is a detailed account of his official acts for the year. . I n consideration of the financial condition of the.lodges being somewhat straightened, the Grand Lodge remit one-half the dues and. fees of subordinate lodges. . . . ' / ' , • An excellent report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. W. B. Botts, in which he presents a synopsis of the doings of'the craft in twenty-eight Grand Lodge jurisdictions—Kansas for 1865 Being of the number. ' ~ . , The register indicates 288 lodfres'; total number of members, ,'10,()2o; initiations, 750; rejections, 328.' • , -, '•_ Total r"eceipts, 810,419 80. '^ . ' ' ' -, . ' ' ' . '• M, W. Richard Douglas, of Crockett, is Grand Master, and R. W, Geo. H. Bringliurst, of Houston, Grand Sscretary. TENNESSEE!
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AVe are in receipt of a pamphlet containing the proceedings of'this M. W. Grand Lodge from 1863 to 1865, inclusive. At the session of 186B,' a resolution was adopted, remitting all due.-? owing to-the Grand Lodge by the sub&rdinates for'tKe years ']8()2 and 18i)3. • '. ' • - • • • " • ' . An edict of the Grand Lodge, authorizing the payment- of mileage and per diem, was repealed. , In the proocediugs of 1864, we notice the adoption of a resolution that no returns from .subordinate Lodges be required for _tlie past year, and thai all fee.s and dues for the same time be remitted. ' .
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The session of 1865 was held in the city of Nashville, October 2d, 1865. M, W. Thomas A. Hamilton Grand Master, K. W. Charles A. Fuller, Grand Secretary. One hundred and sixty-three lodges were represented. The Grand Master reports a large addition to membership during the year, and many, he fears, have not been influenced by proper motives. He urges the most rigid scrutiny into the character and standing of every applicant. He requests the Grand Lodge to fix the status of such as have received the degrees in what have been termed army lodges. He also urges upon the Grand Lodge the propriety of requiring the subordinate lodges to strictly enforce the regulations concerning drunkenness, gambling and profane swearing. The following preamble and resolution in relation to such as have received the degrees in army lodges, was adopted : WHEEEAS, There may have been 'many worthy applicants admitted to the several degrees of symbolic Masonry, by lodges legally constituted by the Grand Lodge, under which they respectively acted, in the army of either the United States or Confederate States, in due form ; Therefore Resolved, That in all such cases, the brethren so admitted to the degrees of Masonry may be acknowledged in full fellowship by those working; under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge.
In consequence of the ruthless hand of war, this Grand Lodge has lost all its valuable papers and documents, and even its jewels have been clandestinely.taken. They ask the Masters of lodges and others, as a beginning to a library, to forward to them printed proceedings of Grand Lodges, Masonic books, addresses, &c., &c. M. AV. Thomas A. Hamilton, of Memphis, is Grand Master, and R. W. Charles A. Fuller, of Nashville, is Grand Secretary. VERMONT.
The'proceedings of this Grand Lodge come to us this time in the form of a pamphlet of 342 pages. The Annual Communication was held January 10th and 11 tb, 1866. The address of the Grand Master gives, in an able and interesting manner, a detailed account of his official acts, from which we learn that the craft in that jurisdiction continue in a prcsperous condition. We arc not aware of what has heretofore been the practice in this Grand Lodge, but we notice that a resolution was passed
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(after having laid over from a previous meeting) requiring can-, didates for advancement to pass a creditable examination upon the degree taken before being, advanced, .to: the next degree.. . There are fourteen D. D, G. M.'s, eleven of whom report to; the Grand Lodge the condition of-their districts. The report on Foreign.Correspondence is from the pen of R. W. Henry Clark, Grand Secretary, and reviews, in an.interesting manner, the pro'ceedings of the various Grand Lodges that have favored them' with copies; and, for the benefit of the craft, copies largely from other reports . in relation .to jurisdictions not otherwise heard from. Kansas is favorably noticed. .. .; • Leverett B. Englesby, of Burlington, ..was re-,elected. M . W . •Grand,Master, and Henry Clark, of Poultney, re-elected.R. W. Qraud Secretary. • ' •'
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that as a matter of Masonic duty and obligation, each should make.a return in due form, and pay up all arrearages, and notify the respective Grand Lodges to which they belong of their intention to form a Grand Lodge. I n 1862, the Grand Lodge of the-District of Columbia, by dispensation, organized a lodge at Alexandria. This, he claims, is an invasion of their jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia acknowledges its error, and pays over to the Grand Lodge of Virginia all moneys received from the said lodge. A resolution was passed repealing all acta and resolutions suspending Masonic intercourse with the Grand Lodge of N e w York, or those hailing from her jurisdiction. The subject of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia was referred to a committee of five, with instructions to report at the next Annual Communication. R. W. J o h n Dove submitted a short report on Foreign Correspondence, in which he acknowledges the receipt of the proceedings of sixteen Grand Lodges. Ours had not been received. The Grand Secretary reports thirty-three active lodges in what is known as West Virginia. M. W. Edward H. Lane, of Louisa Court House, was elected Grand Master. R. W. J o h n Dove, of Richmond, te-eleoted Grand Secretary. â&#x20AC;˘WASHINGTON.
This M. W. Grand Lodge convened in Annual Communioatioa at Olympia, November 28th, 1865. M. W. Asa L. Brown, Grand Master. R. W. Elwood Evans, Grand Secretary. Ten lodges were represented. The Grand Master in his address congratulates the craft upon the restoration of peacej and his remarks concerning the duties of Masons in the great work of reconciliation are worthy'of careful consideration. We would quote them, but have not the time. He recommends the Grand Representative system, and has appointed representatives near five sister Grand Lodges. The jurisdictional controversy between that Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Oregon, he reports has not materially changed. Upon this subject we notice the adoption by the Grand Lodge'of
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a rissolutibn proposing to refer the whole matter to the arbitrament of our much esteemed Bro. A. G- Mackay; but the Grand Lodge of Oregon, since that time, has decided that the furtherconsideration of the subject be dispensed-with. - '' R. W . El wood Evans submitted the report on Foreign Correspondence; but the Grand.Lodge'desiring to retrench its expenses; resolved-'to publish only such portions as referred to the controversy- between that and the Grand Lodge of -Oregon, and thus we are deprived of perusing its "hugeproportions." They resolved, also, that in the future the duties of the Corn-mittee on-Foreign Correspondence shall onlyemb'race the consideration of subjects directly concerning that Grand Lodge.' There are eleven lodges, with a total of 343.members. Thirtyseven i r i i a t i o r S and twelve rejections.' ' Grand Lodge dues $478. • R . ' W . El,wood' Evans was elected-M. W. Grand Master, and M. W . Thomas M. Keed. elected R. W . Grand Secretary, both of Olympia.
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• T h e Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge was, convened in the city of Milwaukee June 12th, 1866. . : , M. W . J o h n T ; W4ntworth, Grand' Master; R.'W.'W.~ T.. Palmer, Grand Secretary. ' . , ' '. The address of the Grand Master gives, a full account of his official acts during the year, and also contains many suggestions well worthy of careful consideration. • A m o n g other •questions submitted' to the Grand' Lodge; we notice the'foUowing: ' ' . •^• "Two lodges having concurrent (territorial) jurisdiction, in one of which a candidate has been duly elected to receive the first degree. A member of the other' lodge appears; and in open lodge objects to the candidate's receiving the degree. Is the lodge bound by the objection, and must it stop work, and refrain" from coriferring the degree ?" - ' . " The committee on jurisprudence report-"that, as a matter of strict right, the lodge is not bound by such objection " " The^lodge i s - n o t bound to stop the work and refrain from conferring the degrees, unless'the objection is m a d e ' b y o n e o f its own members," but they are willing to admit that whenever the objection is permitted, under the circumstances couteniplated
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••in the question referred to them, fraternal courtesy, and a due i-egard for the best interests of the craft, require thai it •should be investigated, carefully weighed, and fully considered by the Master before proceeding further. Our brethren of Wisconsin, we concede, have a perfect right 'to adopt regulations without consulting us, but were we to submit a report upon the question referred to, we should say that the Lodge was bound by such objection, and that we are bound to stop and consider an objection made to a candidate, by mi)/ Mason, no matter to what lodge he belongs, if we would work for the best interests of the craft, although we have no positive law on the subject. An interesting report on Foreign Correspondence was present-" •ed by R. W. R. D. Pulford, in which is noticed, in a courteous and fraternal spirit, the proceedings of twenty-two Grand Lodges, and of the number is Kansas for 1865. During the session thirteen new lodges received charters. One hundred and twenty-eight lodges were represented, from a registry of 150 ; 143 lodges made returns, showing a total of -6,341 members. Number initiated, 1,362; rejections, 625. M. W. M. L. Young was elected Grand Master, and R. W. W. T. Palmer re-elected Grand Secretary—both of Milwaukee. NOVA SCOTIA.
We are in receipt of a printed circular, announcing the organization of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. This comes under seal, and gives the names of the Grand officers. This Grand Lodge has been recognized by the Grand Lodge of Canada, and several in the United States. W. H, Davis, M. D., was elected M. W. Grand Master, and Charles J . Macdonald elected Grand Secretary. The papers referring thereto will be presented foi- your consideration. MONTANA.
We have received a printed circular, dated Virginia City. May 2d, 1866, annnounoing the organization, January 24-29th, A. L. 5,866, of the Grand Lodge of Montana, and which circular also states that a copy of their proceedings had been forwarded to this Grand Lodge. As yet, no such proceedings have come to
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hand. The circular is signed "W. F . Sanders, Grand Secretary." No seal: â&#x20AC;˘ We have received a letter from the Secretary of Virginia City .Lodge, No. 43, formerly under this jurisdiction, stating that a Grand Lodge for Montana had been organized, and that they I'lnsiderod themselves no longer under the jurisdiction^ of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. WEST V I R G I N I A .
We have received nothing from this Grand Lodge since our last report. We forwarded to tlieiii at first a full set of our proceedings, and also our proceedings for last year. As West Virginia is recognized by the General Government as a State, the Masons there paying obedience to it as'such, we presume, upon well nettled principles of Masonic law, this Grand' Lodge is entitled to recognition ; .'but as yet but two or three Grand Lodges have"" acknowledged it.' Some others have placed it upon their lists of correspondence, and in a number of addresses we notice the Grand Masters have urged their claims, but fiuito generally action has been deferred until the next meeting of the respective Grand Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Virginia oVjjects principally on the ground that theseveral lodges of West Virginia did not send in their reports, pay their dues, and have an understanding in the matter before "setting up for themselves." We will-not discuss the case, but l e a v e ' i t w i t h t h e ' Grand Lodge to take such'action as they see fit, simply reinarking that if they are of the opinion that the State of West Virginia is a settled fact, its Grand Lodge is entitled to a recognition. . TRANCE.
From the Grand Orient, of France, we have' received twelve numbers of the Official Bulletin since our last report. Our French brethren evince much of the genuine spirit of Masonry, and there is a large amount of excellent matter contained in the documents -received, which, had we the space, we would like to transcribe for "the benefit of those of our' brethren conversant with the workings of the order in that jurisdiction. During the year we have received several applications from individual brethren residing there, asking pecuniary aid from the birethren here. They come, evidently, with the sanction of
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the G-rand Orient, and under the seal of their respective lodges. Presuming that the Grand Orient of France is abundantly able to provide for the real necessities in these cases, no response Jias been given to such applications, and we <}uestion whether the (;irand Orient, in giving their sanction to these begging circulars, did so with the knowledge that they were to be circulated outside of that jurisdiction. With this we close our hastily prepared report, and trust that in the future some more competent brother will be selected to perform the important duty. E. T. C A R R , For the Committee.
Bro. E A. Smith oflFered the follqwing, which, after considerable, discussion, was referred to the Committee on the Condition of Masonry : Resolved, Tliat when an applicant for the mysteries of Masonry has applied to a lodge for the degrees, and been rejected, it shall not be competent for any other lodge within the jurisdiction to receive his petition, or confer upon him the degrees without the consent of the lodge so rejecting him.
K. W. C. K . Holliday, from the committee appointed at the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge to prepare a uniform code of By-laws for the use of the subordinate lodges, installation ceremonies for the Grand Lodge, and also funeral ceremonies to be observed by the subordinate lodges under this jurisdiction, would respectfully beg leave to submit thÂŤ following as the result of their labors upon that portion of their duties referring to funeral services, and recommend its adoption. On motion of Bro. Bliss, the report was received, and the funeral service as reported, adopted by the Grand Lodge for the u.se of the subordinate lodges. (For the burial, service, as adopted, see Appendix.) The M. W. Grand Lodge then called from labor to refreshment until 7 o'clock this P . M.
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• The M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas was called from refresfr^ incnt to labor. • • • Officers and members present as before: This being the hour set for the eleetion'of Grand officers, the' M. W. Grand Master appointed B r o s . E . A. Smith and J . H . Brown tellers, when the election was proceeded with, and whichresulted in the election' of the following named brethren ' as Grand officers for the ensuing Masonic year, and who were sub^ sequently duly installed as such : • • • M. W . M . S. AiiAMH, of Leavenworth, GRAND MASTER. •R. W . C. K. HoLLiDAlr, of Topeka, DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. R. W . J . , C . RICHMOND, O/'O«oftoa,'SENIOR GRAND W A R D E N .
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The Grand Secretary read the following circular from the M'. W'. Grand Lodge of Nevada upon the subject of life membership, which, on motion of Bro. Bliss, was referred to a spe-' cial committee, with instructions to report at the next annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. Whereupon the M. W . Grand Master appointed Bros. J . F . Bliss, W. O. Gould, and O. A. Bassett such committee.
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O I E O U L A E - L I P E MEMBEESHIP. GRAND LODGE F . & A. M OP N E V A D A , " O F F I C E OF T H E GRAND MASTER, V I R G I N I A , D E C . 12, 1865.
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B R E T H R E N : The Grand Lodge of Nevada, having, at its Grand Communication, in October A. L. 5865, adopted a General Reguiation providing for a system of "Life Membership," it has been thought expedient that a circular letter should be addressed to you, explanatory of the same. I accordingly ' present the following for your consideration. The Regulation, No. 17, is as ioUows: "Any Master Mason in good slaiidliig, wlio shaH pay to tbe Grand IjOd'ge the sum of one hundred dollars at one time, or one hundred and twenty dol_ lars in six quarterly installments of twenty dollars each, shall he known as a "Life Member," and shall he in good standing in the fraternity for life, so far as the Masonic standing of a Master Mason Is affected by his being or not being a contributing member of some subordinate lodge. He shall be entitled to receive a certificate of the same, whish certificate shall contain a testamentary formula, requesting its return on the death of the holder. "The lodge of which any Master Mason who holds a certificate of life membership^as above provided, is or may hereafter become a member, if a regular lodge, subordinate t o t h i s or any other recognized Grand I^odge, shall be entitled to receive from the Grand Lodge an amount equal to t h e dues of the lodge for the time.such Master Mason is and shall remain a member of such lodge, provided that the same shall not exceed fifteen dollars per annum; unless such life member shall have paid such amount in addition to the sum provided above, as in the judgment of the Board of Trustees shall justify the Grand Lodge in paying a larger annual sum. " Said payments to be made semi-annually, in the months of .January and .July, upon certificate of the lodge, setting forth that such life member was a member of the-lodge for the time for which it is proposed to draw, and the amount of monthly dues for such lodge. " During the time a Master Mason, a life member, shall remain unaffiliated â&#x20AC;˘ with a aubozdinate lodge, he shall be considered as paying his dues to the Grand Lodge. "All sums received from life membership shall be invested by the Grand Lodge Trustees in first-class securities, and shall constitute a fund to bo known as ' The Life Membership Fund,' the principal of which shall remain intact, and only the interest shall ever be used. " The Board ot Trustees shall have power to adoi^t such minor regulations as may be necessary for the pi'oper working of the foregoing aj'Stemof life membership." The evil of non-affiliation and its consequences, as
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is more prominent than the requirement to pay -lodge due.«. Among those, who are the active members and ornaments of the institution, there are many who at times can ill afford to pay their dues. Pride prevents a statenient to the lodge; they demit, or are suspended; fortune withholds her smiles; and feeling thentselves outside the' circle ,of lodge membership, they eventually become cold and indifferent. ' , Life memberships have been proposed as a remedy for this cause, and found to work well;, although, owing to their having heretofore been limited to individual lodgesj'but few have availed themselves of the plan. Grand Master J . Q. A. Fellows, in his address" to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, February, 1865, recommended the adoption of such a system in that jurisdiction,'sustaining'the same with an argument as to its necessity, which, though short, is yet so elaborate and UQanswerabie, that I feel my inability to present its equal or add a u g h t thereto, and therefore quote from his address:' " This seom.g a proper introduction, and the times have made a proper occasion, to bring before the Grand Lodge and the fraternity a matter of serious-moment, affecting, at least, the prosperity of t h e institution.- • I allude to t h e subject of unafliliated Masons, and as intimately connected therewith, the proper Hisposition of-these members of loilges in arrears for dues. We all know that these two subjects have had the serious consideration for years of the whole thinking portion of the fraternity in the.State," and rnany have been the projects and plans proposed for,their removal, but so far -without any real success." .• . * -* * * , • . "To be sure, these troublous times have tended vcrj^ much to increase the evil, yet the certain conclusion to which all must come is, that there is something radically -wrong,9ouiething that cannot be remedied by ordinary legislation. i have given the matter much thought, and for the last two years or more have been, as it were, compelled to do so, and I have come to the conclusion that there should be no lodge dues. Our order is not ahealth or life insurance order, nor exclusively a benevolent one, like many others. I t is an extensive brotherhood, founded on the prlnciples-pf charity and universal bene v olence ; and I need liardly say that there Is-little real charity, but, on the contrary, a cause of suppression of all charitable aspirations in epntribuVing so much per month or year for a benevolent object, since it leadsany one.to think or say: ' I have given so much to the cause, go to t h e treasury and get your pittance.' I believe that all dues should be included in the fees for the degrees, unless, Indeed, you should give time for the payment of the same, as is Incidentally provided for in the by-laws of Orient .Lodge. You can, in a moment, call to mind many abrotlier in -want, perhaps) -who when initiated could have paid a hundred dollars m'uch better than he can now pay ten, -and -who may almost liave to deprive his family of bread, or at least some of the comforts of life, in paying his lodge dues. 'Why should not all our lodges adopt a rule fixing the sura total to be paid to constitute t h e brother a life member—exempt for iffe from'the payment- of lodge duesi I t would bo better, in my estimation, to exact In future all the assessments in the form of fees for degrees—making provision for the pres, ent membership;" • » • « • "and let no more dues b e i o
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•quired of members In any body in this Jurisdiction. I would add that this Tule has finally been adopted in all the other Masonic organization.? in thi^. State." • • • • « » " I may add that this feature in those organizations has worked admirably, and with which, I believe, evei-y 'brother a member of them is satisfied. The result is that there arevery fe\r unaffiliated brethren of those'organizations, and none in arrears for dues. There is no conflict of feeling w'th duty to the laws in assisting a distressed brother; there is no dread of having a bill for arrearage for dues presented on entering the Chapter Room or Asylum, thus deterring one from j^attending because he does not feel able to spare the money at that time to pay his dues. We thus, in my opinion, would, in a great measure, do away with the evil of non-attendance, by doing away with its principal cause. I know (tliere may lie objections raised to the adoption of the measure 1 suggest, an^l of considerable weiglit. Among the first is, that if we include all lodge dues in the fees for the degrees, many young men who. make our best members would be unable to enter our order. I think, on reflection, there will be found very little in this ob.jection. A young man in business can raise one hundred and fifty dollars'wlth only three times the effort that he can raise •fifty dollars, and when onee paid there is an end to paying, and provision is made against the time when misfortune may come upon him, in Ills old ag(*, or in sickness, when he could ill afford to pay lodge dues. Again, it may bi;, 'Said that our charity fund would be deprived of the annual dues of the meni_ bers. This Is a mistake; lor I have already, by the payment of one hundred dollars extra, contributed more t o the charity fund of the lodge than my iten dollars a year, talking the average of membership, would amount to. Hesides, the forced contribution, in tlie shape of dues, has very little of charity in it, being an assessment of an equal amount upon the rich and poor, and as was said at the commencement, is destructive of all truly cliaritable feelings. If it was as proposed, if there were no dues from members, the idea of a health or life insurance character would be taken from •the institution, and when a case of distress came to our knowledge we would all feel more like giving, according to our means." The system adopted by the Grand Lodge of /rom the one proposed in the above extract in .more general in its operation, yet possessing all and avoiding many of the objectionable features in the way of its successful working.
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Grand Master Fellows proposes that aJl dues shall be included •in the fee for the degrees, and that there shall in the future be no lodge dues. This might be practicable were we not such a migratory people, or were our lodges wealthy, with an invested fund from which to draw for their current expenses. New cities and new States spring into existence as it were by magic; brethren of the mystic tie having emigrated thither, desire to erect ^altars at which to renew their vows; the lodges of their Masonic birth have been left behind, and with them, if this plan should be adopted, would remain the revenue derived from their initiation fee. These brethren must either forego the privilege of meeting, or else contribute afresh, or organize lodges depending on the fees received for the degrees to pay current expenses, and
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make Masons for the' sake of the fee, thereby making money theonly qualification necessary to gain admission, a proposition which would be subversive of the plainest principles of Freemasonry; yet, such would be, in this new country at least, the actual working of such a plan, if adopted, and in i f is the insurmountable objection to the plan of Brother Fellows. ' To a certain'extent, the system of life membership in individual lodges would fail to strike-at the root of the evil, and, therefore^ not accomplish the end desired; for the great evil to be remedied • is not so much the non-affiliatiop with some lodge, as desirable as that may be, as the non-affiliation with the lodge iuwhose neigh' bo'rhood a Mason'.resides; the mere payment of dollars and cents into the treasury of the fraternity is not the'end sought, however necessary that may be in this mercenary age;.-but the active cooperation and encouragement of all resident brethren in our labor of c h a r i t y a n d love. Of those wh'o, resident within the jurisdio- ' tion of any lodge, aire members of lodges in other places, but few ever take an active interest in 'its work ; the great majority are as dead men to the fraternity. They consider that in paying tlieir •lodge dues they have done their whole duty; This brings us to the consideration of the advantages claimed for the scheme adopted in'this jurisdiction. ' • • T h e . scope of its operation is universal. The Grand Lodge^"•re'es, -in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars, paidby any Master Mason in good standing, to pay his lodge dues in . whatever part of the world he may reside; -thus, a brother in the day of prosperity provides against the reverses of fortune; be has paid his dues for life, he has nothing to do in order to preserve his standing in the fraternity but to be a good Mason', and consequently a goo'd citizen; he has no fear that, on,entering the lodge,, a bill for, dues will be presented to him; his pride does not compel, him to demit or remain unaffiliated, for wherever he may go, there its benefits will'follow him;, he-is not restricted to ainy particular lodge, State or nation. • There isj in my opinion, but ono thing to be done in order- to make the' system' perfect, and to accomplish its great object. That is—the abolishment o'f all fees for affiliation. Of such fees 1 never understood the propriety, without it was the simple one of retarding affiliations. If this was done, there would not be anything to prevent, but everything to induce a life member ta
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become a member of the neighboring lodge; and thus, in a great measure, wsuld the active co-operation of all Masons residing in a neighborhood be obtained. The guaranty that the fund vrill be properly invested, and that the dues will be paid according to the contract, is no less than the good faith of the entire fraternity of the State, and the careful and judicious investment of the fund by the Grand Lodge Trustees. Having, as I believe, clearly demonstrated the necessity for the adoption of some plan to prevent the continued increase of the number of non-affiliates; that a well devised system of life membership can alone accomplish that end; and that the system, as adopted by our Grand Lodge, is perfect in its principles; and that nothing but the mere minor details need to be put into successful operation in order to make its benefits to the craft apparent, allow me to urge the consideration of the subject upon each Master Mason in the jurisdiction, and reqiiest the officers of lodges to bring the same to the attention of their membership, and more especially to the attention of those who may receive the degrees ill their respective lodges, and, if possible, prevail on them to avail themselves of its benefits. The advantages that will accrue to the individual lodges will be an increased membership, and many others most fully set forth in the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence on this subject to the Grand Lodge, October 12th, 1865. If those who have the welfare of the craft at heart will take an active interest in this matter and keep the subject before the brethren', urging each and every brother to become a life member, we will in a few years find that a majority of our membership are life members, suspension for non-payment of dues a thing of the past, and non affilialion an obsolete term. The amount may be .transmitted through the Secretary of any lodge to the-Grand Secretray, upon the receipt of which the certificate of life membership will be forwarded, together with such further instructions as experience may prove to be requisite. The Grand Secretary and myself will always be ready and willing to fully explain any point which may have escaped my attention, or which I have not made sufficiently clear, whether by lettgi or personal interview.
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•• With fraternal, greetincrs to the craft and kind wishes for your prosperity, I am yours, respectfully, ~ J O S E P H D E B B L L , . Grand Master. The Grand Secretary also read a communication asking aid'in behalf of Metropolitan Lodge No.-11, of Richmond, Va., which, on motion of Bro. Hutchison, was referred to the Committee on •Charity. A communication from the M. W . Grand Lodge of Maryland, extending to the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas an earnest invitation to be present with them at the laying of. the corner stone of their new Masonic Temple, November 20th, 1866, was received, which, together with other corhmiinications relating to newly organized Grand Lodges, were referred to a committee, consisting of Bros. B. T. Carr, J . Saqui, and S. S. Cooper. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas was then called from labor to refreshment until 8 o'clock, A. M., to-morrow.
MORNING S E S S I O N — O C T . 17, 8 O'CLOCK, A . M.
The M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas was called from refreshment to laboi PRESENT:
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.nnd the Past Grand Officers, Past Masters and Representative?, as yesterday. ^ The committee on regalia and jewels, appointed at the last Annual Comiuunitation of this Grand Lodge submitted the iollowing
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To the Most Worshi2)ful Grand Lodge of
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Your committee appointed at our last Annual Communication for the purpose of procuring a set of jewels and regalia for this Grand Lodge, beg'-leave to report, that soon after our last meeting we addressed a letter to Messrs. Macoy and Sickles, asking them to give us what information they could on the subject of Grand Lodge regalia. AVe were informed by them that a set of jewels, as are usually made, would cost from §60 to §100; collars from S6 to $25, and aprons $6 or more each—all depending, of course, upon the quality of material and the amonnt of work put on them. We were advised to ascertain what could be done at other places before ordering, and a brother informed us that he was to purchase somewhere in the East a set of Templars' regalia, and that he would assist us in our investigations by ascertaining the cost, and examining the quality and style at the different places, and report to us where he thought we could do best.. He informed us that he had examined the samples iu Now York and Philadelphia, but did not like either, and advised us to determine what we wanted and order from Philadelphia. We determined, however, to await the arrival of the goods purchased from there by the Templars, but some of the articles, on coming to hand, did not seem to give satisfaction, which rather deterred us from giving them our order. W^e were desirous of procuring a good set, and one that the Grand Lodge would feel satisfied with, and not knowing the amount the jGrand Lodge would feel willing to appropriate i'or that purpose, there being a wide diiference of opinion among individual members of the Grand Lodge as to the amount we should expend, and as three-fourths of the time allotted us for the purpose had already elapsed, we resolved to defer action in the matter until the present meeting, and ask for more definite instructions, and, in consequence, did not procure the regalia, as instructed. If in this we have committed an error, we humbly ask your indulgence, as we supposed we were acting for the best interest of the Grand Lodge. As it is, however, it is our painful duty to announce that we have neither Grand Lodge regalia or jewels, or money wherewith to buy them, in consequence of the failure of the bank in which the Grand Lodge funds weredepoB-
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ited. and which will be reported to you by the committee on accounts. Fraternally submitted, . E. T. CARR, Commiltec. M. S. ADAMS, On motion of Bro. J . F . Bliss, the report was received, and in consequence, of the present depleted state of the Graud Lodge finances, the further consideration of the subject was indefinitely postponed. . •i ' The committee on .Chartered Lodges submitted the following REPORT:
To the Most Worshipftd. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to report that they have examined the returns of the- following subordinate lodges, aad find them correct, except as hereinafter mentioned, viz : . Leavenworth, Palmyra, No. 2 23 No; It a 3 High Prairie, 25 Wyandotte, it n Eidora. 4 28 Kickapoo, u '•' a. Pacific, ' 5 •20 Washington, . (( Arcania, • (( 6 31 ]^awrenee, li u 7 Union, Auburn, : 32 '* r • (( Mound 'City, •J'lOurbon, . 33 8 .. u u Indianola, King Solomon, • 34 ,10 tt 11 Ottumwa, .36 Council Grove, cc 'it u 12 Emporia, Paola, 37 ({ " li Tola,'• Oskaloosa, 38 - 14 ' (C Hi Tecums.eh, Seneca, 30 15. ii K 16 40De Soto, ]jafayette, 17 Blooming Grove a (( 41 Topeka, H • 18 Holtou, 42 Franklin, . 11 (( '19 44 Delphian, Olatbe, iC 21 Eastouj •' 45 Grasshopper F a l l s , " a a 22 Rising Sun, 46 .Paris, ( ( •
We find errors in the recapitulation of several of the reports, as follows : ' • Leavenworth, No. 2, reports 103 members-^should be 106 ; Kickapoo, No. 4, reports 49 members—should be 51 ; Auburn, No. 32, reports 31 members^—should be 36 ; Indianola, No. 34, reports 28 members—should be 30 ;• Council Grove, No. 3£^ reports 24 members—should be 26. Some of these errors seem to be the result of a misunderstand* jug of the proper manner of'filling up the blank, and in other?
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the natnes of members seem to have been dropped without beinj; properly accounted for. We would recommend that, the Grand vSecretary be requested to make the necessary corrections where he can conveniently, and where he cannot, to refer them back to the lodge for correction. In this connection, your committee feel it their duty to call the attention of the Delegates present to the necessity of having prompt and efficient Secretaries for the subordinate lodges, and where you have such a one who can be induced to serve, continue him in office, even though his services should not be a gratuity. No report has been received from Smithton Lodge, No. 1 ; Osage Valley Lodge, No. 24; Neosho Lodge, No. 27, or Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35. Fraternally submitted, J O H N T. T A Y L O K , ! ^ A. J . CLEMMENS, J CbmrnMcfi. As the report included Ottumwa Lodge No. 11 in its list of returns examined, the question was raised as to the legality of said lodge, the Grand Lodge having revoked its charter in 1863. Bro. Bassett moved that the report be recommitted, and that the committee be instructed to investigate the case of Ottumwa Lodge, which, after some discussion. Was decided in the negative. On motion of Bro. Hutchison, it was Mesolved, That the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges be adopted.
Bro. Hutchison then offered the following : Resolved, Tliat Ottumwa Lodge No. 11 be restored to all Its rights and privileges under the Grand Lodge, upon the payment of all arrearages.
After considerable discussion, during which the representatives of the lodge stated that from 1861 to 1865 the officers and nearly every member of the lodge were absent, most of them in the army; that if any proceedings or other communications had been sent them they had not received them ; that, upon the return of the members, they had, at the proper time, elected their officers and resumed labor, and knew nothing of their charter having been revoked until quite recently; that instrument having remained in their possession ; that they were anxious to continue as a lodge, and respectfully ask that their charter be restored to them. Bro. S. S. Cooper moved, as an amendment to Bro. HutchiÂť
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son's resolution, that the words " b y the payment of allarrearages, be stricken out, which amendment was adopted, and the resolution, as amended, adopted. On motion of Bro. Bassett, it was Hesolved, T h a t all t h e b a c k d u o s f r o m O t t u m w a L o d g e No. 11 be r e m i t t e d , but, t h a t s a i d - l o d g e m a k e r e g u l a r r e t u r n s for t h e l a s t t h r e e y e a r s .
The Committee on lodges under ilispensation submitted the following REPORT : .
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To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee on lodges U. D. beg leave to report that they have examined the Records, By-laws and Returns of the following lodges under dispensation, viz : , ' CIECLEVILLE
LODGE,
A t Circleville, Jackson county, and find their records substantially correct, though somewhat irregular in form. Their returns are correctly made, and we recommend that a charter be granted them ; and at their request we recommend that they bo known as Circleville Lodge No. 20, that number being vacant, and this lodge occupying the same.jurisdiction as the late " E l k Creek Lodge No. 20." • • . „ XENIA
LODGE,
; At Xenia, Bourbon county, and find their records correctly kept, and their returns properly made, and they recommend that a charter be granted them. MONROVIA
LODGE,.
At Monrovia, Atchison'county, and find their records have been correctly.kept, but, through a misunderstanding, they failed to bring up the proper return. We recommend, however, that a charter be granted them. NINE MILE LODGE,
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A t Nine Mile Crossing, in Leavenworth county, and find their records correctly kept and their returns properly made,'and we recommend that a charter be granted them. Also CALVARY. LODGE,
At Leavenworth City, and find that their records have been neatly and correctly kept, and show their business to have been
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correctly transacted. The proper returns haver been made to the Grand Lodge, but no copy of their by laws have been furnished to your committee. We are informed, however, that they have adopted the by laws of Leavenworth Lodge No. 2 as their guide for the present. We recommend that a charter be granted them. We find by examining the by-laws of different lodges that there is a great necessity for the Grand Lodge adopting a form of by-laws which they can recommend to the use of subordinate lodges. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, ) ^ S. T. W A L T E R S , } Comrmttce. On motion of Bro S. S. Cooper, the report was adopted. On motion of M. W. Bro. Saqui, it was Jiesolved, That the dispensation granted to Dick Rees Lodge be continued nnlll the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge.
The Committee on Grievance submitted the following REPORT:
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Grievance, to whom was referred the appeal of L. R. Darling from the action of Indianola Lodge No-^ 34, beg leave to report that in the examination of the case, they find there have been grave informalities in the proceedings, and they therefore recommend .that the case be referred back to Indianola Lodge No. -34 for a new trial. Fraternally submitted, E. A. S M I T H , â&#x20AC;˘) C. H. VAN FOSSEN. \ Committee. J. BBLAND, ') Which, on motion of Bro. J . H. Brown, was adopted. , On motion of Bro. W. 0 . Gould, it was Resolved, That a special committee ot three he appointed, to revise the constitution and standing regulations of this Grand Lodge, with instructions to report at this Communication, if practieat)ie. 'â&#x20AC;˘
The M. W. .Grand Master appointed Bros. Gould, Bassett and Collins such committee. Bro. Hutchison offered the following, which; on motion, was referred to the same committee : Resolved, That in all ballots taken, no Past Master or Past Grand Officer of this Grand Lodge shall have the right to vote as such Past Master or Past Grand Oflicer, when present in the Grand Lodge, as a represen'.alive from any subordinate lodge.
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The Committee on Grievance submitted the following . • REPORT:
To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of Kansas-.
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Your Committee on Grievance, to whom was referred the ap' plication of A. Donovan for a restoration to all the- rights and privileges of a Master Mason, beg leave.to report that the applicant has been for two-years under the .sentence of expulsion byDe Soto Lodge No. 40 ; that there is no evidence in the casebefore us, and that, in any case, according to Article 21 of the ., By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, a full compliance with the application would rest with De Soto Lodge. We recommend that the case be referred to the said De Soto Lodge. Fraternally submitted, • , • V
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Which on motion of Bro. J . H . Brown, was adopted. On motion of Bro. C. H. Van Fossen, it was Resolved, That the resolution permanently .locating the meetings'of the Grand Lodge at Topeka be, and the same is hereby, rescinded. " ' '
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Bro. C. Reynolds-offered the following':
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Resolved, That hereafter the Annual Communications of this GrandLoflge be held in the.clity of Lawrence. • . . • '
Bro. S. T. Walters moved to amend by inserting the word Leavenworth instead of Lawrence; and as an ainendment to the amendment, a brother moved to insert the name of Council Grove. Whereupon Bro. Bassett offered the following as a sub3titute,,which was adopted: Resolved, That we proceed to an election for the choice of place for holding the regular Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge'of Kansas for 1S67; and that the election be conducted in the same manner as lor the election of Grand Officers.' • .. , . ..
The M. W. Grand Master appointed Kellam,, and E. A. Smith tellers, when with. Leavenworth .having received a cast, it was announced as the place for Communication of this Grand Lodge.
Bros. S. S. Cooper, Ed. P . the election was proceeded majority of all the votes' holding the next Annual
. 11. W. Bro. Holliday, from the Committee, on Accounts, sub' mitted the following
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EEPORT:
'lo the Moit Worshipful
Grand Lodge of Kansas:
The Committee on Accounts to whom was referred the reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer for the current Masonic year, beg leave to report that they have examined the same, together with the accompanying vouchers, and find them correct. In accordance with the suggestion of the R. W. Grand Secretary, your Committee recommend that the Masonic pamphlets and proceedings of other Grand Lodges in the hands of the Grand Secretary, be bound by him in such manner as he may think best. Fraternally submitted, C. K . H O L L I D A y , !
J. A. CHASE,
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Which, on motion of Bro. Hutchison, was adopted. On motion of Bro. J . H. Brown, it was Besolved, That the Grand Secretary be, and he Is hereby, instructed, each year before the meeting of this Grand Lodge, to procure the printing of the tJrand Master's and Deputy Grand Masters'Addresses; report of the Com Diittee on Foreign Correspondence, and the ilnauclal report of the several •Grand Officers, for the use of the members of this Grand Lodge.
Bro. S. S. Cooper ofiFered the following, which was, on motion, referred to the special committee on work: jResolved, That the M. W. Grand Master be authorized to appoint a Grand Lecturer to serve during the ensuing Masonic year, and that he be allowed the sum ot five dollars per day while serving the subordinate lodges, to be paid by the subordinates so served.
The M. W. Grand Master appointed Bro. B.Farnsworth to serve in his place on the committee on the subject of D. D . Grand Masters, and their work. R. W. C. K . Holliday, from the Committee on Accounts, submitted the following report and resolutions, which were adopted: BEPOBT:
To the Most Worshipful
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Grand Lodge of Kansas :
Your Committee on Accounts beg leave to report that the Grand Treasurer of this Grand Lodge has placed in their hands the following communication, requesting the attention of the Grand Lodge thereto; To the Committee on Accounts of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kan • sas: BRETHREN ; As Treasurer of the Grand Lodge I held the funds 6
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of the sam« in my hatfds, to- the amount of something over one' thousand dollars, and I deposited in the banking house of E. H . Gruber & Co., of Leavenworth, the suni of one thousand dollars, for safC; keeping, intending to draw the same in time to present it at this meeting of the Graad Lodge. The funds were so deposited •at the time of the suspension of the said banking house, and T have been unable to procure the same, audbeg- leave .to report the same to you for your action. Fraternally, . C. BECK, GrMid Treasurer. • From this eommunication it appears that the failure of B. H.' Gruber & Co., has carried with it funds of this Grand Lodge to the amount of one thousand dollars. •' The question arises as to what extent should the Grand Treasurer be held responsible for the funds thus deposited in said banking house. The reputation of Bro. Beck, our Grand Treasurer, for integrity, is beyond reproach, and cannot be called in question. Froiu all information that your Committee can obtain, many of the best citizens of Leavenworth, and other portions of I^ansas, had been in the uniform custom of making their deposits in said banking liouse, and there was npthing to warn either those citizens or our Grand Treasurer of the impending.danger to their or our funds. Under these circumstances,.your Committee are of the-opinion that Bro. Beck should not-be held' responsible for "theioss that may be sustained to the Grand Lodge fund through the failure of said E. H . Gruber & Co. They therefore recommend the adoption of the following-resolutions, to wit: .. Resolved. That the Grand Lodge as9UTnes the loss that.inay a'ecrae to thisGrand L.od)ge fund through t h e failure of E. H. Gruber &> Co., of Leavenworth, hcre.by exonerating the Grand Trea,s.urer from., any resppnsibillty th.crein.' • Resolved, That the Grand Master and Grand Secretary he instructed to diligently co-operate with .the Grand Treasurer in obtaining a pettlement as favorable as possible to the.Grand Lodge from said hanking house.
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Bro W. 0. Gould, from the Special Cotnmittee'appointed "to revise the Constitution and Standing Regulations of this Grand Lodge submitted the following whicb was, on mo'tion, adopted : '
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To (he Most Worshipful Gtand Lodge of- Kansas : Your Special Committee to revise the Constitution and Stand-
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ing Regulations, beg leave to report that-they have examined into the subject matter referred to them, and find that the Coustituiion revised and adopted by the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, at their session in 1854, is a document on which the best Masonic ability has been employed, and a model whieh we may well copy, and we would report that Constitution entire, with such alterations as may be necessary to adapt it to this locality, and we would recommend its substitution in place of our present Constitution and Regulations; and that it be published in our printed proceedings for the information of the subordinate lodges,' and of the Grand Lodge at its next Annual session. Fraternally submitted, WM. 0 . G O U L D , ) 0 . A. BASSETT, f CommUlea. S. S. COOPER, ) On motion of R.. W. Bro. Holliday, it was Resolved, That hereafter when the Grand Treaf3urer of this Grand,Loilga makes deposits of Grand Lodge funds, he shall.make the.same in wliat are known as "NationalBanks."
On motion of Bro. R. A . Hayes, it was Hesolved, That a committee of three be appointed, to report .at the next Annual Communication, as to the Masonic law in' regard to fees collected by a suhordinate lodge which has conferred a degree upon a candidate residing under the jurisdiction of another lodge, which other lodge completes the work.
Whereupon the M. W. Grand Master appointed Bros. R. \ . Hayes, C. K. Holliday, and W. 0 . Gould such committee. The M. W. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment until 1 o'clock this P . M.
^WEDNESDAY, 1-O'CLOCK, P . ?.r.
The M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT :
Officers and members as before. In accordance with a previous resolution, the ?d. W. Grand Master auQouneed the order of business to, be the hiying of the corner stone of the State Capitol. After the necessary prepaVa-
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tions, the Grand Marshal formed the Grand Lodge in procession, and proceeded to the place of rendezvous, where they were met by Topeka Lodge No. 17 ; a large number of Royal Arch and Master Masons . from diiferent portions of the State ; the chief magistrate .and civil officers of the State and city ; the Order of A'^eteran Brotherhood, and a large concourse of citizens. The procession was then formed in the usual order, Leavenworth Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar, acting as escort, and marched to the place designated, where the corner.stone of the Capitol building, now being erected, was laid with^ the usual Masonic and solemn ceremonies ;• after which M; W. P . G. M. R. R. Rees, Grand Orator, delivered a very eloquent and instructive oration, which was listened to by the vast assembly with marked attention, as were'also some excellent remarks by the Rev. I. S. Kalloch, Grand Chaplain. The ceremouies being concluded,the procession was rie-form«d, and marched to the place of starting, when •• t h e ' Grand Lodge was conducted to the Hall, and resumed its labors. The ceremonies having occupied the afternoon, the M. W Grand Lodge of Kansas was called from labor .to refreshmen-t until 7 o'clock this P. M. •
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The M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas was called from refreshment to labor. , Officers and members present as before. Also, BI.W. Richard R. Rees, P . . G . M., and Representative of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Illinois, and a large number of visiting brethren from various parts of the State'. Bro. J . C. Richmond, from the committee appointed at t h e last Annual Communication to prepare a unifoi:m code of ByLaws, for subordinate lodges, made the following '^
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on uniform By-Laws would respectfully report that they have carefully examined the subject before them,
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and after much deliberation, have resolved to submit the following as the result of their labors. (See appendix for report, as submitted.) Pending the motion to adopt, Bro. J . T. Lanter moved to amend by striking out the words "if required " in Section 2 of Article V. Bro. Hayes moved to amend by striking out all that portion which relates to the Treasurer giving bonds, which motion was lost, and the amendment, as offered by Bro. Lanter, adopted. Bro. W. B. Hutchison moved to strike out Article X I , and while the subject was being discussed, Bro. E. A. Smith offered the following, which was adopted : Resolved, That the report of the Committee on By-Laws be published with the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, and further action deferred until the next Annual Communication of tliis Grand Lodge.
The committee to whom was referred that portion of the M. W. Grand Master's address,. relating to D. D. Grand Masters, submitted the following EEPOKT:
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
The committee to whom was referred that portion of the Grand Master's address which alludes to the D. D. G. M.'s and their reports, also a resolution by Bro. S. S. Cooper, authorizing the Grand Master to appoint a Grand Lecturer, beg leave to report that they have carefully examined the siibjects referred to, and would recommend that the M. W. Grand Master appoint three custodians of the work, who, together with the Grand Master, who shall be ex-ofiieio chairman of the Board, shall obtain the Webb-Preston work, to be exemplified at our next Annual Communication, and, if approved, to be adopted. Fraternally submitted, J. J. E. J. B.
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C. R I C H M O N D , H. BROWN, A. S M I T H , â&#x20AC;˘ ) Committee. T. TAYLOR, \ FARNSWORTH, /
Pending the motion to adopt, Bro. J . B . Hubbell offered the .following as a substitute for the r e p o r t : Resolved, That the M.'W. Grand Master call an extra session of this Grand Lodge, which session shall be composed of one delegate from e.ich Lodge, who shall consult together for the purpose of establishing a work for the immediate use of the subordinate lodges under this jurisdiction.
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"Which, after some discussion, was declared rejected. Whereupon, the report of the committee was taken up and adopted. 11. W. Bro. Holliday, from the Committee on the Condition of Masonry, made the following REPOKT:•
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee on the Condition of Masonry, to 'whom was referred the question of the number of ballots necessary to confer the three degrees of Masonry, beg leave to report that thpy have carefully examined the important subject, and conclude they do not find that any change in the present ruling of our Grand Lodge would be advantageous to the Craft. • They come' to this conclusion from the following three considerations, each one of which seems, in the estimation of your committee, sufficient to control the action of the Grand Loclge upon this question : ' _ ,. . , 1st. The Grand Lodge has, upon several former occasions, declared itself in favor of the one ballot system. 2d. -It works well throughout our jurisdiction; therefore,• it should be sustained. ' ^ . '> 3d. Clearly, i t is more in accordancewith'the ancient' Masonic regulations, to have but one ballot; to' entitle a candidate to all, the benefits of Masonry, than the -more modern and dangerous practice of balloting for each degree. Fraternally submitted, C. K . H O L L I D A Y , 1 J . C. R I C H M O N D , I
^ .„ Committee.
After some discussion upon the subject of the adoption of the report, Bro. Hutchison moved that the vote be taken by lodges'. Motion lost. ' , • The vote was then had upon the adoption of the report, and decided in the affirmative., ' _ The delegate from Montieello Lodge U. D., stated that the papers pertaining to that Lodge had been lost while coming to the Grand Lodge, consequently the proper returiis could not be made during this session. Whereupon Bro. J . H. Brown offered the following: , Resolved, That tlie officers'of Montieello Loclge be required to make their report, us soon as possible, to the M. "W. Grand Master, who,-if their work be
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fonncl correct and In accorclanec wltli tlie regulations of tlilg Grand Lodgu, -shall issue a charter to said lodge.
Adopted. R. W. Bro. Holliday, from the Committee on by-laws, burial service, and installation ceremonies for Grand Officers, made the following REPORT:
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your committee appointed, at the last Annual Communication to preparo a uniform code of bylaws, burial service, and appropriate ceremonies for the installation of Grand Officers, would respectfully beg leave to offer as their report upon that portion of their duties referring to installation ceremonies, the following, as published in the .proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New York, and recommend its adoption by this Grand Lodge. C. K . HOLLTDAY, J . C. R I C H M O N D . On motion of M. W. Bro. Rees, the report was adopted. (For installation ceremonies see Appendix.) On motion of Bro. Carr, it was Resolved, Th.at M. W. Past Grand Master Saqul be paid the sum of flfty dollars as a reimbursement for i>oslal and other expenses connected witii the Grand Master's office for t h e past year.
OD motion of R. W. C. K. â&#x20AC;˘of ceremonies to be observed buildings was adopted. (See On motion of Bro, Carr, it
Holliday, the following programme in laying cornerstones of public appendix ) was
liesolved, That the Grand Tyler be paid the sum of twenty dollars for services rendered during the present session of this Grand Lodge.
The Committee on Charity submitted the following REPORT:
To the Most Worshvpfid Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Charity, to whom was referred the application of Metropolitan Lodge ;No. 11, of Richmond, Va., asking, through our R. W. Grand Secretary, aid from this Grand Lodge, would respectfully report, that considering the present unfortunate condition of our finances, we cannot, consistently with our duties at home, comply with the request. Fraternally submitted, J . C. RICHMOND, Chairman Committee.
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On motion of Bro. Hubbell the report was adopted. On motion of Bro. W. 0 . Gould, it was . Resolved, That the salary of the B. W. Grand Secretary for the ensuing Masonic year be two hundred and fifty dollars.
Bro. E. T. Carr, from the committee to whom was referred the subject of the organization of new- Grand Lodges, submitted the following , • '• ., • REPORT:
To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee-to whom was referred the subject of the organization of new Grand • Lodges, respectfully report that-we have' had under consideration the Grand Lodges of Nova Seotia, of "West Yirginia, and of Montana. Of the latter we have not sufficient evidence of their organization to enable us to act advisedly; and of West Virginia we have no intelligence of their doings since our last Annual Communication. We .would therefore fraternally recommend that further action in relation to these two be deferred until our next regular Communication. From the evidence before us in relation to the M. W. Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, you committee beg leave to offer the following: Resolved, That t h e M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas recognize the M. VT^ Grand Lodge cf Nova Scotia, and extend to her our fraternal greeting. '
Bespeetfully submitted. E . T. CARR,-) ^ . , • J . SAQUI, , r ^ ' " " ' ^ ' " ' ' R. W . Bro. Holliday, from the Committee on the Condition of Masonry, made the following REP.OET:
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee«on Condition of Masonry, to whom was referred .the question of jurisdiction over rejected applicants, beg leave to report the following as an additional rule of this Grand Lodge : Resolved. That In all cas(5s where an applicant for initiation into the niys" teiies of Masonry has been rejected by a subordinate lodge—where two or more lodges have concurrent jurisdiction—It shall not be competent for any other lodge to receive a petition from such rejected person without the consent of the lodge so rejecting hlin. •
Fraternally submitted. C. K . H O L L I D A Y , ] J.. C. R I C H M O N D ,
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Bro. E. A. Smtth moved the adoption of the report, which, after considerable discussion, was declared rejected. On motion of Bro. B. A. Smith, it was Resolved, That- where two or more lodges have concurrent Jurisdiction, each lodge shall be required to notify Its sister lodges of all applications for initiation, and also of all rejections.
On motion of W. O. Gould, i t was Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to procure the printing of 400 copies of the proceedings of this Communication lor distribution in the usual manner.
The M. W. Grand Master announced the appointment of the following Standing Committees: T E . T. CARR, , R. R E E S , On Foreign Correspondence,
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On Ukfim'shed Busines,
On Chartered
Lodges,
On Lodges U. D.,
p. S. A. O. E. 0.
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S. K A L L O C K . S.
T. A. A. A. C. T. B. B.
(w. (PAUL On Accounts,
On Ways and Means,
On Charity,
On Grievance,
On
Applications,
On
Education,
FERGUSON, WALTERS, FENN. BASSETT, SMITH, BBELER. TAYLOR. HUBBELL, HtJTOHISON. R.
BROOKS,
i R. B. LOCKWOOD, (^B. FARNSWORTH. S. S. COOPER, C. C. K E L L A M , A. J . CLEMMENS. C. RICHMOND, F. BLISS, (^HORACE E E L L S . J. SAQFI,
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W. O. GotTLD, I. B. S H A R P . J . A. CHASE, R. STEES, C. H . V A N FOSSEN. r C . K . HOLLIDAY, . \ J O H N H . BROWN, ( M . B . , HUDSON.
The M.W. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, until 8 o'clock, A. M., to-morrow.
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The M.W. Grand Lodge was called froii refreshment to lahor. PRESENT :
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Officers and members as.yesterday. Bro. AV. B, Hutchison, Acting Assistant Grand Secretary. R. W. J. C. Richmond, from the Committee appointed upon that portion of the M. W. Grand Master's address, referring to military lodges, made the following REPORT :
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee, to whom was referred ' the communication from the M . W . Grand Lodge of Illinois, relating to military lodges and the status of Masons made therein, would respectfully report, that, in the opinion of your committee, that, and other Grand Lodges, exhibited but little Masonic wisdom in granting itinerent dispensations, which, evidently, have brought confusion among the Craft, and we earnestly hope that the sad lesson taught thereby may prove to them the necessity of guarding more . closely the true interests of Masonry in the future. In regard to the status of such as received the degrees in such lodges, your committee are of theopinion that, however, impolitic or. as some may say, illegal, the granting of such dispensations may have been, we, must recognize as Masons those who received the degrees o f Masonry .in such lodges. , - , Fraternally "submitted, \ C. K. H O L L I D A Y ; , • J . C. RICHMOND. On motion, the report was adopted. On motion of Bro. Hutchison, it was ; licsolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge bo tendered to Topclta Lodge No. 17, for the use of their Hall and other courtesies extended to this Grand Lodge during the present session.
R. W. Bro. Richmond moved that the decisions of M. W. 'Past Grand Master Saqui, as reported in his address, be taken • up in their order, and acted upon by this Grand Lodge, which motion jjvas adopted. '• ' ' Whereupon the decisions were taken up, read and severally adopted. There being no further business before it, the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas was closed in ample form. E T. CARR, Grand Secretary..
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STANDING
REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS,
STANDING KEGULATIONS-1858. Bexolved, That no petition for the degrees of Masonry shall be received by any Lodge under this jiu-iadiction, unless the petitioner shall have resided one year within the Territory of Kansas, and within the jurisdiction of the Lodge he petitions, at least six months. Resolved, That the regular Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas be held on the third Tuesday in October annually. Mesolved, That It is competent for a subordinate Lodge to assess a tax against non-afflliated Masons residing within their jurisdiction, and to enforce the payment thereof by excldsiOn or suspension ; J?rovided, No Mason shall be deemed non-afflllated who holds membership under the jurisdiction of any other Grand Lodge ; nor can the effects of any such exclusion or suspension extend beyoild the life of any such Mason, so as to effect his right of Masonic burial; nor shall any Mason over the age of sixty years, or who shall be unable to pajf) be subject to such tax. Resolved, That the Second Section of Article I, of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, be so amended as tiiat a representation of one-half the chartered Lodges under this jurisdiction, instead of two-thirdsj shall constitute a quorum.
STANDING EEGUI.ATIONS^1859. Resolved, That the Grand Secretary shall be allO^vedthc sum of one hiin dred and fifty dollars per annum for his services. Resolved, That the Grand Tyler shall be allowed the sum of two dollars per diem during each session of the Grand Lodge; Resolved, That the fee for a Charter shall be twenty dollars, Instead of ten dollars, as heretofore. Resolved, That section 1, Article IV, of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be so amended as to substitute "chartered" in the place of "regular," and insert after the word "Lodge," "Under this lurisdictloui''
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Resolved, That no l.od<5e under this jurisdiction sliall recommend the granting of a Dispensation, unless the demits (or other good evidence of tlieir having demltted), accompany the petition of tlie applicants for such reconnnen<latlon; and not then, until the three principal officers of tlie proposed new Lodge have been examined by the Lodge recommending them, of being, competent to confer the tliree degrees of A. C. Masonry, and tlie recommending IjOdge sliall ulllx to the petition a certificate to that effect. Mcsolved, That Section 2, Article 1, of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge lie so amended as that a representation of ten chartered Lodges under this jurisdiction, instead of one-half, as heretofore, shall constitute a quorum.
• STANDING EEGULATIONS-1860, ''Rexolved,-1\ia.t hereafter delegates from Lodges under dispensation be udvriitted to seats in'this Grand Lodge, but shall not be entitled to parti(;ipate ill its work or'busiuess until lliey have been chaj-tered-and tlieir otKcers Installed. Resolved, That the M. W. Grand Master have authority to appoint a Private Secretary, with power to draw on the tiraud Treasurer for postage expenses. • '
STANDING BEGTTLATlONS-1862..Resolved, That after a favorable ballot Is had on tlie application of a candidate fof'the nij-sterles of Masonry, no further balloting shall be required; and a brother being Initiated, mast bo passed and-raised when duly qiialitied in the preceding degrees, unless charges of unmasdnio conduct are preferred against him', or otherwise suffloient'rea.sou3 for his non-advanceinent be presented and approved by the Lodge. ' • ' Resolved, That an applicant for a demit shall riot be required to'state the purpose or object for which tbe application is made Or the demit required.
STANDING^ BEGnLATION3-1863., Resolved, That hereafter; during a vacancy, or in the absence,, either temporarily or permanently, of all three of the principal oflEieers of a Lodge, the oldest Past Master of such Lodge present shall succeed to all the right.*, ]iowers and privileges of Master daring such absence or vacancy,.and shall have the same power as the Master to assemble tlie Lodge on proper occasions, and to worlc or lecture tlicrcln as the Master himself could do. Resolved, That hereafter, all Lodges under this jurisdiction be required to forward to tlio Grand Seoi-etary a certified "list ot their officers, as soon as the same sluill have been elected and installed, i
STANDING REGULATIONE-1364. Resolved, That candidates for. the'degrees shall not have power to withdraw their petition except by the unanimous consent of tlie incniber.s present. ' -
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STANDING KEQULATIONS-1865. J^esolvedt Thnfr the actual expenses of elective officers ot this Grand Ixuiije, attending upon its Coiiimuiiication3,be paid out of the Grand Treasury, and at this aud all subsequent Communications, the Committee on Aecoujits shall audit such expenses, and a warrant shall be drawn on the Tii-Hsury for their payment, upon the report of said Committee. This resoiurlon to in nowise effect.the present allowance of the Grand Secretary. Jie.HOlved, That hereafter no subordinate Lodge under this Grand Lodge jurisdiction, shall pass or raise a candidate hi less than four weelcs or one Masonic month after conferring a prev'ious degree, and not then unless he shall have made suitable proficiency.
STANDING KEGDLATIONS-1866. TtesolvccJ, That where two or more Lodges have concurrent jurisdiction, ("iach Lodge shall be required to notify its sister Lodges of all applications for initiation, and also of all rejections.
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LEAVENWORTH LODGE No. 2—LEAVENWORTH. OFFICERS': OTTO C . B E E L E B , W . M .
GEO'ROK E . H A U G , Secretary.
W. B. HUTCHISON, S . W .
JOHN S. PARK, S. D .
S. N . K E R R , J . W .
C. H . P R A N G , J . D.
JAMES B . DAVIS,
F R E D . MAGERS,
Treasurer.
Tyler.
PA.ST MASTERS : ,
R. 11. Rees,
K. T. Carr, Beverly Beck,
George Gosling. L. Echelberry,
M A S T E R MASONS:
Lafayette Milla, John I. Bttrz, Joel Hyatt, Chr. Beck, John A. Halderman, •7
George Dunnette, R. V. Floray, J . L. Kittlaus, L . M. Spear, 0 . B. Taylor,
R. T. Jackson, jr., Wm. Duncan, Chas. W. Mitchell, J . C. Boroom, E. Dici'cndort',
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George M. Barnes', H. D. Clark, p . G. Lowe, Joseph Wise, Henry Harris, Jolin C. Grund, J u l i u s Levy, Isaac Hockaday, Aug. Gates, Henry Wirtenberg, J . W'. Russell, • Amos Graff, George H. Moor&, . I. C. Allen, Z. Carpenter, A. Warner, W. F. Guyer, B. L. Barries, Andrew Hogan, llyland Jones, K. J . Brown, Willis Emery, Mathew Rick, J o h n Hou.s.sieux, W. T. Thorapsoo, Charles Byers,^ Wro. H. Carson; Ch. M. Salinger, ,Tohn F. llichavds, James McCormick, A. W. Bayer,' J o h n McKee, , J . ' F . Miller, Harvey W. Smith, Thomas Plowman, S. C. Thompson, J o h n W. Prest, R. T. Jackson, sr.,. • Charles Schmidt, M; Leyensori, W. A. Ahell, 5. B . Woods, ,^, Louis Michael, ..^ , A'. O. Bangs, 6 . W. Chris tmap, '0-.,;H.p'yiergutzi ;?,h L. FvDcwlittffe;" . •; D. N. Barnes, ;^; • • T."J. Steigew'o'aldf D . H . Churchell,'^^ Fred.R'. Lasher, John Myers, jr., Alonzo Hastings,^. N. Daniels,. • Alex. T>. Garden, N Charles'Kranier,'' '>'iBf'Flesher, ' Rudolph Yost, T. J . Campbell, • B. S. Richards, David S.taiger, J. SkeltOD.^. R Joseph, J W. Cumminga, Henry C. Haas, JH. J : WeiWing, ' •E.,H:,Morris,', r Wm. Beeler, ' , . , , Samuel. Wolf,-. •/ j ,• (^i l l ' , :••/.-> • ''. > . 1 r '• AV. H.'Bon"d,'J u l i u s Haug, G. W. Thompson,' J . A. Thomas, .1. P. L e g a t e j i , ; Gid.eon Armstrong, T. A . I I u r d , . , . ; . N. Jcnninprs, -J H'. Kelsey.; •. , • ' \ „ '
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C. F . Hunter, (•• i,: •;^John.McCi>rty, ..; .V.-James,HoJiket. ,^ •.., ,,i ENTERED'. A P P R E N T I C E S :
W. G. .Hesse- .. J . W. Gaw, Joseph' Daniels, J o h n Je-wctt, L. Loreuzeu., i,
.•E. A. Maso^n^.;' . P e t e r S.awyer, . ,' C. R. Morehead, J. S.^Kerr- •:••'-• hGotloib. Geiger,..
riW. W. Creighton,'! •; Wm^.-Stephen, i. p . Sellar, Wm. Bevens.
Admitted, 9;- Initiated, 16;. Passed, 16;; Raised, i3;.Dcmittcd, 12; Suspepded,,0; .Died, 2 ; Rejected, 18. . . . ' i ; .. Number of, mcuibor?, 106.
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W Y A N D O T T E LODGE No. 3—WYANBOTTI Oi'i'ICERS: P . S. F E R G U S O N , - W . M.
ISAAC B . S H A R P , Secretary.
N. A. K I R K , S . W .
•E. T. HovEY, S. D .
H . C. LONG, J . W . •
•J. R. P A R R , J . D.
D A V I D R Y A S : Treasurer,
R. G. -DEMMINQ,-Tyler. -
•PAST M A S T E R S :
J W . H. Watson.
Wm. L. McMath,
!,MASTER MASONS:
Silas Armstrong; jr^, Thomas J . Barker, Henry Burgard, Russell Garrett, H . T. Harris,' Daniel Kiilen. Charles Morash,' William Moore, • David Pierson, Stephen S. Sharps, • J'oab Tuoey, E. T
George J . Wick-es, William Walker, • Geo. A . Waddell, J o h n Beaton,J . H. Bruce, D.V.-Clement, •J. A . J . Chapman:, Wm. Elleg«, David E. J a m e s , ' Jacob Feisel, V. J . Lane, J . H . Harris, Isaac G. McKibben, E. P . Heisler," Wm. P . Overton, ' Irvin P ; Long,' Thomas'A. Shaw, Peter Lugibill, Thomas W . Parks,' William-Taylor, J . A. So ward,' • ' Isaiah Walker, Vedder, J o h n TaflFee, FELLOW
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George Dean. ENTERED APPRENTICES:
M. E. Bartholow, Melchoir Hafner, Isaiah Moore,
Charles G. Keeler, Wm. P . Pedigoj F . W . Patterson;
Henry West^ J . H . Powelaon, William Ramsey.
Admitted, 4 ; Initiated,- 9 ; Passed, 8 ; .Raised, 7 ; Reinstated, 3 ; Demitted, 6 ; Suspended, 5 ; Espelled, 0; Died, 1; Rejected, 3 ; Honorary member, 1. Number of inemberSj 44.
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J O H N ' HENDERSON, S . AV.
W I L L I A M HENDERSON, Si D.
J A M E S HENDEKSON, J . W . '
J O S E P H SLOAN, J . D .
J O H N L A S W E L L , Treasurer.
J O H N SLOAN, Tyler.,,
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MASTKR MASONS :
Thomas A . Snoddy, J . A: J..Lang,; J o h n Branscomb, Geo. VV, Seymour, J o h n Brown, Samuel Bowman, Vincent Jonesj W. T. Marvin,' • E . A . McUully, Wm. H . Laswell', .T. R. Goddard, C. F . Laiblin,, .. Erick, B . Kerr, . •James Thornton, Lewis :T. Herndon, J o h n Hawley, William B. Sloan, ; James McDauiel, ' W . C. McBride, - • J a m e s jHcBaily, ,-. Asa Clevinger, , , ^ Daniel W . Eiler, • George W.'Stepheps ,,Jacob Eiler, J o h n W. Thorriburg, James F . Bend, . : W. J.Bai'ly, Abraham King, ' James Cooley, Parker Morris,' Oeorge A.. Wright,^ ,Thos. A.McCowan,.^ Edwin Riidrauff, J eremiah Edwards, Geo. W.-Miller, ,^' Thos. :M.,Seymour, Beuj. F..Edwards, ;, Thomas.Goddard, .. J o h n A . Moore.,..'., Josephus Goble.^ , ^ .
Admitted, Q; Initiated, 2; Pas.s€d, 3 ; Raised, a ; Demitted, 2 Died, 0; Kejcnted, 5. - . .•:" ' . •. Number of mciiibeis, 48.
WASHIiS^GTON.- LODGE -No: 5—ATCHISON.-
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H . E. N I C K E R S O N , J . W.^-
L. H E S S E I . B E R O E H , S. W.
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Wir.yAJi JACKSON; Secretary; PAST MASTI;«S:
•Jacob Saqui, P . -M. W. G. M.
John A . Clia,se.
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MASONS:
Robert Forbriger, Wells H. Bowen, Leon Frank, A. G. Otis, George T. Challis, T. H . Meinhardt, W. Hetherington, J o h n Belz, J . T. Patterson, J . T. Bull, Nathan Anspacker, Thomas Murphy, Joseph A. Trimmer, A. H. Horton, W. M. Cartor, D. Binkman, V. W. Parker, W. B. Kipp, Chas. J . Drury, Hosea Norris, M. A. Christian, J o h n Hertha, Jesse Brown,. John D. Wilson, Louis Roehat, C. G-. Means, James Clelland, Louis Keiper, R. S. Cook, E. C. Presnell, John M. Price, Samuel Dinkson, George W. Howe, S. B. Davis, R. A. Barker, Manue! Frank, D. McQuaig, Leon Friend, Oliver Davis, J o h n McDonald, S 0 Hackaba, Jordon Utley, Peter Schoenbeck, C. G. Manion, J . A. Rubicon. FELLOW
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Amos Avery, Geo. MePhersoQ, M. B. Benton, Xavier Klein, J.H.Talbot, H. H. McClure, J. N. Mayfield, J . L. Thompson, W. J . Young, J . B.Raff, James A. Butcher, Thomas G. Hanes, J . D. Armstrong, Jacob Reese, B. Lobenstein, J o h n A. Martin, J . M. Langsdorf, Thos. J . Chandler, W. L. Challis, ' John M. Flad, M. Marcus, William Tusch,
CRAFT:
Samuel C. King, . A. J . Reed, P . Wolfson. Hugo Richards, Reuben Barnes, ENTERED
Louis P . Dubois,
APPRENTICES:
Owen E . Seif,
W. H. Prescott.
Admitted, 3 ; Initiated, 12; Passed, 14; Raised, 12; Demittcd, 4 ; Suspended, 7; Died, 2: Rejected, 11. Number of members, 74.
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L . ' J . Worden,
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A. H . Hard, J . Cr. Haskell,
J . C. Dodge, ' . G. W . Paddock,
W. A . Waft, C: A . Pease,
Admitted, 6 ; Lniti.'iled, 14 : P.nsscd, 8 ; Eai.sed, 0 ; Deniitted, -i: EjcpolleJ. 1; Eojcctcd, .4. Nuiubev of members, G8.
OKAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
U N I O N LODGE NO. 7—JUNCTION
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CITY.
OPFICER.S : J O H N T . P E I C E , W. M .
ROBERT HENDERSON, Treasurer.
W . S. B L A K E L Y , S . W .
A. W. CALI.EN, Secretary. G. F . GORDON, Tyler.
A . CLOUGH , J . W .
PAST MASTER: '
P. Z.Taylor. ,, . . MASTER MASONS: .
Henry Ganz, B. D. Moblcy, ' • B. C. Whitney, G. P:. Bates, C. M. Barclay, G. M. Blowers, R. B. WillLs, P . Sullivan. J . L. Mansfield, James B . Morris, J. L.
W. S/Blakely, ,' C H. BrowD, C. L.Carley,. . C. Heipsnian, :T. F . Hersey, . M. McCann, Joseph.M; Meyers, Henry Mitchell, G. F . Blarvin, R.S.Miller, J. R. McClure, D. W. Roberts, L.B.Perry, • E.Warner, •Jonathan Westover, Williani Gordon, •. John M. Smith, .T. G. ITora, . Wm -Lockstone, • D. I^lobl'ord. Kirby, W. S. Beau, FELLOW CRAFT i
E . S : Stover.
William B. House,
ENTERED APPRENTICES :
C. H . Thompson,
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L. C. Palmer, Wm. Becker,
W. H. Mackey,
Admitted, 4 ; Initiated, 2 ; Passed, 3 ; Raised, . 1 ; Rejected, Number of members, 39.
BOURBON LODGE NO. 8 — F O R T SCOTT.
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OFFICERS : JOHN S. REDFIELD, W . M .
S . F . D R A K E , J . W.
P . M. S. B. GORDON, S . W .
P . M. A. R. ALLISON, Trcas.
P. M. J O H N A'AN FOSSENS, Secretary.
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TKOeEKni.VO.S op THE 'M.ASTKR J M A S I ^ S :
Cliarles W. Blair, TJ. B. Bridf^inan, E ; J ' Boring, • • John G. Harris, Wni. Kaufman,'W m . - J . Linn, Alex. McDonald, John 8. Miller, Wm. Margrave, , Joseph Ray,. Peter Teel, J o h n Cliarice,' • Geo. A Reynolds, B P . McDonald, ; S. S. Petei-man, J . - W . Williams, ' A. Fetherihgtori, ' Clinton Owens,' G. C.Koel, - -. ..-,. J , e .
•E. A. Smith, D. B. Kinmert, S. A. Manlove, A. G.. VanDuyno, H. 0 . Bridgman, Willinm Simpson, ' O. Diefendort', J a y Thompson, John' G. Stuart, • C. A; Walker; • Dyer Smith, Geo. A. Crawford, W. C. VVeatherwax J . M. Sanderson, Wm. H . Harris, Wm Armstrong, .Wiley Britton,. S. C. Palmer, J o h n F . White, ' Wm. Stockton, Hugh Kirkendall, L. T. G. Owing's, Donietrius Gwens, J . M. Young',' S. Wagner, John Morrillon, ' F . M. iJrickley; P . J, Byrne, • Wui. M. Mason, ,F; M. Williams, • • • J . ' S . Reynolds, J . J . H i l l , ..- : J . B . McClevaty, • A. M. Drake, C. H; Haynes, -F. M. MaHloTO, • A . J . Walker,' •Alex. Cameron: .. Gatton,: N..Z. Strong, • ' . : :• FELLOW GRAFT :
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C! W. Goodlander, R. L. Phillips, '
p . C . Hood,'_ J . B". Gaither,
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GRAND T.ODGK OF KANSAS. F A S T MASTERS ;
H. Alien,
G.A.Eddy, MASTER
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MASONS
M. Sha\r, B. Farnsworth, Will. Gordon, W. P . Gambell, Levi Houston, Wm. Rosenfield, H . Markson, G. W-. Nellis, Samuel Leighton, ' j . A. Bulline, S. F. Atwood, J . Westenberger, Thomas 'Stevens, G. H. Weaver, J . L. Weever, G. S. Stettauer, • M. H. Insley, C. L. Gorton, Samuel Roths ;hild, J . R. Dancan, H Stitzler, William Schley, W. W. Childs, Josiah Kellogg, Joseph Quenaa, ' E. H. Carpenter, T. Thompson, F . 0 . Eames, A. J . Augell, D. Prague, John CoDOver, S. Seeman, William Coville, Peter Soldan, J . D. Rush, N. Hill, E. H. Marsh, . • G. F. Taylor, ' Byron Sherry, , A. P. Wilson, M. S. Butzell, J . W. Kirkham, F. A. Richards, ' G. H. Brena, I). J . Cragie, A. Huskins,' H. D. Smith, Wm. Chandler,
H. B . Haas, Phillip Rothschild, B . R. Anthony, J . i B . Laniber, R. J . Selway, •H.D..McCarty, • • J . R. Whitehead, Henry Still, R. J . Brown, n . W.Goff, l i . C. F. Hackbush, George Einstein, T. T. Wilson, G. B. Thompson, Joseph Hack ham, M. Weightman, J . A. Wier, John Haraill, • Joseph Gird, J o h n E. Hanua, F . M. Burdick, Fred Harvey, James McCahoD, James Kiskadden,
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R. Seeley,
Joseph S. Speer,'
J o h n Dooloy.
ENTERED APPRENTICES :
Joseph Joey, W . Y. Bradshaw, A. D. Marsh, N. W. Wilson,
J . W. Sommerby, . a. Traub, Edward Lloyd, Wm. Kennou,
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Nash, Schuyler, Osborn, Sleeper.
Admitted, 7 ; Initiated, 17; Passed, 11 ; Raised, S ; Demitted, 7 ; Rirje.cted, 10. Number uf members..82. 8
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O T T U M W A LODOE NO. 11—OTTUMWA. OFFICERS : J . M. R A N K I N , S . W .
J . J E N K S , W . M.
J . G. S H A W B E L L , J . W . M A S T E R MASONS :
P . Smith, ' S. Fearl, .' W. S. Williamson, Wm. J . Saunders.
J . T. Cox, J . M. Lane, J o h n Judd, W. S. Rhodes,
E . I I . Hoult, . J T. Lee, J , S: Perry,
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E. A. Patterson. ENTERED APPRENTICES:
S. Hailen,
Wm. McMullen,
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E. BoRTON, Secretary!
J . L. CATTERSON.-S.' W .
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A . R. BANCROFT, J . W .
NoYEs SPICER, J . D.
W . C L A P P , Treasurer.
W . B. H O L T , Tyler. PAST MASTERS:
E. P . Bancroft,
B. J . Percell,
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M A S T E R MASONS ;
James Phenis,
E . P . Hadley, S. G. Brown, F . G. Hunt, James Means John Stewart,
C. F . Maurer, J . C. Lamdin, John Faucctt, K E . G . Holt, Wm. Clapp, F. .Schraidling,
John Hammond, J . F . Newton, E . G . Duke, H . V . Bundrem, C. A . Britton, E. Goddard,
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Robert Best, E. R. Mardin, A. G. Proctor, J. C. Wright, H. H . Gray, W. H. Mickel, E. B. Terry.
lor. l i . Reese, J . Ellis, , David Vangundy, P. B. Plumb, S. J . Mantor, J . A. Carey,
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F E L I . O W CUAFT :
A. S. Howard, Wm. Graham,
W. F . Vangundy, Isaac Wright,
L R. Ludy, Henry Stratton.
ENTERED APPRENTICES :
J o h n Rosenquist, J . E . Perbey,
H. Main, F. Hirth,
A. J . Mitcliell, Z. Stubbs,
Admitted, 1 ; Initiated, 2 ; Passed, 3 ; llaiaed, 2 ; Demittad, 2 ; Rejected, 4. Number of members, 48.
OSKALOOSA LODGE NO. 14—OSKALOOSA. OFFICERS : S. S. COOPER, W . M .
THOMAS N O B L E , J . W .
G. D. K I N O , S . W .
L. J . T R O W E R , Treasurer.
H E N R Y K E E L E E , Secretary. MASTER MASONS :
Walter N. Allen, A. Butt, Joel Cowan, Henry A. Coy, J . C. W. Davis, Isaac V. Fairholm, N. B. Hopewell, N. A. Howard, • Daniel Low, David Newhou.se, J . E. Smith,.
C. A. Burk, Nelson Chapman, Jerry Critchfield, Joseph Downing, Joseph Evans, Wm. C. Fowler, John F . Hinton, J . M. Hinton, James Lawrence, J . W. Roberts, John C, Smith,
William Blevins, G. B . Carson, Wm. A. Coy, Benj. Daniels, H. O. Finch, J o h n N. Hall, J . G. Henderson, J . B . Johnson, Thomas McKanna, J. S Shoemaker,N. W. Tuyior,
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J . ' S . Townscnd, Joseph Fedrich, • Thos. J . Walfaeei. Levi Wilhchn, H . F. Wooley, -Harvey Walker,- ' • • ' ^ L . F . Walden, . • J . F . Willetts,FELLOW CRAFT:
H. M. Masoa, .
A.T.Perry, Eansom Smith.
• W. C. Ross, , ' • , . •
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES :
James M. Churcli-, John B . Gish, , E. P . S.tauley,
Timothy Cheeney, AaFon VV. Phipps, J o h n Wiliitts,
Zaddock, Gary, • % _J. N. Spurlock; '., _. ' L . Willitts.' • "
Admitted, 6 ; initiated, 13 ;'Passed^ 9 ;• Raised, 7 ; Demltted^ 2 ; Siispeqded^ 1 ;'Rejected,-1., • • ' ' , - - ' , Number'of members; 46. '-- ' • , ^•
T E C U M S E H LODGE- NO'. 15—TECuirsEH. ' . ' OFFICERS : ' J . B. CLOQSTON, W. JM.
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J . M. R E E D , S. W.
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A, G. Lewia-, J o h n Cappel,.. , . . ' Lewis Bering,. • John Gage, • •, •
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J . M ; Huber,
• J . Milikiii, -C. J.-Aye; Lewis Grassrnueck.
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Initiated;. 4 ; Passed, 2 ; Raised, 2 ; Demilted, 4 ; Died, 1 ; Hejected, 2. ' ' •' -, . Number of members, 21. • • ,
L A F A Y E T T E L O D G E . N O . 16—MANUATTA.X. OFFICERS :
iSf. D. HoRTON, W. M. K. A . A D A M S , S . VV.
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GEOuaE BuRGOYNE, Secretai-y. P A S T MASTERS :
Albert Griffin,
Horace Eels,
•J M ! Allen. ',W. Marlatt. MASTER MASONS :
Thomas Roberts, Piobert A-Hingham, ' Samuel Long, J . J). Limbeoker, ' Edward Steaius, J o h n Flagg, •• W. J . Viueent, Frank Mansfield, B. H . Fuller, J. W. Pipher, . ' •S. H . Wisncr,' J . T. GcK)dii6w, G. W. Wisner, G.'W. Higinbotbam ; Philo Pratt, • Davis Wilson^, D.' M. Jolinson, ' E. L . Patee, J. M. Kimball; W. J . keilnott, • Thomas Pearce, A. W. Pinkerton, Allen Wilson, Wm. Burgnyne, N. Green', •. T. B . Pinkerton, A. J . Legdre, . T . H.Tebel, J . C. Peck, 'S. M. Ferguson, Charles Waring, Samuel Edelblute, Chasi Wilson, Wm. Ashton, •• M. Condray, S . D . Silver; 0 . W. Crowder, J . T. Pritner,' C. P . Little, A. Reed, Joseph Donnison, J . H . Pillsbury, B. Twigger. FELLOW
R. Fleming, . . ' F o x Wimel,• E . M . Pinkerton,
CKAPT :
. P . ,C. Pinkerton, J . H.'Pinkerton.'
ENTERED APPRENTICES :
T. O. Farmer, W. V. Blood,
Wm. E. Parkei-son, J o h n F . Re'.d, • .Lewis HuoboehraanD-, Jacob V a n Antwerp,
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Admitted. 4 : Initiated, 2 1 ; Passed, 1 7 ; Raised, 1 4 ; Damitted, 4 ; Died, 1 ; Biijeoted, 6. Number of raombers, o2. • .
T O F E K A L O D G E NO. 17—TOPEKA. OFFICERS : C. C. K-KLL.AM, W. M.
E . G. MOON, J .
G. G. G A G E , S . W .
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G. O.-WiLMAKTH, Secretary. PAST MASTERS:
J . Hnntoon, . E. P . Kellam,
Charles King, S R. Remington, MASTER
J . C. Gordon,, W . W. lloss, J n o Fletcher, T. G. Thornton, G.W. Anderson, L. Farnsworth,' J . R. Griffing, R. H..Atwell, . Jacob Safford, . David Easton, Silas. Hunter, M. G. Farnham, J . A . Pally, H . H . Wilcox, H . P . Brannan, • James Brewer, F . P . Baker, Oscar McConnell, G. W. Berry, , Cohn Elliott, .1. Bowman, T. J . Anderson, J D. Clapp,
•Rev J . T Holliday, C. K . Holliday,
MASONS :
S. T. Walkley. . . T. L. Crane, E. G. Ross, . Fred. Ortman,. J . W. Farnsworth, James S. Stansfield,, J o h n Branner, John Eioher, Jacob Smith, James Fletcher, . Rev. C. M. Calloway, George M. Kellam, Ephriam Baker, C. C. Whiting, Enoch Chase, Hiram Shields, Harry Roberts, A. D.Craig, p . A. Hunter, H . W. Farnsworth, D. W. Seagraves, A.H.Hale, Isaac Renfroe, • • . Stephen Jennings, Asa Hairgrove, C. A. Stringhim,. I. Gary French, • D. H . Horn, W.C.Crawford./: S. H . Fletcher, Ward Burlingame, Thomas Carney, • S. E. Sweet, H . J . Loomis, James W . Steel, Harvey Kitchen, C. W. Jewell, Robert Allen, M. R. Leonard, G. W. Veal, J. F. Osenburg, G. S. Barnett, F. R. Foster, T. B. Mills, M. H. Chase, W. E . Bowker,
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
H S. Green, G.Wright, G. F . Marriam,
J . M. Chadwick, S.E.Martin, D. E . Ballad, FELLOW
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CEAPT:
G. M. Blackhart,
L. Lansent.
ENTERED APPEENTICES:
Daniel Runsdell,.
John Cox,
H . M. Ketohutn.
Admitted 6; Initiated 7 , Passed 7 ; Raised 7 ; Demitted 2 ; Died 1; Rejected 9. , Number of memberi, 98. •
F R A N K L I N LODGE NO. 18—OTTAWA. OPFrcERs: J O H N C . RICHMOND, W . M .
H . F , SHELDON, Secretary,
AsA.S. L A T H R O P , S . W . .
W . D. W A L S H , S . D .
GEORGE S . H O L T , J . W.
R. B . J E N N E S S , J . D .
J O H N W A L E U F P , Treasurer.
T. S. D U R H A M , Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
Jacob Sumstine, John Stalter, Calvin Leonard, Wm. M. Duncan, C. A. Bunting, D. M. Valentine, L S Kalloch, W. R. Randall, W. L. Jone.s, W. D. Springer.
L. W. Johnson, E. D. Hall; J. A. Washburne, J . R. Taylor, James Hanway, J . H . S. Hollaway, Joseph Marsh, C. C. Hutchinson, Hugh A. Cook, FELLOW
E. Pyle, W. T. Pickreli, Levi Thompson, Daniel Deford, R. H. Volrath, Jesse J . P a r a m o r e , Theodore C. Bnwlea, 0 . B. Merrell, W. D. Edgar,
CRAFT:
Albert Wiley, . John H . Kitts, Wm. Bodely. George A. South, George A Furniss.
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TnocEEin.vGs OF T H S E N T K K E D ApPilENTlCKS:
John S. VrlqUiagshead,Edward Smith, ' J o h n L . Kisner.
Joseph Drew,"-
Admitted,.6 ;. Initiated 10; Passed, 6; Raised, 4 ; Dcmittcd, 4 ; Died, 1 : Rejected, 2 . . ..; ,- . . ' •..• Namber of members, 37..'
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F . E . ' ' HENDERSON,
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H A U R Y McBiiiDE, S. W.
J. L.-PRICE, S . D . .
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W. A . OCIIETUEE, Secretary. • I R V I N E J A Y N E S , . Tyler. M A S T E R MASONS:
J . J . Addis, lienry E . Brown, J . P.'Bradbtifry, . P. W. Giise/ ' ' P . G. Franklin, 0- H. -Gregg;' .J. J . Hadiey, .' Jonathan Millikin, Samuel MeGinnis,' Wm. NiclioJfc, M. T. Burris, , , Win. H . Brady, Wi H . Bell, ' • Samuel Cozad,'
Thomas-Melhoan; B B. Pranciis, James Poak, J . E. Hayes, J . H. Kirkeudall, Is'iiac; Parish,, ' •„ S. B . My rick, . ' • 'win: Peck,; '• • •.• Thomas Marshall,- W.,M.-Shean,'Jacob Nichols,- • August Tha'vis, •'••'• J;is. B. Brown, John L. Price, ,Wm. Butler, Wm. Roy, ; J : T . Swartz, ,, •A. J . Clemmens,; ' J o h n Evans, . • J . T. W e a v e r , / .' J ; A. Prunty, ^John, M Griffin, Amos Hicks, V. Beese, ^, G. H. Lawrence, •J. E ] Sutton, . J . N.'Madler, : •• A. Waidtschmidt.' •ENTERED A P P R E N T I C E S : .
A. D. Beach, ' M. C. Holcomb,
L. F . Christ, • S. S. Start, Jesse Wilson,
J . S. Farris, •W. J . Shareiif.
Admitted, 7 ; Initiated, 4 ; Passed, 2 ; Raised, 3 : Deraitted, 6 : Expelled,-1 : Rejected. 3. Numbei-of nlCMibers 48.' ' ' "-" ,
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FALLS. OFPICEKS: P.- M: E. D. HfLLYER, W. M.
J O H N B E L A N D , J . W.
W . 0. BUTTS, S. W .
J O H N R A T Z , Treasurer.
^GEORGE S . ITILLYEU, Secretary.
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W. G. Kuch, J . A. Mann, P . M. George H. Cain, . Joseph Miller, Jonathan Wright, J . W, Byram, J.P.Barnes, . Alexander Hughon, J.B.Hart, • > . C. Bolton, Wm. H . Sampson,
N. H. Beagle, D.A.Johnson, S. S. Cooper, J . C. Todd, N . E. Parker, N. H. Whitcomb, ' P.H.Miner, Finley Ferguson, Peter Milkr, P . G. Bush, W. T. Booth, John Earnst.
Homer C. Law, ^ N. J . Gunn, J . F . Bliss, R. H . Crosby, o J . L . Bruntz, E, M. Hutchins, B . H . Gragg, Hiram Petitt, J . W. Bi.shop, J . R. Eckles, J . H . Gaiues,
FELLOW CRAFT:
Valentine Kile,
J . ' W . Hatcher,
T. Quackenbush.
Admitted, 3 ; Initiated, 12; Passed, 14; Raised, 1 2 ; Demitted, 3; Suspended, 4; Rejected, f. - ^ Number of members, 43.
P A R I S LODGE N O . 2 2 — P A R I S . OFFICERS :
J . H. BABLOW, W. M.
J . T.ALEXANDEa, J . W.
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CHITWOOD, S. W.
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George W. Moore, I.. Fleming,
MASONS :
Noah P . Hudson, Henrj Erase,
Herbert Robinson, Wra. S. McDowell.
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H . A. Defriese, H. Blackburne, • W.- M. Cowan, Austin Farris, Samuel Carmack, Wjn. S. Lewis, J o h n M. tiaines, W. H . Weatherman, S. P . Weatherman, (J. W.Wilson,
J o h n B. Hageman, J o h n Farris, Jesse U. Lewis, J o h n Burdue, Wm. Swingley, G. M.' Moore, Joseph Potts, Wm. H . Murray, Morris Howard,
J o h n Baiigh, James A. Crozier, A. H.'Lowe.' J . L. Scott.
James T. Curry, J o h n Dixon, B. F. Irwin, Wm. E. Barker Isaac Splawu, FELLOW
James Younp, James Robinson, John Driskill, David Sibbett, George W. Fisher, J o h n M . Defviese, James T. Bunch, N. Snow, John D. Carroll, Daniel Smith, ' W m . S . Gray, Wm Page, . Wiley J . F r e y , .• Ezra B. Moore,
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J . C . Petite.
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E wing Henry,
Allen Colston,
W. C. Jackson.
Initiated, 6 ; Passed, 4; Raised, 4 ; Demitted, 5; Died, 2. Number of members,'53. ••' • ,/
P A L M Y R A L O D G E NO. 2.3—BALDWIN C I T T . OFFICERS; CLARKSON E E T N O L D S , W . M . N E L S O N MERCHANT, S . W . W M . B . H A Y D E N , J:
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W M . H A W L E Y , Secretary. D A N I E L FULTON, S . D. ' T. J .
MEWHINEY,' J.
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Jacob Branson, A. D. Graves, M. L. Thompson, L. F . Green, W. W . Juuklns, S. H. Cartnean, G. C. Snow,
Milton Reynolds, J o h n W . Vaughn, J o h n H. Deering, H . E. Bodwell,. L. L. Hartman, J o h n Oberdeer, S. C. Gillilaud,.
Nathan Taylor,. John T. Liuch, R. P . Duvall, Thomas Smith, S. B; M . Holmes., George Miller, John. Tousant.
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Z. W. Fingree,
William Bartlett. ENTERED APPRENTICES :
Wm. Barricklow,
D. M. Banta,
John W. Horner.
Initiated 6 ; Passed 6 ; Raised 8; Deraitted 3 ; Died 1 ; Rejected 5. Number of members, 29.
OSAGE V A L L E Y LODGE NO. 24—OSSAWATOMIE. OFFICERS: W . . L . G. M I L L E R , W . M .
O L I V E R B U T L I R , J . W.
S. U N D E R H I L L , S . W .
H . B . SMITH, Treaeurer.
CHARLES G A L E , Secretary. MASTER MASONS.
John A. Burks,
John Boucher,
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D. R. Coleman. •
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S. N. Jordan, E. C. Damon. Admitted 1 ; Initiated 3 ; IPassed 3 ; Raised 4 ; Demitted 2. Number of members, 24. Regular Communications—Wednesdays, on or next succeeding the full moon.
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P . M. H E N R Y DONAHO.E, Treas.
P . M. J O H N C . G I S T , Secretary.
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f'ROCKEIJl.VG.^ OF T H E M A S T E R MASONS :
John W. MoLane, • William Kyle, Samuel Trower, Jay Tuttle, James C. Caffrey, Heury B . Keller, S. S. Nichols, . Joseph Howell, J . H. Cassady, Thomas W. Ruble, Wm. G-. Chambers, Anthony May, Zina Mason, James McCune, W : F . Goble, James Adams, Samuel J . Darrah, J . W. Mclntire, G. S. Kline, Washington McLane,Hii-am Way, Hudson Mills, J o h n P . Curey, Jaines Blullins, Thomas Trower, L. H. Williams, S. P . McCrary, E . S. Sebree,. James Rivers, J . MuUendore, Wash. .Campbell, Richard MuHins, E. McCormiok. FELLOW
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James H . Roberts, B. Spears, Samuel Wilson,' Albert CutchinKthall. E. McBetrick, •
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'. Thomas Mason. . Admitted 1; Initiated 11 ; Passed 10-. Raised 7 ; Demitted 5 ; Died 1; Rejected 1. '. Number of members, 39. '
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A L E X . S T E W A R T , J . W.
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H . SMITH, S. W.
Treasurer.
A. N. D R E S B A C H , Secretary. MEMBERS :
S. J . Carter, Timothy Pearson, J . M. Baldwin, J.L.Ward, A.'R.'Coffin, J . M. Cole, Jr.,
J . R. F . Shall, S. G. Bsekman, Alex. Hamilton, S. T : Lock, W. B. Stin33, R. Jordcn,
M. -Van Orman, •'W. Brazell, • A. F . Wilkinson, E. J . Brown, J . S. Davis, J . P . Hamilton, -
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Thos. Dalton, tJas. Sieel, L. A. Barnard, . .2
P . P . Steel, John Estep, J . B. Seott.
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Admitted, 1 ; Initiated, 4 ; Passid, 3 ; Demitted, 4 ; Rejected, Number of members, 3 1 .
E L D O R A LODGE N O . 28—MAPLETON. OFFICERS :
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A . P . CLARK, Treasurer.
C. W. CAMPBELL, S W .
J . W. BAINUM. S. D .
M. MCCRIMMON, J . W.
J . HACKETT, J . D.
J . W. M C Q U A I D , Secretary.
T. D. M Y R I C K , Tyler.
MEMBERS:
John Wine, . James Anderson, William Byjngton, P . Poster, J . S. Holt, J . Jewell, John Knowles, JoUu McNeal, D. P. Ralston, R. T.euuison, G. Smith,
R. Osborn, William Baker, T. J . Cosaborm, B . Gunn, S. O.Himoe, A. L. Hills, J . C. Kerby, E . Kepley, Nolty Osborn, J . Stevenson, A. H . Wheeler.
J . S. Wilson, . John Amer, M. Borvates, M. 0 . Kllis, Jacob Goff, James Hall, Thomas Hamilton. D. C. Knowlcs, D..W. McGwier, Samuel Osborn, - ,
Admitted, 1 ; Initiated, 7 ; Passed, 6; Raised; 6 ; Domitted, 12; Suspended, 17; Died, Sj'Rejccted,2. Number of members, 40.
P A C I F I C LODGE N O . 29—HUMBOLDT. OFFICERS: JOHN HARRIS, W . M .
P E T E R LONG, Treasurer.
SAMUEL J . S T E W A R T , S . W .
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R E D F I E L D , Secretary,
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PROCEEril.S'OS 0>' T H E MASTER MASONS :
Isaac N. Phillips, J o h n K. Frost, J). B. Stewart, J . B . Lambkin, CliarlfiS Watson, F. C. Phillips, II. H . Havward, P . P . Phillips, !Mo.ses Noal, _ Orliu Thurston, Thomas Lewiston, Johu M. Moore, Elijah Storsnider,
James Blythe, W. W. Mills',-. • Franklin Brady, Sion Barbee, A. L. Dornberg, B. F . Walton, W. Doudria, W. A.Scott, Ranson Johnson, Thomas Peters, Lewis D. Meyers, J . L. Fletcher, '
.Jesse S. Webb, J . T. Barker, S. H . Cranjpton, S. E . Maston, J . H . Liguor, W. W. Bobbins, Isaac W . Sibbets, S. W. Haddon, F.' E.. Adams, C. W. Cope,' J o h n S. Wilson, David Hirst,
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
Jesse J . Van Fossen, Watson Stewart, S. W. Stansbury, Iiiiiiafed, 5 ; Passed, 2 ; Raised, , 2 ; Demitted, 3 ; Died, 2 ; E.ojeeted, 4. . . Number of, members, 45.
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M. I . N. SMAT.LWOOD, W . M.
P . M . R. T. N E S E I T , S . W .
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J . L . Philbrick. MASTER MASONS:
Adam E^ Campbell, J . A. Benjamin, C. C. Camp, J . H. Hastings, ,S. Fiickiuger, David Lee, D. B. Jones,
R. A . Boulware, B. P . Bowman, David Frank, H. S. Howard, Senrea Guerna, Robert Mealer, Wm. Margason,
Henry Rodcr, J r . , E. G.Crabb, I-I, W . Hanson, H. R. flays, Wm. M. Age, J. M.Lee, James H. Merrill,
GRANM LODGE OF KANSAS.
W . J . Orem, JoLn Sugart, J . F . Meyer, S. Tennant, Harris Stratton, J . E . Willis,
G. W. Ledlngton, C. A. Spencer, G. BI. Waller, J . T. Scott, H. M. Swisher, J . Rigby,
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FELLOW CRAFT:
F . S. Soper,
J . B. Maynard,
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
L. G ray,
Chas. Higby, W. D. Privit,
I). L. Payne, C. Nahrung,
Admitted, 2 ; Initiated, 8 ; Passed, 3 ; Raised, 2 ; ed, 1; Died, 1 ; Rejected, 5. Number of members, 47.
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A U B U R N LODGE NO. 32â&#x20AC;&#x201D;AUBURN. OFFICERS : P . STEES, W . M .
J . L. P R I C E , J . W .
J . W. BROWN, S. W .
H . L . SHUJIWAY, Secretary. M A S T E R MASONS :
W;;F. Johnston, Eli Snyder, Thos. Denman, W. H. Combs, J . B. Cook, W. W. Phillips, C. C. Crnmb, E. H. Mitchell, Rev. H. Moyes, Rev. J . B. Craig, Rev. A. J . Hopkins, W^m. Law, R. M. Hoskin'son,
L. T. Cook, ; C. C. Moore, E. Carriger,' W^in. Lord, J . McDowell, L. Boy'ce, J . L. Rook, Hiram Riiey, A. J . Riley, H. K. Riley, H . B. Bush, George Baker, G. W.Dailey, FELLOW
A. .Leonard,
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0 . H . Drinkwater, M. L. Hyde, W. A. Engle, ' J. M. Hammond, Henry Fox, 0 H. Sheldon, . James Rodgers, A. Dyke, L. Buttels, J o h n Delong, P. J . Bonebrake, S. Cunninghatir, John Russell.
CRAFT:
C. M. G:(rri.soii.
S. T.noskiusoBi.;
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riiOCKKlUNGS o r THE • ENTEKKT) API'RB.NTIOKS:
AV. H . Smith,
A. Dis'on,.
H, K. Ilambo, Ed, Gill
Admitted; 2 ; luitiated; 1 6 ; Passed, 13; Raised, 1 1 ; Demitted, 2 ; Expelled, 0 ; Rejected.'O. • ' ' ' ; • Number of members, 4 3 . •, Regular Commuuications—Tuesday on or before the full moon.
MOUND CITY L O D G E NO. 3 3 — M O U N D C I T Y . OFFICERS
F . C. B.A.C0N, Secretary.
JA.MES M . T U F F , W . M . O. P
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J . F . BROADHEAD, J . W.
J A M E S BARRICK, J . D.
J A M E S SIMPSON, Treasurer.
J . H . BABB, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS:
Oscar Dewey. . MASTER MASONS : ,
D. A Crocker, J . K . Anthony, Tfteodore F . Wilson', W. B . Perry, Hiram Kelsey, ' J . S. Atkinson, Elisha l i . Warden, J . B . Broadliead, Henry E. Dewey, Chas. Campbell, James Adams, B. Bauch,
Jesse Martial, Enoch Estep, Benj. F . Bradley, George E. Denison, Samuel Hamilton, Jesse Browii, H'ram Barrick,' Joel S. Young, O. D, Bodkin, , J.O.Turner, E. A. Deland, E. F. Bartholomew, Richard Bodkin. FELLOW
Edv.ln Stnith,
CRAFT :
James Nichols, John Sprole-
Junies P . Way, W m . B . Scott, T. Elwood Smitl>,> Thomas Sprole, J no. M Seawright,, David Lindsay, J . H. Bcldiug, , A. C. Bender, J . R. Van Zant, Enos Mills,. Charles Barrick, S. F . Pendley,
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James South,
GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS.
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ENTERED APPRENTICES :
C.B.Payne, W. A. Critz,. Salinon Kincaid,
Richard Winship; D . F . Parker,
Admitted, 2 ; Initiated, 5 ; Passed, 7 ; Raised, 6 ; Demittcd,5; Died, 1 ; Rejected, 1. Total number of members, 46.
I N D I A N O L A L O D G E NO. 34—INDIANOLA, OFFICERS : A. C. B E C K W I T H , W . M .
R . L . P A Y N E , Treasurer.
(iKORQE L. YouNO, S. W . a . P. CLARK, J . W.
' J . B . Oi-iVER, S c c , pro tem. -r—r
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P A S T MASTERS :
L. H . Ogee. M A S T E R MASONS:
C. AY. Higinbotham, B . F . Kestler, ' Geo, B . Thornhill, M. B. Beanbiere, J . E . Clardy, . J . M. Clark, Sterling B. Miles, Rodswell Rose, ' Samuel Ashmore, J . W. Price, W . K . Elliot, 0 . A . Curtis, .J. N. Willard, A . H . Pliley, Jacob Jenner, B. W. Higinbotham, Wm. W . Morgan, R. A . Rupe, , , ' Thomas liazell, Calvin Owens. FELLOW CRAFT:
, Jesse L . "Wright. A d m i t t e d , ! ; Initiated 3 ; Passed, 4; Raised, 4 ; Demitted,3j Expelled. 1 ; Died, 1. ' Number of members, 26.
H I A W A T H A LODGE NO. 3 5 — H I A W A T H A . OFFICERS : I'. M. W. B . B A R N E T T , W . M . J . W. OBERHOLTZER, Seo'y. II. M. ROBINSON, S. W .
I R A J . LACOCK, S. D.
B. W A T K I N S , ' J . W .
H . SEBURNB, J . D.
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TEOCEEDINGS 01 ' TRK MASTER M A S O N S :
J . Or. Kelsoy, ' Joiiepli Vaughn, . <!t. Amann, W.'G-. Sargent',. Pannis Van Liew, W. B . Dickinson, R. M. McCartney, .Taraes Cattrell, G. C. Adams, • Samuel iSmouse.
Daniel T. Smonse, 31. C; Willi!", W.W.Guthrie, . •S: W: Wade,I . P.. Babbit,, I . B., Hoover, Stephen Hughes, " H . C. Gragg, E.N.Morrill, B . H . Bollinger, Alex. Southerlarid, . S. W . Swaiie/ ' I . P . Winslowi A. H . W a d e , . J . J . Wcltiner, N. P . Bawlings, •A.'J.'Cbmstoct, Wm. McBride,''. S. Wilkinson, N. H . Resing, M. L . Saivin, • - F E L L O W C R A F T :,
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A . E . Yount.
K N T K R K D APPRiSNTICES :
. Pct«r Shrift,
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E . S. Barniim.'
Admitted, 4 ; Initiated, 2; Passed,, 1 ; , Raised, 1 ; Domitted, 2 ;'Rejected, 3 . •,'^'" ; " ' ' ' . ' • ' ' ' • " '^ , ' " ' . [ .'. ,,, Number ot members, 3 7 . . , /••'
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(. L . French, ^V. D . Wheeler,. T. S. Huffackerj JWbest Odoll/? .
C. N. James, George Biglicr, Charles Columbia, S. Y. Morgan,
A. B . Spencer, Wm- DowniufT, • "C. n . Stribey, A. 0 . Ko-bbiasv
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
t l . L. Binkford, C. H. Withington, • Joseph Duhlap, James Watkins,' • A. 1. Beach, A. J . Collier, CharlcB 0 . Fuller, • C. C.
E. M. Sewell, George Lylo, D. B. Lacy, Grant.
E N T E E E D APPUENTICES :
S. H . Atkinson, I.
J . M. Bradford.
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Admitted, 2 ; Initiated, 3 ; Passed, 4 ; Raised, 4 ; Demitted, Number of members, 29.
P A O L A LODGE NO. 37—PAOLA. OFFICEKS : D. D. G. M. W. R. W A Q S T A F P , W . O . H U B B E L ,
W. M. B.F.
J.W.
F . M. WiLous, Treasurer.
SIMPSON, S. W.
T. B. HOBSON, Secretary. P A S T MASTERS :
E . W . Robinson. M A S T E R MASONS :
ThomasAkers, Cyrus Shaw, A. C. Farnham, J . E . Divilbiss, G. W. Miller, M. O. Teeple, E. B . Jurd, . George Wise, • D. B. Wilson, G. Shoemaker, S. S. Stailey, •F. E . Bowlan,. E. G. Magcr, H. Z. Lyon, Goodwin Taylor, David Anderson,
A. Smith, T. J . Hedges, George Town, William Walters, J . P . Glasscock, A. H. Dean, i S. P . Divilbiss: . •John A. Hicks, J . Ghristel, . James Sweeting,' H . V. Bceson, A. Dobson, A. Graham, , J . M. Kano, Joseph Butts, Joshua Clayton, •'
Thomas Totteu, W. T. Shively. Adam Camp, Wm. Mondy, B. Snyder, W. P . Bowcu, J . T. Tpwnseiid, • George H., Hume, G. S. Anderson, D. H . Johnson, Joseph Chilson. Daniel Childs, • . D. Wagner, H . G. Murcli, J o h n Hearty, W . W. Miller.
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A. Knapp, '. , J . C. Collins, . , W. H . Wilhoit,, Thomas Tuggle,'
e , R. Godfrey,- • , G. W. Quinday, , L. P..MarIin, . . . B. P . S m y t h e , Thomas Wilson. • Moses Moore, • f, , S.. A, Jackson,.
N. E. Green, E . W. TolloD, B. Marliii,
W . G. Rainey, J o h n MoNelly, H. Harbison, Isaac Bancroft, ;3;Georgp McQueen; • H . . C . Carpenter, F . Perkins. < ; . , . •.;> '..•..
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ENTERED APPRENTICKS.
W. H . Chapman, G. W. Williams,
S. P . Robinson, A. Graham, I—
J o h n Caner, H . Stevens.
Admitted, C; Initiated, 1 2 ; Passed, 1 6 ; Raised, 10 j Demitted, 1 ; Died, 1 ; Rejected .7--.. Number, of Members, 65. ' '
l O l i ^ - LODGE, NO: 38---[dLA. OFFICERS: NiMROD I I A N K I N S , SccrotarT
T. W. SCOTT, W . M .
J . L. DENNISON, S . W . f. .-,;.-•- J O H N . F R A N C I S , S . D .
J . . N . KooLSOM, J . D.
— - , J . W. J . L. A R N O L D , Treasurer. '.
!I. T>.' Parsons; D.Ginahin,-.'.'. -Eli Lorance, 0. S. Clark',- •' .D.Uarviile", J . J . Casmire, '' C. F. Coleman,
J. C.'CLARK,
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Tyler. .
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James Wallace.
GEAND LODGE OP KANSAS.
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E N T E R E D AppaENTicEs:
W. W . McKenzie,
Harmon Scott,
Admitted, 2 ; Initiated, 5 ; Passed, 4 ; Raised, 6 ; Dcmitted, 2 ; Rejected, 3. Number of members, 28.
S E N E G A LODGE NO. 39—SENECA. ,OFPICEKS : A. K . MOORE, W . M .
W . F . W E L L S , Secretary.
DELOS A C K E R , S . "W.
T . D . SHEPHERD, S . D .
ABIJAH W E L L S , J . W.
H . G R I M E S , J . D.
L E V I H A N S I L , Treasurer.
THOMAS C A V E , Tyler. MEMBERS:
L. B. Graves, D. M. Loeknane, J . S.Rodgers. • W. A. Fessenden, George Munroe, 0. Williams, • Hugh Hamilton, A. Morehead, .
George D. Searles, Sneathow Violott. W. Mi Edwards, D . Wolf, J . R. Gross, A'. W . Slater, Leonard Cutter, J . P . Taylor,
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H . Johnson, Robert Sewell, J . E . Smith,, S. Barnard, W . H . Penficld, A . J . Foster, Samuel Tappin.
Admitted, 2 ; Initiated, 6 ; Passed, 4 ; Raised, 4 ; Dcmitted, 3 ; Rejected, 8. Number of members, 3 1 ,
D E S O T O L O D G E N O . 40—DESOTO. OFFICERS : ' C. H . STRATTON, W . M .
Z . NICHOLS, J .
JAMES B . ABBOTT, S . W .
S . P . ROBINSON, Treasurer.
W.
J O H N T . TAYLOR, Secretary. M A S T E R MASONS :
P. Angerbright,
G. W. Fraine,
B . Taylor,
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0. K. Lewis, C. B . Nichols, A. Miller, ' .' C. B . Pellet,; . C. Belihunt, Wm. C. Smith, Hugh P e n n e r ,
; W. H . Smith, H . A . Bargess, ', Walter Cooley, J o h n Johnson, -Wm. Crozier, N . W . Morgan. M. King, ' , . J . H . Hodge; . H . D . R o b e r m a n , . J . C. Stuck. • . W . R. Hogwood,; ^ J . M-.- Hogau.' . / ' Samuer Woods,' F E L L O W .CKAPT :
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S. L A N E , S. W. .
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J . S. PENNOCK, Secretary.
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LODGE N O . 42.—HOLTON; OFFICERS :
J . B . HuJiJiELL. W. M.
R. S. C R A F T ,
H. MOBRIDE, S. - W . '
GEORGE L'.^HAMM", Secretary.
Treasurer.
W. S. HOAOLIN, J ; W. .. MASTER.MASONS:
S. B. Cope, , • • W. C. Willock, , ,George Smith, -K. J . Waterhouse, N. Wheeler, .'
J . S. Lutz, J o h n Christy, ; T. J.Adamson, Thos. H. Dodge, W. H . Chapman,
"E.'B. JoQcs,. " • . .ILEby, M. Woods; P . M. Hodges, Amog E., Landon;
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CSAND LODQE OF KANSAS. R. P. Haram, Win. Boetfccher, .1. W. Taylor, Geo. W. Drake, Wnj. H . Jones, • •f. C. Hitchcock,
Geo. A. Wyant, R. L. Broaddus, J . B . W'aynant,Wm. R. Webster, Wm. A. Creitz, T. T. Tabor, James Harrison.
S. W , McConner, J . S. Channell, J . Q. A.. Cope, E. Cope, J . W. Gordon, Wm. McCort,
ENTEKED ApPaENTICKS :
Wm. EmbrVji Jacob Praden,
D. Stanley, J o h n Rippetoe,
Wm. Smith, L. H . Tripp.
Admitted, 6 ; Initiated, 10; Passed, 5 ; Raised, 5; Dcmittod, 1, Expelled, 2; Rejected, 2. ?>rumber of members, 39.
MONTICELLO LODGE NO. 43-->roNTicELi.o. OFFICERS : JOSEPH KING, W . M .
A . P . B L A N D , Secretary.
L E V I FLINT, S. W .
T . W . HAWES, S. D .
B A E N A B A S E V A N S , J . W.
J . M. R E E D , J . D.
G. W. W A L K E E , Treasurer.
MOSES BIOELOW, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
J . M . bffield, ' A. M. Piper. A l o i . Payne, Frederick Smith B. E . Rively FELLOAV
CRAFT:
J . 0 . Fofeaman. ENTERED
B. F . Reynolds,
APPRENTICKS:
Thomas McPadden,
S. 31. Comatze
Admitted, 1 ; Initiated, 8; Passed, 5 ; Raised, ."j; Rejected, J. Xumber of member's, 13. Regular communications: second and fourth Fridays in each oioaJh,
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D E L P H I A N L O D G E N O . . 44.—GAENET. O F F I C E R S : :• T,
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' A . SiMONsJ Treasurer;''
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H.STEWART,.S.D..
;D; F R A K E R , J . D.
H. CAVENDER, Secretary.
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- . J ; A.. COOK, Tyler.
M A S T E R VMASONS :
W. C. McDow, . P. T. Mathews, . J . B. Lowry, C . G . E l l i s , ' •• A J . Prank, Thos. Kersay, J . L. Kerchsoal,
E . H . Robinson,"Isco Sutton', •• E . S. Norris, Ottawa Sutton, . T. G. Hedley, Isaac P . Sutton, A . W. Rash, J . G. Lindsay. FELLOW
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.'C. T. C h a p i n , ' ; •>' -IM. E . Osborne, •' M. Fraker, " i J . ' N . Sutton, . ' •' . • H . Hub'bard, ' . '• Thbs.'Lindsay,'• W. L . PrankenberKer
GRAFT:
I . L . "Vyilson, ^ m . Spriggs, "W. A. Johnson, , John Falls, Jr.' ' . • , i",
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Admitted 2; Initiated, 17; Passed, 13; Raised, 11; Demitted, 3; Died, 1 ; Rejected, 3. ,; •,,:•••-;, Number of members, 30.
BASTON L O D G E N O . 45.—EASTON. .. OFFICERS:,R. A . K E L S Y , W. M. ..
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B. K . ADAJISON, S . W .
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A. H A N L Y , . J , W.
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G. W. B A I R D , Secretary." MASTER
Wm. Kelsey, Thos. Donahoo.
MASONS:
Joshua Turner, Wm. Bordon,
Lance Woodward, Stephen Robinson,
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
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-Thos. O'Gwartney, H . W. Moore, • . Thos. Stewart, . S. A. Evans, • • N. Humber, J . M. Adkins, D. A. Klinkingbeard, 'Wm. F . Ashby, Simeon Rooth, Wm. Thompson, Wm. Loughmiller, Wm. T. Sharp, Moses McCarty, M. J . Leonard,. •; G. I . Wood, Wm. Price, Benj. Collyer, J . C. Baird, J o h n P . Bauer, Wm. H . S h a r p , Thos. B. Reed, E. T. Elli.s, R. Klinkingbeard, W. C. Rhea, S. T. Rhea. FELLOW CRAFT :
Harry Elsaa. ; ENTERED APPRENTICES :
Thomas Jessop,
George Crofton,
Thos. Gibson.
Admitted, 1 ; Initiated, 8 ; Passed, 5; Raised, 4 : Dcmittcd, 4 ; Suspended 1 ; Expelled, 2 ; Rejected, 5. Number of members, 37. -
R I S I N G SUN LODGE NO. 46.—FORT SCOTT. '
OFFICERS :
C. S. W H E A T O N , W . M .
J A S . TOMLINSON, J .
MOSES B O W I N . S . W .
C . H . V A N FOSSEN, Treasurer.
W.
C. B. HAYWARD, Secretary. MASTER MASONS :
John T. Parker, Z. Rosenfield, Jocob Albright, Chas. H. Wooledge, Gregory Danford,
P . Y. Thomas, Chas. Kaufman, A. Letcher, Samuel Berner, John Hicks,
Julius Neubauer, A. Danford, Jacob Van Fossen, T. F . Rbbley, J . F . Hall.
FELLOW CRAFT :
W. A. Shannon. ENTERED APPRENTICES :
Nelson F . Carr. H. B. Ledger, George Roder, Andrew A. Murdock, D. P . Wheeler.
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FROCBEDINGS OP TUK
.Admitted 2 ; Initiated 15 ; Passed 10 ; Rsii5cd 8 ; Demitted 4., Number of members, 20. •; . .' ..,
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M A S T E R MASONS :
J . G. Chitwood, Samuel Holt. ..
G. A . Parson, .Win. Bush, ' A.S.Potter,. : S. O. Markham,,; •T . M . Willetf. ' FELLOW • CRAFT : ; i ' ; - .
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MONROVIA LODGE N O . 48.—MONROVIA. • •
OFFICERS:
S. P . H A R R I N G T O N , AV. M . 15. W. W I L L I A M S , S . W . J . E D W A R D S , J . W.
W. P . K E L C U , Treasurer.
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MASTER MASONS.
Caleb May.
William Myers., ENTERED APPRENTICE :
Lewis J , Best.
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N I N E M I L E LODGE NO. 49—DKLAWARE T o w N s m r . OFFICERS : II, C. FOSTER, W . M .
F . M . G A B L B , J . W.
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D . K . CHURCHILL, Secretary,
, Treasurer. M A S T E R MASONS.
W. S. Clark, Edward Maneger, Levi Churchill,
L. L . Terwilliger, D. P . Harris, E . H . Foster,
G. N . Piper, S. W. Gordon, R . C. Foster, J r .
ENTERED APPRENTICE :
N. F . Fairchild.Admitted, 2 ; Initiated, 4 ; Passed; 3 ; Raised, 3 ; Rejected,!. Number of mombera, 14.
CALVARY LODGE NO. 50.—LEAVENWORRH. OFFICERS : PAUL E . HAVENS, W . M . •
J O H N B . LUDLTTM, Treasurer.
CUAS. K E A R N E V , S . W .
W . S . VA^f DORAN, Secretary.
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B . CARPENTER, J . W .
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MASTER MASONS :
John H . Brown, H . R. Hammond, Jolin A . Hills. A. W . Campbell, E.^J. Meeker. FELLOW
CRAFT:
James S. Crow. ENTERED APPRENTICES :
E. E . Foster, . J . V. Mcintosh,
C. F . Earle,
Lueicn Scott
Admitted 3 ; Initiated 5 ; Passed 1 ; Rejected 6. Number of members, 10.
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By Boston Lodge No. 45-;-A. BuNcn, J o s . PAQUIN. By Hplton Lodge No, 42—A^ P.ULLER, C . ,C., CRANE.
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Alabama, , Daniel Sayre Montgomery. Arkansa.s , W. D. Bolcher Little Rock. Alex. G. Abell San Francisco. California, Thomas B. Harris.... Hamilton. (^aiJada, John W.Paul Watcrbury. Connecticut, Central City. Colorado, E. C: Parmelee Delaware, Benjamin N. Ogle... Delaware City. District of Columbia W. Morris Smith... Washington. —Thevenot Paris. France, •. Florida, Hugh A. Corley .' Tallahassee. Macon. Simri Rose Georgia, Iowa City. Iowa, T. S. Parvin Springfield. Illinois, H. G. P.eynolds Indiana, William Hacker...... Indianapolis. Kentucky, J . M. S. McCorcle... Louisville. New Orleans, Louisiana, Samuel M. Todd Portland. Maine, Ira Berry Maryland, Jacob H. Medairy.... Baltimore. MassacLusetts,... Charles ^Y. Moore... Boston. Detroit. Michip;an, James Fenton....' Saint Paul. Minnesota, A. T. C; Pierson .Jaeksou. Mississippi B. W . T . Daniel Saint Jjouis, Missouri G. F . Gouley Virginia City, Montana, W. F. Sanders..; Platsmouth. Nebraska, J . N. Wise Virginia" City. Nevada ; Charles H. Fish New Hampshire, Horace Chase — Hopkinton. New Jersey, •Joseph H. Hough.... Trenton. New York. New York,... James M. Austin Raleigh. North Carolina, William T. Bain Nova Scotia, Charles J . McDonald. Halifax. J o h n D. Caldwell.... Cincinnati. Ohio, ; Oregon City. Oregon J . E Hurford Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, .John Thompson lihode Island, Charles D- Greene.... Providence. South Carolina, Albert G. Mackey.... Charleston. Charles A. Fuller.... Nashville. Tennessee, Geo. H. Bringhurst... Houston. Texas, PouUney. Vermont, Henry Clark Richmond. Virginia .John Dove Olynipia. Washington Tcritory, Thomas M.Eeed Wi.'icoDsin,.' W. T. Palmer , Milwaukee
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The next Annual'jGomhiu'nioation of .trie M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas, will be hold iu.the city of Leavenworth, commencing on the 3d Tuesday .in.dc.tobcr, A. I). 186.7: ,' .• : • -. -.;.. .-..' " . : • • / • ' - . " • ' *'GR.<\:NDSECKETAky.'.
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GENEEAL DIEEOTIONS. 1. No brother can be interred with the formalities of the order, unless he has received the third degree in masonry. 2. The Master of the lodge being notified of the death of a brother and his request to be buried with masonic ceremonies, shall convene his Lodge and make all suitable arrangements to that eifect. 3. If two or more lodges attend, the ceremonies will be conducted by the lodge of which the deceased was a member. In the case of a stranger or sojourner, the master of the Senior lodge in the vicinity, present will preside. 4. All the brethren who walk in procession should observe, as much as possible, an uniformity of dress. A proper badge of mourning around the left arm, with white gloves and aprons, are most suitable. It is recommended to avoid all ostentatious display of masonic costume. 6. Musicians, if belonging to the fraternity, will walk in procession immediately after the Tyler; if they are not masons, they will precede him. Solemn and appropriate pieces of music only should be performed ; all others are especially interdicted. 6. The cushion, on which the Holy Bible is placed, should be covered with black; a piece of black crape should be tied around all the furniture carried in procession, around each Steward's rod, and around the musical instruments. The procession will immedi. ately precede the corpse, and the brethren walk two and two, except such officers as, from their stations, are to walk otherwise. 7. I t would be proper for each lodge, when convenient, to have a pall of black cloth, velvet, or other suitable material, to be used . on funeral occasions. On the coffin will be placed or tied a white apron.
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8. I f the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master or Graiid Wardens attend any funeral procession, they will take precedence, and preside over and conduct the ceremonies, unless they desire otherwise. Their place in the procession will be after the Master of the lodge. Two Deacons, on the right and left, will attend a Grand Warden. When the Grand Master, or Deputy Grand Master is present, the book of constitutions is borne before him, a grand sword bearer follows him, and the Deacons, with black rods are placed on his right and left, on a line, seven feet apart. If a Past Grand officer appears in procession, he will be recognized with the customary respect. OEDEE OF PEOOESSION. The following order, of procession will be proper to be observed when a single lodge conducts thd ceremonies: . • . Tyler, with a drawn sword, Stewards with white rods. Musicians, if they are masons; otherwise in advance of the • \ • Tyler. -^ Master Masons. , • ;. -g . . Mark Masters. ; . • ,.a Royal Arch Masons. •S Select Masters. , . ' Knights Templars. Past Masters of the Lodge. . . Senior and Junior Deacons. 1 . Secretary and Treasurer. Senior and Junior Wardens. The Holy Writings, on a cushion, carried by the oldest or some suitable member of the lodge. ' . The Master. -9
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FUNEEAL SEEVIOE. \ The hreihern being assembled at the Lodge room, (or some other suitable place,') the presiding officer will open the Ludge on the third degree, and having stated the object of the meeting, the service will commence, all the brethren standing.^ MASTER—Man that is born of a woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of trouble. He cometh up, and is cut down like a flower; he fleeth also, as a shadow, and continueth not. I n t h e midst of life we are in death. Of whom, then, may we seek for succor, but of T H E E , 0
L O R D , who for our sins art j u s t l y dis-
pleased? EESPONSE BY T H E B R E T H R E N — M a n walketh in a vain shad-
ow; he heapeth u p riches and cannot tell who shall gather them. MASTER—Where is now our departed brother ? BESPONSE—He dwelleth in night, hesojourneth in darkness. MASTER—Can wc offer any precious thing to redeem our brother ? RESPONSE—We have not the ransom. The place that once knew him shall know him no more forever. MAST. ''—Shall his name be lost upon earth ? RESPONSJI- ~ W e will treasure it in our memories, we will record it in our hearts. MASTER—How, then, will it be known ? . R E S P O N S E — I t shall live in the existence of his virtues. MASTER—When our brother died did he carry nothing away with him? RESPONSE—He fulfilled his destiny. Naked came he into the world, and naked he has departed out of it. JIASTER—Hear, then, the conclusion of the whole matter : I t is the Lord only that can give, and it is the Lord that hath taken away. RESPONSE—Blessed forever be the name of the Lord. MASTER—Let us endeavor to live the life of the righteous, that our last end may be like his. RESPONSE—God is our God forever and ever ; he will be our guide and our support, even through the dark valley of the shadow of death. M A S T E R — " I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto m e ; Write, from henceforth ble.«scd are the dead who die in the Lord: even so, saith the Spirit, for they rest from their labors."
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[ The Master here takes the ROLL, on which is'inscribed the name of the deceased, and says: ALMIGHTY
FATHER ! In
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submission, t h e soul of our departed brother. [The brethren will answer three times, giving the grand honors each time-l [The Master then deposites the roll in the archives, and repeats the following: PEAYBE. Most glorious and merciful Lord God, author of all good, and giver of every good and perfect gift; pour down, we implore thee, thy blessings upon us ; and under the deep solemnities of this occasion, bind us yet closer together in the ties of brotherly-love and affection. May the present instance of mortality sensibly remind us of our approaching fate, and may it have an influence to wean our affections from the things of this transitory world, and to fix them more devotedly upon thee, the only sure refuge in time of need. And last, Great Parent of the Universe, when our journey shall be near its end—when the silver cord shall be loosened, and the golden bowl "be broken—oh ! in that moment of mortal extremity, may the "lamp of thy love" dispel the gloom of the dark valley, and may we be enabled to "work an entrance" into the Celestial Lodge above, and in thy glorious presence, amidst its ineffable mysteries, enjoy a union with the souls of our departed friends, perfect as is the happiness of heaven, and durable as the eternity of God. KESPONSE—Amen. So mote it be. [ N O T E — The above ceremonies may he performed either at the lodge, the house of the deceased, or at the church edifice, if the corpse be taken there, and religious services be performed. If at the house of the deceased, the Master will take his station at the head of the coffin, lohich (will be uncovered, the Wardens at the foot, and the brethren around. it, and commence as above described. At the conclusion the coffin will be closed. If in the church, immediately after tlie benediction the Master, Wardens and Brethren, will place themselves as above directed, when the above ceremonies will be commenced. A procession is then again formed, and march to the place of interment in the prescribed order.
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The members of the lodge will form a circle around the grave. The clergy and officers vnll take their stations at the head, and the mourners at the foot, when the service will he resumed hy the Master, as follows;] MASTERâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord and sat me down in the midst of the valley, which was full of bones. "And caused me to pass by them round about; and behold, there were very many in the open valley ; and lo, they were very dry. "And he said unto me, Son of Man, can these bones live ? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest. "Again, He said unto me, prophesy unto these bones, and say unto them. Oh, ye dry bones, hear the words of the Lord. "Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold I will cause breath to come into you, and ye shall live; "And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you and cover you with skin, and put breath into you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the Lord. "So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and, behold, a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone. "And when I beheld, lo ! the sinews and flesh came upon them, and the skin covered them; but there was no breath in them. 'f Then said He unto me, prophesy unto the wind; prophesy. Son of Man, and say to the wind. Thus saith the Lord God, come from the four winds, 0 breath, and breathe upon these slain that they may live. " So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and they stood upon their feet, an exceeding great army." My BKETHRENâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The solemn notes that betoken the dissolution of this earthly tabernacle have again alarmed our outer door, and another spirit has been summoned to the land where our fathers have gone before us. Again we are called to assemble among the habitations of the dead, and behold the "narrow house appointed for all living." Here around us, in that peace which the world cannot give, sleep the unnumbered dead. The gentle breeze fans their verdant covering, they heed it not; the sunshine and the storm pass over them, and they are not disturbed ;
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stones and lettered monuments symbolize the affection of surviving friends, yet no sound proceeds from them, save that silent but. thrilling admonitionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"seek ye the narrow path, and the straight gate that leads .unto eternal life." We are again called upon by a most solemn admonition to regard the uncertainty of human life, the immutable certainty of death, and the vanity of all earthly pursuits. Decripitade and decay are written upon every living thing. The cradle and the coffin stand in juxtaposition to each other ; and it is a melancholy truth, that so soon as we begin to live, that moment also we begin to die. Weakness and imperfection are the incidents of our fallen condition ; the damp, dark grave is our destiny and our doom. What an eloquent commentary is here exhibited upon the instability' of every human pursuit; and how touchingly does it echo the sad sentiment of the great preacher, who wrote for our perpetual warning, the immortal text, "vanity of vanities, all is vanity." The last offices that we pay to the dead are useless things except as they constitute lessons to the living. The cold, marble form enclosed in the "narrow house" before you, is alike ihsenible to our sorrows and our ceremonies. It matters not now to him whether two or three gather arpund the grave to peform the funeral ritual; or that hundreds have assembled, with the banners and insignia of our-order, to deposit him in his final resting place. It is of little moment how, or in what manner, his obsequies are performed ; whether the wild wind chants his requieum, or it be accompanied with rare and costly music, and the minstrelsy of many voices. He has gone to fulfil his destiny. His body has returned to the earth, from whence it sprang, and his spirit unto God, who gave it. What, then, are all the externals of human dignity, the power of wealth, the dreams of ambition, the pride of intellect or the charms of be;iuty, when nature has paid her just debt? Fix your eyes on the last sad scene, and view humanity stripped of its dazzling, meretricious ornaments; and you must needs be persuaded of the utter emptiness of these delusions. The monarch of an hundred provinces, at whose bidding nations pay obeisance, and the poor beggar that shivers at his gate, are-equals in the house of death. The one is obliged to part with his sceptre and his crownâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the other has no further use for his wallet
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and his rags and both are indebted to their Mother E a r t h for a common sepulchre. I n the grave, all fallacies are detected, all ranks are levelled, and all distinctions are done away. While we drop the sympathetic tear over the grave of our departed brother, let us cast around his foibles, whatever they may have been, the broad mantle of a Mason's charity, nor withhold from his memory the commendation that his virtues claim at our hands. I t is on record, in the volume of Eternal Truth, that perfection on earth can never be attained. The best of created men did most grievously err, and the wisest of our race went sadly esstray. Sufier, then, the apologies of human nature to plead in behalf of him who cannot any longer extenuate for himself. [ Hie follovoing invocations are then made .•] MASTER—May we be true and faithful to each other, and may we live and die in love. KESPONSE—Somote it be.
MASTER—Blay we profess what is good and always act agreeably to our profession. RESPONSE—So mote it be.
MASTER—May the Lord bless us and keep u s ; may the Lord be gracious unto us, and may all our good intentions be crowned with success. E E S P O N S E — S o mote it be.
MASTER—Glory be to God in the highest; on earth peace and good will towards men. RESPONSE—So mote it b e ; now, henceforth Amen.
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[^Here the apron is taken from the coffin and handed to the Master, and the corpse is made ready to he laid in the earth, when the service is resumed: Forasmuch as it has pleased Almighty God, in his wise Providence, to take out of the world the soul of our deceased brother, we therefore commit his body to the ground. [iZere deposit the coffin.] Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; looking for a general resurrection in the last day, when the earth and t h e 12
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sea shall give up their dead. \^Tlie Scurelary will then advance and deposit the ROLL in the (/rave, toith the usual form.^ \^The service is then resumed by the Master, who, presenting the aj)ron,,say,s â&#x20AC;˘'] This Lambskin or white Apron, is an emblem of innocence, and the badge of a Mason; I t is more ancient than the golden Fleece or the Roman Eagle;.more honorable than the Star and Garter. , [TAe Master then deposits it in the grave.'] This emblem I now deposit in the grave of our decea.sed brother. By this we arc reminded of the universal domination of Death. The arm of friendship cannot interpose to prevent his coming; the wealth of the world canuotpurchase our release ; nor will the innocence of youth or the-charms of beauty, propitiate his purpose. The mattock, the coffin and the melancholy grave, admonish us of our mortality, and that, sooner ,or later, these frail weak bodies must moulder in their parent dust. \jThe Master, holding the Evergreen in his hand, continues:] This Evergreen is an emblem of .our faith in the immortality of the.soul. By this, we are reminded of our high and glorious destiny beyond the "world of shadows," and" that there dwells within our tabernacle of clay, an imperishable^ immortal spirit, over which the grave has no dominion, and death no power. [T/ie Bretlireii, will noio move in procession around the place of interment, and severally d,rop the sprig of Euergreen . into , the grave, at the same time singing, (or the Master repeating,') the following Dirge, or some other'appropriate hymn:] \
Solemn strikes the funeral c h i m e Notes of our departing time; As we journey here below, Through a pilgrimage of woe. Mortals now iadulge a tear. For mortality is here; See how wide her trophies wave O'er the slumbers of the grave.
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LONG FAREWELL! Thou art at rest from thy labors ! May it be in peace! RESPONSE—Amen. So mote it be. \Tlie Master shall then continue and conclude the ceremonies in the. following Address .•] From time immemorial, it has been the custom among the fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, at the request of a brother, to accompany his corpse to the place of interment, there to deposit it with the usual formalities. In conformity to this ancient usage, and at the request of our deceased brother,.we have assembled at this time in the character of Masons, to offer up, before the world, the last tribute of our aflectiou; and thereby to demonstrate, in tlie strongest possible manner, the sincerity of our past esteem for him, and our steadj' attachment to the principles of the Order To those of his immediate relatives and friends, who are most heart-stricken at the loss we have all sustained, we have nothing of this world's consolation to offer. We can only sincerely, deeply and most affectionately sympathise with them in their afflictive bereavement. But in the beautiful spirit of the Christiaa'.'y theology, we dare to say that H e who "tempers the wind to theshorn lamb," looks down with infinite compassion upon the widow and the ftitherless in the hour of their desolation; and that the same benevolent Saviour who wept while here on earth, wilJ fold the arms of His love and protection around those who put their trust and confidence in Him. Then, let us each iu our respective spheres, so improve this solemn warning of our God, that at last, when the "sheeteddead"
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are stirring; when the great " white throne " is set, and the volume of the record of our lives is opened, we may receive from the Omnicient Eternal Judge, the thrilling invitation, " Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." \_The service ii concluded with the following or sortie tiher suitable prayer :'\ A L M I G H T Y and most merciful Godâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in whom we live and move and have our being, and before whom all men must appear, to render an account for the deeds done in the body ; we do most earnestly beseech Thee, as we now surround the grave of our fallen brother, to impress deeply upon our minds, the solemnities of this day. May we ever remeniber that " in the midst of life we are in death," and so live and act our several parts as we will desire to have done, when the hour of our departure is at hand. . . A n d oh ! G-racious Father, vouchsafe us, we pray Thee, thy Divine assistance, to redeem our misspent time; and in the discharge of the duties Thou hast assigned us, in the erection of our moral edifice, may we have wisdom from on high to direct us ; strength commensurate with our task to support us, and the heauty of holiness to adorn and render all our performances acceptable in Thy sight. And at last, when our work on earth is done, when the mallet of death shall call us from our labors ; may we obtain a blessed and everlasting rest in that Spiritual House, not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. So mote it be. Amen. [ The procession will then return to the place whence it set oiil, where the necessary duties arc complied ioith,and the Lodge is closed , in the third degree.'^
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At the hour appointed for the installation of the officers of the Grand Lodge the Installing Officer (who should be the retiring Grand Master, the actual Grand Master of another Jurisdiction, or a Past Grand Master), will assume the chair and call to order, and announce the business before the Grand Lodge. The officers to . be installed will then vacate their places respectively, if they occupy such, and substitutes will be appointed for the occasion. The Grand Master elect, and the other Grand Officers elect to be installed will be in waiting in nn adjoining apartment. The announcement of the Installing Officer may be in the following form ; "Brethren, your Clrand Master and other Grand Officers for the ensuing year having been duly elected, we are now in readiness to perform the ceremony of Installation. The 11. W. Grand Marshal will announce to them that we are Waiting to receive ,them." The Grand Marshal then retires and on his return reports: "Most Worshipful,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Grand Master elect and Grand Officers elect, are without in readiness to be installed into office, when it is your pleasure to receive them." INSTALLING OFFICEK. "The R. W. Grand Marshal will admit them and conduct them to the east before the altar." (Should there be objection to the Installation of any or either of them, it must now be made.)
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As they enter the room, the Grand Lodge is called up by the Installing Officer, in the usual manner, and remain standing. The Grand Blarshal conducts them to the altar in procession two and two in order of rank,, the Grand Master elect, and the Deputy Grand Master being first. He then says : "Most "Worshipful, the Grand Officers elect are before you and await your plea.sure. I have the honor to present to you, for Installation, brother A. B., who has been duly elected Grand Master of Masons of the State of Kansas, for the ensuing year." I N S T A L L I N G O F M C E R {TO the G-rand blaster elect).
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ther, the exalted station to which the free choice of your brethren has called you, involves great responsibilities, and requires to be inaugurated by solemn sanctions. I t elevates you to a position from which the power and prerogative may depart with the expiration of your term of service, but the honor and dignity, except by your own act, never. Have you been instructed in the secret rites and ceremonies appertaining to the high offie of Grand Master of Masons preparatory to your- installation, and by which you may acquire and forever retain the evidence of your rank among Masons?" " . , ' G R A N D M A S T E R E L E C T . " I have not." INSTALLING OFFICER;
"My brother,- it will be necessary for
you to retire and receive those instructions from our Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters here present who will escort you. And as we are now upon the threshold of a great and important undertaking, Masonic teachings require that we should .bow in solemn prayer with our R. W. Grand Chaplain." GRAND CHAPLAIN.
"Brethren, let us.pray."
The Grand Chaplain may then make on appropriate extemporaneous prayer, or'use the following : "Eternal Source of Life and Light! We Thineunworthy creatures reverently bow before Thee in adoration and praise. As when we first saw the light at our mystic altar we first implored Thy guidance, protection, and aid, so now we seek Thee for Thy divine blessing and direction. I n Thy might we are strong, and without Thee, in our best and highest estate, we are but frail and feeble beings. Wc humly implore Thy divine favor upon this occasion, and upon the Institution in whose services we are now engaged. Makeit yet more helpful and beneficial to our race,.
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and inspire all who arc connected with it with an ardent love to Thee, to each other, and to every member of the human family. "Bless now Thy servant before Thee, who is about to assume a new and important relation to his brethren. Give him wisdom; give him strength; give him love. Enable him so to bear rule that he may keep in view the best interests of the great brotherhood now about to be committed to his charge. Teach him to feel that he is to assume greatand trying responsiblilities, and enable him so to discharge them as to win all hearts,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Add Thy blessing upon the brethren who are to be associated with him in office. May they feel a just sense of their accountability to Thee, and the Fraternity; and may they ever be faithful and zealous, and assist to stay up the hands of their chief in all good deeds. In Thee, oh God ! as in the days of our Apprenticeship, do we put our trust. Be Thou our faithful Friend, Conductor, and Guide in the unseen vicissitudes of life before us, and bring us all, at last, to see the Great L i g h t , . inaccessible and full of glory, in Thy presence, where we shall behold Thee with unclouded vision forevermore. Amen. RESPONSE BY ALL.
" S O mote it be !"
INSTALLING OFFICER. "The Most Worshipful brethren. Past Grand IMasters present, will now retire with the Grand Master and give him the suitable instruction in the manner known to them only, preliminary to the further ceremonies of installation. Brethren will be seated." He then calls down, and the Grand Officers elect, other than the Grand Master, are provided with seats near the altar. The Past Grand Masters retire to some suitable apartment and engage in ceremonies with the Grand Master elect, not proper to be written. When this is done they return, having previously given notice of their approach by tho Grand Marshal. Upon their entrance, the Grand Lodge is again called up, and after they have arrived near the east, one of their number says : P A S T GRAND MASTER.
"Most Worshipful, our distinguished
brother having been duly instructed by us, is now prepared to assume his installation vows." INSTALLING OFFICER. " I t is well; and with pleasure do we now proceed in our further services. R. W. Grand Marshal you will conduct our brother to the altar, to take upon himself the obligation appertaining to the duties of his office.
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The Grand Marshal conducts him to the altar, where he kneels, the acting Grand Deacons holding their rods crossed over his head. The Installing Officer then administers the oath of office, the Grand Master elect repeating after him as follows : ^ " I , A. B., in the presence of Almighty God, and before the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas, do promise and swear, that, to the best of my ability, I will faithfully, honestly, and impartially perform the duties of Grand Master of Masons in this jurisdiction during my term of office ; and that I will conform to, and maintain the Constitutions, laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Kansas, and the usages and customs of Free and Accepted Masons, and at all times enforce a strict obedience thereto. So help me God." He then rises and the Grand Marshal conducts him near the chair of the Installing Officer. ," ^ INSTALLING OFFICER. "Most Worshipful brother—for from . henceforth you are entitled thus to be hailed—in inducting yoii to your chair of office as a symbol of the commencement of your government over the.Craft, I am performing a most solemn • duty. By immemorial usage and irrevocable landmarks of Masonry, you are invested as Grand Master of Masons, with powers and prerogatives which are well nigh absolute. The interests of the Craft, for weal or woe, are placed in your hands during your term of office. The good resolutions, which I doubt not that • you have formed in your own mind that these powers shall not , be abused or perverted by you, I would gladly strengthen by a word of admonition, which it will not become me henceforth to utter. The very consciousness of the possession of a great power will ever make a generous mind cautious and gentle in its exercise. To rule has been the lot of many, and requires neither strength of intellect, or soundness of judgement; to rule well has ' been the fortune of but few, and may well be the object of an honorable ambition. I t is not by the strong arm or the iron will, ' that obedience and order, the chief requisites of good government are secured, but by holding the key to the hearts of men. "The office of Gralnd Master is of great antiquity and respect, •and is one of the highest dignities to which we may aspire. Its incumbent, to rule well, should possess and practice several important requisites. "As a man, he should be of approved integrity and irreproach-
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able morals; freed from the dominion of hasty temper and illgoverned passsions; of good repute in the world; and practicing, as an example to the Graft, the cardinal virtues of b'ortitude, Prudence, Temperance, and Justice. As a citizen, he should be loyal to his government, obedient to its laws, prompt in the duties he owes to society, and a pattern of fidelity in all social and domestic relations. "As a Mason, h'e should cling to the old landmarks, and be sternly opposed to their infringement; be proficient in the laws, language, and literature of the Fraternity ; be desirous to learn, and apt to teach ; though not for the time a workman, yet be master of the work and qualified to earn his wages ; be prompt to aid and relieve, and slow to demand i t ; be ever mindful, that though elevated, for a time, above his fellows, that he is elevated hy them, and that he is yet a Craftsman, more sacredly bound by a Craftsman's obligations ; and that he should cultivate everywhere, and at all times, the golden tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. As an officer, he should remember, first of all, that he is an individual Mason, sharing in that respect a common lot with his brethren, and therefore interested in the welfare of each and all ; be devoid of undue ostentation and haughty overbearing; be accessible to a l l ; cultivating the closest friendship and the most unlimited confidence with his associate officers; be eager to take counsel with his brethren, and ready to give i t ; be patient in investigation and hearing; be deliberate in judgment; be prompt in execution; be forbearing long and much with evil-doers; be ready to reward good ; be devoid of favoritism and wholly impartial ; be watchful over the treasury ; having an eagle eye upon every portion of his jurisdiction ; and breasting ever the restless spirit of.innovation. ' "Such are some of the most important qualifications which a Grand Master should possess, and the leading errors which he should avoid. I t may be that most, if not all, of your predecessors have failed to reach this standard; but it is attainable ; and be it your purpose to reach it, and be a bright and shining example to those who shall come after you! " I t now but reraain.H for me to clothe you with the external ensignia of your rank and authority. " I now with great pleasure invest you with this Jewel of your
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oflB.ce, whose symbolic meaning will now have a new and striking significance to you." (^Presents the jewel.') " I also present you with this gavel as the potent emblem of Masonic power, which, in your hands, should never be sounded in vain." {Presents the gavel.) " I now surrender to you this seat of authority." (Places him in the chair.) " A n d render to you this, the first act of homage due to you as Grand Master." T h e Grand Master having been covered on taking the chair, the Installing Ofl&cer uncovers and bows very low. I N S T A L L I N G OPPICEB..
" I now hail, salute, and proclaim you
Grand Master of Masons of the State of K a n s a s ! behold your Grand Master!" SENIOR
GRAND WARDEN.
"Brethren,
behold
Brethren, our
Grand
Master!" J U N I O R GRAND W A R D E N .
"Brethren
behold
our
Grand
Master!" Thebrethren, with their arms crossed, * * * * * * * * and then all, under the direction of the Installing OfiBcer, salute with the grand honors. The retiring Grand Master may then address his newly installed successor and brethren, and the Grand Master may then, if he chooses, also address the Grand Lodge. If he does not wish to do so,he may call down, and the brethren remain seated during the remainder ofinstallation, except as called up during the obligations. I t will be proper for the Grand Master here to announce the names of the appointed oflacers that they may be installed with the rest. I n case of the re-election of a Grand Master the preceeding ceremony will be omitted, except that he will be conducted near the chair, the charge given him, he is invested with the jewel and gavel, inducted and saluted as above directed. So in case of any other officer being re-elected, he will be invested, and given the charge only. T h e Grand Master then proceeds with the installation of the remaining oflScers, or he may place the Installing Officer again in the chair, delivering him, without ceremony, the gavel and jewel. I n designating the officers hereafter we will suppose the last to have been done.
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INSTALLING OFFICER. " R . W . Grand Marshal, you will now present our Deputy Grand Master elect for installation." GRAND MARSHAL. "Most Worshipful, I have the pleasure to present to you forinstallationBro.C.D., who has been duly elected to the office of Deputy Grand Master." The foregoing address of the Installing Officer, and presentation by the Grand Marshal, may be used for all the remaining officers, simply changing the name and title of the officer. I t may also be used for the Grand Master when re-elected. The order of the Installing Officer, next following, will be omitted when the officer to be installed has been re-elected. INSTALLING OFFICER. " R . W . Grand Marshal, you will conduct the brother to the altar to take upon himself the obligation appertaining to the duties of his office. The Grand Marshal conducts him to the altar, when he kneels, and is attended by the Grand Deacons, as in the case of the Grand Master and takes the same obligation, with the change of name and designation of office. INSTALLING OFFICER. " R . W . brother, you have not been an inattentive observer of the ceremony of installing the M. W. Grand Master, for you are aware that in case of his incapacity to act in contingencies mentioned in our Constitution you succeed to his duties and prerogatives, as you do also when acting as his substitute in any matters specially delegated to you. Your office, therefore, is one of great dignity and importance, and it was in view of those considerations that your brethren selected you to fill it. Treasure up, therefore, the suggestions made to the M. W. Grand Master, for you know not how soon they may have a personal application to you; and remember, also, that usage, as well as our particualr regulations, have placed you in most intimate and confidential relations to him, as supporter and counselor. "I now, with pleasure, proceed to invest you with your jewel of office (gives it), and proclaim you Deputy Grand Master of Masons of the State of Kansas, You will now be seated in your place which is at the right hand of the M. W. Grand Master." Before he is seated the Installing Officer calls up the Grand Lodge and salute the Deputy Grand Master with the grand honors. The others of the first sis elective Grand Officers are presented'and obligated in like manner as the Deputy Grand Master, but without being saluted with the grand honors.
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The charges to the remaining officers installed (which may be varied at the pleasure of the Installing Officer when special occasion requires) are as follows : TO THE SENIOR GRAND WARDEN.
" R i g h t Worshipful Brother, the position which you occupy in the Grand Lodgejand among the Fraternity is one ofno little importance. I n the Grand Lodge to control practically the admission of all visitors, to announce specially, those who are of rank or eminence, and to aid in the preservation of order, and at all times to render oounsel and advice to the Grand Master, are high and responsible duties requiring circumspection, vigilance, and reflection ; but when to these is superadded the more onerous labor, in conjunction with the Junior Grand Warden, of diligently preserving the ancient landmarks throughout the jurisdiction, it then becomes a trust of deep moment to the welfare of the Craft. Your fitness for the discharge of such a trnst undoubtedly led to your selection for the office, by your brethren, and it will be your duty and pleasure so to act as to justify their confidence. " I n investing you with the jewel of your office, and directing yon to the place of your immediate official action, in the West, I am performing a grateful duty." TO THE JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN.
"Right Worshipful Brother, as the duties of your office and the qualifications for it are almost identical with those of the Senior Grand Warden; except as it respects the introduction of visitors, I will only add to the charge given to that officer, that you be equally vigilant and circumspect, not only at your station in the Grand Lodge but in the broader field of action without, dividing with him his labors and taking due care that thegreat object of your united solicitude shall remain inviolate. " Accept the jewel of your office, and repair to the South, being ever watchful, whether in labor or at refreshment, that the high twelve of observation do not find you with your work, and that of the craft you superintend, unperformed." TO THE GRAND TREASURER.
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am but their organ in placing them in your posession,as one well qualified to keep and manage them, as your past integrity, accuracy and prompt business habits testify, an appreciation of which has been evinced by their choice of you as Grand Treasurer. " T h e keys forming the jewel of your office have a twofold significance. They are instruments to bind as well as to loose ; to make fast as well as to open. They will never be used by you, as I am confident, in any other manner than the Constitutions and the laws, rules and regulations of the Grand Lodge shall direct." TO THE GRAND SECRETARY'.
" R i g h t Worshipful Brother ! Usage as well as positive enactments from time to time, have rendered the duties of the ofiice of Grand Secretary, more onerousand varied than that of any other officer. Brought by his official position, more immediately into communication with the whole body of the Fraternity, it is requisite that he should possess ablity, skill, and industry, to meet the various demands upon him. Placed in this jurisdiction, in a position where he holds constant intercoure with our Masonic brethren of every Stat^ and clime, upon him devolves, in a large degree, the good name and creditof the Masonic family of this State. The Fraternity should enable him to maintain i t ; he should strive that it be maintained. Courtesy and patience are to be elements in his mantiers and character. Vigilance and fidelity must also be necessary qualities." "Our Constitutions, my brother, point out to you fully the duties of your office, and I will not recapitulate them. Your capability for their prompt and faithful execution has induced your brethren to confide this trust to you, and I feel assured that it is well placed. "In investing you with your official Jewel, the pens, I am persuaded that they will make an enduring record not only to your praise; but to the welfare of a Craft so largely dependent upon your experience and integrity." TO T H E GRAND C H A P L A I N S .
Eeverend and Right Worshipful Brothers, that Holy Book which is the chart and text-book of your sacred calling, is also the great light of Masonry, and forever sheds its benignant rays upon every lawful assemblage of Free and Accepted Masons. Teach us from its life-giving precepts; intercede for us with that
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Divine Majesty which it so fully reveals and unfolds to u s ; and warn us by its lessons of infinite wisdom and truth, and you will have faithfully performed your sacred functions, and fulfilled your important trust. " I t is fitting that an emblem of the sacred volume should be the Jewel of your respective offices with which I now invest you." TO T H E GRAND LECTUKEB.
" R i g h t Worshipful Brother, the care and preservation of our ancient ritual, and the perpetuation of the time-honored Landmarks embraced in it,'and which may not be written, devolves upon you. And, as that ritual has enshrined within it, in symbol and allegory, certain great and essential moral truths, you should be as perfect in the symbolism as in the mere formula of language which teaches us how our rites are to be administered. As Grand Lecturer, also, you should be master of the ceremonial observances of the Fraternity, and give instructions in the manner of rendering them most striking and effective. T o u are the Preceptor of the Fraternity, and your deportment should be consistent with the nature of your oiSce-work. For, upon your teachings depend not only the uniformity and perpetuity, but the character and impressiveness of our rites, and they should be imparted, both by oral communication and example. On no point are the craft so punctilious and exacting as upon the beauty and accuracy of the work and lectures; hence, many eyes will be upon you. A courteous manner, an unwearied patience, and a diligent application, are requisites for your place, and no rash or innovating hand will be tolerated in your department of labor. I n installing you into office, and presenting your jewel, I am happy to be enabled to say that your established skill and learning, and your ability to undergo the Constitutional tests have proved you to be a Master Workman." TO T H E GRAND M A R S H A L .
" R i g h t Worshipful Brother! The duties of your office require energy, activity, and quickness of perception. The good order of the Fraternity, in its General Assemblies and processions, depends upon your care, skill and assiduity. Possessing these qualifications, you have been appointed Grand Marshal, and I now, with pleasure, install you into office, and invest you with your
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appropriate Jewel. I t denotes command, as the organ of the Grand Master, to whom you will be near at hand to execute his orders." TO T H E GRAND STANDARD B E A R E R .
" Right Worshipful Brother! Your duty is to carry and uphold the banner of the Grand Lodge on occasions of ceremony and public procession. The emblems upon it are as ancient as the march of the children of Israel from bondage, and the Ark is the symbol of hope and safety. Bear them well aloft, for the world, as well as the Craft, ever honors them. Receive the Jewel of your office, and let it remind you that you have never to part with that standard, when under your care, while you have life to defend it." TO T H E GRAND SWORD
BEARER.
" R i g h t Worshipful Brother! The sword which you bear, is the time-honored symbol of Justice and Authority. I t reminds the beholder of the dignity of the body whose emblem it is. I t is also the guardian and protector of the Standard of the Grand Lodge. Be ever faithful to your trust. Let this Jewel of your office remind you of its nature." TO T H E GRAND STEWARDS.
"Right Worshipful brothers, in olden times your province was to superintend and provide for tlic festivals of the Craft, and that duty still remains to ynu although there is rarely occasion for its exercise. But we are i.jughtthat "it is better to go to the bouse of mourning, than lo the house of feasting," and hence on you has been appropriately imposed the dispensation of our beneficent charities. That it is a grateful duty all hearts testify, and we know that yours most fully respond to it. Receive the Jewels of your office, together with the white rods." TO T H E GRAND DEACONS.
Right Worshipful Brothers! As messengers of the Grand Officers, and as useful assistants in our ceremonies, your respective official positions are of very great value and importance to the comfort and good order of the Grand Lodge. Vigilance and zeal are necessary requisites of your offices, and we know that you possess them.
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" A s Senior and Junior Grand Deacons of this Grand Lodge, you are now invested with the Jewels of office, together with these black rods, as tokens of your authority." TO T H E GRAND PURSUIVANT.
"Worshipful Brother ! You are to act as the messenger of the Grand Lodge, and the herald to announce the approach of visitors and strangers. In so doing, possess yourself of the necessary information to announce their rank and position properly, and exercise a sound discretion, so as not to interfere with its labors. Be cautious and vigilant, that no improper person may gain admittance. You also have in your keeping, the clothing and jewels of the Grand Officers, which you should be careful to keep in a good condition, and neatly and orderly arranged for use at all times. Eeceive your emblem of office, and repair to your station inside the door. TO T H E GRAND T I L E R .
" Worshipful Brother, the importance of the duties of your place can not be overrated. Care and watchfulness are indispensably requisite, and in all cases, unless thoroughly satisfied with the character and identity of those desiring admittance, let your doubts prevail. Ours is a sanctuary, entrusted to you faithfully and vigilantly to guard, and you have always at hand the means of being fully satisfied. Irreparable injury might result from a negligent or careless discharge of your duty. Your station is ever outside the door, and to which you will now repair with this jewel and also with this implement of your office." The several officers being now duly installed, the Installing Officer will retire, after surrendering the Jewel and Gavel to the Grand Master. I t may be proper and expedient before doing so to have an appropriate ode or piece of music. GRAND MASTER. " R i g h t Worshipful Grand Marshal, I now declare the several officers of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas duly installed into office, for the ensuing year in AMPLE form. You will cause proclamation to be made in the South, West, and East." The Junior Grand Deacon proclaims in the South, the Senior Grand Deacon in the West, and the Grand Marshal in the East each as follows, the Grand Lodge being called u p : " By order of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, and by authority of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Kansas. I proclaim that its Grand Officers are now duly in.stalled in ample form. B R E T H R E N R E S P O N D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " S o mote it bo!"
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PROGRAMME
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THE
paying of the dtoxntx ^totu^ of gnblic ^mltlingsi.
OEDER OF PEOOESSIOIJ. The Worshipful Grand Lodge will start iroiii its place of meeting, in the following order : Tyler, with drawn Sword; Stewards, with Rods ; Lodge, No. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;, with its Banner. Master Masons of all Lodges, (not turning out as distinctive bodies, and not as members of the Grand Lodge,) will march under the banner of the oldest Lodge, by fours ; Two Deacons, with Eods ; Secretaries and Treasurers ; Mark Masters ; Roy.nl Arch Masons, by threes ; Jioyal and Select Masters; Music ; 14
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Knights Templar, as escort to the Grand Lodge, wlio form in the following order; Grand Tyler, with drawn Sword ; Grand Stewards, with white Kods; Principal Architect, with Square, Level and P l u m b ; Grand Secretary and Grand Ti'easurer; Bible, Square and Compass, carried by a Master of a Lodge, supported by two Stewards; Grand Chaplains ; The Five Orders of Architecture ; Masters, Wardens or their proxies, with the P a s t Masters of Lodges; ,§ Past Grand Wardens ; <! •5 ^ "^ £ S 'g '•'
Grand Orators; Past Deputy Grand Masters; Past Grand Masters; Chief Magistrate and civil oflScers of the State and city, or town ; • Representatives of the Press; Junior Grand Warden, carrying the silver vessel, with o i l ; Senior Grand Warden, carrying the silver vessel, with wine ; Deputy Grand Master, carrying the golden vessel, with corn; A Past Master, carrying the Book of Constitutions ; Grand Pursuivant; GRAND MASTER,
supported by two Grand Deacons, with R o d s ; Grand Standard Bearer ; Grand Sword Bearer, with drawn Sword. EOUTE OF MAEOH." The procession will open to the right and left, and, uncovering, the Grand Master and his officers pass through the lines, together with the escort, to the platform, while the rest of the brethren surround the platform, forming a hollow square, within which the escort acts as a guard of honor. The Grand Master commands silence, and announces the purposes of the occasion, when there will be music by the band. The necessary preparation having been made for laying the stone, on which is engraved the year of Masonry, the name .of the Grand Master, and such other particulars as may be deemed necessary.
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The Stone is raised up by the 'means of an engine erected for that purpose. The Grand Chaplain offers a prayer. The Grand Treasurer, by the Grand Master's command, places under the Stone various sorts of coin and medals, masonic documents, and such other matters as may be of interest. Solemn music is introduced. And the Stone let down into its place. The principal Architect then presents the working tools to the Grand Master, who hands The Square to the Deputy Grand Master, The Level to the Senior Grand Warden, and The Plumb to the Junior Grand Warden. The Grand Master addresses the Grand Officers as follows : " Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, what is the proper jewel of your office ?" D. G. M.—" The Square." G. M.—" What are its moral and masonic uses?" D. G. M.—" To square our actions by the square of Virtue, and prove our work." G. M.—" Apply the implement of your office to that portion of the foundation Stone that needs to be proved, and make report." The D. G. M. applies the Square to the Stone, and says:]
D. G. M.—" Most Worshipful, I find the Stone to be Square. The craftsmen have performed their duty." G. M.—" Bight Worshipful Senior Grand Warden, what is the jewel of your office?" S. G, W.—" The Level." G. M.—"What is its masonic use?" S. G. W.—"Morally it reminds us of ' Equality' and its use is to lay horizontals." G. M.—" Apply the implement of your office to the foundation Stone, and make report." [This la done.]
S. G. W.—" Most Worshipful, I find the Stone to be level. The Craftsmen have performed their duty." G. M.—"Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden, what is the proper jewel of your office: J . G. W.—" The Plumb."
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G. M . — " W h a t is its masonic use ?" J . G. W . — " Morally, it teaches recZt<«de of conduct, and weuse it to try perpendiculars." G. M.—Apply the implement of your office to the several edges of the foundation Stone, and make report." [TMs is done.]
J . G. W.—"Most Worshipful, I find the Stone is plumb. The craftsmen have performed their duty." G. M.—" This Corner-Stone has been tested by the proper implements of Masonry. I find that the craftsmen have skilfully and faithfully performed their duty, and I do declare the Stone to be WELL rOEMED, TRDE AND TRU.STY, and correctly' laid according to the rules of our Ancient Craft. Let the elements of consecration now be presented." [Tlie B. Gr. M. comes forward with the vessel of COUN, and scatters it on the Stone, saying:] D. G. M . — " I scatter this coiiN as an emblem of PLENTY. May the blessings of bounteous Heaven be showered upon us, and upon all like patriotic and. benevolent undertakings, and inspire the hearts of the people with virtue, wisdom and gratitude." R E S P O N S E — " So mote it be." [The Senior G. Warden then conies forward with t h e vessel of WIKE, and ponrs it upon t h e Stone, saying:]
S. G. W.—I pour this wine as an emblem of JOY and gladness. May the Great Ruler of the Universe bless and prosper our National, State and City Governments j preserve the Union of the States, and may it be a bond of friendship and brotherly love that shall endure through all time." R E S P O N S E . — " So mote it be." [The Junior 6 . W. then comes forward with a vessel of oii.,":which he pours upon the Stone, saying:]
J . G. W.—" I pour this oil as an emblem of PEACE. May its blessing abide upon us continually, and may the Grand Master of Heaven and Earth, shelter and protect the widow and orphan, shield and protect them from the trials and vicissitudes of the world, and so bestow his mercy upon the bereaved, t h e afflicted and the sorrowing, that they may know sorrowing and trouble no more." R E S P O N S E . — " S o mote it be." [The Grand Master, standing in front of all, and extending his hands, makes t h e following:]
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INVOCATION. G-. M.—" May the all-bounteous Author of nature, bless the people of this place with an abundance of the necessaries, conveniences and comforts of life; assist in the erection and completion of this building, protect the workmen against every accident, long preserve the structure from decay, and grant to us all a supply of the CORN of nourishmnnf, the WINE of refreshment, and the OIL of joi/. Anion." R E S P O N S E . — " S o uiote it be." (The
Gr. M. STRIKES THE
STONE THREE TIMES WITH THE
GAVEL, and THE PUBLIC GRAND HONORS ARE GIVEN.) [The G. M. then dolivers over to the Avchltect, the Implements of Architecture, saying:]
6 . M.—"Worthy Brother (or Sir), having thus, as Grand Master of Masons, laid the foundation stone of this structure, I now deliver these implements of your profession into your hands, entrusting you with the superintendence and direction of the work, having full confidence in your skill and capacity to eonduct the same." [The G. M. asoeiKis the platform, while the band performs, or an anthem is sung:] G. M.—"Men and brethren here assembled, be it known unto you, that wo be lawful Masons, true and faithful to the laws of our country, and engaged by solemn obligations to erect magnificent buildings, to be serviceable to th(5 brethren, and to fear God, the Great Architect of the Universe. " W e have among us, concealed from the eyes of all men, secrets which cannot be divulged, and which have never been found out; but these secrets are lawful and honorable, and not repugnant to the laws of God or man. "They were intrusted, in peace and honor, to the Free Masons of Ancient times; and, having been faithfully transmitted to us, it is our duty to convey them, unimpaired, to the latest posterity. " Unless our Craft were good and our calling honorable, we should not have lasted for so many centuries, nor should we have been honored with the patronage of so many illustrious men in all ages, who have ever shown themselves ready to promote oui interests and defend us from all adversaries. " We are assembled here to-day, in the face of you all, to build a house, which we pray God may deserve to prosper, by becoming
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a place of concourse for good men, and promoting harmonj and brotherly love throughout the world, till time shall be no more." [The bretbrcn all exclaim.]
" So mote it be !" OSATION. (Benediction by the Grand Chaplain.) The procession re-forms and returns in the same order, to the Hall whence it started, where the Grand Lodge will be closed with the usual formalities. The subordinate bodies will return to their respective halls.
CODE OF
BY-LAWS
FOR
STTBOI^/Dinsr-A-TE LOIDO-ES. Keported by t u e Committee, and subject to adoption or rejection at t h e next meeting of tlie Grand l.odge.
ARTICLE I, OF NAME AND OFFICERS.
1. This Lodge shall be known by the name of— Lodge, No.—, of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, and its officers shall consist of a Master, a Senior Warden, a Junior Warden, a Treasurer, a Secretary, a Senior Deacon, a Junior Deacon, two Stewards, a Tyler and such other officer as the Lodge may deem proper, to appoint. SECTION
ARTICLE IL OF ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.
SECTION 1. The Master, the Senior and Junior Wardens, the Treasurer and the Secretary, shall be elected by ballot on the stated communication next preceeding the anniversary, either of St. John the Baptist or St. John the Evangelist, and shall be installed as soon thereafter as may be convenient. All other of ficers to be appointed by the Master.
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AKTICLE I I I . SECTION 1. The stated communications of this Lodge shall be holden on the â&#x20AC;&#x201D; . SEC. 2. Special communications may be called from time to time as the Lodge or the presiding oflSeer thereof may direct. ARTICLE IV. OF INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIP.
SECTION 1. All petitions for initiation or affiliation must be in writing, signed by the petitioner and endorsed by two Blaster Blasons, who shall be members of the Lodge. Every such petition shall be referred to a committee of three, whose duty it shall be to report thereon, with all convenient speed, when the applicant may be ballotted for and received or rejected, or the ballot may be postponed until the ensuing stated communcation, as the Lodge may determine. SEC. 2. If an applicant elected to receive t;he degrees in this Lodge does not come forward to be initiated within three months thereafter, the fee shall be forfeited unless the Lodge shall otherwise direct. SEC. 3. Every person raised to the degree of Blaster Blason, or elected a member of this Lodge, shall sign tke By-laws thereof. ARTICLE
V.
OF THE TREASURER.
SECTION L The Treasurer shall receive all moneys from the Secretary; shall keep an accurate and just account thereof, and shall pay the same out upon an order duly signed by the Master and countersigned by the Secretary. He shall, at the first communication in J u n e and December of each year, submit a report in full, of the monetary transactions of the Lodge. The Lodge may, also, at any time, when considered necessary, cause him to present an account of his receipts and disbursements, and of the amount of funds on hand. SEC. 2. He shall, if required by the Lodge, execute a good and sufficient bond, to the Lod'TO, for the faithful performance of his duties.
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ARTICLE Vi. OF T H E SECRETARY.
SECTION 1. TheSepretary shall keep a faithful record of all proceedings proper to be written ; shall transmit a copy of the same to the Grand Lodge when required'; shall keep a separate account for each member of the Lodge ; shall report at the first stated communication in June and December, the amounts due by each ; shall receive all moneys due the Lodge, and pay the same to the Treasurer. SKC. 2. He shall receive such compensation, for his services as the Lodge may direct. ARTICLE VII. UP T H E TYI.EIt.
SECTION 1. The Tyler, in addition to the necessary dutiest of his oflBce, shall serve all notices and summonses, and perform such other services as may be required of him by the Lodge. SEC. .2 He shall receive such compensation, for his services, as the Lodge may direct. ARTICLE VIII. OP F E E S .
SECTION 1. The table of Fees for this Lodge shall be as follows: For the degrees for Ancient Craft Masonry ยง For aflSliation S Of said fees, one-third of the amount, in every case, to accompany the petition, one-third at or before Passing and the remainder at or before Raising. ARTICLE IX. OF DUES.
SECTION I. The dues of each member of this Lodge shall be , per annum, payable, quarterly, in advance. SEC. 2. No member who shall be in arrears for dues at the time of the annual election, shall be entitled to vote or shall beeligible to any office. SEC. 3. Any member who shall have been suspended for non-payment of dues shall be restored to membership upon payment of sU arrearages.
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SEC. 4. Any member in good standing, may withdraw from membership by paying his dues and notifying the Lodge to that effect at a Stated communication, but no recommendatory certificate shall be issued unless ordered by the Lodge. ARTICLE
X.
OP COMMITTEES.
SECTION 1. The Master and Wardens shall be a Charity Committee, and shall have power to draw upon the Treasurer for any sum not exceeding at any one time, for the relief of a distressed, worthy brother, his wife, widow or orphans. SEC. 2. The Master, at the stated Communications next succeeding his installation, shall appoint an Auditing Committee, whose duty it shall be to examine all accounts presented against the Lodge. SEC. 3. All reports of committees shall be made in writing. ARTICLE X I . OF REVEALING THE TRANSACTIONS OF THE LODGE.
SECTION 1. When a candidate for initiation or affiliation is rejected, or 'a brother reprimanded, suspended or expelled, no member or visitor shall reveal, either direetly or indirectly, to such person, any transactions which may have taken place connected with the subject, nor shall any proceedings of the Lodge not proper to be made public be disclosed outside thereof, under the penalty of reprimand, suspension or expulsion, as the Lodge may determine. ARTICLE
XII.
OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS.
SECTION I . The regular order of business at every stated Communication of this Lodge, shall be as follows : 1. Reading of the Minutes of last Communication. 2. Reports of Committees. 3. Ballotings. 4. Reception of Petitions. .5. Miscellaneous and Unfinished Business. 6. Conferring Degrees. 7. Inquiry concerning cases of Charity. . 8. Reading of Minutes of the Evening.
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ARTICLE X I I I . OP RULES OP TRIAL.
i SECTION 1. The Rules of Trial for any case whirh may properly come before this Lodge shall be the same as are or may be prescribed by the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas for trials before that jurisdiction. ARTICLE XIV. Anv member failing te pay his indebtedness to the Lodge for six months after the same may become due, may be suspended ; and any member being one year or over in arrears to the Lodge may be expelled. ARTICLE XV. No Master Mason who, for six months, shall reside in the vicinity of a lodge, and neglect to affiliate therewith, or pay Subordinate or G-rand Lodge dues, shall be permitted to visit the lodge more than twice; be entitled to Masonic burial or charity, or allowed to assist at any public ceremonies or processions of the Fraternity. ARTICLE XVI. OP GRAND LODGE EDICTS.
1. All edicts of the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas, which have been or may be promulgated relating to the government of subordinate Lodges, shall be incorporated in and become part and parcel of this code of Bj-'Laws. SECTION
ARTICLE X V I I . OP AMENDMENTS.
1. These By-Laws may be altered, amended, or repealed by the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas at any stated Communication thereof. SEC. 2. These By-Laws, so far as they relate to the times of meeting and the amounts of fees and dues and disbursements by the Charity Committee, may be altered or amended at any stated Communication of this Lodge, by the votes of two-thirds of the members present; provided that notice of such amendment shall have been given at the stated Communication next preceediog' such alteration or amendment. SECTION
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FORM O F P E T I T I O N . (APPENDIX
TO A R T I C L E
IV.)
The undersigned, residing in , age years, and by occupation a , begs leave to state that, unbiased by friends and uninfluenced by mercenary motives, he freely and voluntarily offers himself as a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry, and that he is prompted to solicit this privilege by a favorable opinion conceived of the institution, a desire of knowledge, and a sincere wish to be serviceable to his fellow-creatures. Should his petition be granted, he will clieeefully conform to all the ancient established usages and customs of the Fraternity. This may certify that we, the subscribers, are personally acquainted with Mr. , and from a confidence in his integtity and the uprightness of his intention, do cheerfully recommend and propose him as a proper candidate for the mysteries of Masonry. All of which is respeetfully submitted.
C. K. HOLLADAY, } ,< JOHN C. RICHMOND, \ <^'"'^'Âť^ÂŤ**-
CONSTITUTIOlSrS AND
GENERAL REGULATIONS OF THU
MOST ANOIENT AND HONOEABLE PRATEENITY OF
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AS SUBMITTED FOR ADOPTION OR REJECTION BY THE M. W. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS, AT ITS NEXT ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
T H E OLD C H A R G E S or
F R E E AND ACCEPTED MASONS, EXTRACTED FROM THE ANCIENT RECORDS OF LODGES, AND ORDERED TO BE PRINTED BY THE GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND, IN THEIR EDITIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF 1738 AND 1746.
C H A R G E I.
" A Mason is obliged by his tenure to observe the moral law, as a true Noachida ; and if he rightly understands the Craft, he will never be a stupid atheist, nor an irreligious libertine, nor act against conscience, " In ancient times, the Christian Masons were charged to comply with the Christian usages of each country where they travelled or worked; but Masonry being found in all nations, even of divers religions, they are now only charged to adhere to that religion in which all men agree, (leaving each brother to his own particular opinions,) that is, to be good men and true, men of honor and honesty, by whatever names, religions or per-
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suasions they may be distinguished : for they all agree in the three great articles of Noah, enough to preserve the cement of the Lodge. Thus Masonry is the centre of their union, and the happy means of conciliating persons that otherwise must have remained at a perpetual distance." CHARGE I I .
(â&#x20AC;˘Df the ffliiiil i,ttagts:tvatc, ^upttme m& ^uUotdittate. " A Mason is a peaceable subject, uever to he concerned in plots against the State, nor disrespectful to inferior magistrates. Of old, kings, princes and states encouraged the Fraternity for their loyalty, whoever flourished most in times of peace. But, though a brother is not to be countenanced in his rebellion against the State, yet, if eouvieted of no other criine, his relation to the Lodge remains indefeasible." CHARGE
in.
(Soiiaruing -^oA^sff. " A Lodge is a place where Masons meet to work in : hence, the Assembly or duly organized body of Masons, is called a Lodge; just as the word Clmrch is expressive both of the congregation and of the place of worship. " Every brother should belong to some particular Lodge, and cannot be absent vnthout incurring censure, if not necessarily detained. " T h e men made Masons must be free-born, (or no bond-men,) of mature age and of good report, hale and sound, not deformed or dismembered at the time of their making. But no woman, no cunucli. " When men of quality, eminence, wealth and learning, apply to be made, they are to be respectfully accepted, after due examination : for such often prove good lords (or founders) of work, and will not employ cowans when true Masons can be had ; thev also make the best officers of Lodges, and the best designers to the honor and strength of the Lodge: Nay, from among theui, the Fraternity can have a Noble Grand Master. But those brethren are equally subject to the charges and regulations, except in what more immediately concerns operative Masons."
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CHARGE IV.
ÂŽ< IWaistwief, Wat&end, geUem ajifl ^ttviiseg. "All preferment among Masons is grounded upon real worth and personal merit only, not upon seniority. No Master should take a Prentice that is not the son of honest parents, a perfect youth, without maim or defect in his body, and capable of learning the mysteries of the art; that so the lords (or founders) may be well served, and the Ora/t not despised; and that, when of age and expert, he may become an Entered Apprentice or a JPree Mason of the lowest degree, and upon his due improvement, a Fellow Craft and a Master Mason, capable to undertake a lord's work. " The Wardens are chosen from among the Master Blasons and no brother can be a Master of a Lodge, till he has acted as Warden somewhere, except in extraordinary cases; or when a Lodge is to be formed where none such can be had; for then three Master Masons, though never Masters or Wardens of Lodges before, may be constituted Master and Wardens of that new Lodge. " But no number without three Master Masons can form a Lodge; and none can be the Grand Master, or a Grand Warden, who has not acted as the Master of a particular Lodge." CHARGE V.
(^i tilt Psuagmeut at the (Smit ia "bathing, " All Masons should work hard and honestly on working â&#x20AC;˘ days, that they may live reputably on holy days ; and the working hours appointed by law, or confirmed by custom, shall be observed. "A Master Mason only shall be th'e Surveyor or Master of work, who shall undertake the lord's work reasonably; shall truly dispend his goods, as if they were his own; and shall not give more wages than just to any Fellow or Prentice. " The Wardens shall be true both to Master and Fellows, taking care of all things, both within and without the Lodge, especially in the Master's absence; and their brethren shall obey them. " The Master and the Masons shall faithfully finish the lord's
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work, whether task or journey ; nor shall take the work at task which hath been accustomed to journey. "None shall show envy at a brother's prosperity, nor supplant him, or put him out of his work, if capable to finish it. " All Masons shall meekly receive their wages without murmuring or mutiny, and not desert the Master till the lord's work is finished. They must avoid ill language, calling each other Brother or Fellow, with much courtesy, both within and without the Lodge. They shall instruct a younger brother to become bright add expert, that the lord's materials may not be spoiled. " B u t Free and Accepted Masons shall not allow cowans to work with them ; nor shall they be employed by cowans without an urgent necessity ; and even in that case, they must not teach cowans, but must have a separate communication. No laborer shall be employed in the^proper work of Free Masons."
CHARGE VI. (BottmnlJig Pasfon'iS ^ehaÂŤior. Sehavior in the Lodge before Closing. 1. " You must not hold private committees or separate conversation, without leave from the Master; nor talk of anything impertinent; nor interrupt the Master or Wardens, or any brother speaking to the Chair ; nor act ludicrously while the Lodge is engaged in what is serious and solemn : B u t you are to pay due reverence to the Master, Wardens and Fellows, and put them to worship. " Every Brother found guilty of a fault shall stand to the award of the Lodge, unless he appeals to the "Grand Lodge; or unless a lord's work is retarded, for then a particular reference may be made. " No private piques, no quarrels about nations, families, religions, or politics, must be brought within the door of the Lodge ; for, as Masons, we are of the oldest Catholic religion above hinted, and of all nations, upon the square, level and plumb; and, like our predecessors in all ages, we are resolved against political disputes, as contrary to the peace and welfare of the Lodge.
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Behavior after the Lodge is Closed, and the Brethren not gone. 2. " You may enjoy yourselves with innocent mirth, treating one another according to ability, but avoiding all ixcess; not forcing any Brother to eat or drink beyond his own inclination, (according to the old regulation of King Ahasuerus,) nor hindering him from going home when he pleases : for, though after Lodge hours, you are like other men, yet the blame of your excess may be thrown upon the Fraternity, though unjustly. Behavior at meeting without Strangers, but not in a formed Lodge. 3. " You are to salute one another as you have been or shall be instructed, freely communicating hints of knowledge, but without disclosing secrets, unless to those that have given long proof of their taciturnity and honor, and without derogating from the respect due to any Brother, were he not a Mason : For though all Brothers and Fellows are upon the level, yet Masonry divests no man of the honor due to him before he was made a Mason, or that shall become his due afterwards; nay, rather it adds to his respect, teaching us to give honor to whom it is due, especially to a noble or eminent brother, whom we should distinguish from all of his rank and station, and serve him readily, according to our ability. Behavior in presence of Strangers not Masons. 4. " You must be cautious in your words, oairiage, and motions, that so the most penetrating stranger will not be able to discover what is not proper to be intimated ; and tliu impertinent or ensnaring questions, or ignorant discourse of strangers, must be prudently managed by Free Masons. Behavior at Home and in yonr Neighborhood. 5 " Masons ought to be moral men, as above charged; consequently, good husbands, good parents, good sons and good neighbors, not staying too long from home, and avoiding all excess ; yet wise men, too, for certain reasons known to them. Behavior toward a Foreign Brother or Stranger, 6. " Y o u are cautiously to examine him, as prudence shall direct you, that you may not be imposed upon by a pretender.
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whom you are to reject with derision, and beware of giving him any hints. But if you discover him to be true and faithful, you are to respect him as a Brother; and if in want, you are to relieve him, if you can, or else to direct him how he may be relieved. You must employ him if you can, or else recommend him to be employed; but you are not charged to do beyond ability. Behavior behind a Brother's baok as well as before his Face. 7. " Free and Accepted Masons have been ever charged to avoid all slandering and backbiting of a true and faithful brother, or talking disrespectful of his person or performances; and all malice or unjust resentment: Nay, you must not suffer any others to reproach an honest brother, but shall defend his character as far as is consistent with honor, safety and prudence, though no ftirther." CHARGE VII.
<S>matnins ^auf ^uttis. If a brother do you injury, apply first to your own or his Lodge; and if you are not satisfied, you may appeal to the Grand Lodge; but you must never take a legal course till the cause cannot be decided otherwise : for if the affair is only between Masons and about Masonry, law suits ought to be prevented by the good advice of prudent brethren, who are the best referees of all such differences. But if that reference is either impracticable or unsuccessful, and the affair must be brought in the courts of law or equity, yet still you must avoid all wrath, malice and rancor, in carrying on the suits, not saying or doing anything that may hinder either the continuance or the renewal of brotherly love and friendship, which is the glory and cement of this ancient fraternity; that we may show to all the world the benign influence of Masonry, as all wise, true, and faithful brothers have done from the beginning of time, and will do till architecture shall be dissolved in the general conflagration. AMEN ! So MOTE IT BE."
All these charges you are to observe, and also those that shall be communicated unto you in a way that cannot be written.
CONSTITUTIONS
GENERAL REGULATIONS. P A R T
1.
POWEES AND PEIVILE&ES.
OP MASONIC GOVERNMENT.
§ 1 . The Government of Free and Accepted Masons is reposed :— 1.
I n G R A N D LODGES ;
2.
In SUBORDINATE or PAETICULAK LODGES.
and
§ 2. A Grand Lodge is a body of Masons in whom is inalienably vested the Government and superintendence of the Fraternity within its territorial jurisdiction, and is primarily composed of its Grand officers, and the' Masters and Wardens, or their proxies, of the several subordinate Lodges under its jurisdiction. I t may also enlarge or diminish the number and qualifications of its members at its pleasure, by a provision or change of its Constitution.
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ยง 3. A subordinate or particular Lodge consists of a Master, a Senior and Junior Warden, a Treasurer, a Secretary, a Senior and J u n i o r Deacon, a Tyler, and"as many members as may be convenient, congregating and working by virtue of a warrant held under t h e Grand Lodge, having lawful jurisdiction over it, and at the place designated in the Warrant or by the Grand Lodge.
T I T I J D E
OP MASONIC
I I .
LAWS.
ยง 4. The action of Freemasons in their Grand or Subordinate Lodges, or in their individual character, is regulated and controlled : 1. B y ANCIENT LANDMARKS : or the unwritten law of Ma-
sonry ; 2. B y W R I T T E N
CONSTITUTIONS and General Reeulations;
and 3. B y USAGES, CUSTOMS, K U L E S , E D I C T S and RESOLUTIONS,
having the force of G E N E R A L REGULATIONS.
ยง 5. The Ancient Landmarks are those principles of masonic government and polity, which are the only part of Masonic law or rule of government, that may never be altered or disturbed, and such of them as are lawful to be written, are usually, but not wholly, engrafted in the written Constitutions and General Regulations. ยง 6. Constitutions are those written compacts or laws adopted by Freemasons for the government of a Grand Lodge and its Subordinate Lodges, and tbeir members ; including General Regulations, constitutionally adopted, tbat are intended to be peimanent in their character. ยง 7 . General Regulations, Usages and Customs, Rules, Edicts and Resolutions, are those Masonic rules of action adopted by competent authority, for local or temporary purposes, admitting of change a t convenience, and not embraced in Ancient Landmarks or Constitutions, and are frequently termed By-Laws. B u t when they so operate as to alter, modify or otherwise affect the Constitutions, as defined in section sixth, they are also styled Constitutions.
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ยง8. The following are enumerated as Ancient Landmarks of the Fraternity; having, as such, been universally received and acknowledged by Masons: 1. That belief in the Supreme Being, "The Great Architect of the Universe," who will punish vice and reward virtue, is an indispensable pre-requisite to admission to Masonry. 2. That the moral law which inculcates charity and probity, industry and sobriety, and obedience to law and civil government, is the rule and guide of every Mason, and to which strict conformity is required. 3. That obedience to Masonic law and authority, being voluntarily assumed, is of perpetual obligation, and can only be divested by the sanction of the Supreme government in Masonry. 4. That the rites and ceremonies (which include the vmmritten language) of the true system of the Ancient York Rite, and which constitute a part of the body of Masonry, are immutable, and that it is not in the power of any man, or body of men, to make innovations therein. 5. That contention and law suits between brethren are contrary to the laws and regulations of Masonry. 6. That charity is the right of a Mason, his widow and orphans, when poor and destitute, to demand, and the duty of his prosperous brother to bestow. 7. That Masonic instruction is, like charity, a reciprocal right and duty of Masons. 8. That the right to visit, masonically, is an absolute right, but may be forfeited or limited by particular regulations. 9. That men made Masons must be at least twenty-one years of age, free-born, of good report, hale and sound, not deformed or dismembered, and no woman, no eunuch. 10. That no one can be made a Mason except in a lawful Lodge, duly convened, acting, (except when made by the Grand Mastei: at sight,) under an unreclaimed warrant or Dispensation, and at the place therein named. 11. That the Grand Master may make Masons at sight, in person and in a lawful Lodge, and may grant a dispensation to a Lodge for the same purpose; but in all other cases a candidate must be proposed in open Lodge, at a stated meeting, and can only be accepted at a stated meeting following, by
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the scrutiny of a secret ballot, and an unanimous vote, and must pay a fixed price before admission. 12. T h a t the ballot for candidates or for membership, is strictly and inviolably secret. 13. That a petition to be made a Mason, after being presented and referred, cannot be withdrawn, but must be acted upon by report of committee and ballot. 14. That a ballot for each degree separately, is an undeniable right, when demanded. 15. T h a t initiation makes a man a Mason ; but he must receive the Master Mason's degree, and sign the By-Laws, before he becomes a member of the Lodge. 16. T h a t it is duty of every Master Mason to be a contributing member of a Lodge. 17. T h a t a Lodge under dispensation is but a temporary and inchoate body, and is not entitled to representation in the Grand Lodge, and those who work it do not forfeit their membership thereby in any other Lodge, while it so continues, but such membership is thereby suspended. 18. T h a t the Master and Wardens of every warranted Lodge, must be chosen annually by its members, and if installed, cannot r e | sign their offices during the term for which they were elected; and are, of right, and inalienably, representatives in, and members of the Grand L o d g e ; and in case they do not attend the Grand Lodge, a proxy may be appointed by the Lodge, to represent it in the Grand Lodge, who, in such case shall have three votes. 19. T h a t no one can be elected Master of a warranted Lodge, (except at its first-election) but a Master Mason, who shall have served as Warden. 20. T h a t no appeal to the Lodge can be taken from the decision of the Master, or the Warden occupying the Chair in his absence. 21. T h a t every Mason must be tried.by his peers; and hence the Master cannot be tried by his Lodge. 22. T h a t Masonic intercourse with a clandestine or expelled Mason, is a breach of duty, and an offence against Masonic law. 23. T h a t a restoration to the privileges of Masonry, by the
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Grand Lodge, does not restore to membership in a Subordinate Lodge. 24. That a Mason, who is not a member of any Lodge, is still subject to the disciplinary power of Masonry. 25. That the disciplinary powers of a Lodge may not be exercised for a violation of the moral law, (as distinguished from the law of the land,) until the offender has been thrice admonished by the Master or Wardens of his Lodge. 26. That a failure to meet by a Lodge, for one year, is cause for the forfeiture of its Warrant. 27. That it is the duty as well as the right of every warranted Lodge to be represented in the Grand Lodge, ,at its Annual Communication. 28. That a Grand Lodge has supreme and exclusive jurisdiction within its territorial limits, over all matters of Ancient Craft Masonry. 29. That no appeal lies from the decision of a Grand Master in the Chair, or his Deputy or Warden occupying the Chair in his absence. 30. That the office of Grand Master is always elective, and should be filled annually by the Grand Lodge. 31. That a Grand Lodge, composed of its Officers and of Representatives, must meet at least once in each year, |o consult and act concerning the interests of the fraternity in its jurisdiction. Besides these, there are various Landmarks, which constitute the framework of the government of the fraternity; and the indispensable discharge of various duties and relations growing out of them, which are incorporated in this Constitution; and also those matters regulating and attending the ceremonies and work of Masonry which are not proper to be written, and various other duties and rights more fully set forth in the "ANCIENT CHARGES," which are herewith published, being a part of the Constitutions of Freemasons. TITLE
XXX.
OF GRAND LODGES,
ยง 9. The powers and privileges of a Grand Lodge are: 1. EXECUTIVE ; 2. LEGISLATIVE, and 3. JUDICIAL.
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The exercise of these powers and privileges is defined in particular Constitutions and General Regulations, which i{ has an inalienable right to frame and adopt, at its own convenience, and to alter, amend, add to or repeal, at its pleasure, under the limitations therein imposed; and are final and conclusive upon all parties concerned, until altered or reversed by the Grand Lodge. But nothing can be adopted in derogation of the Ancient Landmarks ; nor can any legislative act or general regulation be passed affecting the interests of the whole fraternity, except at a stated Annual Communication. These powers and privileges are supreme and exclusive within its jurisditetion, over all that appertains to Ancient Craft Masonry. § 10. All the Executive powers of a Grand Lodge when not in session, are reposed in its Grand Master. § 11. The Legislative powers of a Grand Lodge extend to every case of legislation not delegated or reserved to Subordinate Lodges. § 12. The Judicial powers of a Grand Lodge are of two kinds:— 1. ORIGINAL : embracing all matters of controversy which may arise between any of the Subordinate Lodges under its jurisdiction, or the members of different lodges, and the enforcement'of discipline upon its own members, and the lodges under its jurisdiction ; and upon individual Masons; and 2. APPELLATE: embracing all matters of controversy and discipline proper for Masonic investigation, arising in any Subordinate Lodge, and over which it has not original jurisdic? tion. § 1 3 . All governmental powers, whether Executive, Legislative or Judicial, not expressly delegated by the Grand Lodge, are inherent in and reserved to it, as the supreme governing body.
OP SUBORDINATE L O D G E S .
S14. The powers and privileges of a Subordinate or particular Lodge are such as are defined in its Warrant by the Constitutions of the Grand Lodge, granting the Fame, and the Ancient Landmarks and General Regulations. They are divided into—
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1. EXECUTIVE : in the direction and performance of its work, under the control of its Master, and in all other matters in aid of the Master, who has the primary executive power of a Lodge; 2. LEGISLATIVE: embracing all mutters relating to its internal concerns, not iu derogation of the Ancient Landmarks, the Constitutions and General Regulations of the Grand Lodge, and its own particular By-Laws ; and 3. J U D I C I A L : embracing the exercise of discipline, and settlement of controversies between and over all its members (except the Master), and over all Mafeons and non-affiliated brethren within its jurisdiction, subject to an appeal to the Grand Lodge. §15. Lodges shall take precedency according to the seniority of their respective warrants. §16.
A lodge can only be organized by
1. The dispensation of the Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master; or 2. The Warrant of the Grand Lodge having jurisdiction ; and in either ease only upon the application of not less than seven regular Master Masons. § 17. A lodge can only be dissolved— 1. By the act of the Grand Lodge, whereby its warrant is forfeited ; and 2. By a voluntary surrender of its warrant, pursuant to a vote of a majority of the members, when duly summoned for that purpose, with notice of the object of meeting. § 18.
The acts by which a warrant may be forfeited are—
1. Contumacy to the authority of the Grand Master or Grand Lodge; 2. Departure from the original plan of Masonry and Ancient Landmarks ;i, 3. Disobedience to the Constitutions ; and 4. Ceasing to meet for one year or more. The surrender or forfeiture of a warrant, when declared by the Grand Lodge, shall be conclusive upon the lodge and its members and carries with it all the property of the lodge, which becomes the property of the Grand Lodge, and must, on de-
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mand, be surrendered by the last Master, or whoever has its custody, to the Grand Lodge or its authorized agent. ยง 19. No warrant of a lodge can be forfeited except upon charges regularly made in Grand Lodge, at its Annual Communication, of which due notice shall be given the lodge, and an opportunity of being heard in defence ; but it may be suspended by the Grand Lodge, or Grand Master, or Deputy Grand Master, at any time, upon proper cause shown, which suspension shall not extend beyond the next Annual Communication. No dispensation can issue to form a lodge, without the recommendation of the nearest lodge ; nor shall a warrant be issued till the lodge has given proof of its skill by labor under dispensation. ยง 20. A lodge may not remove its place of meeting from the city, town or village named in its warrant; nor from one place to another in the same city, town or village, except by a concurrent vote of two-thirds of the members present, at a meeting to be appointed by the summons to attend such meeting, stating its object, and which summons must be served at least ten days previous to such meeting; and such removal from the city, town or village, must receive the sanction of the Grand Lodge previous thereto. Every lodge should meet at least once in each month for the dispatch of business. ยง 21. A lodge has power and authority to enact By-laws for its own government, conformably to its Grand Lodge Constitutions, and the principles of Masonry; and any By-law inconsistent therewith is absolutely void. ยง22. A lodge has power to initiate, pass or raise, but five candidates at the same Communica tion ; nor shall a candidate be passed, or raised, in a less time t han four weeks, or one Masonic month, after taking a previous degree, and not then unless he shall have made suitable profiiciency, except by dispensation from the Grand Master or his Deputy. ยง 23. A lodge may not initiate any person without due inquiry, and without being satisfied, in a Masonic manner, that he has not been previously rejected, or otherwise refused admission to Masonry; and if, upon inquiry, it shall be so ascertained then not until six months after such rejection or refusal; nor shall any risitor be admitted without like inquiry and satisfaction as to his regular standing, and that his admission will not
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disturb the harmony of the lodge, or embarrass its work; nor can a resident of any town, village or city, where there is a lodge, claim a right to be admitted as a visitor more than twice, unless he is a member of some Subordinate Lodge.
OF INDIVIDUAL MASONS.
ยง 24, Individual Masons are of four kinds : 1. Members of a Subordinate Lodge, pursuant to its Constitution and By-laws, called affiliated brethren ; 2. Entered Apprentices and Fellow-Crafts made in or attached to a L o d g e ; 3. Members of a Subordinate Lodge by adoption, called honorary members; and 4. Individual Masons, not in membership in any lodge, but subject to its control and discipline, territorially or otherwise, called non-affiliated brethren. ยง 25. Membership in a lodge can only be acquired by unanimous consent, and in two modes : 1. By dispensation of a Grand 'Master, or warrant from a Grand Lodge, in case of the institution of a new lodge ; and 2. By previous proposal, and a ballot thereon, which must be unanimous. And no Mason can be in full membership in more than one lodge at the same time: but this does not extend to honorary membership, nor shall a brother in full membership in one lodge be admitted an acting member of another lodge, without a regular and honorable discharge from his first membership, 'or where the .lodge has ceased to work. ยง 26. Membership in a Lodge can only be terminated : 1. By voluntary demission ; 2. By the lodge ceasing tc have a legal existence; and .3. By the suspension or expulsion of the member. Demission is the joint act of the lodge and the member (but a member may withdraw to assist in forming a new lodge, and on the granting of its warrant, ceases to be a member of his former lodge.) Jvvpulsion is the action of the Grand Lodge or of the Subordinate Lodge; and suspension is the act of the lodge only..
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§ 27. Full membership in a lodge is necessary to constitute eligibility to office in a Grand or Subordinate Lodge, or to constitute and continue membership in the Grand Lodge ; except, only, that the Secretary and Tyler of a Subordinate Lodge need not be a member of the particular lodge for -which he acts.
OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS.
§ 28. The officers of the Grand Lodge are elective or appointed, and hold their offices for one year, or until their successors are chosen and installed. § 29. The elective officers of the Grand Lodge are—the Grand Master (whose style is Most Worshipful), Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Junior Grand Warden, Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, Grand Chaplains (the style of all of whom is Right Worshipful), Grand Pursuivant and Grand Tyler (whose style is Worshipful.) § 30. The appointed officers of the Grand Lodge are—a Grand Marshal, Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Sword Bearer, Grand Stewards, Senior Grand Deacon and Junior Grand Deacon (the style of all of whom is also Right Worshipful.) § 3 1 . The rank of the officers, both elective and appointed, is in the order here mentioned ; except that the Grand Pursuivant and Grand Tyler shall take rank after the appointed officers; and an election to, and installation in, the first six elective offices hereinbefore named, constitutes them and the other elected and appointed officers, members of the Grand Lodge. § 32. Elective officers of the Grand Lodge must be chosen at its Annual Communication, by ballot (unless it be unanimously resolved at the time to take the vote by show of hands), and by a majority of votes ; appointed officers are selected by the Grand Master, and hold during his pleasure. I t may have such additional officers as its necessities or objects require, to be provided by a General Regulation. § 3 3 . Installations of the officers of the Grand Lodge must take place during the Annual Communication at which they are elected ; and vacancies may be filled by temporary appointment
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from the Grand Master, till the next annual election, having reference to the precedency of lodges, and the fitness of the brethren selected. § 34. Each regular member of the Grand Lodge has one vote, and the acting Grand Master an additional vote, in case of an equal division; and each lodge is entitled to three votes, without reference to the number of its representatives present; and a Grand officer may vote both as such and as a representative. /
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§ 35. The Master, Senior .Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer and Secretary of a Subordinate Lodge, must be chosen annually, by ballot, and by a majority of votes, and be installed on or before the next stated Communication thereafter. Every lodge can provide for such additional officers, to be either elected or appointed, as may be designated by its By-laws, and as circumstances may require. § 36. Every member in good standing is e n t i t l e . t o one vote, and every voter is eligible to any office in the lodge, except that of Master. § 37. No member can be Master of a lodge, unless he has been previously installed, and served as an elected Warden for one year, except at the institution of a new lodge, when no Warden or Past Master is found to serve as Master. § 38. oA lodge may fill vacancies in office, except those of Master and Wardens, by ballot, at any stated communication, upon full notice to the members; but in case of vacancy in the office of Master, an election can only be held by virtue of a dispensation from the Grand Master, which is without fee, and is to be applied for by a vote of two-thirds of all the members, to be so certified by the Secretary. § 39. Vacancies in office can only occur either in a Grand Lodge or its Subordinates : ' 1. By death; 2. By removal beyond the jurisdiction; and 3. By suspension or expulsion.
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^ 40. The Grand Master has power : 1. To convene any lodge within the jurisdiction; to preside therein ; to inspect their proceedings, and require their conformity to Masonic rules ; 2. To require the attendance of, and information from, any Grand officer respecting his office ; 3. To grant dispensations for new lodges, on proper application, when the Grand Lodge is not in session; 4. To appoint Representatives, by warrant, in any other recognized Grand, Lodge, and receive and accredit such Representatives from other Grand Lodges; and 5. When the Grand Lodge is not in session, may exercise all its executive functions. ยง 41. In case of the death; absence or inability of the Grand Master, or a vacancy in his office, the Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, and Junior Grand Warden, will, in succession, succeed to his prerogatives and duties for all purposes. ยง 42. The Master of a lodge shall have the power : 1. Of congregating the members of his lodge, upon any emergency; 2. Of issuing summonses whenever required j and 3. Of discharging all the executive functions of the Lodge. ยง 43. In case of the death, absence or inability of the Master, or a vacancy in his office, the Senior and Junior Wardens will, in succession, succeed to his prerogatives and duties for all purposes. ^ ' ยง44. No Past Officer has any powers or privileges as such, except the respect due to his standing, skill and experience, save what is expressly given him by the Constitutions of his Grand Lodge.
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ยง 45. The penalties imposed by the Masonic law are : 1. Suspension, which is either limited or indefinite; and 2. Expulsion, which always implies a termination, not only of
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his Masonic intercourse and connection with the body inflicting it, but from the Masonic Fraternity, unless an appeal be made. § 4 6 . Suspension applies to lodges, as well as individuals, and when inflicted upon a lodge, it suspends all its members, unless expressly excepted. Suspension and expulsion imply interdiction of all Masonic intercojirse with the delinquents, while in force. § 4 7 . Suspension is only inflicted where the offense is against some police or temporary regulation of the Fraternity; expulsion follows a gross violation of the moral law, or the fundamental principles of Masonry, or attempts against any part of the frame-work of its government. Neither shall be published to any but Masons, except by permission of the Grand Lodge. § 4 8 . A lodge may pronounce sentence of indefinite suspension or of expulsion, which shall be final, unless appealed from within six months of the knowledge of the sentence, and reversed or modified on such appeal by the- tirand Lodge. B u t the Grand Lodge may, on application after one year from the sentence, restore any one suspended or expelled by a lodge or the Grand Lodge, in its discretion. § 4 9 . Arrears for one year's dues shall subject a member to be suspended from his lodge, which may be done by a majority vote of the lodge, without formal trial, but shall be restored upon the payment of dues up to the time^of his restoration. § 5 0 . Any poor brother, unable to pay the adjoining fee, may be received without such fee by any lodge as an honorary member thereof by the unanimous vote of the brethren present, after one month's previous notice; and the lodge may excuse such brother from the payment of any dues, and shall not be liable to the Grand Lodge for such fees or dues. § 5 1 . I t being the duty of every Mason to. belong to some Lodge, and contribute to its funds; therefore, any Mason who does not contribute to tlie funds or belong to some lodge, shall • not be entitled to visit move than twice while he so continues, or to join in processions, or receive assistance or relief, or Masonic burial; and all unworthy or suspended or expelled Masons are strictly forbidden these privileges. §52.
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the neglect of a lodge to hold any meeting for one year, or to make returns and pay dues for two years successively, shall forfeit its warrant.
OP TRIAL AND ITS INCIDENTS.
ยง 53. Where a controversy shall arise between lodges, or between a lodge and its Master; or between a lodge and a member or members of another lodge ; or members of different lodges, and charges be preferred thereupon, it sball be the duty of the G-rand Lodge, when in session, by resolution, or of the acting Grand Master, during the recess, by his warrant, to appoint not more than seven, nor less than three, disinterested Commissioners, to hear and determine the same. Commissioners may in like manner be appointed, at the discretion of the G-rand Master, or Grand Lodge, in case of a difference between the Grand Lodge and one of its Subordinates. ยง 54. The Commissioners shall have attained the rank of Master or Warden, and shall be selected from at least three lodges, not interested in the matter, most convenient for the parties and their witnesses. ยง 55. After service of the charges, the Commissioners shall appoint a time and place for the trial, convenient to the parties; and summon the parties and their witnesses ; and any Master of a lodge may issue a like summons for witnesses at the request of either party. ยง 56. When a trial is concluded, the Commissioners shall, as soon as possible, make their reports of the facts found by them, and their judgment upon the matter, and give notice thereof to encb of the parties, and a majority of the Commissioners must concur in the j u d g m e n t ; a duplicate copy of which report shall be filed with the Grand Secretary. ยง 5 7 . The decision of the Commissioners shall be final, imless an appeal be taken therefrom to the Grand Lodge, within' six m o n t h s ; in which case it shall be the duty of the Commissioners, upon receiving notice of such appeal, to transmit their report to the Grand Secretary, unless they have already done so. T h e
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appellant shall also, within thirty days after notice of the decision, give notice of appeal to the opposing party. § 58. The appeal shall be heard in Grand Lodge, or before a committee thereof, during its session, upon the appeal, and report of the Commissioners, and any document accompanying the same ; and the decision of the Grand Lodge upon the appeal shall be conclusive upon the parties. § 5 9 . When charges are preferred in a lodge against a member, or non-affiliated Mason,-Commissioners shall be appointed in like manner, from among its members, by the Master in the chair—and the trial be conducted, in all respects, like the preceding, so far as the same is applicable, subject to a like appeal. § 60. The expenses which may be incurred by Commissioners appointed under the provisions of this title, shall be borne by one or both of the parties, and shall be decided by the Commissioners ; and the amount of such expenses, and their decision as to who shall be chargeable with the same, shall b e s e t forth in their report, and payment may be enforced in the same manner as lodge or Grand Lodge dues. § 6 1 . Charges against the Master of a lodge, for official misconduct while holding the office of Master, shall be presented to the Grand Lodge only during his term, or within one year there, after.
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OP CHARITY. § 62. Every brother in good standing, and the wives, widows and minor children of such, have a claim to charitable relief from the funds of the Grand Lodge, or any of its subordinates, upon presenting satisfactory evidence of their Masonic character or relations, and that they are in necessitous circumstances. § 63. When such claim shall be made upon the funds of the Grand Lodge, when in session, it shall be referred to the G r a n d Stewards and Grand Treasurer, who shall report thereon to the Grand Lodge at the same session. § 64. When such claim shall be made in the recess, it shall be presented to the Grand Master, his Deputy, the Grand War-
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dens, or the Grand Secretary, who shall select three brethren, Past Masters, Masters, or Wardens of lodges, who shall be a committee to examine and report thereon; and the Grand Treasurer shall pay any draft upon him for such relief made by them, and countersigned by the Grand Officer appointing them. ยง 6 5 . When a claim for charitable relief shall be presented to a Subordinate Lodge, or its Master, Wardens or Secretary, requiring immediate action, the Blaster and Wardens shall be a committee to examine the same and report thereon, and shall be authorized to draw upon the funds of the lodge, to an amount not exceeding five dollars, for present relief.
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ยง G6. I t shall be the duty of the Grand Master : 1. To preside in the Grand Lodge at its communications ; and 2. To discharge all the executive functions of the Grand Lodge in the interval between them, except as provided in section 41. ยง 6 7 . I t shall be the duty of the Grand. Wardens : 1. To assist in the affairs of the Grand Lodge ; and 2. To diligently preserve the Ancient Landmarks throughout the jurisdiction. ยง 6 8 . I t shall be the duty of the Grand Secretary: 1. To record the transactions of the Grand Lodge ; 2. To receive, duly file, and safely keep all papers and decuments of the Grand Lodge ;
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3. To sign and certify all instruments from the Grand Lodge; 4. To receive and keep a proper account of all moneys of the Grand Lodge, and pay over the same, without delay, to the Grand Treasurer ; ^' 5. To report, annually, to the Grand Lodge, the amount of moneys received by him, by items, and the specific sources from which it was received ; also the lodges that have neglected to render proper returns of their elections, members and dues; and such general information as to the state of the lodges as may be proper for the information or action of the Grand Lodge ; 0. To conduct the correspondence of the Grand Lodge, under the direction of the Grand Master, and in a Masonic manner ; 7. To attend, with all necessary writings under his control, on all meetings of the Grand Lodge, on the requisition of the acting Grand Master; and also to attend upon the Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master, on Masonic business, when required ; 8. To transmit to the several Grand Lodges, in correspondence with this Grand Lodge, a certificate of the election of Grand Officers, immediately thereafter, containing their signatures respectively, and authenticated under his hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge, with a request for a similar document from each of said Grand Lodges. ยง 69. I t shall be the duty of the Grand Treasurer : 1. To take charge of all the funds, property, securities, and vouchers of the Piiaiid Lodge; 2. To pay all orders duly drawn, under general regulations or special directions of the Grand Lodge ; 3. To attend on the Grand Lodge or its presiding officer, when required, with the books and all necessary documents relating to his office; and when required, the meeting of any committee whose duty it may be to act in relation to the fiscal concerns of the Grand Lodge; 4. To report annually to the Grand Lodge the amount of his receipts and expenditures, by items, and from whom received, and to whom paid; and the amount of securities in his hands for funds invested by the Trustees; 5. To execute and file with the Grand Secretary an official
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bond, with sureties, to be approved by the Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master, conditioned that he will pay or deliver on demand to the Grand Lodge, or to his successor in omfce, all funds and property of the Grand Lodge that shall come to his hands as Grand Treasurer ; and 6. To pay and deliver, at the expiration of his term, to his suecessor in office, or siiehperson as shall be designated by the Grand Lodge, all moneys, securities, evidences of debt, 'books, writings, and property of the Grand Lodge under his control, with all proper assignments, when necessary. § 70. I t shall be the duty of tbe Grand Chaplains to attend the Grand Lodge, and to perform the religious services. § 7 1 . I t shall "be the duty of the Grand Marshal: 1. To proclaim the Grand Officers at their installation ; 2. To introduce the representatives of foreign Grand Lodges, and visiting brethren of distinction; and 3. To conduct processions of the Grand Lodge. § 72. I t shall be the duty of the Grand Standard Bearer to carry the Grand Banner of the Order in^processions and public ceremonies. • § 73. I t shall be the duty of the Grand Sword Bearer : 1. To carry the sword in procession; and 2: To perform such other duties as by ancient usage pertains to bis office. § 74. I t shall be the the duty of the Grand Stewards: 1. To have the immediate superintendence in the provisions to to be made for festivals ; and 2. To perform the duties prescribed in section 64 of this Constitution. § 7 5 . I t shall be the duty of the Grand Deacons to assist within the body of the Grand Lodge, in such duties as by usage appertain to their office. § 7 6 . I t shall be the duty of the Grand Pursuivant: 1. To communicate with the Grand Tyler, and announce all applicants for admission, by their names, Masonic address, and connection; and 2. To take charge of the jewels and regalia, under the direction of the Grand Officers; and 3. To attend all meetings of the Grand Lodge, and at other
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times upon the requisition of the Grand Master, or Presidinj; OiEcer. § 77. I t shall be the duty of the Grand Tyler : 1. To guard the door of the Grand Lodge, on the outside ; to report all persons claiming admission, and'to see that none enter but such as may be duly authorized and properly clothed; 2. To carry the summonses, and perform all the customary services pertaining to his office; and 3. To attend all meetings of the Grand Ledge, and at other times upon the requisition of the Grand Master, or Presiding Officer. § 7 8 . The Grand Tyler must be a Master Mason, but shall have no vote during his continuance in office. § 79. I t shall be the duty of the several officers of the Grand Lodge, in addition to the duties herein specifically mentioned, to perform such other duties appertaining to their offices, as shall, from time to time, be directed by the Grand Lodge. § 8 0 . The Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, Grand P u r suivant, and Grand Tyler,shall each receive such stated compensation for their services, as the Grand Lodge shall direct, which shall not be altered at any time so as to aifeet the incumbent in, office. § 81.
I t shall be the duty of the Secretary of a Lodge:
1. To record the proceedings ©f the Lodge, under the direction of the presiding officer, which shall be read and corrected, (if necessary,) and approved by the Lodge before it is closed, and such proceedings shall be submitted to the Grand Lodge, whenever required ; 2. To receive all moneys paid into the Lodge, and pay the same to the Treasurer; 3. To register, alphabetically, in a suitable book, all expulsions, suspensions., rejections and restorations comrnunicated by the Grand Lodge ; 4. To transmit immediately after every election, a certificate thereof to the Grand Secretary, in the form hereafter mentioned ; 5. To make a full and correct return to the Grand Lodge,
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annually, (previous to the 1st day of October,) of all the members of the Lodge ; 6. To report immediately after the expulsion or suspension of a member by the Lodge, the same to the Grand Secretary, with the cause of such expulsion or suspension ; 7. To certify and affix the seal of the Lodge to all returns and certificates of election rendered to the Grand Lodge ; and 8. To attest the official signature of the Master to all other Masonic documents, when necessary. ยง 82. I t shall be the duty of the Treasurer of a Lodge : 1. To receive all moneys paid into the Lodge from the hands of the Secretary; 2. To keep a just and regular account thereof; and o. To pay them out by direction of the Master and consent of the brethren. ยง 83. The Tyler shall be subject, in all things relating to his official duties, to the direction of the Master or presiding officer.
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OP DUTIES OF LODGES AND M E M B E R S .
ยง 84. The duties of members are to conform to the Ancient Landmarks and Constitutions, General Regulations and Charges of the Fraternity, relative to them in their private capacity. ยง 85. Every Lodge shall have a seal, and shall keep the following books, and such other books as the Lodge itself shall direct, viz : A Book of By-Laws, with the signatures of the members. A Record Book of the proceedings of the Lodge. A register of the names of members, date of initiation, occupation, etc. An alphabetical list of expulsions, suspensions and rejections. Such books as may be necessary to present clearly the receipts and accounts of the Secretary and Treasurer. I t shall also be the duty of the Lodge, to keep, with the Lodge books, a book of Constitutions and Regulations of the Grand Lodge, to which shall be added, from time to time, all new regu. lations and alterations promulgated by the Grand Lodge. I t
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shall also be the duty of the Lodge to preserve in its archives a copy of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, as published from year to year. ยง 80. No Lodge shall confer the degrees for a less sum than thirty dollars, nor upon credit, nor receive a promissory note therefor in lieu of money, nor distribute its funds among its members, nor introduce intoxicating liquors within its Lodge room, or any room adjoining, nor countenance or permit private or clandestine lecturing, nor meet for Masonic labors on the Sabbath, or first day of the week. ยง 87. When a duty is imposed, its neglect or violation, without excuse, shall be considered an offence against Masonic law.
P A R T GENEEAL
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EEGULATIONS.
OF T H E REGULATIONfi OK T H E GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S .
ยง 88. The style of this Grand Lodge shall be, " The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons 'of Kansas." ยง 89. This Grand Lodge shall be composed of the officers and members mentioned in sections 2, 29 and 30 of this Constitution, all Past Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge, and all Past Masters who are members of a Subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction. A prosy must be of equal rank of the principal, and the number of Lodges which he may represent shall not exceed thr(ic.' ยง 90. Every officer and member of the Grand Lodge must be a member of a Subordinate Lodge within the jurisdiction.
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§ 9 1 . The representatives of ten Lodges convened on due notice, shall be indispensably necessary to open or transact business in the Grand Lodge, except on occasions of ceremony ; when the Grand Master or his representative, with a sufficient number of brethren, being present, the Grand Lodge may be opened for the transaction of the business for which it is called. § 92. The Grand Lodge shall be held annually in the city of on the third Tuesday of October, at which meeting the Grand Officers shall be elected and installed; and all matters affecting the Craft generally in this jurisdiction, shall be considered and acted upon. Special CoramuDications may be held at any other time, on the requisition of the Grand Master, but no business of legislation shall be transacted, or change of the Constitutions, Regulations or Rules of Government of the Grand Lodge or of the Craft shall be made, except at the Annual Communication. § 93. Each Lodge shall be entitled to three votes, if represented by the Master and Wardens, or either of them, or by proxy, for any number of members up to fiftV; and an additional vote for each additional fifty members. § 94. Each member of the Grand Lodge shall appear therein with his properjewel and clothing. § 95. No brother shall be admitted into the Grand Lodge, but the members thereof, except by permission of the Grand Lodge. § 96. No brother, resident in the vicinity of a Lodge, and not a member of some Lodge, shall be permitted to visit the Grand Lodge, except by special invitation.
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OP REVENUE AND PUNDS.
§ 97. The revenue of this Grr.nd Lodge shall be the following sources : 1. For every Charter or Warrant 2. For every Dispensation to form a ?ew Lodge • 3. And if a cliarter or v.-urraat shall be afterward ted, the additionrl sum o.' 4. For every Grcnd lioCr^c Jip!c::ait -
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5. For every Grrand Lodge travelling certificate C. Every Lodge shall pay for each of its members annually . . . .
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ยง 98. Every Lodge shall be accountable for the dues of each of its members embraced in its return, except such as are exempted by section 50 ; and it shall be lawful for a Lodge to make By-Laws, exempting its Secretary, Chaplain and Tyler; from the payment of dues, and in such case the Lodge shall be exempt from liability to the Grand Lodge for their annual dues. ยง 99. The management of the permanent funds is vested in a Board of Trustees, denominated the Trustees of the Permanent Fund, consisting of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens and Grand Secretary, and all the invested funds of the Grand Lodge shall be placed under the management and stand in the names of the said Trustees, whose duty it shall be to take the best measures for the security and increase of said funds and to invest, from time to time, as a majority may decide upon, all money which shall come into the hands of the Grand Treasurer, after paying salaries, representatives, and rent; and after leaving in his hands, for charitable and contingent purposes, such sum as the Grand Lodge may, from time to time direct. The said Trustees shall deposit in the hands of the Grand Treasurer the security and vouchers of the said invested funds, and shall not have the power to transfer, sell, dispose of, or appropriate any part of the invested fund without a vote of the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication. ยง 100. Treasurer vouchers appointed stitution.
The accounts of the shall be examined, and annually, by a discreet in the manner provided
Grand Secretary and Grand the items compared with the committee of three members, for in section 65, of this Con-
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OP WORK AND LECTURES.
ยง 101. There shall be annually appointed, by the Grand Master, a Master Mason, of approved Masonic skill and learning, and a member in good standing of some Sabordinate Lodge in
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this jurisdiction, who shall be styled " Grand Lecturer," and whose duty it shall be to attend the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and shall be a member thereof, and shall, during the session, exhibit to the meujbers the standard of work, which is approved and determined by the Grand Lodge, for the practice of the Lodges under its jurisdiction. It shall also be his duty to impart said lectures to the Lodges or brethren in this State, whenever he shall be invited so to do, and may receive such compensation therefor as may be fixed by the Grand Lodge, and shall not be changed during his continuance in office. He shall make an annual report of the state of proficiency of the Lodges he may visit. ยง102. Every Lodge shall adopt and practice the standard of work and lectures imparted by the Grand Lecturer, and no other ; and any Lodge violating this provision without express authority from this Grand Lodge, shall be subject to forfeiture of their warrant. ยง 103. Any Freemason, not duly authorized, who shall impart such work and lectures, shall be subject to expulsion; but this shall not apply to the Master or Wardens of a Lodge, or any President or Past Master, or competent brother invited by them to ofliciate in any Lodge.
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ยง 104. Officers of Lodges in this jurisdiction, shall be elected at the stated meeting of such Lodge next preceeding the festival of St. John the Evangelist. ยง 105. Past Masters, qualified to represent a Lodge in the Grand Lodge, are such as shall have been duly elected and installed, and shall have served one year in that office, and who are contributing members of some Lodge subordinate to this jurisdiction. ยง lOG. No Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft, initiated or passed in any Lodge within the United States, shall be passed or raised in any lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, other than that in which he was initiated, unless he shall produce
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a recommendation from the lodge in which he was initiated or passed, provided said lodge continues in existence. ยง 107. All Freemasons who are acknowledged as such by any of the lodges in good standing, under the jurisdiction of Grand Lodges in correspondence with this Grand Lodge, may be admitted as visiting brethren under the same restrictions as those of our own country. ยง 108. dollars.
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OP PUTUBE AMENDMENTS AND NEW EEGULATIONS. ยง 109. No amendment to this constitution shall be made, or have any effect, until it shall have been proposed in Grand Lodge, at its Annual Communication, and been adopted by the Grand Lodge at the' same Communication, and then again adopted in like manner by the Grand Lodge at the next succeeding Annual Communication. But such an amendment may also be made and have effect, if, in adiUtiou to the adoption thereof, at one such Annual Communication, it shall, during the next year succeeding, and before the next Annual Communication thereafter, be adopted by the aifirmative vote of a majority of the lodges within this jurisdiction. If any such amendment be adopted, it shall be appended to the published proceedings at the end, under the caption, " Proposed Amendments to the Constitution," and sent with the printed proceedings to all the lodges in the jurisdiction. ยง 110. No General Regulation shall be adopted inconsistent with this Constitution, and all former written Constitutions are hereby repealed, and all General Regulations heretofore made and adopted, inconsistent with this Constitution, are hereby also repealed.
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FORM OF RETUHN OF ELECTION. The certificate of the election of offlcors, in a Subordinate Lodge, should be in the following form, and said oflicers cannot be recognized as members of the Grand Lodge until a proper eortifleate of election is filed in the Grand Secretary's ofHce. B E I T KNOWW, t h a t on the
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58—, at a regular meeting of — Lodge No. , held in the. ••- , county of , in the State of Kansas, onr worthy Brother was elected Master; our worthjBrother — Senior AVarden, and our wortby Brother Junior 'Warden of the said lodge for the ensuingyear, and that said Master and Wardens have been duly installed. IN TESTiMOsy WHEHEO», WC, the members of the said lodge, have caused J J „ > the seal thereof to be hereunto afHxed, and our Secrctaiy to sign ' ' *' the same. , Secretary.
FORM FOE
PROXY.
The Proxy of the Subordinate Lodges should be in the following form, viz : Atameetingof Lodge No. , held at in the county of , in the State of Kansas, on the day of , A. L. 53—, Resolved, That our Worshipful Brother Past Master (or Master, as the case may be), of Lodge No. , be, and he is hereby appointed Proxy, to represent this Lodge in the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas, and he is fully empowered to act in our behalf, in all the transactions of the Grand Lodge, as effectually as if we ourselves were personally present. All which we have caused to be certified by our Master and Wardens, and [L. 8.] t h e seal of our lodge to be affixed. Master. _ — ^ - . _ _ _ Senior Warden. „_— Junior Warden. , Secretary.
APPENDIX,
I . At the stroke of the Grand Master's gavel, there shall be a general silence, and he who breaks silence without leave from the Chair, shall be subject to a public reprimand. I I . Under the same penalty, every brother shall keep his seat, and observe strict silence whenever the Grand Master or presiding officer shall call to order. I I I . No brother is to speak more than once to the same question, unless by permission. I V . If, in the Grand Lodge, any member is twice called to order, at one communication, for transgressing these rules, and is guilty of the third offense of the same nature, the Chair may peremptorily order him to leave the lodge room for that night. V. Whoever shall be so rude as to ridicule any Brother, or what another says, or has said, may be forthwith solemnly excluded the Communication, and declared incapable of ever being a member of any Grand Lodge for the future, unless he publicly own his fault, and he be excused. V I . All motions are to be decided by a majority of votes, each member having one vote, each lodge having three votes, and the Grand Master two votes, in case that an equal number shall require his decision. V I I . The opinions or votes of the members may be signified by holding up of the hand, unless some member shall call for a vote by lodges, whicli shall be sustained by at least ten members.
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V I I I . All members shall keep their places, except the Grand Marshal and Grand Deacons, who are allowed to move from place to place, in the discharge of their duties. I X . Every one who speaks shall rise, and remain standing, addressing himself to the presiding officer ; and no member shall interrupt him unless to call him to order ; but after he has been set right he may proceed, if he observe due order and decorum. X . I n case of the absence of the Grand Wardens, when they, or either of them, shall be entitled to take the chair by succession, the Past Grand Oificer present, who is highest in rank (if his office shall have been elective,) shall take it; and in case of the absence of both Present and Past Grand Officers, entitled to take the chair, the Master of the Senior Subordinate Lodge present shall take it. X I . Every proposition offered for consideration shall be in writing, if required by any member. X I I . At any Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, the following Standing Committees shall be appointed, to consist of three members each, except as herein stated : 1. A Committee of Credentials of Members and Returns of Lodges. 2. Committee on the Condition of Masonry within the jurisdiction, to consist of seven members. To this Committee shall be referred all domestic correspondence requiring actiou, and questions relative to the usages, privileges, customs and work of the Fraternity. 3. A Committee on Foreign Correspondence. 4. A Committee on Warrants, and all eases of forfeited warrants. They shall not act upon any application for a warrant, unless it shall have been recommended by the nearest Lodge ; nor- shall any warrant be revived which has been forfeited previous to J u n e , 1839 ; nor any other warrant forfeited since that time, unless it be first surrendered. 5. A Committee on Grievances. .6. A Committee on Finance, who shall examine into and report upon all matters touching the finances of the Grand Lodge, and to whom shall be referred all subjects involving an appropriation of its funds; and without such reference no such appropriation shall be made.
GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS.
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7. A Committee on the Constitution and Bj'-Laws ofLod^'ss. To this Committee shall be referred all propositions to amend the Constitution, General Regulations and Rules of the Grand Lodge. 8. A Committee on Charity, as provided by the Constitution. 9. A Committee on Unfinished Business of the previous Annual Communication, 10. A Committee on Appeals, to consist of five members, who shall also bring before the Grand Lodge all cases of reported expulsion for final action. X I I I . The Standing Committees shall not sit while the Grand Lodge is actually in session, unless on leave obtained, and shall all report at the same Communication at which they were appointed, and be discharged at the close thereof, unless otherwise ordered, except the Committee on Foreign Correspondence and Unfinished Business. X I V . After the Grand Master has called the Grand Lodge to order at the opening thereof, on the first day of the Annual Communication, the following order of proceedings and business shall be observed: 1. Prayer by the R. W. Grand Chaplain. 2. Calling the Roll of Lodges by the 11. W. Grand Secretary. 3. The usual solemn ceremonies of opening the Grand Lodge in ample form. 4. Reading and approving the minutes of any previous communication not before read and approved. 5.' Address of the M. W. Grand Master, and action thereon. 6. Report of the R. W. Grand Secretary, and R. W. Grand Treasurer, and action thereon. 7. Miscellaneous Business. X V . After the first session of the Annual Communication, the Grand Lodge shall assemble daily, at nine o'clock in the morning, and take a recess from one o'clock, p. M., until- two o'clock, P. M., and again from six o'clock to seven o'clock, p. M. X V I . The order of business at each session, after the first day, shall be as follows, except the third, which shall not be observed after the second day : 1. Reading and approving minutes of the preceding session-
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2. Reports upon Credentials of Members. 3. Appointment of Standing Committees. 4. Reports on unfinished business of the previous Communication. 5. Presentation and reference, or other disposition of memorials, petitions and communications. 6. Motions and Resolutions, and reference or other disposition of the same. 7. Reports of Standing Committees, and action thereon ; the Committee on Foreign Correspondence and the condition of Masonry having the preference. 8. Reports of Special Committees and action thereon. 9. Special Orders (if any.) 10. Considerations of Amendments to Constitutions, General Regulations and Rules (if any.) 11. Unfinished Business of previous sessions (if any.) 12. Miscellaneous Business, not included in the above; including the lectures on three degrees in presence of the Grand Lodge, once at each Communication. X V I I . Should the Order of Business not be concluded at the session at which it is first called, it shall be commenced at the succeeding session, where it was left oiF, and so on, throughout the Communication; taking up the Osder of Business as in Rule 16 ; again, when once finished and going through with it in the same manner:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;rProvided, nevertheless, that the reading and approving of the minutes shall be the first business- in order at each session ; and that the appointment of a time for, and the election and installation of offijers, and the lectures, shall be in order at any time designated by the Grand Lodge. X V I I I . The Rules of Order shall not be suspended at any time, except by unanimous consent. X I X . These rul-es may be amended at any time, by a vote of twoÂťthirds of the Grand Lodge. X X . All former Rules of Order of the Grand Lodge, inconsistent herewith are hereby abrogated.
INDEX TO CONSTITUTION. 4S" Tlic flgures r e f e r t o t l i e n u m b e r of t h e s e c t i o n s . ruls refer t o t h e n u m b e r of t h e A n c i e n t C h a r g e s . A.. AnsKNCK—Wlio s u c c e e d s t o i n case of S l a n d e r of a B r o t l i e r In F r o m Lodge censurable ACCOUNTS—Of G n i u d S o c r e t a i y Of Grand T r e a s u r e r Of iiionoos t o b e k e p t b y L o d g e S e c r e t a r y ACTS—Hy w h i c h L o d g e W a r r a n t forfeited ADVAKCKMEMT—Proof of proficiency r e g u i r e d AjiEjfCMKSTs—How m a d e Of C o n s t i t u t i o n , r i g h t of G r a n d l o d g e A N N U A L CoMjtuNiCATios—When a n d wliere h e l d C h a r g e s t o forfeit AV^arrant m u s t b e m a d e a t Ai'i'KAL—Itightof i n L o d g e r e s t r i c t e d IJiglit of i n G r a n d L o d g e r e s t r i c t e d Wlien t o be m a d e How lieard Ai'roiNTKD—Officers a n d s t y l e of AprX,lCAT10NS POK C H A E I T T AuTHOKiTV—Contumacy t o , w h e n i t forfeits W a r r a n t K c s p c c t t o , o f L o d g e OfHcers AlUiEARS
The Roman nume
§ 41, 43 ch. vi. ch. iii. §100 §100 ' § 81, 82 § 18 ch. iv. § K2 § 109 §9 §92 § 19 c h , v i . § 8 (s. 20) § 8 ( s . 29 § 57 §68 § 30 § 64 § 18 ch. vi. § 49
B. BALLOTIXO—For candidates I'or degrees, separate F o r e l e c t i v e officers BEHAVIOR—Of B r e t h r e n BELIEF—In D e i t y BOND—From G r a n d T r e a s u r e r BOOKS B Y - L A W S — W h a t a r e e m b r a c e d In Must be signed Of L o d g e
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§ 8 (s. 11,12) 2 § 8 (s. 14) § 32 oh. v i . - v i i . c h . i. § s (s. 1) § 69 § 69, 82, 86 §7 § 8 (s. 1.0) §21
C CANDIDATES—How p r o p o s e d . Qualifications of .^. P e t i t i o n for, c a n n o t be w i t h d r a w n CEREMONIKS—Of G r a n d L o d g e CERTIFICATE—Cf G r a n d S e c r e t a i y t o d o c u m e n t s Of e l e c t i o n , t o b e s e n t C H A P L A I N , G R A N D — S t y l e of B a n k of Of L o d g e , m a y b e e x e m p t from d n e s C H A R I T Y - B i g h t a n d d u t y of. Bight, to D e n i e d t o non-afflliated M a s o n s A p p l i c a t i o n t o G r a n d L o d g e for C H A R Q E S - N e c e s s a r y t o forfeit W a r r a n t When to be preferred to Grand Lodge M u s t b e s e r v e d on a c c u s e d Against Master
S 8 (s. 11) § 8 (s. 9) § 8 (s.ia ) § 91 § 6S § 81 § 29 §31 § 9~5 c h . vi. § .i (s. 6) §6-2 § •'>! § 03, 64 § 19 § •'iS § .W § 61
ch. i i i . - i v .
iin>ExCHAEGES—Aneieni—Fart of C o n s t i t u t i o n s Members must conform t o CLAKDESTISE—^Intereonrse f o r b i d a e m r i t b lyectnres p r o h i b i t e d CLAIM—To Grand L o d g e c b a r i t y CoMMissioHEES—To s e t t l e c o n t r o v e r s i e s B y -vrhom p a i d K e p o r t of. CoMFEKSATioK—Grand Offleer CONSTITUTIONS—^How defined How amended CoNTKOVEBSiES—Bet-vreen L o d g e s TThen In L o d g e s A n d law-enits, c o n t r a r y t o CoNTROi.—Of G r a n d L o d g e f u n d s CoBBESPONDEHCE—By w h o m c o n d u c t e d CocBTEST—Required, ill l a n g u a g e f o r b i d d e n C R E D I T — F o r fees f o r b i d d e n
58 § 84 § 8(s.22) § 8S §03 § 53 §60 § 5S § 89 § (j § 10» § 12 § 12, 5» §8 (a. 5) § 9i> 5 Sg eh. v. § SS
r>. DUES—Exemption fronj... D U T I E S — O f G r a n d Officers Of L o d g e s •. Of Officers of L o d g e Of m e m b e r s D I S C I P L I N E - W h e n exorcised DISPENSATION—Wlien t o issue DEMISSION DisABiMTY—To p a y d u e s
§39 §66to§7S §85 §TO,81,82, S ! § &* § 8 (s. 25) § ll> § 2S §51
E. ELECTION—OflBeers, a n d s t y l e KLioieix-iTY—To office Of M a s t e r s Es.e!aTT—From dues E.YPWiSios
§ 2^ § 27 §37 J 9S i 26, 39, « t 49, 82, 111
F. FA1L.URK—Of L o d g e t o m e e t FEES—For degrees FELLOVT^ CsAPTS—FiTMn w i t h o u t t h e j u r i s d i c t i o n FOBPUITWEE—Of W u i T a n t , b y a c t o f Gi-and L o d g e Of W a r r a n t , effect of. FUNDS—aManageuaent of. FKOM—Other-jnriacblction». ,
§8(3.28)1 § 108 §109 j I § is § 99 § lOO
G. GOTEItHSSBNT—MaSOTllC ...,...^XeBANEs•LoI^GE—Ho^x defiiicd ...» M e e t i n g s of. Fovcr^ of. Jewels and elotWngof.. S t y l e of. H o i r cojnposed; May open "WTiCsre tieldl and! "wheii rrnidls J Q B A B O SECKETARY—jVccoHnts of. G R A N D LEOTUSER—How apptJinted G R A N D OPFIOHBS—Members of L o d g e s •GuAKn M A S T E R — E l e c t i v e . . .
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X. IitiTiATioir—KestrictSons on
§23
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§ 33
J. JcBisMOTiON—Of Grand liOdge jBWi?is—And Clothing
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L A H D MASKS—^Enmnerated Defined I.ECTOBB3 XiODOBS—Defined and h o w compoeed Under dispensation Masters a n d W a r d e n s . P r o c e e d i n g s of. H o w organized H o w dissolved BemoTalof. I.ODGE—Can m a k e b u t Membership, necessary t o Dues Officers, w h e n c h o s e n
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ad. MASOWIC—Law d e f i n e d . . . . Intercourse restricted Instrnction MASOSS—Making a t s i g h t How may be made IndiTidnal, k i n d s of MASON—What m a k e s , and a m e m b e r MASTER—Who e l i g i b l e MANAOEMEST—Of f o o d s MEMBBKSHIP—How acquired How terminated Grand l o d g e D n t y of. MEETOTOS—Of L o d g e MOEAL L A W
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§4 § 8 (s. 22) c h . v i i . § 8 ( s . 7) § 8 (a. 11) § 8 ( s . 3{l) §2i § S ( s . 13) §8(s.lS) §99 §SS §26 fSi §S(s.lS) §se §8(3.2) § 8(9. Sj) §S(> §110 iJSG
O. OBBDIBUCE—To l a w OFMCEBS—Of Grand l o d g e W h e n and b o w c h o s e n Of t o d g e , h o w ohosen PAST-MASTEKS—Defined PETITION—Cannot b e w i t h d r a w n PBKAI.TIES Oa Brethren PuirAtTT—Of f a i l i n g t o m e e t On L o d g e for unauthorized work PHYSICAL—Qualifications
§S(s.3' §38 §32 §35 §183 ^Sls.lt} §45 §Me §2i 5102 §8(3.29)
IKDEX. rowEEs Of s u b o r d i n a t e d Of G r a n d M a s t e r Of M a s t e r Of r a s t d f e e e r s PROCKEDIXGS—On f o r f e i t u r e On t r i a l s . . . . ; . . •. To 7JO p r e s e r v e d P a o x Y — M u s t 1)0
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§10 t o 13 § 14 § 40 § 43 §44 § ]!) § .Vi ,. § « 5 8IJ
QQnALiPioAT10N.S—Of C o m m i s s i o n e r s QnonuM—Grand L o d g e
§ .>! § :M
R A N K — O f Offlcors KEOULATioHS—Defined KKSTORATIOX—By G r a n d L o d g e Effect of HESTRICTIOXS—On L o d g e s KErRKSENTATION—lligllt Of KEMOVAL—Of L o d g e K E.J EOT ION—Effect of RHVHNUE—of G r a n d L o d g e BECOMMENDATION—Must accompany BEPEALINO—Section KiGHTS—Of foreign Masons P o w e r s a n d p r i v i l e g e s of BELIEF—Claim to Lodge BsTuiixs—Failure to m a k e To b e m a d e
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5 :il §7 § 4S § S (s. a-i) § &'• § S (S. --'7) § 20 § ffil § 07 S JWl § 110 § 107 § 8 (s. IS) 5 Sii 5 ijo § Si
J*. S A B B A T H — N o t t o m e e t on, for labor SEAL—And Lodge books SENTENCE SUCCESSION—Of G r a n d Ofliieers Of Officers of L o d g e S U B O R D I N A T E L O D G E - P o w e r s of SUSPENSION Of W a r r a n t .' Of L o d g e W h e n inflicted SPECIAL—Commnnieations, Grand Lodge
§ Sil § S'"' § •l-'^' 5 41 § *'> § 1-1 § ir. § 10 § 4f; §47 5 02
T. T R I A L - B y whom In Lodge E x p e n s e of TIME—Necessary between degrees
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§ s (s. 21) § 50 § UO 5 22
TJ. UNAUTHORIZED WORK
§ 102
V. V AC ANCl ES I n Lodge HOW made
§ ''•i 5 "i^ 5 •"'3
VisiTATiox—To G r a n d L o d g e \\'lien r e s t r i c t e d VIOLATION—Of dntjAZOTES—In Gr:ind L o d g e Of L o d g e s In Lodge VISITATION
W A R R A N T S — X c c e s s a r y for a L o d g e • How forfeited "WiTNKSS—flow suiiinioned •VVoEK—And Lectm-es
§ w.'> § 23 § 87 § u4 § fl.-i §30 § 8 (s. 8)
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PROCEEDINGS OP
TH E
M.W. GRAI^D LODGE OF
KANSAS,
AT ITS TWELFTH AMUAL COMMNICAI^ION, HELD AT THE
CITY OF LEAVENWORTH, OCTOBER, 1867.
[ORDEEED, BY EESOWJTION OF THE GEAND LODGE, TH,S.T THEt-E PROCEEDINGS B E I t E A D IN A L L THE LODGES, F O E TITE INFOEMATrON OF T H E 5IEMBERS.
LEAVENWORTH: fEINTED
BY COUXTEE & KELLY, NO. 117 DELAWARE SXEEET.
1867.
PROCEEDINaS OF THE
M. W. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS, A.
L.
5867.
T H E Twelfth Annual Communication of t h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of ANCIENT, F R E E , AND ACCEPTED MASONS,
of Kansas, convened i n t h e city of Leavenworth, Tuesday, October 15th, A. D . 1867, A. L . 5867. M.W. B.W. R.W. R.W.
M. C. E. E.
S: K. A. D.
PRESENT : ADAMS, GKAND MASTER. HOLLIDAY, DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. SMITH, as SENIOR GRAND WARDEN. HILLYER, JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN.
R.W. CHRISTIAN BECK, GRAND TREASURER. R.W.
E . T. CARR, GRAND SECRETARY.
R . W . S. r . NESBITT, as GRAKD CUAPLAEN. W. C. C. KELLAM, GRAND SENIOR DEACON. W. J . T . LANTER, GRAND JUNIOR DEACON.
W. ROBERT LAPSLEY, and "I „„ ^ „ J.T.TAYLOR,
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I as GRAND STEWARDS.
Bro.
G. M. KELLAM, GRAND TYLER.
Bro.
F . MAGER8, A S S ' T GRAND TYLER. PAST GEA2n> OFFICERS :
M.W. R. R. EEES, Past Graud Master, and Representative of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. . ° R.W. JOHN W. SMITH, Past Deputy Grand Master. E. T . CARR,. Representative of the Grand Lodges of New York, New Jersey and Washington. The roll of Lodges'being called, t h e M. W. Grand Master announced a quorum p r e s e n t ; whereupon, t h e Most "Worshipfdl Grand Lodge was opened in ample form. The M. W . Grand Master then appointed Bros. J . H .
J.
PKOCEEDIXGS OF T H E
Brown, 0 . A. Bassett, and A. S. L a t h r o p , a Committee on Credentials. T h e Grand Lodge w a s then called from labor t o refreshment, until 2 o'clock, p.' M. ATTEKXCOX SESSION".
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TUESDAY, 2 O'CLOCK, P . M.
The Most Worshipful refreshment to labor.
Grand Lodge was called
from
PKESENT:
M.W. . B.W. R.W. R.W. R.W. W. W. W.
M. S. ADAMS, Grand Master. E . A. SMITH, as Senior Grand Wai-den. E . D. HILLYER, Junior Grand Waiden. OHEISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer. B . T. CAER, Grand Secretary. 0 . C. KELLAM, Grand Senior Deacon. J . T. LANTER, Grand Junior Deacon. G. M. EELLAM, Grand Tyler.
The Committee on Credentials submitted t h e following REPORT: To
THE M O S T W O R S H I P F U L G R A N D L O D G E OF K A N S A S :
Y o u r Committee on Credentials beg leave t o report t h a t t h e y find t h e following named Lodges represented, as follows: SMITHTON N O . 1,
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S . P . Nesbitt, W. M.
(• W . B . Hutchison, W. M.
LEAVENWORTH NO. 2, - | g;. C. P r a n g , J . W.
f I. B . Sharp, proxy for W. M., WYANDOTTE N o . 3, - - | genior a n d J u n i o r Wardens. ^ -XT J KicKAPOo N o , 4, ^ ^^ ^
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WASHINGTON N O . 5, -
I J- Henderson, W.- M. - j T. J . Goddard, J . W. f H . E . Nickerson, S. W. - | j
Eapper, J . W .
C E . L . Gilbert, S. W . and proxy for LAWKENCE
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EMPOEIA No. 12,-
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( W . O. Gould, W . M.
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( O. A. Bassett, proxy for J . W . B . A. Smith, W . M. Byington, J.
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S A. E . Bancroft, W . M. -
- ^ N . Spicer, J . W .
GRAKD LODGE OF KANSAS.
OSKALOOSA No. 14, TECUMSEH N O . 15, -
ToPEKA No. 17, - • F R A N K L I N W O . 18, OLATHE
N O . 19,
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G. W. Hogeboom, W. M. H . A. Coy, S. W. J. M. Eeed, W . M. C. C. Kellam, W. M. A. McKinney, p r o x y for Senior and J u n i o r Wardens. J. H . Magee, p r o x y for W . M. A. S. Lathrop, proxy for S. "W. E. E. Jenness, J. TV. J. H . Blake, W . M. S. W . McComas, W . M. B. D. Hillyer, W . M., and proxy for Senior and J u n i o r W a r d e n s . B. T. Carr, p r o x y for W . M. and Senior and J u n i o r W a r d e n s . N . Merchant, proxy for W . M. and Senior W a r d e n . E o b e r t Lap8ley,W. M. Craton Carney, W. M.
I John 0. Gist.
V A. Stewart, p r o x y for W . M., Senior and J u n i o r W a r d e n s . PACIFIC N O . 29, - - - - J o h n Francis, p r o x y for W . M. AECANIA N O . 31, - - -• I . N . Smallwood, W . M. AUBURN N O . 32, . . . E . Gill, p r o x y for W . M. and S.W, MOUND C I T Y N O . 33, - - O. P . W a t s o n , proxy. { C. C. Kellam, p r o x y for W. M., S. INDIAI^OLA N O . 34, - - - • •\ and J u n i o r Wardens. P A O L A N O ; 37, - - - -• W, E . Wagstaff, W . M. C J o h n Francis, p r o x y for W. M., I O L A N O . 38, - - I S. W. and J . W. i D e l o s Acker, W. M., and proxy SENECA N O . 39, - - ( for Senior Warden. J . B. Abbott, W. M. D E SOTO N o . 40, - - { J . T . Taylor, p r o x y for S. & J . W. J . B . Hubbell, W. M., and p r o x y HoLTON N o . 42, • • - 1 for Wardens. MONTICELLO N o . 43, - - A. P a y n e . L . Flint. i J. T. Lanter, W. M . D E L P H I A N N O . 44, IW. H . Stewart, p r o x y for Wardens. N E O S H O N O . 27, -
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BASTON N O . 45, - - - - E . A . Kelsey, proxy for Wardens. ,_ -H.T J D S IJ- J- Best, proxy for W. M . a n d MONROVIA N O . 48, ^ g^^^^^ Warden": nvT -.-r nvT Ar. f L . L . Terwilleger, W . M. N I N E M I L E No. 49, - - - 1 Levi Cbnrchill, J u n i o r W a r d e n . (-John H . Erown, W. M. C A L V A B T N o . 50, - - -J.J. H . D wight, proxy for S. W . I P a u l E . Havens, proxy for J . W. PAST GRAND OFFICERS :
M.W. R . R. REKS. Past Grand Master. R . W . J . W. SMITH, Past Deputy Grand Master. F r a t e r n a l l y submitted, J O H N H. BEOWN, ) O. A. B A S S E T T , j . Committee. A. S. L A T H E O P , J On motion of Bro. E . T. Carr, the E e p o r t w a s adopted, and t h e Brothers named therein admitted t o seats i n t h e Grand Lodge. Bro. O. A. Bassett offered the following resolution, which, on motion, was a d o p t e d : . RESOLVED, That when a Suhor linate Lodge is not otherwise represented, the oldest Past Master present, provided he is a member of such Subordinate Lodge, shall represent it. T h e M . W. Grand Master then announced the following as t h e Standing C o m m i t t e e s : ON
U N F I N I S H E D BUSINESS — A. M c K i n n e y , H . B.. Nieker-
-son, J . H e n d e r s o n . ON
CHARTERED LODGES — O. A.
Bassett, B . A.
Smith,
O. C. Beeler. O N LODGES, U . D . — J . T. Taylor, J . B . Hubbell, W . B . Hutchison. O N ACCOUNTS — J o h n H . Dwight, A. Stewart, B. Farnsworth. O N W A T S AND M E A N S — L . L . Terwilliger, A. McKinney, J. B . Abbott. O N CHARiTr—A. S. L a t h r o p , E . D . Hillyer, H o r a c e Bells. O N GRIEVANCES—G. W . Hogeboom, W . O. Gould, I . B . Sharp.
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O N APPLICATIONS—J. A. Chase, E. Stees, 0. H.Yan Fossen O N EDUCATION—0. K. Holliday, J. H. Brown, M. E. Hudson. The Most Worshipful Grand Master then read the following, his ANNUAL ADDRESS: MY
BRETHHEN OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS :
In accordance with the provisions of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of this State, I herewith present a statement of my official acts during the recess of- this Grand Lodge, together with such suggestions as my observations, during the past year, havr led me to believe are important for your consideration at this. annual communication. • And, first of all, allow mo- to congratulate you that, during the past year, nothing has occurred in this jurisdiction to mar the general harmony that ought always to prevail in the great Masonic Family. Let us offer a tribute Of praise and thanksgiving to the Grand Master of the Universe, for the manifold blessings He has bestowed upon us in~ the past, and humbly looli to the source of " every good and perfect gift," for the continuance of peace and prosperity among us. During the year now about to close, I have received numerous communications from brethren in various- parts of the State, asking for decisions on points of Masonic law and usage. Some of these were questions already settled by the action of this Grand Lodge, and should have been familiar to every brother in this jurisdiction; • while others are of sufScient importance to be reported to you} and are appended hereto, and marked "A." In this connection I remark, that the Constitution and By-Laws of this body are altogether too indefinite and uncertain ; and, consequently, many questions arise, which brethren feel impelled to refer to the Grand Master for decision, which ought to be decided by the Constitution and By-Laws. I would call your special attention to the amended Constitution, General Eegulations and Eules of Order, reported by the
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special committee, at our last annual communication, a n i published- with the proceedings of the Grand Lodge for 1866. After a careful examination of the provisions of the same, I am of the opinion that the amended Constitution, as reported, is well adapted to meet the jvants of the Fraternity in this jurisdiction, and therefore recommend its adoption. Pursuant to resolution of the Grand Lodge, I appointed a " Board of Custodians of the Wo&," consisting of Brothers John H . Brown of Leavenworth, O. A. Bassett of Lawrence, and E. A. Smith of Port Scott; -^yhich Board met at Leavenworth, January 30th, 1867, and held regular sessions for several days, and agreed upon a 'system of work, which they will be prepared, at the pleasure of the Grand Lodge, fully to. exemplify. The necessity of a uniform work throughout the State h%.s long been seen, and at nearly every communication of this Grand Body, something has been said and done toward arriving at this most desirable end; with what success, is too well known to require any comments at this time. Our young State is very rapidjy increasing in population; and with correspondiag rapidity, new Masonic Lodges are forming in various parts of the State. In view of this fact, it becomes important for the Grand Lodge, at this communication, to decide WHAT WORK shall be the standard for this jurisdiction. Should they adopt the work presented by the "Board of Custodians," it will then be necessary to provide some means for its speedy dissemination in the various Lodges of the State. To this end, and that. the work, may be kept free from innovations, I would recommend the appointment of a Board of Custodians, consisting of four members, to which the Grand Master might be added, as chairman and advisory member; and that this jurisdiction be divided into four districts, with one member of said Board to be appointed from each district. Then, let it be the duty of each member of said Board to visit the' several Lodges in his district, and make the brethren familiar With the ritual adopted, as speedily as possible. There is little danger of the Fraternity over-estimating the import-
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ance of a correct r i t u a l ; yet, there is reason to fear that some have fallen into the error of believing t h a t Masonry CONSISTS in nothing else than certain forms and ceremonies, in the due performance and observance of which, men are made Masons and practice Masonry. Now, these ceremonies are important to the Craft, for two considerations: 1st, By means of t h e m we are enabled to determine who are really entitled to the rights and privileges of the O r d e r ; and, secondly, these ceremonies are made up of beautiful symbolisms, vvell calculated to impress upon the human mind the highest t r u t h s revealed to man, and by whose light he m a y be elevated in the scale of being, and m some degree assimilated to the Grand Architect of the world. Whoever loses sight of these truths, and sees in Masonry only an apt ceremonial, discriminates very poorly the beauties of a system far-reaching and profound as the desires and wants of humanity, and m a y be fitly compared to the man who is content with admiring a symmetrical casket, while the costly gems within remain entirely unnoticed, and, therefore, unappreciated. L e t not the Mason's ambition be limited to a correct knowledge of the r i t u a l ; but, having attained that, let him strive fully to understand the i m p o r t a n t lessons which Masonry has t a u g h t for a time extending beyond the w r i t t e n records of our r a c e ; and in all his relations in life, m a y those high and holy principlesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the enduring landmarks of our Orderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;control his actions, so t h a t the world m a y see b y his example, that Masonry is w h a t its friends have ever claimed it to b e : The promoter and handmaid of Literature, of Science, of Morality, and of Eeligion. But, how is this pure Masonic light to be disseminated a m o n g the Craft? First, I t is the duty of every Master of a Lodge to be able, not only to confer the Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry correctly, according to the standard adopted b y the Grand Lodge, but he should also be versed in Masonic History, and capable of explaining to the brethren the meaning of the various symbols connected with those d e g r e e s ; and, above all, he ought so to LIVE, that, his example,
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when contemplated aright, may be the means of leading the brethren into a clearer view of the atributes of Deity, and of their duties both to Him and to their fellow-men. Secondl3^ The brethren of each and every Lodge ought to have access to some of the standard works on Masonic History, Usage, and Jurisprudence. I therefore recommend that Subordinate Lodges throughout the State take the initiative step for founding Lodge Libraries, by investing such sums as their circumstances will allow, in the purchase of such Masonic works as Maekey's Jurisprudence and Lexicon, Chase's Digest of Masonic Law, Traditions of Masonry, by Pierson; and from time to time, adding to these, other standard works, as the funds of each particular Lodge will warrant. During the past yeai', I have issued seventeen dispensations for the formation of new Lodges; and for names of Lodges, and places where the same are located, you are referred to Appendix, " B . " I regret my inability to visit and counsel with these new Lodges; but I believe they have generally been entrusted to skillful workmen, and have no doubt they will make a good report of themselves to this Grand Lodge. To this remark, however, there are some exceptions; and I am pained to be compelled to report that complaints, in the form of charges and specifications, were filed with me against the W. M. of Landmark Lodge, U. D., Leavenworth City, and it became my duty to suspend the Brother from office. I also became satisfied, from information authentic in its nature, that a change of officers was necessary in Americus Lodge, U. D.; and, accordingly, I issued an order removing the Master and Wardens, aad appointing other, and, I hope, more faithful officers in their places. * * * * * * * * * I transmit herewith, for the consideration of the Committee on Grievances, the communication of Bro. Joseph Anderson, formerly of Tecumseh Lodge 'No. 15, now residing at Golden City, Colorado, together with the accompanying letter of Bro. A. G. Lewis, of Atchison j and trust that the Commit-
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tee will see that justice is done in the premises. I also submit to the same Committee, the Eeport of the D. D. Gr. Master, First District of the State of New York, and accompanying letter, in reference to grievances of King Solomon's Lodge ISTo. 10, in the alleged trespass upon their rights by Strict Observance Lodge ISTo. 69, of the State of New York. As a remedy for all difficulties of this kind, I would suggest that every Grand Lodge in the United States adopt a regulation, making it incompetent for any Subordinate Lodge in its jurisdiction, knowingly to receive and act upon the petition, or confer the Degrees of Masonry, upon any candidate who had been previously rejected by any Lodge in the United States, without first receiving the consent of the Lodge so rejecting the candidate. This rule, if universal, would have a most salutary effect upon the Craft, and would go very far towards excluding improper persons from our Order. No State, in my judgment, would be more benefited by a like I'egulation,, than our own; and, therefore, I recommend that this Grand Lodge establish such a rule at this communication, with the understanding that it is to be RIGIDLY ENFORCED. Though at the opening of this Address I congratulated ourselves upon the general .prosperity of the Fraternity, and called the attention of the brethren to a consideration of the goodness and mercy of the Grand Master of the Universe; yet, as "we cast our eyes about our Lodge, a feeling of sorrow and sadness steals over us, when we remember that one, whose genial countenance has greeted us for many years at our Annual Communications, and who for five successive years presided over the deliberations of this Grand Lodge, has, since our last convocation, gone to "that undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveler returns." The faithful services of Past Grand Master, Jacob Saqui, to this Body, and to the Fraternity at large, are too fresh in the memory of my brethren present, to need any extended Eulogy upon his name. That he had his faults, all must admit; but to err is human; and, let us cast the broad mantle of Masonic charity
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over his frailties, and only cherish his memory, as one of the firm and tried friends of the Fraternity, who, having served his proper time here on earth, has gone into the presence of the kind and merciful Grand Master, in whose hands all will at last receive their just reward. I also herewith transmit notice of the death of Bro. John L. Goddard, late Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of Pennsylvania. Let us all be admonished by these Providences, of the uncertainty of human life, and " S o ' l i v e that, when the summons comes. To join the innumerable caravan That moves to the pale realms of shade. We go not like the quarr}' slave, Scourged to his dungeon ; But, comforted a n d sustained b y An unfaltering ti'ust, we go like one Who wraps the drajjery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant Dreams.*'
I have received numerous applications for dispensations to confer the degrees, and to do work contrary to the general regulations of this Grand Lodge, based upon a statement of facts, which were claimed to constitute "emergencies." This power of granting dispensations, though a constitutional prerogative of the Grand Master, is one that, in my judgment, should be exercised with great prudence and caution. These ancient customs and usages, as well as general regulations, are based upon principles, the observance of which the experience of ages has shown to be productive of the best interests of the Order. There is nothing in those ancient regulations more definite than the various steps which are necessary to be taken by a candidate, before he can reach the degree of A. 0. Masonry. His petition, duly recommended, must lie over one month, that all due inquiry may be made into his qualifications. Now, if this is important at all, it is important at all times; and I can think of no emergency that would be sufficient to justify the Grand Master in granting a dispensation to set aside this rule in a particular case. So with regard to the Rule of this Grand Lodge, requiring the candidate to have
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resided one y e a r in the State, and six months in the jurisdiction of the L o d g e to which he sends his petition. This Rule is founded on the best of reasons, and I have several times refused to grant dispensations authorizing Lodges to set it aside in certain cases. So, also, with r e g a r d to the physical qualifications of candidates. It was determined, in the early history of the Order, when Masonry was operative only, that the candidate must be " a man, free born, of mature age, and of good report, hale and sound, not deformed or dismembered at time of making." Yet, it is too plainly to be seen that, in some jurisdictions, this rule has been fearfully relaxed, and to such an extent, in some instances, that candidates having such deformities or infirmities as prevent them from assuming the proper positions to receive the degrees, have, nevertheless, in some way been made Masons, notwithstanding the ancient rules on that subject. I n fact, within the past few weeks I have received a communication from a chartered Lodge in this jurisdiction, informing me that they had elected a certain man to receive the degrees of Masonry in the Lodge, who h a d an anchylosed knee-joint, and asking for a dispensation, t h a t in initiating, passing and raising the candidate, the usage of the Order might b e waived, in so far as it relates to positions which the candidate is unable to assume, on account of the aforesaid physical defects. I felt it to be my duty to refuse to g r a n t their request, b u t promised to lay the matter before the Grand Lodge at this communication. I would most respectfully suggest, t h a t this Grand L o d g e pass a Resolution, making it imperative on the Subordinate Lodges of this jurisdiction to observe the ancient rule, in all its strictness, rather t h a n allow such innovations as that contemplated by the L o d g e j u s t referred to. I have, however, granted five special dispensations for conferriug the degrees, out of the regular order; one to confer the F . 0 . and Master's degrees upon an E. A . , who h a d made suitable proficiency in t h a t degree, and who was about
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to remove unexpectedly to the far-off mining regions; and one to confer the same degrees upon an E. A., who came several hundred miles, from the Plains to this city, where he had been initiated, for the express purpose of receiving said degrees. And the other cases were where suitable proficiency had been made in the preceding degrees, and the Lodge desired to confer the degree at a special communication, only a day or two sooner than the regular time. I must call the attention of the Fraternity to the importance of a careful examination of any who may present themselves at tbe portals of our halls, and claim the privileges of members of the Fraternity. This duty should be performed by the brightest and most competent brothers of the Lodge, in order that no cowans be permitted to come among the Craft. In this connection, I remark, that it is to be feared that some of our Lodges meet in halls which do not afford that security against evesdroppers, which the good of the Order requnes. It is to be hoped this difficulty will be promptly remedied; in aU cases, by extra care and watchfulness on the part of the brethren, when assembled; and that in future, no dispensation wiU be solicited, until the brethren have obtained a hall fit for Masonic gatherings, where the true craftsmen can work without danger, and rest without exposure. I have spoken thus at length, and minutely, of my official acts, that my brethren may understand the policy by which I have been actuated; and now, as I am about to lay aside the mantle of authority, so unexpectedly cast upon me one year ago, I must be permitted to say, in conclusion, that Masonry is not a hypocritical parade of pretended principles, to delude and omuse vulgar minds; nor does it appeal to the vain and frivolous, to further its aims, to carry out its decrees, or promote its ends. With traditions as old as man, and a literature older than modern tongues, it stands, as it has ever stood, the patron of morals, the stern fi-iend of justice, the promoter of peace, and the guardian of order. Ever inculcating charity
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and good will towards men, and urging them to invoke the aid and blessing of God in every undertaking, it has withstood the buffets of time, the opposition of power, and the treason of false brethren, and to-day is stronger and more widely extended than any other Institution upon e a r t h ; for there is no land it has not reached, no language wherein its phrases are n o t found, and no people t h a t have not felt its genial influence. Universal in its scope. Ocean has proved no barrier to its march, and the j a g g e d mountain wall it has overleaped. "Wherever man encamps, thither Masonry g o e s ; and while our Atlantic brother celebrates the ancient rite in gilded hall, he of the Pacific, on some high hill, or down in some low vale, with equal fervor, teaches the sublime doctrines of Ancient Craft Masonry. Yes, my brethren. Masonry is a fact far too broad and significant, to faU of recognition b y all cultivated men. Henceforth, it must be recognized as one of the m i g h t y influences, operating upon and molding society in every zone under the heavens. I t is stable and secure. No power can check its strides; no influence can subvert its principles ; no foe, if foe it have, dare denounce its tenets or decry its teachings ; for, when duly t a u g h t and faithfully practiced, they develop a manhood high, refined, free from stain, and prejjared to cope with any combatants, however armed, and in every honest contest. W i t h i n our Lodges the best men are found. E v e r y profession, every trade, and every calling, is represented ; all good men find a welcome, and the brighter the mind, the broader the field of l a b o r ; the more ample the mental reward, the higher and purer the gratification. K n o w i n g this, be encouraged to push on, and perfect the task committed to your care. Daub not vsdth base mortar, but with clean hands approach the trestle-board; catch the design, and t h e n execute as the Master Omnipotent shall direct. Eemember, I beseech you, t h a t it is the Mason's peculiar privilege to be t h e friend of peace, the advocate of law. Maintain the one, and sustain him who seeks to enforce the
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other, with all your might, assured t h a t your wreaths will be those of moral heroes, not blushing with blood, but white with the flowers of peace. The widow and orphan are commended to our especial care — our Masonic protection and support. T h e y have claims which the t r u e Mason cannot ignore. O, m a y the moan of the mother, and t h e wail of h e r child, never salute a dull Masonic e a r ; m a y they, on the contrary, arouse us t o renewed action, and m a y our charity reach them, to calm, to- soothe, and to reassure them, t h a t sympathy, though of e a r t h , hath yet a touch divine. " Our primal duties shine aloft like stars." God g r a n t it m a y never be ours to mistake their light; may they, however, guide us to higher purposes, to nobler resolves, to more emphatic deeds; and may the oppressed of every race find us, of all men, their benefactors, counselors and friends. Brethren, in laying c'ow.n the insignia of my oflSce, I commend you to t h a t Master whose law is liberty, whose word is a sure guide, and whose Lodge is E t e r n a l .
APPENDIX—"A." DECISIONS.
QUESTION 1.—Is a Lodge of colored men, organized within this State, under a dispensation from some Grand Lodge outside of this State, a clandestine Lodge, and should members of such a Lodge be recognized, &c. "? ANSWER—Any Lodge of Master Masons within the State of Kansas, not holding a charter or dispensation from the Grand Lodge of this State, or Grand Master, or Deputy Grand Master, must be held and regarded as a clandestine or spurious Lodge, the members of which can be regarded only as profanes. Brethren have no right to visit such pretended Lodges. QuES. 2.—A brother is tried and expelled by a Subordinate Lodge, of which he was a member, and takes an appeal to the Grand Lodge, but which appeal never was presented to the Grand Lodge for their action. Cen the Subordinate Lodge, after the lapse of more than a year, reconsider the vote, and thus restore the expelled brother to the privileges of Masonry? A . The Lodge cannot thus reconsider the vote by which the
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brother was expelled, but may, at a special meeting, called for the pui-pose, of which all the members have due notice, by a unanimous vote, restore the expelled brother to the privileges of Masoiu-y. QoES. 3.—A member of a Subordinate Lodge is tried and expelled, but takes an appeal to the Grand Lodge, which orders the Subordinate Lodge to give him a new trial. Is the brother entitled to a seat in the Lodge? A.—The brother is not entitled to a seat in the Lodge, except when the Lodge is engaged in the prosecution of the trial. QuES. 4.—Has the Master a right to call olf the Lodge to a public place; and there, before a large audience, call ou the Lodge for the purpose of publicly installing the officers, &c. ? A. —Public installations are sanctioned by Masonic usage, but the Lodge should assemble at the. Lodge room, open in due form, then proceed to the place of installation without calling ofl'. Thei-e should be nothing like the ceremony of opening or closing, or calliug oiF or calling on, of a Lodge in public. QuES. 5.—A candidate for the Degrees of Masonry is rejected. After the lapse of three yeai-s, he petitions another Lodge, having concurrent jurisdiction. Has the last named Lodge a right to receive and act upon the petition, without the consent of the Lodge which had rejected the candidate? A.—According to the ancient constitution and usages of the Order, when a candidate for the Degrees of Masonry has applied to, and been rejected by, a Lodge, it is not competent for any Lodge within the same jurisdiction to receive his petition, or confer the Degrees upon him, without the consent of the Ijodge so rejecting him. QoES. 6. —A gentleman of good standing in the community, but who has resided in this State less than one year, desires the Degrees of Masom-y. Should the Grand Master grant a dispensation authorizing a Subordinate Lodge, in whose jurisdiction the candidate resides, to confer the Degrees of Masonry? A.—The standing regulation of Grand Lodge, in 1858, is a mse one, which ought to be strictly adhered to. I therefore decline to grant a dispensation to confer the degrees upon one who has not resided in the State the full period of one year. QuES. 7.—A chartered Lodge in this juiisdiction has no more members than are needed to carry on the affairs of the Lodge successfully. Nine members of the Lodge desu-e to take their demits, and petition the Grand Master for a dispensation to organize a new Lodge, which would leave the old Lodge but twelve members and a debt of two hundred dollars. Have the nine a right to withdi-aw from the pai-ent Lodge, under these circumstances ? Have they a right to vote themselves a recommendation for a new Lodge, or must they fii'st demit from the Lodge ? Cau the chai-tered Lodge refuse to grant these brethren their demits ?
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A . — R e s o l u t i o n of Grand L o d g e , 1S59, forbids any Lodge to recommend the gi'anting of a dispensation, unless the demits or other evidence of the applicants lia\'ing demitted, accompany the petition, &o. T h u s , it would seem the brotliers must first demit, and having demitted, they of course can no longer vote in t h e old L o d g e , to ' ' v o t e themselves a r e c o m m e n d a t i o n . ' ' 1 t h i n k the Lodge earmot refuse to g r a n t the brothers demits, if clear on t h e books and free from charges. B u t , there are DUTIES devolving upon ever}' member of the F r a t e r n i t y ; and among them is the duty to do all in liis i^owei' to p r o m o t e the general good of the Older. While a member of a Lodge may have the RIGHT to withdraw from his Lodge at any time, IT IS ins DUTY NOT TO DO so, if his withdrawal will embarrass or prejudice the interests of the Lodge more tlian it vfiU benefit the Fraternitj^ as a whole. QuES. 8.—After a Lodge has suspended a brother, can the brother be reinstated b y anything short of a unanimous vote ? A . — I am of t h e opinion t h a t , to restore a suspended brother, by t h e Lodge of which he was a m e m b e r , a clear vote is not necessary. I think a two-thirds vote is the correct r u l e , it being the vote necessar}' to suspend the brother. T h e r e seems lo be no uniform I'vde on the subject; and as Kule 14, Article 16, By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, does not include a case of suspension as requiring a unanimous vote, in the absence of any local regulations, t h e two-thirds vote is the correct rule. Qupjs. 9.—Can a petition for t h e Degrees of Masonry be withdrawn after It is presented to and received by a Lodge'? A n d , Can a Lodge vote a t a x upon its m e m b e r s , for charitable or other legitimate purposes, .when there are funds in the treasury ? A . — A candidate for t h e Degrees of Masonry cannot have his petition w i t h d r a w n , after it has been presented to and received b y the Lodge, w i t h o u t the unanimous consent of the members present at a regular meeting. A Lodge has a right, at anj' regidar m e e t i n g , to vote a reasonable t a x upon its members, for legitimate Lodge purposes ; b u t notice of such resolution ought to be given at one regular meeting previous to action being taken thereon. QuES. 10.—A Lodge holds its regular meetings t\vice a m o n t h . Is it competent for such Lodge to receive and refer a petition, and a t the n e x t regular meeting, and in two weeks from the time the petition was received, act upon it ? A.—According to ancient Masonic usage, and the constitutions of 1721, no one could have his petition acted on in less time than one Masonic m o n t h ; a n d , in the absence of any local rule on that subject, I hold this aucieat rule to be in force. QuBS. 11. — A Master Mason in good standing, being dissatisfied
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with the almost unanimous action of the Lodge in business matters, aslis for a demit, not intending to remove from the jurisdiction. Should he have one, with full recommendation, or simply a card of dismissal from membership ? A.—A Master Mason in good standing has a RIGHT to claim a demit of the Lodge at any time, and the Lodge has no right to withhold it, unless there be sufficient cause to prefer cliarges ; and in that event, the charges should be filed at once. And if, on the triiJ, the brother is acquitted, he is then entitled to his demit. There is no such thing in Masonic usage as ' ' simply a card of dismissal from membership.'' QuES. 12. —Is it proper to confer either tlie E. A . , F . C., or M. M. Degree, upon more than one candidate at the same time ? A.—Tlie practice of conferring either ot tliese Degrees upon several candidates at one and the same time, I deem an innovation upon the ancient usages of the Order, and in conflict witli the spirit and intent of the Ritual, and ought, therefore, to be discountenanced. QuES. 13.—Has the trrand Master authority to grant a dispensation to another Lodge to confer the Degrees of Masonry upon one who has been rejected by a Lodge in this jurisdiction, though the rejection is supposed to be the result of some personal feeling ? A.—There is no way for a'rejeoted candidate to avail himself of the Degrees of Masonry, but to wait the expiration of the proper time, and then again send his petition to the same Lodge that rejected him. "VVliile the Grand Master has the constitutional i-ight to ' ' make Masons at sight'' in any Lodge where he may be present within his jurisdiction, yet the candidate upon whom he confers the Degrees ' ' at sight,'' must possess the requisite qualifications ; and he cannot exercise this prerogative to the injury of other parties ; which he might do, were he to confer the Degrees upon a rejected candidate. QuES. 14. —A candidate receives the E. A. and F . C. Degi-ees, in a Lodge outside of this jurisdiction, and having moved into this State, in due time makes application to the Lodge within whose jurisdiction he now lives, for the Master's Degree. This Lodge, having obtained the consent of the Lodge which conferred the E . A. and E . G . Degrees, elects the candidate to, and confers upon him, the Master's Degree. Is he a member of the latter Lodge, or of the Lodge which initiated him ? A.—Upon signing the By-Laws of the Lodge which conferred the Master's Degree, he becomes a member of that Lodge.
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APPENDIX DATE.
Nov. 12tli, Nov. 12th, Dec. 1.1 th, Dec. 29th, .Tmi'y 2cl. .Tan. 12th, Jan. Loth, Jan. 24th, Feb'y 4th, Feb. 16th, Feb. 18th, Mai'ch 1.0, June 31(3, June 26th, .Tune 27th, June 27th,
NAME OF L O D G E .
186G, Burlington, 18G0, Salina, : : 1866, Americu.s, : 1866, Perry viUe, : 1867, Mount Pleasant, 1867, Acacia, : ; 1867, Landmark,: ; 1867, Troy, : : : 1867, Coy ville, : : 1867, Spring Hill, : 1867, Dick Rees, ; 1867, Nemaha, : : 1867, Granada, : : 1867, Shawnee, : 1867, Valley, : â&#x20AC;¢: : 1867, Twin Spring-s, Sept. 3L-CI, 1867. Orient, : : :
"B."^ W H E R E LOCATED.
Burhngton, Cofiey County. Salina, - - Saline County. Americus, - Lyon County. Perrj^lle, Jefferson County Mount Pleasant, Atch'n Co. Lawrence, Douglas County. Leavenworth, Leav. County Troy, - Doniphan County. Coyville,Greenwood County Spring HUl, Johnson Coun. SpringYalley, Leav.County America, Nemaha County. Granada, Nemaha County. Shawnee, Johnson County. N. Lawrence, Douglas Co. T m n Springs, Linn Count}' Topeka, Shawnee County.
On motion, t h e Address, with' accompanying documents, was referred to a Special Committee of Three. Bros. B . T . Carr, W". E . Wagstaff, a n d G. W . Hogeboom, were appointed such committee. The E . W. Grand Secretary presented the following Report, which, on motion, was a d o p t e d :
GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. To THE MOST VfoRsuippuL GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS:
I have the honor t o report, t h a t as soon as convenient after t h e last meeting of t h e Grand Lodge, I procured t h e required number of copies of t h e Proceedings, and have distributed them i n t h e usual m a n n e r . Some delay in their publication was caused b y the large amount of m a t t e r required to be published. Soon after t h e publication of t h e Proceedings, b y t h e Grand Master's order I forwarded t o each of the Lodges i n the jurisdiction a printed circular, calling their attention t o the proposed Code of Uniform By-Laws for the government of Subordinate Lodges, and also t o the proposed amendments
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to the Constitution and Eegulations of this Grand Lodge; at the same time, calling their attention to the present regulation concerning amendments to the Constitution. At present, but four Lodges have notified me of their action on the subject. We presume, the required information will be brought up by the delegates from the various Lodges. The supply of blank Dispensations having become exhausted, I have taken the liberty to procure the printing of a sufficient number; and, as has been thr custom heretofore, have drawn on the QrB.nd Ti'easurer for the n-monnt. The supply of blanks for Subordinate Lodge Eeturns having also become exhausted, or so nearly so that there wore not sufficient for the present year, I have procured one thousand blank Eeturns; and, in doing so, have adopted a style quite different from the blanks heretofore used by the Grand Lodge. In making this change, I have endeavored to make it more convenient, more easily understood, and also capable of affording more information concerning the Lodges: Of- their merits we leave you to be the judges. The expense of procuring these blanks has also been met by the Grand Treasurer. In accordance with the instructions of the Grand Lodge, I have arranged the various pamphlets and proceedings of the sister Grand Lodges, in convenient sized volumes, and have procured the binding ef eighty volumes. There are yet several volumes remaining unbound, most of them having been but recently made complete. Most of those bound are proceedings of sister Grand Lodges, very few of the Masonic periodicals received being yet complete. During the year, by the order of the Grand Master, sixteen dispensations tor new Lodges, have been issued by the Grand Secretary, as follows: November 12th, 1866.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;To G. G. Lowe and others, at Salina, Saline county, to he known as Salina Lodge. November 12th, 1866.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;To George H. Carpenter and others, at Burlington, Cofley county, to be Icnp^vn as Biu'Uugton Lodge.
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December 15th, 1866. — To T. E. Hicks and others, at Americus, to be Ivnown as Americus Lodge. December 29th, 1866.—To G. B. Carson and others, at PerryviIIe, in Jefferson county, to l5e Icnown as PerryviIIe Lodge. January 2d, 1867.—To W. J. Young and others, at Mount PJeasant, Atcliison county, to be Ivuown as Mount Pleasant Lodge. January 12th, 1867.—To Joseph Cracldin and others, at Lawrence, to bo known as Acacia Lodge. January loth, 1867.—To J . D. Marks and others, at Leavenworth, to to be known as Landmark Lodge. January 24tl), 18G7.—To R. T. Nosbitt and others, at Troy, in Donljjhan county, to be known as Troy Lodge. February 4th, 1867.—To VV. H. Morgan and others, at CoyviUe, to be known as Coyville Lodge. l<'cbruary 16th, 1867..—To M. F. Moore and others, at Spring Hill, to be known as Spring Hill Lodge. March 15th, 1867.—To T>. C. McComas and others, at America, in Nemaha county, to be known as Nemaha Lodge. June 3d, 1867.—To W. J . Hart and others, at Granada, to be known as Granada Lodge. June 26th, 1SG7.—To D. G. Campbell and others, at Shawnee, to be known as Shawnee Lodge. .June 27th, 18G7.—To Levi P . Mason and others, at North Lawrence, to be known as Valley Lodge. June 27th, 1867.—To W". J . Fry and others, at Twin Springs, Linn county, to be known as Twin Springs Lodge. SeiJtember 3d, 1867.—To John Guthrie and others, at Topeka, to be known as Orient Lodge. And, at the request of the members of " D i c k E c e s " Lodge, their dispensation was renewed. T h e following is a s t a t e m e n t of the funds received by me, and t u r n e d over to the Grand Treasurer, since m y last report:; From '' .* * '' *' '' '' " '' '' '' '' " *' "
Leavenworth lyodge Wyandotte Lodge Kicbapoo Lodge Washington Lodge Lawrence Lodge Union Lodge Bourbon Lodge K i n g Solomon's Lodge O t t u m w a ,Lodge E m p o r i a Lodge Oskaloosa Lodge Lafayette Lodge Topeka Lodge F r a n k l i n Lodge Olathe Lodge
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
2, for 3, ' i, ' 5, • 6> ' 7, 8, 10, 11, ' 12, '
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16, 17, 18, 19,
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$ 61.50 - 22.00 24.50 - 37.00 60.60 - 22.00 31.00 41.00 7.00 24.50 23.00 23.00 44.50 18.50 24.00
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. From ' ' * * * ' * * * ' * * ' ' ' ' ' ' ' * ' '
Grasshopper Falls Lodge Paris Lodge P a l m y r a Lodge Osage Valley Lodge High Prairie Lodge Neosho Lodge Eldora Lodge Pacific Lodge A r c a n i a Lo<lge Auburn Lodge Mound Ciiy Lodge Indianola Lodge Hiawatha Lodge Council Grove Lodge Paola Lodge lola Lodge Seneca Lodge De Soto Lodge Blooming Grove Lodge, Holton Lodge Delphian Lodge Easton Lodge Rising Sun Lodge
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
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21, for 6dues, 22, " 23, 24, " 2.'), '' 27, 28, " 29, " 31, " 32, " 33, 34, " 35, 36, " 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, " 42, 44, " 45, 46,
Total for dues, ved from CircleviUe Lodge No 20, for Charter, - - - from Monticello Lodge No. 43, for Charter, - - from Xenia Lodge No. 47, for Charter, - - - - from Monrovia Lodge No. 48, for Charter, - - from Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, for Charter, - - - from Calvary Lodge No. 50, for Charter, - - - from Dispensations granted to New Lodges, - for bound Proceedings, from Lawrence Lodge, for bound Proceedings, from Rising Sun Lodge, for bound Pooceedings, from Indianola Lodge, for bound Proceedings, from Kickapoo Lodge, for bound Proceedings, from Leavenworth Lodge, for bound Proceedings, from J . H. B r o w n , - -
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19.50 28.50 12.00 12.50 19..50 15..50 21.00 22.50 23.50 19.00 23.00 12.00 18.50 12.00 33.00 14.00 18.50 14.00 14.00 19..50 14.50 18..50 10.00
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$867.00 - $20 00 - - 20 .00 20 00 - - 20 00 20 00 - - - 2 0 00 â&#x20AC;¢ $120.00 320.00
7.50 $1,314.50 32.00
On hand, as per last Report, Turned over to Grand Treasurer, as per vouchers, Remaining in m y hands,
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$1,346.50 - 1,310.75
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There is due from Subordinate Lodges, as follows: Smithton Lodge No. 1, for 1865 and 1866, Tecumseh Lodge No. 15, for 1866, Seneca Lodge No. 39, for 1864, Pacific Lodge No. 29, for 1864, -
$23.00 10.50 13.60 16.00 $63.00
Total due.
Fraternally submitted, E. T. CAEE, Grand Secretary.
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T h e E . W. Grand Secretary t h e n read the following R e p o r t from t h e Grand Treasurer, which, on motion, w a s referred to the Committee on A c c o u n t s : GRAND TKEASTIRER'S REPORT. To
THE
MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE, A . i \
& A. M. OF K A N S A S :
I have the honor herewith to submit to you my Annual Report, for the year ending October 15th, 1867: CUR. BECK, GRASD TREASURER, Bf ACCOCST WITH THE GRAND lODGE OP KANSAS: D R . I'D B a l a n c e on hand, as per last y e a r ' s Bcpoi-t, Keceived from Grand Secretary during the year, Total to be accounted for, By
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59.20 1,310.75
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CR. $ 75.00 : i : 25.00 : : ; 25.00 : ; : 21.00 : : : 75.00 : ; ; 20.00 : ; : 20.00 " E. A . Smith, •.•.:•.•. 68.00 " E. T . Carr, expenses attending Grand Lodge, 16.25 '* Chr. Beck, expenses attending Grand Lodge, 10.75 ' • Grand Secretary's Salary, ; 250.00 330.00 Bulletin Printing Company, ; : : 16.00 Bulletin P r i n t i n g Company, : : 49.00 Bulletin P r i n t i n g Company, ; i : 34.00 Bill of postage. Grand Secretary's office, 7.00 Bulletin P r i n t i n g Company, : : : 11.28 W . A . Kose & Co., bill for stationery, : 80.00 S. Dodsworth, bill for binding, ; : -$1,132.28
paid to B r o . '' " " " '' "
J. Saqul, ; J. A . Chase, : J . Saqui, : J . C. Richmond, H. Eells, : tl. McKellem, : O. A . Bassett,
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Balance on h a n d .
$
237.76
F r a t e r n a l l y submitted. C H E . B E C K , Grand Treasurer. T h e Custodians of the Work, appointed by the M. W., Grand Master, i n accordance w i t h a resolution adopted at t h e last annual communication of the Grand Lodge, submitted the following REPORT: To
THE
MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS:
T h e Board of Custodians of the Work, appointed by the M. W . Grand Master to procure the Preston-Webb Work, in accordance with the resolution adopted a t the last annual
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communication of this Grand Body, met at the city of Leayenworth on the 30th of J a n u a r y last. P r e s e n t : M. W. M. S. Adams, Grand Master and ex-officio P r e s i d e n t ; Bros. J . H . Brown, O. A. Bassett, and E. A. Smith. The Board labored diligently for two days, m a k i n g t h e most satisfactory progress. On the 9th of September, another meeting was held by Bros. Brown and Bassett, which continued several d a y s . A third meeting was held on the 11th instant, all the members being present, which continued until the present meeting of the Grand Lodge. I n conclusion, we beg leave to report that we are n o w prepared to exemplify the Preston-Webb Work, before t h e Grand Lodge, for its approval or rejection. F r a t e r n a l l y submitted, M. S. ADAMS, 1 J O H N H . B E O W N , I Custodians E. A. S M I T H , \ the Work. O. A. BASSETT, J On motion of Bro. B. T. Carr, the report was adopted. On motion of Bro. Holliday, it was ordered, t h a t t h e Exemplification of the W o r k t a k e place on Wednesday morning, at 9 o'clock. Bro. B. A. Smith offered the following resolution, which, on motion, was a d o p t e d : RESOLVED, That at 7 o'clock, this evening, the Grand Lodge go Into an election for Grand Officers for tlie ensuing Masonic year ; and that 9 o'clock, A. M . , of Thursday, be designated as the hour for their installation. Bro. J . T. Lanl.er offered the following resolution, which, on motion of Bro. Bassett, was referred to the Committee on Ways and M e a n s : RESOLVED, That the resolution passed by the Grand Lodge at its annual communication in October, 1S65, allowing pay to the elective officers of the Grand Lodge, be, and the same is hereby rescinded : Provided, That this resolution shall not affect the pay of the Grand Secretary. Bro. O. A. Bassett moved t h a t the proposed Code of
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By-Laws for Subordinate Lodges be referred to a committee of three, with instructions to report at this communication. After considerable discussion, the motion was laid upon the table. Bro. Byington moved that the proposed Code of By-Laws be rejected. Bro. Sharp moved to amend, by striking out the word "rejected," and inserting the word "adopted." A vote by Lodges was called for; and, upon the vote being taken, Bro. Sharp's amendment was declared lost. The motion, as offered by Bro. Byington, was then adopted. Bro. Byington moved that a committee of three be appointed, to draft a uniform Code of By-Laws for Subordinate Lodges. After considerable discussion, the motion was lost. Bro. E. A. Smith offered the following, which was adopted: RESOLVED, That all that part of the Installation Service, adopted by this Grand Lodge at its last communication, having reference to a Grand Master's degree, be, and is hereby, stricken out. The Committee on Grievances submitted the following REPORT: To
THE
MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND L O D ÂŤ E
OF KANSAS :
Tour Committee on Grievances, to whom was referred the matter between King Solomon Lodge No. 10, of this jurisdiction, and Lodge of Strict Observance No 94, of New York, beg leave to report, that they commend the course adopted by the M. W. Grand Lodge of New York, and recommend that this Grand Lodge approve its prompt action therein. Your Committee would also report, that in the matter between Joseph Anderson and Tecumseh Lodge No. 15, they cannot find that said Anderson ever made any oflSeial application to Tecumseh Lodge, in regard to the matter, and are unable fully to understand the facts in the case. "We, there-
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fore, respectfully recommend that the communication in relation thereto be referred to Tecumseh Lodge, for action and report. All of which is respectfully submitted, GEO. W. HOGEBOOM,) p,â&#x20AC;&#x17E; .,, L B. SHARP, ^ j Committee. On motion of Bro. Wagstaff, the Eeport was adopted. The Committee on Foreign Correspondence submitted the following REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE : To THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS:
Again, and for the ninth time, your Committee have the honor to present for your consideration, a Report on Foreign Correspondence. Since our last report, we have had the pleasure of perusing the Journals of the following Grand Lodges, viz: - 1866 Alabama, 1866 Arkansas, - 1866 Canada, 186*7 Connecticut, - 1866 California, S. Carolina, 1861, '62, '63, '64, '65, 66 North Carolina, - 1866 Delaware, ise"? - 1866 District of Columbia, 1866 Georgia, - 1866 Illinois, Indiana, 1867 Iowa, . . - 1867 Kentucky, 1866 - 1867 Louisiana, 1867 Maine, - Maryland, - 1867
Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, -
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1867 1866-7 - 1867 - 1865-6 - 1867 1866 1866-7 1867 - 1866 1866 - 1866 1866 - 1866 1866 1865 to 1867 1867 -
The Official Bulletin of the Grand Orient of France, for the last year, is also received. These Proceedings have been perused with much pleasure; and your Committee have endeavored to present as thorough a review as our limited time would permit, and have in this confined ourselves to such a
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review of the several Grand Lodges, as might seem to be instructive or interesting to the Craft, avoiding generally our own comments on the legislative actions of the various Grand Lodges. We commence with AliABAlMj^..
The Forty-sixth Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge was held in the city of Montgomery, cornmencing December 3, 1866'. M. W. Wilson Williams, Grand Master ; R. W. Daniel Sayre, Grand Secretary. One hundred and seventy-nine Lodges, from a registry of three hundred and eight, were represented at the opening. The Grand Master reports that during the year he has received several petitions to confer degrees in less than the prescribed time, but in all cases has declined to grant the required dispensation. H e decides that an Entered Apprentice may be tried for unmasonic conduct, and bo suspended or expelled, as Masons of higher degrees. And, also, that the settlement of a difficulty existing between two brethren, does not necessarily settle the whole matter. The proceedings are lengthy, but chiefly confined to matters of local interest. The thanks of the Grand Lodge were tendered to Bro. J. W. Field, for his Masonic integrity, in restoring to them a portion of the jewels of a Lodge. A very interesting report on Correspondence was presented by P. G. M. Peniek. I t is an extende'i review of the proceedings of most of the American Grand Lodges. We thank the Brother for nis kindly notice of this Grand Lodge; and especially for the notice of the Address of its then presiding Grand Master. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both reelected. AKKA2S^SAS.
Our brethren of this jurisdiction convened in Annual Communication November 5, 1866, M.W. E. H. EngUsh,
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Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and eight Lodges w e r e represented. B y Bro. English's Address, we are informed t h a t M a s o n r y in t h a t jurisdiction is in a prosperous condition; that, during the past Masonic year. Lodges have been rebuilt and refurnished, charters duplicated, and the surviving craftsmen have reassembled and resumed t h e i r labors. St. J o h n ' s College, having been for a long time in possession of the military, the whole, including fencing, trees, &c., has been much despoiled. H e is advised t h a t b y the I s t of December last, the College might be restored to the Trustees. Speaking of its impoverished condition, he s a y s : " The College has no money. It had when it closed, at an early period of the war, a good large sum of what was then called money: but that, like the fencing and the timber upon the grounds, is numbered among the things that were. The trees ma3'spi-out again, and the fencing may be reconstructed ; but the perislied money wUl hardly have a resui-rection! It sleeps the death that knows no waking. The buildings have not been materisilly damaged. The Confederates, while they held them under impressment, plastered the rooms. The United States military have taken very good care of them. A surgeon in charge of them for a while, plundered (as I am informed by Brother Ku-kwood) the library, laboratory and mineral cabinet. They were contributed to the cause of Education, partly by the State, and the remainder by liberal gentlemen. That surgeon should have a monument erected to his memory, with no very enviable inscription upon i t . " . A committee was appointed, for the purpose of endeavoring t o procure compensation for the damages done b y the military to the-property of said college. V e r y little business was transacted, beyond the ordinary reports of committees. A page in the proceedings is devoted to the m e m o r y of their late Grand Secretary, E. W. THOMAS D. MERRICK. The excellent E e p o r t on Correspondence was p r e p a r e d by Bro. C. B. Moore. I t reviews, in a candid and fraternal spitit, the proceedings of thirty-two Grand L o d g e s ; and among t h e m are ours for 1865. We thank the Brother for his kindly notice of oiir Report.
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M-W. E. H. English is Grand Master, and E.W. William D. Blocher Grand Secretary, hoth of Little Rock. CAJS'ADA.
Our brethren of this M. W. Grand Lodge jurisdiction commenced their Eleventh Annual Communication in the city of Montreal, July 11th, 1866; M. W. Bro. W . B. Simpson, Grand Master, presiding; R. W. Thomas B. Harris, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master, in his Address, alludes to the war then raging in Europe, and sees "upon the dim horizon of the future portentous clouds loom up." A mighty struggle has commenced, one which will deluge Europe with blood, and shake it to its center. He exhorts the brethren to be prepared for every emergency, as well to repel a foreign foe, as to perform the peaceful duties that more immediately pertain to our Order. The Eenian raid is also noticed, and severely commented upon. With political questions, he argues that Masons as a body have nothing to do; yet, loyalty should be strongly inculcated. In view of the Confederation of the British Worth American Provinces, he favors the formation of a Grand Lodge for the whole of British JSTorth America, with tributary Grand Lodges in each Province. He does not favor the formation of the Grand Lodge of Kova Scotia. After referring in appropriate terms to the death of R. W. P. D. G. M. Archdeacon Scott, he feelingly refers to the death of Brother W. H. White, P. Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England; W. H. Adams, P. G. Secretary of Pennsylvania; T. D. Merrick, of Arkansas; and the venerable CyrU Pearl, of Maine. His Address is an excellent one, and reflects credit upon its author. The reports of the various D. D. G. M.'s show that they have not been wanting in their accustomed zeal. The Grand Lodge did not coincide with the action of the
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Grand Master, and passed a resolution formally recognizing the Grand Lodge of ISTova Scotia. The Board of General Purposes, in a very brief report, acknowledge the receipt of the proceedings of twenty-eight G r a n d Lodges. As a m a r k of appreciation hj the Grand L o d g e of his long and faithful services, as Grand Secretary, our esteemed R. W . Brother, T. B. H a r r i s , is to be the recipient of an h o n o r a r y Jewel. M. W . William Mercer Wilson, of Simcoe, was elected Grand Master, and E . W. Thomas B. H a r r i s re-elected Grand Secretary. CONNTECTICUT.
A t the Seventy-ninth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, held May 8th, 1867, Grand Master Quintard, in giving an account of his stewardship, reports the following decision: ' ' It coming to my knowledge, that many of the Lodges in this jurisdiction permitted the candidates to wthdraw, after being referred to a committee, thereby avoiding a ballot, I have decided that no candidate can withdraw his name after being so referred, without a ballot; believing it to be a well settted principle in our Order, that a candidate applying to be received into the institution of Masonry, must either be accepted or rejected. He cannot be considered in any other light symbolically, than as a stone brought up for the buUding. It must be either accepted or rejected." W e concur, except, perhaps, in some VERY isolated cases. A committee was appointed last year, for the purpose of investigating the status of the Grand Lodge of N"ova Scotia. I n summing u p their report, the committee r e m a r k : "Whenever the Parent Grand Lodge of Scotland, and the Provincial Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, shall have acknowledged and consented to the new organization, it may be weU for sister Grand Lodges to extend to it the right hand of fellowship. We would not advise our own Grand Lodge to anticipate that time.'' The Grand Secretary, E . W. J o h n W. Beel, furnished an excellent report on Correspondence. William Storer was elected M. W . Grand Master, and
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E. W. Joseph "Wheeler was elected Grand S e c r e t a r y ; both of Hartford. CALIFORXIA.
T h e M. W. Grand Lodge of California held its Sevent e e n t h Annual Communication in the city of San Francisco, commencing October 9th, 1866. M. W. Gilbert P . Claiborne, Grand Master. One hundred and twenty-two Chartered Lodges were represented at opening, and one hundred and thirty-seven during the session. T h e Address of the Grand Master is a v e r y interesting paper, and evinces much zeal for the genuine principles of the Order. H e is gratified to announce t h a t t h e general condition of our Society is one of eminent p r o s p e r i t y ; and that, within their own immediate borders, they have enjoyed their share of prosperity and success, and t h a t t r u e h e a r t s are found watchfully guarding their altars. This Grand Lodge has. adopted the practice of one ballot for the three d e g r e e s ; and we are informed b y the model r e p o r t of the Grand Secretary, E. W. Alex. G. Abell, t h a t one or t w o Lodges only, still adhere to the practice of a single ballot for each degree. T h e question, whether an applicant for initiation must b e able to read and write, h a d been proposed to the Grand Master. H e decides in the affirmative, and r e m a r k s : " H e who, in our clay, and in our country, so far forgets himself as to grow u.p to the stature of a man without being able to read or write ; or who, having arrived at man's estate, neglects to acquire that abUity, is not deserving a place in om- midst.'' I n this we heartily concur. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is from the able pen of Bro. H e n r y H.. Rhees, and reviews, in his usually masterly style, the proceedings of thirty-five Grand L o d g e s ; ours for 1865 being one. After noticing, in a very fraternal manner, the principal points in our proceedings, he comes to some remarks m a d e b y your committee in a previous report, upon the
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subject of affiliation fees, wherein we took the g r o u n d t h a t a brother, having paid all fees required of him at the t i m e of making, had a right to belong to any Lodge, upon a proper showing of good standing, without the p a y m e n t of any further fees. H e " can't see the point," and remarks : " A brother may retain his membership at his old home, paying his dues regulai-ly there, and may remain in good standing, and visit ' where he lives." This we admit, and know of no requirement w h e r e b y a brother MUST TAKE a demit; but, so far as our experience goes, we believe t h a t most active and working brothers, when leaving one jurisdiction to reside permanently in another, prefer to connect themselves with some Lodge in their new h o m e ; and it was this class that we more particularly h a d reference to, b u t we held that it would apply equally as well to aU unaffiliated Masons. T h e Grand L o d g e voted the sum of $1,573.55, for t h e aid of the Masonic Board of Relief of the city of San F r a n c i s c o . M. W. Gilbert B . Claiborne, of Stockton, is Grand M a s t e r , a n d R. W. Alex. G. Abel], of San Francisco, is Grand Secretary. S O U I B OAEOLDSTA.
T h e P r o c e e d i n g s of this M. W. Grand L o d g e , for 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, 1865, and 1866, are received. A t the communication in 1866, M. W. J a m e s L. Orr, Grand Master, presided. R.W. A. 6 . Mackey, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master prefaces his Address with some excellent remarks, congratulatory of the favorable auspices under which they h a d come together. H e also notices the restoration of fraternal relations among Masons in every section of the U n i o n ; and as one proof, refers to the action of the Grand L o d g e of Pennsylvania, in donating one thousand dollars in aid of t h a t Grand L o d g e ; which donation, we observe b y the proceedings, w a s turned over to the L o d g e s in Columbia. During the year, he had g r a n t e d dispensations for the formation of seventeen new L o d g e s .
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O n e very interesting feature in these proceedings, is the R e p o r t on Foreign Correspondence, b y t h e G r a n d Secretary. A s the status of those who have received the degrees in military Lodges, is stUl a subject for discussion among many, w e quote, for t h e information of such, a portion of the emin e n t . brother's remarks upon that subject. After noticing, approvingly, t h e action of the Grand L o d g e of Illinois, he s a y s : â&#x20AC;˘ ' 'Not more important to the Masons of Illinois than to those of South Carolina, is the consideration of these questions. Between the years 1860 and 1864, the several Grand Masters who, during that eventful period, presided over this jurisdiction, issued dispensations for the establishment of ten military Lodges among the troops of this State. From not one of these Lodges have I received a return of the dispensation, any report of its proceedings, or list of its members. Many of them, established in regiments quartered for some time near Charleston, did, I know, much work, initiating, passing and raising many candidates. Some of their worlv, too, was unfinished, from causes which, I have no doubt; were beyond their control; and there are now in this State many Entered Apprentices, as well as Follow Crafts, who received the degrees, as far as they have taken them, in military Lodges. Most of these Masons, finished and unfinished, have now returned home, their Lodges informall}' disbanded, and they themselves without any external evidence of their Masonic character, and are knocking at the doors of our regular Lodges for affiliation and for advancement, and the completion of that work which the military Lodges were unable to accomplish. I have received many communications, asking for my opinion as to the proper course to be pvirsued in these cases. My answers have uniformly been to this effect: I have looked upon these military Lodges as extinct Lodges, whose records have been lost or destroyed, and of whose membership there is no documentary evidence in the archives of the Grand Lodge. In such cases, it is impossible to obtain demits, and as the law does not and cannot require impossibilities, I have advised that the Lodge to whom application is made for atflliation or advancement, may lawfully dispense with the production of the demit, and, on the person applying proving his status, by ' ' due trial and strict examination,'' the Lodge might proceed to ballot for his afiiliation or advancement. But in cases where the lessons of Masonry had been so badly taught, or so carelessly received, that they had made no impression, then I conceived (there being no evidence, external or internal, of Masonic character and standing) that the petitioner should be treated as a profane, making application for initiation. ' ' This, it has seemed to me, is the only way in which this difficulty can be overcome ; but the very fact of the existence of the difficulty in
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no measured degree, has led me very seriously to reflect on the history and character of military Lodges as a part of the Masonic institution ; and I ask to trespass for a few moments on the patience of the Grand Lodge, while I place upon record the conclusions to which I have arrived. ' ' Military Lodges did not form any part of the Masonic system at the reorganization of the Order in 1717. Indeed, the Grand Lodge of England does not seem at first to have favored them ; for, whUe we hear of the organization of Lodges in all the countries of Europe and America, the first record that we find of the establishment of a mUilaiy Lodge was in 1762, when a warrant was granted for the formation of a Lodge in the Fifty-second regiment of Foot; and dming the first fifty years after the revival of Masonry in England, only ttu'ee warrants were granted to Lodges of this description. ' ' In America, the system was inaugurated at a much earlier period; for, in the year 1738, the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts granted a ' warrant for the formation of one or more military Lodges in the expedition then formed against Canada ; and in 1779, both Pennsylvania and Massachusetts granted wai-rants for Lodges in the Revolutionary army. I have, however, failed to find in the constitutions of any of the American Grand Lodges, regulations for the government of these Lodges. The only rule which seems to have guided our Masonic authorities, in then- organization, has been the general principle upon which aU new Lodges are instituted, modified by cei'tain usages and customs of a traditional nature, suited to their peculiar character. ' ' The Grand Lodge of England has been more precise on this subject, and has estabUshed in its modern constitutions particular rules for the government of military Lodges. The principal of these are, that no wai-rant shall be granted without the consent of the commanding officer of the regiment, battaUon or company, to which it is to be attached ; and that no military Lodge shall initiate an inhabitant of any place at which it shall be stationed, nor any person whatsoever unless he belong to the military profession ; and that, when the regiment or military body to which the Lodge is attached, shall be disbanded, the warrant shall be returned to the Grand Lodge. ' ' The usages of the Grand Lodges of America have not materially deviated from these statutory pro\'isions of the Grand Lodge of England. When confined, as 1 believe they almost invariably are under that jurisdiction, to regiments in the regular army, whose military organization is permanent, I do not suppose that the granting of warrants for mUitaiy Lodges is theoretically wrong or practically disadvantageous. But, my experience of the working of the system for the last four years would hereafter render me exceedingly averse to their . establishment in volunteer organizations, which have but a temporary existence. When the regiments are in activity, but little time or opportmuty is afforded to the soldier to acquire any useful knowledge of the natm-e and object of the degrees which he has received; and when
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the regiment is disbanded, the members are dispersed over the country, with little or no means of proving their Masonic character or standing, and every jurisdiction is thus likely to be incommoded with a large class of unafliliated and unafflliable Masons. ' ' I wiU say nothing of the chances that, in a military Lodge, a rigid scrutiny of the character of messmates and of companions in labor and peril will uot be so likely to be exercised as in a Lodge of civiUans, but will base my objection solely on the ground that a volunteer regiment, organized for a particular purpose and for a definite period, is of too temporary a nature to admit vnthin it of the establishment of a Lodge, which should always be a permanent institution.'' I n referring to the G r a n d Lodge of California, the Brother approves the position taken b y the Grand Master of t h a t jurisdiction, whei-ein he is opposed to the admission of candidates who are unable to r e a d and w r i t e ; and r e m a r k s : " O u r own Grand Lodge has long since, like that of England, expressly made reading and wiiting necessary qualifications for initiation." H e approves the procedure of the formation of the G r a n d L o d g e of N o v a Scotia, and thinks the precedent set in the recognition of the'^Grand L o d g e of Canada, a sufficient guide for their action in this case. N o t i c i n g a regulation of t h e Grand Lodge of Colorado, which permits the rejected applicant, after one year's interval, to apply to any other L o d g e for initiation, he s a y s : ' ' The regulation of which this is a violation, is one of those borrowed by our Speculative system from the Operative institution upon which it has been founded. Nearly a thousand years ago, the Gothic constitutions, adopted when the Order was both Operative and Speculative, declared that' a brother shall not supplant his fellow in the w o r k ; ' ' and the axiom has repeatedly been renewed in subsequent regulations; so that, it is now an acknowledged landmark of Masonry, that one Lodge shall not interfere with the work of another. The candidate who has applied to a Lodge, becomes forever the property of that Lodge. He is the material presented to it for its hving temple: if fitting for the tools of the craftsman, to be used ; if not, to be reserved until time and opportunity shall render it worthy of acceptance. But, to permit a candidate to range from Lodge to Lodge ; to be rejected annually by every Lodge that is shrewd enough to discover his want of qualifications, until, at last, one less competent to judge, or less stringent in its demands, shall haply make the ' rejected stone the head of the c o m e r ' ; is to transform our Lodges into rival shops for custom,
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and to give to unworthy candidates advantages for intrusion into the Order, which, in any juiisdiction which adopts such a course, must lead to conflicts between Lodges, and to consequent injury to the Institution. It is to be hoped that subsequent reileotion will lead the Grand Lodge of Colorado to remove this mischievous facihty which it has given for admission of unworthy aspirants, by thus permitting them, on their rejection by one Lodge, to continue, year by year, their apphcation to other Lodges." A n amendment to the constitution is proposed, providing for the single ballot for the three degrees ; which, by the rules, lies over until the next annual meeting. M. W. J a m e s L. Orr was re-elected G r a n d M a s t e r ; and R . W . R. S. Burns elected Secretary. Both of Charleston. NOKTH CAROLINA.
This G r a n d Lodge met December 3d, 1866. T h e Grand Master, M. W. E d w i n G. Reade, returns thanks for the peace a n d h a r m o n y which have reigned in their midst, and considers the F r a t e r n i t y were never so numerous or more harmonious. T h e Grand Secretary, Bro. W . T. Bain, in his report, refers in a fitting manner to the loss sustained by the Grand Lodges of Arkansas, Pennsylvania and Missouri, in the death of their Grand Secretaries;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;since which time, he too has been called from earth. H e died F e b r u a r y 1st, 1867, in the seventy-fourth year of his a g e ; and, as Bro. Bain, in his last report, remarked : " W e deeply sympathize with our brethren in these jurisdictions, and would gladly pour the oil of comfort and consolation into their bereaved hearts, if, in doing so, the grief for the loss of their worthy and much esteemed dead could be alleviated." St. J o h n ' s College seems to be somewhat of an elephant on their h a n d s , and efforts were m a d e to dispose of it, although at the time of the meeting, their efforts h a d not been crowned w i t h success. A short report on Correspondence embraces a review of t h e proceedings of fifteen Grand Lodges, K a n s a s being one. (Considerable business was transacted, but mostly of a local character.
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M. W. Edwin G. Eeade, of Eoxboro, is Grand Master; and E. W. D. W. Bain, of Ealeigh, Grand Secretary. DELAWARE.
After a long silence, we are again in receipt of the Proceedings of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. The pamphlet before us contains the transactions of their Sixtyfirst annual Communication, convened at Wilmington, June 27th, 1867. M. W. Daniel McClintock, in his Address, reports having granted two dispensations for new Lodges. He complains bitterly of the careless manner in which some of the officers of the Grand Lodge have performed their duties, and suggests many reforms. Eeform seems to be needed; and we trust the Grand Master's suggestions may be favorably considered. It was resolved that the Grand Secretary shall be elected for the term of three years, and the Grand Treasurer annually; both to be eligible to re-election. There was no Eeport on Foreign Correspondence. M. W. Daniel McClintock is Grand Master; and E. W. .J. P. Allmoiid Grand Secretary; both of Wilmington. DISTBICT OE COLUMBIA.
We are in receipt of the Proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge for the year 1866. At the Annual Communication, jSTovember 6th, fourteen Lodges were represented. In relation to the status of army-made'Masons, it was KESOI>VED, That the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia approve the course recommended and adopted by the Grand Lodge of Illinois, and wiU be governed in their action by the foregoing resolutions of that Grand Body.
The Committee on Correspondence submit a short report, in which they review the proceedings of twenty-six Grand Lodges; Kansas being one. M. W. George C. Whiting is Grand Master; and E. W. Noble P . Lamer, Grand Secretary.
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GEORGIA.
This M. W. Grand Lodge assembled in Annual Communication, October 31st, 1866. Grand Master Harris, in his Annual Address, reports having received several communications from Subordinate Lodges, complaining of the number of non-affiliated Masons in their jurisdictions; and, also, of a large number of Masons having refused to pay their dues. This is unmasonic; and we are sorry that any Grand Lodge should be obliged to record accusations of the kind against its members. He opened ao Occasional Grand Lodge on the 25th of September, at Atlanta, and performed the ceremonies of laying the cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple being erected there. The D. D. G. M.'s all report a healthful prosperity existing throughout their several jurisdictions. This Grand Lodge allows its District Deputy Grand Masters to grant dispensations for new Lodges, and for other purposes. We notice that some of the Lodges in Georgia have been rather wholesaling the degrees. One has initiated forty-five, rejected, none; another, fifty-nine, rejected, nine; another, fifty-one, rejected, three. The Grand Lecturer's report is not as favorable as might be. Fifty-eight Lodges initiated 1,207, and rejected 97. This probably, is one extreme; as thirty-one other Lodges initiated 461, and rejected 327. Bro. G. L. Barry presented a Eeport on Correspondence. I t is able and outspoken, and contains much of interest to the Craft. We are informed by the Grand Secretary, that Bro. Barry was one of three, to whom the accumulated proceedings had been assigned, and only Bro. Barry made report; so that we have but one-third of the proceedings reported upon. M. W. John Harris is Grand Master, and E. W. Simri Rose, Grand Secretary. ••
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This M. "W. Grand Lodge held its Twenty-eighth Annual Gommunication at Chicago, October 2d and 3d, 1866. M. W.
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H . P . H . Bromwell, Grand Master, presiding; K. "W. H a r m a n G. Eeynolds, Grand Secretary. T h e Grand Master, in a brief Address, gives an account of his stewardship for the y e a r . H e reports t h a t in the jurisdiction the increase of numbers and means has been unexampled, a n d a t t h e same time, peace and harmony have prevailed bey o n d all expectation. H e recommends to the G r a n d Lodge t h a t all Masters, W a r d e n s , and their proxies, be ordered to appear in G r a n d Lodge wearing the respective jewels of their office. D u r i n g the year, t h e Grand Master has granted seven, and the E . W . D e p u t y G r a n d Master forty-eight dispensations t o form a n d open n e w L o d g e s ; all of which received charters during the session. T h e proceedings contain v e r y little, except t h e actual business transacted by the G r a n d Lodge. There is n o r e p o r t on CoiTespondence. T h e following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, That when any Lodge within this jurisdiction shall cease to work for a period of six months or more, citizens within its jurisdiction shall be permitted to petition the next nearest Lodge for the degrees, without regard to the claims of the dormant Lodge. M. W . J e r o m e E . Gorin, of Decatur, is G r a n d M a s t e r ; and E . W . H . G. Eeynolds, G r a n d Secretary. INDIANA.
T h e Fiftieth Annual Communication of this G r a n d Lodge was held at Indianapolis, commencing May 28th, 1867. F r o m G r a n d Master Hazolrig's Address, we learn t h a t " fifty y e a r s ago, the representatives of six chartered Lodges, and t h r e e under dispensation, assembled in the t o w n of Corydon, and resolved t o organize a Grand Lodge. Of t h a t little b a n d of faithful craftsmen, all but four have passed the portal w h e r e Death is Tyler, and entered the Lodge w h e r e J e h o v a h alone presides. Brothers Jeremiah Sullivan, Stephen C. Stevens, Nicholas D . Grover, and J o h n B. Eose, are per-
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mitted still to behold and contemplate the expanded results of that day's labor." They now number three hundred and thirty-four Lodges under charter, and twenty-eight under dispensation. The Grand Master acknowledges the receipt of the Proceedings of thirty-seven Grand Lodges, and comments at some length upon their contents. The claim of the Grand Lodge ol the District of Columbia, to initiate any applicant that they may consider worthy, without regard to his place of residence, is rather severely noticed. The Brother takes strong grounds against the practice, and ably defends his position. The subject is one in which all Grand Lodges are alike interested; and we trust that the Grand Lodge of the District will see their error, and desist from the practice. He is quite severe upon non-affiliates, and thinks they should be deprived of all Masonic rights and privileges whatever, unless they contribute to the funds of the Lodge in whose jurisdiction they live, the same amount that is contributed by the affiliated. He is satisfied " that it is not the want of means that makes up the corps of non-affiliates, but just the revei'se;" and is taught by observation, "that the less the ability, the greater the punctuality." A fitting tribute is paid to the memory of Bro. Daniel K. Hays, Grand Lecturer of that jurisdiction, who died December 26th, 1866. A report of a committee was concurred in, which recommends that hereafter the Grand Master grant no dispensations until, at his request, the Grand Lodge shall assent thereto. Our brethren of this jurisdiction, it would seem, are determined to put a brake upon the too rapid increase of Lodges. A very judicious movement, and one, we think, which might be applied in other jurisdictions than Indiana. M. W. Harvey G. Hazelrig, of Lebanon, is Grand Master, and E. W . William Hacker, of Indianapolis, Grand Secretary.
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Our brethren of this jurisdiction held their Twentyfourth Annual Communication in Davenport, commencing June 4th, 1867; D. G. M. Reuben Mickel presiding as Grand Master, the M. W. Grand Master, Campbell K. Peck, not being present. His Address was read by the Grand Secretary. From it we learn that during the year, twenty-six dispensations were issued for new Lodges. He gives an able and concise account of his official acts for the year. " The new issues being brought forward for political consideration, consequent upon the glorious triumph of the government, in the recent sanguinary conflict," we consider unnecessarily referred to; and we fear some of our Iowa officials are too anxious to grapple with " difficult and unpopular questions." The Grand Lodge, however, seem to use the brake. From the Address we learn that the Masonic Order in Iowa was never in a more flourishing condition. P.G.M. E. A. Guilbert presented the Eeport on Correspondence, in which the proceedings of thirty-eight Grand Lodges are reviewed; and the said Grand Lodges are told that the P. G. M., A. M. M. D., "STILL LIVES," an"-' CAN write a Eeport on Correspondence, without the fear of critics. We concede the Brother the right to talk or write, especially as he is so constituted that he cannot help speaking his mind. In answer to those QUERIES, Bro. Guilbert, should we ever " meet face to face," I will most cheerfully explain; but not here. Reuben Mickel, of Montezuma, is Grand Master; and R. W. T. S. Parvin, of Iowa City, Grand Secretary. KENTUCKY.
This M. W . Grand Lodge convened in the city of Louisville, October 15th,'l866; M. W. M. J. Wilhams, Grand Master, presiding; E.W. J. M. S. McCorkle, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master is pleased to announce that the past
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year has been one of great activity among the Craft, not only in that but in other jurisdictions. During the year, he has issued dispensations for the formation of thirty new Lodges. He reports that there has been paid to the Grand Treasurer the sum of $2,866, assessed by the government of the United States as damages done to the Grand Masonic Hall in Lexington, whilst in the occupation of the forces of the government, during the war. Believing that the " Masonic Savings' Listitution" should receive the patronage of the Masonic Fraternity of the State, he recommends that the Grand Lodge subscribe five thousand dollars towards its capital stock. "T^hile he feels no alarm at the increased activity of the Lodges, he, like most other Grand Masters, urges the necessity of great and increased caution in the selection of candidates for initiation. The total resources of the Grand Lodge amount to 865,766.85. A resolution was adopted, recognizing the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. Bro. J. V. Cowling presented a memorial, urging the propriety of providing a burial-ground for transient brethren, dying in the city of Louisville; which was referred to the Committee on Finance; who report in favor of appropriating two hundred dollars for that purpose. Eeport adopted; immediately after which Bro. Henry Finck donated two hundred dollars; P. G. M. Swigert, three hundred dollars, and the Grand Secretary, three hundred dollars; making the fund one thousand. The Committee on Education reports, with great pleasure, the success of the Masonic University, at La Grange, during the past year. In view of the rapid and unnatural increase of Lodges in that jurisdiction, a resolution was adopted, making it the imperative duty of the Grand Master to guard with all diligence against granting dispensations to form new Lodges, unless under circumstances of the most imperative na ture.
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The Eeport on Correspondence is from the pen of our R. W . Brother, J. M. S. McCorkle^ and is a courteous and fraternal review of the proceedings of thirty-eight Grand Lodges; Kansas for 1865 being one. M. W. Isaac T. Martin, of Cynthiana, was elected Grand Master, and R.W. J. M . S . McCorkle, ol Louisville, re-elected Grand Secretary. LOmSIANA.
The Fifty-fifth Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge convened in the city of 'New Orleans, February 11th, 1867; M. W. William M. Perkins, Grand Master, and E. W . Samuel M. Todd, Grand Secretary. In relation to the progress of the Order, the Grand Master remarks, that at no period during his recollection has there been more perfect harmony or better feeling among Masons in Louisiana, than at present; and, with the exception of a single complaint, he knows of no discord or dissatisfaction on the part of the constituent Lodges, in their relations with the Grand Lodge or with each other. Nine dispensations for new Lodges were granted during the year. The Report on Correspondence is hj Bro. J. P. Horner, and embraces a review of the proceedings of thirty-three Grand Lodges; Kansas not of the number. He recommends the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. He is in favor of recognizing all who received the degrees in army Lodges. W e observe among the names of Grand Representatives present, that of P.D.G.M. A. G. Carter, Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near that Grand Lodge. In view of the eminent and long-continued services of M. W. J. Q- A. Fellows, the Grand Lodge manifested their appreciation of his faithful services, by presenting him with a silver tea set, valued at eight hundred and fifty dollars; a token of respect well merited. vSeven pages are dedicated to the memory of distinguished
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Masons, one being to the memory of R. W. A. O'Sullivan, of Missouri; he having been the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana near that of Missouri. A resolution was passed, recognizing the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. M. W . Abel J. Norwood, of Kellertown, was elected Grand M a s t e r ; and R.W. J a m e s C. bachelor, of N e w Orleans, elected Grand Secretary. MAINE.
Annual Communication held at P o r t l a n d , May vth, 1867. T h e Grand Master, M. \V. Timothy J. Murray, in giving an account of his stewardship for the year, refers in truly fitting terms to the generous acts of those of our brethren who so cheerfully contributed to the wants of the many suffering brethren, made so by the disastrous fire in Portland. H e has the satisfaction of reporting t h a t he has granted b u t three dispensations for conferring degrees out of l i m e ; and remarks : " If this had been three less than it is, it would have afforded me three times the satisfaction I now have in reporting even that small n u m b e r . " The Report on Correspondence is an excellent one, and is a review of forty-two Grand Lodge proceedings. Referring t o the advice of Grand Master Gilbert, of Iowa, recommending his Grand Lodge to abolish all fees for affiliation, they remark: ' ' There is reason in this. We liold aflSliation to be a DUTY, rather than a PRIVILEGE. If a Mason changes his residence, should he be obliged to pay for an opportunitj' of doing his duty? If he will come into the Lodge, and pay his dues, should he not be allowed to do so without purchasing the privilege ? ' ' Reports were received from the twelve D. D. G. M.'s, and we notice that, collectively, they have granted thirty-nine dispensations to ballot and confer degrees out of t i m e ; which we were not a little surprised to see, considering the Grand Master's report. M. "W. Timothy J . M u r r a y is Grand Master, and R. W. I r a B e r r y Grand Secretary; both of Portland.
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A t the opening of the Semi-Annual Communication, M a y 13th, 1867, Grand Master Coates thus discourses upon t h e p r e s e n t healthful and prosperous condition of the F r a t e r n i t y in t h a t jurisdiction, as well as throughout the w o r l d ; ' ' In oui- own coimtry, it has greened in the sun, and strengthened in the storm ; and at no former period of its history on the American continent has it occupied a prouder, nobler position ot vu-tuous dignity and fraternal usefulness, than at the present day. The re-union of fraternal relations, and exchange of fraternal courtesies, in November last, in this city, on the laying the cornerstone of our new Masonic Temple, has borne precious fruit, in the revival of old associations, and in the demonstration to the world, that there is something more in Masonry than a mere name ; that it is a living, holy principle, instinct with brotherly love, founded on truth and moral vu'tue ; a social oasis amid the arid desert of the world's selfishness, where life's wearied pilgrim ever finds cool shades and spai-kUng fountains of living waters." T h e business of the Grand Lodge was local, and mainly devoted to the discussion of various amendments t o the constitution. T h e principal feature in the proceedings is the E e p o r t on Foreign Correspondence, by Bro. William J. Worth, and in which h e reviews, in a very able and interesting manner, the proceedings of twenty-two Grand L o d g e s ; ours for 1866 being one. H e cannot agree with us in having but one ballot for the t h r e e degrees. Tell us why, Bro. Worth. M. W. J o h n Coates is Grand Master, and E . W. J a c o b H . Medairy Grand S e c r e t a r y ; both of Baltimore. MASSACHUSETTS.
T h e Proceedings of the various meetings of this Grand Lodge for 1866 are received; M. W. Charles C. Dame, Grand Master, presiding. A t a Quarterly Communication held March 14,1866, a committee appointed t o consider t h e Address of the previous Grand Master, complain t h a t the g r e a t prosperity of t h a t Grand L o d g e has been attended with an extravagance of ex-
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penditure, in the administration of the affairs of the Grand Lodge, which is n o t wholly justifiable. The committee call loudly for r e t r e n c h m e n t in the miscellaneous affairs of the Grand Lodge, especially as they are being so heavily burdened with the heavy expense of rebuilding the Temple. I t was RESOLVED, That the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts send fraternal greetings to the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands, congratulating that Grand Lodge upon the remarkable epoch in its history : ' ' The advent of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Grand Mastership of the illustrious Prince Frederic of the Netherlands." The Grand Master is not willing to recognize the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, until the Grand Lodge of Scotland has seen fit to acknowledge them as an independent Grand Lodge. M. W. Charles 0 . Dame is Grand Master, and E. W. Charles W". Moore Grand S e c r e t a r y ; both of Boston. BnssissiPPi. The Forty-eighth Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge w a s convened in the city of Jackson, J a n u a r y 15th, 1866; M.W. W . S. P a t t o n , Grand Master, presiding; R.W, D. P . P o r t e r , Grand Secretary. The Grand Master, in his Address, " takes the broad platform of the Order, and boldly asserts the d o c t r i n e " t h a t Masonry has no censure to inflict, or rebuke to administer, on the account of religious or political tenets, or his views or the position he took in the past struggle (provided he is otherwise worthy). H e congratulates the Craft upon the prosperity of the Order in t h a t jurisdiction, and thinks Masonry there holds as high a position as ever before. As for the last four years, the demise of the Craft h a d n o t been fully reported. Ho recommends that each Subordinate Lodge prepare a list of its members, who were killed or died from the effects of the w a r ; and also recommends t h a t a general funeral procession be had, and stdtable addresses' delivered; and r e m a r k s : " They were our fathers, brothers, sons, and friends ; and shall
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we suffer them to depart this world, -without the last tribute of respect to their memory ? ' ' H e recommends that all funds of the Grand Lodge, not otherwise appropriated, be divided a m o n g the Subordinate. Lodges, according to the number of destitute orphans, as a special school fund for their benefit; and t h a t each Lodge be requested to appropriate all surplus funds to the education of the orphan children within their jurisdiction. L o d g e s were authorized to affiliate, pass or raise, such as had received all or a p a r t of the degrees in a r m y L o d g e s : Provided, in all cases, the same course be pursued as with other applicants. P . Gr. M. Eichard Cooper presented a short E e p o r t on Correspondence. Only four Grand Lodges are noticed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all t h a t h a d been received. T h e " Conservators " w e r e noticed a t considerable length. Geo. W . Perkins, of H o r n L a k e , was elected M.W". Grand M a s t e r ; and E . W . D. P . P o r t e r , of Jackson, re-elected Grand Secretary. One hundred and ninety-three Lodges, from a Eegistry of t w o hundred and eighty-six, made r e t u r n s of 1,713 initiations, 1,505 passings, and 1,403 raisings. Total membership reported, 9,166. The Forty-ninth A n n u a l Communication was held J a n u ary 21st, 1867. U n d e r the head of " Oifenses," the Grand Master calls the attention of the Grand Lodge to the " M a s o n i c Statute Book," wherein is laid down the law against drunkenness, gambling, and profane swearing; and t r u s t s the Grand Lodge will require the Subordinates to enforce the law. T h e " crying e v i l " of non-affiliation is noticed, and the Grand Lodge are solicited to suggest a remedy. lifothing n e w w a s suggested. T h e Grand Lodge r e g a r d it as perfectly competent for Lodges to confer the degrees of Fellow Craft and Master, on candidates who m a y have lost an a r m or a l e g : Pro-vided, t h e y
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had received the first degree previous to the deformity; and, provided, they can physically perform the ceremonies. Bro. Charles T. Murphy presented an excellent Eeport on Correspondence, reviewing the proceedings of twenty Grand Lodges. We thank the Brother for his kind notice of ourfa. John Ti Lamkin is Grand Mastei', and D. P . Porter Grand Secretary. jnCHIGAN.
Our brethren of this jurisdiction convened in Annual Communication January 9th, 1867; M.W. S. C. Coffinbury, Grand Master, presiding; E. TV. James Fenton, Grand Secretary. One hundred and seventy-four Lodges were represented, from a registry of one hundred and eighty-eight. The Grand Master, in his Address, pays a fitting tribute to the memory of our late Brother, the Hon. Lewis Cass, who for many years has been identified with that Grand Lodge. The Address is a lengthy and very interesting document, and contains many beautiful passages, which we would like to transcribe, had we the time. The Grand Secretary, Bro. Fenton, in his usually happy style, presents the Report on Correspondence, reviewing rather briefly the proceedings of thirty-seven Grand Lodges; Kansas being one. Two hundred dollars was appropriated for the relief of the sufferers by the late conflagration at Portland. One hundred dollars was also appropriated in aid of the Michigan State Soldiers' Monument, The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both reelected. MINNESOTA.
The proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge for 1864, 1865 and 1866, are received. At the communication in 1864, the Grand Master, M. W . A. T. C. Pierson, for the ninth time gave an account of his
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stewardship. Duriog the year he had granted dispensations for five new Lodges, and renewed the dispensations of three others. Three months of his time was spent in visiting Lodges; and that, too, without any pecuniary consideration. He refused, for good reasons, to grant dispensations for "Army Lodges." At this session, our esteemed Brother, E. W. George W. Prescott, was elected M. W . Grand Master, and M. W. A. T. C. Pierson, Grand Secretary. The Thirteenth Annual Communication was held at St. Paul, October 24th, 1865. Thirty-two Lodges were represented. Grand Master Prescott read an interesting and very business-like Address, in which we are assured that Masonry in Minnesota is such as to make glad and encourage every lover of our Mystic Society. Very little business was transacted, beyond the ordinary reports of committees, &c. M. W. George W. Prescott was re-elected Grand Master; and R.W. C. W. Carpenter, Grand Secretary. The Fourteenth Annual Communication was held October 23d, 1866; R. W. P. P . Hubbell, D. G. M., presiding at the opening. Twenty-five Lodges were represented. At the evening session, M. W. Bro. Prescott was present, and read an excellent Address. Five new Lodges were instituted during the year. He indulges in some rather interesting remarks concerning the Work and Lectures. In his Masonic infancy, he had thought every sign and ceremony had its origin when Masonry began; but he has " learned some things since," and among them, that the " Preston Leciures, so called, are (perhaps) Preston's lectures; that the Webb Work, so called, is Webb's work; that the Wilson Work, so called, is Wilson's work; and the Barney Work, is Barney's work; and the Morris Work is Morris's Work; and the Pierson Work is Pierson's work; and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and so on through the whole catalogue of authors and
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revisers." He is satisfied that we try to preach too much in our ceremonies; and that, instead of being contented with fluency in parrot-like repetitions, oflicers and brethren " should study to ACT well their parts, and with a few words, fitly chosen, make our symbols and ceremonies tell their own story, with an emphasis that shall install them as monitors for all future time." Will the Brother suggest a plan of reformation ? Perhaps, we might be induced to accept a PBESCOTT Work. The business of the Grand Lodge was of local' interest. There was no JReport on Correspondence, or any reports or statistical tables, beyond the regular business. C. W. Nash was elected M. W. Grand Master, and W. S. Combs, Grand Secretary; both of St. Paul. MONTANA.
The Second Annual Communication of our young sister Grand Lodge convened in Virginia City, October Ist, 1866; M.W. J. J. Hull, Grand Master; E.W. W. F. Sanders, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master, in his Address, refers, in a fitting manner, to the death of E. W . Bro. Thomas J. Dimsdale, Grand Orator of that Grand Lodge. He speaks in hopeful terms of the future of the Grand Lodge. He cautions the brethren to guard well the admission of new candidates, and also to guard against their hasty advancement. Three dispensations for new Lodges were granted. The Eeport on Correspondence acknowledges the receipt of the proceedings of eight Grand Lodges; Kansas for 1865 being one. We observe the minimum price for the degrees, in this jurisdiction, is fixed at seventy-five dollars; Considerable business was transacted during the session; a.nd a desire to do their work weU was exhibited throughout. They have our best wishes for their future success. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both reelected.
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O u r Brethren of N e v a d a held their Second Annual Communication at Virginia City, commencing September 18th, 1866. T h e Grand Master reports t h a t his official acts during the y e a r have been few. One of t h e m has been the granting of a dispensation to certain brethren, to open a Lodge a t Great Salt Lake City; and of this L o d g e he r e m a r k s : ' ' The general character of the Mormon people, as it comes to us through the various clianiiels of information, is of such a nature as should forbid their entrance into our Fraternity ; therefore, before issuing the dispensation, I required from the petitioners a pledge that they Avould carefully exclude all who were of the Mormon faith, knowing full -well, that should a person hearing the character that is universally given to that sect, gain admittance Avithiii a Lodge, its peace and harmony, and consequently its useiulness, would he forever g o n e . " A n excellent Eeport on Correspondence was submitted by Bro. William A. M. V a n Bokkelen, carefully reviewing the proceedings of nineteen Grand L o d g e s ; K a n s a s for 1865 being one. Noticing our remarks concerning the abolition of all fees for affiliation, he r e m a r k s : ' ' Tliis we would commend to the consideration of the Grand Lodge, fully coinciding with Grand Master DEBELL in his views on this subject, as expressed in his circular on life membership, of December 12th, 1SG5. Convinced of its impropriety, the Lodge of which the writer is a member has abolished the fee, only collecting the Grand Lodge tax of one dollar.'' H e thinks that, in a few instances, we have indulged in a too bitter strain of remark. In this we assure our Brother t h a t if any one feels aggrieved, we are r e a d y to make all honorable amends, ever cherishing a high r e g a r d for the true principles of F r e e Masonry. A Special Communication of this Grand L o d g e was held September 24th, 1866, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the U. S. Branch Mint, at Carson C i t y ; which cerem o n y was attended by most of the Grand Officers, and a large concourse of brethren.
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M. W. J o h n C. Currie is Grand Master, and E . W. E o b e r t H . Taylor Grand S e c r e t a r y ; both of Virginia City. KEW
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Annual Communication held June, 1866. G r a n d Master Holmes holds t h a t Lodges U. D. have the r i g h t t o afBliate Masons. H e recommends t h a t a resolution be passed, which shall forbid the transmission to the Grand Secretary of the n a m e of any suspended or expelled Mason, pending a n appeal, or before the time to appeal shall have elapsed. He.recommends t h a t the amount of fees for dispensations to form new Lodges, be materially increased; and also recommends that, a uniform system of disbursing charity b y Boards of Relief, be brought into being. U p o n t h e subject of jurisdiction, Bro. H o l m e s r e m a r k s : ' ' I have received complaints from the Grand Masters of Tennessee, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Kansas, against our Subordinates, for having received material wliich properly belonged to those jurisdictions. Again, and in view of these facts, as of others heretofore stated, I must urge caution in the reception of carididates. Not only does carelessness in this grave matter subject offending Lodges to discipUnc, but it also lowers the dignity of this M. W. Grand Lodge, which has no need to go beyond lier own teeming and intelligent population, to lind those of the higliest order and intellect who desire to present themselves as candidates for our mysteries.'' The proceedings, as usual, contain a large amount of v e r y interesting matter, and much that wo would like to t r a n s c r i b e ; but for w a n t of time, wc pass to the jDroceedings of 1867. This Grand Lodge commenced its Annual Communication J u n e 4th, 1867, and closed on the 8th. M. W . E o b e r t D. Holmes Grand M a s t e r ; E. "W. James M. Austin, Grand Secret a r y . Five hundred and forty-nine Lodges were represented a t the opening of the session. The G r a n d Master makes an urgent appeal in behalf of our brethren in the South, who have and are still suffering from the effects of the late and much lamented civil strife, and r e m a r k s : ' ' I earnestly hope that this Grand Lodge, in its collective capacity; that Subordinate Lodges, as such; and that individual Masons through-
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out the State, and, indeed, those of the whole North, will, by a united efifort, continue their labor of love, and still fui-ther evidence to our brethren and to the world, that the sincerity of our desire to do good is fully equaled by the nie;ins which we can command. Famine, distress and want point the road to duty. A labor of charity is before us; let it be promptly and generously performed. A touching waU of distress is on the air; let us heed it. " Some of the Lodges in Brooklyn, feeling aggrieved that a t a x of three dollars should be levied upon initiates, in aid of the " H a l l and Asylum F u n d / ' formed a convention, for the purpose of t a k i n g into consideration the modification of the e x t r a fee demanded. T h e y went so far as to address a circular to the Lodges throughout the State, asking their co-operation. T h e y also nominated a candidate for D e p u t y Grand Master, and asked for him the suffrages of the F r a t e r n i t y . This the Graad Master very j u s t l y disapproves, and which was also disapproved by the Grand Lodge,in the following: RESOI.VED, That we disapprove of conventions, or other local or sectional combinations, to affect the legislation ot the Grand Lodge, or to secure election to office. T h e reasons for this action should be a p p a r e n t to all, and need n o comment from us. D u r i n g the year, he has g r a n t e d dispensations for the formation of fifty-three Lodges. W i t h the exception of the Grand L o d g e of H a m b u r g , he reports their foreign relations of the most favorable and flattering character. D u r i n g the year, there had been received for the H a l l and Asylum Fund, the sum of ยง95,299.34; of which ยง25,128 was from initiation fees, and $50,881.66 from the proceeds of the Masonic Fair. The total assets in possession of the Trustees, ยง204,552.18. Resolutions were adopted, recognizing t h e Grand Lodges of Wova Scotia and Montana. T h e Report on Correspondence, by Bro. J o h n L . Lewis, is a l e n g t h y and instructive document, and is a review of the
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proceedings of thirty-seven American and seventeen foreign Grand Bodies. The Brother thus apologizes for the delay in the publication of last year's proceedings : ' ' It is painful to linger on the sorrows of the bitter past, and the chairman feels that he has no right to obtrude himself upon his brethren ; he also feels that the noble Fraternity which has dealt with him so kindly and so confidingly in by-gone years, wiU again extend to him the charity of forgiveness. A few brief words will suffice for explanation — for apology, if need be — although he scarcely considers himself in fault. At the last Annual June Communication, the Report of the Committee was presented in part, and the material for the remainder was aU gathered, requiring but a few days of manual labor for its completion, and so that the publication of the transactions would be at the usual time. But the pressing calls of business, in which the duties which he owed to others, to his family, and himself— duties which, in the com'se of his Masonic history, he had sometimes sacrificed to the Fraternity — required him to be diligent and faithful, delayed the execution of his sincere intention. And then came sickness ; the object of his most cherished hopes and solicitude, fading and failing day by day; and before the snows came, came Death, and he was childless,—desolate forever. If there be any who do not hold him forgiven for past omissions and seeming neglect, he can but point them to the lowly graves upon the hillside in yonder cemetery, and be silent. He only craves forgiveness, if his narrative shall have distilled one drop from his own cup of bitterness into the hearts of Ms bretbi-en. It is for the last time ; for the occasion can come no more. None are left to h i m . " L e t us sympathize with our Brother, in his sad bereavement. The Report contains much useful information, and especially of Foreign Grand Bodies, which we would transcribe had we the space. M. W. Stephen H . Johnson, of Sing-Sing, is Grand Master, a n d E . W. J a m e s M. Austin, ol Ifew York, G r a n d Secretary. NEW JERSEY.
Eightieth Grand Annual Communication held at Trenton, January 16th and 17th, 1867; M.W. VVUliam Silas Whitehead, Grand Master; R.W. Joseph H. Hough, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master delivered an excellent Address, in
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which many things are said which are worthy of a careful consideration. The great variety of Masonic clothing presented to view in the Grand Lodge, "are as numerous as the Lodges represented." This he disapproves; and thinks : "The true spirit of Masonry is better evinced by a rigid and uniform simplicity, than by all the outward pomp and circumstance with which we can invest it." H e disapproves the idea of incorporating Subordinate Lodges," and enters into a lengthy discussion of the subject, for the purpose of assigning his reasons for not favoring the practice. When a Lodge is incorporated by act of the Legislature, it becomes a subject of the laws of the State, the same as an individual citizen; and should it become necessary, for the purpose of holding real estate, that an incorporated company should be created, he recommends that some association outside the Lodge be chartered. W e concur in his views; and so did his Grand Lodge, so far as to adopt the report of a committee, which earnestly recommended the Grand Lodge to institute proceedings, to induce such Subordinates as had obtained acts of incorporation, to have those acts repealed, and substitute therefor, acts incorporating boards of trustees, when such are necessary. No dispensations for new Lodges were granted during the year. The Report on Correspondence is byE.W. Joseph Hough, and reviews, in his usually iraternal spirit, the proceedings of twenty-eight Grand Lodges; Kansas not of the number. In referring to the Address of Grand Master Guilbert, of Iowa, he quotes approvingly that portion which refers to the abolition of all fees for affiliation. As we have long favored the abolition of all such fees, as ovx former Eeports evince, we are happy to know that there are others who coincide with us. He favors the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia.
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There are eighty Lodges in the jurisdiction^ with a membership of 5,986. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both r e elected. NOVA SCOTIA.
A Quarterly Communication of this young Grand Lodge was held J u n e 8th, 1866; M. W . William H . Davies, M. D . , Grand Master. Six Lodges were represented. The Grand Lodge ordered a Grand Master's jewel, as p e r sketch of Bro. H a y s , of Edinburgh, Scotland. The Grand Lodge mot in Annual Communication, J u n e 21st, 1867. The Grand Secretary, in his Annual Eeport, gives a history of the origin and formation of t h a t Grand Lodge, as follows: ' ' In the first place, I may state, for the information of those not immediately connected with the cause of Masonry in this Province, that heretofore Nova Scotia could boast of Lodges holding under the authority of three separate and distinct Grand Lodges, viz: Grand Lodges of England, Scotland and Ireland; but, within the past few years, those Lodges holding warrants from the Grand Lodge of Ireland have ceased working. We have had a District Grand Lodge of England, and a Provincial Grand Lodge of Scotland, working in our Province, at one and the same time, under the authority of the Parent Grand Lodges in the Mother Country. And Nova Scotia has witnessed, for a number of years, tlie rather singular anomaly of one and the same Provincial Grand Master under both authorities, placed at the head of affairs, to support the interests of two Grand Bodies, who differed from each other on many material points, not only in their constitutions, but also in their mode of work, and more especially the manner of conferring the degrees. Scarcely any two Lodges worked alike. There seemed to be a lack of that essential elementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;liai-mony â&#x20AC;&#x201D;which is the foundation upon which this glorious structure is built. In fact, it could be plainly seen, that unless the Parent Grand Lodge conceded to us the right of self-government, either we must claim it as our undoubted right, or else Masonry must cease to exist as an'organized institution in this country. ' ' The subject of an independent Grand Lodge for the Province of Nova Scotia, has been a matter agitated for the past five years by most of the Lodges of the Province. It has been advocated by the most prominent members of both the Provinciid Grand Lodges of England and Scotland.
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" I n 1S61, a committee was appointed from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Scotland, to act in conjunction witli a similar committee appointed by the District Grand Lodge of Englanil, with a view of ascertaining the feelings of the diflerent Loilges holding under both authoiities, as to the practicability of forming a Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. "Reports were received from the various Lodges, and they were unanimous as to the propriety of fornnng a Grand Lodge. The committee reported to tlieii- respective Provincial-Grand Lodges, recommending that the Parent Grand Lodges be written to, asliing their consent to the formation of a Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. The Grand Lodge of England answered promptly, and peremptorily refused any such privilege. But the Grand Jjodge of Scotland, although written to at the same time, never deigned a reply. " In consequence of the refusal of the Grand Lodge of England, the matter was allowed to drop by the English Lodges ; and those holding warrants from Scotland declined moving further in the matter — more out of courtesy to their English brethren, than because they felt satisfied it was for the interest of the Craft. ' ' Five years later, the largely increased influence of the Scottish Lodges, and the interests of tlie Craft in this Province, demanded that a change should be made in the government of the Lodges. The continued inattention of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and the culpable negligence (if not worse) of its officers, rendered the step of sm-reudering our warrants to the Grand Lodge of Scotland an absolute necessity. We could not get any communication from them. Diplomas which had been ordered eighteen months, had not been received ; warrants ordered a longer period had not coine to hand. We had protested against their conduct toward us. The Provincial Grand Master, Privincial Grand Secretary, and Masters of Subordinate Lodges, had written, but all in vain ; their letteis were ti-eated with indifference, amounting to contempt. We had sent over a delegate—our Provincuil Grand Chaplain, the Rev. Bro. Boyd—who had two or three interviews TOth the Officers of the Pai-ent Grand Lodge, but all to no effect; we received no answers, no redress. Our hitherto highly nourishing Scotch Lodges, which had done a large amount of work, now almost ceased, as members who had been made within the last two years could receive no diplomas. Many of those very members, made in regularly constituted Lodges, were refused admittance in other jurisdictions, and declared to be made Masons in clandestine Lodges, as they were unable to show diplomas or papers of any kind. Lodges could not grant them, as the Grand Lodge of Scotland reserves to itself the right of granting diplomas. The Masters of some of the Lodges refused, to confer degrees, or do any work in theu' Lodges, until such time as they should be able to give members so made some satisfactory document, as evidence to show that they were made in a just and lawfully constituted Lodge.''
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As a remedy for all this, the representatives of twelve Lodges in the Province met, and took measures for the formation of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. The report is lengthy, and gives a detailed account of the organization. We consider our brethren of Nova Scotia are in the right, and have only quoted some of the primary causes which induced them to " set up " for themselves, without obtaining the consent of the " Parent Grand Lodges," as some argue they should have done. We are sorry we cannot give the Brother's report in full. The Grand Master's very business-like Address is mainly devoted to the organization of the Grand Lodge. Very little business was transacted. M. W. William H. Davies is Grand Master, and E. W. Charles J. Macdonald Grand Secretary; both of Halifax. omo. The Fifty-seventh Annual Communication of this M. W, Grand Lodge assembled in Toledo, October 16th, 1866. Two hundred and thirty-five Lodges were represented at the opening of the session. Grand Master Sparrow, in his Annual Address, notices in appropriate terms the death of three distinguished brethren, whose names were intimately connected with the history of that Grand Lodge. They are those of Thomas Corwin, William Blaekstone Hubbard, and Lewis Cass. A page in the proceedings is dedicated to the memory of each. He has granted dispensations for the formation of twelve new Lodges. The E. W. Deputy Grand Master made an excellent report. Both he and the Grand Master evince much zeal for the true interests of the Craft. Bro. M. W. Cunningham submitted an able Eeport on Correspondence, reviewing tho proceedings of twenty-nine Grand Lodges; of these is Kansas for 1865, and which receives a kindly notice.
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T h e Brother thinks " passages-at-arms " between officials or committees of the several Grand Lodges, unless conducted in the m o s t fraternal spirit, are too often productive of illfeeling t o b e useful. Wo coincide with the B r o t h e r ' s views in this, a n d assure him t h a t so far as he alludes to this committee, our criticisms w e r e never m e a n t to give " offense t o t h e most sensitive." B r o . Cunningham, in his report, brings in a review of tho proceedings of the G. G. Chapter, at its meeting in Columbus, September, 1 8 6 5 ; of the Grand E n c a m p m e n t of K n i g h t s Templars of the United S t a t e s ; and, also, of the Sup r e m e Council S. G. I. G. 33° Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite, for the N o r t h e r n Jurisdiction, for the information of the Craft — w e p r e s u m e . Resolutions were passed, recognizing the Grand L o d g e of • Nova Scotia, a n d extending to h e r the usual courtesies. I n relation t o t h e position assumed b y the G r a n d L o d g e of the District of Columbia, in permitting its Subordinates to confer t h e degrees upon applicants, regardless of their residence, is thus regarded b y our brethren in Ohio : RESOLVED, That all Masonic intercourse between the members of the Fraternity in this State and persons residing in this State who have been made Masons in any Lodge in the said District of Columbia, or in any other State of the United States, during the continuance of such residence in this State, without the unanimous consent, by ballot, of the Lodge in this State within whose jurisdiction such person resides, is hereby absolutely interdicted and forbidden. A l a r g e amount of business was transacted, and, from all appearance, the Craft throughout the jurisdiction are " h a r monious and prosperous." M. W. Thomas Sparrow, of Columbus, is Grand Master, and R. W . J o h n D. Caldwell, of Cincinnati, Grand S e c r e t a r y ; both re-elected. PENNSYLVANIA.
A Quarterly Communication of this G r a n d L o d g e was held December 3d, 1866, at which time Bro. J o h n L. Goddard was elected M. W . Grand Master, a n d Bro. J o h n ThomBon
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elected E. W. Grand Secretary; he having acted as Grand Secretary pro tem., since the death of Bro. Adams. An Extra Communication was held December 17th, 1866, principally devoted to receiving the reports of the various committees having in charge property and trusts of the Grand Lodge. The Annual Communication was held December 27th, at which time the retiring Grand Master delivered a short but interesting Address. From it we learn that in 1856 they had 133 Lodges, and 11,195 members; had a Grand Lodge debt of $151,000, and a charity fund of $38,125. In 1865, they had 190 Lodges, and 20,256 members; amount of Grand Lodge debt, $11,000 (which has since been canceled), and charity funds to the amount of $98,470; which certainly evinces a good degree of prosperity. During the year, twenty new Lodge warrants were granted, and nineteen new Lodges constituted. The Committee on Correspondence, through their chairiiiiah, Bro. Samuel C. Perkins, submit a short but instructive Eeport, acknowledging the receipt of the proceedings of thirty-four Grand Bodies; among them Kansas for 1865. In relation to the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, they think it would be premature in the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to formally recognize said Grand Lodge, while its position in regard to Lodges in that Province, which took no part in the formation of the new Grand Lodge, and which still held under warrants from Grand Lodges exterior to the territorial limits of the Province, remain unsettled. We notice that our brethren of Pennsylvania, ever ready to relieve the distressed, generously contributed one thousand dollars to their suffering brethren at Portland, Maine; and also one thousand dollars to relieve the wants of their suffering brethren at Columbia, S. C. Bro. John L. Goddard is M. W. Grand Master, and E. W. John Thomson Grand Secretary; both of Philadelphia. TENNESSEE.
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cation in Nashville, October Ist, 1886; the Grand Secretary, M. W. P. G. M. Charles A. Fuller, presiding as Grand Master. Nine Lodges were represented. The Grand Secretary read a circular letter from the Grand Master, wherein he states that in consequence of the prevalence of cholera in the principal cities of the State, it is thought best that the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge should be postponed. Whereupon, the Grand Secretary is directed to summon a constitutional number of representatives to assemble at the proper time, and hold a formal meeting ol the Grand Lodge, and adjoui'n the same to the 3d of December; which was accordingly done. The adjourned meeting was held as above, when there were present the representatives of 191 chartered Lodges, and 23 U. D. The Grand Master, M. W. Thomas A. Hamilton, in a very able and business like manner, gave an account of his stewardship dui'ing the year. Among his suggestions are, that there should be a uniform code of By-Laws adopted; and that there should be steps taken toward the founding of an asylum for the aged and' infirm veterans of the Order. To the question, " Can a Brother be elected Master of a Lodge, without previously having been elected and served as Warden?" they answer, "Lodges should select their best men to fill the offices," regardless of their having previously served as Wardens. The able Report on Correspondence was byR.W. Charles A. Fuller, their efficient Grand Secretary. He notices the proceedings of most of the American Grand Lodges; and among them is Kansas for 1865, Six years have elapsed since a Report on Correspondence had been presented to that Grand Lodge. M. W. Joseph M. Anderson, of Lebanon, is Grand Master; and E. W. Charles A. Fuller, of Nashville, Grand Secretary.
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Our B r e t h r e n of this jurisdiction held their Annual Communication in Eichmond, December 10th, 1866. M. W. E d w a r d H . Lane, Grand Master, in his opening Address, after referring to the severe trials and afflictions through which the Lodges of that jurisdiction have passed, wherein m a n y of the Lodges had lost their all, " leaving them nothing but their character of being ' every w h i t ' Mason," remarks: " N o t repining under these misfortunes, they have set to work with such zeal and energy that their losses have, to a great extent, been repaired. And now, most of the Lodges find themselves in as prosperous ii condition as they were in former days.'' H e calls the attention of the Grand Lodge to the subject of the organization of the Grand Lodge of West Y i r g i n i a ; and we infer from the tone of his remarks, that he does not appear to favor the formation of said Grand Lodge of the " S t a t e of W e s t Virginia." D u r i n g the y e a r he has received numerous letters from Lodges holding under the " O l d Dominion," but situate in the new State, desiring to be instructed as to what course the old Grand Lodge intended to pursue; in some instances alledging t h a t they preferred surrendering their charters to being transferred to the new Grand Lodge. During the y e a r he has issued dispensations for the formation of twenty-seven new Lodges. A committee upon the subject of recognizing the Grand Lodge of W e s t Virginia, offered the following, which was adopted: RESOLVED, That this Grand Lodge is willing to recognize the Grand Lodge of West Vu-ginia, whenever we shall be satisfied that a full majority of the thirty-four active Lodges iu the boundary of West Virginia, holding charters from this Grand Lodge, shall desire to sepai-ate from us, and unite with the Grand Lodge of West Vu-ginia, and shall return their charters, and pay up theu- dues to this Grand Lodge, to December, 1865." The E e p o r t on Correspondence, b y Bro. J . P . Little, chairman of the committee, is s h o r t ; with one or two exeep-
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tions, barely acknowledging the receipt of the proceedings of thirty-two Grand Lodges. They particularly favor the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and allow Bro. Gouley to speak for them, concerning other Grand Lodges. M.W. Edward H. Lane, of Louisa C. H., is Grand Master; and E. W. John Dove, of Eiehmond, Grand Secretary. WASHINGTON.
Our Brethren of this jurisdiction held their Ninth Annual Communication at Olj^mpia, September 19th, 1866; R. W. William H . Wood, Deputy Grand Master, presiding. Six Lodges were represented at the opening. The Acting Grand Master reports having been asked to grant a dispensation to open a Lodge in British Columbia. This he proposes to do, upon a proper petition, meeting the requirements of the Grand Lodge. In this he is sustained by the Grand Lodge. Bro. T. M. Eeed presented a short Eeport on Correspondence, in which he notices the proceedings of twenty-three Grand Lodges. Of Kansas, he notices in Bro. Carr's Eeport, "some new and rather novel ideas," regarding the fees for affiliation. If new, we trust the Brother will give them a careful consideration. Very little business was transacted. The further consideration of the jurisdictional controversy with Oregon, was postponed until the next Annual Communication. M. W. Thomas M. Eeed, of Olympia, was elected Grand Master, and E.W. W. H. Wood, of Steilacoom, elected Grand Secretary. WEST VIRGINIA.
We are in receipt of a pamphlet containing the proceedings of this new Grand Lodge, at its various meetings from April 12th, 1865, to January 24th, 1867; in all of which there appears a sincere desire to promote the true principles of Masonry, and to establish upon a firm basis a Grand Lodge
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which shall do honor to the Craft; and has already been recognized b y m a n y of the sister jurisdictions. We noticed in a former Eeport, t h a t the Grand L o d g e of Virginia claimed t h a t the Lodges located or constituting the Grand Lodge of W e s t Virginia, should have paid up t h e i r dues, and signified their intention of forming a n e w Grand Lodge, before proceeding t o act in the matter. W i t h a view t o a proper adjustment of t h a t point, note the following, as adopted b y the Grand Lodge ol West V i r g i n i a : RESOLVED, That the Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction, are hereby recommended to pay to the Grand Lodge of Virginia, on account of Grand Lodge dues, such amount as shall be ascertained , was due at the time this Grand Lodge was organized. A careful and well prepared E e p o r t on Correspondence was presented b y Bro. T. H . L o g a n ; and in it he reviews the proceedings of t h i r t y Grand L o d g e s ; and- a m o n g t h e m ours for 1865. M : . W . William J. Bates is Grand Master, and E . W. T. H . L o g a n G r a n d Secretary-; both of Wheeling. Success t o their Grand Lodge. WISCONSIN-
Grand Lodge convened at Milwaukee J u n e 11th, 1867; R. W. H a r l o w Pease, D. G. M., presiding. The Grand Master being confined to his house b y sickness, M. W . H . L . P a l m e r read his Annual Address. F r o m the Address we learn t h a t the Grand M a s t e r has granted twelve dispensations for new Lodges during the y e a r . The following Eules are promulgated, as g o v e r n i n g the healing of army-made M a s o n s : 1st. A petition shall be presented in due form, at a regular meeting of the Lodge, which shall be referred to a committee for investigation, and at least twenty days must intervene before the passing of the ballot. 2d. A unanimous ballot shall be required. 3d. The healing to consist of the administering of the O. B . of each degree. 4th. Twenty days must intervene between the healing in each de-
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gree, and the same proflcieiicy must be had as is by us required in regularly taking the degree. 5th. The fee charged by a Lodge for healing shaU not be less than ten dollars. Bro. William H. Norris, Jr., presented the Report on Correspondence, in which he remarks, he "has labored with somewhat of industry to present, in moderate compass, the leading transactions of thirty-six Grand Lodges." The Grand Lodge donated one thousand dollars for the aid of suffering Masons South. Two hundred and fifty dollars was also donated for the relief of certain widows and orphans at home. M. W. Harlow Pease, of Watortown, is Grand Master; and R.W. W. T. Palmer, of Milwaukee, Grand Secretary. FRANCE.
Prom the Grand Orient, we have evidence of continued prosperity. We are informed by Grand Master Millinet, that during the year twenty Lodges have been established. The misplaced and unjust attacks to whic}j Masonry has been subjected, he is confident, has caused a reaction in its favor, and, everywhere, "Masonic faith is being awakened; " but to the careful administration of the affairs of the Grand Orient he attributes much of its success. There is much interesting matter in their proceedings, which we would refer to, had we the time. We promise them more attention next time, should it fall to our lot. W e here close our Eeport; and whether well done, is for the Brethren to determine. And while we are ready to perform our task, however arduous, we trust, as before, that the task may fall to some Brother more competent to perform it. E. T. CARE, Chairman of Committee.
GKAJS^D LODGE OF KANSAS. EVEXIXG
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SESSION.
TUESDAY, OCT. 16, 6-^ O'CLOCK, P . M.
The Most Worshijjful refreshment t o labor.
Grand Lodge
w a s called
from
PRESENT : M.W. M. S. ADAMS, GRAND MASTER. E.W.
C. K. HOLLIJ)AY, DEPUTT GRAND MASTER.
K.VV. E . A . SMITH, us GRAND SENIOR WARDEN. E.W.
E . X). HILLYEE, QRAAD JUNIOR
WARDEN.
E . W . CHBISTJAN BECK, GRAND TREASDRER. E.W. W.
E . T . O.'VEE, GRAND SECRETARY. W. B . HUTCHESON, A S S ' T GRAND SECRETARY.
W. E E V . S . F . N E S B I T T , W.
as GRAND CHAPLAIN.
C. C. IVELLAJM, GRAND SENIOR DEACON.
W-. J . T . L A N T E E , GRAND JIWIOR DEACON. Bro. G. M. KELLAM, GRAND TYLER. TAST GE/VND OFFICEKS :
M.W. E . E . EEES, Past Grand Master. E . W . JOHN W. SJHTH, Past Deputy Grand Master. G. A . EDDY and B . FAENSWOETH, Past Masters. And t h e P a s t Masters and Eepresentatives as before. The Committee on Credentials submitted t h e following additional REPOET: T o THE M O S T W O R S H I P F U L GRAND L O D G E OF K A N S A S :
Your Committee have examined t h e Credentials of E o b ' t L. Gilbert, p r o x y for W . M. of Lawrence Lodge No. 6 ; E d ward Gill, p r o x y for W. M. of Auburn Lodge N o . 3 2 ; a n d L e w i s J . Best, p r o x y for W. M. and Senior Warden of Monrovia Lodge N o . 4 8 ; and find the same to be correct, and t h e bearers thereof entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge. EespeetfuUy submitted, JOHN H. BEOWN, ) ^ .,, â&#x20AC;&#x17E; 0 . A. BASSETT, ' | Committee. T h e Eeport, on motion, was. adopted. This "being t h e hour s e t a p a r t for t h e election of Grand Offlcers, t h e W . M . Grand Master appointed Bros. D . Byington
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and W. R. Wagstaff tellers; and the election was proceeded with, when the following named Brethren were chosen as Grand OflScers for the ensuing Masonic year: GKAJSIX) OFFICERS.
M.W. M. S. ADAMS, Grand Master. R.W. E. A. Sl\UTH,Deputy Grand Master. K.W. E. D. HILLYER, Grand Senior Warden. R.W. J. T. LASfTER, Grand Junior Wai-den. R.W. CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasiuer. R.W. E. T. CAKR, Grand Secretary. After which the M. W. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, until 8 o'clock, A. M., to-morrow. MOENESTG
SESSION.
"WEDNESDAY, October 16, 8 o'clock, A. M. The M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas was called from refreshment to labor. Present: Officers and Eepresentatives as yesterday. The Special Committee on the M. W. Grand Master's Address, submitted the following REPORT: To
THE
MOST WORSHIPFUL
GKAND L O D G E OF K A N S A S :
The. Special Committee, to whom was referred the Grand Master's Address, have attended to the duty assigned them, and submit the following Report: 1st. So much of the Address as refers to Masonic Law and Usage, to be referred to the Committee on the Condition of Masonry. 2d. That portion in regard to the Board of Custodians and Masonic Work, to be referred to a Special Committee. 3d. That portion in regard to Dispensations, to be referred to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. 4th. That in regard to Grievances, to be referred to the Committee on Grievances. . 5th. That in regard to the death of Past Grand Master Saqui, to be referred to a Special Committee.
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6th. T h a t portion in reference t o applications for dispensations t o confer degrees, t o t h e Committee on Condition of Masonry. 7th. T h a t portion of the Address in regard t o the examination of visitors, and t h e general objects of Masonry and mission of Masons, is recommended to t h e careful consideration of the members of this Grand Lodge. . All of which is fraternally
submitted,
E. T. C A E E , Chairman Com. On motion, the E e p o r t w a s adopted. The M. W . Grand Master announcrd the following Committees : S P E C I A L COMMITTEE oi>r T H E D E A T H O F P . G. M. SAQUI
—Bros. E . E . Eees, C. K . Holliday, and J . B . Hubbell. O N CONDITION OF M A S O N R Y — O . A. Bassett, J . H . B r o w n ,
and C. 0 . Kellam. O N CUSTODIANS OF THE W O R K — D . B y i n g t o n , J . T. L a n t e r ,
and W. O. Gould. The Committee on Accounts submitted t h e following Eeport, which, on motion, was adopted: EEPORT. T o THE M O S T W O R S H I P F U L GRAND LODGE O F K A N S A S :
T o u r Committee respectfully report t h a t they have examined t h e E e p o r t of the Grand Treasurer for the current year, and vouchers accompanying it, and find the same t o be correct a n d just. We, therefore, recommend its adoption. Respectfully submitted, JOHIST H . D W I G H T , Chairman Com. The Committee on W a y s and Means submitted the following EEPORT: T o THE M O S T W O R S H I P F U L GRAND L O D G E O F K A N S A S :
T o u r Committee on W a y s a n d Means have h a d under consideration t h e resolution offered b y Bro. J . T. Lanter, t o
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rescind standing resolution, allowing pay to the elective officers of the Grand Lodge, and recommend its rejection. All of which is respectfully submitted, L. L. TEEWILLIGBE, â&#x20AC;˘) JAS. B. ABBOTT, t Committee. A. McKINNEY, 3 The Report was, on motion, adopted. Bro. John Francis offered which was adopted: BESOLVKD,
the following Resolution,
That the clues of Pacific Lodge No. 29 be remitted.
The Committee on Grievances submitted the following BEPORT: To THE MOST WoKsniproi, GRAND LODGE or KANSAS:
Your Committee, to whom was referred the Appeal of John Janes from the action of Olathe Lodge No. 19, respectfully report that they are unable, from the papers in their hand3, to ascertain what the action of that Lodge was in the case, and cannot, therefore, determine whether injustice was done the appellant. The Committee are of oj)inion that the proper officers of Olathe Lodge No. 19, are culpable of gross neglect or carelessness, in not forwarding the proper ti'anscript of the proceedings of their Lodge in this case, thereby depriving the appellant of his rights under the constitution and rules of this i l . W. Grand Lodge. Tour Committee would, therefore, respectfully recommend that the papers be returned to Olathe Lodge No. 19, with orders to make out a proper transcript; and that the case be referred to a committee of three members of this M. W. Grand Lodge, for disposition, at the expense of Olathe Lodge No. 19; which action shall be referred to the M. W. Grand Master, and his decision shall be final. Respectfully submitted, G. W. HOGBBOOM,-) I. B. SHARP, f Committee. W. 0. GOULD, 3
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The Report was, on motion, adopted; and the Grand Master appointed Bros. W. E. Wagstaff, I. B. Sharp, and A. Payne, a committee, as recommended in the Eeport. The Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation submitted the following EEPORT: To
THE
MOST WORSHIPFCL
GRA.VD L O D G E OF KANSAS :
Tour Committee on Lodges U. D. have examined the books and papers of the following Lodges, U. D., and find them to be correct: ACCACIA LODGE,
At Lawrence, Kansas. Find the records neatly and kept, and the work of the Lodge conducted in a manner. We recommend a charter be granted the and that they be designated as Accacia Lodge ISTo. number being now vacant. NEMAHA
correctly masterly brethren, 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that
LODGE,
At America City, Nemaha county. Eecords informal in a few instances, but otherwise correctly kept. Your Committee recommend that a charter be granted, with the number 13, which number is now vacant. TROY L O D G E ,
Located at Troy, Doniphan county. mend that a charter be granted.
Your Committee recom-
All of which is respectfully submitted, '
JOHN T. TAYLOE, -) J. B. HUBBELL, t Committee. W. B. HUTCHESOlSr, ]
On motion of Bro. E. T. Carr, the Eeport was adopted. On motion of Bro. Carr, the charter of Shawnee Lodge No. 9, was revoked. The Grand Secretary read the following communication from the Grand Secretary of the M. W . Grand Lodge of Maryland:
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BALTIMORE, September 28th, 1867. J S I R AND BROTHER : A t a meeting of Doric Lodg.e No. 124, held on the 26th inst., William H . Richardson and J o h n B. E o s e , proprietors and publishers of the " M a s o n i c Review and K e y s t o n e , " were expelled from all the rights and benefits of Masonry, for gross unmasonic conduct, in publishing and endorsing an article in volume 2, number 21, of said paper, entitled, " Walks and Talks about the Temple, or the Veil U p l i f t e d ; " grossly false and defamatory of the character of the Grand Lodge, Grand Master, Building Committee of the new Masonic Temple, and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Maryland. JACOB H. MEDAIRT, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Maryland. To E. T. CARR, Grand Secretary, Leavenworth, Kansas. On motion, the communication was received, and ordered to be p r i n t e d with the Proceedings of this G r a n d Lodge. P a s t G r a n d Master R. R. Rees, from the committee t o whom was referred the death of P a s t Grand Master Jacob Saqui, submitted the following, which was, on motion of Bro. O. A. Bassett, a d o p t e d : WHEREAS, In the wondrous workings of Almighty Power, our Past M. W. P . Q. M. Jacob Saqui, has taken his demit from eai-thly Lodges, and gone in search of perfect Ught to realms beyond the silent tomb : Therefore, RESOLVED, 1. That we deplore his loss, with feelings of the deepest sorrow; so long accustomed to his cheerful face, we miss his kindly greeting, and mourn his absence. ' 2. We sympathize â&#x20AC;˘with those bereaved ones who compose his family, and tender them om- condolence, in kind assurance that he was to us fraternally what he was to them by close affinity. 3. We shall remember him through years to come, the bland companion, and thefi-iend and brother, whose heart expanded with ft-iendshij), as Ms hand extended kind relief in charity ; devoted in fraternal ties, he was in life the champion of our Order, true to his principles, and faithful in discharge of duty. 4. If he had foibles in his life, they are the incidents to mortal
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man, and often speak the warm impulsiveness of true and ardent natures. 5. As evidence that we revere his name, and in commemoration of his virtues while in life, we will set apart a mourning page, in memory of him whom we have loved. Bro. O. A. Bassett offered the following resolution, which was a d o p t e d : RESOLVED, That so much of the resolution of yesterday as refers to the installation of officers, be amended so as to read, " at 8, p. M. , of Thm-sday.'' On motion, it was RESOLVED, That so much of the resolution of yesterday as fixed the hour for the ExempUcation of the Work at 9, A. M . , to-day, be rescinded, and 2, p. in., to-day, be substituted. The following resolutions were also a d o p t e d : RESOLVED, That the action of Rising Sun Lodge No. 46, in the case of the expulsion of P . G. Thomas, be approved. RESOLVED, That the action of Auburn Lodge No. 32, in the case of S. M. Cunningham, be approved. Bro. Adams, on behalf of the ladies belonging to the Masonic families of Leavenworth, tendered the hospitalities of a Supper to the Grand Lodge, to be given on Thursday evening. On rtiotion of Bro. Carr, the invitation was accepted. Bro. Bassett offered the following resolution: RESOLVED, That no further action be had in case of the expulsion of members, than that of publishing their names in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, except in case of appeal. Adopted. On motion of Bro. B. A. Smith, the 'New Constitution was t a k e n u p ; when, it appearing t h a t a majority of all the Lodges had adopted the same, it was, on motion, adopted as the Constitution of the M. "W. Grand Lodge of K a n s a s . Bro.
Gould offered the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That Paragraph No. 108 of the New Constitution he amended, by striking out the word ' ' thirty,'' and inserting twenty.
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Pending the discussion of which, the Grand Lodge deferred further action until 2 o'clock, p. M. The Grand Secretary then read the following Eeport from the Committee on Lodges U. D.: EEPORT. To
THE
MOST W O E S H I P F O L GRAND LODRE OP KANSAS:
Tour Committee on Lodges U. D. beg leave to report, that they have examined the records and papers of the following Lodges U. D., and recommend that charters bo granted to said Lodges: VALLEY
LODGE,
Located at North Lawrence, to' bo known as Valley Lodge No. 30â&#x20AC;&#x201D;that number being now vacant. OKIENT LODGE,
Located at Topeka. PEKRYVILLB
LODGE,
Located at Perryville. We find that this Lodge has not fully complied with the regulations of this Grand Lodge, which prescribe that one Masonic month shall intervene before a petition shall be acted upon and the applicant initiated. Tour Committee desire to call the attention of all Lodges under this jurisdiction, to this important landmark. One Masonic month should intervene between the presentation of a petition and action thereon; and no E. A. or F. C. should be passed or raised, unless one month shall have intervened since taking the preceding degree, and not then, unless the candidate shall have passed an examination in open Lodge, to the satisfaction of the members present. Tour Committee, however, being satisfied that Perryville Lodge will conform to this regulation in the future, they therefore recommend the prayer of their petition be granted. GKANADA LODGE,
Located at Granada, Nemaha county. SHAWNEE
LODGE,
Located at Shawnee, Johnson county.
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LODGE,
Located at Leavenworth. This Lodge petitions that their name be changed to St. John's Lodge, and that their number be 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which name and number have been made vacant, by the demise of a Lodge formerly located at Atchison. Your Committee recommend that this request be granted. All of which is respectfully submitted, JOHlSr T. TAYLOE, ^ J. B. HUBBELL, ^Committee. W. B. HUTCHESON,) On motion, the Eeport was adopted. The M. W. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, until 2 o'clock, p. M.
AFTEKNOON
SESSIOX.
WEDNESDAT, October 16, 2 o'clock, p. M. The M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas was called from refreshment to labor, in Masonic Hall. Present: Officers and Eeprcscntatives as before. Bro. O. A. Bassett, Chairman of Committee on Credentials, reported Bro. Jerry Critchfield, as proxy for Junior Warden of Oskaloosa Lodge No. 14; and Bro. Jas. D. Snoddy, as proxy for W. M. of of Blooming Grove Lodge 'No. 4 1 ; which rrport was received, and the Brothers admitted to seats in the Grand Lodge. The Board of Custodians, appointed by the M. W. Grand Master, in accordance with the resolution passed by the Grand Lodge, at its Annual Communication, convened in October, 1866, then proceeded to Exemplify the Work of the several Degrees, before the Grand Lodge. After which, the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, until 8 o'clock, A. M., to-morrow.
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PHOCEEDINGS O F T H E MOE>TSG SESSION.
THURSDAY, Oct. 17, A. L . 6867â&#x20AC;&#x201D;8 o'clock, A. M. T h e Most Worshipful refreshment t o labor.
Grand
Lodge w a s called
from
PRESENT : M . W . M. S. ADAMS, GRAND .SIASTER. R.VV. E . A . SMITH, as GRAND SENIOR WARDEN, E.W.
J . CRACJQAN, as GRAND JUNIOR
WARDEN.
R . W . CHRISTIAN BECK, GRAND TRBASURKR. W.
W . B . HUTCHESON, A S S ' T GRAND SECRETARY.
W.
C. C. KBLLAM, GRAND SENIOR DEACON.
W. JOHN T . PRICE, as GRAND JUNIOR DEACON. Bro.
E D . KELLAM, GRAND TYLER. P A S T GRAND OEFICERS :
M.W. R . R. RBES, Past Grand Master. R . W . JOHN W. SaaTH, Past Deputy Grand Master. And t h e P a s t Masters and Eepresentatives as y e s t e r d a y , ' T h e Committee on Lodges U n d e r Dispensation submitted the following additional REPORT: To THE M O S T W O R S H I P F U L
GRAND L O D G E OP KANSAS :
Y o u r Committee on Lodges U . D. respectfully report, t h a t t h e y have examined t h e records and proceedings of M t . PIeasa.nt Lodge, U . D . , and find t h e same to be c o r r e c t ; a n d recommend a charter be granted. Said Lodge t o be located at M o u n t Pleasant, Atchison c o u n t y ; but its jurisdiction t o be confined to the district designated in the special dispensation g r a n t e d b y t h e Grand L o d g e t o said Lodge. Also, t h e r e p o r t of Coyville Lodge, U . D., located a t Coyville, Wilson county. This Lodge has failed t o send up a copy of its records. I t s report, however, is co;rrectly made out, so far a s we c a n judge, and shows t h e Lodge t o have been particular a s t o time of a,cting upon, petitions, and initiating, passing a n d raising. Your Committee would, therefore, r e c ommend a charter be g r a n t e d Coyville Lodge, upon receipt b y the G r a n d Secretary of a certified copy of their records.
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W e have also examined the records and report of Spring Hill Lodge, U. D., located at Spring Hill, Johnson county, and find them to be correct. This Lodge we find to be in a healthy condition, working slowlj', and m a k i n g Masons no faster than the constitutional time prescribed by the M. W. Grand Lodge. Its code of by-laws is correct, save in one particular. It prescribes, in section 2, article 4, t h a t a petition presented a t a regular communication, " shall be referred to a committee, who shall report thereon at the next regular communication, upon which report, if favorable, the ballot shall be spread," &c. As the regulations of this Grand Lodge prescribe t h a t one month shall intervene between the reception of a petition and a ballot being taken thereon, your Committee deem it essential that the by-laws of every Subordinate Lodge in this jurisdiction, should conform to the regulations of the Grand Lodge, in this as in all other respects. W e , therefore, recommend that Spring Hill .Lodge be instructed to so amend its by-laws, and that a charter be granted them. W e have also examined the records and by-laws of Twin Springs Lodge, U. D. W e find the same fault with the bylaws of this Lodge t h a t we do with those of Spring Hill Lodge. They prescribe (in sec. 1, art. 4} that when a petition shall have been presented to a Lodge, and referred to the proper committee, said " committee shall report with all convenient speed." T o u r Committee deem this a direct innovation on the established usages of the O r d e r ; and, therefore, reconaniend t h a t Twin Springs Lodge be instructed to amend t h a t part of their by-laws, so as to read, " w h i c h committee shall report thereon a t the first regular communication one month thereafter." This Lodge also fails to send up a correct report of its proceedings. Your Committee would recommend a charter be granted Twin Springs Lodge, upon amending their by-laws as above recommended, and furnishing the Grand Secretary with a correct report, made out in the form prescribed by the Grand Secretary. We have also examined the records and report of Salina
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Lodge, U. D., located at Salina, Saline county. The records are very neatly kept, but the report shows the Lodge to have only six members â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one less than the number prescribed by the Grand Lodge to constitute a vSubordinate Lodge. Tour Committee, however, arc satisfied that this is a clerical error,, and would, therefore, recommend a charter be granted, upon sending a correct repoi't to the Grand Secretary. Dick JRees Lodge, located in Leavenworth county, also sends up a copy of its proceedings, by-laws and report. We find the same to be correct, and recommend a charter be granted. We have also examined the proceedings and by-laws of Amcrieus Lodge, U. D., and find them correct, with the exception that their by-laws contain the same error in regard to prescribing the time of acting upon petitions, initiating, passing and raising, as do Spring Hill and Twin Springs Lodges. We therefore recommend that Americas Lodge be instructed to amend their bj--laws in that particular, so as to conform to the Constitution and regulations of this Grand Lodge; and upon so doing, if correct, we recommend a charter be granted them. All of which is respectfully submitted, J. T. TATLOE, )^ ... W. B. HTTTnTTBSOIV, | oommittee. On motion, the Report of the Committee was adopted The Committee on Chartered Lodges submitted following
the
REPORT: To
THE
MOST WORSHIPFUL
G K A N D L O D G E OF K A N S A S :
Tour Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to report, that they have examined the Eetums of the following Subordinate Lodges, and find them correct:
GRAND LODG E OF KANSAS.
Smithton, - - - - No. « Wyiandotte, It Kickapoo, - Bourbon, « . . « Emporia, - « Oskaloosa, Tecumseh, - - . . « « Olathe, - (( , . tt Palmyra,
1 3 4 8 12 14 15 19 22 23
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Osage- Valley, - - No. 24 tt Arcania, - - 31 tt Auburn, - - 32 tt Mound City, 33 tt Council Grove, 36 tt lola, - - - 88 tt 40 De Soto, - - tt 46 Eising Sun, - tt Nine-Mile, 49 t< Calvary, - - 50
The Returns of the following Lodges are correct in themselves, but do not agree with the printed proceedings of the last Grand Lodge, in the number of members at the commencement of the year: Washington, - - - No. 5 tt King Solomon,- 10 tt Franklin, - - 18 tt High Prairie, - 25 ti Eldora, - - - 28 tt 34 Indianola, - - tt Paola, - - - 37
Holton, - - - . No. tt Monticello, - - tt Delphian, - - - tt Easton, - - - Xenia, - - - - - It tt Monrovia, - - -
42 43 44 45 47 48
The Eeturns of Circleville Lodge show one member stopped, without giving a reason therefor. His name appears as having been raised in the Lodge, but is not in the list of members, nor otherwise accounted for. The Eeturns of Grasshopper Falls Lodge No. 21, show sixteen raised, and report but fifteen. The Eeturns of Neosho Lodge No. 27, show five Master Masons admitted, and seven raised; and report eleven admitted and four raised. The number of members reported at the commencement of the year does not balance with the present number. The Eeturns of Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Lawrence Lodge No, 6, and Topeka Lodge No. 17, are so incorrect, that
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THE
WO recommend they be returned to the Secretaries of the respective Lodges, for correction. The Degrees have been conferred out of time, as follows : Monrovia Lodge No. 28, initiated a candidate June 24th; passed him July 18th; and raised him August 4th. In Itlound City Jjodge No. 33, a candidate was passed December 7th, and raised December 14th. These matters require explanation. If the degrees were conferred under dispensation from the Grand Master, the Eeturns should show it; if not, they were conferred in direct violation of Masonic law, and the regulations of this Grand Lodge. In conciusion, the Committee would urge upon the various Secretaries of the jurisdiction, greater care in the preparation of their Eeturns; and to this end, t h c j should keep themselves supplied with all the books necessary for a complete record of all the transactions and business of the Lodge. All of which is fraternally submitted, E. A. SMITH, I^ .,, O. A. BASSETT,!^'""â&#x201E;˘"^^The Report was, on motion, adopted. The M. W. Grand Master appointed Bros. O. A. Bassett, D. P. Mason, and W. O. Gould, a Special Committee on Masonic Law. The Committee on Credentials reported, that they had examined the Credentials of Bro. E. A. Smith, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W., of Eising Sun Lodge No. 46; of Bro. H. W. McNay, W. M., and Bro. Charles Columbia, proxy for S. W., of Council Grove Lodge No. 36; and Bros. A. Payne, W. M., and Levi Flint, S. W., of Monticello Lodge No. 4 3 ; and find the same to be correct. Which Eeport was, on motion, adopted, and the Brothers admitted to seats in the Grand Lodge.
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The following resolution, offered yesterday by Bro. C. K. Holliday, and laid on the table, was called up by Bro. W. O. Gould: RESOLVED, That this Grand Lodge approve of and adopt the Work presented by Bros. E. A. Smith, J. H. Brown, and O. A . Bassett, Custodians of the AVork, appointed bj' the Grand Master, under orders of the Grand Lodge, at its last Annual Communication. After some discussion, the resolution was Bro.
Lanter offered the following
adopted.
resolution:
RESOLVED, That the next Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas be held at Lawrence. Bro. Sharp moved to amend, b y striking out the word " L a w r e n c e , " and inserting " Leavenworth." Bro. Kipper moved to amend the amendment, b y inserting "Atchison." A vote being taken, both amendments were declared l o s t ; a n d the original was then adopted. Bro. E . A. Smith ofl'ered the following resolutions, which were a d o p t e d : RESOLVED, That section 92 of the Constitution of. this Grand Lodge be amended, so as to read, " third Wednesday in October," Instead of ' ' third Tuesday.'' RESOLVED, That a Special Committee of Three be appointed, to Investigate the cases of Mound City Lodge No. 33, and Monrovia Lodge No 28, with instructions to report the result to the M. W. Grand Master, for such action as he may deem proper. T h e M. W. Grand Master appointed Bros. E . A. Smith, W. R. Wagstaff, and J o h n M. Price, as such committee. T h e following resolution, offered by Bro. W. O. Gould, was adopted: RESOLVED, That the salary of the Grand Secretary for the ensuing Masonic year, be two hundred and fifty dollars. On motion of Bro. E . D. Hillyer, Bro. W . B. Hutcheson was appointed Assistant Grand Secretary for the ensuing year. Bro. Gould, from the Special Committee on Life Membership, asked untU the n e x t Annual Communication of the Grand L o d g e , to make report.
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O n motion of B r o . J . H . B r o w n , further granted.
time w a s
B r o . G-ould called up the resolution to amend the Constitution, b y striking out the words " t h i r t y dollars," in section 108, a n d inserting t h e words " t w e n t y dollars," together with t h e amendment t o insert " twenty-five dollars." A v o t e being taken, t h e araendent and resolution were declared lost. T h e Committee on Accounts m a d e t h e following EEPORT: T o THE M O S T
WoRSiiiprnL GRAND L O D G E O F K A N S A S :
Y o u r Committee on Accounts respectfully recommend t h a t this Grand Lodge autliorize the Grand Treasurer to refund to Bro. O. A. Bassett t h e sum of fifty-nine ($59) dollars, and to Bro. E . A . Smith the sum of twenty-seven dollars and forty ($27.40) cents, money actually expended b y t h e m for expense incurred in attending the meetings of t h e B o a r d of Custodians, commencing October 10th, 1867; this being in addition to t h e amount heretofore paid as r e p o r t e d b y t h e Grand Treasurer. Respectfully submitted, J . H . D W ^ G H T , â&#x20AC;˘) ^ A . S T E W A R T , j Committee. T h e report was, oil motion, adopted. T h e Special Committee on t h e M. W. Grand Master's decisions (marked " A,") m a d e t h e following Report, which was a d o p t e d : IlEPORT. T o THE M O S T W O R S H I P F U L GRAND L O D G E O F K A N S A S :
Y o u r vSpecial Committee, t o whom was referred t h e decisions of t h e M. W. Grand Master, appended t o his Annual A d d r e s s , report t h a t they have critically examined the same,
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and in their opinion, they are correct, and should be approved. Respectfully submitted, O. A. B A S S E T T , ) J. H . B R O W N , f Committee. C. C. K E L L A M . ) The Grand Secretai-y then read a petition from A . Donovan, expelled b y D e Soto Lodge N o . 40, to be restored to all the rights and privileges of Masonry. On motion of Bro. Bassett, it was RESOLVED, That all papers, etc., connected with the case of A . Donovan, be referred to the Committee on Grievances, with instructions to report at the next Annual Communication. I t was also RESOLVED, That De Soto Lodge No. 40, be ordered to furnish the Committee on Grievances with a transcript of all the proceedings had in the case of A. Donovan. The M. W. Grand Master announced t h e following Standing Committees : O N CONDITION OF M A S O N R Y — O . A . Bassett, C. C. K e l l a m ,
I. B . Sharp, J . F . Bliss, P . E . Brooks, W . 0 . Gould, G. W . Hogeboom. ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE—E. T. Carr, J . H . B r o w n ,
J . D . Eush. O N "WARRANTS—J. T. Taylor, A . McKinney, J . M . Smallwood. ON G R I E V A N C E S — W . E . Wagstaff, J . B. Abbott, J . T. Lanter. ON F I N A N C E — B . F a r n s w o r t h , D . Byington, J o h n C. Gist, ON
CONSTITUTION AND B Y - L A W S — E .
D. Hillyer, W. B.
Hutchison, L . P . Mason. ON C H A R I T Y — H . B . Nickerson, J . Henderson, L . L . Terwilleger. ON
U N F I N I S H E D B U S I N E S S — A . E . Bancroft, P . E . H a v e n s ,
S. W. McComas. O N A P P E A L S — J o h n C. Eichmond, J o h n A . Chase, C. K . HolHday, J . B . HubbeU, A . E . Bancroft.
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B r o . Hutchinson offered the following standing resolution : RESOLVKD, That any candidate for the degrees of Masonry, who shall allow six months to elapse after election to receive said degrees, before be shall come forward for initiation; or who, after receiving the degrees of E . A. or F . C , shall allow more than one j'eaj-to elapse before he shall apply for the next higher degree in the Lodge, shall not have said degree confei-red upon him without the unanimous vote of the Lodge, to be asccrtiiined by the bollot, notice of which shiUl have been given at the next preceding regular communication. After considerable discussion, the resolution was rejected. T h e Committee on t h a t ^part of the Grand Master's Address relativo to Custodians of the Work, submitted the following REPOET: To THE MOST WoRsmpiUL GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS:
Y o u r Committee on t h a t p a r t of the Grand Master's Address, relativo to Custodians of the W o r k , bog leave t o report, t h a t they have carefully examined the same, and reco m m e n d the adoption of the following resolutions, as part of the Constitution governing the same : 1st. There shall be a p e r m a n e n t Committee on Work, composed of four moraber.s of the G r a n d Lodge, of whom the Grand Master shall, by virtue of his office, be one, whose duty it shall be to retain and teach t h e Ancient Webb W o r k , as communicated by Bros. J o h n H . Brown, E. A. Smith, and O. A. Bassott, a committee appointed by the Grand Master, in obedience to a resolution of this Grand Lodge, at its session in October, 1866. 2d. A t the first election, there shall be elected one member for six; years, one for four y e a r s , and one for two y e a r s ; and one member of said Committee shall be elected by the Grand Lodge, at each alternate Grand Annual Communication; and the term of office of the brother so elected shall be for the t e r m of sijc y e a r s : Provided, T h a t in case of the death, resignation of the office, removal from the jurisdiction, suspension or expulsion of t h e brother so elected, the Grand Lodge shall, at the n e x t Grand Annual Communication, elect
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a successor for the unexpired balance of his term. The Custodians of tho W o r k shall disseminate the same by Lodge of Instruction, to be held by them under the direction of the Grand Lecturer (as to time and place, due reference being had t o the wants of the particular Lodges), and by an exemplification of the same before the G r a n d Lodge, at each Grand Annual Communication. 4th. The Custodians herein provide(^ for, shall be under the supervision of the Grand Lecturer, to be appointed by the M. W. Grand Master, as provided b y the Constitution. F r a t e r n a l l y submitted, D. BYINGTON,-) J . T. L A N T E E ; I Committee. W. O. G O U L D , ) The report was, on motion, laid upon the table. The M. W. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, to be called on again at two o'clock, P . M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
THURSDAY, October 17, 2 o'clock, p. M. The Most Worshipful refreshment t o labor.
Grand Lodge
was called
from
Officers and members present as before. Bro. E . A. Smith offered the following resolutions : KESOLVED, That a Committee on Work, composed of iive members of the Grand Lodge, of whom the Grand Master shall be a member and ex-oflficio Chairman, shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to retain and te:ich the Ancient Webb Work, as communicated by Bros. John H. Brown, E . A. Smith, and O. A. Bassett, a Committee appointed by the Grand Master, in obedience to a resolution of this Grand Lodge, at its session in October, 1866. 2d. Said Committee shall be termed ' ' The Custodians of the Work,'' and the Grand Lecturer, to be appointed by the Grand Master, in accordance with the Constitution, shall receive from them the Work, to be by him disseminated thi-oughout this jmisdiction. Adopted.
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Bro. Smith offered the-following amendments to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge : "SEC. 101. There shall be a permanent Committee on Work, composed of four members, of whom the Grand Master shall be a membar and ex-officio Chairman, whose duty it shall be to retain and teach the Ancient Webb Work, as exemplified by the Board of Custodians, at the session of the Grand Lodge, held in the city of Leavenworth, in the month of October, 5867, and no other; which committee shall be elected by the Grand Lodge, as follows: " At the first election there shall be one member elected for six years, one for four years, and one for two years; and one member of said committee shall be elected by the Grand Lodge at each alternate Grand Annual Communication, and thr term of office of the brother so elected, shall be for six years; Provided, That in case of the death, resignation, removal from the jurisdiction, suspension or expulsion of the brother so elected, the Grand Lodge shall, at the next Grand Annual Communication, elect a successor for the unexpired balance of his term. Said committee shall be termed "the Custodians of the Work," and shall disseminate the same by Lodges of Instruction, to be held by them under the direction and supervision of the Grand Master (as to time and place, due reference being had to the wants of the particular Lodges), and by an exemplification of the same before the Grand Lodge at each Grand Annual Communication. Particular Lodges needing the services. of any member of said Committee, to teach the work of the Grand Lodge, may employ him upon such terms as they may mutually agree upon." Section 102 aniended by striking out the words " Grand Lecturer," and inserting the words ' Custodians of the Work,' so that it will read: "SEC. 102. Every Lodge shall adopt and practice the standard of work and lectures imparted by the Custodians of the Work, and no other; and any Lodge violating this
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provision, without express authority from the Grand Lodge, shall be subject to forfeiture of their w a r r a n t . " The amendments were, on motion, adopted. Bro. Hutchison moved to amend Section 22 of the Con stitution, by striking out the word "five," in the first lino, and inserting the word " three," so as to r e a d : " S E O . 22. A Lodge has power to initiate, pass or raise, b u t three candidates at the same communication; nor shall a candidate be passed or raised in a less time than four' weeks, or one Masonic month, after taking a previous degree, and n o t then, unless he shall have made suitable profioiencj', except b y dispensation from the Grand Master, or his Deputy." Adopted. The M. W. Grand Master announced the appointment of Bros. J . H . Brown, B. A. Smith, O. A. Bassett, and E. D. Hillyer,' as Custodians of t h e Work, and Bro. O. A. Bassett, as Grand Lecturer. Bro. L a n t e r offered the following resolution, which was adopted: EESOLVED, That the salary of the Grand Lecturer be fixed at five dollars per diem, and necessary traveling expenses, while actually engaged in disseminating the Work, to be paid by the several Lodges receiving the Work. On motion of Bro. W. O. Gould, it was RESOLVED, That the Grand Secretary be directed to have printed five hundred copies of the proceedings of this Grand Communication, for distribution in the usual manner, and draw an oi-der upon the Treasurer for the necessary expense of the same. The Special Committee on the resolution of Bro. H a y e s , offered at the last Grand Annual Communication, made the following REPORT. To
THE
MOST W O R S H I P F U L G E A N D L O D G E OF KANSAS :
T o u r Special Committee, to whom was referred the resolution offered b y B r o . R. A. H a y e s , at the last Annual
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Coramu.-icationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;" T h a t a Committee of three be appointed t o r e p o r t a t the next Annual Communication,-as to the Masonic L a w , in regard to fees collected b y a Subordinate Lodge, which has conferred a degree upon a candidate residing under the jurisdiction of a neighboring L o d g e , which other Lodge completes the work," report t h a t t h e y a r e of the opinion t h a t whenever a Lodge invades the jurisdiction of an adjacent Lodge, by receiving a petition, and conferring the degrees, or any of them, upon a candidate residing in the jurisdiction of such neighboring L o d g e which h a s so invaded another jurisdiction, shall pay all fees received for petitions or work t o t h e Lodge in whose jurisdiction the candidate m a y have resided at t h e time his petition w a s so received. F r a t e r n a l l y submitted, O. A. BASSETT,-) W. O. G O U L D , [ Committee. L . P . MASON, 3 On motion of B r o . Hillyer, the r e p o r t w a s adopted. T h e following resolutions w e r e also adopted; B y Bro. W . O. Gould: RESOIVED, That the sum of ten dollars be paid to Bro. F . Magers, for his services as Assistant Tyler. B y Bro. Bancroft: RESOIA'BD, That the sum of t^venty dollars be allowed to Bro. G. KelUim, as salary for services as Tyler at this session of the Grand Lodge. T h e M. W. Grand Master announced the following as the appointed officers of the M. TV. Grand Lodge for the ensuing Masonic y e a r : R.W. R.W. R.W. R.W. R.W. R.W.
C. K. HOLLIDAY, Grand Orator. Rev. S. F . NESBIIT, Grand Chaplain. O . A . BASSETT, Grand Lecturer. G. W. HOGEBOOM, Grand Marshal. P . R. BROOKS, Grand Standard-Bearer. A. R. BANCROFT, Grand Sword Bearer.
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K.W. L. L. TEEWILLiEGER, Grand Senior Deacon. R.W. W. R. WAGSTAFF, Grand Junior Deacon. R . w : S. W . ^ ' ^ O ^ , } ^'•^'^•^ Stev.-'U-ds. W. L. P . MASON, Grand Pursuivant. W. GEO. M. KELLAM, Grand Tyler. The Committee on Unfinished Business made. the. following REPORT: To
THE
M O S T W O R S H I P F D L GRAND L O D G E OF K A N S A S :
T o u r Committee on Unfinished Business respectfully report, that no business of t h a t description has come before it. Fraternally submitted, A . M o K I N N B Y , Chairman. On motion, the E e p o r t was accepted. Bro. Hutchison ofi'ered the following amendment to the Constitution, which was, on motion, adopted: That p a r t 2, of section 17, be amended by striking out the words, " a majority of," and adding after the word " meeting," " b u t in no case shall a w a r r a n t be surrendered so long as seven members of the Lodge object," the section to read, aa amended: " S E C . 17. A Lodge can only be dissolved — " F I R S T . B y the act of the Grand Lodge, whereby its warrant is forfeited; and, " SECOND. By a voluntary surrender of its warrant, pursuant to a vote of its members, when duly summoned for t h a t purpose, with notice of the object of m e e t i n g ; but in no case shall a w a r r a n t be surrendered, so long as seven members of. the Lodge object." On motion of Bro. Gould, it was RESOLVED, That the sum of fifly dollars be paid to Grand Master Adams, as reimbursement for postal and other expenses of his office, during the past year. ' The M. W . Grand Lodge was then called off, until 7, p. M.
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THURSDAY, October 17, 7. o'clock, v. M. The M. W . Grand Lodge convened a t Laing's Hall, and t h e following Grand Officers w e r e duly installed for the ensuing year, by M.W. R. R. Eees, P . G. M.: M.W. M. S. ADAMS, Grand Master. n.W. E . A. SMITH, Deputy Grand Master. R.W. E . D . HCLLYER, Grand Senior Warden. K.W. J . T . LANXER, Grand Junior Warden. R.W. CHEISTIAjSr BECK, Grand Treasui-er. R . W . E . T . CARR, Grand Secretary. R.W. O. K. HOTXIDAY, Grand Orator. R.W. Rev. S. F . NESBITT, Grand Chaplain. R . W . O. A. BASSETT, Grand Lecturer. R.W. G. W. HOGEBOOM, Grand Marshal. R.W. A. R. BANCROFT, Grand Sword Bearer. R . W . L . E. TERWrLLBGER, Grand Senior Deacon. R.W. W. R. WAGSTAFF, Grand Junior Deacon. R . W . I. B . SHARP, l o r a n d Stewards R . W . S. W. McCOMAS,/^^''"" btewaias. W. GEO. M. KELEAM, Grand Tyler. T h e M. W . Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, b y M. W. Grand Master Adams, until to-morrow morning, a t 8 o'clock. MOENING SESSION.
FRIDAY, October 18,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;8 o'clock, A. M. T h e M. W . Grand L o d g e was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT :
M.W. M. S. ADAMS, Grand'Master. R.W. E. A. SMITH, Deputy Grand Master. R.W. E. D. HILLYER, Grand Senior Warden. 6.W. J. B. HUBBELL, as Grand Junior Warden. R.W. CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer. B.W. E. T. CARR, Grand Secretary. W. W. B. HUTCHISON, Assistant Grand Secretary. W. O. A. BASSETT, Grand Lecturer. Rev. Bro. S. F. NESBITT, Grand Cliaplain. W. JOHN T. PRICE, as Grand Senior Deacon. W. CHARLES COLUMBIA, as Grand Junior Deacon. Bro. F. MAGEBS, as Grand Tyler.
GBAJO) LODGE OF KAUSAS. T h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y r e a d t h e following
Ql communication
from t h e M . W . G r a n d L o d g e o f I ' e n n s y l v a n i a : M A S O N I C H A L L , P H I L A D E L P H I A , J u l y 23d, A . L . 5867. M. W. GRAND JIASTER OF THE GBAND LODGE OF F . & A. MASONS OF KANSAS: M O S T W O R S H I P F U L S I K AKD B E O T H E R :
T h e sad d u t y devolves
upon us of announcing to you that B r o , J O H N L . G O D D A R D , o u r Grand Master, departed this life on the ITlhof this m o n t h . A m a l a d y , unyielding to eveiy eflort to avert its results, prevented him for some time past from performing the honorable and responsible duties of his station, while hope ^\as entertained that its Iatal influences m i g h t be delayed. Almost iuiijerceptibly it consumed his vital powers, a n d , in harmony w t h God and m a n , h e died. His labors iu-e closed, and bis work among us is linished. Devoted to the principles and teachings of our Order, imbued with those viitiies which constitute its g l o i y , his life was au example of h i s Masonic faitli, anil his death a ti'iuniph of its consolations. Wliile w e gather round his grave to express our sorrow, and lay on it tokens of o u r aflection and hope, bound together by the symbol of innnortalify, let lis despoil the grave of its victory, in the assurance that those jewels which adorned his character here on eai'th, with p u r est luster signalize his station in that Temple, where J e h o v a h is w o r shiped as our Master, our F a t h e r , and our God. MCHAHI> VAUX, Deputy and Acting Gitind Master. Attest:
J O H N THOMSON, Grand Secretary.
Whereupon, it was E E S O L V E D , T h a t the Grand Lodge of Kansas extends its heartfelt sympathy to the M . W . Grand Lodge ol Pennsylvania, which m o u r n s the loss of a Grand Master, w h o , by his virtues, wiU ever b e kiudly remembered b y m a n y brothers of this jurisdiction. Several communications were
received, a s k i n g
a i d for
poor a n d distressed L o d g e s a n d brethren i n the S o u t h ; but, owing t o t h e unfortunate
condition of t h e
finances
of tho
Grand Lodge, n o action was h a d thereon. On m o t i o n of B r o . E . A . Smith, it w a s R E S O L V E D , That, the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby r e turned to t h e ladies of the Masonic Fraternity of Leavenworth, t o whose munificent hospitality w e are indebted for a re-union uusm-passed in the social history of the Order in Kansas.
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On motion of Bro. E. T. Carr, i t w a s RBSOLVKD, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to the officers of the Union Pacific Railway, E . D . , for their kindness in reducing the price of fare to members of the Grand Lodge. On motion of Bro. Basostt, it w a s RESOLVED, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be returned to the vaiious Lodges of Leavenworth, for the use of their hall, and for the many Masonic courtesies extended to our members by the brethren bi the city. On motion of Bro. P r a n g , i t was ORDERED, That the various amendments to the Constitution be embodied in a Circular, and sent to all Subordinate Lodges in the jui'isdiction, for their immediate action thereon. On motion of Bro. E . A. Smith, i t w a s RESOLVED, That the Grand Secretary is hereby authorized to procure the necessary stationery and office turniture for liis office, and ' draw on the Grand Treasurer for the expense. On motion of Bro. Gould, i t was â&#x20AC;˘ RESOLVED, That it is hereby ordered, that the Proceedings of this Session of the Grand Lodge be read in open Lodge, In each of the Subordinates under this jurisdiction; and that the next annudl reports to the Grand Lodge state whether this order has been complied with or not. There being no further business before it, the M. W . Grand Lodge of Kansas was closed in ample form, after . p r a y e r by the Grand Chaplain.
ATTEST ;
B. T. CARR, G r a n d Secretary,
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JiLCOB SAQITI, PAST GRAND MASTER OF KANSAS.
DIED AT ATCHISON, KANSAS, JUNE 14, 1867.
" The Oenial, Kind and Oenerons Priend; Ardent i n Devotion to the Cause of Charity."
JLI^ZPEinSTDIX
STANDING
REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS. S T A i r o m G REGULATIONS —1858. RESOLVED, That no petition for the degrees of Masonry shall be received by any Lodge under this jurisdiction, unless the petitioner shall have resided one year within the Territory of Kansas, and within the jurisdiction of the Lodge he petitions, at least six months. RESOLVED, That it is competent for a Subordinate Lodge to assess a tax against non-afflliated Masons residing within then- jm-isdiction, and to enforce the payment thereof by exclusion or suspension: Provided, No Mason shall be deemed non-aitUiated who holds membership under the jurisdiction of any other Grand Lodge; nor can the effects of any such exclusion or suspension extend beyond the life of any such Mason, so as to affect his right of Masonic burial; nor shall any Mason over the age of sixty years, or who shall be unable to pay, be subject to such tax. STANDING REGULATIONS—1859. RESOLVED, That no Lodge under this jurisdiction shall recommend the granting of a dispensation, unless the demits (or other evidence of their good standing) accompany the petitions of the appliciints for such recommendation; and not then, until the three principal officers of the proposed new Lodge have been examined by the Lodge recommending them, of being competent to confer the three degrees of A. C. Masonry, and the recommending Lodge shall affix to the petition a certificate to that effect. STANDING REGULATIONS —1860. RESOLVED, That the M. W. Grand Master have authority to ap-
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point a private secretary, with power to draw on the Grand Treasurer for postage expenses. STANDING REGULATIONS—1862. RESOLVED, That after a favorable baUot is had on the application of a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry, no further balloting shall be required; and a brotlier being initiated, must be passed and raised, when duly qualified in the preceding degrees, unless chai-ges of unmasonic conduct are preferred against liim, or otherwise sufficient reasons for his non-advancement be presented and approved by the Lodge. RESOLVED, That an applicant for a demit shall not be required to state the purpose or object for which the application is made,- or the demit required.
STANDING REGULATIONS —18G3. RESOLVED, That hereafter, during a vacancy, or in the absence, either temporarily or permanent^, of all three of the principal officers of a Lodge, tlie oldest Past Master of such Lodge present shall succeed to all the rights, powers and privileges of Master, during such absence or vacancy, and shall have the same power as the Master, to assemble the Lodge on proper occasions, and to work or lecture therein as the Master himself could do. RESOLVED, That hereafter, all Lodges under this jui-isdiction be required to forward to the Grand Secretary a certified list of their officers, as soon as the same shall have been elected and installed.
STANDING REGULATIONS —1865. RESOLVED, That the actual expenses of elective oflicers of this Grand Lodge, attending upon its Commvuiications, be paid out of the Grand Treasurj-; and at this and all subsequent Communications, the Committee on Accounts shall audit such expenses, and a wai-rant shall be drawn on the Treasury for their payment, upon the report of said Committee. This lesolution to in no w s e alfect the present allowance of the Grand Secretary. RESOLVED, 'J'hat hereafter, no Subordinate Lodge under this Grand Lodge jurisdiction, shall pass or raise a candidate in less than four weeks, or one Masonic month, after oonferi-ing a previous degree, and not then unless he shall have made siutable proficiency.
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STANDING KEGLXATIONSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1866. RESOLVED, That where two or more Lodges have concurrent jurisdiction, each Lodge shall be required to notify its sister Lodges of all applications for initiation, and also of aU rejections.
RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES. O C T O B E R
1st,
1867.
SMITHTON LODGE No. 1—Iowa Point. Begalar Conuutmication on or before the Fnll Moon in each m o n t h . OPFICBES:
J. E. Plowman, Secretary, T. J. Vanderslice, S. D. E. Collins, J. D. Job Dntton, Tyler.
S. F. Nesbitt, W. M; D. W. Fliiiii; S. W. Bi'Evaii8,J:'W; Isiffiel'May; Treasurer.
PAST MAkxEHS:
D. Yanderslice.
John W. Smith,
MASTEE MASONS.
D. S. Chapson, P . Wedemeyer, Joel Eyan, Henry Sweeney, Nelson Casteil, J. ^ . Critchfield, Charles Fox, 0. L. Sampson, "W.\6.'#orl)eB,' A. Cole, A. E. Jeffries, George J essee, O. W. Ball, H. Heere, John Puittchpn, Chas. Burkhalther, ,".S. E. Morris, C. L. Powers, Louis Whittington,"] Miles CoWan, , , - 1 . , ,
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Adm^ittod, . 1 ; L.Initiated,..7; Passed, 5; Eaised, 5; Eeinstatedj/l.;.D6mittedj.2; Suspended; 0; Died, I j Eejected, 4. Nunilier of; merabers, 30.
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LEAVENWORTH LODGE No. 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Leavenworth. Meets F i r s t and Third Mondays in each m o n t h . OEFICEKS:
W. B. Hutchison, "W". M. John S. Park, S. W. Henry 0. Prang, J. W. James B. Davis, Treasurer,
J. C. Boroom, Secretary, Willis Emery, S. D. G. M. Barnes, J. D. Fred. Magers, Tyler.
I'AST M A S T E R S :
R. R. Rees, B. Bock,
B. T. Carr, L. Eckelberry, O. 0. Beeler.
George Gosling, . O. B. Taylor,
AIASTBll MASONS:
Lafayette Mills, John J. Berry, Joel Hiatt, Christian Beck, Scott J. Anthony, John A. Halderman P. G. Lowe, John C. Grund, A. Gates, A. Graff, Z. Carpenter, B. L. Burris, E. J. Brown, N. Daniels, Charles Byer, A. "Warner, John F. Eichards, John McKee, Tho3. Plowman, John W Prest, S. D. Woods, L. F. Doolittle, John Myers,
J. A. Thomas, G. Haug, Goo. Dunnette, R. V, Florey, Louis Kitlaus, D. Flynn, A. W. Byer, Joseph Wise, L. M. Spear, H. D. Clark, G. W. Davis, Heary Harris, H. Wittenberg, Wm. Shepherd, Wm. T. Guyer, E. Jones, S. L. Thompson, M. Eieck, R. T. Jackson, Sr., W . H. Carson, Chas. Kraemer, L. Michael, Wm. Duncan,
David Skclton, Sam. Wolff, A. H. Viergutz, J. F. Logato, ' J. W. Russell, David H. Churchiil, Geo. W. H. Moore, G. Armstrong, E. Yost, N. Jennings, W. W. Ci-eighton, E. T, Jackson, Jr., J. W. Cummings, G. W. Thompson, H. W. Smith, E. Dicfondorf, Chas. Schmidt, David Staigor, C. M. Salinger, Jas. McCormick, Julius Levy, J. M. KirkondaU, James Haro,
GRAND LODGE OP KA2JSAS.
J . J. Campbell, B. Flesher, H . G. WeibUng, Wm. Beeler, Julius Haug, -
D. N. Barnes, A. Hastings, John McCarty, B. S. Eiehards, H. C. Haas,
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Joseph Fairre, Wm. Davis, A. Garden,. G. T. A. Nixon.
F E L L O W CEAJFTS:
James Hockot,
C. P. Hunter,
B N T E K E 0 APPKENTICES:
Alex. Trott,
Ira Slayton,
D. D. Collej^
Admitted, 6; Initiated, 5; Passed, 4 ; Eaiscd, 5; Demitted, 12; Suspended, 9; Died, 0; Eejected, 5. Number of members, 98.
W Y A N D O T T E L O D G E No. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; W y a n d o t t e . Meets F i r s t and Third Saturdays in each month. OFFICERS:
E. T. Hovey, W. M. S. Armstrong, S. W. H. P. Harris, J. W. D. Eyan, Treasurer.
Isaac B. Sharp, Secretary. P. M. P. S. Ferguson, S. D. John Beaton, J. D. J. H. Bruce, Tyler. MASTER MASONS,
N. A. Kirk, H. C. Long, Jos. Grindul, E. G. Doming, T. J. Barker, Daniel Killen, Charles Morasch, Wm. Moore, S. S. Sharp, Joab Toney, Jacob Feissel, J. H. Harris,
Irvin p . Long, Peter Lugibihe, Geo. P. Wickes, J. A. Seward, E. P. Viddce, V. J. Lane, W. P . Overton, Wm. Taylor, John W. Taffee, George Dean, Thos. A. Shaw, Eobert Halford,
Edward Eiter, AVallace McGrath, C. B. Stephens, Alfred Grindrod, Gus. J. Newbert, J. W. MoDaniel, John B. Scroggs, E. P. Heisler, Isaiah Walker, D. E. Jamo.9, David Pearson, Eussell Garrett.
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FELLOW CBAFT.
John H. Steiner, ENTERED APPHENTICES:
Charles W. Shewry, Harvey Hortsman, James H. Cross. Admitted, 3 ; Initiated, 9 ; Passed, 5 ; Eaised, 5; EeinBtated, 3 ; Demitted, 5 ; Suspended, 4j Died, 2 ; Eejected, 8. Number of members, 44.
KICKAPOO LODGE No. 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Round Prairie. Meets Saturday, o n or before the Full Moon. OFPICEES:
James Henderson, W. M. Wm. T. Marvin, S. W. Thomas Goddard, J. W . James Cooley, Treasurer.
David H. Sprong, Secretary. Wm. E. Henderson, S. D. T. A. McQuown, Tyler.
PAST MASTER:
Philo W. Hull. M J V S T E B MASONS:
John Branscomb, Thos. A. Snoddy, E. B. Kerr, Sam'l Bowman, Geo. W. Seymour, John Hawley, B. A. McCully, Asa B. Clevinger, Wm. C. McBride, Jas. McDaniel, John W. Thorn burg, James P . Beard, Geo. W. Stephens, Abraham King, John A. Moore, Parker Morris, T. E. Goddard, A. G. Channel, Geo. A. Wright, Wm. H. Laswell, John Parsons, FELLOW CEAPTS:
Samuel J. Hall,
Wm M. Kincaid,
John B. Levillle.
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
James Cole. Admitted, 0 ; Initiated, 6; Passed, 5; Eaised, 2 ; Demitted, 1 1 ; Suspended, 10; Eejected, 2. Number of member, 29.
GEAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
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WASHINGTON LODaE No. 6—Atchison. Meets F i r s t and T h i r d Saturdays in each month. OFFICERS:
S. T. Walters, W. M. H. E. Mckerson, Senior W. Louis Kipper, Junior W. Jacob Lew, Treasurer.
William Jackson, Secretary. J. L. Thompson, Senior Dea. J. B. Eaff, Junior Deacon. Jordan N. Utlcy, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS:
John A. Chase. MASTER MASONS ;
A. G. Otis, John Belz, T . J . Ball, D. Buchanan, J. J. Halligan, F. A. Eoot, Eobert Forbriger, Leon Frank, W. Hetherington, R. A. Barker, Amos Avery, George McPherson, J. H. Talbott, 8. Hasselberger,
James P. Butcher, J. A. Eubioon, Jesse Brown, S. D. D. Smith, C. G. Means, Oliver Davis, James D. ArmstrongC. G. Manion, Jacob Eeese, S. B. Davis, Samuel Dickson, Eeuben Burnes, John M. Price, F. Wolfson, James A. Gould, Jerome M. White, Daniel McQuaig, S. H. Cummins, John E. McDonald, J. F. Copeland, Philip Mosser, ^'"B. S. Mills, Sol. E. Washer, Leon Friend, M. Marcus, J. M.. Langsdorf. ENTERED
J. M. Cloyes,
JU'PRENTICES.
F. O'Donnell,
W . W. Kelso.
Admitted, 3 ; Initiated, 4 ; Passed, 2 ; Eaised, 8; Demitted, 16; Died, 2; Suspended, 24. Number of members, 49. LAWRENCE LODGE No. 6—Lawrence. Meets on the F i r s t and Third Mondays in each month. OFFICERS :
Paul R. Brooks, W. M. Eobert L. Gilbert, S. W.
J. N. McFarland, J. W. Edwin M. Wood, Treasurer,
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O. W. MeAllastcr, Secretary, W. H. Lawson, Junior Deacon, J. S. White, Senior Deacon, Justice Assmann, Tyler. P A S T MASTERS :
James Christian. MASTER BIASONS:
Carmi Babcock, W. D. Blackford, Oliver Barber, E. F. Barber, J. Bernstein, S. Bowers, B. W. Baker, M. S. Beach, A. H. Baird, T. D. Clarke, J. T. Coppedge, T. B. Cady, G. W. Deitzler, C. S. Duncan, J. W. Davis, Asa Dutton, F. A. De Wolff, H. L. Bnos, E. L. Frazer, T. J. Fevrill, Eev. W. H. Fisher, M. Hartmann, J. D. Herrington, J. C. Horton,
S. S. Hicks, J. B. Hilliard, D. C. Halbert, D. Hubbard, H. W. Hatch, E. S. Johnson, T. J. Kennedy, W. H. E. Lykins, E, W. Ludington, J. M. Lewis, Eev. E. W. Oliver, A. ISf. Page, Eobert Peebles, Charles Eobinson, T. L. Eaymond, M. Eeckards, T. J. Sternbergh, Edwin Stokes, W. M. Saulsbury, J. S. Sheldon, W. M. Schenck, G. J. Tallman, A. XJrbansky, F. Waltersdorph,
J. G. Parker,
B. Hitchcock,
E. B. Hayes, Spencer Eansom, E. P . Baker, J. E. Kennedy, E. D. Ladd, Lewis Lawson, A. E. Marks, S. B. Prentiss, Thomas Pearson, G. W. Paddock, Charles Eeynolds, B. A. Eudd, C. B. Stevens, E. W. Sparr, Wm. L. G. Soule, A. J. Heath, I. J. Sawyer, S. O. Thaeher, M. Tait, E. Wyler, L. J. Worden, M. J. Whitson, Eobert Cole,
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
ENTERED
F. W. Apitze, W. M. Brown,
J. G. Dodge.
APPRENTICES.
S. Steinberg, Charles Oliver,
H. F . Saunders, Sam. Walker, â&#x20AC;¢
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
H. Waters, W. T. Barber,
L. J. Sperry, John Barber,
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J. ISr. Deaman,
Admitted, 11; Initiated, 15 ; Passed,'?; Raised, 6 ; Demitted, 8. Number of members, 80.
UlSnON LODGE Ko. 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Junction City. OFFICERS:
John T. Price, W. M. A. Clough, Senior Warden, G. F. Gordon, Junior Warden, Robert Henderson, Treasurer,
J. R. McCIure, Secretary, G. E. Beates, Senior Deacon, W. Lockstone^ Junior Deacon, James Morris, Tyler.
PAST S t A S T E R :
p . Z. Taylor. MASTER MASONS.
Henry Ganz, R. D. Mobley, C; Heipsman, T. L. Hersey, J. M. Myers, 0. M. Barclay. R. S. Miller, L. B. Perry, John Westover,
James Mansfield, Wm. S. Bean, J. L. Kirby, William Markley, William S. Blakely, C. L. Cady, W. C. Whitney, John McOann, Henry Mitchell,
G. F. Marvin, G. M. Blowers, E. Warner, William Gordon, John M. Smith, David Manfash, A. J. Hopkins, Samuel R. Bostick.
F E L L O W GRAFTS
William B. House, B. S. Storer, John K. Wright.
John Morris.
ENTERED A P P R E N T I C E S :
0. H. Thompson, William Becker, L. C. Palmer,
Isaiah McDowell, Joseph McCreany, W. H. Easley.
W . H. Mackey, Jacob F. Blatner,
Admitted, 1; Initiated, 7; Passed, 4 ; Raised, 1; Rejected, 4. Number of member, 35.
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PKOCEEDINGS OF TBE BOUEBOJf LODGE ISTo. 8â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Fort Scott.
Meets on the Second and F o u r t h F r i d a y s of each month. OFFICERS :
E. A. Smith, W. M. P. M. J. Van Possen, Secretary. P. J. Eymc, S. W. John Crow, S. D. Dyer Smith, J. W E. A. Manlovc, J. D. P. jyf. A. R. Allison, Treasurer. S. S. Peterman, [ ^, , J. G. Stewart, PAST JIASTEKS:
J. S. Eedfield.
S. B. Gordon. MASTER MASONS:
G. W . Blair, J. G. Harris, Alex. McDonald, Joseph Eay, B. P. McDonald, W. C Weatherwax, John P . White, Henry Pridy, E. M, Brickley, C. A. Walker, Wm. Armstrong, Wm. Stocikton, John Tvlorillon, J. J. Hill, Clinton OwenS) A. J. Walker, E. P. Bernard en,
W. B. Bridgman, Wm. Kaufman, John S. Miller, John Chance, S. A. Manlove, W. M. H. Harris, H. Kirkendall, Sol. Wagner, William Simpson, Geo. A. Crawford, S. C. Palmer, L. T. C. Irvings, F. W. Williams, A. Petherington, 0. H. Haynes, M. E. Schooler, C. D. Harris,
J. W. Bowles, C. T. Hucker,
A. M. Eeading, John Buckhart.
B. J. Boring, W. J. Linn, Wm. Margrave,^ Geo. A. Eeynolds, O. Diofenbach, Wiley Button, D. Owens, N. Z. Strong, Jay Thompson, J. H. Sanderson, C. P. Drake, Jno. N. Young, J. M. Williams, J. B. McCloonly, G. C. Eule, S. M. Gorwood, George B. Eames,
F E L L O W CBAFTS:
C. W. Insley,
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
Alfred Gaston, John p . Gaither, G. W. Goodlander, D. C. Hood. Nathan Sowyer, E. L. Phillips.
W. E. Eobinson, S. A. Williams,
GEAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
109 Admitted, 5 ; Initiated, 5 ; Passed, 1 ; Eaised, 1 ; Demitted, 9; Eeinstated, 1; Eejeeted, 1. Number of members, 62.
ACCACIA LODGE NO. 9 —Lawrence. Meets every Thursday evening. OFFICERS:
Joseph Cracklin, W. M. Eichard A. Hayes, S. W. Owen A. Bassett, J. W. Treasurer.
A. J. Eeid, Secretary. M. Summorfield, S. D. B. S. Bassett, J. D. Justice Assman, Tylor.
MASTER M A ^ N S ,
Lawrence D.Bailey, Samuel K. Huson, C Windowmaker. Wm. H. Carson, M. B. Beals,
Joseph V. Hart, H. J. Snyder, Daniel 0. Ruby, William C. Barnes, B. B. Good, Thos. J. Sternberg, George A. Hunt, A. L. Pease, E. L. Akin, John A. Daily, H. C. Whiting. F E L L O W CRAFTS:
Thos. B. Eldridge,
George W. Perine,
Osburn Shannon,
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
James G. Sands. Admitted, 19; Initiated, 7; Passed, 6; Eaised, 3 ; Eejeeted, 4. Number of members, 22.
KING SOLOMON'S LODGE No. 10—Leavenworth. Meets on the F i r s t and Third F r i d a y s in each m o n t h . OFFICERS:
Wm. O. Gould, W. M A. A. Fenn, S. W. D. Byington, J. W. A. Cohen, Treasurer,
George H. Spry, See'yByron Farnsworth, S. D. J. W. Kirkham, J. D. P. Magers, Tyler.
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PROCEEDINGS OP THE P A S T MASTERS:
M. S. Adams, Harvey Allen,
George A. Eddy, James McCahon. MASTEB MASONS:
J. B. I^amber, A. P. Wilson, W. P. Garabell, P. Eothschild, Joseph A. Bullene, Bernard Trant, Levi Houston, Jos. Wcstenberger, G. H. Bren, George W. JISTelles, H. D. McCarty, Fred Harvey, Sam Laighton, J. E. Whitehead, P. A. Eichards, E. J. Selway, J. L. Wever, A. Huckins, S. P. Atwood, H. Markson, Ed. Lloyd, Geo. H. Weaver, M. Woightman, Burr Noble, John Conover, E. J. J^rown, Joseph Hockham, Chas. S. Stettauer, H. D.' Smith, S. Seeman, Thos. C. Stevens, H. W. Goff, David Prager,. Henry Still, Louis Setzler, P. G. Steblings, M. H. Insley, H . C. P. Hackbnsh, Wm. B. Covell, Sam Eothschild, Wm. H. Childs, Peter Solden, Wm. J. Chandler, M. Shaw, S. W. Jones, "William Schley, Joseph Cuenin, M. S. Butsell, Edward H. Marsh, G. B. Thompson, James L. Spear, Josiah Kellogg, A. J. Angell, C. D. Eoys, George Einstein, Theodore Thompson,John Dooley, T. T. Wilson, John Hammill, J. P. Taylor, T. C. Ames, D. J. Oraigue, H. S. Sleeper, William Gordon, Jacob Switzer, John E. Hanna, William Eosenfeld, John A. Weir, L. M. Goddard, Daniel E. Anthony, P. M. Burdick, A. C. Van Duyn, J. H, Kiskadden. FELLOW CEAPTS:
E. D. Marsh. ENTERED APPEENTICES:
Admitted, 3 ; Initiated, 3 ; Passed, 6; Eaised, 7; Demitted, 8; Died, 1; Eejected, 5. E"umber of members, 84.
G S A N D LODGE OF KANSAS.
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OTTIiMWA LODGE No. 11â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ottumwa. Meets Tuesday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
John M. Rankin, W. M. W . S. Williamson, S. W. John Fuqua, Junior W. John G. Shawbell, Treas.
John Kennedy, S.ecretary, J. V. Bowman, S. D. W.S.Rhodes, J. D. Samuel Harlen, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
J. T. Cox, J. H. Lee, Robert Jump, Wm. McMuUen,
Peter Smith, W. J. Saunders, J. L. H. Darnell, R: M. Whalan.
J. M.. Lane, Jesse Kennedy, E. A. Patterson,
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
Perry Button. ENTERED APPRENTICES.
John Duhley. Admitted, 4 ; Initiated, 4 ; Passed, 6; Eaised, 5 ; Demitted, 6; Rejected, 1. Number of member, 19.
EMPORIA LODGE No. 12-- E m p o r i a . Meets T h u r s d a y , on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS :
A. R. Bancroft, W. M. E. Borton, Senior Warden. A. Spicer, Junior Warden, W. Clapp, Treasurer,
S: J. Mantor, Secretary, P.M. R. M. Ruggles, S. D. H. V. Bundren, J. D. V. R. Hohnes, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS:
E. P . Bancroft,
. B. J. PerceU. MASTER MASONS:
J. S. Catterson, W. H. Holt, C. V. Eskridge,
E. P. Hadley, F . G.Hunt, J. C. Lambdin,
S. E. G. Holt, John Hammond, C. A. Britton,
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P. B. Plumb, Robert Best, A. G. Proctor, W. H . Mickel, G. B. Cooper; E. B. Perry, G. H . Eeese, J. C. "Vright, Henry Martin, J. H. Wright,
A. McKee, James Phenis, S. G. Brown, James Means, J. Faucett, P. Schmidling, E. G.Diike, D. Yangundy, J. A. Carey, Thomas Wright,
E. E. Mardin,. H. H. Gray, E. H. Sandford,. Wm Martindalo, J. Stewart, J. Ellis, ' A. Lepold House, Wm. Putnam, P. W. Hirth,
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
A. Gillett,
C. E. Sipes,
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
H. B. Norton, S. R. Wright, H. S. Scribner, E. M. Duncan, "W. M. Maloney, S. D. Jacobs. Admitted, 2 Initiated, 10; Passed, 5 ; Raised, 3 ; Demitted, 4 ; Rejected, 3. Nvimber of members, 48.
ISTEMAHA LODGE No. 13â&#x20AC;&#x201D;America City. Meets First and Third Saturdays in each month. OFFICERS:
D. C. McComas, W. M. D. Hephrey, S. W. W.-C. Whisler, J. W . Thomas Giles, Ti'easnrer,
J. E. Gross, Secretary, Delos McComas, S. D. . J. S. Channel, J. D. Peter Shepherd, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
H. D. Channel, E. W. Jenkins,
George Karnes, J. B. Simpson. F E L L O W CRAFTS:
John T. McComas. Admitted, 1 ; Initiated, 1; Passed, 2; Raised, 1; Eejected, 2. Number of members, 12.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
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OSKALOOSA LODGE No. 14—Oskaloosa. Meets Saturday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
G. W. Hogeboom, W. M. Henry A. Coy, S. W. J. C. W. Davis, J. W. Louis J. Trower, Treas.
John B. Johnson, Sec'y. Henry Keeler, S. D. John B. Gish, J. D. James S. Townsend, Tyler.
PAST MASTER:
S. S. Cooper. MASTER MASONS.
H. O. Finch, ' N. A. Howard, Thomas McKanna, S. D. Price. "Walter N. Allen, John N". Insley, William C. Fowler, E. D. Eussell, Daniel Lowe, H. M. Mason, J. S. Shoemaker, A. J. Buck, C. A. Buck, John Willitts, Joel Cowon, Samuel Corn, Thomas H. Noble, C. R. Gilchrist, N. W. Taylor, Henry A. Oliver, Levi Willhelm, B. P. Stanley, William B'.evins, Loren Willots, Harvey Walker, Frank Wyatt, D. M. Smith. I. C. Smith, Admittod, 7; Initiated, 8; Passed, 8; Raised, 8; Demitted, 5; Rejected, 7. Number of members, 51. Nelson Chapman, John Downing, Joseph K. Tedrick, J. E. Smith, John K Hall, John F. Willitts, N. B. Hopewell, A. Butt, I. V. Fairholm, D, Newhouse, Joseph Evans, Benjamin Daniels, William A. Coy, J. Critchfield,
TECUMSEH LODGE No. 15—Tecumseh. Meets Thursday, on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS :
J. M. Reed, W. M. . D. S. Dawson, S. W. J. C. Eidgeway, J. W. W. M. Jordon, Treasurer.
N. H. Gage, Secretary, J. A. Powell, S. D. , J. D. J. C. Aye, Tyler.
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MASTER MASONS:
A. G. Miller, A. Gr. Lewis, John Kappol, C. V. Stockton.
A. L. Roberts, J. G. Byler, J. C. Morgan,
Lewis Bearing, J. B. Miller, B. L. Martin.
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
J. Millican.
M. L. Devoe, ENTERED
APPRENTICES:
A. K. Blanchard. William "Ward, Adnciitted, 0; Initiated, 7; Passed, 7; Raised, 5; Demitted, 8; Died, 1; Rejected, 0. Number of members, 17.
LAFAYETTE LODGE No. 16â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Manhattan. Meets on the First and Third F r i d a y s of each month. OFFICEES:
N. D. Horton, W. M. S. G. Hoyt, S. W. William Burgoyne, J. W. B. W. Powers, Treasurer,
S. D. SUver, Secretary, Allen Wilson, S. D. Charles Waring, J. D. "W. J. "Vincent, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS:
A. Griffin, W. Marlatt.
Horace Eels,
J. B. Allen,
MASTER MASONS:
C. P. Pernald, John Wells, S. R. Edelblute, N. A. Adams, George Burgoyne, S. M. Ferguson, John T. Pritner, M. Coudray, Thomas J. Roberts, A. Williams, John Ha gg, G. W. Wisner, T. H. Isbell, Frank Mansfield, S. H. Wisner, J. M. Kimball, A. J. Legore, Sam Long,
C. W . TJpdegrove, Hiram Bloss, G. SchanbeU, A. L. Keables, G. W. Higinbotham, W. P . Higinbotham, T. B. Pinkerton, J. W. Pipher, D. M. Johnson,
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
B. H. Paller, J. T. Goodnow, Bobert Allingham, Joseph Pearce, A. W. Pinkerton, Charles Wilson, Davies Wilson, J. M. Crowder, H. C. Ladd, M. V. Blood, J. E. Jewett, C. P. Little, E. L. Pattee, Joseph Taylor, Jacob Van Antwerp,P. C. Pinkerton,
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D. B. Himes, ISr. Green, Philo Pratt, J. Lim booker, William Ashton, J. C. Peck, J. M. Pinkerton, It. C. Crump.
F E L L O W CKAFTS :
L. Hueleschman,
J. C. Bsty,
John Crowder.
ENTERED A P P B E N T I C E S :
S. P. Voorhces, Daniel Kiehl, Joseph Paine, Morris Pickett, Ambrose Todd, John McNair, Elisha S. Spalding. Admitted, 9; Initiated, 10; Passed, 8; Raised, 7; Demitted, 2 ; Kcjected, 3. Number of members, 63.
T O P E K A L O D G E N o . 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; T o p e k a . Meets Wednesday, on or before the Pull Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICBES:
C. C. Killam, W. M. H. T. Beman, Secretary, G. G. Gage, Senior Warden, James W. Steel, S. D. E. G. Moon, Junior Warden, George W. Crane, J. D. WilUam E. Bowker, Treas. S. E. Sweet, Tyler. PAST MASTERS :
0. K. Holliday, P . D. G. M. S. E. Eemington,
Joel Huntoon, B. P. Kellam.
MASTER MASONS:
P. R. Foster, P. L. Crane, Fred Ortman, John Fletcher,
J. S. Stansfield, John S. Branner, G. W. Anderson, James Fletcher,
George M. Kellam, E. H. Atwell, M. K. Smith, Hii'am Shields,
116 A. D. Craigue, David Easton, H. W. Farnsworth, D. W. Seagraves, Isaac Renfer, E. Baker, C. A. Stringham, J. C. Gordon, S. T. Walkley, E. G. Boss, J. W. Farnsworth, Thos. G. Thornton, John Eicher, Jacob Smith, L. Farnsworth, C. C. Whiting, Enoch Chase, A. H. Case, Jacob Safford, Henri Roberti, M. G. Farnhara, Dan W. Horn, S. L. Hunter, Louis Laurent, Stephen Jennings, J. A. Policy, Asa Hairgrove, Ira Blackford, J. T. Holliday,
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
G. 0. Wilmarth, J. Carey French, Ward Burlingame, H. J. Loomis, Robert Allen, G. W. Yeale, J. P. Osbenburgh, George W. Berry, S. J. Crawford, H. S. Greeno, J. P. Clapp, J. C. Miller, Thomas Ryan, Ben Holzel, John Cox, F. W. Giles, John A. Shaefer, John R. James, H. T. Beeman, H. W. Wilcox, Sam H. Fletcher, Thomas Carney, Oscar McConnell, F. P. Baker, M. R. Leonard, T. J. Anderson, John Elliott, S. E. Martin, C. M. Callaway.
M. H. Case, A. McKinney, Albert Eads, John Lahmer, J. L. Weightman, D. Putnam, G. P. Watson, Wm. Osenburgh, S. E. Sheldon, David A. Hunter, W. 0. Crawford, James Brewer, Harry Kitchen, C. W. Jewell, C. Bowman, T. B. Mills, D. E. Ballard, J. M. Chadwick, Gabriel Wright, John Guthrie, J. Rosenbaum, Sam McFeeley, ' M. R. Dutton, W. H. Monroe, A. R. Hughes, L. Steinbcrgh, G. T. Mcrriam, S. E. Sweet,
F E L L O W CRAETS:
C. A. Bliss. ENTERED APPRENTICES:
M. L. Johnson, Robert P. Silver, J. M. Hunter, F. W. GUes, W. F. Baker. T. G. Williams, Admitted, 10; Initiated, 19; Passed, 14; Raised, 14; Demitted, 5; Suspended, 1 ; Rejected, 7. Number of members, 110.
GRAND LOBGE OF KANSAS.
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[NOTE.—Rev. J . T. HoUiday, Rev. C M . CaUoway, G. F . Merriam, and G. W. Gabriel, not accounted for by Topeka Lodge Noi 17. Lodge also reports eighty-five members at commencement of the year, when it should be eighty-nine.]
FRANKLIN LODGE No. 18 —Ottawa. Meets Friday, oii or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICEES : J o h n C. Eichraond, W. M. H . F . Sheldon, Secretary, Joseph Marsh, Senior Warden, Daniel Deford, S. D. R. B. 'JenniJrs^lTaiiiOr'W. J o h n H . K i t t s , Junior D. J o h n Walrud; Treastii-or, Levi Thompson, Tyler. .(J. . i . ,-j:-r, .•;•>! 7 ^ ' '
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C. A. Bunting, L. W. Johnson, D . M. Valentine, V . R . Randall, H.'i^.'Cbok,^""' C. Gf''Hnfcehi*nsoh,' Thom'as Diinham!, •J. A. Waehburne, Jacbb'Snm^tiiib, ' • Williaim N . I n m a n , Joh'n'Statlcr, 'Calvin Lebiia'rd, •' J a m e s H a n w a y , E . D. Hall," • ' I . H . S. H o l l o w a y j ' W. D . Springer, George S. 'H:6l£, E n o c h ' P y l e ; ' '' •W. D. Edgar, "Ovid Merrill, W. D . Walsh, •R. Volrath, ' W . T. Pickrell, George: Fiirnaco, Albert Wiley, William Boddy, John'Hi'-'Kitts, • George A. vSouth, Joseph "Drew, J o h n VV. 'Wright;- ' J . S. Hollingshead, J o h n E . Ball,-R..W';'©M30'ef,""'' ' Edwhrd Smith, J. A . W a l k e r , WilliaiJi'irurr, • "• "-'Shorvvood Bnderton, C. L. Case, J o h n P.'Hai'fis, " H e n r y Critchfield, Horace J. Smith, W. B. Fortune; '• • J o h n A.' Magill, J o h n W. Magee, Thos.-E'''Wi'rk6ysbnv P . L.''Barhest, • Thomas Pi-aster, Daniel Grant, .>-JI.:'P^ Satchwell, -Lafayette Wilkerson J . W. Palmer, Hawkins. -' F E L L O W CRAFTS:
J . W. Hendrix, F . M. Fortune.
J o h n D. Kisner,
J d n a t h a n Parkins'dn.
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George S. Scammon,
George T. Brooks,
F-.W^ilkerson.
Admitted, 12; Initiated, 15; Passed, 16; Eaised, 17; Demitted, 3 ; Died, 1; Rejected, 2. Number of members, 61.
OLATHA LODGE No. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Olathe. Meets Thursday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
J. H. Blake, W. M. Hariy McBiide, S. W. J. M. Hadley, J. W. I. S. Farris, Treasurer,
John L. Price, Secretary, Williani Roy, S. D, W. A. Ochiltree, J. D. Irvin Jaj-nes, Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
T. J. Addis, "Williim H. Brady, W. H. Bell, A. J. Clenimons, E. Clarke, J. M. Giffon, F . E. Henderson, W. P. Haskins, J. Mil liken, Sam McGinnis, Thomas McGamon, James Peak, W. M. Shoan, John T. Weaver,
John L. Burris, William Butler, J. Beeson, T. W. Case, John Evans, O. H. Gregg, Amos Hicks, William Julian, S. B. Myrick, Thomas Marshall, Theo. McBride, William S. Peck, J. B. Sutton, A. Wallschmidt,
James R. Brown, George W. Burgess, J. E. Clarke, S. S. Casac', F. G. Franklin, J. E. Hayes, J. T. Hadley, Geo. H. Lawrence, J. N". Moeller, Thomas Melhoan, Jacob Nichols, Viet Reese, A. Thavis, C. Wintermuto.
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
E. B. Welch. . Admitted, 4 ; Initiated, 3 ; Passed, 3 ; Raised, 4 ; Demitted, 6; Rejected, 1. Number of members, 50.
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CIRCLEVILLE LODGE No. 20 —Ci^cle^•iUe. Meets on the Second and Fourth Saturdays of each mouth. OFFICERS:
J. Tolfer, Secretary, J. C. Lillard, S. D. William Harri.'son, J. D. J. Harrison, Tyler.
S. W. McOomas, W. M. W. H. McCart, S. W. , J. \V. J. Audcrson, Treasurer,
MASTER MASONS:
Wm. H. Chapman, J. Logan, J. H. Baxter, H. L. Wilson,
J. M. Chapman, J. M. Clino, J. A. Owens, L. B. Worth,
H. Rcygor, George Cnrns,
Wm. Ponnick, P. M. Wilson,
FELLOW
P. M. Hodges, J. Q. BufRngton, John Campbell.
CRAFTS:
Moses Myers.
Admitted, 1; Initiated, 11; Passed, 15; Eaised,12; Demittod, 9; Rojeetcd, 1. Number of members, 18.
GRASSHOPPER. FALLS LODGE NO. 21—Grasshopper FaUs. Meets on the First and Third Saturdays in each month. OFFICERS:
E. D. nniyer, W. M. W. C. Butts, S. W. John Beland, J. W. Joseph Miller, Treasurer,
P. C. Bolton, Secretary, W. G. Keech, S. D. G. H. Gains, J. D. J. W. Bishop, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
G. S. HiUyer, Geo. Cain, R. H. Crosby, D . A . Johnson, E. M. Hutchins, J. P. Barnes, A. Hughan,
P. Miller, W. T. Booth, J. W. Hatcher, J. F. Bliss, J. C. Todd, J. M. Norval, J. Wright,
J. L. Hart, L. A. Myers, D. Bingham, J. Cochat, Z. Gragg, J. Ripptoe, J. C. Alvin,
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J. E. Eckles, H. C. Law, J. A. Mann, Jerry Ratz,, N. E. Parker, J. L. Biunty, A. J. Gunn, F. Ferguson,
B. H. Gragg, H. Pet tit, John B. Hart, W^. H. Samson, F. Quackeubush, V. Kilo, J. Ernst,
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S. G. Booth, A. H. Beagle, J. Gragg, J. Gradin, G. McDaniol, A. A. Griffin, J. Quackenbush.
FELLOW CRAFTS:
L. Tripp. '
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A. Brewton. Admitted, 0; Initiated, 12; Passed, 13; Eaised, 16; D6raitted, 4 ; Suspended, 4 ; Eejected, 3. Nuriiber of members, 62.
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PAIUS LODGE No. 22—Paris. Meets F r i d a y , on or before the F u l l Moon. OFFICERS :
K M, Hawks, W.M. John Hood, Senior Warden, John Bendue, Junior Warden, H. Blackburn, Treasurer,
W . S. Gray, Secretary, J. M. Moore, Senior Deacon, B. Moore, Junior Deacon, William Sf X/e'Wis, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS:
J. ISr. Barlow. MASTER SIASONS:
G. W. Moore, P. Chitwood, Sam Carmack, H. liobinson, John B. Hageman, James Eobinsou, David Fibbett, J. H. Weatherman,
Z. Fleming, W. M. Canan, J. P. Alexander, H. Braze, James Young, Jesse N. tie'wis, Willi.am Si^inglfey, W. H. Murray,
H. A. Deftiese, Austin Farris, John M. Haines, W. S. 'McDo^cH, John Pari-is, John Driskill, G. W. Fisher, N. Snow,
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John D. Carroll, S. P . Weatherman, Morris Howard, James T. Curry, Daniel Smith, G. W. "Wilson, James A. Crozier, Benj. T. Irwin, John Baugh, W. B. Baker, J. L. Scott, William Page, George Van Deusen, John M. Defriese, Isaac Splawn, A. H. Lowe. Allen Colston, F E L L O W CRAFTS:
Julian B. Scott. ENTERED
Artemas Stultz,
APPKEKTICES:
P. M. Hensley.
Admitted, 1; Initiated, 3 ; Passed, 2 j Eaised, 1; Demitted, 5; llejeCted, 1. Number of member, 50.
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Meets Wednesday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
Clarkson Reynolds, W. M. Nelson Merchant, S. W. WUliam B. Hayden, J. W. William D. Martin, Treas.
Thomas Smith, Secretary, Sam. C. Gilliland, S. D. N. C. Cardiff, J. D. John Tousant, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
Jacob Branson, 'L. -P. Green, Daniel Bulton, Milton Reynolds, H. E. Bodwell, R. P. Duvall, Isaac L. Baker, M. Misely, Milton P . Carter, T. J. Mowhinney.
M. L. Thompson, A. D. Graves, D. B. Swallow, S. H. Carmean, G. C. Snow, William Hawley, John W. Vaughn, John H. Dearing, John T. Lynch, L. L. Hartman, S. B. M.'Holmes, George Miller, John W . Horner, .J. W. Scott, Charles B. White, C. W. Dickison, W. W. Junkins, John Van Horn, FALLOW CRAFTS:
L. W- Pingree.
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PKOCEEDINGS OF THE ENTEEED APPRENTICES:
William Barricklow,
D. M. Banta.
Admitted, 2; Initiated, 6; Passed, 7; Eaised, 8; Bemitted, 3 ; Eejected, 2. Number of members, 36.
OSAGE VALLEY LODGE No. 24—Osawatomie. Meets Saturday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS;
Sylvester Underbill, W. M. Oliver Butler, S. W. Amasa Beeson, J. W. H. B. Smitb, Treasurer,
D. E. Coleman, Secretary, Cbarles Gale, S. D. J. W. Walthall, J. D. D. M. Martin, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
Daniel Briant, J. A. Burks, J. F. Cbandler, P . C. Hotchkiss, Eeuben Smith, B. G. Harrison,
M. v . Burns, R. K. Burt, C. W. Chandler, Eobert Lapsley, Henry Gale, Thomas Roberts,
W. H. Bancher, Johnson Clarke, John Duncan, Henderson Eice, E. Damon, E. J. Merrill.
ENTERED A P P R E N T I C E S :
Charles Carter,
Isaiah Nichols.
Admitted, 2; Initiated, 6 j Passed, 5 ; Eaised, 4; Demitted, 3 ; Eejected, 0. Number of members, 26.
HIGH PEAHOE LODGE No. 25—High Prairie. Meets on the First and Third Saturdays of each m o n t h . OFFICERS:
P.M. Craton Carney, W. M. Milton Sloan, S. W.
W. M. Thompson, J . W. P.M. John C. Gist, Treas.
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123 S. J. Darrah, Secretary, P.M. Henry Donohoo, J. D. S. S. Nichols, Senior Deacon, Richard MuUins, Tyler. MASTER MASONS.
James Adams, H. B. Zellar, James MeOune, E. McComas, •B. B. Mooro, Thomas Trower, L. H. Williams.
W. F. Goble, J. W. MeClane, J. Mullcndore, Wash McCain, J. Tattle, H. Way,
A. Kutchinthall, Zina Mason, S. P. McCrary, James Mullins, Thomas W. Ruble, A. Way,
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
James Ferguson. Admitted, 0 ; Initiated, 1; Passed, 0; Raised, 3 ; Demitted, 7; Suspended, 6; Rejected, 0. Number of members, 27.
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ST. JOHN'S LODGE No. 26—Leavenworth. Meets Second and Fourtli Thursdays of each month. OPriCERS:
J. D. Rush, W. M. S. A. Couch, Senior Warden, Noah Hill, Junior Warden, M. Friedlander, Treasurer,
Wi R. Friend, Secretary, , S. D. , J. D. F. Magers, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
R. H. White, David Crusius, B. Gray,
James T. Marks, R. Beiga, A. G. Chase,
F. Marosch, J. P . Taylor, S. D. Shattuck.
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES.
G. E. Johnson,
Samuel K. Thompson.
Admitted, 4 ; Initiated, 7; Passed, 5 ; Raised, 5 ; Demitted, 0; Died, 1; Suspended, 1 ; Rejected, 3. Number of members, 14.
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NEOSHO LODGE No. 27—Leroy. Meets Saturday, on or before the FuU Moon, a n d two weeks thereafter, OFFICERS:
James A. Stewart, W. M. B. E. CoflSn, Secretary, P . H. Smith, Senior Warden, S. J. Carter, S. D. J. M. Twigloy, J. W. Samuel T. Locke, J. D. Thomas Crabtree, Treas. A. Stewart, Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
Thomas Dalton, S. G. Buckman, C. H. Graham, J. P. Hamilton, M. Van Orman, J. Steele, John Bstep, A. F . Wilkinson, M. Van Orman, T. Pierson, J. R. Ohlefleld, A. Hamilton, J. M. Baldwin, P . P. Steel, W. B. Stines, 0. H . Graham, J. H. Holton, E. J. Brown, S. Howard, J. L. Ward, C. fi. WyckOff, E. Jordan, • Ja.me8 Parkinson, A. McCartney, Jacob Louborogh, John Brutchen, R. Burr, J. C. Harris, Jacob R. Ohlefield. J. B. Scott,
W . Brazell, P. P. Steel, R. F. Shull, W. Brazell, J. S. Davis, A. R. Coffin, J. M. Cole, G. Shafer, Sam Walker, P. Casner, L. A. Bai'nard, A . N . Bresbaoh, J. R. T. Shull, John Estep,
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
W. H. Cowan.
H. C. Shermdn,
Admitted, 5; Initiated, 5; Passed, 3 ; Raised, 7; Demitted, 0; Rejected, 1. Number of members, 45.
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Meets Saturday, on or before the F u l l Moon, a n d t w o weeks thereafter. OFFICERS :
C. W. Campbell, W. M. T. Hackett, S. W.
S. P . Montgomery, J. W. J. S. Wilson, Treasurer,
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J. W. McQnaid, Secretary, P. D, Myrick, S. D.
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D. 0. Knowles, J. D. H. F. Warren, Tyler.
PAST MASTELtS:
M. E. Hudson. MASTER BIASONS:
John Ames, W. Baker, W. Eying ton, P . Foster, A. S. Himo, J. A. Holt, J. Jewel, B. Kepley, John MoNicl, A. C. Primm, James Anderson, M. Boulwaro,
A. P. Clarke, B. P. Gunn, A. G. Hills, K. 0. Kirby, M. McCrimmou, N. Osburn, M. Bowers, A. Allen, J. W. Barnum, H. A. B. Cork, J. Goff, T. Hamilton.
E. B. Higby, • D. W. McGiner, R. Osburn, D. T. Ralston, George Smith, A. A. Eecper, J. G. Summers, A. Wilson, R. Tennisou, J. J. Wine, John Cross,
r E L L O W CKAPTS :
T. Capes,
W. Stewart. P. C. Osburn, Admitted, 0; Initiated, 5; Passed, 9; Raised, 6; Dcmitted, 9; Died, 1; Rejected, 3 ; Suspended, 2; Reinstated, 10. Number of members, 44.
PACIFIC LODGE NO. 29 —Humboldt. Meets Saturday, on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFl'ICERS :
J. C. Redfield, W. M. J. R. Goodin, S. W. S. J. Stewart, J. AV. Peter Long, Treasurer,
J. Blythe, Secretary, Oliver Thurston, S. D. G. D. Myers, J. D. J. S. AVebb, Tyler. PAST M J \ . S T E R :
John Harris. MASTER MASONS:
J, W. Phillip.?, David Hunt,
S. N. lladden, J. M. Moore,
Moses !N"eal, Thomas Peters,
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S. Barbae, J. S. Wilson, A. L. Dombergh, J. Van Fossen, E. Strosinder, C. Watson, W. A. Scott, • S. E. Marston, M. W. Stimson, W. Mills, Thomas Levviston, J. F. Barker, S. H. Signor, S. S. Dickinson, P. P. Phillips, T. J. Hurd,' W. H. Andrews, A. H. Hard, Jacob Cass, D. B. Stewart, T. A. Wells. Franklin Brady, F E L L O W CRAFTS:
Watson Stewart,
Charles F. Smith,
A. W. Brown!
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
E. A. Gleason,
N". S. Goss.
Admitted, 7; Initiated, 5; Passed, 6; Eaised, 3 ; Demitted, S; Suspended, 2 ; Eejected, 1. Number of members, 48.
VALLEY LODGE No. 30 —North Lawrence. Meets on the F i r s t and Third Fridays in each month. OFFICERS:
Levi P. Mason, W. M. Jesse Brockway, S. W. John H. Saunders, J. W. , Treasurer,
H. H. Howard, Secretary, A. E. Owen, S. D. P. M. York, J. D. James Hughes, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
D. J. Howard,
A. If. Lafkin,
Francis Herard.
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
Thomas A. Kingsley. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
L. F. Jackson,
W. H. H. Whitney.
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Admitted, 8; Initiated, 5 ; Passed, 3 ; Eaised, 2 ; Domit<8d, 0; Eejected, 1. Number of members, 10. AECANIA LODGE No. 31 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Doniphan. Meets Saturday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
I. N. Smallwood, Tf. M. W. H. Nesbitt, S. W. E. A. Spencer, J. W. H. W. Hudnall, Treasurer, J. L. Philbrick.
Samuel Flickinger, Secretary, W. W. Crook, S. D. W. M. Ege, J. D. John Welch, Tyler.
PAST IIASTEKS : MASTER 3IAS0MS:
Adam Brenner, Gr. A. Benjamin, J . Hastings, A. B. Campbell, B. P. Bowman, H. S. Howard, E. A. Bouhvaro, David Frank, Eobert Mealer, W. J. Crane, John Sargent, E. M. Stratton, J. B. Maynard,
H. R. Hayes, D. B. Jones, J..H. Merrill, C. Poirer, J. N. Adams, Lee A. Hoifman, W. E. Powers, B. S. Whorton, H. M. Swisher, Harris Stratton, William Margason, G. W. Leadington, J. J. Scott.
W. H. Smallwood,. G. W. Wood, M. E. Biyan, Charles H. Phillips, G. M. Walton, H. W. Wilson, I. F. Meyer, J. ivigby, C. l^ahrung, P. Holm, David Waddell, David Smith, ,
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
John McNameo,
W. E. Privit,
S. Guerney.
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
T. H. Drenning, Peter Garardy. J. Saunders, James Vineyard. Admitted, 1; Initiated, 11; Passed, 14; Eaised, 11; Demitted, 10; Esinsiated, 1; Died, 1; Eojected, 4. Number of members, 47.
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AUBURN LODGE No. 32â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Auburn. Meets Tuesday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
H. L. Shumway, Sec. M. F. Sahl, S. D. A. Dyke, J. D. P.M. R. Stees, Tyler.
J. W. Blown, W. M. W. W. Phillips, S. W. Ed. Gill, J. W. Eli Snider, Treas.
MASTER MASONS;
J. L. Rice, TV. H. Coombs, Eev. H . Moyes, William Law, C. C. Moore, J. McDowell, W. F. Johnston, J. B. Cook, Eev. J. B. Craig, E. W. Hoskinson, B. Carriger, L. Boyee, Thomas Denman, 0. C. Crumb, A. J. Hopkins, W. E. Little,
L. T. Cook, William Lord, J. L. Eook, Hiram Riley, H. E. Bush, O. H, Drinkeater, Henry Pox, L. Buttles, John Russell, W. H. Smith, H. K. Rambo, W. D. Disbrow, B. D. Russom, A. J. Eiley, George Baker, P . Wimple,
M. L. Hyde, A. H. Sheldon, John De Long, C. M. Garrison, Simon Miller, A. Eook, Ed. Haines, M. Z. Harr, H. H. Eiley, G. W. Dailey, W. A. Bngle, James Rogers, P. J. Bonebrake, A. Dixon, Joseph Washburne, W. J. Quilliam.
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
Ed. Palmer, Jerome Stahl, James Eussell.
George Rogers, King,
John H. Crumb, Eli W. Hall,
Admitted, 3 ; Initiated, 15; Passed, 13; Raised, 13; Demitted, 2; Died, 1; Expelled, 1; Rejected, 1. jSTumber of members, 56.
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MOUND CITT LODGE No. 33â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mound City. Meets F i r s t and Third Fridays in each month. OFFICEES;
O. p . Watson, W. M. J. F . Broadhead, S. W. J. P . Way, J. W. James Simpson, Treasurer,
P. C. Bacon, Secretary, J. E. Van Zandt, S. D. Jesse Marshall, J. D. J. K. Anthony, Tyler.
PAST MASTEHS:
James M. Biff. MASTER MASONS:
J. W. Babb, W. B. Scott, T. E. Smith, W. B. Perry, H. Kelsey, J. L. Atkinson, J. H. Trego, D. A. Crocker, B. F. Bradley, T. F. Wilson, Sam Hamilton, Jesse Brown, Hiram Barrick,
Oscar Dewey, Bnos Mills, Thomas Sprowl, Charles Barrick, John M. Sewright, James Barrick, David Linsey, Enoch Estep, J. H. Balding, S. F. Pendley, Elisha H. Worden, E. F. Botkin, J. B. Broadhead, George Botkin, J. O. Turner, A. C. Bender, E. A. Deland, H. B. Dewey, E. F. Bartholomew, Charles Campbell, Richard Botkin, James Adams, J. S. Young, Benjamin Bunch, A. D. Botkin, John Sprowl. F E L L O W CKAFTS:
Edwin Smith, E. Halty.
Aaron Foster,
C. E. Paine, D. F. Parks,
J. B. Dobyns, Zalmon Eincaid.
James South,
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
Richard Winship,
Admitted, 1; Initiated, 6; Passed, 5; Eaised, 3 ; Demitted, 0 ; Suspended, 2 ; Rejected, 4. Number of member, 48.,
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N o . 34 —Indianola.
Meets Saturday, on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICEES:
A. C. Beck-worth, W. M. G. P. Clark, Senior "Warden, P. M., L. H. Ogee, J. W. B. L. Payne, Treasurer,
T. J. Lazell, Secretary, Henry Owens, S. D. J. M. Clarke, J. D. Calvin Owens, Tyler.
MASTEB MASONS:
Gr. L. Young, M. B. Baubean, John F. Fiero, S. Ashmore, A. A. Pliley, B. W. Higinbotham, M. A. Campdoi-as, A. J. Pliley, A. C. Wallace, L. E. Darling.
O.W. Higinbotham, R S. Gabby, J. B. Oliver, W. K. Elliott, Jacob Jenner, George Thornell, J. L. Wright, J. S. Dowdell, E. D. Eose,
John H. Smith, J. E. Cardy, E. Eoso, O. A. Curtiss, J. N. Willard, B. F. Kertler, J. M. Harmigan, W. Buffington, A. Laffon,
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
George Kestler. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
John Anderson. Admitted, 5 ; Initiated, 6 ; Passed, 5 ; Eaised, 5 ; Demitted, 6; Eeinstated, 1; Eejected, 2. Number of members, 36.
HIAWATHA LODGE No. 35—Hiawatha. Meets lal Saturday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
W . B. Barnett, W. M. H. M. Robinson, S. W. B. Watkins, J. W. G. Amann, Treasurer,
J. W. Oberholtzer, Secretary, Ira J. Lacock, S. D. E. S. Fairchilds, J. D. • E. S. Bamum, Tyler.
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JIASTBR MASONS.
J. G. Kelsey, J. B. Hoover, G. J. Englehart, H. Leburn, A. Sutherland, I. P. Winslov^r, J. J. Wetmore, James Cottrell, M. 0. Willis, S. Wnkerson,
S. Simouse, S. W. Wade, J. Vaughn, J. P. Babbitt, S. Hughes, W. G. Sargent, E. E. Bolinger, E. N. Morrill, D. Van Linn, S. W. Swaze, A. H. Wade, E. McCartney, N. P. Rawlings, W. B. Dickinson, William McBride, D. K. Sniveley, D. T. Simouse, A. J. Oomstock, B. P. Killey, B. P. McCoy. FELLOW CBAFTS:
• T. Chipman. Admitted, 1; Initiated, 3; Passed, 3 ; Eaised, 2; Demitted, 3 ; Suspended, 1; Eejected, 1. Number of members, 38.
COUNCIL GROVE LODGE N o . 36 —CouncU Grove. Meets on the First and Third Wednesdays of each month. OFEICEES :
H. W. McNay, W. M. James Phinney, S. W. T. S. Huffaker, J. W. Gr. M. Simcock, Treasurer,
Gr. N. James, Secretary, A. O. Eobbin, S. D. A. J. Beech, J. D. James Watkins, Steward.
PAST MASTERS :
R. M. Loekwood. MASTER MASONS:
I. L. French, W. D. Wheeler, . C. H. Withington, A. B. Spencer, A. H. Thomas,
George BiglLn, B. M. SeweU, A. J. Collier, Charles C. Grant, C. H. Stribey. FELLOW CKAFTS:
William Dooming.
Charles Columbia, Eobert Odell, Charles O. Puller, Andrew Akin,
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ENTERED APPBENTICBS:
J. G. McGeehan, J. P . Richards,
Joseph Dunlap, S. H. Atkinson.
D. B. Lacey,
Admitted, 3 ; Initiated, 5; Passed, 2 ; Raised, 1; Demitted, 1 ; Died, 2 ; Suspended, 4 ; Rejected, 6. Jfumber of members, 23.
PAOLA LODGE No. 37â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paola. Meets Monday, on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS:
W. R. Wagstaflf, W. M. W. O. Hnhbell, S. W. C. E. Godfrey, J. W. P. M. Wilgus, Treasurer,
J. Hobson, Secretary, P.M. E. W. Robinson. S. D, G. W. Quimby, J. D. E. C. Wager, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
G. Taylor, A. Smith, T. J. Hedges, George Towne, William Walters, J. P. Glasscock, W. P. Bowen, J. T. Townsend, J. Christy, E. McLaine, S. A. Jackson, J. Chilson, D. Childs, ?T. B. Green, H. L. Lyon, J. Hearty, J. Clayton, J. C. Collins.,
B. F. Simpson, Thomas Totton, W . T. Shively, Adam Camp, William Mouday, B. Snyder, E. B. Jiird, George Hume, G. A. Anderson, James Sweeting, S. S. Stailcy, E. B. Rowland, T. Tuggle, T). Wagner, J. M. Kane, D. Anderson, W. W. Miller, L. P . Murlin,
T. Akets, C. Shaw, A. C. Farnham, J. R.. Divilbliss, G. W. Miller, A. H. Dean, S. P . Divilbliss, D. B. Wilson, R. G. Shoemaker, D. H. Johnson, H. V. Beeson, T. Wilson, A. Graham, J. McNelly, Joseph Beets, J. R. Edwards, A. Knapp, B. Murlin,
GKAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
A. W. Long, J. Stoddard, J. W. Beatty,
W. H. Chapman, A. J. Sinclair, L. Maicellus, William Harris.
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W. H . Wilhoit, C. King, S. B. Rainey,
F E L L O W CKAFTS:
G. W, Williams. ENTEKED APPRENTICES:
John Carver, S. M. Larkins,
J. W. Heinricks, James Kingsley.
J. A. Huff,
Admitted, 8; Initiated, 6 ; Passed, 4 ; Raised, 5; Demited, 4 ; Rejected, 3. Number of members, 73.
lOLA LODGE No. 38â&#x20AC;&#x201D;lola. Meets Saturday, on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICEHS:
P,M. J. F. Colbum, W. M. C. Gillihan, S. W. H. D. Parsons, J. W. J. J. Casmire, Treasurer,
A. G-. Jones, Secretary, John Francis, S. D. J. L. Arnold, J . D. J. J. Wallace, Tyler.
PAST MASTER:
J. W. Scott. MASTER MASONS :
A. W. Brown, G. S. Clark, If. Hawkins, K T. Winans, G. W. Marvel, William Butler, H. Scott,
W. H. Cochran, Bli Lorance, D. Horvilly, J. 0. Clarke, W. E. Avery, John Hull, G. W. Eeyley,
B. Brewster, J. N. Wooloms, J. S. Dennison, M. W. Post, H. C. Bostwick, T. T. ^Muster, F. A. Griffin,
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
J. ]Sr. Bird. ENTERED
G. W. Jackson,
APPRENTICES:
J. H. Walters.
PEOCEEDINGS OF THE
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Admitted, 1 ; Initiated, 6 ; Passed, 4 ; Eaised, 5 ; Demitted, 2 ; Died, 1 ; Expelled, 1 ; Eejected, 2. Number of members, 30.
DE SOTO LODGE No. 40—De Soto. Meets Tuesday, on or before the New and Full Sloon. OFFICEES:
James B. Abbott, W. M. James P . Robinson, S. W. Bennett Taylor, J. W. William H. Smith, Treas.
John Johnson, Secrerary, ]Sr. W. Morgan, S. D. Samuel Woods, J. D. S. W. Holden, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS:
C. H . Mason. MASTER MASONS:
John T. Taylor, G. W. Train, A. Miller, WilUam C. Smith, William Crozier, W . E. Hogwood,
Zera Mehols, C^ E . Lewis, C. B. Pellett,. Hugh Penner, M. King, J. H."Hodge, J. M. Hogan. Admitted, 1; Initiated, 0; Passed, ted, 1 ; Suspended, 0; Rejected, 0. Number of members, 28.
P. Augerbright, C. B. Nichols, C. Delahunt, Walter Cooley, H. D. Eoberman, J. 0. Stuck, 0; Eaised, 0; Demit'
BLOOMING GROVE LODGE No. 41—Blooming Grove. Meets Saturday, after the Full Moon. OFFICERS :
William Goss, W. M. Amos Hudsell, S. W. John Phillips, J. W. Jackson Lane, Treasurer,
J. D. Pennock, Secretary, A. C. Dowd, S. D. Alexander Pugh, J. D. Joseph C. Goss, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS;
James Martin,
Jesse Eobinson,
E. S. Kelso^
GEAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
W. S. Buff, James D. Snoddy, Samuel Browne, A. Edmiston, John Ehodes, A. B. Eogers, Seneca Johnson,
J. W. Davis, James M-. Sayre, C. B. Graves, W. M. Reves, J. M. Daniels, Caleb Ehodes, J. S. Lane.
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A. W. Hall, C. C. Hadsell, Washington Farris, J. J. McCutchell, M. W. Gowin, Jesse Kennedy,
F E L L O W CRAFTS :
S. WaUa,. J. P. Pancher.
J. W. Davis,
Isaac Cooper,
E K T E E E D APPRENTICES:
N. C. Lane,
Isaac Cline.
Admitted, 1;. Initiated/2; Passed, 1; Eaised, 0; Demitted, Oj Suspended, 0; Rejected, 3. Number of member, 31.
HGLTON LODGE No. 42—Holton. Meets on the First arid Third Saturdays in each month. 6FFieBR§:
Hugh McBride, W. M, J. C. Hitchcock, Secretary, , S. "W. E. S. Craft, S. D. W. S. Hbaglitf, J. W. John Lutz, J. D.. J. W. Gordon, Treasurer, W. H. Jones, Chaplain, E. B. Jones, Tyler. PAST J t A S T E R S ;
J, B. HubbeU. MASTER' MASONS:
H. Eby, W. B. Webster, George Smith, M. Woods, R. J. Waterhouse, W. H. Dodgo, William BoetcEer, E-. P . Hamm, E.' L: Broadus, J. B. Waynant, G«orge W. Drake, W. A. Crutz,,
W. C. Willock, T. J. Adamson, N. Wheeler, Greorge A. Waynant, J. W. Taylor, L I. Taber,
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William McOart, P. Sherman,
A. p . Mcddos, J. C: Crowell.
William P. Cruti,
F E L L O W CKATTS:
William Smith. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
T. J. Wynant,
Jacob Herron,
• D. Stanley.
Admitted, 0 ; Initiated, 6; Passed, 5; Eaised, 4 ; Demitted, 9 ; Died, 2; Eojected, 5. Number of members, 32.
MONTICELLO LODGE No. 43—MonticeUo. Meets Second and Fourtli F r i d a y s in each month. OFFICERS:
B. P. Reynolds, Secretary, P.M.J. M. Eeed, S. D. T. McFadden, J. D. A. M. Piper, Tyler.
P.M. A. Payne, W. M. Levi Flint, S. W. B. E. Eively, J. W. G. W. Walker, Treasurer,
PAST M A S T E R S :
Joseph King. MASTER MASONS:
S. M. Conatizer, E. P. Kay, E. H. Jefferson, J. M. Offield,
J. W. Hawes, Fred Smith, B. Evens, ,T. O. Foresman, C. S. Stapleton.
W. D. Bull, • J. A. Kenton, A. P. Bland, G. W. Bransman,
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
M. Fanning. ENTERED
APPRENTICES:
Eichard Kenedy. Admitted, 1; Initiated, 10; Passed, 9; Eaised, 8; Demitted, 1; Died, 0; Suspended, 0; Ecjected, 0. Number of members, 22.
GEAIO) LODGE OB' KANSAS. DELPHIAN
LODGE
No.
137
44—Gamett.
Meets on the First and Third Thursdays in each month. OFMCEES:
G. M. Everline, Secretary, J. L. Kerchcval, S. D, W. L. Frankenberger, J. D. Isco Sutton, Tyler.
J. T. Lanter, W. M. W. H. Stewart, S. W. M. A. Page, J. W. Blias Norris, Treasurer,
PAST MASTEES:
J. W. Stewart. MASTEE MASONS:
W. C. McDow, Daniel Fraker, Jesse Sutton, C. T. Chapin, Charles G. Ellis, A. Simons, G. A. Cook, Ottowa Sutton, A. J. Frank, T. G. Hedley,
S. G. Lindsey, A. W. Rush, Thomas Bayles, Jos. H. Wright, J. S. Kline, J. P. Sutton, M. E. Osborne, B. S. Doll, Ed. Rayne, A. L. Osborne.
W. E. Hollingshead, Thos. Lindsey, Isaac Baldwin, John Eickets, John Falls, William J. Bayles, J. B. Lowry, Isaac Usher, E. J. Meeker,
FELLOW CEAFTS:
M. B. Taylor,
Z. Norris,
Eichard Eobinson.
ENTEEED APPEENTICES:
James Tyson. Admitted, 8 ; Initiated, -6 j Passed, 8; Eaised, 6; Demitted, 5; Suspended, 1; Eeinstated, 1; Eejected, 2. Number of members, 38.
EASTON LODGE No. 45—Easton. Meets Thursday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICEBS:
E. K. Adamson, W. M. S. A. Routh, Senior W.
Eobert Clinkinbeard, J. W. Wm. F. Ashby, Treasurer,
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E 138 J. C. Baird, Secretary, M. J. Leonard, J. D. Thomas B. Read, Tyler. P.M. R. A. Kelsey, S. D MASTER MASONS:
William Borden, B. J. Collyer, Thos. O'Gwartney, William Kelsey, William Price, William H. Sharpe, Joseph Trower, J. P. Frizzell,
J. P . Bowie, S.' A. Evans, Thomas Gibson, Wm. Loughmiller, Stephen Robinson, Joshua Turner, H. 0. Thornton, Gideon Wood,
•D. A. Clinkinbeard, Henry Elson, N. Humber, Moses McCarty, Thomas Stewart, P. C. Thornton, L. Woodward, WiUiam Thompson.
F E L L O W CKAFT:
Jacob Langley. ENTERED APPRENTICES:
B. L. Robinson.
G. W. Hanks,
Admitted, 0; Initiated, 6; Passed, 5; Raised, 5; Demitted, 8; Diec*, 0; Suspended, 2 ; Rejected, 3. Number of members, 32.
RISING SUN LODGE No. 46 —Fort Scott. Meets on the First and Third F r i d a y s of each month. OFFICERS:
C. S. Wheaton, W. M. J. A. Tomlinson, S. W. C. H. Yan Fossen, J. W. J. T. Parker, Treasurer,
Charles W. Mitchell, Sec'y, P. F.Robley, S. D. Jacob AUbright, J. D. Moses Boire, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
Julius Neubauer, Z. Rosenfeld, Charles Kauffman, A. Danford, John F. Hall, D. J. Van Fossen, Andy Fletcher, B. L. Davis, David F . Hart, J. F. Pierce, W. A. Shannon, TJ. B. Pearsall,
Chas B. Hayward, John T. Hicks, Charles Wooledge, David Lockwell, Thomas F. Clay, Jacob Sattler, .
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
C. O. Shannon, John J. Stewart,
Sam C. Wright, A. G. Bissell,
JgQ
F. B. Woodward, John G. Mackey.
F F L L O W CKAFTS:
Nelson F. Carr, Andw A. Murdock, H. P. Ledger, Chauncey F.Warner Geo. W. Howe, Jr., H. H. Henderson. ENTEHED APPKENTICES:
R. H. Matthews, Aaron Marks,
G. A. Morris, J. A. Shedd, Jr., D. F. Wheeler, George Ruder, Jonathan H. McMillen.
Admitted, 7; Initiated, 15; Passed, 12; Raised, 8; Demitted, 0; Died, 1; Expelled, 1; Rejected, 0. Number of members, 32.
X E N I A L O D G E N o . 47â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Xenia. Meets Saturday, on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS:
John A. Willett, W. M. Hanson Britton, S. W. William Stewart, J. W. Thomas M. Willett, Treas.
A. S. Potter, Secretary, John C. Chitwood, S. D. Joseph 0. Keasling, J. D. Jesse S. Fitzgerald, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
G. A. Parsons, J. W. Perkins, S. O. Markham,
H. H. Willett, Z. D. Jameson, S. B. Holt.
Sam McNitt, Nelson Soules,
F E L L O W CRAFTS :
Daniel Bayne,
W. D. Withers. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
Miles Holt. Admitted, 2; Initiated, 4 ; Passed, 3 ; Raised, 5; Demited, 1; Suspended, 0; Died, 0; Rejected, 4. Number of members, 16.
PROCEEDINGS O F T H E
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MONEOVIA LODGE No. 48—Monrovia, Meets on the F i r s t and Third Thursdays in each month. , OFFICERS:
B. T. Durant, Secretary, , S. D. , J. D. Nonian Connelly, Tyler.
S. P. Harrington, W. M. Amos Landon, S. W. William Myer, J. W. William P. Kelch, Treas.
MASTER MASONS:
Boaz W. Williams, John J. Childers, Benj. R. Whitney, John N. Holding, Lewis Childers, W. L. Johnson, Lewis J. Best. FELEOW
Wm. M. Haskell,
John Helwig,
CRAFTS:
W. P. Hight, James Stickler. ENTERED
S. L. Carpenter, L. B. Hargrove, Samuel Stoner,
H. Shorp,
APPRENTICES:
B. P. Wallack,
S. H. Cozad.
Admitted, 5; Initiated, 17; Passed, 14; Eaised, 10; Demittod, 9 ; Suspended, 0 ; Rejected, 1. Number of member, 16.
NINE MILE LODGE No. 49—Delaware Township. Meets Saturday, o n or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS:
L. L. TerwiUiger, W. M. G. JST. Piper, S. W. Levi Churchill, J. W. T>. P. Harris, Treasurer,
D. E. Churchill, Secretary, B. H. Foster, S. D. W. S. Clark, J. D. P. M. Burkett, Tyler.
P A S T MASTERS:
"R. C. Poster. MASTER MASONS:
F. M. Miller,
P. M. Gable,
Ed. Manager,
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GBAND LODGE OP KANSAS.
S. W. Gordon, K. J. Doley, A. B. Russell,
E. C. Poster, Jr., N. P. Pairchild, S. H. Gleason, G. W. Day, William P. Sprague. ENTERED APPRENTICES:
J. P. Kelly. Admitted, 2; Initiated, 5; Passed, 4 ; Eaised, 4 ; Demitted, 0; Suspended, 0 ; Eejected, 0. Number of members, 20.
CALVABY LODGE No. 50â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Leavenworth. Meets F i r s t and Third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS :
John H. Brown, W. M. Charles Kearney, S. W. John A. Hills, J. W. A. W. Campbell, Treasurer,
W. S. Van Doren, Secretary, George H. Miller, S. D. , J. D. C : T : c f f i , [ Stewards.
PAST MASTERS:
Paul B. Havens. MASTER MASONS :
H. E. Hammond, Joshua Crew, John P. Kelly, Charles T. Evans, W. D. Kelly, J . H. Gantley, John H. Dwight, W. H. Bond,
W. B. Carpenter, Charles C. Shoyer, T. W. Turner, Milo B. Kellogg, W. P. Thompson, S. G. Sponable, Joseph W. Taylor, Eodney Smith.
John R. Ludlum, E. E. Poster, Byron Sherry, J. W. Bidgood, Louis M. Creighton, P. A. Woodruff, C. Cunningham,
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
JB. Dewitt Empie,
B. P. Dunlap, ENTERED
T. J. Weed,
Frank Scott.
APPRENTICES:
Lyman Scott.
N. H. Weed.
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.
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE
Admitted, 17; Initiated, 11; Passed, 12; Eaised, 9; Demitted, 3 ; Died, 0; Suspended, 0; Rejected, 5. Number of members, 32.
PKERYVILLE
LODGE
N o . 52—PerryviUe.
Meets Saturday, on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICEKS:
W. R. Smith, Secretary, G. B. Carson, W. M. G. D. King, S. D. G. W. Gray, S. W . N. P. Hudson, J. D. J. M. Hinton, J. W. J. Doughty, Chaplain, R. Armstrong, Treasurer, D. Horney, Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
A. J. Stark, A. D. Seavers, H. Seavery, Ira Hale, J. J. Bennett, G. W. Saunders, E. Smith,
L. McArthur, A. P. Searcy, W. L. Briggs, J. Payne, G. W. A. Yocum, Owen Williams, 0. C. Chapman,
J. Welsh, •
E. J. Burns,
R. Arrilstrong, Jr., J. Hogue, J. B. Beason, J. D. McCormio, E. J. Williams, J. B. Polly, T. Kirby.
F E L L O W CRAFTS:
J. Thompson.
ENTERED AJ?PKENTICES:
J. B. Carson, George Rood, J. Hunter, W. Grady,
J M. Gray, W. J. Haslett, W. Childers, W. B. Spurlock,
H. H. Briggs, G. D. Davis, S. Eck, M. P. Donley.
Admitted, 5; Initiated, 26; Passed, 14; Raised, 12; Demitted, 1; Rejected, 3. Number of members, 30.
GKAND LODGE OF KANSAS. &RANADA
LODGE
No.
143
53 — G r a n a d a .
Meets on the Second and Fourth Saturdays iu each-month. s.
OFFICEKS :
"William J. Hart, W. M. George E. Benedick,' Sec. Henry 0. Gragg, S. W. George D. Searl, S. D. S. Vilott,.J. W. Don. 0. Eising, J. D. Noble H. Kising, Treas. John W. Pcnn, Chaplain, Eobert Jewell, Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
Hugh Fortune. Number of members, 10.
SHAWNEE
LODGE
N o . 54 — S h a w n e e .
Meets Wedneday, ou or before the FuU Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS:
D. G. Campbell, W. M. A. J. Johnson, S. W. David Duff, J. W. Jeremiah King, Treasurer,
A. Walschmidt, Secretary, William Elledge, S. D. A. G. Carpenter, J. D. Cornelius May, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
— Moaler,
Joseph Gambell,
A. J. Campbell.
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
Thos. W. Kennedy, Jonathan Gore, Oeorge Franklin, Graham Eogers,
Charles .Bluejacket, D. T. Morgan.
Number of membei'S, 11.
TROY
LODGE
No.
55 — T r o y .
Meets first Monday and second Saftirday after the first Monday in each month. OFFICERS:
R. A. Nesbit, W. M.
P . S. Soper, Secretary,
PKOCEEDINGS O F T H E 144 C. 0. Camp, S. W. J. B. Wheeler, S. D . Henry Boder, Jr., J. W. Charles Higby, J. D. Daniel Brusk, Treasurer, George H. Mosley, Tyler. MASTEE MASONS:
W. M. Munroe, Sidney Tennent, John Holden, David Lee, F. D. TUlotson, E. I. Jenkins, John C. Zimmerman, L. D. Stocking,
L. Smith, J. M. Lee, John Landis, WilUam L. Privitt.
ENTERED A P P H E N T I C E S :
A. S. Simerson, Allison Woodall,
Duncan Mcintosh, Joseph Kent,
William Hamner, William H. Smith.
Admitted, 1 ; Initiated, 12; Passed, 6; Eaised, 7 ; Demitted, 0; Died, 0; Expelled, 0; Eejected, 1. Number of members, 20.
SPRING HILL LODGE No. 56â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Spring Hfll. Meets Saturday, on or before the Pull Moon, and t w o weeks thereafter, OPFICBES:
M. P. Moore, W. M. N". B. Lucas, S. W. H. E. Brown, J. W. William Nichols, Treas
T. G. Kobinson, Secretary, T. G. Boswell, S. D. William Rutler, J. D. J. D. Prunty, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
James McKoin,
G. M. Waugh,
J. C. McKoin,
B. C. Little,
W. G. Davidson.
FELLOW CRAFTS:
John L. Brown.
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
Joseph Torbett,
Thomas Jenkinson, M. S. Dickerson.
Admitted, 1; Initiated, 7 ; Passed, 4 ; Eaised, 1. Number of members, 11.
GRAND LODGE OP IfAXSAS. COYVILLE
LODGE
No.
145
57 — C o y v i U e .
ilcets "Wednesday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
William H. Morgan, W. M. E. Johnson, Secretary, John E. How, S. W. George D. Bunch, S. D. George W. Cope, J. W. Enoch Reeves, J. D. Oscar Coy, Treasurer, Winsor P. Craig, Chaplain, William C. Waybright, Tyler. MASTER MASOSS:
Joseph M. Fredericks. F E L L O W CRAFTS:
Richard Stalling,
Thomas C. Craig,
Charles W- Hickcox.
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
Lewis F. Davis, C. B. Jackson,
Robert Craig, Geo. W. Shannon.
Elias Lovett,
Admitted, 0; Initiated, 10; Passed, 5 ; Raised, 1; Domitted, 0 ; Suspended, 0; Rejected, 0. Number of member, 10.
DICK
REES
LODGE
N o . 50 — T i m h e r R i d g e .
Meets Saturday, on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
W. V. French, W. M. W. P. Burney, S. W. Thomas Sturns, J. W. W. McGinniss, Treasurer,
H. S. Ross, Secretary, W. McCain, S. D. M. C. Harris, J. D. W . N. Carr, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
John McLane, John Hyde, J. D. Eeymerson,
S. S. Stailey, Thomas Elliott, M. C. Hennis, J. E. Barrott, Thomas S. Towno. F E L L O W CRAFTS:
James McGinnis.
J46
rnocEEDixus OF THE
Admitted, 0; Initiated, 0; Passed, 2; Eaised, 2;'Dcmittcd, 0; Suspended, 0; Eciiistatcd, tij Ecjectcd, 0. Number of members, 16.
SAT.INA
LODGE
N o . CO — S n l i n a .
Meets o n the First and Third Jfondays in eacli m o n t h . OFFICERS:
G. R. B. T.
G. Lowe, "W. M. D. Moblcy, S. W. J. Robinson, J. ^Y. L. Webster, Treasurer,
A. Bondi, Secretary, C. Ilazeltinc, S. D. E. 11. Eamcs, J. P . T. C. Long, Tyler.
MASTER MASOXS:
B. J. Hull, E. 0. CMlson,
T. .1. Grahan-1, R. II. Diclil,
Luke Parson?,
Charles Evortin,
R. H. Bishop, David Churchman.
FKT^LOW CRAFTS :
ENT£liED
H. H. Tucker, C. W. Trcpiii, A. C. Spillman,
H. C. Davis.
ArPREXTICES:
George W. Clark, E. B. Wilbur, Joseph Coburn, Enoch Cummings.
J. H. Prescott, E. H. Marsh, E. Light,
Admitted, 0; Initiated, 17; Passed, 7; Raised, 3 ; Demitted, 0; Diec", 0; Expelled, 1; Rejected, 0. Number of members, 14.
TAVIN SPUrNGS LODGE No. CI —Twhi Springs. Ueets S a t u r d a y , on or succeeding the Full Moon. OFFICERS :^
W. .7. Frey, W. M. Daniel TJndcrhill, S. "W.
A. G. Seaman, J. W. F. N. Clommans, Trcas.
GEAXD LODGE OF KANSAS.
Charles Kerby, Secretary, George Watt, S. D.
Thomas Preston, J. D. William Harrold, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
William Eobinson. Eejected, 1.
Number of members, 9.
AMEEICUS LODGE No. 62â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Americus. Meets Saturday, on or before the FiiU Moon. OFFICEES:
J. D. Jaquith, W . M. M. Thornoll, S. W. Marshall Hartley, J. W. Lafayette James, Treasurer,
IST. Kitts, Secretary, H. S. Tobio, S. D. J. E. Whinney, J. D. Isaac Wright, Tyler.
MASTEE MASONS:
S. E. Hicks, J. L. Butler, J. O. Miller,
B. Preeman, Charles Drake, William Grimsley,
B. Goddard, P. B-. Campbell, Robert Pollock.
F E L L O W CEAFTS;
Joseph Ernst,
Zimri Stubbs. E N T E E E D APPEENTICES:
A. D. Griffin. Initiated, 7; Passed, 7; Eaised, 6; Eejected, 2. Kumber of members, 17.
147
GBAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
149
SUSPENDED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. LEAVENWORTH
LODGE N o . 2.
September 16th, 1867.
John Houssieux, Isaac Hockaday, R. Joseph, Fred. Lasher, Geo. W. Chrisman, W. B. AbeU.
WYANDOTTE
A. O. Bangs, Thos. Steignenwald,
LODGE N o . 3 .
A p r i l SOth, 1867.
James E. Parr. J u n e 24th, 1867.
J. A. J. Chapman,
Isaac G. McKibbon, Henry Burgard.
K I C K A P O O LODGE N o . 4. October 1st, 1867.
Lewis T. Herndon, "W. I. Bailey, James. Thornton, Edwio Eudraiiff, James M. Bailey, B. F. Edwards, Jacob Eilcr.
Daniel Eiler, Josephus Goble, Vincent Jones,
W A S H I N G T O N LODGE N o .
5.
October 6th, 1866-
George T. Challis,
J. A. Trimmer,
George ^ . ° Glick.
J a n u a r y 19th, 1867.
W. P. Carter, V. W. Parker, C. J. Drury, J. J. Patterson,
George W. Howe, . Hosea Norris, W. B. Kipp,
Manuel Frank, T. H. Mcinhardt, E. B. Grimes.
.Augrust 17th, 1867.
Thomas Murphy, A. H. Horton,
J. D. Wilson, E. C. Prcsnall,
L. Rochat, J. A. Martin,
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PKOCEEDINGS OF THE
J. J. Ingalls, .Tohn Hcrtha,
Peter Shocntack, Thos. Chansler.
W. L. Challis,
G E A S S H O P P E R P A L L S L O D G E N o . 21. October 1st, 1867.
John H. Marsh, M. Vandenbiii-s-
H. Eansword,
P . G. Bush,
HEGH P R A I R I E L O D G E N o . 25. A p r i l e t h , X867.
John H. Cassidy, William Kyle,
W. Campbell, E. S. Scbroe,
James Caffery, John F . Carey.
E L D O R A LODGE N o . 28. September 21st, 1867.
W. D. Stevenson,
John Knowles.
P A C I F I C L O D G E N o . 29. September 7th, 1867.
J. B. Lambkin,
W. M. Bobbins.
H I A W A T H A L O D G E N o . 35. September 7th, 1S67.
G. C. Adams.
COTINCIL G R O V E L O D G E N o . 36. September ISth, 18C7.
S. P. Morgan, George Lisle,
J. E. Bryan, H. L. Eickford.
SUSPENDED FOR OTHER CAUSES. BY LEAVENWORTH LODGE No. 2. J o h n D . Marks, of L a n d m a r k Lodge, TJ. D . , for gross unmasonic conduct.
BY TOPEKA LODGE No. 17. Charles Kinsc.
BY MOUND CITY LODGE No. 33. September 20, 1867.—George E. Denuison, Thomas Darlow.
BY DELPHIAN LODGE No. 44. F e b r u a r y 7Lh, 1867.—H. Cavender.
BY EASTON LODGE No, 45, AprU 18th, 1867.—Thomas Donohoo, J , M. A d l d n s .
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PKOCEEDINGS OF THE
E X P E L L E D . By Leavenenworfch Lodge No. 2—Charles T. Greene, Electie Lodge No. 153, Texas—February 20fch, 1867. By Auburn Lodge No. 32—S. M. Cunningham—May 18,1867. B y l o l a Lodge No. 38 — D . E. Hovey — J u l y 27th, 1867. By Eising Sun Lodge No. 46—P. T. Thomas—Feb. Ist, 1867. By SaUna Lodge No. 60—George A. Maynard—Aug. 5, 1867.
R E I N S T A T E D . By Smithton Lodge No. 1 — James Miller—May 18fch, 1867. By Leavenworth Lodge No. 2 — John^F. Warden, Fob. 18th, 1867; George TV. Davis, E. A., April 1st, 1867. By Wyandotto Lodge No. 3 — Eobert Halford, November 17th, 1866; H. H. Craig, November 3d, 1866; Joseph Griadul, November 3d, 1866. By Bourbon Lodge No. 8—Henry Priddy, May 10th, 1867. By Eldora Lodge No. 28, Mapleton — J . P . Chitwood, February 16fch, 1867; A. C. Primm, January 19th, 1867; F. Owen, June 22d, 1867; A. Allen, September 22d, 1867; M. Boulwaro, A. Wilson, September 7th, 1867; J. W. Puckett, J. E. Smith, October 6th, 1867; J. W. Fuqua, March 2, 1867;.L-a Bonham, September 7th, 1867. By Arcania Lodge No. 31 — James E. Willis, July 21st, 1867. By Lidianola Lodge No. 34—L. E. Darling,Dcecmber 15,1866. By Delphian Lodge No. 44 — H . Cavondcr, May 9th, 1867.
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THOMAS L. M A R T m , Smithton Lodge No. 1 — March 26th, 1867. DAVID V. CLEMENT, Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 — November 25th, 1866. THOMAS W- PAEKS, Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 — September 19th, 1867. JACOB SAQUI, P. G. M., Washington Lodge No. 5 — June 14th, 1867. THBO. G. HARRIS, Washington Lodge No 5 —September 19th, 1867. J. R.- DUNCAN, King Solomon's Lodge No. 10— February, 1867. J. W. EIDGEWAY, Tecumseh Lodge No. 15. No date. WILSON S. JONES, Franklin Lodge No. 18 —December 20tb, 1866. JOHN A. SKINNER, St. John's Lodge No. 26 — July 7 th. ENOCH G. CRABB, Arcania Lodge No. 31 —Decembrr 1st, 1866. JOSEPH A. SPENCER, Council Grove Lodge No. 36 — April 20th, 1867. P. M. JA.MES CAREY, Council Grove Lodge No. 36 — April 24tli, 1867. WILLIAM AVERY, lola Lodge No. 38—December ISth, 1866. GEORGE L. IIAM.M, Ilolton Lodge No. 42—Juno 26Lh, 1867. J O H N CHRISTY, Holton Lodge No. 42 —July 19th. SAMUF.L EKU'S'EK, Rising Sun Lodge No. 46—April
I
29th, 1867.
C. K. Holhday, O.W.McAlla.stcr, John A. Chase,
0. K. Holliday, O.W.McAllastor,'john A. Chase, Christian Beck, E. T. Carr, C. K. Holliday, -M. S. Adams, J. C. Eichmond, Christian Beck, E. T. Carr, C. K. Holliday, J. G. Richmond, E. D. Hillyer, Christian Beck, E. T. Carr,
E. A. Smith.
1863 facobl^Saqui,*
186-1 Jacob Saquij*
ISfiT ^r. S. Adnms,
•Dead. tExpeilcd.
1866 M. S. Adams,
E. !•). Hillvcr.
C. K. Hollidaj-, J. F. Blis?,
1862 Jacob Saqui,*
1865 Jacob Saqui,*
Wra. F.Johnson, Christian Beck, B. T. Carr,
G. K. Holliday, -M. S. Adams,
1861 Jacob Saqui,*
J T. T/antor,
Christian Beck, E. T. Carr.
Christian Beck, E. T. Carr,
Wm. F. Johnson, Christian Beck, E. T. Carr,
J. W.H. Watson, Christian Beck, Charles Mundee,
1860 Geo. IT. Fail-child J. S. Rcdficld, , \. Griffin,
Christian Beck, Charles Mundee,
E. T. Carr,
Christian Beck, Chai'les Mundee,
1859 Kichard E. Eecs. Geo. H.Fairchlld C. Hornsby,*
J. W. Smith,
C. Hornsby,*
C. T. Harrison,t
GRAND S E C R E T A R Y .
1858 Richard E. Eccs, Jacob Saqui,*
GRAND TREASUUEK.
William McMath, Christian Beck, Isaac ]Sr. Eoberts, Charles Mundee,
SEXIOR G R . AVARDKX. JU-VIOR G R . W A R D E N .
1857 Eichard E. Eccs, Jacob Saqui,*
B E P ' Y G U . jrASTEK.
Mat. E.Walker,* D. Vandci-.^lice, Beverly Beck,
M. W . G. M A S T E R .
1856 Richard R. EccSj J. W. Smith,
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GRAND Arkansas,.... Canada, Connecticut,.. Louisiana,.... Minnesota,.. New Jersey,. North Carolina, Vermont,.. . New York,.. Illinois, Nova Scotia,
LODGES.
.B.W. Albert Pike, of Little Book. .E.W. Thomas B. Harris, of Hamilton. .B.W. E. G. Storer, 'of New Haven. . E. W. A. G. Carter, of Port Hudson .E.VV. Geo. W. Proscott,. of Saint Paul. . M. W. Ingham Coryell,.. of Lambertville .E W D. W. B a m , . . . . . . of Ealeigh. .E.W. J. B. Hollenbeck,. of Burlington. E.W. Grin W e l c h , . . . . . . of Syracuse. . E . W . H . G. Beynolds,.. of Springfield. .E.W. Thos.H. Pryor,.. of Halifax.
REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAB THE
GEAID LODGE OE MISAS. M.W. B. R. Rees, of B.W. Chas. Mundee,*...of E.W. Chas. Mundee,*.. .of E. W. Chas. Mundee,*... of B.W. E. T. Carr,., of B.W. E. T. Carr, of B.W. E. T. Carr of E.W. E. T. Carr, of E.W. E. T, Carr, of
Leavenworth,. Leavenworth,. Leavenworth,. Leavenworth,. Leavenworth,. Leavenworth,. Leavenworth,. Leavenworth,. Leavenworth,.
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Illinois. Vermont. Minnesota. Connecticut Canada. New York. New Jersey Washington. Nova Scotia
160
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LIST OF GRAND
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G R A N D LODGE OF K A N S A S , ALSO THE
NAMES AND ADDRESS OF THE GRAND SECRETARIES. GRAND LODG^
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ADDRESS.
Montgomery. Daniel Sayre Alabama,... Little Rock. W. T). Blocher, Arkansas, . San Francisco. Alex. G. Abell California,.. Hamilton. Thomas B. Harris,... Canada,.... Joseph K. Wheeler, Hartford. Connecticut, Central City. B. 0. Parmelee, Colorado,.. Wilmington. J. P. Allmond, Delaware,.. Washington. District of Columbia, Noble G. Iiarnor, 16 R. Cadet,Paris. ,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thevenot, France,. Tallahassee. Hugh A. Corley, Florida,, Macon. Simri Rose, Georgia, Iowa City. T. S. Parvin, Iowa,... Springfield. H. G. Reynolds; Illinois, Indianapolis. Indiana,'."."'.;.;;;... IWilliam^Ha^cker, Louisville. M. S. McCorkle, Kentucky, New Orleans. C. Bachelor,... Louisiana, Portland. Ira Berry, Maine, Baltimore. Jacob H. Medairy, . Maryland, Boston. Solon Thornton," Massachusetts,... Detroit. James Fenton, Michigan, Saint Paul, W. S. Combs, Minnesota, Jackson. D. P. Porter, Mississippi, Saint Louis. Gouley, G. F. Missouri, Virginia City. W. F. Saunders, Montana, Platsmouth. Wise, J. N. Nebraska, Virginia City. Charles H. Fish, Nevada, Hopkinton. Horace Chase, New Hampshire, Trenton. Joseph H. Hough, ... New Jersey, New York. James M. Austin, New York, Raleigh. D. W. Bain, North Carolina,. Charles J. Macdonald Halifax. Nova Scotia, Cincinnati. John D. Caldwell, Ohio, Oregon City. J. E. Hurford Oregon, Philadelphia. John Thompson, Pennsylvania,... Charles D. Green,... Providence. Rhode Island,... Charleston. E. S. Burns, South Carolina,.. Charles A. Fuller,... Nashville. Tennessee, Geo. H. Bringhurst, Houston. Texas, Poultney. Henry Clark, Vermont, Richmond. John Dove, Virginia, Wheeling. T. L. Logan, West Virginia, .. Washington Terito'y, William H. Wood, Steilacoom. W. T. Palmer, JMilwaukee. Wisconsin
GEAND LODGK OF KANSAS.
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ADDRESS OF THE GRAND OFFICERS. %
M.W. M. S. ADAMS,
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J O H N H. BROWN, - - L e a v e n w o r t l i E . A. S M I T H , - F o r t Scott O. A. B A S S E T T , - - - - - - L a w r e n c e E. D. HILLYER, - Grasshopper FaUs
R.W. O. A. B A S S E T T ,
Lawrence
The next Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas wiU be held in the City of Lawrence, commencing on the Third Tuesday of.October, A. D . 1868.
1Q2
PKOCEEDINGS OF THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION, SUBMITTED FOR TOE ACTION OF THE LODGES.
At the Twelfth Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge, convened in Leavenworth, on the 15th day of October, A. L. 5867, the new Constitution, together with the following amendments, were adopted: Part 2, of section 17, amended by striking out the words, " a majority of," and adding after the word " m e e t i n g , " " b u t in no case shall a warrant be surrendei'cd, so long as seven members of the Lodge object,'' the Section to read as amended: ' ' S E C . 17. A Lodge can only be dissolvedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; " F i r s t . By the act of the Grand Lodge, whereby its warrant is forfeited; and ' 'Second. By a voluntary surrender of its warrant, pursuant to a vote of the members, when duly summoned for that pui-pose, with notice of the object of meeting; but in i o case shall a warrant be surrendered, so long as seven members of the Lodge object.'' SEC. 22. Amended by striking out the word " f i v e " in the first Une, and inserting the word ' 'thi-ee,'' so that it will read: ' ' S E C . 22. A Lodge has power to initiate, pass or raise, but three candidates at the same communication; nor shall a candidate be passed or raised in a less time than four weeks, or one Masonic mouth, after taking a previous degree., and not then, unless he shall have made suitable proficiency, except by dispensation from the Grand Master or his D e p u t y . " Section 92 amended, by striking out "third Tuesday," and inserting " t h i r d Wednesday,'' in October. Section 101 amended, so as to read as follows: " S E C . 101. There shall be a permanent Committee on Work, composed of four members, of which the Grand Master shall be a member and ex-ofiicio chairman, whose duty it shall be to retain and teach the Ancient Webb Work, as exemplified by the Board of Custodians at the session of the Grand Lodge, held in the City of Leavenworth, in the month of October, 5867, and no other; which Committee shall be elected by the Grand Lodge, as follows: " A t the first election, there shall be one member elected for six
GEAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
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years, one for four years, and one for two years; and one member of said Committee shall be elected by the Grand Lodge at each alternate Grand Annual Communication, and the term of office of the brother 80 elected, shall be for six years: Provided, That in case of the death, resignation, removal from the jurisdiction, suspension or expulsion of the brother so elected, the Grand Lodge shaU, at the next Grand Annual Communication, elect a successor for the unexpired balance of his term. Said Committee shall be termed ' ' the Custodians of the W o r k , ' ' and shall disseminate the same by Lodges of Instruction, to be held by them under the direction and supervision of the Grand Master (as to time and place, due reference being had to the wants of the particular Lodges), and by an exemplification of the same before the Grand Lodge at each Grand Annual Communication. Pai-ticular Lodges needing the services of any member of said committee, to teach the work of the Grand Lodge, may employ him upon such terms as they may mutually agree upon.'' Section 102 amended by stalking out the words ' ' Grand Lecturer,'' and inserting the words "Custodians of the W o r k , " so that it will read: " S E C . 102. Every Lodge shall adopt and practice the standard of work and lectures imparted by the Custodians of the Work, and no other ; and any Lodge violating this provision, without express authority from the Grand Lodge, shall be subject to forfeiture of their warrant. On motion, the Grand Secretary was instructed to have all amendments to the new Constitution printed, in the form of a circular, and sent to all the Lodges within this jurisdiction. Said Lodges to take such action on the amendments as provided in section 100 of the Contution, at their first regular communication after the receipt of said circular, and report the same immediately to the Grand Secretary. Of this you wiU take due notice, and govern yom-self accordingly.
PROCEEDIlSrGS OF THE
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AT ITS THIBTKENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD AT THE CITY OP LAWBENCB, OCTOBER, 1868.
( O r d e r e d to b e R e a d i n all t h e Lodg-es
LEAVENWORTH : PRINTED AT THE EVENING BULLETIN BOOK AND JOB B0OU3 1869.
PBOCEEPINGS OF THB
M. W. GRAJ^D LODGE OF KANSAS A .
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The Thirteenth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, convened in the city of Lawrence, on Tuesday, Octobei 20th, A. D. 1868, A. L. 5868. PRESEKT:
M. W. M. S. Adams, Grand Master. R. W. Ed. A. Smith, Deputy Grand Master. " E. D. Hillyer, Senior Grand Warden. " J. T. Lanter, Junior Grand Warden. " C. Beck, Grand Treasurer " E. T. Carr, Grand Secretary. " W. B. Hutchison, Assistant Grand Secretary. VV. 0 . A. Bassett, Grand Lecturer, VV. Geo. W. Hogebooin, as Grand Senior Deacou. VV. W. K. Wagstaff, Grand Junior Deacon. Bro, J, Ashman, as Grand Tyler,
PROCEEDINGS OF THE PAST GKAND OFFICEHS:
J. C. Richmond, P . J. G. W. J. A. Chase, P. J. G. W. D. Vanderslice, P. J. G. W. T h e roll of Lodges being called, and a ipiornm of Lodges being present, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in ample form. T h e M. W. Grand Master appointed Bros. Charles K. Gilchrist, I. B. Sharp, and J, C. Richmond, a Committee on Credentials. In compliance with a request from the City Council of Lawrence it was, on motion of Brother E. A. Smith, RitolMd, That tbo M. W. Grand Lodge lay the corner stone of the nt IV iiiHiLut tiuucu, uii tVeiiiiLbdny, at 2 o'clock P. M. Bio. 0. A. Bassett, on bflnlfof the Masonic fraternity of Lawrence, extended an invitation to the Grand Lodge to attend a festival, to be given on Thursday night; which, on motion, was unanimously accepted. T h e M. \v. Grand Master announced the following Standing Commitees: '"0. A. Basset t, John Guthrie. I. B. Sharp, On Condition of. Masonry, { J. F. Bliss, I P. R. Brooks, ! W. 0. Gould, LG. W. Hogebooni. fVarranls,
r.T. T. Taylor, J J. D. Rush, (J.M.Price.
Grievances,
r W . R. Wagslaif, I J. B. Abbott, ( J - T. Lanter.
Finance,
G. M. Barnes, D. Byington, A. R. Bancroft.
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r E . D. Hillyer, <^ W, B. Hutchison, ( J . W. Campion. A. R. Bancroft, John Harris, Unfinished Business, J. H. Dwight. { J . C. Richmond, John A. Chase, Appeals, J. L. Thompson, E . A. Smith. The M. W. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until half-past one oclock P . M. On Constitution
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TuESDAYj 1 1-2 O'CLOCK, P. M.
^rhe M. W. Grand Lodge was then called from refreshment to labor. Presentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Officers and Representatives an before. The Committee on Credentials submitted the following KEPORT:
To the M. TV. Ch-and Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Credentials beg leave to report that they find the following Lodges represented as follows: C D. Vanderslice, W. M. and proxy for Sen'r. Smithton, No. 1. ( and Junior Wardens. r W . B . Hutchison,W. M., J L. Echleberry, proxy for Leavenworth, No. 2, ) Senior Warden, l^G. M. Barnes, J. W. Isaac B. Sharp, proxy Wyandotte, N o . ' 3 , for W. M., Senior and Junior Wardens. Kickapoo, No. 4, J. A. Moore, J. W. f H . E. Nickerson,W.M., I John M. Price, S. W., <( J. L. Thompson, nroxy Washington, No. 5, I for J. W., IJ. A. Chase P. M.
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Lawrence, No. 6.
Union, No. 7,
Bourbon, No. 8,
Acacia, No. 9, King Solomon, No. 10, i
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Emporia, No. 12,
f P a u l R. Brooks, proxy j for W, M., 1 Joel S. White, S. VV, [ A . J . Heath, J. W. r W . S. Blakely, W. M., < J. A. Anderson, proxy ( for S. and J, Warden, ( E. A, Smitli, proxy fof^ W. M. and ยง. and I ( Warden,
fP. R. Brooks, proxy for j W. M., 1 R. A. Hayes, S. W., i_0. A. Bassett, J. W, D. Byington, S. W, f A. R. Bancroft, W.M., { E. Borton, S. W., {.N. Spicer,J. W. D. C. McOotnas, W. M.
Nehama, No. 13, Oskaloosa, No. 14,
La Fayette, No. 16,
Topeka, No. 17, Franklin, No. 18, Olathe, No. 19,
Circleville, No. 20,
I G. W. Hogeboom, W.M. ^ and proxy for S. W., \ C. K. Gilchrist, J. W. f S . G. Hoyt, W. M , I D. E. Ballard, proxy for i S.W., I S. M. Ferguson, J. W., I^N. I). Horton, P. M. f G. G. Gage, S, W. and \ proxy for J. W. ^ J. C. Richmond, W . M . and proxy (or S. and ( J. Warden. J. H. Blake, VV. M. and proxy for S. and J. Warden. James H. Baxter, proxy for \V. M., S, fnnH J.
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QHAiit) tobas or icAHaAfi. Grasshopper Falls, No. 21, Palmyra, No. 23, Osage Valley, No. 24, High Prairie, No. 25, St. John's, No. 26, Pacific, No. 29, Valley, No. 30, Arcania, No. 31, Auburn, No. 32, Indianola, No. 34.. Hiawatha, No. 35, Paolaj No. 37, Tola, No. 38, Seneca, No. 39, DeSoto, No. 40, Monticello, No. 43, Delphian, No. 44,
E. D. Hillyer, W. M. and proxy for S. and J. Warden. / C . Reynolds, W. M., 1^ N. Merchant, S. W. R. L a p s l e y W . M. C M. S. Adams, proxy for { W. M. and S. and J. ( W. j J. D. Rush,proxv for W. \ S. and J. W. ' f John Harris, proxy for \ W. M. f A. N. Lupkins, proxy \ for W. M. ( I . N. Smallwood, proxy ^ for W. M., S. and J. ( Warden. Elliott Carriger,W. M. [ A . C, Beckwith, W M. < J. B. Oliver, proxy lor ( S. a n d J . W. r E. D. Hillyer, proxy for < W. M., Senior and ( Junior Warden. f W . R.WagstaffjW.M., < S. G. Wilson, proxy for ( S. W . f John Francis, J. W. and \ proxy for W.M.&S.W. f Abijah Wells, W . M. < and proxy for S. and i J. W . ' J. T. Taylor, W . M. / A. Payne, W . M. and ' \ proxy for S. and J. W . f John T. Lanter,W. M., / E . S. Nichols proxy for S. W . E . J. Meeker, J. W .
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f John IVilson, proxy \ W. M., S. and J. fC. F. Warner, proxy { W . M., S. and
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/ W. p . Kelch, W. M. and (^ proxy for J. W. G. N. Piper, W. M. r John H. Brown, W. M. <^ John H. Dwight, S. W. 1^ and proxy for J. AV. f J o h n Guthrie, W. M., <^ J. W. Campion, S.
Perryville, No. 52,
CG. D. King, W. M. and \ proxy for S. and J.
Monrovia, No. 48, Nine Mile, No. 49, Calvary, No. 50,
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L W. W. J. Hart, W. M. f T , G. Bosyrell, proxy { for W. M., S. and J.
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f John R. Row, S. W. and <! proxy for W, M. and t J. W.
Coyville, No. 57,
fX. Kline, S. W. and \ proxy for W. M. J Chas. Peet, proxy for Dick Rees, No. 59, \ W. M., S. and J. W. fU. G. Keefer. W. M. â&#x20AC;¢I and proxy for S. and Salina,No. GO, [ J. W. All of which is fraternally snbmitted, Mount Pleasant, No. 58,
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On motion of Bro. Hogeboom, tlie report was adopted, and the brethren therein named admitted to seats in the Grand Lodge.
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T h e Most Worshipfnl Grand Master then read following, his ANNUAL ADDRESS:
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M Y BRETHREN OP THE GRAND LODGE or KANSAS :
We are again assembled in Annual Communication to exchange fraternal greetings, and to perform such duties as, by our Constitution and the usages of the Order, devolve upon us as officers and members of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. In accordance with these regulations, I herewith make a report of my official acts during the year no\V about to close. At its last Annual Communication, the Grand Lodge granted Charters to sixteen new Lodges, and as my first duty was to cause them to be constituted and the officers installed, and not being able to attend to that duty personally, I gave my proxy to some Brother living near each new Lodge, so that the work might be accomplished speedily and with as little expense as possible. .These proxies were as follows, to-wit: Acacia Lodge, No. 9, Brother Paul R. Brooks. Nemeha Lodge, No. 13, Bro. J. B. Hubbell. Valley Lodge, No. 30, Bro. Paul R. Brooks. Orient Lodge, No. 51, Bro. C. C. Kellam. Perryville L'odge, No, 52, Bro. G. D. King. . Granada Lodge, No. 53, Bro. W. B . Barrett. Shawnee Lodge, No. 54, Bro. John T . Taylor. Troy Lodge, No. 55, Bro. L N. Small wood. Spring Hill Lodge, No. 56, Bro. W. R. Wagstatf. Coyville Lodge,, No. 57, Bro. John Harris. Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 58, Bro. P . W. Hall. Salina Lodge, No. 60, Bro. H. G. Kafer. Twin Springs Lodge, No. 61, Bro-. Robert Lapsley. AmericHS Lodge, No. 62, Bro. A. R. Bancroft, while the duty was performed by me personally in case of St. John's Lodge, No. 26, and Dick Rees Lodge No. 59.
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.Since our last Communication, I have granted Dispensa tioiis to open new Lodges as folloAvs, to-wit: 1867. Nov. 25, Mount Moriah Lodge, Salt Lake City, Utah. " Baxter Springs. â&#x20AC;˘Dec. 16, Baxter li a " Pardee, Atchison County. Lincoln 1868. " Leavenworth City. Jan. 20, Hiram " Wathena, Doniphan Co. Wathena " 27, " Gardner, Johnson Co. Feb. 17, Gardner ÂŤ Frankford, Marshall Co. Mar. 14, Frankford July 13, Huron " Huron, Atchison Co. Sept. 1, Friendship " Lindsey, Ottawa Co. I also granted a Dispensation continuing the Lodge at Burlington, in accordance with the resolution of the Grand Lodge at its last Communication. In this connection I remark, that some time after granting the Dispensation for Mt. Moriah Lodge, at Salt Lake City, our R. W. Grand Secretary laid before me a communication from the R. W. Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge <)f Nevada, with regard to the brethren at Salt Lake City, from which it would appear that the Grand Master of Nevada, a year or two ago, had granted a Dispensation to certain brethren at that place to open a Lodge of Masons, to be known as M t Moriah Lodge, and that subsequently the Grand Lodge of that State had refused to grant a Charter to said Lodge, for reasons stated in the aforesaid communication. I have no means of knowing whether these are the same or different brethren from those who made application to the Grand Master of Nevada, and would refer the whole matter to the Committee on Lodges under Dispensation. I have also for what seemed to me good and sufficient reasons, granted Special Dispensations to confer degrees out of the regular time, as follows:
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October 25th, 1S67—To St. John's Lodge. No. 26, to confer the F. C. and &£ M. degree upon Samuel Thompson, an E . A., who had been appointed an officer in the U. S.. army, and ordered away to New Orleans. December 20th, 1867—To Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, to receive and act upon the petition of Bros. Joseph Howell and Richard Mullen, for membership in said Lodge at the same Communication. December 38, 1867—To Franklin Lodge, No. 18, to elect a Master, they having failed to elect one qualified to serve as such. January 6th, 1868—To DeSoto Lodge. No. 40, to receive the petition of John Taylor for the degrees, though not quite a year resident of the State. January 21, 1868—To Delphian Lodge, No. 44, to confer the Master's degree on James Call, a F. C , about to remove from the State. February 12th,' 1868—To Washington Lodge, No. 5, to confer the F. C. and M. M. degrees on Mark H. Prescott, out of time, as he was about to remove from the State. March 11th, 1868—To Eldora Lodge, No. 28, to hold an election for officers in April, they having failed to elect at the proper time. March 14th, 1868—To Calvary Lodge, No. 50, to confer the F. C. and M. M. degrees on T. J. Weed, an Entered Apprentice, about to remove out of the State. March 21, 1868—To Acacia Lodge, No. 9, to confer the M. M. degree on a F. C , out of time. May 23d, 1868—I issued a Special Dispensation appointing B, F. Freeland to be W. M. of Lincoln Lodge, U, D., in the place of B. F. Newhouse, who had moved away from tlie State. May 23d, 1868—To Wyandotte Lodge, No. 3, to confer the Master's degree on R. C. Beam and E. S. Lane, before fhe regular time, as they were going away from the State,
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I have also, in one or two instances, granted DispeiiFations to Lodges when personally present, to enable the Lodge to confer a degree, that the Grand Lecturer miglit have an actual candidate on whom to confer the Second or Tliird degree. 1 must reiterate wliat I said in my last report in relation to Special Dispensations; and tiioiigh I have granted those just rciiortcd, it has oidy been done where the facts presented seemed to constitute a reasonable ground lor the application. Some embarrassment has temporarily resulted to Lodges . from thebretliren not fully understanding the changes made by theadoption of the New Constitution. Forexample'i- All Lodges in this jurisdiction are required to hold their election at the stated meeting of such Lodge next preceding the festival of St. Joh'i, the EvangclLsi, wliile some of them had formerly elected ill June. Such Lodges .should immediately amend their By-LaAvs to conform to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge in that regard. I have received many letters from ditferent parts of the State, assuring me ot the prosperity of the Order, and have reason to congratulate my brethren that peace and harmony very generally prevails throughout our jurisdiction. The work exemplified before the Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication, by the Board of Custodians, has been taught in various parts of the State with good success, and we have reason to hope that before the next meeting of this Grand Body, every Lodge in the State will use the same identical ritual; and the long-sought and cherished object of the Fraternity in Kansas will have been accomplished, viz: uniformity of work. In my judgment, the most feasible way to accomplish this is for the Board of Custodians of the work to divide the State into four districts, one of which shall be under the charge of each active memberof the Board, then hold schools of instruction in one or more localities in each dig..
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trict at the earliest practicable moment, and these schools the Masters and Wardens of every Lodge in the district should attend, and make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the work. Where the districts are large, for greater convenience of the brethren, two places might be designated, and schools held in each. It should be made incumbent upon these three officers of the Lodge to attend these schools; otherwise, some may allow a trifling excuse to prevent them. In this connection, I call the attention of this Grand Lodge to the very able report of the members of the Board of Custodians, and hope the subject matter will be deemed of sufficient importance to receive the careful consideration of the Grand Lodge. It will be seen, by what I have already stated, that only nine new Lodges have been opened by Dispensation since our last meeting. This is a matter of congratulation, for it has sometimes happened in the past, that brethren who chanced to live several miles from any Lodge, have joined together and asked for a Dispensation to open a new Lodge, when they were utterly unable to sustain it. No Dispensation should be granted for a new Lodge, until thebretliren have secured a suitable place for meeting, and the necessary funds to purchase the proper furniture and working tools o a Lodge, as well as the co-operation of the proper number of brethren who have the requisite knowledge of the ritual and principles of Masonic jurisprudence, to enable them to manage thealfairs of a Lodge successfully. I am fully convinced that the lack of harmony in some Lodges is the direct result of the want of a clear understanding of the duties of those brethren on whom the management of the affairs of the Lodge mainly depend. I cannot, therefore, urge too strongly upon the Fraternity, and especially the officers of Lodges, the necessity of making Masonry a study. First of all, the ancient Constitutions . jind Regulations, in connection with the Constitution, By-
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Laws, and Regulations of this Grand Lodge, should be made the subject of careful study. When the brethren have made themselves familiar with these, there is little danger of committing serious mistakes in the business transactions of the Lodge. This accomplished, the symbolism of Masonry will be a pleasant and profitable theme, on which the intelligent Mason may spend many an hour with advantage to himself; and if he be disposed to let his light shine, equal profit to the brethren. It was my intention to have visited all the Lodges in this jurisdiction during the year, but circumstances beyond my control have prevented me from enjoying that privilego,and I have visited officially less than one-half of them. So far as my observation extends, the brethren exhibit a commendable zeal to do their work in such a manner as to impress the minds of the candidates with the beautiful truths designed to be taught by a correct Masonic ritual. I must still urge upon the Fraternity the importance of having safe and convenient halls in which to meet. In some instances, Lodges are still using rooms utterly unsuitable for conferring the degrees; and it is to be hoped tliey will take immediate steps to provide themselves with halls where they can work without endangering the secrets of the Order. On two occasions during the past year, 1 have been called upon to lay corner-stones of public buildings with Masonic ceremonies. August 12th, at the request of the breth/en at Ottawa, I laid the corner-stone of the M. E. Church at that place, at which time I had the pleasure of greeting a large number of the Fraternity; and it is evident that our Order is respected, and exerting a good influence in the commnity On the 24th of August, I laid the corner stone of the county. Court House at Troy, Doniphan county. The question of the jurisdiction of Lodges over rejected cancandidates seepis to be disturbing the harmony of the Order,
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and every year demonstrates more clearly to my mind the necessity of a uniform rule and practice throughout the United States. Several instances have come to my knowledge, where citizens of this State, while temporarily sojourning within the jurisdiction of a sister Grand Lodge, have been made Masons by a subordinate Lodge; and in one instance, a gentleman residing in this State, who had been rejected as a candidate for the degrees of Masonry by a Lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, after an absence of about two months,Returned home, having been made a Master Mason in Lafayette Lodge, No. 16, Michigan ; and that, too, as he informs the brethren here, by a Dispensation from the Grand Master of that State. I hold the correct rule to be, that candidates rejected in another State cannot legally be made Masons in this State, without the consent of the proper authorities where the rejection occurred. According to some of the old Constitutions, no Lodge could "initiate into the mysteries of the Craft any person whomsoever, without being satisfied, by test or otherwise, that the candidate has not made application to any other Lodge and been rejected." In my judgment, before the candidate for the mysteries of Masonry is admitted into the Lodge,,he should satisfy the brethren, by a declaration made on his honor as a man, that he has never made application to any other Lodge for the degrees of Masonry and been rejected ; or, if rejected, the consent of the Lodge so rejecting should always be obtained before the degrees are conferred. The Committee appointed at our last Annual Communication, on the appeal of Bro. John James, of Olathe Lodge, No. 19, performed their duty with commendable promptness, reporting the facts found by them, and recommended that the proceedings of said Lodge against Bro. James be set aside, and the Brother restored to good standing as a Master Mason in the Fraternity at large. But after a careful examination of all the facts as reported by the Committee, I came
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to t h e conclusion t h a t t h e proper course was, to set aside the finding and j u d g m e n t of Olathe L o d g e , a n d direct a n e w trial to b e given t h e B r o t h e r u p o n proper notice thereof, a n d therefore m a d e s u c h a n order. I a m not officially informed of t h e r e s u l t ; b u t a m told that the n e w trial resulted in tlie acquittal of the B r o t h e r , a n d a full a n d h a r m o n i o u s settlem e n t of all differences. I herewith t r a n s m i t to t h e C o m m i t t e e on Appeals the p a p e r s in t h e cases of W m . J . Q u i l l i a m s a n d Dr. W h a r r y , of A u b u r n L o d g e , N o . 3 2 , w i t h t h e recommendfition that t h e s e cases receive t h a t careful attention w h i c h their i m -
portance demands. Several questions of Masonic law have been submitted to rhe by the brethren in different parts of the State, and my decisions of the more important of them are hereto appended, and marked, "Schedule A." Such have been my acts, and upon your candor do I rely for tlieir approval. I have neither made suggestions nor urged reforms which I do not deem of vital importance to the Craft now and hereafter. The perpetuity of Masonry depends upon the purity and elevated character of its rneniber.s; and so long as they shall base upon its organized tenets, and build up in accordance with its teachings, so long will it exist an horior to its founders and friends, whilst its blessings will reach further and further, till the remotest and most secluded iiamlet shall feel their effects. Departure from its landmarks will bring only destruction. Upon the educated Mason does it depend to flash light over those little skilled in its lore, and on no occasion should the bright brother forget his mission, or put off the day of its performance. No Lodge is so wise but it needs culture, and few brothers so profoundly skilled that they may not profit by timely instruction. Above all things, let me urge upon you, and through you, upon your respective Lodges, the vast importanc of a
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thorough mastery of the ancient Constitutions and the peculiar jurisprudence of our Order, and thus save much of the discord which more than once has arisen in a subordinate Lodge, and for years paralyzed its efforts. No member should shun this labor—no brother plead ignorance of these subjects after one year's membership, any more than of the private work. Masonry supposes the candidates for its honors in some degree intelligent, and requires them, if meaning to be true men, to extend that intelligence steadily while within an earthly Lodge. In other words, Masonry is knowledge, not merely of rituals, but of science, physical, political, and moral; and demands a fair share of every brother's time for its mastery. Without such attainment, no man can expect to fulfil his duties to his fellow-men, to his family, or his Maker. Let the young brother mark this, arid each day set apart a portion of time for that thorough self-culture eveiywhere inculcated in our instructions, and so vital to the perfection expected of him who has thoughtfully entered upon a Masonic life. He will find, let me assure him, work enough for his earlier years, enough for his mature manhood—yes, work enough till the last sand be down. Ours is an age of improvement in every department of life, and whoever does not catch its spirit and respond to its inspiration, I will not say is wholly unfit for Masonic honors, but must be content to occupy a very low place in his Lodge, while seeing those of more energy and sharper insight prominent in the Order, and selected as exponents of its creeds, and the public dispensers of its blessings. On this side of the ocean there is no rest—all is motion, all is activity. Can we not keep pace with this spirit ? Can we not, and should we not, lead in every beneficent enterprise, and in the van of human improvement open up a new way to success for those overwhelmed by public or private mis. fcrtune? Have we not the power to bind up the broken
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heart, to hush the lamentation of grief, to still the wail of the little mourner, and restore those erring to the straight and narrow path ? T h e oldest charitable institution on earth, we should rejoice that as the wilderness recedes our field expands, our duties multiply, and ample opportunity is offered to every brother to prove the sincerity of his feiith by deeds becoming the devoted Mason. T h o u g h the laborers were increcised a thousand fold, yet would there be room for the man who loves his Order to exercise those charities for which Masonry has become celebrated, and in some place would he find an object worthy his highest effortsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one sure to call out the whole strength of character, and develop to perfection every faculty of his mind. T h e Mason should not wait to be summoned to do a charitable act. If mindful of his obligations, he will find out the brother in need, and carefully apply Masonic relief. Are we doing all this ? If not, why ? On conscience let the answ^er be given, and if any have heretofore been delinquent, let them go forth to repair the past by extra exertions, and thus set an example which will brighten with time, and find imitators in every future age. Standing in this Grand East, probably for the last time, I can safely congratulate you upon the general prosperity of Masonry throughout the Union. From every side come words of cheer, and at every gathering we hear of naught save peace, harmony, and steady progress. My wish is that we may be no whit behind the most advanced, and that pride and insolence may ever be far from us. Thanking you, with a full heart, for the honors you have conferred upon me, I lay down my brief authority, and in the name of the Grand Architect, bid you good speed in every Masonic work. M. S. ADAMS, Grand Master. SCHEDULE A. 1. The ballot should be spread upon an unfavorable
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report of the Committee, as it is the right^of every member of the Lodge to consent or dissent to the admission of. the candidate. 2. Though it is the right of every Mason in good standing in his own Lodge to*visit any other Lodge of Masons as he travels through the world, yet, if objection be made by a member present that he cannot sit in the Lodge with the brother proposing to visit, it would be the duty of the Master to exclude the visiting brother, in order to promote harmony. It is more reasonable to exclude the visitor than to allow a member of the Lodge to feel impelled to withdraw Irom the Lodge room. Yet the Master must exercise a sound discretion in the matter, as to the reasonableness of the objection. 3. County lines in no manner affect the jurisdiction ot subordinate Lodges within the State, each Lodge having jurisdiction in all directions to a point equally distant between that and the nearest Lodge in that direction. 4. A Mason who has received the Past Master's degree in a. Chapter, but who has never served as Warden in a Lodge, is not eligible to the office of Master of a Lodge, except in case of a new Lodge, or where, in old Lodge, no one who has previously filled the office of Warden or Master, will consent to serve as Master. 5. A Lodge U. D., to whom the Grand Lodge at its last meeting have granted a Charter, have no power to meet as a Lodge and transact any business, or confer degrees, until the Lodge is constituted and its officers installed by competent authority. 6. When charges have been preferred against a brother for unmasonic conduct, those charges cannot be withdrawn .except by unanimous consent of the L'odge. 7. The penal jurisdictiori of a Lodge extends to all Masons residing within its geographical jurisdiction, whether affiliated or not; yet courtesy would require that in Case of
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affiliated Masons, the charges should be sent to the Lodge of which the accused is a member; then, if they neglect or refuse to take cognizance of the case, the Lodge within whose jurisdiction the brother resides, may proceed to try the case.. When two or more Lodges have concurrent jurisdiction, each Lodge will take exclusive jurisdiction of its own members. 8. A Lodge U. D. has no authority to try a brother, whether affiliated or not, the charges and specifications must be sent to the nearest Chartered Lodge. 9. There is no precise age fixed to limit the qualifications of candidates for the degrees of Masonry. The candidate must be in possession of the ordinary physical and mental faculties of perfect manhood. Of this the brethren of iho Lodge must be the judges in each particular case, 10. A candidate for initialion, though elected, cannot be initiated if objected to (before he is actually obligated), by any member of the Lodge in good standing, and a new ballot should be ordered at any time before the obligation of the candidate, upon the request of the member making the objection, 11. That Master Masons, made such in INIilitary Lodges, to entitle them to affiliation or recognition in the Fraternity, must produce a Demit from the Lodge in which they received the degrees, on which should be endorsed the certificate of the Secretary of the Grand Lodge which granted the Dispensation, stating that said Lodge* was authorized ; and if the brother holds no Demit, then the certificate of the Grand Secretary should further state that the brother received the degrees of Masonry in such Lodge. This certificate should be made under the seal of saii Grand Lodge. The Deputy Grand Master then submitted the lollowing
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BEPOBT: MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER AND BRETHREN OF THE GRAND L O D G E :
According to custom, as your Deputy Grand Master, I submit this as a report of my official acts during the past year. On the 21st of December, A, L., 5867, I granted a Dispensation to H. C. Bridgman and a constitutional number of brethren, to open a Lodge at Oswego, Labette cotinty, to be known as Adams Lodge, with Bro. W. H. Draper, as W. M., Bro. W m . H. Winn, as S. W., and with Bro. George M. Brush, as J. W. I granted a Special Dispensation to Osage Valley Lodge, So. 24, and to Paola Lodge, No. 37,authorizing them.to appear in public procession on the 19th of May, A. L., 5868, to lay the corner-stone of the State Insane Asylum, located at Ossawattamie, in Miami county, and appointed R. W, Owen A. Bassett my proxy to conduct the ceremonies on this occasion. During the year I have made no official visits as Deputy Grand Master; but from personal observation and information, gleaned from unofficial sources, I congratulate the Craft for the universal harmony and increasing prosperity which everywhere prevails. EDWARD A. S M I T H , Deputy Grand Master. On motion of Bro. Lanter, the address of the M. W . Grand Master was referred to a Special Committee of Three for proper distribution. Bros. J. T. Lanter, G. W. Hogeboom, and J. W. Guthrie were appointed such Committee. Bro. E. A. Smith offered the following resolution : Betolved, That the election of officers of this Grand Lodge for the ensuing year be the special order of business for nine o'clock this evening.
Adopted.
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T h e Grand Secretary then submitted the following BEPOBT:
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: I have the honor to report the performance of the ordinary official duties of the Grand Secretary's office for the past year. In changing my residence about the commencement of the year from Fort Leavenworth to Leavenworth City, I have to acknowledge that in consequence of making such change, packing away and re-arranging office, &c., I may have been for a time rather dilatory in answering correspondence ; but I trust the brethren will excuse this seeming tardiness on my part when they understand its cause. Immediately after the close of the last Grand Lodge, 1 caused the various amendments to the Constitution to be printed in the form of a circular, and forwarded them to all the Lodges in the jurisdiction, as per resolution, and at the same time requesting their immediate action thereon. But thirty Lodges have made report, and of these, twenty-six have adopted the amendments ; one has rejected all; one has adopted section 17 and rejected the remainder; one has adopted all except section 2 2 ; and another adopts the amendments to section l7,but takes no action on the balance of the proposed amendments. As not a sufficient number of Lodges have reported their action to either adopt or reject the amendments in the manner fixed by the Constitution, they consequently remain subject to the action of the Grand Lodge. T h e required number of copies of the proceedings of the last meeting of the Grand Lodge have been printed, the usual distribution made, and the balance are on hand for future use. During the year, by order of the M . W. Grand Master, Dispensations were issued to the following new Lodges, viz: November 25th, 1867â&#x20AC;&#x201D;To J. F . Nounnan and others for
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a new Lodge at Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, to be known as Mt. Moriah Lodge. December 16th—To B. F. Newhouse and others at Pardee, in Atchison county, Kansas, to be known as Lincoln Lodge, On the same day—To W. H. Draper and others at Baxter Springs, in Cherokee county, Kansas, to be known as Baxter Lodge. January 23d, 1888—To B. Flesher and others at Leavenworth, in Leavenworth county, Kansas, to be known as Hiram Lodge. January 27th—To Steadman Hatch and others at Wathena, in Doniphan county, Kansas, to be known as Wathena Lodge. February 17th—To Joseph Doors and others at Gardner, in Johnson county, Kansas, to be known as Gardner Lodge. March 14th—To Bro. Delos W. Acker and others at Frankford, in Marshall county, to be known as Frankford Lodge. July 13th—To Bro. W. B. Sloan and others at Huron, in Atchison county, to be Known as Huron Lodge. September 1st—To Bro. George W. Divelbess and others at Lindsay, in Ottawa county, to be known as Friendship Lodge. December 23d, 1867—The D. G. M. issued a Dispensation to Bro. H. C. Bridgman and others for a new Lodge at Oswego, Labette county, Kansas, to be known as Adams Lodge. The fees for these dispensations were duly received, and will be accounted for under the head of receipts. Since my last report, I have had the pleasure, in addition to the receipt of the regular proceedings, to acknowledge the receipt of the transactions, in one volume, of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, from 18G4 to 1868, inclusive. Also a re-
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print of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, and also of Alabama. T h e following is a statement of the funds received since my last report, with the name of Lodge and amount paid by each, viz: E. T. Carr, Grand Secretary, in account ivith the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Dr. From Smithton Lodge, No. 1, for dues ? 37 From Leavenworth Lodge, 3So. 2, for dues 48 00 From Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, for dues 22 00 From Xickapoo Lodge, No. 4, for dues 14 00 From Washington Lodge, No. 5, for dues 24 00 From Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, for dues 37 00 From Union Lodge, No. 7,for dues 17 50 From Bourbon Lodge, No. 8, for dues 31 00 From King Solomon's Lodge, No. 10, for dues 42 00 From Ottumwa Lodge, No. 11, for dues 10 00 From Emporia Lodge, No. 12, for dues 24 00 From Oskaloosa Lodge, No. 14, for dues 25 00 From Tecumseh Lodge, No. 15, for dues 19 00 From Lafayette Lodge, No. 16, for dues 31 00 From Topeka Lodge, No. 17, for dues 52 50 From Franklin Lodge, No. 18, for dues 30 50 From Olathe Lodge, No 19, for dues 24 50 From CirclevilleJLodge, No. 20, for dues 8 60 Prom Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. 21, for dues... 25 50 From Paris Lodge, No. 22, for dues 25 00 From Osage Valley Lodge, No. 24, for dues 13 00 From High Prairie Lodge, No. 25, for dues 13 50 From Neosho Lodge, No. 27, for dues > 17 50 From Eldora Lodge, No. 28, for dues 22 50 From Pacific Lodge, No. 29, for dues 23 00 From Arcania Lodge No. 31, for dues 23 50 From Auburn Lodge, No. 32, for dues 26 50 From Mound City Lodge, No. 33, for dues 24 00 From Indianola Lodge, No. 34, for dues 18 00 From Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35, for dues 19 00 From Council Grove Lodge, No. 36, for dues 9 50 From Paola Lodge. No. 37, for dues 36 50 From lola Lodge, No. 38, for dues 15 00 From Seneca Lodge, No. 39, for dues 20 00 From DoSoto Lodge, Ko 40, for dues;..... 13 00
GRAND L o n O E OP KANSAS.
From From From From From From From From From From
'Zf)
Blooming Grove Lodge, No. 41, for dues Holton Lodge, No. 42, for dues Monticello Lodge, No. 43, for dues Delphian Lodge, No. 44, for dues Kaston Lodge, No. 45, for dues Rising Sun Lodge, No. 46, for dues Xenia Lodge, No. 47, for dues Monrovia Lodge, No. 48, for dues Nine Mile Lodge, No. 49, for dues Calvary Lodge, No. 50, for dues
$
Total received for dues RECEIVEP
Acacia Lodge, No. 9 Nemaha Lodge, No. 13 St. John's Lodge, No, 26 Valley Lodge, No, 30 Orient Lodge, No. 51 ( Ferry Lodge, No. 52 (iranada Lodge, No. 53 Shawnee Lodge, No. 54 Troy Lodge, No. 55 Spring Hill Lodge, No. 56 Coj'ville Lodge, No. 57 Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 58 DickRees Lodge, No. 59 Salina Lodge, No. 60 Twin Springs Lodge, No. 61 Americas Lodge, No. 62
CHAKTERS.
.....".
ยง20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Total received for charters Mt. Moriah Lodge Lincoln Lodge Baxter Lodge Hiram Lodge Wathena Lodge Gardner Lodge Frankford Lodge Huron Lodge.... Friendship Lodge Adams Lodge
320 00
DISPENSATIONS.
;
^
00 00 50 00 00 00 00 00 50 00
972 50
I'OR
R E C E I V E D POU
15 15 8 19 16 16 7 8 9 16
$20 20 20 20 20 20 - 20 20 20 20
Total received for Dispensations Received from sundrj'brethren for proceedings
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 200 00 4 50
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From.!. B. Simpson, for Demit
5
2 00
Total amount received during the j-ear Oil hand as per last report
$1498 00 35 75
Total to be accounted for ยง1533 75 'I'urncd over to Grand Treasurer as per receipts.... 1505 10 In my hands ยง28 G5 Fraternally submitted, E. T. CAKR, Grand Secretary. On motion, the report was received and referred to the Committee on Finance. T h e R. W. Grand Secretary then read the following report from the Grand Treasurer, which was also referred to the Conirnittee on Finance: G R A N D TREASURER'S REl'ORT :
7'o t/ic M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : 1 liave the honor to submit herewith my report for the year ending October 20th, 1868: C'/ir. Beck, Grand Treasurer, in account with the M. JF. Grand Lodge of Kansas, Dr. To balance on liand, as per last report $ 237 79 To cash received from G. Soc'y- during the year 1505 10 Total to bo accounted for
Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid
S1742 89 Cr. linllctin Printing Co. for circulars ยง 3 50 Coulter & Kelly, printing proceedings... 252.00 CrandTjder .'l 37 00 Assistant Grand Tyler 10 00 .1. T. Lantev, expenses as per receipt... 29 00 Vi. A. Smith, expenses as per receipt... 27 00 E. 1). llillyer, expenses as per receipt.. 24 50 O. A. Bassett, expenses as per receipt.. 59 00 M. S. Adams, expenses as per receipt... 50 00 Grand Secretary's SaLary 250 00 (โ ข rand Secretary's postal expenses 42 15 S. Uoilsworth's bill for stationer}' 14 45 Total paid out
Balance on hand
799 00 '
=
S943 89
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The vouchers for tlie above are herewith presented for your consideration. Fraternally submitted, CHR. BECK, Grand Treasurer. The following amendments to the Constitution, proposed at the last Annual Communication, were then read and adopted: Part 3, of section 17, amended by striking out the words, "a majority of," and adding after the word "meeting," "but in no case sliall a warrant be surrendered, so long as seven members of the Lodge object," the section to read as amended: "SEC. 17. A Lodge can only be dissolved— '••First. By the act of the Grand Lodge, whereby its warrant is forfeited; and ^'•Second. By a voluntary surrender of its warrant, pursuant to a vote of the members, when duly summoned for that purpose, with notice of the object of the meeting; but in no case shall a warrant be surrendered, so long as seven members of the Lodge object." SEC. 22. Amended by striking out the word " f i v e " in the first line, and inserting the word "three,", so that it will read: "SEC. 22. A Lodge has power to initiate, pass or raise but three candidates at the same communication ; nor shall a candidate be passed or raised in a less time than four weeks, or one masonic month, after taking a previous degree; and not then, unless he shall have made suitable proficiency, except by disiiensation from the Grand Master, or his Deputy." Section 101 amended so as to read as follows: "SEC. 101. There shall be a permanent committee on work, composed of four members, of whom the Grand JNIastcr shall bo a member and ex-officio chairman, whose
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duty it shall be to retain and teach the ancient Webb work, as exemplified by the Board of Custodians at the session i>( the Grand Lodge held in the City of Leavenworth, in the month of October, 5S67, and no other; which conmiiltee shall be elected by the Grand Lodge, as follows : "At the first election there shall be one member elected for six years one for four years, and one for two years ; iind one member of said committee shall bo elected liy the Grand Lodge at each alternate Grand Annual Communication, and the term of office of the brother so elected shall be for six years : Provided, TlvAt in case of the death, resignation, removal Irom the jurisdiction, suspension or expulsion of the brother so elected, tlie Grand Lodge shall, at the next Grand Annual Communication, elect a successor for the unexpired balance of his term. Said commitlee sliall bo lermcd 'the custodiMus ofllie wo'k,' and sliall dissemiuate the ,',aiiio by Ludges uf Insiructioii, to be held by them under the airection and supervision of the Grand Master (as to time and place, due deference being had to the wants of tlie particular Lodges), and by au exemplification of the same before the Grand Lodge at each Grand Annual Cuuimunication. Particular Lodges needing (he services of any member of the said committee, to teach I he work of the Grand Lodge, may employ him upon such terms as they may mutually agree upon." Section 102 amended by striking out the words "Grand Lecturer," and inserting the words "Custodians of llie Work," so that it will read: " S E C . 102. Every Lodge shall adopt and practice the standard of work and lectures imparted by the Custodians of the Work, and no other; and any Lodge violating this provision, without express authority from the Grand Lodge, shall be subject to forfeiture of their warrant." T h e Committee on distribution of the M. W. GrandMas-
lev's Address, presented the following
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RBPUUT:
To the Jlosi irors/iiji/'ul Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Special Committee, to whom was referred the Most AVorshipful Grand Master's Address, have had the same under consideraiioii, and have assigned the various subjects as follows: 1st. So niucli of tile Address as refers to Masonic law and usages, to be referred to the Committee on the Condition of Masonry. 2d. That portion of the Address in regard to (he Board of Custodians and dissemination of the work, to a Special Committee of Three. .'jd. That portion in regard to .Dis})ensations to he referred to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. 4th. That portion of the Address in regard to Grievances, to be referred to the Committee on Grievances. 5th. That portion of the Address in reference to applications for -Dispensations to confer degrees, to the Committee on the Condition of Masonry. 6th. Tliat portion of the Address in regard to the general obligations of Masonry and the mission of the Royal Crraft, is recommended to the careful consideration of the Fraternity. Fraternally submitted, J.
T.
LANTEK,
GEO.
W.
.JOHN
GUTHRIE.
.
HOGEJJOOJM,
On motion of Bro. Hutchison, the report was adopted. The M. W. Grand Master appointed Bros. E. A. Smith, G. W. Hogebooni, and A. Payne a Special Committee on tiiat portion of the Address relating to Custodians of the Work. T h e Grand Secretary read the following comrnunicaiion from Indianola Lodge, No. 34;
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34,)
"A. F. & A. M., y "September 12, A. L. 5868. j "7w the Alust IVorshijiful Grand Lodge: "1 am directed to forward the following, and ask yonr concurrence therein : 'Resolved, That with the consent of the Grand Lodge, Indianola Lodge, No. 34, bo (and with furniture, &c.) removed to the town of Silver Lalce, in Shawnee county, this Lodge havingevidence of there being a Buitablc hall.' " T h e above was adopted by a two-thirds vote of the members, after four weeks notice being duly given of the saute. "Jiy order of the Lodge, ".JosKrli J3. OLIVKH,
.'^ecrelari/.'" On motion of Bro. Hillyer, the comnuniicalioii was referred to the Committee on Warrants. T h e Grand Secretary read tlie following commiuiicatiou from the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick : "Z'w the Most Worshipful Grand Master and the Grand Lodge oj Jlncienl Free and Jlccepted Masons of Kansas : 'â&#x20AC;˘The Mein(n"ial of the Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity or Free and Accepted Masons of New Bjninswick "Shewetliâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; "That at a Convention of duly Warranted Lodges, held at the City of St. John, in the Province of New Brunswick, in British North America, in the month of October last, the Grand Lodge in and for the Province of New lirunswick was, by tiie unanimous action of sixteen Lodges, erected upon the Ancient Charges and Constitutions of Freemasonry, " T h a t tlie circinnstances which prompted this action are
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set forth in the published proceedings of Convention, and of the First Communication of this Grand Lodge, transmitted for your information. " T h a t this Grand Lodge hath been duly erected by tlie united action of a large majority of the Lodges established in the Province, and embracing the difterer.i jurisdictions heretofore represented in New Brunswick. "That this Grand Lodge, so legally erected, according to the Ancient Constitutions of the Cralt, claims and has sole and exclusive Masonic jurisdiction over Ancient Craft Masonry within the Province of New Brunswick. "This Grand Lodge, therelore, desires that Fraternal Communication may be established between your Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick. ^ "This Memorial, by Resolution of the Grand ^' '^ Lodge, is issued under the hand of the M. < SEAL. \ W. Grand Master, and the Seal of Grand •• ^ ' Lodge, this Sixth day of April A. D. 1808, ' A. L. 586S. "B. L E S T E R P E T E R S , •^ Grand Master for Netv Brunfttoltk. "W.
F.
BUNTING,
Grand Secretary." Bro. Carr moved that tiiis Grand Lodge recognize the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick, and extend to them a fraternal greeting. Adopted. Bro. .lohn A, Anderson oflered the following resolntion, which was adopted: Retolved, That the Work, as held by this Grand Lodge, be exemplified in the E. A. Degree, at 9 o'clock A. M., Wednesday. Bro. S h a r p offered t h e following: Resolved, That Section 89 of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge be amended so as to read as follows : SECTION 89. This Grand Lodge shall be composed of the ofHcers and members mentioned in Sections 2, 29, and 30 of this Constitution, all Past Grand officers of this Grand Lodge, and all Past Masters who Bball have served a term as Master of a subordinate Lodge in this
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jurisdiction, and wlio are members of a subordinate Lodge herein. No member of this Grand Lodge, or his proxy, aliall represent luora tlian three Lodges. Hro. Echelberry moved to refer the resolution to a Special Cmninittfie of Three, to rejjort to-morrow morning. Carried. 'J'he JVf. W. Grand Master appointed Bros. L. Eclielheri y, J'anl R. Brooks, and I. B. Sharp, as such Commitler. Bro. Lanter ofiered the iollowing resolution: Resolved, That the Custodians of the Worltljc, and they are hereby requested to exemplify the Work m the three degrees, to-morrow, at 10 o'clock A. M. On motion of Bro. Barnes, the resolution was amended Ity inserting " S o'clock A. M," in place of " 10 o'clock." T h e lesohition, as amended, was then adopted. T h e JM. W. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, to he called on again at 7 and-a-half P. M. EVENINa
SESSION. TuEsnAV, 7J P. M. The M. W. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor by M. W. Grand Master M. S. Adams. PRESENT :
Officers and Representatives as before. T h e Comniiitee on Warrants submitted the following REPOKT:
7'rt /he M. tr. Grfnid Lodge of Kansa-t: \(m\ Committee on Warrants beg leave to report that they have examined tlie Records, By-Laws and Retnrns of the following Lodges U. D., viz: Lincoln Lodge, at Pardee, in Atchison countyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Their retnrns are correct, an i minutes neatly kept. Tlieir by-laws do not conform to the regulations of the Grand Lodge, in that they permit elections for oflicers to lie held either in June or Decpniber. We would recommend that their bylaws be made to conform to the Grand Lodse regulations.
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and that a Charter be granted them as "Center" Lodge, inr stead of "Lincoln," as this change is asked for by the Lodge. ^ We have examined the by-laws, minutes and returns oi Hiram Lodge, at Leavenworth; Burlington Lodge, at Burlington; Adams Lodge, at Oswego, and Wathena Lodge, at Wathena, and find their minutes neatly kept, their returns correct, and their by-laws conforming to the regulations of the Grand Lodge, and would recommend that Charters be granted them. Gardner Lodge, at Gardner, sends up a "good report," and all correct; but in their proceedings we find, in one instance, that a ballot for initiation was reconsidered. We know of no law granting such privileges. They promise a close observance of our rules, and we believe the brethren competent to manage the affairs of a Lodge in a proper manner when once properly set to work. We recommend that a Charter be granted them. Frankford Lodge, at Frankford, sends up returns and by-laws correct, and their minutes are in form and neatly kept, and we recommend that a Charter be granted them. In one or two instances, we notice that degrees have been conferred in less time than that prescribed by the By-Laws. The excuse in these cases has been that they have not had the Grand Lodge regulations by which to be governed. In this we are assured by the Grand Secretary that copies are sent all new lodges, and those that have failed to receive them, can be supplied by notifying him of the fact. Fraternally submitted, JOHN M . PKICE, ^
J. D. RUSH,
V Committee.
J.
j
T. TAYLOR,
Which, on motion of Bro. Chase, was received, and Charters granted the several Lodges.
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Bro. E. A. Smith oifered the following resolution, which was adopted : Besolved, That this Grand Lodge grant permission to Burlington Lodge to receive the petition of Bro. H. Howard for the Master Mason's degree, said petition to be acted on in the regular form, and with the consent of Neosho Lodge. T h e Committee to whom was referred that portion of the Grand Master's Address in relation to re-districting the State among the Custodians of the Work, submitted the following EBPOKT:
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee, to Avhom was referred that portion of the Grand Master's Address relative to districting the Lodges of the State among the members of the Board of Custodians, beg leave to submit the following resolution: Resolved, That the Board of Custodians be, and is hereby directed to district the Lodges of the State among its members as shall appear most convenient to themselves for the distribution of the work. Fraternally submitted, E . A. SMITH, ~| GEO. W . HOGEBOOM, V Committee. A, PAYNE. j
Bro. Lanter offered the following resolution, which, on motion, was laid over: Resolved, That the next session of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas be convened at the City of Leavenworth, on the third Wednesday ot October, A. L. 5869, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Bro, Rush offered the following resolution : Resolved, That this Grand Lodge grant permission to Nine Mile Lodge, No. 49, to change its present place of meeting to Williams' School House, so soon as necessary arrangements are made. Adopted. Bro. Smith offered the following resolution: Resolved, That when a brother has been tried for unmasonic conduct by the Lodge having jurisdiction, and acquitted, there can be no appeal to this Grand Lodge which would subject the brother to a second trial on the same charges. Rejected.
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Bro. Keefer offered the lollowing resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That this Grand Lodge continue the Dispensation of Friendship Lodge, U. D., at Lindsey, Ottawa county, until the next session of the Grand Lodge.
Bro. Byington offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the E. W. Grand Secretary be instructed to procure a suitable set of jewels and clothing for the use of this Grand Lodge, before its next regular session.
Bro. King moved to amend by inserting "and that the clothing be plain white aprons, and the jewels attached to a plain ribbon." Adopted. The resolution, as amended, was then adopted. Bro. J. H. Brown moved that a Committee of Three be appointed to revise the By-Laws and Standing Regulations of the Grand Lodge, with instructions to report at the next Annual Communication. Adopted, The M. W. Grand Master appointed Bros. G. W. Hogeboora, John M. Price, and W. 0. Gould as such Committee. The Committee on Finance submitted the following KEPOKT:
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the report of the M. W. Grand Secretary, have examined the same, and find it correct. Respectfully submitted, G. M. BARNES, ^
A. R. BANCROFT, I Committee D. ByiNGTON. J On motion, the report was adopted. The Committee also reported that they had examined the R. W. Grand Treasurer's account, and found the same to be correct; which, on motion, was adopted. The hour having arrived, the M. W. Grand Master ap-
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pointed Bros. J. D. Rush and I. B. Sharp as tellers, and the Grand Lodge proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing Masonic year; whereupon Bro. J o h n H. Brown was chosen Grand Master for the ensuing year. On motion of Bro. Gilchrist, further proceedings under the special order of business were deferred until to-morrow morning. The M. W. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, until 9 o'clock A. M. to-morrow. : MORNING
SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 2 1 , 9 A.
M.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT:
Officers and Representatives, as yesterday. On motion, the rxpmplification of the work was postprijcd until Thursday moiuiiiff, at 8 o'clock. The M. W. Grand Lodge ti.Lii prcceeded with the election of Grand Officers for the ensuing year, which resulted as follows: R. W. E. A. Smith, Deputy Grand Master. R. W. C. C. Kellam, Grand Senior Warden. R. W. G. W. Hogeboom, Grand Junior Warden. R. W. Christian Beck, Grand Treasurer. R. W. E. T. Carr, Grand Secretary. 0. A. Bassett, for six years. E . D. Hillyer, lor four years. J. A. Anderson, for two years. The M. W. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, until 2 o'clock P. M.
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AFTERNOON SESSION. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21,2
P.M.
Tiie M. W. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. PRESENT :
M. W. E. A. Smith, as Grand Master; other Officers and Representatives as before. The Committee on Warrants submitted the following additional BEPOBT:
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Warrants beg leave to report"that they have had under consideration the application of the brethren of Mt. Moriah Lodge U. D., at Great Salt Lake City. They find the minutes of the Lodge are correctly kept, the returns correct, and that- the by-laws conform to our regulations. Objections to the establishment of this Lodge have been raised by the Grand Lodge of Nevada, and their objections we Avould not wish to wilfully disregard. T h e brethren petitioning for a Charter promise a faithful adherence to our rules and regulations, and several of them were formerly members of this jurisdiction, and brothers who we believe to have the true interests, of the Fraternity at heart, and who would zealously labor to promote the genuine principles of Free Masonry. The Dispensation was granted to the brethren, (wherein, perhaps, lays the only error under the circumstances), they have served their probation, their work is approved, and with all due deference to the Grand Lodge objecting, we would recommend that a Charter be granted them. Fraternally submitted, JOHN M .
PRICE, ^
J. D. RUSH,
VCommittee.
J.
j
T.
TAYLOR,
After some discussion, the report was received, and the Charter granted. The Committee also reported favorably upon the petition of Indianola Lodge, which, on motion, was adopted. The M, W. Grand Master appointed Bros. Keefer and
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Barnes to fill the vacancies in the Committee on Grievances, T h e Committee on Appeals presented the following BEPOET:
To theM. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Appeals have had under consideration the case of Auburn Lodge, No. 32, vs. Bro. Dr. Wharry, and beg leave to report thereon, that the evidence presented shows a state of affairs in said Lodge disgraceful to the Fraternity; and, in the opinion of this Committee, sufficient to justify this Grand Lodge in arresting the Charter. Your Committee would therefore respectfully recommend that the Most Worshipful Grand Master be directed to make a personal investigation, at the earliest possible day, of the affairs of said Auburn Lodge, and takejsuch subsequent action as he may deem best, reporting his action to this Grand Lodge at its next Annual Communication. They have also had the case of the same Lodge vs. Bro. W. J. Quilliams, and after a careful examination of the evidence, believe we are justified in presenting the ioUowing resolution, and ask its adoption by the Grand Lodge : Resolved, That the sentence of suspension pronounced by At^urn Lodge, No. 33, against Bro. W. J. Quilliams, is not substantiated by the evidence, and that he is restored to all the rights of Masonry. Fraternally submitted, JOHN JOHN JOHN A. R. E. A.
C. RICHMOND, L . THOMPSON, A. CHASE, ^ BANCROFT, | SMITH. (^
Committee.
Report adopted. Bro. Rush offered the following resolution as a Standing Regulation: Resolved, Tha^ hereafter the Worshipful Masters of subordinate
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Lodges under this jurisdiction be required to sign the minutes of their Lodges at each stated Communication, after the same shall have been approved. Adopted, Bro. Guthrie offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Sesolved, That the following additional Section to the Constitution ol this Grand Lodge be adopted : SECTION â&#x20AC;&#x201D;. That hereafter no Lodge, or its representatives, shall be entitled to a vote in this Grand Lodge until all dues are paid; and it shall be the duty of the representatives to present to this Grand Lodge, or the Committee on Credentials, a receipt from the Grand Secretary, showing that such dues have been paid. The majority of the Committee on Bro. Sharp's resolution, amending Section 89 of the Constitution, submitted the following REPORT:
" To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge : The undersigned, a majority of the Committee, to whom was referrred the resolution offered by Bro. Sharp, beg leave to report that they recommend the passage of the resolution as offered, amending Section 89 of the Constitution. Respectfully submitted, PAUL R . BROOKS, I. B.
SHARP.
Bro. Echelberry submitted the following as a minority REPORT:
To the M. W. Grand Ledge of Kansas: The undersigned, a minority of your Committee, begs leave to report the following as a substitute for the resolution offered by Bro. Sharp, amending Section 89 of the Constitution: Beiolved, That Section 89 of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge be amended, so as to read as follows : SECTION 89. This Grand Lodge shall be composed of the officers and members mentioned in Sections 3, 39, and 30 of the Constitution, all Past Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge, and all Past Masters who are members of a subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction. No member of this Grand Lodge, or his proxy, shall represent more than three Lodges.
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And recommend its passage in place of the original resotion offered. Respectfully submitted, L.
ECHELBEHRY.
On motion, the minority report was adopted. The Committee on Warrants submitted the following additional EEPORT:
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Warrants beg leave to report that they have had under consideration the application of Baxter Lodge U. D. for a Charter. We find their minutes correct and neatly kept, and their by-laws conforming to our regulations. Their returns are incomplete, in that they have not given a full list of members. The reason assigned is. they were ignorant of our regulations concerning Lodges U. D. We would recommend that a Charter be granted them. Fraternally submitted, JOHN M . PRICE, ( J. D. RUSH, < Committee. J. T. TAYLOR. (
On motion, the report was received, and a Charter granted. Bro. Keefer offered the following amendment to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge: Begolved, That Section 50, Title 10, of the Constitution be amended go as to read : When charges are preferred in a Lodge against a Mason, a copy of the charges shall be served upon the accused at least ten days before the day of trial; and the trial shall be held in a Lodge of Master Masons especially convened for that purpose, of -which all the members of the Lodge shall have had due notice. The accused shall have the right to appear by counsel, who must be a Master Mason. The Junior Warden shall conduct the trial on behalf of the Lodge, when charges are preferred by the Lodge. At the conclusion of the evidence, the Lodge shall proceed to vote upon the guilt or innocence of the accused, upon each separate charge and specification, and if a verdict of guilty is found upon nny charge, the Lodge shall proceed to pass sentence. Invoting the Secretary shall call the roll-, beginning
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â&#x20AC;˘with the youngest member of the Lodge, who shall vote "gailty" or "not guilty;" and on the eentence, the vote shall be taken on the highest sentence first, and the vote shall be "yea" or " n o . " No member of the Lodge shall be excused from voting.
Bro. Vanderslice moved to refer the amendment to a Special Committee, to report this evening. Adopted. The M. W. Grand Master appointed Bros. Vanderslice, A. R. Bancroft, and H. Gr. Keefer as such Committee. Bro. Lanter called up his resolution fixing the place of holding the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge at Leavenworth. Bro. Guthrie moved to amend by striking out the word "Leavenworth" and inserting "Topeka." Lost Bro. Thompson moved to amend by inserting "Atchison." Lost. Bro. Bancroft moved to amend by inserting "Lawrence." Lost The original resolution was then adopted. On motion of Bro. King, the Grand Lodge proceeded to the installation of officers, and the following brethren were duly installed by M. W, Grand Master M. S. Adams: M. W. J o h n H. BroAvn, Grand Master. R. W . E. A. Smith, Deputy Grand Master. " C. C. Kellam, Grand Senior Warden. " G. W. Hogeboom, Grand Junior Warden. " Christian Beck, Grand Treasurer. " E, T. Carr, Grand Secretary. " Rev. John A. Anderson, Grand Chaplain. W . W. 0. Gould, Grand Pursivant " A. R. Bancroft, Grand Marshal. " John Guthrie, Grand Standard Bearer. " L N. Smallwood, Grand Sword Bearer. " J. H. Blake, ÂŤ D. E. Ballard, { ^''^""^ Stewards.
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W. J. T. Taylor, Grand Senior Deacon. " I. B. Sharp, Grand Junior Deacon, " Fritz Magers, Grand Tyler. Bro. Keefer offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Beiolved, That the thanks of this Orand Lodge be tendered to Past Grand Master M. S. Adams, for the able manner in which he has discharged the very important duties of his offlc, and the assurance that in retiring from his high station, he carries with him the warmest fraternal regards of his brethren of this Grand Lodge.
Bro. Anderson offered the following: Reiolved, That on and after 8 o'clock Thursday morning, no business whatever shall take precedence of the exemplification of the work as held by this Grand Lodge in the three degrees.
Adopted. The IVÂŁ W. Grand Lodge was then called from lahor to refreshment until Thursday morning at 8 o'clock. MORNING SESSION. THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 8 P.
M.
The M. W. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT :
M. W. John H. Brown, Grand Master. R. W. E. A, Smith, Deputy Grand Master. " E. D. Hillyer, as Grand Senior Warden. " J. T. Lanter, as Grand Junior Warden. " E. T. Carr, Grand Secretary. " R. W. John A. Anderson, Grand Chaplain. " A. R. Bancroft, Grand Marshal. W. W. B. Hutchison, Assistant Grand Secretary. " J. T. Taylor, Grand Senior Deacon. " I. B. Sharp, Grand Junior Deacon. " J. Assman, as Grand Tyler, and Representatives. R. W. Bro. C. C. Kellam was duly installed Grand Senior Warden, by M. W. John H. Brown, Grand Master.
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The Committee on Bro. Keefer's resolution, amending Section 59, Title 10, of the Constitution, presented the following BEPOBT:
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee to whom was referred the amendment offered by Bro. Keefer, beg leave to substitute the following: That Section 59, Title 10, be amended so as to readâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; When charges are preferred in a subordinate Lodge against a Mason, a copy of the charges shall be served upon the accused at least ten days before the day of trial, and the Master may appoint a commission to hear the evidence and report to the Lodge ; or, the trial may be had in a Lodge specially convened for that purpose. The party feeling himself aggrieved may appeal from the decision of the Lodge to the Grand Lodge. Respectfully submitted, H . a.
IVEEFER.
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On motion of Bro. A. R. Bancroft, the report was laid upon the table. Bros. 0 . A. Bassett, J. H. Brown, and E . A. Smith, Custodians, proceeded to exemplify the work, as adopted by this Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, until 2 o'clock P. M. AFTERNOON
SESSION.
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2 P .
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The M. W. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT :
Officers and Representatives, as before. The Committee on Finance presented the following
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To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : T h e Finance Committee have examined the bills of Bros. E . A. Smith, E. D. Hillyer, and J. T. Lanter, for expenses incurred in attending the present session of the Grand Lodge, and find the same correct. Respectfully submitted, G. M.
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BAKNS,
Tj Tj
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S Committee.
R. BANCROFT. (
Adopted. The Committee on Grievances submitted the following BErORT:
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on. Grievances, to whom Avas referred the appeal case of A. Donovan, of DeSoto Lodge, No. 40, haviiit: 1 ad the same under consideration, beg leave to report thatwc have examined the pp;icrs in the case, and also heard the testimony of the defendant, and are of the opinion that DeSoto Lodge, No. 40, have done their duty in expelling said Donovan. W e recommend the passage of the following resolution: Resolved, That the action of DeSeto Lodge, No, 40, inespelliug A. Donovan be, and the game is hereby confirmed. All of which is respectfully submitted, J. T. LANTER,
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H . G. K E E F E R , - | Committee. G.
M. BARNS.
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The M. "W. Grand Master announced the following Standing Committees: f C. C. Kellam, P. R. Brooks, On Condition of Masonvv, W. 0. Gould, Chas. J. Gilchrist, J. M. Price. r E . T . Carr, Foreign Corresiiondence, â&#x20AC;˘< J. D. Rush, ( W . A. Blakeley.
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' 0 . A. Bassett, John Harris, W. R. Wagstaff, On Warrants, J. T. Lanter, G. K Barns, I. B. Sharp, J. L. Thompson. (G. W. Hogeboom, On Grievances. < A. 5. Bancroft, {^J. C. Richmond. f J. H. Dwight, On Finance, { E. D. Hillyer, ( I . N. Smallwood. ( M. S. Adams, ^ H. G. Keefer, On Constitution and By-Laws, ( L. P. Mason. C H. E. Nickerson, â&#x20AC;˘I N. Spicer, On Charity, (J. A. Chase. fj. 0. Richmond, J A. E. Bancroft, Unfinished Business, 1 Hugh McBride, I^R. A. Hayes. 'John T. Taylor, Paul R. Brooks. S. G. Wilson, On Appeals, J. H. Blake, B. Flesher, R. Lapsley. Bro. Rush offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the salary of the Grand Secretary for the ensuing Masonic year be |350.
The following resolution, offered by Bro. Hillyer, was also adopted: Besolved, That the sum of $30 be appropriated by this Grand Ledge to pay Bro. W. B. Hutchison for his services as Assistant Grand Secretary.
Bro. Smith offered the following resolution:
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Beiolved, That the sum of $15 dollars be allowed Bro. Assman for services as Grand Tyler at this session of the Grand Lodge. Adopted. T h e C o m m i t t e e on C o n d i t i o n of M a s o n r y s u b m i t t e d the following KEPOBT:
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Condition of Masonry, to whom was referred the following questions: "When a brother has been suspended for non-payment of dues, has he a right to visit a Lodge?" And, " I f he visits a Lodge, and the Master appoints him as Senior Warden/yro tern., knowing him to be asuspended Mason, what action should be taken ?" beg leave to report that to the first question we answer, "No." To the second question, that the Master has a right, in the absence of any subordinate officer, to fill his Tp\acep7'oiem. with any Master Mason who may have a right to sit in the Lodge. But when a Master of a Lodge intentionally violates one of the clearest principles of Masonry, he should, in our opinion, be dealt with according to Masonic usage. OWEN A. BASSETT, , Chairman. Adopted. Bro. Carr offered the following resolution, which was adopted: ' Besolved, That hereafter no subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction shall be entitled to a vote in this Grand Lodge until their dues shall have been received by the Grand Secretary.
On motion of Bro. Smith, the vote by which the amendment to Part 3d, Title 1st, Section- 89, was adopted, was reconsidered; whereupon Bro. Smith presented the following as a substitute for the minority report upon said amendment: Besolved, That Part 3d, Title I, Section 89, of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge be amended so as to read as follows: SECTION 89. This Grand Lodge shall be composed of the offlcers and members mentioned in Sections 2, 29, and 30 of this Constitution, all Past Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge, and all Past Masters who
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have acquired that rank in this jurisdiction, and are still members uf Chartered or Lodges U. D. in the jurisdiction. No proxy shall represent more than three Lodges, nor shall any member have more than one vote in his own right. Adopted. Bro. Smith offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this Qrand Lodge be tendered to the Lodge ot Lawrence for the use of their Hall, and for the many courteaies extended to our members by the brethren of the city. ^ Bro. A. R. Bancroft callei up the report of the Special Committee on Bro. Reefer's amendment to Section 59, Title 10, of the Constitution, and submitted the following minority EEPOKT:
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
A minority of your Special Committee, to whom was referred the amendment to Section 5 9, Title 10, of the Constitution, offered by Bro. H. G. Keefer, beg leave to substitute the following: Section 59, Title 10, of the Constitution to be amended so â&#x20AC;˘ as to readâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; SECTION 59. When charges are preferred against a member or a non-affiliated Mason in a subordinate Lodge, a copy of the charges shall be served upon the accused by the Secretary at least ten days before the day of trial. The Master may appoint commissioners from among the members of his Lodge to hear the evidence, (which shall be taken in writing), whose duty it shall .be to report such facts to the Lodge as they shall find supported by the evidence: whereupon the Lodge shall take such action on the report of the Committee as it shall deem proper. Or, the trial may be had in open Lodge, at its regular communication, or at a special meeting for that purpose. The party accused, or any member of the Lodge, feeling himself ag-
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grieved, may appeal from the decision of the Lodge to the Grand Lodge. Frat£rnally submitted, A. R. BANCROFT. On motion, adopted. The committee on Condition of Masonry submitted the following additional EEPORT:
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Condition of Masonry, to whom was submitted the following agreed case and questions: "A subordinate Lodge, during the absence of a member received the petition of a candidate for the degrees of Masonry, which petition was duly referred to its appropriate Committee. The Committee reported favorably, a ballot was spread, the candidate elected, and the first degree conferred. On application of the candidate for the second degree, the member who was absent during the aforesaid proceedings, being present, objected to the advancement of the candidate, and preferred charges against him, which charges being heard, the candidate was unanimously acquitted. The member tken filed his written protest with the Secretatary against a further advancement of the candidate, without giving a reason. ^_^ '^First Query.—Can the Lodge advance the candidate ? "Second Query,—Can the Lodge return to the candidate the $20 received of him in payment for the second and third degrees, the price of the degrees being ^30, the candidate having received only one, and the Lodge refusing to confer the other two ? " Third Query.—Does a brother's protest against a brother's advancement stand good during his absence from meetings?" Beg leaTe to report, that to the first query they answer, "No."
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To the second query they answer, " N o ; " for the reason that i^SO is required by the Constitution before a man can be made a Mason, and the conferring of the first degree makes a man a Mason. To the third query they answer, "Yes." Respectfully submitted, 0. A. B A S S E T T , Chairman. Adopted. The Committee also submitted the following: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Condition of Masonry, to whom was referred so much of the Grand Master's Address as relates to Masonic law, beg leave to report that they have carefully examined and approve the same. Your Committee further report that they have examined so much of the Grand Master's Address as relates to the '\?. suing of Dispensations for conferring the degrees, and make no recommendations, for the reason that the authority for issuing such Dispensations is one of the prerogatives of the Grand Master. Respectfully submitted, O W E N A. B A S S E T T , Chairman. Adopted. Bro. Carr offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Constitution of the Grand Lodge be referred to a Special Committee for a thorough examination and revision, and that they report at the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge.
Bros. E . T . Carr, M. S. Adams, and J. H . Brown, were appointed as such Committee. Bro. John A. Anderson offered the following resolution, which lays over until the next meeting of the Grand Lodge: Resolved, That Section 101 of the Constitution be amended as follows:
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Strike out the -word "at" in the fourteenth line, and insert "on the second day of." Bro. Thompson offered the following resolution: Besohed, That hereafter the election of oflBcers for this Grand Lodge be the first order of business lor the third day of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. Adopted. T h e Grand Secretary presented a communication from the Grand Orient of P e r u ; which, on motion, was ordered filed. T h e Committee on Warrants submitted the following additional report, which was adopted : To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Warrants beg leave to report that they have examined the returns of the following Chartered Lodges, and find them correct: Smithton No. 1. Valley No. 30. Leavenworth No. 2. Arcania No, 31. Auburn No. 32. Wyandotte No. 3. Mound City No. 33. Kickapoo No. 4. Indianola No. .34. Lawrence No. 6. Council Grove ]So. 36. Union No. 7. Paola No. 37. Bourbon No. 8. Acacia No. 9. lola No. 38. XingSolorabn No. 10. Seneca No. 39. Ottumwa..... No. 11. DeSoto No. 40. Bmpoi-ia..' No. 12. Delphian No. 44. Oskaloosa No. 14. Easton No. 45. No. 46. Tecumseh No. 15. Rising Sun Lafayette No. 16. Monrovia No. 48. Franklin No. 18. Nine Mile No. 49. Olathe No. 19. Calvary No. 50. Grasshopper Falls..No. 21. Orient No. 51. Palmyra No. 23. Perryville No. 52. Osage Yalley No. 24. Granada No. 53. High Prairie No. 25. Coyville No. 57. St. John No. 26. Mt. Pleasant... No. 58. Bldora No. 28. Twin Springs No. 61. Pacific No. 29. T h e returns of Washington Lodge, No. 5, show seven
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members dropped from the rolls, without giving any reason therefor. The returns of Nemaha, No. 13, show two members dropped from the rolls, without giving any reason therefor. Topeka Lodge, No. 17, reports 115 members at the commencement of the year, while their report of 1867 shows but 110. Circleville Lodge, No. 20, reports 20 members, one of whom is exempt from dues; but they report but IS as being chargeable with Grand Lodge dues, whereas there should be 19. The returns of Neosho Lodge, No. 27, are s^ incorrect, that we recommend they be returned for correction. Blooming Grove Lodge returns show 34 members at the commencement of the year, whereas last year's report shows but 31. Monticello Lodge shows one member dropped from the roll, without giving any reason therefor. " Perry Lodge, No. 52, shows two members affiliated, but does not include them in their returns. Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, had 16 members at the commencement of the year, whereas their returns show but 12, and give no reason for dropping the other 4. Salina Lodge had fourteen members at the commenceof the year, but report but 12, without giving any reason for the two being dropped. The following Lodges send no returns: No. 22, No. 35, No. 42, No. 54, No. 55, No. 56, No. 62. Respectfully submitted, JOHN T .
TAYLOR. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x17E;
J. D. RUSH.
' | Committee.
The following resolutions were offered and adopted: B y B r o . Hutchisonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Resolved, That the sum of $40 be paid to Grand Master M. 8. Adams, as reimbursement for postal and other ofQce expenses, aa Grand Master during the past year.
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By Bro. Carr— Betolved, That the thanks of this M. W. Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to the Union Pacific Kailway, E. D., the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad, and to the Missouri Valley Railroad for their kindness in carrying delegates to the Grand Lodge at half price. Rttolved, That the Grand Secretary be authorized to procure one hundred blank Charters, and such other blanks for the use of this Grand Lodge as may be required, and draw on the Grand Treasurer for the amount. The form of the Charters to be the same as those now in use. Retolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to procure the printing of five hundred copies of the proceedings of this Communication for the usual distribution, and draw on the Grand Treasurer for the amount necessary to pay for the same.
By Bro. Vanderslice— Resolved, That the sum of $15 be appropriated to the payment of Bro. J.^Assman for his services as Grand Tyler. B y Bro. R u s h — liesclued, That Bro. W. B. Hutchison be appointed Assistant Grand StLTciary lor Uie ensuing year. T h e r e b e i n g n o further business before it, t h e M . W G r a n d L o d g e w a s closed in a m p l e form, alter p r a y e r b y t h e G r a n d Chaplain. E. T. CARR, Grand Secretary.
S T A N D I N G
REGULATIONS
AND AMENDMENTS.
STANDING KEQULATIONS-1858. RESOLVED, That no petition for the degrees of Masonry shall be received by any Lodge under this jurisdiction, unless the petitioner shall have resided one year •within the Territory of Kansas, and within the jurisdiction of the Lodge he petitions, at least six months. RESOLVED. That it is competent for a Subordinate Lodge to assess a tax against non-afflliated Masons residing within their jurisdiction, and to enforce the payment thereof by exclusion or suspension : Provided, No Mason shall he deemed non-afflliated who holds membership under the jurisdiction of any other Grand Lodge ; nor can the effects of any such exclusion or suspension extend beyond the life of any such Mason, so as to afiect his right of Masonic burial; ner shall any Mason, over the age of sixty years, or who shall be unable to pay, be.subject to such tax. STANDING REGULATIONS—1859. RESOLVED, That no Lodge under this jurisdiction shall recommend the granting of a Dispensation, unless the demits (or other evidence of their good standing) accorapaoy the petitions of the applicants for such recommendation ; and not then, until the three principal officers of the proposed new Lodge have been examined by the Lodge recommending them, of being competent to confer the degrees of A. C. Masonry, and the recommending Lodge shall affix to the petition a certificate to that effect..
STANDING REGULATIONS—1860. RESOLVBD, That the M. W. Grand Master have authority to ap-
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point a private secretary, with power to draw on the Grand Treasurer for postage expenses.
STANDING REGULATIONS—1862. RESOLVED, That after a favorable ballot is had on the application of a candidate for the degrees of Masonry, no further balloting shall be required ; and a brother being initiated, must be passed and raised, when duly qualified in the preceding degrees, unless charges of unmasonic conduct are preferred against him, or otherwise sufficient reasons for his non-advancement be presented and approved by the Lodge. RESOLVED, That an applicant for a demit shall not be required to state the purpose or object for which the application is made, or the demit required.
8EANDINQ REGULATIONS—1863. RESOLVED, That hereafter, during a vacancy, or in the absence, either temporarily or permanently, of all three of the principal officers of a Lodge, the oldest Past Master of such Lodge present shall fiucceed to all the rights, powers and privileges of Master, during such absence or vacancy, and shall have the same power as the Master to assemble the Lodge on proper occasions, and to work or lecture therein as the Master himself could do.
STANDING REGULATIONS—1865. RESOLVED, That the actual expenses of elective officers of this Grand Lodge, attending upon its communications, be paid out of the Grand Treasury ; and at this and all subsequent Communications) the Committee on Accounts shall audit such expenses, and a warrant shall be drawn on the Treasury for their payment, upon the report of said Committee. This resolution to in no wise affect the present allowance of the Grand Secretary.
STANDING REGULATIONS—1866. RESOLVED, That where two or more Lodges have concurreitt ja-
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risdictlon, each Lodge shall be required to notify its sister Lodges of all applications for initiation, and also of all rejections.
STANDING REGULATIONSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1868. RESOLTBD, That hereafter the Worshipful Masters of subordinate Lodges under this jurisdiction be required to sign the minutes of their Lodges at each stated Communication, after the same shall hare been approved. RESOLVED, That the following additional Section to the Constitution ot this Grand Lodge be adopted : SECTION â&#x20AC;&#x201D;. That hereafter no Lodge, or its representatives, shall be entitled to a vote in this Grand Lodge until all dues are paid; and it shall be the duty of the representatives to present to this Grand Lodge, or the Committee on Credentials, a receipt front^ the Grand Secretary, showing that such dues have been paid.
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S U B O R D I N A T E LODGES. O C T O B E R 1st, 1868.
S M I T H T O N L O D G E , NO. 1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;IOWA P O I N T .
(Regular CommunicationB on the Second and Fourth Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
T. J . Vanderslice, W. M. D. S. Chapson, S. W. Eli Evans, J. W. Israel May, Treasurer.
S. P. Nesbit, Secretary. D. W. Flinn, S. D. Elijah Collins, J . D. Job Dutton, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS :
John W. Smith,
D. Vanderslice.
MASTER MASOKS :
Nelson Casteel, George Jessee, Charles Fox, S. B. Morris, P. Wadeymeyer, A. R. Jeffries,
J . "W. Burchfield, John Punstron, A. Cole, L. Whitington, Henry Sweeney, O. W. Ball,
W. H. Forbes, C. L. Powers, H. Heere, J. R. Plowman, C. L. Sampson, C. Burkhalther,
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Thos. Marlin, B. F. Forbes,
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.Tas. B. jVlartin, H. Button, FELLOW
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Jos. L. Martin, • J. S. Springer.
CRAFT:
James Holland. Admitted, 1. Initiated, 5. Passed, 6. Eaised, C. Demitted, 2. Kejectod, C. Number of members, 35.
L E A V E N W O R T H LODGE, NO. 2—LEAVENWORTH. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Mondays of eacU Month.) OFFICERS :
W. B. Hutchison, W. M. H. C. Prang, S. W. G. M. Barnes, J . W. J. B. Davis, Treasurer.
"Wm. Shepherd, Secretary. AYm. Beeler, S. D. Rudolph Yost, J . D. Fritz Magers, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS :
R. R. Eees, E. T. Carr,
L. Echelberry, B. Beck;
O. B. Taylor, 0. C. Beeler.
MASTER MASONS.
Lafayette Mills, Joel Hiatt, Christian Beck, Scott J. Anthony, J. A. Halderman, P. G. Jjowe, John Grund, A. Gates, A. Graff, ^ . J. Brown, N. Daniels, A. Warner, John F. Eichards, John McKee, Thos. Plowman, T- J. Campbell, Jas. F. Legate,
John W. Prest, S. D. Woods, L. T. Doolittle, John Myers, Jr., B. Plesher, Julius Haug, .T. A. Thomas, George Haug, R. V. Florey, L. Kittlaus, D. Flynn, A. W. Bayer, Joseph Wise, L. M. Spear, H. D. Clark, Henry Harris, N. Jennings,
H. Wittenberg, W. T- Guyer, S. C. Thompson, Matthew Eeick, E. T. Jackson, Sri, W. H. Carson, L. Michael, Wm. Duncan, D. N. Barnes, A. Hastings, John McCartj', B. S. Eichards, H. C. Haas, D. T. Skelton, Samuel Woolf, O. H. ViergutZj E. T. Jackson, Jr.,
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Gideon Armstrong, G. W. Thompson, Chas. Schmidt, J as. MeCormiek, J as. Hare, A. D. Garden, N. H . Young, Jas. Hockett, Thos. Leeson, H. Oderfield, J. C. Brown,
W. W. Creighton, J. W. Cnmmings, W. W. Smith, E. Diefendorf, David Staiger, C. M. Salinger, Julius Levy, J. N. Kirkendall, Joseph Faivre, William Davis, G. T. A. Nixon. H- A. Eobertson, J. P . Sellar, C. R. Morehead, D. D. CoUej-, John Husted, CjTus Hicks, H. Shire, Jas. M* Kane, William Wilder, Willis Emerj', John S. Park. ENTERET) APPRENTTf'ES :
n . Olmstead. Jacob Gaiser. D. T. Smith. Admitted, 4. Initiated, 9. Passed, 8. Raised, 9. Reinstated, 1. Deraitted 4. Suspended, 10. Rejected, 10. Numjjer of Members, 9S.
Charles Webber,
W Y A N D O T T E L O D G E , NO. 3â&#x20AC;&#x201D;WYANDOTTE. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
.1. B. Scroggs, Seei-etary. Silas Armstrong, W. M. C. B. Stephens, S. D. Jas. H. Harris, S. W. J. W. Taffee, J. D. Thos. H. Shaw, J. W. James King, Chaplain. D. Byevs, Treasurer. J. H. Bruce, Tyler. T>ABT MASTERS :
K. T. Hove)',
P. S. Fergnson. MASTER MASONS ;
1. B. Sharp, N. A. Kirk, R. G. Dunning, (.)has. Morasch, Jacob Feisil, J. A. Soward, William Tavlor,
H. T. Harris, H. C. Long, Thos. J. Barker,' S. S. Sharp, Irwin P. Long, Y. J. Lane, George Dean,
J. Beaton, Joseph Grindell, Daniel Killen, Joab Toney, Peter Lugibihl, W. P. Overton, Robert Halford,
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Wallace McGrath, A. Grindrod, J. AV. McDaniel, David Pearson, Hiram Marlott, James M. Long, J. B. Garrett, F. Thompson, J. H. Lane, George C. Gurrej, G. A. Dewey, S. H. Mileham, W. J. Ream, Ed. S. Lane, H. C. Bean.
Ed. Riter, G. J. Newbert, William Walker, J. W. Churns, B. F . Stage, H. Hortsman, John H. Steiner,
FELLOW CEAFTS;
E. B. Pierce,
W. P. Crowder.
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES :
J. M. Webster, . A. S. Shorb, W. C. Sturdyvin. J. 0 . Brinkerhoff, J. C. Gunter, Admitted, 9. Initiated, 14. Passed, 9. Raised, 7. Deraitted, 1. Died, 1. Suspended, 6. Reinstated, 1. Rejected, 5. Number of members, 04.
KICKAPOO LODGE, NO. 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;ROUND PEAIRIE. (Regular Communication on Saturday night on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
James Henderson, AV. M. W. R. Henderson, S. W. J ohn Moore, J. AV. James Cooley, Treasurer.
D. H. Sprong, Socretar\'. John B. Linville, S. D.' Thos. A. Snoddy, J. D. T. J. Goddard, Tvler.
M.iSTER MASONS :
John Bransconib, Saml. E. Bowman, E. A. McCully, James McDaniel, Parker Morris, George A. Wright, Geo. \V. Seymour, W. T. Marvin,
A. E. Cleringer, J. W. Thornburg, Abraham King, T. A. McQuown, T. R. Goddard,' W^m. H. Laswell, E. B. Kerr, John Hawley, W . J , Bailey,
Jas. F. Beard, A. G. Channel, Wm. Kincaid, James Cole, John Waddell, Charles Lowe, B. F. Edwards, J, M. Bailey,
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Initiated, 3.
Passed, 4. Eaised, 6. Eeinstated, 3. ted, 5. Number of members, 33.
WASHINGTON
LODGP:,
NO.
Demit-
5—ATCHISON.
(Regular Communications on the First and Third Saturdays of tach Month.) ornCERS:
H. E. NickersOD, "VV. M. John M. Price, S. W. Louis Kipei", J . W. Jacob Lou, Treasurer. PAST
Wm. Jackson, Secretary. J. L. Thompson, S. D. J. B. Eaff, J . D. Jordan iV. Utley, Tyler. MASTER:
John A. Chase. MASTER JIASO.Xf :
Amos Avery, Oliver Davis, John Heitha, Jas. D. Armstrong, K. E. Everest, W. B. Kipp, T. J . Bull, Leon Frank, W. AV. Kelso, John Belz, Manuel Frank, C. G. Means, Dan. Buckman, J. C. Fox, Dan. McQuaig, Wells H. Bowen, Eobt. Forbriger, John A. Martin, P. Fanning, E. A. Barker, M. Marcus, Leon Friend, Jas. P . Butcher, •J. E. McDonough, E. B. Grimes, Eeuben Barnes, C. G. Marion, .James A. Gould, Samuel Braund, E. B. Morris, Wm. Hetherington, David Martin, S. H. Cummins, S. Hesselberger, S. P. Campbell, George McPhcrson, A. H. Horton, J. F. Copeland, A. G. Otis, W. J. Huntinc'ton, H. Clay Park, Charles S. Drury, E. T. Hazzard; Samuel Dickson, P. Plamandin, Mark H. Prescott, S. D. D. Smith, T. S. Thatcher, Owen E. Scip, F. A. Eoot, John D. Wilson, J. H. Schafft, Louis Eoehat, Jerome JM. White, Jofin Simpson, J. A. Eubicon, E. S. Wells, J. H. Talbott, T. E. Simpson, Sol. E. Washer. Initiated, 15. Passed, 17. Eaised, 12. Demitted, 8. Eeinstated. 9. Suspended, S. J^Hffibor of JncmbsrB, 69.
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L A W R E N C E LODGE, NO. 6 —LAWRENCE. (Regular Communication on the First Monday of each Month.) OFFICERS :
O. W. McAllister, W. M. .J. S. White, S. W. A. J. Heath, J. W. E. M. Wood, Treasurer.
D. Hubbard, Secretary. W. H. Lamen, S. D. L. J. Worden, J. D. J. Assman, Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R S :
James Christian,
Paul R. Brooks.
MASTER MASONS:
G. W. Babcock, Oliver Barber, R. F. Barber, J. Barber, G. W. Deitzler, Charles S. Duncan, J. W. Davis, Asa Dutton, F. A. DeWolf, J. M. Demes, N. P. Denning, H. L. Enos, Eobert L. Frazer, S. P. Prentiss, Thomas Parsons, Eobert Peebbles, G. W. Paddock, Charles Eobinson, Charles Eeynolds, Thos. L. Raymond, E. A. Rudd, S. 0. Thacher,
Marshall Reeard, W. T. Barber, J. Bernstein, Sol. Bowers, E. W. Baker, T. J. Ferrill. W. H. Fisher, R. L. Gilbert, M. Hartman. J. D. Herrington, J. C. Horton, D. C. Hulbert, H . W . Hatch, E. S. Johnson, E. W. Sparr, W. M. Salsburj-, J . S. Sheldon, W. M. Schenck, L. S. Steel, A. J. Steel, G. J. Tollman, M. Tait,
B. P, Baker, M. S. Beach, A. H. Baird, G. M. Brown, •J. R. Kenned3-, E. D. Ladd, W. H. E. Lykins, R. W. Luddington, I. M. Lewis, J. A. McFarland, A. Marks, E. W. Oliver, C. Oliver, A. Wabansky, E. Wyler, F. Wattersdorph, Thos. P. Woodruff, E. B. Hayes, M. J. Whitbon, Spencer Eawson.
Admitted, 3. Initiated, 1. Passed, 3. Eaised, 7. Suspended, 14. Demitted, 3. Reinstated, 1. Eejected, 1 i^umbor of members, 74.
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UNION L O D G E , NO. 7—JUXCTION CITY.
(Regular Communication on the First Saturday of each Month.) OFFICERS ;
Wm. S. Biakely, W. M. Wm. Lockstone, S. W. David Munfort, J. W. Robert Henderson, Treas.
Orlando J. Hopkins, Seo'y. E. C. Whitney, S. D. Henry Mitchell, J. D. James Morris, Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R S :
P. Z. Taylor.
John T. Price, MASTER M A S O N S :
A. W. Callen, J. R. McCIuro, S. R. Bostick, G. E. Bates, John M. Smith, John Westover, John K. Wright, John McCann, James Mansfield, C. B. Caley, Wm. Gordon, T. G. Horn, C. W. Barclay,
Henry Gantz, Joseph McCreary, J. F. Blatcer, J. J. Blatner, L. 0 . Farighley, John A. Anderson, Leonard Cross, E. M. Denny, Isaac Mauer, F. F. Marvin, G. F . Gordon, John Kilkenny, T. A. Reynolds,
Ephraim Warner, Robert S. Miller, E. Stover, C. Loipsman, T. F. Hersey, J. M. Mej'ers, L. B. Perry, W. S. Bean, J. L. Kir by, G. M. Blowers. A. Clough, R. Chew, George Drechell.
Admitted, 3. Raised, 11. Domitted, 1. Number of members, 49.
BOURBON L O D G E , NO. 8—FORT SCOTT.
(Reeular Communications on the Second and Fourth Fridays of each Month.) OFFICERS ;
Dyer Smith, W. M. B. P. Bencordan, S. W. William P . Schooler. J. W. A. R. Allison, Treasurer.
John Van Fosse n. Secretary, S. S. Peterman, S. D. S. W. Gorwood, J. D.
John Chance, Tyler,
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GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. PAST MASTERS ;
J. S. Eedfield.
S. B. Gordon, MASTER MASONS :
John F. White, Geo. A. Reynolds, S. A. Manlove, O. Diefenbach, Hugh Kirkendall, D. Owens, Solomon Wagner, N. Z. Strong, F. M. Brickley, M. Simpson, C. A. Walker, Geo. A. Crawford, J . H. Sanderson, Wm. Armstrong, S. C. Palmer, C. F. Drake, E. A. Smith, C. M. Insley, F. A. Manlove. Admitted, 2. Initiated, 1. Passed, 2. ted, 3. Number of members, 65.
C. H. Haynes, Wiley Britton, C. W. Blair, W. B. Bridgman, B. J. Boring, J. G. Harris, W. H. Harris, C D . Harris, William H. Harris, Wm. Kaufman, W. J.Linn, Alex. McDonald, B. P. McDonald, John S. Miller, Wm. Morgrove, Joseph Eay, John Buckhart, John G. Stuart,
L. T. C. Owings, John O. Young, John Morrillon, F. M. Williams, J. W. Williams, J . J. Hill, A. Fetherington, J. B. McCleavesty, Clinton Owen, W. C. Weatherwax, G. 0. Keel, A. J. Walker, Geo. B. Eames, W. C. Webb, J. Funderberger, C. F. Eucker," P. G. Burne, John Crow, Raised, 4.
Demit-
ACACIA LODGE, NO. 9â&#x20AC;&#x201D;LAWEENCE. (Regular Communications on the last Saturday in each Month.) OFFICERS :
Joseph Cracklin, W. M. Richard A. Hayes, S. W. Owen A. Bassett, J. W. John A. Dailey, Treasurer. MASTER
A. J, Reed, L. D. Bailey, George A. Hunt, S. K. Huson,
Allen L. Pearee, Sec'}'. Thos. J. Sternbergh, S. D. M. Summerfield, J. D. Justus Assman, Tyler. MASONS:
O. Shannon, John B. Wheeler, D. W. Lyon, Henry J. Snyder,
E. B. Good, George W. Perrine, W. S. Sibley, Wm. H. McCurdj',
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E. L. Aikin/ William H. Carson, J. Srailej-, B, S. Bassett, M. B. Beales, Daniel Phenecil, C. Windowmaker, Joseph V. Hart, \Vm. C. Barnes. H. C. Whitney, D. C. Euby, Admitted, 2. Initiated, 8. Passed, 5. Eaised, 6. Eejected, 3. Number of members, 30.
K I N G .SOLOMON'S L O D G E , NO.
10â&#x20AC;&#x201D;LEAVENWORTH.
(Regular Communications on the First and Third Frida3's of each Month.) OFFICERS :
Amos A, Fenn, W. M. D. Byington, S. W. Burr Noble, J . W . A. Cohen, Treasurer.
George H. Spry, >Sec'j'. L. M. Goddard, S. 1). J. F. Taylor, J. D. F. Majors, Tyler. PAST
M. S. Adams, Harvey Allen,
JIASTEES
James MeCahon, Willaim O. Gould. MASTER MASONS :
Wm. Gordon, Wm. Rosenfeld, Phil. Rothschild, Levi Houston, D. R. Anthony, George W. Nellies, J . B. Lambert, Samuel Leighton, R. J. Selway, .Jos. Westenberger, H. D. McCarty, John Conover, Chas. S. Stettauer, J. L. Wever, Thos. C. Stevens, S. W. Jones, James L. Spear, C. D. Roys,
H . Markson, E. C. Eames, M. H. Insley, G. B. Thompson, Robert J. Brown, A. J. Angell, Samuel Rothschild, Joseph Hockham, H. D. Smith, Theo. Thompson, H. W. Goff, S. Seeman, William Schley, John Hammill, Louis Setzler, David Prager, E. H. Marsh, J. Switzer, H . 0. F : Hackbush, Wm. B. Covell, Josiah Kellogg, John A. Weir, William W. Childs, Peter Solden, George Einstein, J. W. Kirkham, M. Shaw, James Gird, Joseph Cuenin, B. Tramb, M. S. Bntzel, A. Huekins, Fred. Harvej', H. S. Sleeper, Edward Lloyd, F. A. Richards,
ORANS LOCaE OF KANSAS.
J ohn E. Hanna, A. C. Van Duyn, David Howell,
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A. S. Huling, William Hamilton, G. L. Buddington, L. H. Waugh, F. F. Fringer, H. O. Gans.
Admitted, 5. Initiated, 6. Passed, 4. Eaised, 2. Demitted, 5. Died, 3. Suspended, 8. Expelled, 1. Eejected, 2. Number of members, 75. ,
OTTUMVVA LODGE, NO. 11—OTTUMWA. (Regular Communications on Saturday Night on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
G. M. Rankin, W. M. W. S. Williamson, S. W. John Fuqua, J. W. J. G. Shawbell, Treasurer.
John Kennedy, Secretary. J . W. Bowman, S. D. W. H.-Ekodes, J. D. S. H . Hewlin, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
J . H. Gee, John T. Cox, J. M, Lane,
Wm. J . Saunders, J. S. H. Donnell, Jesse Kennedy, E. A. Patterson, Eobert Jump, William McMullen, John E. Williams. Initiated, 2. Passed, 1. Eaised, 1. Demitted, 2. Number of members, 18.
EMPORIA LODGE, NO. 12—EMPORIA. (Regular Communications on Thursday on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
A. R. Bancroft, W. M. E. Borton, S. W, N. Spicer, J. W. William Clapp, Treasurer.
A. Gillett, Secretary. C. V. Bskridge, S. D. P. W. Hirth. J. D. S. J. Mantor, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS :
E. P. Bancroft,
J. B. Percell,
E. M. Buggies.
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MASOWS:
J. Ellis, F . Johnson, John Fawcett, J. C. La mbdin, H. H. Gray, James Means, S. E. G. Holt, E. R. Mardin, William Holt, William H. Mickel, Wm. Martindale, E. jP. Hadley, Henry Martin, F. G. Hunt, Mc. Worter, V. E. Holmes, A. McKee, John Hammond, James Phenis, A. S. House, P . B. Plumb, L. D. Jacobi, D. Vangundy, F . Schmiding, Thomas Wright, B. H. Sanford, J . H . Wright, J. Steward, J". O. Wright, C. B. Siper, T. G. -W'ibley. Admitted, 5. Initiated, 8. Passed, 2. Eaised, 4. Eejected, 2. jSTumber of members, 57.
S. G. Brown, H . V. Bundrem, C. A. Britton, Eobert Best, Jolin S. Catterson, George Clapp, Simirie Carter, J . A. Carey, George B. Cooper, S. S. Davidson, E. G. Duke, B. B . Perry, William Putnam, A. G. Proctor, G. H . Reese,
N E M A H A L O D G E , NO. 13â&#x20AC;&#x201D;AMERICA CITY.
(Regular CommunicationB on the First and Third Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICfiHS:
D. C. McComas, W. M. W. C. Whisler, S. W. David Helphrey, J . W. H. D. Channel, Treasurer.
J. J. P. J.
E. Gross, Secretary. T. McComas, S. D. A. Shepherd, J . D. B. Simpson, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
D. L. McComas, George Karnes,
J. D. Ruffington, Thomas Giles,
E. Vanderwenter, E. W. Jenkins.
Admitted, 2. Initiated, 1. Passed, 2. Eaised, 3 Demitted, 1. Number of members, 14.
Died, 1.
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OSKALOOSA LODGE, NO. 14—OSKALOOSA. (Regular Communications on Saturday on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS ;
Geo. W. Hogeboom, W. M. J. C. W. Davis, S. W. William Blevius, J. W. Nelson Chapman, Treas.
B. P. Stanley, Secretary. Henry Keeler, S. D. A. J. Buck, J, D. J. S. Townsend, Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R :
S. S. Cooper. MASTER MASONS ;
W. ]Sf. Allen, John N. Hall, Thos. J. Wallace, J. V. Fairholm, Thomas H. Noble John F . Hinton, H. O. Finch, J. S. Shruder, J. K. Tedrich, J. B. Johnson, Wm. C. Fowler, J, R. Gish, Samuel Corn, John Willits, H. A. Oliver, W. H. Buckmaster,
Joseph Downing,' Benj. Daniels, A. B. Hepwell, William A. Coy, O. A. Buck, T. Oritchfield, David Newhouse, Harvey WaJker, Joel Cowan, N. A. Howard, N. W. Taylor, H. A, Coy, Joseph Evans, I. C. Smith, Levi Wilhelm, Thos. McKanna, L. J. Trower, J. E. Smith, A. T. Perry, C. W. Ross, Daniel Jjowe, J. F. Willets, H. M. Mason, N. B. Hopewell, J. N. Insley, L. Willets, C. K. Gilchrist, E. D. Eussell, Thomas P . Burns, D. M. Smith, Thos. P. Chandler, S. S. Kingg, William E. Stagg. Admitted, 3. Initiated, 4. Passed, 5. Eaised, 6. Demitted, 2. Rejected, 5. Number of members, 58.
T E C U M S E H LODGE, NO. 15—TECUMSEH. (Regular Communications on Thursday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter.) OFFICERS:
John M. Reed, W. M. Alfred S. Roberts, S. D. WiHiam G. Ward, Tyler.
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PROCEEDINGS OP THE MASTER MASONS :
B. L. Martin, Lewis Dearing, Wm. M. Jordon, John G. Byler, Initiated, 1.
D. S. Dawson, J. B. Miller, J. C. Kidgeway, A. J. Kleinhaus, John Kappell.
Passed, 3.
Raised, 4. mitted, 7. Number of-members, 16.
Albert G. Miller, A. G. Lewis, J. C. Morgan, Wm. Lamberth, Eeinstated, 2.
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L A F A Y E T T E LODGE, NO. 16—MANHATTAN. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Fridays in each Month.) OFFICERS :
S. G. Hoyt, W. M. Allen Wilson, S. VV. S. M. Ferguson, J. W. B. W. Powers, Treasurer.
H. C. Crump, Secretary. Charles Waring, S. D. Charles L. Wilson, J. D. I. Vincent, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
N. A. Adams, G. W. Wisner, W. J. Vincent, F. Mansfield, John Flagg, B. H. Fuller, D. M. Johnson, Eobt. Allingham, J. C. Peck, A. M. Pinkerton, J. M. Crowder, H. C. Ladd, H. BlosB, A. L. Kcables, L. Hulschman, Fox Winne, Alfred Kasley, I, Van Antwert,
I. M. Kimball, I. T. Putner, S. H. Wisner, N. D. Horton George Burgonye, T. I. Roberts' Wm. Burgoyne, G. W. Higginbotham I. H. Isbell, A. J. Legore, T. B. Pinkerton, S. D. Silver, Philo Pratt, L M. Allen, William Ashton, I. T. Goodnow, E. L. Patee, M. Condray, H. Eells, M. V. Blood, C. F. Little, S. R. Eddlebute, C. W. TJptegrove, P. C. Pinkerton, W. P. Higginbothaml. M. Pinkerton, Joseph Eulon. D. E. Ball«rd, Thomas Durant, John Crowder, E. M. Pinkerton, A. A. Jackson, Joseph Paine. P. W. Zigler, G. Sohawbell,
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Admitted, 4. Initiated, 11. Passed, 7. Eaised, 7. Suspended, 10. Demitted, 4. Eejected,). Number of members, 61.
T O P E K A LODGE, NO. 17—TOPEKA. (Regular Communications on Wednesday on or before Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter.) OFFICERS :
S. T. Walkley, TV. M. G. G. Gage, S. W. F. W. Giles, J. W. W. E. Bowker, Treasurer.
H. T. Beman, Secretary. S. E. Martin, S. D. George W, Crane, J. D. J. C. Miller, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS ;
C. K. Holliday, P. D. G. M, Joel Huntoon, S. E. Eemington, E. P . Kellam, C. C. Kellam. MASTER MASONS :
J. C. Gordon, F. E. Foster, F. L. Crane, E. G. Eoss, Fred. Ortman, John Fletcher, J. VV. Farnsworth, James 8. Stanfield, James T. Holliday, Tho8..G. Thornton, John S. Brauner, John Eicher, Geo. W. Anderson, Jacob Smith, James Fletcher, L. Farnsworth, C. W. Callaway, Ira Blackford, C. C. Whiting, E. H. Atwell, Enoch Chase, T. J. Andersoq,
M. K. Smith, A. H. Case, Hiram Shields, J. Safford, Henri Eoberti, A. D. Craigue, M. G. Farnham, Daniel Easton, D. H. Horn, B. G. Moore, H. W. Farnsworth, S. S. Hunter, D. W. Seagraves, L. Laurent, Isaac Eenfro, Stephen Jennings, E. Baker, J. A. Polley, C. A. Stringham, Asa Hairgrove, George W. Berry, B. N. Holzel,
Geo. 0 . "Wilmarth, H. H. Wilcox, David A. Hunter, J. C. French, S. H. Fletcher, Wm. C. Crawford, Ward Burlingame, Thomas Carney, James Brewer, H. J. Loomis, S. E. Sweet, Oscar McConnell, H. Kitchen, James W. Steel, Eobert Allen, George W. Veal©, M. E. Leonard, C. Bowman, J. F. Osinburgh, John Elliott, D. E. Ballard, H . S.:Qreeno,
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T. B. Mills, S. J. Crawford, M. H. Case, A. M. Kinney, D. Putnam, AiR. Hughes, Albert Eads, Wm. Osenbergh, John Lahmer,
J. M. Chad wick, I. D. Clapp, Gabriel Wright, M. R. Dutton, John Cox, G. F . Merriam, John H. Sheaffer, G. P . Watson, Samuel McFeely, Thomas Ryan, L. Steinberge, S. E. Sheldon, John R. James, Jas. L. Wightman, F. P. Baker, C. W. Jewell. George W. Crane, Admitted, 3. Initiated, 9. Passed, 5. Raised, 7. Demitted, 7. Died, 1, Bejected, 6. Number of members, 105.
F R A N K L I N LODGE, NO. 18—FRANKLIN. (Regular Communications on Friday on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
John C. Richmond, AV. M. Peter L. Earnest, S. W. Thomas Praster, J. W. W. T. Pickrell, Treasurer.
J. O. W. Paine, Secretary, Sherman Enderton, S. D. John P . Harris, J . D. Levi Thompson, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS.
Asa S. Lathrop, J. A. S. Hallaway, M. P. Nelson, Levi W. Johnson, H. D. Springer, J . W. Hendrix, Charles A. Bunting, E. Pole, J. A. Magill, D. M. Valentine, O. V. Merrill, J. E. Baer, H . A. Cook, W. D. Walsh, J. A. Walker, W. R. Randall, R. Valrath, J. W. Magee, • J. A. Washburn, J. S. Hollingshood, T. J. Wilkerson, H. F. Sheldon, J. Marsh, R. W, Crossett, J. Sumstine, E. Smith, D. Grant, R. E . Jenness, A. Wiley, W. Wurr, W. M. Inman, J. M. Kitts, C. L. Case, J. Walruff, George A. South, F, M. Fortune, J. Statter, George Furnace, W. Critchfield, E. D. Hall, J, Drew, F. A. Wilkinson, E. Leonard, J. J, Parmone, W. P. Satchwell, James Hanway, David Depond, L, Wilkinson, George S. Holt, T. C. Bowler, G. F. Brooks, Wm, B. Fortene, W. Smith, E. Perkins,
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J . L. Hawkins, D. R. Moor, R. McBthron, D. Brinkerhoff, Admitted, 9.
J. S. J. J.
Parkinson, Lattimore, B. Richey, 0 . Richmond,
Initiated, 7,
C. M. Dixon, H. B. Hughbanks, J. Lester.
Passed, 6. Raised, 8. ted, 4.
Demit-
Number of members, 73.
O L A T H E LODGE,-NO. 19â&#x20AC;&#x201D;OLATHE. (Regular GommuDications on Thursday Night on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
J . H. Blake, W. M. H . McBride, S. W. J . M. Hadley, J . W. J. G. Farris, Treasurer.
J. L. Price, Secretary. William Ray, S. D. W. A. Ocheltree, J. D. J. Jaynes, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
T. J. Addis, J. Burris, James R. Brown, W. H . Brady, W. Butler, W. H. Bell, J. Beeson, J. E. Clark, A- J. Clemmans, F. W. Case, S. S. Casad, John Evans, J . M. Giflfen, S. McGinnis,
J. E. Hayes, F . E. Henderson, Amos Hicks, J. T. Hadley, < W. P . Hawkins, William Julian, G. H. Lawrence, J. Milliken, S. B. McJarick, Thomas Melhoen, Thomas McGanno, Theo. McBride, J . Nichols, J. N. Moler,
James Park, J. L. Price, Viett Reese, J. B. Sutton, A. Thairs, J. Weaver, E. Wintemats, E. B. Welch, J. H . Dow, J. A. McNabb, J. James, W. D. Pich, O. H. Gregg.
Admitted, 2. Initiated, 6. Passed, 3. Eaised, 1. Reinstated, 2. Demitted 5. Suspended, 2. Number of Members, 49.
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CIRCLEVILLE
LODGE, NO. 20—CIRCLEVIJ,LE.
(Regular Communications on the Second and Fourth Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICEKB :
W. H. McEart, W. M. J. Harrison S. W., James H . Baxton, S. W. S. H . McComas, Treasurer.
James Lilfer, Secretary. William L. Wilson, S. D. William Harrison, J. D. J. C. Lillard, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
J . Anderson, J. M. Chine, H . Beggar, M. Myers,
J. A. Owens, W. H. Chapman P. M. Hodges, J . Chapman, W. Pennick. D, B. Kitts, K. Oarsler, Eaised, 3. Demitted,"3. Number of members, 19.
GRASSHOPPER
FALLS
LODGE,
NO.
21—GRASS-
HOPPER FALLS.
(Regular Communications on the First and Third Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
E. D. Hillyer, W. M. U. G. Eeach, S. W. W. G. Butts, J. W. N. E. Parker, Treasurer,
Louis A. Myers, Secretary. J. H. Gaines, S. W. J. A. Gunn, J. D. J . .W. Bishop, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
John Ratz, J . J. Clawey, James A. Mann, G. S. Hillyer, J . F. Bliss, G. H. Cain, J. Marsh, M. Vanderburgh, E. H. Crosby,
B. H. Gragg, J. P. Barnes, P. Pergerson, H. Pitt, A. Hughan, Peter Miller, J. B. Hart, J . R. Echols, F. E. Buttons,
V. Kile, John W. Hatchie, T. Quackenbush, J. Coeleat, Z. Gragg, J. Gragj, J- L. Hart, D. Biggan, J. Eippetoe,
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J. Graden, W. H. Booth, John Beland, S, G. Booth, H. E. Law, Joseph Miller, G. McDaniel, W. H. Sampson, J. L Brunts, Allea Griffin, A. R. Beegle, J. Wright, J. Quackinbush, John Earnest, R. M. Hutchius, A. \V. Spalding. J. Weaver, L. H. Tripp, A. Braton, E. Johnson, Initiated, 3. Passed, 4. Eai8ed,.4. Admitted, 1. Demitted, 2. Suspended, 2. Reinstated, 2. Number of members, 55.
P A R I S LODGE, NO. 22â&#x20AC;&#x201D;PARIS. (Regular CommunicationB on Saturday Evening on orpreceding Pull Moon.) OFFICERS:
A. M. Hawk, W. M. John Hood, S. W. Herbert Robertson, J, W. H. Blackburn, Treasurer,
J. H. Barlow, Secretary. W. E. Baker, S; D. H. A. Defriese, J. D. Henry Braze, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
William S. Gray, John Bardue, N. Snow, George M. Moore, E. B, Moore, W. S. Lewis, W. N. Canan, Z. Fleming, G. W. Moore, J. T. Alexander, S Cormack, A. Paris, J. B. Hagerman, W. S. McDowell, J. M. Haines, James Robinson, John Parris, James Young, D. Sibbitt, John Driskill, J. U. Lewis, William Swingley, George W. Fisher, J. M. Defriese, S. P. Wetherman, William H. Merry, J, L. Scott, G. W. Wilson, John D. CaiToll, M. Howard, John Baugh, D. Smith, James P . Curry, William Page, James A. Crozier, B. P . Orwin, G, Van Dusen, A. Colston, Isaac Splawn, P. Chitwood, William C. Jackson, Robert Mitchell, W. H . Wetherman. Initiated, 4, Passed, 4. Raised, 2. Demitted, 1. Number of members, 51.
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P A L M Y R A LODGE, NO. 23—BALDWIM CITT.
(Regular CommnDications on Wednesday Night on or befors Full Moon.) OFFICERS ;
Clarkson E»ynolds, W. M. Nelson Merchant, S. W. William B, Hayden, J . W. William D. Martftin, Treas.
Thomas Smith, Secretary. Samuel C. Gilliland, S. D. N. C. Cradit, J . D. M. Mivley, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
H. B, Bodwell, I. L. Baker, M. P . Carter, S. H . Carman, C. W. Dickinson, J. M. Deering, A. Darnel, J. Van Horn,
D. Fulton, S. B. M. Holmes, J. W. Hormer, W. Hurlbert, W. W. Jenkins, J . Laurence, T. J. Mewhinney, Charles B. Wright,
George Miller, ]{. H. Perry, M. Reynolds, G. C. Snow, J. W. Scott, J . Tousaunt, J. W. Vaughn, Eobert Wolfley.
Initiated, 4. PaM«d, S, Eaised, 2. Deraitted, 1. ted. 4. Suspended, 8. Number of members, 32.
Admit-
OSAGE V A L L E Y LODGE, NO. 24—OSSAWATTAMIE. (Regular CoanuiuCfttiODs on Saturday Night on or before Full Moon.) C FFIOERS :
R. R. D K.
Ijapsley, W. M. K. Burt, S. W. E. Colman, J . W. Smith, Treasurer.
S. Underhiil, Secretary, 0. O. Ganse, S. D. A. Beeson, J. D. C. B. Gilson, Tyler. MASTER MASONS :
D. Bryan, 0. Button, M. V. Burns, W. H. Bucher, J . A. Burks, J. F. Chandler,
J. J . Covert, C. T. Colman, J. Chestront, J. Duncan, P. C. Hodkiss, H. Rice,
H. B- Smith, E. C. Damon, B. G. Harrison, C. H. Gale, Thomas Boberts, E. J. Merrill,
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C. W. Chandler, T. J. Hussey, J. L. Smith, A. Weaver, W. L. Stephens, J. M. Walthall. Admitted, 3. Initiated, 5. Passed, 3. Eaised, 4. Demitted, 8. Number of members, 32.
HIGH P R A I R I E LODGE, NO. 2 5 — H I G H PRAIRIE. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Saturday in each Month.) OFFICERS :
John C. Gist, W. M. S. S. Nichols, S. W. B. B. Moore, J. ^V. W. Sloan, Treasurer.
S. J. Darrah, Secretary. S. P. McCrary, S. D. Thos. Trower, J. D. C. Carney, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
Z. Ma«on, W. M. Thompson, J. Adams, G. McComas, W. Willson, J. L. Brown, A. Way, J. Mullins, H. Donahoe, B. Way, A. L. Furgunson, N. L. Mason, L. H. Willianls, Thomas Mason, W. H. Forsyth, J. E. "^yalter, Thomas Ruble, A. Kutchinthall, B. C. Winter. J. Sanders. H. B. Kelly, J. Tuttle, • A. D. Kryer, Admitted, 2 Initiated, 6. Passed, 7. Raised, 10. Demitted, 7. Number of members, 31.
ST. JOHN'S LODGE, NO. 26—LEAVENWORTH. (Regular Communications on the Second and Fourth Thuridayg of each Month.) OFFICERS ;
S. A. Couch, W. M. Noah Hill, S. W. W. K. Friend, J. W. F. Maresch, Treasurer
R. Kaisor, Secretary. F. H. Shrock, S. D. D. Crusius, J . D. J. W. Kirkham, Tyler. MASTER MASONS :
J. D. Rush,
R. H. White,
M. Friedlander,
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S. K. Thompson, E. Beiga, J. Wertheim, B. Gray, C. Lasky, C. J. Grist. Admitted, 3. Initiated, 4. Passed, 5. Eaised, 4. Demitted, 4. Rejected, 2. Number of members, 16.
NEOSHO LODGE, NO. 27—LEROY. (Regular Communications on Saturday on or before Full Moon, and fwo weeks thereafter.) OFFICERS :
p . H . Smith, W M. J. S. Davis, S. W. W. B. Stines, J. W. C. H. Graham, Treasurer.
E. E. Coflan. Secretary. A. R. Coffin^ S. D. A. Stewart, J. D. Thomas Crabtree, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
James A. Stewart, S. J. Carter, S. G. Bukman, A. N. Drasbach, A. F. Wilkinson, T. Pierson, E. J. Brown, A. Hamilton, Jas. M. Baldwin, Eobert Jordan, James L. Ward, S. T. Locke, P. P . Steele, G. W. Hatter, J. P . Hamilton, C. H. WyckofF, *• A. McCartney, J. M. Cole, E" Bunn, S. Walker, S. Howard, Jas. Parkinson, J. R. Ohlefield, J . C. Harris, H. C. Sluman, J. Cluss, P. Casner, W. H. (Jowan, W. F. Thornberg, P . Mungris, E. W. McDaniel, J. B. Scott, W. H. Tyler, LI. Barnard, Thomas Dalton. J . Brutchen, Admitted, 2 Initiated, 13. Passed, 8. Raised, 5. Demi*ted, 4. Rejected, 4. Number of members, 44.
ELDORA LODGE, NO. 28—MAPLETON. (Regular Communications on Saturday Night on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
M. E. Hudson, W. M.
E. P . Higby, Secretary.
GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS.
C. W. Campbell, S. W. F. D. Myrick, J. "W. John Cross, Treasurer.
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H. F. Warren, S. D. M. McCrimmon, J. D. William Stewart, Tyler. MASTER MASONS.
Jas. Anderson, John Ames, M. Bowers, William Baker, H. A. B. Cook, A. P. Clark, J . Goff, B. F. Gunn, J. S. Holt, Thos. Hamilton, A. L. Hill, J. Jewell, J. Knowles, E. Kepley, D. W. McGwine, J. McNair, J. W. McQuaid, N, Osburn, A. C. Primm, D. J . Eoberts, George Smith, J . L. Summers, A. Wilson, J. S. Wilson, Initiated, 1, Passed, 1. Raised, 1. mitted,4 . Number of members, 44.
A. Allen, J. W. Bamum, P. Foster, S. O. Himoe, T. Hackett, J. C. Kirby, D. C. Knowles, S. P. Montgomery, E. Osburn, W. D. Stevenson, R. Tennison, J. J. Wine. Reinstated, 3. De-
PACIFIC LODGE, NO. 29â&#x20AC;&#x201D;HUMBOLDT. (Regular Communications on the First Saturday on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
W. H. Andrews, W. M. J. N. Phillips, S. W. A. H. Hard, J. W. P. Long, Treasurer.
T. J. Hurd, Secretary. L. D. Myers, S. D, J. S. Webb, J. D. C. F. Smith, Tyler,
MASTER MASONS ;
J. Blyth, A. W. Brown, J. C. Carpenter, A. L. Domburgh, J. L. Fletcher, M. S. Goss, H. H. Hayward,
F. Brady, J. Cross, J. B. P. Cates, W. H. Emmett, J. E. Goodin, John Harris, C. J. Hopkins,
S. Barbee, William C. Cox, S. S. Dickinson, J. E. Frost, E. A. Gleason, David Hunt, Thomas Lewiston,
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M. Neule, J. M. Moore, J. C. Eedfield, G. W. Palmer, E. Stroscknider, D. B. Stewart, W. Stewart, W. W. Stinson, John Tripp, O. Thurston, B. e. Walton, G. W. Willson, H. M. Walees, G. W. Williams, W. li. Zink, P. S. Shelley, Admitted, 4. Initiated, 9! Passed, 10. ted, 1. Suspended, Number of members, 52.
Thomas Peeters, S. J. Stewart, W. A. Scott, B. M. Smith, J. J. Van Fossen, . T. A. Wells, J. S. Wilson. Raised, 10. 10.
Derait-
V A L L E Y LODGE, NO. 3 0 ~ N O R T H LAWRENCE. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Fridays in each Month.) OFFICERS
L. P. Mason, W. M. J. Brockway, S. W. J. H . Saunders, J . W. L. F. Jackson, Treasurer.
H. H. Howard, Secretary, A. N. Lufkin, S. D. A. E. Owin, J. D. Jos. Hughes, Tyler.
MA8TEK M A S O N S :
W. Y. Pleasant, D. S. Howard, H . C. Sherman, G. Bassallon, J. B. Boon, W. Saunier, John Rudolph, Initiated, 12. Passed, 10. Number of members, 19.
F . Herard, G. C. Thompson, W. Sigerson. Raised, 7.
ARCANIA LODGE, NO. 31â&#x20AC;&#x201D;DONIPHAN. (Regular OommunicalioDB on Saturday on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
C. H. Phillips, W. M.
J. A. Huffman, Secroi-ary.
OBAKD LODQE OF KANSAS.
E. A. Spiner, S. W. S. Flickinger, J, W. I. N. Smallwood, Treas.
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M. L. H»dnall, S. D. W. H. Nesbit, J. D. J . Welsh, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
G. A.Benjamin,' E. A. Boulware, A. Brenner, J. Hastings, D. Frank, B. P. Bowman, W. J. Orem, E. Mealer, H. S. Howard, J. Sugart, W. E. Powers, J. L. Philbrick, J. F. Meyer, G. M. Waller, B. S. Manton, J. B. Maynard, J . J. Scott, E. M. Strotten, D. B. Jones, J. Eigby, H. M. Swisher, G. W. Leddington, J. H. Merrit, W. Margason, W. W. Crook, P. Hellem, M. H. Ege, J. Saunders, J. N. Adams, D. Waddell, D. M. Smith, J. Vinyard, J. McNamee, J. Britton, T. Willis, M. S. Huddell, A. Albeneon. T. Osborn, D. Whiteraker, H. Stratton, Admitted, 2. Initiated, 12. Passed, 11. Eaised, 9. Died, 1. Demitted, 10. Number of members, 47.
AUBURN LODGE, NO. 32—AUBURN. (Regular Communications on Tuesday on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
Elliott Carriger, AV. M. M, F. Stuhl, S. W. A. Dickson, J. W.' Wm. J. Bngle, Treasurer.
J. B. Cooke, Secretary. C. C.Moore, S. D. Willis D. Desbro, J. D. Xing, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
E. Stees, H. L. Shumway, W. H. Combs, J . MeDowel, L. Boyce, W. E. Little, H. E. Bush, L. Butler,
W. P. Johnston, A. Dyche, Kev. H. Moyes, Eev. J. B. Craig, C. C. Crumb, J. L. Book, O. H . Drinkwater, John Eussel,
J. W. Brown, J. L. Price, William Law, E. W. Hoskinson, A. J. Hopkins, Hiram Eiley, Henry Fox, W. H. Smith,
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H. K. Rambo, George Baker, John Delong, A. Rook, H. H. Riley, James Weisbrun, John H. Crumb, W. G. Raymond, William T. Welch, Edmond Gill,
B. D. Russum, P. Wimple, C. M. Garrison, Ed. He wings, G. W. Dailey, J- Stahl, Eli W. Hall, John W. Cook, David J. Evans, Eli Snyder,
Initiated, 8. Passed, 13. Eaised, 12. 2. Demitted,4. Number of members, 61.
A. J. Riley, O. H. Sheldon, Simon Miller, M. T. Hare, Jamea Rogers, James Russell, Thos. H. Stewart, Max Book, Ed. Wise. Suspended, 1.
Died,
MOUND CITY LODGE, NO. 33â&#x20AC;&#x201D;MOUND CITY. (Regular CommunicationB on the First and Third Saturdays of each Month.) CFFICEBS :
James M. Iliff, W. M. O. R. Watson, S. W. J. E. Van Zandt, J. W. F. C. Bacon, Treasurer.
J. H; Marshall, Secretary. James Barrick, 8. D. H . E. Dewey, J: D. G. W. Botkin, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
J. P. Broadhead, J. W. Babb, W. B; Scott, J. R. Anthony, Thomas Sproul, John M. SerightDavid Lindsay, J. H. Belding, A. C. Bender, Bnos Mills, Charlea Barrick, S. P . Pendley, R. Botkin, John Sproul, Aaron Foster, A. P.
James Simpson, J; H. Trego, D. A. Crocker, Enoch Estep, B. P. Bradley, Oscar Dewey, T. E. Smith, T. P . Wilson; W. B. Perry, S. Hamilton, Hiram Kelsey, Hiram Barrick, J. S. Atkinson, J. S. Young, J. O. Turner, E. H. Warden, E. A. Deland, J. B. Broadhead, E. P. Bartholomew, Chas. Campbell, James P. Way, James Adams, E. P. Botkin, Benj. Bunch, James B. Dobyns, George Botkin, Jesse Brown, Thomas Darlow, B. W. Wilson, Edward Hulee, Ely, D. P. Park.
dRAiit) tODQE Ot KANSAS.
Admitted, 2, Passed, 3. Eaised, 4. Suspended, 2. mitted, 2. Eeinstated, 2. Kejected, 2. Number of members, 55.
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INDIANOLA LODGE, NO. 34—INDIANOJLA. (Regular Communications on Saturday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks tliereaf ter.) OFFICERS:
A. C.Beckwith, W. M. G, W. Higginbotham, S. W. L. E. Darling, J. W. B. S. Payne, Treasurer.
J. B..Oliver, Secretary. J. Anderson, S. D. T. J. Lazell, J. D. Calvin Owens, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
G. L. Young, E. S. Gabby, J. E. Clardy, S. Ashmone, A.Lafon, E. Eose, J. F. Fiero, W. K. Elliott, O. A. Curtis, M. A. Campdowns, A. Pliley, G. P. Clark, J . F . Jenner, J , W. Willard, B. F. Eestler, G. B. Thomell, C, W. HigginbothamM. Clark, J. S. Dowdell, J. Hannigan, A. J. Pliley, J. H; Smith, H. Owens, A. C. Wallace, G. Kistler, E. D. Kose, G. W. I d l e r , J.J.Oliver, J. Eeynolds, G. W. Buffington, J. Welsh, J. W. Price, J. C. Oliver. W, O. Chillson, Frank Darling, Admitted, J. Initiated, 8. Passed, 11. Eaised, 9. Demitted, 3. Number of members, 43.
H I A W A T H A LODGE, NO. 35—HIAWATHA. (Regular Communications on Saturday on or before Pull Moon.) OFFICERS:
W. B. Barnett, W. M. Ira J. Lacock, S. W.
E. W. Monell, Secretary, E. H. Bolinger, S. D.
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R. S. Fairchild, J . D. , Tyler.
B. Watkins, J. W. G. Amann, Treasurer.
MASTER MASONS :
S. "Wade, S. Hughes, D. Vanlier, S. "W. Swagnie, R. McCortney, "W. B. Dickinson, "W. McBride, D. T. Smouse, E. S. Barnum, B. F . Killey, J. Walters, B. H. Awmiller, E. Biener. Admitted, 5. Initiated, 2. Passed, 2. ted, 1. Died, 1. Number of members, 44.
J . Vaughn, J . F . Babbit, H. Lebum, J. W. Oberholtzer, J . P . "Winston, N. P . Eawlings, J. Cottrell, M. C. "Willis, S. Smouse, B. T. McCoy, T. M. Campbell, D. L. Anderson,
J. B. Hoover, H. M. Robinson, A. Sutherland, A. H. Wade, J. J. Welteree, D. R. Snively, A. J . Comstook, S. Wilkinson, T. Chipman, H . HouphtOD, M. B. Bowers, J. Roeher, Raised, 3.
Demit-
COUNCIL GROVE LODGE, NO. 36—COUNCIL GROVE. (Regular Communications on the First and Tliird Saturdays of eacli Month.) OFFICERS ;
J. Phinney, W. M. T. S. Huffaker, S. W. A. J . Beech, J. W. C. N. James, Treasurer.
C. Columbia, Secretary, C. H. Stribey, S. D. A. B. Spencer, J. D. ••
, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS ;
J. L. French, R. B. Lockwood, J. Watkins, G. M. Simcock, G. Biglin, W. D. Wheeler, C. H. Withington, Robert Odell, C. C. Grant, C. O. Fuller, J. F. Cress, W. L. Beckfort, I. Dunlap.
H. W. McNay, A. O. Bobbins, E. M. Sewell, A. J. Collier, A. H. Thomas, A. "Eeovers,
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Initiated, 2.
Passed, 5.
Eaised, 3. Eeinstated, 2. ted2. Number of Members, 26.
Demit-
PAOLA LODGE, NO. 37â&#x20AC;&#x201D;PAOLA. (Regular CommunicationB on Monday on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
W. R. Wagstaff, W. M. W. 0 . Hubbell, S. VV. C. E. Godfrey, J. W. F. M. Wilgus, Treasurer.
J. Hobson, Secretary. E. W. Robinson, S. D. G. W. Quimby, J. D. E. C. Mager, Tyler.
MASTEE M A S O N S :
G. Taylor, Thomas Totton, W. T, Sively, A. Camp, William Mowdy, A. H. Dean, S. P. Divilbliss, D, B. Wilson, R. G. Shoemaker, S. A. Jackson, J. Chilson, D. Childs, N. B. Green, John McNelly, D. Anderson, W. W. Miller. L. P . Murlin, W. H. Chapman, A. J. Sinclair, S. B. Rainey, James Kingsley, J. S. BeesoD, G.Hutchison, D. B. Rainey, W. M. Fleheny,
B. F, Simpson, C.Shaw, A.C. Farnham, J. E. Divilbliss, G. W. Miller, W. P.Bowen, J. I. Townsend, J. Christy, James Sweeting, S. S. Stailey, F. B. Rowland, Thomas Tuggle, D. Wagner, H. L. Lyon. J. R. Edwards, A. Knapp, B. Murlin, W. H. Wilhoit, J. M. Beatty, J. W. Hendricks, A. W. Long, M. McCaslin, S. Carnihan, G. Eudell, G. Wise,
Thomas Akers, T, J . Hedges, George Town, William Walters, B. Snyder, E. B. Jurd, G. Hume, G. S. Anderson, D. H . Johnson, H. V.Beeson, Thomas Wilson, A. Graham, W. G. Rainey, John Hearty, J. Clayton, J. C. Collins, B. F . Smyth, J. Stoddard; L. Marcellus, J. Dickson, William Harris, J. R. Hubbard, H. S. Campbell, S. G. Wilson, M. Moore.
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Admitted, 8. Initiated, 6. Passed, 5. Eaised, 4. Demitted, 3. Died, 1. Suspended, 1. Number of members, 83.
TOLA LODGE, NO. 38—IOLA. (Regular Communications on Saturday on or before Full Moon, and two -weeks thereafter.) OFFICERS :
C. Gillihan, W. M. H. D. Parsons, S. W. J. Francis, J. W. J. J. Cusmire, Treasurer.
A. G. Jones, Secretary. P. F. Mester, S. D. W. R. Cochran, J . D. J . J . Wallace, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS ;
J. S. Arnold, William Butler, J . F. (Jolbnrn,
W. C. Avery, A. W. J. Brown, H. C. Bostwick, J. N. Bird, r . S. Clark, J. C. Clark, J . S. Ueiiiiirijij, h'. A. Uriflin, 1). Horvilly, !N. iiawkiub, John Hull, Fjli Lorance, G. W. Marvel, M. W. Post, (i. W. Eeyley, J. W. Scott, H. Scott, W. C. Steffey. N. T. Winans, J. N. Wooloms, Admitted, 1. Initiated, 1. Passed, 2. Eaised, 1. Demitted, 1. Number of members, 31.
;SENECA LODGE, NO. 39—SENECA. (Reaular Communications on the First and Third Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
A. Wells, W. M. J . J. Sheldon, S. W. A. Eyrer, J. W. J. J. Taylor, Treasurer.
W. A. Fessenden, Sec'y. H. H : HiUix, S. D. John Hornebeck, J. D. A. E. Moore, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
T. Augustine,
S, Barnard,
William Boulton
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
J. "W. Bainbrick, Thomas Cave, W. M. Edwards, H. Hamilton, H. Johnson, S. Lappin, J. H. Peckham, Charles Williams, Eobert Morrison, James Billingsley,
M. Blaneett, J. P . Carr, J. Preind, L. Hansel, L. B. Jones, E. D. Markland, J. S. Eodgers, D. Waif, Thomas McCoy, J. E. Smith,
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J. F. Bronaugh, L. Cohen, J. Graney, L. M. Hall, Kichard Johnson, A. O. Newbury, A. W. Slater, E. Winters, F. C. Brooks. •
Admitted, 1. Initiated, 8. Passed, 8. Eaised; 9, Pied, Demitted, 7,
1,
Number of members, 40,
D E SOTO LODGE, NO. 4 0 — D E SOTO. (Regular Communications on Tuesday on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
John T. Taylor, W. M. Bennett Taylor, S. W. Alexander Miller, J, W. William H. Smith, Treas.
J. P. Eobinson, Secretary. N. W. Morgan, S. D. S. Woods, J. D. James M. Hogan, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
James B. Abbott, Zera Nichols, 0. E. Lewis, Chas. Dellehunt, Walter Cooley, H. B. Roberman, J. 0. Stuck, S. 8. Thorp, Admitted, 1.
John Johnson, P. Augurbright, C. B. Nichols, W. C. Smith, William Crozier, W. E. Hogwood, M. H. Walter, John Taylor,
Initiated, 5,
Jiumber of members, 33.
Passed, 4,
S. W. Holden, G. W. Frain, C. P. Pellett, H. Peiiner,' M. King, I. H. Hodge, J. C. Pray, C. H. Taylor. Eaised, 4. Died, 1,
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GROVE
LODGE, NO.
41—BLOOMING
GKOVE.
(Regular Communications on Saturday after Full Moon in each Month.) OFFICERS ;
William Goss, W. M. R. S. Kelso, S. W. C. C. Hadsell, J. W. Jackson Lane, Treasurer.
S. Johnson, Secretary. F. Colpelyer, S. D. W. S. Hough, J. D. J. C. Goss, Tyler.
MASIER MASONS :
Samuel Brown, M. W. Gowin, S. Washer, John Phillips, J. Kennedy, John S. Lane, J. D. Snoddy, T. Searl, A. Edmonston, A. Hadsell, Jr. Admitted, 2. Initiated, 1. Passed, 1. 1. Rejected, 2. Number of members, 36.
A. C. Dowd, "Wash. Farris, J. M. Daniels, Caleb Ehodes, J. A. Rhodes, J. Robinson, A. W. Hall, P. McEae, J. W. Davis,
James M. Sayre, A. B. Eodgers, Alex. Pugh, J. J. Whelchel, James Martin, J. D. Pennock, N. C. Lane, T . J . Bunch, W. M. Reaves, Raised, 1. Demitted,
HOLTON LODGE, NO. 42—HOLTOX. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Fridays in each Month.) OFFICERS :
Wm. F. Creetz, Secretary. Hugh McBride, W. M. W. S. Hoaglin, S. D. Ira I. Tahpr, S. W. E. B. Jones, J. D. R. J. Waterhouse, J, W. Henry Ely, Tyler. J. W. Gordon, Treasurer. W. R. Webster, Chaplain. MASTER M A S O N S :
J . B . Hubbell, M. Woods,
R. S. Craft, George Smith,
J. S. Lutz, T. J. Adamson,
ORANO LODQE OF KANSAS.
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William Boetcher, J. B. Wynant, George W. Drake, A. P . Neddo, T. J. Wynant, George. W. Miller,
E. P. Hamm, G. A, Wynant, W. H. Jones, J. 0. Hitchcock, P . Sherman, J. C. Cowell, R. F. McPherson, M. S. Milam, D. C. O. Howell, C. A. Walker, Fred. Seele, J. W. Taylor, E. Canfield. Admitted, 4. Initiated, 5. Passed, 5. Baised, 4. Demitted, 3. Suspended, 2. Died, 1. Number of members, 34.
MONTICELLO LODGE, NO. 43—MONTICELLO. (Regular Communications on the.Second and Fourth Fridays of each Month.) OFFICERS ;
A. Payne, W. M. Levi Flint, S. W. B. E. Bively, J. W. G. W. Walker, Treasurer.
E. H. Jefferson, Secretary. B. F. Eeynolds, S. D. C. S. Stapleton, J . D. J . A. Kenton, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
A. P. Bland, C. W. Hawes, E. P . Kay, A. M. Piper, A. Roberts,
T. M. McFadden, J. M. Reed, W; D. Bull, B. Evans, M. Fanning, G. W. Bowman, McD. Stapleton, Fred. Smith, H. G. Cutler, J . W. Campbell, J. A. Foreman. Initiated, 3. Passed, 3. Raised, 3. Demitted, 1. Admitted, 1. Number of meixbers, 24.
D E L P H I A N LODGE, NO. 44—GARNETT. (Regular CommunicationB on the First and Third Thursday in each Month.) OFFICERS :
John T. Lanter, W. M.
G. M, Everline, Secretary.
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-, S. W. E . J. Meeker, J. W. M. B. Taylor, Treasurer.
J. L. Kercheval, S. D. W. L. Frankenberger, J. D. A. L. Osborne, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
E. S. Doll, A. J- Prank, A. Simons, Elias N orris, Ed. Ryan, John Falls, Jr., William J. Bayles, Thomas Bayles, T. G. Hedley, John G. Lindsay, Thomas Lindsay, J. B. Lowry, Isaac Usher, James Tyson, Dan. Fraker, Isco Sutton, J. P. Sutton, John Bicketts, A. W. Eush, C. T. Chapin, Ottawa Sutton, M. A. Page, James S. iLline, George A. Cook, E. S. Hunt, 0 . B. French, Charles G. Ellis, M. E. Osborne, William C. McDow. I. Baldwin, James H. Wright, W. E. Hbllingshead ,Jesse Sutton, John W. Wright, Lewis Funk. Jaraea Call, E. S. Nichols, J . C. W. Pierce, Admitted, 5. Initiated, 7. Passed, 5. Raised, 4. Demitted, 2. Rejected, 3. Number of members, 45.
EASTON LODGE, NO. 45â&#x20AC;&#x201D;EASTON. (Regular Communications on Thursday Night on or before Full Moon.) 'OFFICERS :
E. K. Adaiason, W. M. S. A. Routh, S. W. R. Clinkinbeard, J. W. W. F. Ashby, Treasurer.
J. C. Baird, Secretary. R. A. Kelsey, S. D. M. J. Leonard, J. D. T. B. Reed, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS ;
William Borden, J. M. Adkins, D. A. Clinkinbeard, S. A. Evans, J. N. Prizzell, Thomas Gibson, Wm. Loughmiller, William Kelsey, Stephen Robinson, William Price, P . C. Thornton, J. Turner, L. Woodward, Joseph Trower, A. G. Chase, H. C. Thornton,
J. P . Bance, Henry Elson, N. Humber, M. McCarty, Thos. Stewart, Wm. Thompson, Gideon Wood, R. S. Cook,
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Henry Marshall, Ellison Berton, G. W. H. Moore. Thos. O'Gwartney, John Wilson, Admitted, 6. Initiated, 2. Expelled, 1 Eeinstated, 2. Demitted, 3. Number of members, 37.
R I S I N G SUN LODGE, NO. 4G—FORT SCOTT.
CRegular Communications on the First and Third Fridays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
C. H . Van Fossen, W. M. T. F. Eobley, S. W. J . T. Pierce, J . W. J . T. Parker, Treasurer.
Chas. W. Mitchell, Sec'y. David Lower, S. D. C. F. Warner, J. D. Moses Boier, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
Z. Eosenfeld, C. S. Wheaton, C. B. Hayward, J . Ifewbaur, J. F . Hicks, A. Danfore, Charles Wooledge, J . Allbrighfc, D. F . Hart, ,B. L. Davis, C. C. Jewell, U. B. Pearsall, I*'. E. Woodward, J. J . Stewart, A. J. Shedd, A. A. Murdock, H . H. Henderson, G. W. Howe, Charles L. Lease, r>. Cofflin, David Watkins, if. W. Harris, Admitted, 4. Initiated, 4. Passed, 5. ted, 2. Died, 2. I Number of members, 40.
J. A. Tomelson, Chas. Kauifman, D. J . Van Fossen, A. Letcher, W. A. Shannon, S. C. Wright, J. G. Mackey, A. Marks, C. A. Morris. B. Stall. Eaised, 8.
Domit-
X E N I A LODGE, NO. 47—XENIA. CRegular Communications on Saturday of each Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter.) OFPIOEBS :
y. A. Willett, W. M.
J. C. Chitwood, Secretary^
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J. C. Reasling, S. D. , J . D. William Stewart, Tyler.
S. O. Markham, S. W. W. D. Withers, J. W. Nelson Soulei, Treasurer.
MASTER MASONS
H . Britton, W. C. Anderson, J. S.Fitzgerald, A. Gr. Connely, Z. D. Jameson, S. McNitt, A. J. Pitahars, J . W. Perkins, H. H. Willett, T. M. AYillett, A. J. Pearsons, A. J . Withers, Initiated, 3. Passed, 2. Eaised, 4. ted, 1. Expelled, Number of members, 25.
Daniel Bayne, J. M. Davis, P. J. Jack, A. S. Porter, E. P. Willett, N. A. Keeber. Admitted, 8. Demit-' 1.
MONROVIA LODGE, NO. 48—MONROVIA.
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(Regular Communications on the First and Third Thursdays of eacb/. Month.) OFFICERS :
William P. Kelch, W. M. B. A. Williams, S. W. William Myers, J . W. Samuel Stoner, Treasurer.
L. J. Best, Secretary. M. Conley, S. D. W. L. Johnson, J. D. L. B. Hargrove, Tyler.
. MASTER MASONS :
S. P . Harrington, A. B. Landon, John J. Childers, L. Childers, W. M. Haskel, H. Thorp, F. A. Berger, B. P . Wallick, R. A. Vanwinkle, M. P. Hight, Passed, 5. Raised, 8. Initiated, 3 mitted, 3. Number of members, 23.
E. T. Durant, ; J. W. Holladay, 't J. Sticker, • G. M. Henderson, « T. S. Kodebough. . Admitted, 2. De-
N I N E M I L E LODGE, NO. 49—DELAWARE TOWNSHIP. (Regular Communications on Saturday Night on or before Fuft Moon.) OFFICERS :
G. N. Piper, W. M.
Prank M. Gable, Secretary.
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GRAND tODGB OF KANSAS.
L. Churchill, S. W. E. H. Foster, J . W. D. P. Harris, Treasurer.
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-, S. U. James F . Miller, J. D. A. B. Russell, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
L. L. Terwilliger, B. Manager, R. C. Foster, Sen, R. C. Foster, Jr. G. W. Day, A. G. Dolley, B. F . Browning, Thomas Good, D. R. Churchill. Admitted, 2. Initiated, 3. Demitted, 1. Died, 1. Number of members, 19.
Wm. S. Clark, W. S. Garden, N. F. Fairohild, Wm. F. Sprague,
CALVARY LODGE, NO. 50â&#x20AC;&#x201D;LEAVENWORTH. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Wednesdays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
John H. Brown, W. M. John H. Dwight, S. W. James S. Crow, J. W. A. W. Campbell, Treasurer.
John F. Kelly, Secretary, I. W. B. Bidgood, S. D. iV. H. Brown, J. D. F. Magers, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
H. R. Hammond, Charles Kearny, Paul Havens, W. S. Van Doren, Wm. B. Carpenter, J. B. Ludlam, G. H . Miller, J. H. Crew, J. A. Hills, C. T. Earl, Charles C. Shoyer, Ed. E. Foster, Thos. W. Turner, Byron Sherry, W. D. Kelly, W. F . Thompson, M. B. Kellogg, C. T. Evans, S. G. Sponable, J. H. Gantley, L. M. Creighton, C. Cunningham, J. W. Taylor, P. A. Woodruff, B. F . Dunlap, R. Smith, W. H. Bond, F. Scott, H. Edgerton, H. C. Akin, L. Scott, F. E. Arnold, J. T. McWhirt, W. C. Snail, S. Puffer, A. B. Stoddart, William H. Cook, J. Kenmuir. D. A. Comstock, R. B. Howsley, H. F. Miller, Admitted, 6. Initiated, 11. Passed, 9. Raised, 11. Demitted, 1. Number of members, 48.
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O R I E N T LODGE, NO. 51—TOPEKA. (Regular Communications on the Second and Fourth Saturdays ot each Month.) OFFICEES:
J ohn Guthrie, "W. M. J. W. Campion, S. W. T. J. Dent, J. W.
Orrin S. Welch, Secretary. W. H. Monroe, S. D. Charles N. Rix, J. D. MASTER
J. F. Sanford, M. Cook, W. W. Philips, A. M. Coddington, J. H. Mills, William Hinvey,
MASONS:
J. Myers, J. Wayne, P . J. Bonebrake, J. Mileham, P. D. Cook, W. A. Williams,
G. F. Merriman, U . P. McCalner. G. C. KenyoD, S. W. Clark, J. D. Gilchrist.
Admitted, 8. Iiatiated, 18. Passed, 12. Raised, 8. Died, 1. Number of members, 24.
P E R R Y LODGE, NO. 52—PERRT. (Regular Communications on Saturday on or before Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter.) OFFICERS :
G. D. King, W. M. W. R. Smith, S. W. J. D. McCormick, J. W. John C. Bailey, Treasurer.
L. McArthur, Secretary. James M. Hinton, S. D. G. Yocum, J. D. Thomas Kirby, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
G. B. Carson, G. W. Gray, N. P . Hudson, H . Laveiy, James V. Payne, C. C. Chapman, William (5hilders, Christ. Hebbee, John C. Bailey,
D. Horney, 11. Armstrong, Jr. A. P. Searcy, J. B. Beason, S. J. Bennett, E. S. Williams, Wilson Blacker, M. P. Donnelly, John Walsh,
K. Armstrong, Sen., J. O. Doughty, John Hogue, Ira Hale, Owen Williams, Geo. W. Saunders, Geo. W. Davis, John Hunter, N^ Doughty,
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS,
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A. D. Seaveirs, Jesse Wright, Eev. Burns. Admitted, 2. Initiated, 8. Passed, 14. Eaised, 8. Demitted, 4. Rejected, 2. Number of members, 38.
GRANADA LODGE, NO. 53—GRANADA. (Regular CommunicationB on the Second and Fourth Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
W. J. Hart, "VV. M. H . Fortune, S. W. 8. Villott, J. W. G, D. Searles, Treasurer.
Geo. Benedick, Secretary. H. G. Gragg, S. D. Don C. Rising, J. D. Robt. Sewell, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
J. W. Penn, J. L. Crawford,
N. H. Rising, G. L. Becker, D. R. Magill, N. D. Ford, J. T. Newlin. Admitted, 1. Initiated, 6. Passed, 5. Eaised, 4. Number of members, 15.
S H A W N E E LODGE, NO. 54—SHAWNEE. (Regular Communications on Wednesday Evening on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
D. G. Campbell, W. M. A. G. Carpenter, S. W. W. Elledge, J. W. J. King, Treasurer.
J. H. Gamble, Secretary. D. Duflf, S. D. J. Gore, J. D. C. May, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
A. Walschmidt, Q. W. Franklin,
N.^Mahler, E. Lanson,
A. J. Campbell, A. S. Johnson,
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H. Coppie, D. T. Morgan, J. T. McCoy. B. F. llollenbeck. S. Carnategen, Admitted, 2. Initiated, 9. Passed, 6. Eaised, 6. Number of members, 19.
TROY LODGE, NO. 55—TROY. (Regular Communications on the First Saturday after Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
C. C. Camp, W. M. H. Boder, S. W. I. M. See, J. W. L. Smith, Treasurer.
P . S. Soper, Secretary E. J. Jenkins, S. D. J. Landis, J. D. G. M. Mosley, Tyler. MASTER .MASONS:
D. Brusk, S. Tennent, John Holden, J. C. Zimmerman, L. D. Stocking, W. L. Privitt,
J. B. Wheeler, W. M. Monroe, E. T. Nesbit, Charles Higby, F. B. Tilloteon, D. Mclntost, J. Kent, W. H. Smith, D. W. Brown, David Lee, George W. Wood, Robert Tracy, F. M. Bell. Admitted, 2. Initiated, 5. Passed, 6. Eaised, 5. Number of members, 27.
S P R I N G H I L L LODGE, NO. 5 6 — S P R I N G H I L L . (Regular Communications on Saturday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks therealter.) OFFICERS:
M. F. Moore, W. M. J. McKoin, S. AV. H . E. Brown, J. W. Wm. Nichols, Treasurer.
W. G. Davidson, Secretaiy. E. l,ytle, S. D. William Eutter, J. D. J. D. Prunty, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
J. L. Brown,
J . Tuggle,
N. B, Lucas,
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
T. B. Robinson, 6. S. Furgurson, A. N. Protzman, T. A. Newton, E. Upton,
T. G. Boswell, Tlios. JenkinBon, S. Jenkins, J. Beets, A. J . Smith,
Admitted, 7. Initiated, 9. Number of members, 25.
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G. M. Waugh, H. Mitchell, R. Hale, C. H . Finch.
Passed, 10. Eaised, 7.
COYVILLE LODGE, NO. 57—COYVILLE. (Regular Communications on Wednesday Night on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
G. D. Bunch, W. M. J . R. Row, S. W. W. H. Morgan, J. W.' B, Reeves, Treasurer.
D. W. Maxson, Secretary, John Craig, S. D. J. M. Frederick, J . D. G. Shaffor, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
R. Johnson, G. W. Cope, O. Coy, W. P. Craig, W. C. Waybright, W. Deremer, Chas. W. Hickcox, E. Stallings, • J . Hancock, G. W. Shannon, T. C. Craig, A. Tucker, J. Hancock, Jr. C. B. Jackson, E. Lovett, W. C. Euby, B. T. Humphrey, Admitted, 2. Initiated^ 19. Passed, 15. Raised, 13. Number of members, 25.
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P L E A S A N T LODGE, NO. 5 8 — M T , PJ-EASANT.
CReeular Communications on the Second and Fourth Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
W. J . Youngs, W. M. H. Kline, S. W.
S. R. McCrary, Secretary, J . B. McCleary, S. D.
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-, J . W. A. J . Beed, Treasurer.
J. Stallings, J. D. M. L. Edwards, Tjler. MASTER MASONS :
p . W. Hull, G. W. Stephens, B. F . Trimble, W. H. Shortridge, H. C. McBridge, J . Parsons, E. C. Young, J . A. Stephens, M. Morris, E. G. Humber, C. Hawley, M. E. Benton. Initiated, 3. Passed, 2. Eaised, 3. Demitted, 1, Admitted, 8. Died, 1. Number of meitbers, 19.
DICK R E E S L O D G E , NO. 59—LEAVENWORTH CO. (Regular Communications on Saturday on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
W. U. French, W. M. John Hyde, S. W, Thomas Starnes, J . W. E. H. MuUins, Treasurer.
"W. P. Btirney, Secretary. Thomas S. Towne, S. D. J. McClain, J . D. Charles Peet, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
Wm. Maginnis, W. N. Carr, H. L. Rosa, J . Howell, W. H. Thomas, Alex. Harlow, Admitted, 3. Initiated, 1. Passed, 1. ted, 1. Number of members, 17.
J . B. Barnett, W. McCain, J. D. Reynerson. Raised, 2. Demit-
SALINA LODGE, NO. 60—SALINA. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Saturdays in each Month.) OFFICERS i
H . G. Keefer, W. M. B. J. F. Hanna, S. W.
Au£r. Bondi. Secretary, C. fi. Martin, S. D.
GKAND LODGE OP KANSAS.
E. H. Eames, J. W. R. H. Bishop, Treasurer.
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H. C. Davis, J. D. S. 0 . Long, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
G. Q. Lowe, J. F. Graham, D. S. Churchman, T. D. Wickerham, H. F. Wolley, Oscar Seitz, D. R. Wagstaff, A. K. Pierce,
R. D. Mobley, B. F. Robinson, Rev. E. C. CMlson, R. H. Diehle, G. W. Divilbliss, C. S. Hazeltine, Chas. E. Everton, E. S. W. Drought, John Larimer, A. C. Spilman, Robert Anderson, Thos. Browning, Thomas Going, Chas. B. Maedei, J. B. Groger, Ed. W. Dysart, Jacob DeWitt. Admitted, 14. Initiated, 8. Passed, 10. 'Raised, 11. Demitted, 2, Suspended, 1. Died, 1. Rejected, 7. Number of members, 33.
T W I N SPRINGS LODGE, NO. 6 1 — T W I N SPRINGS. (Regular Communications on Saturday Evening on or succeeding Full Moon.) •
Thomas Preston, W. M. D. Underbill, S. W. A. G. Seaman, J. W. F. M. Clemins, Treasurer.
OFFICERS :
S. D. Ca,dy, Secretary. George Watt, S. D. R. A. Patten, J . D. William Harrold, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
W. F. Dallas, Wm. Robinson, J. P . Whitakor, E. W. Ray, Chas. Keily, Hiram Herriek. Initiated, 5. Passed, 5. Raised, 5. Rejected, 1. Number of members, 14.
AMERICUS LODGE, NO. 62—AMERICUS. (Regular Communications on Saturday preceding Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter.) OPFICEES:
J . D. Jaquith, W. M.
Charles Drake, Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS OP T H E
M. Thornell, S. W. M. A. Hartley, J. W. William Grimslej', Treas.
W. N. Kitts, S. D. Isaac Wright, J. D. P. B. Campbell, Tyler
MASTER BIASONS :
R. Freeman, E. Goddard, T. E. Hicks, James Miller, Jjafayette James, J. L. Butler, P. B. Maxon. Eobert Pollock, Joseph Ernst, Joshua Olmstead, P. A. Evans, Admitted, 1. Initiated, 6. Passed, 4 Raised, 3. Demitted, 2. N-umbor of members, 19.
ADAMS LODGE, NO. 63—OSWEGO. (Regular Communications on Thursday Night on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
H. C. Bridgman, W. M. F. D. Hawe, S. W. W. S. Newlon, J. W. D. W. Clover, Treasurer.
J. F. Newlon, Secretary. C. Montague, S. D. B. Earner, J. D. F. C. Lewis, Tyler,
MASTER MASONS :
G. Hanson, Charles Begga, E. S. Gardon, H. Newlon, James A. Cox, J . Miller, B. Hammer,
N. Haver, W. P . Bishop, T. J. Flouronoy, H. B. Gooch, H. G. Pari, J. H. Holt, E. W. Conner, E. C. Steel, F. M. Mason, G. P. Peters, F. Swanick, J. W. Perrin, J. E.. Morrison, C. Bronson, • J. S. Anderson. Admitted, 10. Initiated, 22. Passed, 14, Eaised, 12. Bemitted, 1. Number of members, 30. W A T H E N A LODGE, NO. 64—WATHENA. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
S. Hatch, W. M.
A. E.Campbell, Secretary.
GEAND LODGE 0 ^ KANSAS.
Vf. H. Sraallwood, S. W. O. Craig, J. W. M. E. Bryan, Treasurer.
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C. Nahoony, S. D. John Gevardy, J. D. , Tyler.
MAST£R M A S O N S ;
G. W. Barr, AY. P . Black, I.Brown, N. B. Craig, H. S.Creal, C. C. Carson, A. Disque, A. Miller, C. Porier, B. 0 . Parker, J. G. Robertson, J. Sutton. N. H. Wilson, J. Wynkoop, Admitted, 2. Initiated, 11. Passed, 10. Raised, 5. Number of members, 21.
GARDNER LODGE, NO.
65—GARUNER.
(Regular Communications on Wednesday on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
E. Clark, W. M. W. M. Shean, S. W. J. B. Bruner, J. W. W. McCoy, Treasurer.
I. D. Clapp, Secretary. J. W. Boons, S. D. T. C. Marshall, J. D. R. E. Samastens, Tyler. MASTER MASONS :
B. A. Wiltse.
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Initiated, 1. Number of members, 9.
B U R L I N G T O N LODGE, NO. 66—BURLINGTON. (Regular Communications on Monday Night on or before Full Moon.) OFFICERS :
G. A. Carpenter, W; M. W. F. McAllister, S. W. Silas Feuil, J . W. S. S. Prouty, Treasurer.
J. 31. Same, Secretarj'. J. A. Walklin, S. D. . P. Brandon, J. D. "W". Fraker, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS :
H. S. Jabor,
W. J. Saunders,
0. Walkley,
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
O. Kent,
I. Sharp, J. Nazworthy. Initiated, 3. Passed, 1. Number of members, 14.
FRANKFORD LODGE, NO. 67—FRANKFORD. (Regular Commuuicalions on the First and Third Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
D. W. Acker, W. M. F . C. Brooks, S. W. H : Grimes, J . W. William Life, Treasurer.
S. "W. Hazen, Secretary. Z. B. Lamb, S. D. Theo. Hendricks, J. D. Q. D, Willett, Tyler.
M.\STER' MASONS :
J. Yooibces, J. Howe, Robert Osburn, A. G. Barrett, James Osburii, H . McElroy. Admitted, 1. Initiated, 7. Passed, 5. Baised, 5. Number of members, 14.
H I R A M LODGE, NO. 68—LEAVENWORTH. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Thursdays of each Month.) OFFIOBRS :
B. Flesher, W. M. George Einstein, S. W. D. Prager, J. W. J. Levy, Treasurer.
S. Seeman, Secretary. B. Theise, S. D. S. Woolf, J. D.. Fred. Magers, Tyler. MASTER MASONS :
Charles Shoyer, J. Switzer, J. Westenberg, J. Wise, W. Wertheim, R. W. Herschfield, J. Kalish, N. Spear, . M. Einstein, M. Hoffman, L. Rothschild, Initiated, 8. P^sged, 6. Raised, 6. Number of members, 18,
GKAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
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C E N T E R LODGE, NO. 69—PARDEE. (Regular Communications on the First and Third Saturdays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
B. F . Freeland, W. M. J. B. Boss, S. W. J. Edwards, J . W. C. Pittman, Treasurer.
"W. H. Colman, Secretary, J. Henderson, S. D. George W. Dillon, J. D. W. H. Thriner, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
C. May,
. W. W. Hall, D. M. Stillman. Initiated, 3. Passed, 2. Baised, 2. Number of members, 11.
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MORIAH L O D G E , NO. 70—SALT L A K E CITY.
(Regular Communications on the First and Third Wednesdays in each Month.) OFFICERS :
J. F . Nounnan, W. M. W. G. Higby, S. W. Theo. H. Aurback, J . W. Sol. Siegel, Treasurer.
Ed. P. Johnson, Secretary, L. Cohen, S. D. G. B. Moulton, J . D. L. Levy, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
N. Boukofsker, P . Englebrecht, D. H. Kinsley, J. Omstine, E. A. Ryan,
J . Engler,^ J. M. Ellis, E. S. Foot, W. M. Johns, A. Laveochat, W. H. Miles, A* Pepper, E. Eamsohff, Wm. Showell, A. C. Sprague, William H. Tale. Admitted, 2. Initiated, 8. Passed, 6. Baised, 4. Number of members, 24. B A X T E R LODGE, U. D . — B A X T E R SPRINGS.
(Regular Communications on the First and Third Fridays of each Month.) OFFICERS :
W. H. Draper, W. M.
A. Sanford, Secretary,
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W. H . Winn, S. W. G. M. Brush, S. W. W. Hyland, Treasurer,
William Street, S. D. B. E. Gump, J . D. J. J. Goble, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
J. A. McMillan, E. HigginbothamInitiated, 9. Passed, 5. Raised, 2. Number of members, 10.
HURON LODGE, U. D.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;HURON. (Regular Communications on Saturday on or before Full Moon.) OFflCERS :
W. B. Shoan, W. M. J. W. Sloan, S. W. J. J. Hallegan, J. W. , Treasurer.
J . J . Solan, Secretary. J. Rease, S. I). S. L. Carpenter, J. D. Thomas Hackaby, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
J. S. Snow. Admitted, 1. Number of mea bers, 8.
SUSPENDED FOR NONPAYMENT OF DUES. LEAVENWORTH LODGE, NO. 2. John J . Bentz, H. G. Weibling, Charles Kraemer,
George Gosling, G. Dunette, D. H. Churchill,
B. L. Burris, J. W. EusaelJ, Charles Byer.
WYANDOTTE LODGE, NO. 3. Tlussell Garrett, Isaiah Walker,
D. B. James, William Moore,
George T. Wicks, E. P. Heisler.
WASHINGTON LODGE, NO. 5. September 19, 1867. S. T. Walters,
J. M. Langsdorf,
M. A. Christian;
LAWEENCE LODGE, NO. 6,
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September 28, 1868. C. B. Stevens, T. J. Kennedy, Edwin Stokes, J. B. Hilliard, I. Sawyer,
W. D. Blackford., W. L. G. Soule, A. N. Paige, Lewis Lawson, Eobert Cole,
S. S. Hicks, J. Pleasants, R. D. Clark, T. B. Cady.
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KING SOLOMON'S LODGE, NO. 10. October 2, 1868. G. H . Wever, Henry Still, Jas. R. Whitehead, D. J. Craigie, J. H. Kiskadden, P. G. Stebbings,
A. F. WillsoQ, Q. M. Bren.
LAFAYETTE LODGE, NO. 16. September 30,1868. J . H. Piper, D. B. Hines, N. Green,
W. Marlott, I. M. Linbocker, Joseph Pierce, John Wells.
David Wilson, A. Griffin, J . E. Jewett,
MOUND CITY LODGE, NO. 33. March 20, 18C8. O. D. Botkin,
Joel Young.
PAOLA LODGE, NO. 37. October 1, 1868. A. Smith. HOLTON LODGE, NO. 42. May 15, 1868. W. H . Dodge,
Norman Wheeler.
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. SUSPENDED FOR OTHER GAUGES. LEA.VEN WORTH LODGE, NO. 2. George TV. Davis. AUBURN LODGE, NO. 32. June 19, 1868. William J. Quilliams. SALINA LODGE, NO. 60. June 6, 1868. Theodore S. Webster.
E X P E L L E D . KING SOLOMON'S LODGE, NO. 10. [March;20, ^1868. A. M. Storer, E. A. EASTON;LODGE, NO.
45.
October 1,51867. C. 0. Linville. XENIA LODGB,;NO.
May 3, 1868. Samuel B. Holfc.
47.
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LEAVENWORTH LODGE, NO. 2. April 20, 1868. W. B. Abies. WYANDOTTE LODGE, NO. 3. March 21, 1868. J. A. J . Chapman. KICKAPOO LODGE, NO. 4. November 3, 1867. William J. Bailey, James M. Bailey. September 26, 1868. Benjamin F. EdM'ards. WASHINGTON LODGE NO. 5. December 7, 1867. W. B. Kipi),
Manuel Frank,
A. H. Horton.
December 14, 1867. C. J. Drury.
John Hertha. October 23, 1867.
John D. Wilson, E. B. Grimes.
Louis Eochat,
John A. Martin.
August 28, 1868.
LAWEENCE LODGE, NO. 6. William Hare.
September 38, 1868.
GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS.
TECUMSEH LODGE, NO. 15. February 6, 1868. Joseph Anderson. March 9, 1868. A. J. Kleinhaus. MOUND CITY LODGE, NO. 33. Thomas L. Darlow.
September 18, 1868. May 1, 1868.
O. P . Botkin.
EASTON LODGE, NO. 45. James M. Adkins,
April 1, 1868.
Thomas Donohue.
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H i g h P r i i i r i o , N o . 25.... D e c . 29
1808
J. EOSENBAUM
T o p e k a , N o . 17
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H. W . H A N S O N
V a l l e y , N o . 30
J u l y 20-,
1808
L . T . COOK
A u b u r n , N o . 32
March S
1808
WILLIAM LOED
A u b u r n , N o . 32
June^O
1808
J . P . GLASSCOCK
P a o l a , N o . 37
S e p t . 30
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S e n e c a , N o . 30
D e c . 30
1808
M a r c h 22
1808
1'. M . CL.AS. H . S T K A T T O N D e S o t o , N o . 40 D. W. TAYLOE
H o l t o n . N o . 42
M a y 20
1808
A . C. BASSETT
E i s i n g S u n , N o . 46,
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JACOB SATTLEB
E i s i n g Sun, N o . 40
J u l y 22
1808
L. H . F A R E
O r i e n t , N o . 51
M a y 22
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Salina,No.GO
1808 1808
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G R A N D
Arkansass Canada Connecticut Louisiana Minnesota New Jersey North Carolina Vermont New York Illinois Nova Scotia
L O D G E S
R. W. Albert Pike of R. W. Thos. B. Harris...of R. W. E. G. Storer of R. W. A. G. Carter of R. W. Geo. W. Prescott..of M. W. Ingham Coryell...of R. W. D. W. Bain of R. W. J, B. Hollenbeck..of R. W. Orin "Welch of R. W. H. G. Reynolds....of R. W. Thos H. Pryor of
Little Eock. Hamilton. New Haven. Port Hudson. St. Paul. Lambertville. Raleigh. Burlington. Syracuse. Springfield. Halifax.
EEPEESENTATIVES OF OTHEE GEAND LODGES NEAK THE
G R A N D LODGE O F M. W. R. W. R. W. R. W. R. W. R. W.
R. R. Rees E. T. CaiT E. T. CaiT E. T. Oarr E. T Carr E. T. Carr
of of of of of of
Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth.
KANSAS. for for for f^pr for for
Illinois. Canada. New York, New Jersey. Washington. Nova Scotia.
L I S T O F GRAND L O D G E S IN OOBBSSPONDENCS WITH THE
ChRAJSiy
L O D O E OF- I t A l V S A S , ALSO THE
NAMES A N D A D D R E S S GBAND LODGE.
Alabama Arkansas California Canada Connecticut Coloraao Delaware District of Columbia ..... France Florida ...."." Georgia Iowa Illinois !..!..!!. Indiana Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Xebraska Nevada N e w Hampshire New Jersey N e w York .., N e w Brunswick N o r t h Carolina N o v a Scotia Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Bhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia Washington Territory .. Wisconsin
OF GRAND SECRETARIES.
OBAND SECBETABIBS.
Daniel Sayre W. D . Blocher Alex; G. Abell Thomas B. Harris J o s e p h K. W h e e l e r . . . Ed. C. P a r m e l e o J. P. A l l m o n d Noble G. Larner - Theveuot H u g h A. Corley SimriBose T. S. Parvin O r l l n H . Miner William Hacker P. E. E d m o n d s o n J. M . S . McCorkle J . C. Bachelor Ira Berry Jacob H. Medalry Solon Thornton James Penton W. 8. Combs D.P.Porter G. F. Gouley Sol Star J. N . W i s e Charles H. F i s h Horace Chase J o s e p h H. H o u g h J a m e s M. A u s t i n W. P. B u n t i n g D. W. B a i n Charles J, Macdonald. J o h n D. Caldwell J. E . H n r f o r d John Thompson Charles D. Greene B. S. Burns J o h n Frlzzell George H. Brlnghurst., Henry Clark John Dove , T.H.Logan , T h o m a s M. B e c d W.T. Palmer
' ADliBESS.
Montgomery. Little Bock. San Francisco. Hamilton. Hartford. Central City. Wilmington. Washington. 16 E. Cadet, Paris. Tallahassee. Macon. I o w a City. Springfield. Indianapolis. Idaho City. Louisville. N e w Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston. Detroit. Saint Paul. Jackson. Saint L o u i s . Helena. Platsmouth. Virginia City. Hopklnton. Trenton. N e w York. Saint J o h n s . Balelgh. Halifax. Cincinnati. Oregon City. Philadelphia. Providence. Charleston. Nashville. Houston. Poultney. Blchmond. Wheeling. Olympla. Milwaukee.
.iLIPIFEIsriDIX-
I^EI^O I?; T OF THE
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: The Custodians of the Work respectfully report the following summary of their official action during the j'ear ending October 20th, A. L., 5868. A meeting was held at Leavenworth City on the 18th dajof October, A. L. 5867, at which all the Custodians were present, and the State was divided into four districts, to each of which one of the Custodians was assigned, as follows ;
First District—15 Lodges—R. W. Jolin H. Brown. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Leavenworth No. 2. Wyandotte No. 3. Kickapoo., No. 4. KingSolomon'8....No. 10. Olathe No. 19. High Prairie No. 25. St. John's No. 26. 15. Dick Eees
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
DeSoto Monticello Easton Nine Mile Calvary Shawnee Springfield No. 59.
'So. No. No. No. ...No. No. No.
40. 43. 45. 49. 50. 54. 56.
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Second District—17 Lodges—E. W. E. A, Smith. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Bourbon Ottumwa Paris Osage Valley Neosho Eldora Pacific Mound City
No. 8. 9. No. 11. 10. No. 22. 11. No. 24. 12. No. 27. 13. No. 28. 14. No. 29. 15. No. 33. 16. 17. Burlinorton.
Paola No. 37. lola .....No. 38. Blooming Grove..No. 41. Delphian No. 44. Rising Sun No. 46. Xenia No. 47. Coyville No. 57. Twin Springs No. 61. U. D.
TMrd District—17 Lodges—E. W. 0. A.'Bassett. 1. 2. 3. 4u 5. 6. 7.
Lawrence Union Acacia Emporia Tecumseh Lafayette Topeka Franklin
No. 6. No. 7. No. 9. No. 12. No. 15. No. 16. No. 17. No. 18. 17. Americus
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Palmyra No. 23. Valley No. 30. Auburn No. 32. Indianola ....No.' 34. Council Grove No. 36. Orient No. 51. Perryville No. 52Salina No. 60. No. 62
Fourth District—14 Lodges-R. W. E. D. Hillyer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Smithton No. 1. 8. Hiawatha No. 35 Washington No. 5. 9. Seneca No. 39. Nemaha No. 13. lO.Holton No. 42. Oskaloosa No. 14. 11. Monrovia No. 48. No. 53. Circleville No. 20. 12. Granada No. 55. Grasshopper Palls..No. 21. 13. Troy No. 58. Arcana No. 31. 14. Mt. Pleasant After due consideration of the subject, it was determined that the "Work" could be best disseminated through "Lodges of Instruction"; and it was recommended that the Custodians should hold such Lodges at convenient places in their i-espec-
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119
tive Distriets, In order that the "Webb Work" might be not only generally understood, but universally practised in this jurisdiction, and the Kansas Lodges be placed upon a secure basis, and that uniformity be attained which has been anxiously sought for ever since the establishment of the Most Worshipful Gi'and Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Kansas. A meeting was held at Leavenworth City on the 12th day of December; A. L. 5867, at which all the Custodians, except E. W. E. D. Hillyer, were present, and continued two days, and the best methods of imparting instruction fully discussed and agreed upon, in order that there might be not only uniformity in the ritual, but regularity in all that pertains to its application. A meeting was held at Lawrence on the 20th day of October, A. L. 5868, at which all the Custodians were present. The official report of each Custodian was received and read, and are herewith respectfully submitted. M. S. ADAMS, Chairman. J. H. BROWN, E. A. SMITH, 0. A. BASSETT, B. D. HILLYEK.
REPORT OP B. W. ,T. H. BKOAVN.
To the 31. W. Grand Master of Masons in Kansaa, and ex-oficio Ghamnan of the " Custodians of the WorJc" : I beg leave to make the following report of mj- operations as one of the "Custodians of the Work" in this jurisdiction, for the Masonic year ending October 20th, 1868: January 13th, 1868,1 arranged and held a school of instruction at Masonic Hall, in the Citj' of Leavenworth, for four days, with the following brethren present: Silas Armstrong, AV. M., Wyandotte iJodge, No. 3, John Gist, W. M., High Prairie Lodge, No. 25,
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S. S. Nichols, S.JW., High Prairie Lodge, No. 25, B. B. Moore, J. W., High Prairie Lodge, No. 25, K. A. Kelsey, W. M., Easton Lodge, No. 45. S. A. Both, S. W., Eastoa Lodge, No. 45. The brethren in the city generally were in attendance, and much interest was manifested in the work and lectures. For the short time we were in session, I think I never saw more interest taken and greater progress made, than at this time. The city Lodges are all now working the Grand Lodge work, or nearly all. I am sorry that business matters have prevented us from coming together again before the meeting of the Grand Lodge. I have not been able to visit all the Lodges in my District, a fact which I regret, as I have assurance that instruction is very much needed. I have visited the following Lodges while traveling through the different parts of the State on business: AVj-andotte Lodge, No. 3,1 visited October Ist, 1868. The \V. M. and Wardens were not present, being prevented from attending by business matters. 1 met brothers Sharp. Lane, Wilder, and several other brethren of this Lodge, The W. M. of this Lodge was in attendance at the Lodge of Instruction on January 13th last, and made fine progress in getting the work and lectures. Olathe Lodge, No. 19, at Olathe, Kansas, I visited October 3d, 4th, and 5th, and had a full attendance both of this Lodge and of Monticello Lodge, No. 43, and DeSoto Lodge, No. 41. I exemplified the work and lectures, and conferred the first and third degrees for them on two candidates, and closed the exercises with an oyster supper. This is the first time this Lodge has been visited by any one of competent authority to give the work. I found the brethren anxious to obtain the same, and I am highly gratified with the progress we made in the good work. The good brethren were well pleased with the established work of the Grand Lodge. We may reasonably look for good tidings from the craft at Olathe. They are
QRANt) LODOE OF KAKBA8.
121
negotiating for a large hall, their present one being entirely too small and insecure. Osage Valley Lodge, No. 24, at Oasawattamie, I met October 6th. Could only spend one evening with them. I exemplified the work on the first and second degrees. Here I found the finger marks of Bro. Bassett, who had done them much good. I found the brethren anxious to get the work. We had a full attendance, the officers being all present. Bro. Lapsley, the W. 31., is a zealous man and Mason; he will have the work if it can be obtained, and will be at the Grand Lodge in search of the genuine. Paola Lodge, No. 37, at Paola, Miami county, I visited October 7th, meeting a full Lodge, all the officers being present. Bro. Bassett visited this Lodge last summer and exemplified the work and lectures in full, and I am glad to say they had not forgotten his visit. The instruction given by him materially aided me in my labors. I gave a full exemplification of the work and lectures of the three degrees, and I feel highly gratified with the result of the evening's labors. Bro. Wagstaff, the W. M., a zealous Mason, accompanied rae to Mound City, and while on our way we were not idle. I think I left him much benefitted by his being in my company for twelve hours. This Lodge is composed of good material, and we may expect good tidings from them at all times. Their hall is in the third story of a frame building, is secure, and thft apartments for work are good. I met the brethren of Mound City Lodge, No. 33, at Mound City, October 8th, 1868. I arrived after seven o'clock in the evening. Bro. WagstafF, of Paola, who was with me, at once sought Bro. 0 . P. Watson, and had the brethren summoned. They were in the hall in good season, and we spent t h r e e hours on the opening and closing ceremony of the three degrees, and the work and lectures of the first two. I feel t h a t good was done. Bro. Bassett has visited this Lodge, and left his mark for good. The brethren of this Lodge are zealous, and ever ready for the good work. Pacific Lodge, No. 29, at Humboldt, Allen county, I visited
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on the evening of the 12th of October, 1868. The W. M., tho Wardens^ and a full Lodge of tho members were present, notwithstanding the notice was short. I spent four hours on the work and lectures, and I feel assured that much good was done the brethren. They were anxiouB to get the work us adopted by the Grand Lod^e, and from what I saw of th« brethren, I am satisfied that it will not be a great while before they will be among the first in the State in the work. Bvo. Smith visited this Lodge last winter, and I am glad to say put the brethren nicely. on the way, and by that means made my work quite light. L^ok for good things from Pacific, No. 9. Their.hall is in the second story of a brick store, and is secure. Emporia Lodge, No. 12, at Emporia, Lyon county, I visited on the 15th of October, 1868. A. 11. Bancroft, W. M., E. .Borton, S. W., and N. Spicer, J. W., were present, with a full attendance of the members, who were all anxiously waiting for a little more light. We assembled early, and spent four hours on the work and lectures of the three degrees with s^ood success. The brethren were well pleasedwith the work, and all they now ask is that the Grand Lodge see to it that their officers, at least, are soon put in possession of it. Their present hall is not a suitable place to meet in, but they are soon to occupy the third story of a three-story brick building, where they will have a first-class hall in all respects. I n conclusion, permit rae to say to you that the work is a .success, and all that now remains to be done is to meet the brethren and teach it to them—they are ready, and will receive it. JOHN H. BKOWK Li-..AVENWoRTir, KAN., Oct. 20,1S68.
REPORT OF R. W. E . A.
SMITH.
To the M. W. Grand Master of jtlasons m Kamns. and ex-offieio CJuiiTman of the "Custodians of the ll'orA" : 1 have the honor to submit the following report of the
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doingsÂŤf myself, as one of the Castodians of the Work, during the past y e a r : Altbongh I have not accomplished as much as I anticipated a year ago, yet good progress has been made in my District in introduping the established work; and with continued organized effort, we may confidently hope, in a few years, to have a perfectly uniform work throughout this jurisdiction. To secure this very desirable result, however, Lodges should, in the selection of officers, choose only those who have made proficiency iu the work, and exhibit a desire to perfect themselves AS rapidly as possible. The gavel is too often placed in the hands of brethren who, however well qualified otherwise, are either too far advanced in years, or too muchimmerged in business to give the ritual the necessary attention. â&#x20AC;˘During the mouths of January and February I made a tour of nine of the seventeen 3;odges in my District, and I regret that business engagements prevented my comi^leting the circuit, though I am happj' to say most of the Lodges not visited by me, were more than compensated by receiving the services of Ero. O. A. Bassett. The Lodges at Mapleton and Xenia were not visited during the year. The following is a list of the Lodges visited and lectured by myself: Bourbon Lodge, No. 8, Fort Scott. Ottumwa Lodge, ZSio. 11, Ottunivva. IS'eosbo Lodge, No. 27, Leroy. Pacific Lodge, No. 29, Humboldt. lola Lodge, No. 38, lola. Delphian Lodge, No. 44, Garnett. Eising'Sun Lodge, No. 46, Fort Koott. Coyville Lodge, No. 67, Coyville. Burlington Lodge, U. D., Burlington. 1 was cordially received by the brethren everywhere, the attendance was large, a sincere desire to learn was manifested, and I congratulate myself that the trip was not barren of good results. In som0 of the Lodges I found a confused system of trans-
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acting business, but used my best endeavore to correct their errors. Throughout my entire District—and, indeed, throughout the State, so far as my knowledge extends—there is manifested a universal desire for instruction, and a hearty approval of the work as taught by the Custodians, and it is to be hoped that some measures will be adopted which will insure its dissemination, and maintain its supremacy so long as our jurisdiction shall exist. I am not prepared to say that any plan can be adopted which would, in my opinion, be more successful than the one proposed in the amendment to the Constitution offertd by myself at the last session of the Grand Lodge, and I would therefore now, as I did thefi, recommend the adoption of that amendment, in order that the work for Kansas may be settled and bpoomo uniform, and as I believe, universal with the whole woi-id. E. A. SMITH. FORT SOOTT, KAN., Oct. 20,1868.
REPORT OP R. W. O. A. BASBETT.
To the M, W. Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, and ex-officio Chairman of the " Custodians of the Work" : According to previous understanding among the several '•Custodians of the Work," I submit the following report of my labors for the year ending October 20, A. L. 5868: A Lodge for Instruction was opened in the hall of L a w rence Lodge, No. 6, Monday evening, November 25tb, A. L. 5867, at which were represented the following Lodges : Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, Acacia Lodge, No. 9, Palmyra Lodge, No. 23, Valley Lodge, No. 30, Perryville Lodge, No. 52. The evening wasj spent in teaching the correct method of opening and closing, and of calling off and calling on.
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On the 7th of December, A. L. 5867,1 dividedSny District into three subdiyisions^ and notified the following Lodges: Lawrence, No. 6, Acacia, No. 9, Franklin, No. 18, Palmyra, No. 23, Valley, No. 30, Perryville, No. 52, that a Lodge for Instruction would be opened in Masonic Hall, at the town of Lawrence, commencing Monday, Janna* ry 13th, A. L. 5868, and continue one week. Also, Tecumseh, No. 15, Topeka, No. 17. Auburn, N o , 32, Indianola, No. 34, Orient, No. 61, that a Lodge for Instruction would be opened in Matonie Hall, at the town of Topoka, commencing Monday, December 30th, A. L. 5867, and continne one week. Also, Union, No. 1, Emporia, No. 12, Lafayette, No. 16, Council Grove, No. 38, Americus, No. 62, Salina, No. 60, that a Lodge for Instruction would be. opened in Maeonie Hall, at the town of Junction City, commencing Monday, January 27th, A. L. 5868, and be continued for such time as might be considered bast, not exceeding one week. A Lodge for Instruction was opened in the hall of Topeka Lodge, No. 17, commencing at 2 P . M. Monday, December 30th, A. L. 5867, and continued until the following Saturday at 12 M., at which were represented the following Lodges: Tecumseh, No. 15, Topeka. No. 17, Auburn, No. 32, Indianola, No. 34, Orient, No. 51.
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The time T*as occupied in teaching the ritual and cer«mony, so far as applicable to the opening and closing, calling off and calling OD, the 1st sections of the Lecture in each degree, the 2d section of the lecture in the 2d degree, and th» •work of the 1st and 2d degrees. During the week the entire lectures and work were exemplified, and the brethren assembled manifested more than ordinary interest in their search after true light. The evening meetings were largely attended, and frequent and urgent requests Lave been received for moi"e instruction, but I am sorry to saj' that I have not been able to comply with such requests, and hold another Lodge. A Lodge for Instruction was opened in the hall of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, commencing at 2 P. M. Monday, January 13, A. L. 5868, and continued until the following Saturdaj', at 10 P. !M., at which were represented the following Lodges: Lawrence, No. 6, Acacia, No. 9, . Palmyra, No. 23, Valley, No. 30, Auburn, No. 32. The time was mainly consumed in instruction in opening and closing, calling off and calling on, in the 1st sections of the lectures of each degree, in the 2d section of the lecture of the 2d degree, and in the work of the 1st mid 2d degrees. During the week the entire work and lectures were exemplified, in order that a general idea might bo gained of the entire Bystem, and thereby increase the interest in attaining suitable praficiency. Considerable opposition was manifested at tirst to what was denominated by some as innovations; but such opposition was met there, as it has been everywhere else, with the assurance that their instructor Avas with them for the purpose of teaching the work adopted by the Grand Lodge, and not for the purpose of discussing its merits, or listening to a criticism of it. A Lodge for Instruction was held at the hall of Union
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Lodge, 2So. 7, commencing at seven P. M Monday, January 27th, A. L. 5868, and continued until Wednesday, at 11 A.M., at which were represented the following Lodges: Union, No. 6, Salina, No. 60. Instruction Avas given in opening and closing, calling off and calling on, and in the Ist sections of the 1st and 2d degrees. The Lodge was not held longer, owing to the necessary absence of the Worshipful Master of Union Lodge, who .was then representing his neighbors in the State Legislature but so strongly was it urged, and the necessity for it so ably argued, that a promise was given that the Lodge should be re-opened at an early day. On the 18th of March, A. L. 5868, the Lodge for Instruction at Junction City was again opened, with Lodges represented the same as before, and continued until Saturday morning, the 21st, when a recess was taken until the 25th, and a visit made to Salina Lodge, No. 60, where instruction was given for three daj-s to many anxious inquirers after truth, who displayed not only zeal but ability to learn and understand. On Wednesday instruction was resumed in Union I.jodge, No. 7, and continued until Saturday, at ten A. M. During the time above mentioned, instruction, was given in all the lectures and work of the threS degrees, and the two Lodges—Nos. 7 and 60—were left in good condition, and able to take care of themselves for at least a twelvemonth. • Having received an urgent request from Bro. E. A. Smith to visit some of the Lodges in his District, notice was given to the following Lodges : Osage Talley, No. 2\., Paola, No, .37, Twin Springs, No. 61, that a Lodge for Instruction would be opened in Masonic
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Hall, a t the town ofPaola, commencing Monday, May 4tb, A. L. 5868, and continue three days. Also, Eldora, No. 28, Mound City, No. 8.S, Xenia, No. 47, that a Lodge for Instruction would be opened in Masonic Hall, at the town of Mound City, commencing Thursday, May 7th, and continue three days. Also, Paris, No. 22, Blooming Grove, No. 41, that a Lodge for Instruction would be opened in Masonic Hall, at the town of Trading Post, commencing Monday, May 11th, and continue three days. A Lodge for Instruction was opened at the hall of Paola Lodge, No. 87, at the time fixed by previous notice, and con, tinned until Wednesday morning. Two other Lodges were represented. The work and lectures of the three degrees were exemplified. On arriving at Mound City on Wednesday, it was ascertained that no preparation had been made for the Lodge for Instruction, and learning that Eldora, No. 28, and Xenia, No. 47, would not be represented, at the request of Paris, No. 22, and Blooming Grove, No. 41, a Lodge for Instruction was opened in the hall of Bloming Grove Lodge, No. 41, commencing on Thursday, May 7tb, at two o'clock P . M., and continued uÂťtil Saturday night. The Lodges at Paola, Paris, and Blooming Grove are in a flourishing condition, and if success does not attend them, it will not be for want of zeal on their part. This closes an account of my official action as a Custodian of the Work, and from past experience I am fully convinced that the only way by which uniformity in work can be attained is through Lodges of Instruction, where should be assembled the Masters and Wardens of not less than four nor more than seven Lodges. In closing this report, I wish to thank the officers of the various Lodges which I have visited for their oourtesy and
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kindness, and the cheerful manner in which they have sustained me in the arduous labors of an instructor. OWEN A. BASSETT. LAWEENCK, KAN., October 20th, 1868.
REPORT OF R. W. E. D. HILLYER.
To the M. W. Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, and ex-officio Chairman of the " Custodians of the Work" : The undersigned, one of the Custodians of the Work, begs leave to submit the following report: I was so situated that it was impossible for me to give any attention to the business until in the month of July last, when I met the Custodians at Lawrence, as stated in their report. The season was then far advanced and my time limited, but I determined to hold Lodges of Instruction, so as to accommodate all. Accordingly, I notified the following Lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Oskaloosa, No. 14, Grasshopper Falls, No. 21, Circleville, No. 20, Holton, No. 42, Monrovia, No. 48, Mount Pleasant, No. 58, and Lincoln, XT. D.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;to meet at Grasshopper Falls on Monday, August 10th. Only three Lodges responded, and their delegates not being prepared to remain long enough to learn the work, but little was accomplished. On the 17th of August I visited- Nemaha Lodge, No. 13, and spent four days. The brethren in that locality manifested a strong desire to become proficient in the work, and made considerable progress in that direction. On the 14th of September I visited Holton Lodge, No. 42, remaining there five days. This Lodge had no suitable place in which to hold their meetings, and consequently were not doing much work. The attendance was very good during my stay there, and judging from the interest the brethren seemed to take in the matter, I do not doubt but they will, ere long, become a good working Lodge. I have learned, since visiting
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them, that they have secured, and are now occupying, a good room. I notified Nemaha and Circleville Lodges to send their delegates to Helton, but they failed to do so. I notified the following Lodges to meet me at Hiawatha on the 20th of Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Hiawatha, No. 35, Seneca, No. 39, Troy, No. 55, and Granada, No. 53. Hiawatha and Granada were the only ones that responded to the invitation. With them 1 spent a week. They gave very close attention to the lectures. The evening meetings were especially well attended and very successful. Hiawatha Lodge is in good hands, and is ono of the best in the State. On the 5th of October I revisited Monrovia Lodge, and spent four days with very good success. I have received invitations from several of the Lodges to visit them, but have not been able to comply for want of time. The Lodges that I have visited seem to be in good condition financially, and all doing a sufficient amount of work. I regret my inability to commence the work earlier in the season, and I would have liked to have visited every Lodge in my District. I take pleasure in adding that the work seems to give great satisfaction among the brethren everywhere. E. D. HILLYER. GRASSHOPPEK FALLS, KAN.,
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge qf Ancient Free and Accepted Masons qf Kansas : As provided by the Constitution, I submit this, my official report, as your Grand Lecturer for the year ending October 20th, A. L. 5868. Before entering upon'a personal report, I propose to review the action of the Grand Lodge, and quote such portions of its proceedings as relate to the subject of Work. The Grand Lodge of Kansas was organized on the 17th of March, A. L. 5856, and in the Constitution and By-Laws adopted may be found, "CONSTITUTION—ABTICLB I." "The Grand Lodge shall consist of the following ofQcers and members, with the following rank and titles « « « Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer," » » «> "ABTICLE V."
"SEC. 1. The Grand Lodge shall be the supreme Masonic anthority within the jurisdiction of Kansas, ^ ^ and shall have power especially » » * "Third—To establish and preserve a uniform mode of Work and Lectaies within the ancient landmarks and customs of Masonry."
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"BY-LAWSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ABTICLE I V . "
" S E C . 22. No Lodge shall permit the delivery of lectures on the work and degrees of Masonry by any one who is not a member of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, or of some Lodge under Its jurisdiction, or by some one duly authorized by the Grand Lodge. Nor shall any Lodge permit the delivery of any lectures except such as have been sanctioned by the Grand Lodge." "ABTICLE
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" S E C . 1. The Grand Lecturer shall acquaint himself thoroughly with the work and lectures of the several degrees of E. A., F. C , and M. M., together with the ceremonies necessary to the qualiflcations of a presiding ofBcer, denominated the degree of Past Master. " S B C . 2. He shall, when requested, visit the several Lodges, and instruct them in the work, lectures, and ceremonies, as adopted by this Grand Lodge." " B r o . Lemuel C. Mathews, of Kansas Lodge, No. 153, (Wyandotte Lodge, No. 3), was appointed Grand Lecturer." " A t the request of the members, the M. W. G. M. proceeded to exemplify the second section of the Degree." Special Communication held J u l y 14tli, A . L . 6856. ^^Pfxolr.'d, That the M. W. Grand Master be, and is hereby request id ÂŤ ijca the itgular business of this Grand Lodge shall be comrpietbd, to exemplify the work of the three degrees, or to appoint some brother for that purpose." " T h e M. W. Grand Master, assisted by Brother JL J. T. Leonard, of Abraham Lodge, No. 8, Louisville, Ky., proceeded to exemplify the Work and Lectures on the 1st and 2d degrees." F i r s t A n n u a l Communication O c t o b e r 20, A . L . 5856. T h e Grand Master in his address s a y s : " I t is all-important that a uniform system of Work should be maintained, and it is a desirable object, if it can be. effected, that the Grand .Lecturer shall thoroughly acquaint himself with the true ritual, and impart it to every Lodge under this jurisdiction." Second Annual Communication October 19, A. L. 5857. T h e Grand Master in his address says : " I must again reiterate the necessity of every craftsman studying with care, not only the ritual, but the laws, the history and literature of Masonry." T h e Committee on t h e Condition of M a s o n r y s a y ; "Your Committee believe that a uniformity and harmony in the Work can be attained throughout this jurisdiction, by the more fre-. quent employment of the Grand Lecturer by the various subordinate Lodges." . . T h i r d Annual Communication- October I S t b , A. L . 5858. The Grand Master in his address s a y s : "There is, among our brethren, an increased desire for correct Ma-
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Bonic learning and a uniformity of Work. We should adopt some plan by which such knowledge can be spread with uniformity. Since our last Communication, I appointed Bro. H. -C. Justice, of King Solomon's Lodge, U. D., the Grand Lecturer for this jurisdiction. Before I ventured to do so, I examined him upon the Work and Lectures, and found bim qualified to act, and, as I then supposed, the best selection I could make." Bro. H . C. J u s t i c e w a s appointed Grand Lecturer. The Committee on t h e Condition of Masonry r e p o r t e d : "Resolved, That the M. W. Grand Master appoint a Standing Committee of five, of whom himself and the Grand Lecturer shall constitute members, who shall be the 'Custodians of the Work,' and who ^ball report to the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication succeeding the one at which they were appointed, that which may, to them, seem to be the true and ancient Work." '•^Resolved, That should the Grand Lodge accept the Work so reported, it shall be the only Work promulgated by the Grand Lecturer to the subordinate Lodges." ^^Resolved, That for the better execution of the duties of the Custodians of the Work, the Grand Lecturer be instructed to visit such Grand Lodges, and confer with such Grand Lecturers of sister States as he may find expedient." * •» « "The report was received, on motion, the resolutions adopted, and Bros. Pelot, Saqui and Hormsby appointed to complete the number five." F o u r t h Annual Communication October 18th, A. L. 5859, T h e Grand Master in his address says : "The project of Custodians of the Work, proposed at the last Communication, has not been fully tested. An unforeseen misfortune to the Crarft has tended to retard the progress of this well conceived experiment. Our last Grand Lecturer who, it was expected, would be most active in the work, has been expelled from Masonry. To partially supply this deficiency, I appointed as successor, Brother J. M. Pelot, who has been, as I am informed, absorbed in his professional and private duties. "A venerable and active craftsman, Bro. Oliver True, solicited from me authority to lecture in the Lodges. Under a sense of justice and propriety to Grand Lecturer Pelot, I refused to interfere with his department until he was consulted; and at his request I gave authority, having first examined Brother True, and found him accurate and posted in the Work, and I learn that he has given lectures to the profit and satisfaction of the Craft. We need more light iu Masonry, and must adopt some plan by which we can attain it." B r o . Oliver True was appointed Grand Lecturer. Fifth Annual Communication'October 16th, A. L. 5860. T h e Grand Master in his address s a y s : "The project of Custodians of the Work has so far failed—there has been yet no consummation of a plan for general instruction on Work
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and Lectures, except what may have been effected by the Grand Lecturer, -who, I presume, is now prepared to give us light upon the subject. Hailing, as we do, from various jurisdictions, there is a conflict and want of harmony v/hich-needs to bt; corrected, and I especially call the attention.of the Grand Lodge to.this subject." T h e following resolution w a s adopted : "BeBolved, That a Special Committee of three be appointed to digest a plan for obtaining a uniformity of Work; and to report at the evening session to-morrow." " L . 8. Cornwall, D. Vanderslice, and G. H. Fairchild were appointed snch Committee." Who reported: "Ist, That there be added to the duties of the Grand Master the following : To divide the Territory into as many Masonic Districts as, in bis judgment, the wants of the Craft require, and appoint in each District so formed a District Deputy^ Grand Master, whose duties shall be regulated by law. "3d. That the Grand Master, Deputy^Grand Master,'Grand Lecturer,;and such other Brethren as may be selected by tbe.Qrand Master, shall at least once in each year open a Lodge of Instruction, in which the Work, as adopted by the Grand Lodge, shall be imparted to the District Deputy Grand Masters, the Masters of .Lodges, and such other Brethren as may be admitted. "Also, we recommend that an article be added to our By-Laws in relation to the duties of£the District Deputy Grand Masters, as follows: '•The District Deputy Grand Masters shall visit the several Lodges in their respective Districts once at least in every year, and inspect their By-Laws, Records, and mode of Work. They shall give the necessary instruction in Work and business, and exercise over the Lodges under their charge a general superintendence. "On motion, the report was receivec", and the several recommendations adopted." S i x t h Annual Communication October 15th, A. L. 5861. T h e Grand Master in his address says ; " I n November last I divided the State into two Masonic Districts, making the Kansas river the dividing line, and appointed Bro. G. W. liogeboom D. D. Grand Master for the Northern District, and Bro. 8. L. Cornwall D. D. Grand Master for the Bouihern District; but owing to the fact that I have been so much engaged in the discharge of th^ duties of the positions of trust that I hold at home, and the time I have felt called upon to lend to the defence of our country, I have been unable to further carry out the spirit or the letter of the recommendations adopted by the last Grand Lodge in reference to securing a uniformity of Work." B r o . G. W. H o g e b o o m w a s appointed Grand Lecturer. Seventh Annual C o m m u n i c a t i o n October 2l8t, A. L. 5862. • B r o . G. W. H o g e b o o m w a s appointed Grand Lecturer.
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Eighth Annual Communication October 2l8t, A. L. 5863. The Grand Master in Ms address s a y s : -'Stiortly after the last Communication of the Grand Lodge, I appointed Bro. William L. Henderson D. D. Grand Master of the youthern District, and Bro. P. 8. Ferguson D. D. Grand Master of the Northera District, and I have fall and entire confidence that they have faithfully discharged the duties of their high trust. I would be glad, however, to see each of the District Deputy Grand Masters make an annual report of his official acts, the condition of Masonry in his District, together withj^whatever suggestions his experience would recommend. "I would request your attention to the necessity of some action by the Grand Lodge to secure uniformity of Work in this jurisdiction. While fully sensible of the difficulties to be encountered in such an undertaking, I am confident that if the Grand Lodge will give the subject that thought and attention which its importance demands, they will be able to devise some means by which to accomplish so desirable a purpose. Under any circumstances, it is a matter which cannot long befdeferred, and the present is probably as favorable a time as any that the future will bring us." The District Deputy Grand Master, for the Northern District, in his report s a y s : "My^opportnnities for visiting the difierent Lodges in my District have been very lim'ted, and I regret to have to state that my business engagements have been such that it has been impossible for me to perform all the duties which I well know are required of me, and which should have been performed. I am, therefore, unable to make personal report to you of their condition, but at the same time, from conversations with various officers of the different Lodges have every reason to believe that the Lodges in my District are in fine working order, and an ornament to Free Masonry." The Committee on the Condition of Masonry reported: 'â&#x20AC;˘As to so much of the M. W. Grand Master's address as alludes to the uniformity of Workand Lectures in this jurisdiction, your Committee, in view of the various unsuccessful means that have been tried to effect this object, and of the pecuniary inability of this Grand Lodge to procure a competent lecturer, are unable now to suggest a plan by which this much desired object can be efiiected. In relation to the adoptionfof the Webb Work, your Committee would gladly recommend the adoption of that Work in this jurisdiction if they were aware of how it could be obtained in its purity ; but not being so informed, they refer the subject to the Grand Lodge without recommendation." The resolution offered by Bro. Blissâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; "Resolved, That this Grand Lodge adopt the so-called Webb Lectures as its fature work, and will require all subordinate Lodges to use them as soon as practicable,"
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w a s t a k e n up, and after some discussion, was declared rejected. N i n t h Annual Communication December 20th, A. L. 5864. The following resolution w a s a d o p t e d ; " WHEREAS, A great disparity exists in the Work of the subordinate Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, therefore ''Beiolved, That a Committee, consisting of the M. W. Grand Master and five brethren selected by him, be appointed to prepare a Work which, when agreed upon by said Committee, shall be exemplified by the Grand Master, or some Brother whom he may designate, to the subordinate Lodges, and shall be the Work of this Grand Lodge until changed by competent authority." T h e Committee appointed w e r e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "M. W. jHCob Saqui, Chairman; R. W. C. K. Holliday, J. L. Philbrick, W. R. Wagstaff, O. W. McAllister, .1. F. Bliss, and R. R. Rees." T h e M. W. Grand M a s t e r announcedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; "That the said Committee should meet in the City of Topeka on the first Tuesday of April, 1865, and proceed to the adoption of a uniform system of Work for the jurisdiction of Kansas. The Committee to meet from day to day until their work is completed according to the spirit of the resolution on the subject." T e n t h Annual Communication October 17th, A. L. 5865. T h e G r a n d Master in his address s a y s : " I n obedience to the will of the Grand Lodge, expressed in a resolution to that effect, passed at our last Communication, I met the following Brethren, viz : Bros. Holliday, McAllister and Bliss, at Topeka, on the 1st of A.pril last, to prepare a system of Masonic Work for this jurisdiction, so that uniformity, as far as posible, might be observed in the labors of the subordinate Lodges. "Tbe result of our labors will be brought before you by Bro. Bliss, whom I designated to exemplify the Work upon which we agreed, and who will exemplify the same before the Grand Lodge at its present Communication. I wish that the Committee could have given more time to a matter of such great importance, and have presented a system of Work more nearly perfect ; but with mutual concessions and fraternal interchange of opinion, we agreed upon the system of Work which will be illustrated before you. It is presented to you, not as the best possible Work, but as the best we, under the circumstances, could agree upon. "Placed as we are in close and frequent intercourse with our brother craftsmen in Missouri, and the membership of the subordinate Lodges in Kansas being largely composed of Masons from that State, it IB impossible but that the system of Work adopted by our sister Grand Lodge of Missouri will have am extensive infiuence in this jurisdiction, and in my opinion this should be a matter of satisfaction to the intelligent Mason of Kansas. Missouri Masonry is tke same which was agreed upon and adopted at the Baltimore Masonic Con-
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vention in 1843, and taught by the delegates from Missouri on their return from that body, since under the guardianship and taught by that enlightened, learned and iaithfal Mason, and generous, accomplished gentleman, K. W. Bro. O'Sullivan, it remains unchanged as he recorded it. " I would recommend that you, by standing resolution or otherwise, make it obligatory upon the District Deputy Grand Masters to report in writing, previous to each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, the condition of Masonry in their several Districts." A Special C o m m i t t e e m a d e t h e following report t o u c h i n g t h e a p p o i n t m e n t a n d duties of District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters: "First. That this Grand Jurisdiction be divided-into Districts embracing severally the territory of the different Judicial Districts tricts of the State of Kansas. "Second. That a District Deputy Grand Master for each ot said - Districts be appointed by the M. W. Grand Master of this Grand Lodge. "Third. That it shall be the duty of the D. D. Grand Masters, in conjunction with the M. W. Grand Master, to agree upon and equalize a uniform work, and to exemplify the same before each subordinate Lodge in their respective Districts; also, to enquire into the financial as well as the working condition of each of said Lodges, and to report the same to- the M. W. Grand Master as he may direct." Eleventh A n n u a l Communication October 16th, A . L . 586p. The Grand Master i n his address s a y s : " I n pursuance of a resolution ot the Grand Lodge, adopted at the last Annual Communication, I appointed^District Deputy Grand Masters for the several Masonic Districts of the State. Bro. J. D . Marks,, of Leavenworth, I appointed to the first District; Bro. J. A. Chase, of Atchison, to the second District; Bro. Horace Eells, of Manhattan, to the third District; Bro. O. W. McAllister, of Lawrence, to the fourth District, and Bro. R. B. Lockwood, of Council Grove, to the fifth District. At a meeting held in the City of Atchison, where all the District Deputy Grand Masters, except Bro. McAllister, were present, a system of work was agreed upon, as contemplated by the resolution under authority of which the meeting was held. This Work, when exemplified before you, you will either adopt as the Work of this Grand Lodge, or take such other action in relation thereto as you shall deem best for the interest of Masonry in this jurisdiction. I bring the matter to your notice without either recommendation or disapproval, and will say that the Work adopted was the result of compromise upon the part of all, rather than the cordial choice of any associated in its adoption. This desire for uniformity of work evokes all the diÂŁ9cuUies here with us which other Grand Lodges encountered, and still meet with, in their labors for the sdme purpose; and even with the aid of their experience to assist us, it is
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inach easier to perceive the advantages of a uniform system of work, than to devise any plan by which such uniformity could be effected." P o u r of the District D e p u t y Grand Masters make r e p o r t s of t h e i r oflScial action, b u t as those r e p o r t s are neither app r o v e d b y action of the G r a n d L o d g e , either direct or b y rep o r t of a Committee, t h e y are n o t particularly noticed in this connection. A Special Committee m a d e t h e following r e p o r t : " T h e Committee to whom was referred that portion of the Grand Master's address which alludes tp the District Deputy Grand Masters and their reports, also a resolution by Bro. S. S. Cooper, authorizing the Grand Master to appoint a Grand Lecturer, beg leave to report that they have carefully examined the subjects referred to, and would recommend that the M. W. Grand Master appoint three Custodiana of the "Work who, together with the Grand Master, who shall be exoffleio Chairman of the Board, shall obtain the Webb-Preston Work, to be exemplified at our next Annual Communication, and if apvroved, to be adopted." " T h e report of the Committee was taken up and adopted." Twelfth Annual C o m m u n i c a t i o n October 15th, A. L . 5867. T h e Grand Master in his address s a y s : "Pursuant to resolution of the Grand Lorlge, I appointed a 'Board of Custodians of the Work,' consisting of Bros. John H. Brown, of Leavenworth; O. A. Basse tt, of Lawrence, and E. A. Smith, of Fori Scott, which Board met at Leavenworth, January 30th, 1867, and held regular sessions for several days, and agreed upon a system of Work which they will be prepared, at the pleasure of the Grand Lodge, fully to exemplify. The necessity of a uniform Work throughout the State has long been seen, and at nearly every Communication of this Grand Body something has been said and done toward arriving at this most desirable end, with what success is too well known to require any comments at this time. Our young State is very rapidly increasing in population, and with corresponding rapidity, new Masonic Lodges are forming in various parts of the State. In view of this fact, it becomes important for the Grand Lodge, at this Communication, to decide WHAT WOBK shall be the standard for this jurisdiction. Should you adopt the Work presented by the 'Board of Custodians,' it will then be necessary to provide some means for its speedy dissemination in the various Lodges of the State. " T o this end, and that the Work may be kept free from innovation, I would recommend the appointment ol a Board of Custodians, consisting of four members, to which the Grand Master might be added, as chairman and advisory member ; and that this jurisdiction be divided into four districts, with one member of said Board to be appointed from each District. Then let it be the duty of each member of said Board to visit the several Lodges in his District and make the brethren familiar with the ritual adopted, as speedily as possible.
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There ii little danger of the Fraternity over-eatimating the import-ftoce of a correct ritual." "EEPOKT."
"To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansat : "The Board of the Custodians of the Work, appointed by the M. W. Grand Master to procure the Webb-Preston Work, in accordance with the resolution adopted at the last Annual Communication ot this Grand Body, met at the City of Leavenworth on the 80th of January last. Present—M. W. M. 8. Adams; Grand Master and ex-offleio President; Bros. J. H. B.own, O. A. Bassett and E. A. Smith. "The Board labored dilligently for two days, making the most eatIsfaotory progress. On the 9th of September another meeting was •• held by Bros. Brown and Bassett, which continued several days. A third meeting was held on the 11th inst., all the members being present, which continued until the present meeting of the Grand Lodge. " I n conclusion, we beg leave to report tnat we are now prepared to exemplify the Preston-Webb Work before the Grand Lodge, for Us approval or rejection. Fraternally submitted, ^•H:^B"O^^;
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"On motion of Bro. E. T. Carr, the report was adopted. "On motion of Bro. Holliday, it was ordered that the exemplification of the Work take place on Wednesday morning, at 9 o'clock." Tho Constitution of t h e G r a n d Lodge w a s a m e n d e d : . " T I T L E I I I — O P WOEK AND LECTUREB."
' " S E C . 101. There shall be annually appointed by the Grand Master a Master Mason of approved Masonic skill and learning, and a member in good standing of some subordinate Lodge in this jurisdiction, who shall be styled 'Grand Lecturer,' and whose duty it shall be lo attend the Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge, and shall be a member thereof, and shall, during the session, exhibit to the members the standard of Work which is approved and determined by the Grand Lodge for the practice of Lodges under its jurisdiction. It shall also be his duty to impart said Lectures to the Lodges or brethren in this State, whenever he shall be invited so to do, and may receive such compensation therefor as may be fixed by the Grand Lodge, and shall not be changed during hia continuance in office. Ue eball make an annual report of the state of proficiency of the Lodges he may visit. "SBC. 102. Every Lodge shall adopt and practice the standard of Work iind Lectures imparled by the Grand Lecturer, and no other ; and any Lodge violating this provision without express authority from this Grand Lodge, shall be subject to forfeiture of their warrant. •'SEC. 103. Any Freemason, not. duly authorized, who shall impart ench Work and Lectures, ehall be subject to expulsion, but this
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ehall not apply to the Master or Wardens of a Lodge, or any President or Past Master, or competent Brother invited by them to ofSciate in any Lodge." " T h e Board of Custodians appointed by the M. W. Grand Master, in accordance with tbe resolntion passed by the Grand Lodge at its Annaal Communication, convened in October, 1866, then proceeded to exemplify the work of the several degrees before the Grand Lodge." T h e tollowing resolution was a d o p t e d : "Sesohtd, That this Grand Lodge approve of and adopt the "Work' presented by Bros. E. A. Smith, J. H. Brown and O. A. Bissett, Custodians of the Work, appointed by tbe Grand Master under orders of the Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication. "JResohed, That a Comaittee on Work, composed of five members of this Grand Lodge, of whom the Grand Master shall be a member and ex-officio chairman, shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to retain and teach the Ancient Webb Work, as communicated by Bros. E. A. Smith, J. H. Brown, and 0. A. Bassett, a Committee appointed by the Grand Master, in obedience to a resolution of this Grand Lodge at its session in October, 1866. 'â&#x20AC;˘2d. Pair! r"mmi't<>e f^^ll he termed 'The Custodians of the â&#x20AC;˘VVorb,.' and im Granu Lecturer, to be appointed by the Grand Master, \a ;iCculdanl.^, with the ConsliluiioTi. din)] receive from them the Work, to be by him disseminated throujjLojL iLe jurisdiction." "The M. W. G. Master announced the appointment of Bros. J. H. Brown, E. A. Smith, O. A. Bassett, and E. D. Hillyeras Custodians of the Work, and Bro. O. A. Bassett as Grand Lecturer." B y t h e foregoing, i t will be observed t h a t from i t s first org a n i z a t i o n it w a s i n t e n d e d - t h a t t h e G r a n d L o d g e should establish and preserve a uniform m o d e of W o r k a n d Lectures, at/d t h a t n o L o d g e should p e r m i t t h e delivery of a n y Lect u r e s e x c e p t Buch as m a y have been sanctioned by the Grand Lodge. T h e W o r k and Lectures of M a s o n r y should be a s uniform as t h e y are universal, and every G r a n d L o d g e should therefore h a v e i t specially in charge t o see t h a t t h e subordinate L o d g e s are regularly instructed in t h e Masonic ritual. B u t h o w t o a c o o n p l i s h this object in t h e most satisfactory manner, is a question not easily determined. T h e first t h i n g t o be decided is, W h a t is t h e c o r r e c t W o r k ? and this question can only be a u t h o r i t a t i v e l y decided by the Grand L o d g e , which is the supreme Masonic a u t h o r i t y , limited only b y t h e ancient l a n d m a r k s , w r i t t e n constitutions, usages a n d C u s t o m s of t h e Fraternity., after a t h o r o u g h eseraplifiica-
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tion by brethren -who are Master Masons of approved Masonic skill and learning. At the first Communication of the Grand Lodge, the true Work should have been determined by actual exemplification, and the subordinate Lodges could then have received immediate and correct instruction, and uniformity would have existed from the first; but it will be seen that at the first Communication, the second section of the third degree was exemplified, and at the next Communication the first and second degrees were exemplified, and that no further exemplification of the Work and Lectures was attempted for more than eleven years. The Grand Lodge has from time to time attempted to establish and disseminate the Work by the following methods: 1st—By a Grand Lecturer, whose duty it was to visit the several Lodges and instruct them in the Work, Lectures and Ceremonies, as adopted by the Grand Lodge. 2d—By Custodians of the Work, who should report to the Grand Lodge that which might, to them, seem to be the true and ancient Work; and if accepted, it should be the only Work promulgated by the Grand Lecturer. 3d—By District Deputy Grand Masters, who should receive from the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and Grand Lectarer the Work as adopted by the Grand Lodge, and visit the several Lodges in their respective Districts, and give the necessary instructions in Work. 4th—By a Special Committee, consisting of the M.. W. Grand Master and five brethren selected by him, who should prepare a Work which, when agreed upon by such Committee, should be the Work of the Grand Lodge, and exemplified to the subordinate Lodges by the Grand Master, or by some brother by him designated. 5th—By District Deputy Grand Masters who should, in conjunction with the M. W. Grand Master, agree upon and equalize a uniform Work, and to exemplify the same before each subordinate Lodge in their respective Districts. The first plan adopted failed, for the reason that the Grand
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Lodge did not adopt the contemplated Work, Lectures and Ceremonies; and as a necessary consequence, the Grand Leeturer could not act. The second plan adopted failed, for the reason that the Custodians were directed to report to the Grand Lodge thai iohich might, to them, $f.em to be the true and onctÂŤni Work, and as a necessary consequence, each holding different opinions, and controlled only by their opinions, thoy failed to agree. The third plan adopted failed, for the reason that the District Deputy Grand Masters could not receive from the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Lecturer that which they themselves were not possessed of; for, as in the case first stated, the Grand Lodge had not adopted any Work, and the District Deputy Grand Masters could have lectured the Lodges only in violation of the By-Laws. The fourth plan adopted failed, for the reason that the Grand Lodge delegated to a Committee, for final action, the most important question which had ever come before it, and conferred upon such Committee legislative power which was . vested wholly in itself, and did not retain even advisory authority. As a necessary result, at the next Communication of the Grand Lodge, that body did not so much as listen to the rejtort of that Committee in its proposed exemplification of the "System of Work." . The fifth plan adopted failed, for the reason that the Grand Master in his report said "that the Work adopted was the . result of compromise upon the part of all, rather than the cordial choice of any associated in its adoption ;" and as the true und correct Work admitted of no compromise, the members of the Grand Lodge required no other report or exemplification of it. Other reasons might be given for the failure of the different plans statedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;lack of zeal on the part of those to whom the Grand Lodge had intrusted the labor of qualifying themselvos for the important work, may have been one cause, while indecision on the part of the Grand Lodge, as to what was required, may have been another.
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The Grand Lodge had at its Eighth Annual Communication rejected the proposition to adopt the Webb Lectures, when it was well known by every intelligent Mason that those Lectures constitute the ground work upon which our Order has stood and flourished during the last half century, and were, by the brother whose name they bear, received from the best Masonic teachers of the last preceding century. Why the Webb Lectures were rejected, may be determined from the report of the Committee upon the subject, who reported that they "would gladly recommend the adoption of that Work," if they were aware of how it could be obtained in its purity. Yet, may it not be that the reasons given by the Grand Master in his Annual Address, in October, A. L. 5865, wherein he recommends the adoption of the Baltimore Work, the result of a Compromise Convention held in 1843, have had something to do with the indecision of the Grand Lodge, and j:ejeotion of the Webb Lectures ? At its eleventh Annual Communication the Grand Lodge did adopt a plan which resulted in the establishmeut of a uniform Workâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by Custodians of the Work, who were directted to obtain the Webb-Preston Work, and exemplify it at the next Annual Communication. At the twelfth Annual Communication the Webb Work and Lectures were exemplified and adopted by the Grand Lodge, who provided for their preservation and dissemiiiation by Custodians of the Work, who were directed to retain and teach the ancient Webb Work, as communicated to the Grand. Lodge, and the Grand Lecturer was also directed to receive from them the Work, to be by him disseminated to the subordinate Lodges. I t is impossible to estimate the beneficial results to Masonry in this jurisdiction had the Grand Lodge adopted the Webb Leotares at the time of its first organization, and thereby saved much of the confusion now existing. But it required twelve years of planning and contriving before the machinery could be perfected and set in motion, not because there was anything new to be learned, but because there was a desire on the part
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of many members of the Grand Lodge to follow the original teachings, regardless of all imperfections. The same spirit exists in many Grand Lodges, to a greater or less extentj and hence these proceedings from year to year, indicate that uniformity of Work, the greatest desideratum among Masons, has not yet been attained. There is no reason why the Grand Lodge of Kansas should not emulate the Grand Lodges of the other States. Although comparatively young, yet it has within it the elements of success. I t has always adopted a liberal policy, but nowhere else are the landmarks of the Order more faithfully guarded, and the settlement of that vexed question, "Uniformity of Work," has tended to place Masonry in Kansas upon a sure foundation, and preserve our ritual, unchanged by time and uncontrolled by prejudice, for the benefit of succeeding ages, A most important question now presents itself to the Grand Lodge. By what means shall the Work be disseminatedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; how shall the Lodges be instructed ? My individual views upon that point will appear in a subsequent part of this report; but of one thing be assured, the task is not a light one. Time will be required, patience well nigh exhausted, and charity, that cardinal virtue among Masons, will be called into frequent requisition. The masonic teacher has to overcome some formidable advei-saries, among which may be found Ignorance, which is ever ready with opinions and suggestions which can be silenced only by argument; Prejudice, which? as a common enemy, can be overcome only by an illustration of the symbolism and philosophy of the true w o r k ; and Bigotry, which clings to error in the face of argument and philosophy, agd which can be vanquished only by the exercise of authority by maintaining the prerogative of the Grand Lodge enforce obedience to its regulations. The Masonic lecturer is compelled to run the gauntlet of criticism, where every person takes especial delight in giving a blow whenever opportunity offers, and it is therefore necessary that for such duties the best men should be selected.
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Every man is liable to be sometimes in error, but it is desirable that the teacher should be asnettr perfect as possible^ and thereby be less liable to inculcate incorrect ideas and erroneous ceremonies, and destroy the universal harmony and uniformity which is so desirable. The proposition which will be submitted to the Grand Lodge at its present Communication, for an amendment t o the Constitution, so far as that instrument relates to Work and Lecturing, is of more than ordinary importance, and should command special attention, lest by the adoption of a new law, the difficulties of the past may be again encountered. The obj eotions to the proposed amendment are, Ist-^That the Grand Master, in the proper discharge of hia duties, has enough to do without adding additional responsibilities, and it might become his duty to exercise his prerogative, and suspend the entire Committee. 2dâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;It provides that the Committee on Work shall "retain and teach the ancient Webb Work, as exemplified by the Custodians" &c., in the month of October, 5867. The "ancient Webb Work" is here qualified, and yet it admits of no qualifications ; and it establishes that for all time t o come the Cus^ todians of 5867 are the only individuals who can determine what the Work^^is, for the Constitution, by this amendment, will be rendered indefinite, and can be interpreted or explained only by the aid of three personsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Custodians above referred to. 3dâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;It abolishes the office of Grand Lecturer, \yho, next to the Grand Master, is the most important officer of the Grand Lodge; for, should the plan of having three Custodians of the Work be adopted, it is not expected that they will travel over the entire State, and visit every Lodge. But the State will be divided into three Districts, each District to be lectured by one Custodian, and the result will be, that although the Custodians will meet together, all learn the same lectures and practice the same ceremonies, still there will be distinctions, difi'erent ideas will prevail, and each District will have its peculiarities. Thus the ehanees are that uniformity can-
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not be 80 well maintained as it could be with the continuance of the present system of Custodians of the Work, whose duties are to instruct the Lodges, to rear the fabric, while the Grand Lecturer, who has studied with the Custodians, visits each Lodge, and gives the finishing touches to the work. 4th—It does not provide for an annual report on the proficiency of the Lodges, which should be made to the Grand Lodge, and which would have a tendency to excite emulation in the Work. My duties, as one of the Custodians, requiring me to open and hold Lodges for Instruction, to disseminate the true Work to seventeen of the Lodges in this jurisdiction, prevented me from entering upon my duties as Grand Lecturer at an earlier period than as hereinafter indicated. During the year I have visited Lodges as follows: 1. Mound City Lodge, No. 33, May 6, A. L. 2. Osage Valley, No. 24, May 18, « 3. Leavenworth, No. 2, June 1, u 4. Kickapoo, ISo. 4, June 2, " 5. Calvary, No. 50, June 3, " «. Easton, No. 45, June 4, " 7. King Solomon, No. 10, June 5, " 8. High Prairie, No. 25, June 6, " i). Dick Eees, No. 59, Juno 9, « 10. St. John's, No. 26, June 11, • '. 11. Nine Mile, No. 49, Juno 12, " 12. Hiram, U. D., June 13, " 13. Lawrence, No. 6, June 15, " 14. DeSoto, No. 40, June 16, " 15. Shawnee, N^o. .54, June 17, " 16. Monticelio, No. 43, June 18, " 17. Wyandotte, No. 3, June 19, "
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purpose to have visited every Lodge in the State at least once during the year. As to the proficiency of the several Lodges which I have visited, (a subject upon which I am required by the Constitution to report), I hardly know what to say. All are more or less deficient; yet some, who have had the benefit of instruction by Bro. J. H. Brown, one of the Custodians, before I visited them, present a better appearance, and indicate a greater degree of proficiency than those who had received no instruction from any authorized lecturer. Yet all are anxious for instruction, and if they do not receive it, the Grand Lodge will be at fault in not providing competent teachers, who are able and willing to devote a portion of their time to this important subject. The financial condition of some of the Lodges is such that that they have not the means for paying for the services and expenses of a lecturer, though I may add but few are financially embarrassed. I am satisfied that the Lodges can be best served by Lodges for Instruction, which should be held during the winter months at convenient points, where each Lodge can be represented by its Master, or some other member best calculated to qualify himself for an instructor. The expense to the Lodges will thereby bo materially lessened. Besides, it is better that the nu nbef of Lecturers should be as few as possible, in order that t^ere may be greater uniformity; and one Lecturer can teach from five to eight Lodges, through their representatives, in about the same time he can one. I t is important that all the Lodges should use the same Monitor, and one which corresponds^with the Work and Lectui-es; and since the Grand Lodge has seen fit to adopt the Webb Lectures, I cannot do otherwise than to recommend the Webb Monitor, which agrees in every respect with the Work of this jurisdiction. But whenever any other Monitor is used, there is danger of losing sight of some of the most beautiful ideas in Masonrj' as taught by Webb. I t is difficult to obtain an edition of Webb's Monitor, published by him-
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self, but there is one repablication which is an exact copy of Webb's edition of 1812, published without embellishments, by Bro. C. Moore, at Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1865. I would respectfully recommend for the use of Masters of Lodges and Masonic teachers }3ro. C. Moore's reprint of Webb's last revised edition, as the best work which it has been my privilege to examine, and it contains nothing but that which is peculiar to Ancient Craft Masonry. Fraternally submitted, OWEN A. BASSETT, Grand Lecturer,
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas; Your Committee on Foreign Correspondence acknowledge the receipt, since the last report, of the proceedings of the following Grand Lodges, viz : Alabama, Arkansas, California, Canada, \North Carolina, South Carolina,'Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, France, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, ,'Montana, Nevada, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. The Chairman of your Committee, having necessarily to dovote a large portion of his time to other matters, the other members of the Committee proposed to share in the labor of making the report, and consequently the different proceedings were parceled out for that purpose; but at the last moment, it was found that one member, in consequence of other
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engagemonts, had failed to perform his allotted portion, and in consequence your Chairman was compelled, as far as he could, at the eleventh hour, to perform the labor assigned him. He has been compelled to be brief, in which, perhaps, is the only merit of the report; but at all events, ho trusts the brethren will not attribute this to disrespect, or a lack of interesting subject matter, but want of time. ALABAMA.
This M. W. Grand Lodge held its Forty-Seventh Annual Communication in December, 1867, and from them we have the gratifying information that prosperity and peace once more bless the fraternity in that jurisdiction. The Grand Master read a brief but well written address, in which we have hia brotherly acknowledgment of the many acts of charity extended to them by the brethren of the North. The receipts of the Grand Lodge for the year were $8,912 13, leaving a balance over expenses of ^6,020 58â&#x20AC;&#x201D; rather a healthy condition, financially. The Report on Correspondence is from the pen of Brother W. O. Penick, and is an able document, and one of which we would give a more extended notice had we the time. M. W. George D. Norris was elected Grand Master; and R. W. Daniel Sayre re-elected Grand Secretarj'. ARKANSAS.
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The proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge, held at Little Rock, November 4th, 5th and 6th, A. L. 5867, are before us. The M. W. Grand Master, E. H . English, delivered a very able and instructive address. Thirteen Dispensations to form, now Lodges were granted during the year. The following extract from the Grand Secretary's Ecport, shows the condition of the Institution in this jurisdiction -. "In conclusion, the Grand Secretary is gratified to be able to report a decided improvement in the general condition of the order in this jurisdiction, in such matters as come within the purview of his office. A continuance at the same rate until the next Annual Communication, will leave but little to be done to restore that prosperity in which the jurisdiction rejoiced in times past. The information received from the Grand Secretaries of sister Grand Lodges in cor-
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respondence with this, reveals a similar prosperity of the order everywhere, each as is calculated to inspire with renewed zeal all who are devoted to the principles ot Masonry." { Eighty-one Lodges â&#x20AC;˘were represented a t this Communication of the G r a n d Lodge. T h e C o m m i t t e e on Credentials and E e t u r n s m a k e t h e following v e r y sensible r e m a r k s , which we heartily endorse, and recommend the same t o t h e consideration of t h e M a s t e r s a n d members of L o d g e s in our own jurisdiction : "To simply state that the returns indicate our fraternity to be in a growing and prosperous condition, is to use an expression so trite as to have largely lost the emphatic Eense in which it can be used in speaking of this jurisdiction. "But your Committee are at the same time forcibly impressed with a fear, which resolves itself into a certainty, that many of the Lodges have used more material than caution, in the shedding forth of light. With a true brotherly solicitude for the fraternity, we wish to admonish all, that nothing can more speedily and certainly cast a gloomy shade over the brilliancy of their light, than the introduction of improper material. Beware of seeming prosperity. It were better that not a single name be added to our roll for the next year, than that there be one too many." A.Committee of seven were appointed to devise, if possible, some practical m e t h o d .of m a k i n g the Masonic W o r k of t h a t State more " u n i f o r m . " W e have beenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or r a t h e r , we are now, a l m o s t â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h r o u g h this same "uniform mill," a n d can say t o our b r e t h r e n similarly afflicted, t h a t i t is a "hard road t o t r a v e l . " B u t t h e end justifies t h e means. The C o m m i t t e e on Masonic L a w and U s a g e s u b m i t t e d t h e following a m e n d m e n t t o the By-Laws of t h e G r a n d Lodge, which w a s a d o p t e d : "Hereafter a demit from a subordinate Lodge to a brother Mason,. shall be nothing more than a certificate of good standing, and permission to join another Lodge; and until the person to whom such demit Is granted affiliates with another Lodge, his membership and liability to dues shall continue with the Lodge from which he so demits." A s a r e m e d y for non-affiliation, we think t h e above is good. Bro. Samuel W. Williams, Chairman of t h e Committee on F o r e i g n Correspondence, presented t h e E e p o r t , reviewing the proceedings of thirty-nine Grand Lodges, K a n s a s for 1866 being a m o n g the number. I t is an able and well w r i t t e n Ee-
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port, and contains many good suggestions, but time will not permit us saying anything further. M. W. Bro. E. H. English was re-elected Grand Master, and W. D. Blocher Grand Secretary. CALIFOKNIA.
We acknowledge the receipt of the proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge for 1867, but owing to circumstances mentioned at the commencement of this report, we are obliged to pass them with this apology, which we regret. M. W. William A. Davis was elected Grand Master, and R, W. Alex. G. Abell re-elected Grand Secretary, CANADA.
We must in the same manner apologize tc our brethren of this jurisdiction, but hope to make amends in our next, should the task be assigned us. NORTH CAROLINA.
The Annual Meeting of this Grand Lodge was held at Raleigh on the 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th of December, A. L. 5867, with a representation from one hundred and forty-five Lodges. The Deputy Grand Master, E. W. Best, had granted Dis. pensations for fifteen new Lodges during the year, all of which received charters. Considerable business was transacted, but principally of a local character. An address was delivered by Bro. B.. W. Lassiter, upon the life and character of Bro. William T. Bain, deceased, late Grand Secretary of that Grand Lodge, in which he paid a feeling and well deserved tribute to that venerable Brother, who had been a Mason nearly half a century, and had filled the office of Grand Secretary for twenty-six years. A resolution was passed recognizing the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. There is no Eeport on Foreign Correspondence. Bro. K. W. Best was elected Grand Master, and Bro. Donald T. Bain re-elected Grand Secretary.
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This Grand Lodge convened in Annual Communication November 19th, 1867. The Grand Master's address is a brief one, but it is good, and truly Masonic. Re tells us that "no heart-burnings, jealousies, or other disagreeable incidents, have occurred during the year to mar the fraternal relations of our Craft." With heartfelt thanks he acknowledges the receipt of $1,780, donated by the different Grand Lodges in the North, and §3,445 from Kentucky, in aid of destitute brethren, their widows and orphans, in that jurisdiction. Nine Dispensations for new Lodges were granted during the year. This Grand Lodge refused to recognize the Grand Lodge of West Virginia. Bro. R. S. Burns reviews the proceedings of twenty-one Grand Lodges in a very interesting and fraternal manner. He takes P . G. M. Peck somewhat to task concerning his remarks on the subject of negro Lodges. M. W. James L. Orr is Grand Master, and E. W. R. S. Burns Grand Secretary. COLORADO.
Seventh Annual Commiinication held October 8th, 1867. The Grand Master fears Masonry is becoming too popular for its prosperity, and says: "Petitions for new Lodges in places that have just sprung up, or that have received afresh start from sudden freak of fortune, are frequently presented. Those presented to me I have almost invariably refused, thinking a little delay in the matter eonld work no possible harm to them, and might be best for the Institution"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a very sound conclusion, and one which some other G. M's. might do well to consider. He refused to grant a Dispensation to brethren at Salt Lake City to open Mt. Moriah Lodge. The business transacted was mainly of a strictly local character. Nine Lodges report 582 members.
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M. \\\ H. IL Teller is Grand Master^ and K. "VT. Ed. O. Parmeloe Grrand Secretary. CONNECTICUT.
Eightieth Annual Communication-held May 13th, 1868. The M. W. Grand Master, Bro. William Storer, reports the past year one of prosperity to the Craft in that jurisdiction— Lodges have increased in membership, and he trusts in actual ttrength. He alludes to the popularity of the order, and admonishes the brethren to be cautious in the admission of candidates, and to guard against the mistaken idea that the strength of a Lodge consists in the mimher of its members. The Brother gives a full account of his official acts during the year, and makes some excellent suggestions for their future guidance. One suggestion i.g, that a suitable office bo provided for the Grand Secretary, where the record.s, books and papers of the Grand Lodge may be properly arranged and kept in safety. The Grand Lodge comply with the suggestion, and appropriate §200 for furniture. There are other jurisdictions, perhaps not as old as Connecticut, where a suggestion of this kind might with propriety be made. This Grand Lodge recognizees the newly created Grand Lodge of New Brunswick. Bro. Joseph K. Wheeler presented the llopoi't on Correspondence, in which ho reviews the proceedings of thirtyeight Grand Lodges. Kansas is favorably noticed, and especially the address of Grand Master Adams. The Grand Master of New York has made the Hon. James T. Brady a Mason at sight. This he disapproves, and "cannot see the propriety of communicating the degrees to any one, be ho Honorable or not, while Lodges are so abundant, and so capable of conferring the degrees in 'due form,' as at present. Let Lodges work, and Grand Lodges and Grand Masters legislate." Total initiations 1,000. Total number of members, 11,957. Total Grand Lodge dues, $1,500. M. W. William Storer was ra-eleeted Grand Master, and K. W. Joseph K. "Wheeler Grand Secretary—both of Hartford.
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Sixty-second Annual Communication held June 27th, 1868. The Grand Master, M. W. Daniel McClintock, in a sound and business-like manner gives an account of his official acts for the year then just closing. He notices with gratification that since the installation of the present efficient Grand Secretarj', fraternal greetings are exchanged with all sister â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodges. Frequent applicatioiis for Dispensations to confer degrees out of time were received, but being of the opinion that emergencies in Masonry rarely, if ever, occur, he has granted none. A Lodge in that jurisdiction had received a petition for the degrees, after which it was ascertained that the applicant had been rejected by a Lodge in a sister jurisdiction, and the M. W. of the Lodge asks whether they have jurisdiction in the matter. He calls attention to the want of uniformity in the Werk, and suggests that Custodians of the Work be appointed. It was resolved "that an unaffiliated Mason cannot be permitted to visit any Lodge in this jurisdiction more than twice without affiliating." W. M. B. J. Horner was elected Grand Master, and R. W. P. J. Allmond re-elected Grand Secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both of Wilmington. The officers elect were installed at a Special Communication. The Report on Correspondence, by Bro. Allmond, reviews the proceedings of thirty-eight Grand Lodges, Kansas for 1867 being one, and of which fraternal notice is made. The Brother sticks to his text, "to avoid comment on the actions ot the several Grand Lodges." The report, nevertheless, is an interesting one, and we congratulate the author npon his "maiden effort." There are seventeen Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a total of 022 members. IOWA.
Twenty-tifth Grand Annual Communication hold Jane 2d, 1868.
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M. W. Keuben Mickel, Grand Master, and R. W. T. S. Parvin, P . G. M., Grand Secretary. The Grand Master reports having granted twenty-one Dispensations for new Lodges. Many applications were received for Dispensations to ballot and confer degrees out of limn. Some of these he has granted, and believes the circumstances of the case justified his action. This may all be, and in case of soldiers or officers of the regular army, at home on leave of absence, may be right enough, if they are well qualified; but if, as is usually the case, they are permitted to go away content with having received the degrees, without a proper knowledge of them, in what are they benefitted, Bro. Mickel ? I t has been our lot to meet a number of officers, soldiers and others, who had received the degrees, as they said, by Dispensation. They claim to be Masons, but a large portion of thorn fail to make thonisches known as such. We are all supposed to kno-v our duty as Masons one to another. We have our laws and regulations, wbicii v. o should see strictly executed, and in conferring the degrees in this hurried manner, without giving the necessary instruction, we claim an injustice is done the applicant, and that the officers have done wrong in warping the regulations to suit what they term a case of emergency. We hold that our laws should not be set aside for the convenience or accommodation of those outside the Order, and are of the opinion that cases of emergency, strictly speaking, seldom, if ever, occur. We do not intend these remarks to apply to Iowa any more than to Kansas or any other jurisdiction, and believe that a more rigid rendering and enforcement of our laws would have a beneficial influence both with the Craft and those outside. The address of the Grand Master is an able document, and contains much useful information. He reports twenty-five decisions rendered, and in all a sound knowledge of Masonic law is exhibited. We might difi"er with him on some points; but presume he is governed by local regulations. The newly created Grand Lodge of New Brunswick was duly recognized.
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The Grand Lodge resolved to hail with pleasure the successful establishment of "The Evergreen," and recommend it to the generous and hearty support of the Craft in that jurisdiction. Bro. Guilbert, we congratulate you on your succe.ss â&#x20AC;&#x201D;with the Committee, at least. The Eeport of the Committee on Jurisprudence says a Lodge in another Grand Lodge jurisdiction has no right to try and discipline a member of a Lodge in that jurisdiction, but where a Brother has rendered himself subject to discipline, it is the duty of the Lodge within whose jurisdiction the offence was committed, to send to that member's own Lodge charges, specifications, &c., and they shall proceed to try the case according to the regulations of their Grand Lodge. Upon this subject, we hold that every Mason is amenable to the laws and regulations of the Grand Lodge jurisdiction in which he may reside, and a Brother violating these regulations may be tried and disciplined by the Lodge in whose jurisdiction the offence was committed. We believe we have members of Iowa Lodges permanently residing within this jurisdiction, and we hold them amenable to our laws, but through courtesy we might proceed as they prescribe. There is no Report from the Committee on Foreign, Correspondence published with the transactions, although Bro. Guilbert was present "and road extracts therefrom." As it was ordered 'to be printed when completed, we are yet in hopes of its coming to hand. Christmas is coming. Brother Guilbert, and then note item 10, page 660, proceedings '68. There are 214 working Lodges and 9,77-4 members in t h e , jurisdiction. M. W. Reuben Mickel, of Jeiferson, was re-elected Grand Master, and R. W. T. S. Parvin, of Iowa City, re-elected Grand Secretary. IIJLINOIS.
Thirty-seventh Annual Communication bold October 1st and 2d, 1867. About four hundred Lodges were represented.
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The proceedings of this Grand L o d g e , as nsnal, contain m u c h of interest t o t h e Craft. The G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address is an able a n d i n t e r e s t i n g pamper. One item of interest is, t h a t ho tells us t h a t d u r i n g t h e y e a r h e has issued Dispensations t o open fifty-seven new Lodges. W e h o p e t h e t r u e i n t e r e s t s of t h e Order have been served b y t h e g r a n t i n g of these, in addition t o t h e five hund r e d a n d sixty a l r e a d y there, and if so, we m a y well say t h a t G r a n d L o d g e is in a prosperous condition. Kebold's General H i s t o r y of F r e e M a s o n r y seems to meet with v e r y little favor in t h a t jurisdiction. We r e g r e t t h a t our t i m e will not p e r m i t us t o give a more e x t e n d e d review of the proceedings of this Grand Lodg». INDlAN^i.
A n n u a l Communication held May "iCth, 1868. The G r a n d Master, M. W . H a r v e y G. Hazlerig, in his ad» dress, e n t e r s largely into t h e discussion of all Masonic subjects discussable. I n this,jurisdiction t h e Grand Master m a k e s t h e E e p o r t on Correspondence, a n d upon this point he says : " I t has always been a favorite theory with tne, as well as the practice of Masonry throughout the civilized world, that in itsgovernernment it should, as near as practicable, conform its government to the form of the civil government of the country where it exists, and it being from and through the principal officer, (the President), of our civil government, tliat information as to its connections and transactions with other governments are derived, we in this jurisdiction conforming to that practice, have required our principal officer, (the Grand Master), to communicate tons the transactions of, ando«r intercourse with other Grand Lodges, so far as he may think it important to the interests of the Craft, believing that he IS as competent to judge what is important as is the chairman of any. committee. And then his address is always delivered at the opening of each Oommunication, while'the report of the Committee on Foreign. Correspondence is most frequently not communicated till towards the close, and, indeed, some times not at all, but by consent delivered udprwards to the Grand Secretary, to be printed with the proceedinKs, and then to which but little attention is given by the Craft generally' and certainly none by the Grand Lodge." V a r i o u s subjects are discussed, and p r o m i n e n t amoni^tL-em is t h a t p e r t a i n i n g t o t h e powers and p r e r o g a t i v e s of G rand M a s t e r s , a n d especially t o m a k i n g Masons a t s i g h t , TJiis
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gives rise to the questions, W h a t are the "Ancient l a n d m a r k s ?" What is m e a n t by m a k i n g Masons a t sight ? A n d w h a t is the mode of operation ? After careful investigation, lie is forced t o t h e conclusion t h a t the power t o m a k e Masons a t sight '-does not no-j}, nor ever did, exist, except w h e n given by t h e Grand L o d g e itself, from which t h e Grand Master derived his office." As to w h a t is m e a n t by m a k i n g Masons a t sighr, he s a y s : "It may be well here to define what I understand to be meant by making Masons at sight. I understand it to be the Grand Master taking the candidate to some appropriate place, and there, either alone, or with such aid as he may summon or be able to procure, make him a Mason. Am I correct in this supposition ? It can't be simply going into a regularly constituted Lodge, and there making it a case of "emergency," by dispensing with the "previous notice and due inquiry into his character." In some jurisdictions subordinate ' Lodges are, by a unanimous vote of its members, authorized or permitted to declare a case one^of emergency; but this power is derived from the Grand Lodge who creates them, and is the exercise of a right the propriety of which is very doubtful, particularly when we take into consideration the solomn pledge of every Master of a Lodge at his installation. And if we have that reverence for old regulations which we ought and aH profess to have, a Mason can be made no where, by Grand Master or any one else, but in a regular Lodge. In 1863, under the Grand Mastership of the Earl of St. Albans, it was solemnly declared, 'That no person, of what degree soever, be made or accepted a Free Mason, unless in a regular Lodge, whereof one to be a Master or a Warden in that limit or division where such Lodge is kept, and another to be a craftsman in the trade of Free Masonry.' Again: 'That no person hereafter who shall be accepted a free Mason, shall be admitted into any Lodge or assembly, until he has brought a certificate of the time and place of his acceptation from the LODGE that accepted him, unto the Master of that limit or division where such Lodge is kept.' Isot only this regulation, but the organization of Grand and subordinate Lodges, as it now exists throughout the habitable globe, forbids the making of Masons in any other place, or by any other power, than that of a regularly organized Lodge. The power to grant Dispensations to organize Lodges, and therein 'to receive and enter Apprentices, pass Fellow Crafts and raise Masters,' does not carry with it the power to make Masons at sight. These Lodges, when organized, have powers which a Grand Master has not ; they can make laws, admit mem'bers, (though this is controverted by some), and try and expel them, none of which can a Grand Master do, though it is by the authority of his dispensation that they do it, and that is because he is authorized by the constitution to grant such powers to be exercised by others, while the right to do it is not granted to him; and before a Dispensation for organizing a Lodge is granted, certain pre-requisites are necessary, without which, I apprehend, a Grand Lodge would, in the prudent exercise of its power, declare the Dispensation
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void. If it be true, and I take it for granted that it is, that every Mason should be a member of some Lodge, what becomes of j'our Masons made in Lodges under Dispensation, if they don't thereby become members of it ? "Where is your made-at-sight Masons V Straggling through the world with that Masonically worthless army of nonaflaiiates. It can't be consistent with any well defined ideas of organized Masonry that they are made non affiliates at their making. A Mason made anywhere but in a regularly organized Lodge, comes nearly up to my notions of a 'clandestine-made Mason.' " The question of appeal from the decision of the Master of a Grand or subordinate Lodge to the Lodge OT-er which he presides, is discussed at considerable length. He holds that during the ceremonial work of the Lodge there are many and satisfactory reasons why an appeal should not be entertained, but thinks there are many important matters coming before a Lodge in which there should be the right of appeal, and believes there is such a right, and says : "It would be but poor consolation to the accused to tell him that if the Master decides wrong, whereby he is expelled, that he bas the glorious privilege of appealing his case to the Grand Lodge, which will be in session some eight or ten months hence, and then he will be set all right. The doctrine tUat the Master is the Lodge, or that its affairs are under his individual control, are untenable." This Grand Lodge gives its Lodges U. D. all the rights and powei'8 of Chartered Lodges, except that of electing and installing its officers, holding public processions, and being represented in Grand Lodge. The questions of eligibility to the olSce of Master, "armymade Masons," physical qualifications, &c., all receive a share of tlie Brother's attention, but for want of time wc must forbear quoting further fronx his remarks. The Grand Lodge recognized the newb' organized Grand Lodges of Idaho and New Brunswick. The Grand Lodge concurred in the views of the Grand Master on the subject of making Masons at sight, i. e. that the Grand Master possessed no sneh prerogative. The preliminary steps were taken to procure a history of the Craft in that jurisdiction. During the P . M. session, May 28th, a motion was entertained "that the Grand Lodge close the labors of the present
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Annual Communication this evening," which was done, as they say no farther business appearing. There seems to be 381 Chartered Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a total^membership of 20,133. Total dues paid, $6,26920. Total mileage and per diem paid, §6,968 90. M. W. Martin H, Eice, of Plymouth, was elected Grand Master, and R. W. John M. Bramwell, of Indianapolis, Grand Secretary. IDAHO.
Our brethren of Idaho have met, and in Convention, organized a Grand Lodge for that Territory, and thus assume control of their own affairs. This organization was perfected December 16th, 1867. M. W. George H. Coe is Grand Master, and E. W. P. E. Edmondson Grand Secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both of Idaho City, Their work seems to have been regularly done, and we gladly welcome this, our young sister, into the family of Grand Lodges. LOUISIANA.
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, The M. W. Grand Lodge of this State held its Fifty-sixth Annual Communication in the city of J^ew Orleans, February 10th to 15th, 1868, inclusive. Abel J . Norwood, Grand Master, and J. C. Batchelor Grand Secretary. The Grand Master delivered a very able address. He had granted but three Dispensations for new Lodges, all of which received Charters during the session. The different District Deputy Grand Masters submitted their Beports, showing that they had exercised commendable zeal in the dischargo of their duties. From the Report of Bro. S. 0. Scruggs, of the Fifteenth District, we,make the following extract. I t tells a ^mournful story, yet it is the condition of many, very many, of the Lodges throughout that entire jurisdiction. We deeply sympathize with our brethren, and sincerely hope the time is not far distant when prosperity and bountiful harvests shall make glad the hearts and relieve the necessities of our brothers: "SuSer me, in conclusion, to urge upon you the charitable considera-
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tion of the Lodges under my charge. The fact is, however melancholy it may be, that there are two-thirds of the Lodges whose members are totally unable to pay their individual dues. The loss of two consecutive crops has impoverished the entire people, and produced a mournful scene of almost universal desolation. In this hour of distress, how better could they be relieved than in donating their dues ?" The following "Standing Regulations" were adopted: ^^Seiolved, That the regulation of this Grand Lodge adopted Feb. 15, 1859, providing 'that no one made in a clandestine Lodge can be afiiliated with or healed by our Lodges, but must come iu as a profane, or by a Special Dispensation from the Grand Lodge in each particular case, as it may arise,' remains in full force and vigor. '•'•Betolved, That every Mason in this jurisdiction is strictly forbidden to display Masonic emblems on sign-boards, business cards or advertisements, and the Lodges are hereby directed to discipline any Brother who continues to do so after being duly warned to discontinue the same. '^JBesolved, That all Lodges are strictly forbidden to confer the first section of the first and second degrees, and the first and second sections of the third degree, on more than one candidate at the same time." The Grand Lodge is oadeavoring to raise funds to pay for lots adjoining "Tivoli Circle," on which to erect a new Masonic Temple. Judging by the reports and resolutions offered by the different Committees on this subject, we think the Grand Lodge must have an "elephant" of no inconsiderable size on its hands, but we hope they will succeed in getting it reduced to a proper size for use. A very able report from the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, reviewing the proceedings of thirty-two Grand Lodges, (Kansas not being included), was presented by Bro. James B. Scott for the Committee. Bro. H. R. Swasey was elected Grand Master, and Bro. J . C. Batchelor was re-elected Grand Secretary. MAINE.
Annual Communication convened May 6th, 1868. The Grand Master, M. W. Timothy J . Murray, in his address gives a general account of his official acts, and makes such suggestions as he deems of importanco. He observes that "the influences of a comfortable and cheerful place of meeting cannot fail to be beneficial in every way," and in this matter "a good work has been going on—old Halls have been cleaned out and refitted—new Halls erected and dedica-
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ted, and in many parts of our State our Fraternity occupy places that would be a credit to any human organization." Three Dispensations for new Lodges wore granted during the year. He decides that candidates rejected in another State cannot bo legally made there without consent of proper authority in the jurisdiction where rejected. In this we coincide. He refers to what seems to be a renewal of the old warfare against Masonry, and favors the Craft with some sound advice for their guidance, which all would do well to heed. He urges thorough discipline for neglect of Masonic duties and disregard of its teachings, as the only way whereby we can maintain the integrity of the Order. "We would give the Brother's remarks in full had We the time. The M. W. Grand Lodge of New Brunswick was duly recognized, and their representatives near the Grand Lodge of Maine received and welcomed as such. The newly created Grand Lodge of Idaho was also recognized and placed upon the list of correspondents. Past M. W. J. H. Drummond presented the report on Correspondence, in which he reviews, in an able and interesting manner, the proceedings of forty-three Grand Lodges, and the Grand Orient of France. Kansas for 1867 receives a kindly notice. In our notice of the Grand Lodge of Maine last year, we congratulated the Grand Master in having granted but three Dispensations to confer degrees out of time, but were somewhat surprised to find that thirty-nine had been granted by District Deputies. Our surprise was as much at the powers granted these District Deputy Grand Masters, as at the number granted. We hold to the opinion that the Grand Master, while acting as such, is the only one to be entrusted with this important prerogative. But, as Bro. Drummond promises for the Grand Lbdge to "mend o' that soon," wo shall expect to see the District Deputy Grand Masters shorn of this privi|pge. Bro. Drummond's Eeport is among the best wo have
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had the pleasure of perusing, and we would give it a more extended notice had we the time. The numerous District Deputies submit their usually interesting reports. M. W. Timothy J. Murray was re-elected Grand Master, and R. W. Ira Berry re-elected Grand Secretary—both of Portland. MARYLAND.
At the Semi-Annual Communication, held May 11th, 1868, M. W. Grand Master, John Coates, reports harmony and good feeling prevailing throughout that jurisdiction. Their new Masonic Temple is hastening to completion, and he hopes soon to enjoy the satisfaction and pleasure of dedicating the same "by solemn consecration to sacred and holy purposes." The Trnsicotj ol' the Graud Charily Fund report a sum total ol §62,868 U2. The numerous reports of Grand OflScers show a prosperous condition of the Craft throughout the jurisdiction. Sixty-one Lodges report 4,484 members. Total dues receivec*, $2,865. M. W. John Coates is Grand Master, and K. W. Jacob H. Medairy Grand Secretary—both of Baltimore. JIINNESOTA.
Our brethren of this jurisdiction held their Fifteenth Annual ComuQunication at St. Paul, in October, 1867. C. W. Nash Grand Master, R. W. W. S. Combs Grand Secretary. This Grand Lodge nobly responded to the call of their suffering brethren in the South by collecting and forwarding to thom^the sura of §2,292 G5. The transactions contain much interesting matter but we are forced to bo brief, as per apology at commencement. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both reelected. MICHIGAN.
The proceedings of this Grand Lodge were received, but
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for reasons elsewhere given, we are compelled t o pass t h e m w i t h o u t the usual reviews. M. W. S. C. Ccfflnbury is G r a n d Master, and E . W. J a m e s Fen ton Grand Secretary. MISSOURI.
The F o r t y seventh A n n u a l Communication of this G r a n d Lodge convened October 14th, 1867, M. W. and E e v . J o h n D . Yincil, Grand Master, presiding.' The Grand Master's address is a v e r y l e n g t h y a n d ably w r i t t e n paper. I t is replete w i t h i n t e r e s t a n d good advice t o the Craft, showing him t o be an indefatigable w o r k e r in t h e cause of Masonry. A g r e a t m a n y applications for Dispensations t o confer degrees out of t i m e a n d upon m a i m e d candidates were received, t o all of which ho t u r n e d a deaf ear, a n d required, in every instance, the most implicit, obedience t o the laws and regulations of the G r a n d L o d g e upon t h e subject. H e refers in fitting terms t o the d e a t h of our l a m e n t e d B r o , A . O'Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the "Masonic L y c u r g u s of Missouri." H o is opposed t o t h e District D e p u t y system, and advocates the a p p o i n t m e n t of t w o or m o r e competent B r o t h e r s as Grand Lecturers, w i t h salaries high enough t o command t h e best talent of t h e S t a t e . The Grand Master issued a n d caused to be sent t o each Lodge in t h e S t a t e the following "EDICT:"
"Ordering 1st. That all Lodges must meet as Master Masons and members of the Lodge under the Charter or Dispensation granted them; and that no Lodge shall be considered as having legally met and opened, either at stated or special meetings, unless it opens la thie Master's degree, and when through with the labors of the meeting, it must close on the same degree. "2d That opening and closing the M. M. degree opens and closes the Lidge, thereby controlling all subordinate degrees; and when the Lodge is once opened, it may dispense or suspeod labor from ouc degree lo enter upnu another, as lUe woik may demand, imlil ihe Lodge, as suoh, 'a Anally closed. By work we include alto lecturing and examinaiion of candidates. "31. That the use of liquors be discountenanced and prohibited as much as possible, consistent with the first cardinal virtue of temperance iu all things, and that all spirituous or malt liquors be positively prohibited in tlie Lodge or anterooms. "4iii. ' That members must not go iu their known character as Ma.
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sons to public drinking saloons, but must adhere strictly to the 29th Section of Article XVI. of Grand Lodge By-Laws. "5th. That all meetings of Lodges be prohibited on the Babbath day, except for funeral purposes. "6tb. That no Lodge can be opened unless one of the first three officers be present and preside as Master; and in no case can a Past Master assume the gavel except in Funeral Lodges, (when invited to do so,) or to assBist the acting Master in the lectures and work, tor in all cases we will hold the highest officer present responsible for all things done in his Lodge. "7th. That it is the undeniable right of every member of a Lodge to object to a ballot being taken, or to the advancement of a candidate, at any stage of the proceedings, and that right shall not be questioned or infringed upon, nor need the objector give any reasone unless he voluntarily does so." The circulation of the above "Edict," ho tells us, gave rise to much discussion and criticism, as we would very naturally suppose it would. The Grand Master devotes four pages of his address to a. finely drawn argument in defense of his position. A Special Committee took issue with him on the subject, and especially the first and second points. The portion relating to drinking saloons seems, after considerable discus. sion, to have been adopted, and the balance, we are inclined tc think, became so "mixed" that it was laid on the tableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; to settle. A Committee was appointed to investigate the question as to whether the Grand Lodge should recognize the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, to report at next session. Also, a Committee to prepare a digest of Masonic Law for that juj risdiction. The Eeport on Correspondence is from the pen of oar gifted Bro. Geo. Frank Gouley, (appointed by the Grand Master after the death of Bro. O'Sullivan). It reviews the proceedings of thirty-five American Grand Lodges and fifteen foreign. We regret that time and space will not permit a more extended notice of this Repert, but wo can assure Bro. Gouloy that wo havo read with pleasure and profit the ontiro Report. In the report upon Maryland wo find the following brief report from Nevada in relation to negro Lodges, so called, which wo copy for the benefit of Kansas Masons : "la 1784 certain colored persons residing in Boston petitioned the Grand Master of England for a charter. The charter, dated Scpten^-
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ber 29th, 1784, was granted to Prince Hall, Boston Smith, Thomas Sanderson, and several others, under the name of African Lodge, No. 459, The charter, however, was not received in Boston until the year 1787. It was an ordinary charter in the usual form, and conferred no other privileges than those usually granted by such instruments. "Of its proceedings from this time until 1827, we have no definite information, at which time we find it actively at work under the Mastership of Mr. John T. Hilton, claiming the powers and prerogatives of a Grand Lodge, under the name of Prince Hall Orand Lodge of A.-. Y.-. M.-., which powers it must have assumed as early as 1813, in which year it is said to have granted a charter to Boyer Lodge, No. 1, (colored), in the city of New York. It was stricken from the registry of the Orand Lodge of England in 1813, and its lawful existence was then of course terminated, had it ever been anything other than an irregular organization. "On surrendering the charter, which was never returned to it, a copy was kept, and after the Lodge bad been dormant for several years, it was revived with this copy by the persons who were in possession of it. "Its original establishment in Boston was a violation of the jurisdictional rights of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, which was organized in 1733, fifty-one years before the charter of this colored Lodge was granted by the Grand Lodge of England; and therefore, waiving the question of color, it could never have been recognized by that, or any other Masonic body, as a lawful Lodge." Thirty-seven Dispensations for new Lodges were granted by the Grand Master and eleven by the last Grand Lodge, making forty-eight in all, forty-two of which received charters at this meeting. There are now two hundred and fortyeight living chartered Lodges under this Grand Lodge, and seventeen U. D., with a total membership, (returned and estimated), of 12,500. Initiated past year, 2,211. Rejected, 1,178. Represented at Grand Lodge, 106. M. W. Bro. William E. Dunscomb, of Jefferson City, was elected Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. Geo. Frank Gouley, of St. Louis, Grand Secretary. In conclusion, Bro. Gouley, permit us to compliment you for the clear and concise manner in which the subject matter of the Grand Lodge proceedings is arranged. MONTANA.
Our brethren of this young sister jurisdiction held their Third Annual Communication October 7th and 8th, 1867. The address of the Grand Master is brief. He says : "In our own jurisdiction we observe no event of sufficient im-
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portance to distinguish the Masonic year now added to history." The "Grand Historian" read an address, in which we have a history of his journey to that Territory. We shall expect as graphic an aceount of some other brother's journey thither in his next. An application for a Dispensation to ML Moriah Lodge was refused by this Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary, Bro. W. F. Sanders, submitted the Report on Correspondence, in which he displays ability and a fraternal spirit. Leander Tracy was elected M. W. Grand Master, and E. W. W. F. Sanders re-elected Grand Secretary. NEW BRUNSWICK.
We have before us a pamphlet containing the proceedings of Conventions to organize the M. "W. Grand Lodge of New Brunswick, held at the City of St. John, August 16th and October 9th and 10th, A. L. 5867, and of the first Grand Communication, held January 22d, 23d and 24th, A. L. 5868, with an Appendix, containing the Constitution and General Regulations of the Grand Lodge. The proceedings seem to be regular and in due form. M. W. Bro. B. Lester Peters is Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. Wm. F . Bunting Grand Secretary. As this Grand Lodge has not yet received a formal recognition from this jurisdiction, we forbear comment upon the proceedings, except in .one instance. The 6th clause in their Constitution, p. 51,.Contains the following; "Any person who cannot write shall be ineligible to be admitted to the Fraternity, and a petition having been received by a Lodge cannot be withdrawn." The above meets our approval, but the concluding portion of the clause, to-Avit: "And no person shall be made a Mason or admitted a member of a Lodge, if, on ballot, three black balls appear against him ; nor shall less than three black balls reject a candidate," we most earnestly protest against any such law requiring three black balls to reject a candidate, and sincerely hope that our young sister will, at
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her next Annual Communication promptly rescind it, and in its stead make a unanimous vote of the Lodge be necessary to receive a candidate. Unless good material is more scarce in that jurisdiction than we think it is, there will be enough degrees conferred by a clear ballot, and harmony among the members is certainly more apt to be secured. In the "General Regulations of 1721" we find the following: "ARTICLE 6."
"But no man can be entered a Brother in any particular Lodge, or admitted to be a member tliereof, without the unanimous consent of all ttie members of that Lodge then present when the candidate ia proposed, and their consent is formally asked by the Master, and they are to signify their consent or dissent in their own prudent way, either virtually or in form, but with unanimity. Horis this inherent privilege subject to a Dispensation, because the members of a particular Lodge are the best judges of it; acd if a fractious member should be imposed on them, it might spoil their harmony or binder their freedom, or even break and disperse the Lodge, which ought to be avoided by all good and true brethren." This was in some degree, however, overruled in 1738 bj^ Dispensation from the Grand Master, allowing a candidate to bo initiated if no more than three black balls appeared against him, which Dispensation was evidently without authority of law, as the Regulation quoted above expressly forbids it in the language, "Nor is this inherent privilege subject to Dispensation." I t is unfortunate for the Fraternity at large that a disposition exists in some Lodges in every jurisdiction to increase their roll of members, and not their list of genuine, true and warm-hearted Masons. NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Semi-Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was held December 27th, A. D. 1866, and the Annual Commuication was held June 12th, 1867. John H. Eowell M. W. Grand Master, Horace Chase Grand Secretary. At the Annual Communication there was a representation from fifty-nine chartered Lodges. The Grand Master had granted Dispensations for three new Lodges during the year. The Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters, (of which there are ten), show that they have been at work with commendable industry. There are eighty-four chartered Lodges in this
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S t a t e , w i t h a t o t a l membership of 5,005. T h e E e p o r t on Correspondence w a s prepared by B r o s . J . J . Bell, A. S. Ballant y n e a n d Alpheus W . B a r k e r . I t reviews t h e proceedings of t h i r t y - s i x Grand Lodges, ours for 1866 b e i n g a m o n g the n u m b e r . T h e Grand Master and G r a n d S e c r e t a r y were both re-elected. ^ NOVA SCOTIA.
T h e Second A n n u a l Communication of this Grand Lodge w a s hold in t h e city of Halifax, beginning on t h e 2l8t day of J u n e , A. L . 5867. AV. H . Davis, M. W. G r a n d Master, and Chas. J . McDonald, B . W. G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . Considerable business w a s t r a n s a c t e d , but principally of a local c h a r a c t e r . The Grand Master in hia a n n u a l address calls a t t e n t i o n t o m a n y things of v a s t i m p o r t a n c e n o t only to t h a t jurisdiction but t o all G r a n d as well a s subordinate L o d g e s , wherever located. After referring . t o t h e evil of non-affi)iation, he s a y s : " T h e next most serious evil is the too sparing use of the ballot-box, or the too indiscriminate making of Masons, without proper inquiry ioto their character. Brethren, far better that twenty good men should be turned from our doors than that one bad should cross the sacred portals. â&#x20AC;˘'This fault is apt to occur particularly in young Lodges, and for manifest reasons. Members are few, and those few have to bear heavy pecuniary obligations, which will of course be lightened by the admission of new members, truly laudable perhaps in some Societies, but subservient of the first principles of Masonry. But you may ask, Where is the remedy ? I answer. In the choice of your lavestigating Committees. I can appeal to the experience of any one who has served on one of these Committees, how often have you attached your name to a petition simply because some other Brother told you the candidato was a fit and proper person, and you may have been too busy to make the proper inquiry foryourself. What has been the result ? The admission of one whom, had you known hia character, would never have been permitted to cross our threshold. Nay, is it not even within our knowledge that a candidate has been rejected by the votes of the very Committee who repor-ed favorable on him to the Lodge, because they wished to throit the responsibility on the Lodge, and were unwilling to do their duty faithfully and impartially." H e suggests, as a partial remedy, t h a t a new Committee be a p p o i n t e d u p o n each petition, composed of those w h o live n e a r e s t and k n o w most about t h e petitioner. H e also calls a t t e n t i o n t o t h e "irregular attendance of both
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ofBoers and members on the stated meetings of liodges," and nrges a more faithful attendance. He says : "How often do vie visit Lodges and find perhaps half the etations filled by brethren not belonging to the particular Lodge open, or, if members of the Lodge, not at all capable of filling the position with credit to themselTes. How oAen does even a good Master have to blash with shame at the bungling manner in which some of bis officers perform their duties, when perhaps visitors may be present who have come to criticise the work or to acquire knowledge. How few Lodges are there in which every officer knows his duty, and takes a juat pride in being always in his place at the appointed hour." The aboro plain and sensible remarks seem so much to the point that we could not forbear copying them entire, as we feel that they may be read with benefit by all. The Eeport on Foreign Correspondence was submitted by Bro. W. Taylor. It contains a review of twenty-nine Grand Lodges, Kansas for 1866 being one of the number. Charters were issued for five Lodges, and Dispensations to organize two new Lodges, making a total of seventeen working Lodges in this jurisdiction. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both reelected, t OHIO.
Our brethren there held their Fifty-eighth Annual Com, niuuication iu October, 1867. M. W. Thomas Sparrow, Grand Master, R. W. John D. Caldwell, Grand Seeretary. Two hundred and eighty-five Lodges were represented. The Grand 3Iaster had granted Dispensations for sixteen new Lodges. He opposes what he terms the "growing disposi tion among subordinates" to become incorporate bodies. under the State Law. • Our active Bro. Howard Mathews submitted a very readable report, showing that as usual, he has not been idle. Bro. E T. Carson, in a very interesting manner, reviews the proceedings of twenty-seven Grand Lodges. Our brethi'en of Ohio are enjoying their lull share of prosporitj', and CMpecially iu a financial point ©f view. We ob Berve their receipts were 821,233 80, and their disbarsements for the year §10,180 16. There are 355 Lodges and 20,225 members in th« jarisdic
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tion. M. W. Howard Mathews is Grand Master, and E. W. John D. Caldwell Grand Secretary. OBIGON.
The Seventeenth Annual Communication was held in June, 1867. Twenty-five Lodges were represented. New York has trespassed upon their jurisdiction, for which infringement our brethren of New York are called to an account. This Grand Lodge posseBses an educational fund, the income from which during the year amounted to ยง3,177. They have four orphan children under their charge, for whom most of the above was expended. We would like to see some of the more prosperous Grand Lodges striving with Oregon in this commendable work. Dispensations were issued for four new Lodges. Bro. John McCraoken submitted a review of the proceedings of Ihirty-lwo Grand Lodi/es, Kansas for 1866 being one. M. W. A. A. Smith, of Eugene City, was elected Grand Master, and E. W. J. E. Hurford, of Cicgon City, re-elected Grand Secretary. TBXA6.
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Annual Communication held June 8th, 1868, M. W. John E. Fretwell. He reports that quite a number of applications for new Lodges were presented, but they all were, for good reasons, rejected. He has also relused all petitions for conferring degrees out of time. His reasons are plausible, and in which we concur. He is a strict constructionist of our fundamental written law, and apparently believes in "making haste slowly." The Committee on Jurisprudencej in reporting upon the question, "What are the rights of demitted Masons ?" report that they have no rights, and are not entitled to charity, or any of the rights and privileges of a contributing member. We, in Kansas, think differently, and had we time would give onr reasons. The Committee on Correspondence submitted an able and very interesting Report, in which they review the proceedings of thirty-four Grand Lodges, Kansas for 1867 being one, and receiving^a^courteous notice.
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This Grand Lodge declares that no charter shall be granted to a new Lodge until satisfactory evidence has been given that they have provided a good and secure Lodge room. M. W. Peter W. Gray was elected Grand Master, and E. W. George H. Binghurst Grand Secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both of Houston. VIKQINIA,
This venerable GrandLodge met in Annual Communication December 9th, 1867, M. W. Edward H. Lane Grand Master, and B. W. John Dove Grand Secretary. A school had been established in Bichmond for the education of the orphans Of Masons. The Grand Master informs us that sixty-five pupils were in attendance. He is zealous in the work, and urges the establishment of such schools in other parts of the jurisdiction. Eleven Lodges received charters at this session. An excellent Keport on Correspondence was submitted by Bro. B. E. Welford, Jr., reviewing the proceedings of thirtynine Grand Lodges. The proceedings contain much interesting matter, which we would review more at length had we time. M. W. Wm. Terry was eleeted Grand Master, and our venerable R. W. Bro. John Dove re-elected Grand Secretary. WASHINGTON.
The Tenth Annual Communication was held in September, 1867, M. W. T. M. Eeed presiding. He gives a plain and business-like address, and one which contains many sound points. One Dispensation was granted for establishing a new Lodge, and that in Idaho. Death had sorely afflicted the family of the Grand Master j during the year four near and dear ones had been taken therefrom. The question of jurisdiction in Idaho seems still to agitate the minds of the brethren, and we notice in Bro. Wood's Eeport on Correspondence a lengthy dissertation on that subject. We presume the "fight" now is to settle the question for the guidance of others, as Idaho has taken charge of Masonry in their Territory,
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There ar& ten Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a membership of 353. WISCONSIN.
At the annual Communication held June 9th, 1868, M. W. Harlon Pease, Grand Master, reports the institution in that j urisdiction in a sound and flourishing condition, but it be. comes his mournful duty to announce the death of two Pas t Grand Officers of that Grand Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;P. JD. G. M. Bro. Lnman Strong, and P. G;. Treasurer Bro. S. S. Daggett. The Grand Lodg* appropriated 81,000, and the subordinates $320, for the relief of suffering brethren in the South. Three Dispensations for] new Lodges were grantedjduring the year. Three applications for new Lodges were rejected. A resolution is before the Grand Lodge proposing to amend the Constitution in such manner as to provide for dividing the State into Districts, and allowing the Grand Lecturer to summon the Masters of Lodges in the several Districts to attend schools of instruction, instead of the usual visitations by the Grand Lecturer. In 1862 the Grand Lodge commenced to pay the Grand Master for his services. I n that year the amount paid was $92. 45. l a 1867 the amount was 8354 75. P . G. M. Bro. G. Bouck, from the Committee on Finance, regards this as a somewhat profuse increase, and suggests that onlyjactnal expenses be allowed. Bro Gabriel Bouck, from the Committee on Correspondence, submitted a very interesting Keport. The proceedings of forty Grand Lodges are acknowledged. The Brother is not favorable to voluminous Reports on Correspondence, and notices instances where changes are suggested. Ohio suggests that the reports be dispensed with, and recommends a more general circulation of Masonic papers among the Craft. He is not favorable to such thanges, and thinks the evils complained of are not in the syitem itself but in its abuse, as in oases where the Keports are devoted by the Committee to Âť display of its abilities for witticism, sarcasm and repartee. On this subject he remarks: "We regret to eay that in some
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reports, but it affords us pleasure to say they are few in number, the language and sentiment used by the Committees to and of each other, in the discussion of certain questions, are unworthy of Masons, and would bo disgraceful among profanes, and therefore much more so among members of the Craft." We join with the Brother in protesting against such abuses. He is of the opinion that the ancient landmarks and charges concerning physical qualifications, apply only to the E. A. Degree. The subjects of Jurisdiction, Avouchments and Discipline are ably discussed, and we wauld notice them more in detail had wo time. M. W. Harlon Pease, of Water town, is Grand Master, and E. W. W. T. Palmer, of Milwaukee, Grand Secretary. Fraternally submitted, E. T. CARB, J. D. RUSH..
ADDRESS O F GRAND OFFICERS.
M. W. GRAND
MASTER;
J . H . BROWN
Leavenworth.
H. AV. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER:
E. A. SMITH
Fort Scott. R. W. GRAND SECRETARY :
E. T. CARE
Leavenworth. CUSTODIANS :
R. W. O. A. BASSETT E. D. HILLYER " J. A. ANDERSON.
Lawrence. Grasshopper Palls. Junction City.
The next Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas will be held in the eity of Leavenworth, commencing on the third Wednesday (20th) of October, A. L. 5869.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
M. W. GRAND LODGE OF
KANSAS,
AT ITS FOURTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD AT THE
CITY OF LEAVENWORTH, OCTOBER, 1869.
LEAVENWORTH PRINTED AT THE BOOK OFFICE E OF THE T TIMES JOB PKINTIKG CO., Nos. 13 and id 15 Shawnee Shaw Street.
1870.
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
M. W. GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS, A. L. 5869.
T H E Fourteentli Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of ANCIENT, F R E E AND AccEKfEn MASONS, of Kansas, convened in the City of Leavenworth, on Wednesday, the twentieth day of October, A. D. 1869. A. I_ 5869. PRESENT: M. W .
J O H N H . B R O W N , GRASTU M A S T E R .
R. W.
E D . A. S M I T H , D E P U T Y G K A N D
MASTER.
R. W .
C. C. K E L L A M ,
WAKI>EN.
SKNIOR G R A N D
R . W.
G. W. H O G E B O O M
R. W.
C H R L S T t A N BECK, G R A N D T R E A S U R E I I .
R. W.
E. T. C A R R , G R A N D
JUNIOR GRAND
WARDEN.
SECRETARY.
W.
W. B. H U T C H I S O N , A S S I S T A N T G R A N D
W.
R E V . J N O . A. A N D E R S O N , G R A N D
W.
A. R. B A N C R O F T , G R A N D
W.
.lOHN G U T H R I E , GRAND STANDARD
W. W.
S. G. HOYT, ^ ^ C. H. V A N FOSSEN, } ^''^''"
W.
J . T. TAYLOR, G R A N D S E N I O R
W.
I . B. S H A R P , G R A N D J U N I O R
W.
FRITZ MAGERS, GRAND TYLER.
SECBETARV.
CIIAI'I^AIN.
MARSHAI.. BEARER.
STEWARDS. DEACON. DEACON.
PAST GRAND OFFICERS : M. W. R. R. B E E S , Past Grand Master. M. W. M. S. ADAMS, Pa.st Grand Master. J . C. R I C H M O N D , 1 p , e . ., , ,â&#x20AC;&#x17E; , E . D. H I L L Y E RJ , V r a s t Senior Grand Wardens. J . T. LANTER, J A S . F. BLISS, }> Past JJunnniiocr Grand Wanlens. J O H N A. CHASE,
FKOCEEDIN'GS
OF THE
Tlie roll of Lodges was called, and a quorum being" found present, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in ample form, with prayer by the Rev. Jno. A. Anderson, Grand Chaplain. The M. W. Grand Master appointed Bros. E. T. Carr. John Guthrie, and D. Byington, a Committee on Credentials, which Committee shortly after submitted the following REPORT:
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee on Credentials beg leave to report that they find the following Lodges represented, as follows: S M I T H T O N , N O . 1,
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f D. Vanderslice, W. M., and pi-oxv for \ S. and J . W.
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M. I G. M. Barns, W. M \ H . C. Prang, S. W. (. Win. Beeler, .J. W.
L E A V E S w o K T H , No. 2,
KicKAPOo, N o . 4,
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/ Jag. A. Henderson, proxv for W. M. and .\ S. W.
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W A S H I N G T O N , N O . 5,
i J o h n M. Price. W . M. - \ S. H . Cummins, S. W. y K. T. Hazzard, proxy for .J. W .
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L A W B E N C E , N O . 6,
f Paul K. Brooks, W. M. \ Justin As.sman, i>roxy for .J. W.
UNION, N O . 7,
f W. S. Blakely, W. M. •< .Tno. A. Anderson, S. W., and proxv for l J . W.
BoUBBos, N O . 8,
f Wiley Britton, proxv for W. M., S. and I J . W.
A C A C I A , N O . 9,
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K I N G SOLOMON, N O . 10.
OSKAI.OOSA, N O . 14, T E C U M S E H , N O . 15,
D. Byington, W. M. L. M. Goddard, S. W. M. S. Adams, proxy for j . VV.
/ A. K. Bancroft, W. M., and proxy for I S. and J . W.
E M P O B I A , N O . 12,
N ESI All A, N O . 13,
/ T. J . Steiuberger, W. M. \ K. A. Hays, S. W., and proxy for J . W .
f D. E . Helfrey, W. M., and proxv for S. \ and J . W.
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/ G. W. riogebooni, W. M., and ]iroxv for \ S. and J . W.
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/ .1. W. Campion, nroxv for W. M. and J . \ w.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. C S. G. Hoyt, W . M. . - -j T. J . .Tenking.s, proxy for S. W. I H . C. Crump, proxy for J . W.
L A F A Y E T T E , N O . 16,
TOPEKA, No. 17,
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f C. C. Kellara, W. M, \ H . T. Beeman, J . \V. ( . A . M . Callahan, J . W.
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FltANKI^IN, No. 18, OLATHE, No. 19,
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J A. J . Clemens, W . M., and proxy for S. I W. / Kufus Oursler, proxy for M. W. and S.
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GKAS.SHOPPER F A L L S , No. 21
S T . J O H N S , N O . 26, -
V A I > L E Y , N O . 30,
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f C. N . Lufkins, S. W., and proxy for W . 1 M. .J. L. Thompson, proxy for W. M. W. H . Nesbltt, proxy for S. W. E. W. Stratton, J . W .
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A R C A N A , No. 31,
f nSlliott Carriger, W. M. \ Alex. Dickson, proxy for S. and J . W. / J . R. Van Zandt, W. M., and proxy for I S. and J . W . C. W. Higginbotliani, W. M. J . B. Oliver, proxy for S. W. C. D. Ward, J . W.
AiJBCRN, N O . 32, Moosrn C I T Y , N O . 33.
I N D I A X O L A , N O . 34,
P A O L A , N O . 37,
lOLA, Xo. 38,
W.
f E. D. Hillyer, W. M., and pro.xy for S. \ W. and J . W. f S. S. Nichols, W. M. \ B. B. Moore, S. W. J S. Kiser, W. M., and proxy for S. and 3. \ W. A. H . Hard, proxy for W . M., and S. W.
H I G H PatAiRiE, No. 25,
P A C I F I C , N O . 2i),
J . C. Richmond, proxv for W. M., and S. W. J o h n H . Kitt.'^,.J. W.
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S E X E C A , N O . 39, D E SOTO, N O . -tO,
f S. O. "Wilson, S. W., and proxv for W. I M. and J . W.
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E A S T O N , N O . 45,
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f A. Wells, W. M., and proxy for S. and and I ai ' •}. " W.
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MoNTioELLO, N O . 43, D E L P H I A N , N O . 44,
/ John Francis, W . M., and proxy for S. t and J . W .
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J . T. Taylor, W. M., and proxy for S. and J . W. A. J . Clemens, proxy for W. M.
f J . T, Lanter, W . M. I M. B. Taylor, proxy for S. and J . W. T. J . Goddard, pro.Kv for W. M. J . D. Rush, proxy for W . M. .Jas. Tomlinson, proxy for S. W. C. H . Van Fo.ssen, proxy for .1. W.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE X E N I A , N O . 47,
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W. M., and proxy for S. and { H .J .Britton, W. W . M., and proxy for S. and { M.J .Conley, W.
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N I N E M I L E , N O . 49,
/ L,. L. Terwilliger, W. M. l Levi Churchill, S. W.
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I J o h n H . Dwight, W. M. I Jafl. S. Crow, S. W.
C A L V A R Y , N O . 50,
O R I E N T . N O . 51,
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( J o h n Guthrie, W. M., and proxy for S. \ W. (. C. N . E i x , J . W.
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f G . W . Gray, W . M. W m . B. Sperlock, S. W.
P E R B Y V I L L B , N O . 52,
A. Wells, proxy for W. M., S. and J . W.
GRANuiitA, N O . 53,
W. { D.S.G.andCampbell, J . W.
S H A W N E E , N O . 54,
T R O T , N O . 55,
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Babcock, proxy for W. M. { JFranklin o h n B. Wheeler, proxy for S. and J . W.
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f P . W. Hull, W. M. I H . Kline, proxy for S. W.
MOONT Pl/EASANT, N o . 58,
D I C K R E E S , No.
69,
S A L I N A , N o . 60.
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W . B. French, W. M. M. Weightman, proxy for S. W. Joseph Howell, proxy for J . W. D . R. Wagstaff, S. W.
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AuBBicus, No. 62, A D A M S L O D G E , No.
M., and proxy for
f J . D. .Taquith, W. I R. Freeman, S. W. (. W m . Grimsley, J . J . D. Rush, proxy for J . W.
63,
f B. Flesher, FI W. M.
HiBAM, N o . 68,
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- -j Geo. Einstein, S. W. (. R. N . Hershfield, proxy for J . W.
CENTER, No.
69,
M O U N T M O B I A I I , N O . 70,
f B. F . Freeland, W. M., and proxy for I J . W. f E. T. Carr, proxy for W. M., S. and J . \ W.
Fraternally submitted. E. T. C A R R , J O H N G U T H RIE, rE, D. B Y I N G T O N
I
Committee,
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The Most Worshipful Grand Master then delivered the following ANNUAL
ADDRESS.
Officers and Representatives of the Grand Lodge: In obedience to the requirements of the Constitution of our ancient and honorable institution, you are again assembled to review the labors of the past year, and devise means to further our progress in time to come. Prompted, as I trust we are, by a noble ambition to promote the grand principles of our order, let us approach our task with brotherly love, with reverent hands undertake what shall seem to be the best plan to extend our usefulness and improve our Masonic culture. This young and rapidly growing commonwealth is no minor field, and every precaution should be taken to push on our work with zeal and care. A n d first, my brethren, permit me, before proceeding farther, to invite your attention to that source whence flow all blessings both temporal and spiritual. We have enjoyed unstinted prosperity during the Masonic year just closed, and nearly every brother has been the recipient of numberless benefactions. Then to Him, the great author of all mercies, whose unbounded goodness extends over the universe, be thanks offered for private and public prosgerity, and for the manifest protection which our institution has received at His Fatherly hand. As we enter upon the new year let us not be or become unmindful of His loving kindness towards us, but with humility becoming men seeking to spread abroad principles founded in universal benevolence, prayerfully and with united voice supplicate Him to stand by us, and crown our well intended efforts with success. I can but congratulate you, my brethren, in view of the happy condition of our craft in this Grand Jurisdiction. Peace and harmony pervade our borders with rare exceptions. Unity of purpose begins to prevail and a concentration of forces is fast producing beneficial results. Much good has been accom-
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plished but much more must be attained to achieve our divine mission, and help perfect the grand scheme of moral government now becoming incorporated into the social system of all civilized nations. Our State, once known as a part of the Great American Desert, is performing an important part in this fraternal labor. In bringing about this pleasing result much is due to those who have preceded me. What obstacles have not been overcome, what trials and vicissitudes not passed through, since the organization of this Grand Lodge, which was effected on the 14th day of November, 1856, in this City. Yet success has been yours, and to-day you may well be proud of the sound progress made in the mystic art. Though among the youngest in the fraternal family, we rank high in point of intelligence and count some unrivalled workers in our ranks. While I am disposed to congratulate you on the happy results of the past, I beg you will not lose sight of the fact that, though almost every organization of men strives to extend its influence, enlarge its powers and increase its members b)' every means at hand, freemasonry rests her hopes upon the high character and moral worth of those who enter her halls; and demands, as she requires, marked intellectual capacity in those who desire her honors. Men of this stamp she wants; and none others should b^ suffered to share in our labors or participate in our privileges. Our tribunals should ever be faithful to the ancient landmarks, and if so, they will repudiate the idea, by far too prevalent, that mere numbers are an element of success or .strength. Freemasonry, not unlike all other organizations, is burdened, to some extent, with bad and imperfect viatcrialâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as should never be placed in our mystic temple. Although no institution was ever founded on better principles, or more excellent rules and maxims, than those adopted and prasticed by our primitive brethren, yet I am sorry to say that all have been abused and sadly perverted from their legitimate purposes by those of its members not capable of appreciating and practising its lofty principles. In future, here at least, let us see to it that this evil ceases.
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and that hereafter we do not enthrall ourselves by such additions. I now ask your attention while giving a brief history of the business of my office during the past year: DISPEN.SATIONS.
During the year I have granted dispensations for the formation of twelve new Lodges, for a full and particular account whereof I beg to refer you to the R. W. Grand Secretary's report. From a personal acquaintance with some of the officers, and the assurance I have from the recommending Lodge, I am confident they will make a satisfactory report of their work, and prove themselves worthy of admission into our fraternal family. I trust that a close and critical examination, by the proper committee, of the transcripts and records of these new applicants for Masonic favor will reveal the fact that they have performed the task assigned them with zeal and fidelity; and if thus found, the reward due to faithful performance and steady perseverance will be given them. Informality in the petitions and defectiveness in the recommendations of the nearest Lodge was a source of some trouble. In almost every case the recommendatory certificate was incomplete, not detailing all the facts necessary to warrant the issue of a dispensation. In no case, however, did I find the brethren unwilling to furnish the required information; on the contrary when the way was pointed out the papers came in due form and complete in facts; my exactness in this respect may have been somewhat annoying to the petitioners, but I felt that the duty I owed to the Grand Lodge required me to fulfill its laws to the letter. Occurrences of this kind will in future be obviated, if our good brethren in similar cases will only follow the forms to be found in our standard works, which they will find at any of the book stores. In the matter of names for new Lodges I have departed from the rule followed by my predecessors. The names by me given have been suggestive of some Masonic virtue, a princiâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2
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pie, character, or place; and in every case my course has met the approval of the brethren composing the new Lodge. I hope this rule in future will be followed strictly. In granting these dispensations I have in each and every case sought, not only to meet the demands and wants of these new Lodges, but to foster and keep up the prosperity and well being of the order at large, now increasing on every side of our State so rapidly. A very large accession has indeed been made to our numbers by emigration from neighboring States, and this will account in some degree for the demand for new Lodges. There is one thing in the organization of new Lodges which I fear our brethren have lost sight of, and that is the importance of having at their control a good, secure place in which to hold their meetings and transact the business pertaining to our order. This is a new country, and I fully comprehend the unpleasant position you occupy; but let me, in all candor, assure you that it would be far better for you and the order generally if you should wait until such time as you could strictly comply with all the regulations of the Grand Lodge, and then start with assurances of certain success. I have been compelled, during the past year, to refuse a number of applications for dispensations to open new Lodges; and for various reasons: In some cases there did not seem to be Halls suitable for Lodge purposes; in others the proposed new Lodge was too near an already established Lodge, and so, instead of proving a benefit to Masonry, it would actually work an injury,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;in all such cases I have steadily refused to entertain applications, looking both to ancient and rrtodern practices in our order for my justification, and will take occasion to call your attention during this session to particular cases. Many applications have also been received for special dispensations to ballot for, and, if elected, confer the degrees out of the usual time prescribed by the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. In a number of instances I have granted them in what I deemed emergent casesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;where candidates had
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received the first, or first and second degrees, and were about to move out of the jurisdiction, the requests in such cases I have deemed reasonable and have therefore granted them. In a single case I have granted a dispensation to receive a petition, ballot for, and, if elected, confer all the degrees out of time; the person was an army officer recommended by R. W. Brother O. A. Bassett, Topeka Lodge No-. 17, and a number of army officers who were known to be Master Masons, in good and regular standing. This prerogative I have ever regarded as dangerous, the exercise of which should be confined to extreme cases. I have never exercised that power without misgivings. 1 have received applications for special dispensation to change the names of Lodges, and also to remove them from one town or city to another; all of which I have declined to grant, believing that I did not have the authority of law. During the year it has been my good fortune, as well as pleasure, to visit a majority of the Lodges in this jurisdiction and hold friendly and fraternal converse on the great subjects of our order. I truly regret that my business avocations rendered it impossible for me to visit all the Lodges in the jurisdiction before the close of the year. At the commencement of my official term I designed to visit every Lodge in the State, and in person to witness their work, and to give them such instruction as they seemed to require, and learn their most imperative wants. I have not been able to accomplish the design, but so far as I can learn all of our Lodges are pro.sperous in the highest degree (save in two or three instances), adding to their numbers, perfecting their work, and in unity promoting the grand design of peace and good will toward men and securing Masonic harmony. AUBURN LODGE NO. 3 2 .
At the last annual communication of this Grand Lodge the appeal case from Auburn Lodge No. 32, wherein Dr. Wherry was arraigned for unmasonic conduct, was referred to
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me with instructions to make a personal investigation of the whole matter at the earliest possible day, and also of the affairs of said Lodge, and to take such action therein as I might deem best, and report my proceedings at this session. In obedience to your instructions, I, at as early a day as possible, notified the Worshipful Master of said Auburn Lodge of the time I would meet his Lodge, and directed him to issue summons to all the members thereof, notifying them of the time of hearing. On the 23d day of February, 1869, I met .said Lodge; and, after a partial review of the case, especially that part in reference to balloting on the guilt of the accused, and the penalty the'Lodge failed to inflict, and after some discussion and a statement made by the Worshipful Master, I was satisfiedthat the Lodge had not intentionally erred, but did not fully understand the case. The Lodge showing a disposition to amend the wrong, at their request, by a unanimous vote of said Lodge, Imade a special order for a respreading of the ballot; whereupon the ballots were spread and the accused was duly expelled from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. In this case I had no precedent to govern me, but deemed the circumstances in the case of such importance as to demand immediate action to relieve the Lodge of the embarrassment. To suffer the matter to continue would have been the utter destruction of the Lodge. Since the disposition of this unfortunate affair, harmony has prevailed in this Lodge, and I have good reason to believe it will continue. Before parting I took occasion to remind the brethren of their duty to their own Lodge, as well as to the whole Masonic fraternity. AMERICUS LODGE NO. 6 2 .
Much disorder and confusion had prevailed in Americas Lodge, No. 62, from its organization till the 23d day of August, 1869, at which time I visited it in person. After an interview of several hours with the brethren, discussing the various causes that had served to bring about the
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unfortunate difficulties into which they had got, I must say, I was not a little surprised, and, indeed, might add, disgusted with their whole proceedings. The brethren seem to have entirely lost sight of the great object and design of our Masonic Institution; and instead of inculcating the tenets of our profession, and practising the great cardinal virtue of our order, they indulge too freely in crimination a'nd recrimination, seeming to have forgotten that harmony is the strength of all institutions. For further particulars in this unfortunate affair, I will refer you to my report herewith marked " A , " wherein you will find my report, with accompanying correspondence between the officers and members of said Lodge and the Past Grand Master and myself After a careful hearing of the affairs of this Lodge, and an interview with its officers, I became thoroughly satisfied there was no prospect of arranging their affairs so as to continue their Lodge with its present membership; and, believing it for the interest of the Lodge, no less than for the whole fraternity, I made a specia'. order of suspension until further orders, or until the meeting of the Grand Lodge, directing the officers to hold no more Lodge meetings; or transact any business pertaining to the order, and to report in person (that is the first three officers) at this session of this Grand Lodge, and to bring up their charter, and all the books of record, and other papers pertaining to the said Americus Lodge. I trust you will give this unfortunate matter careful attention, and mete out to these brethren such judgment as the case seems to demand; and may your action be so wise as to leave a lasting and salutary effect upon all the Lodges in our jurisdiction. FRIENDSHIP LODGE, U. D.
I received a letter from Brother Wm. H. Stockwell, S. W., acting W. M., dated September 2, 1869, informing me of the fact that said Lodge was occupying a room or place entirely unsuited for Lodge purposes, and asking the interposition of
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the Grand Master; and for the truth of his statements referred me to Brother John Guthrie, of Topeka. I wrote Brother Guthrie in reference to the matter, and from his letter, and other information received, I became satisfied that the brethren of Friendship Lodge, U. D., were occupying a Lodge room not suited for Masonic meetings, and therefore made order to cease work in said Lodge until they had secured a suitable room in which to meet, and the Grand Master had been informed of the fact, and this order revoked. For further particulars I, would refer you to correspondence herewith. The Lodges chartered at your last session have all been properly instituted, and the officers duly installed according to our ancient rules and regulations, either by myself or by my special deputies. DECISIONS.
Herewith appended, and marked " B , " you will find my decisions upon questions presented to me during the year. Many of the questions would have been elucidated had my good brethren referred to any common treatise on Masonic Law, and so both correspondence and delay would have been avoided. In this connection I can but reiterate what my predecessors have so frequently said: "Our officers and brethren do not read and study our laws as they should; if they did, they would not have occasion to address the Grand Master quite as often on Masonic Jurisprudence." I allude to this subject, my brethren, not to find fault, or in anywise to reproach you, but to arouse you to the importance of an early and thorough acquaintance with those rules and regulations most likely to require application in your Lodge transactions. Get the standard works upon our Juri.sprudence, and study them, and you will find both pleasure and profit in their perusal, and will be ready at all times to solve nearly every question that may arise in your Lodges. In this connection I will state that the reports of the Committees appointed at our last session, on the Revision of our
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Constitution and By-Laws, are due at this session of this Grand Lodge; and it is to be hoped they will be able to present such a code as will meet our wants. MASONIC SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION.
Soon after the close of the year 1868, the Board of Custodians met in the City of Leavenworth, duly organized, and, after some discussion as to the method of properly disseminating the work, the State was divided into four districts, and a Custodian assigned to each. The amount of work done, and by whom performed, can best be learned from a Report of the Board of Custodians. One thing is quite certain, that these Masonic Schools are, as a means for spreading the work among the Lodges, invaluble. No man can doubt this for a moment who has had any experience either in imparting or acquiring the work and lectures of the various degrees. Although we have met with some impedimejits—not in the way of opposition, for we have had none of that from the beginning—but through the want of a sufficient number of competent teachers to go out and reproduce the work and lectures in the Lodges. Yet the good work of unifc .nity is surely making its way slowly, and soon the earnest wishes of its founders will be fully realized. On this subject I speak from personal observation. Every where I went during my visits to the various Lodges, I not only found the brethren ready and willing to receive instruction, but alive to the necessity of promoting a uniformity of work and lectures throughout the jurisdiction. Being one of those who assisted in the inauguration of this work, known as the Preston Webb Work, I feel flattered when I mark the rapid advances it has made in so short a time, notwithstanding the embarrassments under which it has labored; and I urge upon you the necessity of pushing it on till every Lodge in the jurisdiction is fully instructed. The field is broad and widens every day. The wilderness becomes a town, and soon the Lodge adorns it. Immigrants are pouring in, and among them come brethren from far-off jurisdiction—from the North, South,
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East and West, seeking homes, and not forgetting that place where every man finds equality and unalloyed peace. Let the opportunities for instruction be increased to meet the growing wants of our jurisdiction, and, as a consequence, we shall soon stand unrivalled in point of Masonic culture and efficiency. But, my brethren, while we are engaged persistently pushing forward the work of our rituals, let us not ignore or deem of secondary importance, those grand principles which are the primary foundation of Freemasonry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; principles which have ever challenged the admiration of thinking men, and become illustrious by the acts of our most distinguished brethren. Skill in Masonry presupposes profound, continued study of its tenets; and he is but illy prepared to lead others in the way, who has not given many of his best days to their examination. Our literature is by no means narrow or confined to any particular clime. On the contrary, he who wills may find enough in any considerable town to occupy him many months. If susceptible to truth, he can but improve, and if seeking for the well-springs of practical knowledge, he will find the paths leading thereto. Ours is no recent organization, grown out of the newness and disquiet of civil life, nor are its doctrines new and untried theories cast out by experimentalists to find out what humanity demands. No. Our order stood up in robust, manly strength before modern States existed, as distinct germs, and our doctrines are older than " Roman Law or Grecian Art." â&#x20AC;˘ When the first Temple was built, it came from the hands of our ancient brethren. When the old world was to be adorned. Masonic hands gave shape and comeliness to its noble monuments, which, like our order, have outlasted revolutions, bade defiance to barbarism, and mocked decay. When learning was in disgrace, and its friends thrust aside by men stained with crime, the Lodge gave it an asylum and fostered those friends till it and they could once more appear in honor among men. When literature was not, and study a hazardous pursuit, then our elder brethren taught those sublime truths which have thus far subserved the best interests of humanity, and bound
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the world in an indissoluble brotherhood. These truths, tested by the brightest minds for centuries, have yet to be denied or proved of no avail. Sweeping forward, they will, in less than half a century hence, be acknowledged wherever civilized man has a home, and prove an efficient means for the overthrow of dissension, discord and fraternal strife. Brethren, knowing where we are, and what we ought to do, and having ample means at our hands, let us not fail in our future efforts to propagate the principles of Freemasonry, but mounting to a higher level than heretofore, let us do with all our might the work before us, and leave some significant token behind to show that we have not been mere hearers, but also doers of the work. Let us imitate our ancient brother who left works grander than his words. Then let us rise up to a clear perception of the duties before us and achieve something worthy of our age and association. DEDICATIONS OF
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On the 24th day of June last, I had the pleasure, together with a number of my brethren from this city, among them our P. G. M., M. S. Adams, of meeting the members of Washington Lodge, No, 5, in the City of Atchison, and assisting in the interesting ceremony of dedicating their new hall. The Hon. M. S. Adams, P. G. M., delivered an able address on the occasion in his usual and effective style, and was listened to with much interest by a large and appreciative audience, composed of brethren, their wives and daughters. The exercises varied until about daylight in the morning. This is the largest and best arranged hall in the State, and while the good brethren at Atchison feel a just pride in this structure, every brother in this grand jurisdiction should rejoice in the success of his brethren. Much credit is due to Brother John M. Price, W. M., of Washington Lodge, No. 5, for the successful accomplishment of this good work. And I may, not inappropriately, say to our brethren elsewhere, go and do likewise. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3
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On the 17th day of June, 1869, I granted my special dispensation to the Lodges at Fort Scott, authorizing the members of Bourbon Lodge, No. 8, and Rising Sun Lodge, No. 46, together with the visiting brethren, to appear in public procession on the occasion of the dedication of their new hall, and appointed our worthy Brother J. D. Rush, P. M., my special deputy to officiate for me and perform the dedicatory ceremonies. PVom his report I learn that the hall was dedicated on the Anniversary of St. John the Baptist, by appropriate services, to the satisfaction of all concerned. Our brethren at Fort Scott are always up and doing, and ever ready for good works. They deserve every commendation for their fidelity, enterprise and zeal. The is second there are est is felt
hall in Topeka, in style, furniture and arrangements, to none in the State. I am glad to be able to say a number of good halls in the State, and much interin the way of improvement in our halls.
In many places, I am sorry to say, however, I found the rooms occupied by our brothers wholly unsuited for Masonic purposes, if not positively dangerous; and suggest this subject for your most serious and mature consideration. I hesitate not to say that the future well-being of the order much depends upon timely and prudent legislation in this behalf MULTIPLIC.VriON OF LODGES.
This subject has given rise to no little feeling among the craft, and has placed your Grand Master in a very peculiar and unpleasant position, and I therefore desire to call your attention to this matter, and trust you will give it proper consideration. The question is, at what distance should Lodges be established from each other? What should be the territorial limits? These are questions daily occurring, and to save the Grand Master from the task, disagreeable at all times, of determining such and similar cases, should at once be settled by this Grand Lodge by proper legislation, and set at rest.
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In my own judgment, no Lodge should be organized at a distance less than seven (7) miles from one already existing, except in towns or cities where the population exceed thirtyfive hundred inhabitants. There is a vexed question now agitating the minds of our good Masonic brethren in one of our sister jurisdiction, which I think demands your careful consideration and attention at this time. The question involved interests the whole Masonic fraternity. The unfortunate affair I refer to, is the difficulty now existing between the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, and the Grand Orient of France, because of the recognition by the latter of what is known as a spurious and nonMasonic body of Masons in the former jurisdiction. I would recommend the appointment of a Committee to investigate the case and report at this session. You will find all the papers pertaining to the matter in the hands of the R. W. Grand Secretary. Among them a very interesting report of a Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. It is a review of the whole question involved, and I trust you will give it a careful perusal, as you will find much valuable information therein. Let our actionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whatever it may beâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;be well considered, that we may not hereafter have cause to regret it, or retrace our steps. THE ENEMIES OF OUR ORDER.
Before closing this address, I may remark that during the past year Masonry has attracted the attention of certain parties, and has been severely denounced by them. This ought not to disturb your equanimity, or alarm your fears. For when, since the foundation of our glorious institution, was there ever a decade in which some one did not attempt to blacken its fair fame and obscure its lustre? Time tests all orders, and tries all organizations; and our order has sustained the shock of forty centuries, and yet, though rudely buffeted and traduced, is stronger than ever
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before. While parties and sects have sprung up and served their little purpose, and then passed away to return no more. Masonry, heavy with honors, has lived to verify the prediction of its noble founders, "that it will live while man endures and die only when he ceases to behold the sun." Enemies we have ever had, and doubtless ever shall have. Religious bigots, narrow-minded sectarians, and dishonest politicians, will be found in every age; and to draw off attention from their own unjust acts, or in some way let the world know they yet live, though in the arms of decay, will inevitably attack that individual, or order, or society, which is most honorable, and shows most signs of life. Fear not the blows from such sources. Fear not the man who attempts to transfer his infamy to you, or the order of which you are a member. If pure, if high-minded, if devoted to the principles which Freemasonry inculcates, you will beat them in the race for fame; and when they shall be forgotten, your institution will stand, as it has stood, unique among the nations, clothed with perpetual youth and adorned with lasting beauty. Those who participate in our privileges, and share in our labors, know—well know—that it is far from our intention to array our order against any political or religious organization, or forms of government. Our order "unites men of every country, sect and opinion." Neither do we claim to be what is known as a christian body of men, but we do claim that amid all the world's conflicts, religion has ever found in our institution a steady, reliable support, and that in all benevolent enterprizes we have led the van. To-day we lead, and wherever charity is dispensed, will be found a Masonic hand dropping the first coin. The world's best architecture is our order's work, and its monuments attest their toil. The widow welcomes our presence, the orphan's eye grows bright as we approach. Our greatest enemy—he whom we should fear most—is not without, but within our own household. Remove from the mystic home those who are unfaithful, immoral and heed-
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less of good report, and a chief source of disgrace and danger. Repress licentiousness and debauchery, curb all low and grovelling passions, and no longer deface the beautiful mirror of your own souls with their effeminate indulgencies, if you wish to reach the highest plain of human ambition. My brethren, the task is personal to each of us, but succeed we can, if guided by the severe teachings of our beloved order, and truf to the inspirations of our tenets. In my poor judgment the hour has come for a deeper devotion to our life-work. A closer observance of our holy maxims must obtain, if we would live true men and Masons. The more thorough your Masonic life is, the better qualified are you for any and every station in society, the better prepared for every vicissitude, and every change in life. If firm in adherence to the instructions you get from time to time in Lodges, and sincere in all your endeavors to fulfil the mission you have undertaken, there is no post to which you may not aspire, and no place you can not fill with honor. A prize is before us; who will win? He who conquers selfâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he who is co-worker with the Grand Architect and seeks, by virtue of his personal purity and worth, to overcome all the obstacles by which he is surrounded. Impure thoughts no less than impure associations prevent success. Cast out the one where you reject the other. He can conquer others who has subdued himself; and he can win others who has won himself The way is openâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;choose which side ye will take. But let me conjure you to take to the right, and victory will be yours. APPLICANTS FOR MASONIC HONORS.
No one doubts that every applicant for the honors of Masonry should possess all the positive and affirmative qualities and qualifications of a good man and true. The fact that one possess some social qualifications is not enough. There must be moral worth, a clear understanding, high purposes, a susceptibility to truth, a disposition to culti-
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vate others, and to be cultivated in turn, and an inclination to promote the welfare of other men. And in fact when making your selections you should have your eye and mind both on the ancient constitution and landmarks of our order, and see to it that there is a full compliance on the part of the applicant before he is permitted to participate in our benefits. Committees of investigation should not forget that they have an important duty to perform, and much depends upon their action. If you find the candidate not possessing the proper traits of character he should be rejected; for, though it is our duty to cultivate the faculties and qualities of our members, be it known that it is beyond our reach to create, or reform that which is malformed or misshapen. More care, I repeat, in the selection of material must be exercised, if we would see the highest attainments made. Greater caution should from this time forth distinguish every Lodge. There is undoubtedly a manifest anxiety among our brethren to get their friends in. If they do not succeed in this they feel aggrieved, and many times .say and do things that destroy the harmony of their Lodge forever. The right of ballot is guaranteed to every brother in good standing, and he must exercise that right according to the dictates of his own conscience. No brother has a right to question this for one moment. GRAND LODGE REPRESENTATION.
I have been officially informed that the following brethren have been duly appointed and commissioned as representatives near this Grand Lodge as follows:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; M. M. K. R.
W. W. W. W.
M. R. E. E.
S. K. T. D.
ADAMS, P. G. M. for the State of Missouri. K E E S , P. G. M. for the State of Ohio. CARR, G. S. for the State of Louisiana. H I L L Y E R , P. G. S. W. for the State of Nebraska.
These brethren will at the proper time present their credentials as such representatives, and ask admission. I have, upon proper recommendations, appointed and duly
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commissioned the following brothers as representatives of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near their respective Grand Lodges: Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
W I L L I A M P. A L L E N , of Dubuque, Iowa. G E O R G E B E X , of Wooster, Ohio. H E N R Y L. P A L M E R , of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. T H O S . E . G A R R I T T , of St. Louis, Missouri. ROBT. 0. J O R D A N , of Omaha, Nebraska. GRAND
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I shall not attempt to discuss probable topics of legislation, or in any way to interfere with a free expression of opinion by those composing this grand body. But I trust that in all our deliberations there may be nothing done in haste, and no immature legislation go forth from this hall. Let every subject that is worthy of your attention receive that calm, dispassionate deliberation suited to the dignity of our order. Of work there is enough. Let us betake ourselves to the task before us, and with zeal, fidelity and industry, attempt so to legislate that our work may be well done, and will not need immediate revision. CONCLUSION.
More than three years have passed,since I became a resident among you. No similar period of my life has been so full of pleasant incidents and agreeable associations. From the first you were disposed to favor me. Honor after honor you have conferred upon me, and last, beyond my most sanguine expectations, you made me your chief officer. By your generous suffrages you placed me at the head of our order in this State, a position indeed highly honorable to him who gains it. Though confiding in your kindness I accepted the post with no feigned distrust of my abilities to so discharge the important duties devolving upon me as to merit your kind and fraternal approval. The position is high, and it is honorable, and in all things I have sought to fulfil every function in strict accord with our law; and, as your Masonic head, to not misinterpret or misrepresent you. While my will has been to do all things right, I am not vain enough to assume
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that I have made no errors. If such shall appear on you retrospecting my work, attribute them to my judgment and not the heart. To promote the interest of my brethren, to concentrate our moral forces, to maintain our integrity, to lead in that path which our fathers trod, has been my first and principal grand object. On every occasion I have endeavored to press home to the hearts of my brethren the fundamental principles of our beloved order which we so much cherish, and insisted upon their maintenance at all hazards. Good brethren accept my thanks for your honors and the fraternal kindness you have ever shown me; and believe me when I assure you that neither the one nor the other will ever fade from my memory. Throughout my life I shall, I am sure, preserve a fond recollection of the last year's toil and rewards, and ever be found with you in all good works. G E A N D M A S T E R ' S D E C I S I O N S F O R 1869. 1. Y o u have clearly the right to delegate your authority to any other Lodge, to confer the Fellow Craft and Master Mason degrees on a candidate who has received the first or Entered Apprentice degree in your Lodge. A majority vote is all that is required to grant such authority. 2. A candidate who has received the Entered Apprentice degree in a Lodge in a neighboring jurisdiction, and applies to a Lodge in this jurisdiction for the Fellow Craft and Master Mason degrees must apply the same as a profane for initiation, and a unanimous ballot must be had before you can proceed to confer the said degrees. 3. One ballot only is required for the election of a candidate for the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. Unless a separate ballot for each degree is demanded by a brother and member of the Lodge. 4. You have the undoubted right to prefer charges against an Entered Apprentice (as well as it is your duty to prefer charges) for unmasonic conduct, and t r y him, and if found guilty expel, suspend, or reprimand him. 6. Brother A. B. having received a majority of all the votes cast for Senior Warden of your Lodge was duly elected and should have been installed, unless a good and sufHcient reason be shown why he should not. T h e fact of his being snspected of voting for himself is not a sufficient reason to bar him from being installed as your Senior Warden. You declaring the office vacant and ordering a new election was irregular and without authority of law. This can only be done by dispensation of the Grand Master. 6.
A candidate who has received the Entered Apprentice and Fellow
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Craft degrees in a Lodge in a neighboring jurisdiction, and moving into this State and applying for the Master Mason degree, must first obtain the consent of the Lodge in which he received the two first degrees, and then pass through the ordeal of a unanimous ballot before you can lawfully confer the Master Mason degree upon him. 7. When a brother has been tried and found guilty of a Masonic offence and the penalty has been fixed by the Lodge, notice of his intention to appeal does not operate as a bar to the proceedings. It is your duty as Worshipful Master to carry out the order of the Lodge by inflicting the penalty which, in the case in question, is a reprimand. 8. I have examined the Constitution of this Grand Lodge on the subject of trials and its incidents. I am of the opinion that a .strict construction of the secticns relating to this subject, Nos. 56 and 57, page 194, placed the adjudication of the whole matter of any complaint, in the hands of the commissioners. They are to hear and determine the whole matter in controversy, and report the facts found by them. Their judgment upon the matter is final, unless an appeal be taken therefrom; and it requires no action on the part of the Lodge, except to receive and file said report. 9. A brother Master Mason in good and regular standing, dues all paid to date, is entitled to a dimit when demanded by himself in person or by petition. Notice on the part of a brother of his intention to prefer charges against one applying for a dimit does not operate as a sufficient bar, unless charges are preferred and filed against the brotherbefore the Lodge is closed. 10. An expelled Mason is %vhat we masonically term dead; and his re.storation in the order is therefore equivalent to the admi.ssion of a profane for the mysteries of Masonry. In addition to the usual petition, he must also petition the Lodge from which he was expelled for admission. 11. When charges are preferred again.st a brother for unmasonic conduct in due form, and in accordance with the Constitution of this State governing trials, &c., the Lodge can not refuse to entertain said charges, even though they be against one of your best and most e.stimable Masons and citizens. The Lodge can only determine the innocence or guilt of the accused brother after hearing all the facts in the case. 12. A Lodge can not reconsider a vote on the petition of an applicant for either the mysteries of Masonry or for affiliation when duly rejected. A profane may again apply in six months from the date of his rejection, and a brother Master Mason applying for affiliation may apply at every regular communication of the Lodge, if he de.sires to do so, until he is elected, and his .standing as a Mason is not affected in the least by said rejections; and,' furthermore, he ma)- apply to any other Lodge he may select. According to the ancient Constitution and the Constitution of our Grand Lodge, a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry mu.st be without blemish and have the full and perfect use of his limbs. From the Holy Law we learn that the qualifications of one for the services in Holy Temple were written as follows: " F o r whatsoever man he be
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that hath a blemish h e shall not approach; a blind man or a lame or he that hath a flat nose or anything superfluous ; or a man that is broken footed or broken handed or crook-backed or a dwarf or he that hath a blemish in his eye." A candidate for the mysteries of Masonry who has but one eye is undoubtedly physically disqualified, and should not be admitted into our order. Tlii.s rule does not apply to those applying for affiliation.
Brother A. R. Bancroft moved that the Address be referred to a Special Committee of three for distribution. Adopted. The M. W. Grand Master appointed Brothers A. R. Bancroft, E. A . Smith, and Jno. M. Price, as such Committee. Brother M. S. Adams, on behalf of the Masons of Leavenworth and their wives, extended to the Grand Lodge an invitation to partake of a supper at Laing's Hall, and to participate in a ball at Odd Fellows' Hall, on this, Wednesday Evening, October 20. On motion the invitation was accepted. The M. W. Grand Master appointed the following Standing Committees: On Condi'.ion of Masonry: — 0 . C. K E L I . A M , P . K. B R O O K S , W . O . G O U I , D , C H A S . J . G I L C H R I S T , J . M. P R I C E .
Ore Foreign Correspondence: — E . T. C A R B , J . D. EtrsH, W . A. BtAKEi-y. On Warrants:—0.
A . BASSETT, J O H N H A R R I S , \ V . E . W A G S T A F F , J . T .
L A N T E R , G . M . B A R N S , I . B. S H A R P , J . L . T H O M P S O N .
On Grievances: — G. W. HoGEBooM, A. R . B A N C R O F T , J . C. R I C H M O N D . On Finance:
— J . H . D W I G H T , E . D . H I L L Y E R , I. N. SMALLWOOD.
On Conslilution and. By-Laws:
— M. S. A BAMS, H . G . K E E F E R , L . P. M A S O N .
Ore Charity: — H . E . N I C K E R S O N , N . S P I C E R , J . A. C H A S E . Ore Unfinished Business: — J . C. R I C H M O N D , A. R . B A N C R O F T , H U G H M C B R I D E , R . A . HAY>:S. Ore Appeals: —Jonii
T. T A Y L O R , P A U L R . BOOOKS, S . G . W I L S O N , J . H .
BLAKE, B . FLESHER, R . LAPSLEY.
The M. W. Grand Lodge called from labor to refreshment until 2 o'clock, p. M.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, October 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2 o'clock. The M. W. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Officers and members as before. On motion of Brother M. S. Adams, the following, offered last year by Brother E. A. Smith as a substitute for Section 89 of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge, was adopted: SEC. 89. This Grand Lodge shall be composed of the officers and members mentioned in sections 2, 29, and 30, of this Constitution, all Past Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge, and all Past Masters who have acquired that i-ank in this jurisdiction, and are still members of Chartered or Lodges U. D. in the jurisdiction. No proxy shall represent more than three Lodges, nor shall any member have more than one vote in his own right.
Brother R. R. Rees presented his credentials from the Grand Lodge of Ohio, as the representative of that Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The credentials were duly received and Brother Rees welcomed by the M. W. Grand Master. Brother Jno. M. Price offered the following Resolutions, which were adopted: Ilesolved, That the resolution adopted by this M. W. Grand Lodge at its last communication, in relation to the time of electing officers, is hereby rescinded. Resolved, That the election of officers for the ensuing year be made the special order for Thursday the 21st inst., at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Brother M. S. Adams presented his credentials as representative from the Grand Lodge of Missouri, near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. They were duly acknowledged and received, and Brother Adams properly welcomed. Brother E. T. Carr, from the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, and Brother E. D. Hillyer, from the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, presented their credentials as representatives of the above named Grand bodies, near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and were duly welcomed.
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Brother G. W. Hogeboom, from the Committee on Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, submitted the following report: On motion of Brother Einstein, the Constitution and By-I^ws, as reported by the Committee, were taken up, read section by section, and adopted.* The M. W. Grand Master appointed Brothers T. J. Sternberge and J. F. Bliss as additional Committee on Warrants. The Committee on distribution of the Grand Master's Address submitted the following REPORT: To the. M. W. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee, to whom was referred the Address of the M. W. Grand Master, respectfully report that we have read with much interest the very excellent paper, and find much therein that we would earnestly commend to the careful and favorable consideration of this Grand Lodge, and we trust that every brother who reads the Address will feel it incumbent upon him to do all in his power to enhance the teachings of true Freemasonry. Some portions of the Address require action from this Grand Lodge, and of these we will recommend : 1st. That so much as refers to the controversy now going on between the Grand Lodge of Louisiana and the Grand Orient of France, be referred to a Special Committee. 2d. So much as refers to Americus Lodge to a Special Committee. 3d. T h e decisions of (he Grand Master, we would recommend, be referred to the Committee on .Jurisprudence. The portions referring to Lodges U. D., Grievances, Appeals, &c., will, in the order of business, be brought up by the appropriate Committees. Fraternally submitted, A. R. B A N C R OFT, FT, I E. A. S M I T H , \ J N O . M. P R I C E ,
Committee.
The M. W. Grand Master appointed Brothers Price, Francis and Wilson, a Special Committee in the case of Americus Lodge No. 62. * Sec Appendix.
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Brotliers M. S. Adams, E. A. Smith and J. A. Chase, were also appointed a Special Committee on the questions at issue between the Grand Lodge of Louisiana and the Grand Orient of France. The Grand Lodge then called from labor to refreshment until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.
MORNING SESSION. THURSDAY,
October 21, A. L. 5869 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9 o'clock.
The M. VV. Grand Lodge called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT: M. W. K. W. E . W. K. W. B . W. K. VV. W. W. W. W.
J N O . H . BROWN, Grand Master. J . 0. R I C H M O N D , as Deputy Grand Master. C. C. K E L L A M , Grand Senior Warden. G. W. HOGEBOOM, Grand J u n i o r Warden. C. BECK, Grand Treasurer. E . T. CARR, Grand Secretary. W. B. H U T C H I S O N , Assistant Grand Secretary. R E V . J N O . A. A N D E R S O N , Grand Chaplain. J . T. T A Y L O R , Grand Senior Deacon. I . B . S H A R P , Grand .lunior Deacon. F . M A G E R S , Grand Tyler.
An invitation was extended by the ladies of the Masonic Supper Committee to the Grand Lodge to .partake of a dinner at Laing's Hall, which on motion was accepted. The hour having arrived for the special order of business, the election of Grand Officers, Brothers Paul R. Brooks and D. Byington were appointed tellers, and the Grand Lodge proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year, M. W. John H. Brown was duly elected Grand Master. The M. W. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 2 o'clock p. M.
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October 2 1 — 2 o'clock. Grand Lodge called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT — Officers and members as before. THURSDAY,
The Grand Secretary submitted the following, his ANNUAL
REPORT:
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : As G r a n d Secretary, I herewith submit my Annual Report, as follows : I n accordance with the resolution pf the Grand Lodge at its last communication, I procured as soon as possible thereafter one hundred blank Charters for the use of this Grand Lodge. I have also procured blank.s for the appointment of Grand Representatives, Proxies for Grand Master, &c., and for the cost of these I have drawn on the Grand Trea.surer. T h e proceedings as per resolution were, after some delay, printed, and have been distributed in the usual manner. About two hundred yet remain on hand. H a v i n g the custody of the books and papers of the G r a n d Chapter as well as the Gratid Lodge, and they having accumulated to such a degree as to require more room than I could afford them in my own house, I have taken a room in the Ma-sonic Hall building in this city, partly that I might the better arrange the Grand Lodge papers, and in part for ray own use. And that I might the more conveniently arrange the books and papers, I have procured an additional book-case for that purpose. And in order to properly arrange the papers, books, &o., I have had a desk made for the especial accommodation of the necessary clerical books, papers, blanks, &c. U n d e r the present arrangement, your Grand Secretary, holding the same position for the Chapter and Commandery, the e.xpense of desk, room and furnishing, should be borne by each grand body pro rata. Nov. -Sth, 1868.—-To Brother C. N. James and others, at Augusta, in Butler County, to be known as Mystic Tie Lodge. Nov. 12th, 1868.—To Brother O. C. Beeler and others, at Leavenworth, to be known as Adelpha Lodge. Nov. 20lh, 1868.—To Brother J . M. Crichton and others, at Chetopa, in Labette County, to be known as Chetopa Lodge. Dec. 10th, 1868.—To Brother J . W . Peck and others, at Wamego, Pottawatomie County, to be known as Wame!;o Lodge. J a n . 1st, 1869.—To Brother J , L. Dennison and others, at Erie, in Neosho County, to be known as Erie Lodge. J a n . 2d, 1869.—To Brother B. P , Humphreys and others, at New Albany, in Wilson County, to be known as New Albany Lodge.
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J a n . 7th, 1869.—To Brother Levi W. Johnson and others, at Necsho E a p ids, Lyon County, to be known as Neosho Eapids Lodge. Feb. 2d, 1S69.—To Brother Max Buck and others, at Burlingame, Osage County, to be known as Corinthian Lodge. May 6th, 1869.—To Brother J . V. Hollenbaugh and others, at White Cloud, Doniphan County, to be known as White Cloud Lodge. May 11th, 1869.—To Brother Isaiah E. Boyle and others, at Neosho Falls, Lyon County, to be known as Tuscan Lodge. May 11th, 1869.—To Brother Adam D. H. Kemper and others, at Euuora, Douglas County, to be known 'as Doric Lodge. J u n e 18tli, 1869.—To Brother Wm. E. Brown others, at Cottonwood Falls, in Chase County, to be known as Zaredatha Lodge. The dispen.sation of Adelpha was surrendered before the Lodge was organized, and by instruction of the Grand Master the fee was returned to them. The foes for these dispensations are accounted for under the head of receipts. At the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge the Grand Secretary was instructed to procure a suitable set of jewels and clothing for the use of the Grand Lodge. I disliked to be placed alone upon that Committee, but as the Grand Lodge saw fit to do so, I have endeavored to fulfil my part. I have procured from Brother Joseph Seymour, of Syracuse; New York, a set of jewels and aprons, which are here subject to your inspection. They may perhajjs cost more than you had anticipated they would—the amount paid being $721.00. After consultation with Brother Brown and others, I concluded to order a set that with proper care would last us and give satisfaction for many years. Whether I have done my duty is for the Grand Lodge to say. The following is a statement in detail of the funds received since the la.st report: RECEIVED KOU DUES.
From Sinitliton Lorlge, '• Jjoavcnworth Lodge, Wyandotte Lodge, *' KicUnpoo Lodge, '* Washington Lodge, " Lawreneo Lodge, " Union Lodge. *' Bonrbon Lodge, •' Acacia Lodge, " King Solomon Lodge, " Ottuinvva Lodge, '• Emporia Lodge, " Nemaha Lodge, " Oskaloosa Lodge,
No. 1, No. 2. No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. C, No. 7, No. 8 No. 9, No. 10, No. 11 No. 12, No. 13 No. 14,
'.
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S16 50 48 50 25 00 IG 50 34 50 35 00 24 50 .32 50 15 00 ,37 00 9 00 28 50 f, 00 28 50
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Amount brought forward, Lafayfjtfe Lodge, ]^o. IC, '. Topeka Lodge, No. 17 Frankfin Lodge, No. 18, Olathe Lodge, No, 19 Circlovitle Ijodge, No. 20, Grasshopper Fan.g IjOdge, No. 21, Paris Lodge,. No. 22 Pafmyra Lodge. No. 23, Osage Valley Lodge, No. 24, High Prairie Lodge, No. 25, St, .John's Lotlge, No. 20, Neosho Lodge, No. 27, Eldora Lodge, No, 23, P.aoi fie Lodge, No, 29, ' Valley Lodge, No. 30, Aroania Lodge, No. 31, Auburn Lodge, No. 32 Mound City Lodge, No. 33 Indfanola Lodge, No. .34 Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35, Council Grore Lodge, No. .30, Paola Lodge, No. ,37, I d a Lodge, No. 38, Seneca Lodge, No. .39 DeSoto Lodge, No. 40, Blooming Grove Lodge, No. 41, Holton Lodge, No. 42, Montioello Lodge, No, 43 Delphian Lodge, No. 44, Easton Lodge, No, 45 RisingSun Lodge, No, 40, Monrovia Lodge, No. 48, Nine Mile Lodge, No. 40, Calvary Lodge, No. 50 Orient Lodge, No. 61, Perry Lodge, No. 52, Gran.ada Lodge, No. 53, Shawnee Lodge, No. 64, Troy Lodge, No. 55 Spring Hill Lodge, No. .50, CoyviTIe Lodge, No. 67, Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. .58 Dick Pees Lodge, No. 59, Salina Lodge, No. 00 Twin Springs Lodge, No. 01, Americus Lodge, No. C2, Adams Lodge, No. 63, Wathena Lodge, No. 04, Gardner Lodge, No. 65, Burlington Lodge, No. 60, Centre Lodge, No. 69, Mt, Moriah Lodge, No, 70
•.
„,^3o6 GO 29 5(? 52 00" 38 OO 23 .W goo 26 50 21 off 33 Ol* 10 00 16 00' 8 00 22 OO 21 OO 25 OO 9 50 24 OO .30 50 28 OO 20 OO 22 00 12 6o 40 00 15 50 20 OO 15 OO 18 OO 15 50 10 00 22 60 18 ,50 20 00 11 oo 10 00 23 ,50 12 00 10 50 7 60 9.50 13 5o 6.50 11 .50 9 50 8 .50 15 OO 7 Oo 9 ,50 15 00 10.50 4.50 7 00 5 .50 12 OO 81,200 on
FOR CTIARTF.nS,
From Adams Lodge, " Wathena Lodge, " Gardner Lodge,
No. 03. No. 04, No. 05,
S20 00 20 00 20 00
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. Prom " "' <' •• "
Amount brought forward Burlington Lodge, No. 00, Frankford Lodge, No. 07, Hiram Lodge, No. i:8, Centre Lodge, No. 09, Mt, Sloriah Lodge, No. 70 Baxter Lodge, No, 71,
33 Sl,320 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 Ofl • 20 00 20 00
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-
120 00
31,440 00 RECEIVED FOR DISPENSATIONS,
From " <' •" " " " " " " " "
My.stic Tie, U. D Chetopa, U, D., Wamego, U. D Erie, U. D New AUrany, U. D., Neosho Rapids, U. D., Corinthian, U. D., Corinthian, U. D., ( over jiaid ) White Cloud, U. D Tuscan, U. D., Doric, U. D., Zaredatha, U. D.,
S20 00 20 0« 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 08 20 00 10 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 (»
„
S220 00
Received for Diniits, For sale of Proceedings On hand as per last Report, Turned over to Grand Treasurer, as per Vouchers,
S n 00 4 80 28 65 $a3 45 SI ,702 45 ],020 50
Balance in my hands,
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Fraternally submitted, E . T . C A K R , Grand
Secretary.
. T h e Grand Treasurer also submitted the following REPORT: To the M. W. Grand
Lodge
of
Kansas:
I h a v e t h e h o n o r t o s u b m i t h e r e w i t h a s t a t e m e n t of t h e r e c e i p t s a n d d i s b u r s e m e n t s , o n t h e a c c o u n t of t h e G r a n d L o d g e for t h e c u r r e n t y e a r , v i z : CHRISTIAN BECK, In
Grand Account
Treasurer, with the G K A N D
To balance on hand as per last- Rei)Ort, Received from Grand Secretary during the year,
LODGE OP KANSAS,
Dr.
S 94;^ 80 1,020 50 32,604 36 Cr.
October 21,1808, By paid E. D. Hillycr, 22, W. B, Hutchison, 22, E. A. Smith, 23, J. T. Lantcr, 20, J. A.ssman, 20, E. T. Carr 20, C. Beck
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S 28 50 30 00 .38 00 23 50 15 00 17 00 13 50
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Sovtj'r.-ie, Decern. 17, April 1,1809, " 1, June 7, " 7, •' 30, Hcptb'r. 15, October 15, " 17, •' 19, " 21,
" " " *' " •' " " '^ " " "
Amount brought forward, for blank Chnrters, M. S. Aflam?, Book-case and Desk, Painting and Glazing same, W. S. Biirkc, for printing, W. S. Burke, for printing, for Office rent for Secretary, for Grand Lodge Jewels, Times and Conservative, W.S.Burke, E . T. Carr, salary, E . T. Carr, bill of postage
SI65 50 IOC 00 100 00 I l l 00 20 80 255 GO 4 00 120 00 TM 00 8 00 7.50 .150 00 S8 20 82,017 00
Balance on hand,
KespectfuUy submitted, C H R I S T I A N BECK, Grand
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Treasurer.
On motion the Grand Secretary's and Grand Treasurer's reports were referred to Brothers J. H. Dwight, E. D. Hillyer and C. H. Van Fossen, as Committee on Finance. The Grand Lodge then proceeded with the election of Grand Officers, when the following were declared duly elected: R. R. B. B. R.
W. W. AV. W. W.
C. C. K E L L A M , Deputy Grand Master. G. W. H O G E B O O M , Grand Senior Warden. J . D. R U S H , Grand J u n i o r Warden. C H R I S T I A N B E C K , Grand Treasurer. E . T. CARR, Grand Secretary.
The M. W. Grand Master announced the following appointed officers for the ensuing year: R E V . J N O . A. A N D E R S O N , Grand Chaplain. W . R I C H A R D A . H A Y E S , Grand Senior Deacon. W . J O H N F R A N C I S , Grand Junior Deacon. W . S. G. H O Y T , 1„ , „, , W . J . R. V A N Z A N D T , I ^^'''"'^ ^'^''"'"^'• W . S. G. W I L S O N , Grand Sword Bearer. W . A . R. B A N C R O F T , Grand Marslial. W. W . N . N E S B I T T , Grand Standard Bearer. W . J N O . H . K I T T S , Grand Pursuivant. Bro. F . M A G E R S , Grand Tyler.
Brother Jno. M. Price offered the following: Resolved, That the next annual coinninnication of this M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas convene at Atchison on the third Wednesday of October, A. L. 5870, at 10 o'clock A. SI.
Adopted.
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Brother M. S. Adams offered the following resolution, which was on motion adopted: Resolved, That the 'Installation of the Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge be made the Rpecial order for this evening at half past seven o'clock.
The following resolution, offered by Brother L. L. Terwilliger, was adopted. Sesolved, That permission be granted Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, to confer the Fellow Craft and Master Mason degrees upon Geo, O, Collins, at one and the same communication.
Brother J. T. Lanter, from the Committee on Warrants, submitted the following REPORT; 2'o Ihe M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Warrants ask leave to malce the foll)wing report, lo-wit: We have examined the returns of S M I T H T O N , No. 1,
CouNciT, G B O V E , N O . 36,
LiEA.VEN\VORTrt, N o . 2,
P A O I . A , N O . 37,
W Y A N D O T T , N O . 3,
l o t A , N O . 38,
K I C K A POO, No, 4,
S E N E C A , N O . 39,
W A S H I N G T O N , N O . 5,
D E SOTO, N O , 40,
L A W R E N C E , N O . 6,
B L O O M I N G G R O V E , N O . 43^
UxioN, NO, 7,
H o M O N , N o . 42,
BOURBON, N O , 8,
MONTICELLO, N o . 4 3 ,
A C A C I A , N O . 9,
D E L P H I A N , N O . 44,
K I N G SOLOMON, N O . 10,
E A S T O N , N O . 45,
OTT0MWA, N o . 1 1 ,
R I S I N G S U N , N O . 46,
E M P O R I A , N O . 12,
â&#x20AC;¢XENIA, N O . 47,
N E M A H A , N O . 1.3,
M O N R O V I A , N O . 48,
OSKALOOSA, N O . 14,
N I N E M I I , E , N O . 49,
T E C U M S E H , N O . 15,
C A L V A R Y , N O . 50,
L A F A Y E T T E , N O , 16,
P E R R Y , N O . 52,
F B A S K L I N , N O . 18,
G R A N A D A ^ N O . 53,
O L A T H E , N O . 19,
S H A W N E E , N O . 54,
C I R C L E V I L L E , N O . 20,
T a o Y , No. 55,
P A R I S , N O . 22,
COVVILLE, N o . 5 7 ,
H I G H P U A I R I B , N O , 25,
D I C K R E E S , N O . 59,
S T . J O H N S , N O . 26,
T W I N SPRIITGS, N O . 61,
E L U O B A , N O . 28,
A D A M S , N O . 6.3,
P A C I F I C , N O . 29,
H I R A M , NO. 08,
VAI.LEY, N O . 30.
C E N T E K , N O . 69,
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE A K C A N A , N O . 31,
M O U N T M O K I A H , N O . 70,
AtTBUKN, No. 32,
B A X T E R , N O . 71,
M O U N D C I T Y , N O . 33,
T O P E K A , No.
I N D J A N O I ^ A , No. 34,
O B I E N T , N O . 51,
17,
H I A W A T H A , N O . 35,
and find them correct. We find F K A N K P O R D , No. 67, incorrect: they failed to report six members last year. We lind W A T H E N A , N O . 04, so incorrect that we recommend it be retnrned to the Lodge for correction. T h e following Lodges have made no r e t u r n s : P A L M Y R A , N O . 23,
A M E R I C U S , No.
O S A G E V A L L E Y , N O . 24,
G A R D N E R , N O . 65,
62,
N E O S H O , N O . 27,
B U R L I N G T O N , N O . 66.
S P R I N G H I L L , N O . 56,
J. J. I. G.
T. L A N T E R , 1 L. T H O M P S O N , ^ B. S H A R P , r Committee. M. BAKNS, J
Brother Jno. M. Price offered the following resolutions: Resolved, That the thanks of this M. W. Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to t h e Masonic brethren of Leavenworth, for the hospitable and fraternal manner in which they entertained the members of this Grand body during its present session. Resolved, That we tender our especial acknowledgements to the ladies of the Masonic brethren of Leavenworth, for the bountiful supply of refreshments provided by them during this session.
Adopted. The following, offered by Brother John Guthrie, were adopted: Resolved, That the name of Indianola Lodge No. 34, be changed to Great Light Lodge, No. 34. Resolved, T h a t the Grand Secretary be, and he is hereby, direi^ted to endorse on the charters of said Lodges, the name of such Lodges as have been changed by authority of this Grand Lodge, in accordance with the facts.
Brother E. D. Hillyer offered the following: Resolved, T h a t a dispensation be granted to Frankford Lodge No. 67, to elect a brother Master of said Lodge who is ineligible on account of never having served as Warden.
Adopted. Brother E. T. Carr presented the report of the Committee
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on Correspondence, which was adopted and ordered printed with the proceedings, together with the circular from the Grand Lodge of Louisiana.* Brother M. S. Adams, from the Special Committee on the Grand Master's Address relating to the difficulty between the Grand Lodge of Louisiana and the Grand Orient of France, presented the following: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Special Committee to whom was referred the consideration of the (juestions at issue between the Grand Lodge of Louisiana and the Grand Orient of France, beg leave to report the following preamble and Kesolution, W H K K E A S : A spurious body, assuming the title of "Supreme Council of the A. and A. S. Kite in and for the Sovereign State of Louisiana," has established clandestine Lodges within the jurisdiction of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Louisiana; and W H E R E A S : The Grand Orient of France has, by a solemn decree, adopted friendly relations with said spurious body, thereby violating every principle of Masonic courtesy, and striking a blow at the acknowledged Masonic government of the United States; and Wirp^REAS: Should we permit this discourtesy to a sister jurisdiction to pass unrebuked, we may look for similar invasions of our own rights; therefore Resolved, That until the Grand Orient of France rescinds its action in this particular, all further Masonic intercourise with, or recognition of the said Grand Orient or any Mason hailing therefrom, is hereby suspended. M. S. ADAMS, MS, ) E . A. S M I T H , \ J . A. CHASE, 3E, J
Committee.
The following resolutions were offered and adopted: By Brother J. T. Lanter: — Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be, and are hereby tetidered to the Odd Fellows of Leavenworth, for the use of their Hall.
By Brother E. T. Carr: — Resolved, That Granada Lodge, No. 53, be permitted to change their place of holding meetings from Granada to Capioma.
• See Appendix.
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The Finance Committee submitted the followingf REPORT: To the M. W. (rrand Lodge nf Kansas : Y o u r Finance Committee have examined the annual reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, and find them correct. We also recommend that the bill of the Grand Secretary, for office furniture, be approved, and that he be instructed to collect their proportion of the expenses for the same from the other Grand bodies. We also recommend the approval of the payment of an order in favor of P . G. Master M. S. Adams, for one hundred dollars, being sixty dollars more than the amount ordered paid to him at the last annual session. Fraternally submitted, J. H. DWIGFIT, ) E . D. H I L L Y E R , [ Committee. C. H . V A N F O S S E N . j
The Custodians of the Work, through M. W. John H. Brown, submitted a report which was received and ordered printed.* Brother Jno. Guthrie called up the resolution, offered at the last Annual Grand Communication, adding a new section to the Constitution, and on motion the section as follows, wa.s adopted: Resolved, That the following additional section to the Constitution of this Grand Lodge be adopted : SECTION â&#x20AC;&#x201D;. That hereafter no Lodge, or its representatives, shall be entitled to a vote in this Grand Lodge until all dues are paid ; and it shall be the duty of the representatives to pre.sent to this Grand Lodge, or the Committee on Credentials, a receipt from the Grand Secretary, showing that such dues have been paid.
. The resolution, ofifered at the last Annual Communication by Brother Keefer, amending Section 59, Title 10, of the Constitution, as follows, was called up, and on motion adopted: SECTION 59. When charges are preferred against a member or a nonaffiliated Mason in a subordinate Lodge, a copy of the charges shall be served upon the accused by the Secretary at least ten days before the day of trial. T h e Master may appoint commissioners from among the members of his Lodge to hear the evidence, (which shall be taken in vyriting), whose
' See Appendix.
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duty it shall be to report such facts to the Lodge as they shall find supported by the evidence: whereupon the Lodge shall take such action on the report of the Committee as it shall deem proper. Or, the trial may be had in open Lodge, at its regular communication, or at a special meeting for that purpose. The party accused, or any member of the Lodge, feeling himself aggrieved, may appeal from the decision of the Lodge to the Grand Lodge.
The Finance Committee submitted the following report, which was adopted: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of
Kunsas:
Your Committee on Finance have examined the accounts of Brothers C C. Kellam, S. G. W., and G. W. Hogeboom, J . W., for expenses incurred in attending the present session of the Grand Lodge, and find the same correct. We have also examined the bills of Brothers E. D. Hillyer, O. A. Bassett, and J n o . A. Anderson, incurred as custodians of the work during 1868 and 1869, and recommend that they be allowed. Fraternally submitted, JNO. H. DWIGHT,
Chairman.
The following resolutions were read and adopted: By Brother Adams — Resolved, That the sum of fifteen dollars be allowed Brother F . Magers, for his services as Tyler of this Grand Lodge.
By Brother J. B. Wheeler — Resolved, That a di.spensation be granted Troy Lodge No. 5-5, to install a brother as Master who has not held the office of Warden.
By Brother G. M. Barns — Resolved, That the sum of fifty dollars be allowed Brother W . B. Hutchison for services as Assistant Grand f^ecretary.
By Brother D. Byington — Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be authorized to procure the printing of seven hundred copies of the proceedings of this Grand Lodge for distribution, and draw upon the Grand Treasurer for the cost of the same.
The M. W. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, to be called on again at 7 o'clock p. M.
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E EVENING SESSION, THURSDAY,
October 21,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7 o'clock:.
The M. W. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT: â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
Officers and members as before.
T h e regular order of business being the installation of Grand officers for the ensuing year, the following were duly installed by M. W. Past Grand Master M. S. Adams: M. W . E . VV. K. W . B. W. B. W . E. W. B. W, W. W. W. W. W. W. W. Bro.
J O H N H. BKOWN, Grand Ma.ster. C. C. K E L L . \ M , Deputy Grand Master. G. W . HOGEBOOM, Grand Senior W a r d e n . J . D. KU9H, Grand J u n i o r Warden. C H B I S T I A N BECK, Grand Treasurer. E. T. C A E B , Grand Secretary. J N O . A. A N D E R S O N , Grand Chaplain. E I C H A E D A. H A Y E S , Grand Senior Deacon. J O H N F R A N C I S , Grand J u n i o r Deacon. S. G. H O Y T , > ,, j ^ J . R. V A N Z A N D T , I ^"""^ Stewards. A. B . B A N C R O F T , Grand Marshal. "VV. N . N E S B I T T , Grand Standard Bearer. J O H N H. K I T T S , Grand Pursuivant. F . M A G E R S , Grand Tyler.
The Committee on Lodges U. D. submitted the following report, which was adopted: To the M. W. Qrand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee to whom was referred the proceedings of Lodges Under Dispensation, beg leave to make the following report: W e have examined the by-laws, minutes and returns of W H I T E CI>OUD C J I E T O P A and W A J I E Q O LODGES, U . D., and find their minutes regularly kept, their returns correct, and by-laws conforming to the regulations of the Grand Lodge, and would recommend that charters be granted them. F K I E N D S H I P LODGE, at Lindsey, Ottawa County. Their by-laws are in conformity with the regulations of the Grand Lodge, minutes are regularly kept, but your Committee have noticed that a candidate was proposed, elected and initiated the same evening; they ask to have their dispen.satioD renewed, which we would respectfully recommend. E K I E LODGE, at Erie, Neosho County. In the case of this Lodge an Entered Apprentice presented a dimit from Index Lodge No. 277, State of
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Missouri, which was received by the Lodge. We also notice that reports from select committees upon petitions of candidates, have been received within one month from the date of their reference. Their by-laws are regular and minutes neatly kept. We would recommend that a charter be granted them. Z A E E D A T H A LODGE, at Cottonwood Falls, asks to have their dispensation renewed. They have had but few meetings. They aLso ask to have the following names added to the dispensation: J . C. Fislar, J . P . Kuhl, J . W . Mc^V'illiams, and Wm. Harris. There are no by-laws accompanying their proceedings. The i?iinutes are ne.atly kept. We would recommend that their dispensation be continued. DoEio LODGE, of Eudora. In the minutes of this Lodge we find that reports have been received before due; also, that a candidate was initiated after having been rejected. This was done through a misapprehension of the law. W e b e l i e v e they will be more careful in future. Their by-laws conform to the regulations of the Grand Lodge, and their minutes are neatly kept. We would recommend a continuance of their dispensation. CoRiKTiiiAN LODGE, at Burlingame. We find the by-laws in conformity to the regulations of the Grand Lodge. Minutes neatly kept. W e find that in one instance a candidate was allowed to withdraw hi.s petition, which we deem contrary to Masonic law. We would recommend that a charter be granted them. . HuEOH LODGE, at Huron. Their minutes are regularly kept. No b y laws accompany their proceedings, although the Committee are informed that the by-laws prescribed by the Grand Lodge, have been adopted. W e recommend that a charter be granted them. TUSCAN LODGE, at Neosho Falls. The Committee are informed that by mistake the by-laws, records, and dispensation of this Lodge, were left at Neusho Falls. We would recommend that their dispensation be renewed. MY.STIO T I E , at Augusta. The Eeeords are neatly and properly kept. We would recommend that a charter be granted. NEOSHO E A P I D S LODGE, at Lyon County. The minutes We would recommend that the by-laws be revised, as they are voluminous, and would especially recommend that sections 1, Article 8 be stricken out. We recommend a charter be granted
are regular. exceedingly 2, and 3, of them.
No report whatever has been received from New Albany Lodge U. D. Fraternally submitted, T. J . S T E R N B E R G E , 1 E . D. H I L L Y E R , [ Committee. J . F . BLISS. J
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The Committee on Warrants submitted the following additional REPORT: To the M. W. Orand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Warrants beg leave to make the following additional report: We and find expelled Masonic
have received and examined the returns of Neosho Lodge No. 27, thetn correct. The Lodge reports the name of a brother who was on the 16th of October, 1869, as being expelled during the past year. Fraternally submitted, J . T. L A N T'ER,1 ER,^ G. M. B A l l N^S, S , []â&#x20AC;˘ CmnmiUee. I. B. S H A R P P,, J
Adopted.
Brother Jno. Guthrie offered the following, which was adopted: Besolved, That the sum of ten dollars be appropriated to pay Brother J . Assman for services as Assi.stant Grand Tyler.
Also the following, which was rejected: Resolved, That permission be, and is hereby, granted Auburn Lodge No. 32, to confer the degrees of Fellow Craft and Master Mason on Charles Ohraes, an Entered Apprentice, without regard to time.
On motion the communication from the Grand Orient of Italy was referred back to the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. The Committee on Grievances made the following REPORT: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Grievances have examined the protest of Dr. Wherry, against the action of the M. W. Grand Ma.ster and Auburn Lodge No. 32, expelling him from all the rights and benefits of Masonry, and beg leave to ofTer the following resolution: Resolved, That the action of the M. W . Grand Master and Auburn
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Lodge No. 32, in expelling Dr. Wherry, be, and the same is hereby, approved. Fraternally submitted, G. W. HOGEBOOM, J . C. R r C H M O N D , ]â&#x20AC;˘ Committee. A. R. BANCROFT,
Adopted.
The Committee on Appeals submitted the following REPORT: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred the appeal, and papers accompanying, of Brother J n o . Q. C. Searle, beg leave to submit the following report: We have examined the testimony and other papers transmitted in the case, and would most respectfully recommend to the Grand Lodge that t h e papers be referred back to Orient Lodge No. 51, and that Brother Searle be granted a new trial for the following reasons: That at the time to which Brother Searle was cited to appear to answer the charges preferred, that the Lodge was not legally opened, as neither the Worshipful Master or either of the Wardens were present. There were several points of alleged iraformality in the papers presented by the appellant, but your Committee are unable, on account of the ambiguity of the Constitution in relations to trials, to decide upon, but we are clearly of the opinion that there is more than -sufBcient informalities in the case in warranting the Grand Lodge giving Brother Searle a new trial. Respectfully submitted,
Adopted.
P A U L R. BROOKS, JOFIN T. T A Y L O RR, , [\ Co. Committee. S. G. WILSON,
The same Committee also submitted the following additional REPORT: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The undersigned. Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred the appeal of G. D. King, of Perry Lodge No. 52, beg leave to report that the only papers transmitted from the Lodge are the charges and S|)ecifications; that in consequence thereof your Coininiitee can form no opinion in the matter, and therefore report the matter back to the Grand Lodge without recommendation. Fraternally submitted, P A U L R. BROOKS, 1 J O H N T. T A Y L O R , \ Committee. S. G. WILSON. I
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On motion of Brother J. T. Lanter the report was received and the case referred back to Perry Lodge. Brother E. D. Hillyer offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the sum of one hundred dollars be paid to M. W. Grand Master J n o . H . Brown, as reimbursement for postal, travelling and ofiice expenses as Grand Master during the present year.
Adopted. The Committee on Appeals presented the following REPORT: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred the appeal case of David Biggam, of Gra.sshopper Falls Lodge No. 21, having had the same under consideration, beg leave to report that we have examined the papers in the case, and are of the opinion that Gia.sshopper Falls Lodge No. 21, have performed their duty in indefinitely suspending said Biggam. W e recommend the passage of the following resolution : Resolved, That the action of Grasshopper Falls Lodge No. 21, in indefinitely suspending David Biggam, be, and the same is hereby, confirmed. All of which is respectfully submitted, J . T. T A Y L O R , 1 s. G. W I L S O N ; ;
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Adopted. The Committee to whom was referred the difficulties existing among the members of Americus Lodge No. 62, submitted the following REPORT: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
We, your Special Committee to whom was referred the difficulties existing among the members of Americus Lodge No. 62, would re.spectfully report that, having examined all the papers and heard the statements of witnes.ses relative to tliese difficulties, we are satisfied that the Lodge cannot work harmoniously with its present officers and members. We therefore recommend that their charter be susjiended until the next annual communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge. J O H N M. P R I LCE,) CE, • J O H N F R A N CCIS, I S , ^J- Committee. S. G. W I L S O N ,
Adopted.
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The Custodians of the Work submitted their reports, which were ordered printed with the proceedings. Brother M. S. Adams, from the Committee on the Grand Master's Decisions, read the following REPORT: To the M. W. Orund Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee to whom was referred tlie decisions of the M. W. Grand Master during tlie past year, would respectfully report that they have examined sucli decisions, numbered from one to fourteen, respectively, and report that they are in accordance with the well established principles of Masonic Jurisprudence, and recommend that they be approved, with the e.xception of decision numbered ten, which we recommend be referred to the Board of Custodians. Fraternally .submitted. M . S . ABA MS, ) E. D. H I L L Y E R , [ Committee. T.B.SHARP, J
Brother A. R. Bancroft moved that the report be adopted, with the exception of so much as relates to decision numbered fourteen. Carried. Brother M. S. Adams offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the salary of the Grand Secretary for the ensuing year be $350.00.
Adopted. Brother Wheeler moved that decision numbered fourteen be affirmed. Carried. Brother Jno. A. Anderson offered the following: Resolved, That the loss of a leg, an arm, a foot, a hand, both eye.s, or the use of any member necessary to his instruction, would be .sufficient to exclude an applicant for the degrees of Masonry. The want of one eye, a toe, certain fingers, or any other member not necessary for the purpose of labor and instruction in Masonrj-, would not be a fatal defect.
On motion the resolution was laid upon the table until the next Annual Communication.
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The M. W. Grand Master appointed the following Standing Committees: On Foreign On Condition
Correspondence: — E. T . C A R B , G . W . H O G E B O O M , M . S . A D A M S . of Masonry: — P A U L
R . BROOKS,
C. C. KELI.AM,
W . O.
G O U L D , J . M. P R I C E , J N O . G U T H R I E . On Warrants: — J . T . L A N T E R , J . A. C H A S E , J . T. T A Y L O R , S . H . C U M M I N S , S. G. W I L S O N .
On Grievances: — M. S. Adams, A. R . B A N C R O F T , J . C. R I C H M O N D . On
Constitution
and By-Laws:
— E.
D.
HILLYER,
JOHN
FRANCIS,
J'
W. CAMPION. On Unfinished Business: — J . B . V A N Z A N D T ,
W . H . NESBITT,
ELLIOTT
CABRIGER. On Appeals: — G. M. B A R N S , W . S . B L A K E L E Y , J . B. W H E E L E R ,
C. H .
VAN FOSSEN.
Brother M. S. Adams moved to reconsider the vote by which the report of the Committee on Americus Lodge No. 62, was adopted. Carried. • A motion was then made, and carried, revoking the charter of Americus Lodge No. 62. Brother A. R. Bancroft moved that so much of the funds of Americus Lodge No. 62, as may be necessary, be devoted to paying the officers of said Lodge who have attended the present session of this Grand Lodge. Carried. There being no further business, the M. VV. Grand Lodge was closed in ample form, after prayer by the Grand Chaplain.
Attest: E. T. CARR, Grand
Secretary.
STANDING REGULATrONS AND AMENDMENTS.
STANDING REGULATIONS
1858.
Resolved, That no petition for the degrees of Masonry shall he received by any Lodge under this jurisdiction, unless the petitioner shall have resided one year within the Territory of Kansas, and within the jurisdiction of the Lodge he petitions, at least six months. Resolved, That it is competent for a Subordinate Lodge to assess a tax against non-affiliated Masons residing within their jurisdiction, and to enforce the payment thereof by exclusion or suspension: Provided, no Mason shall be deemed non-affiliated who holds membership under the jnrisdiction of any other Grand Lodge; nor can the effects of any such exclusion or suspension extend beyond the life of any such Mason, so as to afifect his riglit of Masonic burial; nor shall any Mason, over the age of sixty years, or who shall be unable to pay, be subject to such tax. STANDING REGULATIONS
I 859.
Resolved, That no Lodge under this jurisdiction shall recommend the granting of a dispensation, unless the dimits (or other evidence of their good standing) accompany the petitions of the applicants for such recommendation ; and not then, until the three principal officers of the proposed new Lodge have been examined by the Lodge recÂť,.umending them, of being competent to confer the degrees of A. C. Masonry, and the recommending Lodge shall affix to the petition a certificate to that effect. STANDING REGULATIONS
I 860.
llesolved, T h a t the M. W. Grand Master have authority to appoint a private secretary, with power to draw on the Grand Treasurer for postage expenses. STANDING REGULATIONS
I 862.
Resolved, That after a favorable ballot is had on the application of a candidate for the degrees of Masonry, no further balloting shall be required ; and a brother being initiated, must be passed and raised, when duly qualified in the preceding degrees, unless charges of unmasonic conduct are preferred against him, or otherwise sufficient reasons for his non-advancement be presented and approved by the Lodge. Resolved, That an applicant for a dimit shall not be required to state the purpose or object for which the application is made, or the dimit required.
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1 863.
Resolved, Tliat hereafter, during a vacancy, or in the absence, either temporarily or permanently, of all, three of the principal officers of a Lodge, the oldest Past Master of such Lodge present shall succeed to all the rights, powers and privileges of Master, during such absence or vacancy, and shall have the same power as the Master to assemble the Lodge on proper occasions, and to work or lecture therein as the Master himself could do. STANDING REC;ULATIONS
I 865.
Resolved, That the actual expenses of elective ofHcers of this Grand Lodge, attending upon its conunnnications, be paid out of the Grand Treasury ; and at this and all subsequent comuiuuications, the Committee on Accounts shall audit such expenses, and a warrant shall be drawn on the treasury for their payment, upon the report of said Committee. This resolution to in no wise affect tlie present allowance of the Grand Secretary. STANDING REGULATIONS
I 866.
Resolved, That where two or more Lodges liave concurrent jurisdiction, each Lodge shall be required to notify its sister Lodges of all applications for initiation, and also of all rejections. STANDING REGULATIONS
I 868.
Resolved, That hereafter the Worshipful Masters of Subordinate Lodges under this jurisdiction be required to sign the minutes of their Lodges at each stated commnnication, after the same shall have been approved. Resolved, That the following additional Section to the Constitution of this Grand Lodge be adopted : SECTION â&#x20AC;&#x201D;. That hereafter no Lodge, or its representatives, shall be entitled to a vote in this Grand Lodge until all dues are ()aid ; and it shall be the duly of tlie representatives to present to this Grand Lodge, or the Committee on Credentials, a receipt from the Grand Secretary, showing that such dues have been paid.
APPENDIX
CONTAINING
Ist.
Report of Custodians.
2d.
Revised Constitution and By-Laws as reported by the Committee and subject to adoption or rejection a t the next Annual Comnumication.
3d.
Report on Correspondence.
4tli. Returns of Suboixiinates, with Table-s &c
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REPORT OF THE CUSTODIANS. To the M. W. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
I would respectfully make the following report of work done during the past Masonic year. I desire also, to submit herewith the rep)ort of Brother E. D. Hillyer, Custodian of the Work: On the 12th day of January,'1869, I arranged and opened a school of instruction at Masonic Hall in the City of Leavenworth, and continued it •till about the 15th of March following, holding a school two nights in each week. .All the city Lodge."! participated. Many of the Lodges in the country were repre.sented; and there would, no doubt, have been a ful! representation had not the bad state of the road.', during the winter, prevented. Much interest was manifested by the brethren in attendance at this school. We are highly gratified at the succe.ss attained, and are assured that the winter's labor resulted in much good to the craft in Leavenworth, and produced a number of well posted Masons. The work and lectures were fully exemplified in each degree. On the 13th and 14th of August, 1S09, I met the officers and brethren of Corinthian Lodge, U. D., at Burlingame, Osage Count}', and gave them such instruction as they seemed to require in the opening and closing, calling off and calling on in each degree. I also gave them instruction in the work and lectures of each degree. I found this Lodge in good condition, though only about six months old. They are alive and bu.sy in the quarries, selecting the very best material lo place in our mystic temple. You will have a good report from this Lodge—such as will justify you in granting them a cliarter. They now meet in the second story of a two-story building with the Odd Fellows—a secure place. I opened a school of instruction in the Masonic Hall in Emporia, Lyon County, commencing Monday morning August 16th, 1869, and continuing till the 21st, with representatives from the following Lodges: Emporia Lodge, No. 12; Americus Lodge, No. 62, of Americus, Lyon County; Neosho Rapids Lodge, U. D., of Neosho Rapids, Lyon County; Corinthian Lodge, D. D., of Burlingame, Osage County; Zeredatha Lodge, U. D., of Cottonwood Falls, Chase County. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions were held, of from two to three hours each, the brethren manifesting great interest in the school and attaining a good degree of proficiency. Three days were spent on the first and second degrees, two days on the third degree, and the sixth day was spent in a recapitulation of the instructions of the preceding days in all the degrees. The work and lectures were fully exemplified in all the degrees. The opening and closing, calling off and calling on ceremony
52 was fully exeniplified. held d u r i n g the year. brick building. They arranged Lodge room,
PROCEEDIKGS OF THE This was one of the best and most irrstnictive schools Emporia Lodge, Xo. 12, meet in the third story of a have fitted up and novr have a neat, ta.sty and well secure beyond doubt,
I met officially, during the year, with about one-half of the Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction, and in each case gave the brethren such instruction in the work and lectures as they seemed to require. I am highly gratified with the .substantial progress we are now making in our uniformity system of disseminating the work and lecture?. TiespectfuUy submitted, JOHN H. BEOWN.
To the M. W. Grand Master of Kansas: I beg leave to submit the following report of my doings as one of the Cu.stodians of the Work in this jurisdiction, for the Masonic year ending October 20, 1869. December 28th, 1868, I visited Monrovia Lodge, N o . 48, and spent five days instructing the brethren in the work. The work and lectures were fully exemplified in all the degrees, and, acting as your proxy, I publicly in.stalled the officers of the Lodge, December 25. On the 15th of February, 1869, I arranged and held a school for instruction at the Masonic Hall in Atchison, and extended an invitation to yourself to be present. Eepresentatives were present from Arcania Lodge, No. 31, Pardee Lodge, No. 69, Monrovia Lodge, No. 48, Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 58, PTuron Lodge, U. D., and Washington Lodge, No. 5. Five days were spent in exemplifying the work. T h e attendance was very large, probably owing to the presence of the M. W . Grand Master, who worked diligently every day during the entire session, and to whom the credit is due for the rapid progress made by the brethren. T h e work was fully exemplified in all the degrees. The brethren of Washington Lodge have furnished the finest H a l l in the State, and the Lodge, through the untiring efforts of its present efficient Master, Brother J o h n M. Price, has become one of the best in this jurisdiction. February 22d, I visited Centre Lodge, No. 68, and remained five days. T h e work and lectures were exemplified in the three degrees. Their room is very inconvenient, but safe. March 1st, 18C9, I visited Huron Lodge, U. D., and remained five days. The instructions were well received, and the brethren made rapid progress in the work. The work and lectures were fully exemplified in the three degrees. March 8th, I visited Troy Lodge, No. 55, and spent five days very pleasantly. T h e members of this Lodge are good ^Masons, and believe in doing
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things right or not at all. The work was fullj' exemplified in the three degrees, and a great deal of interest was manifested. On the last night of my stay a bountiful supply of refreshments was spread out in the Lodge room, and I immediately called from labor to refreshment. We spent a very pleasant hour, and I shall always remember with pleasure my last evening with the brethren at Troy. March 15th, I visited Seneca Lodge, No.'39, arid remained five days, holding three .sessions per day. Brother D. C. McComas, "VV. M., and Brother GrilKn, Secretary, of Nemaha Lodge, No. 13, were present and remained through the work. The work and lectures were exemplified in all the degrees, and I sincerely hope that the brethren were benefited by the lectures. March 31st, I vissited O.=ikaloosa Lodge, No. 14, and spent two days. The work was exemplified in the three degrees, and the brethren seemed much pleased with it. This Lodge is in good hands and no fears need be entertained that they will violate any of the ancient landmarks. April 5th, 1809, I visited Frankford Lodge, No. 67, and remained five days, holding morning, afternoon and evening se.s.sions. T h e members of this Lodge are very well acquainted with the work, but this did not deter them from taking a lively interest in the lectures. This Lodge is in a flourishing condition. April 13th, I arranged and held a school for instruction at the Masonic Hall in Olathe, and continncd five days. The following Lodges were represented : Olathe Lodge, No. 19; Shawnee Lodge, No. 54, Brother G. W . Franklin, S. W., Brother J. H. Gamble; Spring Hill Lodge, No. 56, Brotlier M. F . Moore, W. M., Brother H . E. Brown, J . W.; Gardner Lodge, No. 65, Brother W. M. Shean, W. M. Tlie work and lectures were exemplified in all the degrees. T h e members of Olathe Lodge did not attend very regularly during the session, but I presume that it was owing to the fact tliat the Lodge had been previously visited by the M. W. Grand Master and K. W. O. A. Bas.sett. From Olathe I went to Paola, arriving Monday evening, April 19th. It being the night for the regular meeting of the Lodge, I found the brethren had all assembled and had opened the Lodge, and I assisted them in conferring the second degree. The only delegate present from the neighboring Lodges was Brother Kobert Lapsley, of Osage Valley Lodge, No. 24. The attendance was poor and but little interest manifested. I remained but three days, during which time the work and lectures were I'ully exemplified in all the degrees. J u l y 14th, I visited Holton Lodge, No. 42, and spent five days with good success. A great deal of interest was manifested, and the brethren made rajiid progress in the lectures. Since my last visit this Lodge has secured a room in the new brick .school house, and now have a safe and comfortable place to hold their meetings. J u l y 19th, I visited Nemaha Lodge, No. 13, but owing to some mi=un-
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derstanding the brethren were not expecting m e ; however, Brother McComas, W . M., soon had a quorum present, and we spent the evening on the opening and closing ceremonies, calling on and calling off. I t being harvest time, and the brethren being nearly all farmers did not feel like spending the time then to attend the lectures, so we all agreed to postpone the meeting until August 30th, but my business was such as to prevent nie from keeping the appointment. I hope to be able to meet the brethren of Nemaha Lodge again, when I will try and make amends for the disappointment. August â&#x20AC;˘2d, I arranged and held a Lodge for inetruction at the Mason itH a l l in Mound City, and continued for eight days. The following Lodges were represented: Mound City Lodge, No. 30; Blooming Grove Lodge, No. 41, Brother J. D. Snoddy; Twin Springs Lodge, No. Gl, Brother D. Underbill, W . M . ; Paris Lodge, No. 22, Brother J o h n Hood, S. W.; Eldora Lodge, No. 28, Brother M. E. Hudson, W. M. These Lodges had all received the benefit of lectures from Brother O. A. Bassett and the M. W. Grand Master, and my work was comparatively liglit. We all worked faithfully for eight days, ami I think that I may safely say that they have the work better than any Lodges that I have had the pleasure of instructing. Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. 21, has had the benefit of lectures at nearly every regular communication during the year, and schools for instruction have been opened at different times. I have received invitations from the following Lodges to visit them and impart the work: Smithton Lodge, No. 1; Kickapno Lodge, No. 4; Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35; Easton Lodge, No. 45; Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 58: but the invitations coming so lale I was unable to comply with their request. I have received no invitation from the following Lodges in my district: Granada Lodge, No. 5 3 ; Circlevilie Lndge, No. 20; and VVathena Lodge, No. 64. T h e two last, I am informed, do not desire to receive the so-called new work, and I would recommend that inquiry be made, and if they refuse to receive the work, suspend them. Several of the Lodges in my district are meeting in very unsafe rooms, many of them destitute of the implements necessary to do correct work, floors uncarpeted, walls bare, with scarcely .seats enough to accommodate the officers. This, in my judgment, is wrong, and should not be permitted. Lodge rooms should be made comfortable and pleasant, for in no other way can you secure a general attendance. This closes an account of my official actions as "Cu.stodian of the W o r k , " and, in conclusion, permit me to say that I heartily concur in the suggestion made by Brother O. A. Bassett, in his report for last year, that the duly correct w.iy to disseminate the work is by Lodges of instiuction, composed of the Master and Wardens of at least four Lodges. I n closing this report I desire to thank the brethren everywhere lor the interest manifested for ray welfare, and the uniform kindness shown t(. me on so many occasions. E, D. H I L L Y E K .
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE I. B E I T O R D A I N E D , That the Grand Lodge shall consist of a Grand Master, a Deputy Grand Master, a Senior Grand Warden, a J u n i o r Grand Warden, a Grand Treasurer, a Grand Secretary, a Deputy Grand Secretary, a Grand Chaplain, two Grand Deacons, a Grand Tyler, a Grand Marshal, two Grand Stewards, a Grand Sword Fearer, a Grand Pursuivant, the Masters and Wardensâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for the time beingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;of the several Lodges under the jurisdiclion of this Grand Lodge, and all Past Elective Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge who continue members of any Subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction f and all Past Masters who have acquired that rank in this jurisdiction, and are still members of Chartered or Lodges under Dispensation in this jurisdiction. ARTICLE II. This Grand Lodge, so to be organized, shall be styled and known by the name of the
"M.
W. G E A N D L O D G E OF A K C I E N T , F E E E A N D A C C E P T E D
MASONS O F K A N S A S . "
ARTICLE III. The Grand Lodge shall hold Annual Comrannications, and the Grand Master, or his Deputy, in ca.se of his absceuce from the State, may, on very urgent occasions, call .Special Meetings. ARTICLE IV. When any officer of a Subordinate Lodge cannot attend the Grand Lodge, lie may give his proxy to any Ma.ster Mason who is a member in good stiinding of a Lodge in this jurisdiction, to act for him in the Grand Lodge; and such proxy shall be under the hand and seal of the brother deputing; Provided, that no brother shall represent more than two Lodges ,at the .same Communication. ARTICLE V. I'ast Grand Officers may hold offices in Subordinate Lodges, and this sliali nut deprive them of any privilege they might claim in the Grand Lodge, a-i I'a.-i Grand Officers. ARTICLE VI. '""he Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, and Juu'"!- Grand Warden, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Secretary, shall be
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elected by ballot. T h e Grand Secretary PII;\11 appoint his deputy, and the Grand Master shall appoint all other officers not elective. ARTICLE VII. I n all questions which shall come before this Grand Lodge, each member shall be entitled to vote individually, and the Grand Master, or hi.ÂŤ Deputy, when presiding, shall, whenever it is necessary, give the casting vote. ARTICLE VIII. T h e Grand Lodge shall have power to constitute new Lodges, by letters patent, under its seal; ARTICLE IX. To establish a uniform mode of working throughout its jurisdiction, strictly adhering to the ancient landmarks, u!<ages and customs of Masonry. ARTICLE X. A n d in furtherance of this object, it shall be the duty of the Grand Ma.ster by himself, or some brother by hira appointed, to visit the Subordinate Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, when officially requested, to lecture and instruct the brethren, and to correct such errors as may have obtained among them. ARTICLE XL T o hear and iletermine all appeals from Subordinate Lodges, and to decide all disputes between the different Lodges under this jurisdiction. To demand such fees as may be deemed just and reasonable, upon granting dispensations and constituting new Lodges, and for other Masonic purposes. ARTICLE XIL T o make such By-Laws as may be necessary for their good government, and not inconsistent with this Constitution. ARTICLE XIIL And to do all things heretofore accustomed to be done by other Grand Lodges, which are within the ancient landmarks and u.sages of the Craft. ARTICLE XIV. N o alteralion sball take place in this Constitution, except in the manner following: Every amendment shall be proposed in writing, at a Regular Communication of the Grand Lodge, and if concurred in, a fair copy shall be sent by the Grand Secretary to each Subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction, w^ho shall pass or reject the same, and certify their proceedings to the next Regular Communication, when, if it appears that tiTO-third.-^ of the Subordinate Lodges have agreed to pass the same, it shall become a part cf this Constitution.
BY-LAWS.
OF THE
GRAND
LODGE.
SECTION 1. The Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge shall be held on the third Wednesday in October, at such place as the Grand Lodge shall determine by a vote at the previous Grand Annual Communication, at which time the Grand Officers shall be elected and appointed in the manner prescribed by the Constitution. SEC. 2. No person shall be elected to the office of Grand Master, Senior or Junior Grand Warden, who has not been elected or installed to preside over a Regular Lodge under this? jurisdiction; and the officers elected and appointed shall be selected as equally as practicable from the respective Lodges. SEC. 3. In case the chair of the Grand Lodge shall become vacant, by death, resignation, or otherwise, it shall be filled by the Deputy Grand Master until the next Grand Annual Communication, and upon his death, or inability, by the Grand Warden.s, in rank. OF THE
GRAND
MASTER.
SEC. 4. The Grand Master shall, at the opening of each Grand Annual Communication, submit a written addres.s, setting forth an account of his official act.s during the recess of the Grand Lodge, and such suggestions and propositions as he deems valuable to the fraternity, and jiroper for the consideration of the Grand Lodge, and shall present it with his financial report. SEC. 5. The Grand Master shall, at each Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, appoint the following Standing Committees, ( t o consist of three each, unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Lodge), viz: 1. On Credentials. 2. On the Work of Lodges under Dispensation. 3. On the Returns of Chartered Lodges. 4. On the Grand Master's Address. 5. On Grievances and Appeals. 6. On Masonic Jurisprudence. 7. On Finance. 8. On the Grand Lodge Library. 9. On Foreign Corre-spondence. 10. On Unfinished Business.
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S E C . 6. I t shall be the duty of the Grand Treasurer to lay before the Grand Lodge, on the first day of each Grand Annual Communication, airhi.s accounts for inspection and adjustment, and he shall immediately pay over to his successor any balance which may be found due from him to the Grand Lodge, together with all the books, papers and documtnts belonging to his office; and shall, moreover, execute to ilie Grand Waster, (for the time being), to the u.se of the Giand Lodge, a bond, with such .security, and in such sums as shall be approved of by the Grand Master, conditioned for the faithlul discharge of his duties. OF
THE
GRAND
SECRETARY.
S E C . 7. I t shall be the duty of the Grand Secretary to submit, on the first day of each Communication, an abstract of the operations of office during the year, with anaccuunt of the receipts and expenditures of monies. SEC. 8. The Grand Secretary shall transmit three copies of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge to each Subordinate Lodge under its jurisdiction, and three copies to each Grand Lodge in the United States. S E C . 9. The Grand Secretary, when publishing the Proceeding of this Grand Lodge, shall cause to be published therewith a list of all suspensions and expulsions under this jurisdiction. SEC. 10. The Grand Secretary shall, as soon as he can alter the clo.se of its Communication, notify all Lodgei not represented therein, of any action which may have been had relative to said Lodges. SEC. 11. The Grand Secretary { by virtue of his office) is hereby constituted Grand Librarian, and directed to take charge of the "Grar;d Lodge Library," subject to such re^julation as the Grand Lodge shall prescribe. . OF
OFFICERS AND
MEMBERS OF T H E
GRAND
LODGE.
SEC. 12. Members of the Grand Lodge, (not officers t h e r e i n ) , representatives of .Subordinate Iiodges, shall appear at its sessions clothed with the jewels which they ought to wear in their Subordinate Lodge. SEC. 13. Brethren of the Grand Lodge having questions involving Masonic Jurisprudence to propound to the Grand Lodge or Grand Master, shall reduce the same to writing. O F T H E F O R M A T I O N O F NEW
LODGES.
S E C . 14. No letter of dispensation shall be granted for the formation of a n e w Lodge, but upon the petition of SEVEX known and approved Ma.ster Masons, in which their first Master and Wardens shall be nominated, which petition shall be accompanied by a recommendation from the Lodge nearest to the place in which the new Lodge is to be holden ; and before any particular Lodge shall recommend any petition for a new Lodge, ihey shall require the brothers named as Master and Wardens of said new Lodge to
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appear in open Lodge and exemplify the work in the three degrees in Masonry, to the satisfaction of the Lodge. Any Subordinate Lodge recommending a petition for a new Lodge, shall state explicitly that the brethren whose petition they recommend, have provided a suitable and safe Lodge room, and that each one of the petitioners is in possession of a regular dimit, or has produced satisfactory evidence that the Lodge of which ho was last a member is no longer in existence, and that the Master and Wardens of the proposed new Lodge have appeared in open Lodge and exemplified the work in the three degrees in Masonry in a creditable manner. SEC. 15. For every letter of dispensation for the formation of a new Lodge, there shall be paid into the grand treasury the sum of twenty dollars, which said snm shall be paid before the delivery of the charter, and for every charter the sum of twenty dollars. OF SUBORDINATE
LODGES.
SEC. 16. The Grand Lodge shall require a brother to have the socalled Past Master's degree before he can be installed as Master of a Subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction. SEC. 17. The ancient charge, requiring the Master to serve as Warden, shall be strictly enforced under this jurisdiction.* SEC. 18. Every Lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, shall, at each Grand Annual Communication, deliver the Grand Secretary a, list (in tabular form, as shall be furnished by h i m ) , of the initiations, passings and raisings, admissions, dimissions, deaths, suspensions and expulsions of membens, with the respective dates, signed by the Master and attested by the Secretary. SEC. 19. Every Subordinate Lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, shall pay into the Grand Treasury, at each Grand Annual Communication, the sum of fifty cents, annually, for each person who is, or shall have been, a member of said Lodge during the year preceding said return ; Provided, that no Lodge shall be charged with Grand Lodge dues for any member who shall be exempted from paying his dues to the Lodge of which be is a member, when such exemption is for other cause than in payment for services rendered to the Lodge. And the Master and Wardens, or representative of any Lodge, shall not take their seats in the Grand Lodge until after their said dues are paid. And in case of the refusal or neglect of any Lodge to pay the same, at or before the next Grand Annual Communication thereafter, (unless a reasonable excu.-e be offered) such Lodge shall be suspended from further labor.
* In case of the Sickness, Death, or necessary Absence of the Master, the Senior Warden shall act as Mister p-o tempore, * ^ -^ or in his absence the Junior Warden.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ancient ReffilaHoi, Anno 1721.
This extends to all the duties of the Master for the time being.
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and its charter reclaimed by the Grand Lodge: Provided, however, such Lodge, upon proper application to the Grand Lodge, and upon making due returns, and the payment of its said dues, may bo restored to its former rank and privileges by a majority of the votes of the Grand Lodge. S E C . 20, Every Lodge under dispensation shall conform to the provisions of Section eighteen : and in addition thereto, shall return their letter of dispensation to the next Grand Animal Communication after the date of said letter, together with a transcript of their work, stating particularly the following facts: 1. T h e transcript shall show, .at the commencement of tlie transactions of each meeting, the name and location of the Lodge, and the day of the week, month and year. 2. T h e names of the officers, and number of members and visitors present. 3. Whether the communication be a stated or special one, and in wliat degree the Lodge is opened and closed. 4. W h a t work is done. 5. A certificate of the correctness of the abstract shall be appended, signed by the Master and Secretary. 6. T h e abstract shall be made on cap paper, the leaves fastened together, carefully folded, with the name and location of the Lodge endorsed on the back. No charter shall issue until such an abstract is made and approved. SEC. 2 L No Lodge working under this jurisdiction shall confer the degree of Fellow Craft or Master Mason upon any brother who has been initiated or passed ( a s the case may be) in any other Lodge, unless ihe brother applying shall produce a recommendation or certificate of good standing from the Lodge in which he was admitted; Provided, that when such Lodge shall have been dissolved, other proof of his good standing and worthiness may be received. SKC. 22. No Lodge under this jurisdiction shall receive any petition for initiation or admission, except on the day of a stated meeting thereof; and no ballot shall be taken upon such petition except seven members are present, nor until one Masonic month after the date of its presentation; nor shall a candidate be advanced to a superior degree without satisl'actory examination, in open Lodge, as to his proficiency in the last degree he took ; and all ballotings for advancement shall also be at a stated meeting, and after the examination of the candidate. S E C . 23. No Lodge shall receive and act upon the petition of any applicant for iniiiatinn or admission, whose residence may be nearer .some other Lodge under this jurisdiction than the one to which application is made, withonf the consent of such nearest Lodge. Nor shall any Lodge act upon Ihe petition of any such applicant who has been rejected, within six months of the date of such rejection, nor shall a petition for the raysteiies of
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Masonry be received from any person who has not resided one year under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, and six months under the jurisdiction of the Lodge to which he applies. Where more than one Lodge may be at work in any one city or town in this jurisdiction, it shall be the duty of each one of such Subordinates to communicate to her sister Lodges in said townâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;within forty-eight hours after the event shall have transpiredâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the names, occupation, &c., of all persons whose petitions may be received or rejected at any stated communication, and any person so rejected shall not again be allowed to petition any one of the aforesaid Lodges within the space of six months from the dale of suoli rejection. SEC. less sum' Provided, ously, by
24. No Lodge shall confer the first three degrees in Masonry for a than thirty dollars, ten of which shall acoompanj' the petition; ministers of tiie gospel in actual service may be admitted gratuitthe unanimous consent of the Lodge.
SEC. 25. A petition may be withdrawn with the unanimous consent of the Lodge, before its reference to an investigating committee, but not afterwards. SEC. 26. The several Lodges under this jurisdiction shall, in all cases of conferring degrees, deliver at the time the lecture appertaining to the degree conferred. SEC. 27. No Lodge in this jurisdiction shall confer any degree in Masonry upon a credit. SEC. 23. All the business of the Lodge, except conferring the degrees and the instruction thereon, shall be transacted in a Lodge on tlie third degree. SEC. 29. No Lodge under this jurisdiction shall, on any occasion orpretence whatever, suspend any of its By-Laws. SEC. 30. Each Subordinate Lodge shall procure a seal, and file an impression of the same in the Grand Secretary's office, to be carefully preserved. SEC. 31. Upon the suspension of any Lodge under this jurisdiction, the last Secretary and Treasurer of said Lodge, shall within three months thereafter, forward to the Grand Secretary all the books, papers, jewels, funds and furniture of the Lodge so suspended. SEC. 32. Every Lodge within this jurisdiction shall exercise all the' rights of discipline over Masons ( not members thereof, or of any other Lodge), who may reside in the vicinity of such Lidge, so far as may relate to the conduct and behavior of such Masons whilst resident in the jurisdiction of such Lodge. SEC. 33. Each Subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction shall require ^very Mason applying for membership therein, to present satisfactory evidence to such Lodge that he has taken a regular dirait from the Lodge
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of which he had last been a member, or produce satisfactory evidence that such Lodge is not longer in existence. SKC. 34. Representatives from Lodges under dispensation, shall btallowed to take seats in the Grand Lodge, and participate in the discussions, but not to vote, or .serve on committee.?, or hold office therein. S E C . 35. Each Subordinate Lodge under this jurisdiction shall keep a copy of tlie Constitution and By-Law.s of this Grand Lodge, together with its proceedings under the same, for the inspections of its members; and it shall bs the duty of the Masters tliereof to observe the same, and see that they are strictly enforced in the Lodge.^ over which they preside. S E C . .36. The election of officers in the Subordinate Lodges under thif JBri.sdiction shall be annual, and on the stated meeting preceding the Anniversary of St. John the Evangeli.st. S E C . 37. Subordinate Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge are not allowed to liold public celebrations, or appear in public processions, as Masons, more than once in any one year, ( except on funeral occasions), without first obtaining a dispensation from the Grand Lodge, or from the Grand Master during recess. S E C . 38. Every Lodge under this jurisdiction is required to provide a lamb-skin or white leather apron to pre.sent to the candidate on his initiation; and the proper Ma.sonic clothing for funeral processions, is the white apron and white gloves; for other processions the apron should be of the .same material, with the addition of Masonic emblems, at the pleasure of the wearer. S E C . 39. To prevent evil consequences, the Masters of Subordinate Lodges will permit no Ma.son to vouch for a brother when visiting a Lodge, without having; sat in open Lodge with him, unless examined by him under tlie sanction of authority of the Master, given in open Lodge. SEC. 40. N o brother hailing from a jurisdiction requiring Grand Lodge certificates shall be admitted to any Subordinate Lodge, or receive the charities of the same, unless he shall, on such application, exhibit a Grand L )dge certificate, duly attested by the proper authorities, except he is known to the Lodge to be a worthy brother. S E C . 41. Any Master Mason under this jurisdiction, in good and regular standing, upon the presentation of a certificate to that effect to the Grand Secretary, shall be entitled to have his diploma authenticated in due form. O F PUNISHMENT,
RESTORATION
AND
APPEALS.
S E C . 42. In case of suspension, expulsion or restoration of members, the Lodge so acting shall, within ten days, notify each Lodge in the same county, and forward to the Grand Secretary a list thereof; and the Grand Secretary shall, once in three months, send a circular containing the aggregate li.st thereof, to each Lodge in this jurisdiction. But the Grand Lodge alone has power to publish the same to the profane.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
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All sentences of expulsions by Subordinate Lodges not appealed from, are declared to be "affirmed by the Grand Lodge," unless otherwise determined by it; and Subordinate Lodges shall, in all cases of expulsion, immediately thereafter transmit to the office of the Grand Secretary a full transcript of the proceedings, together with the evidence taken in such case. SEC. 43. In cases of indefinite suspension or expulsion of a member from any Lodge under this jurisdiction, two-thirds of the votes of the members present shall be required, and in all cases of the restoration of a suspended Mason, the .same proceedings as for admission, and a vote of two-thirds of all members of the Lodge present shall be required. SEC. 44. When a Mason is suspended for any cause whatever, he is, for the time of such suspension, debarred from all the rights and jjrivileges of the order. SEC. 4.5. The penalty for non-payment of dues shall be: ineligibility to vole or hold office, or suspension, at the option of the Lodge. All members of Subordinate Lodges under this jurisdiction, in arrears for dues two years (unless the same be remitted by vole of the Lodge) after failing to pay the same upon proper notification, shall be suspended. Delinquent brethren, if resident within the county, shall be served with summons; if without the county, and their residence be known, then they shall be notified through the mail twice, one month intervening, and the same time allowed after the second notice to pay the same, but if his residence be unknown, he shall be suspended without form of trial without notice, after three additional months shall have elapsed. SEC. 46. .â&#x20AC;˘VU appeals from any Subordinate Lodge shall be in writing, containing a statement of the case, the exceptions taken to the decision of the Lodge appealed from, and a full record of the evidence, all authenticated by the certificate of the Secretary thereof, and left with the Grand Secrelary; and the appellant shall give the other party one month's notice thereof, unless a less time shall elapse between the date of the decision and the communication of the Grand Lodge, in which case one week's notice shall suffice. Provided, the parties interested may waive said notice. W O R K AND L E C T U R E S .
SEC. 47. There shall be a permanent Committee on Work, composed of four members, of which the Grand Master shall be a member and ex-officio chairman, whose duty it shall be to retain and teach the Ancient Webb Work, as exemplified by the Board of Custodians at the session of the Grand Lodge, held in the City of Leavenworth, in the month of October, â&#x20AC;˘0867, and no other; which Committee shall be elected by the Grand Lodge, as follow.*: At the first election, there shall be one member elected for six years, one for four years, and one for two years ; a n d one member of said Committee shall be elected by the Grand Lodge at each alternate Grand Annual Communication, and the term of office of the brother so elected, shall be for six
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years; Provided, T h a t in case of the death, resignation, removal from the jurisdiction, suspension or expulsion of the brother so elected, the Grand Lodge shall, at the next Grand Annual Communication, elect a snccessor for the unexpired balance of his term. Said Committee shall be termed, "Thti Custodians of the Work," and shall disseminate the same by Lodges of Instruction, to be held by them under the direction and supervision of the Grand Master (as to time and place, due reference being had to the wants of the Subordinate Lodges), and by an exemplification of the same before the Grand Lodge at each Grand Annual Communication. Subordinate Lodges needing the services of any member of said committee, to teach the work of the Grand Lodge, may employ him upon such terms as they may mutually agree upon. S E C . 47. Every Lodge shall adopt and practise the standard of work and lectures imparted by the Cu.stodians of the Work, and no other; and any Lodge violating this provision, without express authority from the Grand Lodge, shall be subject to forfeiture of their warrant.
TRIALS AND PUNISHMENTS. OF OFFENCES. SECTION 1. â&#x20AC;˘ 1.
Masonic crimes are defined to b e :
A violation of any of fhe duties enjoined by the ancient charges.
2.
The doing of any act contrary to or subversive of the three great duties which the Mason owes to God, his neighbor, and himself. 3. Conduct which tends to impair the unsullied purity of the order, or which is, in any wise, contrary to the obligations and the written teachings of the institution. The Master of the Lodge, during the term of his office, can only be held amendable for any offence committed, to the Grand Lodge, to which charges should be preferred. OF TRIALS. SECTION 2. Whenever a member of a Lodge, or a brother, under this jurisdiction, shall be accused of any offence which, if proved, would subject him to reprimand, suspension, or expulsion tlie proceedings in the premises shall be conducted substantially agreeably to the following rules: OF CHARGES. R U L E 1. All charges for unmasonic conduct shall he made in writing, specifying with reasonable certainty the character of the offence alleged, signed by the accuser, and delivered to the Secretary, who shall read it at the next stated communication of the Lodge, iinless for good reasons it should be deemed advisable to have it read at a special meeting. OF SERVICE. R U L E 2. The Secretary, under the direction of the Master, shall serve, or cause the accused to be served, with an attested copy of the charge, and a citation, stating the time and place appointed for his trial. If the residence of the accused is known, and within thirty miles of the place where the Lodge having the matter in charge is located, the accused shall be entitled to a personal service ten days before trial. If the residence of the accused be at a greater distance than thirty miles, but within the State, then, and in that case a summons to appear and answer, forwarded to him by mail or other conveyance twenty days before the trial, shall be considered sufficient. If his residence be out of the State and known, and more than thirty miles distant, then the summons shall be issued thirty days before trial.
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If liis residence be unknown, or he neglect or refuse to obey the summons, when service has been had, the Lodge shall proceed eic parte, the Worshipful Master having lirst appointed some brother to act as the attorney of the accused, and conduct the prjceedings to a final determination. WHO MAY PREFER CHARGES. R U L E 3. A charge of immoral conduct may be preferred by a profane. Charge for immoral conduct may be preferred by the J u n i o r Warden on the complaint of a profane. But to further the administration of justice, it is made the especial duty of the J u n i o r Warden, in the absence of other accusers, to prefer all charges for ofl'ences commitled when the Lodge is not at labor, but the neglect or refu.sal of the J u n i o r Warden to perform such duty shall not prevent any other brother from preferring and prosecuting any charge of unmusonic conduct which may come to his knowledge. OF OFFENCES IN OPEN LODGE. R U L E 4. In all instances where ofiences are committed while the Lodge is at labor, the foregoing rules requiring notice and delay may be dispen.=ed with, and the Master authorized to order the oHending brother to show cause inslanter why he shall not be promptly dealt with. OF JURISDICTION. Rui^E -5. Every Lodge has jurisdiction over its own members, and all non-affiliated Mason.s residing or siyonrning in its jurisdiction. If the ofl'ender hold membership in another Lodge, the charge shall be sent to that Lodge for trial, but if such Lodge refu.se or waive the right to enterlain the charge, then, and in that case, the Lodge under whose jurisdiction the ofience was committed, shall proceed to the trial of the accused. OF TESTIMONY. RuJ>E 6. AH testimony shall be given in open Lodge at the time of the trial, or before a committee specially appointed for the purpose, and in either case, the accused and the accuser, if he be a Ma-on, shall be entitled to be present and propose such relevant questions as they may desire. The testimony shall be reduced to wriiing, and when taken before a committee, reported in full to the Lodge. And if given by a Mason, shall be upon his honor, if by a profane, upon his oath, duly administered by any oflicer competent under the law. It the testimony be before the Lodge, and by a profane, then, in that case, the Lodge shall be called from labor during his introduction. OF EX.AMINATIONS. R U L E 7. All trials (except for ofl'ences committed in oi)en Lodge), shall be had in a Lodge specially notified and convened lor the purpo.se. T h e accused may select any brother for his couu.sel.
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The Lodge shall be opened in tlie highest degree to which the accused has attained until the testimony has been concluded and the accused heard by himself or his counsel in his defence, when the accused and the ace jser, (unless the charge be preferred by the Junior Warden in his official capacity ), shall retire, and the Lodge.be opened in the third degree; when, after proper deliberation, the question, " I s the accused guilty or not g u i l t y ? " shall be distinctly put by the Master, and the same decided by ballot, a majority of two-thirds being required to convict. If there be several cliarges, the ballot shall be tal<en separately upon each, and the Secretary shall record the result thereof, wliich shall be the decision of the Lodge. If the accused be found guilty, then the question shall be taken by ballot as to the amount and nature of the punishment to be inflicted, beginning with the highest penalty. Every member present is bound to vote, and two-thirds of the whole number cast shall be necessary to inflict the penalty. When the nature of the punishment has been determined, the accused and the accuser, if a Mason, shall be ordered to return, and the sentence communicated to the former by the Master. OF PUNISHMENTS.
SEC. 2.
Punishments are of three kinds:
1.
Reprimand.
2.
Suspension, which is always indefinite.
3.
Expulsion.
When the Lodge has voted reprimand, the Master shall immediately proceed to administer the reproof. If the punishment be suspension, it shall remain until abrogated, as provided in section four of this digest. And the Secretary of the Lodge shall immediately notify the Grand Secretary, as provided in section forty-six of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge. In no case shall the Lodge publish such to the profane without the consent of the Grand Lodge. OF RESTORATIONS.
SEC. 3. Suspensions are indefinite, that is to say during the pleasure of the Lodge, and may be removed at any legal time, in the following mode: The suspende 1 brother shall petition the Lodge for his restoration, and all the proccieding-! shall be had as in the case of a brother applying for msmSarship, except that a vote of two-thirds only of the brethren present, taken by ballot, shall be necessary to effect his restoration. An expelled brother virtually ceases to be a Mason, and his restoration to the order is therefore equivalent to the admission of a profane. H e must, therefore, petition the Lodge from which he was expelled, and his petition
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fake the same course as of an applicant for the mysteries of our order, when if he be received, he shall be re-obligated to the performance of every Masonic duty. OF APPEALS, AND GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS THEREON. S E C . 4. 1. Appeals. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Every Mason under .sentence of suspension or expulsion has the right to appeal to the Grand Lodge, from the conviction and the sentence; Provided, the appeal be taken thirty daj's ( when that time intervenes ), before the .session of the Grand Lodge next succeeding the sentence, when the Secretary shall send up an attested copy of the proceedings, including the testimony. 2. Orand Lodge proceedings thereon.^The Grand Lodge shall have jurisdiction over the whole ca.se, and may, upon investigation : 1. Confirm the verdict of its subordinate. 2. It may dismiss the appeal, when the sentence, if suspension, remains in full force; if expulsion goes into immediate effect. 3.
I t may reduce the sentence from expulsion to that of suspension, when the original sentence becomes void, and that of the Grand Lodge substituted.
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I t may set aside the proceedings for informality, and remand the case back for new trial.
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I t may ?et aside the punishment as inadequate, and remand the case for further consideration, when it is necessary to review the sentence only, and not the trial.
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I t may reverse the decision of its subordinate, for good and sufficient reasons, and decree the restoration of the appellant to " t h e rights and privileges of Masonry."
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE. To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kayisas: The duty of again preparing the Report on Correspondence having been assigned us, we have cheerfully attempted to perform that duty to the best of our ability. " O u r style" is too well known to need an apology now for its lack of interest. We will, therefore, announce that we have before us, and have perused with much pleasure, the proceedings of the following Grand Lodges: Alabama, Arkansas, Canada, California, District of Columbia, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware; Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, Mississippi, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin, and proceed to give our brief account of what we saw in them. In the above order we will commence with â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ALABAMA.
Forty-Eighth Annual Communication held December 7, 1868. M. W. George D. Norris, Grand Master. In his address the Grand Master discourses in eloquent terms upon the true mission of Masonry, and says many things worthy of being treasured in the heart of every brother. They have an Orphan's Home at Lauderdale Springs, Miss., and in referring to it he gives this simple but touching story. We give it that we may assist in publishing this little girl's name throughout the land: " I n Mississippi, at Landerdale Springs, a Home for orphans is in successful operation; there are now within its walls ninety odd orphans of Masons, besides many others; a little girl living in Kentucky, J e n n i e Mox-
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ley by name, nine years old, became impressed with the importance of the subject, and gave all her money she was saving to buy a doll for the benefit of the H o m e at Lauderdale Springs; still not satisfied, she, after much concern of mind, consented to part with her memory string, composed of beads and (lowers, very precious to her, and made mention of her desire to her mother, who informed her that no one would purchase her memory string; she replied in simple but grand faith, T can but try. She requpsted a gentleman of her acquaintance to take the memory string and sell it, and send the proceeds to the Home, who upon meeting a friend and relating the circumstance, immediatel}' gave him ten dollars, and returned it to h i m ; and by repeated sales, this simple offering of a child of great faith, brought to the Home one thousand dollars."
Two hundred Lodges, from a list of two hundred and six. were represented. M. VV. Wm. C. Pennick, submitted an able report on Correspondence. Forty-two Grand Lodges were reviewed. M. W. George D. Norris, of New Market, was reelected Grand Master, and R. W. Daniel Sayre, of Montgomery, reelected Grand Secretary. ARKANSAS.
Thirteenth Annual Communication held at Little Rock. November, 1868. Brother E. H. English, the M. W. Grand Master, reports having granted seventeen dispensations to form new Lodges, and altogether submits an able and interesting report; and some of his illustrations of our old symbolisms, I would give had we the time. Brother C. B. Moore gives a very full report of the proceedings of thirty-five Grand Lodges. Of Iowa he says: " A l a s ! we have no opportunity this year to judge of the keenness of Brother Guilbert's scalpel I Too bad! But we remember some one saying, once on a lime 'speech is silvernâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;silence is golden.' Perhaps our Brother G. is a convert to the truth of this .saying. But really, an Iowa Grand Lodge Proceeding without an address, correspondence report, or encyclical letter from him, is like ' Y a n k e e Doodle,' with the doodle ofT."
There are in the jurisdiction 196 Lodges, of which 185 made returns. Total membership 7,676. The St. Johns College still elicits a good share of the attention of the Grand Lodge.
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M. W. E. H. English is Grand Master, and R. W. W. D. Blocher, Grand Secretary, both of Little Rock. CANADA.
The Thirteenth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in July, 1868. M. VV. Wm. Mercer Wilson, Grand Master, and R. W. Thos. B. Harris, Grand Secretary. In his address, the Grand Master notices in an appropriate inanner, the death of Rev. F. J. Limdy, Past Grand Chaplain. He has felt it a duty to decline granting any applications for dispensations to confer the degrees on persons physically disqualified. Upon the subject of the election of Masters, he says: " Brethren are too often selected as rulers, merely becau.se their social qualities may be of a high order; and often, also from tlieir general popularity, without duly considering their ability to work the Lodge, their administrative o p a c i t y to govern it, or their possession of tho.-e still higher qualities which are so essential to the carrying on of the great work of Masonry. In .^electing your Masters, let me entreat you, my brethren, always first to consider your duty to Masonry and to your Lodge. This important duly can never properly be performed if yon place in the chair one who has to rely upon others for doing that which he is incapable of performing liim.self."
He notices the ambition or eagernes.s of some for office, and says in some cases open canvassing has been resorted to, and to abolish this het hinks every brother thus approached should vote against instead oi for such persons. The several D. D. Grand Masters make their accustomed reports, all evincing rare zeal for Freemasonry. The Coinmittee on Correspondence report upon the proceedings of thirty-six Grand Lodges. There are 195 Lodges under the jurisdiction, with 8,022 members. M. "VV. A. A. Stevenson, of Montreal, is Grand Master, and R. VV. Thos. B. Harris, of Hamilton, Grand Secretary.
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Nineteenth Annual Communication held October, 1868. M. W. William A. Davies, Grand Master, and R. W. Alex. G. Abell, Grand Secretary. One hundred and thirty-five Chartered Lodges were represented. The M. W. Grand Master says: " T h e most friendly relations exist between our jurisdiction and other Masonic bodies. A few cases have occurred of violation of our jurisdictional rights by the Subordinates of other Grand Lodges, but when presented to their notice, the promptness with which such acts have been disavowed and censured, and the regnrd shown for the principle of personal and territorial jurisdiction, so wisely p.dopted and urged upon the attention of the fraternity during a series of years past by this Grand Lodge, has been so heartily indorsed and commended, that we may reasonably hope that this prolific source of discord is, at no distant day, to be controlled by uniform legislation and an honest desire among Grand Lodges to respect each other'B rights."
Six dispensations for new Lodges were granted. Brother Wm. H. Hill read an unusually interesting report on Correspondence, in which forty Grand Lodges are noticed. 'Kansas being one, and upon the subject of dimited Masons joining Lodges without fee, we feel under obligations to the â&#x20AC;˘brother for having set us right before the craft. P. G. M. Gilbert B. Claiborne, was the recipient of a handsome testimonial, in the shape of a chest of silver plate; the whole being accompanied with some very appropriate remark.s. There is a membership in the jurisdiction of 8,106. Number of Lodges 159. M. W . Charles Marsh, of Nevada, is Grand Master, R. VV. Alex. G. Abell; of San Francisco, Grand Secretary. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge for the year 1868, are before us. M. W . B. B. French, Grand Master, presiding, R. W. 'Noble D. Larner, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master in his address says: " Very soon after the decease of our lamented Grand Master, Whiting,
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in September, 1867, many worthy brethren called upon me and expressed an earnest desire that I would once more take upon myself the Grandmastership of this jurisdiction. At first I declined the honor; but so much was said, and ray worthy and esteemed brother, the then Deputy Grand Master, positively refusing to have his name used, I finally consented to be considered a candidate, coupling with that consent the condition that I was only to be called upon to serve for the single year. " T h a t year having passed away, I now, in accordance with my then avowed intention, announce to the Grand Lodge my determination not to be considered a candidate for re-election; and in doing this I take the liberty to say that I do not believe any individual Freemason has been more highly honored than I have by the brethren of this jurisdiction; and for the confidence they have reposed in me for so many years, for the kindness they have ever manifested towards me, for the respect they have always exhibited, and for the brotherly love they have ever bestowed upon me, they have my sincere gratitude, and the warm thanks of my heart."
The Grand Lodge respecting the venerable brother's desire, elected M. W. R. B. Donaldson. R. W. N. D. Larner, reelected Grand Secretary. Brother M. C. Baxter submitted a short report on Correspondence. Total membership of the District 2,920. COLORADO.
Annual Communication held October, 1868. M. W. Henry M. Teller, Grand Master. After the report of the Committee on Credentials and the appointment of the Standing Committees, the Grand Orator, Rev. B. T. Vincent, delivered an excellent oration, full of the genuine spirit of Freemasonry, and having been delivered at the commencement of the session, it could not help but have an invigorating influence upon the business of the Grand Lodge. The oration was followed by the address of the Grand Master, in which is given a detailed account of his official acts for the year. Nothing special had transpired. Five dispensations for new Lodges were granted. The report on Correspondence is by Brother Frank Hall, and reviews in a plain, business-like manner, the proceedings of thirty-eight Grand Lodges, ours included. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;10
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The Constitution and By-Laws are pubh'shed with the proceedings. There are thirteen Lodges in the Territory, with a total membership of 717. M. W. H. M. Teller, of Central, is Grand Master, and R. W. Ed. C. Parmelee, of Georgetown, Grand Secretary. CONNECTiCUT.
Annual Communication held May 12 and 13, 1869. Eighty-nine chartered Lodges were represented. Grand Master Storer reports having granted four dispensations for new Lodges. Where the peculiar circumstances of the case seemed to require it, he has granted dispensations to confer degrees out of time. Brother Benjamin Beecher, the Grand Treasurer, having failed to render any account of the funds in his hands, was deposed and the office declared vacant. In order to replenish their treasury he suggests that a small annual due be required to be paid for each member of the Subordinate Lodges. The resolution noticed last year, in relation to procuring and furnishing an office for the Grand Secretary, has been attended to, and every thing is "in complete order." The Grand Master is authorized to draw from the funds of the Grand Lodge for official expenses. His expenses were $75.50, but there were no funds from which to draw. We pity you, Brother Storer; we were once poor ourselves. Our Connecticut brethren propose to replenish their treasury by assessing each member of the Subordinate Lodges ten cents. Brother J. K. Wheeler, the Grand Secretary, presented the report on Correspondence, reviewing the proceedings of thirty-nine Grand Lodges, Kansas for 1868, being one. One hundred and six Lodges report 12,784 members. Amount of dues from initiations, at ;$i.SO each, ^1,414.50. M. W. Amos E. Cobb, of Norwich, is Grand Master, and Joseph K. Wheeler, of Hartford, Grand Secretary.
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DELAWARE.
Sixty-Second ./\nnual Communication held in June, 1868. M. W. Daniel McClintock, Grand Master; R. W. J. P. Allmond, Grand Secretary. Our worthy Brother J. P. Allmond, is thus complimented by the Grand Master: " I t is gratifying to me to inform you that since the installation of our present efScient Grand Secretary, we are exehanging fraternal greetings with all our sister Grand Lodges."
On the subject of granting dispensations to confer degrees out of time, he says: " I have become thoroughly convinced that cases of emergency, sufficient to warrant the use of this, one of the prerogatives of the Grand Master's office, in our jurisdiction, rarely, if ever, occur. I have become so thoroughly convinced of this fact that I have grantedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; None."
He believes that Grand Masters have the right to grant such dispensations, but trusts "future Grand Masters will, in the main, discountenance them." Upon the subject of the reception of the petition of a candidate for the degrees, who has been rejected in another jurisdiction, he says: " I hold the opinion, in this in.stance, that they could not act upon the petition without the consent of the Lodge by which he was rejected. What right have we, although perhaps personally interested, to force a profane upon a Brother Mason, when there may be hidden in the past something that will forever debar Masonic intercourse between the two? Are the benefir,K of Masonry for Masons, or pro'^anes? Is there not now too much estrangement occurring between individual Masons, and would not an act of this kind only increase it? If you will concede that this cannot be done between Lodges of the same jurisdiction, which I believe is an undisputed point, what right, I a.sk, have wÂť to inflict such an injury upon a sister jurisdiction ? Are we not all members of a common family, of the same faith and order, having the .same object and end in v i e w ? "
A Report on Correspondence, and a decided improvement over former years, was presented by the Grand Secretary. Total membership of the jurisdiction 922. M. W. E. J. Horner was elected Grand Master, and R. W. P. Allmond reelected Grand Secretary, both of" Wilmington.
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Our brethren of this jurisdiction met in Annual Communication January 13, 1868. M. W. Henry J. Stewart, Grand Master; R. W. Hugh A. Corley, Grand Secretary. In his address, the Grand Master says: " T h e condition of our once happy country is deplorable indeed. W e have passed through a severe and trying ordeal. But the din of musketry is no longer heard on the tented field, the clash of arms has ceased, and although there may still be strife in the political arena, yet our Northern brethen have reached forth tlieir hands for fraternal fellowship, saying, ' Peace be unto you!' Not doubting, as Thomas did the Saviour, we eagerly grasped those hands thus extended, and bid them welcome into our holy temples and around our sacred altars. Thus has the wound been healed, the widow's heart made to rejoice, and the orphan's tear wiped away. How pleasing then, and delightful the thought to him who can claim to belong to an Order fraught with so much influence, and so wonderful in its character."
H e has been to New York, and alludes to the kind, courteous and fraternal manner in which he was received by the brethen there, and .says: " Here again was I made to feel proud and my heart made glad, by honors conferred for the sake of the Grand Lodge of Florida." H e notices in appropriate terms, the death of P. G. M., Thomas Brown, one of the Fathers of Masonry in that jurisdiction, and for more than sixty years an active member. He admonishes against intemperance, profanity and other vices, and we trust if our brethern there are addicted to these vices, they will speedily heed the admonition of their Grand Master; and we also trust Masons every where will heed counsels of this kind. No good brother can justify himself who does not strictly live up to the teachings of the order. M. W. DeWitt C. Dawkins, was elected Grand Master; R. W. Hugh A. Corley, reelected Grand Secretary. GEORGIA.
Our brethen there, held their Annual Communication in October, 1868. The Grand Master says: " A s harmony and the practice of charity and brotherly love are essential to the peace and prosperity of our Institution, it affords me great
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pleasure to be enabled to report to you, that the glad tidings of harmony, peace and prosperity existing with the fraternity, come to us with the kindest fraternal greetings from Foreign jurisdictions and from all our sister Grand Lodges. Within our own jurisdiction, I regret to state that there has been, and some discord still exists with the brethren, in some of the Lodges. Political excitement, producing contentions, exciting personal animosity, and bitter, vindictive feelings has, in many instances, disturbed the peace and harmony of the Lodges, causing many of the brethren to forget their obligations to one another, and even that they were Masons. I t is to be hoped, however, that, by the good example and wise counsel of the more prudent brethren, and by time, patience and perseverance, these excited and ungovernable passions will be controlled and their evil consequences be removed."
Considerable business was transacted during the session, and among other things the " Cherokee Masonic Life Insurance Company," is commended to the favorable consideration of the craft. A good thing, we presume, but we doubt the propriety of this Grand Lodge patronage; and personally we protest against all such "Masonic" schemes. Their Grand Secretary, Brother Barry, having become an invalid, the Grand Lodge in the most commendable spirit, adopted the following: " Mesotved, That in consideration of the long service and devotion to Masonry in this jurisdiction, and as a faint token of our appreciation of the same, the Worthy Grand Treasurer be authorized and instructed to pay over to our R. W. Brother Geo. L. Barry, or to his order, the sum of one hundred and twenty-five dollars every three months in advance, until otherwise ordered by this Grand Lodge; said payment to cease at his death."
This M. W. Grand Lodge has been called to mourn the loss by death, of our esteemed brother, Simri Rose, who for many years has held the responsible position of Grand Secretary of that Grand Lodge. A zealous, faithful and devoted brother has gone from among us. Thus the fathers are passing away. M. W. Samuel C. Lawrence, of Mariettea, is Grand Master, Master and J. Emmett Blackshear, of Macon, Grand Secretary. INDIANA.
Fifty-second Annual Communication, held in Indianapolis, commencing May 25, 1869. M. W. Martin H. Rice, Grand Master; R. W. John M. Bramwell, Grand Secretary.
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The Grand Master in his address, acknowledges the receipt of the proceedings of thirty-six Grand Lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kansas, for 1868, being one. Of these, he says: "While I find much contained therein that would, no doubt, be interesting to you. still I have failed to discover anything requiring any action on the part of this Grand Lodge." Why not write up a synopsis of the matter of general interest. Brother Rice, and let the brethen in your jurisdiction know what is going on in the Masonic World? The address is lengthy and gives a clear and business like account of his official acts for the year, and they are many. The M. W. Brother closes his address with some beautiful remarks concerning the objects and mission of Masonry, which we would transcribe had we the space. This Grand Lodge does not believe in allowing their own rules to be violated by special dispensation, as will be seen b)' the following report, which was concurred in: " T h e Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the re.solution in reference to granting a special dispensation, authorizing Lodges, as such, to participate in the approaching decoration of soldiers' graves, beg leave to report that they do not believe it in the power of the Grand Lodge to issue a dispensation authorizing Lodges to violate its own rules and regulations. And your Committee further report that they believe the rules to be right in themselves aa they now are, and entirely consistent with the ancient usages and customs of the Fraternity, and should be strictly adhered to. They therefore recommend that the resolution be rejected."
Lockport Lodge, No. 73, of New York, took charge of and buried the remains of a member of Webb Lodge, No. 24. of Indiana, and afterwards call on Webb Lodge to reimburse them for the amount of funeral expenses. This subject is brought before the Grand Lodge, and has provoked considerable correspondence between the two Grand Bodies. The Committee on' Correspondence report as follows, which was concurred in, and in which we heartily agree: "1st. That the rights and benefits of Masonry attach to all Master Masons in good standing, wherever they may travel or go, regardles.s; of the country or clime from whence they come. "2d.
T h a t among these inalienable rights is that of the Honor of
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Masonic funeral which he has the privilege of choosing while alive, or his next friend for him, when he is dead. "3d. That this claim is not made upon a special Lodge but upon Master Masons. " 4 t h . That should he be destitute when taken sick or stricken down, all the expenses connected with his sickness and funeral should be borne by the Ma.ster Masons individually, or the Lodge having the jurisdiction in the premises, and that it is not in accordance with Masonic law or precedent to ask the Lodge of his affiliation to pay the expenses."
A large amount of business was transacted during the session, and the reports indicate that the craft are in a prosperous condition in the jurisdiction. The roll indicates 381 chartered Lodges, and thirty-one U. D., with a total of 21,205 members. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both reelected. ILLINOIS.
Annual Communication held in Springfield, October 6, 1868. The M. W. Grand Master, Jerome R. Gorin, reports having granted dispensations for the formation of thirty-five new Lodges during the year. We acknowledge Illinois to be a "great and growing State," but the number of new Lodges formed, in our opinion, indicates a growth in Masonry too rapid for the enjoyment of good health. We leave them, however, to be the best judges of their own affairs. The building of a Grand Lodge Hall for the use of the Grand Lodge, is strongly urged. The report on Correspondence was presented by that able and efficient Grand Secretary, Brother H. G. Reynolds. It embraces a review of the whole family of American Grand Lodges. Brother Reynolds says much and many good things; so many indeed that we will not attempt to point them out. While we have so much to admire in the brother, we feel like scolding him, moderately of course, for a seeming disposition to "pitch in" to those who, perchance, may say things not wholly in accordance with the brother's particular views.
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A large amount of business seems to have been earnestly and faithfully performed. There are about 28,000 members in the jurisdiction. M. W. Harmon G. Reynolds, for many years Grand Secretary, is Grand Master, and R. W. Orlin H. Minor, Grand Secretary; both of Springfield. IOWA.
Twenty-sixth Grand Annual Communication held June I, 1869. Twenty-three dispensations were granted for the formation of new Lodges. The Grand Master's address is an able and interesting paper; just such an one as we delight to peruse, strictly sound sense and business. Prominent among the good things in the pamphlet before us, is the excellent report of their very efficient Grand Secretary, Brother T. S. Parvin. The proceedings throughout are full of interesting matter, and are deserving of a more extended notice than our time will permit us to give. An excellent report on Foreign Correspondence was presented by Brother W. E. Miller, in which is reviewed the proceedings of thirty-seven Grand Lodges, Kansas being one. As to conferring the degrees out of time. Brother Miller, we accept your apology, and trust the.brothers referred to are fully competent to verify your assertions. Where is Brother Guilbert and his report of 1867-8? We have looked in vain for it, or the "explanatory note:' There are 242 working Lodges in the jurisdiction, with 11,463 members; total receipts, ;^7,o83.25; disbursements. $5,720.64. M. W. John Scott, of Nevada, is Grand Master, and R. W. T. S. Parvin, of Iowa City, Grand Secretary. KENTUCKY.
Annual Communication held October, 1868. Elisha S. Fitch, Grand Master, John M. S. McCorkle, Grand Secretary.
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One hundred and five chartered Lodges were represented, from a registry of 475. The Grand Master in his address sees much to encourage the craft, as well throughout the whole country, in foreign jurisdictions, among the nations of the earth and isles of the sea, as in his own jurisdiction, an almost universal peace prevailed throughout the world. During his official term he had granted dispensations for the formation of fourteen new Lodges. He has persistently refused all applications for dispensations to confer degrees out of time. His address is an able one, so much so that the Grand Lodge ordered 1,000 copies for special use. The Grand Treasurer reports the total resources of the Grand Lodge at $78,006.92. Total assets of the Masonic Temple Company, ;$II9,054.76. The Grand Lodge recognized the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick, and also of Idaho. One hundred dollars is appropriated to the " Ladies' Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home Society." An excellent report on Correspondence was presented by the Grand Secretary, in which he carefully reviews the proceedings of twenty-eight American and three foreign Grand Lodges. Kansas, for 1867, receives a fraternal notice. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both reelected. LOUISIANA.
Fifty-seventh Annual Communication held February, 1869. M. W. Henry R. Swasey, Grand Master, R. W. J. C. Batchelor, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master congratulates the Grand Lodge upon the continued increase and prosperity of the several Lodges throughout that jurisdiction. Three Past Grand Officers of that jurisdiction have, during the year, "been gathered to their fathers." â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 11
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Eleven new Lodges were instituted during the year. The D. D. Grand Masters submit very flattering reports of the condition of Masonry in their respective districts. In consequence of the unwarranted acts of the Grand Orient of France, in invading the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, by recognizing the so-called "Supreme Council of the A. and A. S. Rite in and for the Sovereign State of Louisiana," the Grand Lodge orders that all Masonic correspondence with the Grand Orient cease, and for the benefit of all concerned we give the proceeding on the subject entire, as furnished by our brethren of Louisiana, and trust this Grand Lodge will take decided action in the matter. One hundred and thirty-three Lodges and 6,099 members reported. M. W . Samuel M. Todd, is Grand Master, and R. W. J. C. Batchelor, Grand Secretary; both of New Orleans. To the M. W. Grand Lodge of the /State of
Louisiana:
Your Committee on Foreign Correspondence respectfully stibrait the following report on the recent violation of the rules of Masonic comity by the Grand Orient of France, in recognizing and entering into fraternal relations with the so-called "Supreme Council of the A. and A. S. Rite in and for the Sovereign State of Louisiana," a spurious organization which has planted clandestine Lodges in our midst. T h e Bulletin of the Grand Orient, for October, 1868, contains the following decree and the report upon which it is based : [Translation.] DECREE.
We, the Grand Master of the Masonic Order in France, In view of the report hereunto annexed, upon the proposition which has been addressed to us by the Supreme Council of the State of Louisiana, sitting at the East of New Orleans, that official and friendly relations be e.stablished between that Masonic power and the Grand Orient of France; Desirous of giving the said Supreme Council a token of our fraternal sympathies, and to encourage it as far as lies in our power, in the philanthropical course npon which it has entered by opening the doors of its temples to all men who may be deemed worthy of initiation, without regard to nationality, race, or color; Considering that among the Masonic powers of the globe, the Grand Orient was among the first to become a propagandist {Vapolre) of this great
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act of justice, and that it has always hastened to tender its aid and co-operation to those Masonic powers which have evinced a desire to follow in its footsteps and to be inspired with the same sentiments; By virtue of article 24 of the Constitution; Have decreed and do hereby degree: A R T . 1. From this date official and friendly relations are established between the Grand Orient of France and the Supreme Council of the A. and A. S. Rite of the State of Louisiana sitting at the East of New Orleans. T h e fraternal ties which henceforth unite these two Masonic powers will ultimately be further strengthened by the reciprocal appointment of representatives, {garants d'amitie.) A R T . 2. Our Deputy Grand Master, the III. Brother Alfred Blanche, is intrusted with the promulgation of this decree. Given at the Hall of the Grand Orient of France, this 5th day of November, 1868. M E L L I N E T , Grand Master of the Order. By the Grand Master: Ai,FRED Br.ANcnE, Deputy Grand Master. REPORT To the Grand Master of the Order, on the application of the Supreme Council of New Orleans, looking to the establishment of official relations with the Grand Orient of France : Most 111. Grand Master : You have co^f-ued to me the duty of presenting to you a leport on the application of the Supreme Council of the A. and A S. Rite for the Sovereign and Independent State of Louisiana, at the East of New Orleans, to enter into correspondence and to appoint mutual representatives. In the discharge of this duty, it has been neces.sary to consult the precedents in this case, and to take into consideration the circumstances under which the application is made. T h e following, M. 111. Grand Master, is the result of my investigation, and the piopositlon I have the honor to submit. I n the United States of America, Freemasonry has attained its greatest development; there alse, by an unceasing immigration from every quarter of the globe, the population has increased in an unprecedented ratio. Masonry landed there from Europe with civilization ; but, as was inevitable in a country teeming with resources of all kinds, and endowed with an aclivity and a genius peculiarly its own, our institution was modified in the course of time and has received an original character diversified by local customs and the progress of events. The York and the A. and A. S. Rites were successively introduced there towards the close of the eighteenth century. The latter, being organized by virtue of the constitution of, 1786, attributed to King Frederick I I . of Prussia, soon acquired control of Masonry in the United States. A Grand Lodge of this Rite had been organized at Charleston in 1783. This Lodge,
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in order to comply with article five of the constitution of Frederick, wliich provides for two Supreme Councils for the whole of North America, merged itself in the Supreme Council founded in the same city in 1801, and the latter established the second Supreme Council in 1813, at New York, whence it was afterwards transferred to Boston. As State after State was added to the Union and the population augmented, the number of Lodges and of Alasons also increased. It would be loo tedious, and altogether useless, to relate the efforts made at various times to establish rival bodies to these two Supreme Councils; it will be eufficient to say that the most serious attempts were founded principally upon the assertion that the pretended constitution of Frederick was apocryphal, or that, at best, it possessed only a provisional character, and that the new wants of Masonry required an independent authority in each independent State. On the 27th of October, 1839, a Supreme Council was established at New Orleans by the Marquis de Santiago [Santagelo], who, while introducing an innovation, pretended to constitute this Council by virtue of the constitution of 1786. T h e Supreme Council of France refused to recognize this Masonic power; but the Grand Orient consented to a treaty of alliance and friendship, by virtue of which the name of the Supreme Council of New Orleans appeared for several years in the " Annuaire Maoonnique" of the Grand Orient. Nevertheless, by the side of this Supreme Council and at the same East of New Orleans, there was in existence a Grand Lodge deriving its powers from the Supreme Council at Charleston and claiming jurisdiction over all the Masons of Louisiana. As a matter of course, this Grand Lodge held as irregular t h e Supreme Council just mentioned. This condition of affairs was terminated by a Concordat entered into February, 1855, belween the two rival bodies, and in consequence of which the Supreme Council of Ne\y Orleans declared itself di-ssolved; it surrendered its powers to that of Charleston, which recognized all the bodies constituted and all the degrees conferred by the late Supreme Council. The Grand Orient of France was officially informed of this Concordat, and approved it. However, in 1858, some Masons established a new Supreme Council for the independent State of Louisiana, having at its head Brother Foulhouze, 33°. This new Masonic power, naturally rejected by that which existed at Charle.ston, applied for recognition to t h e Grand Orient of France, whose respon.se was a decree of the Grand Master, Prince Lucien Murat, dated J u n e 1, 1858, appointing a representative to the Supreme Council at Charleston, " h a v i n g jurisdiction over the Southern portion of the United States of America." This decree was preceded by a report of Brother Rexes, Honorary Grand Officer, in which occurs this passage : " We know that the constitution of 1786, which was sufficient in the early part of this century in its application to the United States may, perhaps, need some modifications and amendments, now that the population has become so numerous and the number of States has been so considerably increased. We know, also, that
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the necessity of those amendments has beeij lately acknowledged in America, particularly at the last session of the Supreme Council of Charleston, held, by exception, at New Orleans." Nevertheless, Brother Rexes was of the opinion that, until the Northern and Southern Supreme Councils had themselves provided for this necessity, the attempts of schismatics ought to be condemned. A letter addressed, on this occasion, by the Grand Master to Brother Foulhouze, censured the latter for having constituted himself, of his own authority, the head of a new Masonic power. This letter was accompanied by a copy of the decree of the 1st of June, and followed by a decision of the Grand College of Rites, dated February 4, 1859, which struck from Us Book of Gold {Uure d'or) Brother Foulhouze for refusing to obey the above-mentioned decree, and for replying to it by a libellous publication, " a n act which is always contemptible in the estimation of honorable men, and is more especially odious when done by a Mason." T h e condemnation was complete. Nevertheless, this Supreme Council has continued to exist, and is now seeking to establish with the Grand Orient an official correspondence, to which it seems to attach very great importance. W e hold that the Grand Orient of France cannot decide the question of regularity or irregularity, which is purely relative, between these two American Masonic powers. If the Grand Orient believes that the name of Masons belongs to the applicants, that the manner in which they bear that name, and the application which they make of the principles of our Order entitle them to receive a favorable response, no one ought to pee in that answer the decision of a case which has not been submitted to it by the two parties, and upon which it is not competent to decide. With this reservar tion, we do not hesitate to say that, if circumstances prove the existence of this new power, if it is not only an accomplished, but an accepted fact; if, moreover, it gives to the principles of Masonry an efficiency which they would not possess without it, friendly relations are permissible, and even imperative. Besides, since the report of Brother Rexes, events of paramount importance have occurred which would, doubtless, have a very great influence upon the mind of that brother, if he had again to express an opinion upoi} the relations to be established between the Grand Orient and the Supreme Council of the independent State of Louisiana. In the first place, this Supreme Council was recognized in 1857 [1867?] by the Grand Orient of Italy, which appointed a representative to it; in 1867, the Grand Orient of Belgium did the same. Moreover, when in the early part of 1867, the office of Grand Commander of this Supreme Council became vacant, Brother Chassaignac was invested with it, and his first thought, which was promptly carried into execution, was to make Masonry serve the purpose of introducing into the customs of the people (so refractory on that point in the United States, even in the North,) that civil and political equality recently proclaimed between the white and colored races. H e called a meeting of his Lodges and had a resolution passed to open in future their temples to the Masons of the black race. This demonstration
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occurred in the temple of the Lodge Liberte No. 9, at the East of New Orleans, and had an effect upon the outside world which reflects honor upon Freemasonry. The Supreme Council completed its work by granting a charter to some colored men to open a Lodge under the name of Xa I'raternite at New Orleans, and recently Brother Leblanc de Marconay stated in an article published in the Bulletin of the Grand Orient, April, 1858, that three other Lodges had been formed of the like material in the same city. I n thus acting, this portion of the Masonic Order in Louisiana followed the examples and practised the principles of French Masonry. As early as February 14, 1836, t h e Grand Orient of France granted a charter to colored men to establish a Lodge at Pointe-a-Pitre, ( Guadaloupe.) On the 13th of August, 186G, the Council of the Order adopted unanimously the proposition of Brother Fauveiy, requesting the Grand Master to inform the Grand Orient of Rio Janeiro " t h a t the Grand Orient of France would be under the painful necessity of ceasing to recognize the Masons of Brazil, as such, and would discontinue all correspondence with the Supreme Power that represented them, if the Masons of Brazil did not speedily protest against slavery and undertake measures for its abolition." Finally, another satisfaction has been granted to Masonic propriety, and should be mentioned in this report: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; By a resolution dated J u n e 6, 1867, the Supreme Council of Louisiana condemned all the pamphlets of the ex-Brother Poulhouze and his adherents. I n consequence of the above considerations, we have the honor, M. 111. Grand Master, to recommend that you give a favorable reception to the application addressed to the Grand Orient of France by the Supreme Council of Louisiana. May this view of the matter, which has nothing hostile to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, nor to the Supreme Council at Charleston, be appreciated and imitated by our American brethren. The great mission of Mosonfy is to establish peace among men of all opinions, of all nations, and of all races. This mission imposes upon us the duty of demonstrating that differences of forms and of rites cannot produce discord in our midst. Please accept, M. 111. Grand Master, the renewed assurance of my respectful attachment. A. H E R M I T T E , 33°., Member of the Council of Order. Approved,
M E L LI N E T , Grand Master of the Masonic Order in France.
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Your committee consider it altogether unnecessary to criticise the special pleading of the above report, or notice the errors it contains, as they are apparent to every brother conversant with the history of Masonry in Louisiana. I t is sufficient that, notwithstanding the attempt to gloss over facts, the report not only admits that the so-called " Supreme Council of the A.
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and A. S. Eile, in and for the Sovereign and Independent State of Louisiana," is a self-created and self-constituted body, poissessing no lawful authority ; but that in 1858 the Grand Orient declared it spurious and clandestine, and expelled its chief. Nor would it be proper for your committee to discuss the motives alleged in justification of the present act of hostility by the Grand Orient, as we cannot, as Masons, take any part in the political and socialistic movements of the da3'. But, while we consider it beneath the dignity of this Grand Lodge to enter into controversy, or indulge in recrimination, with the Grand Orient for the course it has pursued, it is proper to state the principles which actuate and govern this Grand Lodge: 1. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana claims the exclusive right to constitute and govern all Lodges of symbolic Freemasonry in the State. She does not recognize, nor permit her subordinates to recognize, or hold Masonic intercourse with, any clandestine association claiming to be Masonic, either individually or collectively, and considers the recognition of any clandestine body located in Louisiana by a Foreign Masonic Power a violation of Masonic comity, an act of open hostility against her authority, and an infringement on her jurisdictional rights. 2. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana does not confer the degrees of Freemasonry. She intrusts the making of Masons to her subordinate Lodges, requiring that, in this particular, they shall conform to the requirements of the Ancient Constitutions of the Fraternity, viz: that all initiates shall possess the necessary physical qualifications, be free-born and of good report. So long as these landmarks are respected and obeyed, the subordinate Lodges have the right to select their own material, and the Grand Lodge has no power to dictate whom, or whom not, they shall receive. 3. Granting the fullest liberty to all Masons under her jurisdiction to enjoy, as individuals, their own opinions on the political and social questions of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;only enjoining upon them to be good citizens, to pay due allegiance to the Government, and obey the laws under whose protection they liveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Grand Lodge, in its Masonic capacity, takes no cognizance of such subjects. To her has been confided the sacred duty of p:eserviug Masonry pure and unsullied from all extraneous influences, be they what they may; and it will ever be her earnest endeavor to transmit to posterity the principles of our institution as spotless and untarnished as she received them from our fathersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;regardless of foes within or foes without. Recognizing these great principles as landmarks of the Fraternity, your committee can view the recognition of the so-called Supreme Council by the Grand Orient of France, in no other light than a violation of Masonic comity and a wanton insult to this Grand Lodge. But the Grand Orient, not satisfied with having given aid and countenance to a clandestine body located in our midst, appeals to our American Brethren to " a p p r e c i a t e " its conduct and " i m i t a t e " its example. This spirit of propagandism and interference may be in accordance with the teachings of modern " F r e n c h Masonry," but it is not inculcated in the Masonry which we have received from our common mother, the Grand Lodge of England. This spirit, which
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seeks to impair the honor and subvert the dignity of this Grand Lodge, will, we doubt not, be properly appreciated by our sister Grand Lodges, and in submitting the following resolutions, your committee feel confident that t h e Grand Lodge will receive from her American sisters the same sympathy and support which they so generously extended to the Grand Lodge of New Y o r k , when her jurisdiction was invaded by the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, Fraternally submitted, J A M E S B . SCOT, J O S E P H P. HOKNOR, A.GOLDMANN. Resolved, That all Masonic correspondence and fraternal relations between the Grand Lodge of Louisiana and the Grand Orient of France cease and Ije discontinued, and no Mason owing allegiance to that G r a n d Body be recognized as such in this jurisdiction. Resolved, That a duly authenticated copy of the above report and resolution be transmitted to the Grand Orient of France, and to all regularly constituted American and European Grand Lodges. G K A N D SECBETARY'S O F F I C E , OF THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
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I H E R E B Y C E R T I F Y , that t h e foregoing contains a true transcript from the Minutes of the Proceedings of the Most Worshipful the Grand Lod^e of the State of Louisiana, at its last Annual Grand Communication, held in the City of New Orleans, February, 1869.
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I N TESTIMONY W H E R E O F , I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, A. F . and A. Masons, together with my Official Signature, this 13th day of February, A. D. 1869, A. L . 5869. J A M E S C. B A T C H E L O R , M. D., Grand Secretary. MARYLAND.
Annual Communication convened November i6, i868. M. W. John Coats, presiding. The address of the Grand Master is .short and strictly local. The business of the session seems to have been well considered, and the various Committees seem to have done their whole duty, and the completion of the Masonic Temple, seems to have been the engrossing topic. The Grand Lodges of West Virginia and New Brunswick, were duly recognized.
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Brother W. J. Worth, submitted an excellent Report on Correspondence, in which he carefully reviews the proceedings of forty-one Grand Lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kansas being one. Brother Worth, we do not ask you to agree with us upon the subject of the single ballot, against your own convictions, or, in opposition to the regulations of your Grand Lodge. We believe in the idea of one ballot for all the degrees, and see no reason to change our belief in any case; we say, use the black ball where we are not convinced of some positive good, whether by one or three ballots. Brother Medairy, give us some statistical tables in your next. MARYLAND.
This Grand Lodge met, May lO, 1869. R. W. Francis Burn, D. G. M., presiding. Our Brother M. W. John Coats, the Grand Master, being absent on account of sickness. To pay off the debt of the new Masonic Temple, the Grand Lodge adopted a resolution requiring each affiliated Mason in the jurisdiction to pay a tax of two dollars, until the entire debt is paid, which we apprehend will not be favorably considered by all. These assessments, although small in themselves, are too apt to create discord and ill feeling when attempted to be rigidly enforced. The session seems to have been a pleasant one, and we trust nothing will ever occur to make them less so. Total membership 4,791. M. W. John Coats is Grand Master, and R. W. Jacob H: Medairy, Grand Secretary. MASSACHUSETTS.
This Grand Lodge met in Boston, December 9, 1868. M. W. Charles C. Dame, Grand Master, presiding. The Annual Address is a good and business-like paper. From it we learn that the Grand Lodge debt was ;^435,3i2.oo at the commencement of the year. They have reduced it ^60,000.00 since. The capitation tax amounted to ^13,000.00, â&#x20AC;&#x201D;12
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and the D. D. Grand Masters appear to have collected ^27,000.00. The business of the session was purely the business of their Grand Lodge, and much of it has reference to the " Masonic Temple." There are 174 Lodges, and 18,367 members in the jurisdiction. M. W. Wm. Sewell Gardner was elected Grand Master, and R. W. Solon Thornton reelected Grand Secretary, both of Boston. MAINE.
This M. W. Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication May 4, 1869. M. W. Timothy J. Murray, Grand Ma.ster, presiding. A m o n g the first subjects to which the Grand Master calls the attention of the Grand Lodge, is to the fact that some seats have been made vacant by the grim messenger since last they met; and of the more prominent, he says: " T w o of these were among the brethren you have delighted to honor, by placing them in the highest position among yon. Past Grand Masters Fesscndon and True have fini.shed their labors here, and joined the throng that has passed on befoie them. " W i t h the assistance of officers of the Grand Lodge, I performed the last gad rites at the interment of Brother Fessenden's remains; and the same offices were performed under the direction of the Deputy Grand Master, at Bangor, at tlie final resting place of the body of.our Brother True. " I t is not my place to eulogise these brothers; they have been honored by you in the past, and I trust you will now place on record your appreciation of their merits, and your regard for their memory."
Three dispensations for new Lodges were issued during the year, and but two dispensations for conferring degrees out of time. Instead of D. D. Grand Masters to instruct and dicipline the Lodges, he thinks it would be more effective and of better results, could the Grand Master himself attend to that duty; and says: " T h e task would be a severe one, but as the work-man is worthy of his hire, so should remuneration be given for such services. It would be well worth trying to dispense with the office of D. D. Grand Ma.ster, and to pay the Grand Master a salary, and require him to devote his time to the inter-
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ests of the Grand Lodge and its Subordinates, and to visit, if possible, during the year, each one of the latter in the jurisdiction. I commend this matter to your careful consideration, and hope it may have due attention."
We would favor a plan of this kirtd when the funds of the Grand Lodge would warrant a suitable remuneration. No action seems to have been had on the subject. They protest against the action of the Grand Orient of France in recognizing spurious Lodges in Lousiana, and fraternally beseech them to reconsider their action in the matter. M. W. Josiah H. Drummond submitted the Report on Correspondence, in which he reviews the proceeding of fortyfour Grand Lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kansas, for 1868, being one. As to Mt. Moriah Lodge, Brother Drummond, we will say, that, with two or three exceptions, the parties are the same as those that applied to Nevada. Perhaps the rebellious element as reported of them was in the exception ; most certainly it has disappeared. And of the eighty Chartered Lodges in the jurisdiction, we have none more ready to comply with our regulations than Mt. Moriah. If correctly reported, and no complaints come to us, we believe the Lodge is doing good; and if doing good, why "regret this action of Kansas." W e will grant that in strict courtesy to Nevada, we should have hesitated in granting the dispensation, and think the subject was not then fully understood by the Grand Master; but the act is done, and if we erred, we humbly apologize to the Masonic World for our short sightedness. As to those District Deputies granting di.spensations, we say, better pay the Grand Master to do the work, than divide â&#x20AC;˘this power among so many. There are 148 working Lodges, and 14,121 members in the jurisdiction. M. W. John H. Lynde, of Bangor, is Grand Master, and R. W. Ira Berry, of Portland, Grand .Secretary. MISSISSIPPI.
At the Fifty-first Annua! Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge, Grand Master Gathright congratulates the brethren upon the present reunion, and trusts that their delib-
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erations may be seasoned with that wisdom which adversity affords. H e regards it as "an evidence of the soh'd foundation and proper organization of our Masonic institution, to see it flourish in seasons like the present; and the conviction is forced upon us, that conformity to the traditions and symbolic teachings of Masonry will secure to us, as individuals, as to itself as an orderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a genuine, unostentatious and lasting Success." The brother is of the opinion that the Lodges are-in most parts of his jurisdiction too numerous, and says: "It makes Masonry too common and cheap to carry it to every man's door." We agree with the brother, and are in favor of applying the brakes to the increase of Lodges, as well as to the increase of members. A large amount of business was transacted during the session, but of a purely local nature. Brother Charles T. Murphy, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, reviews the Proceedings of thirty-one Grand Lodges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kansas, for 1867, being one. The tone of the brother's remarks are kind, temperate and fraternal, and contain much .sound, but conservative criticism. He commences his report of Kansas thus: " I t is refreshing to go through an address and find everything to approve and nothing to condemn; no room for additions, and no rough corners to knock off These pleasing convictions .sprang up and ripened as we perused Grand Master Adams' address." You have our thanks, Brother Murphy, for your kindlynotice of us all, but personally, we are modest. Please don't flatter. W e sympathize with you in your affliction, and offer you the soothing consolation that has often been tendered us: " Go to the dentist's." There are 255 Lodges, and 9,606 members. M. W. Thos. S. Garthright, of Gholson, is Grand Master, and R. W. J. L. Power, of Jackson, Grand Secretary.
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MICHIGAN.
Met January 13, 1869. M. W. S. C. Coffinbury, Grand Master, and R. W. James Fenton, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master, in his very excellent address, reports having granted twelve dispensations for new Lodges. Five i'lnergent cases arose in which he found it necessary to grant dispensations to confer the Entered Apprentice Degree. We can only say we regret the misfortunes of those for whom these dispensations were granted, and the more so, as we are assured the emergencies were real. We have expressed our views of these emergent cases too often to reiterate here. The business of the session is mainly of a local nature, and of no particular interest to those outside the jurisdiction. Total membership of the jurisdiction, 18,016. M. W. A. T. Metcalf, of Kalamazoo, was elected Grand Master, and R. W. James Fenton, of Detroit, reelected Grand Secretary. MINNESOTA.
Annual Communication held in St. Paul, January, 1869. M, W. C. W. Nash, Grand Master, and R. W. W. S. Combs, Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge decided that the Grand Master deliver his address at seven o'clock p. M. We presume he gave his consent as the Grand Lodge then called off How was it, Brother Nash? W h o is " b o s s ? " The address was delivered in the evening, and is a sound and business-like paper. He had granted dispensations for .seven new Lodges. Our venerable brother, A. T. C. Pierson, submitted the Report on Correspondence. The Grand Lodge rejoice in owning a new Masonic Hall, which was dedicated at this Communication. An eloquent address was delivered on the occasion by Brother S. Y. McMasters, D. D., L. L. D., Grand Chaplain. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary, both of St. Paul, were reelected.
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Annual Communication convened October 12, 1868. M. W. Wm. E. Dunscomb, Grand Ma.ster, presiding. In his address the Grand Master says: " I t gives me great pleasure to announce to you that throughout the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, so far as I have been able to learn, all is encouraging in the present and hopeful for the future. Within the Lodges Masonic good will and zeal prevail, while the number of both Lodges and members is rapidly increasing. Since our last annual convocation forty-two dispensations have been granted for the opening of new Lodges. In every instance t h e petition has been indonsed and strongly recommended by trustworthy brethren. In a number of cases these new Lodges will supply the places of those once in existence, but which, in common with so much else that was noble and beautiful in our land, were destroyed in the fierce conflict of arras. Thus does Freemasonry seek not only to soften the passions which war enkindled, but also to heal the wounds and hide the scars it leaves behind."
The address throughout abounds in much valuable information. The Grand Secretary was instructed to compile a copy of the proceedings of that Grand Lodge from its organization, and present it to the next Annual Communication, with a view to publishing a reprint of the same. The Grand Lodge adopted resolutions recognizing the Grand Lodges of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. R. W. Brother Gouley presented a brief report on Correspondence, in which thirty-seven Grand Lodges were noticed, Kansas receiving her share. Statistics seems to have absorbed the most of the brother's attention. M. W. John D. Vincil, of Macon City, was elected Grand Master, and R. W. George Frank Gouley, reelected Grand Secretary. NEW BRUNSWICK.
First Annual Communication held September 23, 1868. M. W. B. Lester Peters, Grand Master, R. VV. Wm. F. Bunting, Grand Secretary; both of St. Johns. Fourteen Lodges were represented.
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The Grand Master read a brief address, confined to strictly local affairs. His account of the prosperity of the order in his jurisdiction, is flattering. The business of the session was mainly given to completing the organization, or rather to adopting rules and regulations for their guidance. There are twenty-four Lodges in the Province. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both reelected. NEW HAMPSHIRE.
This M. W. Grand Lodge met June lo, 1868. M. W. John H. Rowell, Grand Master, presiding. The address is a good and business-like paper, and confined mainly to local affairs. He reports having granted two dispensations for new Lodges. Excellent reports were submitted by the D. D. Grand Masters, and all giving a good account of the craft. Brother John J. Bell submitted an excellent report on Correspondence, reviewing the proceedings of the several Grand Lodges in the most fraternal spirit, evidently content to let the several Grand Lodges manage their own affairs, and not "pitch in to t h e m " if they happened to think not as he did. M. W. Alex. M. Winn, of Farmington, was elected Grand Master, and R. W. Horace Chase, of Hopkinton, reelected Grand Secretary. NEW JERSEY.
This M. W. Grand Lodge, convened in Grand Annual Communication January 20, 1869. The M. W. Grand Master, Henry R. Cannon, in his Annual Address, reports a steady and uniform increase in membership: a generous rivalry as to who shall best promote the true interests of the institution, a decided improvement in the preparation and adornment of Lodge rooms, &c., all of which he considers causes for mutual congratulation and thanksgiving. Five new Lodges were instituted during the year.
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Upon the true principles of Freemasonry, he thus talk.s to the craft: " W e must, as the representatives of the brethren of this jurisdiction, endeavor to instil, into the minds and hearts of those over whom we mav be placed, the great end and aim of true Masonry. I am the more inclined to urge this upon you, because I have reason to believe that the lectures of our ritual, beautiful, earnest, instructive though they are, are too often listened to as a mere formality, to be gone through with, and intended only for the instruction of the candidate. How important, then, does it become for yon, who have been called to superintend the craft during the ensuing year, to inculcate, by every mean.s in your power, not only by greater impressiveness in the delivery of the.se lectures, but by word and example, the truths and duties of our noble Institution, .\gain, Masonry is not a society founded, as we fear too many suppose, for the advancement of social pleasure, or entertainment of an evening in each week. I t has a higher, nobler aim. It seeks the good and well-being of mankind everywhere, and under all circumstances. It seeks to relieve the distressed, to cheer the downcast, to elevate the race, and to inculcate those sound moral principles upon which, in great degree, are based all human happiness. T o have any lower aim than this, is to degrade the noble Institution which has come down to us, through the centuries, with all its hallowed associations, with all its wise teachings, to the level of a social club. Let us, one and all, use our utmost endeavors to inculcate correct views among the brethren, as to the grand end and aim of Freemasonry, that its wisdom, strength, and beauty may be more truly appreciated."
A resolution was offered to add the following regulation: " T h a t a unanimous vote shall be required of a Lodge in this jurisdiction, to give permission to another Lodge to receive and act upon the application for membership of a rejected candidate."
It was ordered to lie over to next Annual Communication. Brother Jacob Ringle, of No. 72, doubtless imagining he has made a discovery whereby the ballotings for the election of officers may be facilitated, offers the following amendment to their By-Laws: " E v e r y member of the Grand Lodge shall place upon his ballot the names of all the elective officers for whom he may desire to vote, and in case all the officers be not elected on the first ballot, then, upon the second ballot, he shall place upon his ballot the names of all the elective officers who may not have b^en elected on the first ballot, and thus until all the elective officers shall have been elected."
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presented an admirable report on Correspondence, in which he reviews the proceedings of forty Grand Lodges, Kansas for 1867 being one of the number. Brother Hough, we stand corrected, and will cheerfully use the term clothing whenever we refer to the dress of a Mason, but the tinselled trappings so often seen we must call by some other name. M. W. Henry R. Cannon, of Elizabeth, is Grand Master, and R. W. Joseph Hough, of Trenton, Grand Secretary. The abstract of their returns shows ninetj'-eight Lodges and a membership of 7,729. NEVADA.
Our brethren of this young Grand Lodge jurisdiction convened in their fourth Annual Communication September 15th, 1868. M. W. John C. Currie, Grand Master, presiding. In his address the Grand Master congratulates the brethren that harmony and prosperity exists throughout the jurisdiction, and also, that although their numbers have increased slowly, the material worked into the building has been of excellent quality. This he seems to attribute to a judicious use of the black-ball. Two dispensations for new Lodges were granted. We are glad to notice that the subject of abolishing the fee for affiliation is meeting with favor; they have.tried it, and he reports that it "has worked beneficially, and beyond our most sanguine expectations." We have for several years been having our say on this subject, and trust we shall yet see it generally adopted. Those who have read our reports know our reasons. Brother R. H. Taylor submitted the report on Correspondence, in which he very ably reviews the proceedings of thirty-two Grand Lodges, including Kansas for 1867. In reviewing our report he says " h e notices, but does not review, in the proper sense of that word, the proceedings of thirtythree Grand Lodges," and remarks " h e gives no chance for â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 13
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criticism." By this last remark we feel complimented, especially as we had feared its lack of interest would be a fit subject for criticism. And as far as reviewing is concerned, we have never intended to extend our reviews so far as to particularly review the local affairs of the different Grand Bodies, except in so far as the same might seem to be of general interest, avoiding our own comments generally, and conceding to each Grand Body the right to make such local regulations as it may deem prop>er, not inconsistent with the general regulations of Masonry, Brother Taylor, as chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, presented an excellent report, it being a digest of Masonic laws and regulations, as compiled from the proceedings received by the Committee on Correspondence. There are twelve Lodges and 921 members in the jurisdiction. M. W. Geo. W. Hopkins, is Grand Master, and R. VV. Wm. A. M. Van Bokkelen, Grand Secretary; both of Virginia City. NEW YORK.
This M. W. Grand Lodge convened in Grand Annual Communication June i, 1869. M. W. James Gibson, Grand Master, R. W. James M. Austin, Grand Secretary. Six hundred and ten Lodges were represented, from a total of 643. T h e Grand Master devotes about thirty pages of the proceedings to an account of his official acts. They are many, and indicate much activity in the discharge of his official duties. Among the first questions of importance, was that as to the policy to be pursued in granting dispensations for new Lodges. He is opposed to a multiplicity of Lodges, and says " no one who has carefully observed the signs of the present, indicating diflficulties and dangers to the fraternity in the future, can have failed to be satisfied that the rapid multiplication of Lodges is one of the greatest perils that Masonry, from its almost certain consequences, has to fear." Again,
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'â&#x20AC;˘'Masonry cannot be brought to every man's door, for with lavishness follows satiety; and that which is obtained with ease, and got without cost or labor, is soon deemed of little value. Its cheapness makes it to be despised." Many years ago that Grand Lodge adopted a rule that no new Lodge should be instituted within ten miles of an existing Lodge. (Outside of cities, we presume.) This he has endeavored to adhere to, and in doing so has refused fifteen of the twentytwo applications for new Lodges received during the year. He is also strict to the letter on the subject of physical qualifications, and deems it not within the range of the Grand Master's powers to grant dispensations, to modify or override a strict interpretation of the law pn the subject. In regard to the initiation fee, he decides that "the entire fee received on the initiation of a candidate belongs to the Lodge and Grand Lodge, and nothing is charged for the other degrees; and if they are never conferred, by reason of a candidate's unworthiness, or indolence, or from objection being made to his advancement, or any other cause, he does not thereby become entitled to have any part of the money refunded." The Masonic the total receipts ments, $6,106.53; ments $15.00 was
Board of Relief, of New York City, report for the year, at $6,584.68; total disbursebalance on hand, $478.15. Of the disbursedonated to an applicant from Kansas.
A lengthy report on the condition of the Peoples' College, or Masonic School and Asylum, at Havana, New York, is presented, from which we infer that the affairs of the institution are "somewhat mixed." Brother John L. Lewis, from the Committee on Correspondence, presented one of his usualUy interesting and instructive reports, in which he reviews the proceedings of thirty-eight American, and fifteen foreign. Grand Lodges. Brother Lewis' reports are always models, and the present is not less so than the former ones. A resolution was adopted, severing all Masonic correspondence with the Grand Orient of France, until the said
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Grand Orient shall withdraw its recognition of the body styling itself the Supreme Council for the Sovereign and independent State of Louisiana. A large amount of business was transacted, and much of it of general interest to the craft, and which we would notice more at length had we the time. There are 643 Lodges in the State. Whole number of members 74,079. Dues June i, 1869, ^60,239.14. M. W. James Gibson, of Salem, is Grand Master, and R. W. James M. Austin, of New York City, Grand Secretary. NORTH CAROLINA.
Our brethren of this jurisdiction met in Annual Communication December 7, 1868. M. W. R. W. Best, Grand Master, presiding. The Annual Address of the Grand Master is an excellent paper, and contains many good things which we would like to transcribe had we time. The Grand Lodge resolved that the use of any letter or cypher, in teaching the work of Masonry, must not be indulged in. A large amount of business was transacted, but generally of little interest to those outside the jurisdiction. There were 297 Lodges reported, with a membership of 8,944. M. W. R. W. Best, is Grand Master, and R. W. D. W. Bain, Grand Secretary; both of Raleigh. OHIO.
This M. W. Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication October 20, 1868. M. W. Howard Mathews, Grand Master, presiding. In his address the Grand Master, in a good practical and business-like paper, gives a full account of his official acts for the year, which have been many, and the recital of which very naturally takes "space;" but then when Howard Mathews tells his experience, it is not tedious to listen.
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Upon the subject of "side degrees" he says, "there is a growing disposition on the part of brethren, in certain sections of the State, to confer a degree or degrees on the wives and daughters of Masons, which seems to be in violation of a resolution of the Grand Lodge, to the effect 'that any brother conferring the so-called side degrees is, in all cases, a proper subject of Masonic discipline,'" and recommends that the Grand Lodge "forbid the use of Lodge Halls, which have been solemnly dedicated to Masonry, to be perverted to such uses." Now, to us, much of this sort of our brother's experience, would be tedious to listen to: for while we have never been a very enthusiastic advocate of "side degrees," we have failed to discover sufficient reasons to induce us to make war against them. We have certainly failed to see wherein they are productive of much harm. A large amount of business was transacted, but mostly of a local character, and not of special interest to those outside the jurisdiction. Brother W. C. Cunningham presented the report on Correspondence, in which we have a careful and comprehensive digest of the proceedings of thirty-two Grand Lodges. No statistics. M. W. Howard Mathews, is Grand Master, and R. W. John D. Caldwell, Grand Secretary; both of Cincinnati. OREGON,
Our brethren of this M. W. Grand Lodge held their Eighteenth Annual Communication in June, 1868. The M. W. Grand Master read an excellent address, in which he renders a full account of his stewardship, and also gives some sound advice concerning the principles and teachings of Masonry. Of profanity, he says, " I am also sorry to say, brethren, that profanity has been, and is now, indulged in by many members of the Masonic Institution to such an extent that my attention has been called to it during the past year by persons in and out of the order. And I regret to say there are a few who even reject the teachings of that Great
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Light which should be the guide of every Mason's faith and practice. This evil, so prevalent at the present time, should receive the consideration of this and all other Grand Lodges of Masons, if they would exert that moral power and influence which the intelligent, the good, the true in society should wield over others, and which Masons should seek after above all things else. A Mason who believes it right for him to curse and swear, and utter the name of God in any other manner than with that awe and reverence due from the creature to his Creator, ignores the moral law and is false to his profession and his duty, and is of greater injury to Masonry than all the anti-Masons in the world, with all their slanderous vituperations." A m o n g the Grand Master's decisions we notice: " A brother must have sat in open Lodge with another within one year, before he can properly vouch for him; otherwise he should be examined." Fifteen months would not do, we presume. Will the brother give us his reasons for placing the time at " one year " ? The report on Correspondence is by Brother S. F. Chadwick, and is an able and highly satisfactory paper, reviewing the proceedings of thirty-eight Grand Lodges. This Grand Lodge is one of the most earnest and practical of the great family of Grand Lodges. M. W. A. A. Smith, of Eugene City, was reelected Grand Master, and R. W. J. E. Hurford, of Portland, reelected Grand Secretary. PENNSYLVANIA.
The "Abstract of the Proceedings" of this M. W. Grand Lodge, for 1868, was duly received. The Annual Communication was held in December, 1868. The address of the Grand Master, M. W. Richard Vaux, is an able and interesting paper, and occupies twenty-eight pages of the Proceedings. He congratulates the Grand Lodge on the peace and prosperity generally prevailing, and also on the fraternal relations existing among the several jurisdictions.
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He suggests to Grand Masters elsewhere, that "brethren of this jurisdiction, visiting other jurisdictions, should not be subjected to all those forms of examination which therein are customary, but with us are not regarded as essential knowledge precedent to such visitation." Upon this subject we are reminded of having heard not long since, of a brother who made appHcation to visit a Lodge in the Quaker City, and was refused upon a single test to him (or us) unheard of; and he had visited in many States, and was thoroughly conversant with our ritual. We are decidedly in favor of uniformity, and to this end, would ask Brother Vaux to make some concessions toward attaining that object, and not ask the great family to concede all to a single member thereof An extended account is given of the interesting ceremonies of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple, June 24, 1868. The amount expended, including the cost of ground, was $20g,;}44.j^. About ^200,000.00 more would be required the coming year. Of Grand Lodge charities, ;^3,100.50 was expended by the Trustees of the "Stephen Girard Fund," and ^2,565.00 from the "Grand Lodge Charity Fund." R. W. Samuel C. Perkins, presented as usual an able and interesting Report on Correspondence, in which the Proceedings of the various Grand Lodges are reviewed, kindly and fraternally. There are two hundred and fifty-nine Lodges, and 29,840 members in the jurisdiction. M. W. Richard Vaux was reelected Grand Master, and R. W. John Thompson reelected Grand Secretary, both of Philadelphia. RHODE ISLAND.
The Proceedings of the M. W. Grand Lodge, for the year ending May, 1869, are at hand. Grand Master Doyle reports the Subordinates in a healthy condition. A less amount of work has been done than in former years, but so much the better.
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The Grand Lodge dues on candidates having- been increased to ;$6.oo each, they have now a balance in the treas"ury of $7g4.oo. In that jurisdiction dimits can only be granted to such as desire to join chartered Lodges; Lodges U. D. are not sufficient. H e has decided that " a man who has lost one foot, which has been replaced by an artificial one, can be made a Mason." H e has been taken to task somewhat for this, but apparently sees no reason why he should change his views. The Grand Lodge sustains him. The brother's arguments in favor of his position may be very conclusive to some, but to us they evince more of sympathy for the applicant than a strict rendering of the law. This for a new they also for a less
Grand Lodge requires ^loo.oo for each dispensation Lodge, and ^6.00 for each candidate initiated. And require that no Lodge shall confer the three degrees sum than ^40.00.
Twenty-four Lodges in the jurisdiction report 3,013 members. Total receipts for dues, ^1,650.00; total from all sources, $ 1,968.00. Hon. Thomas A. Doyle, Grand Master, R. W. Charles D. Greene, Grand Secretary; both of Providence. TENNESSEE.
The Fifty-fifth Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge was held in Nashville, October, 1868. M. W. Joseph M. Anderson, in his address, in noticing the vast resources, numbers, &c., of the order, is apprehensive that our numbers are too great, our Lodges too numerous, and that there is too great a desire to increase our membership; and says, " I think I have placed an average estimate upon the goodness and virtue of mankind, and am of the opinion that a very small proportion of men are fit to become Masons, or have the ability to live up to its requirements."
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Twelve new Lodges were instituted during the year. He refers in appropriate terms to the death of R. W . Chas. A. Fuller, their late Grand Secretary. A page of the proceedings is set apart to his memory. The Committee on necessity of being more for new Lodges, and to order will be benefited, modated.
Dispensations urge upon the craft the careful in recommending the petitions see that in forming a new Lodge the rather than a good brother accom-
Brother George S. Blackie submitted the report on Correspondence, and an excellent report it is. We congratulate you. Brother Blackie, on your first attempt. Thirty-six Grand Lodges are noticed, among them Kansas for 1867. There are 298 Lodges. Total membership, 16,996. M. W. J. S. Dawson, of Paris, is Grand Master, and R. W . John Frizzell, of Nashville, Grand Secretary. TEXAS.
The Thirty-third Annual Communication was held in the city of Houston, commencing June 14, 1869. M. W. Peter W. Gray, Grand Master, R. W. Geo. H. Bringhurst, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master in his address calls the attention of the craft to the many blessings which have been vouchsafed them. " General health has prevailed, and the earth has abundantly yielded her increase." A large measure of peace has predominated among the.people, all of which is cause for congratulaticn and thanks to the Supreme Ruler. The R. W. Deputy Grand Master decides that a person made a Mason outside the jurisdiction is a clandestine Mason. To this the. Grand Lodge dissent. The Grand Lodge was three days in session, and a large amount of business was transacted, and from which we observe and increasing desire to try and maintain and practice in all its purity the true teachings of the order. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 14
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The Committee on Correspondence notice the proceedings of thirty-nine Grand Lodges, Kansas for 1868 being one. There are 10,506 Master Masons in the jurisdiction. Total dues ^12,511.15. M. W. Philip C. Tucker, of Galveston, is Grand Master, and R. W. Geo. H . Bringhurst, of Houston, Grand Secretary. VIRGINIA.
The proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge, for December, 1868, are at hand. M. W . William Terry, in his Annual Address, reports a continued prosperity of the order: new Lodges are being formed and new halls built. He has granted fourteen dispensations for new Lodges during the year. He opposes the granting of dispensations to confer degrees out of time. He does not regard a little matter of inconvenience to an applicant as constituting a case of emergency, and says, " If the delays and forms of proceeding which our order has thrown around the entrance to our Institution, weary the patience of any who are seeking admission into our Fraternity, I think it would be a happy riddance to be relieved of such; for they would not likely prove ornamental or profitable to the Institution." Their West Virginia matters are not yet fully settled, but there seems very little yet to do to insure perfect harmony, which we trust may be speedily realized. A few of the West Virginia Lodges then owed dues to the old Grand Lodge. Our venerable Brother John Dove, the Grand Secretary, as chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, acknowledges the receipt of the proceedings of forty-three Grand Lodges, and respectfully asks a free and fraternal continuance of these communications. M. W. William Terry, of Wytheville, is Grand Master, and R. W. John Dove, of Richmond, Grand Secretary. VERMONT.
Annual Communication held June, 1868. M. W. Leverett B. Englesby, in his address, congratulates
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the craft upon the healthy and prosperous condition of Craft Masonry throughout the jurisdiction. Eleven dispensations for new Lodges were issued during the year. He is opposed to granting dispensations to confer degrees out of time, and in but one instance has he yielded, "and that regretted almost as soon as granted." Real substantial cases of emergency, he regards as of very rare occurrence. In petitioning for new Lodges, he thinks it should be known that the petitioners are active, working Masons, and that those recommending them should so state. We agree with you, brother, and believe that no drones should be allowed to petitionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;commence a Lodge with earnest and active brethren and there is seldom a failure. Brother Englesby having held the office of Grand Master since 1862, declined a reelection; but the brethren again cast their votes for him, and only released him upon his earnest solicitation. In this jurisdiction one ballot entitles to the three degrees. The Committee on Correspondence present an interesting report, but their particular desire was to give the fraternity in their jurisdiction an idea of the condition of Masonry in the Old World. This they have quite fully accomplished. M. W. George M. Hall, of Swanton, is Grand Master, and R. W. Henry Clark, of Rutland, Grand Secretary. WEST VIRGINIA.
The Fourth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in November, 1868. M. W. Wm. J. Bates, Grand Master. And through his Annual Address we are informed that, with "but few exceptions," Masonry is in a prosperous condition in that jurisdiction. These few exceptions, we infer, are in a disposition to increase the membership with too little regard to the character or qualifications of the applicant. Six new Lodges were instituted during the year. The Grand Master takes decided grounds against granting dispensations to confer degrees out of time; and we are glad to see so many Grand Masters taking the same stand. He advises a
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strict compliance with the terms of adjustment of their affairs with the Grand Lodge of Virginia; which are: 1st. That a majority of the Lodges in existence in West Virginia in i 8 6 i , give their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of West Virginia. 2d. That the charters held by them be returned to the Grand Lodge of Virginia. 3d. That the dues of these Lodges from 1861 to 1865, be paid to the Grand Lodge of Virginia. These terms we believe have been complied with, and thus the whole matter is at last harmoniously adjusted. Brother T. H. Logan, the Grand Secretary, submitted the report on Correspondence, in which thirty-five Grand Lodges are kindly noticed, and many of them thoroughly reviewed. The report is an excellent one. Thirty Lodges report 1,590 members. M. W. Wm. J. Bates, is Grand Master, and R. W. T. H. Logan, Grand Secretary; both of Wheeling. WASHINGTON.
Our brethren of this jurisdiction held their Eleventh Annual Communication in September, 1868. The address of the Grand Master is brief and local in character. " T h e past year has not been marked with any thing very special" in that jurisdiction. Two dispensations for new Lodges were granted during the year, one of them in Alaska Territory. This Grand Lodge admits the representatives of Lodges U. D. to a seat in the Grand Lodge, as soon as a charter has been ordered to be issued, without waiting for the Lodge to be constituted and its officers installed. Kansas used to do this, but our older sisters said it was not proper, and that we ought not to do it, so we don't do it any more, and we trust our Washington brethren will also cease the practice soon. Resolutions were adopted recognizing the newly organ-
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Jzed Grand Lodges of Idaho, New Brunswick, and of British Columbia. . R. W. T. M. Reed presented a report on Correspondence, but the funds on hand, it seems, did not warrant the publication. We are sorry, for we always like to hear from Brother Reed. Three hundred and forty-eight members enrolled. M. W. Benj. E. Lombard, of Port Madison, is Grand Master, and R. W. Thos. M. Reed, of Olympia, Grand Secretary. WISCONSIN.
At the Twenty-sixth Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge, held at Milwaukee, June 8, 1869, Grand Master Pease renders a faithful account of his stewardship. In a respectful mention of those who, during the year, have been called from among the craft to return no more forever, he refers especially to the death of P. G. M. and P. G, Secretary, Brother Wm. R. Smith, whoni he calls " t h e father of Masonry in Wisconsin." He has granted dispensations for three new Lodges. The M. W. brother asks as follows: " A r e we at all times temperate in the indulgence of our natural appetites, and in our language? Do we possess that fortitude which a great man defines as the guard and support of all the other virtues? Are we prudent in our deportment, and are we just to ourselves, to our brethren and our beloved order?" and says "these reflections are not suggested for the purpose of unkind criticism, but for our mutual benefit, and for our protection from those errors to which every one is in some degree liable. We are not all equally strong to resist temptation. We can and should help each other very much. Let us then strive to do so, and to maintain such an equilibrium of conduct as will give no cause for censure or reproach." Brother Gabriel Bouck, in a report upon Correspondence, acknowledges the receipt of the proceedings of forty-two Grand Lodges. Kentucky is noticed, and the action of a few
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Lodges there, in attempting to divide the jurisdiction and organize a new Grand Lodge, is severely censured. H e thinks there is an almost fatal objection to Lodges being incorporated by acts of the Legislature; but as it is absolutely necessary that they should hold property, it is as indispensable that they should be incorporated. If incorporated, appeal may be made to the courts to .settle supposed grievances. This, he wishes to avoid. How shall it be done? Will some one answer? Concerning the admission of candidates he notices two rules. One is, that when nothing bad or nothing good is found concerning the applicant, he is admitted; in the other he is rejected. H e inclines to the latter, and so do we. Resolutions were adopted discontinuing all Masonic correspondence with the Grand Orient of France, while they continue in their interference with the jurisdictional rights of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. There are 8,551 Master Masons in the jurisdiction. Total dues ^5,308.00. M. W. Gabriel Bouch, of Oshkosh, is Grand Master, and R. W. Wm. T. Palmer, of Milwaukee, Grand Secretary. Fraternally submitted, E. T. CARR, Chairman of Committee.
RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.
O C T O B E R I, 1869.
SMITHTON LODGE, No. iâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Iowa Point. Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon in each month.
OFFICERS: B. N . Forbes, Secretary. O. W . Ball, S. D . E l y a h Collins, J . D. Henry Button, Tyler.
T. J . Vanderslice, W . M. Louis Whittington, S. W . Eli Evens, J . W . James E. Martin, Treasurer.
PAST M A S T E R S :
J. W . Smith,
D. Vanderslice,
MASTER
T. J . Vanderslice, Louis Whittington, Eli Evens, J". E . Martin, B. N . Forbes, O. W . Ball, E . Collins, H . Button, C. L. Sampson, W. H . Forbes, J . W . Smith, D. Vanderslice,
S. F . Nesbit.
MASONS:
S. T. Nesbit, D. S. Chapson, Israel May, D. W. Flinn, J . Button, J . W . Burchfield. George Jessee, J o h n Puncheon, C. S. Powers, C. F o x , T. M. Martin,
H . Heere, S. E . Moris, J . R. Plowman, P. Wedeymyer, H . Sweeney, A. E . Jeffries, A. J . Burchfield, J . L . Martin, B . Burchfield, Wm. Collins, J o e Eyan, J . Holland.
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L E A V E N W O R T H L O D G E , No. 2 — Leavenworth. Meets on first and third Mondays of each month.
OFFICERS: G. M. Barns, W. M. H . C. Trang, S. W. W m . Beeler, J . W, Christian Beck, Treasarcr,
W m . Shepherd, Secretary. H. A. Bobertson, S. D. J o h n Husted, J . D. Fritz Magers, Tyler. • PAST MASTERS:
R. R . Eees, E. T . Carr,
L . Echelberry, O. B . Taylor, W . B. Hutchison.
G. M. B u m s , H . C. P r a n g , W m . Beeler, Christian Beefe, W m . Shepherd, H . A. Robertson, J o h n Husted, Edward W . Osgooil, N , H . Young, Fritz Magers, R. E . Rees, E . T. Carr, L. Echelberry, • O, B. Taylor, O. C. Beeler, Geo. Gosling, W . B. Hutchison, Lafayette Mills, Joel Hiatt, J o h n A. Halderman, P . G, Lowe, J o h n Grund, Augustus Gates, Amos Graff, J . B. Davis,N . Daniels, A. Warner, J n o . F . Richards, J o h n McKee,
J o h n Myers, j r . A. D. Garden, T. J . Campbell, Julius Hang, Jocob A. Thomas, George H a u g , Geo. Dunnette, R. V. Flora, Louis Kittlaus, D . Flynn, Aug. W . Byer, L. M. Spear, H . D . Clark, Henry H a r r i s , Henry 'Wittenberg, W m . T. Gayer, R. Jones, S. C. Thompson, Mathew Rieck, R. T. Jackson, sr. W . H . Carson, J o h n S. Park, Louis Michael, D. N. Barn.s, Alonzo Hastings, J o h n McCarty, B. S. Richard?, C. R. Morehead, J . P. Sellar,
O. C. Beeler, Geo. Gosling,
MASTER M A S O N S :
N . Jennings, W . W. Creighton, J . C. Boorom, R. T. Jackson, j r . J . W. Cummings, G. W. Thompson, •Willis Emery, H . W. Smith, E. Diefendorf, Charles Schmidt, David Staiger, Charles M. Salinger, James Hocket, Jackson Tennal, J . M. Kirkendall, James Hare, Joseph Faivre, Wm. Davis, Thos. Leeson, D. D. Colley, James Gaw, Henry Oderfield, H . A. Calkins, Cyrus Hicks, James M. Kane, Henry Shire, Hugh Felitz, Elijah S. Wilbite, D. H . Redraon,
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Thomas Plowman, J n o . W. Pre.'^t, S. D. Woods, Geo. W. Chrisman, L. T. Doolittle, G. T. A. Nixon,
KANSAS.
Henry C. Haas, D. T. Skelton, O. H . Viergutz, James F . Legate, Gideon Armstrong, Rudolph Yost,
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Arthur Mahon, Charles Harmes, L. P. Stile.?, Wm. S. Jewell, Isaac A. Meyer, B. F. Boughton.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Geo. Walters.
A. G. Fraker,
W Y A N D O T T E L O D G E , No. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wyandotte. Meets on the First and Third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: Joseph King, W. M. E . T. Hovey, S. W. James H . Bruoe, J . W. David Ryus, Treasurer.
Isaac B. Sharp, C. B. Stephens, J o h n W. Taffe, James Snedden
Secretary. S. D. J. D. Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R S :
E . T. Hovey,
Silas Armstrong,
E . T. Hovey, Silas Armstrong, Joseph King, Isaac B. Sharp, John B. Scroggs, V . J . Lane, H . T. Harris, D. Ryus, J . Beaton, N. A. Kirk, H . C. Long, Joseph Grindul, R. G. Dunning, Thomas .J. Barker, Charles Mora sell, S. S. Sliarp,
J . A. Soward, J . I I . Bruce, W. P. Overton, William Taylor, J . W. TafFe, George Dean, Thomas A. Shaw, Robert Halford, Edward Riter, C. B. Stephens, A. J . Grindrod, G. J . Neubert, J . VV. McDaniel, David Pearson, William Walker, H i r a m Malott,
Joseph King.
M A S T E R MASONS:
J . H. Lane, Geo. C. Curry, Harvey Hortsman, G. A. Dewey, S. H. Mileham, W. J. Ream, Ed. S. Lane, Russel Garrett, Isaiah Walker, E. T. Heisler, W. H. Lockwood, E. R. Peirce, W. F . Crowder, W . 0. Sturdyvine, J . O. Brinkerhoff, J . C. Grinter,
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Jacob FeiFel, J . H . Harris, Peter Lugibihl,
J . W . Churns, J . B. Garrett, Eobt. F . Stage,
David W . Batcheldor,
Allen J . Cheeney,
W. J . Donning, J . B. Jewell, Patrick Kinnier.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
Joshua Blankenship.
K I C K A P O O L O D G E , No. 4. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Round Prairie. Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: W m . E . Henderson, W . M . T. J . Goddard, S. W. J o h n A. Moore, J . W . Jas. A. Henderson, Treasurer.
David H . Sprong, Secretary. J o h n Linville, S. D. P . C. S. Lowe, J . D. Thos. A. Snoddy, Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R S :
J . A. Henderson. MASTER M A S O N S :
J o h n Branscombe, Sam'l Bowman, E. A. McCnlly, James McDaniel, David H . Sprong, James M. Bailey, Parker Morris, W. J . Bailey, George A. Wright, Benj. F . Edwards, Thos. A. Snoddy, George W. Seymour, J . A. Henderson,
W . T. Marvin, T. J . Goddard, Asa E. Clevinger, J o h n W . Thornburg, A. King, T. A. McTown, W . R. Henderson, T. R. Goddard, W m . H . Laswell, E . B. Kerr, James F . Beard, James Cooley,
John A. Moore, A. G. Channel, John B. Linville, James Cole, Levi Scuvirer, John Waddle, P. C. S. Lowe, George T. Beard, Henry Moore, John C. Stoughton, Pam'l E. Erwin, R. H . Davis, Jacob Eiler.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
J o h n Patton. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J . J . Crooks.
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WASHINGTON LODGE, No. 5.—Atchison. Meets on the First and T h i r d Saturdays of -each month. OFFICERS: J o h n M. Price, W. M. S. H . Cummins, S. W. Louis Kiper, J . W. -J. T. Coplan, Treasurer.
J o h n A. Chase, Secretary, N. A. Maher, S. D. K. B. Morris, J . D. J . iSr. Utley, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: H . E. Nicl<erson.
•John A. Chase, MASTER M A S O N S :
Amos Avery, J . D. Armstrong, J . C. Alderson, J o h n W . Allen, J o h n Belz, T. J . Bull, D. Bucknara, W. H . Bowcn, B . A. Barker, J a s . F . Butcher, R. C. Barnes, S. Bi-aund, F . Berudt, Moses Black, E . K. Blair, W m . L. Challiss, Luther C. Clialliss, Geo. T. Challiss, J o h n A. Chase, Thos. J . Chandler, S. H . Cummins, J . T. Coplan, S. P . Campbell, W. A . Crites, J . C. Drury, Sam'l Dickson, Oliver Davis, S. B. Davis, David Dodge, R. R . Everest,
L. Frank, L. Friend, Geo. W. Glick, E . B. Grimes, Geo. Gould, Geo. A. Gillette, W. W. Guthrie, A. H . Goodin, Wra. Hetherington, A. H . Horton, Geo. W. Howe, S. Hesselberger, J o h n Hertha, T. O. Ilnckaba, W. ,7. Huntington, F r a n k Howard, B . T. Hazard, Christopher Horn, J o h n J. Ingalls, .J. H . Irvine, William Jackson, Louis Kiper, W. W . Kelso, W m . Ketchum, Jacob Lew, Thomas Murphy, T. H . Minehardt, Geo. McPher.son, C. G. Mean.s, J o h n A. Martin,
Phillip Mosser, M. Marcus, C. G. Manion, Richard B. Morris, Fred. D. Mills, N. A. jStaher, H . E . Nickerson, Wm. C. MoVay, A. G. Otis, J o h n M. Price, H . Clay Park, V. W. Parker, P. Plamondin, H . C. Olney, Frank A. Root, J o h n C. Root, J . B. Raff, L. Rochat, J . A. Rubicon, S. D. D. Smith, Owen E. Scip, H . J . Shaft, T. E . Simpson, J o h n PI. Sawyer, Joseph A. Trimmer, Joseph H . Talbott, John L. Thompson, W. S. Thatcher, H . B . Treat, R. H . Talliafarro,
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Frank Fanning, J . C. Fox, Kobt. Forbriger, M. F r a n k ,
David Martin, Daniel McQuaig, J . R. McDonough,
J . N. Utley, J . M. White, Edward S. Wills-,, Sol. E . Washer.
FELLOW CRAFTS: Clem. J . N e a l , J . S. Hoke,
W m . Martin,
M. J . Cloyce, Samuet C. K i n g .
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Bernard Franz, C, H a s k i n s ,
F . W. Edgerton,
S. A. Frazier, J . Sarbach.
L A W R E N C E L O D G E , No. 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lawrence. Meets on the First Monday evening of each month. OFFICERS : P. L. R, E.
R. Brooks, W. M. J . Worden, S. W. S. .Johnson, J . W . W. Wood, Treasurer,
D . Hubbard, Secretary. M. S. Beach, S. D. J . W. Whitson, J . D. J . Assman, Tyler. MASTER MASONS :
Justus Assman, U. W . Babcock, P . R. Brook.s, Oliver Barber, R. F . Barber, John Barber, W. T. Barber, I. Bernstine, E. W. Baker, E . P . Baker, M. S. Beach, A. H . Baird, J a s . Christian, G. W. Deitzler, C. S. Duncan, J . W . Davis, Asa Dutton, F . A. DeWolf,
W. H . Fisher, R. L. Gilbert, T. Gardner, M. H a r t m a n , J . D. Herrington, J . C. Horton, D. C. Halbert, D. Hubbard, H . W. H a t c h , R. S. Johnson, E . D. Ladd, W . H . E . Lykins, R. W. Ludington, W . H. Lamon, J . M. Lewis, O. W. McAlli-ster, J . N. McFarland, A. Marks,
E. A. Eudd, M. Recard, R. W. Sparr, W. M. Salsbury, J . S. Sheldon, W. M. Schenak, L. S. Sleete, A. J . Sleete, S. 0 . Thacher, G. J . Tallman, M. Taite, A. Urbansky, E . W. Wood, H . Waters, R. Wyler, P. Waltersdorf, L. J . Worden, J. S. White,
G R A N D L O D G E O F KANSAS
J . N. Deraer, N . P. Demming H . L. Enos, J . M. Enochs, R. L. Frazer, T. J . Ferrill,
C. Oliver, S. B. Prentiss, Thos. Pearson, J . J . Keser, C. Robinson, O. Reynolds, T. L. Raymond,
L. J . Sperry,
J . Spilter,
W . J . Whitson, E . B. Hayes, A. J . Heath, H . A. Kendall, S. P . Spencer, A. M. F . Randolph.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
James Doak.
ENTERED APPRENTICES :
Kobt. J . Basel.
U N I O N L O D G E , No. 7—Junction City. Meets on the First Saturday of each month. OFFICERS: Wm. S. Blakely, W. M. Jno. A. Anderson, S. W . Robt. Henderson, J . W . Henry Ganz, Treasurer.
H . A. Boiler, Secretary. T. A. Reynolds, S. D . J . K . Wright, J . D. R. C. Whitney, Tyler. PAST M A S T E R S :
p . Z. Taylor.
J . T. Price, MASTER M A S O N S :
Wm. S. Blakely, J . A. Anderson, R. Henderson, Henry Ganz, H . A. Boiler, T. A . Reynolds, J . K. Wright, R. C. Whitney, J . T. Price, P. Z. Taylor, C. W . Barclay, A. W . Callen, J . R. McClure,
C. E . Caley, W m . Gordon, T. G. H o r n , Jos. McCreary, J . J . Blattner, L . O. Faringsly, Leonard Cross, E . M. Denny, Isaac Maurer, F . F . Marvin, G. F . Gordon, J n o . Kilkenny, E p h . Warner, •16
J . L. Kirby, G. M. Blowers, A. Clough, R. Chew, Geo. Drechsel, Chas. R. Carver, Jos. P . Morrill, H a r r y McCardell, Geo. L. Patrick, W . H . Courtney, A. D. Haywood, J . P . Quinn, , H . H . Snyder,
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S. E . Bostwick, G. E . Beates, J . M. Smith, Jno. Westover, J . H . Blattner, M. McCann, -Jas. Mansfield,
E . S. Miller, E . Stover, C. Leipsman, T. F . Hersey, J . M. Myers, L. B. Perry, W . S. Bean,
G. C. L y m a n , C. F . Carroll,
C. C. Holdbrook, W m . Finlaw,
FELLOW C R A F T S :
W . B. House, J n o . Morris.
ENU'ERED A P P R E N T I C E S :
J . M. Wilkinson, Jas. Fnrrow, H e n r y Merritt,
W . H . Mackey, C. H . Thompson, "Wm. Becker, L . C. Palmer,
J . McDonald, W . Clough, Fox Booth.
BOURBON LODGE, No. 8 —Fort Scott. Meets on the Second and Fourth Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: E. P . Bernardin, W. M. J o h n Crow, S.W. C. H . Haynes, J . W. W . C. VVeatherwax, Treasurer. MASTER
A. E . Alison, W. Armstrong, C. W . Blair, E . J . Boring, •T. G. H a r r i s , W . Kanfman, W . I. Linn, A. McDonald, J . S. Miller, W. Margrave, J . S. Eed field, J. Chance, G. A. Eeynolds,
F . N . Monlove, Secretary. John V a n Fossen, W . C. Webb, J . D . J o h n Chance, Tyler. MASONS:
W . Britton, J . F . White, D. Owen, John V a n Fo.ssen, S. Wagoner, N. G. Strong, F . M. Brickley, W. Simpson, G. A. Crawford, C. W . Insley, J . H . Sanderson, S. C. Palmer, C. F . Drake,
J . Bnrkhart, C. Owen, C. H . Haynes, F . N . Manlove, G. C. Keele, A. J . Walker, W. Schooler, C. T. Sucker, J . Crow, S. W . Garwood, E. P . Bernardin, D. C. Harris, N. Sawyer,
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. 3 . P.- McDonaW, E. A. Smith, S. A. Manlove, O. Dieffenbach, J . G. Stuart, D. Smith, W. C. Weatherwax, W . H. Harris,
L. T. C. Owings, J . Young, J . Morrillon, P. J . Byrne, S. S, Peterman, J . J . Hill, A. Toterington, J . D. McCleverty,
W, C. Webb, J . Fundenberger, W. Borne, D. A. Pritchard, E. Fowler, G. B . Baldwin, M. Leipman, A. M. H . Bills.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: W. B. Moreau,
H . B, Brown,
A. Beatty.
A C A C I A LODGE, No. 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lawrence. Meets on the First Thursday of each month.
OFFICERS: Thos. J . Sternbergh,W. M. Richard A. Hayes, S. W. Allen L. Pease, J . W. J o h n A. Dailey, Treasurer.
Thos. A. Gorrill, Secretary. Winfield S. Sibley, S. D. Jacob Snibley, J . D. Justus A.ssman, Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
Joseph Cracklin, Kichard A. Hayes, Owen A. Bassett, Aquila J . Keid, L. D. Bailey, Samuel K. Huson, Eugene L. Akin, Henry J . Snyder, Wra. H . Carson, Morel B. Beals, Thos. .J. Slernbergh, .Joseph V. Hart, Daniel C. Kuby,
William 0. Barnes, Allen L. Pease, J o h n A. Dailey, Ezekiel B. Good, Henry C. Whitney, Geo. W . Perrine, Osbun Shannon, Winfield S. Sibley, J o h n B. Wheeler, Wm. H . McGurdy, Daniel W. Lyon, Jacob Snibley, Daniel Phenicie,
Thos. A. Gorrill, W m . Gamble, Byron P . Eager, L. M. Sawyer, J . H . Cornell, John M. Bartholow, Francis Menet, Wm. D. Wetherell, J . W. Beard, M. Sumtnerfield, S. S. Hewitt, A. L. House, Morris Benas.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: .John B. Vliet, Henry Biebresch, R. Morris,
Chas. P . Morton. J o h n C. Pradt,
Geo. W . Smith, jr. Geo. F . Mullen, J . H . Foster.
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K I N G SOLOMON'S L O D G E , No. lOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Leavenworth Q t y , Meets on the First and Third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS : D. Byirrgton, W. M. L . M. Goddard, S. W . J . P. Marshall, J . \V. A . C o h e n , Treasurer.
Geo. H . Spry, Secretary. PI. C. Gans, S. D. F . D. Somerhy, J . D. Fritz Magers, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS; M. S. A d a m s ,
James MeCahon, Harvey Allen,
W m . O. Gould.
MASTER M A S O N S :
M. S. Adams, J a m e s McCahon, Harvey Allen, W m . O. Gould, W m . Gordon, W m . Rosintield, Levi Houston, D. K, Anthony, Geo. W . Nelles, J o h n B. Lamber, Bichard J . Selway, Joseph VVestenberger, H u g h D. McCarty, J o h n Conover, Chas. S. Stetlauer, J . L. Wever, Thos. C. Stevens, H . Markson, M. H . Insley, Robert J . Brown, Samuel M. Rothschild,
H. W. Goff,
W m . Schley, Louis Setzler, H . G. F . Hackbush, Josiah Kellogg, Wm. W. Childs, Matthew Shaw, Joseph Ciienin, Francis C. Fames, G. B . Thorap.son, A. J . Angell, Joseph Hockham, Theodore Thompson, John Hammill, Wm. B. Covel, J o h n A. Wier, Peter Solden, James Gird, S. W. Jones, M. S. Butzel, Bernard T r a u b , C. D. Roys, Fred. Harvey, J o h n Dooley,
F . A . Richards, Alonzo Huckins, H . S. Sleeper, Edward Lloyd, J o h n E. H a n n a , A. C. Van Duyn, David Howell, A. S. Huling, T. F . Fringer, L. H . Waugh, Wallace W . Dentler, W m . L. Smith, Byron Farnsworth, W . G. Graham, Freeman Thompson, B. E . Choller, H . W. Cole, J o h n Ivey, Burr Noble, J . F . Taylor, G. H . Wever, H e n r y Still.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: T. J . Hazen.
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OTTUMWA LODGE, No. ii. —Ottumwa. Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: W. S. Williamson, W. M. J. V. Bowman, S. W . W. S. Rhodes, J . W . J . G. Shanbell, Treasurer.
John Kenady, Secretary. J o h n E . Williams, S. D . John Fuqua, J . D . J . H . Lee, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
J o h n E . Williams, J o h n Fuqua, J . H . Lee, John T. Cox, Jesse Kenady, D. B . Lamb,
W. S. Williamson, J . V. Bowman, W. S. Rhodes, J . G. Shanbell, John Kenady,
Robert J u m p , J . S. H . Darnell, Wm. McMuller, Wm. Dawson, J . T. Lawrance.
EMPORIA LODGE, No. 12 —Emporia. Meets on the last Thursday of, or the next preceding, the F u l l Moon of each month. OFFICERS : A. R. Bancroft, W . M. E. Borton, S. W. Noyes Spicer, J . W. Wm. Clapp, Treasurer.
E. P . Bancroft, Secretary. L. D. Jacobs, S. D . W. W. Hibben, J . D. Geo. B. Cooper, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
A. R. Bancroft, E. Borton, Noyes Spicer, Wm. Glapp, E. P . Bancroft, L. D. Jacobs, W. W. Hibben, Geo. B. Cooper, Robt. Best, H. V. Bundrem, J . 0 . Burgan,
E. G. Duke, O. V. Eskridge, J o h n Pawcett, Thos. M. F r y , C. M. Foulks, H . H . Gray, Almerin Glllett, S. E. G. Holt, Wm. B. Holt, F . G. Hunt, V. R. Holmes, •17
E. R . Mardin, Henry Martin, J . S. McWhorter, Anthony McKee. J . H . Phenis, E. B . Perry, P . B . Plumb, R. M. Ruggles, Joseph Ruf, F . Schmi.dling, E . H . Sanford,
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W . K. Boggs, George Clapp, A. F . Crowe, Simri Carter, J o h n L. Craig,
J o h n Hammond, E . P . Iladley, T. Johnson, James Means, S. J . Mantor, W m . Martindale,
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C. B . Sipes,' T. G. Wibley, Chas. Whelock, Nelson Whittlesey, W. M. Wiclis.
FELLOW CRAFTS :
James R. Mead,
J . M. Hunter, James Hurst,
H . B . Norton,
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
W. J . Walpole,
Brazillai Ballinger.
N E M A H A L O D G E , No. 13â&#x20AC;&#x201D;America City. Meets on the First and Third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS : D. Helphrey, W . M. J . K. Gross, S. W. Joel T. Kirk, J . W. H . D . Channel, Treasurer.
E. W . Van Deventer, Secretary. D. C. MoComas, S. D . George Karnes, J . D. W . C. Whisler, Tyler. MASTER MASONS :
D. Helphrey, D. C. McComas, W . Whisler, George K a r n e s , Peter Sheperd, .J. K. Gross,
E. W. Van Deventer, H . D.. Channel, Thomas Giles, James Bellwood, J . U. Buffington, Joel T. Kirk, R. W. Jenkins,
J o h n H . Kepler, J . R. Simpson, Labe Brenner, J o h n Nuzraon, Francis Lawrence, Delos McComas.
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
O. J . Grover.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
O S K A L O O S A LODGE, No. 14â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Oskaloosa. Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon.
OFFICERS: G. W, Hogeboom, W. M. Henry Keeler, S, W. Terry Critchfield, J . W . Wm. Blevins, Treasurer.
W . H . Buckraaster, Secretary. S. S. King, S. D. H , M. Mason, J . D. J , S. Townsend, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S ;
Nelson Chapman, J n o . N . Hall, T. J . Wallace, J . V. Fairholm, Thos. H . Nobla, J n o . F . Hinton, H . O. Finch, J . S. Shoemaker, .Jos. Downing, N. B. Hopewell, C. A. Buck, David Newhouse, Joel Cowan, N. W. Taylor, Jos. Evans, Levi Wilhelm, Benj. Daniels, 8. S. Cooper, J . S. Townsend, Wm. A. Coy, Wm. Blevins, Terry Critchfield,
Harry Walker, N. A. Howard, H . A. Coy, J . C. Smith, Thos. McKanna, J . K, Tedrick, J . C. W . Davis, L. J . Trower, J . E . Smith, J . B. Johnson, Henry Keeler, A. T. Perry, W. C. Boss, W. C. Fowler, Daniel Lowe, J . F . Willits, G. W. Hogeboom, J . B . Gish, H . M. Mason, Samuel Corn, B. P. Stanley, J . N . Insley,
A. J . Buck, Loren Willits, J n o . Willits, C. K. Gilchrist, E. D. Russell, H . A. Oliver, D. M. Smith, T. P. Burns, W. H. Buckmaster, T. P. Chandler, S. S. King, W . E. Stagg, Samuel Henderson, K. H . C. Dodd, W . O. Burr, T. C. Dick, Phinneus Whitley, A . Thorytroe, J . L. Sinnard, E . T. Ellis, J n o . Irwin, Wm. Evans.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
W. F . Gillnly,
James Morrow. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Alex. Henderson.
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T E C U M S E H LODGE, No. 15—Tecumseh. Meets on Thursdays on or before the F u l l Moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: J n o . M. Reed, W . M. J . G. Byler, S. W . B . L. Martin, J . W.
D. S. Dawson, Treasurer. J . B . Miller, S. D . J o h n C, Ridgeway, J . D. William Lambuth, Tyler.
J n o . M. Reed, J . G. Byler, B. L. Martin, D, S. Dawson, J . B . Miller,
J . C. Ridgeway, William Lambuth, Lewis Dearing, A. G. Lewis,
MASTER M A S O N S :
W . M. Jordon, J . C. Morgan, John Kappel, A . G. Miller, A. J . Kleinhaus.
FELLOW CRAFTS : A. J . Stockton, ENTERED APPRENTICES: W . Mavitz.
L A F A Y E T T E LODGE, No. 16—Manhattan. Meets on t h e First and Third Fridays in each month. OFFICERS: Sam. Sam. Sam. Wm.
G. Hoyt, W . M. D. Silver, S. W. M. Ferguson, J . W. P . Higinbotham, Treasurer.
\Vm. F . Hoyt, Secretary. D. W. C o x . ' s . D. Chas. H . March, J . D. W. J . Vincent, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: N . A. Adams, William Ashton, J n o . M. Allen, Rob't Allingham, sr., George Burgoyne, William Burgoyne, M. V . Blood, D. E . Ballard, Mincher Condray,
Sam. G. Hoyt, Wm. F . Hoyt, Lewis Hubschman, I. H . Isbell, D . M. Johnston, A. A. Jackson, Thos. J . Jenkins, J . M. Kimball, A. L . Keables,
E . L. Patee, T. J . Roberts, Edgar Rogers, S. L. Russell, J . D. Robert.son, Sam. D. Silver, G. Schaubel, R. J . Sharp, D. O. Thompson,
G R A N D L O D G E O F KANSAS.
Jas. M. Crowder, H . C. Crump, A. A. Carnahan, D. W. Cox, Thos. Durant, Horace Eells, S. R. Edelblute, James Eulow, Sam. M. Ferguson, John Flagg, Isaac T. Goodnow, N . D. Horton, Geo. W . Higinbotham, Wm. P . Higinbotham,
H . C. Ladd, A. J . Legore, Chas. F . Little, Frank Mansfield, Cha.«. H. March, J . T. Pritner, T. B. Pinkerton, A. W. Pinkerton, P. C. Pinkerton, J . W. Pinkerton, E. M. Pinkerton, Jcseph Payne, B. W. Powers, Philo Pratt, John C. Peck,
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C. W. Uptegrove, W . J . Vincent, J . Van Antwerp, S. P . Voorhees, G. W. Wisner, S. H . Wisner, Allen Wilson, C. L. Wilson, F o x Winnie, Chas. Warring, Wm. Whitacre, N . H . Whittemore, J n o . L. Webber, P. W . Zeigler.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
Charles Davis,
J . B. McLaughlin. ENTERED
Milo Wright,
APPRENTICES:
I r a A. Torrey, Frederick Becker,
Chas. F . Welch.
T O P E K A LODGE, No. 17 —Topeka. Meets Wednesday on or before the Full Moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: C. C. Kellam, W . M. H . T. Beman, S. W . A. M. Callaham, J . W .
C. W . Jewell, Treasurer. S. E . Sheldon, Secretary. T. J . Anderson, S. D . Bazel McKee, J . D. MASTER
Joel Huntoon, C. K. Holliday, J. C. Gordon, F. R. Fester, S. T. Walkley, F. L. Crane, E. G. Ross,
MASONS:
H . H . Wilcox, J . C. French, H . T. Beman, S. H . Fletcher, Wm. C. Crawford, Ward Burlingame, Thos. Carney,
G. P. "Watson, S. McFeeley, C. A. Bliss, T. Ryon, Wm. Osenburgh, E . B. Fowler, S. E . Sheldon,
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE James Brewer, A. J . Loomis, S. E . Sweet, Oscar MeConnell, H . Kitchen, J . W . Steel, K. Allen, F . V. Baker, C. W. Jewell, Geo. W. Veale, M. R . Leonard, C. Bonman, G. S. Barnett, J . F . Osenbnrgh, T . J . Anderson, T. B. Mills, Geo. W. Berry, J n o . Elliott, B. Holzel, W. E . Bowker, S. J . Crawford, S. E . Martin, J . M. Chadwick, H . S. Greeno, M. H . Case, Gabriel Wright, G. W. Crane, J n o . Cox, M. E , Dutton, A. McKinney, F . W . Giles, J . C. Miller, A. E . Hughes, J . A. SchafFer, G. O. Wilmarth,
J n o . Lahmer, J . A. J a m e s , J . L. Wightman, A. M. Callaham,, W . F . Baker, T. G. Williams, C. F . Pierce, Sam'l Dolman, S. P . Wade, A. M. Coval, B. McKee, J . S. Kellam, E . Nichols, V . P . Mason, M. L. Town, Geo. S. Everts, F . N. Peltengill, G. L. Young, B. T. Payne, L. Steinbergh, J , E. Haydon, E . Grant, W. B. Bolton, H e n r y Seicher, P h i l i p Ecad, E . M. Sheldon, B. C. Nurry, Geo. C. Beach, D. A. Harvey, G. W. Sebring, W. O. Ewing, I . Lee Kinght, J . A. Pjaniield, H . Bougliton.
FELLOW CRAFTS: S. S. McFadden,
Harlow Kline. ENTERED APPRENTICES:
J . B. Starr,
D. W. Xcllis.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
F R A N K L I N LODGE, No. 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ottawa. Meets on Friday on or before the Full Moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: Peter L. Eurnest, W. M, J o h n W. Magee, S. W. J o h n H , Kitts, J . W. Horace J . Smith, Treasurer,
William D. Walsh, Secretary. David Miller, S . D. J o h n A. Magill, J. D. Levi Thompson, Tyler.
PAST MASTERS; J o h n C, Richmond, MASTER M A S O N S :
J o h n C. Eichmond, Asa S. Lathrop, Charles A. Bunting, D. M. Valentine, Hugh A. Cook, William R. Randall, Jonas A. Washburn, Herbert F . Sheldon, Jacob Sumstine, Richard E. Jenness, William M. Innman, .John Walruff, .John Stalter, Ezekiel D. Hall, Calvin Leonard, James Hanway, George S. Holt, William B. Fortune, J . H . S. HoUoway, William D. Springer, Enoch Pyle, William D. Edgar, O. B. Merrill, William D. Walsh, William T. Pickrell, Rudolph H . Volrath,
J o h n C. Hollingshead, Joseph Marsh, Edward Smith, Albert Wiley, J o h n H. Kitts, George A. South, George Furness, Jesse I. Paramore, Daniel Deford, Theodore C. Bowles, Horace J . Smith, Milton P . Nelson, J . W . Hendrix, J o h n A. Magill, J o h n E. Baer, Joseph A. Walker, J o h n W. Magee, Thos. K, Wilkerson, jr. B . W. Cro.sset, Peter L. Earnest, Thomas Praster, William Hurr, Levi Thompson, Jonathan Parkinson, Sherman Enderton, F . M. Fortune, J o h n P . Harris,
Henry Critchfield, Lafayette Wilkerson, H i r a m P . Satchwell, Frank A. Wilkinson, George T. Brooks, J . O. W. Paine, Elijah Perkins, J o h n L. Plawkins, J o h n Parkinson, Charles M. Dixon, D. B. Moore, J o h n Hedges, S. L. Latimer, H . B. Hughbanks, Rafus C. McEathron, Lewis R. S:arr, J o h n Lester, J o h n M. Dyer, Derrick BrenckerhofT, Oscar Carrier, David Miller, E. H . Smith, C. P. Sherman, Jesse Bell, L. B. Dyer, W. T. Pickrell.
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O L A T H E L O D G E , No. 19 —Olathe, Meets Thursday on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS : W , A. Odieltree, Secretary. John L . Price, S. D. William .Julian, J . D. G. A . Scliaeflher, Tyler.
A. J . Clemmans, W. M . .1. M. Hadley, S. VV. J . E. Clarke, J . W. I. S. F a r r i s , Treasjurer.
MASTER M A S O N S :
T. J . Adi's, J o h n H . Blalce, J o h n T . Burris, James R. Brown, W. H . Brady, William Butler, W . H . Bell, J . Beeson, J . E . Clark, A. J . Clemmans, F . W . Case, S. S. Casa(3, J . H . Dow, A. S. Devenney, John Evans, r. S. Farri>=, P . J . Fairbrass, J o h n M. Giften,
O. H . Gregg, J . E. Hayes, J . M. Iladley, F. E . Kenderson, Amos Ilicks, T. J . Hadley, W. P. Haskins, Irwin Jaynes, William Julian, J o h n Jaynes, G. H . Lawrence, N. B. Lucas, J o n a t h a n Milliken, H a r r y McBride, S. B. Myrick, Samuel McGinnis, Thomas Milhoan, Thomas McGannon, Theodore McBride,
J . A. McNabb, Jacob Nichols, W. A. Ocheltree, James Peak, J . L, Price, W. S. Peck, I . O. Pickering, Isaac Parrish, V. Reese, Otis Reynolds. G. iV. Schaeffner, H . C. Schufeldt, James T. Swank, A. Thavis, W. E . Tansey, John T. Weaver, Cicero Wintermute, E. B. Welch.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
Louis H . J e n k i n s . ENTERED APPRENTICES : E. F . Milhoan,
J . B. Marshal,
Nelson J u l i a n .
C I R C L E V I L L E L O D G E , No. 20—Circleville. Meets on the Second and Fourth Saturdays of each month.
OFFICERS: J . H . Baxter, VV. M. S. W. McComas, S W. R. Oursler, J. W. W m . H . McCart, Treasurer.
J . Telfer, Secretary. W. H . Chapman, S. D. J . A. Owen.^, J . D. M. Myers, Tyler.
GRAND LODGE OF
KANSAS.
MASTER MASONS:
Wra. H . McCart, S. W. McComas, \Vm. H . Chapman, .J. Harrison, Wm. Harrison, Joseph Anderson, J . Telfer,
.J. H . Baxter, J . M. Cline, J . Campbell, P . M. Hodges, H . Reygar, M. L. Wilson, D. B . Kitts, Wm. Pennick,
M. Myers, R. Oursler, F . M. Wilson, David Francis, A. G. Campbell, Noah Fellers, A. E. Landon,
G R A S S H O P P E R F A L L S LODGE, No. 21. Grasshopper Falls. Meets on Saturday preceding the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS:
E. D. Hillyer, W. M. L. A. Myers, S. W. J . H . Gaines, J . W. G. McDaniel, Treasurer,
A. J . Gunti, Secretary. J . Katz, S. D. D. A. Johnson, J. D. W. G. Keeeh, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
E. D. Hillyer, W. G. Keech, W . C. Butts, N. E. Parker, L. A. Myers, J . H . Gaines, A. J . Gunh, John Katz, J . J . Clancy, J . W. Bishop, J . A. Mann, Geo. S. Hillyer, J . F . Bliss, Geo. H . Caihe, John Marsh, Martin Vandenburgh, E . H . Crosly, John Beland, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 19
D. A. Johnson, J . L. Brunts, J . Wright, E. M. Hutchins, B. H . Gragg, J . P . Barnes, F . Ferguson, H i r a m Petitt, A. Hughan, Peter Miller, John B. H a r t , J . B . Echols, F . C. Bolton, Wm. T. Booth, H . C. Law, W. H . Sampson, A. H . Beegles, John Ern.st,
J . Cochat, Z. Gragg, John Gragg, J . L. Hart, D. Biggam, John Kipetoe, J . Graden, S. G. Booth, G. McDanieJ, A. A. Griffin, John Qnakenbush, L. Tripp, Joseph Weaver, E. Johnson, A. Bruton, J . J . Clancey, Frank Lyman, Henry Leglee,
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Joseph Miller, J . N . Noval,
V. Kyle, J . W . Hatcher, F . Quakenba.sh,
J . H . Strawn, Amos H . GriiEn.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
Andrew Blevins. ENTERED APPRENTICES : J o h n Coffey.
PARIS LODGE, No. 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paris. Meets on Saturday of or last preceding the F u l l Moon. OFFICERS : N . M. H a w k , W . M. J o h n Hood, S. W . J o h n D. Carroll, J. W . William E . Baker, Treasurer.
J . H . Barlow, Secretary. William S. Gray, S. D. N. Snow, J . D. W m . S. Lewis, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
N . M. Hawk, J o h n Hood, J o h n D. Carroll, Wra. E . Baker, .1. H . Barlow, W m . S. Gray, N . Snow, George V a n Deusen, Herbert Robinson, W n i . S. Lewis, H e n r y Blackburn, H . A. Defriese, H e n r y Brase, J o h n Berdue, George W . Moore, George M. Moore, Ezra B. Moore, Zachariah Fleiuming,
Pleasant CLitwood, Wra. M. Canan, Austin Faris, Samuel Carmack, J . T. Alexander, J o h n M. Haynes, W m . S. McDowell, J o h n B. Hagerman, James Young, J o h n Faris, James Robinson, Jesse W. Lewis, J o h n Driskell, David Sibbet, Wm. Swingley, Geo. W. Fisher, J o h n M. Defriese,
FELLOW CRAFTS : Luman C. Clark.
Wm. H . Weatherman, W m . H . Murry, S. P . Weatherman, Morris Howard, George W. Wilson, James T. Curry, Daniel Smith, John Baugh, James A . Crozier, Benj. F . Irwin, Wm. Page, Isaac Splawn, Allen Colston, Wm. C. Jackson, Robert Mitchell, George Hart, Winfield Scott Moore, James Parent.
-GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
P A L M Y R A LODGE, No. 23 —Baldwin City. Meets Wednesday OH or preceding the Full Moon.
OFFICERS: Nelson Merchant, W . M, S . C. Gilliland, S. W . T . J . Mewhinney, J . W. •Clias. W. Dickinson, Treasurer.
J o h n Van Horn, Secretary. Clarkson Eeynolds, "S. D. W. W . Junkins, .J. D. M. Mireley, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
<Dlark.son Reynolds, J o h n W, Vaughn, W. D, Martin, J o h n H . Bearing, Milton Reynolds, L. F . Green, H . E. Bodwell, S. C. Gilliland, Nelson Merchant, Thop. Smith, N. C. Cradit,
B. H . Carmean, Daniel Fulton, S. B. M. Holmes, W. W . Junkins, C. W . Dickinson, Isaac L. Baker, M. Miseley, Asa Darnel, Geo. Miller, G, C SnoTV, J . W. Scott, A. T. Still,
LI. W . Pingre«,
Malhew Beaby,
J o h n V a n Horn, Chas. B. Wight, Eobt. Wo3fley, Willis Hurlburt, J . Laurence, R. H. Perry, John Tonsant, D. C. Norway, T. J . Eaton, R. J . Lewis, N. Howard.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
John Cedarhorn,
ENTERED APPRENTICES: D. M. Banta,
Wm. Barricklow, G. R. Barricklow,
Edward Alder.
O S A G E V A L L E Y LODGE, No. 24—Osawatomie. Meets Saturday on or before each Full Moon.
OFFICERS: Robert Lapsley, W . M. C. O. Gause, S. W. David R. Coleman, J . W . Jno. C. Chestnut, Treasurer.
H . B. Smith, Secretary. J . P. Marson, S. D. Jno. .J. Covert, J . D. C. B. Jilson, Tyler.
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Robert Lapsley, C. O. Gause, David K. Coleman, J n o . C. Chestnut, H . B . Smith, J . P. Marson, J n o . J . Covert, C. B . Jilson, Daniel Bryant, Oliver Butler, Morgan V. Burn.s,
W. H . Boucher, J . A. Burks, J . F . Chandler, C. W. Chandler, J o h n Duncan, H . Bice, T. J . Hussey, C. W. Gale, Thos. Boberts, E. J . Merrill,
J . L. Smith, Albert Weaver, W . L. Stephens, Lovell Evans, J o n a t h a n Morris, J . M. Walthall, B . K. Burt, Reuben Smith, Sulvester U n d e r b i l l , Ama.sa Beeson, A. N . Eudd.
ENTERED APPRENTICES : J . W . Hurst.
Richard D. Williams,
H I G H P R A I R I E L O D G E , No. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; H i g h Prairie. Meets on t h e First and Third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: S. S. Nichols, W . M. B. B. Moore, S. W. Jos. E. Walters, J. W . J . C. Gist. Treasurer.
Wra. Ayillson, Secretary. Craton Carney, S. D . W m . M. Thompson, J . D . S. C. Winten, Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
H e n r y B. Keller, Thomas TroAver, J o h n C. Gist, H e n r y Donahoo, J . Tuttle, S. S. Nichols, Wra. M. Thompson, Thomas W . Ruble, Craton Carney, Zina Mason,
.James .^^dam.o, Hiram Way, S. P . McOrary, Elisha McCormas, James Mullins, A. L. Ferguson, B. B. Moore, W m . Willson, A. L. Brown, J . E . Walters, A. L. Mason,
Thomas Mason, David Long, J o h n Sanders, S. C. Winten, Daniel H . Koger, Warner Donahoo, J . M. White, Joseph Norris, W. H . Forsyth, J o h n F . Casey.
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ST. J O H N L O D G E , No. 26 —Leavenworth City. Meets on the Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: S. Kaiser, W. M. Win. R. Friend, S. W. D. Crusius, J . W. F . Maresch, Treasurer.
R. Beiga, Secretary. C. Lasky, S. D . N. Hill, J . D. F . Magers, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
N . Hill, S. A. Couch, R. H . White, S. K. Thompson, B. Gray, C. I . Grist,
S. Kaiser, Wm. R. Friend, D. Crusius, Fred, Maresch, R. Beiga, C. Lasky,
P. H . Tiernan, James Smith, Nathan Wolf, O. S. Coffin, M. Friedlander, T. E . Smith.
N E O S H O LODGE, No. 27 —Leroy. Meets on Saturday on or before the F u l l Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: P . H . Smith, W. M. J . A. Stewart, S. W . Thomas Crabtree, J . W. J . S. Davis, Treasurer.
E . E , Coffin, Secretary. A. R. Coffin, S. D. A. N. Dresbach, J. D. Samuel Lock, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
James A. Stewart, P. H . Smith, Thos. Crabtree, A. N. Dre.sbach, S. G. Bukman, A. F. Willkinson, John P. Hamilton, Tim. Peirson, A. Hamilton, E. J . Brown, J . M. Baldwin, S. T. Lock, J. S. Davis, —20
J . L. Ward, W . B. Stine.s, A. R. Coffin, R. .Jordan, J . M. Cole, A. McCariney, Silvester Howard, C. H . Wyckoff, Sam'l Walker, James Parkinson, Paton Casner, I . B. Scott, John Bnitchen, L. A. Barnard,
Richard Burr, W. H . Cowan, J . R. Ahlefeld, C. H . Graham, H . C. Sherman, J o h n Chess, Philip Winigu.s, W. P . Thornburg, W. H. Tyler, V, C. Kent, R. W. Purlee, Henry Matheny, Oinas Whitney.
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E . Robinson, H . H . Crane,
J o h n Barlow, J . B. Lackey,
FELLOW C R A F T S :
Clark Cowan, David Faler.
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
A. J. Moody.
E L D O R A L O D G E , No. 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mapleton. Meets Saturday on or before the F u l l Moon. OFFICERS: M. E . Hudson, W. M. C. N . Campbell, S. W . F . D . Myrick, J . W. J o h n Cross, Treasurer.
E . P . Higby, Secretary. H . F . Warren, S. L). M . McCrimmon, J . D . W m . Stewart, Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
J o h n Amer, A. Allen, Win. Baker, M. Bowers, J . W . Bainum, A. P . Clark, H . A. B. Cook, C. W. Campbell, J o h n Cross, P . Foster, B. F . Gumm, Jacob Goff, S. O. Himoe, ThoH. Hamilton, J . S. Holt,
T. flackett, A. L. Hills, M. E . Hndson, E. P. Higby, J . W . Jewell, J o h n Knowles, E . Kepley, D. C. Knowles, D. W. McGuire, J o h n McNeil, S. P . Miintgomery, J . W. McQuaid, F . D. Myrick, M. McCrimmon, Notlcy O.-born, FELI^OW C R A F T S :
W m . Nelson.
Robert Osborn, A. C. Primm, J . H . Pugh, D. T. Rolston, W. D. Stevenson, Geo. B. Smith, A. C. Smith, J . L. Summers, Wm. Stewart, R. Tennison, A. Wilson, J . S. Wil.-on, J . J . Wine, J . S. Weaver, H . F . Warren.
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P A C I F I C LODGE, No. 2 9 — H u m b o l d t M^ets first Saturday on or before the Full Moon, and «very two weeks thereafter.
OFFICERS; J . C. Keuiield, Secretary, T. S. Stover, S. D. C. M. Smith, J . D. W. C, Cox, Tyler.
W. H . Andrews, W, M. T. I . Hnrd, S. W. J . S. Webb, J . W . Pet«r Long, Treasurer. MASTER
W. H. Andrews, I. N . Phillips, A. H . Hard, T. I . Hurd, Peter Long, L. D. Myers, J . S. Webb, C. M. Smith, J . C. Redfield, J . K. Goodin, S. J , Stewart, James Blyth, Oliver Thurston, J o h n HarrLs, David Hurt, J . M. Moore, Moses Neal, Thomas Peters, J . K. Frost, O. W. Wilson,
MASONS:
O, W . Palmer, J o h n Tripp, H . H . Hayvvard, J . S. Fletchei-, B. F . Walton, J . J . Van Fossen, Thomas Levvii-ton, S. S. Dicl<inson, , D. B. Stewart, Franklin Brady, Sion Barbee, H . L. Dornberg, Elijah Strosnider, W . A. Scott, M. W. Stinson, Jacob Cro.ss, T. A. Wells, Watson Stewart, A. W. Brown, E. A. Gleason,
N. S. Goss, G. W. Williams, W. C. Cox, vj. C. flarpenter, W. L. Zink, H . M. Waters, W. H . Emmet, J . B. F. Gates, B. M. Smith, C. J . Hopkins, P. S. Shelly, J . W. Pine, Wm. Stewart, T. S. Stover, A. W. Ashcraft, C. H . Pratt, D. B. Emmert, Wm. Kath, I. A. Leihl, Herman Zwanziger.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
J o h n A. Neal. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Nicholas Piatt,
Jas. P . Wilson,
W. A. Marsh.
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V A L L E Y LODGE, No. 30—North Lawrence. Meets on t h e First Friday of each month. OFFICERS : Levi P . Mason, W. M . A. N . Lufkin, S. W. Francois H e r a r d , J . Vf. L- F . Jackson, Treasurer,
J . D. Fincher, Secretary. Geo. C. Tliorapson, S. D . A. E . Ovens, J . D . James Hughes, Tvler. MASTER M A S O N S :
J n o . H . Sanders, H . H . Howard, H . C. Sherman, Gideon Bessaillion, Urgel Saunier, Jas. B. Boon, Wm. Sigerson, B. F . Kelley,
L. P . Mason, A. N . Lufkin, F . Herard, L. F . Jackson, J . D. Fincher, Geo. C. Thompson, A. E . Owen, ames Hughes,
W. J. Wikham, J n o . Tndhope, Chas. Paxton, W. E . Frii^bie, W m . Eegester, Laton E. Hoffman, W. L . Plowman, A. A. Grant.
A R C A N I A L O D G E , No. 31—Doniphan. Meets Saturday on or before the Pull Moon of each month.
1. N . Smallwood, W. M. E . A. Spencer, S. W. E. W . Stratton, J . W. G. M. Waller, Treasurer.
OFFICERS : L. A. Hoffman, Secretary. M. L. Hudnall, S. D. W. H . Nesbit, .r. D. J o h n Wel.-h, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
Adam Brenner, E . A. Boulwere, J . Hastings, H . W . Hudnall, Eobt. Mealer, W. J . Orem, J . L. Philbrick, W . E . Powers, C. H . Phillips, E . A. Spencer,
H . M. Swisher, Jonathan Eigby, Sam'l Flickinger, W . M. Ege, W. H . Nesbit, P . Helm, W. W . Crook, D. Waddell, I . N . Adams, Joahua Saunder.'s,
Jas. Brittain, David Whittaker, T. Osborn, A. .Albertson, H . Stralton, M. T . Landon, Henry Myers, Ja=. F . Forman, P . O. Boberts, Senica Gourney,
G R A N D L O D G E O F KANSAS.
I. N . Smallwood, B. S. Whorton, G. M. Waller, L. F . Weyer, E. W. Stratton, J . I . Scott, Jas. B. Maynard,
J o h n Welsh, J o h n McNemee, D. M . Smith, Jas. Vineyard, L. A. Hoffradn, M. L. Hudnall, Thos. Wills,
J o h n Harding,
L. A. Messenger, G. M. Norman,
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Walter Dolby, W. E. Pickett, W. R. Murry, Jas. Kandolf, Thos. H . F r a n k l i n , Lewis Clemetsdni Ed. Flourkey.
FELLOW G R A F T S :
E. W. Pludnall.
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
Ben. P . Curtis,
Abiger Wheeler,
Wm. Cantei-.
A U B U R N LODGE, No. 32 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Auburn. Meets Tuesday on or before each Full Moon. OFFICERS: Elliott Carriger, W. M. Horace E . Bush, S. W. J o h n B. Cook, J . W . Wm. A. Engle, Treasurer.
David J . Evans, Secretary. Frank M. Stahl, S. D . Simon Miller, J . D . Ed. King, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
Eeuben Stees, Wm. F . .Tohnsori, John W. Brown, H . L. Shumway, Eli Snyder, Cyrus C. Moore, Elliott Carriger, Wm. A. Engle, J o h n L. Price, John P. Cook, J . McDowell, Henry Fox, Alexander Dyche, L. Buttlee, H. E . Bush,
J o h n Kussell, A. J . Hopkins, W. H. Hewing, Ed. Gill, Ale.xander Dickson, Simon Miller; F r a n k M. Stahl, Joseph Wiseburn, Willis D. Disbrow, Ed. Hewine, Jerome Stahl, Peter Wemple, M. S. Harr, B. D. Bassnm, Eli W . Hall, -21
John W . Cook, W m . T . Welch, David J . EvariSj John C. Carriger, George List, Joseph Law, or W m . J . L. Rook, Hiram Riley, H . K. Riley, J. L. Riley, W. X. Rooks, W. E. Little, O. H. Drinkwater, J . H. Orwig, H . Moves,
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Geo. Balder, G. W . Dailey, R. M. Hoskinson,
James Russell, Thomas H . Steward, W. G. Raymond,
W . 11. Combs, J . L. Rook, .John Delong.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: S. P . Coats.
M O U N D CITY LODGE, No. 33 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; M o u n d City. Meets on t h e First and Third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: J. F. B. D.
R. Van Zandt, W. M. C. Bacon, 8. W. F . Bradley, J . W. F . P a r k , Treasurer.
Jas. P . Way, Secretary. Geo. W. Botkin, 8. D . A. F . Ely, J . D. O. P . Watson, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
J . M. Iliff, O. P . Watson, J . F . Broadhead, F . C. Bacon, .James Simpson, J . H . Trego, James Barrick, J . W . Babb, D. A. Crocker, Enoch Estep, W . B. Scott, B. F . Bradley, Oscar Dewey, J . K. Anthony, T . E . Smith, Thomas Sproul, W. B. Perry, J . M.Seright,. Hiram Kelsey,
Jesse Brown, David Lindsey, J . 8. Atkinson, H . P . Barrick, J . r i . Belding, E . H . Warden, J . S. Young, A. C. Bender, J . B. Broadhead, O. D. Botkin, J . R. Van Zandt, Henry E. Dewey, J . O. Turner, Enos Mills, Charles Campbell, E. A. Deland, Charles Barrick, James Adams,
Edwin Smith,
James South,
E. F . Bartholomen, S. F . Pendley, Benj. Bunch, James P . Way, Richard liotkin, J . H . Marshall, G."W. Botkin, E . F ; Botkin, .John Sproul, T. L. Darlow, J . B. Dobyns, Aaron Foster, Ed. J-IiilRe, B. W. Wilson, A. F. E l y , D. F . Park, C. H . Richardson, Zalmon Kincaid, T. B. Newlon.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
Joel Moody.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: C. E . Paine, Richard Winjiship,
Lovilo Swift, M. H . Canskaden,
T. .T. Venable, H . C. McNeil.
GKAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
I N D I A N O L A LODGE, No. 34—Silver Lake. M-eets Saturday on o r before Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: C. W. I-rigginbotliam, W . M. J . B. Oliver, S. W. J o h n Anderson, J , . W Henry Owens, Treasurer.
Calvin Owens, Secretary, J . .J. Oliver, S. D. W. K. Elliott, J . D. F r a n k Darling, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
C. W, Higginbothani, M. B. Beanbien, L. R. Darling, K. S. Gabby, A. LafFon, R. Rose, W. K.,Elliott, O, A. Curtis, J . B. Oliver, B. W. Higginbotham, Thomas Lazell,
Calvin Owens, James ITaTinigaii, A. J . Pliley, Henry Owens, J o h n Anderson, A. 0 . Wallace, J . J . Oliver, James Wellsh, J . W. Price, W. O. Chillson, F. L. Darling, J . E. Beaubien.
N. M. .Juneau, M. Hay ford, James Baldon, C. S. Palmer, W. C. Pligginbotham, W. O. Banion, Wm. Sprinkle, Gregory Navarr, C. D. Ward, David Codington, J , H , Dearborn,
FELLOW C R A F T S :
Thomas Willis. ENTERED APPRENTICES: John Hurd,
James Roberts, James Mac,
Robert Cobine.
H I A W A T H A LODGE, No. 35 —Hiawatha. Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
Ira J . Lacock, W . M. S. C. Amend, S. W. Benj. Watkin.s, J . W .
G. Amann, Trea.surer. E. N . Morrill, Secretary. R. S. Fairchild, S. D . B. F . Killey, J. D.
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MASTER M A S O N S :
William B . Barnett, Jacob W . Oberholtrefe, Samuel W . Wade, Samuel W. Swayrie, Joseph Vaughn, Aaron H . Wade, Isaac B . Hoover, Isaiah P . Winslovv, Benj. Watkins, Reuben McCartney, Joseph F . Babbit, Needham P . Kawlings, Gregory A . Mann; Jacob J . Weltiner, Stephen Hughs, William B. Dickinson, I r a J . Lacock, David K. Snively, Henry M. Eobinson, Jaiiies Cottrell, Raymond S. Fairchild, Wm. McBride, E . H . Bolinger, A. J . Comstock, Harvey Lebum, Martin C. Willis, Edmund N . Morrill, Daniel T. Sinouse, Dennis Vanliew, Simeon Wilkinson, Alexander Sutherland, Samuel Smouse, E . S. Barnum, FELLOW
Theodore Chipmali, B. F . McCoy, B. F . KiUey, H e n r y Houghton, 1*. M. Campbell, J o h n Walters, E. Bierer, D. Anderson, B. A . W . Miller, Joseph Kocher, S. C. Amend, J o h n Hillmari, J o h n Morris, A. L. Ellis, W. T. Erwin, Jas. T . E r w i n .
CRAFTS:
E . C. Headley.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: A. J . Anderson.
C O U N C I L G R O V E L O D G E , No. 36 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Council Grove. Meets on the first a n d third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS : A. Ives Beach, W. M. Charles Columbia, S. W. A. Beeves, J . W . C. H . Strieby, Treasurer.
A. B. Spencer, Secretary. James Phimey, S. D . Jame:^ Watkins, J : D . R. B. Lockwood, Tyler. PAST MASTERS:
J a m e s Phimey,
E. B. Lockwood,
A . I . Beach, Chas. Columbia,
H. W. McNay, George Biglin,
IT. W. McNay.
MASTER M A S O N S :
C. C; Grant, T. S. Huffaker,
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H . Bickford, A. J . Collier, James F . Cress, William Downing, Joseph Dunlap, J . L. French, Charles Fuller,
A. Reeves, C. H . Strieby, A. B. Spencer, James Phimey, James Watkins, K. B. Lockwood,
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S. P . Morgan, A. O. Bobbins, G. M. Simcock, E. M. Sewell, A. H . Thomas, C. H . Withington.
CRAFTS:
Charles Raith.
C. T. Hegwer, ENTERED
APPRENTICES:
A. J . Hughs.
H . W. Gildermeister,
P A O L A LODGE, No. 37 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paola. Meets on Mondays preceding the Full Moon in each month, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : W. B. Wagstaff, W. M. S. G. Wilson, S. W. G. W. Quimby, J . W. C. King, Treasurer.
J . B. Hobson, Secretary. E. W, Robinson, S. D . James Kingsley, J . D. S. B. Rainey, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
F . E . Rowland, Thos. Wilson, Dan'] Childs, E. V. Wager, Thos. Tuggle, A. Graham, N. E. Green, W. G. Rainey, Jolin McNelly, H . L. Lyon, John Hearty, David Anderson, J . K. EdHar<ls, Joshua Clayton, W. W. Miller, A. IvTiapj), C. R. (.i(jd rey, G. \V. Quimby, J . C Cullins,
W. R. Wagstaff, E. W. Robinson, B. F . Simpson, Thos. Akers, W. O. Ilubbell, C. Shaw, T. J . Hedges, W. T. Shively, A. C. Farnham, Geo. Town, Wm. Walters, B. .Snyder, E. B. J u r d , J . B. liobson, J . T. Tuwnsend, F. M. Wiigus, Geo. Hume, D. B. Wilson, I. 'Jliristy,. 22
J . W. Heinricks, J . Dixon, James Kingsley, A. W. Long, Wm. H a r r i s , J . S. Beeson, M. McCaslin, John Kislee, J . R. Hubbard, G. Hutchison, S. Cashman, H . S. Campbell, D. B. Rainey, George Ruddell, S. G. Wilson, W. M. Fleaherty, C. Wil.son, T. G. Houston, J . G. Titus,
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G. S. Anderson, K. G. Shoemaker, J a m e s Sweeting, D. H . Johnson, S. A. Jackson, S. S. Staily, Geo. Wise, H . V . Beeson, Joseph Chilson,
L. P . Murlin, B. Murlin, W . H . Chapman, W. H . Wilhoit, A. J . Sinclair, C. King, J . W . Beaty, L. Marcellus, S. B. Eainey,
J . M. Edmunson, A. Muslin, D. M. Ferguson, J . M. George, J . Millis, J . Thralls, J . F . Stewart, W. Lykins, W . B. Brayman.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
J . Turner. ENTERED APPRENTICES : P. P . Fowler, T. M. Hobson,
A. B. Myers, J . W . Miller, M. C. Brown,
M. McParker, F . E . Gerhart.
TOLA LODGE, No. 38 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ida. Meets on Saturdays preceding the Pull Moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : J o h n Francis, W . M. W . H . Cochran, S. W . H . D. Parsons, J . W . J . J . Casmire, Trea.surer.
J . N . Woolums, Secretary. A. G. Jones, S. D. F. F . Merster, J . D. James Wallas, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
J . L. Arnold, W m . E . Avery, W m . Butler, H . C. Bostwick, J . N . Bird, J . K. Coburn, W . H . Cochran, J . C. Clark, J . J . Casmire, C. S. Clark, J . S. Chaise, J o h n Francis, G. VV. Williams,
C. Gillihan, D. Harvill, J o h n Hull, A. G. Jones, Eli l^orance, Jno. \V. McGee, F . K. Meister, H . D. '^arsons, Minn VV. Post, G. \V. Kiley, J . \V. .-cott, HariMiin Scott, H . \V. I'alcjt,
James Wallas, J . N . Woolums, W. T. VVinans, J . H . Walters, J . L . Brown, Josiah Harden, J o h n CoyI, George Fisk, J . N. White, Whirery, W. M. llartmon, N. Ilar.kens, John McJulla.
•GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. FELLOW C R A F T S :
W . S. Dawson,
James Christian, ENTERED APPRENTICES:
J . L. Hutton,
G. W. Lindsey,
F . M. Power.
S E N E C A LODGE, No. 39—Seneca. Meets on the First and Third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: Leopold Cohen, Secretary. A, K. Moore, S. D. Moses Blancett, J. D, Tobias Augu.stine, Tyler.
Abijah Wells, W. M. J . P . Taylor, S. W . W. A. Fessenden, J . W. I . Friend, Treasurer,
MASTER M A S O N S ;
Stephen Barnard, W. M. Edwards, W. A. Fessenden, H u g h Hamilton, Hiram Johnston, L . B. Jones, Samuel Lappin, A. K. Moore, George Monroe, Henry O. Newbury, J o h n H , Peckham, J o h n S. Kodgers,
A. W . Slater, Edward Pickup, John E. Smith, J . P . Taylor, Abijah Wells, Charles Williams, D. Wolf, Robert Morrison, H . H . Hillix, L. M. Hill, J o h n Hornbeck, Jamea Graney,
Tobias Augugtine, Eichard Johnston, Abraham Kyger, J . J . Pheldon, J o h n P . Carr, I . Friend, K. D. Markland, J . W . Bainbrick, Moses Blancett, J . T . Bronangh, L. Cohen, James Billingsly.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
A. Clark. ENTERED APPRENTICES: George Graham,
Robt. E. Nelson,
J . Bradey.
DESOTO LODGE, No. 40 —Desoto. Meets on Tuesday on or Before the Full Moon. OFFICERS:
J o h n T. Taylor, W . M. Geo. W. Frain, S. W. N . H . Taylor, J . W . Jas. P . Robinson, Treasurer.
J o h n Taylor, Secretary. S. W. Ilolden, S. D. J . M. Kogan, J . D. Ja--. Jaques, Tyler.
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J . B. Abbot,. J . P . Robinson, Bennet Taylor, W . H . Smith, John Johnson, Samuel Woofls, S. W. Holden, J . T . Taylor, Zera Sichols, P , Augerbriglit,
Or. W . P r a i n , C. E . Lewis, C. B. Nichols, Alex. Miller, C. B. Pellet, C. Dellihunt, H , Penner, W m . Crozier, H . D. Robermare, J . H . Hodge,
I . C. Stuck, J . M. Ilogarr, J . C. Phy, S.S. Tharp, W. n . Walters, C. H . Taylor, John Tiiylor, G. R. Geencil, J a s . Jaques, E . Niclas.
B L O O M I N G G R O V E L O D G E , No. 41â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Blooming Grove, Meets Saturday on or after each F u l l Moon. OFFICERS : Frank Colpetzer, Secretary. A. W. Hall, S. D. J o h n Phillips, J . D. Senneca Johnson, Tyler.
Wm. Goss, W. M. Amos Had.=ell, S. W . J . D. Pennock, J. W. Jackson Lane, Trea.<iurer. MASTER
A, C. Daud, W m . Goss, Jackson Lane, Samuel Brown, J . M. Say re, C. 0 , Had.=ell, A. Ednui.ston, J . C. Go.ss, M. W . Gouin, A. B. Hodgers,
MASONS;
Alex. Pugh, Caleb Rhoads, Amos Hadsell, J o h n Phillips, J . J . Whelcheld, Jesse Phillips, James Martin, Jesse Hobinson, S. W . Hough, R. S. Kelso, j r , J o h n S. Lane,
J . D. Pennock, A. W . Hall, Jas. D. Snoddy, N. C. Lane, Frank Colpetzer, Philip McRae, Senneca Johnson, A.M.Tillman, Jas. T. Bunch, J . W. Davis.
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
W.- E. Talbott,
I. D. Newton.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
H O L T O N LODGE, No. 42 —Holton. Meets on the First and Third
evenings of every month. OFFICERS:
W. S. Houglin, W . M. I. C. Hitchcock, S. W . E . J . Waterhouse, .T. W.. Fredrick Seele, Treasurer.
Victor Sarbach, Secretary. C. A. Walker, S. D. Robert Canfield, J . D. J . L . Lutz, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
J o h n S. Lutz, J . W . Taylor, W. E . Webster, Geo. W. Drake, J . W . Gordon, W m . H . Jones, E. B. Jones, I r a I . Taber, I . C. Hitchcock, W m . F.Creitz, Patrick Sherman, C. J . Cowell, Thomas J . Waynant, M. S. Milam,
.J. B. Hubbelle, Madison Woods, Geo. Smith,' T. .1. Adamson, E . J . Waterhouse, Ward S. Houglin, Hugh McBride, E . S. Craft,W m . Boellcher, Henry Eby, E . P . Hamm, Geo. A. Waynant, J . B. Waynant,
Geo. W. Miller, C. A . Walker, Fredrick Seele, Thomas Kobley, Victor Sarbach, Robert Canfield, A. S. Wiggins, E . N . Adamson, Lewis Sarbach, E.'D. Rose, H . H . Brown, J . O'Brien, G. F . King.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: G. W . Sprinkle, B. T. Parkhurst. Charles S. Music,
William Eaph,
M O N T I C E L L O LODGE, No. 43 —Monticello. Meets Friday on or before the Full Moon of each month.
OFFICERS: A. Payne, W. M . R. H . Jefferson, S. W. Geo. W. Bousman, J . W. C. S. Stapleton, Treasurer.
McD. Stapleton, Secretary. B. F . Eeynolds, S. D. W . D. Bull, J . D. J n o . A. Kenton, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
A. P . Bland, , T . M. McFadden,
A. Payne, E . H . Jefferson,
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Geo. W. Bonsman, C. S. Stapleton, McD. Stapleton, B. F . Reynolds, W. D. Bull, Jno. A . Kenton,
J . W. Haws, B. Evans, Mathew Faning, E . P . Kay, A . M."Piper,
J . W. Campbell, H . G. Cutler, Levi Flint, Levi W. Maupin, B. E. Rively, Geo. W . Walker.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomas Lassiter.
DELPHIAN LODGE, No. 44—Garnett. Meets on the First and Third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS : G. M. Everline, Secretary. M. B. Taylor, S. D. E . S. Doll, J . D. A. L . Osborn, Tyler.
J o h n T . Lanter,.W. M. E. S. Niccolls, S. W . J . L. Kercheval, J . W . E . S. H u n t , Treasurer.
MASTER M A S O N S :
A. Simons, J . T. Lanter, E . S. Doll, C. T. Chapin, G. A . Cook, Daniel F r a k e r , J . B. Loury, IKCO Sutton,
Elias Norris, M. E. Osborn, C. G. Ellis, Jes.se N . Sutton, A. J . Frank, Thos. G. Hedley, TliOB. Lindsay, J . I<. Kercheval, A. W. Hash,
W. L. Frankenberger, J . G. Lindsay, Thos. Bayles, Jno. Falls, j r . G. M. Everline, Isaac Baldwin, Jos. H . Wright, J n o . Kicketts, A . L. Osborn, W . J . Bayles, E . Rayn, Isaac Ush«r, W. R. Hollingshead, M.B.. Taylor, E . I. Meeker, Jas. Tyson, Jas. Call, FELLOW
E. S. Niccolls, Jno. W . Wright, J . R . Stewart, Jno. F . Ricketts, J . C. W. Pierce, E. S. Hunt, O. E. French, Lewis Funk, J . M. Axtell, Wm. Keller, W. A. Gilhara, R. L. Row, Wra. Spencer, R. T. Stokes, R. C. Marsh, M. A. Page,' J . S. Kline.
CRAFTS:
Joshua Griffith. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Chas. S. Wolfley,
Wm. Hamilton.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
E A S T O N L O D G E , No.. 45 —Easton. Meets Thursday on or before each F u l l Moon."
OFFICERS: R. G. T. E.
S. A, Kouth, W . M. AV, F . Ash by, S. W, J o h n Wilson, J . W . S. A, Evans, Treasurer,
A. Kelsey, Secretary. W . H . Moore, S. D. B. Eeed, J . D. K. Adamson, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
E. K. Adamson, W. F . Ashby, Edward Allen, Wm. Borden, J o h n Beawer, J , C. Baird, Geo. Grafton, D. A. Clinkinbeard, Kobt. Clinkinbeard, A. G. Chase, S. A. Evans, Henry Elson,
Thos. Gibson, Thos. O. Gwartney, L N . Frazzell, T. S. H«nsley, N. Humber, R. A, Kelsey,. Wm. Kelsey, Wm. Lough miller, M. J , Leonard, Jacob Langley, Moses McCartv, . .
, G. W. H . Moore, Wm. Price, S. Robinson, S. A. Routh, T. B. Keed, Thos. Stewart, Joshua Turner, P. C. Thornton, Wm. Thompson, Joseph Trqwer, Lance Woodward, John Wilson.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
J . T. McCamment, ENTERED APPRENTICES: M. S. Buckley.
R I S I N G SUN LODGE, No. 46 —Fort Scott. Meets on the First and Third Fridays of each month.
OFFICERS: C. J. J. C.
S. Wheaton, W. M. V. Pierce, S. W . A.Shedd,jr., J . W . H . Van Fossen, Treasurer.
Charles W. Mitchell, Secretary George W. Howe, jr., S. D. Dennis Cofflin, J. D. H . H . Henderson, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
C. S. Wheaton, Z. Rosenfield,
David Loewen, J . V . Pierce,
Benjamin F . Stahl, John W. Harris,
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C. H . V a n Fossen, J. A. Tomlinson, Mosei? Boire, -lulius Newbauer, Charles B. Hayward, Charles Kuuffinan, A. Danford, J o h n T. Hicks, D. J . Van Fossen, J . T. Parker, F . F . Robley, Charles Wooledge, -Jacob Albright, • B. L. Davis, Charles W . Mitchell, David F . Hart^
W. A. Shannon, U. B. Pearsall, C. C. J e r r e l l , Samuel C. Wright, F r a n k l i n E. Woodward, John J . Stewart, James G. Mackey, Andrew A. Murdoch, C. F . War/ier, J, A. Shedd, jr., H . H . Plendersori, George W. Howe, jr., C. A. Morris, Dennis' CofBin, Charles L. Lease,
David W a t k i n s , Alonzo M. Gibbs, Lea A. Walfece, J . D. Rush, J o h n C. Swan, L. B. Dodge, L. D . Gunn, W . W. Martin, George- Gardner, Selwyn Douglass, J . M. Bright, J . M, Terry, M. AV. Martin, E d . C. Hays, Lyman D. Drake, George W , Fowler.
FELLOW CRAFTS: A. H y d e . ENTERED APPRENTICES: Leland J, Webb, C. H . Hallett,
J o h n Wheaton,
Stephen S. Kelley,
X E N I A L O D G E , No. 4 7 — X e n i a . Meets on Saturday on or before the F u l l Moon, and two weeks thereafter.
OFFICERS: Hanson Britten, W. M. W. C. Anderson, S. W. J . W . Perkins, j . W. A. G. Crumley, Treasurer.
J . C. Chit wood. Secretary. W m . Stewart, S. D. N . A . Eeeber, J . D. H . H . Willett, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
Hanson Britton, W. C. Anderson, J . W . Perkins, A. G. Crumley, J . C. Chitwood, W m . Stewart, N . A. Reeber, H . H . Willett,
Daniel Bayne, J . S. Fitzgerald, J . M. Davis, J . C. Keasling, Samuel McNitt, Z. D. Jamenson, T. J . Jack, A. J . Pitcher,
Amos Stewart, E. C. Buck, Amziah Williams, Charles Love, L. H . Mylins, C. W. Libby, Joseph Puckett, W . House,
G R A N D L O D G E O F KANSAS.
J . A. Willett, S. O. Markham, W. D. Withers, N. Soules,
G. T. R. A.
A. Parson, M. Willett, P . Willett, J . Withers,
James Anderson, A. M. Atkison, James Anderson, A. Williams.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
A. L. Selig.
Samuel Tucker,
M O N R O V I A LODGE, No. 48 —Monrovia. Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS: L. J . Best, Secretary. Thomas Rodaleaugh, S. D . F . A. Burger, J . D. B. F . Wallick, Tyler.
J . Connely, W . M. Joseph Logan, S. Vf. Wm. Meyer, J . W . L. B. Hargrove, Treasurer.
MASTER M A S O N S :
N. Connely, .Joseph Logan, Wm. Meyer, L. B. Hargrove, L. J . Best, Thos. H . Rodaleaugh, F . A. Burger, B. F . Wallick,
B. W . Williams, Samuel Stoner, S. P . Harrington, W. P . Helch, E . T. Durant, John N . HoUiday, W m . L. Johnston,
ENTERED
Wm. M. Haskil, James Stickler, Wm. P . Hite, G. M. Henderson, R. A. VanwinklCi Wm. H ; Wylie, Charles Higley, Henry Pridy.
APPRENTICES:
Kobt. Connely.
N I N E M I L E L O D G E , No. 49 —Fairmount Station. Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: L. L. Terwilliger, W . M. Levi Churchill, S. W . A. J . Dolly, J . W . D. P. Harris, Treasurer. —24
Frank M. Gable, Secretary. A. B. Russell, S. D. G. N. Piper, J . D. J . F . Miller, Tyler.
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R. C. Foster, L. L. Terwilliger, Levi Churchill, D. P . H a r r i s , F . M. Gable, A. J . Dolly, A. B. Russell, J a m e s F . Miller,
MASONS:
G. N . Piper, Thomas Good, W . S. Clark, Edward Manager, W . S. Garden, K. F . Fairchild, G. W . Day,
W . Spragne, W . L. McKinzie, Samuel Durham, B. F . Browing, B , A. Spears, Amos A . Fenn, James L . Brian, David R . Chnrchill,
FELLOW CRAFTS : Francis M , Wells. ENTERED APPRENTICES: William Spragne,
James E. Bruce,
George O . Collins.
C A L V A R Y LODGE, No. 50â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Leavenworth City. Meets on t h e First and Third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS: J o h n H , Dwight, W . M . , J a m e s S. Crow, S, W . Byron Sherry, J . W . A. W . Campbell, Treasurer,
D, A . Comstock, Secretary. R. H. Howsley, S. D. William H . Cook, J . D. Fritz Magers, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
Paul E . Havens, J o h n H . Brown, H . R. Hammond, W . B. Carpenter, J . B . Ludlum, T. A. H u r d , W. S. V a n Doren, A. W. Campbell, J o h n A . Hills, James S. Crow, Joshua H . Crew, Edward E . Foster, Charles F . E a r l e ,
M. B. Kellogg, J . W. B. Bidgood, S. G. Sponable, P. A. Woodruff, J o h n H . Dwight, C. Cunningham, W . H . Bond, Rodney Smith, B. N . Dunlap, N. H . Brown, H . C. Aiken, Harvey Edgerton, F r a n k Scott,
Samuel J . Puffer, Wiley C. Snail, D, A . Comstock, W. H . Cook, J o h n Kenmuir, H . F . Miller, R. H . Howsley, H . M. Spayd, George H . English, J . H . Steiner, AVm. T . Sharp, J o h n M . Cole, Z. H . Cory,
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. J o h n F . Kelly, W. D. Kelly, Thomas W. Turner, Byron Sherry,
J o h n T. McWhirt, F r a n k E. Arnold, Lyman Scott, A. B. Stoddart,
J . C. Thompson, James S. Jenks, K. C. Foster, » , H . Allison.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Charles E . Curtiss,
H . H . Metcalf,
ORIENT LODGE, No. 51—Topeka. Meets on th« Second and Fourth Fridays of each month.
OFFICERS: J o h n Guthrie, W . M, P . D. Cook, a W . Chas. N. Rix, J , W . A. Latham, Treasurer.
P . I. Bonebrake, Secretal'y, W . S. Crilley, S. D. G. W. Stafford, J . D. T . V. Codington, Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
J o h n Guthrie, J . W. Campion, T. J . Dent, A. Latham, Orrin T. Welch, W. H . Munroe, Chas. N . Rix, J . F . Sanford, John Wayne, G. F . Merriam, J o h n Mileham, S. W. Clark, M. Cook, P . I. Bonebrake, W . W. Phillips, J o h n H . Mills,
P . D. Cook, J . D. Gilchrist, Geo. C. Kenyon, A. M. Codington, Jonathan Myers, T. V. Codington, G. W. Stafford, W. S. Crilley, F . Whitmer, J o h n M. Young, B. Goodhart, Owen McCarthy, James M. Spencer, Joel Mussel man, S. D. Wilson, T. J . Leak, Chas. T. Smith, FELLOW C R A F T S :
B . E . Brown.
Chas. Turner, G. D. Moore, David Bartram, J . E . Tuttle, B. F . Kistler, G. W. Kistler, L. C. Williams, W. S. Nichols, W . J . Stagg, A. 8. Shorb, David Brockway, J o h n C. Palmer, Wallace McGrath, H . W. Finn, B. J . Eicker, J . M. Eussell.
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A. A. Brown, W . L. McClure, A . S. Thomas,
W. H . H . D u n n , D. E . Hogbin, W . J . Smith.
P E R R Y LODGE, No. 52 —Perry. Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS:
D. E. S. Kretsinger, Secretary. A. P . Sercy, S. D. Wm. Gaddy, J . D. N. P . Hudson, Tyler.
Geo. W . Gray, W . M. W . B. Spurlock, S. W. Tom. Kirby, J . W . J . M. Hinton, Treasurer. M.4STER
6 . B. Carson, G. W . Gray, J . M. Hinton, N . J . Stark, N . P . Hudson, L. McArether, Jos. Doughty, H . Savery, S. B. Season,
MASONS:
Ira Hale, J . D. McCorraick, Tom. Kirby, Geo. Yocum, E . S. Williams, J . C. Bailey, E. C. Chapman, Geo. Davis, J o h n Hinton,
N . Doughty, W. Blacker, J o h n Walsh, D. E . S. Kretsinger, K. Burns, C. Hebbie, W . Fitspatrick, M. Fitspatrick, W. B. Spurlock.
G R A N A D A LODGE, No. 53 —Granada. Meets on the Second and Fotirth Saturdays of every month.
W . J . H a r t , W. M. H u g h Fortner, S. W . S. Vilott, J . W . George D. Searles, Treasurer.
OFFICERS: George K. Benedict, Secretary. Henry C. Gragg, S. D. D. C. Rising, J . D. Robert Sewell, Tyler,
MASTER M A S O N S :
W. J . H a r t , H u g h Fortner, Sneathen "Vilott, George D. Searles, George B . Benedict, H e n r y C. Gragg, D. C. Rising,
J o h n W . Penn, Robert Sewell, N. H . Rising, James Newlin, George S. Becker, David Magill, Neal D. Ford,
J o h n Thornburrow, W m . H . Whaley, Samuel Magill, • Robert Rhea, Frederick Stuhl, Benjamin F . Hicks, J o s h u a S. Crawford.
G R A N D L O D G E O F KANSAS.
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S H A W N E E LODGE, No. 54.—Shawnee. Meets Wednesday on or before the Full Moon.
David G. Campbell, W. M. George W. Franklin, S. W . Jonathan Gore, J . W. Jeremiah King, Treasurer.
OFFICERS : J . H . Gamble, Secretary. David Duff, S. D . J . T. Mackoy, J . D. Cornelius May, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
D. G. Campbell, G. W. Franklin, Jonathan Gore, Jeremiah King, J . H . Gamble, David Duff, Cornelius May, A. G. Carpenter,
William Elledge, Esper Larson, Henry Coppic, Alexander Waldsmidt, A. S. Johnson, Samuel Cornatzer, J . T. Mackoy,
George Knawer,
Washington Hamilton, J o h n O. Rodgers,
B. F . Hollenback, A. J . Campbell, James C. Williamson, Charles Bluejacket, Graham Rodgers, Jacob Pierson, H . C. Gentry, H a r r y Dolson.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
ENTERED
E. F . Thompson.
APPRENTICES:
G. Q. A. Matny.
T R O Y LODGE, No. 55 —Doniphan. Meets Monday on or before the Full Moon and the Second Saturday thereafter. OFFICERS: Eobt. Tracy, W. M. William H . Smith, S. W . William I.. Privitt, J . W . J o h n C. Zimmerman, Treasurer.
D. W. Brown, Secretary. John Landis, J . D. Franklin Babcock, S. D . A. J . Dawson, Tyler pro tern.
MASTER M A S O N S :
Daniel Burk, John B. Wheeler, William M. Monroe, Sidney Tennant,
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E . J . Jenkins, John Landis, John C. Zimmerman, Joseph Kent,
Eobt. Tracy, H . C. Wykest, F . M. Bell, Franklin Babcock,
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B . T . Nesbit, H e n r y Boder, P . S. Soper, Chas. Higby, L . Smith, F r a n k l i n Tillostan, Dunkin Mcintosh,
Win. H . Smith, L . D. Stocking, J . M. Lee, David Lee, Wm. L. Privitt, Dennis W . Brown,
Mathew Skerritt, J a m e s M. Traut, S. D. Senior, Samnel King, A. J . Dawson, Geo. W . Wood, William I l a m n e r .
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thos. Miles, A. J . Abbott,
Loyd Bailey, Nathan Price,
J a m e s B. Payne, Lonis Boder.
SPRING HILL LODGE, No. 56â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Spring Hill. Meets Satorday on or after the Full Moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: M. F . Moore, W . M . J a s . McKoin, S. W . H . Mitchel, J . W . W m . Nichols, Treasnrer.
Wm. Q. Davidson, Secretary. Sam'l Nichols, S. D. Edwin Upton, J . D. J . D. Prnnty, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
M. F . Moore, H . E . Brown, W m . Nichols, T. B . Kobinson, W m . R . Rntter, J . D , Prnnty, J . McKoin, W . G. Davidson, G. M. W a a g h , J , L. Brown, J o h n Tnggle, G. S. Forgnsson,
Thos. Jenkinson, H . Mitchel, A . N . Protzman, S. Jenkins, L . E . Hale, T. N. Newton, Joseph Beets, C. H . Finch, Edwin Uptcn, A. J . Smith, P . G. Parker,
Joseph Torbet, W m . Mavity, N . Mikemmer, C. Dyre, W m . Bose, L . K. Holdren, David Day, Isaac Darlin, H . J . Donnelly, Samuel Nichols, J . P. Officer, J . P . Peterson.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
M. S. Dickerson.
J . C. McKoin,
ENTERED APPRENTICES: "V. Priitl, S. R. Hogen,
Thos. Holdren,
Geo. Moss, M. Wagner.
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C O Y V I L L E LODGE, No. 57 —Coyville. Meets on Saturday on or before the F u l l Moon, and two weeks thereafler. O F F I C E RS : John Wm. John T . C.
R. Row, W, M. H . Morgan, S. W, Craig, J , W. Craig, Treasurer.
D. W. Maxson, Secretary. A. C. Gordy, S. D. J o h n Hancock, J. D. W . H . Roby, Tyler. MASTER MASONS'
G. D. Bunch, J o h n R. Row, Wm. H . Morgan, Enoch Reaves, G. W. Cope, Oscar Coy, Ransom Johnson, W. C. Wabright, W. P . Craig,
Joseph M. Fredrick, Richard Stallings, Louis F . Davis, Elias Lovit, T. C. Craig, Wm. Derreamer, C. W. Hecocks, C. B. Jackson, A. B. Walker, Benj. Humphrey,
G. W. Shannon, A. Tucker, D. W. Maxson, J o h n Hancock, sr,, John Craig, George Shaper, Smith Wilhite, Wm. H . Roby, Alonzo Gardy.
M O U N T P L E A S A N T LODGE, No. 58—Mount Pleasant, Meets on the Second and Fourth Saturdays of each month.
OFFICERS: p . W. Hull, W. M. S. K. McCivary, S. W. AV. C. McBride, J . W. A. J . Heed, Treasurer.
Wm. J . Young, Secretary pro tern. Moses C. Morris, S. D. Wm. Shortridge,.). D. G. W. Stephens, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
Wm. J . Young, X. Klein, M. R. Benton, S. K. McCreary, A. J . Reed, J n o . B. McCleary, . James Siallons,
Moses L. Edwards, S. D. Cox, P . W. Hull, G. W . Stephens, W. C. McBride, J o h n I'arsons,
R. C. Young, J n o . A. Stephens, M. C. Morris, R. G. Humber, Clinton Hawley, J n o . Hawley, Geo. H . Stout.
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J . H . Crocker. ENTERED APPRENTICES:
Sam'l E. King.
D I C K R E E S L O D G E , No. 59 —Leavenworth County. Meets Saturday on or before each Full Moon. OFFICERS: W . V . French, W. M . J o h n H y d e , S. W . W. C. Willock, J . W . Richard Mullins, Treasurer.
Joseph Howell, Secretary. T. S. Towne, S. D. J o h n M. Lain, J . D. Charles Peet, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W m . V . French, Thomas Stearns, William McGinnis, W . N . Carr, J . E . Barrett, J o h n Hyde, T . S. Towne,
M. C. Harris, H . L . Ross, Charles Peet, William Thomas, John M. Lain, W. P . Burney, Thomas Elliott, Richard Mullins,
Joseph Howell, Washington M. Cain, J . D. Rynearson, Alex. Harlow, A. McLawrence, Wra. C. Willock, Matthew Weightraan.
S A L I N A L O D G E , No. 60—Salina. Meets on t h e First and Third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS : B. J . F . Hanna, W. M . D. R. Wagstaff, S. W . A. C. Spelraan, J . W . J . W. Russell, Treasurer.
H . F . Wool ley, Secretary. Jacob Dewitt, S. D. H . C. Davis, J . D. S. C. Long, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
G. G. Lowe, R. D. Mobley, B. F. Robinson,
Chas. E . Everton, E. S. W. Drought, H . F . WooUey,
Ed. W. Dysart, Jacob Dewitt, Evander Light,
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. S. C. Long, E . H . Eaiiies, J . F . Graham, E . H . Bishop, E . C. Chilson, K. H . Diehle, B. J . F . Hanna, Geo. W. Divelbess, Aug. Bondi, H . G. Keefer, H . C. Davis, T. D. Wickersham,
J o h n Larimer, • A. C. Spilman, Oscar Seitz, Kobt. Anderson, Thos. Browning, D. K. Wagstaff, C. H . Martin, Thos. J . Going, Chas. B. Maedel, A. K. Pierce, J . B. Groger,
J o h n G. Maxwell, H . S. Simmons,
F . C. Whiting,
FELLOW
C. E. Healy, L. W. Cooke, J . W. Russell, Geo. McKenzie,' Edward Achillis, T. J . Stearns, Jas. M. Hendrix, John H . Rice, W. S. Alexander, W. H . Easley, Henry Asbury, T. L. Webster.
CRAFTS:
H . C. Stanley, J . C. Hale.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Z. Jackson,
Leonard Light,
T W I N S P R I N G S L O D G E , No. 61—Twin Springs. Meets on the First and Third Saturdays of each calendar month. OFFICERS: Daniel Underbill, W. M. Geo. R. Watt, S. W. H . K. Herrick, J . W. F . M. Clemins, Treasurer.
S. D. Cady, Secretary. Alex. Seaman, S. D. Charles Kirby, J . D. W m . Harrold, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
D. Underbill, G. R. Watt, H . K. Herrick, S. D. Cady, F . M. Clemins, Alex. Seaman,
Charles Kirby, Wm. Harrold, W. F . Dallas, E . W . Ray, Wm. Robinson,
J . P . AVhitiker, Robert Patten, I. N . Lemon, Alex. Mclntyre, J . V . Dobson, Thos. Preston.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thos. McCarty.
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A D A M ' S L O D G E , No. 63—Oswego. Meets Thursday on or before each F n l l MOOD.
OFFICERS: H. B. Gooch, Secretary. C. C. Beggs, S. D. T. J . Flowronoy, J . D. H i r a m Newlon, Tyler.
F. D. Howe, W. M. W. P . Bi.shop, S. W. W. S. NewloD, J . W. D . W . Clover, Treasurer.
MASTER M A S O N S :
W. S. Newlon, F . D . Howe, J . F . Newlon, H . C. Bridgman, F . M . Mason, J a c o b Miller, C. C. Beggs, C. Montagne, Elisha Hammers, T . J . Flowronoy, W. P . Bishop, H . B. Goocb, Norris H a r e r , Brad Barner, E. S. Gordon, J a s . B . Morrison,
H . G. Pore, H i r a m Newlon, J . H , Perrine, G. P . Peters, E. W . Connor, A . C. Branson, J . H . Holt, J . S. Ander.son, 5. S. Walsan, J . E. Decow, W m . Lynch, C. H . Bent, W . W. W a r r e n , J . S. Waters, D. M. Watson, J n o . W . Mahr, 6 . W. F r a n k l i n ,
3. W. Burgess,
I>. C. Lowe,
P . M. Farors, H . C. Burns, W. R. Garrison, B . W. Wright, C. A. Kelso, G. A. ShoaJ, S. E . Eahner, J . A. Cox, F . Swannich, W . B. Bridgman, F . B . WillJams, Wm. Lytle, E. C. Steele, J). W . Clover, E . Steel, G. Hanson.
FELLOW C R A F T S : W . S. Lyons.
ENTERED APPRENTICES; G. W . Kincade, J . P . Carson, E . K. Trash,
E . C. Albroob, Henry Sbaiighuess,
W m . A. Tucker, Truman Tucker, Jas. W . Fearce.
W A T H E N A L O D G E , No. 64—Wathena. Meets on the First and Third Saturdays of each month, OFFICERS : S. H a t d i , W . M. W. H . Smallwood, S. W . Obe Craig, J . W. M. E . Bryan, Treasurer.
G. W . Barr, Secretary. John Wynkoop, S. D. John Gerandy, J . T>. J . C. Gordon, Tvler.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. MASTER MASONS; S3. Hatch, W. H. Smallwood, Obe Craig, M. E. Bryan, G. W. Barr, J o h n Wynkoop,
J o h n Grerandy, J . G. Eobertson, J . C. Allen, J . C. Gordon, J o h n M. Courter, Vinton G. Evans,
Tracy Bancroft, Volney Abbey, N. C. McCnlongh,
C. E , Cook, Eobt. Pterigo,
J . A. Chandler, Lucas Fitter, Frederick A. Pierce, Aberton Abbey, J . O. Stevens, W. M. Ellsworth.
FELLOW C R A F T S ;
Thomas Holland, J . T. Wheeler, T. C. McGee,
F . H . Drenning, H, Dockhorn, W. Davis.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Charles Hack, A. J . McCulough, S. S. Allen, Joel Holt, J . W. Cook. J . H . Booth,
GARDNER LODGE, No. 65 —Gardner. Meets Wednesday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: Emanuel Clark, W . M. .W M. Shean, S. W . J . B. Bruner, .T. W . William McCoy, Treasurer.
E. Clark, W. M. Shean, J . B. Bruner, Wm. McCoy, J . D. Clapp, •J. H . Boss,
J. J. T. E.
D. Clapp, Secretary. H . Ross, S. D. C. Marshall, J. D. E. Lamasters, Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: T C. Marshall, J . W . Bouse, E . E . Lamasters, J . W . Doors, L. G. Thomas, A. W . Davis, B. B. Francis,
B. P . Wiltse, O. J . Graham, J . B. Taylon, A. Taylon, H . E. Danley, Chas. N , H a l e .
FELLOW C R A F T S :
J n o . Corp,
J . B. H h l ,
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Jno. Hale, J. P. Eedlen. Kathaniel Eoss,
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B U R L I N G T O N LODGE, No. 66—Burlington. Meets on Monday on or before the F u l l Moon.
OFFICERS: S. J . Carter, W. M. S. S. Prouty, S. W.' W . J . Sanders, J . W . H . L . Jarboe, Treasurer.
C B. Graves, Secretary. Geo. H . Carpenter, S. D. Orson Kent, J . D . M. Praker, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S ;
Peter Brandon, Isaac Sharpe, Orson Kent, John Nazworthy, C. B. Graves, John S. Stowe, M. B. Grimes, S. J . Carter, James Redmond, J . S. Davis,
Geo. H . Carpenter, Wm. P . McAllister, Silas P e a r l , M. Praker, H . L . Jarboe, W. J . Sanders, O. Walkling, S. S. Prouty, J . M . Lane, J . A . Walkling,
R. P . Douglass, T. J . Adair, Finley R. Stratton, H . R. Plook, J . N . Martin, J o h n Harlan, Thomas Cross, J . T. Leigh, R. Norton, P . S. S. Patton,
FELLOW CRAFTS: W m . P . Brittain.
C. P . McKaughan,
ENTERED APPRENTICES: David Knight,
Hiram Driggs,
Barclay Huckett.
F R A N K F O R T LODGE, No. 67 — Frankfort. Meets on t h e First and Third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS : D. W . Acker, P . C. Brooks, H . Grimes, J . Bobt. Osborn,
W . M. S. W. W. Treasurer.
O. C. Allen, Secretary. Benj. McElroy, S. D. J . R. Vorhees, J . D. Joseph Whitley, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
D. W . Acker, P . C. Brooks, H . Grimes,
Wm. Life, A. G. Barrett, Robert Osborn,
B. Coffland, C. S. Bolton, O. C. Allen,
GRAND LODGE OF
KANSAS.
James Osborn, Benj. McElroy, Jcseph Whitley, J . Howe, W m . Holtham, James McCamraon,
Kobt. Morrison, L. Cutler, S. W. Hazen, T. C. Hendricks, J . Vorhees,
A. S. Fox, J . Wiesbaeh, Thos. McCoy, J . M. Carter, D. Q. MiUett.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
John Dawson. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Alonzo Cottrell, L. G. Pillsbury,
Amos Witham, A. V. Thomas,
W . M. Kenyon, John LeClair.
H I R A M LODGE, No. 68 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Leavenworth. Meets on the First and Third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: S. Seeman, Secretary. M. Einstein, S. D. Sam'l Woolf, J . D. Fred. Magers, Tyler.
B. Flesher, W. M. G. Einstein, S. W. D. Prager, J . W. Julius Levy, Treasurer. MASTER
MASONS:
B. Theise, Chas. Showyer, Julius Levy, E . N. Hirshfield, M. Einstein, Joseph Weslenberger, N . Spear, M. Hofmann,
B. Flesher, G. Einstein, D. Prager, S. Woolf, S. Seeman, Joe Wise, Jacob Switzer,
ENTERED
Louis Eothshild, Sol. H . Kohn, S. N. Eothholz, Philipp Eothshild, Elias Michaels, Julius Steinbach, S. Simmonds.
APPRENTICES:
Morris Kohn.
I k e Bloom,
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C E N T E R LODGE, No. 69 —Pardee. Meets on the First and Third Saturdays of each month.
OFFICERS: B. F . Freeland, W. M. J . B. Boss, S. W . David M. Stellman, J . W, W. W. H a l l , Treasurer.
W. H . Colman, Secretary. Geo. W. Dillin, S. D. Clark Pittraan, J . D. W . H . Shriner, Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
B. F . Freeland, J . B. Koss, D. M. Stellman, G. W. Dillin,
J o h n Davison,
Clark Pittman, C. May, Jonathan Hartman,
J e r r y Edwards, W . H . Shriner, W. S. Knight, W. W . Hall.
ENTERED APPRENTICES : A. F . Degraff.
M O U N T MORI A H LODGE, No. 70—Salt Lake City, Utah. Meets on the Second and Fourth Mondays of each month.
Joseph F . Nounnan, W . M. Louis Cohn, S. W. Theodore H . Auerbach, J . W . Paul Engelbrecht, Treasurer.
OFFICERS : Sol. Siegel, Secretary. Charles Popper, S. D. Nelson Boukofsky, J . D. L. Levy, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
Joseph F . Nonnnan, Louis Cohn, Theodore H . Auerbach, Paul Engelbrecht, Sol. Siegel, C. Popper, N. Boukofsky, A. Leventhal, Jacob Engler, L. Levy,
T. W. Haskins,
Wm. G. Higley, E. P . Johnson, Oliver Durant, Jacob Ornstine, E. S. Foote, M. Livingston, George B. Moulton, E. E . Eyan, Wm. H . Miles, Wm. Showell, Wm. M. Johns,
Sam'l J . Nathan, Christopher Diehl, H . Wagner, Nathan Ellis, F . J . Kiesel, J . M. Joelson, E . N . Baskin, E. Lobach, C. Eehmke, A. Aulbach.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: J . N . Trickey. Fred. Lutz, F . H . Meyers,
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
B A X T E R LODGE, No. 71 —Baxter Springs. Meets on the First and Third Fridays of each month.
OFFICERS: E. Higginbotham, Secretary. M. Eebstein, S. D. B. B. Gump, .1. D. Hiram Leslie, Tyler.
William H . Winn, W . 1^, Geo. M. Brush, S. W. B. F . Townsend, J . W . Wm.'Hyland, Treasurer.
MASTER M A S O N S :
B. F . Townsend, E . Higginbotham, M. Eebstein, W m . Hyland, W. H . Winn, Hiram Leslie, D. W . Campbell, Vincent Phelps, W. M. Matheny, Geo. M. Brush, B. F . Morris, F. W. Scholten, J n o . J . Goble,
J n o . M. Harland, Benj. E. Gump, Geo. G. Gregg, Charles Harvey, Albert B. Morris, J a m e s Dudley, William Schmidt, Heury Bel ton, M. 8. Dunn, J . W. Hightower, E . B. Hickman, G. H . Day, L. P . Johnson,
Wm. E. Moses, .John Oakes, Geo. W. Cummings, B. A, H . Moore, W. A. Wood, J . H . McMillan, Joel Withrow, W. P . Teeters, J . Cooper, Z. b . Carr, W. C. Pender, G. B. Mariin, Daniel E . .Jones,
ENTERED A P P R E N T I C E S :
Joshua Edward.s, Theodore C. Weaver,
Jos. Stein,
James Pender, J o h n B, Davis.
H U R O N LODGE, No. 72 — H u r o n . Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon.
OFFICERS: J . W . Sloan, S. W. J . J . Halligan, J . W . J . J . Sloan, vSecretary.
S. L. Carpenter, S. D. Jacob Eeese, J . D. Thos. Huckaby, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
J . W . Sloan, J . J . Halligan. J . J . Sloan,
S. L. Carpenter, •Jacob Eeese, Thos. Huckaby,
J . S. Snovf, T. C. Perry, T. F . Cook.
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M. Boacb. ENTERED APPRENTICES: James Maiy,
O. D . Adkinson,
W . D. J e t t .
C H E T O P A LODGE, No. 73 —Chetopa. Meets on or before the Fnll Moon of each month and two weeks thereafter.
OFFICERS: J . H . Crichton, W. M. W. A . N i x , S. W. J . C. WatsoD, J . W . Willoby Dondna, Treasurer.
A . A. Case, Secretary. E. B. Hayes, S. D . S. Kawson, J . D. J . C. Wilson, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
J . H . Crichton, W . A. N i x , J . C. Watson, Willoby Dondna, A. A . Case, E. B. Hayes, S. Kawson, J . C. Wilson, Geo. Lisle, Geo. Hanson, D. .J. Doolen, W . H . Gage,
W. Kellerman, C. V. Stockton, W . Vanetta, S. H . Carr, Henry Lisle, Daniel Quimby, Geo. F . Smith, K. S. Lenhart, J . S. Wilson, J . R. Dew, D. C. Wagner,
Joseph McCrary, •J. A. Lowry, J o h n Cooper, G. N . Arnold, J . N . Watson, G. H . H a r d , ' R. C. Taylor, Z. A. Woodard, C. H . Grant, C. W . Ellis, R. H . Hyatt, Richard P a r n e r .
MYSTIC T I E LODGE, No. 74—Augu.sta. Meets Tuesday on or after the Full Moon of each month.
OFFICERS: C. N . James, W . M.
J . W. Douglass, S. W . Thos. Stewart, J . W.
GRAND L O D G E O F KANSAS. MASTER M A S O N S :
0. J. T. J.
J . N . Crawford, G. D. Prindle, D. S. Yates, Robt. Odell, Kobt. Ealston,
N . James, W. Douglass, Stewart, B. Clark,
FELLOW
J . D. Black,
D. Eichards, J . L. Sharp, B. F . F o x , Chas. H i l l .
CRAFTS:
E . L. Palmer,
S. M. W a t e r m a n .
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
J . F . Friend, J . S. Dancer, Henry Small.
S. I . Parker, Geo, W. Long, E . S. Clapp, J . E . Woolcot,
Geo. E . Clark, Chas. D. Amore, J . Rhodes,
WAMEGO LODGE, No. 75 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wamego. Meets Wednesday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS:
J. D. E. N.
J . W . Peck, W. M. W. D. Cox, S. W . W m . Burgoyne, J . W. J . S. Shelden, Treasurer.
E. Clardy, Secretary. H . Wagner, S. D . B. Dietrich, J . D . Pittenger, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
A. P . McMillan, J . W. Peck, N. Pittenger, D. H . Wagner, Wm. Johnson, Geo. E. Dodge, B. F . Thayer, G. A. Leland,
N. H . Armstrong, J . E . Clardy, E . B. Dietrich, W . D. Embly, T. H . Gardiner, .J. L. Huggins, A. Morrall,
E . S. Hick, E . J . Lines, C. E . Chandler, C. H . Stewart, Milo Wright, C. M. Garrison, J . M. Boys.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
Chas. Dudlix. ENTERED
Chester Houghton.
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E R I E L O D G E , No. 76—Erie. Meets on Wednesday on or before the F u l l Moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. '
OFFICERS: Joseph L. Denison, W . M. J . W . Stewart, S. W. E . H . Marsh, J . W. G. C. Willey, Treasurer.
L. Stillwell, Secretary. J . A. Wells, S. D. D. Putman, J . D. John C. Carpenter, Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
Joseph L . Denison, J . W. Stewart, E. H . Marsh, G. C. Willey, S. Stillwell,
J . A . Wells, D. Putman, J n o . C. Carpenter, W . H . Stewart, T. T. Gilbert,
F . M. Abbott, E. Cravens, C. Trenchard, W . B. Mitohel, George A. Wright.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Horace H . Suttle,
James E . Suttle, S. M. French,
Thomas F . Bich.
N E O S H O R A P I D S L O D G E , No. 77 — N e o s h o Rapids. Meets Saturday on or before the F u l l Moon of each month.
OFFICERS: L. W . Johnson, W. M. J . E. Jones, S. W. Sam'l Hutton, J . W. E . A. Patter.son, Treasurer.
Jones, Secretary. J . M. Simons, S. D. J . L. Simons, J . D. Wm. Knight, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
L . W. Johnson, J . E. Jones, Alfred Roberts, Sam'l Hutton, E. A. Patterson,
Watson, J. M. Simons, J . L. Simons, W m . Knight,
David Vangundy, Jessa Branson, H . Jones, T. M. Gruwell, A. J . Richmond.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Dan'l Henrick.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
• W H I T E CLOUD LODGE, No. 7 8 — W h i t e Cloud. Meets on the First and Third Mondays of each month.
OFFICERS: J . V . Hollebaugh, W. M. M. B. Bowers, S. W. K. M. Williams, J . W. C Biirkhalter, Treasurer,
C. F . Van Buskirk, SecretaryJ o h n Harpster, S. P . A. N . Taylor, .1. D. . J . S. Spinger, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
J . V . Hollebaugh, M. B. Bowers, E. M. Williams,
C. Burkhalter, C. P . Van Buskirk, J o h n Harpster,
A. N . Taylor, J , S. Spinger, M. D. Koble.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
D. G. Garlock, James Evans, L. L. Orton,
•D. 0. Taylor, W. F . Webb, L. V. Orist, P . Kelley,
H . A. Reynolds, M. S. Munck, Thomas Orton.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: W. Hesseltine,
P. L. Palmer,
James Brlmm.
C O R I N T H I A N LODGE, No. 79 —Burlingame. Meets on the First and Third Wednesdays of each month.
OFFICERS: Max. Buck, W. M. C. M. Smith, S. W. E . H . Baird, J . W. O. H . Sheldon, Treasurer.
Jas. Rogers, Secretary. J . M. Wilbur, S. D. C. L. Mitchell, J . D. E. D. Palmer, Tyler. MASTER M A S O N S :
Max, Buck, C. M. Smith, E . H . Baird, O. H . Sheldon, James Rogers,
J . M. Wilbur, C. L. Mitchell, J . H . Crumb, H . Smith, E. D. Palmer,
C. C. Crumb, A. G. AUen, S. H . Eambo, J o h n Lamb, C. D. Waldo.
FELLOW CRAFTS: C. Plank. ENTERED APPRENTICES: H . A. Button,
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Z E R E D A T H A L O D G E , No. 80—Cottonwood Falls. Meets Saturday before the F u l l Moon and two weeks thereafter.
OFFICERS: Wm. R . Brown, W. M. W . A. Cormack, S. W . H . L. H u n t , J . W. C. A. Britton, Treasurer.
E. R. Mardin, Secretary. Robt. Brash, S. D. E . B. Crocker, J . D . J . T . Pratt, Tyler. MASTER MASONS :
W. R. Brown, C. A. Britton, H . L. H u n t , W . A. Corraack,
R. Brash, J . R. Blackshin, J. T. Pratt, E. B. Crocker,
E. R. Mardin, Amos Noyes, J . Austin, O. H . Drinkwater.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Geo. W. Estes.
F R I E N D S H I P L O D G E , U. D. —Lind.sey. Meets on the Second and Fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: George W . Divelbess, W . M, W. H. Stockwell, S. W . L. M. Steele, .J. W. W . W. Lambent, Treasurer.
Harvey McKee, Secretary, W. J . Simpson, S. D. S. T. Woodhull, J . D. John K. Potts, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
George W. Divelbess,
L. M. Steele, W. H. Stockwell, W. W. Lambert, Harvey McKee,
J o h n K. Potts, H . Snyder, W. J . Simpson, S. T. Woodhull, M. Keller, Henry Spaulding,
Seymor Ayres, Wm. Corning, Emerson W. Branch, A. B. Ayres, B. D. Mobley.
ENTERED APPRENTICES:
D. W. Teter,
Lyman Randall,
Charles Boyle.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
N E W A L B A N Y LODGE, U. D. —New Albany. Meets on the First Saturday after t h e F u l l Moon of each month. OFFICERS : J . M. Edmiston, Secretary. J . B. Clogston„S. D. S. Cumbus, J . D. W . B. Fisher, Tyler.
B. F . Humphrey, W. M. A. Butt, S. W. C. W. Hickcocks, J . W . William Hall, Treasurer.
MASTER M A S O N S :
S. Cumbus, P. Fay, E . Moony, William McBrawn,
B. F . Humphrey, A. Butt, C. W . Hickcocks. William Hall, J . B. Clogston,
C. B. Jackson, J . M. Kdmiston, W . B. -Fisher, E . Cone, D. P . Miles.
FELLOW C R A F T S :
O. H . Worly. ENTERED RPPRENTICES: A. Edmiston, C. H . Dodg, O. H . Lee,
David Endsley, E . G. Chilwood,
G. B. MoLamen, J . S. Wood.
D O R I C L O D G E , U. D. —Eudora. Meets on Tuesday of each week.
OFFICERS: A. D. H . Kemper, W . M. Eobert Peebles, S. W . W. W. Silsby, .J. W . Thomas Pearson, Treasurer.
.J. B. Smith, Secretary. Thos. C. Darling, S. D. A. L. Cohn, J . D. Daniel Phenecie, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S :
J . B, Smilh, T. C. Dailing, A. L. Cohu, Daniel Phenecie,
A. D. H . Kemper, W. W. Sil.-by, Thomas Pearson,
J . J . McCormick, Thomas Darling, J . M. Still.
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Dallas Emmons.
O. G. Eichard?, -29
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
TUSCAN LODGE, U. D. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Neosho Falls.Meets Tuesday en or before the F u l l Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: Isaiah B. Boyle, W. M. Newton Jones, S. W. Thomas Hunter, J . W. John W. Talbott, Treasurer.
Henry Williams, Secretary. W. W. Sain, S. D. H e n r y D. Bulkeley, J . D. J . M. Leach, Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S ;
Isaiah B . Boyle, Henry D. Bulkeley, Isaac W . Dow, Thomas Hunter,
Newton Jones, J o h n M. Leach, David Reynolds,
W. W. Sain, J o h n W. Talbott, H e n r y Williams, Edmund D . Wolfe.
ENTERED APPRENTICES; H e r m a n Groesbeck.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
I7I
SUSPENDED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES, LEAVENWORTH LODGE, No. 2. Beverly Beck, September 20, 1869.
Wm. Duncan, September 20, 1869.
WYANDOTTE LODGE, No. 3. Daniel Killin, J u n e 24, 1869.
Joab Toney, J u n e 24, 1899.
EMPORIA LODGE, No. 12. S. G. Brown, August 19, 1869. Jacob A. Carey, " â&#x20AC;¢ " Jeff. Ellis, " "
Thos. Wright, August 19, 1869. Jas. Wright, Geo. H . Kees,
TOPEKA LODGE, No. 17. Hiram Shields, September 29, 1869. S. P . .Jennings, September 29, 1869. Loring Farnsworth, " " Asa Harrgrove, " "
OLATHE LODGE, No. 19. Wm. Bay, March 25, 1869.
HIGH PRAIRIE LODGE, No. 25. L. H . Williams, April 3, 1869.
Anthony Way, May 1, 1869.
ARCANIA LODGE, No. 31. S. A. Benjamin, February 20, 1869. J o h n Sugart, February 20, 1869. B. F . Bowman, " " Wm. Margason, " " James H. Merrill, " " G. W. Leddington, " "
172
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PAOLA LODGE, No. 37. S. B. Divelbiss, October 12, 1869.
A. H . Dean, October 12, 1869.
BLOOMING GROVE LODGE, No. 41. W . Farris, September 25, 1859. Timothy Searle, September 25, 1869. W . M. Reeves, September 25, 1869.
DELPHIAN LODGE, No. 44. W. 0 . McDow, January 17, 1869. Jacob Sutton, J a n u a r y 17, 1869. Ottawa Sutton, J a n u a r y 17, 1869.
XENIA LODGE, No. 47. Z. D. Jameson, November 13, 1869. G. A. Parson, November 13, 1869. M. M. Danbin, November 13, 1869.
CALVARY LODGE, No. 50. J . H . Gantly, J a n u a r y 20, 1869. Charles T. Evans, May 0, 1869. Geo. n . Miller, May 5, 1869. L. M. Creighton, " " J . W . Taylor, May 5, 1869.
PERRY LODGE, No. 52. Robert Armstrong, sen., Sep. 18, 1869. Robert Armstrong, jr., " " A. D. Sceivers, " " A. Williams, " "
W. R. Smith, September 18, 1869. G. W. Saunders, " " Jesse W. Wright, " " A. P . Sercy,
MOUNT MORIAH LODGE, No. 70. David H . Kinsey, August 23, 1869.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
SUSPENDED FOR OTHER CAUSES. SMITHTON LODGE, No. i. A. Cole, October 3, 1869.
WASHINGTON LODGE, No. 5. James A. Gould, February 6, 18fi9.
CIRCLEVILLE LODGE, No. 20. J o h n A. Owens..'
GRASSHOPPER FALLS LODGE, No. 21. David Biggam, September 18, 1869.
NEOSHO LODGE, No. 27. A. Stewart, December 26, 1869.
XENIA LODGE, No. 47. J. C. Chitwood,
H . . H . Willetts.
PERRY LODGE, No. 52. G. D. King, J u n e 5, 1899.
MOUNT PLEASANT LODGE, No. 58. John Parsons, September 25, 1809.
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
MOUNT MORIAH LODGE, No. 70. T h o m a s Carter, J u l y 26, 1869.
BAXTER LODGE, No. 71. Turner Stocking,
EXPELLED. WYANDOTTE LODGE, No. 3. David E . James, December 19, 1869. .
BOURBON LODGE, No. 8. Geo. B , Eames, J u n e 2-5, IS69,
NEOSHO LODGE, No. 27. S. G. Beekman, October 16, 1869.
INDIANOLA LODGE, No. 34. Samoel Aslimore, June 19, 1869.
, EASTON LODGE, No. 45, C. C. Linville, October 1, 1869.
James M, Adkins, J a n u a r y 21, 1869.
GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS.
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REINSTATED. LEAVENWORTH LODGE, No. 2. George Chrisman, February 1, 1869. George Gosling, November 2, ISOD. George Dunnett, J u l y 19, 1S69. J . W. Eusaell, "
WYANDOTTE LODGE, No. 3. Eussell Garrett, Dectmber 27, Uek Isaiah Walker, April â&#x201A;¬, 186S. E . F , Heisler, M^irch 17, 1869.
KICKAPOO LODGE, No. 4. Jacob Eiler, December 24, 1869.
, WASHINGTON LODGE, No. 5. Luther C. Challis. February 6, 1869. George W. Howe, J u n e 20, 1869. George T. Challis, March 20, 1869. Wm. 0 . Meloy, " " J o h n J . Ingalls, April 5, 1869. T. H . Mienhardt, J u n e 22, 1869. Thomas Murphy, April 11, 1869. Robert White, J u l y 3, 1869. G. W. Glick, .June 10, 1869. J . H . Brawley, J u l y 31, 1869. W m . L". Challis, J u n e 11,1869. T. O. Huckaba, September 22, 1869. T. J . Chandler, September 29, 1869.
LAWRENCE LODGE, No. 6, W. D. Blackford, J a n u a r y 4, 1869.
E . D. Clark, September 6, 1869.
KING SOLOMON LODGE, No. to. James H . Kiskadden, May 21, 1869. G. H . Wever, December 18, 1869. H e n r y Still, September 30, 1869.
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LAFAYETTE LODGE, No. 16. J. N. Limbocker, December 25, 1869.
OLATHE LODGE, No. 19. Wm. Ray, June 25, 1869.
PALMYRA LODGE, No. 23. I.. F. Green, October 28, 1869. John T. Lynch, December 4, 1869, Wm. Hawley, April 21, 1869.
HIGH PRAIRIE LODGE, No. 25. James Caffrey, May.15, 1869.
PACIFIC LODGE, No. 29. S. W. Hadden, December 12, 1869.
S. E. Marston, January 3, 18C9.
PAOLA LODGE, No. 37. S. B. Divelbisa, April 20, 1869.
A. H. Dean, March 22, 1869.
SENECA LODGE, No. 39. D. W. Lockname, May 15, 1869.
SALINA LODGE, No. 60. Theodore L. Webster, February 26, 1869.
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REST
R. C. B E A N , Wyandotte Lodge, No. 3 —September 27, 1868. WM. B. K I P P , Washington Lodge, No. 5 — M a y 15, :869. ROBT. P E B L E S , Lawrence Lodge, No. 6 — J u l y 15, 1869. F R E D . R O L L , Union Lodge, No. 7 — M a y 24, 1869. JOSEPI-I R A Y , Bourbon Lodge, No. 8 —February 14, 1869. B R A D F O R D S. BASSETT, Acacia Lodge, No. 9 — M a r c h 11, 1869. WM. H . M I C I I E L L , Emporia Lodge, No. 12 — A p r i l 10, 1869. T H O S . G. T H O R N T O N , Topeka Lodge, No. 17 —November, 1808. J . C. K E R R Y , Eldora Lodge, No. 28 —February 3, 1869. GEO. T H O R N E L L , Indianola Lodge, No. 34 — A p r i l 29, 1869. J A M E S R O B E R T S , ( E. A.), Indianola Lodge, No. 34— Sep. 14, 1869. W. D. W H E E L E R , Council Grove Lodge, No. 36. A. W. J . BROWN, lola Lodge, No. 38. G E O R G E M A R V I L L E , lola Lodge, No. 38 —March 17, 1869. T H O M A S CAVE, Seneca Lodge, 39 — J u l y 18, 1869. M. K I N G , De Soto Lodge, No. 40. W. COOLEY, DeSoto Lodge, No. 40. J . W. R E E D , Monticello Lodge, No. 43 —December 5, 1869. J O H N T O W N S H E N D , Rising Sun Lodge, No. 46 —Aug. 29, 1869. WM. G A D D Y , S. D., Perry Lodge, No. 62—December 30, 1869. J O H N HANCOCK, Coyville Lodge, No. 5 7 - December, 1868. R I C H A R D S T A T T I N G , Coyville Lodge, No. 57 — J u l y , 1869. Z O P H E R LAMB, Frankford Lodge, No. 67 — F e b r u a r y , 1869. W. B. SLOAN, Huron Lodge, No. 72 —November 10, 1868.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
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REPRP:SENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES. Canada, Connecticut,
K. W. Tho?. B. Harris, K. W. E . G. Storer,
of Hamilton. of New Haven.
Louisiana, Minnesota,
K. W. A. G. Carter, R. W. Geo. W. Prescott
of Port Hudson. of St. Paul.
New .Jersey,.;
M. W. Ingram Coryell,
North Carolina,
B . W. D. W. Bain,'
of Lambertville.
Vermont, New York,
E . W. J . B. Hollenbeck, K. W. Orin Welch
of Burlington. of Syracuse.
Illinois, Nova Scotia,
R. W. H . G. Reynolds, R. W. Thos. H . Pryor,;
of Springfield. .of Halifax.
....of Kaleigh.
REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. M.W. R. R. Rees,
of Leavenworth,
for Ohio.
M . W . R. R. Rees,
of Leavenworth,
for Illinois.
R. W. E. T. Carr,
of Leavenworth
for Canada.
R. W. E. T. Carr,
of Leavenworth,
for New York.
E. W. E . T. Carr,
of Leavenworth,
for New Jersey.
R. W. E. T. Carr,
of Leavenworth,
for Washington.
R. W. E . T. Carr,
of Leavenworth,
for Nova Scotia.
R. W. E . T. Carr
of Leavenworth,
for Louisiana.
R. W. E . D. Hillyer,...of Leavenworth,
for Nebraska.
M.W. M . S . Adams, ...of Leavenworth,
for Missouri.
Christian Beck. Christian Beck.
Christian Beck. ChrLitian Beck.
J . W. Smith. • E. T. Carr. J . W. H . Watson. W. F . Johnson. W. F. Johnson.
C. Horn.sby.* C. Horn.sby.*
A. Griffin.
M. S. Adams.
J . F . Bliss.
0 . VV. McAllaster. John A. Chase.
Richard R. Ree.s. • G. H. Fairchild.
J . S. Redfield.
C. K. Holliday.
C. K. Holliday.
C. K. Holliday.
Richard R. Rees.
G. H. Fairohild.
Jacob Saqiii.''
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1859
1860
1861
1862 Jacob Saqui.* 1863 Jacob Saqiii.* J . C. Richmond. E. D. Hillyer. J . T. Lanter. G. W. Plogeboom. J. D. Rush.
J . C. Richmond.
E. D. Hillyer.
C. C. Kellam.
G. W. Hogeboom.
C. K. Holliday.
E. A. Smith.
E. A. Smith.
C. C. Kellam.
M. S. Adams.
M. S. Adams.
J . H . Brown.
J. H. Brown.
1866
1867
1868
1869
«* Dead
Christian Beck.
Christian Beck.
Christian Beck.
Cliristian Beck.
Christian Beck. Christian Beck.
0 . W. McAllaster. John A. Chase.
M. S. Adams.
C. K. Holliday.
C. K. Holliday.
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1864 Jacob Saqui.® Jacob Saqui.'"
Christian Beck. Christian Beck.
I. N. Roberts.
Christian Beck.
Jacob Saqui.®
Richard E . Eees.
Jacob Saqui."
Bevelry Beck.
D. Vanderslice.
Mat. B . Walker.®
Wm. McMath.
J . W. Smith.
Richard K. Ree.s.
Grand Treasurer.
1857
M. W. Grand Master. Deputy Grand M,i.ster. Senior Grand Warden. Junior Grand Warden.
1856
Date.
E. T. Carr.
E. T. Carr.
E. T. Carr.
E. T. Carr.
E. T. Carr.
E. T. Carr.
E. T. Carr.)
E. T. C:arr. B. T. Carr.
Charles Mnndee.
Charles Mundee.
Charles Mundee.
Charles Mundee.
C. T. Harrison.*
Grand Secretary.
ELECTIVE GRAND OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS FROM ITS ORGANIZATION TO THE PRESENT TIME.
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LIST OF GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO, T H E
NAMES AND A D D R E S S O F GRAND
GRAND LODGE.
Alabama, Arkansa.s!, California, Canada, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Idalio Kentucky, Lousiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New .Jersey, New York New Brunswick, North Carolina, Nova Scotia Ohio 0]e;;()n Pennsylvania, Kiuxle Island, Sonlh Cardlina, Tenne.^see, Texas Venriont, Virf,'inia AVest Virfriiiia, AVa>hinf;ton Territory, Wistiin.-'ln,
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GRAND SECRETAUIES.
Daniel Sayre, W. D. Blotcher Alex. G. Abell, Thomas B. Harris, Jo.seph K. Wheeler, Ed. C. Parmlee, J . P. Allmond, Noble D. Larner, DeWitt C. Dawkins, J. E. Blackshear, T. S. Parvin, Orlin H . Miner, John M. Bramwell P. E. Edmondson, J. M. S. McCorkle, .1. C. Bachelor Ira Berry Jacob H. Medairy, Solon Thornton James Fenton, W. S. Combs, J. L. Power, G. F . Gouley Sol Star J. N.Wise, W. A. M. Van Bokkelyn, Horace Chase, .Joseph H . Hough, James M. Austin, W. F. Bunting, D. W. Bain, Charles J . Macdonald, John D. Caldwell, J . E. Hnrford, .John Thompson, Charles D. Greene, R. S. Burns, John Frizzell, George H . Bringhurst, Henry Clark, John Dove, T. H . Logan, Thomas M. Reed, W. T. Palmer,
SECRETARIES.
ADDRESS.
Montgomery. Little Kock. San Francisco. Hamilton. Hartford. Central City. Wilmington. Washington. Jacksonville. Macon. Iowa City. Springfield. Indianapolis. I d a h o City. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston. Detroit. Saint Paul. Jack.son. Saint Loui.s. Helena. Platlsmoutli. Virginia City. Hopkinton. Trenton. New York. Saint Johns. Kaleigh. Halifax. Cincinnati. Oregon City. Philadelphia. Providence. Charleston. Nashville. Houston. Poultney. Richmond. Wheeling. Olympia. Milwaukee.
ADDRESS OF GRAND OFFICERS. M. W. GRAND M A S T E R :
J. H. B R O W N ,
Leavenworth. R. W. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER :
C. C. K E L L A M ,
Topeka. R. W. GRAND SECRETARY:
E. T. CARR,
Leavenworth. CUSTODIANS:
R. W. O. A. BASSETT, R. W. E. D. H I L L Y E R , R. W. J. A. A N D E R S O N ,
Lawrence. Grasshopper Falls. Junction City.
The next Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas will be held in the City of Atchison, commencing on the third Wednesday (19th) of October A. L. 5870.