GRAND LODGE of KANSAS A.F.&A.M.
GRAND LODGE
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THE ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
A.D.1870 - 1874 A.L. 5870 - 5874
OF
KANSAS ANCIENT
FREE & ACCEPTED
MASONS
1870 - Atchison 1871 - Topeka 1872 - Leavenworth 1873 - Lawrence 1874 - Leavenworth
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PROCEEDINGS
M. W. GRAND LODGE OF K A N S A S ,
AT ITS FIFTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD AT THE
CITY OF ATCHISON, OCTOBER, 1870.
LEAVENWORTH: PRINTED AT THE BOOK OFFICE OF THE TIMES PRINTING CO., Nos, 13 and 15 Shawnee Street.
1870.
PROCEEDINGS.
T H E Fifteenth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of ANCIENT, F R E E AND ACCEPTED MASONS, of Kansas, convened in the City of Atchison, on Wednesday, the 19th of October, A. D. 1870, A. L. 5870. PRESENT: M. R. R. R. R. R. R.
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J O H N H . BROWN, JOHN M. PRICE, as GEORGE W. HOGEBOOM, J. D. RUSH, C H R I S T I A N BECK, E. T. CARR, J O H N A. ANDERSON, R I C H A R D A. HAYS, J O H N FRANCIS, H E N R Y BODER, as J. R. VANZANDT, A. R. BANCROFT, W. N. NESBIT, W. H. ANDREWS, as FRITZ MAGER.S,
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Senior Grand Warden. Junior Grand Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain. Senior Grand Deacon. Junior Grand Deacon. Senior Grand Steward. Junior Grand Steward. Grand Marshal. Grand Standard Bearer. Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
The roll of the Lodges being then called, a quorum was found present, and the M. W. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand Chaplin. The M . W . Grand Master then appointed Brothers E. T. Carr, I. B. Sharp and J. W. Peck a Committee on Credentials; and Brothers A. N. Lufkin, B. McElroy and W. H. Andrews a Committee on Visitation. The M. W. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, till 2 o'clock P. M.
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WEDNESDAY, October ip, 2 o'clock p. M. T h e M. W. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT — Officers and members as in the morning. T h e Committee on Credentials then presented the following Report, which, on motion, was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials beg leave to report that they have performed their duty, and find the following Lodges represented by the following brothers, who are entitled to seats in the Grand Lodge, to wit: f T. J. VAKDERSLICE, W . M .
Smithton, No. I,
\ E L I EVANS, S. W . ( B. N. FORBES, proxy for J. W.
Leavenworth, No. 2,
\ W M . SHEPHERD, S . W .
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) I. B. SHARP, W . M . , and proxy for S. W.
f G. M. BARNS, W . M . [ H . A. ROBERTSON, J. \V.
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Wyandotte, No. 3
| ^^^^ MULBERRY, proxy for J W.
Kickapoo, No. 4,
J. A. MOORE, S. \V. I" JOHN M . P R I C E , W . M . \ LEWIS K I P E R , S . W . ( J A M E S F . B U T C H E R , J. W.
Washington, No. 5,
Lawrence, No. 6, ,T •
A. N. LUFKIN, proxy for W. M. and J. W.
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Union, No. 7,
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Bourbon, No. 8,
| J N O . CROW, W. M., and proxy for S. W. and
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/ J O S E P H CRACKLIN, proxy for W . M., S. W.
Acacia, JNo. 9, ...
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| ^ j , CHOLLAR, proxy for S. W. f A. R. BANCROFT, W . M .
^ ]<io\ES SPICER, J. W., and proxy for S. W. f D.\NIEL H E L P H R E Y , \ V . M .
Nemaha, No. 13,
-^ 4 F. E. LAWRENCE, proxy for S. W, t jNo. NAZMAN, J. W. ( GEORGE ^V. HOGEBOOM, proxy for W. M. and
Oslcaloosa, No. 14,
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(. J. B. JOHNSON, proxy for S. \V.
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(. WALLACE M C G R A T H , proxyforS. W. f S. M. FERGUSON, W . M .
La Fayette, No. 16,
\ D. W. Cox, S. W. (. C. S. WILSON, J. W.
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f A. M. CALLAHAM, W . M . , and proxyforS. W.
Topeka, ^ o . 17,
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Franklin, No. 18,
D. M. VALLENTINE, proxyforW. M. and S. W.
Olathe, No. 19,
J J- " - ^ ^ O * . J- W., and proxyforW. M. and
Circleville, No. 20, '
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r E. D. HiLLYER, proxyforW. M., S. W. and i. j ^v 'v i
High Prairie, No. 25,
B. B. MOORE, S. W . , and proxyforJ. W.
Eldora, No. 28,
f j . S. WEAVER, J. W., and proxyforW. M. and
Pacific, No. 29
f W H ^ A N D R E W S , proxyforW. M., S. W. and
Valley, No. 30,
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Arcana, No. 31,
-j E . W. STRATTON, proxyforS. W.
r W . H . NESBIT, W. M.
( J. L. PHILBRICK, proxyforJ. W.
Auburn, No. 32,
J. W. BROWN, proxyforW. M.,S. W. and J. W.
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/ A . F. ELY, S . W . , and proxyforW. M. and | J. W.
Great Light, No. 34,
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f T- C. HITCHCOCK, W . M . , and proxy for S. W.
Helton, No. 42,
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/ B . E . RiVELY, S. W . { LEVI F L I N T , proxy for J. W.
Delphian, No. 44,
J. T. LANTER, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. f JJ.. D D.. IR U S H , W . M. -| -^ C. C. H. H. VANFOSSEN, proxy for S. W. proxy for J. W. (. C. L. LEASE, 1
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f JNO. A . 'VTILLETT, W . M . , and proxy for J. W.
Aenia, rMo. 47,
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Monrovia, No. 48,
C• N N.. CONLEY, Co W . M. -] JOSEPH JOSEPI LOGAN, S. W . -j I.J. M. HENDERSON, J. W.
Nine Mile, No. 49,
G. M. BARNS, proxy for W. M.
Calvary, No. 50,
HARVEY EDGERTON, J. W. f P E T E R B . COOK, W . M . -! JOHN G U T H R I E , proxy for S. W. (_ WALLACE M C G R A T H , proxy for J. W.
Orient, No. 51,
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J-erry, JNo. 52,
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Shawnee, No. 54,
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( HENRY BODER, W . M .
\ J. B. WHEELER, proxy for S. W. --^J-B.
Troy, No. 55, --
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Mount Pleasant, No. 58, —. | g^ ^ MCCRARY, S. W . .,-.,„
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Dick Rees, No. 59,
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Twin Springs, No. 61,
D. UNDERWOOD, W . M .
Adams, No. 63,
W. S. NEWLON, S . W . , and proxy for J. W.
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Wathena, iNo. 04,
\ JOHN GERARDY, S . W . , and proxy for J. W.
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f W. M. SHEAN, W . M . , and proxy for S. W. | and J. W.
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Frankfort, No. 67,
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Hiram, No. 68, Mount Moriah, No. 70,
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E. T. CARR, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.
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Mystic Tie, No. 74,
C. N. JAMES, W . M . , and proxy for S. W.
Wamego, No. 75,
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Corinthian, No. 79,
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PAST GRAND OFFICERS: M. W. M. S. ADAMS, R'. W. E . D. HILLYER, R. W. JNO. A . CHASE,
Past Grand Master. Past Senior Grand. Warden. Past Junior Grand Warden.
R. W. D A N I E L VANDERSLICE,
R, W. T . J. LANTER,
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JOHN G U T H R I E ,
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Also the Representatives of other Grand Lodges near this Grand Lodge, as follows: R. W. E . T. CARR, as Representative of the Grand Lodges of New York, New Jersey, Washington, Louisiana, Canada and Nova Scotia. W. M. M. S. ADAMS, as Representative of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, E. D. HILLYER, as Representative of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Respectfully submitted, E. T . CARR, ) L B. SHARP, \ Commitlee. J. W. PECK, j
The M. W. Grand Master appointed the following Standing Committees: On the Condition of Masonry:—JOHN
M . P R I C E , J O H N G U T H R I E , J O H N A.
ANDERSON, D . W . COX, W . S. NEWLON, D . M . VALENTINE, JOSHUA CLAYTON.
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R. 13AN'CROFT, L . M . GODDARD, J. D. RUSH, A. K. ELY,
A. N. LuFKiN, S. H . CUMMINS. On Grievances:—M.
S. ADAMS, W . H . SMALLWOOD, E . D . H I L L Y E R , W . H .
ANDREWS, G . W . HOGEBOOM. On Constitution and By-Laws:—E.
D. H I L L Y E R , JOH.M FRAN'CIS, THOMAS J.
VANDERSLICE, P . D . COOK, J. H . Dow. On Unfinished Business:—J. On Appeals:—G.
R. VAN ZANDT, W. H . N E S B I T , J. Vs. PENNOCK.
M. BARNS, J. B. W H E E L E R , C . N . JAMES, J. W. PECK, I.
N. SMALLWOOD. On Finance:—A,
M. CALLAHAM, W . H . SMALLWOOD, IRA J. LACOCK.
On motion of Brother John Guthrie, the reading of the minutes of the last Annual Communication was dispensed with, copies of the Proceedings being in the hands of the Delegates. The M. W. Grand Master then delivered the following ANNUAL
ADDRESS.
Brethren of the Grand Lodge'j^f Kansas: To-day, as Masons, you commence your Fifteenth Annual Communication. Another year, fraught in the main with prosperity, has passed, and on the threshold of a new one we now step, let us hope, better prepared to act our part as men of a great commonwealth, and as members of a noble fraternity, than in times gone by. Events have happened beyond the ken of wisest conjecture, as well in the old world as in new, and each day heralds some strange occurrence which no keenness of vision could foresee, and no sagacity foretell. Though war, carnage, famine and pestilence prevail, where peace, a twelve months since, reigned supreme. Yet law—the great moral law — is of binding force, challenges our admiration, and demands our obedience thereto. Let us obey its sacred behests. Having been the recipients of unstinted blessings, and as an order more than successful, how appropriate that we render thanks to the Grand Master therefor, and invoke his guidance in t h e business to come before us. Inasmuch as we are to
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legislate, not only for ourselves, but the future, and are to lay foundations whereon, if approved, others will build. May God so direct our efforts that to those who come after us, they may prove elements of success, and thus we may become benefactors to others, as others have been beneficient to 'us. We have assembled here, my Brethren, to review the work of the past; to approve the same if well done; to provide for the wants of a constantly extending order; to increase our effectiveness; and prepare the Trestle Board for the year upon which we now enter. Trusting that willing hands, cheerful hearts, and sound heads are here, I am confident naught will occur to mar our labors or confuse our work. I will now proceed to give you an account of my official acts. The Lodges chartered at your last session, October 2\, 1869, have all received their charters, been duly instituted, and the officers installed according to our Constitution and ByLaws, and the ancient usages of the order, either by myself or a properly commissioned Deputy Grand Master, authorized to perform duties for me, and make report when done. DISPENSATION.
During the past year it became my duty to grant dispensa. tions for the formation of fourteen (14) new Lodges. For a full and more particular report, I beg leave to refer you to the R. W. Grand Secretary's Report. Though your attention was last year earnestly called to the importance of having the recommending Lodge more full and specific in its statements. I regret to say that nearly every application for a dispensation has been irregular, and so defective as not to furnish the Grand Master with the information required before complying with the prayer of the petitioners. I remark, that the issue of a dispensation to form and open a new Lodge is predicated upon the recommendation of the nearest Lodge. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary are not presumed to know the petitioners, and the basis of any action they may take, is the information they gain from the
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Lodge recommending. There are four things for the Lodge recommending to determine: First, That the petitioners are Master Masons in good standing, and members of Lodges in this Jurisdiction; or, if from another Jurisdiction, that they have proper Dimits from the Lodges of which they were formerly members. Second, That the three first named officers in the petition are competent to discharge the functions of their places, if inducted therein; and this is to be determined by their appearing in open Lodge, and there giving a full exemplification of the W o r k and Lectures of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. In addition to their skill in the Work and Lectures, they should have a general knowledge of our laws, rules, regulations and usages. Third, That the petitioners have a good and secure place in which they may safely meet, which must be above the first floor of the building to be occupied, and contain the rooms necessary for doing Masonic work â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of this the recommending Lodge must be satisfied beyond a doubt. Fourth, That there is suitable material for building up a sound Lodge, and that the new organization will not interfere with the material of an old, well established Lodge. W e should neither destroy nor impair the usefulness of an already existing Lodge, by the establishment of a new one which necessarily will encroach upon its proper domain, and so limit its proper scope. I trust this reminder will arouse attention, and assure cooperation in a matter of vital importance to the safe extension of Masonic honors, and that hereafter none other than good work will be sent up. Let those who aspire to further Masonic advancement remember that work, and work alone, is the test of merit. "By their works ye shall know them." SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
I have granted but two special dispensations during the year, to confer the degrees out of the usual time prescribed by our Constitution and By-Laws. They had both taken the firet degree some years since, in this city, and removed to the
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Indian Territory, and returning here only for a few days on business, and were very desirous of receiving the remaining degrees, and deeming their cases truly cases of emergency I freely granted dispensations. I have received many applications I have felt compelled to refuse. AMERICaS LODGE, No. 62.
At your Annual Communication in October, 1869, by your unanimous vote, j'ou did revoke and order the surrender of the charter of the late Americus Lodge, No. 62, located at Americus, in the county of Lyon. Immediately after the close of that session, I directed the R. W. Grand Secretary to take the necessary steps to carry out your order. On or about the 20th day of December, 1869, he informed me that there was some trouble between the first three officers, and it seemed to be of such a nature as to prevent his getting possession of the charter, monies, and other property of said Lodge, and asked for instructions. On the 22d day of December, 1869, I wrote the late W. M., J. D. Jaquith, who was said to have the charter and property in his hands. I also addressed A. R. Bancroft, W. M., of Emporia Lodge, No. 12, and duly commissioned him my special Deputy Grand Master, and directed him at an early day to visit the officers of said Lodge, arrange matters, if possible, in some satisfactory way, and report his action to me. A short time afterward. Brother Bancroft informed me that he had obtained the money and records, but not the charter; the late W. M. refusing to deliver the same to him on my order. Under date of January 31, [870, I again wrote said J. D. Jaquith, urging him in the most fraternal manner to com" ply with the order of the Grand Lodge. This I enclosed in a letter to Brother Bancroft, whom I instructed to deliver the enclosed letter, and again apply for the withheld charter. This brought a letter from said Jaquith, wherein he posi^ tively refused to obey my order and surrender the said char^ ter, either to Brother Bancroft or myself, though I should apply in person therefor. About this time I was informed
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that said Jaquith and a number of others, members of said Lodge, met, opened a Lodge, held an election and installation of officers for the ensuing year, and claimed to do this by virtue of a charter granted them by this Grand Lodge, and affirmed the action of this Grand Lodge in revoking their charter was void. Deeming such proceedings as irregular and clandestine, I at once issued an edict, and caused the same to be sent to all the Lodges in this Jurisdiction, forbidding Masonic intercourse with said Jaquith and his abettors, thinking he would come to see his error and endeavor to retrieve it, I deferred further action in the matter until the i6th day of September, 1870, when I caused charges to be preferred against him, for the offenses by him committed, and referred the case to a Board of Commissioners, whose report, with the accompanying letters and documents, will be presented to you for your consideration and action. A word in regard to the members of this Lodge. I would further remark that there were seven present at the Communication held in December, 1869, and participated in the ceremonies before mentioned. From reliable information, I entertain no doubt that several of those who were present acted upon a misconception of their duties, and intended no violation of the order of the Grand Lodge. I therefore desire that some action be had whereby those Brethren may be restored to their former standing in the Fraternity, and that certificates be granted to such as desire them. MONTICELLO LODGE, No. 43.
Near the 22A day of April, 1870, I received a communication from a Committee appointed by this Lodge, informing me of a disgraceful affair between two members, requesting me to meet with them on the evening of April 27, 1870, and assist them in arranging the unfortunate matter in some satisfactory manner if possible. Sickness in my family, and business engagements, prevented my Compliance at the time. But on the 2d day of June following, in company of Brother John T. Taylor, I visited this Lodge, and made as thorough an investigation as time and
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circumstances would permit, in reference to the difficulty that had occurred between the members â&#x20AC;&#x201D; being none other than the Worshipful Master and Secretary. F"rom the testimony adduced, I deem the whole affair one of the most outrageous ever perpetrated upon the Masonic Fraternity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one for which the perpetrators should be condignly punished. There is, there can be, no excuse for such unwarranted conduct on the part of any man, especially a Mason. The nature of the whole affair was such as required, in my judgment, immediate and decisive action. Accordingly I arrested the Jewel of the Worshipful Master, and ordered him to deliver over the charter and property belonging to the Lodge, and held by him as the Worshipful Master thereof The order was promptly complied with, and the Lodge is now governed by the Senior Warden, acting as Worshipful Master. I then directed the Junior Warden to prefer charges against the Secretary in the Lodge, and also against the Worshipful Master, to the Grand Lodge; all of which was done, and the case referred to a Board of Commissioners appointed to hear and determine the whole matter in controversy, and report their doings to you at this session for your further consideration, and I most sincerely hope your action may be such as will have a salutary and lasting effect, not only upon this Lodge but upon all the fraternity within our Jurisdiction. PARLS LODGE, No. 22, PARIS, LINN COUNTY.
While on a visit to Mound City Lodge, No. 33, in June last, I had the pleasure of meeting Brother John Hood, late Senior Warden of Paris Lodge, No. 22, and from him learned that from December 27, 1869, till their last meeting in May, 1870, they were without officers, and had no room wherein to hold a m.eeting. The Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, and many of the members had moved away, and the building in which they formerly held their meetings had been moved to a neighboring town. I am informed that there is not a building of any kind in that place. The members left are divided as to the best course to pursue. A majority favor the sur-
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render of the charter; but the minority wish to move to a small town in the same county. Though there are some good men among those who desire to move, yet I have some fears that there will not be with them sufficient Masonic talent to conduct the affairs of a Lodge successfully. I am satisfied, from information coming from reliable sources, that the best interests of Masonry do not require the continuance of this Lodge, by granting permission to remove from Paris to Farlandville. I would, therefore, recommend tha:t this Grand Lodge take action and dispose of this case in some manner. It may be found necessary to revoke and order the surrender of the charter of this Lodge, with all the monies and other property, to the Grand Lodge. ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 26, LEAVENWORTH.
I am officially informed of the action of this Lodge, in the surrender of its charter and their expressed desire that the Grand Lodge approve their action, and grant certificates to all the members thereof The reasons for this course will be found fully set forth in their Report and request. CENTER LODGE, No. 69, PARDEE, ATCHISON COUNTY. I am officially notified of the action of this Lodge on the 20th of September, 1870. They surrender their charter and ask the Grand Lodge to approve their course. The cause of such action, you will find fully set out in their Report and accompanying documents. I suppose they will also desire dimits or certificates. FRIENDSHIP LODGE, U. D., LINDSAY, OTTOWA COUNTY.
The Dispensation of this Lodge has been twice renewed or continued by this Grand Lodge. From the best information I have gleaned from various sources, the affairs of this Lodge have been wretchedly conducted. Their proceedings have been many times truly unmasonic, wholly unbecoming men and Masons. Learning this, I wrote the officers of the Lodge,
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but. eliciting no reply. Waiting a reasonable time, I then commissioned Brother B. J. F. Hanna, W. M. of Salina Lodge, No. 60, a Special Deputy Grand Master, and directed him to visit and investigate the affairs of this Lodge, and take such action in the premises as the exigencies of the case should, in his judgment, require, and report his action to me. He visited the Lodge, and, after as thorough an investigation of its proceedings as his leisure would allow, become satisfied that the well being of the Craft did not require a continuance of the Lodge. After consultation with the officers and leading members, it was mutually agreed to surrender the dispensation held by them to the Grand Lodge, the authority from whence it emanated. I heartily approve the action of Brother Hanna. TUSCAN LODGE, U. D., NEOSHO FALLS, WOODSON COUNTY.
A Dispensation was granted this Lodge in 1869. They were organized and set to work by my worthy Brother John Francis, VV. M., of lola Lodge, No. 38, but initiated one candidate only before the meeting of this Grand Lodge, in October, 1869. Having failed to make such a report as would entitle them to a charter, they applied for a continuation of their Dispensation, which was granted. On the 8th of April, 1870, I visited this Lodge and spent an evening in enquiring into the condition of affairs of this Lodge, and found them sadly out. Many of the original petitioners for the formation of the Lodge, and among them officers, had left the place, and in truth they had [not the requisite number to carry on a Lodge. Financially, they were embarrassed, and there seemed but one way to relieve them, and that was by reconstruction. This course of action I decided at once. I canceled the old Dispensation, accepted a new petition with additional names, and issued a new Dispensation and appointed new] officer;;. All parties expressed themselves as well satisfied with the new organization, and all went to work with a good will to redeem the time previously lost. The change has placed this Lodge in a healthy condition, and
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from what I know of the members of this new organization, I have good reason to anticipate that you will receive from them such a report as will induce you to grant them a charter at this session. OBJECTIONS.
This is a vexed question it seems, for some, one that has troubled not a few of our brethren. T o my own mind, there is no law in the Masonic Code more clearly defined or better settled, than that providing for and sustaining the nght o( any b r o t h e r - ^ a member of a Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to object before, or even after, a ballot for initiation is had, or for advancement of a candidate to the Fellow Craft or Master Mason degrees. And this he may do without giving any reason for such objection. Notwithstanding this law is so well settled, many instances occur when objections are made which cause great confusion among the Craft, and, I am sorry to say, in some instances, produce the bitterest animosities. This question seems to be a theme for repeated discussion, and is constantly recurring. Did our Masonic brethren study Masonic law more, and listen to their prejudices and prepossessions less, the wrangling upon this subject would cease, and sources productive of discontent and feuds alone, be forever dried up. The candidate for Masonic honors ever has his friends to argue his case, while the objecting brother has no one to defend him in his just and undoubted right. No, not even the protection of the presiding officer. Two cases came before me of this kind. The friends of the candidate alledging that he must be allowed to proceed, unless the objector should prefer and fully substantiate charges. Promptly calling the attention of the refractory brethren to the fact, that the safety and permanent prosperity of their Lodge depended upon a strict and cheerful acquiescence in the laws, rules, regulations and edicts of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, as well as the "Ancient Constitution." I have always endeavored to show them how vastly greater and more sacred was the right of the initiated than that of a mere outsider, however high
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his social position or eminent his talents and abilities might be. I hope my exertions in this direction have not been in vain. I trust that law will yet prevail, and over all exercise a salutary effect. Besides, there is no law in our Masonic Code more just towards all, than the right a brother has to prevent any person with whom he cannot fraternize, from coming into a society of which he is an honored member. I am glad, my brethren, that I can point to one association where the rights of a minority however small, are not only respected but every man is suffered to be governed by the dictates of his own conscience, under the presumption that none but the purest motives will actuate him, and that he will be influenced by a stern sense of justice. GRAND LODGE O F QUEBEC.
I have given this question much attention, and feel desirous of doing justice to all parties interested. To my mind there can be no doubt about our right to recognize this new Sister Grand Lodge, and promptly admit her into the Great Masonic Family, so far as the action of this Grand Lodge is concerned. In this controversy there are but four questions to be affirmed: First, Was Quebec situated in an independent State or Province? Second, Was there the requisite number of Lodges then, which united in forming this Grand Lodge? Third, Was there a majority of the Lodges in the Province represented at the meeting for the organization of this Grand Lodge ? Fourth, Was their proceedings regular? These interrogatories being answered in the affirmative, no substantial objection can be urged against this Grand Lodge, as well as other Grand Lodges recognizing the new Grand Lodge of Quebec. Extending to her the fraternal hand, and bidding her a hearty welcome into the Great Fraternal Band of American Lodges. In recommending this step, I can assure my Brethren of the old Grand,Lodge of Canada, that 3
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I entertain none but the most kindly feelings towards them, and that I am impelled to this course solely by a sincere wish to do justice to all, and at the same time promote peace and foster harmony among the members of the Great Masonic Family of the World. CUSTODIA^â&#x20AC;˘S.
I t is a matter of regret that our Board of Custodians for the last year have been so situated as to be able to do but little to disseminate our peculiar work. One of the members, Brother 0 . A. Bassett, fills a judicial place which requires nearly, if not quite, all his time, and therefore we have been deprived of his assistance throughout the year. Brother Jno. A. Anderson, another member of the Board, whose term of office now expires, has been unable to do but little, though earnestly desirous to promote sound instruction where needed. His pastoral engagements, sickness and death in his family, are among the prominent reasons for his inability to give us the assistance^ he so much desired to. H e gives me notice that he shall not accept the place again, as his engagements will not under any circumstances permit. So it will devolve upon you at this time to select his successor. I trust that you do not deem the office of custodian of minor importance, and beg you will select from among your number your brightest man for a place demanding accurate and extensive knowledge of our rituals, and a moral character above, high above, reproach or even suspicion. Here "none but the learned and pure deserve to lead." MASONIC .SCHOOLS FOR INSTRUCTION.
At the commencement of the year, I hoped such arrangements would be perfected as would enable us to reach each Lodge in the State, and opening a school in each, or what is by far better, congregating two or more Lodges in one hall, then impart a correct knowledge of the Work and Lectures. There has not been as much accomplished as I had reason to hope for. Much, however, has been effected by the steady
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efforts of Brothers E. D . Hillyer, one of the members of the Board of Custodians, and A. N. Lufkin, a Special Deputy, in their respective fields. The character of the work done, and the progress made by the Subordinate Lodges, may be better known by reference to the reports to be found with the Grand Secretary. These brothers have proved themselves to be faithful workmen, and are worthy of eminent commendation. During a portion oi the winter months, while compelled to remain at home, I arranged and held a School of Instruction in the City of Leavenworth, devoting two nights in each week to the business. Five Lodges were represented â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all in the city. The W o r k and Lectures in the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, were fully exemplified, and a high degree of proficiency attained therein. I may add that I have made it a point in all my visitations to Lodges, to employ my time in exemplifying the Work and Lectures in the various degrees, believing that to produce uniformity in this Jurisdiction was oi paramount importance. \ UNIFORMITY.
It affords no slight pleasure to say, that notwithstanding the many obstacles that seemed to have got in the way of uniformity in this State, a degree of proficiency has been attained which augurs well for the future. It is, perhaps, quite unparalelled in the history of any Grand Lodge, when we take into consideration the fact that the membership of our Lodges is chiefly made up of Masons from almost every land, and that they come here each with his own notions as to what the "Ancient W o r k " is, or ought to be, some, of course, regarding it as a concession to let their own peculiar opinions pass, and fall in with what they are so pleasant as to call the " New or Kansas Work." All, however, agree with u.s, that it is full and good enough, and readily accept the situation of things. Everything considered, the progress we have made and are making, ought to satisfy the most skeptical of a final accomplishment of this desired end,
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The number of enthusiastic and proficient Masons is growing larger, and soon we shall compare with the oldest and most favored Jurisdictions in our country. But, brethren, while we are so busily engaged in the ritualistic part of Masonry, we shall do well not to forget the sublime truths therein taught. The forms of Masonry are valuable as such. They are not, be it understood, the gist of the matter. Deeper down than they, lays the precious jewel, attainable only by him who shows forth industry, study, and patient thought. As the rude husk is necessary to protect the kernel so closely nestled within. So forms are necessary to all institutions, and these forms should be preserved. But to suppose that one has mastered the transcendant truths embodied by Masonry, when he has mastered its ritual and memorized its formulae, is to entertain a false opinion, deserving to be fully exploded at once. Were Masonry nothing more, nothing deeper, higher and nobler than this, long since it would have passed away and been forgotten, or remembered only to be ridiculed, and the profound thinkers enrolled among its members, would have elsewhere sought that lofty mental and moral culture which in its study they profess to find. CORNER STONES.
On the 20th of May, 1870, assisted by the members of Washington Lodge, No. 5, the I. O. O. F. and the Sabbath School taking part, I laid the corner stone of the new M. E. Church in the City of Atchison, with appropriate Masonic ceremonies, following the Church services. All assisting in this ancient and most interesting ceremony, acquitted themselves with credit and showed what skill and abilities were worth on such an occasion. Brother O. P. Watson, W. M. of Mound City Lodge, No. 33, Mound City, wrote me June 20, 1870, requesting my presence on the 4th day of July following, to perform the Masonic ceremony of laying the corner stone of the Masonic Hall about to be erected there. In consequence of absence, his invitation failed to reach me in time, but as public notice
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had been given of the ceremony, they met on the fourth and the corner stone was laid, and the ceremony performed by that wide-awake Frater, Brother James D. Snoddy, who never lacks in emergencies, or is behind when expedients avail. A little irregular in this, that Brother Snoddy is not an actual Past Master. I refer you to the letters from this Lodge which will explain the whole affair. From personal acquaintances with the officers and members of this Lodge, I hesitate not to say to you, that the action on their part was not an intended willful violation of our regulations or the Constitution of this Grand Lodge, rather a misapprehension of the powers and authority vested in a Subordinate Lodge. I trust your action will not be such as to reflect too severely upon our good brethren of Mound City Lodge, No. 33. For to forgive and forget is Masonic. On the day of , 1870, Brother B. J. F . Hanna, W. M. of Salina Lodge, No. 60, applied to me on behalf of his Lodge for dispensation authorizing said Lodge to meet in Special Communication, and publicly appear and lay the corner stone of the new Court House about to be erected in the town of Salina, Saline county, and requested me to be present and perform the ceremonies, or authorize some Past Master to appear for me and discharge the duties. On the day of , 1870, I issued a Special Dispensation to said Salina Lodge, No. 60, authorizing them to meet at such time as they might deem proper. And reposing full trust and confidence in the skill and ability of my worthy Brother B. J. F. Hanna, W. M. of said Lodge, I duly appointed him my Special Deputy Grand Master, to appear for me and perform the ceremonies of laying the corner stone, and report to me; which was accordingly done and duly reported. DEDICATION.
On the 26th day of September, 1870, I issued a Special Dispensation to Mound City Lodge, No. 33, authorizing them to meet in Special Communication to dedicate their new Hall, then completed. Reposing the greatest trust and confidence
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in the zeal and fidelity of my much esteemed Brother J. R. Van Zandt, Past Master, I duly appointed him my Special Deputy Grand Master, to appear for me and perform the ceremonies of dedication, and report to me. This was regularly performed, and due report made to me. SPANISH OUTRAGES.
During the past year I received two communications from the M. W . Grand Master of Kentucky, urging the propriety of an assemblage of Grand Masters, to be held in the City of Washington, D. C , at a time to be determined, and then and there to take into consideration the late outrages committed by Spanish authorities upon members of our Fraternity, and citizens of that country. At first I was somewhat inclined to the opinion that such a Convocation might be productive of some good, and so wrote to the Most Worshipful Brother. On more mature reflection, I became satisfied that it would not. T h e Masons who were citizens of that country were bound to, and promised to, conform to the Government of the country in which they lived. If, therefore, they chose to violate the laws of the Spanish Government, they must sniffer the penalty, since their action was voluntary. Hence, I could see no practical good likely to come from such a Convocation, and therefore took no steps to be represented, were one to be convoked. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
Since our Annual Communication, October, 1869, I have been officially informed of the appointment of the following brethren as Grand Representatives, near this Grand Lodge: Arkansas, Kentucky,
M. W. M. S. ADAMS, P. G. M. M. W. R. R. R E E S , P. G. M.
Texas,
R. W. E. T. CARR, Grand Secretary.
Oregon, Florida,
R. W. E. T. CARR, " R. W. GEO. W . HOGEBOO.M, G . S . W .
The following brethren have been appointed and commissioned as Grand Representatives of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas, near their respective Grand Lodges:
Grand Lodge of Kansas. Arkansas,
M. W. LUKE E. B.'iRBER.
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REGLSTRATJON.
It appears that some of our sister Grand Lodges have adopted a system of registration, which requires all brethren who travel and desire to visit their Masonic brethren, to have a certificate of membership and good standing signed by the Grand Secretafry, who keeps a book for the purpose of registering the names of such persons. I am inclined to believe that it is a good measure; and though the time may not have come for its adoption, I am well convinced that at no distant day, we, too, shall be compelled to adopt this, or a similar system, to protect ourselves against the legions of worthless scamps daily preying upon us. Such a step will also have a direct tendency to lessen the number of non-affiliated Masons. Make this a general rule and not a tithe of the frauds will be perpetrated upon us under the guise of Masonry. Let it become a law, that before any examination is attempted, the person seeking such examination shall produce proof of his membership and good standing, and vagabond Masons will cease, as such, to exist. To induce our prodigal brethren to return to their proper home, is a matter that has agitated the minds of some of our most enlightened Masons, and has often been the subject of Grand Lodge deliberation. No system yet devised has covered the ground, or brought about the desired reform, for reform it is, designate it as we may. T h e question is yet open. I repeat, that I believe this plan will produce in the end the result desired, and I take the liberty to commend this, or some like plan, to your consideration at this time. VI.SITATION.
During the year I have visited nearly three-fourths of the Lodges in this Jurisdiction, and held friendly and fraternal converse with my brethren on the subject of our institution,
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and the progress we are making in the mystic rites, giving such instruction as their wants seemed to demand, and my time and opportunities would permit. In this way I have learned what was most required, and endeavored to supply the want. Had my private business warranted, I should have met every Lodge in the Jurisdiction before the close of the year. Those that I did visit, I found generally prosperous, increasing their ranks from the best men around them, and I can add that harmony seemed generally to obtain. These visits were a source of pleasure to me, and I hope were both agreeable and profitable to them. From two years' experince, I can assure my brother Grand officers of a hearty, generous welcome, in case they should imitate my example. I sincerely hope those who succeed me will, in this way, and it is the best one I can recommend. Let us strive to bring about a more kindly, fraternal relations, and seek to infuse into every bosom that high social spirit which springs from a well directed love of humanity. The task, if such it be regarded, will be amply repaid and unity be secured. l^"rEMPER.^NCE AND PROFANITY.
My attention, during the past year, has been repeatedly directed to the increasing evil of intemperance and the consequence growing out of it. The question has been put a number of times, what shall we, as an order, do? or, what course shall we pursue to arrest this evil and induce those of our brethren who are unfortunately addicted to the excessive use of ardent spirits, to refrain, and thus save their families from want, the order from disgrace, and the country from pauperism? The evil is growing with us, as with the outside world. This no one can doubt who has practiced the most casual observation; and evils are to be met when they can be repressed. There is no question as to our duty as men and Masons in such cases. W e have a law ample enough to embrace such perversions, if it be enforced. Let all lenient, gentle means be first employed to reform the erring brother, and restore him
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to confidence and honor. But if he persists, in defiance of all admonition, all reproof, and all friendly warning, let the law be vindicated, and, as far as we are concerned, this evil checked. As the offense is cognizable by our Code, let it be dealt with as any other violation of law. Again, knowing as Masons that such an evil is invading our ranks, if we do not seek its extermination, are we not so far responsible for its continuance and extension? Good and true men will vote yea, and all, or nearly so, will approve thedecision. If personal purity is of the highest importance to the individual, who will not say all temptation should be put away? But all true members of the craft desire a field wherein to exert their talents, and give full play to their energies. Here is such a field, now is the time to enter it, and the summons is "come up like strong men to resist and overwhelm a vice which destroys more men than the sword, even in times of war." Help men resist themselves, and a just and active charity prevails and everywhere penetrate. Let the world know, and opponents feel and understand, that we are not the patrons of vice nor the protectors of wrong. Permit me to persuade you, as well taught men, to rally around yonder altar and unite in a new resolve from this day to do your duty to yourselves,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the age, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially to the members of our own household of faith. Believe me, if no singular honors -redound to you, the result will exceed your most sanguine hopes, and great, lasting good attend our beloved order, and by reflex action, humanity at large-. It is asserted, and who will deny it, that to lead men from vice to virtue is the highest vocation of man. Shall we not accept the maxim, and cheerfully embrace the opportunity to illustrate it by our own works ? Are there not jewels once bright to be restored, depressed minds to be elated, lofty souls bowed down to be raised up? Aye, are not tears to be dried, hearts to be cheered, and homes to be rebuilt? O, come, then, my brother, to the rescue; put forth the powers at your command, and gain the reward promised those who try to elevate and improve their fellow men. 4
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I can but say it is a vice fashionable, wide-spread, and on the increase. We are not exmept from it. If it does not pollute our Halls, yet how many lips are desecrated by its utterance, and how many ears pained by its echoes. Let us all recall and reflect a moment. Before a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry is permitted to take one step, he must first declare, upon his honor as a man, a sincere belief in God. After making this solemn public declaration, how can, how dare, any conscientious man, utter His Holy name but in the most reverent manner? How a Mason can so far forget himself and yield to a wholly inexcusable vice, passes all conjecture. Brethren, we must not neglect our solemn declarations. Let us not betray the sacred trust reposed in us, nor violate the solemn vows by us voluntarily taken. T o be the happy participators in Masonic labors and privileges, we must maintain its fundamental principles and keep intact the integrity of its tenets. Guard the Sacred Altar before which you and I bow in humility; honor and reverence the Being upon whom we momentarily depend for our very existence. Let the sacred name never, never be profaned by him who claims the name of a Freemason. T R A D I N G ON MASONIC REPUTATION,
A practice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to call it by its mildest nameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;has found its way among us. I allude to that of bartering and trading upon Masonic reputation. This practice, pernicious in every way, cannot wholly have escaped your observation. It spreads, like every other evil, and in the West seems as yet to have passed unrebuked. I desire to point to it as 2minasonic, and brand it as infamous. W h a t would we not be justified in saying of that man who, to obtain special favor or credit, or to sell his merchandise, pledges his sacred honor as a man and a Mason, but when his end is attained or his business accomplished, scruples not to bid open defiance to him by whom he has been so kindly favored? Yet such transactions as these transpire. Such men are suffered to pass through the door of the
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Mystic Temple. Shame, shame upon such! they no longer deserve the name of Mason, for they have long since forfeited all claims they may have had by such practices, so closely akin to swindling, and professions full of falsehood. Figure to yourselves, I pray you, one who, having put on our sacred and time-honored emblems, goes out into the world, and in the full blaze of day unblushingly prostitutes them for mercenary purposes. Scorn is the sole reward due to all such pretenders. May stern contempt meet them at every turn, until they reform or forever abandon our temples and avoid our ranks on public and private occasions. I trust this Grand Lodge will, at this time, put its mark of condemnation upon all such vices, and thus reaffirm a right as old as our Institution, to correct such as threaten its prosperity. The integrity of Masonry depends upon the purity of its members. There is no purity in wrong â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no sanctity in vice. Whoever, then, would be an upright man and Mason, must eschew the one and avoid the other. A stand must be taken! The time is propitious! Let us, then, do what both law and reason dictates, and find our recompense in a continuance of order, harmony, and peace; and while we rejoice in personal progress, no less so may we in the unsullied beauty of our ancient order. Time tries all things' and tests all reputations. We, too, must pass the ordeal. May the Supreme Architect grant us the power to do somewhat as Craftsmen to which our successors can point with joyous pride and receive with glad emotions. CONCLUSION.
Brethren, I am about to return you for the second time, the insignia of my office and the badge of my authority, which by kind partiality you did me the honor to place in my hands two years since. Permit me, kind fraters, to say, I thoroughly appreciate your generosity in exalting me to this place, and in bestowing upon me so many marked favors. If my labors in the Great Temple have been such as to merit your confidence and fraternal approbation, then my highest ambition has been
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attained. While I covet your esteem, I am but too sensible how much more I ought to have done to secure it. But I trust to find ample apology for any apparent neglect, in the want of time and opportunity, rather than in a want of inclination or will. Brethren, accept my thanks for your past fraternal acts and kindly greetings. How grateful I feel towards you, let the future tell. How high I rate your friendship, let my subsequent conduct declare. How profoundly we venerate our noble institution, let our mutual sacrifices in its behalf proclaim to the world. How deeply its grand moral doctiines have pierced our hearts, our social intercourse with mankind, and our influence upon this age, will announce. Good deeds never die â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hallowed influences never perish nor grow less. May both be ours, and may we close our career with no stains upon our badges, no spots upon the escutcheon of our beloved and time-honored order. J O H N H. B R O W N , Grand Master.
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G R A N D M A S T E R ' S D E C I S I O N S F O R 1870. QuKSTio.v. " A " applies for the degrees of Masonry in a Lodge Under Dispensation, and is rejected therein; soon after his rejection the Lodge surrenders its Dispensation. Now, what is the status of " A " ? Has any other Lodge jurisdiction over him? ANSWER. I am of the opinion that when the Lodge Under Dispensation in which " A " was rejected ceased to exist, all jurisdiction over him terminated; and he is, therefore, at liberty to apply to any Lodge within the jurisdiction of which he may reside. Q. Is an applicant for advancement, who received the first and second degrees in another jurisdiction, required to reside six months within the jurisdiction of the Lodge to which application is made, before making such application ? A. I know of no regulation of this Grand Lodge requiring an applicant for advancement to serve a probation of six months before he can apply. Our regulations only applies to profanes. Q. Who are entitled to be present in a Convention of Past Masters, and assist in conferring the Past Masters' degree on a Master elect? A. It requires three actual Past Masters, who have been duly elected and installed to preside over a regular Lodge of A. F. and A. M. under the jurisdiction of some Grand Lodge, to form and open a Convention of Past Masters aiKl confer the degree of Past Master. Q. Can two actual and one virtual Past Master form and open a Convention of Past Masters, and confer the Past Masters' degree? .\. It would be unlawful for two actual and one virtual Past Master to form and open a Convention, and confer the Past Masters' degree. A virtual Past Master is not entitled to the honors of an actual Past Master, and should not be present in a Convention and jjarticipate in the ceremonies of opening and closing a Convention, or conferring the degree. Q. If it requires three actual Past Masters to form and open a Convention of Past Masters and confer the degree, in what jjosition does it jjlace a Lodge and its Worshipful Master, who received the degree in a Convention where there were but two actual and one virtual Past Master? A. I am of the opinion, that neither a Lodge nor its Worshipful Master is in the least efiected by any irregularity in the proceedings of the Convention of Past Masters which conferred the degree. The Worshipful Master who recei\'es the degree is not presumed to know the law and usage of our order in this degi'ee. Q. Can " A , " who signs his name by making liis mark, apply for the degrees of Masonry? A. A candidate for the degrees of Masonry must be able to read ahd write, and sign the application in his own hand-writing;
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Q. Has a member of a Lodge the right to object to a visinr being present, although he may be a member of a regular Lodge. A. Visitation is said to be an undoubted right, yet the visitor's right must be subordinate to the right of the member; and.if the Worshipful Master is satisfied that the presence of the visitor in the Lodge would mar the peace and harmony of the members present, it is not only his right, but his duty, to exclude the visitor. If objections are made by one member, who refuses to sit in the Lodge with the visiting brother, the visitor should be excluded. Q. Can the Worshipful Master of a Lodge .order a ballot on the application of two or more candidates for the degrees of Masonry, at one and the same ballot? A. It would not be proper for the Worshipful Master to permit a ballot on the application of candidates for the degrees of Masonry in groups. There must be a separate ballot on each application. Q. If, after a report is made by the investigating Committee on the application of a candidate for the degrees of Masonry, it is ascertained that the applicant is not eligible, by reason of his not having resided in the jurisdiction of the Lodge he applies the time required by our regulations, can the application be withdrawn by motion and vote of the Lodge? A. The application not being regularly before the Lodge, cannot be received. If it has, by some inadvertance on the part of the Lodge, been received, it should at once, by the Worshipful Master, be declared out of order, and returned to the applicant with the proper explanation why it was not entertained by the Lodge. Q. Must the vote on the reception of an application for the degrees of Masonry be unanimous, in order to insure its reference to an investigating Committee? A. The vote on the reception of an application for the degrees of Masonry must be unanimous; if not it should be returned to the applicant. Q. Is it a Masonic offence for a Master Mason to keep what is commonly known as a saloon? A. I believe it is a Masonic offence for any Master Mason to keep a dram shop, or what is commonly known as a saloon, or to sell intoxicating liquors as a beverage; and I believe the Grand Lodge of Kansas will sustain any of its Subordinates, should they suspend or expel any of their members for such offences. Q. Has the Worshipful Master the power to appoint all Committees? A. I am of the opinion that the Worshipful Master has the power and authority to appoint all Committees. Being responsible to the Grand Lodge for proper conduct of the affairs of the Lodge, hence it is but just that he should have the selection of the Committees. If such were not the case, the Worshipful Master would be, to that extent, under the direction and control of the Lodge, a position he should never be placed in by any local law. Q. Has a Suboidinate Lodge a right to reject a petition for the degrees of Masonry, after the Secretary has read it to the Lodge, without going to a ballot, or letting the petition lie ove^ one month under the rule.
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A. A Subordinate Lodge has the undoubted right to refuse to entertain the application of any person for the degrees of Masonry; and such refusal does not operate as a rejection of the candidate. Applications for the degrees of Masonry can only be received by the unanimous consent of all the members of such Lodge, who are present. But should his application be received and referred to a Committee, it then becomes the property of the Lodge, and must pass through the ordeal of a secret ballot. Q. Has a member of a Lodge a right to black-ball an applicant for affiliation without assigning reasons or preferring charges? A. Any Master Mason, a member of a Lodge, has an undoubted right to cast a black-ball when voting on the application of a candidate for affiliation, and no member has a right to question the brother's motives for such vote. If this be denied why use the secret ballot at all ? Q. If a Master Mason is suspended for non-payment of dues will annual dues still continue to accrue? or, in other words, should he be charged with dues from the time of his suspension up to the time of his restoration ? , A. I am of the opinion you cannot charge a suspended brother with annual dues after the date of his suspension until he is restored. He is deprived of all the rights and benefits appertaining to membership, and hence he should not be required to pay annual dues. Q. A candidate for the degrees of Masonry is duly rejected in Lodge " A " and it is so declared by the Worshipful Master. The Lodge is closed. At a subsequent meeting of the Lodge a member makes known his objection and says he has no further objection. Can the Lodge reconsider the vote on the application ? A. I am of the opinion when a candidate for the degree of Masonry has been rejected, and so declared by the Worshipful Master of the Lodge, he cannot apply again until he has served a probation of six months after the date of his rejection. A. Suspension of a member for any Masonic offence most assuredly implies interdiction of all Masonic intercourse until the removal of such suspension by the Subordinate Lodge or the Grand Lodge. A. I am of tha opinion that the closing of the Lodge on the third degree oparates to close all the degrees.
On motion of Brother J. W. Peck, the address of the M. W. Grand Master was ordered to be referred to a Committee of three, for distribution of the various subjects therein treated. The M. W. Grand Master appointed Brothers Peck, I. B. Sharp, and John W. PricÂť, such Committee.
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Brothers E. D. Hillyer and O. A. Bassett presented their reports as members of the Board of Custodians, and Brother A. N. Lufkin as Assistant Custodian, which were, on motion, received and ordered to be printed with the proceedings. REPORT OF T H E CUSTODIANS. 'J'o the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the State of
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I l5eg leave to submit the following Report of my doings as one of the " Custodians of the Work" in this Jurisdiction for the Masonic Year ending Octolier lo, 1870: On the day of May, by your direction, I visited Centralia Lodge, U. V>,. to investigate the cause of the trouble there existing among its members, and after a careful hearing of all the facts, finding nothing to warrant their suspension, I returned them their Dispensation and set them to work. June 7, I visited Circleville Lodge, No. 20, and remained four days. The work was exemplified in all the degrees, and the Brethren being anxious to learn, made rapid progress. Brother Hitchcock, of Holton, No. 42, was present and gave very close attention to the Lectures. This Lodge holds its meetings in the second story of a stone school-house, and is perfectly safe but very inconvenient. Their furniture and working tools are scarce and very poor. August I, I visited Granada Lodge, No. 53, at Capioma and remained five days. Exemplified the work on all the degrees. This Lodge owns the upper story of a frame school-house, and it affords them a safe and convenient room in which to hold their meetings. Their furniture is rather limited, but they have enough to do good work. I had a good time here and was very well pleased with the progresr, made. August 12, I visited Centralia, Marysville, in company with yourself, and spent one evening. We witnessed some of their work, and although they displayed some knowdedge of Masonry they have no regular work. Their Hall is safe and tolerably well fitted up. Everything wears an air of neatness. August 17, I visited Oskaloosa Lodge, No. 14, and spent three days. Exemplified the work in all the degrees. This Lodge has a good room, plenty of good furniture, and their records show that they do correct work. This Lodge will compare very favorably with any of the Lodges in my District. September 13, I visited Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35, and spent six days, holding three sessions per day, and I am free to say that I have never seen more rapid progress made. Brother Lacock makes a very efficient Master, and takes great pains in doing his work promptly and correctly. Their Hall is safe and convenient, and they are well supplied with furniture and working tools. September 20, I went to Iowa Point to meet with Smithton Lodge, Xo. i, but owing to some misunderstanding could not get the Brethren together. This
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mistake caused me to fail in my appointment at White Cloud and Wathena, which I very much regretted. September 27, I visited Seneca Lodge, No. 39, and spent three days. The attendance was poor and but little interest manifested. This Hall is comfortable but rather unsafe. The front part of the building is occupied as a law office, and separated from the Lodge Room by a thin board partition, and any one entering either room must pass through the Tyler's room. They will get a safer place soon. September 30, spent one day at Frankfort and visited their Lodge. We worked in the third degree and practiced in the opening and closing ceremonies. They have abandoned their Hall on account of its being unsafe and uncomfortable, and will hold their meetings in the school-room until they get a better place. The officers of this Lodge have a good idea of the work. October l, visited Sutton Lodge, U. D., but owing to the irregularity of the mails in that country, my letter had not reached them; consequently we had no meeting that night, but got them together the next day and exemplified the third degree. I am satisfied that this Lodge will never accomplish anything until they get a Charter, as there are only three of the original petitioners left, and they have to depend upon outsiders for help. October 3, visited Nemaha Lodge, No. 13, at America City, and remained three days. The work was exemplified in all the degrees, and the brethren manifested a strong desire to perfect themselves in the work. Their Hall is situated over a Cottonwood store, and is unsafe and very uncomfortable as they have to keep sawdust on the floor to the depth of three or four inches. October 7, I held a meeting at Atchison, and Washington Lodge done itself credit. There was a good attendance, notwithstanding the rain and mud, and we had a first rate meeting. It is needless for me to say anything in regard to their Hall, as it is a well known fact that they have the largest and finest furnished room in the West. Brother John M. I'rice makes an excellent Master. Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. 21, is in good hands, and has a safe and comfortable place to meet. They have had the benefit of Lectures at different times during the year. In conclusion permit me to say, that the majority of the Lodges in my District have not made very rapid progress in, the work during the past year, and I am certain that we cannot hope for uniformity unless we have more instructors in the field. I do not advise an increase in the number of Custodians, but I think that they should have the power to delegate any well informed brother, whom they shall deem worthy, to assist them. Please accept my wannest thanks for the many favors extended to me by yourself during the past year. Yours, very fraternally, E. D. HILLYER, Ctcstodian. 5
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the State of Kansas : During the past year I have performed no duty in connection with the office of Custodian of the Work, and, therefore, have no Report to make. Notwithstanding the fact, when elected to this office I stated to the members of the Grand Lodge, assembled in Communication, that I should not give any personal attention to the work of lecturing, or rather instructing Lodges, for reaisons then given, still if I could have devoted the time required for that purpose, I would gladly have done so. I say this in order that the brethren may understand that my seeming neglect is not from want of interest, or from disinclination to give instruction, but rather from want of sufficient time aside from the time necessarily consumed by public duties and such private matters as cannot be postponed. OWEN A. BASSETT,
To the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the State of Kansas : I beg leave to submit the following Report of my labors as Assistant Custodian in this jurisdiction, pursuant to authority received from you in February, 1870, and subsequently. February 25th, I visited Ashler Lodge, U. D., at Clinton, delivered to them the dispensation of the Grand Master, and set them to work, giving them such instructions in the order of business and record of proceedings as the limited space of one evening would admit of. I had previously spent three days with' the brethren of this Lodge, instructing them in the Work and Lectures of this jurisdiction, during which time they made good progress. I visited them again May 19th and 21st, giving such instructions as they seemed most to need. The work has been thoroughly exemplified, and the proficiency of these brethren will compare favorably with that of many of our chartered Lodges. March n t h , 12th, and April ist, I visited LaFayette Lodge, No. 16. The time was mainly spent in opening and closing and first sections of work; but the whole was exemplified. July 15th, I visited this Lodge again, and from the specimen of their work then exhibited, felt that my labors had not been in vain. March 24th, I visited Council Grove Lodge, No. 36. I found the brethren anxious to receive instruction. A goodly number was present during the four days I spent with them, and good progress was made. The work was fully exemplified. April 8th, I visited Franklin Lodge, No. 18, and spent seven days with the brethren there. Owing to business engagements, the attendance was small during the day, but the hall was well filled in the evening. Brother O. A. Bassett met with us once during the course of instruction. The Worshipfill Master of this Lodge was out of town during my stay there; but, by request, Brother H. J. Smith acted in his stead. Good progress was made, and I believe I left the brethren competent to work in a creditable manner.
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April 25th, I visited Burlington Lodge, No. 66, where I spent fifteen dajT. This Lodge had never received any instruction, save one day, I think, from Brother E. A. Smith, and, therefore, decided that having at last secured an instructor, they would release him only when competent to do good work. Here, owing to the lateness of the season and pressure of business, the attendance during the day was small, but good in the evening. The Worshipful Master, owing to business, could not be present, but every station was filled by the brethren, and each one made himself proficient in his part. I confidently expect to hear a good report of this Lodge in the future. The brethren from LeRoy visited us several times, also the Master of Ottumwa Lodge, No. I I . Brother E. D. Hillyer, also, spent an evening with us, to the great satisfaction of the brethren. This Lodge has procured all the necessaiy furniture, jewels, and implements, so that the one thing needful is a good hall, which I trust they will soon secure. May 4th, I visited Ottumwa Lodge, No. i i , and .spent four days very profitably. Business was made subservient to Masonry here, consequently the attendance was good. The work was exemplified in full and good progress made. This Lodge is greatly in need of a oonvenient hall. In all my labors, the good work done by Brothers Brown, Bassett, Smith, and Anderson; was still apparent, and I sincerely hope I have been able to add something to the good they have accomplished. Owing to the lateness of the season, schools of instruction could not be organized, therefore my work has been with individual Lodges. In conclusion, I desire to thank the brethren everywhere, for the uniform kindness and courtesy manifested towards me while laboring among them. A. N. LUFKIN.
Brother Daniel Vanderslice offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the election of Grand Officers for the ensuing year, be made the special order at 7 o'clock p. M.
Brother Jno. A. Anderson moved, that the next business in order after election be the fixing of the place of holding the next Communication of this Grand Lodge, which motion was adopted.
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The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer then presented the following Annual Reports, which were, on motion, received and referred to the Finance Committee: GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. In accordance with the regulations of the Grand Lodge, I again submit for your consideration an account of the transactions connected with the Grand Secretary's office for the year just closed. The printing of the Proceedings of the last Annual Communication was considerably delayed in consequence of the printers who first undertook the work not being able to complete the job as agreed upon, and others afterwards doing the work. They were finally published about the first of April and distributed in the usual manner. Since they should have been received I have had numerous letters from Lodges asking for proceedings and stating that none had been received. Proceedings were sent to all, but to many of them through "the Secretary," or to those whom I knew to be active members of last year. As only seventeen Lodges have as yet reported their last elections, I am unable to properly correspond with a large portion of them; and the subject is one I wish the delegates here would carefully consider, and if possible work a reform. If the order on the subject was strictly carried out it would save much time and trouble and be highly appreciated by your Grand Secretaiy. I beg to call the attention of the Grand Lodge to this important subject. In the case of Americus Lodge, No. 62, whose Charter was revoked at the last meeting of the Grand Lodge, I will state, that soon after that I was asked by Brother Grimsley to give him an order for the amount of his expenses in attending the Grand Lodge as per resolution on that subject. As the books, papers, etc., of the Lodge had not been presented to me, I declined to do so, and on the suggestion of the Grand Master, wrote to the brother and asked him to get the bills of the brothers who were in attendance here, and after paying them to forward the balance of funds, if any, together with the books, etc., to me. To this some of the brethren objected, and led to the unpleasant affair noticed in the address of the Grand Master. The books, papers and other property of St. John's Lodge, No. 26, were foiWarded to me a few days since, stating that in consequence of the removal of many of their members from the Jurisdiction, and the small number left to bear the expenses of supporting a Lodge, they had voluntarily resolved to surrender their charter and ask the Grand Lodge to accept the same. By order of the Grand Master dispensations for new Lodges have been granted as follows: JEFFERSON LODGE, Winchester, Jefferson County, October 22, 1869, to Brothers E. D, Ru.ssell and others.
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SUTTON LODGE, Waterville, Marshall County, November 3, 1869, to Brother Ed. A. Berry and others. EVERGREEN LODGE, IVIontana, Labette County, November 4, 1869, to Brother A. W. Swift and others. ASHLAR LODGE, Clinton, Douglas County, February 8, 1869, to Brother Lewis S. Steele and others. EUREKA LODGE, Pleasanton, Linn County, February 9, 1869, to Brother J. R. Van Zant and others. HOME LODGE, Centralia, Nemaha County, February 10, 1869, to Brother L. R. Jackson and others. GOLDEN RULE LODGE, North Topelca, Shawnee County, February 18, 1869, to Brother A. C. Beckwith and others. MARYSVILLE LODGE, Marysville, Marshall County, March 18, 1869, to Brother Peter H. Peters and others. PATMOS LODGE, Eldorado, Butler County, March 26, 1869, to Brother T. GRoswell and others. MISSION LODGE, Osage Mission, Neosho County, April 16, 1869, to Brother J. A. Songer and others. GIRARD LODGE, Girard, Crawford County, May 17, 1869, to Brother Alex. B. Turner and others. TUSCAN LODGE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;On the same day (May 17, 1869) a dispensation was issued to the brethren of this Lodge, their former dispensation having been surrendered. HARMONY LODGE, Neodesha, Wilson County, July 13, 1869, to Brother Wm. Coregil] and others. CONSTELLATION LODGE, Fredonia, WiLson County, July 22, 1869, to Brother Cyrus R. Corliss and others. DELAWARE LODGE, White Church, Delaware County, July 30, 1869, to Brother W. B. Donahoo and others. The dispensation of Friendship Lodge, at Lindsay, has been surrendered, but no records or returns have been sent in. There is now quite an accumulation of proceedings and various Masonic publications which would be much better preserved if they Were bound, as we have had others done before; and I would suggest that the Grand Secretary have files of each bound whenever sufficient numbers are received to make suitable volumes. More shelves or book cases should also be procured. The followingis a statement in detail of the funds received since last Report, to wit;
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HEOEIVED FOE DUES FROM —
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No; No.
Smithton Lodge Leavenworth Lodge, Wyandotte Lodge, Kickapoo Lodge, Washington Lodge, Lawrence Lodge, Union Lodge Kourbon Lodge, Acacia Lodge King Solomon Lodge Ottumwa Lodge, Emporia Lodge,... Nemaha Lodge, Oskaloosa Lodge Tecumsch Lodge, Lafayette Lodge, Topeka Lodge, Franklin Lodge Olathe Lodge Circleville Lodge, Grasshopper Falls Lodge Paris Lodge, Os.ige Valley Lodge High Prairie Lodge St. John's Lodge, Neosho Lodge, Eldora Lodge, Pacific Lodge, ', Valley Lodge Arcania Lodge, Auburn Lodge, Mound City Lodge Indianola Lodge, ; Hiawatha Lodge Council Grove Lodge, Paola IjOdge, I d a Lodge, ;... Seneca Lodge, DeSoto Lodge, Blooming Grove, Holton Lodge Montioello Lodge, , Delphian Lodge,.. Ea.ston Lodge, Rising Sun Lodge,.....,., Xenia Lodge,...,, ,,, Monrovia Lodge,....,., , Nine Mile Lodge, Calvary Lodge,.,,...,,.,.,.....,.,, Orient Lodge ,..,.,..„ , Periy Lodge,...., ,,,.,.,,,,..,., Granada Lodge,...,....,. ,., Shawnee Lodge „,.., Troy Lodge,,,,,,:,,.;;,..I.....,,..., „. Spring Hill Lodge,.. ,.i..,i, Mt. Pleasant Lodge, Dick Bees Lodge,.,.,,,.;,,;,,!,!.!....,!.,.;,,,,
S16 60 52 00 26 00 19 50 49 00 36 50 28 00 31 50 19 60 37 60 9 00 25 50 8 00 31 50 15 00 34 DO 00 50 39 50 26 50 10 60 29 50 26 60 15 60 16 50 9 00 -20 00 21 60 29 00 12 00 26 00 25 00 28 00 15 00 24 50 12 00 42 00 ,..,..„ 18 50 16 00 >....„•. 13 60 ,,...., 16 50 19 00 .-.;..a. .• ,,i.. 10 00 ..........i ; ,....i...,. 25 50 ..-..-. 16 60 ,..-<.•...<...• .•; 26 50 ;.....• .-. 13 00 „,,,.'.:.':ii,,i ....•; 11 00 ,.„.• :.,.•...;....• 11 00 ,..,..• ...,„.. 25 00 ,„.,•.•.•.;,.•.•..•..i..,..24 50 ..n.i..-...;.•..•,,.. 13 00 , .•,.: ,. 10 60 ..,,.; 11 50 „,ii;..;...;...;.16 00 „,:;,..•...;.....;,.,„i, 16 50 „...;;:;....•.;.•.....•.....' 10 00 „>ii\i\.i.\i ;, 12 60
Grand Lodge of Kansas. Amount brought forward No. or, Twin Springs Lodge No. 03, Adams Lodge No. 64, Wathena Lodge, No. 06, Gardner Lodge, No. 60, Burlington Lodge No. 07, Frankford Lodge No. 08, Hiram Lodge No. 69, Center Lodge No. 70, Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 71, Baxter Lodge, No. 72, Huron Lodge No. 73, Chetopa Lodge No. 73, Wamego Lodge No. 76, Brie Lodge, No. 7T, Neosho Rapids Lodge No. 78, White Cloud Lodge No. 79, Corinthian Lodge JJo. 80, Zeradatha Lodge New Albany, U. D.
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No. 72, Huron Lodge, No. 73, Chetopa Lodge,...; No. 74, Mystic Tie Lodge No. 75, Wamego Lodge No. 76, Brie Lodge, No. 77, N e « h o Rapids Lodge No. 78, White Cloud Lodge, No. 79, Corinthian Lodge, No. 80, Zeradatha Lodge
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Jefferson Lodge, Sutton Lodge Evergreen Lodge,.... Ashlar Lodge Eureka Lodge, Home Lodge Golden Rule Lodge, Harmony Lodge Patmos Lodge Mission Lodge Girard Lodge Harmony Lodge, Constellation Lodge Delaware Lodge
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Received for dues from members of extinct Lodges, Received of St. John's Lodge, No. 20, at surrender,
$20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 .....,....*... 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 / $280 00 5 00 14 25
Total receipts On hand as per last Report,
81,867 26 81 93
Total to be accounted for, Turned ovei; to Grand Treasurer, as per Vouchers,
81,949 20 1,784 13
Remaming in my hands,
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Fraternally submitted, E . T . C A R R , Grand
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Proceedmgs of the GRAND T R E A S U R E R ' S REPORT.
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
As Grand Treasurer, I have the honor to again submit for your consideration my Annual Report of the finances of the Grand Lodge, viz: CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand
Treasurer'
In Account with the GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS,
Dr.
To cash oil liand as per last Report S 646 76 HeceiTed from the Grand Secretary during the year, as per his Vouchers, 1,784 12 $2,330 88 By cash paid J. A. Anderson, Custodian " " 0. A. Bassett, " " " E. D. Hillyer, " " " W. B. Hutchison, " G. W. Hogeboom, " C. C. Killam " " Christian Beck, " " Rent of Grand Secretary's ofBce, " " Times and Conservative, for printing, " " J. Assman " " John H. Browu, " " F". Magers, '* " Postage and Stationery " Grand Secretary's salary, Balance on hand Fraternally submitted,
Cr. 5 28 00 12 25 53 50 50 00 12 60 16 46 8 00 120 00 G05 00 10 00 100 00 16 00 64 12 350 00 $1,434 82 % 895 06 CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Treasurer.
Brother E. D. Hillyer offered the following resolution, which ' was adopted: Resolved, That no member be permitted to leave without the consent of this Grand Lodge.
The Committee on Grand Master's Address presented the following Report, which was, on motion, received and adopted: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee to whom was referred the Annual Address of the M. W. Grand Master, respectfully beg leave to report that they unite with the M. W. Grand Master in recording their profound gratitude to the Supreme Architect of the Universe for the numberless benefits and blessings vouchsafed to us during the year that has just closed. Your Committee fully endorse the tenor and spirit of the address, and cordially commend it to the candid and careful consideration of the members of this Grand Lodge, and especially to the Craft throughout this
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Jurisdiction. We fully concur in the statements therein expressed in regard to certain prevelent vices, and we regret exceedingly that any member of our Ijeloved and time-honored institution should so far forget his duties and obligalions to our order, as to make reproof in this resj^ect necessary. They would recommend that such portions of the Address as requires the immediate attention of this Grand Lodge, be referred as follows: 1. That so much of the M. W. Grand ^Laster's Address as refers to Monticello Lodge, No. 4 3 ; Paris Lodge, No. 22; St. John's Lodge, No. 26; Centre Lodge, No. 69; Friendship Lodge, U. \)., and Tuscan Lodge, U. D., be referred to a Special Committee of three. 2. .So much as refers to Americus Lodge, No. 62, to a Special Committee of three. 3. So much as refers to the Grand Lodge of (Quebec, to a Special Committee of three. 4. So much as refers to the laying of the corner stone of Mound City Hall, to a Special Committee of three. 5. So much as refers to registration, to a Special Committee of three; and that said Committee be instructed to report on the same at the next Annual Communication. Respectfully sul)niitte(l, J. W. PECK, 1 INO. M. PRICE, ,. L B . SHARP, - <-omm,tlec. J O H N GUTPIRIE, J
The M. W. Grand Master then appointed the following Special Committees, as recommended in the foregoing report: Brothers J. D. Rush, Daniel Vanderslice and Wallace McGrath, Committee on the following named Lodges: Montieello, No. 43; Paris, No. 22; St. John's, No. 26; Centre, No. 69; Friendship, U. D., and Tuscan, U. D. Brothers E. D. Hillyei', Geo. W. Hogeboom and C. H. Van Fossen, on Americus Lodge, No. 62. Brothers I. B. Sharj"), Jno. M. Price and Geo. M. Barns, on the Grand Lodge of Quebec. Brothers J. W. Peck, Noyes .Spicei- and J. E. Jones, on laying the corner stone b)- Mound City Lodge, No. T^T,. Brothers John ^L Price, John Guthrie and J. W. Peck, on the subject of Registration.
The Grand Secretary presented the Report of the Committee on Correspondence, which was received and ordered to be printed with the Proceedings. (See Appendix). 6
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The Committee on the Recognition of the Grand Lodge of Quebec presented the following Report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Special Committee to whom was referred that portion of the M. W. Grand Master's Address which relates to the Grand Lodge of Quebec and the Grand Lodge of Canada, having carefully considered the same, beg leave to report, that after a careful investigation of the claims of the Grand Lodge of Quebec for recognition, and also of the objections urged against its recognition by the Grand Lodge of Canada, we find. First. That at the time of the formation of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, the Province of Quebec was, and still is, an independent State, and that the right to form an independent Grand Lodge where an independent State or government exists, is sound Masonic law, and has ever been recognized and acted on as such by American Grand Lodges. Second. That more than three Lodges, within the jurisdiction of the Province of Quebec, united in forming said Grand Lodge of Quebec. Third. That a majority of the Lodges in the Province of Quebec were represented at the meeting for the organization of said Grand Lodge of Quebec, or have given in their adhesion to the said Grand Lodge. Fourth. That after a searching investigation of all the proceedings of both of said Grand Lodges, and the documents and letters placed before your Committee, they find that the proceedings in the establishment of the Grand Lodge of Quebec were, in their opinion, regular. Wherefore they respectfully submit the following resolutions, and recommend their passage: Resolved, That this Grand Lodge do hereby recognize that Lodges existing in a State or Province having an independent government, have the inherent right to form a Grand Lodge for their own government, although a Grand Lodge in another State, Province, or country, may have exclusivs jurisdiction over them, until such new Grand Lodge is formed. Resolved, That the Lodges in the Province of Quebec come strictly within this law, and that the proceedings in the formation of said Grand Lodge, as far as we can discover, were regular and in conformity to law, and that to deny her recognition would be to deny a right of that Grand Lodge. Resolved, That it is our duty to recognize the Grand Lodge of Quebec, as having exclusive jurisdiction in the Province of Quebec; and that we do hereby recognize it, and extend to it a hearty welcome into the family of American Grand Lodges, Resolved, That in the passage of the foregoing resolutions, we are not influenced by feelings unfriendly, even in the slightest degree, to the Grand Lodge of
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Canada, in whose welfare we are warmly interested; and we hope soon to see a warm and friendly feeling prevailing between said Grand Lodge of Canada and her offspring, the Grand Lodge of Quebec, Respectfully submitted, L B, SHARP, -) J O H N M. PRICE, \ GEO. M. BARNS, J
Commillee.
The Committee on Grievances then presented the following Report, which was, on motion, adopted: To Ihe M. IV. Grand Lodge of Katisas : Your Committee on Grievances have had under consideration a paper signed by J. W. Campion, late of Orient Lodge, No. 51, purporting to be an appeal from the decision of that Lodge in suspending said Campion from membership therein, and beg leave to report, that no transcript of the trial of said case has been furnished, and we have nothing before us to enable us to arrive at any conclusion as to whether good grounds for appeal exist in this case or not, and therefore recommend that the papers aforesaid be referred back to Orient Lodge, No. 51. Respectfully submitted, M. S. ADAMS, ] E. D. H I L L Y E R , G. W. HOGEBOOM, ,- Committee. ^V. H. SMALLWOOD, W. H. ANDREWS,
The Committee on Constitution and By-Laws made the following Report, which was received and adopted: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Constitution and By-Laws beg leave to make the following report: That we recommend the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Constitution and By-Laws, as reported at the last Communication, with the exception of Section 12. Respectfully submitted, E. D. HILLYER,
Chairman.
Brother Guthrie offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the M. W. Grand Master, and the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, be authorized and requested to investigate the grievances of J. W. Campion, late of Orient Lodge, No. 51, and make such disposition of said case as may be just and right.
On motion of Brother Hillyer this resolution was laid on the table.
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The Special Committee on the case of Brother A. Payne, W. M., and Brother Stapleton, Secretary, of Monticello Lodge, No. 43, made the following Report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the Af. IV. Grand Lodge of A'aiisas: Your Committee appointed to investigate the case of JHrother I'ayne, \V. M., and Brother .Stapleton, Secretary, of Monticello Lodge, Xo. 43, wonld respectfully recommend that a new commission be appointed to investigate the case cjf Brother Payne, and that .Monticello Lodge, Xo. 43, be directed to proceed with a new trial against Brother M. D. Stapleton. Respectfully submitted, T. 1>. RUSH, 1 '\). VAXUERSLICK, \ Commillec. \Vi\Ll.ACE -McCRATH.J
By consent, leave of absence was granted to Brother Nesbit for the session, and Brother I. N. Smallwood until to-morrow morning. The following resolution, offered by Brother Bancroft, was adopted: Resolved, That Neosho Rapids Lodge, Xo. 77, be authorized to change its name to Ionic Lodge, X'o. 77.
The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment till 7 o'clock p. M.
WEDNESDAY, October 19, 7 o'clock P. M. The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Officers and members as in the afternoon session. Brother John M. Price, Worshipful Master of Washington Lodge, No. 5, tendered to the members of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas an invitation, on behalf of the Masonic Fraternity of Atchison, to attend a banquet and ball on Thursday evening, October 20, at 8 o'clock.
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On motion of Brother J. D. Rush, the invitation was accepted. On motion of Brother Hogeboom, the Grand Lodge proceeded with the special order of business, being the election of Grand Officers for the ensuing year. The M. W. Grand Master appointed Brothers Matheny and Mays tellers. The election was then had, with the following result: M. R. K. K. K. R.
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JOHX H. BROWN, JOHN M. ]'RICE, GEO. W. HOGEBOO.M, J. I.. PHir.BKICK, CRI.STIAN BECK, E. T. C.ARR,
Grand Jfaster. Deputy Grand Ma.ster, f;rand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.
The Grand Lodge proceeded, by ballot, to select the place of holding the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, the choice falling upon Topeka. The M. W. Grand Master appointed Brothers M. S. Adams^ P. G. M., John M. Price, and A. R. Bancroft, a Committee on Juri.sprudence. The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment till to-morrow at 9 o'clock A. M.
THURSDAY, October 20, 9 o'clock A. AI. The Grand Lodge wa.s called from refreshment to labor.
PRESENT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Officers and members as on previous day. On motion, the reading of the minutes of yesterday was dispensed with. Brother Kiper moved that the installation of officers be public, and take place at 7 p. M.
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Brother Sharp moved to amend that the installation be private, and to take place at 10 o'clock this A. M. Adopted as amended. Brother VanFossen not being present, the M. W. Grand Master appointed J. W. Peck to fill his place on the Committee on the case of Americus Lodge, No. 62. The Committee on Chartered Lodges made the following Report in reference to Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 70, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M. IV. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Vour Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to report, that the matter presented to them in relation to the request of Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 70, for permission of this Grand Lodge to change their By-Laws, has been examined, and that in the opinion of your Committee, no action on the part of this Grand Lodge is required. Respectfully submitted, A. R. BANCROFT, A. F. ELY, Committee. L. M. GODDARD, A. N. L U F K I N ,
The Committee further reported as follows: To the M. W. Grand Master of the of Kansas : Your Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to make the following Report: We have examined the returns of Smithton Lodge, Ko. I Desoto Lodge, Ko. 40 Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2 Blooming Grove I^odge, No. 41 Wyandotte Lodge, No. 3 Holton Lodge, No. 42 Kickapoo Lodge, No. 4 Monticello Lodge, No. 45 Washington Lodge, No. J Delphian Lodge, No. 44 Lawrence Lodge, No. 6 Rising Sun Lodge, No. 46 Union Lodge, ^ No. 7 Xenia Lodge, No. 47 Bourbon Lodge, No. 8 Monrovia Lodge, No. 48 Acacia Lodge, No. g Calvary Lodge, No. 50 King Solomon Lodge, No. 10 Orient Lodge, No. 51 Emporia Lodge, ^-No. 12 Perry Lodge, No. 52 Nemaha Lodge, No. 13 Shawnee Lodge, No. 54 Oskaloosa Lodge, No. 14 Troy Lodge, ^.No. 55 Tecumseh Lodge, No. 15 Spring Hill Lodge, No. 56 Lafayette I^dge, ^ No. 16 Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 58 Topeka Lodge, No. I7 Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59 Franklin Lodge, No. l 8 Salina Lodge, No. 60
Grand Lodge of Kansas. Olathe Lodge, No. 19 Circleville Lodge, No. 20 Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. 21 High Prairie Lodge, -..No. 25 Eldora Lodge, No. 28 Pacific Lodge, No. 29 Valley Lodge, No. 30 Arcana Lodge, No. 31 Auburn Lodge, ..No. 32 Mound City Lodge, No 33 Great Light Lodge, No. 33 Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35 Council Grove Lodge, No. 36 Paola Lodge, No 37 lola Lodge, No. 38 Seneca Lodge, No. 39 Ottumwa Lodge, No. 11
Twin Springs Lodge, Adams Lodge, Gardner Lodge, Burlington Lodge, Frankfort Lodge, Hiram Lodge, Mount Moriah Lodge, Baxter Lodge, Mystic Tie Lodge, Wamego Lodge, Erie Lodge, Neosho Rapids Lodge White Cloud Lodge, Corinthian Lodge, Zaradatha Lodge, Neosho Lodge,
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And find them correct. The returns of— No. 72 Easton Lodge, No. 45 Huron Lodge, Have been examined and found correct, except that no Grand Lodge dues have been paid. No report has been received by your Committee from — Paris Lodge, No. Coyville Lodge, No. Osage Valley Lodge, No, Nine Mile, No. All of which is respectfully
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A. R. BANCROFT, ] J. D. RUSH, A. N. LUFKIN, I Commitle,-. A. F. ELY, L. M. GODDARD,.
On motion, the Report was received and adopted. The following Reports, submitted by the Committee on Jurisprudence, were adopted: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Jurisprudence have had under consideration the resolution hereto attached, and beg leave to report, that there is in Masonry no law or precedent for such a proceeding as that contemplated by this resolution. JL S. ADAMS, "I J O H N M. PRICE, \ Committee. A. R. BANCROFT, J
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"Resolved, That all E. A. and F. C. belonging to Blooming Grove Lodge, Xo. 41, A. F . and A. M., who were made such previous to October, 1865, be expelled for non-attendance. Presented ilarch 14, 1868." To the M. fK Greiiid Lodge of
Kansas:
^'our Committee on Jurisprudence, having had under their consideration the decisions of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, John H . Brown, numbered from one to eighteen inclusive, beg leave to report, that we find said decisions are in accordance witli the established principles and usages of the order, and therefore recommend the approval of the same. We would also recommend the adoption of the following resolution, to lie considered in connection with decision No. i : Resolved, That where a person applies to a l^odge for the degrees of Masonry and is rejected, and the Lodge afterwards ceases to exist, any other Lodge, within whose jurisdiction the person may reside, after the expiration of the time required by our law, may receive and act upon the petition of that person; provided, a certificate of the Grand Secretary shall be produced to said Lodge, showinr' tlie non-existence of the Lodge which rejected the candidate. All of which is most respectfully and fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, 1 TOTIN M. PRICE, \ Committee. K. R. B A N C R O F T , ]
The Special Committee to whom \va.s referred that portion of the M. W. Grand Master's Address as related to certain Lodges, made the following Report, which was received and adopted: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee to whom was referred so much of the Most Worshipful Grand Master's Address as nientiofied the following named Lodges, would respectfully report: In the case of St. John's Lodge, No. 26, we recommend that the action of tliis Lodge, in surrendering its Charter, be approved by this Grand Lodge, and certificates granted to all the members in good standing. In the case of Center Lodge, No. 6g, we recommend that the action of this Lodge, in surrendering its Charter, be approved by this Grand Lodge, and certificates granted to all the members in good standing. In the case of Friendship Lodge, U. D., we recommend that the action of the M. W. Grand Master, in ordering the surrender of the Dispensation of this Lodge, be approved.
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In the case of Tuscan Lodge, U. D., M'e recommend that the action of the M. W. Grand Master be approved. In the case of Paris Lodge, No. 22, we recommend the sus]iension of the Charter of this Lodge, until the next meeting of this Grand Body. Rerpectfully and fraternally submitted, D. VANDERSLICE, ^VALLACE McGRATH, /
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The M. W. Grand Master announced the following appointment of officers: W. W. W. W. W. W. W. W. W.
D. W. c o x , W. M. MATHENV, A. R. BANCROFT, J. R. VANZANDT, C. N. JAMES, J. H. DOW, JOHN G U T H R I E , W. H. ANDREW.S, FRITZ MAGER.S,
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Chaplain. Marshal. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Sword Bearer. rur.suivant. Senior .Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.
The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the installation of Grand Officers elect and appointed, Brother Ira J. Lacock acting as Deputy Grand Marshal. The Committee on Lodges, U. D., made the following Report, which was adopted: To the M. 14'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: . Your Committee on Lodges U. D., have examined the proceedings of the following Lodges, and beg leave to submit the following report: GiKARD LODGE, U . D . , ( N o .
93),
EUREKA LODGE, U . D . , ( N O . 8 8 ) ,
DELAWARE LODGE, U . D . ,
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JEFFERSON LODGE, U . D . , ( N O . 84),
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made correct, their minutes are neatly kept, and the By-Laws conformable to the Grand Lodge regulations. We recommend that Charters be granted. JEFFERSON LODGE, U . D . , ( N o . 82).— In the case of this Lodge we recommend that the name of S. R. Trower, be inserted in the Charter as Senior Warden, and that of Daniel Lowe, as Junior Warden, at the request of the members of said Lodge. TUSCAN LODGE, U . D . , ( N O . 82), we recomrnend that a Charter be granted, and that the names of the three principal cfficers be as follows: R. Slavens, W. M., Henry Williams, S. W., and W. W. Sain, J. W. CONSTELLATION LODGE, U . D . , ( N O . 95).— Proceedings correct, and minutes neat, but not signed by W. M. We recommend that a Charter be granted. MISSION LODGE, U . D . , ( N O . 92).— Proceedings regular; have adopted ByLaws of Calvary Lodge, No. 50. We recommend that a Charter be granted. 7
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HOMK I.ODGK, U. D., (Xo. 89).— Proceedings correct; niinules not signed by \V. M. We recommend that a Charter be granted. SUTTON LODGE, U . U . , (No. 85).— Proceedings and By-Laws regular. We recommend that a Charter be granted. MARYSVILI.E LODGE, U . D . , ( N O . 91).— By-Laws admit of motions to close, and the withdrawal of a negative ballot within one month by the brother casting it. We recommend that a Charter be granted to them, to be known as the Marysville Lodge, upon the brethren amending the By-Laws to the satisfaction of the Grand Master. N E W AI.HANY LODGE, U. D., ( N O . 81), admitted one member on dimit, not knowing the law. They promise compliance with all established regulations. Their By-Laws are tliose recommended by the Grand T^odge, We recommend that a Charter be granted. HARMONY LODGE, U . 1)., (No. 94), Neodesha, Wilson County — Proceedings correct, and By-Laws regular. We recommend that a Charter be granted. GoLuEN RULE LODGE, U . D . , (No. 94), conferred one Degree out of time. By-Laws of Topeka Lodge, No. 17, adopted. We recommend that a Charter be granted. ASHEER. LODGE, U . 1)., (No. 87).— Proceedings correct, and the minutes neat. By-Laws are those of Lawrence I,odge, No. 6. We recommend that a Charier ' be granted. EVERGREEN I.X)DGE, U . D . , (No. 86).— Proceedings correct and By-Laws regular. We recommend that a Charter be granted. DORIC LODGE, U . D . , .(No. 83).— Their By-Laws admit of fines for nonattendance, and suspension for refusing to pay the same; they also admit of suspension of By-Laws. Fines are not a Masonic punishment; therefore Art. XIX, of their By-Laws, should be stricken out. By-Laws having been approved by the Grand Lodge, cannot be suspended by a Subordinate Lodge. The first clause of Art. XXII should be stricken out; otherwise their By-Laws are correct, proceedings regular, and niinutes neatly kept. We recommend that a Charter lie granted, and that Daniel Phenccle be named as S. W., vice Robert Peebles, deceased. Respectfully submitted, A. R. BANCROFT, L. M. GODDARD, Comniitlct', A. N. L U F K I N , A. F . ELY,
Brother M. S. Adams offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the petition of every candidate for the degrees of Masonry sliall contain a statement, that the candidate never has applied to any other Lodge fur the degrees of Masonry and been rejected; and if the candidate cannot sign sucli statement, the petition shall not be received until the consent of the Lodge whicli rejected the candidate shall have been obtained.
Brother G. M. Barns offered the following resolution:
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Resolved, Tliat the i l . W. Grand Lodge grant ])erniission to Xine Mile Lodge, Xo. 49, to change the place of holding its meetings to Kainiiount Station, on the Kansas Pacific Railroad.
Objection being made to this resolution. Brother Barns moved to amend by adding the words, "as soon as the Grand Master is satisfied that the proper steps have been taken to secure a suitable Lodge room, and fixed the line separating the territory, over which their jurisdiction shall extend, from that under the jurisdiction of Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59." On motion of Brother Philbrick, the resolution, as amended, was referred to the M. W. Grand Master, to take such action as he deems right. Brother D. Underbill offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That T\i'in Springs Lodge, No. 61, be authorized to mo%-e its place of meeting from the town of Twin Springs, to the town of LaCygne, in Linn County; and that the name of said Lodge be changed from Twin Springs Lodge, No. 61, to LaCygne Lodge, No. 61.
The Finance Committee presented the following Report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the J\/. IV. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Finance would most respectfully beg leave to report, that they have examined the Annual Reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, and find the same to be correct. Fraternally submitted, A. M. CALLAHAM, 1 â&#x20AC;&#x17E; WM. S H E P H E R D , | Conuntllee.
Brother John Guthrie offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated and paid out of the Grand Treasury to the M. W. Grand Master, John H . Brown, to reimburse him for monies expended for postage, stationery and traveling expenses for the past year.
Leave of absence was granted to Brothers J. H. Dow, John Guthrie, Wm. Shepherd, Jno. B. Wheeler, and Henry Boder. Brother I. B. Sharp was appointed as an additional member of the Committee on Americus Lodge, No. 62. The Special Committee on laying corner stone by Mound
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City Lodge, No. 33, made the following Report, which was adopted: To the M. IV. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Special Committee, to whom was referred that portion of our M. \V, Grand Master's Address which relates to the matter of laying the corner stone of the new Masonic Hall, on the 4th day of July last, by Mound City Lodge, No. 33, would respectfully report, that we have had the same under advisement, and find that the action of said Lodge was a violation of an established usage of the order, in proceeding with the public ceremonies without the presence of the Grand Master or his Deputy. As mitigating circumstances in the case, we find that said Lodge was anticipating the presence of the Grand Master, or his proxy, up to the last moment, and failing in this, and all preparations having been made for the public ceremonies, and the Lodge being in doubt as to the law governing the case, and failing to find written authority for their guidance, proceeded with the ceremonies as stated in said address. Your Committee would, Iherefore, recommend that, for their said offence, the said Mound City Lodge, No. 33, be reprimanded by the W. W. Grand Master through their Representative before this Grand Body. J. W. PECK, -1 NOYES S r i C E R , \ Committee. J O H N E. JONES, )
The Special Committee on Americus Lodge, No. 62, presented the following Report: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Special Committee have had under consideration the matters relating to Americus Lodge, No. 62, referred to in the Grand Master's Address, and beg leave to report: 1. That the action of the Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication, in revoking the Charter of said Lodge, without there being any charges preferred, giving notice, etc., was not in accordance with the Constitution of this Grand Body. 2. That Brother J. D. Jaquith, Worshipful Master of said Americus Lodge, has tendered the surrender of said Charter to this Grand Lodge. We therefore recommend: First, That the order of the Grand I^odge at its last Communication, in revoking said Charter, be rescinded. Second, That the Charter of said Americus Lodge be restored, and its members restored to full membership, except J. D. Jaquith. Brother J. D. Jaquith, late Worshipful Master of said Americus Lodge, having persistently refused to obey an Edict of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, it is the opinion of this Committee that he should stand suspended from all the rights and privileges of Masonry indefinitely. E. 1). H I L L Y E R , GEO. W^ HOGEBOOM, J. R. VANZANDT, â&#x20AC;˘ Committee. J. W. PECK, "I. B. SHARP,
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Brother John Guthrie moved to amend the foregoing re^Dort by striking out the first and second paragraphs referring to the action of the last Grand Lodge, and that referring to Brother Jaquith tendering the surrender of the Charter. After some discussion the Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment till 2 o'clock p. M.
October 20, 2 o'clock p. M. ' The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor. THURSDAY,
The question pending on the motion of Brother Guthrie to strike out the first two paragraphs of the report of the Special Committee on Americus Lodge, No. 62, Brother Anderson moved a division of the question, which was carried. The motion to strike out the first paragraph was voted on and lost. Tne question being on motion to strike out the second paragraph, and debate ensuing. Brother Hillyer moved to limit each speaker to five minutes, which was carried. Brother Barns moved to lay the whole subject on the table until the Charter be surrendered, which was carried. Brother Anderson moved that when the charter, books and property of Americus Lodge, No. 62, are in the hands of the Grand Secretary, the Grand Master is hereby authorized to appoint a Commission of three actual Masters of Lodges in this Jurisdiction, to go to Americus and take testimony in this case, and report at the next Communication of this Grand Lodge. Brother Barns raised to a point of order â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that the motion of Brother Anderson was out of orderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which was sustained by Brother M. S. Adams, P. G. M., acting Grand Master. Brother Callaham moved that the motion to lay the whole subject on the table, be rescinded, which was carried. Brother Anderson moved to lay the report of the Committee on the table, which was carried.
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Brother Anderson moved that when the M. W. Grand Master is officially informed that the charter, books and property of Americus Lodge, No. 62, is in the hands of the Grand Secretary, he shall appoint a Commission composed of three actual Masters of Lodges in this Jurisdiction, to go to Americus to take testimony, and report at the next Communication of this Grand Lodge, which was carried. The Committee on Lodges, U. D., made the following Report, which was, on motion, received and adopted. To Ihc M.
IV. Crand Loilge of
Kansas:
\o\\x Committee on Lodges, U. D., beg leave to jiiake the following supplementary report: No returns have been received from Patmos Lodge, U. U., located at Eldorado, llutler County, Kansas. We believe that these brethren are doing good work, and therefore recommend that the Dispensation be continued until the next Annual Communication of this orand Lodge. Respectfully submitted, A. R. BANCROFT, ) A. N . L U F K I N , \ Committee. A. F. ELY, J
The Committee on the Condition of Masonry made the following Report, which was received and adopted: 7'o the ]\/. W. Crand Lodge of
A'ansas:
Your Committee on the Condition of Masonry report that no special business on this subject has come before the Committee. We find from the reports of the Grand Officers that the fraternity throughout this Jurisdiction is in a prosperous and harmonious condition. Fraternally submitted, lOHN M. PRICE, D. W. COX, J. A. ANDERSON, D. M. V A L E N T I N E , [O.^HUA CLAYTON, W. S. NEWLON,
Coiinnittee.
Brother Hillyer offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the salary of the Grand Secretary for the ensuing year, and until further action of this Grand I^odge, be five hundred dollars pel year.
The bill of Brother Hogeboom, for expenses attending Grand Lodge, was reported upon favorably by the Finance Committee, and ordered paid.
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Brother Hillyer offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the sum of thirty dollars be appropriated by this Grand I^odge, to pay Brother H. C. Olney for his services as Assistant Grand Secretary.
Brother Kiper offered the following resolution, which, on motion of Brother Vanderslice, was referred to the Committee on Constitution and By-Laws: Resolved, That after a candidate has been elected to receive the several degrees in any Lodge in this jurisdiction, the three degrees shall be conferred upon him, unless charges shall be preferred, and proved, against such candidate in a trial liad before a Commission or the Lodge. Resolved, That an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft shall l->e entitled to trial on charges which only shall debar advancement.
The following resolution, offered by Brother Sharp, was adopted: Resolved, That the R. W. Grand Secretary be instructed to furnish certificates of membership, under seal of this Grand Lodge, to all members of late Americus Lodge, No. 62, who did not participate in a certain clandestine meeting of said Lodge, held on or about the i8th day of December, 1869, to wit: Henry Clark, Chustead, S. W. Anderson, Wm. Anderson, T. H. White, Joseph Miller, Joseph Ernst, Pollock, T. E. Hicks, Isaac Wright, John S. Butler, J. 11. Kempton, R. Freeman, Wm. Grimsley, who are Master Masons, and Elias Morehead, a Fellow Craft.
Brother Hillyer offered the following resolution, which was also adopted: - Resolved, That the Funeral Service to be found in the Ahiinan Rezon, published by Daniel Sickles, be, and the same is, hereby adopted for the use of Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction.
Brother Cox moved that the Grand Secretary be authorized to have the Funeral and Installation services printed in small book form, for the use of Subordinate Lodges, which prevailed. The Committee on Constitution and By-Laws made the following Report, which was adopted : To Ihe AT. W. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Vour Committee on Constitution and By-Ijaw.s beg leave to report adversely on tht resolutions offered by Brother Kiper. Respectfully submitted, E. D. HILLYER,
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Brother Hillyer presented the petitions of brethren at Nettawaka, Jackson County, and Muscotah, Atchison County, for dispensations to form and open Lodges of A. F . and A. M. in their respective towns, which were, on motion, referred to the Grand Master. Brother Cox moved that the Constitution, By-Laws, Standing Regulations, and Decisions of the Grand Masters, be re-printed in the proceedings of 1870, which was adopted. T h e M. W. Grand Master then presented the following named brethren as Grand Representatives: Tennessee and Arkansas, Oregon and Texas, Florida,
Brother M. S. ADAMS. Brother E. T. CARR. Brother GEO. W . HOGEBOOM.
Brother Bancroft offered the following resolution, which was,"on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the R. W. Grand Secretary be instructed to procure the printing of one thousand copies of the proceedings of the present Communication of this Grand Lodge, together with the Constitution and By-Laws adopted at this Communication, and draw an order on the Grand Treasurer for the expense of the same.
Brother Hillyer moved that the Grand Lodge proceed to the election of a member of the Board of Custodians in place of Brother Anderson, whose term has just expired. Motion prevailing, the Grand Lodge proceeded to ballot, and Brother Ira J. Lacock was duly elected. The following resolutions were severally offered and adopted: By Brother Hillyer— Resolved, That in the event that Brother O. A. Bassett resigns his position as one of the Custodians of the Work, that the M. W. Grand Master be instructed to appoint Brother A. N. Luflcin to fill his unexpired term.
By Brother I. B. Sharp — Resolved, That the sum of thirty dollars be appropriated and jiaid to the Worshipful Grand Tyler, Fritz Magers, and ten dollars to Jordon Utley, Assistant Grand Tyler, for services at this Grand Lodge.
By Brother A. R. Bancroft— Resolved, That the Custodians of the Work are hereby authorized to appoint
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such brethren as they may deem qualified, and direct them to exemplify the work in such Lodges as they may designate, under the direction of the Board of Custodians.
By Brother Hogeboom — Resolved, That the action of Perry I,odge, No. 52, in the case of G. D. King, be sustained.
By Brother A. R. Bancroft — Resolved, That the action of the M. W. Grand Master, in arresting the Jewel of Brother Payne, of Monticello Lodge, No. 43, be approved, and that he stand suspended until the next session of this Grand Lodge, or until he shall be tried and acquitted.
The following resolution, offered by Brother I. B. Sharp, was adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to Washington Lodge, No. 5, for the use of their spacious Hall during this Annual Communication, and the brethren of Atchison for the many courtesies extended to us during our stay among them.
Brother M. S. Adams offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Central Branch U. P. Railroad, Kansas Pacific Railroad, Missouri River, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad, Leavenworth, Lawrence and Galveston Railroad, Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad, Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad, for generously passing the delegates to this Grand Lodge, over their respective roads, at half fare.
The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment till 7 o'clock p. M.
THURSDAY, October 20, 7 o'clock v. M. The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor.
PRESENT — Officers and members as at afternoon session. The Finance Committee reported favorably on the bills of Brothers J. D. Rush and A. N. Lufkin, for expen.ses attending Grand Lodge. 8
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The M. W. Grand Master appointed Brothers E. T. Carr, M. S. Adams and E. D. Hillver, a Committee on Correspondance. There being no further business, the M. W. Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas was closed in Ample Form, after prayer by the Grand Chaplain. J O H N H. B R O W N , Grand
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To the M. W. Grand Lodge of
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Your Committee on Foreign Correspondence again submit their Annual Review of the proceedings of our sister Grand Lodges; and in doing so we are happy in being able to congratulate the brethren generally on the cont?inued prosperity of the Craft. The position assumed by the Grand Orient of France is meeting with general disfavor, and we trust she will be induced to acknowledge the jurisdictional rights of Grand Lodges as practiced by our American Grand Bodies. Since the late and disastrous internal wars, the question of physical qualification has been very earnestly and ably discussed by the different Grand Lodges, and in nearly every instance has resulted in a rigid enforcement of the land-mark requiring candidates to be physically perfect. Expulsion, or suspension, for non-payment of dues, is generally condemned, and especially suspending by virtue of a by-law without a trial, as is often done. The abolition of all affiliation fee is being discussed by many Grand Lodges, and in several has been adopted. We believe we were about the first to advocate this, and, of course, take pleasure in seeing the leaven work. The following Grand Lodges have favored us with their proceedings since our last report, viz: .\labama, Aikansa.s, California, Canada, Connecticut, Colorado,
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W e have also received the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Chili, and a circular from the Grand Orient of Italy, asking a fraternal recognition and exchange of proceedings. The latter has been complied with, but we have not had sufficient time to investigate their claim to a recognition. ALABAMA
Sends the Proceedings of their M. W. Grand Lodge for December, 1869, at which term there were two hundred and twentyfour Lodges represented. Grand Master Norris delivered a very able and instructive Address, from which we would copy largely had we the space. H e notices the complaint of Louisiana as to the Grand Orient of France, and asks his Grand Lodge to take immediate action in the matter, but we fail to find that any action was had. He earnestly calls the attention of the Grand Lodge to the early establishment of the "Masonic Orphans' Home." He says a Committee on the subject have heard from only seventy-five Lodges, and they report five hundred and fiftyone orphans. And further says: " W h a t a number! whose wail comes to us pleading for help. Shall we give it to them? Will we not take these desolate ones â&#x20AC;&#x201D; left to us by our brothe r s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; clothe, feed and educate them for deeds of usefulness?" He holds that when a brother avails himself of the benefits of
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the bankrupt act fraudulently, and afterwards becomes able to pay a. debt he justly owed to any person, more particularly a brother, he is guilty of unmasonic conduct, and liable to be tried for the same. Seventeen dispensations, for new Lodges were granted during the year. He recommends that the Report on Correspondence be printed before the meeting of the Grand Lodge, to the end that the members may have a copy during the session; and also recommends to the favorable notice of the Craft, the Masonic Record, of Tennessee, the Tidings, and particularly the Freemason, by Brother Geo. Frank Gouley, to which Bro. George Frank will not object, we wager. Brother Norris closes his Address as follows: " I have been a member of the Grand Lodge from 1S40 to the present date; have traveled horse-back to Tuscaloosa, a distance of nearly two hundred miles, to meet you, and now am warned by the infirmities of age, that in a few short yearg I must lay down my life, as I now return to you the office which your partiality has called me to fill. I may never meet you in Grand Lodge, for I must devote the remainder of my life zealously to my profession. I lay down the authority given to me, and return to my Lodge as a private member; and let me impress upon our younger brethren to keep our order unsullied as they have received it. Countenance no innovations, but endeavor to seek out the old paths and diligently walk therein. " I beg leave, in conclusion, to return to the officers of the Grand Lodge my sincere.thanks for their needful, opportune, and courteous assistance and advice rendered the Grand Master during his official terms. May God abundantly bless you, my brethren. I now bid you a last farewell."
Besides discussing the question of building a Masonic Orphans' Home, they are now discussing the question of building a Masonic Temple. Brother William C. Penick, again, and as he says, for the last time, presented the Report on Correspondence. H e reports upon the proceedings of thirty-six Grand Lodges. Of Kansas, he notices the proceedings in the Mt. Moriah case, and we are rather inclined to the belief, that he is not posted in the matter. He is inclined to think Brother Adams was too much inclined jto grant dispensations to confer degrees out of time. Oh the contrary, we considered him rather careful.
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There arc many good things in the report \vc would notice, had wc the tinie â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but we have devoted more than three inches of space this time. We give the brother's closing remarks, and regret we must part. " T o our brethren, the Committees on Foreign Correspondence of other Grand T-odges, we have to say a jjleasant farewell. W'e have had many pleasant passes at arms, perhaps none of them in ill feeling. 1 should be very much pleased to l>ecome acquainte'd with all, each and every one. O, that we could meet together, and have a banquet of friendly greeting; indeed, my brethren, we would enjoy it. The time has come when we arc admonished that we should retire and give place to younger and more cap.able brethren to discharge this responsible and laborious duty. 1 have long promised myself that at the ripe old age of three score years and ten, 1 would retire from all public participation iu business. That lime has arrived. My brethren, farewell. ' Ve favcjred, ye enlightened few, Companions of my social joy. May freedom, harmony and love Unite you in the grand design. Beneath the Omniscient eye above The glorious Architect divine.'"
M. W. Wm. P. Chilton is Grand Master, and R. W. Daniel Sayre, Grand Secretary, both of Montgomery. .'\RK.\XSAS.
Annual Communication held in November, 1869, M. W. E. H. English, presiding. He reports nineteen new Lodges instituted during the year. The Most Worshipful brother's address has much of pleasant romance interspersed, and altogether contains much interesting matter. H e defends to some extent the wearing of Masonic emblems, and gives some practical illustrations of his views. Grand Master English has for a long time presided over the Grand Lodge, at first feeble and few in numbers, but he turns over to his successor "the government of two hundred and forty-two Lodges, with a reported membership of eight thousand." The following was adopted:
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"Resolved, T h a t no Mason can vouch ' o r a Ijrother, unless h e has sat in a Lodge with h i m , or has examined him by appointment of the Master, a n d that the above questions be asked by the presiding officer before a brother is permitted to sit in a L o d g e . "
Brother O. C. Gray submitted the Report on Correspondence, wherein is given an interesting account of the doings of the Craft in thirty-seven Grand Lodge jurisdictions. Kansas for 1868 is noticed. Under the head of New Hampsliire, he thus remarks concerning emblems: " T h e wearing of Masonic emblems is a mere matter of taste, a n d w h i l e in many, if not all cases, it may be very bad taste, still we cannot see w h e r e i n such a practice has injured Masonry, at least in A r k a n s a s . On t h e other h a n d , w e tio know of a jutnibey of instances where the wearing of a simple little M a s o n i c pin has led to the Masonic burial of a poor unfortunate, who w h e n first discovered, was long past h e a r i n g brotherly words, or feeling brotherly grips. But w e do not appear as t h e advocate of an indiscriminate display of Masonic emblems. W e are the possessor of a very modest little Master Mason's breast pin, t h e gift of a very dear friend a n d brother now living in the jurisdiction of the G r a n d Lodge of N e w H a m p s h i r e . W e have worn this little emblem -aery frequently in the past, and we hope to wear it m a n y times in the future. W h o o b j e c t s ? "
St. John's College, not being yet self-sustaining, received a donation of ^2,423.00. The brethren of Arkansas are enjoying a good degree of prosperity, and are in good hands. M. W. W. D. Blocher is Grand Master, and R. VV. Luke E. Jiarber, Grand Secretary; both of Little Rock. CAf.IFGKXrA.
From the proceedings of the Twentieth Annual Communication, held October, 1869, we learn that "general prosperity of the Craft throughout the jurisdiction is gratifying." Twelve dispensations for new Lodges were granted during the year. The Grand Master makes a move in the right direction, we think, when he suggests as an amendment to the Constitution, that provision should be made to abolish the fee for affiliation.
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They require membership, or application therefor, to place one in good standing; and for that, or any Grand Lodge, to require a fee before membership can be acquired, is, in our humble opinion, all wrong. We have had our say on this subject many times in former reports, and our position has been often questioned by our brethren of California. The Grand Lodge concurred in the suggestion, so far as to instruct the Subordinates to so amend their By-Laws as to abolish the fee, except so much as to pay the dues required by the Grand Lodge in such cases. Now let the Grand Lodge by amendment abolish this, and they will have our thanks. H e recommends that the law in regard to the ballot be made positive, so that all may understand that but one ballot is to be had for the three degrees. We say, either require three ballots, or allow but one, so that all may act alike. The address is short, but one of that imdtiim in parvo kind. That model Grand Secretary, Brother Alex. G. Abell, presents one more of those exhaustive reports of his. On the subject of proceedings he says: " As ordered by the Grand Lodge two years ago, .seventeen hundred and fifty copies of its transactions at the last Annual Communication were printed, which, after reserving the usual number for binding and for the u.se of the Grand Lodge at the present Communication, have been distributed in the customary manner, viz: four copies to each Lodge within the jurisdiction, two copies to each of the Grand Lodges with which we are in correspondence, one copy to each of the principal Masonic periodicals in the United States, and, generally, a copy to anybody without this jurisdiction who wrote for one, and whose Masonic position entitled him to the courtesy."
W e see by his report that there were in the jurisdiction one hundred and seventy working Lodges. Of their Grand Lodge Library, he reports an addition of thirty-one volumes, making in all five hundred and forty-three volumes of "purely Masonic works." Brother William H. Hill again presents the Report on Correspondence, and, like other works of our California brethren, is a model. Forty-three Grand Lodges are reviewed, and among them Kansas for 1868. The principal topic noticed of
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us is our position on the Mount Moriah Lodge question. H e thinks some grave questions necessarily attach to our action in the matter, but as it is not tlieir iwn&xdX he turns it over to Brother Taylor, of Nevada. He sums up the total membership of the order in the United States at 455,099. They decide that where a Lodge has but one ballot for all the degrees, the whole fee must accompany the petition. Leonidas E. Pratt is Grand Master, and R. W. Alex. G. Abell, Grand Secretary; both of San Francisco. CANADA.
We have before us the proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge, held in special session in October, 1868, at Kingston, at Hamilton in July, 1869, and of the Annual Communication held at Montreal July 14, 1869. The first was called for the purpose of laying the corner stone of a public building in that place. The second for laying the corner stone of a church edifice in Hamilton. The Annual Communication was presided over by the M. W. A. A. Stevenson, the Grand Master. He announces a good degree of prosperity throughout the jurisdiction; he refers to the complete union of the Lodges in the jurisdictions of the Grand Lodges of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and rejoices that the result is so satisfactory. Full reports of the various District Deputies are published with the proceedings. Our brethren of Canada, as usual, seem alive to the interests of the Craft, and to the fulfilment of their mission as the members of a charitable institution, judging from the large amounts of charity dispensed. Brother Edward Mitchell presented the Report on Correspondence. Forty-two Grand Lodges and four Orients are noticed. M. W. A. A. Stevenson is Grand Master, and R. W. Thomas B. Harris, Grand Secretary. 9
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Our brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction held their Eightysecond Annual Communication in May, 1870, M. W. Amos E. Cobb, Grand Master, presiding. Six dispensations for new Lodges were granted during the year. The address is a short one, and chiefly confined to local matters. In giving an account of his visitations, he notices having been present at the Centennial Anniversary of the installation of General Joseph Warren, Grand Master of Massachusetts. And we presume was one of the ninety-seven who " sat down to the feast." The business of the session is short and local. The Report on Correspondence is by the Grand Secretary, Brother Jos. K. Wheeler. Forty-three Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas for 1869 being one. H e recommends the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, but the Grand Lodge defer action until the next Annual Communication, with the hope that the two bodies may reconcile their differences. There appears to be 109 Lodges, with 13,072 members. M. W. Asa Smith, of Norwalk, is Grand Master, and R. W. Joseph K. Wheeler, of Hartford, Grand Secretary. COLORADO.
Annual Communication held September, 1869, Henry M. Teller, M'. W. Grand Master, presiding. Twelve Lodges were represented. The Grand Master's Address is a brief review of his official acts for the year. Among them he reports having refused two applications for dispensations to open new Lodges, not believing they could be well sustained where desired. This Grand Lodge sets apart a portion of its funds for the very laudable purpose of creating a " Library Fund," and on this .subject the Grand Master says: " T h e Grand Library Fund, amounting to $250.22, is in the hands of the R.
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W. Grand Treasurer. I would recommend, as I did on a former occasion, tliat this fund be kept at interest until such times as the Grand Lodge shall be permanently located, and I would suggest to the brethren the propriety of increasing that fund by such donations as they may feel able from time to time to make."
The subject of intemperance is noticed in the Address, and the Masters of Lodges are requested to inforce, by discipline, the Grand Lodge regulations on the subject. The death of M. W. Allyn Weston, P. G. M. of that Jurisdiction, is appropriately noticed by the Grand Master, and by resolution, a page of the proceedings is devoted to his memory. A resolution was adopted authorizing the Grand Secretary to re-print the proceedings of the Grand Lodge. This has been done, and we take pleasure in acknowledging, in behalf of this Grand Lodge, the receipt of a copy. The Grand Secretary is authorized to. collect one dollar for each certificate of standing, or certificate not otherwise provided for, the amount so received to be placed to the Library Fund. Brother Hal. Sayr submitted a brief Report on Correspondence, noticing the proceedings of forty-one Grand Lodges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kansas being one. The brother's excuse for the brevity of his report is, that he had but ten days in which to prepare it, owing to the incessant demand of private business. W e hope to hear from the brother again, and then we shall expect to hear more; at present he is non-committal. M. W. Henry M. Teller, of Central, is Grand Master, and R. W. Ed. C. Parmlee, of Georgetown, Grand Secretary. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
At the Semi-Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge, in May, 1869, we find the following embraced in the Address of the Grand Master: " There is a question which I now wish to bring to your notice, that seems to me to be of great importance, and one which demands and should receive a full consideration, and a final settlement at your hands. I allude to the question of our claim of Jurisdiction over all candidates for the degrees of Masonry in our Lodges, irrespective of the residence of such applicants. This claim is broadly made in Section 22, of Article XX,.of our Grand Lodge Constitution.
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By assuming this position this Grand I^odge ignores what is recognized as a settled point of Masonic law, by, I believe, every other Grand Lodge in our country, viz: that 'no Lodge can extend its geographical jurisdiction beyond the territorial limits of its own Grand Lodge;' and even though there be Subordinate Lodges in other jurisdictions, which in some cases fail to conform to this law, and Grand Lodges which neglect to notice its infringement on the part of its subordinates, yet our Grand Lodge alone refuses to recognize it as possessing any binding force upon its subordinates. If, in its wisdom, this Grand Lodge should see fit to amend its Constitution, so as to prohibit the Subordinate Lodges within its jurisdiction from initiating, passing, or raising any one not a fiermaneni resident of the District, without the consent of the Lodge nearest to the place of residence of the applicant, under seal, it would, in my opinion, not only settle a vexed question and restore harmony of feeling between other jurisdictions and our own, but would subserve the best interests of the Craft here and elsewhere."
This is a subject often referred to in various reports, and one which has been productive of no little discord among certain Lodges, and we shall gladly hail any action tending toward a general harmony. In this respect we trust the Grand Lodge will carry'out the suggestions of their Grand Master. A resolution was offered prohibiting Lodges from conferring the Degrees upon any who are not actual members of the District, but action was deferred until the next session. A Clause in their Constitution says: " A n d at any time before a Degree is conferred, any member of the Lodge has the right to object, and the Degree cannot be conferred until the objection is withdrawn." This the Grand Master thinks should be modified so as to prevent an improper use of the power it gives. W e fail, however, to find that they took any action on the'question. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother Charles F. Stansberry. Thirty American and four Foreign Grand Bodies are noticed. Of Kansas he gives a very brief report, evidently intent on retaliating for our last brief notice of D. C. Excuse us, Brother Stansberry, we did not wilfully slight you. Their report on European Grand Lodges is abridged from the last New York Reports, and is, we presume, of peculiar interest to many of our brethren.
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He has evidently confined his report to "a plain statement of facts," and hence we have "very little comment" upon the acts of the various Grand Bodies. They have nineteen Lodges and 2,469 members. M. W. R. B. Donaldson is Grand Master, and R. W. Noble D. Larner, Grand Secretary. DELAWARE.
Annual Communication held June, 1869, M. W. E. J. Horner, Grand Master, presiding. The Address is short, and principally devoted to a recital of his official acts; one is, that appointed officers may dimit. In this the Grand Lodge refuse to concur. We believe that officers appointed by the Master hold during his pleasure, and that the simple act of being appointed would not debar them from dimitting. The Master could release them from their appointment at any time, when they would certainly be at liberty to dimit. On this subject we should side with the Grand Master. The Committee on Correspondence submit a short Report, merely acknowledging the receipt of the printed proceedings. They give the Grand Orient another cut, but we fail to find where action was had by the Grand Lodge. M. W. E. J. Horner is Grand Master, and R. W. J. P. AUmond, Grand Secretary. FLORIDA.
Our brethren here held their Fortieth Annual Communication at Jacksonville, January 12, 1870, M. W. Samuel Pasco, Deputy Grand Master, presiding, R. W. D. C. Dawkins, Grand Secretary. The Deputy Grand Master addressed the Grand Lodge in a few well-timed remarks, and proceeded to the business of the Annual Communication. They deem it inexpedient to hastily recognize the "Grand Lodge of Quebec," consequently the subject was deferred until the next Annual Communication.
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It was resolved to fix the salary of the Grand Secretary at $800.00, and that a circular be addressed to each of the particular Lodges asking them to contribute a portion of their funds towards this salary. The Committee on Obituary report the death of P. G. M. Thomas G. Henry, a grandson of Patrick Henry, of Revolutionary fame, and a page of the proceedings is dedicated to his memory. Brother D. C. Dawkins presented the Report on Correspondence, reviewing the proceedings of most of the Grand Lodges; of Kansas he is not unmindful, noticing our report in a very pleasant manner. We coincide with the brother in his views against calling the Masonic Work by the name of any particular individual, as "Webb Work," "Preston Work," etc., etc. Our brethren of Florida seem to be prospering in their endeavors to promote the true interests of the order. M. W. Samuel Pasco, of Monticello, is Grand Master, and R. W. D. C. Dawkins, of Jacksonville, Grand Secretary. GEORGIA.
We acknowledge the receipt of the proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge for October, 1869, M. W. Samuel C. Lawrence, Grand Master, presiding. Two hundred and ten Lodges were represented from a registry of 271. The interesting address^of the Grand Master is proof to us, that in him they have a zealous and efficient officer. On the following subject, he says: " There is an apathy among the Craft much to be deplored. Our trouble is, we make too many [members of Lodges, and too few Masons. Complaint of this evil comes up from all jurisdictions. We have heard it in the past; it assails our ears in the present. It assumes all shapes. In one direction we hear the warning, that Jlasonry is getting to be too popular; in another, that Lodges are being too much and too fast multiplied, and that too many of them think more of the fees for the degrees than of the good of Masonry: in another, that the salutary use of the ballot is neglected. All these are but different modes of stating the same complaintâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we make too many members of Lodges, and too few Masons. The most common, as it is the first and most obvious remedy proposed for this
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evil, is a more unspairing use of the black ball. I have no objection to this. To a great extent it is the palladium of the Institution, and I would advise, encourage and enforce, if I could, at all times its judicious use."
He gives a full account of his stewardship during the year. Two dispensations for new Lodges were issued during the year: one of them in Atlanta. Of instituting new Lodges, he says: ".Savannah, with a population only one-third greater than that claimed for Atlanta, which is constantly growing, maintains four Lodges to the benefit of Masonry; and I think the time has come when Atlanta can very well support three, with like benefit to the Institution. This is no plea for Cro.ss Road Lodges^, that once favored locality, where some man having pitched his tent and a groggery, to confer dignity on his local habitation and calling, and perhaps add to his custom, certainly entailing ruin on many a weak brother, must have a Free Mason's Lodge, forsooth, on the top of his shanty. Thank God, the day is passed when dispensation or charter for such could be. To me, there is profanation in the very thought of erecting our altar and depositing and opening the first great light thereon, over a groggery."
Of the so called side degrees, he says, " The true Craftsman will find food enough for both mind and heart in the lawful fields of pure Free Masonry." All Charters of Lodges not having paid dues for two years, were declared forfeited. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother J. Emmett Blackshear, Grand Secretary. The proceedings of forty Grand Lodges are noticed, and among them Kansas for 1868: and of it he says "Thirtieth Annual Communication held," etc. Please say Thirteenth, and oblige. The action of this Grand Lodge concerning the Mount Moriah Lodge is noticed, but without comment. We are sorry, Brother Blackshear, that our brief report was made more so by the accidental omission of the notice of your Grand Lodge, but so it was. There are two hundred and sixty-eight Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a total membership of 16,469. M. W. Samuel C. Lawrence, of Marietta, is Grand Master, and R. VV. J. Emmett Blackshear, of Macon, Grand Secretary.
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This, our young sister jurisdiction, held its Second Annual Communication October, 1869. Six Chartered Lodges were represented. T h e Grand Master, M. W. Geo. H. Coe, urges a uniformity in the Work, in which at present there seems to be a great disparity. On the subject of jurisdiction he submits two cases, and in referring to them we give his remarks in full, as follows: " I desire to call your attention to two cases of infringement of our jurisdictional right, which have lately come to my notice. The first is that of Mr. Jno. R. Brigham, who has for five years been a resident of this Territory, and Last November paid a visit to Binghamton, New York, his native place, and, to use his own language, was asked by his father and other relations to join a Lodge of which they were members. He says, he cared but little about it and made no application, but went to New York City and remained several weeks, and on his return to Binghampton found that his application had been made out and signed for him, and ballolted on, and that he had been elected and nothing to do but receive the degrees, which he did at the liands of the Binghamton Lodge, No. 177, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New York. The other case is that of Mr. Chas. ^L Elder, who has likewise been a resident of this Territory some five years, and last fall went to Rochelle, 111., where he was persuaded by his friends to send his petition in to Horricon Lodge, No. 244; he did so, and by a special dispensation of the Grand Master, or the Deputy Grand Master of the District, was ballotted for, elected and received all the degrees in one night. I cannot but regard both these cases as most flagrant infringements on our jurisdiction. The first is perhaps the most so, as Mr. B. distinctly states that be did not sign the application himself; that it was signed for him during his absence, without his knowledge or consent. This case, therefore, entails not only a most wanton violation of one of our ancient landmarks, as well as a marked discourtesy to this jurisdiction, which we cannot overlook."
This infringement of jurisdiction cannot be too severely censured, and more especially in the first, where he was "asked by his father and other relations to join the Lodge," and then, too, when he cared so little about it. We should be disposed to question that portion of the story, if it came to us in any manner less official; as it is, we record it, and regret that any Mason or Lodge of Masons, should so far forget their duty.
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We trust our esteemed Brother Paige will see to it, that they "be made to know the law." This Grand Lodge proposes to collect one dollar annually from each Mason of the jurisdiction, as an "Orphans' Fund." The interest of which is to be used for the education of orphans of Masons', and indigent Masons' children. A resolution was passed abolishing the practice of collecting affiliation fees. It seems our young sister was indulging in bad habits, else why resolve that "canvassing or electioneering to influence the votes of members of the Grand Lodge, in the election of Grand Officers, is contrary to the letter and spirit of Masonry." The Committee on Jurisprudence, reporting "on the resolution offered by Brother L. P. Mikkleson, with reference to liquors, recommend that the same be amended by striking out all after the word 'things' in the fifth line, and that the same pass as so amended." In the absence of the resolution itself, we are at a loss to know what is "struck out," and what effect it had upon the resolution. Was it the "liquor" or the "things"? Will Brother Edmonson tell us? The thanks of the Grand Lodge were tendered to Brother L. F. Carter for his able Report on Correspondence, but we have looked for it in vain. A large amount of business was transacted, and our Idaho brethren bid fair to make a good record. M. W. Jonas W. Brown is Grand Master, and R. W. P. E. Edmonson, Grand Secretary; both of Idaho City. INDIANA.
Our Indiana brethren met in Annual Communication May 24, 1870. Grand Master Rice, in his address, acknowledges the receipt of the proceedings of forty-three Grand Lodges, Kansas not
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of the number. He has had but little time to devote to an examination of these, and regrets that such is the case, and thinks a full report should be presented at each Annual Communication. Tiiis Grand Lodge, a few years since, believing that all had been said that could be said, or that was of interest to the Craft, resolved to dispense with the Reports on Correspondence. In this he thinks they were selfish and cold, and show a want of courtesy. They would like to be remembered as members of the great Masonic family, and he favors their return to the old Correspondence Reports, which was agreed to. Nineteen dispensations for new Lodges were granted during the year. Resolutions were adopted severing all correspondence with the Grand Orient of France. Action in the affair of the Grand Lodge of Quebec was deferred until the next Annual Communication. T h e register shows 405 Lodges in the jurisdiction, and 22,333 members. Increase in membership during the year 1,128.
M. W. Martin H. Rice, of Plymouth, is Grand Master, and R. W. John M. Bramwell, of Indianapolis, Grand Secretary. IOWA.
Annual Communication held in June, 1870, M. W. John Scott, Grand Master, presiding. By his address we are informed that prosperity has favored the brethren of that jurisdiction. Twenty-six dispensations for new Lodges were granted. In referring to the work, he .says: " I am gratified to report a degree of uniformity in work that lias, perhaps, no parallel in any jurisdiction. This is only the more wonderful, when we consider the many enthusiastic Masons who are attracted hither from di.';tant States, and who, were our own system less perfect, would continually place upon it those variations to which, from long use, many of them are much attached. In fact, we have all the uniformity that is desirahle, and it is now fully lime that more attention were given to the weightier matters of the law; that, instead of attaching so much importance to the tithes of mint, anise, and cummin, that we devote cnnselve.s to the great duties of Masonry, and learn from it to do justice, love
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mercy, and walk humbly before God. Alas! how many there be, who can parrot-like run you off the whole catechism, and who think themselves 'bright Masons,' who have never learned that 'iVTasonry is a beautiful system of inoralily, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols.' Do not understand from this that I rate proficiency in work as of little value. Xot so. The forms of Masonry are valuable as such, but they are not Masonry; they are but the casket which holds the jewel. The treasure is worthy of its beautiful surrounding, and the husk is necessaiy to the safety and growth of the kernel within. A soul, pure and true, is all the better for an accompanying body, Ijeautiful and strong, but still, it is the soul which 'is the better part of man,' and is alone worthy of our deepest love."
He advises the recognition of the M. VV. Grand Lodge of Quebec, which, after a full discussion, the Grand Lodge did "in the fullest sense." Among his decisions, we notice as follows: " One who has not served as Warden may be installed Master of a new Lodge liy dispensation from the Grand Master."
What a convenience to have the power to evade the law! We believe that any one qualified should have the right to serve as Master, without having first been elected and served as Warden, and believe we have good authority for this in the "ancient charges;" but if he must serve as Warden first, why not carry out the rule to the letter, and not ask the Grand Master to waive the law in any particular case, but compel Lodges U. D. to comply as well as chartered Lodges, even though they might have to borrow a Warden for the occasion. Perhaps if it were more difificult to make a Master, there would be more consideration in starting new Lodges, and thereby good might come to the Craft. W e need to apply the brakes to the increase of new Lodges, especially in the western towns. Let us carry out the law. We admire the following decision, and especially the latter portion: " A ballot for advancement as well as for admission, is secret and sacred, and may not be questioned. Hardships do sometimes occur under this law, but they only prove that the use of the black ballot began too late. Black ballots arc worth more than white ones, and are much less dangerous. No discussion of either class should be permitted; it is useless, dangerous, and unmasonic."
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giving a full account of the transactions of his office for the year, and so explicit is he that he takes two pages to explain why Brother Guilbert's Report on Correspondence for 1868, was not printed as an appendix in 1869. The summing up seems to be, that he could not get it in time. Brother Langridge submitted the Report on Correspondence, and in it reviews the proceedings of thirty-two Grand Lodges, Kansas for (he says) 1870, being of the number. W e think, however, the brother has mistaken the date. In his notice of us he quotes largely from ]?rother Brown's address,and thinks the news from "John Brown's Tract" very good. A m o n g other things, he says: " W e remember some twelve years ago, Grand Master Recs called a Grand World's Universal Masonic Congress, or Grand Lodge, to meet at the ancient city of York, in England, if we mistake not, in June, 1870. That time is just about now. We are sorry we cannot be there. If we were we woidd move that when it closed, it should be to open again in the quarry under Jerusalem, to work another of Bob Morris' Masonic Lodges there; and when it did open, wc would desire it should do so to solemn music from a 'large accordeon.'"
T h e Report throughout is a good one, and prepared with much care. W e hope to hear from Brother Langridge again. There were 281 Chartered Lodges, with 12,548 members. M. W. John Scott, of Nevada, is Grand Master, and R. W. T. S. Parvin, of Iowa City, Grand Secretary. ILLINOIS.
Our brethren of this Jurisdiction held their Twenty-ninth Annual Communication in October, 1869, M. W. Harmon G. Reynolds, Grand Master, presiding. Dispensations were granted during the year for twenty-three new Lodges. The Grand Master, in his Address, gives a full account of his stewardship, in which many interesting subjects are noticed, mostly, however, of a local character. H e assures us that they are enjoying peace and general prosperity, and for which
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they are truly thankful. \Vc admire him for tjic out-spoken manner in which he refers to that class of hangers on, or we might sa}-, mandicants, who are so often met with in other jurisdictions than Illinois. Hear him: "'I'he matters of mendicity and imposture have asninned alarming propurlions, ami demand a sturdy resistance, and stringent measures to jircvent lliem. I would therefore recommend that all Worshipful and all acting Masters lie required to enforce the 7th and 15th charges to a Master elect, according to their liteial meaning, and that no contributions in money be given to persons repie senting themselves as Masons, by either Lodges or brethren, unless they hold a certificate of membership of recent date from the Lodge in which they are members, or upon other indisputable evidence aside from the test and examination. F.nough money has been filched from our Lodges and brethren within the last live years, to buy farms and homes for our poor, to build seminaries and endow ihem for the education of our destitute orphan children. 'J'his recommendation may seem to be harsh; jjerhaps it is; but the emergency is great, and honesty and charity demand that these pests in society be driven from our borders. vr
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Lotteries and gift enterprises are in no way sanctioned by him. " T h e best have no good traits in them." Of his labors, he says, he has devoted an average of twelve hours per day for the last year to the affairs of Masonry; has written more than three thousand letters, and has traveled over ten thousand miles in the discharge of his arduous labors. A large amount of business was transacted, and all tending to verify the assertion that peace and prosperity reigns throughout the Jurisdiction. Brother Joseph Robins submitted the Report on Correspondence. Thirty-nine American, and several Foreign Grand Lodges are noticed. The Grand Lodge of Kansas receives
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her full share of the brother's attention. In the case of Mt. Moriah Lodge, he quotes in full the report of our Committee on the subject of granting a Charter, and then says: " We take it for granted that the hrethren composing Mt. Moriali Lodge are the same who received their first dispensation from Grand Master Currie, of Nevada. Before granting the dispensation, he e.xacted from the petitioners the pledge that they would carefully exclude all who were of the Mormon faith, which seems not only to have been the promptings of the Grand Master's judgment, but in conformity to an edict passed by the Grand Lodge the same year. When the dispensation was returned, and a Charter asked for, the petition was accompanied by a communication declining to receive a Charter unless the edict was repealed, and the Lodge allowed its unrestricted judgment as to who should be admitted. The Grand Lodge refused a Charter, but ordered the Grand Secretary to prepare and forward to the members of Mt. Moriali Lodge, without fee, proper certificates of the good standing of each of its members, and the jewels and furniture of the Lodge were donated to the brethren thereof. The Grand Lodge of Xevada has an unc[uestioned right to refuse a Charter to any inchoate Lodge under its jurisdiction, and we do not propose to find fault with its exercise in this particular case. At the same time we think the members of Mt. Moriah Lodge, in refusing a Charter on such conditions, were only doing their duty as Masons. We commend them for not being a party to any such invasion of the inherent rights of particular Lodges, as is involved in an attempt on the part of a Grand Lodge to legislate on what is unalterably- fixed by the landmarks, beyond the power of any man, or body of men, to add or subtract. Having been furnished certificates of good standing by order of the Grand Lodge of Nevada; having served their year of probation under the Grand Lodj^e of Kansas, and having sent up evidences of good work, presented as fair a claim for a Charter as any Lodge, and we are glad they received it. To Masons who have evinced such an appreciation of the fundamental princililes of the fraternity, its interests may be safely intrusted."
W e thank the brother for his remarks in our behalf, and especially for the outspoken manner in which he utters them, and are glad to know that there is one who will volunteer to be our champion. The brother's report throughout is an interesting one, and there is much more we would notice had wc the time. There are 606 Lodges in the Jurisdiction, and 34,000 members. M. W. Harmon G. Reynolds was reelected Grand Master, and R. W. Orlin H. Minor reelected Grand Secretary, both of Springfield.
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Annual Communication held in October, 1869, M. W. Elisha S. Fitch, Grand Master. In his Annual Address he rejoices that there are no sad surroundings to check their happy greetings. During the year he has granted no dispensations for the formation of new Lodges, and of this he says: "By way of self-vindication, permit me to say, that in many instances the petitioners themselves have unwittingly defeated their own purpose by putting tlie case too strongly, or proving too much; for, in addition to the usual form of appeal, it would often be represented to the Grand Master, by way of special inducement, that many members of an adjoining I,odge would procure dimits and affiliate with the proposed new Lodge, as soon as organized; and yet, upon an examination of the annual returns, it would turn out in evidence (as lawyers say) that the aforesaid adjoining Lodge was itself too feeble to undergo any dejjletion, and yet remain self-sustaining. In all such cases, therefore, the establishment of a new Lodge would perhaps involve the suspension or embarass the work of an old one, and the result would be, that while adding to the number of our I^odges. and thereby incurring the expense of separate organizations, there would be but little, if any, addition to our aggregate membershij:), and no commensurate increase whatever of the general prosperity."
In the general desire for instituting new Lodges, we fear that such cases too often occur, and we question whether, in our own jurisdiction, old Lodges are not often materially weakened, if not wholly broken up, by the institution of a new Lodge in too close proximity. H e regards it as a lamentable fact that the too rapid multiplication of Lodges has tended only to cheapen Masonry, "and this cheapening policy, in its turn, has tended only to lessen its dignity." The Grand Lodge, during its session, laid the corner stone of the "Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home." On the occasion a very able address was made by the Grand Master. This Grand Lodge also turns the cold shoulder on the Grand Orient of France. Brother J. M. S. McCorkle, the Grand Secretary, presented the Report on Correspondence, and in it he reviews the proceedings of forty-seven Grand Lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kan.sas, for x868,
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being one. Embraced in his report is an interesting review of several of the European Grand Lodges and Grand Orients. Their li.st shows 481 Chartered Lodges, with 19,484 members. Total funds paid in, $19,609.00. M. W. Charles Eginton, of Winchester, is Grand blaster, and R. W. J. M. S. McCorkle, of Louisville, Grand Sccretar)'. LOUISIANA.
The Fifty-eighth Annual Communication of the M. W. (jrand Lodge of Louisiana was held in the City of New Orleans, February 14, 1870, M. \V. Samuel Manning Todd, Grand Ma.ster, presiding, J. C. Batchelor, Grand Sccretar)'. Seventy-four Lodges were represented. The address of the Grand Master is a somewhat lengthy document, and confined chiefly to local affairs. From the recital of his official acts, and from the various and well-timed suggestions made to the Grand Lodge, we are inclined to the belief that, as a Grand Master, our worthy brother is a success. Full reports are made by the various D. D. Grand Masters, all showing continued prosperity throughout the jurisdiction. T h e total assets of the Grand Lodge January i, 1870, were $259,511.49. Total liabilities, ;$78,447.67. Balance of assets over liabilities, $181,063.82. Louisiana Relief Lodge .still continues its good works, having during the year disbursed for charitable purposes over $3,000.00. Resolutions were offered recognizing the Grand Lodges of West Virginia and Quebec, also the Grand Orient of Brazil, h^xceptions were taken to the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and it was deferred until the next Annual Communication. The others were recognized. This Grand Lodge has not fully settled the question of lifemembership. See the following: " Rivohvil, That to encourage the establishment of the system of life-meniliersliip in I.oilges the amovmt of dues to the Grand Lodge for life-members be remitted, if so created by a continued service of not le-.s than lifteen years."
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James B. Scot, in which is reviewed the proceedings of fortyfour Grand Lodges, Kansas for 1868 being one, and of which a courteous review is given. He reviews the question of Mt. Moriah Lodge at Salt Lake, but as we have, we think, said all that is necessary on that subject, we leave it. He quotes from the Reports of our Custodians as follows: "Considerable opposition was manifested at fkst to what was denominated Ijy some as innovations; but such opposition was met there as it has been met everywhere else, with the assurance that their instructor was with them for tlie purpose of teaching llie work adopted by the Grand Lodge, and not for the purpose of discussing its merits, or listening to a criticism of it."
And says: "This reminds us of a Grand Lecturer, now in the spirit land, who, in e.xeniplifying the worlc, if asked tlie slightest question in regard to it, would draw himself up to his full height, cla.sp his hands together, draw them gently down over his rotund paunch, and then, with a bland smile and a profound bow, softly say, ' I got it so.' Now, if a Grand Lodge adopts a particular system of work, the subordinates are bound to acquire and practice it. But the ritual is not all of Masonry, and a Grand Lecturer should not only be able, but willing, to give an explanation to any question raised concerning the work he teaches. If the memIjers of a Lodge are intelligent men, this would do more to conciliate opiJosition, remove prejudice, and make the work acceptable, than by telling them it is llie work and they must adopt it noletis voleiis."
We presume Brother Scot has never had very much experience as a Grand Lecturer in a young jurisdiction, if he had he probably would have a different idea of giving explanations or of promulgating a system of work and lectures. We presume there is scarcely a Lodge in this jurisdiction that has not members from a half dozen different jurisdictions, and all are anxious that everything be conducted as it was in each particular Lodge from which they received the work, and at the first opportunity each is bound to have his say. Hence the remark of the instructor, that he came to teach the work adopted by the Grand Lodge. The brother's report is a lengthy and able one, and one entitled to a more extended notice, as many questions arc therein discussed which might be interesting to the many; but we must forego for the present. M. W. Samuel Manning Todd is Grand Master, and R. W. James C. Batchelor, Grand Secretary; both of New Orleans.
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Our brethren of Maine met in Annual Communication May 3, 1870, M. W. John H. Lynde, Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and forty Lodges, from a total of one hundred and forty-nine, were represented. The Grand Master's address is a good one, and shows that he is the "right man in the right place." H e opposes, in strong terms, the practice of conferring the degrees out of time, and devotes a page to giving his reasons. They are sensible, to say the least. H e suggests that hereafter that power be left to the Grand Master. The D. D. Grand Masters have been in the habit of exercising this power heretofore, and upon which subject we have had our say in former reports. H e thinks Halls dedicated to Masonry, should not be used for conferring what are popularly known as side degrees. Upon the question of the organization of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, he says: " Since the establishment of independent Grand Lodges in the United States, it has been held to be sound Masonic law that independent Grand Lodges may of right be organized where independent Governments exist. This right has been affirmed and re-affirmed by American Grand Lodges, until it is no longer a doubtful question. That right admitted, of course no action of mother Grand Lodges can prevent its exercise., In this case we find, First. Second.
That the Province of Quebec is an independent State. That more than three Lodges united in forming the Grand Lodge.
Third. That a majority of the Lodges in the Province were represented at the meeting for organization, or have given in their adhesion to the newly created Grand Lodge. Fourth. That the proceedings in its establishment were regular. These being facts, I feel that it is the duty of the Grand Lodge, and in accordance with its custom in such cases, to recognize the Grand Ix)dge of Quebec, and give her a fraternal welcome to the family of American Grand Lodges. In doing this we affinn solemnly that we have none but the most fraternal feelings towards tlie Grand Lodge of Canada, and are only animated by a desire to promote the harmony of the whole fraternity, and maintain the right. I have this morning received a dispatch from M. W. Brother Stevenson, requesting that action upon this subject be delayed until the receipt of a letter and documents which he had mailed to me. You will undoubtedly comply with this request."
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The Report on Correspondence was prepared by our highly statistical Brother J. H. Drummond, and is gotten up in his usually interesting style. The proceedings of Kansas had not come to hand. Of that Iowa appendix, we were all searching for last year, he says: " I t will be remembered that last .year Brother Guilbert failed to furnish his Report on Correspondence: this year the Grand Lodge voted to print it as an appendix to these proceedings, provided it was completed and furnished in time. When we read this vote, we lay back in our 'lazy chair,' unbuttoned our vest, etc., had the windows raised, and the doors opened, sent ' Hopeful' to apprise the neighbors (we have moved into this neighborhood since we read Guilbert's last), and turned to the appendix, shaking all over in anticipation of the coming fun â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but alas! no Guilbert was there. We found instead a Report for this year liy Brother W. E. Miller. We confess to a feeling of disappointment similar, we imagine, to that of one who has made up his mind for a French dinner, seasoned with all manner of spices and piquant sauces, and receives instead a good solid dinner of roast beef and other essentials with no 'foreign flummery' about i t ! "
We give our esteemed brother's concluding remarks, and commend them to the careful consideration of the brethren everywhere : " If any reader has accompanied us thus far, he has learned that the march of Freemasonry is still onward: whether it is upward is not so certain. We must confess that there seems to be too much of a looking forward to what Freemasonry will do, rather than a care for what it is doing. With a membership of half a million, it ought now to be accomplishing all that any human institution can accomplish. That it is doing an immense good we know: that it is not doing all it can, we as certainly know. While we hope for the future we should act now. 'God loves the present tense, rather than the future.' We have noticed with anxiety one feature in almost all the addresses the jjroceedings contain. It is the caution against intemperance combined with the assumption that this vice has increased and prevails among the Craft to a dangerous extent. This gives our enemies the means of assailing us with success. As long as they assail the Institution itself, it is like the mere foam on the rock; but if they shall assail us because we have abandoned the princijiles of Masonry and are perverting them, what ansvver can we make ? Herein lies our greatest danger. All acknowledge this, but there seems too little effort to avert the danger. ' T h e truth shining, many love: reproving, they reject: when it shows itself, we embrace it: when it shows 7ts, we cannot endure it.' It is the imperative duty of all in authority and of all to whom the brethren have given .influence by having ever
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called them to positions of responsibility, to do all in their power by precept, and especially by example, to put away this reproach from the Craft. To the Craft in other jurisdictions, in behalf of the Craft in Maine, we send greeting; Ijrotherly I.ove and Charity: to our brethren of tliese Committees we tender our acknowledgments for their unvarying com-tesy and kindness: and we again close the performance of this duty with a faith in Masonry stronger than ever, and that 'knows no shadow of turning.'" MASSACHUSETTS.
The Proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge for 1869, are well stocked with useful information. At the Quarterly Communication, March 10, 1869, the Grand Master, in an Address, suggests some points of interest concerning the Grand Ckarity Fund, Sinking Fund, Temple, etc. It seems there should be a Grand Charity Fund of fifty thousand dollars. He wants to know the condition of this fund, and who are its Board of Trustees? H e also wishes to know the state of the Sinking Fund, and to have a full report of the affairs of the Temple, which it would seem are not in a very satisfactory condition. The Board of Directors have assumed to perform many of the legitimate duties of the Grand Lodge. This, Brother Gardner would see remedied. Their Grand Lodge has two Lodges in Chili. There having been organized a Grand Lodge for Chili, he asks the Grand Lodge to determine whether the two Lodges still owe allegiance to the parent Grand Lodge. W e believe the Grand Lodge of Chili is working or holding under the Scottish Rite, and as such, does not claim to exercise jurisdiction over those of the York Rite, and, in such case, the Lodges from Massachusetts could not become subjects of the Grand Lodge of Chili. The Grand Lodge refused to adopt the Grand Representative System. The proceedings of thirty-one Grand Lodges are received by the Grand Secretary, but this Grand Lodge makes no report thereon. This was the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Grand
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Lodge, and as this occasion occurs so rarely, the Grand Master gave an interesting sketch of the early history of the Grand Lodge. Invitations had been sent to the Grand Masters of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York, and to Past Grand Master Josiah H. Drummond, of Maine, to be present at the Festival. Letters were received and read from Grand Masters John H. Lynde, of Maine, Alex. M. Winn, of New Hampshire, James Gibson, of New York, and from R. W. Brother Drummond, of Maine, excusing and regretting their absence. The Grand Secretary informs us that "at the feast ninetyseven brethren sat down, and their names are entered upon the record of the Communication." Now, my dear brother, that might do in Boston, but just let Kansas celebrate a Centennial Anniversary, and a thousand might sit down and enjoy mtr feast. M. W. William Sewell Gardiier is Grand Master, and R. W. Solon Thornton, Grand Secretary, both of Boston. MARYLAND.
At the Annual Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge, Grand Master Coats read a very brief address. The principal subjects are the efficiency of the Grand Officers, and the completion of their Temple. During the six years of his administration he has issued thirty-five dispensations for new Lodges, thirty-four of which are prosperously at work. The business of the session was purely local, and principally devoted to a final adjustment of the affairs connected with the building of their "New Masonic Temple." The cost of which seems to have been something over ^460,000. They resolve that the Report on Corre.spondence be accepted and printed with the proceedings, but we fail to find it therein. M. W. John S. Berry is Grand Master, and R. W. Jacob H. Medairy, Grand Secretary; both of Baltimore.
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Annual Communication held January 12, 1870, M. W. A. T. Metcalf, Grand Master. By the Grand Master's Address we are informed that the order has increased from one hundred and fifteen Lodges, and five thousand eight hundred and sixteen members, in i860, to two hundred and fifty-seven Lodges, and over twenty thousand Masons in good standing in 1870. Thirteen Dispensations for new Lodges were granted. The Address is a plain and business-like paper. A code of By-Laws was adopted at a former meeting of the Grand Lodge. They are found, on some points, to be objectionable, and were meeting with opposition. He recommends that they rescind their action in the matter, and try again. On the subject of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, he advises that they refrain from all interference in the matter, in the hopes that those particularly interested may soon suggest some plan of an amicable adjustment of the whole matter. This Grand Lodge, by resolution, refuse to acknowledge the Representative System, and upon which subject, the Committee to whom the case was referred, submit a most exhaustive report, so much so, indeed, that it must have taken the united efforts of all of the Committee to have accomplished it. W e have never been a very zealous advocate of the system, but still we believe there are many occasions where positive good might result from such appointments. The Committee fail to imagine a possibility of good; but on the contrary, suffer their imaginations to lead them into the wildest extremes in its opposition; so much so, as to savor of the rediculous, and all, we presume, for " t h e solid edification of the Craft." Our worthy Brother, James Fenton, submitted a brief Report on Correspondence, in which the proceedings of forty Grand Lodges are noticed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kansas, for 1868, included. M. W. A. T. Metcalf, of Kalamazoo, is Grand Master, and R. W. Jarnes Fenten, of Detroit, Grand Secretary,
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Seventeenth Annual Communication held January, 1870, M. W. C. W. Nash, Grand Master. Forty-six Lodges were represented. The Grand Master reports the past year a prosperous one, and that peace and harmony have prevailed. Five new Lodges were instituted. They have been trying a " uniformity of work," and apparently are succeeding admirably. After giving and account of his official acts, the Most Worshipful Brother indulges in some interesting remarks on the objects and teachings of Free Masonry, which should be read by all. We would quote them in full had we the space. The business was short and mostly local. The Report on Correspondence was by our venerable Bro. A. T. C. Pierson. Forty Grand Lodges are reviewed, and some of them rather severely; although we think we discover a change, and so far as we are allowed to judge, for the better. M. W. C. W. Nash is Grand Master, and R. W. W. S. Combs, Grand Secretary, both of St. Paul. MISSOURI.
Our brethren on the other side of the River met in Annual Communication October 11, 1869, M. W. John D. Vincent, Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and sixty Chartered Lodges were represented. The address of the Grand Master is an interesting document of some thirty pages, in which the M. W. brother gives a full account of his official acts, and they are many. He shows that he has endeavored to perform his duty fearlessly, and in a faithful manner. H e speaks in plain terms of what might be termed the evils prevailing, and urges all to perform their whole duty. During the year his time has been mostly engaged in the business of the Grand Lodge, and of this he says: " I am deeply conscious of having discliarged very imperfectly the higli and commanding trusts reposed in roe by the voluntary suflfrages of my brethren twelve
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months since. But it has been from a want of ability rather than disposition, that T have done so little. To have done all I desired to do, would have been to do nothing elseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and then one-half of the needed good would not have been accomplished, nor a tithe of necessary effort put forth. I here place upon record the sober, and even sad conviction of my mind, that fliere never has been a period in the history of Masonry, when there was such an imperious demand for herculean moral, reformatory effort, as is called for now. The men who lead the hosts, impress the minds, and mould the destiny of Missouri Masons, for the next few years, will have to bear responsibilities that may well challenge every power, and awaken every energy of true moral manhood."
H e had granted dispensations for opening twenty-three new Lodges. One Lodge had its Charter arrested for refusing to conform to the work as adopted by the Grand Lodge. In speaking of this, and of the work of the Grand Lodge, he says: " There are many who demur to our present ritual, as expounded by Grand Ijodge authority and endorsement. Very numerous have been the expressions of dissent corning to me from different parts of the jurisdiction. District Lecturers, District Deputies and Masters declare "the work is changed." I hope dissatisfied parties may all be present and demand, vei-y peremptorily, that this question be ventilated and settled. In view of the transcendent ivtportance ( ? ) that may attach to tha ritual, requiring every " i " to be dotted, and every " t " to be crossed, I would offer a suggestion: Let this Grand Lodge devote a good deal less time in speech-making and to legislation, that will be changed next year, and give the subject of work a very thorough examination and analysis. Making no pretentions to ritualism, I can thus advise. Because I venture the thought that if we would all pay more attention to PRINCIPLES and say less about work, there would be more good Masons among us. It is not very refreshing or edifying to a man of moral feelings to hear our Masonic teachers belching out their profimity or pvitif in our faces the fumes of drunkenness, and then listen to them prate about "THE WORK," or see them eifemplify the ritual. RITUALISM is NOT MASONRY. Masonsy embodies a proper ritual. But proportioned to the clamor for the ritual alone, is there a departure from the higher excellencies and moral bearings of Masoniy."
Well said. They have a Grand Lodge Hall, in which the Grand Lodge propose to become stockholders, as shown by the following: " Resolved, That this Grand Lodge assume the payment of the Two Hundretl Thousand Dollar Bonds issued by the Masonic Hall Association; provided that stock is issued to the Grand Lodge by said Association to the amount of said assumption of payment of this Grand Lodge, as the said bonds are paid. Resolved, That a fund is hereby created in this Grand Lodge, to be called ' Masonic Hall Fund,' and that the various Subordinate Lodges be required to
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pay into the hands of the Grand Secretary, for the purpose of Said fund, the sum of one dollar per year for each member of said Lodge, commencing at the next session of this Grand Lodge.
They decide that all rejected applicants for membership must file a new petition before another ballot. The Report on Correspondence is by their efficient Grand Secretary, Brother Gouley, Forty-two Grand Lodges are reviewed, and also an abstract from the New York Report on Foreign Grand Bodies given. Of Kansas, he has his say on the Mt. Moriah question, and thinks Nevada should have been left to settle its own business. On that point we are of the opinion that they had about done their work when they returned their dimits, and virtually declared all concerned Masons in good standing. We know of no charges against any of the members of said Lodge, and suppose they were free to unite themselves tvith any Lodge, or start one of their own. He says of us: " T h e Grand Lodge had several votes as to where they would next carry the Grand Lodge, and it was finally settled to meet next year in Leavenworth. 'And another Locust went in and took a grain of corn.'"
Oh! Frank. The brother's report is full of interesting matter, and reflects credit upon its author. We hope to hear from him often. MLSSLSSIPPI.
Fifty-second Annual Communication held January, 1870. The Grand Master, M. W. Thos. S. Gathright, reports the Grand Lodge in a more prosperous condition than when they last met. He decides that a Lodge cannot legally transact any business, unless there be present seven Master Masons who are members of the Lodge. There are many subjects in the address of .special interest to the Craft, but our time will not permit of a very full notice. A large amount of business was transacted, most of it, however, of a local nature.
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Brother CliapUn offered the following, which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, to report at the next Annual Communication: " I s not Masonry, now, no longer an operative institution, but speculative and moral? And is it not the moral qualifications of a man that qualifies him to become a Mason? And cannot a man without an arm, a leg, or a finger, or otherwise maimed, perfomi all the moral and social duties of a Mason? And will the conferring of the degrees on such persons violate any landmark of the order, now ohligatiry on the order?"
The Report on Correspondence was by Brother Charles T. Murphy, and reviews the proceedings of most of the American Grand Lodges. Of Kansas he finds very little to criticise or speak of M. W . Geo. R. Fearn, of Canton, is Grand Master, and R. W. J. L. Power, of Jackson, Grand Secretary. MONTANA.
Fifth Annual Communication held in Helena, October, 1869, M. W. W. F. Saunders, Grand Master, presiding. Thirteen Lodges were represented. The Grand Master in his address speaks eloquently of the influence and mission of Masonry. He opposes the granting of dispensations to- confer degrees out of time, and gives some excellent suggestions on the subject. One is to require the unanimous consent of the Lodge to the application. He refers to their action concerning Mount Moriah Lodge, U. D., wherein it seems that the said Mount Moriah Lodge, U. D., under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Nevada, applied to them for a Charter, and that they refused to grant it (as they most certainly should have done), and he says, " N o w that different action from the Grand Lodge of Kansas has compelled a re-examination of our action, it is believed that no member of this Grand Lodge wishes our former action had been different." W e supposfe the above has some allusion to the Lodge instituted by this Grand Lodge in Salt Lake City, but that is a matter of conjecture. The Grand Lodge refuse to open the question.
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" T h e adverse circumstances which surround the Lodges in Utah, awaken in the breasts of all Masons intense solicitude, and it is grateful to us to know that our own Lodge there is in a healthy condition. It has received most un<iuaIiKed commendation from those whose approval is high jjraise. The exceptional situation of that Lodge justifies this specific mention."
So far as your Committee has been able to learn, the Lodge there under our own jurisdiction has, as yet, enjoyed a good reputation. Several pages of the proceedings are devoted to the record of an attempt to locate the Grand Lodge, and, pending all attempts at fixing a place of meeting, there is a motion to adjourn. Should such proceedings as are therein described transpire with us, we should be inclined to regard the Master as sitting without his authority. The Committee on Correspondence submit a short Report. Thirty Grand Lodges are reviewed, and among them Kansas receives her share, and a rap over the knuckles in consequence of Mount Moriah Lodge. Brother Hedges writes with ability, and criticises very pleasantly. He tries to apologize for his, to him, uninteresting report, but we would be content to receive it without his doing so, and hope to hear from him again. We feel like complimenting our sister, Montana, on the progress she has made thus far, and especially on the neat appearance of the printed proceedings before us. M. W. N. P. Langford, of Helena, is Grand Master, and R. W. Sol. Starr, Grand Secretary. NEBRASKA.
Twelfth Annual Communication held October, 1869, R. W. D. G. M., H. P. Deuel, presidingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Grand Master being absent as U. S. Consulate at Dresden, Saxony. A "Brother Chase, an old Past Master of eight years standing, having been solicited by some of its members to join Capitol Lodge and become its Master, was on the night of the election, elected to the position, without his petition being
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acted upon. The Lodge are so well satisfied with their choice that they propose to install him. To this Brother Irish objects, and yery properly says the old officers must hold over until their successors are duly elected and installed. A resolution was adopted providing that the Deputy Grand Master shall not grant dispensations or perform any other official act during the recess of the Grand Lodge, when the Grand Master is present, except by his authority. The Committee on Correspondence, by their Chairman, submit a brief Report, in which they notice the proceedings of twenty-five Grand Lodges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kansas, for 1868, being one. The Grand Orient and her acts claim much of the brother's attention. Twenty-five Lodges in the Jurisdiction, with 893 members. M. W . H. P. Deuel, of Omaha, is Grand Master, and R. W. R. W. Furnas, of Brownville, Grand Secretary. NEVADA.
Fifth Annual Communication held September, 1869. Eleven of the twelve Lodges in the jurisdiction were represented. The address of the Grand Master is short, and confined chiefly to local matters. He has had three cases of trespass on his jurisdiction to settle with the Grand Lodge of New York, and all have been done satisfactorily. He recommends that, as the books and papers of the Grand Lodge are many, a safe place be provided in which to keep them, which we presume was allowed, as one hundred and twenty dollars was appropriated as office rent. Grand Master Currie had decided that the loss of the index finger did not disqualify the applicant for the degrees of Masonry. This decision was reversed. The Report on Correspondence was by the Grand Secretary, Brother W. A. M. VanBokkelen, and is a brief digest of the
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doings of most of the Grand Lodges. In his notice of Kansas he makes particular mention of the unfortunate affair between this and the Grand Lodge of Nevada. We are sorry that anything of the kind should have occurred, but "'tis done and can't be helped." W e have had our say, and wish to let'"bygones be by-gones." We only give the following as expressive of the feelings of Nevada: '^Resolved, That it is the sense of this Grand Lodge that the Grand Lodge of Kansas has by this action shown great discourtesy towards this Craitd Lodge, anil has violated a plain principle of Masonry by doing work which this Grand Lodge had for good and sufficient reasons refused to do. Resolved, 'J'hat in the opinion of tliis Grand Lodge, in a case where a body of >rasons have been refused a dispensation or Charter by two or more of tlic nearest Grand I^odges in succession, it is manifestly the duty of a distant Grand Body to be doubly careful to get all the light possible, before granting any privileges."
M. W. Geo. W. Hopkins is Grand Master, and R. W. Wm, A. M. VanBokkelen, Grand Secretary; both of Virginia. N E W YORK.
Annual Communication held in June, 1870, M. W. JamesGibson, Grand Master, presiding. In his address he notices in appropriate terms the death of P. G. M. Robert D. Holmes, and also of R ! W . Brother Wm. R. Merriam, H e notices a large amount of illegal work done by that Grand Lodge on material of other jurisdictions. This he condemns in the strictest terms. So, also, have former Grand Masters, but still the evil seems on the increase. One interesting feature of this Annual Communication was the laying of the corner stone ol the Masonic Hall, which occasion seems to have been one "long to be remembered," as it had been long contemplated. During the session " t h e Committee on Finance were directed to instruct the Committee on Accounts of Representatives as to how far allowance should be made in the use of sleeping cars, etc." We should answer, not farther than Buffalo, and as to the "etc.," that would depend upon whether the parties took it with them, or whether it was brought in by the porter as required.
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A large portion of the proceedings are taken up with the offering and discussion of various amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws of that Grand Body. "H. W. John W. Simons presented the Report on Correspondence. T?"orty-one American Grand Lodges are reviewed, Kansas not of the number. Fifteen European Grand Bodies are noticed in the Report, and from which we take the liberty of making some rather copious extracts. (See Foreign Grand Bodies.) In Brother Simons report on Canada, after giving his version of the manner of procedure, he thinks there is no need for extended comment, as that less than a majority of the Lodges to be affected were present, and in consequence the whole proceedings on the part of Quebec was null and void. He says, " W e prefer to leave the subject here, and waive all discussion of correlative matters, seeing that the main point is thus summarily disposed of by the joint representatives of the two parties. There are 643 Chartered Lodges, and about 75,000 members, in the jurisdiction. M. W. John H. Anthon is Grand Master, and R. W. James M. Austin, Grand Secretary; both of New York City. NEW JERSEY.
This M. W. Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication, January ig, 1870. M. W . H e n r y Cannon, Grand Master, in his Annual Address, reports peace and general prosperity. Frequent applications were made for dispensation to confer degrees out of time; these have been granted sparingly. H e notices the formation of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and recommends that a Special Committee on the subject of its recognition be appointed. This was done and the subject afterwards referred to another Committee to report at the next Annual Communication. They resolve "that the minutes of a regular Communication of a Subordinate Lodge shall be approved on the evening of
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the same Communication." Also, "that an unanimous vote shall be required of a Lodge in that jurisdiction, t a give permission to another Lodge to receive and act upon the application for membership of a rejected candidate. For long and faithful services, the Grand Lodge vote jewels to Brother Cannon, P. G. M., and to Brother Hough, who has served them so efficiently as Grand Secretary for the last thirty years. Also a testimonial, equivolent to one hundred dollars, to Brother Howell for his long services as Grand Tyler. Brother Joseph H. Hough presented the Report on Correspondence, reviewing, at considerable length, the proceedings of forty-four Grand Lodges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kansas being one of the number. The brother makes copious extracts from addresses and other reports of the various Grand Bodies, and generally with very little comment. One noticeable-feature of his reports are the statistics of the various Grand Lodges. In this he ."jeems to be competing with Brother Drummond. M. W. Robert Rusling, of Hackellstown, is Grand Master, and R. W. Joseph H. Hough, of Trenton, Grand Secretary. N E W BRUNSWICK.
Our brethren of this our youngsister jurisdiction held their Second Annual Communication in September, 1869. M. W. B. Lester Peters,- Grand Master, congratulates the Craft upon the favorable condition of the order in that jurisdiction, and .says: " T h e Masonic record for the past year, within this jurisdiction, has been marked hy the progress and prosperity of our order. The efficient working of the Lodges already established, the erection-of new Lodges, and the building and dedication of temples devoted to Masonic purposes, evidence the steady advancement of our ancient fraternity. Harmony and unity prevail among us, and I feel justified in congratulating you on the success which has attended the organization of this Grand Lodge."
Two Lodges in the Province have not yet acknowledged the authority of the new Grand Lodge. These Lodges work under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and he
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is awaiting a reply from the mother Grand Lodge " before proceeding to the exercise of Masonic discipline." There is no Report on Correspondence. M. W. B. Lester Peters was reelected Grand Master, and R. W . Wm. F. Bunting, Grand Secretary; both of St. Johns. NEW HAMP.5HIRE.
From this Grand Lodge we have no proceedings later than June, 1869. M. W. Alex. M. Winn, in a two page address, reports his official acts for the year. Ten District Deputies submit their reports. Their Districts average seven Lodges each. There was very little business transacted, and that of a purely local character. The Craft in this jurisdiction seems to be pursuing the even tenor of their ways, and need very little legislation. They have seventy-one Lodges, with 6,431 members. Brother John J. Bell presented an interesting report on Correspondence, wherein "thirty-nine domestic, and four foreign Grand Bodies," are noticed. Of Kansas he notices the Mt. Moriah question, and questions the propriety of our action. W e have had our say on this subject. Brother Bell, and further, we trust that our Mt. Moriah brethren will never prove insubordinate. M. W . Alex. M. Winn, of Manchester, is Grand Master, and R. W. Horace Chase, of Hopkinton, Grand Secretary. NORTH CAROLINA.
Annual Communication held December, 1869, M. W. Robt. B. Vance, Grand Master, presiding. Nine dispensations for new Lodges were granted during the year. T h e Grand Master decides, concerning the daughter of an expelled Mason, that her rights were lost with her father's. T h e indebtedness of St. John's College has all been paid, and they now hold it in the name of the Grand Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; probably with much satisfaction.
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The address is short, but it convinces us of the brother's earnestness in laboring for the welfare of the order. A large amount of business was transacted, but of a purely local character. The Committee on Correspondence submit a Report of one hundred and twenty-five pages in length, in which they review the proceedings of thirty-nine Grand Lodges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kansas coming in for her full share of their attention. The report is a review of proceedings, summary of statistics, and jurisprudence. They have 218 Lodges, with 10,000 members. M. W. Robt. B. Vance is Grand Master, and R. VV. D. VV. Bain, of Raleigh, Grand Secretary. NOVA SCOTIA,
Annual Communication held in Halifax, June, 1869, M. W. S. B. Sircom, Grand Master, presiding. Ever since the formation of this Grand Lodge, there has been a disposition on the part of some of the Scottish Lodges to retain their old organizations. All these diflerences have been amicably adjusted, and the union of the two Grand Lodges perfected. We congratulate our brethren of this jurisdiction on their "late unpleasantness," and trust they may ever enjoy a full share of peace and prosperity. M. VV. A. Keith is Grand Master, and R. VV. H. C. D. Twining, Grand Secretary, both of St. Johns. OREGON.
Twentieth Annual Communication held at Astoria, June, 1870, M. W. D. G. Clark, Grand Master, presiding. Jn his Annual Address he congratulates the brethren present on the general prosperity of the Craft throughout the several jurisdictions, as well as in Oregon; and, as in times of prosperity there is apt to be a laxity of discipline, he admon13
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ishcs all to be on their guard, and of each applicant ask himself the question, "is he truly a virtuous man â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one who fears God and works of righteousness?" Three new Lodges were organized. They admit Representatives of recently Chartered Lodges to seats in the Grand Lodge before they have been constituted or the officers installed. Will Brother Chadwick tell us why? They propose that in acting upon a petition for a new Lodge, all may have a chance to vote, as follows: " Ivesolved, That a petition for the organization of a new Subordinate Lodge, when presented to a sister Lodge for recommendation, shall be read at the first meeting thereafter, and lie over until the next stated meeting, at which time i( shall be sidjmitted to the Lodge for action, and in no case shall such recommendation be given by less than a two-third vote."
Brother S. F. Chadwick presented the Report on Correspondence, in which is given a synopsis of the doings of the Craft in thirty-nine Grand Lodge Jurisdictions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kansas, for 1868, being of the number. The brother is disposed to publish his position on the various questions, and this he does quite fearlessly, and, with all, quite in the spirit of charity. We hope to hear from him again. There are thirty-seven Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a membership of 1,437. M. W. D. G. Clare, of Corvallas, is Grand Master,.and R. W. J. E. Hurford, of Portland, Grand Secretary. OHIO.
From this M. W. Grand Lodge we supposed we had the proceedings of their Si.xtieth Annual Communication held in October, 1869, but on looking for them, they are no where to be found, and we must therefore forego our revise. From other sources we learn that they did meet on the 19th of October, and Brother Langridge says, "after a tiresome count" he makes the number of Lodges represented, three hundred and eighty-four, of four hundred and eighty-six in the State,
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M. W. Howard Mathews presided, but since then the Grand Lodge of Ohio has been called to mourn his loss by death. In this, their bereavement, we extend to them our sympathy. PENNSYLVANIA.
At the Quarterly Communication of this M. W. Grand Lodge, held December i, 1869, seventy-seven Lodges were represented. The first business was the election of Grand Officers, when M. W. Robert A. Lamberton, was elected Grand Master, and R. W. John Thomson reelected Grand Secretar\-. They report their present financial condition as follows; ASSKT.S.
Hall on Cliestimt .Street, ^fiw Masonic Temple, cost of lot, Expencle<l to (late, Grand Lodge Charity Kund, Stephen Girard Charily Fund, Building Fund, Sinking Fund, Due from Subordinate Lodges, Cash in hand of Grand Treasurer,
$350,000 Si5''!793 ' 6 186,936 85â&#x20AC;&#x201D;343,730 54,729 52,571 114,091 3>765 4,244 1,368
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At the Annual Communication held December 27, 1869, the retiring Grand Master, M. "VV. Richard Vaux, delivered a most excellent address, in which he congratulates the brethren upon the very cordial and fraternal relations then existing among the sister Grand Lodges. H e announces the difficulties heretofore existing between the Grand Lodges of Virginia and West Virginia as amicably settled, and that " t h e Grand Lodge of West Virginia is recognized as a Grand Lodge." In speaking of the Grand Lodge of Canada and her troubles, he thinks
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the consent of the original jurisdiction must be obtained before recognition is lawful; but it is his desire as well as ours, "that harmony will again assert its power over the minds of the brethren." But about that question of consent, we think, Brother Vaux, that that is a question about which the whole trouble has arisen. If we mistake not, the Grand Lodge of Canada itself was formed without the consent of the parent Grand Lodge, and, in our opinion, if the brother will take the. trouble to examine, he will find abundant evidence against his assertion. A Scientific Association, of London, has voluntarily undertaken an exploration of the site of King Solomon's Temple. H e recommends that this undertaking be encouraged, and suggests that the various Grand Lodges in the United States uniti: in securing means for the object. He is truly eloquent on the subject, and it is one in which every true Mason should take a lively interest. We. however, have heard of no practical move being made. During the year twenty-two Lodges were lawfully instituted. In that jurisdiction all Lodges outside the phia must not confer the degrees for less than within the City of Philadelphia not less than lars. The fee for new Charters is fixed at hundred dollars.
Gity of Philadelfqrty dollars, and seventy-five dolthe sum of two
A Committee of five members beg leave to submit the Report on Correspondence, but as we see Brother Robert J. Fisher's name at the conclusion, we give him the credit of being its author. Forty-two Grand Lodges are very ably noticed in the report, and of many of them, very much is said. In his notice of Kansas, copious extracts are made from Grand Master Adams' address, but without comment. The most interesting subject to him is that relating to the difficulty existing between Louisiana and the Grand Orient of France, and to the notice of which he devotes a large portion of the review. They condemn the action of the Grand Orient in the affair, as do nearly all the other Grand Bodies. Of the "Pennsylvania
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Work," he refers to it very approvingly, and notwithstanding what others may say, ragards it as the original — very natural. However, our Pennsylvania brethren set many good examples which our brethren elsewhere might do well to follow. QUEBEC.
Our brethren af the Province of Quebec have endeavored to organize a Grand Lodge for that Province, and thereby has arisen a controversy among the Lodges of what was once the Grand Lodge of Canada. Much has been said, and many edicts have been promulgated concerning the new organization, which we will not attempt to recite. The whole question has grown out of the recent changes in the political division of that portion of the country, or in the organization of what is now the dominion of Canada. Upon the division of the Province of Canada, and the organization of the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario, the question very naturally arose as . to the propriety of a division of the Grand Lodge. The Provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick had already organized Grand Lodges of their own, so that the Grand Lodge of Canada could not properly extend her jurisdiction over these Provinces, and thereby have but one Grand Lodge; and while there were to be separate Grand Lodges in the various Provinces, the brethren of Quebec proposed the organization of a Grand Lodge for that Province, and to this end, as they report, they proposed to the Grand Lodge of Canada to call a session of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of consulting as to the formation of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and of an amicable adjustment of the whole affair. This, they say, was not granted them — and, after a full and careful consideration of the whole matter — until "on the 20th day of October, 1869, the Representatives of Lodges, and other brethren in large numbers," assembled for the purpose of forming a Grand Lodge, which they proceeded to do after a careful consideration of the past and present state of Free Masonry in the Province of Quebec, and ask a recognition. To this the Grand Lodge of Canada take exceptions, and issue their edict pronouncing it a "rebellious and seditious movement,"—
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the Grand Lodge of Canada still claiming sole jurisdiction over the Province of Quebec. They also claim that in the organization, less than one-half the Lodges in the Province were represented; and, also, that they had not obtained the consent of the parent Grand Lodge. Now, in view of the very friendly relations heretofore existing between this and the M. W. Grand Lodge of Canada, we have proposed to refrain from taking sides in this controversy, but our duty here rather compels us to give our opinion, and this we are compelled to give in accordance with what we consider to be the cifctom in similar cases in our own Grand Lodge jurisdictions, and as parallel cases transpiring in later years, we cite the recent controversy with Oregon and Washington Territory concerning that portion of Idaho formerly belonging to Washington Territory. The organization of the Grand Lodge of Washington from a portion of Oregon; of Nevada from a portion of California, and lastly, of the West Virginia Grand Lodge from the Grand Lodge of Virginia. In all these cases it being recognized as law that the political divisions govern the Masonic Jurisdictions; and with this view as a precedent, the brethren of Quebec had a right to organize a Grand Lodge. So also had the brethren of Ontario the same right, and thereby with the Province of Canada, the Grand Lodge of Canada would cease to exist. As to the majority of the Lodges not participating, there seems to have been twenty-one represented, of the thirty-seven in the Province, and of which twenty adhere to Quebec. There seems, however, to be twenty-seven on the Quebec register, and fourteen of all other registers in the Province. Of the question of consent from the parent Grand Lodge, we think sufficient precedent already established to guarantee us in considering that not an important point. If we are not mi.staken, the Grand Lodge of Canada was organized without having obtained the permission of the parent Grand Lodge. W e make these remarks concerning them, but would recommend that the Grand Lodge take no action at present in the matter, other than to urge upon our brethren of the Grand
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Lodges of Canada and Quebec to exercise a good degree of charity and forgivness, and if possible, harmoniously adjust this unpleasant affair. Take example of our brethren of Virginia, whose case is so nearly parallel, and profit by the lessons they afford. We know that much has been said on both sides, and believe from the tone of some of the papers in the case, that some bitter feeling exists, but we trust that they may yet be induced to let by-gones be by-gones, meet in harmonious council, and with the prospect of a permanent political organization as at present, agree upon a friendly basis of separation. " Let ns have peace." R H O D E ISLANU.
We have received the pamphlet containing the Proceedings of this M. W. Grand Lodge for the year ending March, 1870. At one of the Communications a Committee was appointed to enquire into the expediency of exchanging Representatives with Grand Lodges, but we fail to find that they ever reported. At the Annual Communication, Grand Master Doyle gave a full account of his stewardship. In that jurisdiction a Master is not required to have first served as Warden. This Grand Lodge has amended its laws so as to have but one ballot for the three degrees. A Committee was appointed to take the preliminary steps towards erecting a Masonic Temple. The business transacted was local in character and quite brief Twenty-five Lodges report 3,215 members. M. W. Thomas A. Doyle is Grand Master, ami R. W. Chas. D. Green, Grand Secretary, both of Charleston. SOUTH CAROLINA.
Annual Communication convened November 16, 1869, M. W. James Conner, Grand Master, presiding. In his Address, the Grand Master congratulates the brethren upon the continued prosperity of the order there. N o
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questions of importance had been submitted for his decision. In this jurisdiction, in 1865, only twenty-six Lodges were represented. Since then old Lodges have resumed work, thirty-seven new ones have been chartered, and thirteen instituted by dispensation, so that at their Annual Communication there one hundred and forty-three Lodges, with over 6,000 members. Of this he says: *' So marked an increase among an impoverished people, in a period of great distress, speaks eloquently of the strength and vitality of the Masonic feeling in our State."
A large portion of the address is devoted to a discussion of the Grand Orient question. On the subject, France receives the "cold shoulder." Brother R. S. Bruns presents the Report on Correspondence. It was "Resolved, That a Committee he appointed by the M. \V. Grand Master to report at our next Annual Communication, on the Grand Secretary's Report on Foreign Correspondence, and that the Grand Secretary be required to furnish each member of said Committee with a printed copy of his Report at least two weeks before the meeting of the Grand Lodge."
Now what does all this mean? Are the Committee to pass judgment upon the report before it comes to the Grand Lodge, and say what shall or shall not be prAited in the proceedings? or are they to suggest subjects for the action of the Grand Body? The proceeding is strange; will some one explain its object? Brother R. S. Brans, their efficient Grand Secretary, presented the Report on Correspondence. It is a lengthy and very interesting document, as all previous reports of his has been, and we are sorry that it is to be the last, as he announces that, with it, he closes his labors as Grand Secretary and reviewer on Correspondence. M. W. James Conner is Grand Master, and R. W. B. Rush Campbell, Grand Secretary.
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TENNESSEE.
From this M. W. Grand Lodg^e we have only the Report on Correspondence, by Brother George S. Blackie. All the American Grand Lodges, with the exception of Colorado, Montana and Nebraska, are noticed in the report. Those of the British Dominion he alludes to under the head of Foreign, or outside the jurisdiction of the United States. While they may be so, we have always looked upon them as part of the great family of American Grand Lodges, and too closely identified with us to be considered foreign; and besides, we know of no such term, masonically speaking, as the Jurisdiction of the United States, so far as Grand Lodges are concerned. The brother gives a fair resume of the Grand Lodges noticed; and upon the strictly foreign Grand Bodies he has evidently devoted much time. He says: " As an Appendix, and, we trust, a valuable one, to our report, we submit the following review of facts of interest to the Craft concerning the Grand Lodges and Orients of the Globe. We have, during the-recess, opened a correspondence with the majority of these Grand Bodies, and have met with such success, that througli the courtesy of their various Grand Officers, we confidently hope that in future years the Grand Lodge of Tennessee will be regidarly supplied with the transactions of our foreign brethren, and be in a position to understand all their domestic affairs."
We congratulate the brother on the success of his undertaking, and especially with the Grand Lodge of Scotland, wherein he becomes the "Embassador Extraordinary," as our Michigan brothers would say, and, concerning which, we clip the following from the brother's report: " T h e Quarterly Communication was held at Edinljurgh, on the 3d of May. Charters for new Lodges were issued to British Columbia, Melbourne, Australia, and Shanghai. ' A Commission in favor of Capt. W. H. Ramsay, as Representative 'of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, at Nashville, United States, was read, and Brother Capt. Ramsay was then accepted and introduced.' The other business was of a local nature. From this last paragraph it will be seen that we have perfected negotiations of friendship with this venerable Body, to us individually so very dear, as the Grand Lodge under which we were born, and under whose protection we first saw Masonic light. Brother Capt. Ramsay is a man of sterling qualities, and eminent for his Masonic ability. He holds high positions in many of the Grand Masonic Bodies of Scotland, and was the efficient officer selected as the Plenipotentiary of
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the Grand Priory of Scotland in the late Convention and Treaty held between the Knights Templar of Scotland and England. l i e is a warir nersonal friend of ours, and we trust that, by his aid and our own humble assistanc, .he relations (if Scotland and Tennessee will become the closest and most confidential. The honor of representing our mother Grand Lodge in that of our adoption has been bestowed upon us. We have not, at this writing, received the Commission, but have a letter slating that it has been issued, and u'e have received the jewel of a G. J. AV. of the Grand Lodge. We are much gratified at the intelligence. Tennessee is the first American Grand Lodge recognized by Scotland. Some of our brethren complain, even bitterly, that the Grand I^odge of Scotland is a dose corporation, and that no news or letters can be got from her. We have found it otherwise, although probalily tlie key which we have used to enter her sacred precincts is our origin and birth, jihysical as well as Masonic. Other Grand Lodges in the United States have been corresponding with that of Scotland on the subject of representation. At her recpiest, we have furnished a list of the Grand Lodges in jVmerica recognized by the Grand I^odge of Tennessee. This she will use as a basis of negotiation, and no Lodge in tlie United States will be attended to unless in correspondence with and indorsed by the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. Soon we hope to see the august Grand Bodies of England, Scotland and Ireland fully represented in this country, and are satisfied that a better feeling, a purer mutual understanding between the two countries, will be the result."
Verily, " / will lead the blind by a way they knew not." TEXAS.
Annual Cominunication convened June 13, 1870. M. W. Phillip C. Tucker, in a lengthy Annual Address, gives a detailed account of the affairs of the Grand Lodge, which, from our stand-point, we cannot regard as the most flattering. Several cases of disobedience, or neglect of duty, on the part of Lodges and individuals being noticed. Of all these the Grand Lodge seems to take due notice, and we shall soon expect "universal harmony throughout the jurisdiction." Ten dispensations for new Lodges were granted, and for good cause some others were rejected. A m o n g the Representatives of other Grand Lodges present, we notice the name of W. B. Botts, from Kansas, The Committee report ^43,000 expended to date in the erection of their Temple. The Committee on Doings of Grand Officers, report a resolution recognizing the Grand Lodge of Quebec, which was adopted.
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The Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother A. S. Richardson. It gives a brief summary of the doings of the Craft in most of the Grand Lodge jurisdictions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kansas approvingly noticed. He noticed, at length, the action of Quebec, and favored their recognition. M. W. C. M. Winkler, of Corsicana, is Grand Master, and R. W. Geo. II. Bringhurst, of Houston, Grand Secretary. VIRGINI.'V.
Annual Communication held in December, 1869, M. W. William Terry, Grand Master, presiding. The short address of the Grand Master congratulates the Craft there upon the continued prosperity of the order. There were eighteen dispensations for new Lodges granted. He cautions them against the progressive spirit of the age, as applied to Free Masonry, and as Masons to follow the wellbeaten track of our fathers, seeking no change or reform, but to give to those who come after us the landmarks as we. received them. The following resolutions were adopted: "Resolved, Tliat Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts are responsible to and triable by the Lodge in which they were initiated and passed. The jiroceedings, required to be had in open Lodge, shall be had in a Lodge on the degree to which the accused belongs; but the Master Mason's Lodge shall be resumed for deliberation and decision. "Resolved, That, in the opinion of the Committee, the Grand Lodge has not the authority to levy a tax upon its subordinates, or its members, for any purposes other than to defray the expenses of an economical administration, in which cannot be included the raising of funds for investment; nor can it determine in what manner subordinate Lodges shall invest their funds."
A large amount of business was transacted during the three days' session, and our brethren of Virginia seem active in their endeavors to promote the interests of the fraternity by all laudable means. Harmony seems fully restored between that and the jurisdiction of West Virginia. There is no Report on Correspondence. The Grand Secretary, however, acknowledges the receipt of the proceedings of forty-five Grand Lodges. M. W. Thomas F. Owens, of Norfolk, is Grand Master, and R. W. John Dove, of Richmond, Grand Secretary.
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Twelfth Annual Communication held in September, 1869, Fred Stine, Deputy Grand Master, presiding at the opening. Eight Lodges were represented. The Grand Master, on the evening of the first day, presented a short Address, in which he reports peace and prosperity in that jurisdiction. Two Charters were granted, one to a Lodge on Whidby Island, and one in Alaska, and for this Brother W. H. Wood was appointed Deputy. T h e old feud on the question of jurisdiction is still unsettled, so far as they are concerned. We are sorry to see this spirit manifested, and were in hopes each might make sufficient concessions to at least be on speaking terms, now that the Territory in question is able to take care of itself "Forgive and forget," brothers, so long as no one is severely hurt. M. W . William H. Troup, of Vancouver, is Grand Master, and R. W. T. M. Reed, of Olympia, Grand Secretary. WEST VIRGINIA.
Our brethren of West Virginia met in Annual Communication November 9, 1869, M. W. Wm. J. Bates, Grand Master, presiding. Thirty-one Lodges represented. The Grand Master assures us that harmony prevails generally throughout the jurisdiction, and that their relations with all their sister Grand Lodges are of "the most cordial and fraternal character." All difficulties heretofore existing between them and the Grand Lodge of Virginia having been satisfactorily settled. Four dispensations for new Lodges have been granted. The address is a clear and practical statement of his official acts, and of such business as in his opinion should come before the Grand Lodge. Brother O. S. Long presented the Report on Correspondence. Thirty-nine Grand Lodges are noticed. The brother starts out with some "degree of diffidence;" and proposes to
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give a synopsis of the doings of the Craft in other jurisdictions, avoiding his own comments. With the synopsis he sticks to his text admirably; his diffidence, however, passes away, and we find him commenting very pleasantly on the various proceedings, Kansas being one. The Report is an interesting one, and we hope to have the pleasure of more of them. M. W. Wm. J. Bates is Grand Master, and R. W. Thos. H. Logan, Grand Secretary; both of Wheeling. WISCONSIN,
Our brethren here convened in Annual Communication June 14, 1870, M. W. Gabe. Bouck, Grand Master, presiding. Four dispensations for new Lodges were granted, and six refused, and upon this subject he says: " By far the most difficult and embarrassing duty which the Grand Master is called upon to discharge, is the passing upon these applications for new Lodges. Our institution occupying that peculiar position, so different from other institutions, instead of being compelled to bear the burdens of missionaries to make converts and organize new Lodges, we are continually burdened with the disagreeable duty of denying the applications for admissions in the order, and also for the organization of new Lodges."
As one condition in granting a dispensation he exacts that they raise, by voluntary subscription, sufficient funds to organize a Lodge, and to furnish the necessary furniture, etc. Upon the Schools of funds in the of ;^ 10,000 emergency.
subject of the Lectures, he favors the system of Instruction. H e opposes the accumulation of name of the Grand Lodge. They have a surplus on hand, which he considers sufficient for any
He decides that a young man who enlists in the United States Army, and serves out of the State, when he returns, upon furlough or upon expiration of service, cannot be received until he has remained in the State two years. Under this ruling the "young man" Would not, in all probability, receive the degrees while on furlough. The decision was, we think, very properly disapproved by the Grand Lodge.
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W e hold that he does not lose his residence by the act of being in the service of the United States, and that no Lodge should refuse to receive his petition on that account. Resolutions were adopted recognizing the Grand Lodge of Quebec. Brother S. Cadwaliader submitted the Report on Correspondence, giving a fair and concise account of the doings of the Craft in thirty-six Grand Lodge jurisdictions. The little unpleasantness in the jurisdiction of Canada is noticed at considerable length, and resolutions submitted recognizing the Grand Lodge of Quebec. No notice is given of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, from which we infer that our proceedings were not received. H e notices the action of several jurisdictions in abolishing the fee for affiliation, as a remedy for non-affiliation, which as far as heard from seems to work beneficially. We have advocated this from the first, and note with pleasure any who may agree with our views. There are 176 Chartered Lodges, and 8,944 members. M. W. Gabriel Bouck, of Oshkosh, is Grand Master, and R. W . W. T. Palmer, of Milwaukee, Grand Secretary. Fraternally submitted.
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RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.
OCTOBER 19, 1870.
S M I T H T O N L O D G E , No. i, IOWA POINT. CHARTERED JULY 14,
1856.
Meets on Satui'day next before the Full Moon in each nioiilh. OFFICERS: T. J. VANDERSUCE, , E L I EVANS,
Vv'or.shipful Master. Senior Warden.
HENRY SWINNEY, J. E. MARTI.V, B. N. FORBES,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
O. W. B A I L , E. COLLINS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W. PI. FORBES,
Steward.
C. L. SAMPSON,
"
H E N R Y DUTTON,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: J. W. S.MrrH, r . D. G. M.
J. VANDEKSLICE, / ' . G. J.
IV.
MA.STER MASONS: Louis Whittington, S. F. Nesbit, I. May, D. W. Flinn, D. S. Chapson, J. Outton, J. W. Burchfield, George Jessee, John Puncheon, C. L. Powers, C. Fox, T. M. JIartin, H . lleere, S. E. Moris, J. R. Plowman, P. Wedemyer, A. R. Jeffries, D. Burchfield, J. Holland, J. Herington, AVm, Vicker. FELLOW CRAFTS: Scot Thomas, W. J. Reed, P. M. Willis, J. J. Reems. DiMlTTED. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A. J. Burchfield, Joel Ryan, C. Blackley, Wm. Collins.
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Proceedings of the L E A V E N W O R T H L O D G E , No. 2, CHARTERED JULY
LEAVENWORTH.
14, A. L. 5856.
Meets first and third Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: G. M. BARNS, ' W M . SHEPHERD, H . M. ROBERTSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
CHRISTIAN B E C K , O T T O C. H E E L E R ,
Treasurer. :
Secretary.
E . W . OSGOOD, D. H . REDMOND,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
D. D . COLLEV,
Steward.
JOSEPH F A V R E ,
"
F R I T Z MAGERS,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: R. R. R E E S , P. G. M.
E . T . CARR, G. S.
L. E C H E L B E R R Y .
GEO.
O . B . TAYLOR,
W . B . HUTCHISON.
GOSLING.
MASTER MASONS: Lafayette Mills, Joel Hyatt, P. G. Lowe, John Grund, Augustus Gates, Amos Graff, James B. Davis, N. Daniels, A. Warner, John F . Richards, John McKee, Thomas Plowman, John W. Prest, S. D. Woods, G. A. Hesselberger, L. T. Doolittle, G. T. A. Nixon, John Myers, jr., A. D. Garden, T . J. Campbell, William Beeler, Julius Haug, Jacob A. Thomas, George E. Haug, George Dunette, R. V. Flora, Louis Kiltlaus, D. Flynn, Aug. W. Byer, L. M. Spear, H. D. Clark, Henry Harris, Henry Wiltenberger, William T. Guyer, R. Jones, S. C. Thompson, Matthew Rieck, R. T . Jackson, sr., W. PL Carson, John S. Park, Louis Michael, D. N. Barns, H. C. Prang, Alonzo Hastings, John McCarthy, B. S. Richards, C. R. Morehead, jr., J. Perry Seller,- Henry C. Haas, D . F . Skelton, O. iX. Viergutz, James F. Legate, F . E. Collins, Gideon Armstrong, Rudolph Yost, N. Jennings, W. W. Creighton, J. C. Boorom, R. T. Jackson, jr., J. W. Cummings, G. W. Thompson, Willis Emery, H. W. Smith, E. Diefendorf, Charles Schmidlj David Staiger, Charles M. Salinger, James Hockett, Jackson Tennell, H. L. Bickford, John E. Tappan, William Davis, Thomas Leeson, James Gaw, N. H . Young, Henry Oderfield, John Husted, Cyrus Hicks, James JL Kane, Henry Shire, Hugh Felitz, E. S. Wilhite, Arthur Mahon, Charles Harmes, L. P. Stiles, W. S. Jewell. Isaac A. Myers, John R. Martin, H . A. Calkins, G. Wibling, C. Kraemer, Wm. Dundon, George Walters, C. Stinson, George E. Schairer, Richard Keith, Henry Lorenzen, Daniel Sealey. FELLOW C R A F T : James Moore.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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ENTERED APPRENTICES: Peleg Thomas, Charles F. Koeser, Phillip Fisher. D I M I T T E U . - T B . F . Boughton, J. A. Halderman, George Chrisman. DIED.—James Hare, J. H. Kirkendall.
W Y A N D O T T E LODGE, No. 3, WVANDOTTE. CHARTERED OCTOBER 20, 1856. Meets on the first and third Frid,ays of each month. OFFICERS: ISAAC B . S H A R P ,
:
Worshipful Master.
JNO. B. ScROGGS,
.Senior Warden.
JAMES SNEDDEN,
Junior Warden.
H. T. H A R R I S ,
Treasurer.
GUSTAVUS J. NEUBERT,
Secretary.
JAMES S. CLARK,
Senior Deacon.
E D . R . PIERCE,
Junior Deacon.
J. B. GARRETT,
Steward.
P . KiNNIER,
"
DAVID PEARSON,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: E . T . HOVEY.
MASTER MASONS: Noble A Kirk, Russell Garrett,. Thomas J. Barker, Isaiah Walker, William 1'. Overton, Charles Morasch, Joseph Gruendel, David Ryus, William R. Moore, Peter Lugibihl, James H . Bruce, Emanuel F. Heisler, John W. Tafie, Robert G. Dunning, William Taylor, Jerome A, Soward, Thomas S. Shaw, Stephen .S. Sharp, Robert Halford, Edward Riter, Alfred Grindrod, G. A. Dewey, John W. McDaniel, Harvey Hortsman, Samuel S. Mileham, Hiram Malott, William H . Lockwood, Ed. S. Lane, J. O. BrinkerhofT, J. H . Lane, W. C. Sturdyvine, G. C. Curry, William J. Dunning, David W. Batchelder, Allen J. Cheeney, Henry Allison, David W. McCabe, Geo. W. Grier, jr., Albert E. Carter, G. B. Reynolds, Thomas D. Mulberry, O. K. Serviss, C. C. Reynolds, David M. Ward, Joseph C. Welsh, William Walker. DiMiTTED. — James H . Harris, Joseph King, Joseph W. Churns, J. B. Webster, Joab Toney, William J. Reams, Joshua Blankinship, J. C. Grinter, W. F . Crowder. 15
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Proceedings of the. K I C K A P O O L O D G E , No. 4,
KICKAPOO.
CHARTERED JULY 14, 1856. Meets every Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: T. J. GoDDARD,
Worshipful Master.
J O H N A. MOORE, JAMES COOLEY,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JAMES A. HENDERSON,
Treasurer.
.D. H . SPRONG,
Secretary.
G. BEARD, T. A. McTowN,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JAMES" COLE,
Steward.
B E N J . F . EDWARDS,
"
L E V I SCUVIRER,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: John Branscombe, . luel Bowman, E. A. McCuUy, James McDaniel, Parker Morris, W. J. Bailey, George A. Wright, Thomas A. Snoddy, George W. Seymour, â&#x20AC;¢\^^ T. Marvin, Asa E. Clevinger, John W. Thornburg, A. King, Wm. R. Henderson, T. R. Goddard, William H . Laswell, E . B. Kerr, James F. Beard, A. G. Channel, John B. Linville, John Waddle, P. C. S. Lowe, Henry Moore, John C. Stoughton, Samuel E. Erwin, R. H . Davis, Jacob Eiler, John Patton. FELLOW C R A F T S : R. Goodman, William Manley. ENTERED APPRENTICES; J. J. Crooks, George Within.
W A S H I N G T O N L O D G E , No. 5,
ATCHISON.
CHARTERED JULY 14, 1856. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: JOHN M . PRICE, LOUIS K I P E R , JAMES F . BUTCHER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. T . COPLAN,
Treasurer.
JOHN A. CHASE,
Secretary.
NATHAN A. MAKER, CHAS. G . MANION,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
DAVID M A R T I N ,
Steward.
P. PLAMONDON,
JORDON N . UTLEY,
"
Tyler.
' Grand Lodge of Kansas.
115
MASTER MASONS: J. C. Alderson, F . H . Allen, J. W. Allen, J. D. Armstrong, Amos Aveiy, R. A. Barker, R. C. Barnes, W. C. Barnes, J. Beby, F. Bemdt, Peter Boyle, S. Brainard, W. H. Bowen, D. Bucknam, J. F. Bull, E. K. Blair, Moses Black, S. P. Campbell, J. M. Carr, W. L. Challiss, L. C. Challiss, Geo. F. Challiss, T. J. Chandler, C. Will Chappell, Geo. O. Cromwell, \V. A. Creitz, S. H . Cummins, S. B. Davis, Oliver Davis, Samuel Dickson, David Dodge, C. J. Drury, J. Diggett, Frank Edgerton, R. R. Everest, Frank Fanning, J. C. Fox, Robt. Forbriger, L. Frank, L. Friend, S. A. Frazier, G. A. Gillitte, Geo. W. Click, R. H. Goodin, Briscoe Goodheart, Jas. A. Gould, Geo. Gould, E. B. Grimes, W. W. Guthrie, A. W. Haygood, R. T. Hazzard, Wm. Hethrington, J. Hertha, S. Hesselberger, J. S. Plake, Chris. Horn, A. H. Horton, G. W. Howe, Frank Howard, W. J. Huntington, J. J. Ingals, Jno. H . Irwin, Wm. Jackson, W. W. Keloo, Wm. Ketchum, Jacob Leu, W. W. Marbourg, M. Marcus, Jno. A. Martin, F. D. Mills, Thomas Metcalfe, D. E. Merwin, C. G. Means, T. H. Meinhart, R. B. Morris, P. Masser, Thomas Murphy, J. R. McDonough, Daniel McQuaig, W. C. McNay, P. McNamara, George McPherson, Clem Neal, H. E. Nickerson, Henry C. Olney, A. G. Otis, H. Clay Park, V. W. Parker, J. B. Raff, F. A. Root, J. C. Root, L. Rochat, J. A. Rubicon, J. H . Sawyer, H. J. Shaft, P. Shoenbeck, O. E. Seiss, S. D. D. Smith, I. N. Stevens, R. H . Taliaferro, J. H. Talbot, W. S. Thatcher, John L. Thompson, J. A. Trimmer, B. T. Trimble, H. B. Treat, S. R. Washer, J. M. White, E. S. Wills. FELLOW CRAFTS: A. W. Grubb, Ben. B. Gale, Davis B. Rodgers, J. M. Munn. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Alex. Muir, Joseph O. Hilton, James H. Garside, Rt^bert A. Heini, Daniel Hoover. DIMITTED. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; H. H. McClure, Thos. O. Hucklebee, T. E. Simpson, Manuel Frank.
L A W R E N C E LODGE, No. 6, CHARTERED OCTOBER 25,
LAWRENCE. 1863.
Meets first Monday evening in each month. OFFICERS: J. S. W H I T E , G. J. TALLMAN, H. J. KENDLE,'
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
F. W. WOOD,
Treasurer.
E. A. RuDD, P. R. BROOKS, W. J. WHITSON, O. W. MCALLISTER,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
, ^__
'
Steward.
W. H . LAMON,
J. AssMAN,
Tyler.
Ii6
Proceedings of the_ MASTER MASONS:
C. W. Babcock, Oliver Barker, J. Bernstein, R. S. Barber, E. P. Baker, A. H . Baird, John F . Barker, M. S. Beach, W. F. Barber, James Christian, G. W. Deitzler, J. W . Davis, Asa Button, F. A. DeWolf, J. M. Deamar, H . R. Demming, J. Doak, J. M. Enoch, Joseph Ellison, S. B. Prentis, W. H . Fisher, T. J. Farrell, R. L. Gilbert, T. Gardner, J. C. Horton, M. Hartman, D . C. Halbert, D. Hubbard, A. J. Heath, J. D. Harrington, H . "W. Hatch, E. B. Hayes, C. S. Hartaugh, Daniel Hendricks, R. S. Johnson, E. D. Ladd, W. H . R. Lykins, J. M. Lewis. R. W. Ludington, J. H . McFarland, A. Marks, J. P. Miller, C. Oliver, Jonathan Ogden, Charles Robinson, M. Ricard, J. J. Reser,; C. Reynolds, M. W. Schenk, S. P. Spencer, L. Sperry, S. O. Thacher, M. Taite, A. Urbausky, L. J. Worden, H. Waters, R. Wyler, Elisha White, T . P. Woodruff, W. D. Blackford, R. L. Frazer. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Nathan Frank. DiMiTTED.—Theo. Pearson, E. W. Baker, W. S. Salisbury, Bedgood, A. M. F . Randolph, L. S. Steel, F. Waltersdorf, R. W. Sparr, A. J. Steel.
U N I O N L O D G E , N o . 7, JUNCTION
CITY.
CHARTERED JANUARY, 1857. Meets on the first Saturday Evening of each month. OFFICERS: J O H N A. ANDERSON, THEODORE A. REYNOLDS, ROBERT HENDERSON, .;
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
HENRY GANZ,---
Treasurer.
HARRISON H . SNYDER,
Secretary.
CHARLES R . CARVER,
Senior Deacon.
ROBERT C H E W ,
Junior'Deacon.
J. P. QUINN,
Steward.
• GEORGE C. LYMAN,
"
RICHARD C . WHITNEY,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. T . Price, P . Z. Taylor, William S. Blakely, C. W. Barclay, H . A. Boiler, John K . Wright, A. W. Callen, J. R. McClure, William Gordon, T. G. Horn, Joseph McCreary, J. J. Blattner, L. O. Farringsly, Leonard Cross, E . M. Denny,
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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Isaac Maurer, G. F. Gordon, John Kilkenny, Eph. Warner, J. L. Kirby, G. M. Blowers, A. Clough, George Drechsel, Jos. F. Morrill, Harry M'Cardell, George L. Patrick, William H . Courtney, A. D. Haywood, S. R. Bostick, G. E. Beates, J. M. Smith, M. McCann, James Mansfield, R. S, Miller, E. Stover, C. Hubschman, T. F. Hersey, J. M. Myers, L. B. Perry, D. C. Jones, S. W. Lloyd, O. J. Hopkins, Henry Mitchell, James Morris, David Munfort, William Lockstone, A. Vogler, F. W. Junnaman, Edwin Lee, Alexander Sugden, Charles O'Neal. FELLOW CRAFTS: Charles H . Horton, Gus. A. Wills, William C. Hoffmeister. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Thomas L. Noble, Christian Nelson. DiMiTTED. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; D. W. Roberts, Fred. F. Marvin, William Decker.
B O U R B O N L O D G E , No. 8, FORT SCOTT. CHARTERED OCTOBER 20,
1857.
Meets on the second and fourth Fridays in each month. OFFICERS: JOHN CROW,
:
W. C. W E B B , A. R. ALLISON,
Senior Warden. ^Junior Warden.
W. C. WEATHERWAX, D. A. PRICHARD,
C. H. HAYNES, M. LEIPMAN, E. P. BERNARDIN, S. S. PETERMAN, JACOB ALBRIGHT,
Worshipful Master.
Treasurer. Secretary.
.
'
!
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward. " Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: C. W. Blair, E. J. Boring, J. G. Harris, W. Kaufman, W. I. Linn, A. McDonald, J. S. Miller, W. Margrove, J. S. Redfield, John Chance, Geo. A. Reynolds, B. P. McDonald, E. A. Smith, S. A. Manlove, O. Dieffenbach, J. G. Stuart, Dyer Smith, W. H. Harris, Wiley Britton, D. Owens, J. Van Fossen, N. Z. Strong, F. M. Brickley, W. Simpson, Geo. A. Crawford, C. W. Insley, W. Armstrong, S. C. Palmer, C. F. Drake, L. T. C. Owings, John Young, John Mollion, P. J. Byrne, J. J. Hill, A. Tothrington, J. D. McCleverty, John Burkhart, C. Owens, F . N . Manlove, W. R. Schooler, C. T. Rucker, S. W. Garwood, D. C. Harris, N . Sawyer, J. Fundenberger, R. Fowler, G. R. Baldwin, H . B. Brown, F. M. Gordon, A. B. Gordon, J. T, Henderson, A. Fitzpatrick.
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Proceedings of the FELLOW CRAFT:
Jacob Hohn. ENTERED APPRENTICES: L. P. Gray, W. A. Seagrave. DiMiTTED. — Wm. Borne, G. C. Keele.
A C A C I A L O D G E , No. 9,
LAWRENCE.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 16,
1868.
Meets the first Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: OWEN A. BASSKTT, RICHARD A. HAVES,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
A. L. PEASE,
Junior Warden.
J. A. DAILY, J. M. BARTHOLOW, FRANCIS M E N E T ,
.
M. BENAS,
.
Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.
Junior Deacon.
J. W . BEARD,
Steward.
J. AssMAN,
Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
Josep Cracklin, Aquila J. Reed, Marcus Summerfield, L. D. Bailey, Samuel K. Huson, Eugene L. Aiken, Henry J. Snyder, William C. Barnes, Morel P. Beals, Thomas J. Sternberg, Joseph V. Hart, Daniel C. Ruby, Ezekial B. Good, Henry C. Whitney, George W. Ferine, Osbun Shannon, Winfield S. Sibley, John P. Wheeler, W. H . McCurdy^ Daniel W. Lyon, Jacob Snibley, Daniel Phenicie, T. A. Gorrill, William Gamble, Byron P. Eager, Henry Beibusch, J. H . Cornell, William D. Wetherell, George F. MuUin, S. S. Hewitt, A. L. House, J. H. Foster, Gotlieb Seibenlist, A. Vliet, Newton Corbin, Wm. L. Bullene, Albert B. Bowman, Leo. Steinberg, W. W. Nevison, L. M. Sawyer. FELLOW CRAFT: Robert D. Mason. ENTERED APPRENTICE: C. A. Bigelow. DiMiTTED.—J. E. Bowers.
Grand Lodge o/Kansas.
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K I N G S O L O M O N L O D G E , No. 10, LEAVENWORTH. CHARTERED OCTOBER
18, A.
L.
5858.
Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: L. M. GoDDARD,
Worshipful Master.
JOSEPH HOCKHAM,
Senior Warden. ,
J. F. TAYLOR,
Junior Warden.
A. COHEN, H . C. GANZ,
Treasurer. Secretary.
B. E. CHOLLAR,
Senior Deacon.
ALONZO HUCKINS, W M . HAMILTON,
Junior Deacon. Steward. .
J . W . KiRKHAM,
"
.FRITZ MAGERS,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: M. S. ADAMS, P. G. M.,
JAMES MCCAHON,
W M . O . GOULD,
HARVEY ALLEN, D . BYINGTON.
MASTER MASONS: Wm. Gordon, Wm. RosenfieJd, Levi Houston, D. R. Anthony, Geo. W. Nelles, John B. Lamber, Richard J. Selway, Joseph Westenberger, Hugh D . McCarty, John Conover, Chas. S. Stettauer, J. L. Weaver, George H . Spry, Thomas C. Stevens, H . Markson, M. H . Insley, Robert J. Brown, Samuel Rothschild, H . W. Goff, Wm. Schley, Louis Stetzler, H . C. F. Hackbush, Josiah Kellogg, Wm. W. Childs, Matthew Shaw, Joseph Cuenin, Francis E. Eames, D. B. Thompson, A. J, Angell, Theodore Thompson, John Hammill, Wm. B. Covill, John A. Wier, Peter Solden, James Gird, S. W. Jones, M. S. Butzel, C. D. Roys, Fred. Harvey, John Dooley F. A. Richards, H . S. Sleeper, J. P. Marshall, Edward Lloyd, John E. Hanna, A. C. Van Duyn, David Howell, A. S. Haling, T. F . Fringer, L. H . Waugh, Wallace H . Dentler, Wm. L. Smith, Byron D. Farnsworth, W. G. Graham, Freeman Thompson, H. W. Cole, F. D. Somerby, John Ivey, Burr Noble, G. H. Weaver, Henry Still, John C. Ketcheson, Daniel W. Wilder, Van R. Liddell, Robert Armstrong. DIMITTED. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bernard Frank.
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Proceedings of the O T T U M W A L O D G E , N o . 11,
OTTUMWA.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 18, 1858. Meets on Saturday night on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: J. V. BOWMAN, D. B. LAMB, W M . S. RHODES,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J O H N FUQUA,
.
Treasurer.
JOHN S. BILLINGS,
Secretary.
J. G. SHANBELL,
Senior Deacon.
JOHN E . WILLIAMS,
Junior Deacon.
JESSE KENADY,
,
Steward.
JAMES L E E
Tyler. •
MASTER MASONS: J. C. Benson, J. T. Cox, H. C. Dewitt, Wm. T . Dawson, John Kenady, J. T. Laurance, Wm. McMullen, Wm. H . Minehouse, W. S. Williamson, Monroe Guinn, W. S. Shreaves, T. J. Jordon, David Stephens. DiMlTTLO. — Robert Jump.
E M P O R I A L O D G E , No.' 12,
EMPORIA.
CHARTERED DECEMBER 21, 1864. Meets on the Thursday of, or next preceding the Full Moon in each month. OFFICERS: A. R. BANCROFT, H. C.CROSS, NOYES SPICER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W M . CLAPP, E. P. BANCROFT,
Treasurer. Secretary.
L. D. JACOBS, T. M. F R Y ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon,
W. M. W I C K S ,
Steward.
F . W. H I R T H ,
^^
W. K. BoGGS, T. JOHNSON,
-,
Chaplain. Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
121
MASTER MASONS: E. Borton, Robert Best, I I . V. Bundrem, J. C. Buigan, C. B. Bachcller, M. IT. Bates, George Clapp, A. V. Crowe, .Simri Carter, J. L. Craig, George B, Cooper, .S. J. Crawford, E.'G. Duke, Howard Dunlap, John E. Davis, C V. Eskridge, Jonas Eckdall, John P'awcett, Charles M. Eoulkes, H. I I . Gray, Almerin Gillette, S. E. G. Holt, Wm. B. Plolt, F. G. Hunt, V. B. Holmes, John H.ammond, E. P. Iladley, C. P. Houghton, V. S. Hughes, W. W. Hibben, J. I I . Jamison, George D. Johnson, James Means, .S. J. Mantor, Wm. Martindale, E. B, Mardin, J. .S. .McWhorter, Anthony McKee, James R. Mead, Harrison Mayse, H. B. Norton, J. IT. Phenis, E. B. Perry, P. B. Plumb, D. A. Painter, R. M. Rugglcs, Jo.-ieph Ruf, E. Schmidiing, C. R. Sipes, J. M. Steele, A. S. Tandy, T. G. Wibley, Chas. Whelock, Nelson Whittlesey, T. T. White, T. C. Watson. FELLOW CRAFT: John Potts. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: David T. Morris, S. JI. Burger, James F. Kirkendall. DiMlTTKi:). — W. A. Graham, E. H . Sanford, Henry Martin, Jacob A. Carey.
N E M E H A L O G D E , No. 13, AMERICA
CITV.
CHAKTEICED OCTOBER 16, 1867. Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon in each month. OFFICERS: DA.NIEI. HELI'HRKY, LAHE BRENNER, JOHN NUZ.MAN, IT. D. CHANNEL,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
:
JOSEPH FULTON,
Secretary.
D. C. McCoMis, F. E. LAWRENCE,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JOSHUA SVMPSON,
Steward.
W. C. W H I S L E R ,
_-
JOEL T . K I R K ,
" Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Peter Shepherd, Thomas Giles, James Belwood, J. Q. Buffington, R. W. Jenkins, R. W. Musgrove, W. M. McCallester. FELLOW CRAFT: John Curlis. Dl.MlTTED. — J. R. Gross, George Canies, John Kepler, E. W. VanDeventer. 16
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Proceedings of the
.OSKALOOSA L O D G E , No. 14, OSKALOOSA. CHARTERED Meets Saturdays on or immadiately preceeding the Full Moon. OFFICERS: HENRY K E E L E R , SAMUEL S . KING, LOUIS J. TROWER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Wairden. Junior Warden.
ALBERT J. BUCK,
Treasurer.
THOMAS C . D I C K ,
Secretary.
JOHN C. W . DAVIS, JAMES MORROW,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
WILLIAM O . BURR,
Steward.
HORATIO M. MASON,
"
THOMAS P. Burnes,
Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
Nelson Chapman, John N. Hall, T, J. Wallace, J. V. Fairholm, Thomas H. Noble, John F . Hinton, H . O. Finch, J. S. Shumaker, James Downing, N. B. Hopewell, C. A. Buck, David Newhouse, Joel F . Cowan, N. W. Taylor, James Evans, Levi Wilhelm, Benjamin Daniels, S. S. Cooper, J. S. Townsend, W. A. Coy, Wm. Blevins, Terry Critchfield, Harry Walker, N . A. Howard, H . A. Coy, J, C. Smith, Thomas McKanoa, J. K. Tedrick, J. E. Smith, J. B. Johnson, A. T. F'erry, AV. C. Ross, W. C. Fowler, Daniel Lowe, J. F". Willits, G. W. Hogeboom, J. B. Gish, Samuel Corn, B. P. Stanley, J. N . Insley, Loren Willits, John Willits, C. K . Gilchrist, E. D. Russell, H. A. Oliver, D. M. Smith, W. H . Buckmaster, Thomas P . Chandler, William E . Stagg, Samuel P. Henderson, R. H . C. Dodd, Phinias Whitley, A. Thornbrue, J. L. Sinnard, E . T. Ellis, John Irwin, William '^ Evans, R. H. Diebert, C. C. Calhoun, E. G. Bell, J. K. Wier, J. S. Klingensmith, Rev. J. Boynton. FELLOW C R A F T : C. S. Broadbent. ENTERED APPRENTICES: .\. E. Patterson, A. N. Shepherd.
Grattd Lodge of Kansas.
123
T E C U M S E H LODGE, No. 15, TECUMSEH. CHARTERED OCTOBER 18, 1858. Meets on Thursday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: JOH.N' M. R E E D , C. J. AYE, JOHN C. RtDGEWAV,
Worshipful Master. -Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
DANIEL S . DAWSON,
Treasurer.
. WILLIAM LAMBUTH,
.Secretary.
J. B. MILLER, ,
•
W . M. JORDON,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Tyler.
MA.STER MASONS: B. L. Martin, Lewis Dearing, J. C. Morgan, John Kappel, A. G. Miller, M. M. Hawn, William Mavitz, John Branscomb, W. C. N. Garvey, James Chrusman. DiMITTED. — A. J. Klemhans, John G. Byler, A. G. Lewis.
L A F A Y E T T E L O D G E , No. 16, MANHATTAN. CHARTERED OCTOBER 18, 1859. Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: S. M. FERGUSON, D. W. Cox, C. L . W I L S O N ,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
WM.
Treasurer.
P . HIGINBOTHAM,
A. WILSON,
Secretary.
J. L. WEBBER, W. F . HOYT,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
H . C. CRUMP,
Steward.
R. J. SHARP, W. J. VINCENT,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: John M. Allen, Wm. Ashton, N. A. Adams, Wm. Burgoyne, Geo. Burgoyne, M. V. Blood, Fred. Blythe, T. I. Barrett, Reuben Blood, O. M. Baldwin, Wm. F. Allen, D. E. Ballard, Mincher Condra, M. J. Crowder, A. A. Carnahan, Thos.
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Proceedings of the
Uurant, Horace Eells, S. R. Edleblute, J. S. Enlow, John Flagg, I. T. Goodenow, N. 13. Horton, O. R. Graves, G. W. Higinbotham, Samuel G. Iloyt, Lewis Uubschman, 13, B. llymes, E. L. Fleath, I. H . Isbell, D. M. Johnson, T. J. Jenkins, J. M. Kimball, A. L. Keables, A. J. Legore, C. F. Little, Frank Mansfield, Charles H . March, (), L. McClurg, J. B, McLaughlin, T. B. Pinkerton, A. W. Pinkerton, P. C. Pinkerton, J. M. Pinkerton, E. JL Pinkerton, Joseph Payne, B. \V. Powers, T. J. Roberts, John C. Peck, E. L. Patee, Edgar Rodgers, John Kiggs, S. L. Russell, J. D. Robertson, S. D. Silver, G. Schaubel, C. \V. Uptagrove, J. Van Antwerp, S. P. Voorhees, E. P. Woods, G. W. Wisner, Fox Winnie, Charles Warring, .S. 11. Wisner, Wm. Whitacre, N. H. Whitmore, P. W. Zigler, Robert Allinghani. FELLOW CRAFTS: 1. A. Torry, \V. K. McConnell. ENTERED APPRENTICES: A. R. Wliite, J. E. Shortridge, A. Whitehead, W. L. R. Di.xon, G. F. Bertz. DiMlTTKO. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A. A. Jackson, 11. C. Ladd, Philo Pratt, J. T. Pritner.
T O P E K A L O D G E , No. 17,
TOPEKA.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 18, A. D.
1859.
Meets on Wednesday preceeding Full Moon, and second Wednesday thereafter. OFFICERS: A. M. CALLAHA.M, S. E. SilKi.DON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
BASH. MCKKE, C. W. JEWELT., W. F. BAKER,
Junior AVarden. Treasurer. Secretary.
.
1). A. HARVEY, S. P. WADE, CIIARI.ES Tl'UNER,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
Joel Huntoon, J. C. Gordon, 1". R. Foster, F. L. Crane, E. G. Ross, Fred, f )rlman, E. P. Kellam, John Fletcher, J. W. Farnsworlh, James .Stansfield, John S. Branner, G. Ci. G'age, C. C. Kellam, (Jeorge W. Anderson, Jacob Smith, Jas, Fletcher, George M. Kellam, R. H. Atwell, Enoch Chase, A. H. Case, Jacob Safford, S. R. Remington, A, j). Craigue, 1). H . Home, E. G. Moon, H. W. Farnsworlh, Lewis Laurent, Isaac Rrenfro, Y.\A\. Baker, J. A. I'olley, C. A.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
125
Stringham, G. O. Wilmarth, Hardin H. Wilcox, H. L. Beman, S. C. Fletcher, W. C. Crawford, Ward Burlinganie, Thomas Carney, James Brewer, H . M. Ketchu'm, H.-J. Looiii.is, S. E. Sweet, Oscar McConnell, Harry Kitchen, Robert Allen, F. P. Baker,. G. W. Veal, M. R. Leonard, C. Bowman, G. S. Barnett, J. F. Osenberg, T. B. Mills, G. W. Berry, John Elliott, Daniel Randell, Benedict Halzel, W. E. Bowker, S. E. Martin, J. M. Chadwick, H. S, Greeno, M. H. Case, Gabriel Wright, Geo. W. Crane, John Cox, M. R. Diitton, Abraham McKinney, F. W. Giles, J. C. Miller, G. P. Watson, Thomas Ryan, Win. Osenberg, E. W. Fowler, Robert D. Silvers, John Lahmer, John A. James, J, I,. Wightman, C. 'J'. Pierce, A. M. Covall, S. S. McFadden, J. S. Kellam, R Nichols, V. P. Mason, -M. L. Towne, G. S. Evaits, J. E. Hayden, Henry .Seichi r, Phillip Read, E. M. .Sheldon, B, C. Murray, Geo, E. Beach, G. W. Sebring, William O. Ewing, J. B, Starr, J. L. Knight, D. W^ Nelles, J. A. Branfield, Hrmer Boughton, J. M. Steel, Henry Stitzel, A. W. Knowles, J. C. French, Charles Schewiy, J. H. I.eon.^rd, S. H. Powell, Andrew Johnson. FE1.LOW CRAFTS: Harlow Kline, George W. .Swartz. E N T E R E D APl^RENTlL'^';.Charles Drew, J. II. Crane, T, F. Smith, James .Saunders, K. C. Massman, R. R. Hassler. DllilTTED.—John Eichar, Loo Steinl-erg, F. N. Pettingill, T. G. Williams, Silas Hunter, Sam. Dolman, S. J. Crawford, W. B. Balton, Sam. McFeeley, G. A. Young, B. T. Payne, C. A. Bliss, J. H. Brown, S. T. Walkley, Ed. Grant.
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F R A N K L I N L O D G E , No. 1.8,
OTTAWA.
CHARTERED DECEJIBER 20, 1864. Meets on Friday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: J. C. RlCllMONn, J-£. J. S.MITM, H. B. HUGHBANKS,
Worshipful Master, Senior Ward en. Junior Warden.
F. A. WILKINSON,
Treasurer.
W. D. WALSH,
Secretary.
DAVID MILLKR,
Senior Deacon.
LEVI THOMTSON,
Junior Deacon.
J, C, HoLLlNGSHKAD,
Tyler,
PAST MASTER: P, L. EARNEST.
126
Proceedings of the MASTER MASONS:
Asa S. Lathrop, Charles A. Bunting, D. M. Valentine, Hugh A. Cook, William K. Randall, Jonas A. Washburn, Herbert F . Sheldon, Jacob Sumstine, Richard E. Jenness, William M. Innman, John Walruff, John Stalter, Ezekiel D. Hale, Calvin Leonard, James Hanway, George S. Holt, J. H . S. HoUoway, William D. Springer, Enoch Pyle, William D . Edgar, O. B. Merrill, Rudolph H. Volrath, Joseph Marsh, Edward Smith, Albert Wiley, George A. South, George Furnace, Jesse I . Paramoure, Daniel Deford, Theodore C. Bowles, M. P. Nelson, Wesley Hendrix, John A. Magill, John E . Baer, Joseph A. Walker, John W. Magee, Thomas J. Wilkenson, R. W. Crosset, Thomas Praster, William Hurr, Jonathan Parkinson, Sherman Enderton, F . M. Fortune, John P . Harris, Hiram P. Satchwell, Lafayette Wilkerson, George T. Brooks, J. O. W. Paine, Elija Perkins, John 1^. Hawkins, John Parkinson, Charles M. Dixon, D . B. Moore, John Hedges, S. I,. Latimer, Rufus C. McEathron, Lewis R. Starr, John Lester, John M. Dyer, lierrick Brinckerhoff, Oscar Carrier, C. P. Sherman, Jesse Bell, L . B. Dyer, W. T. Pickrell, George Myers, Charles D. Crane, George T. Pierce, George Norton, Henry E. Brooks. FELLOW C R A F T : Alfred W. McCarty. ENTERED APPRENTICE: John B. Dodson. DiMlTTF.n, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Henry Critchfield, W. B. Fortune, E . H . Smith.
O L A T H E L O D G E , No. 19,
OLATHE.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 18, 1859. Meets on Thursday on or before the Full Moon in each month. OFFICERS: A. J. CLEMMANS, J. M. HADLEY, J . H. Dow, J. SMITH FARRIS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. i
Treasurer.
W . A. OcHELTREE, J. L. PRICE, W.M. JULTAN, THEODORE M C B R I D E , T . E . MiLHOAN, PETER J U U A N ,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. ,
Steward. " Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kattsas.
127
MASTER MASONS: J. H. Blake, John T. Burris, James R. Brown, Win. H. Brady, William Butler, J. Beeson, W. H . Bell, J. E. Clarke, F. W. Case, S. S. Casad, A. S. Devenney, John Evans, F. J. Fairbrass, John M. Giffen, O. H . Gregg, J. E. Hayes, F. E. Henderson, Amos Hicks, T. J. Hadley, W. P. Haskins, Irwin Jaynes, John Jaynes, Louis H . Jenkins, G. H . Lawrence, W. B. Lucas, Jonathan Miliken, Harry McBride, S. B. Myrick, Thomas McGannon, J. A. McNabb, M. G. Miller, J. B. Marshall, Jacob Nichols, W. S. Peck, I. O. Pickering, Isaac Parrish, Jacob Pierson, Otis Reynolds, G. A. Schaeffner, H . C. Schufeldt, James T. Swank, E. R. Stewart, A. Thavi^, W. E. Tansey, John T. Weaver, E. B. Welch. FELLOW CRAFTS: E. F. Milhoan, Nelson Julian. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Simon S. Blitz. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cicero Wintermute, Viet Reese.
C I R C L E V I L L E L O D G E , No. 20, CHARTERED OCTOBER 17,
CIRCLEVILLE.
1866.
Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: R. OURSLER, J. H . B A X T E R , F. M. WILSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
1
A. G. CAMPBELL, J. TELFER,
Treasurer. Secretary.
A. E. LANDON, M. MYERS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. HARRISON,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: Joseph Anderson, William H. Chapman, James Cline, C. C. Bronnum, H . Decker, C. M. Cunningham, E. C. Chilson, William Harrison, P. M, Hodges, David Francis, Noah Fellers, James Horn, H . S. Hart, S. W, McComas, D. B. Kilts, John D. Myers, Israel McComas, Wm. Pennick, M. L. Wilson.
128
Proceedings
of the
FEIJ.OW CRAFT: P,en. J. McComas. EXTEKED APPRENTICE; John Deardorff. I)IM1TTE15.— John f'anipl>cll, Geo. Kerss, 11. Reygan.
G R A S S H O P P E R F A L L S L O D G E , No. 21, GRASSHOPPER FALLS. CHARTERED OCTOHER 18, 1859. Meets every Saturday on or before the Pull Moon of each month. OFFICERS: JijsKrii M.ILI.K.K,
Worshipful Master.
JOHN H . GAINES,
Senior Warden.
W M . H . SAMSON,
Junior Warden,
G. MCDANIEI.,
Treasurer.
A . J . GuNX, W. G. KEECH, J. J. Cl-ANCY,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JOHN RATZ,
Steward.
P . A. MYERS,
•
JOSEPH CALVIN,
" Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. C. Butts, J. F. Bliss, John Beland, J. L. Brents, J. P. Barnes, J. W. Bishop, P. G. Bush, F. C. Bolton, W. T. Booth, A. H . Beagle, D. Biggam, S. G. Booth, A. Bruton, G. W. Barnes, A. Blevins, G. H . Cain, R. H. Crosby, John Cochat, J. R. Echols, John Ernest, Finley Ferguson, B. PL Gragg, Zack Gragg, John Gragg, J. Graden, A. K. Griffin, Amos H. Griffin, E. D. Hillyer, Geo. S. Hillyer, F". ^P Hutchins, A. Hughan, J. B. Hart, J. L. Hart, D. A. Johnson, E. Johnson, V. Kile, H . C. Paw, Henry Legler, John Marsh, Peter Miller, J. M. Noval, N . E. Parker, Hiram Petitt, T. Quackenbush, J. Quackenbush, John Ripetoe, John Strawn, Isaac Southward, L. C. Tripp, ^L Vandenburgh, J. Wright, Joseph Weaver. EXTERED APPRENTICES: Pake Clark, Isaac J. Collier. Di.MlTTEii. — John Hatcher, Frank Lyman.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. P A R I S L O D G E , No. 22, CHARTP:RED OCTOBER 21,
12g
P.AKIS. 1862.
Meets cjii .Saturday on or Ijefore the Full Moon of each month. OFFICER.S: Juli.N PIoou, X. M, IlAWK, WrLLlAM E. BAKILR,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
.
JoH.\ D. CARROI.I., J. H . BARI.OW,
Treasurer. Secretary.
N. SNOW, Wn.LiAM C. JACKSOX,
.Senior Deacon. Junior Deac(jn.
JAMES 1'ARF..N-I',
Tyler.
-MASTER MASONS: W. .S. Graj, George VanDusen, Herbert l-iobinson, W. .S. Lewis, Tlenry Blackburn, IT. A. Defriese, John Berdue, George W. Moore, George AT. Moore. v.. B. Moore, Zachariah I'lemming, Pleasant Chitwood, \Vm. JI. Canan, Austin Paris, John iNI. Ilaynes, Wm. S. McDowell, John V>. Ilagerman, James Young, John B. Faris, James Robinson, Jesse W. Lewis, John Driskill, David Sibbet, Wm. Swingley, George W. Fisher, John M. Defriese, Wm. IL AVeathernian, Wm. H . Murry, .S. P. Weatherman, George W. Wilson, James 'J". Curry, Daniel Smith, James A. Crozier, Wm. Page, Isaac Splawn, Allen Colston, Robert Mitchell, George Hart, Luman C. Clark, W, S. Moore. ENTERED APPRENTICE: George W. Tompkins. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; N. M. Hawk, John D. Carroll N. Snow, John Hood, Morris Howard, Samuel Carmack, John Baugh, Benj. F. Irwin, John T. Alexander, Henry Brasc.
P A L M Y R A L O D G E , No. 23, BALDWIN CHARTERED OCTOBER 18,
CITV.
1859.
Meets Wednesday on or preceding the Full Moon of each month. f)FFICERS: C. RBV.NCJI.US, X. MERCHANT, D. C. X'"ORWAV, C. W. DlCKENSo.v, W. W. JuNKlNS, D. Fui.TO.v, H. E. BoDWEi.i.,
Worshipful .Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
L. V. GREK.V,
Tyler.
17
130
Proceedings of the MASTER MASONS:
John W. Vaughn, W . D. Martin, John H . Dearing, Milton Reynolds, Thomas Smith, N . C. Cradit, S. H . Carmean, S. B. M. Holmes, Isaac L. Baker, M. Mirely, Asa Darnell, George Miller, G. C. Snow, J. W. Scott, A. T. Still, John Van Horn, C. D . Wight, R. Wolfiey, Willis Hurlburt, James Lawrence, R. H . Perry, John Tousant, Thos. J. Eaton, R. T. Lewis, M. Babey, G. A. Moore, E. Alder, John Ccderholm, H . M, Scott. DlMiTTED.— N. F. Howard, S. C. Gilliland, R. C. Gilliland.
O S A G E V A L L E Y L O D G E , No. 24, OSAWATOMIE. CHARTERED OCTOBER 8,
1865.
Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: R. K. BURT, D. R. COLEMAN, J. P. MARSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. C. CHESTNUT, H . B. SMITH,
Treasurer. Secretary.
L. HENDRICKSON, C. B. JiLSON,
,
W . L. STEPHENS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
JONATHAN MORRIS,
"
A. N. RUDD,
Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
Daniel Bryan, J. A. Burks, J. F". Chandler, John J. Covert, Henderson R , M. V. Burns, Thomas J. Hussey, C. W. Gale, J. S. Smith, Albert Weaver, J. M. Walthall, Reuben Smith, Sylvester Underbill, Amasa Buson, Robert Lapsley, C O. Clause, J. W. Hurt. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Horace Hoard. DiMiTTEU.—John Dun.
Grafid Lodge of Kansas, H I G H P R A I R I E L O D G E , No. 25,
j 31 H I G H PRAIRIE.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 13, 1859. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: B. B. MOORE, J. E. WALTER,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
THOMAS W. RUBLE,
Treasurer.
WILLIAM WILLSON,
Secretary.
C. CARNEY, J. G. GIST, ZiNA MASON,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. .Steward.
J. M. W H I T E ,
"
JAMES ADAMS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Henry B. Keller, Thomas Trower, Jay Tuttle, Wm. M. Thompson, Hiram Way, S. P. McCrary,'Elisha McComas, James Midlens, A. I.. Ferguson, Thos. Mason, A. L. Brown, David Long, John Sanders, Daniel H. Koger, Joseph Norris, W, IL Forsyth, Robert Osborn, A. Connelly. FELLOW CRAFT: B. C. Barker. ENTERED APPRENTICE: L. Perkins.; DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Henry B. Donahoo, Warner Donahoo, S. C. Winten, L. H . Williams.
ST. J O H N ' S L O D G E , No. 26, LEAVENWORTH. * CHARTERED OCTOBER 16, 1867. Meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: S. KAISER, S. A. COUCH,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
JAMES SMITH, F. MARESCH, R. BEIGA,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
C. LASKY, I. REACH,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
F. MAGKRS,
Tyler.
* Charter surrendered.
13 2
Proceedings of llie MASTER MASONS:
Wni. R. Friend, IJ. Crusius, X. Hill, R. IT. White, .S. K. Thonipson, B. Cray, 1). 1. C.rist, M. Eriedlander, T. E. Smith, E. Epstein, J. \V. Bowen, 1). Simon, .\. I I . Kingolsky. EEEEOW CKAJ'T: (ieorge \ . Lewis. ENTERED ATl'RENTKE: N. Marks. DiMlT-i-Kii.—N. Wolf, C). S. Coffin, C. I.asky, I". II. Tiernan.
NEOSHO LODGE, No. 27, L E ROV. CiiARTEREn O C T O B E R
18, 1865.
Meets Saturdays on ur before EuU Moon each Month, and two weeks thereafter. OEKICERS: J. A. STicw.Mcr, 1'. IT. SMITH,
Worshipful Master. Senior Waaden.
JOHN M . KKRNS,
Jnnior Warden.
THOMAS CK-^HTRKK,
Treasurer.
EI;GICXK E . BACON,
Secretary.
A. N . DRESBACU, J. B. ScOTT,
Senior 13eacon. Junior l^eacon.
A. !•'. WILKINSON,
Steward.
H . C. SHERMAN,
"
J. W. BAI.D\VIN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: 1. R. Alepheld, H. A. Brundidge, James Barlow, A. B. Baker, Richard Burr John Brucher, John Chess, V. Casner, J. M. Cole, A. R. Coffin, E . E. Coffin, J S. Davis, David Taylor, C. H . Graham, A. Ilamilton, J. P. Hamilton, R. Jordon V. C. Kert, Thilip Jlingus, Heniy M. Metheny, A. McCartney, G. W. Parsley R. W. Parlee, Jas. Parkinson, W. B. Stines, A. N. Saferight, W. E, Thornberry W. IT. Tyler, J. IT. Thomson, Alex.. S. Vanordstrand, J. E. Ward, C. IT. Wykoif. KELEOW CRAFT: .\E Terril. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Reuben Ely. DiMiriED.— E. I. Brown, H . 11. Cowen, Sylvester Howard, Timothy Pearson, Omar Whitney, Samuel Walker.
Cra)id Lodge of Kansas. E L D O R A L O D G E , No. 28,
133
MAPLETON.
CHARXEKED OCTOBEK 17, 1S60. Meets on Saturday on or before the Full'Moon in each month. OFFICERS: M. E. HUDSON", E. P. FIicnY, f. S. W];A\'KR,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden,
11. F. WARREX,
Treasurer.
JOHN CROSS,
Secretary.
C. W. C.'k^tt'BKLi., M. MCCRIMMOX, 'I'iiOMAS HAMILTON,
.Senior J)eacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
j . L. SUMMERS,
"
JOSHUA JKWKT.L,
Tyler.
MASTER MASOKS: John Amer, .A. Allen, Wm. Baker, M. Bowers, J. W. Bainuni, Geo. W'. Bnr<;ess, A. P. Clark, Amos Chaffin, 1'. Foster, B. F . Gumm, Jacob OoS, S. O. llimoe, J. F . Holt, T. Flackett, A. L. Hills, D. C. Knowls, John Knowls, F . Kepley, J3. \\". McGuiei-, John McNiei, J. ^V. McQuaid, S. P. Montgomery, Samuel Mitcliell, Nolley Osborn, Robert Osborn, F. C. Osborn, A. C. Primm, D. T. Ralston, W. V). Stephenson, George B. .Smith, A, C. Smith, K. Tennison. A. Wilson, J. S. Wilson. E N T E R E D APPRENTICE: ti. F. Haper. Di.MiTTKj>.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;J. H . Pugh, J. J. Wine, PI. A. B. Cook.
P A C I F I C L O D G E , No. 29, CHARTERED OCTOBER
HUMBOLDT.
17, i860.
Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: JESSE S . WEHIS,
Worshipful Master
TiNBAi. S. STOVER, W.M. H . EMMERT,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
PETER LONG,
Treasurer.
J. C. REDFIELD,
Secretary.
L. D. MYERS, II. M. WATERS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
C. M. SMITH,
W M . RATir, FI. Zu'AXZlGER,
Steward.
" Tyler.
134
Proceedings of the MASTER MASONS:
Wm. H . Andrews, A. W. Ashcraft, James Blyth, Franklin Brady, Sion Barbee, A. W. Brown, Lewis F. Barttes, Frank Bacon, Jacob Cross, W. C. Cox, J. C. Carpenter, J. B. F . Gates, O. D. Critzer, S. S. Dickinson, A. L . Dornberg, J. A. Deihl, D. B. Emmert, J. T. Fletcher, J. R. Goodin, E . A. Gleason, N . S. Goss, A. H . Hard, T . I. Hurd, John Harris, H . H . Hayward, C. J. Hopkins, J. M. Moore, Roliert A. McCulloch, William T . McElroy, Moses Neal, J. H . Keal, J. Phillips, Thomas Peters, G. W. Palmer, J. W. Pine, C. H . Pratt, Frederick Rutz, S. J. Stewart, D . B. Stewart, Watson Stewart, William Stewart, Elijah Strosnider, W. A. Scott, B . M. Smith, P. S. Shelley, John Tripp, J. J. VanFossen, G. W. Wilson, B. F . Walton, G. AV. Williams, James P. Wilson, W. L. Zink. FELLOW C R A F T S : J. R. Gregory, H. M. Burleigh. ENTERED APPRENTICES: W. W. Curdy, W. H . Shigley. DnUTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; J. A. Wells.
V A L L E Y LODGE, No. 30, N O R T H
LAWRENCE.
rtTARTFRKT) O C T O B E R 1 8 , 1 8 6 7 .
Meets the first Saturday of each month. OFFICERS: A. N. LuFKiN, W M . R . FRISBIE, GEO. C . THOMPSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
L E V I P . MASON,
Treasurer.
W . L. PLOWMAN,
Secretary.
W M . REGESTER,
Senior Deacon.
CHARLES PAXTON, L. E . HOFFMAN,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
A. E. OWEN,
"
JAMES HUGHES,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R : L E V I P . MASON.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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MASTER MASONS: B. f. Harmon, Francois Herard, L. F. Jackson, John D. Fincher, John H . .Sanders, H . H . Howard, Hiram C. Shearman, Gideon Bissaillon, Urgel Saunier, James B. Boon, Benj. F . Kelly, W. J. Wikham, John Tudhope, Angus A. Grant, Elijah W. Campbell, John C. Walton, W. H . H . Whitney, J. M. Jordan, J. K. Curtis. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Robert M. McClure, John S. Duncan. DiMlTTED.—William Sigerson.
A R C A N A LODGE, No. 31, CHARTERED OCTOBER
DONIPHAN.
17, i860.
Meets every Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: W. H . NESBIT, T. H . FRANKLIN, D. M. SMITH,
•
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden,
G. M. WALLER, M. T. LANDON,
Treasurer. Secretary.
L. A. MESSENGER, E. W. HUDNALL,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
"BENJ. P. CURTIS, J R . , J. HARDING,
Steward. "
WALTER DOLBY,
" Tyler.-
MASTER MASONS: Adam Breuner, R. A. Boulwere, J. Hastings, S. H . Howard, H . W. Hudnall, Robert Maylor, W. J. Orem, J. L. Philbrick, W. R. Powers, C. H . Phillips, E. A. Spencer, I. N . Smalhvood, B. S. Wharton, Isaac F. Weyer, E . W. Stratton, Jacob I. Scott, J. B. Maynard, Horatio M. Swisher, H. Stratton, Jonathan Rigby, S. Flickenger, S. Gurney, W. M. Ege, J. Helm, David Waddell, I. N . Adams, Joshua Sanders, John Welsh, John McNemee, James Vineyard, Lee A. Hoffman, Moses L. Hudnall, Thomas Wills, Joseph Brittain, Joseph Randolph, David Whittaker, Turner Osburn, Albert Albertson, Wm. R. Murry, Wm. E . Pickett, Lewis Clemetson, Henry Myers, J. F . Forman, P. O. Roberts, Wm. Canter, J. M. Naylor, Jarius Wood.
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Proceedings of the FELLOW C R A F T S :
David L. Payne, Adam Schncll, William B. Buster. ENTERED APPREXTICES: T. J. Robbiiis, John Harding, Oliver Edwards, John Scott. DiMiTTED.—James L. Tracy, W. W. Crook.
A U B U R N L O D G E , No. 32, CHARTERED OCTOBER
AUBURN.
17, i860.
Meets on Tuesday on or before the Full Moon in each month. OFFICERS: F'K.'VNCIS M . STAHL, ALEXANDER UICIVSO.N',
Worshipful ^Laster. Senior Warden.
]£ENRY FO.X,
Junior Warden.
W M . A. ENGLE, D . J. EVANS,
Treasurer. Secretary.
J. I I . BROWN, IT. E . BUSH,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
V,. CARRIGER,
•
E L I SNYDER,
Steward. "
J. AVEISHURN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Reuben Stecs, I I . L. Shumway, Cyrus C. Moore, John L. I'rice, John B. Cook, J. McDowell, Alexander Dyclie, George Baker, G. W. Dailey, R. M. Iloskinson, John Russell, A. J. Hopkins, Wm. I I . Hewing, Ed. Gill, Willis D. Disbrow, Ed. I). llewins, Jerome Stahl, Peter Wemple, JNI. S. Harr, Benj. D. Russum, Eli W. Hall, James Russell, Thomas I I . Steward, W. G. Raymond, John W. Cook, Wm. T . Welch, John C. Carriger, George List, Joseph Law, J. L. Rook, Hiram Riley, I I . K. Riley, J. L. Riley, Wm. E. Little, J. B. Orwig, I I . Mover, Wm. A. Rooks, W. II. Combs, J. Delong, George Doel, Chester Thomas, jr. F 1 - : L L 0 W CRAFTS:
J. (.;. .Vrthur, John Stone. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Charles (~)hems, Thomas Crooks, William Doel. DlMlTTEI).— Simon Miller, W. F. John.son, O. H. Drinkwatcr, L. Buttles.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
M O U N D CITY LODGE, No. 33, CHARTERED OCTOBER
137
MOUND CITY.
17, i860.
Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: O. P. WATSON, i\. F. ELY, J. R. BARUCK,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
D. F. PARK,
Treasurer.
F. C. BACON,
Secretary.
G. W. BOTKIN, C. H. RICHARDSON,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
ENDS MILLS,
Steward.
H . Mc>fEiL, D. A. CROCKER,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. M. Ilifif, J. F. Broadhead, James Simpson, J. H . Trego, W. B. Scott, B. F Bradley, Oscar Dewey, J. K. Anthony, T. E. Smith, Thomas .Sproul, W. B Perry, Jesse Brown, David Lindsey, J. .S. Atkinson, H . P. Barrick, J. H . Beld ing, E. PI. Worden, J. S. Young, J. B. Broadhead, O. D. Botkin, H . E. Dewey J. O. Turner, Charles Campbell, E. A. Deland, James Adams, E. F. Bartholo mew, S. F . Pendly, Ben. Bunch, James P. Way, Richard Botkin, Ely F . Botkin John Sproul, Thomas L. Darlow, J. B. Dobyns, Aaron Foster, Ed. Hultz, B. W. Wilson, Zaimon Kingcaid, T. B. Newlon, M. H . Carscaden, H. G. Webb, Joel Foster, Jerome Ely, Cyrus Smith, Ira D. Bronson, PI. L. Baily, I. M. Mulky, D . D. Moorhead. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: J. W. Miller, J. H. Banta, 11. P. Clay, A. W. Burton. DlMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;J. W. Babb, J. W. Marshall, J. R. VanRandt, Enoch Estes?, Charles Barrick, J. M. Searought, Hiram Kelsey, A. C. Bender.
138
Proceedings of the
G R E A T L I G H T L O D G E , No. 34, SILVER
LAKE.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 7, A. D. 1865. Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: JOSEPH B . O L I V E R , LKVVIS H . OGEK, WILLIAM F . JOHNSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
H E N R Y OWENS,
Treasurer.
J O H N J. OLIVER,
Secretary.
JOHN ANDERSON,
Senior Deacon.
C. D. WARD,
Junior Deacon.
JOB P . OGEE,
.Steward.
CALVIN OWENS,
.
D A V I D CODINGTON,
" Tyler.
MASTER MASONS; R. S. Gabby, M. B. Beaubein, Luther R. Darling, Wm. K. Elliott, O. A. Curtis, B. W. Higginbotham, J. W. Price, Henry Owens, James Harrington, A. J. Pliley, Frank Darling, Wm. Chillson, Edward Beaubien, James Baldon, M. Hayford, W. O. Banion, Gregory Navarre, C. S. Palmer, A. C. Wallace, W. C. Higginbotham, A. Laffon, J. H . Dearborn, Wm. Sprinkle, Thomas J. Moss, T. F. H. Ramsey, H . B. Henderson, John L. Ogee. FELLOW CRAFTS: Hiram B. Miller, Daris Hardin, Peter Anderson. ENTERED APPRENTICE: John O. Niswinder. DiMiTTED. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; T. J. Lazell, Calvin Owens, John View, Thomas Willis, James Wellsh, C. W. Higginbotham.
Grand Lodge of.Kansas.
139
H I A W A T H A LODGE, No. 35, CHARTERED OCTOBER
16,
HIAWATHA.
1861.
Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: IRA J. LACOCK, S. C. AMEND,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
BEN'JAMIN WATKIN.S,
Junior Warden.
GREGORY AMANN,
Treasurer.
A. L. ELLIS, JOHN SCHILLING,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
I. P. WlNSLOVV,
Junior Deacon.
R. S. FAIRCHILD,
Seward.
CHARLES W . JOHNSO.N,
F. J. HKLLER, _ . . - _ •ii
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l-._Tyler.
•
MASTER MASONS: W. B. Barnett, Samuel W. Wade, Joseph Vaughn, Isaac B. Hoover, Joseph F. Babbit, Stephen Hughes, Henry M. Robinson, R. H. Bolinger, Harvy- Seburn, Edmond N. Morrill, Dennis VanLiew, Alexander Sutherland, Jacob Oberholtzer, Samuel W. Swayzee, Aaron H . Wade, Reuben McCartney, Needham P. Rawlings, Jacob J. Weltner, William B. Dickin.son, David K. .Snively, James Cotterel, William McBride, A. J. Comstock, Martin C. Willis, Daniel T. Smouse, E. S. Barnum, Theodore Chipman, B. F. McCoy, B. F. Killey, Henry Houghton, T. M. Campbell, John Walters, E. Bierer, D. Anderson, B. Awmiller, Joseph Kocher, John Hillman, John Morris, W, T. Erwin, James T. Erwin, Jesse Hines, William M. Shirley, Samuel Goozee, Cyrus A. Demon, J. Fletcher, Thomas Hart, Henry J. Gillispie, J. G. Hanna, Alfred Walters, Austin W. Hoyt, Samuel Adams, E. C. Backenstoc^, J. H . Post, John E. Davis, Frank Hillman, W. H. Roberts, F. J. Robbins, John Forneaux, A. J. Anderson, .Simeon Wilkinson, .Samuel Smouse. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: J. K. Watson, Howard Leland.
140
Proceedings of the
COUNCIL GROVE LODGE, No. 36, COUNCIL GROVE. CHARTERED OCTOBER
2 1 , 1862.
Meets first and third Wednesdays of each montli.
,
OFFICERS: CHARI.KS COI.I;M))IA,
Worshipful Master.
A. RKEVE, X. B. Si'KNCK.R,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
C, H. STRIEHY, F. P. NICHOLS,
-Treasurer. Secretary.
.
J. W. NKAI,, C. H . WiTHiNGTON, A. J. Hl.'GHE.s,
Senior IJeacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
J. M. SIMCOCK,
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GEO. R . JOHNSON,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: R. B. l.oc-Kwooi),
ir. W. M C N A Y ,
JAMKS PHINNKY,
A. I. B E A C H .
MASTER MASONS: C. H . Withington, George Biglin, T. S. Huffaker, James Watkins, A. J. Collier, I . L . French, C. O. Fuller, S. P. Morgan, G. M. Simcock, E. M. Sewell, A. O. Robbins, A. H . Thomas, Wm. Downing, J. F . Cress, Jos. Dunlap, Thomas Collins, Wm. Ingham, Joab Spencer, H . W. Gildermeisterv E. S. Frazier, J. W. Noland, J. H . Corbin. DiMlTTED. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; H . L . Bickford.
PAOLA LODGE, No. 37, PAOLA. CHARTERED OCTOBER
2 1 , 1862.
Meets on Monday preceeding Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: S. G. WILSON, J. CLAYTON, G. W. QuiNBY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
F . M . WILGUS,
Treasurer.
J. B. HoBSON, D. M. FERGUSON, S. B. RAINEY',
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JAMES TURNER,
Steward.
M. M C P A R K E R ,
M. A. STRAIGHT,
"
Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
141
MASTER MASONS: \V. K. Wagstaff, E. W. Robinson, B. F. Simpson, Tliomas Akers, W. O. Hul)ble, Cyrus Show, T. J. Hedges, \V. T. Shively, A, C. Farnham, Wm. Walters, B. Snyder, E. B. Jourd, J. T. Townsend, George Hume, L., Wilson, I. Christy, G. S. Anderson, R. G. Shoemaker, H. V. Beeson, Josoph Chilson, F. E. Rowland, Thomas Wilson, Daniel Childs, E. C. Wager, Thomas Tuggler, A. Graham, -N. E. Gum, W. G. Rainey, John McNallis, H . I,. I,yon, John Hearty, David Anderson, W. W. Miller, A. Nop, C. R. Godfrey, J. C. Collins, L. P. Muslin, B. Muslin, W. H. Chapman, George McQuin, W. H . Wilhoit, C. King L. Marcellus, J. W. Heinricks, J. Dixon, James Kingsley, A. W. Long, Wm. Harris, J. S. Beeson, M. McCaslin, John Eisly, J. R. Hubbard, George Hutcheson, Samuel Cashman, J. H. Smith, H . S. Campbell, D. B. Rainey, George Ruddle, W. M. Fleahearty, C. Wilson T . J. Houston, J. G. Titus, J. M. Edmunson, A. Murlin, J. M. George, John Millis, Johnston Thralls, W. Lykens, J. W. Miller, W. B. Brayman, F. E. Gerheart, Wm. Wiler, Wm. Bell, A. J. Jacoby, J. B. Foresman, C. Dayfoas, Richard Reynolds, J. T. Weld, W. H. Stover, W. C. Martin, S. C. Chittenden, H. Wilczinski, W. W, Fleming, A. Cummings, J. F. Bradley, A. J. Deberry. FELLOW CRAFT: j . A. Huft'. E N T E R E D APPRENTICE; James Lisle. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A. J. Sinclair, J. F. Stewart.
l O L A LODGE, No. 38,
TOLA.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 2, A. D.
1863.
Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon each month and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: JOHN FRA.NXIS,
Worshipful Master.
H. W. TALCOTT, J. H . WALTERS,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. J. CASMIRE,
Treasurer.
C. G11.LIHAN,
Secretaiy.
MORTON DE.MOI.S,
Senior Deacon.
J. N. BIRD,
Junior Deacon.
J. W. M C G E E ,
Steward.
HARMON SCOTT,
J. J. WAI.IJ4S,
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Tyler.
142
Proceedings of the MASTER MASONS:
J. K. Colburn, H . D. Parsons, W. H. Cochran, J. C. Clark, J. L. Arnold, Eh Lorance, J. N. Woolums, N. Hankens, Daniel Harville, J. W. Scott, N. T. Winans, M. W. Post, W. E. Aveiy, H. C. Bostwick, Wm. Butler, John Hull, W. C. Stiffey, F. F . Meister, A. G. Jones, J. L, Brown, J. N. White, John Coyl, J. H . Stoddard, J. W. Brown, E. K. Js'aylor, J. K. Fry, W. S. Hendricks, Rembrok Reville, 0 . W. Fisk, J. W. Christian, Wm. M. Hartman, Levi H. Gorrill, D. F. Givens, J. Wells Clark, G. W. Riley. FELLOW C R A F T : S. J. Stauber. ENTERED APPRENTICES: F. M. Power, E. IL Funston, Franklin Hays. DiMiTTEn.— John McCulough, J. E. Whinerry, C. S. Chase, Isiah Hardin.
S E N E C A LODGE, No. 39, SENCA. CHARTERED OCTOBER 20,
1863.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: J. J. SHELDON, A. K. MOORE, A. KYGER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. .-Junior Warden.
J. P. TAYLOR,
Treasurer.
LEOPOLD COHEN,
Secretary.
ABIJAH W E L L S ,
Senior Deacon.
J. BiLLiNGSLY,
Junior Deacon.
A. CLARK,
.!Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: William Bolton, Wm. M. Edwards, W. A. Fessenden, Hugh Hamilton, Hiram Johnson, D. B. Jones, Samuel Lappin, George Monroe, Henry O. Newberry, John H . Peckham, Edward Pickup, John S. Rogers, John E. Smith, Wm. S. Weeks, Charles Williams, Robert Morrison, H . H . Hillix, L. M. Hill, John Hornbeck, James Graney, Tobias Augustine, Richard Johnson, John P. Carr, Isaac Friend, R. D. Markland, J. W. Bainbrick, j . T. Bronaugh, Robert E. Nelson, Wm. Cook, Davidson Vorhees, Jason Brown. FELLOW C R A F T S : Charles Ostrander, Hardon Pattison, J. W. Cane. ENTERED APPRENTICES: T. B. Collins, S. M. Lanham. DIMITTED.— Stephen Barnard, Leonard Cutler, A. W. Slater, D. Wolf, Moses Blancett.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. D E S Q T O L O D G E , No. 40,
143 DESOTO.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 16, 1867. Meets on Tuesday on or before the Full Moon in each month. OFFICERS: ALEX. MILLER,
Senior Warden.
N. H . TAYLOR,
Junior Warden.
II. PENNER, B. TAYLOR,
Treasurer, Secretary.
W. H . WALTER, J. JOHNSON, S. W. HoLDEN, C. P H Y ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward. "
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J. TAYLOR,
Tyler.
J. Nichols, J. T. Taylor, Jas. B. Abbott, G. W. Frain, W. Crosier, James P. Robinson, W. C. gmith, C. Delahont, W. Hogwood, C. B. Pellet, J. Hodge, H. D. Roberman, J. C. Stuck, J. Hogan, C. B. Nichols, S. S. Thaqj, G. R. Geencil. FELLOW CRAFT: B. F. Lucas) E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: D. B. Hyatt, C. S. Rolf. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; S. Wood, W. Hogwood, W. S. Morgan, S. Lewis, W. L. Smith, S. Tharp.
BLOOMING GROVE LODGE, No. 41,
BLOOMING GROVE.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 20, 1864. Meets on Saturday on or after the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: J. D, PENNOCK,
Worshipful Master.
AMOS HADSALL, JOHN PHILLIPS,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JACKSON L A N E ,
Treasurer.
FRANK COLPETZER,
Secretary.
.\. C. DOND, R. S. KELSO,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
A. W. H A L L ,
-Tyler.
144
Pi'ocecdings of tlic
MASTER ?iIASONS: Wm. Goss, Samuel Brown, J. M. Sayre, C. C. Hadsall, A. Edmiston, ] . C. Goss, M. W. Gouin, A. B. Rogers, Alex. Pugli, J. J. Whelchel, Jesse Kennedy, James Martin, W. S, Hough, John S. Lane, James D . Snoddy, N. C. Lane, Seneca Johnson, A. M. Tilghman, James T. Bunch, J. W . Davis. FELLOW C R A F T : J. D. Newton. ENTERED APPRENTICES: William G. Daniels, A. W. Phillips. DiMiTTED.— Philip McRae, Caleb Rhodes, Jesse Robinson.
H O L T O N L O D G E , No. 42,
HOLTON.
CHARTERED Meets the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: J. C. HITCHCOCK, C. A. WALKER, R. CANFIELD,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
F. SELKE, JAS. O'BRIEN,
Treasurer. Secretary.
11. H. BROWN, R. N. ADAMSOS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
V. SARBACH,
Steward.
E. D. ROSE,
W. S. HouGLiN,
Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
J. B. Hubbell, George Smith, T. J. Anderson, R. J. Waterhouse, H . McBride, R. S. Crafts, H . Eby, J. A. Wyant, J. S. Lutz, W. R. Webster, G. W. Drake, J. W. Gordon, W. H . Jones, E. B. Jones, I. I. Tabor, W. F . Creitz, P. Sherman, J. C. Cowell, T. J. Wyant, M. S. Milam, G. W. Miller, Thomas Robley, A. S. Wiggins, L. Sarbach, G. F . King, E. M. Pimdell, J. Dunlap, C. B. Slane, F . Lyman, M. D . Ashler, S. H . Scott, B. G. Hopkins, A. Broderick, J. W. Fox. FELLOW C R A F T S : John Dickey, Charles Hayden. ENTERED APPRENTICES: E . A. Slane, A. Bonney. DiMiTiED.— C. S. Smith.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. M O N T I C E L L O LODGE, No. 43,
145 MONTICELLO.
CHARTEKED OCTOBER 18, 1866. Meets on Friday on or before the Full Moon in each nioiUli. OFFICERS: A. PAYNK, B. E. RlvELY, B. F . REYNOLDS,
Worshipful Master. .Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JOHN A. K E N T O N ,
Treasurer.
McD. STAPLETON,
Secretary.
J. W. CAMPBELL, R . H . JERFFERSON,
Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon.
A. M. P I P E R ,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Levi Flint, George W. Walker, T. M. McFaddcn, J. ^V. Haws, \V. \). Bull, E. P. Kay, George W. Bousman, C. S. Stapleton, M. Fanning, A. Robards, 11. Mitchell, J. N . Gleason, Thomas Lenihan, C. H . Wilgus, J. M. Smitli, John Benedict, James Grinter, Levi Maupin. FELLOW CRAFT: Thomas- Lassitcr. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: James Leggs, Albert Benedict. DiMiTTED.— B. Evans, T. Smith, A. V. Bland, B. F . Reynolds, Thos. Curric, H . G. Cutler.
D E L P H I A N LODGE, No. 44,
GAKNETT.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 18, 1865. Meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: E. S. NICCOLLS, E. L. H A W K E , M. B. TAYLOR,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
E. S. H U N T ,
Treasurer.
G. M. EvERLLNE, J. L. KERCHEVAL, R. L. Row,
Secretaiy. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W M . HAMILTON,
Steward.
CHARLES S . W O L F L E V , — PETER BARNDT,
19
" Tyler.
146
Proceedings
of
the
M A S T E R M.VSOXS; y\. A. Page, J. T . Lanier, C. T. Chapin, G. \ . Cook, Daniel F r a k e r , J- B . Tjowrey, Jsco Sutlon, F.lias iS'orris, M, V.. Osborn, Charles G. Ellis, Ottowa Snit o n , \. X . Sitltnn, A. S i m o n s , A. J. I'lank, I. I'. Siilton, T h o m a s Lindsay, A. W . R a s h , \V. L . I'Vankeiibcrgcr, |. G. Lindsay, T h o m a s Ijaylcs, John J'alls, jr., Jos, I I . W r i g h t , John Ricketts, F . S. Doll, A. ] . . Osborn, W n i . |. Maylcs, I'.dward H a y n c , Isaac Usher, W . R. I loUingshead, \\. 1. M e e k e r , James Tyson, James Call, Joslnia GriflUli, J a m e s K. Stewart, John 1'. Ricketts, Lewis F u n k , J. C. A\'. Pierce, O. IC. F r e n c h , J. M . Axlell, W m . Keller, W . A. (/.illham, R. T, Stokes, K. C. Marsii, ^V. 11. C-arson, Morgan J'"urj^uson, sr., [. IL l'"iiri^uson, A. I L r"oster, S. S. Pollard, Win. X . Seymour, Josejjh Cue, John T. tJonsolus, Ij. S. Pollard, J o h n I I . McCarty, Jerry Orion, P. Pippin, J. E . Calvert, J. S. K l i n e . EXTJCREU APPRI'.XTICK; A. S; Xiccolls. T»)Mn-i'Kl).— W . C. McDiisv, Isaac lialdwin, Ji.hn W . Wright, .-Viidrew Jackson, W m . Spencer.
EASTON LODGE, No. 45, EASTON. C H A R T E R E D D E C E M U E R 20,
i860.
Meets Tliursday on or before the KuU Moon of each month. Oh'FTCl';RS: RotiKRT A. K K I , S I ; V , E . K . Aij.vMso.N, , TlluM.vs B . R K A H , S. KoUTii, P . C . TitriR.NTuN, . \ . Ci. CHASi'., W,M. F. A s i n i v , T}ioM.\s lir.Nsi.EV,
Worshipful Master, Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior ]Jeacoii. Junior Deacon. Tyler. MASTER MASOXS:
William Kelsey, J o s h u a TurneV, Trance W o o d w a r d , W m . Borden, Stephen Robinson, T h o m a s Stewart, T h o m a s O. Gwartney, Silas A. E v a n s , W m . Loughmiller, Moses McCarthy, Win. 'J'honipson, Michael J. L e o n a r d , J . P. Bower, J. C. Baird, H e n r y l-'lson, tieort;e Crofton, T h o m a s Gibson, Robert Clinkciibcard, Joseph T r o w e r , )acul> L a u g l e y , G. W . J L Moore, I'.dward .Mien, T h o m a s J. McCarnctt. I II.Ml'n'Kl).— Barton P^Uison, X . l l u m b e r , William ]'riee.
Craiiti Lodge of Kansas. RISING SUxV LODGI-; No. 46, ClIAKTEKliD
Oc'J'OliEK
iS,
147 VOKV
SCOTT.
1S65.
.Meets I he lirsl and lliird I'Vidavs of eacli month, Ol'TICERS: j . I). R f s i l , <'. W. Miiciir.i.i., I )i:.v\is Coi'ii'i.ix, <'. U . V.A.v IM:)SS1-..\, H . M. H|-,.\ii|-.nso.N, .\l. W . .M,VKI'i-\', I.KI.A.NIi |. WF.Iili, ('. V. W.VKNKR, C. W. ITowi;, j.Acoi; .-\I.nun;111',
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:
Worshiprid Master. Senior W a r d e n . Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. j t m i o r l)eaci..n. Steward. Tyler.
.MASTKR . M A S O N S : Jnlius X e h a u e r , Cliarlcs Kauffman, .\. Oanford, Jolm T . JlicKs, l.>. |. V'.aii h'ossen, J o h n T . P a r k e r , T , F . Robley, d i a r i e s Wnoledf;e, David Soeweii, |. \ . I'ierce, W. A . .Shannon, V. 11. I'earsail, C. (.'. J e w e l l , .Samuel (.'. Wright, !•'. K W o o d w a r d , J. J. Stewart, James C. Mackey, .'\. A. Murdoch, J. A. S h e d d , jr., (.'. A. Morris, Charles I,. Lease, I!. V. Stahl, John W. Harris, .Alonzo M. Cdlibs, l.ee .v. W a l l a c e , John C. Swan, I., li. Dodge, I,. D. fiunn, W. W . Martin, George Gardner, Sehvyn Douglass, J. Af. Bright, J. M. T e r r y , lid. C. Mays. I . y m a n D . D r a k e , (ieorge AV, I'owler, C. .S. AVheaton, J. .A. T o m l i n s o n , .Afoses Roire, f. M . Leipman, -A. H y d e , J). .S. A m e s , K. T,. Kohii, Michael .Shields, AV. R. R e i d , M . Cohen. R, I", Waters, IT, V,. S.abine, 1'.. ]•'. R.oughlon. I I . O. Pope. FlOr.LOW C R A F T : I ,oiiis Miller. KNTERED AI'PRF.\TICFS: i..iiiis Prcll. I. W, Polls, T.evi Clark,
X E N I A LODGl-:, No. 47,
XE.MA.
CHARTERED OCTOP.EK 17,
1866.
Meets .Saturday <ni or before h'lill Moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: |iiii.\ .A. AVn.i.KTT, S. O. MAKKH.A.M, W.M. .STI-.WART,
AVorshipfuI AFadter. Senior W a r d e n . J u n i o r AVarden.
XF.AI.P;N SOLT.F.S,
Treasurer.
A. ]>. .SEI.IG, A. M . A T K I S S O N , J. C. KE.'i.si.IXG, J. S. F I T Z G E R A L D ,
Secretary. Senior D e a c o n . Junior Deacon. Tyler.
14^
Proceedings of tht
MASTER MASONS: \V. C. Anderson, James Anderson, J. R. Antram, D. Bayrtfe, t ) . A. Barcus, E. C. Buck, John Crist, S. B. Campbell, J. M. Davis, James K. Flenniken, J. M. House, Z. D . Jamerson, P. J. Jack, J. C. Kerby, J. A. Kerby, C. W. Libby, Charles Tove, Samuel McNitt, I,. H. Mylins, S. A. Moberry, George A. Parson, A. J. Pitcher, Joseph Pucket, James W. Perkins, L. G. Porter, N . A. Reeber, James Salyer, Amos Stewart, R. S. Tucker, T. M. Willett, H . H. Willett, R. P. Willett, W. D, Withers, A. J. Withers, A. Williams,.James R. West. IJiMiTTED.— Hanson Britton, J. C. Chitwood, A. G. Crumly.
M O N R O V I A L O D G E , No. 48,
MONROVIA.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 17, 1866. Meets every Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: N. CoNN'l.EY,
Worshipful Master.
JOSEPH LOG.^N,
Senior Warden.
JOHN HENDERSON,
Junior Warden.
T. B. HARGROVE,
Treasurer.
B. F . WALI.ACK,
Secretary.
F. A. BERGKR, G. M. HE:NDERSON,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
R. A. VANWINKT.E,
Steward.
WILLIAM W Y L I E ,
"
CirARi.ES HiGi.KY,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: William Meyers, S. Harrington, W. P. Kelch, E. T. Durant, John HoUiday, W. L . Johnson, Samuel Sloner, James Stickler, W. P. Hight, Robert Connley, A. D . Sewall, Nathan K. Shimp, T. S. Rodebaugh. DlMlTTEO.—B. W. Williams, D. J. Best, William Haskill.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
149
N I N E M I L E LODGE, No. 49, DELAWARE
TOWNSHIP.
CHARTERED Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: I.. L. TERWILI-IGER,
Worshipful Master.
LEVI CHURCHILL,
Senior Warden.
,
Junior Warden.
D. P. HARRIS, D. R. CHURCHILL, SAMUEL DURHAM,
Treasurer. .Secretary. Senior Deacon.
F. M. GABLE,
Junior Deacon.
JAMES F . M I L L E R ,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: R. C. Foster, sr., E. S. Menager, G. M. Piper, W. S. Gorden, N. F . Fairchild, George W. Day, Wm. F. Sprague, Thomas Goode, W. L. McKenzie, B. F. Browning, B. A. Spears, Amos A. Fenn.
C A L V A R Y L O D G E , No. 50, LEAVENWORTH. CHARTERED OCTOBER 17, 1866. Meets first and third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS: ,
Worshipful Master.
WILLIAM H . B O N D , HARVEY EDGERTON,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JAMES S . CROW,
Treasurer.
D. A. COMSTOCK,
Secretary.
ROBERT H . HOWSLEY, WILLIAM H . COOK,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
ZopHER H . CORY,
Steward.
SAMUEL J. PUFFER, FRITZ MAGERS,
" Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Paul E. Havens, John H. Brown, H . R. Hammond, W. B. Carpenter, John E. Ludlum, T. A. Hurd, W. S. Van Doren, A. W. Campbell, J. A. Hills, Joshua H. Crew, Edward E. Foster, Charles F. Earle, John F. Kelly, W. D. Kelly, Thomas
I 50
Proceedings of the
\V. Timier, I'.yron Sherry, Milo It. Kelloir^, ]. ^V. 1>. jIi(l«foo(l, S. (1. Spiniahlc. 1'. A. WootlriilT, John II. Dwight, Joseph W. Taylor, C. Cunninj^ham, Kodncy Smith, 11. II. iJimlap, X. If. Broun, Henry t'. Akin, Frank Scott, John '1'. McWhirl, l-'rank 1",. Arnold, T.yman Scott, .Ashlrm 1',. .Stodilart, AViley C. Snail, John Kenmiiir, ITenry 1'. Miller, Ifenry .M. Spayd, Geori^e H. Knglisli, John ] l . Steiner, William T. Sharp, John .M.Cole, John ('.Thompson, lames S. Jenks, Robert C. Foster, Roland IT. .Mlison, William A. Klderkin, Robert I'arham, J. Sanford Flemin}T, Thomas J. .Anders, C.nrrett 11. Oliver, (iabriel Artcnstein. FXTF.RKI) Al'PRFXTlCKS : I'cter Dedrick, W. II. White.
O R I E N T L O D G E , No. 51, CHARTERED OCTOBER 16,
TOPKRA. 1867.
Meets on the second and fonrth Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: Pi-.TF.R D. Cofiic, . , HF.NJ. J. KicKKK, Cn.AKLliS 11. Rix,
.
Worshiprnl Master. .Senior Warden. Jiniior Warden. Treasurer.
W. S. NICHOLS,
Secretary..
W.\iJ,.'\ct; MCGRATII, CKO. W . S'rAl'l'ORIi,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
CHAKI.K.S TURNER,
Tyler.
MASTFR MASOXS: John Guthrie, T". J. Dent, Orrin T. Welsh, A. Latham, J. F . Sanford, John Wayne, G. F. Merriam, John Milebam, S. W. Clark, Mortimer Cook, 1'. J. lioncbrake, W. W. Phillips, John 11. Mills, J. D. CUlchrist, George C. Kenyon, A. .\t. Codington, W. S. Crilley, Frank Whitmer, John M. "S'oung, Owen McCarthy. James M. Spencer, Joel Musselman, Samuel D. Wilson, T. J. Teak, C:has. Turner, George D . Moore, David Piartram, John R. Tuttle, B. 1". Kistler, George W. Kistler, L. C. Williams, W. J. Stagg, A. S. Shorh, David Brockway, John C. Palmer, H . W . F'inn, J. M. Russell, W. J. Smith, Wm. P. McClure, Pradford Miller. J. M. Lingfelter, 11,. C. l.icht, H . W. Perkins, 1). K. Kelsey, W. If. Coleman, |ohn Irwin, George C.eiger, George A. Dunis, John M. McDonald, J. F . Ifew, W. H . Marvin, J. D. Shall, AV. Ft. M. Dun, J. A. Hinebaugh, W. P. Smith, R. R. Urown, T-. S. Cook, John D. Heasley, A. S. Thomas, Isaac Woodard, Samuel K. Lakin, George .A. Finch, Jonathan Myers, T. V. Codington. FFI.I.OW CRAFT: W. D. McClure. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Abner A. House, Wm. P. Douthitt, E. Q. Maxwell, II. D. Hathaway. DiMlTTED.—Briscoe GooJheart, Charles T. Smith, W. I I . Monroe.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. P E R R Y L O D G E , No. 52,
151
PKRHV.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 20, 1867. Meet? ou Wednesday on or before the Full Moon in eacli month. OFFICERS: W. B. Sfl'Ri.oCK, J. C. BAII.KV, Ji. riiv.-iVERY, (iEuKGK W. GRAY,
Worshipful ^^laster. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
J). K. L. KRKTSINCKR,
Secretary.
J. M. lliNTO.x, S. B. BEASON,
Senior JJcacon. Junior Deacon.
X. P. HUDSON,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: G. B. Carson, X. J. Stark, L. McArthcr, Joseph Doughty, Ira Hale, J. D. McCormick, Tom. Kirby, George Yocum, E. S. Williams, C. C. Chapman, Geo. Davis, John Hunter, Xels. Doughty, \Vm. Blacker, John Walsh, Robert Bumes, C. Hibbie, Wm. Fitspatrick, M. Fitspatrick, J. M. Cheesman, J. M. Gray, J. W. llazlett, James Jones, James McMurry, R. G. Brett, J. R. Chrislman, Samuel .Mien, Robert /Vrnistrong, George W. Sauntlers, A. I'. Searccy. FELLOW CRAFT: G. N. Rood. ]:;XTERIiD AIT'R liNTICES: C. W. Case, Robert Faiker, James E. llale. Di.MJTXEU.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jesse L. Wright.
G R A N A D A L O D G E , No. 53, CAPIOMA. CHARTERED OCTOBER 22, 1867. Meets on Saturday on or before the Tull Moon of each month. OFFICERS: Wii.i.iA.M J. HAKI',
Worshipful Master.
DAVID R . MAGII.L,
Senior Waaden.
,
Jnnior Warden.
CJEORCE D . SEARI.ES,
Treasurer.
X E A L D . FORD,
.Secretary.
SA.MUEE MAGILI.,
Rur.ERT RHEA,
'.-
Senior Deacon.
^
Junior Deacon.
H U G H F'ORTXER,
Steward.
Jon.v W. I'EX.v,
Chaplain.
BE.\I. F . HICKS,
1
Tyler. J
152
Proceedings of the MASTER MASONS:
Henry C. Gregg, Geo. R. Benedict, N . H. Rising, Don. C. Rising, George L. Becker, Robert Sewell, Sneathen Vilott, Joshua L. Crawford, John Thomburrow James Newlin, S. J. Baldwin, A. J. Catton, Geo. K. Hatch, Willis Hooper, Jacob W. Eyman, Aaron Magill, David M. Lockman, Jacob D. Thompson. FELLOW CRAFTS: Isaac Swcetland, Phillip Barnes. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Samuel C. Barnes, W. S. P. Reed. DiMiTTBD.— William H . Whalley, Frederick Stoll.
S H A W N E E L O D G E , No. 54,
SHAWNEE.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 16, 1868. Meets on Wednesday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: GKORGE W. FRA.NKL1K,
Worshipful Master.
JONATHAN GORE, DAVID D U F F ,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JERF„MIAH K I N G ,
Treasurer.
W. F . HOIXENBACK, H E N R Y S. CARTER,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
CORNELIUS MAY,
Junior Deacon.
JAMES C . WILLIAMSON,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: D. G . Campbell, Joseph H . Gamble, A. G. Carpenter, W'illiam Ellege, Esper Larsen, Henry Cappock, Alexander Waldsmith, Alex. S. Johnson, Samuel Cornatzer, John T. McKoy, A. J. Campbell, Charles Bluejacket, Graham Rogers, H . C. Gentrey, Harry Dolson, Ezra Thompson, Joseph Heiser, Richard M. Williams, Washington Hamilton, A. A. Campbell, James B. White, Orville Noll, John E. Winder, David S. White, George Knauber, Thomas Noll, John Noll, John O. Rogers, John L. Blythe, Samuel Woods. FELLOW CRAFTS: Harvey Matney, W'm. L . White, David Matney, ENTERED APPRENTICES: Dudley Tucker, Charles Tucker, Thomas H . Bowman, Wm. S. Rowland, George W. Blanton. DiMlTTED.—Jacob Pierson.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. T R O Y LODGE, No. 55,
15 3
TKOY.
CHAKTKKED OcTOBER l 6 , A . D . 1 8 6 7 . Meets fust Monday on or before Full Moon, and secinid Saturday after l''uU Moon, OFFICERS: IlE.NRY BOUER, JR., KoiiERT TRACY, WM. II. SiMlTH,
Worshipful Master. .Senior Warden. Junior Warden.,
W.\i. H. HA.MNEK, 1). W. BKOW.V, FKA.\KI.I.\ BABCOCK, HENRY C. WYKEST, GEO. H . MOSELEY,
Treasurer. .Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Daniel Bursk, J. B. Wheeler, Wm. Til. Monroe, Sidney Tcunant, R. T. Nesbil, I'. S. Soper, Charles Higby, Leonard Smith, Alton Simonson, Frank D. Tilloston, Duncan .Mcintosh,' F . J. Jenkins, John Landis, John C. Zimmerman, /V. Woodall, Joseph Kent, L. D. Stocking, J. M. Lee, David Lee, W. L. I'rivitt, David Arbegast, X. K. Stout, F. M. Bell, Matthew Skerritt, James M. Traut, Thomas Miles, .\. J. Abbott, Sam'l D. Senior, Lloyd Bailey, Sam'l King, Louis Boder, Nathan I'rice, James B. I'ayne, Geo. W. Wood, A. J. Dawson, C. G. Bridges, J. B. Kennedy, Moses R. Townsend, James M. Reville, Frank Cluggage, John A. Kelly, William Mann, F. M. Tracy, C. T. Slane, J. H . Riiiehart, Isaac Graves, Joel Ryan, Amos Sanford, Thompson Wykest, Z. R. Barrett. FELLOW CRAFT: Moses R. Townsend. E N T E R E D APBRENTICES: (J. T. Slane, 1"'. M. Tracy, Isaac Graves.
SPRING H I L L L O D G E , No. 56, SPKLNG CHARTERED OCTOBER 16,
HILL.
1867.
Meets Saturday on or after Full Moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: HIRAMMITCHEI,,
Worshipful Master.
SAMUET, NICHOLS, FDWIN UPTON, W.\r. NICHOLS, W.M. G. DAVUJSO.N,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
,
M. F. MOORE, J. L. BROW.N,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W.M. MAVITY, 20
Tyler.
154
Proceedings of the MASTER MASONS:
n . E. Brown, T . B. Robinson, Wm. Rutter, J. D. Prunty, James McCoin, G. M. Waugh, John Tuggle, G. S. Furgusson, Thomas Jenkinson, A. N . Protzman, S. Jenkins, L. R. Hale, T . N . Newton, Joseph Butts, C. H . Finch, A. J. Smith, P. G. Parker, Joseph Tolbert, N. Mikemmer, C. Dyre, Wm. Rose, Patrick Murphy, L. R. Holdren, David Day, H . J. Donnelly, J. P. Officer, J. P . Pettersoui S. R. Hogue, George Moss, A. J. Sinclair, Alex. Davis. FELLOW C R A F T S : Wm. Henderson, Thomas Holdren. ENTERED APPRENTICE: B. Hiflebower. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I. Darland.
C O Y V I L L E L O D G E , No. 57,
COYVILLE.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 16, 1867. Meets Wednesday on or before Full Moon each Month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: W. H. MORGAN,
Worshipful Master.
GEORGE L . BUNCH,
'
Senior Warden.
JOHN R . Row,
Junior Warden.
OSCAR GOV,
Treasurer.
THOMAS C. CRAIG,
Secretary.
ALONZO C. GORDV, DAVID HARRISON, J. HANCOCK,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
SMITH W I L H I T E ,
.
GEORGE W. SHANNON,
" Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: G. W. Cope, Ranson Johnston, W. C. Wabright, W. P. Craig, Louis F. Davis, Elias Lavitt, Wm. Deremer, A. Tucker, D. W. Maxson, John Craig, George Shaffer, Wm. H. Roby, A. B. Walker, R. B. Wetmore, William Glasscock, Carlos G. Aken, W. P. Clark, Walter Smethers, Thomas Myrick, David B. Ludwick, Joseph M. Fredrick. FELLOW CRAFTS: G. P. Pepper, N. M. Craig. ENTERED APPRENTICE: T. J. Hudson.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
15 5
MT. P L E A S A N T L O D G E , No. 58, M T .
PLEASANT.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 17, A . D. 1867. Meets Ihe second and fourth Sjiturdays of each month. OFFICERS: X. KLEIN, S. K. -MCCRARY, W.M. C. MCBRIDK,
2
Worshipful Master. .Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
A. J. R E E D , P. W. HULL,
Treasurer. .Secretary.
G. W. STEPHEN.S, G. H. STOUT,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon'.
J. A. STEPHEN-S,
.Steward.
J. H. CROCKER,
"
M. L. EDWARDS,
Tyler. M A . S T E R MASONS:
W. J. Voung, M . R . Benton, James Stallins, J. D. Cox, M. C. Morris, John Hawley, William M. Bell, W. W. Crook, C. T. Grififin, James Pennington, Sam'l King, J. B. McClary. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Clinton Hawley, R. G. Humber.
DICK R E E S L O D G E , No. 59, LEAVENWORTH
COUNTY.
CHARTERED Meets Saturdays on or before the Full Moon. OFFICERS: JOSEPH HOWELL, THOMAS S. TOWNE, JOHN MCLAIN,
i
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
ALE.XANDER H A R L O W ,
Treasurer.
JAMES MAGINNESS,
Secretary.
M. C. HARRIS,
Senior Deacon.
WASHINGTON MCCAIN, M. V. FRENCH,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
W. N . CARR, RICHARD MULLINS,
" Tyler.
\i,6
Proceedings of lliC
MASTF,R MASONS: Tliomas Stearns, William Maginness, J. F . liarrett, John Hyde, II. L. Ross, \V. 1'. ISurney, Thomas Fllioll, J. IJ. Rynearson, A. Mcl.awrence, W. C. Willock, M. V.'eighlman, George \\'. Seymour. •: FXTFRFD API'RFXTICFS: K. W. Lucas, J. li. Sanders,
S A U N A LODGE, No. 60, SAUNA. CHAKTKKF.n OCTOKF.R T 7 , I 8 6 / . Meets lirst and third Mondays of each month. Oh'FlCFRS: li. J. F. 1I..\NN.\, A. C. Si'il.l.MAN, G. 1 [. M.VRTIX, lACOii ])!•'. WITT, |oiiN II. GROC.I'.K, \V. 11. KAS!.I:Y, .-\. K. I'lKRCi-;, OSCAR SiU'iv., 11, C. STANU:V,
Worshipful Master, Senior Waaden. Jnnior Warden. Treasurer, Secretary. Senior Deacim. Junior beacon. Steward, :_
11, C . D A V I S ,
Tyler,
MASTER M.'VSONS: G, G. Lowe, R. D. Mobly, B. F. Robinson, S. G. Long, F. II. Ames, R, 11. Bishop, R. II. Dihle, George W. Divelbess, August Bondi, I I . G. Keefer, T. D. Wicliersham, Charles B. Everton, E. S. W. Drought, H . F. WooUey, John Larimer, Robert Anderson, Thomas Bunning, D. R. Wagstaff, William A. Roberson, W. K. Houston, Thomas-J. Going, Qiarles B. Madell, E. W. Dysart, Es-auder Light, C. F:. Healy, L. W. Cooke, T. L. Webster, J. W. Russell, George McKenzie, Edward Achillies, S. J. Sturm, John 11. Rice, W. S. Alexander, Henry Asburg. Samuel Bowman, James A. Addleman, M. Vi. McCormick, Charles E. Faulkner, C. W. Gulp, George C. Probert, Franklin P. Smith, T. IT. Mohler, John Flynn, IJavid S. Hopkins, Joseph Coburn, John CI. Maxwell, Charles R, Underwood, T'heodore S, Spaulding, John R. Chapman, John M. I'rown. FELLO\Y CRAFTS: t^scar F. Searl, Michael Sterns. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Edward Salz, James Thompson, Lee Forsse, A. J. Bonnell. DiMlTTiiD.—James M. llendrick. Rev. E. C. Chelsen, James F. Graham.
Graiid Lodge of Kansas.
157
T W I N SPRINGS LODGE, No. 61, TWIN
SPRINGS.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 17, 1867. Meets the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: DANIKL UNDKKHII.I.,
Worshipful Master.
/\. W. MCINTVRI;, II. R. HERRICK, I. N. I.EMON,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
A. G. SK.\M..\N,
Secretary.
(). W. W.-VTT, II. M. WOODRI:FF, W. F. D.\Li.AS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
CHARI.F.S ClTRUV,
"
F . M. Ci.iotAXS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Wai. Robinson, Thomas Preston, II. W. Xungesser, .S. I). Cady. FEET.OW CRAl-'T: Samuel P. Johnston. E N T E R E D APPRENTICE: I'aul 1'. Nungesser. DiMl'nicii.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; James V. Dobson, R. A. Patton, E. W. R.ay, W'ni. Ifarrold, \V. F. Dallas.
A D A M S L O D G E , No. 63,
OSWEGO.
CHARTERED Meets Thursday on or before F^ull Moon each month and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: II. C. BRTUG.MAN, W. S. NliWLON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
CARE MONT.\GUK,
Junior Warden,
D. W. CI.OVKR,
Treasurer.
H. B. GoocH, J. S. WATERS, C. IT. LEWIS,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
U. B. BRIDGMAX,
Steward.
R. F. Wii.LE.\iis, AViLr.i.^M LYNCH, ,^
" Tyler.
158
Proceedings of the M A S T P : R MASONS:
F. D. Howe, J. 1". Xewlon, Charles Beggs, Elisha Hammer, W. R. Bishop, Xorris Harer, Brad Barner, J. R. Morrison, Henry G. Pore, Hiram Newlon, John H . Periine, George P. Peters, E. W. Connor, J. C. Branson, J. H . Holt, J. S. Anderson, S. S. Watson, J. E. Decon, Charles H . Bent, W. W. Warren, D. M. Watson, John M. Mahr, G. W. Franklin, P. M. Farors, H . C. Burns, Wm. R. Clarrison, R. W. Wright, C. A. Kelso, J. A. Shoat, F. Swannich, J. W. Burgess, W. S. Lyons, J. C. Patterson, John Overdear, Wm. Lytle, James W. Pearce, E. Doty, J. A. Cox, J. W. Wier, A. B. Close, H. R. Shaughness, B. W. Perkins, Samuel Hunnsaker, C. T. Bridgman, S. A. Curl, A. S. Potter, J. H. McClintock, F. Campbell, G. Hanson. FELLOW C R A F T S : J. H . Lucas, ] . A. Martin, T. P. Waskey, Truman Tucker, W. A. Tucker, J. J. Campbell. ENTERED APPRENTICES: G. K. Dawson, B. D. Brooks, C. B. Lykins, William Herbaugh, Abram Zates. DiMiTTF.n.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; E. C. Steel, Lee Clark, Jacob Miller, W. F. Mason.
W A T H E N A L O D G E , No. 64, CHARTERED JANUARY 27,
WATHENA. 1868.
Meets on the first and third .Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: W. H. SMALLWOOD,
Worshipful Master.
JOHN GERARDY, JOHN WVNCOOP, M. E. BRYAN, G. W. BARR,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
J. G. ROBERTSON, AUG. MILLER,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. C. GORDON,
Steward.
J. O. STEPHENS,
"
S. S. ALLKN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: S. Hatch, Obe Craig, Jesse Brown, Jacob Suter, H . S. Creal, A. E. Campbell, C. Poirier, W. P. Black, W. B. Craig, C. C. Carson, C. Nahrung, B. O. Parker, N. Disque, S. C. Allen, J. A. Chandler, Thomas Higgins, D. B. Jones, F. A.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
159
Pierce, \V. M. Ellsworth, Vinton Evans, J. C. Innman, Lucas Fetter, J, M. Confer, Alverton Abbey, Volney Abbey, Robert Perrigo, Charles Hack, N. C. McCulloch, C. E. Cook, Louis Wiscamp, J. W. White, John McConnell, C. Y. Sturgeon, Thomas H . Page, Andrew Colton. FELLOW CRAFT: J. H. Watson, E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: W. J. Kirkpatrick, William Deckhurd, Robert Myers, L). B. Kline, Peter Man ville, Samuel C. B. Robinson, W. H . Bush. DiMlTTED.— W. H . Wilson, William Davis.
G A R D N E R L O D G E , No. 65, GARDNER. CHARTERED OCTOBER 21, 1868. Meets Wednesday on or before the F'uU Moon of each month. OFFICERS: W. M. SHEA.N,
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EMANUEL CLARK,
J. B. BRUINER, WILLIAM M C C O Y ,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
Junior Warden. 1
Treasurer.
H . E. DANLEY,
Secretaiy.
A. W. DAVIS,
Senior Deacon.
THOMAS MARSHALL, L D. CLAPP,
Junior Deacon. Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: S. H. Ayres, J. W. Bouse, B. B. Francis, O. J. Graham, Charles N. Hale, Augustus Tayton, John Tayton, Nathaniel Ross, Truman A. Stuart, Lewis J. Fargo, Israel B. Uhl. FELLOW CRAFT: J. F. Ridlon. DiMiTTED.— Rev. J. PI. Ross.
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Proceedings of the B U R T J N G T O N L O D G E , No. 66,
BL-KLINGTOX.
CHARTERED OCTOBER, I 8 6 S . Meets Monday on or before each Full Moon. OFFICERS: S. J. CAiiTER, II. R. Fi.OOK, THUMAS CROSS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
I I . L. JARBOK, F. R. STRATTO.N,
Treasurer. Secretary.
G. H . CARPENTER, J. N. MARTIN,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
T . J . ADAIR,
Steward.
JOHN HART.AN,
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M. E . GRI.MES,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Wm. F. McAllister, Silas Fearl, W. J. Saunders, O. Walklin-, S. S. Prouty, J. M. Lane, J. A. W^alkling, Peter Brandon, Isaac Sharp, Orson Kent, John Nazworthy, C. B. Graves, J. S. Stowc, James Redmond, J. L. Davis, R. P. Douglas, R. Norton, P. S. Patton, liarclay lloeket, George E. Webber, J. W. I'atton, Z. F. Stontemyer, M. V. B. Sheafor, James McClintock, 11. L. Poplin, J. H . Howard, Wm. F . Britton, J. P. Hays. FELLOW C R A F T : H . Driggs. ENTERED APPRENTICES: .v. D. Brown, Thomas Strawbridgc, C. R. Gilger. UlMiTTED.— Marion Fraker, C. 1!. Moore, J. T. Leigh.
F R A N K F O R T L O D G E , No. 67, FRANKFORT. C H A R T E R E D O C T O B E R 21, 1868.
Meets on the lirst and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: ISENJAMIN McEi.ROY,
W^orshipful Master.
THOMAS C . HENURICKS, JACOB R . VORHEES,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
ROBERT OSBORN,
Treasurer.
JACOB WJESBACH,
Secretary.
.•\ARON S. Fo.\', F. C. BROOKS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
D. W. CAMI'BEEI,,
Steward.
JOSEPH W I T I I L E Y , JOSHUA H O W E ,
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Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
l6r
MASTER MASONS: T-). \V. Acker, Robert Morrison, Leonard Cuttler, S. AV. llazeii, Wm. Life, D. Q. Millett, A. G. Barrett, James Osborn, Wm. llolttram, James McCaiiiron, Bcnjainiii Cotlland, C. S. Bolteii, O. C. Allen, John Dawson, John Xclsoii, Thomas MeCoy, Alon/.o Cottrall, J. JL Carter, P. H. Peters, Perry Hutchison, J. C. Leger, William Thurstcn, Jay Gano, P. F. Lejjer, W. 11. Clutter, Eugene J, Rothwick. FELLOW CRAFTS: John S. Leclair, \.. G. PiUsberry, Wm. Trosper, John M. Watson. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: E. B. Love, R. S. Newell, G. C. Growther. DlMlTTED.— FL Grimes.
H I R A M LODGE, No. 68,
LEAVENWORTH.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 21,
1868.
Meets lirst and thiril Tliursclays of each month. OFFICERS: B. FLKSMKK, B. TllElSK, J. WISE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
R. N. HERSHI-'IEI.D, I. BLOOM,
Treasurer. Secretary.
M. E1N.STEIN, N. SPEAR, S. SiMMONDS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. _.Steward.
E. M I C H A E L ,
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F . MAGERS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: George F^instein, Sam. Woolf; .S. Seeman, Jacob Switzer, Charles C. Shoyer, J. I^evy, jNf. Ffofmann, ]"). Rothschild, J. Steinbock, JL Kohn, N. Schloss, B. Lauber, A. S. Woolf, If. Levison, D. Rothschild, .Sol. Kohn, L. W. Rothols, Phil. Rothschild. FELLOW CRAFT; FL M. Snowberger. ENTERED APPRENTICE: J. Jereslaw. DLMrriED.— David Prager. 21
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Pfocecdings of the C E N T R E LODGE, No. 69,
PARDEE.
CHARTERED Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: B. F . FREELAND, J. B. Ross, D. M. STILLMAN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W. W. HALL, W. S. KNIGHT,
Treasurer. Secretary.
G. W. DiLLEN, C. FlTTMAN, C. MAY, W. H. ScHRiNKK,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward. Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
W. W. Hall, J. Edwards.
M O U N T M O R I A H L O D G E , No. 70, SALT LAKE CITY, U . T . CHARTERED OCTOBER 18, 1865. Meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: JosKl'H F. Nou.N.NAN,
Worshipful Master.
LOUIS COHN, PAUL ENGKLBREIIIT,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
HF:NRV WAGNER,
.
Treasurer.
CHRISTOI'HER DiEHL, SOL. SEIGEL,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
GEORGE B. MOULTOX,
Junior Deacon.
WII,LIAM SHOWELL,
Steward.
F'REDERICK KISSEL,
S. MALTESE,
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.:--Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Thomas W. Haskins, Adam Aulbach, R. N . Baskin, Thomas Carter, A. J. Clark, Oliver Durant, Jacob Engler, E. S. Foolc, Allen Fowler, William G. Higley, William M. Johns, J. M. Joelson, E. T. Johnson, Edwin Labath, Frederick Lutz, Edward Michael, William H. Miles, Samuel J. Nathan, Jacob Ornstein, Charles Papper, Christian Rehmke, E. R. Ryan, Ale.x. Toponce. ENTERED APPRENTICES: John Holden, George Butterbaugh. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Louis Levy, Theodore H. Auerbath, A. Lovenlhal, Nathan Ellis, M. Livingstone, J. N . Truckey, Nelson Boukafsky.
Graftd Lodge of Kansas.
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B A X T E R L O D G I - : , N o . 71, B A X T E R C H A R T E R E D OCTOBER 21,
SpRfNGS.
1868.
Meets first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: B. F. TowKSKNO, M. REHSTKIN, WM. M . MATHEN'KY,
Worshipful Master. .Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
\VM. SCHMIDT,
Treasurer.
D. W. Cooi.KY,
Secretary.
GKORGK W . CU.MMIXGS,
Senior Deacon.
T . A . RUCKKR,
Junior Deacon.
J. M. PIARLAND,
Seu-ard.
CHARLES HARVKY,
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R. B. HICKMAN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: E. Higginbotham, William Hyland, W. H . Winn, Hiram Leslie, Vincent Phelps, George M. Brush, B. F. Morris, John J. Goble, Benjamin E. Gump, Geo. G. Gregg, Al. B. Morris, James Dudley, Henry Belton, J. W. Hightower,'G. H . Day, I/. P. Johnson, Wm. E. Moses, John Oakes, B. A. H . Moore, W. A. Wood, J. H . McMillan, Joel Withrovv, W. P. Perters, J. M. Cooper, Z. B. Carr, W. C. Pender, G. B. Martin, Daniel R. Jones, C. M. Waterman, D. W. Cooley, L. H . Williams, D. J. Addison, Ralph Muir, Thomas Fleenor, William Crum, James Pender, Joe. Baker, John B. Davis, Joe. Stein, C. Mentz, J. AV. Smith, R. C. Howell, C. C. Stevens, W. A. Graham, J. Cooper, E. A. Murray, .Slem Lisle, J. J. Murray, Thomas Murray, Thomas R. May, G. Van Winkle. F E L L O W CRAFTS: Wm. R. Carr, N . LaChappelle, Jabash Murray, James Smith, W. E. C. Lyons. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: George Stoskoff, L. H . Charrington, G. N . Goble, W. H . Peck, C. H . Hoyt, Calvin Henley, W^ P. Robertson, John F. Arnold. DiMiTTED,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;F. W. Shoulton, M. S. Dunn, D. W. Campbell, V. Rousey.
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Proceedings of the H U R O N L O D G E , No. 72,
HURON*.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 21, 1869. Meets on Saturday on or before the l''uH Moon of each month. OFFTCKRS: |. \V. Si.OAN, 1. T- H.\i.i,lG.\N, T. F. COOK, T. C. PiiRRV,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden, Treasurer.
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J. J. SI.OAN,
Secretary.
-S. T.. CARI'ENTKR,
Senior Deacon.
J A C O B REESE,
Junior Deacon.
RoiiicRT W H I T E , M. li.Ks,
Steward. "
T MOM AS Hi'(K.\i".v,
Tyler.
MASTER M.\.SOXS: ). S. Snow, M. Roach, R. S. Cook. FELLOW CRAFTS: A. En<jlish, J. -A. Ruchsenstein. ENTERED ArPRENTICE: i'eter liiicUles.
CIIHTOPA LODGK, No. 73,
CHETOPA.
CHARTERED Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: J. H . CRiCtiTON, C'l. D . COURTNEY, R. C. TAYLOR,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
O. I L MARD,
Treasurer.
A. A. CARE,
Secretary.
J. A. LowRY, '/.. A. WoonARD, J. K. D E W ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
165
MASTER MASONS: George Lisle, .Samuel Rawsoii, George Henson, Willoby Dondna, J. C. Wilson, W. Keilennan, E. B. l-Iayes, W, Valletta, Henry Lisle, IJaniel Qnimby, George T. Smith, W. Lernan, \). J. Doolen, R. S. Lenhart, J. C. W'atson, W. A. Nix, J. S. Wilson, ]J. C. Wagner, J, W. Watson, Charles Clrant, C. W. Ellis, R. H. Hyatt, John, Cooper, Richard Barney, (i. W. Craig, J. W. Burns, Alfred Miller, Elias Orton, T. B. .Sprouse, Samuel Cellars, Wm. .Shay, Joseph Mattocks, Nixon Elliott, James Wells, Joseph Lyon, James Brown, Emara Iligby, Win. E. Stone. FELLOW CRAFT: Isaac Jonneycake. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: S. Holland, E. N . Gage, C. A. Bateman, John Robbins, C. S. C. Scntt, S. T, Beck, E. I. Stewart. DIMITTED. — G. N. Arnold, Lewis Palmer, Daniel Doolen, A. \. .Stockton, C. V. Stockton.
MYSTIC T I E LODGE, No. 74,
AUUUSTA.
CHARTERED Meets Tuesday on or after the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: C. N. jAjnw,
Worshipful Master.
THO.MAS STEWART,
Senior Warden.
J, W. DoUGL.VSS,
Junior Warden,
DAVID RICHARDS,
Treasurer.
• , J. B. CLARK, R . RALSTON,
Secretary. Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon.
IT, HOLLER,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
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J. N. Crawford, G. D. Prindle, D. S. Yates, Robert Odell, Benjamin F. Fox, Charles Hill, George W. Long, Henry Small, William J. Hadley. FELLOW CRAFT: J. R. Creighton. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: John Rhodes, Abraham Land, Samuel Baker, .S. C. Harrington, Win. .Shaver. DiMlTTED.—J. L. Sharp, J. F. Dancer, George E. Clark.
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Proceedings of the W A M E G O L O D G E , No. 75, WAMEGO. CHAKTERED
Meets on Wednesday on or before the Full Moon in each month. OFFICE;RS: |. W. PKCK, W. D. E.Miii.isY, T. >f. GARDINER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
D. H. WAGNER, C. E. CHANDLER,
Toeasurer. Secretary.
GEO. A . LELA.ND, C. H. STEWART, Ai.nERT MORRAI.I.,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon, Steward.
W.M. JOHNSON,
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f".I'.o. 1-^. Dour;E,
Tyler. MASTEIi MASONS:
N. H . Armstrong, J. M. Boys, J. E. Clardy, Wm. Crawford, K. B. Deitricli, Charles Dudlix, C. M. Garison, R. S. Hick, J. L. Hnggins, Chester J[oughton, T. F. Jenkins, E. J. Lines, A. P. McMillan, Nic. Pittenger, Orange Pound, ] . P. Powers, Rev. G. S. Scott, B. F. Thayer, Mile Wright, John Weblier. ENTERED APPRENTICES : D. L. Jones Lloyd, J. W^. Lowe, Geo. A. Ruliy. DiMWTEn.—J. P. Allen.
E R I E L O D G E , No. ye,
ERIE.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 21, A. D . 1869. Meets on Wednesday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: J. W. STEWART, L. STII-LWELL,
Worrhipful Master. Senior Warden.
JOSEPH GRABI-E, W . H . STEWART,
Junior Warden. Treasurer.
JOSEPH A. WEI.I.S,
^
Secretary.
S. M. FRENCH, J. E. SuTTLE, C".. C. WiLLEY, S. WiNFIELD, H . H. S U T T L E , —
Senior Deacon. Junior DeacoB. Steward. " -
—Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
167
MASTER MASONS: Josejjh L. Denison, E. H . Marsh, D. Putnam, John C. Carpenter, T, T . Gilbert, F . M. Abbott, E . Cravens, C. Trenchard, W. B. Mitchell, G. A. Wright, S. W. Hadden, Hugh Talbott, F . M. Ewing, F . A. Wetmore, Charles Stevens, John A. Trenchard, Gilford L. Alexander, Wm. Brainard, John McCullogh, Virgil Stillwell. FELLOW CKAFTS: Robert Swank, Thomas F . Rich. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Byron Pennock, Squire Rosa, C. G. Burton.
N E O S H O R A P I D S L O D G E , No. 77,
NEOSHO RAPIDS.
CHARTERED OCTOBER 22, 1869. Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: J. E. JO.NE.S, E. A. PATTERSO.M,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
SAMUEI- HUTTON,
Junior Warden.
DAVID VAN GUNDY,
Treasurer.
T. M. GRUWELL,
Secretary.
A. J. RICHMOND, J. L. SEMANS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JESSE BRANSON,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: William Knight, Hampton Jones, Jonathan Fleming. FELLOW CRAFTS: Daniel Henrick, W. Thomas Hatfield. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: T. H . PaynCj Thomas C. Martin, Isiah Twogood. DiiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;J. M. Lemans.
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Proceedings of the W H I T E C L O U D L O D G E , No. 78, W H I T E CHAKTEKEO OCTOBER 21,
CLOUD.
1869.
Meets on Wciliiest\ay on or before the ynll Moon in each month. OFFICERS: K. M. WILLIAMS, J. \V. llAKl'STKR, 1,. I.. ORTON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
G. D. GARLOCK,
Treasurer.
1). C. TAYLOli,
Secretary,
VHILII' KELLKY, JAMES B . KVANS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
H E N R Y REYNOLDS, W. F . W E R I I ,
Steward. .
M. D . NOULE,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. V. Uollebaugh, M. B. Bowen, Charies Burkhalter, C. F. VanBuskirk, A. N . Taylor, J. S. Springer, C. W. Shren, I'. L. Palmer, William ITesseltine, T. J. Orton, L. V. Crist, M. S. Mauck, Joseph Tcssou, Janres Dyche, C. W. Noycs, W, S. Tucker. .FELLOW CRAFT: M. Rosenbcrt;, K. S. Wakclield. ENTF;RED A P P R E N T I C E S : F'reU. Lyman, John Morton.
C O R I N T H I A M L O D G E , No. 79, CHARTERED OCTOBER 21,
BURLINGAME. 1869.
Meets Saturday on or before F'ull Moon and two weeks thereafter. Oh F I C E R S ;
M..\x. BUCK, C. jSI. SMITH, J. M. WiLisUK,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
li. D. PALMER, C. D. WALUO,
Treasurer. Secretary.
C. D. WALDO, C. L. MITCHELL,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. H. CRUMB,
Steward.
C. PLANK,
JAS. B L R K E ,
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,
Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
169
MASTER MASONS: R. I I . Baird, O. 11. Sheldon, James Roger.s, \V. H. Smitli, C. C. Crumb, S. H. Rambo, John M. Lamb, J. C. Kirkman, Reese Welch, Robt. Ilowlett, W. 1!. Bolton, F. E. Foster, D. B. McDougal, W. H. Lord, Joe S. Drew, J. II. Mills, S. Z. Cutler. FELLOW CRAFTS: F. M. Jennings, .S. P. Howe. ENTERED APPRENTICES: S. R. Smith, J. J. Ployford.
Z A R E D A T H A LODGE, No. 80, COTTONWOOD FALLS. CHARTERED Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon of each month and two weeks thereafter OFFICERS: W. R. BROWN, H. L. H U N T , W. A. CoRMACK,
Worshipful Master, Senior Warden. Junior Warden,
C. A. BRITTON,
Treasurer.
,
Secretary.
GEORGE W . ESTES,
Senior Deacon.
J. P. KUHI.,
Junior Deacon.
J. T. PRATT,
!
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: James Austin, Charles Barker, S. D. Breese, Robert Brash, E. B. Crocker, O. H. Drinkwater, A. P. Gandy, Jolm Holmes, Jabin Johnson, E. R. Marden, A. Noyes, M. C. Newton, Wni. Harris. FELLOW CRAFT: liJ. F. Falkington. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: M. B. Riggs, Charles CoUett, 22
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Proceedings of the N E W A L B A N Y L O D G E , No. 81,
N E W ALBANY.
CHARTERED MAY 9, 1876. Meets Saturdays on or after the Full Moon. OFFICERS: ]j. T. llUMl'HRKV, Ai.E.xANUER BUTT, C. W. liiCKOx, Wii.LiA.M H A I X ,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
J. M. EDMISTON,
Secretary.
jKin-'iCRSON CLOCSTON, S. CuMliC'S, W. B. FisHKK,
Senior Deacon. Junior L)eacon. Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: r . Fay, R. Mooney, Wni. McBrown, C. B. Jackson, R. Cone, JJ. P. Miles, A. Edmiston, John Lindsay, Phelix I.orance, Owen Lee, R. !â&#x20AC;¢". Chitwood, J. Church. FELLOW CRAFTS: D. Sears, D. A. Ensley, S. W. Burke. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: C. C. Weatherby, N. Durham, 0 . W, Roberts, R. H . Nichols, F. Ransom.
T U S C A N L O D G E , No. 82, NEOSHO FALLS. CHARTEKEU MAY 17, 1870. Meets Tuesday before I'ull Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OEFICFRS: W. W. DEAN, J. E. BoYL, W. W. SAI.N,
Woi-shipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. M. L E A C H ,
Treasurer.
R. Si.AVKNS,
Secretary.
NELSON BRYAN,
Senior Deacon.
J. F . Cooi'KR,
Junior Deacon.
H . D. BUCKLEY,
Steward.
S. MlTCHNER,
I. W. Dow,
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Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
17 r
MASTER MASONS: R. v. Ilaiini, I^. F. Johnston, [. A, PruUman, Vi. King, John Morrison, Joseph Parks, X. Jones, I I . W. Williams, l'",. D. Wolf, IJ. Reynolds, 11. Kvans. i:N'TF.R]:n A PPRKXTICIi : Peler Johnston.
D O R I C LODGE, No. 83, EUOOKA. Meets on 'I'liesilay of eaeh week. OFFICERS : A. ].). H. KKMI'KR, ,_. W. W. S11.SBV, Tuo.M-AS PK.ARSO.V,
Woi-shipfiil Ma.ster-. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
J. !!. SMITH,
.Secretary.
T. C. DARLING, A. L. CoHN,
Senior FJeacon. Jrrnior Deacon.
HANIKI. PMKNECII;,
Tyler.
MA.STER MASONS: J. M. Still, T. Darling, D. Emmons, O. G. Richards, J. Kellev;. FELLOW CRAFT: Pleasant Miatt. EXTERKl) APPRENTICE: J. M. Thomas.
J E F F E R S O N LODGE, No. 84, WINCHESTER, >[eets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: E. D. RusSKLL, N. W. TAYLOR, J. W. ROGERS, , —, , , N. A. HOWARD,
^ .
^-i. ^
»-* ..
Worsliipful Master. Senior Warden. Jimior Warden. Treasui-er. Seci-etary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: L. Wilhelm, IT. Walker, Daniel Lowe, D. M. Beason, S. R. Trower, D. J. Griest, R. C. Young, John A. Gorham.
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Proceedings of the SUTTON L O D G E , No. 85, WAtERViLLE.
Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: El). A. BKRRV,
Worshipful Master.
J O H N D . WILSON,
Senior Warden.
W. P. MuDGETT,
Junior Warden.
F R E D . SI'AUI.DINC,
Treasurer.
G. B. VROOM,
Secretary.
W. L. JOHNSON, J. C. .MCCANI">I,KSS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
D. MINIUM,
Steward.
F R A N K LEACH,
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R. MADI-SON,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. W. Smith, A. Simpson, J. I). Armstrong, H. C. Whisler, ] . W. Pierce, J. P . Farwell, G. W. Filley. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: William Dsnsmore, Joel Horton, George W. Green.
E V E R G R E E N LODGE, No. 86,
MONTANA.
Meets Tuesday on or before Full Moon of each month and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: A. W. SWIFT, J. S. WATERS, J. S. ANDERSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. D. H I L L , D. M. WATSON,
Treasurer. Secretary.
S. S. WATSON, J. D. SCOTT,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. T. STEWART,
Steward.
H E N R Y STEWART,
"
J. M. MAHR,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: G. W. Hull, C. L. Kees, J. H. Ferine, P. M. Favors, J. Gebert, D. Elliott, N. II. Hopkins, C. E. Simons, Uriah Davis, H. M. Minor, Philip Seemore. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: F. G. Burnett, E. Mercer, George Peak, P. II, Cherry, B. F. Burnett, Samuel Balentine.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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A S H L E R LODGE, No. 87, CLINTON. Meets first and fliird Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: LEWIS S. STEELE,
Worshipful Master.
AViLLiAM D. HARDING,
Senior Warden.
LYMAN M . SAWYER,
Junior Warden.
JOSEPH H . JACOBS,
Treasurer.
C0N.STANT J. CARTWRIGHT,
Secretary.
AMZIE J. STEELE, ISAAC MAURER, GEORGE W . COX,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
DAVID T. WOODWARD,
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F R E D . WATTERDOFS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Merton A. Payne, Oscar Terrill, Thomas J. Losey. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Daniel IT. Himes, Jesse Whitman.
H O M E LODGE, No. 89,
CENTRALIA.
(No Returns received.)
E U R E K A LODGE, No. 88, PLEASANTON. Meets the fii'st and third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS: J. R. VAN ZANDT, W. P. WiNFREE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
PETER FELLOWS, J. W. BABB,
Junior Warden. Treasurer.
H . H . COX, J. R. FAIRCHILD,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
CHARLES BARRECK,
Junior Deacon.
ENOCH ESTESS,
Steward.
P. L. EDWARDS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: H. C. Decker, E. C. Tyler, James A. Kimble, John C. Melirdy, J. M. Haines, N. M. Hawke, Geo. Van Deusen, A. C. Bender, John M. Seright.
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Proceedings of the G O L D E N R U L E L O D G E , No. 90, NORTH
TOPEK..\.
Meets on Thursday on or before Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: A. C. BECKWITH,
Worshipful Master.
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Senior Warden.
O. O. KET-SEA,
Junior Warden.
E. W. BAKER, R. H. WATERMAN,
I'reasurer. Secretary.
C. I,. HEYWOOD, TllO.MAS G. LA/.ET.LE, J. S. Do\vi>Ei,T.,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
J. M. Bryan, Robert Forbes, M. A. Campdoras, E. Blondel, J. W. Priddy, J. I,. G. Wright, G. A. Rigdon, J. Barratt, Jasper Reynolds, John H. Smith, G. \\. Ivistler, G. L. Young, B. T. Payne, Ben. Holzle, A. J. Arnold, A. C. Wallace, Isaac K. Lapp, John Price, Herman Fensky, J. W. Rigdon, James D. Marston, Cyrus 7\I. Kistler, John X. Hodges. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Cliarles W. Parks, Amos IS. Pool.
M A R Y S V I L L E L O D G E , No. 91,
MARYSVIT^LE,
Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: P. H. PETERS,
Worshipful Master.
PERRY HUTCHISON, ABSALON JESTER,
Senior Warder. Junior Warden.
THOMAS M C C O Y ,
Treasurer.
JAMES S. MAGILL,
Secretaiy.
ELIJAH BENTLEY, DAVID W O L F F ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JOHN S. CARTER,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: John Balderson, Joseph Samuels, John Borgman, Frank Geraly, Frank Ilanka, A. G. Edwards, John Lockwood, I. B. Davis, R. Y. Shibley.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
17:
FELLOW CRAFTS: \Vm. I I . Smitli, Donald McRae, M. Bendell, Frank Rister. ENTERED APPRENTICES: H. P. Wells, T. H. Potter, Wm. S. Nixon.
MISSION LODGE, No. 92,
OSAGE MISSION.
Meets Saturday on or before each Full Moon. OFFICERS: TAMES A. SONGER, JAMES E . WETZEL, CHARLES A. WALKER,
Worshipful Master, Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
GEORGE E . JOHNSON,
Treasurer.
WILLIAM ROUSE,
Secretary.
.S. E. MARSTON, D. S. MILLER,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
D. H . PARRIS, F. P. VEST,
Steward. Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. T. Martin, J. C. Sylvester, E . 3 . Hibbard, George Odell, Edward Bogle, Charles Morgan, W. S. Clark, E. H . Crawford. FELLOW CRAFTS: J. S. Carson, J. P. Carson. ENTERED APPRENTICES: S. If. Ulmer, Charles S. Ashley, A. F, Neely.
G I R A R D L O D G E , No. gi,
GIRAKD.
Meets the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: •ALE.^. B . TURNER,
Worshipful Master.
H . W. BROWN,
Senior Warden.
THOMAS PAINTON,
Junior Warden.
JAMES H . AUST,
Treasurer.
STEPHEN A. ATWOOD,
Secretary.
JOHN J. Kirp, LESTER RAY,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
GEORGE E . D O D D , . - H E N R Y E . PERKINS, JOHN D . FKSLKR,
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Steward. " Tyler.
176
Fi'occedings of the MASTER MASONS:
L. F. Crawford, J. W. Earles, S. H . Shephard, J. 13. Shephaid, C. Shaffer, V. V. Williams, Joeiah Carter, W. Cornelius. F E L L O W CRAFT: James Hull. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES : William B, Rose, Edward Fanger, Wm. D. Winslow, William Travis.
H A R M O N Y L O D G E , No. 94,
MODESHA.
Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon and two weeks thereafter, OFFICERS: WILLIAM COWGIL,
Worshipful Master.
J. N. HALSTEAD, A. H . PHELON,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
HENRY CRAMER,
Treasurer.
J. N. SUTHERLAND,
Secretary.
A. L. SCOTT, C. LONG,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W M . HAMPTON,
Steward.
W. H . A N D E R S O N ,
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S. L. MCCHRISTIAN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: F. Ceiss, W. Vickers, O. Williams, E. Wells, J. C. Wisham, John Kelly, Glemor, Base, A. A. Stewart, Walker, F. A. Porter, I. James, D. F. Wade, Hatler. F E L L O W CRAFT: R. T. Hampton. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES; J. H . HanT.iton, O, Sumner, A. Wilkins.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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C O N S T E L L A T I O N L O D G E , No. 95,
FREDOXIA.
Meets on the first and third .Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: C. K. CORLISS, W.M. H. WINNER, W M . I I . H . MCDOWEI,, W.M. Wooi.EY,
Worshi])fuI Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
W.M. SPENCER, JOHN W . DUNFEE,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
I,. Q. FIOBBS,
Junior Deacon.
J. J. CLARK, B. THOMPSON,
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-Steward. Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: II. Forsythe, Charles IJlumj;, John W. Wright, A. Leatlierman. FELLOW CRAFT: II. A. Jauncr. ENTERED APrRENTICES: J. J. Barrett, J. L. Russel, R. P. Burge, C. C. Chase.
D E L A W A R E L O D G E , No. 96, W H I T E
CHURCH.
Meets lirst and third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: WARNER B . DONAHOO, JOSHUA BLANKENSHIP, ISIAH DRAKE, W M . ROBINSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
JOHN C . GRINTER,
Secretary.
MILTON PROFFITT, , FRANKLIN S. BIGHAM,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
H E N R Y DONAHOO,
Steward.
W I L E Y M. ENGLISH,
W M . J. REAMS,
MASTER M.ASONS: William F. Crowder, James Peak. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Thomas A. Grinter. 23
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SUMMARY OF T H E RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR 1870,
Number of Lodges now on the rolls, Numlier of Lodges extinct, Number initiated during the year,
93 3 525
Number passed during the year,
431
Number raised during the year, Number admitted during the year, Number dimitted during the year,
409 294 239
Number died during the year, Number suspended during the year,
22 62
Number expelled during the year, Number rejected during the year, Number of members returned, Total amount received for Grand Lodge dues, Total amount disbursed for charity,
7 226 3>76i ยง1,730 00 3 , i i o 67
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
183
SUSPENDED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. LOOGE.
42
Smithton, Wyandotte, ... Wyandotte, .... "VVyandotte, .. . Wyandotte Wyandotte, ... Wyandotte, .. . Wyandotte, .. . Wyandotte, .... Wyandotte, ..., Wyandotte, .... Wyandotte. .. . Wyandotte, .. . Union,' Union, Union, Union, Union, Union, Bourbon, Bourbon, Bourbon, Bourbon, Topeka, Topeka, Topeka, Topeka Osage Valley,. Osage Valley,. Osage Valley,. Osage Valley,. Osage Valley,., Osage Valley,. Osage Valley,. Eldora, , Eldora, Eldora, Eldora, Eldora, Eldora, Eldora, Pacific, Pacific Pacific, Pacific, Council Grove,, Holton,. 'Holton,
NAME. T. L. Martin, V. J. Lane, N. A. Kirk, Henry C. Lang, John Beaton, Charles Morasch,.... Jacob Teisel, Silas Armstrong, .... Thomas A. Shaw, .. Clayton B. Stevens,. W. F. Crowder, R. F. Stage J. B Jewell, C. E. Caley, John Westover, Joseph Walters, ... R. Millis, Adam Gordon, J. A. Games Solomon Wagner, .. John H. Sanderson, A. J. Walker, A. M. H. Bills, . C. K. Holliday, ' D . W. Seagrave, .... J. W. Steel, David Easton, C. W. Gale, Oliver Butler, M. V. Burns, W. H . Boucher, .. C. W. Chandler, Thomas Roberts, .. E . J . Merrill, 'â&#x20AC;˘.' S. O. Himoe, Robert Osborn,.. A. Allen, R. Tennison, John McNeil, D. C. Knowles, S. P. Montgomery,. .
J. R. Frost, Orlin Thurston, Thomas Lewiston,... David Hart, C. C. Grant, Madison Woods, , I N. Beottcher,
DATE O F SUSPENSK >N.
Sep. 3, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. June 24, 1870. July 2, 1870. July 2, 1870. July 2, 1870. July 2, 1870. July 2, 1870. July 2, 1870, May 27, 1870. May 27, 1870. May 27, 1870. May 27, 1870. August 10, 1870. August 10, 1870. August 10, 1870. August 10, 1870. Feb. 12, 1870. Feb. 12, 1870. Feb. 12, 1870. Feb. 12, 1870. Feb. 12, 1870. Feb. 12, 1870. March 12, 1870. Jan. 15, 1870. Jan. 15, 1870. Jan. 15, 1870. Jan. 15, 1870. Jan. 15, 1870. Jan. 15. 1870. Jan. 15, 1S70. Dec. 27, i86g. Dec. 27, 1869. Dec. 27, 1869. Dec. 27, 1869. April I, 1870. Feb. 19, 1870. | Feb. 19, 1870.
184
Proceedings of the S U S P E N D E D L I S T —CONTINUED.
Xo
42 42 42
43 46 46 46 46 46 6s 65 65
• LODGE. Holton, Holton Holton Monticello, Rising Sun,. Rising Sun,. Rising Sun,. Rising Sun, Rising Sun,. Gardner, .... Gardner, Gardner,
NAME. R. P. Ilamno J. B. Wagnant, .. J. W. Taylor, A. P. Bland, B. L. Davis, C. B. Hayward,.. Z. Rosenfield, D. F. Hart, David Watkins, .. J. W. Doors, B. P. Wiltse ; R. E. Lamasters, .
DATE OF SUSPENSION.
Feb. 19, 1870. Feb. 19, 1870. Feb. 19, 1870. April 15, 1870. Feb. 4, 1870. Feb. 4, 1870. Feb. 4, 1870. Feb. 4, 1870. Feb. 4, 1870. October 5, 1870. October 5, 1870. October 5, 1870.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT.
51 i Orient 59 I Dick Rees,
I J- -W Campion, \Vm. Thomas,
' March 25, 1870. Oct. 30, 1870.
EXPELLED. LODGE.
No
A. Cole, Wm. S. Beans,
I
7 16 19 27 "7
59
NAME.
Olathe
Thomas J. Addis, S. G. Beekman,
Paola, Charles Peet,
DATE OF EXPULSION.
January 15, 1870. July 2, 1870. October 15, 1869. March 17, 1870. October 16, 1870. August 8, 1870. October 30, 1869.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
185
REINSTATED. No I I 2 2
3 3 3 3 3 3 S S S 5 12 16
'7 21 24 25 28 28
43 44 44 44
5°
52 52 52 52 70 I
LODGE. Smithton Smithton Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, .". , Washington, Washington, Washington Washington Emporia, Lafayette, Topeka, Grasshopper Falls,. Osage Valley, High Prairie, Eldora, Eldora, Monticello, Delphian, Delphian, Delphian, Calvary Perry, Perry , Perry, Perry, Mt. Moriah, 24
NAME. A. Cole C. Blackly, H. Wibling Charles Kramer,... \Vm. R. Moore, ... Jacob Toney, N. A. Kirk Charles Morasch, . Thomas A. Shaw, . W. F. Crovvder,.... H. H. McClure, ... i James A. Gould, Peter Boyle, _ - B. Schoenbeck, Jacob A. Carey, D. B. Haymes, J. H. Brown, David Biggain, M. V. Burns, L. H. Williams, D. C. Knowles, S. P. Montgomery,.... A. P. Bland, W. C. McDowel, Ottawa Sutton, J. P. Sutton Joseph W. Taylor,.... Robert Armstrong, ... Jesse L. Wright, George W. Saunders,. A. P. Searcy, , Thomas Carter,
DATE OF RESTORATION.
October i6, 1869. June II, 1870. Dec. 6, 1869. Sep. 19, 1870. Feb. 5, 1870. June 3, 1870. Sep. 15, 1870. July 20, 1870. July I, 1870. July 14, 1870. Feb. 5, 1870. Feb. 5, 1870. March 26, 1870. August 12, 1870. January 9, 1870. January 7, 1870. June 22, 1870. Dec. 18, 2869. July 9, 1870. Nov. 20, 1870. June II, 1870. June II, 1870. August 5, 1870. Dec. 8, 1869. May 5, 1870. May 5, 1870. May 18, 1870. Nov. 13, 1869, Dec. 25, 1869. Feb. 12, 1870. Dec. 25, 1869. January 26, 1870.
AT R E S T . No
LODGE.
NAME.
Nov. 29, 1869. January 14, 1870.
Leavenworth, 6 6 8 8
J.S.SHELDON, H. L. ENOS,
C. C. W H I T I N G ,
17 i8 23 24 25 27 29 37 44 63 78 79 8^ 88
DATE OF DEATH.
Dec. 24, 1869. Feb. 27, 1870. Januar)' 2, 1870.
JOHN H . K I T T S ,
March 10, 1870. May 3, 1870. April 9, 1870. May 22, 1870. March 12, 1870.
Osage Valley, High Prairie, M. W. STINSON GEORGETOWN,
Jan. 25, 1870. Feb. 21, 1870.
T. J. FLORINAY
White Cloud,
W. F. W E B B , W. W. CLARK,
I. B. BOYLES, Eureka,
CHARLES T . ALLYN,
Sep. 29, 1870. April 26, 1870. August 27, 1870. July 22, 1870.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
189
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES. Canada,
R. W. THOMAS B . HARRIS,
of Hamilton.
Connecticut, Louisiana, Minnesota,
R. W. E. G. STORER, R. W. A. G. CARTER, R. W. G. W. PRESCOTT,
of New Haven. of Port Hudson. of St. Paul.
New Jersey
R. W. INGRAM CORYELL,
of Lambertville.
North Carolina,....R. W. D. W. BAIN, Vermont, R. W. J. B. HOLLENBECK,
of Raleigh. of Burlington.
New York,
R. W. ORIN W E L C H ,
of Syracuse.
Illinois. Nova Scotia, Iowa, Ohio,
M . W . H^ G. REYNONDS, R. W. THOMAS H . PRYOR, M.W. W. P. ALLEN, M.W. GEORGE R E X ,
of of of of
Nebraska,... Missouri,.
M . W . ROBERT C. JORDEN, M.W. THOMAS E . GARRETT,
of Omaha. of St. Louis.
Wisconsin, Arkansas...... Oregon, Texas,
R. W. H. L. PALMER, M . W . LUKE E . BARBER, R. W. SAMUEL HuGHES, R. W. W. B. BOTTS,
of Milwaukee. of Little Rock. of of Austin.
Tennessee,
R. W. JOHN MCLELLAN,
of Nashville.
Florida,
R. W. SAMUEL PASCO,
of
Springfield. Halifax. Dubuque. Wooster.
REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. M.W. R. R. REES, M.W. R. R. REES, R . W . E . T . CARR, R. W. E. T. CARR, R . W . E . T . CARR, R. W. E. T. CARR, R. W. E. T. CARR, R. W. E. T. CARR, R. W. E. D. HILLYER, M.W. M. S. ADAMS, M.W. M. S. ADAMS, M.W. R. R. REES, R. W. E. T. CARR, R. W. E. T. CARR, R. W. G. W. HOGEBOOM,;.
of Leavenworth, for Ohio. of Leavenworth, ........for Illinois. of Leavenworth, for Canada. of Leavenworth, for New York. of Leavenworth, for New Jersey. of Leavenworth, .for Washington. of Leavenworth, for Nova Scotia. of Leavenworth, for Louisiana. of Grasshopper Falls, ..for Nebraska. of Leavenworth, for Missouri. of Leavenworth, for Arkansas. of Leavenworth, for Kentucky. of Leavenworth, for Texas. of Leavenworth, for Oregon. of Oskaloosa, for Florida.
0 . W. McAllaster...
C. K. Holliday
1863
1864
Died.
1870
1S69
1868
C. C. Kellam
G. W. Hogeboom...
G. W. Hogeboom... T. L. Philbrick
G. W. Hogeboom...
C. C. Kellam
E. T. Carr
E. T. Carr
E T. Carr
T. T. Lanter
E. A. Smith
1867
E. D. Hillyer
E T. Carr
C. K. Holliday
E. T. Carr
E T. Carr
1866
186s
T. F. Bliss 0 . W. McAllaster...
C. K. Holliday
C. K. Holliday
1862
E T. Carr
Grand Secretary.
E T. Carr
J. W. H . Watson...
Grand Treasurer.
C. K. Holliday......
J. S. Redfield
Junior Grand Warden.
1861
i860
G. H . Fairchild
1858
G. H . Fairchild
Richard R. Rees....
Richard R. Rees....
Will. McMath
Richard R. Rees....
1857
1859
*Mat. R. Walker
Richard R. Rees....
Senior Grand Warden.
1856
Deputy Grand Master.
M. W. Grand Master.
Date.
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, THE NAMES AND ADDRESS OF GRAND SECRETARIES.
GRAND LODGE. Alabama, Arkansas, California, Canada, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia,., Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,...Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, New Brunswick, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oregon Pennsylvania, Quebec, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington Territory, Wisconsin,
GRAND SECRETARIES. DANIEL SAYRE, L. E. BARBER, ALEX. G . A B E L L , THOMAS BIRD H A R R I S , . . . . JOSEPH K . W H E E L E R , E D . C. PARMLEE, JOHN P. ALLMOND, NOBLE D . EARNER, D E W I T T C . DAWKINS, J. E. BLACKSHEAR, ;. T H E O . S. PARVIN, ORLIN H . MINER, JOHN M . BRAMWELL, P. E. EDMONDSON, J. M. S. MCCORKLE, JAMES C . BATCHELOR, IRA BERRY, JACOB H . MEDAIRY, SOLON THORNTON, JAMES FENTON, W. S. COMBS, J. L. POWERS, GEORGE FRANK GOULEY,.. SOL. STAR, ROBERT W . FURNAS, W. A. M. V A N B O K K E L E N , HORACE CHASE, J. H . HOUGH, JAMES M . AUSTIN, W M . F . BUNTING, D. W. BAIN, H . C . D . TWINING, JOHN D . CALDWELL,
ADDRESS. Montgomery. Little Rock. San Francisco. Hamilton. Hartford. Central City. Wilmington. Washington. Jacksonville. Macon. Iowa City. Springfield. Indianapolis. Idaho City. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston. Detroit. St. Paul. Jackson. St. Louis. Helena. Brownville. Virginia City. Hopkinton. Trenton. New York.
St. Johns.
Raleigh. Halifax. Cincinnati, Portland. J. E . HURFORD, Philadelphia. JOHN THOMPSON, JOHN H . ISAACSON, Montreal. CHARLES D . G R E E N E , Providence. Laurens. B . RUSH CAMPBELL, Nashville. JOHN FRIZZELL, GEORGT H . BRINGHURST,.. Houston. â&#x20AC;¢ H E N R Y CLARK, Rutland. JOHN DOVE, Richmond. T. H . LOGAN, Wheeling. THOMAS M . R E E D , Olympia. W M . T . PALMER, Milwaukee.
ADDRESS OF GRAND OFFICERS. M. W. GRAND M A S T E R :
J O H N H. B R O W N ,
....Leavenworth.
R. \V. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER:
J O H N M. P R I C E
Atchison. R. \V. GRAND SECRETARY:
E. T. C A R R ,
Leavenworth. CUSTODIANS:
R. W. O. A. B A S S E T T , R. W. E. D . H I L L Y E R , R . W . I R A J. LACOCK,
Lawrence. Grasshopper Fslls. Hiawatha.
T h e next Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Kansas will be held in the City of Topeka, commencing on the third Wednesday ( i 8 t h ) of October, A. L. 5871.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. W. GRAND LODGE OF
KANSAS,
AT ITS SIXTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, H E L D AT T H E
CITY OF TOPEKA, OCTOBER, 1871.
LEAVENWORTH: J. C. KETCHESON' â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TIMES STEAM HOOK A N D JOB P R I N T I N G HOUSE.
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PROCEEDINGS. T H E Sixteenth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of ANCIENT, F R E E AND ACCEPTED MASONS, of the State of Kansas, convened in the City of Topeka, on Wednesday, the i8th of October, A. D. 1871, A. L. 5871. PRESENT: M.-.W.-. JOHN H. BROWN, R.-.W.-. JOHN M. PRICE, R.-.W.-. GEORGE W. HOGEBOOM, R.-.W.-. J. L. PHILBRICK, R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. W. M. M A K E A N E Y , W.-. A. R. BANCROFT, W.-. J O H N T. LANTER, W.-. JOHN GUTHRIE, W.-. W. H. ANDREWS, W.-. W. M. MATHENY, W.-. S. DOLLMAN, W.-. J. H. BLAKE, W.-. FRITZ MAGERS,
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain. Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon. Grand Senior Steward. Grand Junior Steward. Grand Marshal. as Grand Sword Bearer. as Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master ordered a roll of the Lodges to be called, and there was found present a constitutional number of Subordinate Lodges, represented by their officers, and the Grand Officers in their stations. The M.'.W.". Grand Master proceeded and opened the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The following Brethren were appointed a Committee on Credentials: E. T. CARR, W . B . HUTCHISON, S . E . SHELDON, and
E. D. HILLYER.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, till 2 o'clock this afternoon.
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The M..VV.". Grand Lodge was called from to labor.
refreshment
PRESENT — Officers and members as in the morning. The Committee on Credentials then presented the following Report, which, on motion, was adopted: To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials beg leave to report that they have performed their duty, and find the following Lodges represented by the following Brethren, who are entitled to seats in the Grand Ixidge, to-wit: ,.
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f U. VANDERSLICE, P . M . , proxy for VV. M. and
Smithton, No. I,
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Leavenworlh, No. 2,
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•iir J ,1 -NT , Wyandotte, No. 3,
f L B. SHARP, W. M., and proxy for S. W. and 1 ^ ' ' t '
Kickapoo, No. 4,
W. J. BAILY, S . W . f JOHN M . PRICE, W . M . i CLEM. J. N E A L , S. W .
Washington, No. 5,
(_ R. T. HAZZARD, proxy for J. W. ,
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f C. S. H A R T O U G H . W . M., and proxy for S.W.
i^awrence, iNo. o,
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| H.^PI^SNYDER, proxy for W. M., S. W. and
Bourbon, No. 8, .
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and J. W.
f'CC.. !S. WHEATON, proxy for W. M. ^ DIMON, proxy for S. W. } CCHAS. H.
io. W. FlNLEY, proxy for J. W.
f E- J- BROWN, proxy for W. M. and S. W.
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\ JUSTUS AssMANN, proxy for J. W. C L. M. GODDARD, W . M .
King Solomon, No. 10,
\ B. E. CHOLLAR, S. W (.J.C. K KETCHESON, J. W.
Emporia, No. 12,
5 . , and proxy for J. W. { NoYEs SPICER, SPICER, W W ..M ACOliS, S. W.
Nemeha No 11 iNemena, .NO. 13, r>ci.„i„.,-o -NT , . OskaIoD.a, No. 14,
-f ^ - ^"^^ JENKINS, proxy for W. M j j ^ ^ , ^ ^ ^^^^^ g ^^ f GEORGE W. HoGEBOOM, P. M., n | ^y ^ , j ^ g ^y ^ „ j J ^v
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f C . L. WILSON, S. W., proxy for \V. M.
La Fayette, Ao. i 6 ,
| WILLIAM ALLEN, J. W.
Topeka, No. 17,
\ B. M C K E E , S . W .
( S. E. SHELDON, W . M . ( W. F . BAKER, J. W. ( ASA S . LATHROP, W . M .
Franklin, No. i 8 ,
\ DANIEL M . VALENTINE, proxy for S. W. ( BRUCE P. JONES, proxy for J. W.
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f J. H . BLAKE, W . M . , and proxy for S. W.
Olatlie, No. 19,
V and J. W.
„ , ,-. ,, , , Grasshopper I'alls, No. 21,
( E. D. Hn.i.YER, W. M., and proxy for .S. W. •< , TW
Osage Valley, No. 24, T,, ,
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A. S. FOWLER, proxy for W. M. f T- S. WEAVER, proxy for W. M., S. W. and
Eldora, No. 28,
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valley, i\o. 30,
j ^ ^ MASON, proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Arcana, No. 31,
\ "WM. H . NESHIT, proxy for S. W.
r j . L. PHILBRICK, W . M .
( T. N . SJIALLWOOD, proxy for J. W. , ,
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f R. STEES, proxy for W. M.
Auburn, No. 32,
.iEO. L J'. W. < „^ - I S T ,'^--^-
Great Light, No. 34,
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' J . B. OLIVER, P. M., proxy for W. M. and
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S. W.
, JOB P . OGEE, proxy for J. W.
Council Grove, No. 36,
F. P. NICHOLS, pro.xy for S. W. and J. W.
Paola, No. 37,
M. M. PARKER, S . W .
lola, No. T,%,
C, GiLLiHA.N', proxy for W. M. and -S. W.
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L>e Soto, No. 40
/ J - P- ROBINSON, W . M . , and proxy for S. W.
\^ ^„d J. W.
I-Iolton, No. 42,
C. A. WALKER, W . M .
Monticello, No. 43
J. A. KENTON, proxy for W. M.
Delphia, No. 44,
JOHN T . LANTER, proxy for W. M. and S. W. ( C. H . VAN FOSSEN, proxy for W. M.
Rising Sun, No. 46
\ C. H . HALLETT, proxy for S. W.
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( L. G. PALMER, proxy for J. W. •
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Calvary, ^ o . 50,
| j j ^ CoMSTOCK, proxy for S. \V. and J. W^
Orient, No. 51,
\ D . BROCKWAY, S . \ V . (^ W. H . MARVIN, proxy for J. W.
Perry, No. 52,
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Shawnee, No. 54,
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Iroy, No. 55,
f T. B. W H E E L E R , proxy for W. M. and S. W. \ \ V I L E I A M MANN, proxy for J. W.
r B. J. RiCKER, W. M.
f G. W. GRAY, proxy for \V. M., S. W. and
J. W.
r H . S. CARTER, W . M . , and proxy for S. W.
and J. W.
Mount Pleasant, No. 58,
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Dick Rees, No. 59, ^, ,.
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JOSEPH HOWELL, \ V . M .
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f C. R. UNDERWOOD, W . M .
balma. Mo. 60, „
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f FRANK COLPETZER, proxy for W. M., S. W.
I w i n Springs, Mo. 61,
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Wathena, No. 64,
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Gardner, Iso. 65,
| ^y ^^ MAKEANEY, proxy for S. W.
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f BENT. MCELROY, W . M . , and proxy for S. \V.
Frankfort, No. 67,
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Hiram, No. 68,
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Baxter Springs Mo. 71 „,
and J. W.
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ISAAC BLOOM, S. W . , and proxy for W. M.
f E. T. CARR, proxy for W. M., S. W. and •< T \V f W. M. MATHENY, W . M . , and proxy for S.
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W . and J. W. f GEORGE D .COURTNEY, W . M . , and iiroxy for
Chetopa, No. 73,
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Mystic Tie, No. 74, Wamego, No. 75, ,., .
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S. W. a n d j . W. J. R. CREIGHTON, proxy for \V. M.
f T. W. PECK, W . M . , and proxy for S. W. and
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f T. A. W E L W , 1. W., and proxy for W. M. and
Erie, No 76,
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Ionic, No. 77,
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Corinthian, Mo. 79, V, , , -. o Zaredatha, Mo. bo, „
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a n d J . W.
f MAX. BUCK, W . M . , and proxy for S. W. and
i TW ( W. C. M'EwroN, S. W., and proxy for \V. M. | and J. W. f W. \V. SAIN, S . W . , and proxy for \V. M.
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a n d J . W.
Gra7id Lodge of Kansas. Doric No 8" __ ' • ' ^'. Jefferson, No 84 J T, Evergreen, No. 86,
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/ ^^' ^^'- SiLSBY, W. M., and proxy for S. W. \ and J. W. / ^- ° - RussEU., W. M., and proxy for S. W. 1^ and J. W. D. M. WATSON, proxy for W. M.
Golden Rule, No. 90
{ ^''^,"'"^ DOEEMAN, W . M . . and proxy for J.
Marvsville, No. 91, ^ Mission, No. 92
| ^'l^^^f^ ^'V f ' ' ™ ' ' ' ' ^^'- ''^^•' ^ " ' ' P ^ ^ ^ '"°'' ^t. VV. and J. W. f j . S C A R R , proxy for S . W .
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(, t . H . CRAWFORD, proxy for J. W.
Girard, No. 93,. '•^ ,T
\ ^ ' ' f " ™ ^- ATWOOD, proxy for S. W. and \ J. W.
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f O. SUMNER, proxy for W. M. and S. W.
Harmony, No. 94,
| g . HERRING, proxy for J. W.
Delaware, No. 96,
WARNER B . DONAHOO, W . M .
PAST GRAND OFFICERS: M.-.W.-. R.'.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-.
M. S. ADAMS, C. K. HOLIDAY, C. C. KELLAM, E. D. HILLYER, JOHN T . LANTER, E. T. CARR, DANIEL VANDERSLICE, R. W. JENKINS,
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Past Past Past Past Past Past Past Past
W. B. HUTCHISON, ASA R . BANCROFT, A. M. CALLAHAN,
Past Past Pa-st
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Master. " " "
JOHN GUTHRIE,
Past
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CHRISTIAN BECK,
Past
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Past Past Past Past
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S. F. NESBIT, I. B. SHARP, C. S. WHEATON, W. O. GOULD,
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CHARLES H . VAN FOSSKN,
Past
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GEORGE W. HOGEBOOM,
Past
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LEVI P. MASON,
Past
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Past Past Past Past Past
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JOEL HUNTOON,
Past
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P. H. COOK, G. W. GRAY,
Past Past
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I. N. SMALLWOOI"), J. B. OLIVER, W. H . SMALLWOOD, R. STEES, ^ W. H . NESBIT,
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Also, the Representatives of other Grand Lodges near this Grand Lodge, as follows: M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, as Representative of the Grand Lodges of Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi. M.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN, as Representative of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, as Representative of the Grand Lodges of New York, Canada, New Jersey, Washington Territory, Nova Scotia, Louisiana, Texas and Oregon. R.-.W.-. E. D. IIii.LYER, as Representative of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. R.-.W.-. GiMRGK W. HoGEBOOM, as Representative of the Grand Lodge of Florida. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, E. T. CARR, 1 W. B. H U T C H I S O N , I ^ S.E.SHELDON, f CommUlee.
E. p . HILLYER,
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On motion of Brother D. B. EMMERT, the reading of the minutes of the last Annual Communication was dispensed with. The M.'.W.'. Grand Master then announced the appointment of t h e following Standing Committees: On Lodges Under Dispensation.—JOHN
G U T H R I E , DAVID BROCKWAY, JACOB
D E W I T T , H . H . SNYDER, A. S. LATiiRor. On Chartered Lodges.—J. W. P E C K , G E O . W . GRAY, NOYES SPICER, JOHN C . KETCHESON, I. N. SMALLWOOD.
On Grand Master's Address.—W- M. MAKEANEY, I. B. SHARP, D . VANDERSLICE.
On Grievances and Appeals.— GEO. W . HOGEBOOM, W M . SHEPHERD, E . D . H I L L Y E R , W . M . MATHENY. On Masonic Jurisprudcnre.—M. On Finance.—W.
S. ADAMS, JOHN M . P R I C E , A. R. BANCROFT.
H . ANDREWS, G E O . D . COURTNEY, S . E . SHELDON.
On Unfinished Business.—J.
T. LANTER, CHAS. H . VAN FOSSEN, J. 11. BLAKE.
On Foreign Correspondence.— E. T. CARR, M . S . ADAMS, E . D . H I L L Y E R .
Brother A. R. BANXROFT offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That all Master Masons in good standing, residing or sojourning in this city, be invited to take seats in this Grand Lodge during its session.
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The M.'.W.'. Grand Master then delivered the following ANNUAL Brethi'en of the Grand
ADDRESS.
Lodge:
Permit me to congratulate you upon this, our sixteenth anniversary. As the friends of order and co-workers in the field of universal benevolence, I bid you welcome. Whatsoever has been well done in the past, is secure. Yet our work is not finished. As Subordinate Lodges have increased, so, too, have our duties; but, like men who honor virtue and value peace, may we so plan that, with God's help, we may promote the former and ultimately secure the latter within our borders. To-day is ours; may its hours be wisely spent in devising measures for the continued prosperity of our noble Order. The year just closed has been one of marked prosperity in this our young State. Population has poured in on every side, and, though vastly greater than at our last assembling, our products are amply sufficient to meet every want, if judiciously used, and leave a surplus to supply the pressing needs of the older States. The laws have been enforced without reSort to military coercion; a higher regard for human life, a loftier moral tone, and a profounder love of humanity, may be noticed on every side. Our star rises higher and higher as the months come and go. Be it ours to watch its upward course, and with it rise or with it fall. But fall we shall not, if our faith be well founded, if we wisely avail ourselves of the light and forces at our command. No untoward sign blots our sky; but everywhere tokens of happiness bid us anticipate the contingencies of the future, and provide for its wants. Assembled under au.spices so favorable, let us thank the Supreme Architect of our fortunes for all evidences of prosperity, and, standing fast by the ancient landmarks of our Order, address ourselves to the business of this Communication, assured that if we would see the Temple rise, we must, 2
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as did our ancient brethren, study with profound devotion the designs on the Master's trestle-board, and strive with unflinching zeal to secure their fulfillment. Doubtless your labors will exercise a great and lasting influence upon the character and success of the Order in this State. Nor will other jurisdictions altogether escape such influence. May I not counsel moderation, true Masonic harmony, and that singleness of purpose which seeks the good of the whole rather than the advantage of a part. Harmony has heretofore characterized the deliberations of this Grand Body. Now may its sovereign influence be felt in every heart, and every member feel that he is legislating not for his day, but for time; not merely and solely for himself, but for countless throngs which hereafter will cross our thresholds and occupy our seats. Inasmuch as it costs more to eradicate one bad precedent than to pass ten good laws, may we be wise enough to avoid the first if we are not acute enough to introduce the last. But I hasten to report to you for your consideration my official acts during the year just termi-nated, and make such suggestions as my experience seem to warrant. C H A R T E R E D LODGES.
T h e Charters issued at the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge were duly transmitted to the subordinates named therein, the Lodges instituted, and the officers duly installed. These proceedings were conducted by a Special Deput}' Grand Master, duly authorized by me. From information therefrom I trust you will receive a creditable report from each at this session. DISPENSATIONS.
During the past Masonic year, I have issued Dispensations for the formation of nineteen new Lodges, For particulars you are, as heretofore, referred to the report of the R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary. It is proper to note, in passing, that there has been marked improvement both in the form of application and in the recommendation required. If our present lazu and the
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recognized forms shall be adhered to, the annoyances heretofore experienced will be obviated and much time and profitless correspondence saved. I trust the work of the new aspirants to Masonic honors will be such as to merit your approval and insure your favor. The number of Dispensations issued during the last year has been unusually large. But when we reflect that the immigration has been unprecedentedly great, we can account for this. Among the multitudes who have sought a home here, came many sons of light, who, not forgetting the beautiful lessons taught them, and steady in their attachment to this Order, have not been slow in arranging for a Masonic home. In fact, in no case, save one, was the number of petitioners as low as eight, in many five-and-twenty Master Mason's names were appended, and in two upwards of forty. The report came that Southern Kansas was alive with Master Masons, and homes must be opened for them. Though our country is new, and though, I think, they speed best, who, in the main, move slowly but surely, yet in view of the intelligence of our population, and their resolute courage and endurance, I do not judge we have been guilty of overhaste. OFFICIAL VISITS.
My private business has been such as to render it next to impossible for me to leave my home, except for a day 'or two at a time. Hence, no extended tour of visitation has been attempted. I need not say I regret this, knowing, as I do, the value of such visitation, but you will permit me to assure you that the failure was not the result of carelessness or indifference. DISCIPLINE.
I am compelled to announce that the harmony and peace which should prevail in our ranks has, in some cases, been disturbed, and so tumult and confusion for a time prevailed among the Craft. In some cases, I presume, it has been caused by a necessary and proper administration of discipline. But, in most cases, it has been produced by an affair too trivial, if
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properly estimated, to merit the slightest attention. For instance: a Brother, forgetting his duty and obligations, perhaps has on some occasion expressed himself too freely concerning a fellow-craftsman. His statements in passing from person to person have not decreased, and after a time acquire prominence. The party thus assailed, looking, as it were, through a microscopic eye, sees all the wrong, but is blind to any palliating circumstances, and comes to regard himself as an insulted man and an outraged Mason. Instead, however, of seeking out the offending Brother, and demanding the redress which, as a Mason, he has a right to expect, he goes into his Lodge and institutes a Masonic trial. It is safe to affirm that nine-tenths of all the troubles which afflict our Lodges are the immediate result of personal misunderstanding during warm discussion. Let our friends remember that caution in all cases, especially in warm debate, is indispensable, and these sources of discord will cease to exist. There, is another, and very mischievous, element finding its way among the Craftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that of politics. None other is so fraught with evil, and it is not to be gainsayed that where tolerated there is nothing but confusion. If prosperity be desired, if peace be expected, let this element be left outside the Lodge room and fostered only around the " s t u m p " and at the polls. I am inclined to believe that nearly all difficulties might and would be avoided, were there a proper exercise of Masonic charity and manly forbearance. Again, there seems to be a lack of vigorous discipline and a stern enforcement of the law. Pass these by and it will be a wonder if tumult and mischief do not ensue. This, at least, can be remedied by the selection â&#x20AC;&#x201D; pardon me, if I speak plainly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of officers whose abilities and moral training are such as to give force to their decisions; who have the firmness to do their duty, and thus save us from the annoyance of petty trials. T H E LATE AMERICUS LODGE, NO. 62.
Again, though with regret, am I compelled to recall your attention to this unpleasant affair. I hoped last year that you
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would entirely dispose of this case. You did not. I pray you will not pass it over this session. The charter, in accordance with your order, was surrendered to the R.'.W.". Gr. Secretary, but not until nearly three months had expired. In obedience to your order made at the same session — that of 1870, (see Proceedings, page 52), I endeavored to obtain the services of such Brethren as were qualified to act as a Board of Commissioners in the Americus case, but was unable to do so. There is doubt in the minds of many as to what is required of Commissioners, since, to them, there does not seem to be a proper case for the action of this Grand Lodge. Indeed, I cannot see how Commissioners could safely proceed under that order, considering its indefinite character. This, and the expenditure of money — though none was in my hands — has induced me to let the matter rest till your present session. I do not wish, and shall not presume, to discuss the merits of this case, but leave it to you, to whom it rightfully belongs, with the hope that immediate justice may be done to all parties, especially the fraternity, and the dignity of the Grand Lodge be maintained. MONTICELLO LODGE, NO. 43.
No action has been had in the case of Brother A. PAYNE, late Worshipful Master of said Lodge. I found it impossible to obtain the services of a suitable number of Brethren, who were willing to go there, and in some measure dispose of the case, as your order directed. I have no suggestions to offer in this case, but urge you to dispose of it, and thus relieve a Brother whose name has been under a cloud for nearly two years. Brother M. D. STAPLETON was re-tried and acquitted. The transcript is in the hands of the R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary, and will go to the hands of the proper committee. DECISIONS.
I have been called upon to make but few decisions, which I deemed of sufficient importance to deserve to be reported to you for your action.
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It is very gratifying to me to be able to assure this Grand Lodge that the Constitution and By-Laws adopted at the last session, are giving satisfaction when understood. When fully understood and strictly observed, it will not be a tax upon the Grand Officers to manage the Lodges in this jurisdiction, and whatever of confusion may now exist will soon disappear. BOARD OF CUSTODIANS.
Upon the ivork qiiestion I am obliged to refer you to the Board for information. Brothers HILLYER and LACOCK are the only active members, and, so far as personal affairs would admit, have been actively engaged. I cannot forbear calling your attention to the necessity of adopting some efficient means for disseminating the work of this Grand Lodge. By recurring to the Grand Secretary's Report you will notice the rapid increase of Lodges, and thereby the importance of uniformity in zvork. E V E R G R E E N LODGE, NO. 86.
During the month of April last, this Lodge lost its hall, jewels, furniture, and Charter, by fire. Learning the facts, on proper application, I granted a Special Dispensation, authorizing the said Lodge to perform all the functions of a regular Lodge in as full and complete a manner as if their Charter was still in existence, until the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, at which time they are required to return said Dispensation, and a full report under the same, and then make application for a new or duplicate Charter for said Lodge. There was no insurance upon their property, and this in an age of numberless insurance companies. Financial foresight was wanting in this case. No Lodge should for a day put off insuring. CORNER STONES.
During the past year I have been called upon to perform the interesting ceremonies of laying the corner stone of two public edifices. Being unable to attend in person, I have
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granted two special dispensations for that purpose, as follows: August 23, 1871, to Salina Lodge, No. 60, at Salina, Saline County, to lay the corner stone of the M. E. Church in said town, and deputed Bro. B. J. F. HANNA, P. M. of said Lodge, to perform the service for me, and make due report, which has been done. October 6, 1871, to Paola Lodge, No. 37, at Paola, Miami County, to lay the corner stone of a new Public School building in said town, and deputed Bro. W. R. WAGSTAFF, P. M. of said Lodge, to perform the services for me, and make due report, which has been done. DEDICATION OF HALLS.
Since our last annual gathering it has been my fortune to dedicate two fine and commodious Masonic Halls. The ceremonies of the first were performed on the 27th of December, 1870 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the anniversary of one of the ancient patrons of our order â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Paola Lodge, No. 37, at Paola. At the conclusion of the dedication service, Past Grand Master R. R. R E E S delivered an able and interesting address on the antiquity and beauties of Masonry. The affair was a pleasing success, and our Brethren there may well rejoice over a substantial Masonic home. On the 23d of June, 1871, our Brethren of Emporia Lodge, No. 12, with their ladies, held a grand pic-nic in a grove near that city, at which I was a guest. By request I addressed them, and in the evening in their presence and that of their friends, with a full corps of officers, dedicated the Hall which they had completed. The Brethren there have cause to be proud of the result- of their enterprise. The work of erecting fit Masonic halls is well begun. May it not stop till every Lodge shall have the title to suitable homes. CHANGE OF LOCATION.
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by special legislation, and, permit me to add, at this Communication. A moment's reflection will suggest its need and reasonableness. Recent as the settlement of the State has been, and great as has been the haste in laying out and starting towns, it would not be strange if many locations had been injudicious, and many Lodges instituted at points which, in consequence of the laying out of roads, or the building of railways, have been nearly or wholly abandoned by whatever of business or enterprise had centered there. To remove in such cases would not only be proper, but absolutely necessary, if prosperity and growth be expected. I suggesf, therefore, that a law be passed empowering the Grand Master, during the recess of the Grand Lodge, to authorize the removal of Subordinate Lodges, upon due application accompanied by a statement of facts warranting such removal. With such a law in force, the embarrassments heretofore experienced by Subordinates will be obviated, their usefulness increased, and in an important particular the welfare of the Order insured. I N T E R N A T I O N A L HOSPITALITY.
From the Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements of the Grand Lodge of District of Columbia I received a very fraternal invitation to be present and participate with them in a banquet to be given to the Right Hon. Earl D E GREY and RiPON, Grand Master of Masons in England. Business matters alone prevented my attendance on that interesting occasion. Reports of a trustworthy character pronounce it the grandest affair of the kind ever known in the history of Freemasonry on this continent. Let us congratulate the Craft in our National Capital, upon the success which attended their efforts, and on all proper occasions imitate the whole-heartedness which they exhibited. Whether egotistical or no, it is not too much to assert that Masonry had some share in the success of the Peace Commission. Indeed, its great mission on earth, which it struggles to fulfill, is to promote peace among all incn, and at all times, however unpropitious, to cultivate the arts of peace, assured that, in so doing, men will be bettered and the race improved. (See correspondence.)
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WHAT ARE MASONIC CRIMES?
This question has probably caused more discussion than any other that has agitated the Masonic mind. I am sorry to record the fact that there is a growing tendency, in many quarters, to classify crimes and arrange offenses to suit particular cases or to gratify personal pique. Given in a particular case, and the requisite amount of prejudice, and law will be found and so construed that innocence, or inadvertence, will be visited with the punishment due only to the basest crime. However, this question was answered long since, and well, too, by one of the best learned and most eminent writers on Masonic jurisprudence. Dr. MACKEYsays: "Every offense is a crime, because in every violation of a Masonic law, there is not only sometimes an infringement of the rights of an individual, but always superinduced upon this a breach and violation of public duties, which affect the whole community," and, let me add, our Order in an especial manner. When a Brother embarks in an enterprise immoral, and prohibited by the laws of his country, he knows â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he can not help knowing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that he is guilty of crime, and amei.:;ble to those laws. To plead ignorance is but to proclaim his own laziness or imbecility. Besides, such a plea is neither valid in the Courts of that country nor before the altar of his Lodge. Since poverty is not a crime, it should not be offered as an excuse for the commission of crime. To maintain one's family requires no personal degradation, no immorality, no pandering to vice; and an excuse for vicious conduct, which looks to any of these for support, is alike false in fact and insulting to the common sense of mankind. In a land like ours, where the avenues open to honest industry are numberless, no man need to stoop to a base vocation to get a decent livelihood, and no Mason, though reduced to the last shreds and standing at the lowest ebb, will go down from his high calling to wallow in wickedness, to handle the unhallowed, or belie his profession. No, he will stand fast and firmly by the teachings of his Order, and everywhere, by his every act, illustrate their principles. This being indisputable, what shall we say, or 3
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even think, of the Master of a Lodge, who not only drinks to intoxication, but plays games of chance, and thus undermines health, injures his own good name, and damages the good name of Freemasonry? But his example ends not here, the younger and less experienced Brethren of his Lodge are liable to be affected by his course, and no marvel should it be deemed, if a critical community, pointing to such a Lodge, should say, "Cleanse thine own courts, purify thine own altars." One who said he had for years been a working Mason, declared that he had never heard a man's right to get intoxicated, or even to gamble, questioned, were he so disposed; nor did he know of any law or rule forbidding him thus to do; at least he did not regard one, though grossly and openly intoxicated a hundred times, liable to Masonic discipline. Shall we say such a Brother â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if he deserves the name â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has been badly, wretchedly instructed? Or rather shall we not say that he has yet to learn and practice the elements of Masonry? Let me say, and in all sincerity, that no thoroughly instructed Mason will foster such sentiments, or cherish such opinions; for they are not only radically opposed to the teachings of to-day, but in direct conflict with all the instructions of Ancient Craft Masonry. OBEDIENCE TO L.\W.
A m o n g the many practical duties of the Mason, is a full and complete compliance with all laws. If a law be untimely, or work injustice, there is a way open for its repeal. But while it is law, whether of the State or Order, let its behests be obeyed, that the higJier law may not be infringed. More than this: not only obey yourself, but, whenever the execution of law is opposed, stand as a good citizen and a pure Mason by him who endeavors to execute the law, and prove by your own personal example the intrin.sic excellence of your past acquisitions, and the sturdy hold which Masonic principles have upon your soul. He who is the friend of law, is the patron of order; and whoever desires the latter, will maintain
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the former at all hazards. Moreover, I affirm that it is impossible for any man to be a consistent Mason who lives in open, or secret, violation of the laws of the commonwealth in which he may reside; and I earnestly insist that he who sets at naught the laws of the society to which he professes to belong, whether Masonic or otherwise, or frustrates the execution of those laws by technical quibbles and selfish constructions, deserves to be treated as a foe by his fraters, and should be promptly disciplined. Otherwise, the moral integrity of a society will soon disappear, and its constituted authorities fall into contempt. Brethren, let me urge you, of all men, to fulfill the requirements of our laws, to sustain constituted authorities wheresoever you may be, and with a vigor which shows the depth of conviction, maintain that high moral status everywhere inculcated in our authorized rituals and expositions of Masonic truth. Masonry recognizes and acts upon the doctrine that violations of law are the same in kind, and differ only in degree; and it is the universal affirmance of the moral world, that he who violates one law for the sake of some selfish or pecuniary interest, or to gratify some unholy passion, shows forth a disposition to violate any law however sacred, whensoever it stands between him and a desired end; and, generally, time and opportunity only are required for him to demonstrate the truth of the affirmance. Such a man may, I grant, have mastered the forms and ceremonies, the words and tokens, of this Order; yet if his life is a practical negation of its most lofty principles, and he persists in a steady disregard of rectitude, he is but a Mason in form. He has not been down into the Masonic Jordan, much less has he been baptized by the True Spirit of Masonry. The true Brother sees all this â&#x20AC;&#x201D; feels it. Let him stand aloof from such, and, while he endeavors to possess his own soul in patience, strive with all his might to break the bonds that enthrall his fellows, and reinvest them in their true manhood, elevate them to a higher plain, and kindle in them a love for humanity so great that neither passion nor interest, neither place nor power, can ever subdue its flame or limit its light.
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Masons, not unlike the members of civil society, have ordained laws for their government and protection, and at intervals elect officers to execute those laws and provide for the well-being of the Order. These elections are usually held at a time when it is necessary to summon the members to attend for that purpose; and I am sorry to say that this is about the only time one-half of our members see the inside of their own Lodge. Persons so careless can have but an imperfect idea how a Lodge should be conducted, or what sort of men should fill offices of honor and trust in their Lodges. In addition, I may say, elections are conducted in an easy, if not slovenly, manner; of this advantage is taken, and many times weak and untrained heads, yes, men of immoral character, find their way to the highest posts in our Lodges. Of course the right man is not at the helm; but who is to blame? who responsible? A high trust is committed to every Brother. Has he observed it? Our Ancient Constitutions teach: "All preferment among Masons is grounded upon real worth and personal merit only; so that the Lords may be well served, the Brethren not put to shame, nor the Royal Craft despised. Therefore no Master or Warden is chosen by seniority, but for his merit only." Again, in former times, it was clearly understood and distinctly taught by our primitive Brethren, that all advancement must depend upon "worth and personal merit alone." To-day, there can be no doubt,the same requirements are just as imperatively demanded as then. However much we may have degenerated, however cold our zeal may have grown, however indifferent we may have become to former prerequisites, let him who fills a place in our Lodges remember that he must be a man of blameless life, intelligent, skilled in teaching â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one to whom his Brethren may point with pleasure and confidence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who is able to discharge his various duties with honor to himself and profit to those who have exalted him; one, in fine, who fears nothing except wrong, and fearlessly rebukes that whenever it occurs.
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To each member of the fraternity is committed the sacred trust of seeing every office filled by men who come up to the standard prescribed by our ancient regulations. Every failure to accomplish so desirable an end, should attach — and justly so — to each and every member thereof Need I, then, enlarge upon the necessity of punctuality in attending the Lodge, not only at the time of elections, but at all regular meetings, that evil may be repressed, good increased, and offices filled by those alone whose attainments and character are such as will challenge respect and insure a sound and healthy progress. May we ever bear in mind the place where we received our first most impressive lessons — before an altar consecrated to the Supreme Master — and under circumstances which ought never to fade from memory. May we not so far forget ourselves as to neglect the sacred volume ever upon our altars, for therein will be found our rule and guide, therein those precepts which Masons should emulate each other in endeavoring to illustrate by their lives. So long as that book remains in our Lodge rooms, so long as its sublime lessons are heeded, our Brethren may rest secure that their labors will be crowned with success and insure the approval of the Grand Master on high.. Is the Masonic standard too high for attainment ? Hundreds have come up to its requisitions, and hundreds more will, I venture to predict. No, it is not too high. Thanks be to the noble men who fashioned our institution and placed that standard on its forefront. Thanks be to those great souls — their mantle-bearers — who, though often tried with sore persecution, have, amid all perils, kept that standard bright as the stars in heaven. May God give us the strength, the wisdom, tlie courage to maintain what we have received through a long succession of hands, from the gray dawn of the civilized ages, and in all its beauty and integrity transmit it to those who in place and time shall succeed us. An institution which was before the pyramids of Egypt arose to salute the rising sun, which has seen nation after
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nation rise and fall, which has survived the rack and ruin of more than forty centuries, is entitled to our veneration, to our love and to our support. Be the task ours. Be the reward ours, if true to its inspiration. It offers a field for every variety of talent; but demands diligence, obedience to duty, selfsacrifice and purity; and its honors should be reserved for those brothers who have amply fulfilled such requirements. No incentives are higher than those offered by Masonry. No rewards are more to be valued. It is, you know, one of the fi.xed laws of Masonry that no man, save in emergent cases, shall be eligible to the office of Master till he has filled the place of Warden. This is a wise provision, and well shows the foresight of those who were its fathers. Those who desire preferment have thus a path opened before them which caution will enable them to enter, skill to pursue, and patience finally to conquer. There is no walk in life where culture, refinement and knowledge are sooner recognized, or more generously rewarded. Young man, dread not toil. Old man, do not forget that to live is to learn till the end of life. And is there anything more gratifying to an intelligent man than to know that because of pure worth and merit, he has been transferred, step by step, from the humble walks of life, to the highest positions in the gift of his Masonic Brethren? Such a reputation is a valuable legacy for any man to leave to his children. It will endure when more showy gifts vanish away. But the office of Master is no sinecure. He who desires the place must train, and be trained by general no less than by special instruction. It is not enough for him to be able to perform the mere routine duties of that chair. His life should be blameless, his perceptions clear, his knowledge varied; he should be thoroughly versed in our laws, usages and precedents; and his manners such as to inspire respect and invite confidence. Let there be added calmness in judging and decision in execution, and before you stands the man whom to call Master will bring no blush to your cheek, or shame to
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Suppose, however, that a Lodge, in utter disregard of all experience and all sound deduction, open its doors to men not moral — to men indifferent to public opinion — and thus embrace an element defective, if not positively vicious, is, or ought it to expect that better men will seek admission? But further: suppose those wanting in uprightness, by some process, work their way up, and finally are safely seated in official positions in that Lodge, can anything less than the total demoralization of that Lodge be well expected? I say no! And, as a result, if loss of Charter do not ensue, a great Order is sure to be disgraced. Verily, inattention to duty has its reward. Again, just imagine such a Master leading the neophyte in the paths of honor and virtue, discoursing to him upon temperance, charity and purity, pointing him to the Great Author of worlds as the source of all truth, and the sole recourse of man in his worst extremities; can the Mason picture anything more irreverent? Yet such are not rare cases, and I am compelled to acknowledge that I have met more than one such Master of a Lodge. The Master of a Lodge is known and regarded as the representative man of those over whom he presides. His conduct is open to public scrutiny — his acts and words elicit criticism— and if the public judgment is against him, the whole Lodge, be its members ever so upright, are sure to suffer, and with him incur public reprobation. Yet this need not be. Why, then, do Masons tolerate such a condition of things ? The power is in every Lodge to evoke a new order of things. The ballot, free and untrammeled, is yours. Judiciously exercise your inalienable prerogative and the victory will result in moral freedom. I entreat my brethren everywhere to look well to the East— let no unworthy person occupy that place; let no polluted feet desecrate the path that leads thereto. Never, never, suffer any but the "upright before God and m a n " to minister at our
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altars, or preside at our meetings. The first condition of peace is that the elements of peace shall be at hand. The primary condition of harmony is that all elements of discord shall be rejected, and every disturbing force cast out. If we shall be so fortunate in times of need as to recall these truths, and by them be guided, there will not be wanting concord, unitj', progress and brotherly love. Growth will be inevitable and in the right direction. Peace will prevail, and the victories of peace multiply; and charity will not only hide a multitude of sins, but prevent the recurrence of multitudes more. FRATERNAL DEAD.
It becomes my sad privilege on this occasion to allude briefly to our fraternal dead. Since our last annual gathering many of our members have passed over the great Jordon of death, and are now, we trust, occupying seats in the Grand Lodge on high. 1 am only able to mention those whose names are intimately connected with the rise and progress of our Order in this State and the hi.story of our Grand Lodge. R.'.W.'. Brother BEVERLY BECK was Grand Treasurer one year, 1856, being the year of the organization of our Grand Lodge. Brother BECK was born in 1828, in the Kingdom of Denmark, but removed with his parents, who survive him, to the United States when quite young. H e received the degrees of Masonry in the Lodge and Chapter at Weston, Mo., and was, at the time of his death, a member of Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, and Leavenworth Chapter, No. 2. H e died at his residence at Fort Leavenworth, December 12, 1870, and his remains were borne to their last resting place by the members of our Order and deposited in the silent tomb with the usual formalities of the Order. R.'.VV.'. Brother CHARLES MUNDEE, who died in the City of New York while there on business, was Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge for four consecutive years, from 1857 to i860, ever acquitting himself as a worthy Mason and an efficient officer. From the printed proceedings of the Grand Bodies of Florida, the State of his adoption, it appears that there, as here, he was active and useful to his Brethren.
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Brother JOHN L . THOMPSON, whose melancholy death at VVinthrop, Mo., April 7, 1871, by being accidentally killed by a railway train running over him, is still fi^esh in your memories, was born in Gettysburg, Penn., February 26, 1832. I am unable to learn in what Lodpe he received his first light in Masonry. H e early removed to the West, and was, at the time of his death, a member of Washington Lodge, No. 5, of Atchison. He received the Capitulary Degrees of Masonry in Washington Chapter, No. i, February, 1865, the Cryptic Degrees in Leavenworth Council No. i, in the winter of 1867, and the A. A. and S. Rite Degrees in the same year at St. Joseph, Mo. It was in this Grand Lodge, in the year 1866, that I first met Brother THOMPSON, and can hardly realize that his accustomed place is vacant. He is not here; alas, he is gone! H e was a faithful attendant upon our annual gatherings, and was, in the highest and truest sense, devoted to the principles of Freemasonry. A strict disciplinarian, ever exacting obedience to all the laws and ancient usages of the Order, he was firm in demanding for it that just measure of homage due from all its members. OUR B R E T H R E N IN CHICAGO.
Brethren, I feel that I should come far short of doing my duty, and filling the high mission of a Mason, should I close this Address without calling your earnest attention to the great calamity which has come upon the Garden City, the pride of the West. By a fire, which, in point of magnitude and destructiveness, is without a parallel, nearly all the business portion of this proud and beautiful city has been swept away, as with a brea'h. Smoking ruins only mark the places where, a few days since, stood massive and stately structures. Many who so recently counted their fortunes by millions are penniless to-day. Thousands are to-day without the ordinary necessaries of life, and out of employment. From the midst of her desolation Chicago calls to us to-day for aid. To the credit of humanity, be it said, that from all quarters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; North, South, East, West, from the country beyond our national 4
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borders, and even from beyond the sea â&#x20AC;&#x201D; comes a response, noble, generous, and prompt as the necessity is great and urgent. Each of you, no doubt, have had your part in what has already been done to alleviate the sufferings of the needy; yet you can do much more if the necessities of the occasion require it. I do not at this time know the extent of the loss of our Masonic Brethren, but it cannot be otherwise than very great; for our Order was largely represented in the business portion of the city, many of the Lodges having fitted up for their use elegant and well-arranged Masonic homes. These are all gone; and our Brethren are poor as individuals, poor as Lodges. I therefor^ appeal to you, as co-workers in a noble cause, to give aid to your Brethren in want. Let us, in deed and in truth, practice the excellent tenets of our profession. Remembering that it is far better to give than to receive, let our action be prompt, and our gifts liberal. You could not aid a more worthy band oi fraters than those who are the subject of this appeal. I know many of them personally; they are large hearted, and ever ready to do their every Masonic duty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; never weary in well doing. They have done much to alleviate the distress of their Brethren, and, in fact, have given more to relieve the wants of destitute Brethren than they will require to supply their now pressing wants. Winter is almost upon them; no time should be lost. What you do must be done quickly. I would suggest that you appropriate, out of our general fund, at least i^SOO, and, in addition thereto, that you earnestly recommend that each Subordinate Lodge contribute out of their Lodge funds a sum not less than one dollar for each member borne on their rolls for the year ending October i, 1871. This will raise a sum, in the aggregate, of ^3,500. I would recommend that all contributions made by the Grand Lodge or the Subordinate Lodges be sent through the incoming Grand Master to M.'.W.'. Brother D E W I T T C. CREIGER, Grand Master of Masons in Illinois, leaving the distribution of your contribution to him, only stipulating that it shall go to the members of the Craft. I can most cheer-
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fully vouch for the faithful application of all you may send him. He is a true specimen of a just and upright man and Mason. CONCLUSION.
Brethren, soon the labors of this Annual Communication will be over. Soon shall we turn back to our homes. May we not return empty and unimproved. May we not feel that nothing has been gained, no new idea secured, no fresh light shed abroad, no higher stand-point attained. The Lodges we represent, the communities of which we are members, have a right to expect otherwise if our professions are not false. Let them not be disappointed. Let them see by our future work and order of life, that a new and potent enthusiasm for humanity has sprung up in our souls; for without this we shall fail to warm any discouraged heart into new life. No wrong will be righted. No old path will be cleared of profane obstacles; no new one opened for the future. Our landmarks are plain, our principles clear, our duties manifest, and the times auspicious for improvement â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for an onward march. And, pray, what is to hinder that onward march, if we had not stumbling blocks in our own paths? Sectarian persecution sought our overthrow, and fell the victim! Politicians planned our subordination or destruction, but were alone crushed in the conflict! Tyranny, relying on its absolutism, attempted our extermination, and to-day we fill its halls! We alone can destroy ourselves. No earthly power, or combination of powers, can work our ruin. Be \M& then wise; be we then obedient to duty; be we self-sacrificing as our ancient Brethren; whereupon their rewards shall be our rewards, their honors our honors; and, finally, the reward which the Grand Master in Heaven bestows â&#x20AC;&#x201D; life everlasting. J O H N H. B R O W N , Grand Master.
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The following is the correspondence had between the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia in relation to the international hospitality extended to the Right Honorable E A R L DE GREY AND RIPOX, Grand Master of Masons in England, and the resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge of England: GRAND LODGE OF F . & A. M. OF T H E DISTRICT OF COLUMIUA, WASHINGTON,
To the Mr. W.-. Grand Master of Mjsons of the Slate of D E A R SIR AND M.-.\V.-. BROTHER:
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Columbia, being desirous of extending a fraternal welcome to the Grand Master of Masons of England, requests the honor of your presence at a banquet to be given to the Right Honorable the EARI, DE GREY AND Rii'O.v, M.-.W.-. Grand Master of England, at the Masonic Temple in this city, on the evening of Monday, April 10, 1871. The favor of an early response to this invitation is requested, that proper arrangements may be made for your reception.
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CHAS. F. STANSBURY, G. M., R. B. DONALDSON, P. G. M., J. B. GIBBS, G. S. W., NOBLE D. EARNER, G. S., A. G. MACKEY, P. G. S., E. B. BURY, W. M. No. 4, L. D. WINE, W. M. No. 10, Cotiwiittee.
O F F I C E OF T H E GRAND MASTER OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS,
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Chas. F. Stambury, M.-.W.-. G. M. of Masons, D. â&#x201A;Ź., Chairman of Committee on Invitation : DE.AR SIR AND M.-.W.-. BROTHER : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the kind and fraternal invitation extended to me, as Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, to be present and join with your Grand Lodge in extending a fraternal welcome to our distinguished Brother, the Right Honorable the EARL DE
GREY
AND R I P O N , M . W . G . M . of
the
M. W. G. L. of
England, and
to
participate in the banquet given in his honor. Accept my thanks for the distinction conferred upon the high-minded and intelligent body of which I have the honor to be, for a season, the representative head. Be assured that to be present 6n the occasion referred to, would afford me the greatest pleasure, and I should regard it as one of the happiest episodes of my life. I have to regret that my business engagements will prevent me from being present and meeting the distinguished members of our Order who will unite to welcome our most worthy Brother.
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On behalf of t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s , I beg of you to convey to the distinguished fniter our k i n d l y and fraternal greetings, and to assure him, that over t h e miles of mountain a n d valley, a n d t h e leagues of ocean w h i c h separate his own merry E n g l a n d from t h e breezy prairies of Kansas, our sympathy flows unobstructed, and our fraternal love extends, binding us all in one common brotherhood. Yours, fraternally, ' JOHN H. BROWN, Grand Master.
O F F I C E O F T H E G R A X D SKCRKTARY O F THF. G R A N D LODGE O F P'REE AND A C C E P T E D MASONS O F T H E D I S T . O F COLUMBIA,
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WASHINGTON, July i, iSyr.J 'lo Ihe M.-. VV:. Grand Master of Masons of the State of Kansas : M.-.W.-. SHJ. A.ND B R O T H E R : I am directed by the G r a n d Master of Masons of the I^istrict of Columbia, to forward t o you the accompanying letters a n d resolution recently received by him from t h e G r a n d Secretary of the G r a n d L o d g e of E n g l a n d , and to request that you will lay them before your Grand L o d g e . I'raternally yo'ars, NOBLE D. EARNER, Grand Secretary.
FREEM.'VSON'S H A L L , L O N D O N , W . C , J u n e 10, 1 8 7 1 .
Chas. F. Stansbury, Esq., M.\ VV.-. Grand of the District of Columbia :
Master
of Free and Accepted
Masons
M.-.W.-. G R A N D M A S T E R : I am c o m m a n d e d by the M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master of E n g l a n d , the Right H o n o r a b l e the E A R L D E G R E Y AND R I P O N , K . G . , to inform you that at the Quarterly Communication of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of E n g l a n d , h o l d e n on W e d n e s d a y , the yth of J u n e , it was resolved to offer the sincere t h a n k s o f the members of that G r a n d L o d g e to the Masons of t h e District of Columbia a n d of the United States, for their cordial reception of E A R L D E G R E Y , as G r a n d Master of E n g l a n d . By the next mail I hope to have t h e pleasure of transmitting the resolution in due form.
I n the meantime I have the honor to be, M.-.W,-. Grand Master, Yours truly and fraternally, J O H N H E R V E V , G. S.
FREEMASON'S
Chas. F. Stansbury, Esq., M.-.W.-. of the District of Columbia :
HALL,
Grand
LO.NDON,- W . C , J u n e 13, 1 8 7 1 .
Master of Free and Accepted
Alasons
M.-.W.-. G R A N D M . ^ S T E R : By book post I h a v e the pleasure to forward to your address, b y c o m m a n d of the E A R L D E G R E Y A N D R I P O N , K . G . , M . - . W . - . G r a n d
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Master of England, the resolution alluded to in my letter of the loth instant, and shall feel extremely obliged if you will lay the same before your Grand Lodge. I have the honor to be, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Your very obedient servant and Brother,
'
JOHN HERVEY, G. S. RESOLUTION OV T H E GI^AND LODCE OF ENGLAND.
At a Quarterly Communication of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England, holden at Freemason's Hall, London, on Wednesday, the 7th day of June, 1871, the Right Honorable the EARL DE-GREY AND RiPON, Most Worshipful Grand Master on the Throne, it was proposed by the V.-.W.-. Brother /ENEAS I. MCINTYRE. Grand Registrar, seconded by the R.-.W.-. Brother HENRY ROBERT LEWIS, Acting Deputy Grand Master, and, Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of England, having heard from the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, a very gratifying account of the cordial and fraternal welcome given to him by the Freemasons of the United States of America, seizes the earliest opportunity of tendering its most sincere and heartfelt thanks to the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, and to the other Grand Lodges and Brethren of the United States, for their very hearty and enthusiastic reception of the EARL DE GREY AND RIPON, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, as representing the Grand Lodge and Freemasons of England. J O H N HERVEY, G. S.
[ L . S.]
. D E GREY & RIPON, G. M.
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G R A N D M A S T E R ' S D E C I S I O N S F O R 1871.
1. A certificate or dimit from a Military Lodge as to good standing, &c., is not admissible in this Grand Jurisdiction. The applicant should first be formally healed before he can be admitted into a Lodge as a visitor. 2. No Lodge has a right to demand that a sister Lodge confer degrees for them, even though they pay all the fees therefor. However, it is often done as a matter of courtesy, in cases where it is done, to accommodate the applicant. 3. The W. M. cannot dismiss proceedings in a case wherein a Brother is arraigned for unmasonic conduct by reason of the failure of a committee appointed by W.'.M.'. to do their duty, and carry out the order of the Lodge. 4. I am of the opinion, a Lodge has the right to extend the honors of a Masonic burial to a deceased Brother, known to the Lodge to be in good standing, though not affiliated at the time of his death with any Lodge. There is difference of opinion on this question. Humanity requires, if there be room for doubt, that we take such a course, that our error, if we err, be in the right direction. 5. A Master Mason who signed a petition for a Dispensation to form a new Lodge, and failed to produce a dimit, and the recommending Lodge neglect to demand it, may at the organization under the Charter, if one is granted, become a charter member by producing a dimit. Not otherwise, imless by petition. 6. No Brother has a right to demand the reconsideration of a ballot. This prerogative alone belongs to the W. M. It is getting to be quite a practice in Lodges in these latter days for some ]3rother, when a friend is blackballed, to claim he cast the negative vote, and demand a reconsideration of the ballot, in hopes the real Brother might change his mind. Such proceedings are irregidar and out of ordei*. 7. Under Section 21 of our Grand Lodge By-Laws, page 12, a candidate for advancement must pass through the ordeal of a second ballot, precisely the same as a profane for the mysteries of Masonry. 8. In the case of a Mason who has been suspended indefinitely for unmasonic conduct, it is not necessary that he be reinstated in order to try him for misdemeanors committed during his suspension. The proceedings should be had before a committee, appointed by the W. M. for the purpose of taking the testimony and reporting to the Lodge for its action. 9. The action of the Grand Lodge in restoring an expelled or suspended Mason does not thei'eby reinstate him to membership in the Subordinate Lodge that suspended or expelled him. He remains a non-affiliated Mason.
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lo. The W. M. and Wardens, after they have been elected and duly installed, cannot resign nor dimit from their Lodges until the expiration of the term for which they were elected and installed. I t . I am of the opinion it is the universal practice in all jurisdictions to close a Lodge on the same evening or day on which it was convened; never calling off froin day to day, or from one week to another. Such a practice would prove exceedingly dangerous. 12. Under our reguliitions, no Lodge can be opened and business transacted, such as balloting, &c., with a less number than seven M. M.'s and members of the I^odge. 13. The Grand Master may have the power and authority under our regidations and usages to grant '.special dispensations to set aside a positive law. I am clearly of the opinion that the exercise of such power and. authority would be fraught with many evil consequences.
On motion of Brother MAKE.-VNEY, tlie Address of the M.'.'VV.'. Grand Master was referred to a committee of three, for distribution of the various subject.? tlierein treated. T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master .appouited Brothers W. H. M A KEANEY, D. VANDERSLiCE'and IsAAC B. SHARP, such Committee.
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The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer then prese,nted the following Annual Reports, which were, on motion, received and referred to the Finance Committee: GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. To the M.-. IV.\ Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Grand Secretaiy has the honor to submit, herewith, his Annual Report for 1871, and, in doing so, would say that nothing important has transpired beyond the usual routine of the Grand Secretary's duties. .Soon after the last Annual Communication, I received from Brother B. F. FRKELAND, the Charter, books, and other property belonging to Lincoln Lodge. The jewels, which were of a remarkably economical manufacture, 1 have since, by the consent of the Grand Master, turned over to Dick Rees Lodge, they having lost theirs by fire. The other property I still retain. ' The Charter of the Americus Lodge has been forwarded me, and is noH' in my possession, but I have no account of any other property. The printing of the proceedings was procured, and they distributed a.^: soon as the circumstances would permit, some delay having occurred in getting material, and this throwing our work behind another important job â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and hence the seeming delay. The Constitution, By-Laws, and Compiled Regulations, it was thought best to jjublish in a separate volume. This was done, and they distributed as per resolution of the Grand Lodge, and we consider it one of the best investments this Grand Lodge ever made. A form of By-Laws for Subordinates was also printed and circulated among the Lodges, with a view to getting their expression as to its merits, and with a view also to its adoption at this Communication. Its result will be made known during the session. It also became necessary that we procure a new supply of blank returns for Subordinate Lodges. The old form is revised, and, we think, somewhat improved, and two thousand copies have been printed. In procuring the printing done, we have endeavored to get the best work, and at the same time get it as cheaply as possible. The usual correspondence and duties of the Grand Secretary's office we have endeavored to perform to the best of our ability, and trust we have your approval. We-have a full list of the proceedings of our Sister Correspondents, and from some we are under especial obligations for extra favors. Colorado and Nebraska send us a report of their proceedings from their organization. Alabama sends her text-book of Masonic law, Missouri her book of Constitutions, all valuable acquisitions to our Library. We are also under grateful obligations to R.-.W.-. Brother GEO. FRANK GOUI.EY, Grand Secretary of Missouri, for the petitions and Dispensations of Lodges first organized in the Territory of Kansas, valuable as completing the history of Freemasonry in this jurisdiction, or of furnishing us with important data. 5
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In order to sooner receive the election returns of the Subordinates, I had blanks printed and sent to each, and have to report that this plan has been quite successful, except in a few cases. During the year, by order of the M.-.\V.-. Grand Master, Dispensations were issued for new Lodges, as follows: November ID—To Brother J. B. McGONici.K and others, at Abilene, Dickison County; to be known as Benevolent Lodge. November ii—To Brother MORGAN COX and others, at Wichita, Se(lg\vick County; to be known as Unify Lodge. November 24—To Brother SAML. KING and others, at Netawaka, Jackson County; to be known as Polar Star Lodge. December 6—To Brother W. C. LYKINS and others, at Columbus, Cherokee County ; to be known as Prudence L.odge. January i, 1871—To Brother S. G. GII.I.II.AND and others, at Lyndon, Osage County; to be known as Jiiiclid Lodge. ^ January 21—To Brother E. DENNIS and others, at Parker, Montgomery County; to be known as Key Stone T^odgc. February 8—To J. C. MCCEW and others, at Washington, Washington County; to be known as frontier Lodge. February 14—To Brother B. F. WILLEY and others, at Salomon, Saline County; to be know^n as Western Star Lodge, February 16—To Brother D. G. HIMROD and others, at New Chicago, Neosho County; to be known as Cedar I^odge. March 6—To Brother S. P. HuNTiNcrroN and others, at Eureka, Greenwood County; to be known as Fidelity Lodge: March 9—-To Brother E. HERRING and others, at Independence, Montgomery County; to be known as Fortitude Lodge. May 13—To Brothers. UNDERHII.L and others, at Funtana, Miami County; to be known as Equity L^odge. May 24—To Brother A. S. FOWI.KR and others, at Stanton, Miami County; to be known as Zion L^odge. July 4—To Brother 1^. CUMMINGS and others, at Elk Falls, llovvard Counlv; to be known as Meridian L^odge. July 5—To Brother J. S. HUNT and others, at Winfield, Cowley Countv; to be known as Adelphia Lodge. July 5—To Brother C. W. HIGGINBOTHAM and others, at RossviUe, Shawnee County; to be known as Hesperian /..odge. July 5—To Brother A. G. HUFFMAN and others, at Americus, Lyon county; to be known as Obedience Lodge.
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July 2 2 — T o Brother C H A R [ , E S N E L S O N and o t j e r s , C o u n t y ; to be k n o w n as Bine Valley Lodge.
at Irvint;,
Marshall
July 2 2 — T o Brother W . H . M A K E A N E Y and others, at E d g e r t o n , Johnson C o u n t y ; to be k n o w n as Palestine Lodge. A portion of these have sent up their reports and ask to be granted a C h a r t e r ; most of them will doubtless do so d u r i n g the session. T h e follo\\'ing is a statement report, viz.:
in detail
of
the funds
reeeived
since
last
RECEIVED EOR DUES ERO.M
No. I, Smithton L o d g e , No. 2, L e a v e n w o r t h L o d g e , No. 3, W y a n d o t t e L o d g e , N o . 4, K i c k a p o o L o d g e , N o . - 5, Washington L o d g e , No. 6, L a w r e n c e L o d g e , No". 7, Union L o d g e , No. 8, Bourbon L o d g e , No. 9, Acacia L o d g e , No. 10, K i n g Solomon L o d g e , No. 1 1 , Ottumwa L o d g e , No. 12, Emporia L o d g e , No. 13, Nenieha L o d g e , No. 14, Oskaloosa L o d g e , No. 15, Tecumseh L o d g e , No. 16, Laliiyette L o d g e , No. 17, T o p e k a L o d g e , No. i S , Franklin L o d g e , No. 19, Olathe L o d g e , N o . 20, Cirelevill'e L o d g e , No. 2 1 , Grasshopper Falls L o d g e , No. 22, Paris L o d g e , N o . 23, Palmyra L o d g e , No. 24, O.sage Valley I,odge, N o . 25, H i g h Prairie L o d g e , No. 27, Neosho Lodge, — _ No. 28, E l d o r a L o d g e , No. 29, Pacific L o d g e , No. 30, Valley L o d g e , No. 3 1 , A r c a n a L o d g e , No. 32, Auburn L o d g e , N o . 3 3 , M o u n d City L o d g e , No. 34, Great Light Lodge, No. 3 5 , H i a w a t h a L o d g e , N o . 36, Council Grove,
5
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;
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15 55 27 17 58 35 28 30 24 37 10
50 50 00 50 00 50 50 50 50 00 50 •^IT, 00 7 50 34 00 8 50 37 50 56 00 39 00 26 00 12 50 30 50 21 50 33 50 12 00 14 00 21 00 20 00 30 00 14 50 29 00 23 50 29 0 0 16 CX) 35 50 17 50
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Amount brought forward, No. 37, Paola Lodge, No. 38, lola Lodge, No. 39, Seneca Lodge, No. 40, l")e Soto Lodge, No. 4 1 , Blooming Grove Lodge, No. 42, Holton Lodge, 1 No. 43, Monticello Lodge, No. 44, Delphian Lodge, No. 45, Easton Lodge, No. 46, Rising Sun Lodge, No. 47, Xenia Lodge, No. 48, Monrovia Lodge, No. 49, Nine Mile Lodge, No. 50, Calvary Lodge, No. 51, Orient Lodge, No. 52, Perry Lodge, No. 53, Granada Lodge, • No. 54, Shawnee Lodge, No. 55, Troy Lodge, No. 57, Coyville Lodge, No. 58, Mt. Pleasant Lodge, : No. 59, Dick Rees Lodge, No. 60, Salina Lodge, No. 6 1 , La Cygne Lodge, No. 63, Adams Lodge, , No. 64, Wathena Lodge, No. 65, Gardner Lodge, No. 66, Burlington Lodge, No. 67, Frankfort Lodge, No. 68, Hiram Lodge, No. 70, Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 71, Baxter Lodge, No. 72, Huron Lodge, No. 73, Chetopa Lodge, No. 74, Mystic Tie Lodge, : No. 75, Wamego Lodge, No. 76, Erie Lodge, No. 77, Neosho Rapids Lodge, No. 78, White Cloud Lodge, No. 79, Corinthian Lodge, No. 80, Zaredatha Lodge, '. No. 82, Tuscan Lodge, No. 83, Doric Lodge, Total dues,
$941 50 58 00 22 50 17 50 11 50 14 00 21 50 11 00 33 50 -15 50 30 00 20 50 11 50 11 00 37 00 34 50 18 00 1 13 50 18 50 24 00 14 50 11 50 11 00 30 00 7 00 28 50 21 50 9 50 _. 18 50 18 00 11 00 16 00 30 00 3 50 20 00 8 00 1__ 15 oo 15 00 5 50 12 50 12 00 . 9 50 10 00 5 00 --
: •
,
•
,
i.
§1,708 00
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
A m o u n t brought forward, FOR CHARTERS FROM — 8 1 , N e w Albany L o d g e , 82, Tuscan L o d g e , 83, Doric L o d g e , 84, Jefferson L o d g e , 8 5 , Sutton Lodge, 86, Evergreen L o d g e , 87, Ashlar L o d g e , 88, E u r e k a L o d g e , 8g, H o m e L o d g e , 90, Golden Rule L o d g e , 9 1 , Marysville L o d g e , 92, Mission L o d g e , 9 3 , Girard L o d g e , 94, H a r m o n y L o d g e , 9 5 , Constellation L o d g e , 96, D e l a w a r e L o d g e ,
37 $1,708 0 0 $20 00 2000 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 2000 2000 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 2000 20 00
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I , •
'
:. :
$300 00 380 0 0
For Dispensations from T_jodges U. D . , Total received, On h a n d , as per last R e p o r t ,
,
$2,38800 165 0 8 .
Total to be accounted for, _. Paid G r a n d Treasurer, as per vouchers,
$2,553 oS 2 , i g i 66
R e m a i n i n g in my h a n d s , p
,
$361 4 2
Fraternally submitted, E . T' C A R R , Grand
GRAND TREASURER'S To iJic /)/.-. VV:. Grand
Lodge of
Secretary.
REPORT.
Kansas:
As G r a n d Treasurer, I have the h o n o r to again submit for your consideration my A n n u a l Report of the finances of the G r a n d L o d g e : C H R I S T I A N B E C K , Grand In Accoimt
Treasurer, with
tlie GRA.N'D L O D G K OK K A N S A S ,
T o cash on hand, as per last Report, ' T o cash received from G r a n d Secretary d u r i n g the year,
$
T>r.
896 o62,191 66 $3,087 72 Cr.
1870. " "
By cash, G. W . H o g e b o o m , " " E . D . Hillyer, " " J. D . R u s h , " " A. N . L u f k i n ,
, _ ,,
J 39 50. 10 80 29 10, 1675
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Amount brought forward, 1S70. ByCash, H.C. Olney, " " " J. N. Utley and Magers, " " " Christian Beck, " " " E. T. Carr, " " " John H. Brown, 1871. " " Times Printing Company, " " " Times Printing Company, " " " Rent for Grand {Secretary's office, " " " Times, Job Printing, " " " E. T. Carr, Postage and Stationery, " " " Grand Secretary's Salary,
$96 15 tr. 30 00 4000 2505 13 00 250 OD 661 30 151 68 120 oo 8i 00 6837 500 00—2,036 55
Balance on hand, ^-_' $1,051 17 Fraternally submitted, C H R I S T I A N BECK, Grand Treasurer.
Brother W. B. HUTCHINSON offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the election of Grand Officers for the ensuing year be made the special order of business at seven and a half o'clock this evening.
The Committee on Grand Master's Address presented the following Report, which was,on motion, received and adopted: To the M.-.W:. Grand Lod^e of Kansas:
^
,
The Committee, to whom was referred the Annual Address of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, respectfully report that we are very niuch pleased with the higlV Masonic standard assumed, and the sound moral principles therein inculcated. The former Addresses of Grand Master BROWN have met with the hearty approval of all intelligent Masons, and have passed the ordeal of criticism with higher solid eulogies than any other Grand Master has been favored with. The present Address evinces careful study, a deep interest in the welfare of the Sons of Light in Kansas, a thorough sympathy with the time-honored principles and tenets of our institution, and an increasing zeal for the untarnished and perpetually increasing glory of the noble science and the Royal Art. And we feel assured that his truly eloquent and soul-inspiring exhortation will have a beneficial effect in molding the future of Kansas Masonry. 1. We recommend that so much of it as refers to Chartered I,odges, Vje referred to. the Committee on Chartered Lodges. 2. That so much of it as refers to Dispensatiims—Evergreen Lodge, No. 86— be referred to the Committee on Dispensations. 3. That so much of it as refers to Discipline, be referred to the Board of Custodians.
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4. That so much of it as refers to Americus Lodge, No. 62, and Monticello Lodge, No. 43, be referred to the Committee on Grievances. 5. That so much of it as refers to the Board of Custodians; changes of location of Lodges; " What are Masonic crimes " ? Obedience to law; Who shall be officers of the Lodge, be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. 6. That so much of it as refers to the International Hospitality, and the communication of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, be referred to the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. 7. That so much of it as refers to the destruction of Chicago, be referred to a .Special Committee. Lastly, that the excellent Address, and the true Masonic principles therein contained, be referred and commended to the whole Royal Craft. Fraternally sulnnitted, W. H. MAKEANEY, ' L. VANDERSLICE, \ Conniiitlce. ISAAC B. SHARP,
Brother A. S. LATHROP offered the following resolution, which was, on motion of Brother JOHN GUTHRIE, referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence; Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Master is ex-officio Grand Lecturer and Ciistodian of the work; that he appoint.a District Lecturer in each Judicial District now or hereafter to be created in the .State; that it is the duty of such Lecturers to meet the Grand Master once in each year, as he may order, then and there to equalize tiie work; also to visit each Lodge in their jurisdiction at least twice in each year; the Grand Lodge to pay to said Lecturers, as mileage, ten cents per mile for each mile traveled â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both going and coming; and the Subordinate Lodges to pay such Lecturers the sum of §5 per day for lectures as requested; that a special Grand Lodge due of $2 per year per Lodge be collected from each Subordinate Lodge to meet the expense of such mileage.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master then appointed the following Special Committee on that portion of the Grand Master's Address in reference to Chicago, viz.: Brothers C. K. HoLLiDAY, J. L. PHILBRICK and R. UNDERWOOD. The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, till 7 o'clock this evening.
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The M.'.VV.". Graiid Lodge was then called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT — Officers session.
and
members, as in the
afternoon
The Committee on Jtirisprudence made the _Report, which was received and adopted:
following
To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the Decisions of the .M.-.W.-. Grand Master, numbered from i to 13 inclusive, would respectfully report, that we have carefully examined the same, and would recommend that said decisions be affirmed, with the exception of No. 7, from which decision, we dissent, and recommend the adoption of the following resolution as a standing rule of this Grand Lodge: Resolved, That when a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry has applied ff>r, and been elected to receive, the Degrees, in a Subordinate Lodge, it shall not be necessary to spread the ballot in order to the advancement o^thQ candidate to the Degrees of Fellow Craft and Master .Mason, unless some member of the Lodge shall demand it. Fraternally submitted, M. S. .^D.A-M.S, •) JOHN M. PRICE, \ Committee. A. R. BANCROFT, J
The appeal in the case of Brothers A. H. CASE and D. W. ve^'SHS Topeka Lodge, No. 17, were received, and referred to the Committee on Grievances and Appeals. SEAGRAY
The Committee on Jurisprudence made the following additional report, which was made the special order for 9 o'clock, October 19 : To the AI.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the resolution of Brother A. S, LATHROP, relating to the appointment of Grand Lecturers, would most respectfully report that we have had said resolution, under consideration, and recommend the adoption of the following resolution as a substitute for the resolution offered by Brother LATHROP: Resolved, That to aid the Board of Custodians of the work in disseminating ' the standard work of this Grand Lodge, the Grand Master shall have authority to appoint one or more assistant Lecturers in each District of the State made by the Board of Custodians, to assist the member of the Board in his District in instructing the craft in the correct Ritual and business of the Order; »nd the com-
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pensation of such assistant Lecturers shall be the same as that of the members of the Board of Custodians; and they shall report their labors to the Grand Master, and also to the member of the Board in whose District their'labors may be performed; and the Grand Master shall have authority to remove any such assistant Lecturer from office when, in his judgment, the interests of the fraternity may require it. Fraternally siibmitted, M. S. ADAMS, ) J O H N M. PRICE, \ Committee. A. R. BANCROFT, J
On motion of Brother E. D. HILLYER, the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge then proceeded with the special order of business, being the election of Grand Officers for the ensuing year. The M.'.W.'. Grand Master appointed Brothers M. S. ADAMS and HAZZARD as tellers. The election was then had, with the following result: M.-.W.-. ,R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-.
J O H N M. PRICE, GEORGE W. HOGEBOOM J. L. PHILBRICK, J. W. PECK, CHRISTIAN BECK, JOHN H. BROWN,
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.
The M.".W.'. Grand Lodge then proceeded by ballot to select the place of holding the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, the choice falling upon Fort Scott. The matter of grievance of Nemeha Lodge, No 13, was received, and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Brother E. D. HILLYER offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That no member be permitted to leave without the consent of this Grand Lodge.
The petition and other papers in the case of removal of Smithton Lodge, No. i, from Iowa Point to Highland, was, by agreement, referred to a committee, consisting of Brothers PHILBRICK, SMALLWOOD and
WHEELER.
Brother FRISBY, of Valley Lodge, No. 30, Brother H I L L YER, of Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. 21, Brother C. H. VAN 6
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FossEN, of Rising Sun Lodge, iNo. 46, and Brother J. II. of Olathe Lodge, No. 19, requested permission to leave the M.".W.". Grand Lodge, which was granted.
BLAKE,
T h e M..W.". Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, until 9 o'cloSk to-morrow morning.
THURSDAY,
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JOHN H. BROWN, JOHN M. PRICE. GEORGE VV. HOGEBOOM, JOHN GUTHRU-;, i CHRISTIAN BECK, E. T. CARR, A. R. BANCROFT, JOHN T. LANTER, FRITZ MACERS,
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. , as Grand Junior Warden. Grand T"rcasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. Grand Tyler.
The Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation made the following Report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Dodges U. D. have examined the reports and proceedings of such Lodges, so far as received, and beg leave to report thereon as follows: PRUDE.N'CE DODGE, U . D . , Columbus, Cherokee County, convened on the 15th of December last, under a Dispensation from the M.-.\V.-. Grand Master, dated December 6, of the same year, and was organized by Brother W. W. WINN, but the record does not show by what authority Brother W I N N acted in organizing the Lodge. The Lodge has continued to meet and woik, and has initiated thirteen, passed eight, and raised six, and has a total membership of twenty-seven. This Lodge has adopted the By Laws of Calvary Lodge, No. 50, for their government. Its work and records, in the main, appear to be satisfactory and regular, but your Committee remark that at a Communication held on the 4th day of July last, there was present neither W. M. nor either of the Wardens; but at that Communication the I-odge was presided over by Brother T. B. ROOD, wliomthe minutes designate as a P. M.; but as the Lodge could have no P. M., the Communication seems to have been irregular. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted to this Lodge.
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FRI^X-I-IER LODCK, U. D . , Washington, Washington County.—The minutes of the Communications of the Lodge, in many instances, fail to show the day of the week or place where the Lodge is held, except at "Masonic Hall," and the minutes of the first meeting do not show that the Lodge was organized or opened by the Grand Master, or any person specially deputed by him. The proceedings of the Lodge also show that on the l8th day of March last, the I^odge was called • from labor to refreshment, and remained in that condition until the 25th day of the same month, when it was called from refreshment to labor again, at which last mentioned time the record fails to show what officers were present. The Lodge conferred the F. C. Degree on the 18th of August on an E. A., and on the 9th of September following raised him to the M. M. Degree, there being only twenty-two days intervening, and it does not appear that there was any Dispensation therefor. Your Committee are of the opinion that .Section 5 of Chapter 4 of the By-Laws of this Lodge does not require a Masonic month to elapse after the presentation of the petition, before a ballot thereon is taken, and in that respect does not comply with Section 21 of the By-Laws of this M.-.W.-. Grand I^odge. Your Committee recommend that this section be stricken out. These seem to be mere errors, and not willful irregularities, and your Committee therefore recommend that a Charter be granted to said Lodge. ZiON LoDGR, U. D., Stanton. — This Lodge has initiated three, passed two, and raised two, and has a total membership of thirteen. It has adopted the Standard ]3y-Laws recommended by the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge. Its proceedings appear to be regular, its records are neatly and properly kept, and your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted as prayed for. U.N'ITY LoDt;E, U. D., Wichita.—This Lodge has initiated four, passed three, and raised two. It has adopted the Standard By-Laws, and its proceedings api^ear to be regular, and the records well kept. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted to this Lodge, and that, at the request of the Lodge, its name l>e changed to Wichita Lodge. ADRT.I'HI LODGE, U . D . , Wiufield, Cowley County.—The report of this Lodge shows that it has a membership of fourteen Master Masons, one Entered Apprentice and one Fellow Craft. The records do not show the day of the week on which communications have been held, and the Lodge has not, up to the time of making the report, conferred the third Degree. Your Committee recommend that the Dispensation be continued another year. PALESTINE LODGE, U . D., Edgerton, Johnson County. — The report of this Lodge shows five Entered Apprentices, one Fellow Craft, and seven Master .Masons. The records fail to show 'that this Lodge was organized by the Grand Master, his Deputy or special Deputy. Your Committee recommend that so much of Section i of Chapter 3 of the By-Laws of this Lodge as provides for the election and installation of officers, and also Section 3 of same Chapter, be stricken out, and that the provision in Section 2 of Chapter 5 of said By-Laws, permitting $25 to be paid in full for dues for life of members, be stricken out The Lodge not having conferred the third Degree, cannot have the Charter asked for, but we recommend that the Dispensation be continued.
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HESPERIAN LODGE, U . D.—This Lodge has sent up its records, which are neatly and correctly kept, and the return shows that the Lodge has initiated one, passed none, and raised none. There has not been sufficient time since its Dispensation was granted to exemplify its work in the last two degrees. Its present membership is ten. We recommend that the Dispensation be continued. BENEVOLENT LODGE, U . D . , Abeline. — This Lodge has done good work and plenty of it, as appears by their transcript. Their records are well kept. No return was placed in the hands of the committee. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted to this Lodge. FORTITUDE LODGE, U . D . , Independence.— Initiated, six; passed, three; raised two; present number thirty-seven. .This Lodge seems to be doing good work, and keeps a good record. Your Committee recommend that a.Charter be granted this Lodge. WESTERN STAR L6DGE, U . D . , Solomon City. — Initiated, 7; passed, eight; raised seven ; total number, fifteen. Records correct, and Charter recommended. KEYSTONE LODGE, U . D . , Parker, Montgomery County. — Initiated, six; passed five; raised four. Total, fourteen. Charter recommended. POLAR STAR LODGE, U . D . , Netawaka. — This Lodge seems to have been working in an irregular way. Tiris Lodge passed one in fourteen days after initiation. The records of the Lodge are not well kept, and it appears SAMUEL KING, the Worshipful Master appointed in the Dispensation under which the Lodge meets, on the 25th of March last, announced his determination to leave the Lodge, whereupon the Lodge proceeded by ballot to select A; M. RiGGS as Worshipful Master, and he has continued since that time to preside over the Lodge as such. The Lodge, if continued, should be under Dispensation, with the admonition of tlie M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge that the officers appointed in the ' Dispensation take charge of the Lodge, and that more care be taken to comply with the By-Laws of the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge. PATMOS LODGE, U . D . , Eldorado, Butler County. — Initiated, eight; passed, nine; raised, seven; rejected six. Total number 16. The Dispensation of this Lodge was destroyed in the recent tornado at that place. Such printed matter as the Lodge was in possession of was lost at the same time, and through mistake the record was not sent up, but we believe this to be a worthy Lodge, and recommend that a Charter be granted. Brother W. R. BROWN, P. M. of Zaredatha Lodge, states to the Committee that he has examined the records of this Lodge, and that they are in an excellent condition. BLUE VALLEY LODGE, U . D . , Irving.— Initiated, three; passed, none; raised, none. Total, eleven. No transcript. The Committee recommend that the Dispensation be continued. EQUITY LODGE, U . D . , Fontana, Miami County.— Initiated, four; passed, three; raised, none. No transcript. Your Committee recommend that the Dispensation be continued.
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MERIDIAN LOD:;E, U. D . , Elk Falls, Howard County.—-Initiated, three; pissed, none; raised, none. Total, ten. No transcript. Recommend that Dispensation be continued. CEDAR LODGE, U . D . , New Chicago.—This Lodge has initiated seven, passed four, raised two. Present number, thirteen. The work and records of this Lodge appear to be correct, and the Lodge doing good work. The Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. FiOEHTY LODGE, U . D . , Eureka, Greenwood County.—Initiated, ten; passed, live; raised, two. Present number, twelve. The Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. EUCLID LODGE, Lynden, Osage County.—Initiated, thirteen; passed, ten; raised, nine. Present number, twenty. We recommend a Charter be granted. OBEDIENCE LODGE, U. D . , Americus, Lyon County.—This Lodge has initiated one, passed one, raised one. Total number, eleven. This Lodge and the Lodge known as Americus Lodge occupy the same jurisdiction, and no Charter should, be granted until the questions surrounding the Americus Lodge difficulty are disposed of The records of the Lodge are not very well kept, not showing the place wdiere the Lodge meets. The questions surrounding the affairs of this and Americus Lodge are better understood by the Committee on Grievances, and your Committee recommend a reference of the whole question to that committee. • In conclusion, we desire to call the attention of the Lodges U. D. to Section 19 of the liy-Laws of this iVI.-.W.'. Grand Lodge, and urge a careful and early compliance with its provisions, and also of Section 18, in order'to avoid delay and embarrassment to such Lodges. All of which is fraternally submitted, JOHN GUTHRIE, DAVID BROCKWAY, JACOB D E WITT, "H. H . SNYDER,
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The Committee on Grievances and Appeals made the following Report, which was, on motion, received and adopted: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Grievances and Appeals have had under their consideration the matter of the trial of J. D. JACQUITH, and the arrest of the Charter of Americus Lodge, No. 62, and beg leave to recommend that the revoking of the Charter of Americus Lodge, No. 62, be confirmed, and that the said J. D. TACQUITH be indefinitely suspended from all the rights and benefits of Masoniy; and that this Grand I-odge issue a certificate of reinstatement and good standing
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under the se.J of the Grand Lodge to all the members of said Americus Lodge, No. 62, at the time said Cliarter was ordered surrendered by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, except those that have already been furnished with such certificates. Fraternally submitted, GEO. W. HOGEBOOM, E. D. HILLYER, WM. S H E P H E R D , '' CommUlee. W. M. MATHENY,
The Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother E. T. CARK, Chairman, and was, on motion, received and ordered printed with the Proceedings. The Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, with the accompanying resolution, in relation to the dissemination of the work and lectures, being made the special order for 9 o'clock this morning, was taken up, and, on motion, adopted. Brother W. B. HUTCHINSON offered the the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted; Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be, and is hereliy, instructed to procure the forms and necessary blanks for the use of the Grand Lodge, and also blanks for the use of Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction, which are to be furnished to said Lodges at actual cost.-
M.\W.\ M. S. ADAMS, Past Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, presented his credentials, and was duly received and accredited, as the Representative of the M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge of the State of Mississippi near this Grand Lodge. The following resolution was offered by Brother J. W. PECK, and, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That a new Charter be granted to Evergreen Lodge, No. 86, Montana Kansas, upon the surrender of the Special Dispensation bearing date, May 5, 1871, which was issued by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, granting them the privile'T-e of continuing their work until the next session of the Grand Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the original Charter having been destroyed by fire, April 20, 1871 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and that said new Charter be furnished free of expense.
The Committee on Jurisprudence submitted the following Report, which was, on motion, adopted; To the M.-. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred certain portions of the Address of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, would respectfidly report, that we have
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had under consideration the several subjects referred to us, and have already reported on the subject relating to the duties of the Custodians of the Work. On the subject of changes in the location of Lodges, we report that no action is necessary, as the Grand Master has the authority to authorize a temporary change of the place of meeting of anj^ Lodge, when the interests of the fraternity require it, which can continue till the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge, when that Body can make a permanent change of location. Concerning Masonic crimes, we report that the Grand Master has clearly expressed the correct doctrine. We would urge upon the fraternity of this State the importance of being governed by the principles as there laid down. On the subject of "Obedience to Law," the Committee would not detract one^ iota from the rigid rule laid down by the Grand Master. It has been well said that "Order is Heaven's first law," and if we would see "peace and harmony" prevail in our noble band of Brothers, we must be governed by, and submit to, this "first l a w " of nature, and learn to "obey those who are in authority." â&#x20AC;˘ And we regard as no less important the excellent remarks of the Grand Master on the subject of " Who should be our officers?" The importance of having faithful and competent oncers, cannot well be overestimated; and he who accepts an office .in the Lodge, should do so with a full view of the responsibilities which the office devolves upon him. He should bear in mind that his elevation to office by his Brethren places him where the eyes of tiie world will be upon him, and hence the importance of living such a life, and setting such an example that his conduct will commend our noble Order to the sound judgment and good opinion of tJie world around us. All of which is fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, 1 JOHN M. PRICE, \ Committee. A. R. BANCROFT, j
The R.'.VV.'. Grand Secretary presented his Special 'Report in reference to Paris and Ottumwa Lodges, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M.\ W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Grand Secretary would report that, since his arrival in this city, he has received notice that the Charter, jewels, books, papers and other property of Paris Lodge, No. 23, have been forwarded to him, and that it has ceased to exist as a Lodge. We have also information that Ottumwa Lodge, No. i i , has surrendered its Charter and other property, which is in transit to the Grand Secretaiy, Fraternally submitted, E. T. CARR, Grand Secretary.
Brother E. T. CARR offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the action of Ottumwa Lodge, No. i l , and Paris Lodge, No^ 22, in the surrender of their Charters, be, and is hereby, approved, and the Grand Secretary instructed to issue certificates of good standing to the members thereof.
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T h e Committee on Grievances and Appeals made the following Report in relation to Obedience Lodge, U. D., at Americus, Lyon County, Kansas, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M.-. ]V.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Grievances and Appeals have had under consideration the matter o f Obedience Lodge, U. T>., located at Americus, and beg leave to report that they- have examined the transcript and return, and find them, with but one or two clerical exceptions, correct, and the business and work regularly done, and would therefore recommend that a Charter be granted to them. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE W. HOGEBOOM, •) ' WM. S H E P H E R D , / C«/«»»««.
Brother VV. H. SMALLWOOD offered the following resolutions, which were, on motion, referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence:. Resolved, That hereafter the expenses of one Delegate to the Grand Lodge from each of the Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction shall be paid for out of the Treasury of the Grand Lodge. Resolved, That the Delegate shall have been a member of such Subordinate Lodge during the year preceding the Annual Return. Resolved, That one Delegate from each of the Subordinate Lodges shall be entitled to a per diem of % , while in actual attendance at any of the Grand Lodge Annual Communications, and cents per mile for the distance actually . traveled (computing by the nearest practical route), in going to and returning from such Grand .Annual Communication; and for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the foregoing resolutions an annual assessment be, and is hereby, ordered to be made upon each of the Subordinate Lodges within this jurisdiction, of cents for each person borne on the rolls of said Lodge at the time of making their Annual Report.'
The Special Committee on that portion of Grand Master's Address in reference to Registration and Non-Affiliation, reported as follows : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Special Committee, to whom was referred that portion of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master's Address for the.year of 1870, in reference to Registration and Non-Affiliation, beg leave to report, that we have given the subject as much attention as our time and business matters would permit. We deem it a question of vital importance to the Craft, and would most respectfully and fraternally ask for further time, that we may pursue the subject further, and thereby hope to be able to present some definite and practical plan at our next Grand Annual Communication. JOHN M. PRICE, -1 JOHN GUTHRIE, \ Committee. JOHN W. PECK, J
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On motion of Brother M. S. ADAMS, the Report was received and further time granted. The Committee on Jurisprudence made the followingReport in relation to mileage and per diem, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M.-. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas : â&#x20AC;˘ Your Committee, to whom was referred the resoUition offered by Brother W. ?I. .S.MALLWOOD, in relation to paying per diem and mileage of members of this Grand Lodge, would respectfully report: That, in the judgment of your Committee, it is inexpedient at this time to make any regulation in regard to this matter. Fraternally submitted. M. S. ADAMS, JOHN M, PRICE, !- Conimitlee. A. R. BANCROFT,
The Committee on Grievances and Appeals made the following Report in relation to Monticello Lodge, No. 43, which was, on motion, received and adopted; 7b the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas; Your Committee on Grievances and Appeals have had under consideration the subject of the difficulty between Brothers ST.APLETON and PAYNE of Monticello Lodge, No. 43, and beg leave tc> report that, after a careful examination of the papers in the case, we would recommend that all disabilities, growing out of said difficulty, be removed from Brother A. P.AYNE, and that he be hereby reinstated to all the rights and privileges of Masonry in his Lodge. Fraternally submitted, GEO. W. HOGEBOOM, 1 ^ WM. S H E P H E R D , ) Commtttee.
The Committee on Jurisprudence, in relation to Nemeha Lodge, No. 13, versus Circleville Lodge, No. 20, made the following Report, which was, on motion, received and adopted: To the M.'. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the matter in difference between Nemeha Lodge, No. 13, and Circleville Lodge, No. 20, would most respectfully report, that we have had the subject under consideration, and from the evidence produced before us, we find that Circleville Lodge, No. 20, has, contrary to the regulations and decisions of this Grand Lodge, received, acted upon, and elected WlLLl.-iM CLINE to receive the Degrees of Masonry in said Circleville Lodge, and actually conferred the degrees upon said WILLIAU 7
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CLINE, he living within the jurisdiction of Nemeha Lodge at the time. We therefore recommend that CircleviUe Lodge, No. 20, be directed to pay to Nemeha Lodge, No. 13, the sum of $30, that being the fee collected of said CLINE for the Degrees; and we further recommend to all Subordinate Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction to make themselves familiar with the Constitution, By-Laws, and other regulations of this Crrand Lodge, and strictly comply with the same. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, •) "lOHN M. PRICE, I A. R, BANCROFT, j
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The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment until two o'clock this afternoon.
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T h e Committee on Chartered Lodges submitted the following Report, which was, on motion, received and adopted: To the M.-. IV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to report, that we have carefully examined the Returns of— Smithton Lodge, Leavenworth Lodge, Wyandotte Lodge, Kickapoo Lodge, Washington Lodge, Lawrence Lodge, Union Lodge, Bourbon Lodge, Acacia Lodge, King Solomon's Lodge, Emporia Lodge, Nemeha Lodge, Oskaloosa Lodge,
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Tecumseh Lodge, Lafayette Lodge, Topeka Lodge, Franklin Lodge, ...^ Olathe Lodge, CircleviUe Lodge, Grasshopper Falls Lodge, Osage Valley Lodge, Eldora Lodge, .Pacific Lodge, Valley Lodge, Arcana Lodge, Auburn Lodge,
No. 15 No. 16 No. 17 No. iS No. 19 No. 20 No. 21 No. 24 No. 28 No. 29 No. 30 No. 31 No. 32
Gmnd Lodge of Kansas. Mound City Lodge, Great Light Lodge, Hiawatha Lodge, Council Grove, Paola Lodge, . Tola Lodge, P e Soto Lodge, Blooming Grove Lodge, Holton Lodge, Monticello Lodge, Delphian Lodge, Rising Sun Lodge, Xenia Lodge, Monrovia Lodge, Calvary Lodge, Orient Lodge,' Perry Lodge, Granada Lodge, .Shawnee Lodge, Troy Lodge, Dick Rees Lodge, Salina Lodge, La Cygne Lodge,
No. 33 No. 34 No. 35 No. 36 No. 37 No. 38 No. 40 No. 41 No. 42 No. 43 No. 44 No. 46 .iNo. 47 No. 48 >No. 50 No. 51 No. 52 No. 53 No. 54 No. 55 No. 59 No. 60 No. 61
Gardner Lodge, Frankfort Lodge, Hiram Lodge, Mt. Moriah Lodge, Baxter Lodge, Huron Lodge, Chetopa Lodge, Mystic Tie Lodge, Wamego Lodge, Erie Lodge, Ionic Lodge, Zaredatha Lodge, Tuscan Lodge, Doric Lodge, Jefferson Lodge, Evergreen Lodge, Eureka Lodge, Golden Rule Lodge, Marysville Lodge, Mission Lodge, Girard Lodge, Harmony Lodge, Delaware Lodge,
;i No. 65 No. 67 No. 68 No. 70 No. "i No. 72 No. 73 No. 74 No. 75 No. 76 No. 77 No. 80 No. 82 No. 83 No. 84 No. 86 No. 88 No. 90 No. 91 No. 92 No. 93 No. 94 No. 96
And find the same correct. We have also examined the Returns of Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 58, and find that it exempts its Secretary and Tyler from Grand Lodge dues. Corinthian Lodge, No. 79, exempts its Secretary from Grand Lodge dues. No Returns have been placed before your Committee of the following: No. 57 No. 11 Coyville Lodge, No. 63 No. 22 Adams Lodge, No. 64 No. 23 Wathena Lodge, ^_No. 66 .â&#x20AC;¢ No. 25 Burlington Lodge, No. 78 No. 26 White Cloud Lodge, No. 81 No. 27 New Albany Lodge, No. 85 No. 39 Sutton Lodge, ' No. 87 No. 45 Ashlar Lodge, No. 89 No. 49 Home Lodge, No. 95 No. 56 Constellation Lodge,
Oltumwa Lodge, Paris I^odge, Palmyra Lodge, High Prairie Lodge, St. John's Lodge, Neosho Lodge, , Seneca Lodge, Easton Lodge, Nine Mile Lodge, Spring Hill Lodge,
Your Committee have confined their labors strictly to the Reports as presented tile present year, and they find many discrepancies between, the present and last year's "Reports, as shown by the printed proceedings of the Grand Lodge of last year. Your Committee also find that .Subordinate Lodges, with a very few exceptions, have not complied with Section 18 of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, and would therefore recommend the uniform enforcement of the same, or the absolute necessity of repealing a portion of said section. ( See Section l8.)
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Your C'.ommittee would further recommend that all Subordinate Lodges under this Grand Jurisdiction be required to close their labors for the year on the 31st lay of August, and forward their returns to the Grand Secretary not later than (he lOth of September in each year, and by him carefully examined, and if found incorrect, that he forthwith return them to their respective Lodges to be corrected and again forwarded to him before the meeting of this Grand Body. Your Committee consider it a duty of the Grand Secretary to see that these returns are correct, as it is impossible for a Committee on Chartered Lodges to do so in the time allotted for their consideration. All of which is fraternally submitted, y. W. PECK, ~1 NOYES SPICER, L N. SMALLWOOD, 'â&#x20AC;˘ Committee. G. W. GRAY, . J. C. KETCHESON,
T h e Special Committee, to whom was referred the subject of. removal of Smithton Lodge, No. i, made the following Report, which was adopted: \ To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of
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Your Committee, to whom was referred the m.itter of the change of location of Smithtpn Lodge, No. i, have had the same under consideration, and would beg leave to submit the following Report, to wit: That they find that twenty of the twenty-eight members of Smithton Lodge, No. i, have petitioned for the removal of said Lodge from Iowa Point to Highland; and it being apparent to the Committee that the interests of the Craft in that vicinity demand said change, we therefore recommend that the prayer of petitioners be granted. All of which is most respectfully submitted, T- L. PHILBRTCKi ^ â&#x20AC;˘f. B. WPIEELER, \ Committee. VV. H. SMALLWOOD, J
T h e following resolution offered by Brother W. H. NEY was, on motion, adopted:
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Brother C. K. HOLLID.-W, Past Deputy Grand Master, presented a Report from the Special Committee on so much of Grand Master BROWN'S Address as related to the Chicago fire, which-was adopted unanimously: To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee, to whom was referred that portion of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master's Address which related to the recent great fire at Chicago, and the conse-
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quent sufferings of our Chicago IVlasonic Brethren, have h a d the same u n d e j consideration, and respectfully submit the following Report, to wit: T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master has officially a d v i s e d this M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of the appalling calamity which has recently befallen the city and citizens of Chicago, and he has, likewise, r e c o m m e n d e d sucli prompt and liberal action on the part of this Masonic Jurisdiction as the distresses of our Chicago Brethren d e m a n d a n d our ability will allow. T h e great Chicago fire is recognized by all as a disaster unparalleled in kind in the history of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a calamity so fearful a n d destructive to life and property as to appeal to and shock, not only the great nation of which it was the pride and boast, but all nations and all people with w h o m intercourse is held. But while the extent of the calamity has thus been appalling, the responsive charity of the world is sublime! T h e sympathizing aid of the civilized world will eclipse in grandeur and magnificence the terrors even of the great fire itself; and m a n k i n d has become almost reconciled to the frightful spectacle of the c a l a m i t y i n the presence of that sulilimer spectacle of charity which the calamity has evoked. As one has already justly said, " It has no parallel in the history of the w o r l d since Christ died for o u r sins." W h i l e , doubtless, most, if not all, of the Brethren throughout this jurisdiction have already, as citizens, contributed liberally for the general relief of the Chicago sufferers, yet your Committee concur in the r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s of our M.'.W.-. Grand Master, that specific aid should be extended by the Masonic Brotherhood of K a n s a s to their suffering Masonic Brethren in Chicago. " Do good, as much as in you lies, to all m e n ; but more especially to the household of the faithful." V a u r Committee therefore r e c o m m e n d the adoption of the following resolutions, to w i t : Resolved, T h a t this M.-.W.-. G r a n d L o d g e of A. F . and A. Masons, of Kansas, in A n n u a l Communication, and in behalf of their Brethren u n d e r this Masonic jurisdiction, extend to the Brethren in Chicago their profound sympathy in the affliction a n d distress they are called upon to e n d u r e in consequence of the recent great fire in that city. Resolved, T h a t the sum of five h u n d r e d dollars be, a n d the same is hereby appropriated from the General F u n d of this G r a n d L o d g e , for the relief of our Chicago Brethren. Resolved, That,"iu addition to the foregoing appropriation, this Grand L o d g e earnestly r e c o m m e n d to the Subordinate L o d g e s of this State to liberally contribute for the relief of our Chicago B r e t h r e n ; a n d further r e c o m m e n d that such contributions should aggregate an amount in dollars equal at least to the membership of the O r d e r in this State. . Resolved, T h a t the contributions from the Subordinate Lodges, contemplated in the foregoing resolution, shall be transmitted by the proper officers of each L o d g e to the M.-.W.-. G r a n d Master of this Jurisdiction, w h o shall forward the same, together with t h e five h u n d r e d dollars appropriated u n d e r t h e foregoing second
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resolution, to the M.-.W.-. Grand Ma.ster of the State of Illinois, the whole to be by him disbursed in such a manner as he may deem best to relieve the sufferings of our Chicago Brethren, and, in his judgment, will best subserve the wishes and intentions of this Grand Lodge. " All of -.vhich is respectfully submitted, C. K. HOLLIDAV, ) T- L. PHILBRICK, \ CominUtec. "C. R. UNDERWOOD, J
T h e following communication was referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges: To the M.-. VV.-. Grand Master and Brethren of the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas: The statement of the undersigned, the Master of Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, showeth: That in the month of May, 1871, the hall of the above mentioned Lodge, together with all furniture and Jewels, was destroyed by fire, and upon which, we are sorry to say, there was no insurance, and in view of the fact of the Lodge being young and not entirely out of debt at the time of the occurrence, and an increase of indebtedness in rebuilding and furnishing, would fraternally ask of this Grand Body a remission and return of their Grand Lodge dues for the past year. The amount, though small, will be of material assistance to the Lodge. Hoping for a liberal consideration of the request, they will ever be under thankful obligations to this Grand I,odge. Fraternally submitted, JOSEPH HOWELL, W. M., Dick Rees, No. 59.
Brother M. S. ADAMS offered the following amendments to the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, which were concurred in, and ordered to be submitted to the Subordinate Lodges for their approval or rej'ection : Resolved, That Section 18 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be amended bv strikiniT out of the fourth line of said section the woxds; " or shall have been" so that the section shall read: SEC. 18. Every Subordinate Lodge under the Jurisdiction of this Grand Lodce, shall pay into the Grand Treasury, at or before each Annual Communication, the sum of fifty cents annually, for each 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 he is a member, when such exemption is for other causes than in payment of services rendered to the Lodge. Resolved, That the By-Laws be amended by the addition of the following, as Section 49 : SEC. 49. All Subordinate.Lodges under this Grand Jurisdiction shall make
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out and forward to the Grand Secretary, on the 31st day of August of each year, a full report and returns of the work and business of their respective Lodges for the year, to be accompanied with the Grand Lodge dues, to be sent to'the Grand Secretary not later than the tenth day of September in each year, and by him to be carefully examined; and if found incorrect, he shall forthwith return tJiem to their respective Lodges for correction, and again forwarded to him before the meeting of this Grand Body.
Brother R. W. JENKINS offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the installation of officers be made the special order for seven o'clock this (Thursday) evening.
The following additional Report was made by the Committee on Chartered Lodges, and, on.motion, adopted: To the M.-. PI''.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to make a further Report, that we have examined the Report of White Cloud Lodge, No. 78, High Prairie Lodge No. 25, and Nine Mile Lodge, No. 49, and find the same correct. Fraternally submitted, J. W. PECK, 1 NOYES SPICER, | ^ G. W. GRAY, \ ComnnNee. L N. SMALL WOOD, J
The Committee on Chartered Lodges, to whom was referred the petition of Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, submitted the following Report: To the M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge of Jvansas : Your Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave to report,' that we have examined the application of Dick Rees I^odge, No. 59, for remittance of their dues for the year 1871, and would recommend that the prayer of the petitioners be granted. And also the dues of Evergreen Lodge, No. 86, he remitted, they having lost all their Lodge property by fire, April 20, i S ' r . p'raternallv submitted, L W, PECK, 1 NOYES SPICER, ' \ r G. W. GRAY, \ Comnutlee. I. N. SMALL WOOD, J
On motion, the Report was adopted. The Committee on Finance made the following Report, which was, on motion, received and adopted: 'J'o the M.-. W:. Grand /..odge of Kansas : Your Committee on Finance would most respectfully beg leave to report, that th;y have examined the Annual Reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand
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Treasurer, and find the same to be correct. Your Committee would recommend that the following appropriations be made, viz.: CHRISTIAN BRCK, Grand Treasurer, for e.vpenses incurred while attending this Grand Lodge, ยง30;' D. A. COMSTOCK, Deputy Grand Secretary, $20; FRITZ MAGER.S, Grand Tyler, ยง25; Brother WOOD, Assistant Grand Tyler, SiO; GEO. W . HOGEBOO.M, Grand Senior Warden, $24; M.-.W.-. Grand Master JOHN H . BROWN, for expenses, postage, etc., incurred during the year, ยง300. All of which i.=; fraternally submitted,
W. H. ANDREWS, \ GEO. L. COURTNE\', I Commitu^. S. E. SHELDON, J Brother NovES SPICER offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: ' Resolved, That the forms to be found in the reprint of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, from page 49 to 6rinclusive, be and the same are hereby approved.
Brother W. B. HUTCHINSON offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Kesolved, That no election for officers of this M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge be held until all the Standing Committees shall have made their regular annual reports.
Brother VV. H. MAKEANEY offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted : Resolved, That Section 38 of the By-Laws be amended hy striking out the words, "in open Lodge," at the close of the Section.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master elect then announced the following appointment of Grand Officers for the ensuing year: W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-.
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Chaplain. Marshal. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Sword Bearer. ' Pursuivant. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.
The Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation made the following Report, which was, on motion, referred to the M.'.W.-. Grand Master: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Lodges U. D., to whom was referred the application of JOSHUA J. H A L E S , ANDERSON J.
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other Master Masons, for a Dispensation for the formation of a new Lodge, at Florence, Marion County, Kansas, to be known as Florence Lodge, U. D., have had the same under consideration, and beg leave to report, that it has been made to appear to the satisfaction of your Committee that these Brethren possess the requisite qualifications, and that they have complied with all the requirements to entitle them to such Dispensation. Your Committee recommend that a Dispensation be granted these Brethren, to be known as Florence Lodge, U. D., and that Brother JOSHUA I. HALES be the first Master, Brother A. J. BIXLER be the first Senior Warden, and Brother SAMUEL T . HOWE be the first Junior Warden. Fraternally submitted, JOHN GUTFIRIE, ASA S. LATHROP, JACOB D E WITT, H. H. SNYDER, DAVID BROCKWAY,
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The Committee on Lodges U. D. made the following additional Report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of
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Your Committee on Lodges U. D. beg leave to report, that the petition of Brother JOSEPH R . BRADLEY, and others, for a Dispensation at Tiblow, and the petition of Brother B. E. RivELY, and others, for a Dispensation at Edvvardsville, have been under consideration, and your Committee are of the opinion that but one Dispensation should be granted on said petitions. Your Cohimittee are unable, from the information obtained by them, to determine which petition should be granted, if either. Your Committee, therefore, recommend the Brethren signing said petitions to examine and consult in a fraternal manner as to the convenience of the majority of the petitioners and the general good of the Order, and unite in one petition to the M.-.W.-. Grand Master for a Dispensation. And that while this M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge refuse all of said petitions, the M.'.W.-. Grand Master be left to exercise his discretion in granting a Dispensation to such of the said Brothers as may satisfy him that they have complied with the recommendations herein contained. Fraternallv submitted. JOHN G U T H R I E , 1 H. H. SNYDER, I DAVID BROCKWAY, [ Committee. ASA S. LATHROP, J
Brother JACOB D E W I T T offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be requested to furnish to one Representative of each Lodge at the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge one copy each of the Constitution and By-Laws, and al.so of the proceedings of this Annual Communication, with tablet, etc., thereto attached.
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The M.".W.". Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, until 7 o'clock this evening.
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The M.'.W.". Grand Lodgo was called from refreshment to labor. PRESENT—Officers and members as in the afternoon. M.'.W.". Brother M. S. ADAMS being appointed Grand Marshal, the M:.V\L-. Grand Master, JOHN H . BROWN, then proceeded with the Installation of Grand Officers elect, and those appointed for the ensuing year, viz.: M.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.\V.-. . R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. . W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-.
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Brother M. S. ADAMS offered the following resolutions, which were, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to the M.-.W.-. Past Grand Master JOHN H . BROWN, for the faithful and impartial manner with which he has discharged the duties of the office of Grand Master for the past three years, and assure him of our unabated confidence in his integrity and zeal as a Mason, and trust the trutliful sentiments so frequently expressed by him, while occupying the Grand East, will make a lasting impression upon the minds and consciences of the fraternity at large in this Grand Jurisdiction. Resolved, That in view of the eminent services rendered to this Grand Lodge by R.-.W.-. Brother E. T. CARR, as Grand Secretary of this Grand Body for
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twelve years, that a committee of three, consisting of Grand Master JOHX M. PRICE, Past Grand Master JOHN PL BROWN, and Deputy Grand Master G. W. PIOGEBOOM, be appointed, to procure some suitable testimonial, with appropriate inscription, to be presented to Brother CARR as a lasting evidence of the appreciation of his past services to the fraternity of Kansas.
Brother E. T. CARR offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to the officers and members of the several Lodges in Topeka for the many favors and courtesies e.xtended to the officers and representatives of this Grand Lodge during their session.
Brother M. S. ADAMS offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be, and are hereby, extended to the officers and employees of the various railroads traversing this State,, for the liberal reduction made in the fare to the delegates in attendance upon this M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge.
Brother E. T. CARR offered the followiag resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be and is hereby instructed to procure the printing of 1,500 copies of the'proceedings of this Annual Communication, for distribution, as usual, and draw on the Grand Treasurer for the expense of the same.
Brother JOHN H . BROWN, Past Grand Master, presented his credentials as Representative of the Grand Lodge of Iowa near this Grand Lodge, which were received and accredited. Brother J. L. UNDERHILL, M . D . , of the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, being called upon, made a few happy and felicitous remarks concerning the establishment of Masonic halls. Past Grand Master M. S. ADAMS, Past Deputy Grand Master C. K. HOLLIDAY and Brother DAVID VANDERSLICE addressed the Grand Lodge for a few moments upon the rise and progress of Masonry in this jurisdiction.
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The M.'.W.'. Grand Master appointed the following Committee on Correspondence, viz.: Brothers JOHN H . BROWN, E. T. CARR and M. S. ADAMS.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas was then closed in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Brother W. H . MAKEANEY.
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STANDING REGULATIONS. ADOPTED, 1871. Resolved, That when a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry has applied for, and been elected to receive, the Degrees in a Subordinate Lodge, it shall not be necessary to spread the ballot in order to the advancement of the candidate to the Degrees of Fellow Craft and Master Mason, unless some member of the Lodge shall demand it. Resolved, That no member be permitted to leave without the consent of this Grand Lodge. Resolved, That the forms to be found in the reprint of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, from page 49 to 61 inclusive, be and the same are hereby approved. Resolved, That no election for officers of this M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge be held until all the Standing Committees shall have made their regular annual reports.
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To the M:. W:. Grmid Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee again submit their Annual Review of the proceedings of our sister Grand Lodges, and, in doing so, it gives us great pleasure to be able to report the Craft generally in a harmonious and prosperous condition. Our Canadian Brethren are exhibiting a more fraternal spirit toward the Brethren of Quebec, and we shall soon expect to see the two Grand Lodges fully reconciled to each other, and laboring for the common good. Our relations with the Brethren of the Grand Orient of France still remain the same, with very little prospect of an immediate change of sentiment. During the year the following Grand Lodges have favored us with their proceedings, viz.: Alabama, . . Arkansas, ' Canada, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, North Carolina, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois,' Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, -Minnesota, Missouri,
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N o proceedings have been received from California, South Carolina, or Ohio, the latter having failed for the second time to come to hand. Concerning our German and other foreign Grand Lodges, we propose to make some selections from the New York and Tennessee Reports, and trust they will pardon us for the trespass. Among other documents received is a pamphlet containing " A n Appeal to the People and their Representatives" concerning the "Washington National Monument," with a view to its final completion by the Masonic fraternity of the United States. The plan we consider a feasible one, and would earnestly commend it to the careful consideration of the fraternity in Kansas. Copies of the [pamphlet referred to will be distributed among the Brethren for their information. Of the proceedings of Grand Lodges, we commence our Report with ALABAMA.
Annual Communication held December 5, 1870, WILLIAM P. CHILTON, Grand Master, presiding. He prefaces his Address with the following truthful remarks: " I am pleased to record that the progress of our glorious institution, in the interest of which we have this day assembled, is steadily upward and onward. It has increased in the number of its members as fast as was desirable, the danger being that it will increase too fast â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not that too moMy good men and true will join us, but that, in a desire to swell our numbers, we should fail to institute that rigid .scrutiny into the character of applicants so necessary to prevent unworthy ones from becoming members. Experience has shown that it is much easier to reject unworthy applicants at the threshold, than to get rid of them by the discipline of the Lodge after they have become members. " In times like these, of such wide-spread demoralization, the world has a right to look to the Masonic institution as among the most efficient means for the exercise of that moral power and influence that shall restore it to a healthy norjnal condition. The Mason who, instead of setting his face sternly against these evil tendencies, falls into them, and ' goes with the multitude to do evil,' forgets his high mission, is false to his profession, and brings reproach upon the institution from which he derives his distinction. If there ever was a time when every true Mason should endeavor, both by precept and example, to impress the moral precepts of our Order upon those around him, the present is that time."
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The Craft in this jurisdiction seem to be zealously at work, and, from, what we can learn, are enjoying a good degree of prosperity. The Quebec question was postponed until the next Annual Communication. The Report on Correspondence was by Brother RICHARD F. KNOTT. Thirty-eight Grand Lodges were noticed, Kansas being one. The Report is clearand well selected, and cannot fail to be read with interest by the membersof his jurisdiction. M.'.W.'. W I L L I A M P. CHILTON, of Montgomery, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.". D.^NIEL SAYKE, of the same place. Grand Secretary. ARKANSAS.
Thirty-second Annual Communication held November 21, 1870, M.'.W.'. W M . D . BLOCKER, Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and thirteen Chartered Lodges represented. Among the first acts reported by the Grand Master is the impeachment of two Masters of Lodges. He regards the success of St. John's College as sure, and thinks the- prospects for its good were never better. A m o n g the acts of the Grand Lodge we notice, as usual, they appropriate all surplus funds to the support of this college. Nineteen new Lodges were instituted during the year. Of the decisions of the Grand Master we notice this: " N o degree of education is required in a petitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not even that he sliould be able to write. H e ought to be intelligent, honest, moral, just and true; but if he cannot write his name, can he sign the petition?"
Will Brother this case?
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The installation of the Grand Officers took place at the City Hall, whither the Grand Lodge was escorted by the cadets of St. John's College. During the session the Grand Lodge participated in a banquet given them, at the Metropolitan Hotel, by Brother ALEX. MCDONALD. 9
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An extremely exhaustive Report was submitted by Brother O. C. GRAY, but participated in by Brother J. N. SMITHEE, and Brother GRAY makes him responsible for certain portions, and these portions include what is said of Kansas, whose proceedings receive a very generous share of the Brother's attention. H e considers Arkansas was not fairly treated in our Report for 1869; but we assure the Brother we intended no disrespect. He compliments us by saying that what little we said was generally good, but our failure was in not saying enough. We will try and make amends, by saying more now, and spell BLOCHER without the "t." Brother GRAY bids an affectionate " good by," as his business will not permit him to write another report. Our Arkansas Brethren seem to be enjoying a good degree of prosperity, and we trust it may long continue. M.-.W.-.
is Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary; both of Little Rock.
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M.-.W.-. A. A. STEVENSON, in his Annual Address, reviews much of the history of the organization of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and comments to some extent upon the course they have taken. His remarks are moderate and charitable. The various reports of the District Deputies indicate that a good degree of prosperity yet exists among our Brethren of the province, or did at the date of the proceedings before us. The action of this Grand Lodge towards the Grand Lodge of Quebec has transpired since we have any proceedings from our sister Grand Lodge of Canada, and, in consequence, we have no information of how that action was regarded, but we can assure our Brethren of Canada that we entertain none but the most kindly feelings toward them. We only acted as we believed for the best interests of the Craft, and in accord-
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ance with our views of what we considered our duty in such cases. Otherwise than with reference to the Grand Lodge of Quebec their proceedings were of a local nature. They report 229 Lodges, with 9,991 members. M.-.W.'. A. A. STEVENSON, of Montreal, was elected Grand Master, and R.-.W.'. THOMAS B . HARRIS, of Hamilton, Grand Secretary. CALIFORNIA.
From this jurisdiction no proceedings have been received since our last report. We are informed, however, that they met in AnnuaF Communication October 11, 1870, with one hundred and sixty Lodges represented, and enjoyed a very pleasant and profitable session. CONNECTICUT.
Annual Communication held May 10, 1871, M.-.W.-. ASA Grand Master, presiding. He reports "that the utmost harmony and good feeling prevails throughout the jurisdiction." His Address is short, and confined to local matters. Our Brethren of Connecticut mourn the loss of their much esteemed Brother E. G. STORER, their venerable Past Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge of Quebec was recognized as a regular and lawfully constituted Grand Lodge. SMITH,
The Grand Secretary, Brother J. K. W H E E L E R , submitted the Report on Correspondence. Forty-five Grand Lodges are noticed, and among them Kansas, for 1870, receives an approving notice. He devotes considerable space to the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and advises its recognition. M.-.W.-. JAMES L . GOULD, of Bridgeport, is Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. JOSEPH K . W H E E L E R , of Hartford, Grand Secretary. COLORADO.
Tenth Annual Communication held September â&#x20AC;&#x201D;, 1870, M.'.W.-. HENRY M . TELLER presiding. His Address is rather brief, but not without interest.
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He had granted a Dispensation for a new Lodge at Laramie City, and also for one at B'ort Collins. Reports the Order prosperous in his jurisdiction, and thinks there has been unusual care taken in the admission of candidates. He has with some reluctance laid the corner stone of the Denver Pacific Railway Company's Depot. And in reference to it he says— and we indorse it: " I trust the attention of the Brethren having been called to this subject, that no Grand Master of this jurisdiction will be again called upon to lay the corner stone of a private building. I cannot neglect this opportunity to call your attention to what I consider an increasing evil in this jurisdiction. I refer to the anxiety shown by the Brethren to appear in public as Masons—to seize every opportunity to make a Masonic display, to have Masonic celebrations. Masonic festivals, public installations, upon every possible occasion. Members who for months have not darkened the door of the Lodge room, come promptly to the call for a public display, anxious for an opportunity to proclaim their connection with the fraternity. These members return to the Lodge room, take off their Masonic clothing, and are seen no more in the Lodge until they are again wanted to swell the ranks of a Masonic procession. In the work of the Lodge they have no part; its benefits they claim, its burdens they do not bear. While Masonry is popular, they will appear in public as often as the opportunity is presented; but let the spirit of persecution prevail, as it has in the past,—let it be unpopular to be a Mason, and these Brethren will no longer seek opportunities to proclaim that they are Masons. It is said that these public displays bring vis before the public, induce a spirit of inquiry among profanes, and thus induce good men to offer themselves for admission to our Lodges. Masonry is not aggressive, and does not seek to proselyte. We want men who are attracted not by idle curiosity, not because Masonry is honorable, not because it is a passport to place or power, but' men in search of light—anxious inquirers after truth, with mental and moral perceptions to understand our symbols and sacred mysteries—such men will come to us, not because we indulge in imposing ceremonies in public, not because it is popular to be a Mason, but because they are actuated by the love of truth and virtue."
The Quebec question was postponed another year. They declare that no visitor can be admitted against the objection of a member. Brother E D . C . PARMELEE submitted the Report of Brother L. L. GREENLEAF, Chairman of Committee on Correspsndence. Thirty-eight Grand Lodges are reported upon, Kansas, for 1869, being one, and, after referring to the Address of our Grand Master, he congratulates us on having the right man in the right place.
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He says: " T h e Grand Representative System was adopted." We should imagine the Brother came a long way to tell it or was not posted. The Grand Representative System was adopted by this Grand Lodge in 1857/and has been in operation since that time. The Brother promised a dissertation on the Quebec question, but we fail to find it. They have fifteenLodges, with a total membership of eight hundred and fiftyfour. They report ninety-five rejections to one hundred and eighteen initiations. M.-.W.=. HENRY M . TELLER, of Central City, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. E D . C. PARMELEE, of Georgetown, Grand Secretary. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
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We have before us the transactions of this Grand Lodge for the year 1870, it being the sixteenth Annual Report. At the meeting of January 11, an able report was made by Brother B. B. FRENCH, on the Quebec question, upon the strength of which the Grand Lodge of Quebec was recognized. A discussion upon the subject, lasting several months, was 'finally terminated in the adoption of the following: " Resolved, That it is the right of a Brother in good standing to visit all regular Lodges; but, if objections are made, it is the right of the Master to determine the validity of such objections, he alone being responsible to the Grand Lodge."
There were two reports on the subject, the majority sustaining the Grand Master's decision. They were as follows: " T h e right of every Mason to visit and sit in every regular Lodge is an unquestionable landmark of the Order. This is called 'the right'of visitation.' "This right of visitation has always been recognized as an inherent right, which inures to every Mason as he travels through the world, &c. "Every writer of any eminence on Masonic subjects, whose works have come under my notice, express the same idea, and i believe it is not questioned anywhere. " I have, therefore, no difficulty in replying affirmatively to that question. " To your second question, I reply as follows: " A Master Mason, who is a member of a Lodge, has an unqualified right to object to the admission of a visiting Brother into the Lodge of which he is a member.
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" â&#x20AC;˘ T h e great object in all Masonry,' says Brother MACKEY, (jurisprudence, p. 209,) 'being the preservation of harmony among the Brethren, which our Ritual properly declares to be " the support of all well-regulated institutions," it has been deemed, by many excellent authorities, to be the prerogative of any member of a Lodge to object to the admission of a visitor, when his relations to that visitor are of such a nature as to render it unpleasant for the member to sit in a Lodge with the visitor.' . " This principle in Masonry has been settled by some of the most learned and reliable Masons in the United States, as well as by Brother MACKEY. " T o your third question, I reply: " T h a t in my opinion the objecting Brother is accountable to the Worshipful Master and the Lodge for his objections, and is bound, if required, to give hi.s reasons therefor. " I n the article from which 1 have already quoted, [Mackey's jurisprudence, p. 29,) he says, speaking of the right of visitation: 'This right may, of course, be impaired or forfeited on special occasions by various circumstances; but when admission is refused to a Mason in good standing, who knoclis at the door of a Lodge as a visitor, it is to be expected that some good and sufficient reason shall be furnished for this violation of what is in general a Masonic right, founded on the lattdmarks of the Order.' " In addition to this, the fact is well known to all well-informed Masons, that the entire responsibility of refusing admission to a visiting Brother rests on the Master of the Lodge; for, when a Brother objects, it is for the Master to decide whether the objection shall deprive the visitor of his right. " Brother MACKEY says (Jurisprudence, p. 216): 'The right of visit is a positive right, which inures to every affiliated Master Mason, always' * * *. 'It may be forfeited for good and sufficient cause; while for the Master of any Lodge to deny it, iciithout such cause, is to do a Masonic wrong to the Brother claiming it, for which he will have his redress upon complaint to the Grand Lodge,' &c. " Can it be, then, that the Master is not to know the reasons of objection, so as to be able to show sufficient cause for denying the applicant his inherent right to visit? " An affirmative answer to this question would clothe any member of any Lodge with arbitrary power to cause the rejection of every visitor who applies for admission! " It cannot, with any reason, be for a moment sustained. " T o your fourth question I reply, that, when an objecting Brother gives his reasons, if the Lodge deem them of sufficient weight to sustain charges, it is its duty to direct the Junior Warden to prefer them to the Lodge, that the Brother may be dealt with."
T h e minority report was as follows: " T h e undersigned concur in the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence on the Grand Master's letter-book, except as to the question of the right of visitation.
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On that question he has the misfortune to differ with the committee, a n d , with great deference to the ojiinions they have a d v a n c e d , submits the following as his reasons for his own view of that matter. " T h a t h e admits the right of visitation is an unquestionable l a n d m a r k , and that, w h e n admission is denied a Mason in good standing, who knocks at the door of a L o d g e , it is to be expected that some good and sufficient reason be furnished for the denial. But he believes that the fact, that any one member of the L o d g e has stated in open L o d g e that he cannot consent t o sit with the Brother so asking admission, is a ' good and sufficient r e a s o n ' for excluding the applicant. " Brother F R E N C H says: ' A Master Mason who is a member of a L o d g e has an unqualified right to object to the admission of a visiting Brother into the L o d g e of which h e is a member.' " But, if the objecting member is obliged to give his reason, a n d the Master or the L o d g e has to act on that reason by a vote, and the Brother objected to may come in in spite of the objection, the undersigned cannot see that the right of objection is in any sense unqualified, or amounts to anything as a personal Masonic right. It is nothing m o r e t h a n a right to bring charges against the Brother applying for admission, and to be held responsible to the Master and to the L o d g e if the charges be not sustained. " A n d if the objecting m e m b e r tells the truth w h e n he says he cannot sit in the L o d g e with the applicant for admission, such m e m b e r will be driven from his own L o d g e by t h e visiting Brother. T h u s the question will be reduced to this, w h e t h e r the L o d g e had better drive out one of its own m e m b e r s , k n o w n to be in good standing, or admit a stranger, to w h o m objection has been m a d e in open L o d g e . " T h e undersigned cannot hesitate to decide that it is better to deny admission to a visitor than to disturb the harmony of a L o d g e by excluding one of its own members, in order to gratify a person w h o is not specially interested or entitled to participate in the proceedings of the L o d g e , and stands in no intimate relation to it. " If the objections be stated, a n d tlie L o d g e vote on them, the vote either admits or excludes the applicant for visitation. If it admits him, the minority, and especially the objecting member, is aggrieved. If it excludes him, so formal an act operates as an imputation upon the character of the a p p l i c a n t ; whereas, if the applicant is excluded upon a single objection, it is at once supposed that the personal relations of the parties are not harmonious, and no j u d g m e n t is passed or inferred upon the character of either party. " T h e right cf objection is very seldom exercised. So far from being one that requires repressive legislation to restrain it, it is one that is too seldom availed of by members of the fraternity. It is naturally very unpleasant for any m a n of proper sensibility to rise in open L o d g e and object to the admission of a visitor. N o t h i n g short of a strong sense of w r o n g , or of incompatibility, would induce a man of average feeling to m a k e such objection. T h e writer, though an old Mason, has never seen it d o n e in a single instance, a n d he therefore thinks there is little danger of the privilege of objection being abused.
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" F o r these reasons he differs with the committee, and thinks that the right of objection ought to remain absolute and unquestioned. " H e therefore asks the adoption of the following resolutions: "Resolved, That the right of a member of a Lodge to object to the admission of a visitor is absolute and unquestionable, and that he is not bound to gi^'e any reason for such objection. "Resolved, That on objection being made by a member of a Lodge to thi/ admission of an applicant for visitation, the Master of the Lodge is bound to exclude such applicant, and that the fact of such objection constitutes a 'good and sufficient reason' for such exclusion. "Respectfully submitted, "CH.A..S. F. STANSBURY."
And so they adopted the foregoing resolutions. The Brethr^en of the District have claimed the right to confer the degrees on applicants without regard to residence, as we have noticed in former reports. As evidence that our Brethren there see their error, we quote the following amendment to their Constitution: " SECTION 22. Every Lodge is prohibited from initiating any one not a resident of this District for a period of twelve months, without first having received the consent of the Lodge nearest his place of residence, under seal." ••
A special Communication was held May 20, for the purpose' of dedicating the new temple, on which occasion Brother BEN. PERLEY POOKE, of Massachusetts, delivered a very interesting address. Conspicuous in all the proceedings of this Grand Lodge is the name of B. B. F R E N C H ; but on the 14th of August the Grand Lodge was convened for the purpose of conveying the remains of our venerable Brother to his final resting place. W e indorse the following from the Address of the Grand Master: "Brethren, we all must feel that in the death of Past Grand Ma.ster FRENCH our Grand Lodge has lost one whose place can never be filled. "Truly, ' a pillar of strength has fallen!' A bright light has been removed, and the darkness of a profound sorrow lias fallen upon the hearts of his Brethren of this Grand Lodge — upon the hearts of all his Brethren throughout this Masonic jurisdiction ! The rnany years of steady devotion given by our departed Brother to the interests of the fraternity, his cultivated intellect, his warm heart, his genial and kindly manners, made him truly an ornament to our profession.
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" Probably no Mason who has ever lived was, during a long life, more universally honored and loved by his Brethren than Past Grand Master FRENCH. None ever passed away from earth more truly regretted. The records of this Grand I^odge for the past twenty-five years bear throughout the impress of his great Masonic learning, and his ceaseless labor for the interests of the Craft here and elsewhere. His name stands enrolled upon the general Masonic history of the past quarter of a century among the highest of those whose pure lives, great erudition, earnest research, and untiring industry have served to make that hLstory mark an ever-increasing light and progress in our beloved institution."
The Report on Correspondence i.s by M.'.W.'. Brother Forty-four American and twenty-two foreign Grand Bodies are noticed. Kansas is noticed, and the pamphlet, if not the contents, receives favorable comment. We give his comments entire, with the assurance tliat, if we failed to make the matter interesting, Brother KETCHESON was a success as a printer :
ST.^NSBURV.
" KANSAS.
" T h e proceedings of this Grand Lodge come to us in a beautifully printed volume of tinted paper. The work is done at the book office of the Times Job Printing Company, Leavenworth, and its style is something to be proud of. " The Fourteenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas convened in the city of Leavenworth, on Wednesday, the twentieth of October, A. D. 1869, A. L. 5S69. M.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Master, presiding. " T h e Grand Master delivered a long and excellent address, giving a full account of the business of the jurisdiction. " The proceedings are entirely of local interest. "Brother JOHN H. BROW.N was re-elected Grand Master. " The Report on Correspondence is by Brother E. T. CARR, and covers fortytwo pages. It is of course a mere summary, without comment, of the proceedings of the various Grand Bodies. Our jurisdiction is kindly noticed."
There are many interesting features in the Report we would refer to, but we have already given more space than we had intended. M.'.W.'. CHAS. F . R.'.W.". NOBLE D . of Washington.
was elected Grand Master, and re-elected Grand Secretary; both
STANSBURV LARNER
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that the Grand Master retained it for the purpose of revising it, and that it was afterwards lost with the mail. St. John's College continues to claim the attention of the Grand Lodge. This time it is leased for ten years. A committee report the lease invalid, and after much discussion the property was ordered sold, which we trust, for their sake, will be accomplished. This Grand Lodge were to celebrate their one hundredth anniversary on the 14th of January, which we presume they did in a manner becoming the dignity of such an occasion. The Grand Lodge of Quebec was recognized. The Grand Secretary, Brother D. W. BAIN, submitted the Report on Correspondence, carefully reviewing the proceedings of most of the Grand Lodges. The Report is well selected, and gives a large amount of useful information. M.'.W.. CHARLES C . CLARK, of Newbern, is Grand Master, and R.-.W.'. D. W. BAIN, of Raleigh, Grand Secretary. SOUTH CAROLINA.
W e are informed through other proceedings that this Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication November 15, 1870, and transacted the usual routine of business, electing Brother W. K. BLAKE Grand Master, and re-electing Brother RUSH CAMPBELL Grand Secretary. We have received no proceedings from them since our last Report. DEL.A.WARE.
Annual Communication held June â&#x20AC;&#x201D;, 1870, M.'.W.'. E. J. Grand Master, presiding. Eighteen Lodges were represented. This little jurisdiction is steadily increasing in numbers and good material. Two new Lodges were organized. The business of the session was short and purely local. HOMER,
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Eighteen Lodges report nine hundred and sixty-seven members, and eighty-three initiations to eighteen rejections. Rev. J. C. MCCABE, D . D . , of Middletown, is M.-.W.-. Grand Master, and R.-.W.'. J. P. ALLMOND, of Wilmington, Grand Secretary. FLORID.A..
This M.'.W.". Grand Lodge "assembled in the new and commodious hall of Duval Lodge,'No. 18," at Jacksonville, February 14, 1871, M.-.W.-. SAMUEL PASCO presiding. Thirty Lodges were represented. The Grand Master prefaces his Address with some interesting remarks concerning the mission of Masonry and its influence over those who receive its teachings, and, as an illustration, he gives us the following: " Masonry occupies at the present time a high and elevated position before the world. Political parties have been rent asunder, the nation itself has been for a time severed, churches have been divided among themselves, and the divided parts have been more hostile and bitter towards those who once thought as they did, and whom they called brethren, than towards the unbeliever, but these quarrels and separations seem only to have welded more closely together the firm liands by which Masons are united. During the rude alarms of war itself, though our Brethren on both sides, with patriotic ardor, freely ventured their lives in behalf of the cause their hearts espoused, they never forgot their solemn obligations as Masons; the wounded foe was no longer an enemy, but a Brother, beloved, as soon as the mystic tie that united them was recognized. " The rich beauties and sacred lessons of Masonry were brought home to my own heart with peculiar force during the recent struggle between the opposing sections of our country. I remember when I lay a helpless prisoner, suffering from a severe wound, fearing to trust the very surgeons, lest they should employ their skill to my injury. As one after another came up and asked if I needed immediate attention, I put them off by telling them there were many much worse off than myself; on the evening of the third day, the chief surgeon came up and entered into conversation with me, and on finding from my speech that we were Brethren, he pressed my hand and assured me that he recognized the sacred tie that united us, and I put my entire confidence in him from that moment, and I shall never forget his acts of brotherly love towards me, nor how my heart glowed towards him when he manifested fraternal love and sympathy for me. I remember at a later period of my captivity, when thousands of us from all parts of our beloved South were enduring the horrors of a bitter winter, badly sheltered, thinly clad, ill fed, sick, wounded, wretched exiles, with no prospect of freedom to cheer our hearts, our comrades being cut down daily by disease and famine, how a few score of us, who were craftsmen, found one another out, cheered each
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other's hearts, and shared with each other anything we had over and above what actual necessity required. We formed a Masonic society, proved one another, corresponded with a similar society in another prison, visited one another when sick, and through some of those who had authority over us, we were gratified to learn that our sad condition moved the sympathy of our Brethren in the city .near by, who would have aided us had not the severe rigor of military law prevented. But even the severity of military law did not wholly exclude individual acts of charity and brotherly love, which reache i some of us in a disguised form. And I used sometimes to think that the Christianity of that time and place had much to learn of Masonry, for no word of sympathy or warning, in its name, ever reached inside our walls, though the tongues of scores of church bells called together the worshipers within our hearing as often as the holy Sabbath returned, and the city hard by boasted of more churches, in proportion to its population, than any other in the country."
Of physical qualifications he decides tliat any slight deformity may be disregarded, provided the applicant can work as a Master Mason. His decisions generally are well made and show a clear conception of Masonic law, but the above we consider at variance with the law's strict meaninp'. We believe in "obeying all law." We would therefore disagree with the M.'.W.'. Brother in the above ruling. They declare that a suicide may receive the honors of Masonic burial when the Brethren are satisfied that no wicked motive prompted the act. The Lodges in this jurisdiction show a commendable spirit in extending the benefits of education to children of deceased indigent Masons. Brother D. C. DAWKINS submitted a condensed summary of the doings of the Craft in the various Grand Lodges which, but for the poor type, would be a very readable document. Evidently much labor was spent in its preparation, and it reflects credit on its author. M.'.W.-. SAMUFL PASCO, of Monticello, is Grand Master, and R.-.W.'. D. C. DAWKFNS, of Jacksonville, Grand Secretary. GEORGIA.
Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication at Macon, October 25, 1870, with one hundred and ninety-eight Lodges represented.
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Grand Master LAWRENCE, in his Address, most earnestly urges his Brethren to hold fast to the landmarks our fathers set, and urges the importance of faith in God, as follows: " When I last addressed you, I called your at:ention to the importance of this faith in God. And I feel daily more and more the necessity of reminding you of your obligation in this respect, in view of the growing tendency in the profane world to ignore the existence of a personal God, and throw the mind into the seething chaos of Pantheism or Materialism. "Now, I am persuaded, that as in time past it was vouchsafed unto our institution to be the recoverer and restorer of the Book of the Law, God's revealed word, long lost, so now it is given unto it to be a bulwark and defense against all such vain philosophy; preserving unto the time-tossed human soul the comfort and peace of a settled faith in a High and Holy One, allwise, all-good, allpowerful and ever present, who can and does pity and heal all its infirmities. " T h e attempt has been made on the trans-Atlantic shore to break down and throw away this landmark, and, as if God's vengeance speedily followed, the scourge of war in worst form has overtaken and is now desolating the nation where it was attempted. "Let us learn to value more and more our inestimable privileges, my Brethren, and remaining faithful and grateful unto Him for the favors H e has freely bestowed on us, collectively and individually, in the past, doubt not His existence, noi His promises, but believe that He is and will be unto us, and unto all who trust in Him, ' a very present help in time of trouble.' Let us hold fast to the landmarks our fathers have set, for within them is our only safe pasturage."
His visitations have been numerous, and upon one occasion he reports as follows : "April 27, 1S70.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;.'Vt the request of the Bethesda Union .Society of Savannah, I convened an Occasional Grand Lodge, and laid the corner stone of a new edifice at Bethesda, ten miles below the city, on the original grounds donated the Society by the celebrated GEORGE W H I T F I E L D , CIIARI.ES W E S L E Y ,
S.VLINA,
Countess of Huntington, and others. " T h e Brethren brought with them, to grace and sanctify the occasion, 'the oak chair made from the tree under which General OGLETHORPE held the first Masonic Lodge, at Sunbury, Georgia; also the Bible which was used on that occasion in the year 1733â&#x20AC;&#x201D;both the property of Solomon's Lodge, No. i, of Savannah, Georgia.' " I t was gratifying to witness the interest exhibited by the citizen.s of Savannah in this noble charity. Its name well becomes its character. A pool of mercv it has been to many of the poor and orphaned ones of our State, and it promises to grow, enlarging its streams as time flows on, carrying along with it the many proud and touching associations which clustered around its inception, and which become more hallowed as they become more hoary."
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The death of Past Grand Master W. S. ROCKWELL is referred â&#x20AC;˘ to by the Grand Master in a very appropriate manner. We copy the following from his remarks: "Brother ROCKWELL was for many years prominent among the Masons of Georgia and before the Masonic fraternity generally. He was at the time of his decease, Sov. Grand Inspector General of the 33d Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, and Lieut. Grand Commander of the Supreme Council fjr the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Past Grand Commander of the Knights Templar, Past Grand King of the Grand Chapter, and Past Graiid Master of the Grand Lodge of Georgia."
Deputy Grand Master
AUSTI.\
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" There seems to be a disposition manifested by some of our Brethren, to urge new language and new modes of work, to keep pace, as they say, with the progress of the times. Now, so far as the system, language, work and teachings of Freemasonry are concerned, I am no progressionist, and it seems to me that any one who will, cannot help realizing the fat.^1 effects of progression, and using our sacred institutions as merchandise, and whenever we depart from the landmarks our ancient fathers set, and adopt new rituals, new modes of lectures, and depart from the established principles and manner of teaching them, then we as members of our ancient Order will fail in the objects contemplated, and soon anarchy and confusion will take the place of that peace and harmony that should ever characterize the workings of our beloved Order. Let us guard well the portals of our institution, and never suffer an infringement upon, or any violations of, or innovation upon, the old established usages, customs, and landmarks of Masonry. I am satisfied with the institution as handed down to us by the ancient fathers."
They propose to build a Grand Lodge building. All right, provided all are agreed; but if not, what a chance for discord! We trust our Brethren have their scheme well matured. Their Southern Masonic Female College seems to be in a prosperous condition. Brother J. EMMET BLACKSHEAR submitted the Report on Correspondence. Forty-two Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas being one. The Brother's notices or reviews are short, and generally without comment. M.-.W.'. SAMUEL L.'^WRENCE, of Marietta, is Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. J. EMMET BLACKSHEAR, of Macon, Grand Secretary.
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Third Annual Communication held at Boise City, October â&#x20AC;&#x201D;, 1870, R.'.W.'. SAMUEL B . CONNELLY, Deputy Grand Master, presiding. Eight Chartered Lodges were represented. The Grand Secretary not being present, the station was filled pro tevi. by the appointment of Brother H. E. PRICKETT. The Address is quite brief, and purely local. A jewel was presented by the Grand Lodge to Pi^'st Grand Master GEO. H . COE. Brother COE not being present, the ceremony was performed by proxy. Brother CHAS. HILTON acting the part of Brother COE. What next ? They "Resolved, That the practice of charging a fee for affiliation within this jurisdiction is hereby abolished." So another one wheels into line. They propose to pay mileage of twenty cents per mile, and, to do this, propose to tax each Lodge one dollar for each member borne upon the rolls. They resolved that no ballot shall be had for the three degrees, except seven members of the Lodge are present. M.'.W.'. S. B. CONNELLY, of Pioneerville, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. H. E. PRICKETL, of Boise, Grand Secretary. ILLINOLS.
Thirtieth Annual Communication held October â&#x20AC;&#x201D;, 1870, M.'.W.'. HARMON G . REYNOLDS Grand Master. Pie reports the District System as working well. Reports had been received from all the Deputies, and these reports show a "remarkable degree of unanimity, peace and concord." They have in all twenty-four districts. Twenty-five new Lodges were instituted during the year. His attention had been called to several foreign jurisdictional questions. New York complains that her jurisdictional rights have been
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invaded, and in that case the party was expelled for grossly deceiving the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Missouri claims that her jurisdictional territory has been invaded, and asks Illinois to make due amends for the trespass. That Grand Lodge claims that they were in the right, and assert that there was no trespass. Missouri claims that the Brother in question was a resident of Santa Fe, under the jurisdiction of Montezuma Lodge, and that he received the degrees in Mt. Nebo Lodge at Carlinville, Illinois, and, in consequence, pronounce him a clandestine Mason. Illinois claims him as a resident of Carlinville, and that Carlinville Lodge had the right to confer the degrees, and justifies the Lodge in doing so. They also hold that, whether or not they did have the right, it could not effect the standing of the party on whom the degrees were conferred. " A regular Lodge cannot do clandestine w o r k ; " and so say we. The proceedings are lengthy, and of special interest to those of that jurisdiction, the business being generally of a local nature. The Committee on Correspondence submit a brief Report, noticing the proceedings of forty-two Grand Lodges. Kansas receives her share. M.'.W.'. D E W I T T C. CREGIER, of Chicago, is Grand Master, and R.\W.'. ORLIN H . MINER, of Springfield, Grand Secretary. INDIANA.
Fifty-fourth Grand Annual Communication held May 23, 1871, M.-.W.'. MARTIN M . R I C E , Grand Master, presiding. His Address is brief, and confined to an account of his stewardship for the year, with a few really practical suggestions for their guidance. Fifteen new Lodges were instituted during the year. At the time of this Annual Communication there were four hundred and forty active Lodges in the jurisdiction. They decide that a Brother Master Mason in good standing in his Lodge, has the right to prefer charges against a member of another Lodge before the Lodge of the latter.
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Resolutions were adopted recognizing the Grand Lodge of Quebec. From this Grand Lodge we once more have a Report on Correspondence. It is from the pen of Brother THOMAS R . AUSTIN, Past Grand Master, and is a brief synopsis of the doings of the CrT.ft in forty-six Grand Lodge jurisdictions, Kansas being one. M.-.\'V.-.
R I C E is Grand Master, and R.-.W.'. Grand Secretary; both of Indianapoh's.
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JOHN M . BRAMWELL
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The Twent)'-eighth Annual Communication of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was held in June, 1871, M.'.W.". JOHN SCOTT, Grand Master, presiding. He reports having granted Dispensations for the formation of fifteen new Lodges; praises the action of several Lodges in procuring new and better halls, and commends " T h e Evergreen" to the favorable consideraticn of the Craft in that jurisdiction, so long as it shall be devoted to tlie prosperity of Masonry. The reports are biief and of the usual local character, nothing of special interest to those outside of the jurisdiction transpiring. Our Iowa Brethren, however, are prosperous and happy. Two. hundred and eighty working Lodges, with 13,527* members. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother U. D. TAYLOR. Thirty-six Grand Lodges are noticed, and among them Kansas, for 1869. The Report, we think, is an improvement on his Grand Chapter Report, and is more a resume of the doings of other Grand Lodges, with very little "comments by the author." The most interesting feature of the report is his summary of Masonic law, which evidently required much time; and if, as is the case with us, the work was done by gaslight, we can readily imagine the cause of that "neuralgia of the optic nerve."
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M/.W.'. OziAS P. WATER'S, of Muscatine, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. T. S. PARVIN, of Iowa City, Grand Secretary. KENTUCKY.
Annual Communication held October —, 1870, CHARLES Grand Master, presiding. Four hundred and sixtyseven Lodges represented.
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W e clip the following from the Grand Master's Address: " T h e Grand Master's gavel, on the l6th day of October, in the year iSoo, called to order the representatives of the five subordinate Lodges then in Kentucky, and they labored in the spirit of love and harmony to make their temple impenetrable to discord—where the pure light of Faith, Hope and Charity should subordinate self to brotherhood, and reflect sentiments akin to Sinai and Calvary. " The four hundred and sixty-seven subordinate Lodges represented here to-day find the temple of those hardy pioneers to be of sufficient geometrical proportions and dimensions to entertain all who are united in the common heritage of fraternity— the craftsmen from the valleys of Tyre, and the burden-bearers from the mountains of Lebanon : — " ' From quarry, hill and shore. With emblems true and bright. Who come to toil as oft before. And thus obtain more light.' " T h e increase in numbers and organization has made no variance; peace, concord and unity continue. The Grand Master of to-day is neither more or less in supreme command than was his first predecessor. The Grand Lodge now is iu every particular what it was when your predecessors met in the first year of the present century. Misinformed zealots, under the influence of ignorance and prejudice, have exerted the utmost of their power against the Order in vain; it remains the same— "Unchanged in its noble workings upon the human heart; " In harmonizing all the better and more elevated thoughts of its members; " I n its opposition to the earthly antagonism of party, and the confusing conflicts of the world; " I n its great design, and in the universality which adapts it to all climes and nations of the earth; " I t still finds members among all sects and parties who revere God and love humanity; " Still speaks to all classes of men in a sweet, low voice, whispering of peace and love;
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" Awalicns the spirit of the aged, and brings into active being the minds of the young; "Continues to fortify against the temptations of the world; " T h e same mystic rites and ceremonies that were in the beginning, and as they will be to the end of time; " Throughout the long, lengthened line of years bigotry has hurled its deadliest shafts against the outer walls, and the fires of the Inquisition have been heaped upon the heads of our members; " Edicts have been fulminated without injuring; "Jealous scrutiny has put it on trial, and in vain endeavored to penetrate its hidden mysteries; "Prison doors have opened and taken in unoffending members and learned no secrets; "Parties formed to destroy Masonry found to their sorrow that â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " ' Her towers and monuments fade not away. Her truth and social love do not decay; Her actions, tending all to one great plan, Have taught mankind what man should be to man.'
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" The object and purpose are the same everywhere, and every merhber, however much he may differ in language or nationality, sectarian attachment or political preference, has the same rights and duties, and is in thorough unity with every Freemason throughout the world. " N o other mere moral organization possesses the power of which Masonry can boast; none other can effect as much as the Craft in disseminating sunshine and dispelling gloom."
They indorse the "Kentucky Freemason," and request each Lodge to subscribe for two copies. He has refused to grant any Dispensations to confer degrees out of time. During the session the Grand Lodge laid the corner stone of the north wing of the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home and Infirmary, on which occasion some excellent addresses were delivered by members present. The finances of the Grand Lodge seem to be flourishing, but somewhat complicated. The total assets over liabilities seem to be about ^190,000.
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On this .subject we quote from the report of the Finance Committee, as follows: " ' What,' it is frequently asked, ' is the object had in view in creating so large a Grand Lodge fund?' It has been the cherished object of this Grand Lodge, for many years, to make herself self-sustaining, so that, while she has heretofore bid her children, who come up to her annual feasts, to bring along something wherewithal to feed themselves, she may herself provide the entire entertainment, and bid them come without money and without price. She desires to so husband her means, that out of her own resources she may pay the Representatives of the Subordinate Lodges, and allow them to keep their dues at home, to be expended there in doing good, or to send them as a free gift to her youngest but fairest daughter, ' T h e Widows' and Orphans' Home and Infirmary.' Yoiir committee are of the opinion that if the surplus means of the Grand Lodge continue to be judiciously invested, that this desideratum will eventually be an accomplished fact; that though many who read this report will have crossed the river of death, many will see its consummation. Your Committee would, therefore, respectfully suggest that the Permanent Finance Committee should continue to invest the surplus means of the Grand Lodge in the Masonic Temple property, always, of course. Investing in that part which is best secured, and not losing sight of the fact that the Grand Lodge is also a stockholder in the Temjjle Company. " Your Committee have examined the ' condition of the Masonic Temple Company for the year ending October i, 1870,' and report that the Company has fully discharged its obligations to the Grand Lodge, having promptly paid the stipulated interest, eight per cent., on her bonds and preTerred stock, and declared and paid a dividend of six per cent, on the common stock during the past fiscal vear, which was as great as could have been expected, considering the alterations, repairs, etc., absolutely necessary to be done, as well for the safety as for the rental value of the building."
Brother J. M. S. M C C O R K L E submits the Report on Correspondence. Thirty-eight Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas, for 1869, being one. The R.'.W.'. Brother's Report is brief, but a good one. Four hundred and ninety-nine Lodges, with 20,328 members. Dues, ^19,942.10. M.-.W.\ CHAS. EGINTON, of Covington, is Grand Master, and R.-.W.'. J. M. S. McCoRKLE, of Louisville, Grand Secretary. LOUISIANA.
Fifty-ninth Annual Communication held February, 1871, M..W.'. SAMUEL MANNING TODD, Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and nineteen Chartered Lodges are reported
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as having made returns and paid their dues, thus being entitled to representation, but only seventy-five were represented at the opening. The Address of the Grand Master is confined, in general, to a review of his official acts for the year. These seem to have been numerous, and, so far as we are the judge, ably and judiciously executed. He has issued Dispensations for the formation of eight new Lodges, in the country parishes, and was compelled, by reason of certain informalities, to refuse several others. He rules that the loss of an eye is not a disqualification, the candidate being able to see well with the other. Don't let your sympathy lead you astray. Brother TODD. It is a deformity, and a serious one, too. While we pretend to have a, law let us obey it to the very letter, and in doing so avoid all possibility of censure. He also decides that every candidate raised to the Third or Master's Degree in a Lodge, becomes a member of it without further action on the part of the Lodge, yet he thinks he should sign the By-Laws to place his signature on record; and that when a visiting Brother objects to a candidate for initiation, work should stop until the matter be investio-ated and reported upon to the Lodge. This Grand Lodge seems to have an eye to speculation, and we infer have already met with marked success. It seems they have recently purchased a piece of ground for the purpose of building a temple on a portion of it. They have at present sold lots to the amount of ^^24,375, and what they have remaining is valued at more than the first cost. So that they have their temple site free of cost. Financially, their assets over liabilities are ,^195,000. The Grand Secretary reports an addition to their library of one hundred and twenty volumes, sixty-nine of which were donated by Brother ALBERT P I K E , and consist of handsomely bound volumes of proceedings of Grand Lodges, Chapters, Councils and Commanderies.
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Louisiana Relief Lodge report the total receipts, Total Disburaements, Balance on hand,
$2,361 5g 1,897 4° % 464 29
Of the amount paid out for charity we notice ;^20 to applicants from Kansas. A very exhaustive Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother JAMES B . SCOT, Chairman of the Committee.
Forty-three American Grand Lodges and several Foreign Grand Bodies are noticed. Kansas, for 1869, is one, and of which favorable mention is made. Our action in the case of the Grand Orient of France is noticed, and of course approved. He refers to our Constitution and By-Laws — then published for adoption or rejection — and thinks the Constitution just what it should be—the organic law; all details, etc., being embraced in the By-Laws. They seem to have 148 Lodges with 7,307 members. M.'.W.\ SAMUEL MANNING R.-.W.-. J AS. C. BACHELOR, M. New Orleans.
is Grand Master, and Grand Secretary; both of
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MAINE.
Annual Communication convened May 2, 1871, M.-.W.\ Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and forty-four of the one hundred and fifty-four Lodges were represented. JOHN H . LYNDE,
T h e Grand Master's Address is a lengthy but exceedingly interesting document, as, in addition to the usual recitation of duties performed, suggestions made, etc., there is given " a retrospective glance at the rise, progress and trials of the institution in Maine during this half century." H e had granted Dispensations for instituting four new Lodges. I H e proposes the publication of a Masonic periodical, devoted to the interests of the Craft in that jurisdiction, and the current Masonic reading necessary for the fraternity gen-
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erally, but is in doubt as to the amount of encouragement that should be given it. Give it only your patronage, Brother LYNDE, and that in proportion to how well it minds its own business. We are not disposed to live in darkness, but are confident that the Craft would be benefited if threefourths of the "Masonic" papers now in circulation could be deprived of all patronage. They propose, as an amendment to the Constitution, that every candidate who receives the Third Degree thereby becomes a member of the particular Lodge; and also that every unaffiliated Mason shall, within one year, affiliate with some Lodge, or pay yearly dues of one dollar to the Grand Lodge. We approve the latter, as we believe every Mason who is able should contribute his share for charitable purposes; but to compel a Brother to belong to a Lodge is more than we are prepared to support. They also say no affiliation fee shall be required. The Report on Correspondence, as usual, is presented by Brother DRUMMOND, and is no less interesting than his former reports. - Forty-six Grand Lodges are noticed, and many of them for two years. Kansas, for 1869 and also for 1870, is of. the number. t
In reviewing our proceedings for 1869, he writes as follows concerning our Americus question: "Difficuhies having arisen among the members of a Lodge, the matter was referred to a committee who reported in favor of suspending the Charter; but the Grand Lodge went further and revoked the Charier. This seems to have been done without notice to the Lodge; if so, it should have been a very extreme case to justify such action. Tlie Grand Lodge lias the power to do so, because there is no appeal from its action; but tlie power should be exercised only in extreme cases. " Upon examining more carefully the Address of the Grand Master, JOHN H . BROWN, we are inclined to think the Lodge was sufficiently notified. He suspended the Charter after a personal investigation, and directed the .Master and Wardens to report to the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication, bringing
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up with the Charter, records and all their papers. Though not a technical order to appear and show cause why the suspension of the Charter should not be made perpetual, it is .substantially such an order."
In noticing the same subject again, in reviewing our proceedings of 1870, he says: " As we have seen, in 1869 the Grand Lodge revoked a Charter without notice to the Lodge. A report was made that this action was void, and the Grand Lodge refused to amend by striking out this portion of the Report. While a Grand Lodge should proceed in such a manner only in an extreme case, yet we hold it has the po7uer to do so, and its action is not void, as in our review of the proceedings of this Grand Lodge for 1869 we have stated."
Of US Brother
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" Heretofore, various adjectives and common nouns, such as ' venerable,' 'Judge,' etc., have been appended to the name of the Chairman of your Committee, making a description that would scarcely be recognized at home; but Brother CARR has now capped the climax by dubbing him 'our highly statistical Brother!' Let him look to himself that next year he is not obliged to call us ( rtrr-nivorous!"
Do not be too severe; spare us and our heirs the necessity. We did not mean to call names, Brother DRUMMOND. In his report of Missouri Brother DRUMMOND comes down rather heavy on Brother GOULEY'S argument on the Quebec question, his position being that Lodges in an independent State, formerly part of another State in which a Grand Lodge existed, have no right to form a Grand Lodge for themselves. We think Brother GOULEY is not unmindful of being in error, and would recant but for the little matter of pride he has in not "backing down." Upon the subject of affiliation Brother
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" The wisest and ablest among us have failed to point out any remedy for the evil of non-affiliation. And under our present system we do not believe there is a remedy. One of two things mu.st exist: we must either deprive non-affiliates of all Masonic rights and make membership an indispensable requisite in order to be a Mason, or we must have a large number of Masons in name, who are of us, but not with us. The plan we developed a few years since would, so far as the future is concerned, be sufficient if the first basis is adopted'. All other plans which we have seen discussed are merely a greater or less approach to that basis from the opposite extreme of allowing all non-affiliates the same rights and privileges as members, save that of conducting the affairs of the institution.
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"But in our judgment there is no middle ground : membership must either be purely voluntary, or inseparable from Masonic rights. The deprivation of a part of such rights, the imposition of dues, and all similar penal provisions are only a partial adoption of the plan suggested: it is impossible Xopersuade all Masons to remain members of Lodges, and equally as impossible to drive them to do so, unless there is no alternative. The result would be that those who prefer to abandon Masonry rather than assist in bearing its burdens would leave us for good, and we have no doubt at all that the institution would be all the stronger for their leaving it. But this plan would not avail unless it is generally adopted: we are not sure that we are ready to start it in Maine, although, wherever it has been noticed, it has been received with much favor. We hope to see it more generally discussed, and perhaps the best way to secure that, would be to take measures to establish it."
One hundred and fifty-four Lodges in the jurisdiction, with 15,818 members. M.'.W.'. JOHN H . LYNDE, of Bangor, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.". IRA BERRY, of Portland, Grand Secretary. MASSACHUSETTS.
The proceedings of this M.'.W.". Grand Lodge come to us in huge proportions, and full of matter of the highest interest to the Craft. At the first quarterly, March 9, 1870, M.'.W.". W M . SEWELL delivered one of the most interesting and instructive Addresses we have been permitted to peruse, and we are sorry we cannot copy it entire for the benefit of the Brethren of this Grand Lodge generally. The principal topic of the Address is a history of the Grand Lodge, and also of the "Prince Hall Lodge." He says: " T h e Committee on Correspondence for New Hampshire in 1869 says, ' I n Massachusetts there was no legal Grand Lodge till the Union in 1792,' and that 'the American doctrine of Grand Lodge jurisdiction has grown up since' the establishment of the African Lodge at Boston, by authority of a Charter from the Grand Lodge of England," which, it seems, was granted in 1784, and they organized in 1787. They claimed to have performed the functions of a Grand Lodge since 1733, and that they became a "free,.independent and sovereign Grand Lodge, March 8, 1777, with a jurisdiction GARDNER
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absolute, exclusive, and entire throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts," and from that time there has been no successful opposition to its claim of sovereignty. There have been three Lodges chartered there by foreign Grand Lodges: St. Andrew's in 1756, by Scotland, now subordinate to Massachusetts; Ancient York Lodge, prior to 1772, by the AthoU Grand Lodge of England, long since extinct, and the African Lodge of Boston. This latter seems to have rather a doubtful history, and claims a large share of attention. It is claimed that, in 1775, the persons named in its Charter were made Masons in a traveling Lodge attached to one of the regiments of General Gage's army, and that they " were soon after organized as, and dispensated into a L o d g e " â&#x20AC;&#x201D; b y what authority is not known. There are no records to show that Dispensations, preliminary to giving a Charter, were then made use of. "October i, 1773, the Massachusetts Grand Lodge, after mature deliberation, decided that neither the Lodge at Castle William, nor any other traveling Lodge, ' has any right to make Masons of any citizen;'" but, on the 6th of March, 1775, PRINCE HALL and thirteen others received the degrees in a traveling Lodge, as before stated, and they afterwards met as a Lodge in Boston until May, 1787, by what authority is not known. They applied to England for a Charter in 1784, and on the 29th day of September of that year it was granted, but was not received until the 29th of April, 1787, three years after, and on the 6th of May following, PRINCE H A L L organized the African Lodge, No. 459, of Boston, ten years after the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts had asserted its independence, and "ten years after the American doctrine of Grand Lodge jurisdiction had been established." Without other authority than being Master of his Lodge under the Grand Lodge of England, he granted a Dispensation, March 22, 1797, to persons in Philadelphia to form a Lodge, and soon after established another Lodge in Providence, R. L In 1808 these three Lodges, two of them being without any legal warrant or authority, organized a Grand Lodge at Boston
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and within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and this Body, so formed, granted Charters to Lodges in several States. After 1797, it seems, no dues were paid to the mother Grand Lodge. After the death of PRINCE H A L L , December 4, 1807, his Lodge became dormant and ceased to have any actual existence; and upon the union of the two Grand Lodges in 1813, African Lodge was stricken from the list and has not since been recognized as a Lodge. In 1824 they made an attempt to re-open communication with the Grand Lodge of England, but not meeting with success they published, in 1827, a declaration in which they declare their independence of any and all Lodges. Brother GARDNER says: " The original Charter, granted September 29, 1784, under which the successors of the persons named therein have claimed to act from April, 1787, to the year 1847, and which was the only plausible authority by which they could hope to be justified in their proceedings, was not only surrendered by operation of Masonic law, June 18, 1827, by reason of the declaration then made, but on the i i t h of December, 1847, was actually, in set form of words, and with premeditation, abandoned and surrendered, and if they now possess the parchment upon which it was written, it is kept only as a curious relic of the past, emasculated of its virility." They have National and State Grand Lodges, and Subordinate Lodges, and all in direct hostility to the recognized American System of Grand Lodge jurisdiction, and "it will not be easy for them to escape the triple bonds with which they have bound themselves." The foregoing is suggested to us by the Grand Master's Address; and he verifies his assertions by official documents. We submit the subject as we have found it, without comment, for the benefit of those who are not favored with the original.
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The Grand Lodge seem to be in good health and spirits, and their credit good. M.-.W/. WILLIAM SEWELL GARDNER is Grand Master, and R / . W . \ SOLON THORNTON Grand Secretary; both of Boston. MARYLAND.
A special Communication of this Grand Lodge was called April 26, 1871, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to the remains of their deceased Past Grand Master, Brother ANTHONY KIMMEL. Q
The Semi-Annual Communication was held May 8. The principal subject of the Grand Master's Address is a review of the condition of the financial affairs of the Masonic Temple, which, we infer, were somewhat mixed, but how badly we will not attempt to say. They seem to require about ;^500,ooo to free them of debt, which, of course, in a small jurisdiction, requires considerable financiering to accomplish, but we trust our Brethren are equal to the task. The Temple has swallowed the Widow and Orphans' Fund until of $74,271.12 there is only $9.42 available for present use. The principal business transacted was such as had reference to the affairs of the Temple. A committee of five was appointed to revise the Constitution and By-Laws. Seventy-six Lodges report 5,184 members. M.-.W.-. JOHN H . B . LATROBE is Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. JACOB H . MEDAIRY Grand Secretary; both of Baltimore. MICHIGAN.
Annual Communication held in January, 1871, M.'.W.'. A. T- METCALF presiding. H e reports Masonry in that jurisdiction as in a prosperous condition; has granted Dispensations for constituting thirteen new Lodges, and has constituted twenty-two chartered at the last Communication,1 and has granted ifour Special Dispensations to perform work out of tirhe. The Address is an excellent one, and we would quote
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largely from it if we had the time. Impostors and opposers to Freemasonry receive a share of the M.". W.'. Brother's attention. Of the latter he urges his views somewhat persistently, and then says: " I am firmly convinced that it is our highest wisdom, whether as individua. Masons, officers of the Lodge or Grand Lodge, or conductors of a Masonic press, to preserve, in regard to all assaults upon us, an unbroketi silence — I repeat it — an unbroken silence. " We may rest in the calm assurance that if we be true to our principles, true to our mission, and true also to our policy of silence, we need have no fears of bigotry in any of its forms; for bigotry is ever the same—whether she dons the hypocritical sack-cloth of fallibility, or assumes the arrogant robes of infallibility; the drapery in neither case hides the cloven foot of a devilish intolerance which the world has learned to despise."
The business of the session was ably conducted, and indicates a good degree of zeal for the Order, and in some cases perhaps too much so. We are a little surprised to see the following, offered bj' Brother W M . M . FENTON, " approved " and ordered to lay over until the next Annual Communication: " Resolved, That Article VI, Section 2, be amended, so as to read as follows: — " SECTION 2. No candidate for initiation or membership shall be proposed or balloted for at any other than a regular communication; nor shall such proposition and ballot be had at one and the same communication. No ballot for degrees shall be had in any but a Master's Lodge, and not for more than one degree at a time. For initiation or advancement, one black ball rejects; for membership, three ; but a ballot may pass a second time only to avoid mistakes."
This section had just passed through one process of amendment, and we presume the "for membership three" had been left out, and thereby somebody was hurt. We trust their Worthy Grand Secretary was not. R.'.W.'. JAMES FENTON submitted the Report on Correspondence, in which most of the Grand Lodges are noticed, most of them briefly. Kansas is mentioned to the extent of twelve lines. He seems to smell " W E B B PRESTON," "conservator," "new degree," "ten dollars," etc. His curiosity is awakened, and we trust it will remain so. M.'.W.'. JOHN W . CHAMPLIN, of Grand Rapids, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. JAMES FENTON, Detroit, Grand Secretary.
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Eighteenth Annual Cominunication held in January, 1871, Grand Master C. W. NASH presiding. H e prefaces his Address with some excellent remarks concerning the institution of Freemasonry, and urges the Brethren to be on their guard lest its present popularity should work to its disadvantage. We join with him in admonishing all to "establish higher the standard of Masonic excellence." H e argues against the recognition of the Grand, Lodge of Quebec, and in relation to a division of territory he says: " I need not inform you that this is the first case of the kind which has ever been brought before the Masonic world for consideration. It is without precedent, there having been but one case which, in any respect, is of a similar nature, viz.: that of West Virginia," and asks, "Can the territory over which a Grand Lodge has had undisputed jurisdiction, and over which its authority has been recognized by the Masonic world, be curtailed or divided without its consent?" And "is it a recognized Masonic principle that political governments divide the jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge by dividing its territory?" We say yes to the first, when the territory is divided and either.portion see fit to organize an independent Grand Lodge. We might discuss this subject more at length, but we had our say last year, and so far as we are concerned, are satisfied with our position taken then. We think the M.\W.\ Brother takes a wrong view of the case, and wonder at his taking a position so in conflict with Masonic history. The Grand Lodge go with him, and refuse to recognize the Quebec Grand Lodge. Brother PIERSON submitted the Report on Correspondence, and ably reviews the proceedings of thirty-four American Grand Lodges, and also devotes considerable space to a review of foreign Grand Bodies, giving copious extracts from the New York report. Kansas is reviewed and our question answered. We accept your apology. Brother PIERSON,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;˘ request is better. M.-.W.-. C. W. NASH is Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. W. S. Grand Secretary; both of St. Paul.
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Fiftieth Annual Communication held October 10, 1870, M.-.W.\ W M . D . MUIR, Grand Master, presiding. Two hundred and forty Lodges were represented. We notice the following among the decisions of the Grand Ma.ster: " A Brother who has not been elected and installed Warden of a Chartered Lodge is ineligible to the office of Master of a Lodge, although he may have acted as Worshipful Master of a Lodge U. D."
What hair splitting. If competent to take charge of a new Lodge, nurse it in its infancy, and succeed in its inaturity so far as to be able to stand the test of the Grand Lodge when a Charter is asked for, why should he not be eligible? H e certainly would be competent. If it was right for the Grand Master to appoint him to the office of Master of a Lodge U. D., it is just as right that the Brethren may elect him as Master. It would be a rare occurrence, that a Brother appointed to preside over a Lodge U. D. would not be installed its Master before he got through with it; but such cases might occur, and if the party had been successful, he would certainly better serve the Lodge than a Brother who perhaps had merely been elected and installed Junior Warden. The Grand Lodge of Kansas, as well as Missouri, hold that a Brother must be elected and installed as Warden before he is eligible to the office of Master. In 1869 the Grand Lodge voted to assess a tax of ^^i.oo a year for each member of the subordinate Lodges, for the purpose of taking stock and liquidating the debt of the Grand Lodge. This met with much opposition from many of the subordinates, and Palmyra Lodge issued circulars calling a convention of Masons for the purpose of protesting against the action of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master prepared and issued an edict prohibiting such a meeting. A committee on the subject submit a report, from which we clip the following : "Your Committee are of the opinion that any convention or assemblage of Masons as such, outside of a chartered Lodge or Grand Lodge,, for the purpose
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of discussing the action of the Grand Lodge is urimasonic, illegal, and in utter defiance of the prerogatives of the Grand Lodge, and subversive of the ancient landmarks. To place the Grand Lodge fairly upon this question, and in order that no one may hereafter plead ignorance in regard to the position of the Grand Lodge concerning Masonic conventions, we suggest the adoption of the following resolution: " Resolved, That the Grand Lodge recognizes within its jurisdiction but two bodies legally qualified to legislate on Masonry, that is. Grand and Subordinate Lodges; and that all so-called Masonic conventions, or assemblages of Masons, other than regularly constituted bodies, are illegal, clandestine, and in contravention of the established usages of Masonry."
It seems that the Grand Lodge overstepped its bounds, as it could not hold that much property, and in consequence the assessments were not made. There were thirty-seven Dispensations granted for the formation of new Lodges. The Committee on the Grand Master's Decisions report as follows upon one of them: " Your Committee are of the opinion that a Mason cannot be tried for offenses committed before he applied for the mysteries of Masonry. If, however, he fraudulently withheld from the Lodge or Committee of Inquiry matters that would if known have resulted in his rejection at the time, he has received his degrees through fraud and imposition, and for this offense he may be subjected to Masonic discipline; because yVc/w the date of his filing his petition the Lodge has jurisdiction of him, and, if he receives the degrees, the Lodge can go back to the date of his application and punish him for acts of omission as well as commission, and if he omitted to put the Lodge in possession of a fact that showed him to be a man who did not 'bear the tongue of good report,' he may be dealt with for the same. Further than this we do not think we are warranted in going. The Committee of Inquiry should put a petitioner on trial for his whole previoits life, and their report and the action of the Lodge thereon should be final for past arts, except in the cases above mentioned. And we would here say that if committees in the first place would do their whole duty there would be no occasions for decisions on this point."
They engage in a somewhat lengthy discussion on the subject of dimits, and after much labor produce a form which shall compel the applicant to state his reasons for asking it, and to obtain it he must be either about to remove from the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge to join another Lodge or assist in forming a new Lodge. Then they have any ainount of penalties to apply if he fails to affiliate. We believe every
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Mason should be a member of some Lodge, but we know of no way, legally, to compel him to affiliate except he is willing, and still he may be a good Mason. If he contributes his mite to the relief of the distressed, it is all we can ask. R.".W.\ Brother GOULEY again submits the Report on Correspondence. Forty-six Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas, for 1869, being one. Brother GOULEY notices the remarks of Brother BROWN on the subject of informality of the petitions for Dispensations for new Lodges, and generously proffers us the- free use of the blanks and forms adopted by them, for which he will please accept our thanks. Brother GOULEY gives copious extracts from the report of the New York Committee on Foreign Grand Bodies. They have 368 Lodges on the roll, of which 357 made returns. Total initiated, 1,963; total rejected, 1,068. Total membership, 18,493. M.-.W.'. THOS. E . and R.'.W.'. GEO. Secretary.
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truth, a home. That crisis has passed. By the exertions of a few of the orphans theinselves; guided 'by kind frifends; funds sufficie'nf'to'p'ay for th'e'property'halve been raised, and^a good titleishdw vested'in the trustees. • But though relieved in this respe^ct, jlS| necessities, are still, great. The inmates of,.the |.Home;;_ must, be fed, clothed and educated. Many of them are the children of our Brothers; all of them are helpless, destitute orphans. On whom have they a stronger claimithan upon the members, of. an institution,whose.corner stone is Charity? If you turn a deaf ear to their appeals, who will heed them ? Can you not as.sist them? It is true that in the aggregate the expenses of the ' H o m e ' are heavy, but the'su'ni nWessary'for the maihtenance'arid e'ducatidn of-e'ach child is t u t light,'and within the power'of almost every L o d g e i n this jurisdiction to contribute... Let me suggest, then, iBrethren, that each Lodge pledge, itself to-.the sup-, port of one of these children, place its name upon the book of the Lodge, adopt it, and see that the pledge is made good by a prompt remittance to the Treasurer of the' required ariibunt.' Do this,' and the result'will be" fhat'eVery'member will'be a better rrian' and Mason;'and there-will be such'a flame'ki'iidled'upon your-altars: as will illumine this entire jurisdiction, and your. Lodges.\W11.be filled with,the best men of your community. • '• ' •
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The 'Brother's comments' upon the transactions of'our Grand'Lodge are couched in approving term.s; so'much so that we beg to return the Brother ouf sincere thanks, and t-rust-the same mutual good feeling shall ever exist.
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For the many favors and assistance rendered the Grand Lbdge three hundred dollars were voted our worthy Brother, GILES iH. HILLYER.
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Sixth Anniial Comrhuh'icatiori held October ris't,' I'Syo, They had fourteen Lodges, of which thirteen were represented. One more was chartered and one charter restored. M.'.W.'..NATHANIEL P. LANGFORD presiding.
The paper, type and general appearance, of the pamphlet before usis thebest of all those among oiir exchanges, but the binding is bad. The work is by the " R o c k y Moiintain Company,", and, we, presume theywill reriiedy the "little .defect" next time; . . . . . > •... An excellent engraving of the Grand Master is given as a frontispiece. .. • • • . The Address is a good one, and contains many excellent ideas.- He says: :,,.•... -..: • . . ..,• ' "Not every rrian who knocks at the door of our temple should receive'ailmissiori: Masonry-is to-day not only ^reat'est, but'the most popularfraternal association in the world'.' Many, who-in'the days of its adversityj would have shiimie'cl and denounced it from motives of policy, now .seek to unite'with'it from siiriilar considerations. .We want no such fair-weather members. Ours is not an instituti'o'n t'o be' bartered -for personal'aggrandizement.' Its'honors - are-properly bestowed &s .rewards of meritorious'Ser.vices,r-rrnot aS'promotferS'.ofithe selfish desigi}s of,it§ members.. Masons who wpuldpuse .their, honors^as.stepping-ston^e.s to secular or political preferment, whatever their standing or ability, deserve, the severest reprobation. \^''e can lib't too eftectually guard our doors against' tlieir admissibri;" ••'••• ' ' ' •' '• •••• • • . . • • . .1 • • ... '.I
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uniform; thinks the spirit and ideas should be preserved, but beyond this seems opposed to set phrases. He thinks latitude should be given in ornamenting and finishing the lectures. W e give the Brother's closing remarks: " Brethren, we have great cause to rejoice at the singular prosperity of Masonry in Montana. Nowhere else has its growth been more healthy, steady and progressive. Eight years ago it was my rare good fortune, with the assistance of a few brethren, to open and close the first Lodge of Masons ever asseinbled in this beautiful Territory, on the summit of one cf its rocky eminences. I remember, with unalloyed pleasure, the solemnities of that moment; but when I recall what Montana then was, and what she now is, I cannot express to you the delight it affords me to meet, on the ground-floor of this elegant temple, erected to God and dedicated to Masonry, so many of the representatives of an organized fraternity, at this, our Sixth Annual Communication. Then our Territory was a wilderness, the abode of savage men and beasts. Places where cities now exist were then unexplored. Valleys, now teeming with fruition, had then never cheered the visiun of civilized man. â&#x20AC;˘ Large rivers, which now afford the means of improvement to thousands, then rolled in solitary grandeur to their union with the Missouri and Columbia. All around was bare creation. Men traversed these distant haunts with fear, and viewed the vastness and variety of mountain, valley, river and canon, with wonder and awe. Every stranger was regarded as an enemy. Now, how changed! An empire has sprung up as if by enchantment. Civilization, with all its attendant blessings, has softened the rugged features of the scene, and man, educated, intellectual man, is planting here, on foundations not less permanent than our mountains, all the institutions of a free and happy people. Among these Masonry stands pre-eminent. Around its sacred shrine hundreds are congregating to do it reverence. Upon its solid foundations men are forming character, molding example, and establishing custom. Its power with us is omnipresent. Its pure influence wooes us on in the pursuit of duty, and protects us in our march against surrounding evils. Let us cherish it, and bestow upon it that affection which alone can make it a constant source of blessing to ourselves and to our fellow men."
The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother It embraces fifty-three pages, and reviews the proceedings of thirty-five Grand Lodges, Kansas, for 1869, being one, and of which favorable mention is made, and our growth and prosperity duly acknowledged. Portions of Grand Master BROWN'S remarks receive his hearty approval, and some of the decisions are criticised. " That the restoration of an expelled Mason is equivalent to the admission of a profane" he doubts, and thinks he can only get back by the door that he went out. He thinks, also, that we are too severe on physCORNELIUS HEDGES.
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ical qualifications, and regards "moral defects and deformities" as the "chief objections." He pays a high compliment to your Committee by pronouncing our Report a "creditable production," and a further compliment, for so we regard it, by giving us a new title. We have been often dubbed "Professor," "Captain," "Colonel," "Honorable," etc., but to be called Rev. E. T. CARR is too much, and our reverence will not allow us to accept the title. If we considered ourself worthy we would regard it more favorably. We trust our Brother will excuse us in requesting to be plain E. T. The Report, generally, is one of the best we have received, and is deserving of careful study. The fourteen Lodges reporting give a total of 541 members. M.'.W.-. CORNELIUS HEDGES, of Helena, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.\ H E Z . L . HOSMER, of Virginia City, Grand Secretary. NEBRASKA.
The proceedings of this Grand Lodge for 1870 came too late for our Report for last year. They are really the model proceedings, for that Grand L o d g e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a t least, as a specimen of workmanship; and, indeed, in the appearance of nearly all the proceedings now received, it is pleasing to note the improvement made in their typographical appearance. There seems to be a rivalry as to who shall do the best work, and this rivalry is commendable, so long as extremes of expense are avoided. We will confine our review of Nebraska to the proceedings of 1871. From this Grand Lodge we have a neat litttle volume containing the proceedings of their Annual Communication in June, 1871, M.'.W.". HARRY P. DEUEL, Grand Master, presiding. Thirty-one Lodges represented. In his Address the Grand Master reports the Order there in a most flourishing condition. Four new Lodges had been instituted during the year.
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The Acl'd'ress is corifinecl in a great degree to an account of his official acts. H e decides that where a Brother Entered Apprentice'applies foi" the reiriainin'fj degrees to another Lo'dge than t'fi'e one which entered him, an'd having obtained permission, upon receiving th'e'idegrees he iDecomes a member of the Loclge conferring those'degrees.' Sound. iD^iiring t h e y e a r he had, appointed..one .Qu^todian and a Grand Lecturer, those positions having become vacant. And to the Custodians and Grand Lecturer he talks as follows: , "If your business is such that you cannot visit the Lodges in your .district at least twice in each year, and to the Grand Lecturer, if you caiinot visit the Lodges throughout the State once in each year—I'would' recomm'ehd that yoii i-e'sigh youi' offices.in favor of some .one who can an<J !:m//do,this. • No|disrespect is intended to the present officers when I say this, for no one is better aware, or has a higher appreciation o'f'the laHoi's'tha't'they have performed than'rnyself, for. I have been with you -at several of your meetings,' aiid assisted you to the utmost oi^ my ability". But it is of your future action that I speak. It is the result of those labors that we wish to see accomplished, and this can' Only be done by visiting the Lodges and instructing them. You have only commenced the good work. A year of hard labor is before you, and I trust you will not shrink from it. :
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' •''This" is the turning poiiit. The coming year will determine whether our labors are to result in success, or whether we are to relapse to our former'Situation, with an unpaid, ;if jnot,uninterested,. GraridL^cturer,---iap;,office, only in name, and n'6 two Lodges in the State'working alike. Ours is a peculiar .juris'Sicti'dn;'our member's'hail'^'om almost every'Stat'e"in tKe'Uni'on;'and, as ir is perfectly, natural'for every BrothSi-'tb'think that'the'Lodge in'which lie' recei'vecl his degrees worked the ONLY TRUE.WORK,.the result.cart easily be.seferi. But.I will say no more. Perhaps I have spoken too plainly. ^ If so, I ask your pardon; arid trust that you will attribute my plain speaking to the deep interest I take in the subject:" • •• ' ' ' " ' ' ' ' " ' : " " ' ' ' " '' '
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Grand Lodge reverse the action. In order that he may afifiliate, they say he must procure a dimit from the Grand Secretary. ' The -Report on Correspondence-was submitted by the Grand' Secretary-, R/.W.-. R. W. FURNAS,'and'he .informs us that "it was published in'a-separate volume. '--As we have not ceoeivedthat'volume; we must pass the report. '• • . . . - . ; '••• '.'-• M.'.W.-. WILLIAM E . H I L L , of Nebraska City, is Grand Master; and' R.';W.'''.' R;-'W'. FURNAS, of Brownville,' Grand Sicretary. NEVADA.
Sixth Annual Communication held in September,. i§7.p, M.'.W.'. GEORGE W . HOPKINS, Grand Master, presiding-. H e thiiiks the'condition of Masonry "'throughoiit the land was never so fa-vorable, and in'his own jurisdiction' peace and good order prevail. He advises the recognition of Quebec. ' H e has examined the case, and advises that intercourse with the Grand Orient of France be suspended. These recommendations were. compIie,d.,wit.h., ,The,,Gja.t\d . ^([^ster. oppqg.eg, the practice of,making M.asonf: at.sight.,.,[The Grand^'Lpj^ge discuss the subject at considerable length, and fin.all,y defer.^cti.pn until the next annual meeting. Brother R. H. TAYLOR again presented the Report on Correspondence. " F o r t y Grand Lodges are noticed,'Kansas,'for 1869,' being brie, and receiving her share of the Brother's attention, which, throughout, is kind and courteous. There may haye been cause .for a,little unfr.iendly fe.eli.ng.betvy.een.the two jurisdictiqris,,b|Ut>y9,,trust .it h.as alj.,disappeared, ^ind, thfi utmqst.good feeling, npw .pr,eya.i.]..s. .,He,agrees.wi,th,iis ,in,pi,i;ii disapproval of the many schemes tQ, secure, the patronage,.of, the Craft to support certain projects intended to benefit certain projecters, rather than to contribute-to a' Masonic or public good. He thinks pur apology in the Mt. Moriah affair rather wide, and suggests that one'more special'would have suited them a little better. Just'state how you wish it, Brother TAYLOR'.'
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We are willing to make any honorable amends, but cannot say we have committed a very grave offense. If they were not worthy, why did you give them back their dimits, and turn them loose upon the Masonic world as Masons in good standing? A s to those side degrees. Brother TAYLOR, please tell us wherein we are "better mitout it." W e are anxious for all the information we can get on this subject. A full digest of decisions in the various jurisdictions arc given. Fourteen Lodges with a membership of 977. 1^2,183. .
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Annual Communication held in September, 1H70, M.'.W.'. Grand Master, presiding. Twenty Lodges were represented. B . L E S T E R PETERS,
The Grand Master announces that fraternal intercourse has been established between that Grand Lodge and the United Grand Lodge of England, and also with the Grand Lodge of Ireland. In case Scotland does not, within a certain time, withdraw the warrants held by its Lodges within the jurisdiction of New Brunswick, they propose to interdict all Masonic communication with that Grand Lodge. They have twenty-six Lodges, with 1,593 members. There was no Report on Correspondence. M.'.W.'. WILLIAM WEDDERBURN, of Hampton, is Grand Master, and R.-.W.'. W M . F . BUNTING, of St. Johns, Grand Secretary.
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Annual Communication at Concord, May 18 and 19, 1870, M.'.W.'. ALEX. M . WINN, Grand Master, presiding. Sixtyfour Lodges represented. Preceding the proceedings is the Report on Correspondence, by Brother JOHN J. BELL. The proceedings of thirtyfive domestic and five foreign Grand Bodies are noticed. Kansas does not appear in the Hst. The Brother favors the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and offered .a resolution to that effect, which was adopted. The Grand Master's Address gives an account of his official acts merely, and we find nothing requiring special mention. The Grand Secretary, Brother HORACE CHASE, states that he has been a Mason fifty-five years, thirty-six of which he has held some office, and has been Grand Secretary seventeen years, and declined a re-election. M.'.W.'. JOHN R . HOLBROOK, of Portsmouth, was elected Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. A B E L HUTCHINS, of Concord, elected Grand Secretary. Very full reports are made by the Deputy District Grand Masters, all showing that our New Hampshire Brethren are active in the discharge of their duties. N E W JERSEY.
Eighty-fourth Annual Communication held in January, 1871, M.'.W.'. ROBERT RUSHING, Grand Master, presiding. He has the satisfaction of reporting the Craft throughout that jurisdiction enjoying a remarkable degree of prosperity, but says the reports show that with all that the finances of the Grand Lodge are low, and being low, and expenses increasing, he advises that some means be had to increase the revenue to a sum adequate to meet current expenses. We have examined the Grand Treasurer's Report, and find about ^1,300 of a balance on hand, so that our Brethren there are not bankrupt. 14
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The Grand Master gives a concise account of his stewardship, and discourses eloquently upon the objects and teachings of Masonry. Five Dispensations had been granted for forming new Lodges. Some of his decisions are hardly in accordance with our views. The following is one: " In balloting for a candidate, a member of the-Lo Jge positively refuses to vote. The ballot is closed, and the candidate is declared elected by the W. M. Thereupon the Brother refusing to vote gives his reasons for his refusal, making charges against the candidate. I have decided that in such a case the W. M. can-' not order a new ballot; but the charges should be investigated, and the newly elected should have the privilege of being heard in his defense."
In this case the Brother refusing to vote should havecharges preferred against him for refusing. If he had sufficient reasons for preferring charges, it was his duty, as a good Mason, to have used the secret ballot and have cast the black ball. Refusing to ballot is equivalent in this case to casting a black ball, and disclosing his ballot, which we all consider an offense. W e hold that if an applicant is rejected by ballot he has ho rights by which he can claim to be heard, and we also hold that the Brother refusing to vote, and afterward objecting, has the same effect upon the applicant, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he cannot be received while the Brother objects. Preferring charges would be a farce, as, no matter how decided, the Brother would still object. The Lodge would have the fee, and the applicant would have no equivalent. So, we say, compel the Brother- to cast tae ballot, or consider the applicant rejected and return him the fje, and prefer charges against the Brother for contumacy. Another decision is as follows : " It is unmasonic for a Mason to vote against a candidate, simply on the request of a Brother Mason, unless he be himself satisfied, from information or belief, that the candidate is unworthy. In other words, a Brother cannot blackball a candidate by proxy."
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consider it our duty to cast a black ball, and should most certainly do it; and so far as that is blackballing by proxy, we should beg to differ from the M.".W.'..Brother. . This Grand Lodge coincides with the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Quebec affair, and considers the recognition of the new Grand Lodge "neither desirable nor expedient." Brother J, H. HOUGH submits the Report on Correspondence. Forty Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas, for 1869, being one, and of which a most fraternal mention is made. The membership last year in that jurisdiction was 8,347; this year, 9,161. M.'.W.'. WILLIAM and'R.'.W.'. JOSEPH
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Immediately on the opening of the Grand Lodge, the Rev. JOHN G. \yEBSTER, Grand Chaplain, delivered an excellent and instructive Address. The Rev. Brother speaks from the text: "Man loves acts, not wordsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;deeds, not promises to d o ; " and his remarks are so to the point that they cannot but exercise an excellent influence over the members of the Grand Lodge, and set them at work in earnest for the real good of Masonry, in their jurisdictions. Following this Address is the Address of the M.'. W-'Grand Master, a concise and business-like document, giving a full account of his official acts for the year, and making such suggestions as seemed to him proper for the guidance of the Craft. Several cases have come to his knowledge where jurisdictional rights have been disregarded, and some of- them quite serious. One Lodge in that jurisdiction, Westbrook, No. 233, has pajsecl fiftj^-six- candidates, resident in Pennsylvania. Their
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Charter had been arrested, but was restored, aiter investigation and numerous explanations. And they promise to " go and sin no more." He remarks as follows : " Our relations with foreign Grand Lodges remain substantially unchanged. Hamburg still claims jurisdiction over two Lodges, but I am not without some hope that at some future time, the two Lodges may themselves settle the great Masonic question, by asking the Grand Lodge of Hamburg to release them to the right of choosing a foster mother nearer to themselves. " I have felt compelled to file with the Grand Secretary an order recalling the commission of our former representative to France. " This was required, perhaps, by the former resolution of non-intercourse, but the present position of French Masonry, leagued with Communism and Atheism, and bearing the banner of Masonry into the front ranks of civil war, indicates too surely that until purified and reformed, French Masonry differs so widely from our own, that fraternal relations are impossible with it and other bodies sharing its errors."
On the question of physical qualifications, he holds to the strict letter of the law, and holds that a Master has the right to refuse to ballot or initiate, after a favorable report of the Committee, where the Lodge has not the proper jurisdiction over the candidate. T h e Grand Sscretary reports the total receipts for the year at $63,854.10. Whole number of warranted Lodges on the roll, 649. T h e Committee report that the cost of the Hall and Asylum, so far, including cost of grounds, is about ;^39S,000, and that about ;^z|00,000 will yet be required to complete it. The following may do so far as to produce "a little revenue," but we would hardly expect it to originate in the Grand Lodge of the Empire State: ''Resolved, That each Lodge in this jurisdiction be entitled to only one copy of the transactions of this Grand Lodge, all other copies to be sold at fifty cents per copy, the proceeds to be donated to the Hall and Asylum Fund; and that no copies of the transactions be disposed of otherwise than in accordance with this resolution, and a copy of the Constitution to be sent to each Lodge with the transactions."
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Master of the Lodge. This Commission found the Brother guilty, and sentenced him to suspension for one year. When the report came to the Lodge it refused to adopt it and its findings. Thereupon the Master decided, that the finding of the Commission was final, and ordered an entry in the minutes to the effect that the Brother stood suspended for one year. Subsequent to this the District Deputy Grand Master issued his order revoking the order of the Master of the Lodge. The Brother from whom the charges emanated, appeals to the Grand Lodge, on the grounds, as he claims, that the report of the commission was final â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that the Lodge was not summoned, etc., on which the Committee on Grievance reported as follows, which was adopted: "Your Committee are of opinion that Sections 54 to 61 of the Constitution should be combined with Section 120, and as thus construed the report of a commission on charges preferred in a Lodge against a member thereof, is not final, but must be submitted to the Lodge, which can either approve, disapprove, or modify the findings. " The submission of the report to the Lodge for its action was therefore correct. " T h e vote of the Lodge not to adopt was final, unless appealed from. Such a- vote is a non-adoption of the findings as a whole. Under Section 120 no appeal lies when the Lodge subsequently approves or adopts the determination of the Commission. As there has been no such adoption or approval in this case, it is unnecessary to consider whether the Lodge should, under the evidence, have adopted the report or not. " It may have been inadvisable to act on the report of the Commission at a slimly attended meeting, but it was no error. " It was unnecessary to summon the Lodge. " The conclusion of the Committee is, that the submission of the report to the Lodge was correct, and that if it did not adopt the report such action of the Lodge was final. It follows that the action of the District Deputy Grand Master was proper. " Your Committee therefore recommend the following resolutions: " Resolved, That the submission of the report of the Commission to the Lodge, for its action thereon, was correct; that the action of the Lodge refusing to adopt was final; and no appeal was therefrom. "Resolved, That the appeal be dismissed."
We quote this, as we have had some experience on this same point in this jurisdiction, and wer? compelled to define our laws morQ clearly.
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The Report of the Committee on Finance gives, ;^5,ooo.o6 to the Grand Secretary for salary and clerk hire, ;g400.oo to Committee on Correspondence, and ^65.56 to the Grand Master for stationery, postage, and contingent expenses. Not a large margin for contingents, we imagine. The Report on Correspondence was by R.\W.'. Brother P. BREED. Thirty-nine Grand Lodges of the United. States, four of the Dominion of Canada, and twelve European Grand Lodges are noticed. The question of jurisdictional rights claims his first attention. ENOCH
Kansas receives a fair share of. the Brother's attention, and compliments us. H e says: " T h e Grand Secretary presented a very excellent Report on,Correspondence, New York, for 1870, having a place therein. The Committee announce copious extracts from our notices of European Grand Bodies, but we presume the printer's estimate frightened them from carrying it into effect. Their desire to make the citations is a compliment to their value which we appreciate."
It was not the printer's estimate, Brother B R E E D , but a clear oversight in furnishing copy. It was marked and laid aside, and theij-forgotten until too late. We will make amends this time b y giving the following from your report of European Grand Lodges: " ENGLAND.
"Quarterly Communication, March 2, 1870.- At this communication the Right Honorable GEORGE FREDERICK SAMUEL, Earl de Grey and Earl of Ripon, "Viscount Goderich, Baron Grantham, and a Baronet, Lord President of Her Majesty's Council, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, etc., etc., etc., was unanimously elected, and thereupon proclaimed Grand Master for the ensuing year, and saluted according to ancient form. " The Graiid Lodge of New Brunswick was recognized. " T h e Grand Lodge debated at considerable length, and rejected the following proposition : " ' T h a t in the opinion of this Grand Lodge no future Grand Master should hold that office for more than five years in succession, unless in the case of a royal prince.' " A n especial Grand Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall, London, May 14, 1870.
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" An elaborately wrought silver inkstand was then presented the EARL OF ZETLAND, as was also the sura of ÂŁ2,'jo:), forming the Zetland Commemoration Fund, which, by his Lordship's, direction, is to be devoted to Masonic charity. The Grand Festival followed. " A Quarterly Communication was held June i, 1870. A futile attempt was made to appoint a committee of thirty to inquire into the merits of the various systems of working. " A n especial Grand Lodge was held September 16, 1870. The Right Honorable the EARL OF CARNARVON, Deputy Grand Master as Grand Master, at which a grant of ;if 500 was made to the fund being raised under the auspices of His Royal Highness the PRINCE OF WALES for 'Aid to the sick and wounded in war.' " A Quarterly Communication was held December 7, 1870. The Grand Master was nominated for re-election. The sum of ÂŁ100 was granted to the 'Refugees' Benevolent Fund,' in aid of the British and foreign refugees from France." ''
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"Brother FREDERICK A. ECKSTEIN, Master of Apollo Lodge, at Leipzig, was elected and installed Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, in place of Brother ERDMANN, deceased. , " T h e Grand Lodge also elected Brother BaEK, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, an honorary member, on his fiftieth Masonic anniversary. " The circular letter of the Grand Orient of France, containing the resolution adopted by that body in 1869, was received by the Grand Lodge of Saxony. It was referred to a Committee, consisting of the Grand Officers, who made the following report: ' " I . That, according to a resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge of Saxony, November 19, 1850 (Supplement No. 14 to the fundamental laws,) no bar exists to the initiation of non-Christians in Masonry, provided they are professors of a monotheistic religion. " ' 2. That, according to a resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge of Saxony, June 28, i860 (Protocol No. 54, V.), it recognizes only just and perfect Lodges, and, consequently, the members thereof, without reference to color of skin, and admits such only as visitors to its Lodges; and that it'would have no hesitation to initiate candidates of the colored race, provided they possessed the necessary qualifications required by the statutes' " No objection being made to the report, it was decided to answer the circular letter of the Grand Orient of France in accordance with the report.
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" T h e Supreme Council of Spain expressed a desire to enter into friendly relations with the Grand Lodge. Action on the application was postponed until further information could be obtained. It is stated that the Grand Orient of Spain is recognized by the Grand Lodges of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Portugal. " Of the recognition by the three first bodies named, we have some doubt. The last we know has refused to recognize the Grand Lodge of Sp.iin for the present. " A new Lodge, to be formed at Pesth, Hungary, to be known by the name of ' Grossmuth,' applied for a Charter to the Grand Lodge of Saxony. Information having been received during the pendency of the application that a Grand Lodge of Hungary had been constituted, the Grand Lodge declined to grant the Charter, it being contrary to its principles. (Section 6 of the statutes.) '• The Grand Master, M.-.W.-. Brother WARN.\TZ, communicated to the Grand Lodge the result of the conference of the German (irand Masters, held at Hamburg, June 7, and requested the daughter Lodges to take into consideration the draft of the ' General Masonic Principles' for the Lodges of Germany, adopted at that session, and report as to the practicability of their adoption, at an early future session of the Grand Lodge.. " Brother WiGARD again reiterated his former objections against these annual conferences of the German Grand Masters, which, he said, constantly assumed more extended bearings, as appeared from the Report. He therefore renewed his former protest, at the particular request of the Lodge he represented. He had no wish to deny the judiciousness of the propositions heretofore made, yet, according to the fundamental compact of the Lodge Union of Saxony, he thought he was obliged to dem'and the recognition and establishment of the legality of these conferences. He therefore moved; That the Union Lodges should be called upon to decide whether they intended to legalize these German Grand Maste'rs' conferences, as consultative conventions, in the name and for the benefit of the Grand Lodges. •''' " T h e M.-.W-.• Grand Master declared that Brother WIGARD'S motion was an essential and important step to the further development of what the Grand Master's conferences desired to accomplish, viz.: ' The Unity of German Freemasonry in its most essential parts, and a preservation of the autonomy of the individual Grand Lodges and Lodge Unions.'' He therefore would recommend the adoption of Brother WIGARD'S proposition. " T h e proposition was unanimously adopted, and the Lodges are to report their views at the next communication of the Grand Lodge. " T h e Grand Lodge adopted a resolution, acknowledging the Grand Masters' conferences as a consultative assembly of the German Grand Masters, existing in the name and for the Grand Lodges. " T h e following Protest prepared by M.-.W.-. Brother WARNATZ, was read and unanimously adopted: "'Protest.—Whereas, during the present war between Germany and France, the Lodge les Amis Philanthropiques at Brussels, although not recognized by the Grand Lodge; also, the following ten Lodges affiliated with the Grand Orient of France, viz.: les Trinosophes de Bercy; les Disciples de Fenelon; les Hospitallers Francais; '[ Union de Belville ; PAthenee Francais; la Perseverance ; les Amis de
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la Pairie; les Seclatetirs de Menes; F Orientah and la Persrjerante Amitie, likewise the Grand Lodge of Switzerland, Alpina, and during the late political events in Rome, also the Grand Lodge of Italy, have issued manifestoes and transmitted them to the German Grand Lodges, in which they discuss in a passionate and partisan manner political questions and affairs that are, on principle and in the interest of Masonry, excluded therefrom, and have clearly carried politics into Masonry. ' " N o w , therefore, the Grand Lodge of Saxony protests in the name of her Lodges against this abuse of Masonry, and reserves to itself further action, and communication with the rest of the German Grand Lodges.' " Since the above was written, we have received Protocol, No. 94, dated March I I , 1871, of the Grand Lodge of Saxony. M.-.W.-. Brother WARN.\TZ opened the session of the Grand Lodge with a short Address. "After alluding to the peace which had just been concluded between France and Germany, and deploring the misery which the war had entailed upon the people and its amelioration as far as possible by acts of charity, in which the Masonic fraternity largely participated, he gives way to feelings of a justifiable pride, that Saxony is a thriving branch of the green oak tree, and that Germany may look forward to a bright and prosperous future. " T h e propositions adopted by the Grand Master's Conference, held at Hamburg, to retain the Old Charges as an historical monument, and add them to the Constitiitions of the Grand Lodges, and adopt the seven Masonic principles as a general fundamental law for the German Grand Lodges, were brought up for adoption. The Grand Master expressed the opinion, that the adoption of the same, for the present, could nowise operate prejudicially to the Grand Lodge, as a revision of these seven principles w.as intended at the next Grand Master's . conference. " T h e propositions were adopted without debate. " A circular letter, dated December 2, 1870, was received from the Grand Lodge, Alfiiiia, stating that she had determined to oppose the intention of some of the Lodges at Paris, Henri IV. and others, to hold a meeting at Lausanne on the 15th of March, 1871, for the purpose of trying the King of Prussia, etc. " The presiding officer thought that the Protest adopted at the last session, precluded the necessity of an answer, and that it was to be hoped that reason would take the place of infatuation." " G R A N D LODGE ZU DEN D R E I WELTKUGELN
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"This Grand Lodge held a session March 3, 1870. " T h e resolution adopted by the Grand Orient of France, at its Annual Assembly, July 8, i85g, and communicated to all foreign Grand Lodges, ' that humanity and Masonry are outraged when color, race or religion suffice to prevent the entrance of a profane into the Masonic family,' was noticed with the remark, that members of other just and perfect Lodges were admitted to the meetings of her daughter Lodges, in the degree which they had acquired, if they possessed a certificate not over three years did and indorsed by their Grand Lodge. IS
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" The Grand Lodge has entered into mutual representation with the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Grand Orient of Brazil ( Valle dos Benedictinos). " The question of i/ie rig/ii of jurisdiction, and the proposition to establish a tribunal for the arbitration of any differences that may arise between German Grand Lodges, is fully reviewed. " The right of jurisdiction is of peculiar interest to all American Grand Lodges, in view of the irreconcilable difficulties that have arisen therefrom between our own and the Grand Lodge of Hamburg; and the severance of our friendly relations with the Grand Orient of France, resulting from a question more particularly affecting the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, but of similar import to that involved in our differences with Hamburg. " T h e annual session of the Grand Lodge occurred on the 5th May, 1870. The Grand Master, Brother VON MESSERSCHMIDT, opened the Grand Lodge with an address. Eighty-two of the one hundred daughter Lodges remained unrepresented. " I t will be remembered, that in order to represent a daughter Lodge in the Grand Lodge, the representative must, according to the system practiced by the Grand' Lodge, have attained the so-called fourth degree. Several daughter Lodges, arguing that it is unnecessary to possess the fourth degree in order to represent a Lodge practicing only the three first degrees, have moved that the Grand Lodge may adopt a resolution, that in order to attend the May conference of the Grand National Mother Lodge, when laws and matters are discussed that relate to St. John's Masonry only, representatives of daughter Lodges need not possess the fourth, but should have acquired the third degree in Masonry. " The Committee to whom this proposition was referred decided not to recommend this change, as its adoption would not only change the fundamental law in important points, but new elements would be introduced in the Grand Lodge alongside of the fully entitled active members, which would be divided thereby in two sections. There would be active members who would be entitled to participate in legislation and in the discussion of all other subjects, and others who would be entitled to participate in the discussion touching the affairs and proposed laws of St. John's Masonry. Whether the last named brethren would find any satisfaction in occupying that position, the Committee did not wish to determine. They had no doubt, however, that if this proposition was carried into execution, it would effect a complete division of all Masonic legislation and business. Without further investigating the propriety and possibility of such a division, the Committee were of opinion that a state of affairs would be created, which would be neither useful nor beneficial to the Masonic Union, but greatly prejudicial to the influence and efficiency of the Grand National Mother Lodge, and retard the spread of the higher degrees. The Committee therefore recommended the adoption of the following: 'â&#x20AC;˘'Resolved, That the motions to admit Master Masons to the May conferences be declined.' " T h e resolulio:! was ado )ted.
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.Masters of Lodges who have not advanced beyond the third degree, as Lodge representatives to the May conferences, was also lost. " The proposition made the previous year, to abolish the requirement of a particular religious confession for initiation into the first three degrees, was again brought up for discussion. " The Lodge at Gotha offered the following: " ' I. The Grand National Mother Lodge Three Globes, in the Orient of Berlin, declares that for an initiation into the first three degrees of Masonry, the requirement of a particular religious creed is no longer to be adhered to. " ' 2. The Union Directory is requested to prepare the necessary amendments to the statutes in reference thereto, and submit them to the May conference of next year for adoption.' " The Lodge at Kreuznach supported the foregoing propositions, and, in case they should be lost, proposed the following: "'According to Sections 217 and 233 of the statutes, every Lodge has the right to advance Brethren who are permanent visitors, without reference to their religious belief, in the St. John's degrees, whenever requested to do so by the Lodges in which they were initiated.' " The two Lodges at Soest and Osnabruck proposed to insert in the statutes: ' " I . For initiation in the three St. John's degrees, the requirement of a particular religious confession is no longer to be adhered to. " ' 2. For an initiation into the three St. John's degrees, a particular religious confession is no longer required.' " Both Lodges give their reasons for their propositions, and express the opinion, that the requirement of a particular religious creed is not supported either in the idea nor by the history of Masonry. The particular sphere for Masonry was morality. Moral law is independent of creed, and is the same with all ethically and intellectually cultivated. The reception into Masonry should therefore be made the less dependent on a particular creed, as it would thereby be circumscribed in one of its principal aims, that of laboring for the moral advancement of the whole human race. It could not be accomplished, if, as heretofore, a position of exclusiveness was to be adhered to, and if on account of creed, which after all was only accidentally determined by birth and education, admission was refused to those who felt a desire to further improve themselves in and through Masonry. Common enlightenment in social life as well as in Masonry demanded the acknowledgment of equal rights for all, and the abolition of the requirement of a certain creed. If by the adoption of a resolution at the May session of i868 non-Christian brethren were admitted as permanent visitors to our Lodges, it would be consistent, if the requirement of a profession of Christianity as a condition for initiation would also be abandoned. Neither, need it be taken into consideration, that this demand was supported by Articles 4 and 12 of the Prussian Constitution. The principle contained in these propositions was looked upon with favor by a part of the Committee. It was particularly pointed out, that the three Prussian Grand Lodges occupied a very exceptional position in this respect, as the principle involved must be considered already established, and that in fact
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its recognition was simply a question of time. All other Grand Lodges had long since decided in favor of admission of non-Christians. The question was a pressing one for the daughter Lodges. A decision was urgent and would be readily found, if a discrimination was made between Christian ethics and dogmas; if the question was asked, not. What is the religious belief? but, What is the conduct of the candidate? " Other members of the Committee were determinedly opposed to the principle involved in the propositions. It was pointed out, that if the question connected therewith was decided in accordance with the views of the movers, it would shake the foundation of the whole system, and irreparably tear asunder the whole Lodge Union. It was therefore above all desirable, that these questions should not be discussed anew with every recurring year, but that they should be postponed until the time fixed by legislative enactment. In the mean time, the other side might become satisfied of the wrongfulness of the step, or, for the sake of preserving the peace of the Union, would abstain from a renewal of these propositions. It was considered erroneous, however, if it was argued that, because the Order prescribed no particular creed to its members, that non-Christians could be initiated or advanced. It was true; the Order did not ask whether the candidate was a Catholic, Protestant, an Anabaptist, etc., but it did demand of him a belief in Christ; and because of the pure and advanced tenor of-its moral teachings, compared with all other creeds, it was the basis for all its efforts and the foundation of its efficiency, if it is to correspond with the development of a civilization of two thousand years and fulfill the object of its mission. The whole doctrine of the Order, its customs and symbols were founded upon Christianity and found their explanation in the same. It was impossible for the Union Directory to ever assent to a resolution, permitting the admission of non-Christians, because it was inimical both to the object of the Order and the knowledge of the Inner Orient of our system. But aside of this, it ought to be taken into consideration, whether it really could be called toleration and brotherly and Christian love, when non-Christians, who are received as brethren were forced to submit to symbols and teachings, which were false according to their belief, and when from a pretended love for those outside of the Union, a large number of brethren were offended by demands, which to them seem incompatible with the name and nature of that Union, which they so highly value. However thoroughly and amply educated one who is not a professor of Christianity may appear, he can not be considered as standing upon the same level of moral perception and education; and therefore must be deprived of the internal equality with the brethren of the Union, which is justly considered to be one of the fundamental laws of the Order. "These arguments were replied to, however. The principle of law Volenti non fiinjuria, stepped in here. If a non-Christian voluntarily offered himself for initiation into the Order, it was neither intolerance nor unfairness if he was asked to submit to its customs and symbols. Not albeit, but because the Masonic Order was Christian, it was its duty in the sense of its Lord and Master, who says: ' Come unto me all,' to draw to itself those differing in opinion and belief; to receive and educate them. This contrariety of opinion did not lead to a union on
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the principle: ihe correctness of which is supported by five votes on one side, whilst it is contested by the same number on the other side. The committee, therefore, could not determine upon a report expressing its views, but must leave the decision on the foregoing propositions to the discussion and resolution of the Grand Lodge, The Chairman desired, that, inasmuch as the committee could not arrive at a conclusion, that action be postponed until the time should arrive for the revision of the laws. The matter was discussed, however, by a number of brethren, who argued that there exists no denominational Masonry, and particularly was this the case with the St. John's degrees. Masonry esteemed the moral man only, and as Masons we should know no half-brothers. Just as little as there existed a denominational Masonry, just as little existed a Prussian Masonry. Every one who acknowledged the existence of God, could place his hand on the book of St. John, the book of love, etc. By a large majority vote, action was finally postponed until the time should arrive for the revision of the Constitution. " The Directory of the Grand Lodge Three Globes is invested with the power of vetoing any law or resolution that may be adopted by the Grand Lodge. One of the daughter Lodges made a proposition to abrogate this extraordinary power, by an amendment, which was referred to the proper committee, who recommended its rejection for the following reasons: Because the Grand National Mother Lodge was an independent Grand Lodge, that had constituted the differ ent daughter Lodges, and therefore had not acquired her superior authority through her daughter Lodges, and was not dependent upori them; but, on the contrary, the latter were dependent upon her. That the Grand National Mother Lodge had constituted herself as an independent Grand Lodge upon her own principles, and as such had received a Patent from and the protection of King Frederick William II. on the gth February, 1796. That in consequence thereof, and to obtain a solid footing for her labors, she adopted fundamental laws on the 22d November, 1797, according to which she constituted by election a supreme Union.authority,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Union Directory,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;which is the representative, executive, and ratifying body in external relations; and the only authority for internal 'affairs, that is to preserve the laws according to which the labors of the Grand National Mother Lodge are regulated; and that this supreme authority, consisting of seven brethren, elected ad dies vita decides all external affairs in conjunction with the Grand Lodge, but is entirely independent in internal affairs; that, after the Grand Lodge had been invested with corporate rights by the Patent of February 9, 1796, and the conditions of the Edict of October 20, 1798, nothing was left but to elect from am^ng themselves a smaller number as representatives, who are to transact all external business, and assume all responsibility toward the State for any violations of the penal laws; and finally, that, for that reason it was necessary to invest the Union Directory with the right of approval or rejection of any resolutions adopted by the Grand Lodge, because no one will assume the responsibility for resolutions adopted by others. " T h e Grand Lodge celebrated St. John's Day on the 24th June. " A t the special session of August 25, 1870, the Grand Lodge donated 6,000 thalers for the support of the wounded in the war with France, and the relief of
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the children of those who fell in battle. At the session of September 8, 1870, it was announced that twenty-two daughter Lodges had contributed 2,265 thalers for the same purpose. " At the session of October 13, 1870, it was resolved to recognize the newly formed Grand Lodge of Hungary, and enter into friendly relations with her, by the appointment of mutual representatives. " T h e Grand Master stated that according to information received from the Grand Orient of Italy, of September 7, 1870, the Grand Orient would be removed to Rome as soon as the seat of the Italian Government was transferred to that city. " The communication speaks of the subject as follows : " ' At this moment the Italian Government is about to take possession of Rome in the name of national sovereignty. To Masonry belongs a great share of the honor of having brought about this result. It will deprive the head of the Catholic Inquisition of the right over life and death, and will assist in freeing the world of Pap:il Infallibility; whilst, at the same time, it will strengthen and cement for the benefit of mankind, the reunion of the Italian family, after a decline and slavery of several hundred years. " ' In consequence of this event, we have ordered the transfer of the Grand Orient from Florence to Rome, the future capital of the nation.' " T h e Grand Lodge held a ' Lodge of Sorrow' on the 2d of November, and a quarterly session on the istof December, 1870. " In consequence of a circular addressed by the Grand Lodge to the daughter Lodges affiliated with her, 1,143 thalers were! collected for the Lodge at Strasbourg." "ORAN'D LODGE ROYAL YORK, ZUR F R E U X D S C H . \ F T , BERLLN, PRUSSIA.
" At the session of June 8, M.-.W.-. Brother SCHNACKENBURG reported the following extract from the Protocol of a session of the Grand Masters' Union (Berlin), of May 14: " ' The draft of Brother PAUL for a revision of the Old Charges, is to be discussed at the conference of the Grand Masters of Germany, at Hamburg. The question raised by the Grand Lodge Royal York. " ' What position do the Sister Grand Lodges (of Berlin) intend to assume in reference to the proposition, to be brought up for decision at an early day, in regard to the initiation of Jews ?' was also discussed at this Grand Masters' Union. " The draft for a revision of the Old Charges made by Bi other WARNATZ, of Dresden, was deemed better adapted to the requirements of the times than the one proposed by Brother Paul, etc. " The discussion of the question raised by the Grand Lodge Royal York, in reference to the initiation of Jews, is of peculiar significance as regards the two other Berlin Grand Lodges. " M.-.W.-. Brother SCHNACKENBURG stated explicitly that the Grand Lodge Royal York would not be able to avoid a decision of the question in regard to
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the initiation of Jews at an early day, as it was demanded by some of her daughter Lodges, and it ought, therefore, to be considered, what her relations to the two sister Grand Lodges would be, if she should decide the question in the affirmative. In general and under certain reservations, the Grand Lodge Royal York deemed it proper to permit the initiation of Jews, provided the approval of His Majesty the King, the most illustrious protector, is given thereto. " T h e Representatives of the Grand National Mother Lodge Three Globes declared thereupon, that on their part the agreement of the three Prussian Grand Lodges in reference to the general Masonic principles of March 28, i860, must be adhered to; that with them the decision as to the initiaton of Jews was simply ritualistic, and that it could hardly be expected that any of the present members of the Union Directory would deviate from the above mentioned princiiDles. "But they would, nevertheless, freely acknowledge, and give their brotherly assurance, that the step proposed by the Grand Lodge Royal York, in reference to the initiation of Jews,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;if limited to the three St. John's Degrees,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;should create no dissentsons between the two sister Grand Lodges. " The Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Germany remarked, that, thus far, they had not received even a single application from their daughter Lodges to permit the initiation of Jews, and that in view of the purely Christian position which the members of their system obligated themselves to occupy with their entrance into the Order, it would have to be decidedly refused. "Nevertheless, the same assurance just given on the part of the Grand National Mother Lodge niight be extended by them, that if the Grand Lodge Royal York should at some future time take the step as proposed by her daughter Lodges, that it never will become a cause for discord between the Grand Lodges concerned; but that the view expressed in the letter of December 5, 1848, would be adhered to. " It was stated, that of the eighty Grand Lodges of the world, seventy-five, with about 9,000 daughter Lodges, initiated Jews; whilst only five Grand Lodges, viz., the three Prussian Grand Lodges, and the Grand Lodges of Sweden and Denmark, with about two hundred and thirty daughter Lodges, were opposed to their initiation, and it was not considered at all hazardous, if one or the other of the last named five Grand Lodges joined the great majority of the Grand Lodges in regard to the Jewish question. " I t was also deemed proper, that the purely Christian position should be retained by some Grand Lodges, so that in their daughter Lodges those members might find admission, who desired to satisfy their conscience in this respect. " Whatever shape the question in relation to the initiation of Jews may assume in the Prussian Lodges, the three Pntssian Grand Lodges will, nevertheless, remain at peace with each other. "The accession of a number of Lodges, formerly affiliated with the now defunct Grand Lodge of Hanover to the Grand Lodge Royal York, strengthened the element that existed in the latter, and which had labored for a reform of the exclusive system of the Berlin Grand Lodges. M.-.W.-. Brother SCHNACKENBURG
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now seems to admit, that the time is not far distant when at least the Grand Lodge Royal York will give in its adhesion to the humanitarian principle, to the true Masonic principle of universality. That, at least one of the three Berliri, Grand Lodges will discard a prejudice to which they have heretofore adhered contrary to the ancient laws of the institution. Peculiarly appropriate would this step be on the part of the Grand Lodge Royal York, inasmuch as she is the direct offspring of the Grand Lodge of England whose ritual she practices even now," " G R A N D LODGE OF GERMANY, B E R L I N , PRUSSIA.
" The principal event in this Grand Lodge during the past year, of which we have received information, is the celebration of its centenary existence, which took place on the 24th day of June, 1870, in the presence of a large number of members of Lodges in Berlin and other parts of Prussia. There were also present deputations from other countries. The King of Sweden addressed a letter to the Grand Lodge, which was delivered by Count S.\LZA, his special deputy. The King of Prussia also sent a congratulatory letter. , " T h e day previous to the celebration the Grand Lodge met, when the Grand Master, M.-.W.-. VoN DACHROEDEN, delivered an Address, in which he sketched the principal events in the history of the Grand Lodge. " The ritual adopted by the Grand Lodge and her daughter Lodges, he said, was obtained by Brother VoN ZINNENDORF, in 1766, and is the so-called Swedish System. The Grand Lodge was formed, and its officers elected on the 23d June, 1770. The conservative ideas that prevail in this most exclusive of Prussian Grand Lodges, are well expressed in that part of his Address, where he alludes to the oath which demands 'an inviolable fidelity and unalterable literal adherence to, and observance of the laws, customs, and usages of the ancient and venerable Royal Art, transmitted to them.' " ' Our structure,' he said, 'rests upon a firm foundation, and is unalterable; for that reason, nothing has been changed in the fundamental principles. ' " O n e hundred years ago we received from Sweden the ancient document, according to which we work at the present day. Fifty years ago came to us from Sweden the old acts, on the basis of which our ritual and tenets became more extended, without necessitating a deviation from our old fundamental documents. We have now received from Sweden, as a gift for our centenary celebration, the last information which was wanting, and such documents and historical intelligence as will bring near to a solution a hundred years of doubt of our descent. The Swedish Brotherhood gives with true love, because it gives all that it possesses, like the source of light, which does not become dim because another has been lighted by it.' " H e then said, that by years of labor the first Book of the Lodge is now prepared, containing a collection of all the laws now in force, and which will make their organization fully intelligible to every Brother. Everything has been prepared to impart, through extensive abstracts from documents, a positive knowledge of these otherwise inaccessible treasures to trustworthy Brethren of the higher degrees of the Order, and particularly furnish to the Masters of Lodges authentic material for their labors, etc. " H e further states that the Grand Lodge h i d united with other Grand Lodges
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for the purpose of investigating historical points which are not clear, and that the rich gift received from the fraternity of Sweden is now in process of being worked up. • " The celebration itself occurred on the 24th June. The Grand Lodge was opened by the Grand Master of the Order, the Crown Prince of Prussia, who, in the name of the King, welcomed all Brethren present, and, laying particular stress upon the expression that his words were addressed to the whole fraternity, he gave the assurance that his house felt an interest in the Union which is prospering under its protection." • ,
The Address of the Crown Prince was of nearly an hour's duration, and was well received, and, coming as it does' from the highest quarter, will have a favorable influence upon the Order. "iMOTHER GRAND LODGE OF T H E ECLKCTIC UNION, F R A N K F O R T - O N - T H E - M A I N .
" Protocols Nos. 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57, embracing the period February 25 to December 2, 1870, are before us. " T h e committee to whom was referred the circular letter of the Grand Orient of France of October.25,1869, reciting that humanity and Masonrywere violated if color, race, or religion, etc., reported that the principles involved in this declaration of the Grand Orient of France corresponded with the Masonic principles laid down in the Act of Reorganization of the Eclectic Union (Sections 2 and 3), etc., and so far as this declaration of the Grand Orient of France acknowledges the same principles, the Mother Grand Lodge might agree with the same and assent thereto. The committee, however, expressed douljts as to the propriety of the language of the declaration, as it charges those systems that do not subscribe to these principles with a violation of humanity and Masonry, whilst the Mother , Grand Lodge is bound to preserve within her own jurisdiction the Masonic principles laid down in her Act of Reorganization ( 8 A. of R.), and would rejoice if these principles were generally recognized, she, nevertheless, does not feel called upon, or is justified to charge those Masonic bodies that do not subscribe to them with a violation of Masonry, etc. " I n practicing this Masonic toleration, the Mother Grand Lodge acknowledges these Masonic bodies, if otherwise lawfully constituted, as legal authorities, and maintains the most friendly relations with them. These relations she would have to sever at once, if convinced that Masonry had been violated by them, as she did on a former occasion in conjunction with the German Grand Lodges, when the Grand Orient of Belgium permitted political discussions to enter into its transactions. " T h e committee therefore recommend that the Mother Grand Lodge declare in her answer to the Grand Orient of France, that " I.—Considering that, according to Section 2 of the Act of Reorganization, the aim of the Eclectic Union is : " I. To practice, perpetuate, and cultivate ancient Masonry as transmitted to 16
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us, by promoting humanity, removed from all. political, church, or confessional tendencies, by faithfully fulfilling the Old Charges of, the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England of 1723; the first and second of which are acknowledged as particularly binding upon the Eclectic Union; and, " 2. Considering that, according to Section 3 of the same Act, and conformally to the 0\d., Charges, the Eclectic Union explains Freemasonry to be ' a union of virtuous, true and, honorable men of all stations, religious and political, opinions, and of whatever nation,' etc.; and, " 3 . Considering that, in accordance with a resolution adopted February 25, 1859, the Mother Grand Lodge declares: " That she admits as visitors to her Lodges the members of every ju.st and perfect St. John's Lodge, without reference to color, and referring to the principle of the Eclectic Union, she has no hesitation in initiating colored candidates, if otherwise qualified and complying with the laws for initiation." " G R A N D LODGE ZUR E I N T R A C H T , A T DARMSTADT.
" T h i s Grand Lodge met on the 27th March, 1870. The noted^ manifesto of the Grand Orient of France had been received by this Grand Lodge also. It was unanimously resolved to reply, that the Grand Lodge, composed as it is of Lodges practicing various systems, had no occasion to enter into a discussion of the principle involved; but that in view of the liberty of action, in vievf of liberty of faith, and the mutual toleration of a genuine Masonic brotherhood, a connection of the principle laid down with the threat of a discontinuance of'all intercourse with those Masonic authorities that do not declare their adhesion to the manifesto within a certain period of time, could not be^ acknowledged. If, however, the Grand Orient of France should carry out this remarkable resolution, it could be a matter of regret only. It should, however, have no other effect upon the Grand Lodge ziir Eintracht, than to give members of French Lodges a most hearty %yelcoine in her daughter Lodges. " At the close of the ^session. Brother PFALTZ was unanimously re-elected Grand Master for the period 1870-72." " G E R M A N Y â&#x20AC;&#x201D; C O N F E R E N C E OF THE GERMAN GRAND MASTERS OF THE GRAND LODGES OF GERMANY.
" The Grand Masters of the Grand Lodges of Germany held their third Annual Conference, June 7, 1870, at Hamburg. From the Protocol it will be perceived that the Grand Lodge zur Sonne was represented for the first time; while the Crosse J.andes Lege von Deutschland (Grand Lodge of Germany, at Berlin,) remained unrepresented. â&#x20AC;˘ The Grand Masters, holding these Conferences, are invested with no Masonic authority by their respective Grand Lodges; their meetings are merely consultative. As yet, no marked results seem to have sprung from these Conferences. The impression seems to prevail, however, that they will eventually lead to a unity of Masonry in Germany. If they succeed in harmonizing the discrepancies of the various systems practiced by the Grand Lodges
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of that country, if they succeed in uprooting antiquated prejudices with which some of the systems are imbued, if they succed in restoring l^Iasonry to its original purity, they will deserve and receive the thanks, not only of the German Brotherhood, but also of the fraternity at large. The Conferences seem to be generally approved by our German brethren, although there are a limited number who have raised their voices against them."
The Business transacted at this Confel-ence is very interesting, but too lenghty for our report. We must therefore omit it. ~ â&#x20AC;˘ "HUNGARY. "At the close of the month of January, 1S70, there e.xisted seven Lodges in Hungary. The Mother Lodge, zur Einigkeit iin VaUrlande, at Pesth, invited all the other Lodges to send two Delegates each to Pesth, to meet on the 30th January, 1870, for the purpose of constituting a Grand Lodge for Hungary. " The Delegates, representing the seven Lodges, met on that day, and ai'ter a consultation of ten hours, formed the Grand Lodge of Hungary. Brother FRANZ PuLSKi was elected Grand Master. The Constitution of the Grand Lodge zur Sonne, at Bayreuth, was adopted with some slight modifications. The first session took place the same evening. The Grand Lodge is to be known as the ' Grand Lodge of Hungary for the three St. John's Degrees.' " Previous to the formation of the Grand Lodge, the Lodge Mathias Corvinus of Pesth, practicing the Ancient and Accejjted Rite, made eftbrts to unite with the Lodge zur Einigkeit im Vaterlande. The latter, however, declined the union, on the ground that there existed essential differences in the rites practiced by the two Lodges. The letter written on the subject by the Lodge Mathias was submitted to the convention that formed the Grand Lodge. The convention declared that it approved of the formation of just and perfect Lodges in the fatherland, .without, referring to system or rite; but that it was not invested with authority to postpone indefinitely the constituting and solemn opening of the' Grand Lodge of Hungary for the three St. John's Degrees, for the.purpose of entering into negotiations with the Lodge Mathias of the Ancient and Accepted Rite; but that it had no desire to establish a rivalry injurious to the common object, and that it hoped that the two systems would exist in harmony side by side. The offtcers of the Grand Lodge were instructed to transmit to the Lodge Mathias an abstract from its Protocols, and also a copy of the Constitution adopted, and add the brotherly request to the Lodge to place the Grind Officers in possession of its statutes and the terms upon which it was proposed to unite the two systems. " The Masons of Plungary have determinedly overcome all obstacles that were thrown in their way by the Austrian Government, and have placed Masoriry Upon a solid basis in their country. From all accounts. Lodges are rapidly increasing and the Royal Art has found congenial soil, and is growing stronger day By day Lodges have already been established, or are in course of formation, in the rfiost
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important cities of the country. People of character and standing are impressed with the idea of improving the welfare of society and join them. The new Grand Lodge has been already acknowledged by several of the Grand Lodges in Europe, and is now also recognized by the Government." " GRAND LODGE OF T H E N E T H E R L A N D S .
" W e have received the third and fourth numbers of the Bulletin of this Grand Orient, embracing the period from September, 1870, to March, 1871. The Bulletin, we are informed, is edited by Brother NoORDZiEK, the Deputy' Grand Master. It reports the proceedings of the Grand Orient, and the daughter Lodges in affiliation therewith, furnishes reports from Foreign Grand Lodges, and contains well-written articles on various Masonic subjects. It is sold to subscribers. " T h e Grand Lodge met June 12, 1870, at the Hague; forty-one Lodges being represented. Brother NoORDZiEK, Deputy Grand Master, opened the Grand Lodge and reviewed the events of the year. "According to the Report of the Grand Treasurer, the receipts of the Grand Lodge for the year ending April i, 1870, were fl. 6,348.66; and the expenditures fl. s,8io.8i." . ' . . " GRAND ORIENT OF ITALY.
" At the session of July 26, 1870, the Grand Orient approved the publication of a semi-official paper, to replace the Official Bulletin, which has ceased to appear. The title of the new paper is, Revista della Masoneria Italiana periodica ebdomario semi-uffi-ciale del Grande Oriente della Masoneria in Italia e sue colonic. The new paper appears weekly, and may be considered the organ of the Grand Orient; it also contains Masonic Reports from foreign countries, and political reviews. In the first numbers, the proceedings of the Grand Orient, embracing the period from June, 1869, to July, 1S70, are reviewed. "Several laws and regulations are published by the Grand Orient; tending to the unification of the daughter Lodges. The period for which the Grand Master is. to be elected in future is reduced from five to three years. " Grand Master FRAPOLI tendered his resignation as Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Italy, which was accepted. " O n the 14th August the Grand Master issued a circular, calling upon the Masons of Italy to contribute to the relief of the victims of the war between France and Germany, to be distributed without regard to nationality. " On the 17th September, the Grand Orient announced, officially, that with the transfer of the capital of Italy to Rome, the Grand Orient would also transfer its seat to that city. " T h e last circular is accompanied by an address, a nos freres de la dejnocratic de France et de VAllemagne. This address, for which Masonry has given the impulse, isissued by a few members of Parliament at Florence. . It admits that it is issued less with a hope of success than to quiet their consciences. The address says : ' 'The Empire, which provoked the war, has fallen. The Republic repur.
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diates the war. A peace, honorable to both nations, concluded at once, can alone save civilization and guarantee the happiness of Europe. May every nation adopt such an organization as best suits it. May all nations labor in brotherly love for the development of humanity. Brothers of France and Germany! lay down your arms, we implore you in the name of.the innumerable victims over which you now mourn.' " ; . "MISCELLANEOUS.
"There remains but little to add before we close the report of our annual visit to the different households of the Masonic family. " T h e Grand Orient of Lusitania, Portugal, and the .Supreme Council of the same country, united, in November, 1869, imder the title of ' Grande Oriente Lusitano tinido Supremo Conselho da Maconeria Porlngiieza.' COUNT PARATY was elected Grand Master. Thirty-one Lodges are reported to be affiliated therewith. The Grand Lodge is endeavoring to'effect a union between the two Grand Lodges of Brazil,'^(75 Benedictinos and do Lavradio. â&#x20AC;˘ -v " The Grande Oriente nacional de Espana, at Madrid, the newly formed Grand Lodge for Spain, practicing the Ancient and Accepted Rite, has applied to the Grand Lodge Royal York, at Berlin, arid the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, for recognition, which was refused on account of insufficient information. The impression prevails, that religious and political discussions are not excluded from the Lodges. A number of Lodges in Spain work under a Charter from the Grand Orient of Portugal. The Masonic journal, la Fraiernidad, which has made its appearance at Sevilla, states that Masonry is spreading in Spain with remarkable rapidity. " I n Austria, the Government is still hostile to the introduction of Masonry, although, from necessity, it has permitted its establishment in Hungary. Nevertheless, a step forward has been taken by the introduction of the society Humanitas, in Vienna, which has constituted itself as a non-political association. The society, apparently formed for charitable purposes, is composed altogether of Masons, and its meetings are attended by considerable numbers of visiting Brethren, but also by â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a government Commissioner. The regeneration of Masonry in Austria may, therefore, be dated from the establishment of this society, branches of which are reported to be in course of formation throughout the Empire. There are, no doubt, many trials in store yet for the Royal Art in Austria, when the antipathies of the Government, and hostility of the Roman Catholic clergy, are taken into consideration. But when we consider that Masonry is now openly practiced in Spain, Italy and Hungary, we may confidently anticipate that it will be permitted, at no distant day, to diffuse its light also in this stronghold of ultraraontanism. The society Humanitas is recognized as a Masonic body by the Grand Orient of Italy, and, we believe, also by the Grand Lodge of Hamburg. " Outside of Austria, Masonry is prohibited only in Russia. " W e have endeavored, with candor and impartiality, to chronicle in the preceding pages the successes and reverses of Masoniy throughout the world. As the broad and beneficent principles upon which it rests manifest themselves by the acts of its votaries, it gradually, but surely, rises to that elevated position in the
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profane world, which it has ever occupied in the hearts of its true followers. Cheering as this is for the cause of Masonry, we are, lievertheless, deeply impressed with the anohialous condition that exists at this moment between a number of the Grand Lodges of the world, and which must necessarily exercise a depressing influence upon the fraternity. " T o the non-intercourse of the Grand Lodges of the United States with the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, is now added that of the same bodies with the Grand Orient of France. The causes that led to these unfortunate' dissensions are too well known to need recapitulation at this time. The Grand Orient of Belgium is excommunicated by a number of the Grand Lodges of Europe. The Grand Lodges of Germany have severed all communicatioris with the Grand Orient of France; and their relations with the Grand Lodges of Italy and Switzerland are of a nature that do not augur well for a future brotherly intercourse. ' " L e t us have peace' were the rnemorable words of an honored son of our coiintry, aiid we would rejoice had we the means of restoring the fraternity of the world to that blissful condition." NOVA SCOTIA.
W e have the JDroceediiigs of this Grand Lodge for the year ending June 24, 1870, M.;.W.\ ALEX. K E I T H , Grand Master. A revised Constitution was adopted, and other local business transacted. Action on the Quebec question was deferred until the next Annual Commiitiicatiori, through respect for the Grand Lodge of Canada. W e notice the following, which no doubt was gratifying to them, and we congratiilate our Nova Scotia Brethren on so happy an adjustment of the question of their "recognition:" " The R.-.W.-. the Grand Secretary read a communication from the V.-.W.-. JOHN HERVEY, Grafid Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England, announcing the unanimous adoption by that Body, on the first day of September last, of the following resolution, viz.: "^.Resolve'd,'Y\\a.\. the independence, of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia be recbgnizecl, and that the Lodges holding Warrants under the Grand Lodge of Encrland be permitted to retain their Warrants as ineinorials of their parent Grand Lodge.' " The reading of this communication elicited much applause from the members of the Grand Lodge." ^
The following, we believe, is in accordance with the practice in most of the American Grand Lodges: " Resolved, That a petition of a candidate having been placed before a Lodge, and handed to an investigating committee, becomes the property of that Lodge, and cannot be withdrawn, whether reported upon favorably or not, and must be submitted to the ballot."
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The Repor.t on Correspondence is by Brother. CHAS. J>. and is a brief resume of the doings of the Craft in the vari.ous jurisdictions, Kansas being one, of those n.oticed. MACDONALD,
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Twenty-first Annual Cornmunication lield at Salem, June, 1871, M.-.W.'-. D'. G. CLARK, Grand Master, presiding.' Thirtyeight Lodges i-epresented. The Grand Master reports the past yea.r one of general health to the members, and a year of prosperity to. pur timehonored institution. Two new Lodges were instituted during the year. He is happy to report that the. fjaternal relations betvveen that and the Grand Lodge of WasHington Territory are^ fully, restored. The officers and Brethren of Albert Pike Lodge, of Pe.rfectipn, NjO. 2, extended- an invitation to the. officers andj Brethren of the Grand Lodg.e to attend the installation ceremonie.s of said Lodge; which invitation was accepted by the Grand Lodge. A large amount of business was transacted, but generally of a local nature. The Report on Correspondence was by Brother S. F. CHADWICK, and is, as usual, an excellent report. Thirty-six Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas, for 1870, being one, and of which liberal and fraternal mention is made. He quotes liberally from Grand Master BROWN'S Address, and approvingly of that portion referring to registration. We referred to the action of. that Grand Lodge in admitting the representatives of recently Chartered Lodges to seats in the Grand Lodge before tliey had been constituted, and asked why? Brother CHADWICK says that they might obtain their mileage and per diem, and not to take part in the business of the Grand Lodge. We accept the. apology. Brother^ CHADWICK, but why not, instead; vote them the same mileage and,
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per diem as to regular Lodges, without "admitting them to seats?" â&#x20AC;˘ There are forty Lodges and 1,579 members in the jurisdiction. M.-.W.-. W. D. HASE, of Hillsboro, is Grand Master, and R.".W.'. J. E. FIuRFORD, of Portland, Grand Secretary. OHIO.
We are again without the proceedings of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. Will' Brother CALDWELL explain why? PENNSYLVANIA.
From this Grand Lodge we have a neat volume containing an abstract of their proceedings for 1870. At the Annual Grand Communication, held March 2, a case was brought before the Grand Lodge, wherein a Lodge had received a petition and conferred the degrees upon one who was physically disqualified, they claiming that a candidate must be without maim or defect. The Grand Lodge declare the proceedings of the Lodge irregular, and direct that the name of the now maimed Brother be erased from the list of members. Is this maimed Brother to be punished? or, is the Lodge to receive the discipline it deserves? The unfortunate is a Brother among us. and cannot be disposed of so unceremoniously. This Grand Lodge is yet involved in their Masonic Temple scheme, but with a fair prospect of making it a most brilliant success, good progress having been made in its erection. The total cost so far is ;S465,148.41, against ^343,730.01 last year. They report assets ;^r,129,156.28; liabilities, ^514,407.29. The Trustees of the Stephen Girard Charity Fund, and of the Grand Lodge Charity Fund, have each disbursed about ;^3,000 for charitable purposes. The' Report of their Building Committee gives a lengthy description of the Temple and its appointments.
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Of the spacious halls and rooms he says : " I t is designed that the finish of these rooms, and the decoration of the hall, shall be studies, complete in every minor detail, inviting the criticism of the most laborious student in the noble profession of Architecture—the Divine Art of Creation— the embodiment of strength, wisdom and beauty, which we as Masons should ever hold in the profoundest reverence, and which, with us, is a science elevated above all others."
At the Grand Annual Communication, December 27, the Grand Master delivered an excellent and instructive Address, and in it are many points we would notice had we the time. He calls special attention to the necessity of making, in the language of the Ancient Constitution, "real worth and personal merit only" the requisites to preferment to office. Upon the subject of Lodge elections, he further says: " I t happens too ^frequently that self-elected candidates waylay and importune their fellow-members for their votes. Modest merit shrinks from obtruding itself, it waits recognition, and will not remain unnoticed in an orderly, well-governed, and appreciative Lodge. He who is so forgetful of the proprieties, as to resort to personal solicitation for election to office, should find his true place when the result is declared — at the foot of the poll."
Of late hours at the Lodge he says : " It is an excess, marked by the world outside, by friend and foe, and most, and worst of all, by our families, when the late hour of the night comes, and the head of the family, who should be its pattern and guide, is found wending his way home from his Lodge."
Brother R. J. FISHER presented the Report on Correspondence. Forty Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas receiving her full share, with the Brother's seeming approval, but without comment. He sums up as follows concerning us: " From the record of her proceedings, we have cause to congratulate our young Sister of Kansas. Destined as. she is to be a great commonwealth, we shall always rejoice to hear of her prosperity."
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LAMBERTON 'is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. of Philadelphia, Grand Secretary. QUEBEC.
First Annual Communication held October 19 and 20, 1870, M.-.W.-. J. H. GRAHAM, A. M., LL. D., presiding, with R.-.W.-. Brother Rev. C. P. R E I D , M . A., Grand Chaplain. Will some '7
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Brother of the jurisdiction inform us as to the significance of these various appendages when used in connection with Masonry? The Address of the Grand Master is a good one, high-toned and fraternal. ' He gives a resume of the affairs of their Grand Lodge and of his official acts. Some of these were noticed in a former Report. At that time nine Grand Lodges had recognized their Grand Lodge. Since that time a large proportion of the Grand Lodges of the United States have recognized them as a legally constituted Grand Lodge, only two of those who have taken action, Missouri and Minnesota, having refused to do so. T h e Grand Master announces that since their organization seven Lodges, one English and six Canadian, had voluntarily given their adhesion to the Grand Lodge of Quebec. Five new Lodges were initiated during the year. They have thirtyone working Lodges under their jurisdiction, with a total membership of 1,379. They report at that time fourteen Grand Lodges in correspondence with them, Kansas being one of the number. That number has been largely increased since then, and we believe that before another year shall have passed that all the Grand Lodges of the States, and the parent Grand Lodge itself, will have recognized the Grand Lodge of Quebec. That this may be so, and that peace and good-fellowship may soon reign supreme, we earnestly pray. Our Brethren seem earnest and devoted to Masonry and the prosperity of their Grand Lodge. M.'.W.'. JOHN H . GRAHAM, of Richmond, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.-. JOHN H . ISAACSON, of Montreal, Grand Secretary. R H O D E ISLAND.
The Proceedings of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge for the year ending May, 1871, contain an account of the laying of the corner stone of the monument erected by the State to the memory of the soldiers and sailors of Rhode Island, who fell
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in the late war. W e are informed that the stem was a block of granite weighing nearly ten tons â&#x20AC;˘ that in the rear of the platform was a series of elevated seats, for ladies, invited guests, &c. Very interestingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for a morning paper. A n excellent oration was delivered on the occasion by Brother Hon. CHAS. C. VANZANDT.
The Address of Grand Master DOYLE is a short and business-like paper, and reflects credit upon its author. H e has not been called upon to give any decisions'upon Masonic law except some trifling matters verbally. This reflects credit on the Lodges of the jurisdiction. He could not be present at the banquet to the EARL DE GREY AND RIPON, and appointed Brother Senator SPRAGUE to
officiate in his stead. Very little business was transacted. No Report on Correspondence. Hon. THOS. A. DOYLE is M.-.W.-. Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. CHAS. D . GREEN, Grand Secretary; both of Providence. TENNESSEE.
Fifty-seventh Annual Communication held November, 1870, Grand Master, presiding. A short Address from the Grand Master gives an account of his official acts for the year. H e has granted Dispensations for eleven new Lodges, and appointed Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, the Grand Lodge of the Three Globes, Prussia, and also the Grand Orient Benedictinos of Brazil, thus virtually recognizing that Grand Body. JOHN W . PAXTON,
On the subject of affiliation, they resolve to abolish all affiliation fee; that non-affiliation does not deprive a Brother of bis individual rights as a Mason, and that should a Brother apply to a Lodge for affiliation, and be rejected, he be entitled to receive a certificate of the fact from the Lodge so rejecting him. Brother JOHN MCLELLAND was received and-acknowledged the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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R.'.W.'. GEO. S . BLAKIE again submitted the Report on Correspondence. The Report is a review of nearly all the Masonic Grand Bodies extant. Although in some instances quite brief, it affords a large amount of information. Kansas, for 1869, receives its share of the Brother's attention. There are in this jurisdiction 331 Chartered Lodges, with 18,936 members. M.'.W.'. JOHN C . BROWN, of Pulaski, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. JOHN FRIZZELL, of Nashville, Grand Secretary; R.'.W.'. GEO. S . BLAKIE, Assistant Secretary. • From Brother BLAKIE'S Report we clip the following concerning foreign Grand Bodies:
" Grand Orient Los Benedictitios:—We have a communication of the 29th of April, 1869, stating that this Grand Body held an extraordinary session tofillthe vacancy of Grand Master Adjunct of the Order, occasioned by the death of the Illustrious and Honorable Viscount de INHAUMA, when the Illustrious and Honorable Councilor Dr. ANTONIO F E L I X MARTIUS was elected to the office, and the Illustrious D r . DOMINGOS DE AzEREDO CONTINHO DE DUQUE ESTRADA w a s
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FRANCO DE ALMEIDA was continued as Grand Secretary, and Dr. LtJiz PIENTZE-
NAUER, Assistant Grand Secretary. " The Supreme Council of this Body has been decided by 111. Brother ALBERT P I K E to be the lawful head of the Scottish Rite, but the Grand Orient is the legal chief of the Symbolic Degrees. The contest in Brazil was between the Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry, and the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, and Grand Chapter General of the French Rite. Brother P I K E regards the Benedictinos as the lawful Body, so far as concerns our American Grand Lodges."
Grand Lodge.—During the year we have received two letters from the Grand Secretary of this Grand Body, dated September 6, 1S69, and August 2, 1870, in both of .which it is stated that the writer forwards the proceedings of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Chili for the current year, and expresses a desire to receive those of Tennessee in return. We have duly forwarded ours, but regret to state that we have received neither of the promised documents. We have written a letter of inquiry to the Grand Secretary. We find the following information afforded by the Committee on the Address of the Grand Master of Massachusetts, in relation to Bethesda Lodge of Valparaiso, working under their jurisdiction: 'Subsequent to the establishment of Bethesda Lodge, a Body was organized at
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Valparaiso, under the name, and with the assumed powers, of a Grand Lodge for that Republic. And it has continued in the uninterrupted exercise of those powers to the present time. Its legality has, however, been questioned; but the objections to it have not, so far as your committee are informed, met with favor in any responsible source. There were undoubtedly some informalities in the manner of its organization; but this Grand Lodge, in 1862, did not regard them as of sufficient importance to restrain it in authorizing its Deputy for the District, and the members of Bethesda Lodge, to accede to its invitation to exchange Masonic civilities with it and its constituent Lodges, until otherwise ordered, or until some more satisfactory evidence of its irregularity should appear. No such evidence has appeared, and the amicable relations which have, for the last seven years, existed between it and the brethren of our own Lodges in the Republic, remain undisturbed. Your Committee do not know of any reason why they should not continue. The Body was formed as a Grand Lodge of the Scottish Rite, and has not, nor does it claim to exercise any authority or control over the York Rite, or its Lodges. It recognizes the latter Rite as a co-ordinate independent branch of Freemasonry, and has never, it is believed, manifested any disposition to interfere with the exercise of its powers as such within the limits of the Chilian Republic. More than this cannot be required. More it cannot in honor concede.' We hope to obtain the proceedings, and hear further tidings from our distant brethren. Brother JUAN DE DIAS ARLEGUI is Grand Master, and JoSE MALDONADA, of Valparaiso, Grand Secretary. Our last information records four Lodges."
" Grand Lodge.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The ' Bauhutte,' published by Brother FINDEL, in Leipsic, says that a Grand Lodge of Hungary has been formed i n P e s t h , with Brother FRANZ PULSKY as Grand Master, and Brother Dr. S. ROSENBAUM as Corresponding Grand Secretary. The other officers' names are also given. The statutes of the Grand Lodge 'Zur Sonne,' at Bayreuth, have been adopted as the basis of the laws of the new Grand Lodge. There are now seven Lodges in Hungary, located at Pesth, Temesvar, Baja, Oedenburg, Arad and Presburg. "The Lodge at Oedenburg was opened early in the year 1870 by sixteen brethren, having at their head M. VoGEL STATT. These brethren were of various nationalities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; eleven Hungarians, two Germans, one Pole, one Slavonian, and one Czech. When the Symbolic Lodge had been opened and the grand Battery given, ten profanes, including three Magyar notables, were admitted members of the Order, and were addre.ssed by the Orator on the principles of Freemasonry. Thus, after lying dormant for nearly eighty years, through the prohibition of the Austrian Government, a new era has dawned, and there is every reason to hope that the career of the new Grand Body will be a successful one. So far as we have yet learned, however, no Grand Lodge has taken action looking to its recognition, except the Grand Lodge Royal York, which is very favorably disposed."
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" Grand Lodge.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;At the meeting of the Grand Lodge, held on the 3d of June, 1869, its attention was called to the matter of inserting in the local newspapers reports of proceedings of the ordinary and refreshment meetings. This was regarded to be a violation of the strict secrecy With which the Grand Lodge requires all Masonic business to be treated; therefore a law was passed that the transactions or proceedings which occur in any meeting of the Grand Lodge, or of private Lodge, or any Masonic Committee, or any comment thereon, or referred thereto, shall not be printed or published without the permission of the Grand Lodge or of the Grand Master or the Deputy Grand Master. " A t the Quarterly Communication, held on the ist of July, 1869, the order was made that, from and after the 24th of June, 1869, Past Masters shall not be entitled to vote in Grand Lodge, or in any Provincial Grand Lodge, until duly registered as Past Masters, and their certificates as such taken out; and thai the Book of Constitutions be altered accordingly. " T h e DUKE OF LEINSTER (Ireland's only Duke) has been Grand Master of Masons in Ireland since 1813â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a period of fifty.seven years. We presume this is the longest period of service, by one man, during all the history of Masonry. The roll of Grand Masters of Ireland dates back as far as 1174, when RICHARD, second Earl of Pembroke, better known as ' Strongbow,' and at that time Lord Justice of Ireland, was selected as Grand Master. The list was published in a recent number of the London Freemason, and must have been a puzzle to the strong upholders of the 1717 theory. The Grand Lodge has adopted the following resolution: ' " T h a t as the Province of Quebec is in the territorial jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Canada, which Grand Lodge is recognized by the Grand Lodge of Ireland, the Grand Lodge of Ireland cannot recognize the so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec' " This we believe to be the true law on the subject. The recognition of the new Body by the Grand Lodge of Maine is establishing a precedent by which schism and rebellion in Masonry is approved. We cannot recognize the new Grand Body un^l the Grand Lodge of Canada cheerfully grants her consent to the secession of her subordinates. " H i s Royal Highness the PRINCE OF WALES has consented to become the Patron of the Masonic Order in Ireland. " The Grand Lodge met on St. John's Day, at Freemasons' Hall, Dublin, at noon, when the following officers were unanimously elected for the ensuing year : H . R. H . the PRINCE OF WALES, Patron; His Grace the D U K E OF LEINSTER, Grand
Master; R. W. SKELKETON, Esq., Deputy Grand Master; Right Hon. Lord ATHLUMNEY, Senior Grand Warden; Right Hon. Lord Viscomte PoWERSCOURT, Junior Grand Warden; ARTHUR BUSHE, Esq., Grand Treasurer; MAXWELL CLOSE, Esq., D. C. L., Grand Secretary; Rev. J. J. MACSORLEY, and Hon. and
Rev. W. C. PLUNKETT, Grand Chaplains; C. A. CAMERON, Esq., M. D., Senior Grand Deacon; Right Hon. the EARL OF KINGSTON, Junior Grand Deacon; C. D ASTLEY, Esq., Grand Superintendent of Works; ANDERMAN MANNING, J. P.,
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Grand Director of Ceremonies; T. E. S T . GEORGE, Esq., Grand Steward; GEORGE HEPBURN, Esq., Grand Sword Bearer; FRANCIS QOIN, Esq., Grand
Organist; S. N. LANE, Esq., Grand Inner Guard. " The second Report of the ' Masonic Orphan Boys' School' shows an increase to eight pupils, who are brought up and educated. The school is well supported, and its sinking fund is fast rising, so that every year it will be enabled to increase the number of its protegees. The Craft is showing a warm interest in its success. The Bulletin shows the return of 342 active Lodges. The Bulletin is very sp.anng of information, and contains no other facts we think would prove of interest. It is the policy of the Grand Lodge to publish as little as possible." " NEW GRANADA.
"Grand Orient. — Roman Catholicism has led in the jurisdiction to a fierce contest between 'Torture and Toleration, Infallibility and Reason, Manhood and the Servility of the Intellect.' The Roman Pontiff has shaken the forked lightnings of excommunication and damnation over the Freemasons of all South America, and demands of them the instant abandonment of the Order, making it a special charge that the doctrines of Freemasonry do not agree with those of the Holy Roman Church Apostolic. Toleration as taught by Freemasonry cannot be permitted, and the Church, feeling its power fading before the growth of the Order in Spain and Portugal, is doing its utmost to check or destroy it on this continent. The upshot of this struggle may be far distant. But the Church should take to heart the text, ' H e that taketh the sword shall perish by the sword,' and beware. FRANCIS DE ZUBIRIAS is Sovereign Grand Commander, and LUIS DE PORRAS Grand Secretai-y. The seat is at Cartagena." " SCOTLAND.
Grand Lodge. —The Quarterly Meeting was held at Edinburgh, on the 8lh of November. After the presenting of proxy commissions, the reading of the minutes and the announcing of presents from the Grand Lodges of England, Sweden, France, Prussia, and from the Grand Lodges in America, which were received with thanks. Charters were granted to Lodge ' St. Munn,' Duncan, and Lodge ' St. John,' Catherine. The office-bearers for the ensuing year were then nominated. " Brother HENRY ENGLIS, of Torsonce, proposed that the Right Honorable the EARL OF DALHOUSIE, K . C. B . , be elected Grand Master Mason of Scotland; which was received with loud cheers. On quietness being restored. His Lordship stated that, contrary to his principles, he again accepted of the high office of Grand Master, for two reasons: Firstly, from the requisition which had been put into his hands, which was signed so numerously by influential brethren, and which he valued highly, and would place among his archives; and, secondly, that he expected that next year he would be in a position to nominate a brother as Master of the Craft — one who bore a name which had been connected with Masonry almost since the introduction of the Craft into Scotland, many centuries ago. H e thanked the brethren for the unanimous manner in. which they had received him.
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" T h e resignation of the Grand Master for Nova Scotia, the Hon. ALEXANDER K E I T H , was received.
" T h e Grand Master said that, hitherto, the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia had been holden of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, but that now they had erected a Grand Lodge for themselves; and he moved that he be instructed to communicate to the Grand Lodge in Nova Scotia, that the Grand Lodge of Scotland wished them every success. " This was cai-ried.unanimously. " Brother WALTER MONTGOMERY NEILSON, Queenshill, was proposed as Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Glasgow, in room of the late Captain SPIERS, M . P. This motion was also carried unanimously. " Among the other motions on the programme was one to the effect, ' That, for the future, no Lodge that has been dormant for twenty-five years be reopened; but that, if requesting to be resuscitated, they take the number at the bottom of the roll.' This motion was likewise carried. " The following are the office-bearers nominated for the ensuing year: Brother the E A R L OF DALHOUSIE, K . T . , Acting Grand Master; J. WHYTE-MELVILLE,
Past Grand Master; the EARL OF ROSSLYN, Deputy Grand Master; HENRY INGLIS, of Torsonce, Substitute Grand Master, etc., including Brother W. HAMILTON RAMSAY, Grand Representative of Tennessee, who was nominated Grand Director of Ceremonies. All these brethren were elected and duly installed, on St. Andrew's Day, the great Masonic day of Scotland. " Great interest has been excited by the initiation in St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 48, of Prince RHODOCANAKIS, the lineal descendant of the Emperor Constantine he Great, and in whose blood runs some of that of nearly all the noble families of European history. It is anticipated that he will be the Grand Master of a future Grand Orient of the Byzantine people." TEXAS.
Annual Communication convened June 1*2, 1871, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. Eighty-five Lodges represented. The Grand Master read his Address, but it failed to appear in the printed proceedings. CLINTON F . W I N K L E R ,
The Committee on Work report progress, and think much good has been done. They propose an annual meeting of Delegates from all the Lodges for the purpose of instruction. Very good, if the Delegates can give the proper time and attention to it. A large arnount of business was transacted, but mostly of a local nature. The Committee on Grievances and Appeals
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occupy a large proportion of the proceedings with their reports, and from the nature of these reports we infer that our brethren are doing well. The Report on Correspondence is from the pen of Brother and reviews the proceedings of forty-two Grand Lodges. Kansas, for 1870, being one. Upon our "Americus Lodge" question, noticed in Brother BROWN'S Address, he says: ROBERT M . ELGIX,
" He reports one very rare case of insubordination, which seems to us ought to have met with a more severe rebuke from the Grand Lodge. The Master of a Lodge, whose Charter was revoked by the Grand Lodge at the former Communication of the Grand Lodge, refused to deliver the warrant to the Grand Secretary. The Grand Master then commissioned a special deputy to demand it, who in like manner was refused. H e then wrote to the disobedient Master, directing him to deliver it to the said deputy; but the defiant reply came that he would not even deliver it to the Grand Master, should he apply in person. After all this the Master opened a Lodge, declared the action of the Grand Lodge in revoking the Charter unconstitutional and void, elected and installed officers under it, and transacted other business. The Grand M.ister issued an edict declaring the 'proceeding clandestine, and forbid Masonic intercourse with any of the parties concerned. He also had charges preferred against the Master, but was disposed to excuse some of the members who participated, on the ground that they acted from misconception of duty. The committee to whom the matter was referred, reported that the action of the Grand Lodge at the previous session, in revoking the Charter, without preferring charges or giving notice, was not in accordance with the Constitution, and that the W. M. had tendered the surrender of the Charter to the Grand Lodge. They therefore recommend that the order revoking the Charter be rescinded, the Charter and property restored, and the members, except the W. M., reinstated, and that the W. M. be suspended indefinitely. To the credit of the Grand Lodge the report was not adopted, but in lieu of it the Grand Master was required, when informed officially that the Charter, books and property of the Lodge were delivered to the Grand Secretary, to appoint a commission to visit the Lodge, take testimony and report at the next Communication. " It seems to us that our Kansas brethren have not the highest regard for the dignity and prerogatives of the Grand Master. Whatever might have been the irregularity of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, the Lodge had no right to set the authority of the G. M. at defiance, especially when carrying out the decrees of the Grand Lodge; and their conduct in so doing justified the forfeiture of the Charter, and the expulsion of the W. M. and those who sustained him in his insubordinate acts."
They have a number of Lodges in the jurisdiction, with 12,771 members, at the last Report. They are building a new 18
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Masonic Temple, propose a home for widows and orphans of Masons, and altogether the prospects of our Texas Brethren are looking bright. M.'.W.'. THOS. J. H. ANDERSON was elected Grand Master, but a note at the foot of the last page announces his death, which occurred August 29, 1871. Our brethren have our heartfelt sympathy. GEO. H . BRINYHURST, of Houston, is Grand Secretary. VERMONT.
Annual Communication held June 15, A. D. 1870, M.'. W.-. GEORGE M . H A L L , Grand Master, presiding. In his Address he very aptly remarks: " I t is pleasing to observe a general acquiescence on the part of our secular Lodges in the position taken by the Grand Master in his Address to the Grand Lodge of last year upon the subject of a wholesome conservatism in the reception of material. A careful scrutiny is fast taking the place of a reckless extravagance among the secular Lodges in this respect, consequently much of the material vifhich has been presented has been regarded as unfit, and as such, has been â&#x20AC;˘ rejected. This I believe to be progress in the right direction. I would, by no means, counsel the rejection of worthy applicants, and yet I can but regard the standard of qualifications required for admission among us as having been altogether too low in the past. There should ever be some positive reason why a candidate should be received into an institution like that of Freemasonry. If no more can be said of the applicant than that he is an inoffensive man and will do us no harm, he should not be received. The question most important to be dcr termined ihould be, will he be a positive benefit and not a drone to the Masonic hive. Let us then, my brethren, bear this most important subject continually in mind in canvassing for the material of which our institution is to be composed. The power of selection being left to every individual member of the Lodge, it becomes a personal duty which no Brother can repudiate or set aside. " Let each Brother then act, in this respect, as the true and faithful custodian of the honor and prosperity of our Order. Let him require in every candidate presented a positive character for good, and veiy soon he will have the pleasure of witnessing a reform in this, the right direction. The institution will take higher ground in usefulness; unjust prejudices will be removed, and the good, the noble, and the true of earth, will seek and find a home among us. I dwell upon this subject, my brethren, because I deem it one of the most important to be considered on your part, one pregnant with the future weal or woe of the fraternity. If, then, our standard be a lofty one, we may earnestly expect the noble and the good as our companions. If, on the contrarj', we become negligent and do not watch with care the avenues to the Temple, we shall soon be shorn of our strength, and our power for good destroyed."
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Upon the question of "physical qualification," he holds that any deformity not such as to prevent the candidate from being instructed in the mysteries of the Craft, shall not operate as a barrier to his admission. The question of recognizing the Grand Lodge of Quebec was laid over until the next Annual Communication. Our Green Mountain Brethren seem as zealous as ever in the discharge of their duties. A large amount of business was transacted. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by the Grand Secretary, Brother HENRY CLARK, and, as a good readable report, is a success. Only that name of ours, as printed, C-u-R-R, is too much. Brother CLARK, you must apologize. Ninety-two Lodges report 7,747 members, and 622 initiations. M.".W.". GEORGE and R.'.W.'. HENRY
of Swanton, is Grand Master, of Rutland, Grand Secretary.
M . HALL, CLARK,
VIRGINIA.
Annual Communication held at Richmond, December, 1870. M.'. W.'. THOMAS F . OWENS, Grand Master, submitted an excellent Addres, from which we quote the following from his opening remarks: " A year fraught with great and memorable events, has been added to the map of buried ages. Our commonwealth, after a long night, in which the sullen wings of gloom and misfortune and agony enshrouded her, has once more resumed her place in the American Union, and the gleamings of a. day of cheerfulness and prosperity tinge the horizon and inspire her sons with hope for the future. We have paused in our secular pursuits to watch the complicated moves in the mighty game of diplomacy which has resulted in the gigantic struggle now desolating the fields of France, and threatening the peace of Europe. In April last, under a cloudless sky, when the birds were vocal among the trees, and in an hour of profound peace, a mighty crash resounded through the walls of our State Capitol, and a host of the foremost men of the Commonwealth were precipitated to a sudden and awful death, the contemplation of which froze the blood and touched the hearts of all who heard the dreadful story. Since then a prodigious and devasting flood has spread gloom and want and despondency through some of the fairest portions of our State, and given us cause for mournful deliberations.
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But while the outer world bears the marks of political transitions and physical decay, the calm dominions of Masonry show the immutable nature of the wise and beneficent principles on which our institution rests, and, admonished by the contrast, we should devote ourselves, with a pure heart and resolute purpose, to the perpetuation of our system."
He regards the office of Deputy Grand Master as irregular and unnecessary, and that it has no place, station or duty in the Ritual of Freemasonry, and should be abolished from the Masonic Code of Grand Lodges. We are rather inclined to concur in the sentiment, and were not our Report already longer than we had intended, we would give our reasons. We will merely ask, if necessary in a Grand Lodge, why should there not be a Deputy Master for each Lodge? Will some Brother prove to us why there should be a Deputy Grand Master? During the year five new Lodges were organized. He thinks the time has now arrived when they should take the initiatory step towards building a Masonic Temple, which, by the way, has become chronic with most of the Grand Lodges. He also pays a fitting tribute to the memory of three Past Grand Masters, one Deputy Grand Master, and the Grand Pursuivant of that Grand Lodge, all having died during the year. The business was brief and local. Brother B. R. W E L F O R D , Jr., submitted the Report on Correspondence, reviewing the proceedings of forty-two Grand Lodges, Kansas, for 1869, receiving "mere mention." The prospects of our Virginia Brethren seem more encouraging than for many years. M.-.W.'.
is Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary; both of Richmond.
THOMAS F . OWENS
JOHN DOVE,
. WEST VIRGINIA.
Annual Communication held November, 1870, W M . J. BATES, Grand Master, presiding. His Address is an excellent dissertation on the teachings and objects of Masonry. His remarks are very interesting, and we would quote largely had
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we the space. He reports the differences heretofore existing between that and the Grand Lodge of Virginia amicably settled, "and the relations of the two Grand Bodies established in the utmost good will." The various District Deputy Grand Masters submit very encouragingVeports. With the exception of such as are in the naval or military service, they resolve to grant no Dispensations to confer degrees out of time. Brother O. S. LONG submitted the Report on Correspondence. Twenty-six Grand Lodges were reviewed, Kansas not of the number. We think our proceedings were received; if not, we will be glad to forward copies upon being informed of their non-arrival. Forty-three Lodges in the jurisdiction, with 2,126 members returned. H.
M.-.W.-. W M . J. BATES is Grand Master, and R.-.W.'. THOS. LOGAN, Grand Secretary; both of Wheeling. WASHINGTON.
Our Brethren of this jurisdiction met in Annual Communication September 15, 1870, R.'.W.". JAMES H . BLEWET, Deputy Grand Master, presiding, the Grand Master being absent. His Address was read by the Grand Secretary, and in it he favors the recognition of the Quebec Grand Lodge, but we fail to find any action had in the matter more than its reference to a committee. A Report was received from R.'.W.\ W M . H . WOOD, District Deputy Grand Master, which appears rather officious; more so, indeed, than we in this jurisdiction would willingly accord to one holding the position.: " To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Washington : " I have respectfully to report that I have issued three Dispensations duiing the past year, as follows : " One to raise and pass Brother R. GLOVER to the sublime degree of Master Mason, without waiting the usual time required by the By-Laws, he being an
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officer in the United States Revenue for the Eastern States. " One to return the petition and fee ported on by committee, for the reason misled by the Brother to whom he had
Service, and about to leave the Territory, of an application for initiation, before rethat the applicant had been (unwittingly) applied for information.
" O n e to install the W. M., elected subsequent to the time fixed by the Constitution, he having been unable to obtain the Past Master's degree and otherwise qualify himself, prior to the 27th day of December. â&#x20AC;˘'I regret to say that a cloud hangs over our young Lodge, but it affords me pleasure in being able to state, that from the zeal displayed by the younger members and their untiring efforts in the cause of Masoni-y, and aided therein by some of the older Masons, and especially by Brother ALBERT H A H N , Junior Warden, (since dimitted) peace, harmony and brotherly love will soon be restored. " Fraternally vours, " WM. H. WOOD, " District Deputy Grand Master. "Since writing the above I have received a communication from Brother ALBERT HAHN, informing me that the reasons assigned-by him in his application for a dimit proved to be (unwittingly) untrue and without foundation, and asking whether his dimit was legitimate. I directed that he should return the dirait, and resume his membership and office. The requirements of the Constitution must be truthful to be effective. " WM. H. WOOD, " District Deputy Grand Master."
The question very naturally arises, where is the Grand Master? W e acknowledge that all this transpired in Alaska, and the power in the first cases may have been delegated, but mark the following in the "since writing the above:" " I directed that he should return the dimit, and resume his membership and office." Now, in the first place, we hold that he could not dimit. In this, we believe, we are opposed to Brother WOOD'S views. Then, if dimitted, by what authority can he say, resume your membership and office? What officer can say who are to be members of any Masonic Lodge? Certainly not a District Deputy Grand Master. Resolutions were passed resuming fraternal relations with Oregon, and all edicts to the contrary were declared null and void. We tru.st now that "they are happy." The Report on Correspondence was presented by R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary. Kansas is noticed.
THOMAS M . R E E D ,
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M.'.W.'. JOHN T . JORDAN, of Seattle, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. T. M. REED, of Olympia, Grand Secretary. WISCONSIN.
Last upon the list, but by far not the least in interest and importance, comes the proceedings of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge, had at their Annual Communication held in Milwaukee, June, 1871. There were 147 of the 182 active Lodges represented. The Grand Master, in a brief Address, gives an account of his official acts, and gives some wholesome advice for their guidance. But one Dispensation for a new Lodge was granted. The Masons of Prairie du Chien had gotten up a gift concert for the purpose of erecting a Masonic Hall. In this he thinks they have labored under a great misapprehension as to Masonic law. It seems they had undertaken it as a Lodge, and finding the Lodge had no power to act, but, on the contrary, was prohibited from engaging in any such scheme, the Masons then took it up as individuals. He protests against this, and calls on the Grand Lodge to investigate this "direct violation of Masonic law," but recommends leniency, as by some former action of the Grand Lodge the brethren may have been led astray. Other than a seeming attempt on the part of the Lodge to evade the strict meaning of the law, and of the ruling of the Grand Master, we can see no violation of Masonic law, either general or local. W e should be particularly careful not to engage in or permit anything that will tend to bring the Order into disrepute with outsiders, or in any manner lower the standard of morals with those inside the Order; but if the Masons of Prairie du Chien, or any other place, as individuals, see fit to get up a "Grand Golden Gift Concert," we cannot see where they commit a very great crime. W e frequently see notices of fairs, concerts, etc., gotten up by churches, benevolent societies, and others, and the public rather justify than otherwise; and if they see an
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evil, rather encourage that evil that good may come. We do not wish to be understood as favoring any of these schemes, by whatever name they may be known, or by whatever church or other society inaugurated,- but believe there is no more wrong in it for a Mason than for others. The Grand Lodge disapprove of the Masons engaging in any scheme of the kind, as being in "positive opposition to the teachings of Masonry." 'â&#x20AC;˘ The large amount of business was generally of a local â&#x20AC;˘ nature. Eight hundred dollars was voted by the Grand Lodge to various objects of charity. The Report on Correspondence was submitted by Brother MYRON REED. Thirty-one Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas, for 1870, having her full share of the Brother's attention. He regards the subject of registration one worthy of the careful attention of the whole fraternity. Our Report is complimented as being "about the right length." Whole number of members in the jurisdiction, 9,203; 326 rejected, against 623 initiated. M.\W.'. HENRY L . PALMER is Grand Master, and R..W.'. W. T. PALMER, Grand Secretary; both of Milwaukee. With this we close our review of the proceedings received. Fraternally submitted.
Chairman of Committee.
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OCTOBER, 1871.
S M I T H T O N L O D G E , No. i, IOWA POINT. Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon in each month. OFFICER.S: T. J. VANDERSLICE,
Worshipful Master.
JAMES HARRINGTON,
Senior Warden.
J. E. MARTIN,
Junior Warden.
ELI
EVANS,
Treasurer.
B. N. FORBES,
O. W. BULL, E. COLLINS,
Secretary.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
•
J. W. BRICKFIELD,
Steward.
C. L. SAMPSON,
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H . DuTTON,
Tyler. PA.ST MASTERS:
JOHN W . SMITH.
D . VANDERSLICE.
S . F . NESBIT.
MASTER MASONS: D. Brichfield, D. S. Chapson, Wm. Collins, Job Button, D. W. Flinn, W. H. Forbes, C. Fox, H. Heer, J. B. Holland, T. J. Howard, W. A. Howard, Geo. Jessee, A. R. Jeffries, S. E. Moris, Isrel May, J. L. Martin, T. M. Martin, John Punshon, J. W. Reid, Henry Swinney, Scot Thomas, Wm. Vicker, Louis Whittington, P. Wedemier, P. M. Willis. FELLOW CRAFT: J. E. Moore. DiMlTTED.—J. J. Reems, C. L. Powers. 19
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L E A V E N W O R T H L O D G E , No. 2,
LEAVENWORTH.
Meets first and third Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: W M . SHEPHERD, E. W. OSGOOD, D. T. SKELTON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
CHRISTIAN BECK,
Treasurer.
JAMES MOORE,
Secretary.
L. EcHEU)ERRY, S. C. THOMPSON,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W M . DUNDEX,
Steward.
FRITZ MAGERS,
Tyler.
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PAST MASTERS: G. M . BAR.N'K.
O . C . BEELER.
E . T . CARR.
GEO.
W". B . HUTCHISON.
R . R . REES.
GOSLING.
O. B. TAYLOR.
MASTER MASONS: Gideon Armstrong, Wm. Beeler, D. N. Barnes, H . L. Bickford, Aug. W. Byers, Thos. Campbell, H . D. Clarke, Wm. H . Carson, W. W. Creighton, D ! D." Colley, J. W. Cummings, F. E. Collins, H . A. Calkins, James B. Davis, N. Daniels, Geo. Dunnette, S. F. Doolittle, Wm. Davis, E. Diefendorf, Willis Emery, R. V. Flora, D. Flynn, Hugh F'elitz, Philip Fisher, John Freeland, J. C. Grund, Augustus Gates, Amos Graff, Alex. G. Garden, W. T. Guyer, James Gaw, C. R. Gilson, Joel Hyatt, G. A. Hesselberger, Julius Haug, Geo. Haug, Henry Harris, A. Hastings, H. C. Haas, James Hockett, John Husted, Cyrus Hicks, Charles Harnes, Robt. S. Hazen, W. S. Hazen, Ryland Jones, R. T. Jackson, .Sr., R. T. Jackson, Jr., N. Jennings, Wm. S. Jewell, Louis Kitlaus, Richard Keith, C. F. Kroeser, Charles Kramer, Thos. Leeson, P. G. Lowe, Henry Lorenzen, James F'. Legate,'A. J. Lundquish, Daniel Leahy, Lafayette Mills, JohnMcKee, John Myers, Jr., Louis Michael, C. R. Morehead, Jr., James McKane, Arthur Mahon, John McCarthy, Isaac A. Myers, John R. Martin, F'. A. Miller, Jule Minike, Henry Oderfield, John W. Prest, Thos. Plowman, John S. Park, U . C. Prang, Mathew Rieck, H . A. Robertson, D. H. Redmon, John Y. Richards, B. S. Richards, S. M. Spear, J. Perry Seller, H. W. Smith, Chas. Schmidt, David Staiger, C. M. Salinger, Henry Shire, L . P. Stiles, Chas Stimpson, Geo. E. Schairer, J. A. Thomas, S. C. Thompson, G. W. Thompson, Jackson Tennel, John E. Tappan, O. H . Viergutz, A. Warner, S. D. Woods, H . Whittenberg, E. S. ^'ilhite Geo. Walters, H. J. Wiebling, N. H. Young, Rudolph Yost.
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APPRENTICES:
A. H. Jennison, Geo. Wagner, John O. Hare, R. B. Partridge. Dl.MlTTED.—G. T. A. Nixon, Jos. Faivre, Geo. Clarke, J. C. Boorom.
W Y A N D O T T E L O D G E , No. 3, WYANDOTTE. Meets on the first and tliird Fridays of each month. OFFICERS : I. B. SHARP,
Worshipful Master.
JAMES SNEDDEN,
Senior Warden.
C. B. STEPHENS,
Junior Warden.
i-I. T. HARRIS,
Treasurer.
GusTAVUS J. NEWBERT,
Secretary.
JAMES S. CLARK, DAVID M . W A R D ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
EDWARD R . PIERCE,
Steward.
W M . J. DUNNING, CHAS. H . FROESE,
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Tyler.'
PAST MASTERS : SILAS AR.MSTKONG,
E . T . HOVEY.
MASTER MASONS: Henry Allison, Thomas J. Barker, J. O. Brinkerhofif, David W. Balchelder, F . M. Baumgardner, George C. Curry, Allen J. Cheney, Albert E. Carter, Robert G. Dunning, G: A. Dewey, Jacob Feisel, Joseph Gruendel, Alfred Grindrod, J. B. Garrett, Geo. W. Grier, Jr., E. F. Heisler, Robert Halford, Harvey Hortsman, D. E. Harvey, John B. Jewell, Peter Lugibihl, Wm. H. Lockwod, Ed. S. Lane, J. H. Lane, Charles Morasch, Wm. R. Moore, Sam'l H. Mileham, Hiram Malott, Thomas D. Mulberry, John W. McDanield, David W. McCabe, Wm. P. Overton, David Pearson, Wm. Pray, David Ryus, G. B. Reynolds, C. C. Reynolds, Jerome A. Soward, Thomas A. Shaw, Thomas Shaw, Stephen S. Sharp, John B. Scroggs, W. C. Sturdyvine, O. K. Serviss, R. F. Stage, John W. Tafife, William Taylor, Isaiah Walker, Joseph C. Welsh, T. L. Wagenseller, William Walker. FELLOW CRAFTS: William Beattie. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES : W. Beach, James H. Cross, J. R. Groves, Thomas A. Kingsley, Frank W. Patterson, Wm. P. Pedigo, James Ramsbotlom, Chas. W. Shewry, J. M. Webster. DiMiTTED.—George Dean, Patrick Kinnier.
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ROUND PRAIRIE.
Meets on Saturday on or before Full Moon of each month. ' W M . R. HENDERSON, W M . I. BAILEY,
OFFICERS: Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
JOHN LINVII.LE,
Junior Warden.
JAMES A. HENDERSON, DAVID H . SPRONG,
Treasurer. Secretary.
GEORGE W I T H I N E ,
Senior Deacon.
P. C. S. LOWE,
Junior Deacon.
JAMES COLE, BENJ. F . EDWARDS, THOMAS A. SNODDY,
"Steward. " Tyler.
PAST MASTER: THOMAS I. GODDARD.
MASTER MASONS: John Branscombe, Samuel Bowman, James F. Beard, George T. Beard, Asa E. Cievinger, James Cooley, Robt. H . Davis, Thornton R. Goddard, A. Goodman, S. King, E. B. Kerr, William H . Laswell, E. A. McCuUy, James McDaniel, Parker Morris, W. T. Marvin, Thomas McQuown, John A. Moore, Henry Moore, John Patton, George W. Seymour, Levi Scrivner, John C. Stoughton, John W. Thornburg, W. C. Rhea, S. 1. Henderson, George A. Wright, Jacob Eiler. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. J. Crook, Wm. Findlay. DIMITTED.— Samuel E. Erwin, John Linville, Wm. Manly.
W A S H I N G T O N L O D G E , No. 5,
ATCHISON.
Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: JOHN M . PRICE, CLEM J. N E A L , HENRY C. OLNEY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
VIRGIL W . PARKER,
Treasurer.
S. A. FRAZIER, JOHN H . IRWIN, FRANK W . EDGERTON, P. H. MCNAMARA,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
DwiGHT E . M E R W I N , JORDAN N . UTLEY,
'_
" • Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: L U T H E R C . CHALLISS.
J O H N A. CHASE. H . E . NiCKERSON.
SAMUEL T . WALTERS.
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MASTER MASONS: J. C. Alderson, Frank H . Allen, John W. Allen, Joseph W. Allen, J; D. Armstrong, Amos Avery, R. A. Barker, R. C. Barnes, Wm. C. Barnes, John Belz, F. Berndt, Moses Black, Ed. K. Blair, J. L. Bliss, W. H . Bowen, Peter Boyle, Samuel Braund, Daniel Buckmun, T. J. Bull, J. F. Butcher, S. P. Campbell, J. M. Carr, T. J. Chandler, Geo. T. Challiss, Wm. L. Challiss, Will. C. Chappell, J. T. Coplan, W. A. Creitz, G. O. Cromwell, S. H. Cummins, B. W. Curtis, Olivei Davis, S. B. Davis, M. De Graff, C. G. Delano, Samuel Dickson, James Diggett, David Dodge, Charles J. Drury, R. R. Everest, Frank Fanning, Robt. Forbriger, J. C. Fox, L. F-rank, L. Friend, Ben. B. Gale, G. A. Gillett, Geo. W. Click, Ed. B. Grimes, H. C. Golden, B. Goodhardt, A. H . Goodin, Geo. A. Gould, Jas. A. Gould, N. B. Gone, W. W. Guthrie, A. W. Haygood, R. T. Hazard, John Hertha, S. Hesselberger, Wm. Hetherington, John D. Higgins, J. S. Hoke, Daniel Hoover, Chris. Horn, H . B. Horn, A. H . Horton, Frank Howard, Geo. W. Howe, W. J. Huntington, J. J. Ingalls, Wm. Jackson, W. W. Kelso, L. Kiper, Wm. Ketchum, A. L. Lashier, Jacob Leu, J. N . Ixutz, Geo. Little, N. A. Maher, C. G. Manion, David Martin, J. A. Martin, M. Marcus, W. M^ Marburg, H . B. Mason, J. R. McDonough, Geo. H . McPherson, Daniel McQuaig, C. G. Means, Theo. Meinhardt, Thos. Metcalfe, Fred. D. Mills, R. B. Morriss, J. M. Munn, Thos. Murphy, A. G. Otis, H. Clay Park, Thos. Parkison, Peter Plamondin, J. B. Raff, W. C. Rigg, L. Rochat, D. B. Rodgers, Frank A. Root, John C. Root, J. A. Rubicon, John H. Sawyer, H. J. Shaft, Peter Schoenback, Owen E. Seip, S. D. D. Smith, J. N. Stephens, S. R. Stephenson, Chas. E. Styles, J. W. Surles, J. H. Talbott, R. H. Taliaferro, W. S. Thatcher, H. B. Treat, B. F. Trimble, J. A. Trimmer, S. R. Washer, J. M. White, E. S. Willis, H. S. Young. FELLOW C R A F T S : "M. J. Cloyes, J. H. Garside, W. A. Grubb, Samuel A. King. ENTERED APPRENTICES: T. J. Ahl, R. Behrnes, E. S. Davis, B. Franz, R. A. Heim, A. Keithline, Alex. Muir, F. O'Donnell. DIMITTED.— Philip Mosser.
L A W R E N C E L O D G E , No. 6,
LAWRENCE.
Meets on the first Monday of each month. OFFICERS: C. S. HARTOUGH, E. W. WOOD, E. A. RUDD,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JOEL S . W H I T E ,
Treasurer.
B. MCALLASTER,-
Secretary.
E. WiLMOTH, J. DoAK,
—Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. J. REESER, H.A.KENDALL,
J, ASSMAN, - ^ ,
Steward. •
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Tyler.
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Proceedijtgs of the PAST MASTERS:
P A U L R. liROOKs,
JAMES CHRISTIAN,
O . W . MCAI.LASTI;R.
MASTER MASONS: C. W. Babcock, Oliver Barber, J. Bernstein, R. F. Barber, M. S. Beach, E. P. Baker, A. H . Baird, John F. Barber, W. T. Barber, Joseph Charlton, R. D. Clark, G. W. Deitzler, J. W. Davis, Asa Dutton, Chas. S. Duncan, F. A. DeWolf, [. M. Deamer, N. P. Deming, J. M. Enoch, Joseph Ellison, John Engstrom, W. II. Fisher, R. L. Frazer, T. J. Ferrill ( Rev.), R. L. Gilbert, T. Gardner, J. C. Horton, M. Hartman, D. C. Halbert, D . Hubbard, A. J. Heath, J. D. Herrington, H . \V. Hatch, E. B. Hayes, Ralph S. Johnson, E. D. Ladd, W. H. R. Lykins, W. H. Lamon, J. M. Lewis, R. \V. Luddington, J. N. McFarland, A. Marks, J. P. Miller, Peter McGrady, T. H. Morrison, H. G. March, J. J. McCormick, C. Oliver, Jonathan Ogden, S. B. Prentiss, Chas. Robinson, Rev. C. Reynolds, M. W. Schenk, S. P. Spencer, L. I. Sperry, W. L. G. Soule, F. B. Seargent, S. O. Thacher, G. J. Tallman, M. Tait, L. J. AVorden, W. J. Whitson, Henry Waters, C. R. Wyler, Elisha White, T. P. Woodruff, W. A. Walter. FELLOW C R A F T S : J. G. Parker, J. G. Dodge, B. Plitchcock, J. M. Spitler, Nathan Frank, W. T. Gairns. ENTERED APPRENTICES: D. G. Watt, W. A. Watt, C. A. Pease, G. W. E. Griffith, F. W. Apitz, J. G. Haskell, J. M. Hendry, S. Steinberg, H. F. Saunders, Samuel Walker, Robert J. Bassel, Chas. W. Knight, W. C. Martin, S. N. Rowley. DiMiTTED,— Marshall Recard, A. Urbansky, J. B. Hilliard, J. Sawyer, Jr.
UNION L O D G E , No. 7,
JUNCTION CITY.
Meets on the first Saturday of each month. OFFICERS : JOHN T . PKICE, CH.^RLES R . CARVER,
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
G. E. BEATES,
Junior Warden.
HENRY GANZ,
Treasurer.
H. H. SNYDER, JOHN K . W R I G H T ,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
J. J. BLATIWER,
Junior Deacon,
H. A. HOLLER,
Steward.
GEO. C . LY.MAN,
EDWIN L E E ,
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Tyler,
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PAST MASTERS: P. 7,. TAYLOR.
WILLIAM S. BLAKELY.
JOHN* A. ANDERSON.
MASTER MASONS: Robert Henderson, C. W^ Barclay, G. F. Gordon, J. R. McClure, A. W. Callen, K. C. Whitney, William Gordon, T. G. Horn, Theodore A. Reynolds, Robert Chew, L. O. Farringly, Leonard Cross, E. M. Denny, Isaac Maurer, John Kilkenny, Eph. Warner, J. L. Kirby, G. M. Blowers, A. Clough, Joseph F. Morrill, Harry M'Cardell, George L. Patrick, William H . Courtney, A. D. Haywood, J. P. Quinn, S. R. Bostick, J. M. Smith, Michael McCann, James Mans-' field, R. S. Miller, E. S. Stover, T. F. Hersey, J. M. Myers, L. B. Perry, D. C. Jones, S. W. Lloyd, O. J. Hopkins, Henry Mitchel, James Morris, David Munfort, William Lockstone, A. Vogler, F. W. Junnaman, Alexander Sugden, Charles O'Neal, John Meade, Connell Hanly, C. H . Horton, G. A. Wills, William Hoffmeister, Thomas Deegan. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomas L. Noble, Christian Nelson, Frank T. Harper, Samuel Nassauer, Charles McGunnigle, Philip Beaufort, Leonard Nutz, George F. Trott, Henry B. Litt. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Joseph McCreery, Charles Hubschman.
BOURBON L O D G E , No. 8, FORT SCOTT. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: P.J. BYRNE, J. D. MCCLEVERTY, C. H. HAYNES,
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W. C. WEATHERWAX, M . LEIPMAN,
Treasurer. Secretary.
J. T. HENDERSON, D. PRICHARD,
Senior beacon. Junior Deacon.
JOHN CHANCE,
Steward.
J. T. CARTER,
C. F. DRAKE,
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l.Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: A. R. Allison, C. W. Blair, E. P. Bernardine, John Crow, J. S. Redfield, E. A. Smith, Dyer Smith, John Van Fossen, E. J. Boring, Wiley Britton, F. M. Brickley, John Burkhardt, G. R. Baldwin, H. B. Brown, G. A. Crawford, O. Dieffenbach, J. Fundenberger, B. Fowler, S. W. Garwood, T. M. Gordon, L. P. Gray,
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Proceedings "of the
A. Fitzpatrick, J. G. Harris, W. H . Harris, J. J. Hill, D. C. Harris, C. W. Insley, W. Kaufman, W. I . Linn, A. McDonald, J. S. Miller, Wm. Margrave, B. P. McDonald, S. A. Manlove, John MoUion, F . N . Manlove, D. Owens, L. T. C. Owings, C. Owens, S. C. Palmer, S. S. Peterman, J. W. Pelty, Geo. A. Reynolds, C. T. Rucker, John G. Stuart, N . Z. Strong, Wm. Simpson, Wm. R. Schooler, N. Sawyer, Wyatt Sleipp, P. H . Tiernan, D. W. Wilder, W. C. Webb, John Young, W. Armstrong. ENTERED
APPRENTICES:
John Peri-y, D. Frank, P. D. Watson, S. Gorman, J. W. Bugbee. DiMiTTED.—A. M. H . Bills, A. B. Gordon.
A C A C I A L O D G E , No. 9,
LAWRENCE.
Meets on the first Thursday of each month. OFFICERS: R. A. HAYES,
Worshipful Master.
FRANCIS MENET,
Senior Warden.
JOHN M . BARTHOLOW,
Junior Warden.
J. A. D A I L Y ,
Treasurer.
M . BEN'AS,
Secretary.
W. S. SIBLEY, W. L. BuLLENE,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. W. BEARD,
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H . S. HASKINS,
Steward. "
J. ASSMAN,*
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: O. A . BASSETT.
J. C R A C K L I N . '
T . J. SXERNnEROH.
MASTER MASONS: Eugene L. Akin, L. D. Baily, W. C. Barnes, M. B. Beals, H. Biebush, A. B. Bowman, J. Beattie, J. H . Cornell, N. Corbin, J. H . Conroy, E. CTcabo, W. M. Campbell, B. P. Eager, J. H. Foster, E. B. Good, Wm. Gamble, S. K. Huson, J. V. Hart, S. S. Hewitt, A. L. House, S. E. W. Johnson, D. W. Lyon, David Lindly, Wm. H . McCurdy, G. F . Mullin, W. W. Nevison, G. W. Perrine, A. J. Reid, D. C. Ruby, M. Summerfield, H . J. Snyder, Osburn Shannon, Jacob Snibley, G. Siebenlist, L. Steinberg, A. J. Sargent, A. Vteit, John B. Wheeler, Wm. D. Wetherell, A. Weber, H . C. Whitney. FELLOW CRAFTS: Thos. B. Eldridge, R. D. Mason, C. A. Bigelow. • Member of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6.
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ENTERED APPRENTICES: McLaughry, J. G. Sands, John B. Vleit, W. Shannon, R. Morriss, C. F ' Morton, J. C. Pradt, G. W. Smith, J. B. Bissell, H . Horner. DlMlTTED.— L. M. Sawyer, D. Phenicie, A. L. Pease.
KING SOLOMON'S L O D G E , No. 10,
LEAVENWORTH.
Meets first and third Fridays in each month. OFFICERS : L. M. GoDDARD,
Worshipful Master.
BYRON E . CHOLLAR, JOHN C . KETCHESON,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
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Treasurer.
DAVID A. COMSTOCK,
FRANK H . MILLS,
Secretary.
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Senior Deacon.
J. W. KiRKHAM,
Junior Deacon.
WILLIAM HAMILTON, MATHEW SHAW,
Steward.
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F R I T Z MAGERS,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: M . S . ADAMS, P. G. M.
HARVEY ALLEN.
BYRON FARNSWORTH.
DVVIGHT BVINGTON.
WILLIAM O . GOULD.
MASTER MASONS: A. J. Angeli, D. R. Anthony, Robert Armstrong, M. L. Butzell, Geo. E. Budington, Robt. J. Brown, Harry W. Cole, W. B. Covell, Joseph Cuenin, W. W. Childs, John Conover, D. J. Craigue, Wallace W. Dentler, T. F. Fringer, Henry C. Cans, James Gird, H . W. GofiF, William Gordon, David Howell, John E. Kanna, Alonzo Huckins, Fred. Harvey, John Hammill, Joseph Hockham, H . C. F. Hackbusch, Levi Houston, A. S. Huling, M. H . Insley, James Ivey, S. W. Jones, Josiah Kellogg, Van R. Liddle, John B. Lamber, Jud. P. Marshall, H. Markson, H. D. McCarthy, Burr Noble, George W. Nelles, Theodore F. Price, F. A. Richards, C. D. Roys, S. M. Rothschild, William Rosenfield, William L. Smith, George H. Spry, Hiram S. Sleeper, F. D. Somerby, Piter Soldew, Louis Stetzler, William Schley, Henry Still, Thomas C. Stevens, Chas. S. .Stettauer, Richard J. Selway, Freeman Thompson, Theodore Thompson, G. B. Thompson, A. C. Van Duyn, L. H . Waugh, John A. Weir, J. L. Wever, Thomas Wright, Joseph Westenberger, George H. Weaver. ENTERED APPRENTICE: A. P. Jones. DIMITTED.—^Jol n Cooley, Francis C. Fames, James F. Taylor, Daniel W. W.lder. 20
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Proceeditigs of the
E M P O R I A L O D G E , No. 12,
EMPORIA.
Meets on the Thursday of, or next preceding the Full Moon in each month. . OFFICERS: NoYES SPICER, L. D. JACOBS, E. BORTON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. --Junior Warden.
WILLIAM CLAPP,
Treasurer.
E. P. BANCROFT, JAMES M . STEELE,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
W. M. WICKS, J. F. KiRKENDALL,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
T.C.WATSON,
T. JOHNSON,
Tyler.
PAST
MASTERS:
A. R. BANXROET.
B. M
RUGGLES,
MASTER MASONS: N. F. Ames, J. M. Anderson, Robert Best, H. V. Bundrun, J. C. Burgan, M. H. Bates, C. B. Bacheller, P. C. Bishop, A. A. Baker, W. K. Boggs, George Clapp, A. F. Crowe, Simri Carter, J. L. Craig, Geo. B. Cooper, H. C. Cross, S. J. Crawford, E. G. Duke, John E. Davies, Howard Dunlap, C. V. Eskridge, Jonas Eckdall, John Fawcett, Chas. M. Foulkes, T. M. Fry, H. H . Gray, Almerin Gillett, S. E. G. Holt, W. B. Holt, F. G. Hunt, V. R. Holmes, John Hammond, O. P. Houghton, W. W. Hibben, E. P. Hadley, F. W. Hirth, D. W. Halderman, Ttiomas Holmes, B. Haley, Wm. C. Henderson, B. Gormley, J. K. Jamison, Geo. D. Johnson, Barnard Kelley, E. T. Kerns, David F. Lewis, James Means, S. J. Manter, Wm. Martindale, E. R. Mardin, J. S. McWhorter, James R. Mead, Harrison Mayse, David T. Morris, R. P. Murdoch, L. McLaughlin, Anthony McKee, W. P. Nicholus, H. B. Norton, J. H . Phenis, E. B. Perry, P. B. Plumb, D. A. Painter, T. J. Price, W. P. Perigo, Robert Pollock, John Potts, P. W. Rush, F. Schmidling, C. R. Sipes, James Smith, A, S. Tandy, F. G. Wibley, Charles Whelock, Nelson Whittlesy, T. T. White. FELLOW C R A F T : L. W-. Lewis. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Emanuel Beck, Peter H . Hughes, G. T. Barwick, Albert G. Lakin, Isaiah Jones. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; F . A. Newell, Y. S. Hughes, Joseph Ruf.
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N E M E H A L O D G E , No. 13, AMERICA
CITY.
Meets on .Saturday on or before the Full Moon in each month. OFFICERS: LAKE BRENNER, JOEL T . K I R K , JOHN NUZMAN, H . D. CHANNEL, I. B . FULTON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
W. C. WHISLER, F. E. LAWRENCE,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JAMES BELLWOOD,
Steward.
PETER SHEPHERD,
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D. HELPHEY,
Tyler.
.PAST MASTERS: JOHN CRAFT.
R . W . JENKINS.
D . C. MCCOMAS.
MASTER MASONS: J. Q. Bufington, John Bundy, B. W. Culver, Wm. Code, Thomas Giles, George Karnes, J. R. Musgrove, J. B. Sympson, J. M. Shepherd. FELLOW C R A F T S : John Curliss, 0. J. Grover, Charles Music, Samuel Taylor. ENTERED APPRENTICES: H. B. Channel, C. W. Fowler, Hugh Sutherland. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;W. M. McCallister.
O S K A L O O S A L O D G E , No. 14, OSKALOOOA. Meets on Saturday of each month on or preceding Full Moon. OFFICERS: S. S. KING, J. C. W. DAVIS, WM. H . BUCKMASTEF,,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
ALBERT J. BUCK,
Treasurer..
THOS. C . DICK,
Secretary.
W M . O . BURR, HORATIO M . MASON, C. C. CALHOUN, J. KLINGENSMITH, THOS. P. BURNS,
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Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward. " Tyler.
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Proceedings of the PAST MASTERS:
NELSON CHAPMAN.
STEPHEN S . COOPER. HENRY
. GEO. W . HOGEBOOM.
KEELER.
MASTER MASONS: Robt. Armstrong, Chas. A. Buck, William Blevins, Elvin G. Bell, Charles S. Brodbent, Rev. J. Boynton, Joel F. Cowan, Thomas P. Chandler, Wm. A. Coy, Henry A. Coy, Terry Critchfield, Samuel Corn, James Downing, Benj. Daniels, Richard H . Diebert, Robert H. C. Dodd, Joseph Evans, William Evans, Ed. T. Ellis, Isaac V. Fairholm, Humphrey O. Finch, William C. Fowler, John B. Gish, S. C. Gephart, Wm. F. Gilluly, John N. Hall, Napoleon B. Hopenell, N. A. Howard, Samuel P. Henderson, John N. Insley, John irwin, John B. Johnson, Francis M. Johnson, Daniel Lowe, Thomas McKenna, James Morrow, Thomas H . Noble, David Newhouse, Henry A. Oliver, Rev. L. D. Price, Arthur T. Perry, Asher Pennington, John W. Roberts, Edward D. Russell, John S. Shoemaker, Isaac C. Smith, James E. Smith, David M. Smith, Billings P. Stanley, William E. Stagg, John L. Sumard, A. N. Shepherd, N. W. Taylor, James S. Townsend, J. K. Tedrick, L. J. Trower, A. Thornbrue, Thomas J. Wallace, Phineas Whitley, Levi Wilhelm, J. K. Wier, Harvey Walker, John F. Willits, Loren Willits, John Willits. FELLOW C R A F T : Aaron W. Phepps. ENTERED APPRENTICES: A. J. Garrett, A. E. Patterson, A. Henderson, Francis Boggs, J. N . Spinlock. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Charles K. Gilchrist, Wiley C. Ross.
T E C U M S E H L O D G E , No. 15,
TEPUMSEH.
Meets on Thursday on or before Full Moon, and two weeks there.ifter. OFFICERS: J. M. READ, J. H. WEAVER, J. .M. CHRISMAN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. C. RIDGEWAY, O. C. LEWIS,
Treasurer. Secretary.
C.J. AYE, J. B. MILLER, JOHN BRANSCOM, W. M . J O R D A N ,
D . S . SANSON,
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Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward. "
Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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MASTER MASONS: Wm. Collier, Lewis Bearing, W. C. N. Gorvy, John Kappel, Wm. Tambuth, B. L. Martin, A. G. Miller, J. C. Morgan. FELLOW CRAFT: Jehile Tyler. • ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. N. Torman, Mathias Patten, C. G. Shane.
L A F A Y E T T E L O D G E , No. i6, MANHATTAN. Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: DANIEL W . Cox,
Worshipful Master.
CHAS. L . WILSON,
Senior Warden.
WM. F . ALLEN,
Junior Warden.
WM. F . HOYT,
Treasurer. •
SAM. G . H O Y T ,
N. D. HoRTON, W. K. McCoNNELL,
^-Secretary.
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H. C. CRUMP,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
J. E. SHORTRIDGE,
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C. HORSTMAN,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: JOHN M . ALLEN.
HORACE EELLS.
S . M . FERGUSON.
ALBERT GRIFFIN.
MASTER MASONS: Wm. H. Ashton, Robert AUingham, N. A. Adams, D. E. Ballard, Thomas G. Barrett, M. O. Baldwin, M. V. Blood, Reuben Blood, Fred. Blythe, George Burgoyne, Wm. Burgoyne, Mincher Condray, Aug. Cornaz, John M. Crowder, Wm. S. Crump, Thomas Durant, Sam. R. Edelblute, J. S. Eulow, John Flagg, X. T. Goodnow, H . D. Graves, George S. Green, G. W. Higinbotham, Wm. P. Higinbotham, Daniel B. Hines, Wm. Henry, I. H. Isabel, T. J. Jenkins, D. M. Johnston, S. M. Karrick, A. Keables, J. M. Kimball, E. L. S. Lawrence, A. J. Legore, Charles F. Little, Frank Mansfield, Charles H . March, O. L. McClurg, J. B. McLaughlin, John S. Mott, T. B. Pinkerton, A . , W . Pinkerton, P. C. Pinkerton, John M. Pinkerton, E. M. Pinkerton, Joseph Payne, B. W. Powers, E. L. Patee, John C. Peck', J. C. Posttlethwaite, T. J. Roberts, Edgar Rogers, John D. Robertson, S. L. Russell, John Riggs, G. Schaubel, R. J. Sharp, Wm. M. Snow, Ira A. Torrey, C. W. Uptegrove, AV. J. Vincent, John M. Vincent, S. P. Voorhees, Charles Warring, John W. Webb, W. W. Welch, George C. Wilder, Wm. Whitacre, N. H . Whittemore, Allen Wilson, Fox Winne, Geo. W. Wisner, S. H. Winner, E. P. Wood, George B. Whiting, P. W. Zigler.
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Proceedings of the
FELLOW CRAFTS: Charles Engel, Charles F. Welck. ENTERED APPRENTICES: A. R. White, A. Whitehead, W. L. R. Dixon, G. F. Burtch, J. M. Holt, W. J. Hunter, C. 0. Wheeden, P. P. Kehoe. DiMiTTED,—S. D. Silver, Ed. L. Heath, A. A. Carnahan, Louis Hubschman, John L, Webber.
TOPEK-A L O D G E , No. 17,
TOPEKA.
Meets on Wednesday preceding Full Moon, and second Wednesday thereafter. OFFICERS: S. E. SHELDON,
Worshipful Master.
BASIL M C K E E ,
Senior Warden.
W. F. BAKER,
Junior Warden.
C. W. JEWELL,
Treasurer.
SAM'L S . MCFADDEN,
Secretary.
SPEN'CER P . W A D E , ALBERT W . KNOWLES,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
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D. T. NICHOLS,*
Steward.
' Tyler.
MASTER MASONS : Geo. W. Anderson, R. H. Atwell, Robert Allen, T. J. Anderson, J. A. Banfield, H. Boughton, Tobias Billings, John S. Brenner, Ephraim Baker, H. T. Beman, Ward Burlingame, James Brewer, Floyd P. Baker, C. Bowman, Geo. S. Barnett, Geo. W. Berry, W. E. Bowker, J. M. Chadwick, M. H. Case, Geo. W. Crane, John Cox, A. M. Callaham, A. M. Covall, J. H . Crane, F. L. Crane, E. Chase, A. H. Case, A. D. Craigue, W. C. Crawford, Thomas Carney, R. N. Collingsworth, M. R. Dutton, Chas. J. Drew, Thomas W. Dawson, John Elliott, Geo. S. Evarts, W . O. Ewing, F. R. Foster, John Fletcher, J. W. Farnsworth, H . W. Farnsworth, S. H. Fletcher, E. B. Fowler, J. C. French, J. R. Fisher, J. C. Gordon, G. G. Gage, H . S. Greene, F. W. Giles, Joel Huntoon, D. H. Home, B. Holzel, A. R. Hughes, J. E. Hayden, D. A. Harvey, R. R. Hassler, Jacob Heil, J. A. James, Andrew Johnson, E. P. Kellam, Geo. M. Kellam, H. M. Ketchum, Harry Kitchen, J. S. Kellam, J. L. Knight, Louis Laurent, H. J. Loomis, M. R. Leonard, John Lahmer, J. H. Leonard, J. C. Langston, Henry M. Leonard, E. G. Moon^Oscar McConnell, S. E. Martin, J. C:. Miller, Arthur E. Manzer, V. P. Mason, T. B. Mills, R. Nichols, D. W. Nellis, Fred Ortman, J. F. Osenberg, William Osenberg, J. A. PoUey, C. T. Pierce, S. H. Powell, E. G. Ross, S. R. Remington, Philip Rcade, Isaac Renfroe, Thomas Ryan, James » Not a member of this Lodge.
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Stansfield, Jacob Smith, Jacob Safford, C. A. Stringham, S. E. Sweet, John H . Sheaffer, R. D. Silvers, Henry Seicher, E. M. Sheldon. G. W. Sebring, J. M. Steele, Henry Stitzel, Charles Shewry, George Swartz, Geo. W. Sturgis, M. L. Towne, Geo. W. Veale, Geo. O. Wilmarth, Hardin H. Wilcox, Gabriel Wright, G. P. Watson, J. L. Wrightman, FELLOW CRAFT: Walter Oakley. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Calvin B. Brewer, J. H. McHenry, R. K. Ent, R. M. Wright. DiMlTTED. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Geo. E. Beach, Harlow Kline, Chas. C. Kellam, Abraham McKinney, B. C. Murray, James W. Steele, J. B. Starr, C. E. Smith.
F R A N K L I N L O D G E , No. 18, OTTAWA. Meets Friday on or before Full Moon in each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: ASA L . LATHROP,
Worshipful Master.
HUBERT T . SHELDON, LEVI THOMSON, J. L. HAWKINS,
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BRUCE P. JONES,
Secretary.
JOSEPH MARSH, HENRY E . BROOKS,
Senior Deacon. -Junior Deacon.
HORACE J. SMITH,
Steward.
JOHN W A L R U F F ,
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JOHN LE.STER,
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Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: PETER L . EARNEST.
JOHN C . RICHMOND.
MASTER MASONS: John E. Baer, H . L. Barstow, Jesse Bell, Theo. C. Bowles, George T. Brooks, George Brown, Robert Brownfield, Derrick Brinkerhoof, Charles A. Bunting, O. Carrier, H. A. Cook, C. D. Crane, H . D Crane, R. W. Crossett, Wm. Church, L. L. Davidsohn, Daniel Deford, Robert Detwiler, Charles M. Dickson, James P. Durham, John M. Dyer, L. B. Dyer, Wm. D. Edgar, C. O. Farnsworth, James S. Forgey, W. D. Fortune, Henry Funnell, George W. Furness, P. O. Gallup, E. D. Hall, James Hanway, John P. Harris, Joshua Hedges, John Hendrix, J. C. HoUingshead, J. H . S. Holloway, Geo. S. Holt, H. B. Hughbanks, Wm. Hurr, Wm. M. Inman, R. E. Jenness, S. L. Latimer, Calvin Leonard, Matthew Mackie, John W. Magee, John A. Magill, G. V. Merrill, David Miller, D. B.
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Proceedings of the
Moore, R. C. McEathron, George Myers, MiUon P. Nelson, Geo. Norton, J. 0 . W. Paine, E. H. Paramore, J; I. Paramore, John Parkinson, J. Parkinson, E. Perkins, \V. T. Pickrell, George T. Pierce, Thomas Praster, Enoch Pyles, Wm. R. Randel, H . P. Satchwell, Edward Smith, L. N. Stacher, John Stalter, J. Starr, Geo. A. South, Jacob Sumstine, W. D. Sherman, Harrison Tone, John Travers, D. M. Valentine, R. H . Vollrath, J. T. Walker, Wm. D. Walsh, Jonas A Washburne, Levi C. Wasson, Albert Wiley, Thomas R. Wilkerson, T. A. Wilkinson. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES : John. W. Bendure, E. E. Scott, James A. Guy, H . C. Parr. DiMlTTED.—W. D. Springer, L. Wilkerson, S. B. Enderton, S. .Smith, John B. Dodgson, A. W. McCarty.
O L A T H E L O D G E , No. 19,
OLATHE.
Meets on Thursday before each Full Moon. OFFICERS: J. H . BLAKE,
Worshipful Master.
JOHN M . GIFFEN,
Senior Warden.
W. A. OcHELTREE,
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Junior Warden.
GEO. H . LAWRENCE, J. B., MARSHALL,
Treasurer. Secretary.
S. S. BLITZ,
Senior Deacon.
NELSON JULIEN, JACOB PIERSON, "E. F . MELHOAN, P. JULIEN,
Junior Deacon. Steward. " Tyler.
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MASTER MASONS: John T. Burris, James R. Brown, Wm. H . Brady, William Butler, W. H. Bell, W. H . Betts, J. E. Clark, A. J. Clemmans, F . W. Case, S. S. Cassad, J. H. Dow, A. S. Devenney, Chas. Delahunt, John Evans, J. S. Farris, F. J. Fairbrass, S. D. Grove, O. H . Gregg, J. E. Hayes, J. M. Hadley, F. E. Henderson, Amos Hicks, T. J. Hadley, W. P. Huskin, S. H . Honnald, J. M. Haworth, Irwin Janes, Wm. Julien, John Janes, L. H . Jenkins, N. B. Lucas, Jonathan Milliken, Harry McBride, S. B. Myrick, Thomas Melhoan, Thos. McGannon, Theodore McBride, J. A. McNab, M. G. Miller, Jacob Nichols, J. L. Price, W. S. Peck, J. O. Pickering, J. B. Pollock, Wm. Pellette, Otis Reynolds, G. A. Shaffner, H. C. Schufeldt, J. T. Swank, E. R. Stewart, Hainline Smith, A. Thavis, W. E.-Tansey, J. T. Weaver, E. B. Welsh, C. E. Waldron, Lewis Wolfley, A. Doud. ENTERED APPRENTICES: George Depledge, M. R. Taylor, J. H. Melhoan. DIMITTED.—John Beeson, Isaac Parish.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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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: RuFUS OuRSLER,
Worshipful Master.
JAMES H . BAXTER,
Senior Warden.
C. C. BRANHAM, S. W. McCOMAS, B. J. McCoMAS,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
HENRY DECKER, JAMES HORN,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
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ISRAEL McCoMAS,
Steward.
C. M. CUNNINGHAM,
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W. H . CHAPMAN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: William Cline, E. C. Chilson, Noah Fellows, Michael Fletcher, David Frunas, M. D. Godfrey, P. M. Hodges, James Harrison, William Harrison, H . S. Hart, Moses Myers, C. A. Oursler, L. M. Wilson, F. M. Wilson. ENTERED APPRENTICE: John Deardorff. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A. G. Campbell, D. B. Hitts, James Tilfer.
G R A S S H O P P E R F A L L S LODGE, No. 21, GRASSHOPPER FALLS. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS.:, E. D. HILLYER,__
Worshipful Master.
JOHN H . GAINES,
Senior Warden.
WM. H . SAMPSON,
Junior Warden.
N. E. PARKER, M. E. KELLOGG,
Treasurer. Secretary.
L. A. MYERS, W. G. KEECH, GEO. W . BARNES,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
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JOHN H . STRAWN,
Steward. "
JOSEPH CALVIN,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: JOSEPH M I L L E R .
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J. F. BLISS.
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Proceedings of the
MASTER MASONS: W, C. Butts, J. Beland, J. L. Brunts, J. P. Barnes, J. W. Bishop, W. T. Booth, S. G. Booth, A. H . Beagle, D. Biggam, A. Bruton, A. Blevins, R. H . Crosby, John Cochat, J. J. Claucy, Lake Clark, J. R. Eckels, Finley Furguson, G. W. Flesher, A. J. Gunn, B. H . Gragg, Zack Gragg, John Gragg, J. Graden, Amos H . Griffin, A. A. Griffin, George W. Griffin, Geo. S. Hillyer, Geo. B. Hillyer, E. M. Hutchens, A. Hughan, J. B. Hart, J. L. Hart, J. J. Hughes, T. E. Ickes, D. A. Johnson, E. Johnson, Andrew Kern, Valentine Kile, H. C. Law, Henry Legler, John Marsh, G. McDaniel, Geo. W. McClary, J. M. Nerval, Hiram â&#x20AC;¢ Pettit, T. Quackenbush, J. Quackenbush, John Ratz, John Rippetoe, Isaac Southward, Carlton Seaver, L. H . Tripp, M. Vandenburg, Jonathan Wright, Joseph Weaver. . ENTERED APPRENTICES: Isaac J. Collier, E. K. Townsend.
P A L M Y R A L O D G E , No. 23,
BALDWIN CITY.
Meets on Wednesday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS : C. REYNOLDS, C. W. DICKINSON, W. W. JUNKINS, H. E. BoDWELi,,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
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H . M. SCOTT,
Secretary.
D. FULTON, M. MiRELY,
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Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
, J. CEDARHOLM,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R : . N. MERCHANT.
MASTER MASONS: E. Alder, I. L. Baker, S. H. Carmean, J. Chapman, N. E. Cradit, C. H. Dallas, A. Darnall, J. H. Dearing, T. J. Eaton, L. F. Green, S. B. M. Holmes, W. Harlburt, J. Lawrence, R. T. Lewis, W. D. Martin, Geo. Miller, G. A. Moore, D. C. Norway, M. Reynolds, J. W. Scott, J. G. Schnebly, E. Sells, Thos. Smith, C. C. Snow, L. C. Snow, A. T. Still, John Tousant, John Van Horn,. J. W. Vaughn, C. D. Wight, D. AV. Willey, Wm. Young, J. H . Zevely. FELLOW C R A F T S :
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Horace Brown, M. J. Crosby, L. W. Pinjree, Thos. White.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: D. M. Banta, Wm. Barricklow, G. R. Barricklow. DiMITTED.—R. H. Perry, R. Wolfley, M. Babey.
OSAGE V A L L E Y L O D G E , No. 24,
OSAWATOMIE.
Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: C. 0 . GAUS, L. HENDRICKSON, , C. B. JiLSON,
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
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D. M. MARTIN,
Secretary.
H. B. SMITH, J. C. CHESTNUT,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
A. WEAVER,
Steward.
W. L. STEPHENS,
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A. N. RuDD,
Tyler. PAST MASTERS:
ROBERT LAPSLEY.
R . K . BURT.
MASTER MASONS: Amasa Beeson, Daniel Bryant, M. V. Burnes, W. H. Boucher, J. A. Burks, O. W. Bates, J. J. Covert, J. F. Chandler, C. W. Chandler, C. W. Gale, T. J. Hussey, J. W. Hurst, J. P. Marsan, E. J. Merrel, Thos. Roberts, Reuben Smith, J. L. Smith. FELLOW CRAFT: C. W. Carter. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: B. F. Martin, R. E. Williams, H . R. Herrick, Horace Hoard. DiMITTED.— Oliver Butler, D. R. Coleman, Henderson Rice, James Walthall, S. Underbill.
H I G H P R A I R I E L O D G E , No. 2?,
HIGH
PRAIRIE.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: B. B. MOORE, JOSEPH WALTER, THOMAS W . RUBLE,
Worshipful Master. :
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
CRATON CARNEY,
Treasurer.
J. C. GIST, ARTHUR CONNELLY, JAMES MULLAN,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JOSEPH NORRAS, THOMAS M.\SON, ROBERT OSBORN,
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Steward. " ,—_-—Tyler,
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Proceedmgs of the MASTER MASONS:
Henry B. Keller, Thomas Thome, James Tuttle, Zina Mason, Hiram Way, S. P. McCrary, Elisha McCoomis, A. L. Ferguson, William Willson, Austin L. Brown, Newton L. Mason, David Long, John Sanders, Daniel H . Kozer, John M. White, B. F. Barker. ENTERED APPRENTICE: L. Perkins. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;W. M. Thompson, James Adams, William Forsyth.
E L D O R A L O D G E , No. 28,
MAPLETON.
Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon of each month and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : E. P. HiGBY, T. HACKET, C..W; CAMPBELL,
Worshipful Master. ^^.Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
E. KEPLEY, J. S. WEAVER,
Treasurer. Secretary.
M. E. HUDSON, J. W. JEWELL,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. A. CAPBELL,
Steward.
H. F . W A R R E N ,
F. D . M Y R I C K ,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: John Amer, William Baker, M. Bowers, J. W. Bainum, G. W. Burgess, A. P. Clark, Amos Chaffin, John Cross, L. P. Foster, B. F. Gumm, Jacob Goff, J F. Holt, A. L. Hills, Thomas Hamilton, Thomas Hughes, M. T. Hudson, D. C. Knowles, John Knowles, D. W. McGuire, J. W. McQuaid, S. P. Montgomery, S. F. Mitchell, M. McCrimmon, W. S. Myrick, C. W. Morgan, Wm. Nelson, Notley Osbui-n, F . C. Osburn, J. G. Oliver, A. C. Primm, D. T. Ralston, W. D. Stevenson, Geo. B. Smith, A. C. Smith, J. L. Summers, Wm. Stewart, C. S. Steel. A. Willson, J. S. Wilson. FELLOW C R A F T S : Isaac Burton, A. R. Wells, G. L. Griffiths. ENTERED APPRENTICES: G. F . Harper, G. A. Moffit, \Vm. McCrum.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
P A C I F I C L O D G E , No. 29,
165
HUMBOLDT.
Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : W. H . ANDREWS, D. B. EMMERT,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
PETER LONG,
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Junior Warden.
E L I J A H STROSNIDER,
Treasurer.
J. C. REDFlEtD, T. I. HURD, H. M. BURLEIGH,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
L. D. MYERS,
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Steward.
W. T. M C E L R O Y ,
P. S. SHELLEY,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Elisha Amsden, Geo. L. Andrews, H. W. Ash craft, James Blythe, Sion Barbee, Lewis Bartles, A. W. Brown, Wm. C. Cox, J. B. F. Cates, O. D. Critzer, Wm. H. Clerdand, S. S. Dickinson, J. A. Dhiel, J. W. Dhiel, W. H. Emmerts, Jonas L. Fletcher, J. W. Ferrier, J. R. Goodin. E. A. Gleason, James R. Gregory, Wm. A. Grover, A. H . Hard, John Harris, H . H . Hayward, Charles Koppe, John M. Moore, Robert A. McCulloch, H . G. Millman, Moses Neal, John A. Neal, I. N. Phillips, Thomas Peters, G. W. Palmer, J. W. Pine, C. H . Pratt, William Rath, Fred. Rutz, C. M. Smith, Samuel J. Stewart, D. B. Stewart, Wm. A. Scott, Watson Stewart, William Stewart, T. S. Stover, Wm. H . Shigley, T. C. Sherman, B. M. Smith, J. N . Sampson, John Tripp, J. J, Van Fossen, Jesse S. Webb, G. W. Wilson, B. F. Walton, G. W. Williams, H . M. Waters, James P. Wilson, Wm. L. Zinck, Herman Zwanziger. FELLOW CRAFTS: George A. Sells, Frank H. Graves, J. W. Bale, C. A. Walker. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Nicholas Piatt, Wm. A. Marsh, D. K. Paris, W. W. Curdy, James Herbert, William Waldriss, E. R. Russell, Jacob Nill, Wm. S. Bowman, Charles S. Giles. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Frank Bacon, A. W. Ashcraft, N. S. Goss, C. J. Hopkins, J. C. Carpenter.
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L O D G E ; NO.
30, NORTH
LAWRENCE.
Meets on the first Saturday of each month. OFFICERS: W. R. FRISBIE, J. D. FiNCHER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
CHAS. PAXTON, L. P. MASON, W. L. PLOWMAN,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
J. K . C U R T I S , L. E. HOFFMAN,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
L. W. HOWELL,
.
Steward.
THOS. H . BRICKEL,
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B. F . HARMON,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: A. N . LUFKIN.
• MASTER MASONS: James B. Boon, Elijah E. Campb'ell, L. W. Canady, Theo. W. Geloon, Angus A. Grant, James Hughes, Francis Herard, H. H. Howard, Daniel Hendrick, J. M. Jordan, L. F . Jackson, Benj. F. Kelly, A. T. C'wens, Alvin E. Owens, Chas. H . Philbrick, Wm. Register, John H . Saunders, H . C. Shearman, Urgel Saunier, Geo. C. Thompson, John Tudhope, J. L. Thompson, J. C. Walton, W. H. H . Whitney, Jasper Van Willey, Freman Vallancour, Chas. McCarty. FELLOW CRAFTS: R. M. McClure, Fred. Gorton. ENTERED APPRENTICE: H. B. Hunt. DiMiTTED.—Gideon Bissaillion, W. J. Wickham.
A R C A N A L O D G E , No. 31,
DONIPHAN.
Meets on Saturday on or before each Full Moon. OFFICERS: JOHN L . PHILBRICK, MOSES L . HUDNALL, DAVID M . SMITH,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
GEORGE M . W A L L E R , M A R K T . LANDON,
Treasurer. Secretary.
W. H . NESBIT, E. W. HUDNALL,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon,
I. VINEYARD,
Steward.
B. P. CURTIS,
I. N. SMALLWOOD,
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Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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MASTER MASONS: I. N. Adams, A. Albertson, A. Brenner, R. A. Boulware, J. Brittain, Wm. B. Buster, W. W. Crook, L. Clemetson, Wm. Canter, W. Dolby, Wm. M. Ege, S. Flickinger, T. H . Franklin, J. F. Forman, E. Fleurkey, R. Flickinger, S. Guerny, J. Hastings, H . S. Howard, H . W. Hudnall, L. A. Hoffman, J. T . Harding, R . Mealer, J. B. Maynard, J. McNamee, L. A. Messenger, W. R. Murry, H . Myers, J. Mackey, J. M. Naylor, W. J. Orem, T. Osborn, Wm. R. Powers, C. H . Phillips, Wm. E. Pickett, J. Rigby, J. Randolph, P. O. Roberts, E. W. Stratton, J. I. Scott, H . M. Swisher. J. Sanders, A. Schnell, J. Scott, J. Schletzbaum, W. H . Stephens, B. S. Wharton, I. F. Weyer, D. Waddell, J. Welsh, T. Wills, D. Whittaker, J. Wood, Peter Helm. FELLOW C R A F T S : G. M. Norman, D. L. Payne, John L. Price. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Loftis Gray,.01iver Edwards, C. H, Heffner, Abijah Wheeler, Thos. J. Robbins, M. Mansperger, D. W. Patterson. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Harris Stratton, James H. Merrill.
A U B U R N L O D G E , No. 32,
AUBURN.
Meets on Tuesday on or before Full Moon. OFFICERS: F. M. STAHL, A. DICKSON, GEO. LIST,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W. A. ENGLE, R. STEES,
Treasurer. Secretary.
J. W. BROWN, G . E . BAKER,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. STAHL,
Steward.
J. G. ARTHUR,
J. WEISBURN,
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: E. Carriger, Eli Snyder, C. C. Moore, J. L. Price, J. B. Cook, J. McDowell, H. Fox, A. Dyche, H. E. Bush, G. W. Daily, R. M. Hoskinson, A. J. Hopkins, W. H. Hewins, Ed. Gill, W. D. Disbrow, P. Wemple, M. S. Harr, B. D. Rus- . sum, E. H . Hall, James Rupell, T. H . Steward, W. G. Raymond, J. W. Cook, D. J. Evans, J. C. Carriger, George Doel, Joseph Law, J. L. Rook, H. Riley, H . K. Riley, J. L. Riley, W. A. Rook, W. E. Little, J. B. Orwig, H . Moyes, W. H . Combs, John DeLong, Chester Thomas, Jr., John Mongold, Thomas Brooks, Samuel Morhan, D. E. White, J. A. Whitej H . L. Shumway, John Russell, Jr.
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Proceedings of the FELLOW CRAFT:
John Stone. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Charles Ohews, W. Doel, J. McQueston, S. S. Baker, J. P. Rairich. DiMiTTED.—E. D. Hewins, W. T. Welch.
MOUND CITY LODGE, No. 33, MOUND CITY. Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: O. P. WATSON,___. A. F. E L Y ,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
CHAS. H . RICHARDSON, D . F. PARK, F . C. BACON,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
GEO. W. BoTKiN, JEROME E L Y ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
H . E. D E W E Y ,
Steward.
JOHN SPROUL,
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JOEL FOSTER,
Tyler.
- PAST MASTERS: OSCAR D E W E Y .
J. M. I L I F F .
MASTER MASONS: J. K . Anthony, J. S. Atkinson, Jas. Adams, J. F. Broadhead, Jas. Barrick, B. F. Bradley, Jesse Brown, H . P. Barrick, J. H . Belding, J. B. Broadhead, O. D. Botkin, Benjamin Bunch, Richard Botkin, E. F. Botkin, A. W. Barton, J. H . Banta, R. B. Bryan, D. A. Crocker, Chas. Campbell, M. M. Carscaden, T. L. Darlow, J. B. Dobyns, Aaron Foster, Edward Hultz, Zalmon Kincaid, David Lindsey, D. R. Lamoreau, I. M. Mulkey, D. D. Moorhead, H. C. McNeal, T. B. Newlon, W. B. Perry, S. F. Pendley, Jas. Simpson, W. B. Scott, Thos. Sproul, Cyrus Smith, Lovilo Swift, J. H . Trego, James P. Way, B. W. Wilson, H . G. Webb, J. D. Waite, J. S. Young, John Hood. FELLOW C R A F T : H . P. Clay. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. W. Miller, John Justice. D I M I T T E D . — J . C. Turner, H . L. Baily, Enos Mills, I. D. Bronson, E. A. Deland.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. G R E A T L I G H T LODGE, No. 34, SILVER
169 LAKE.
Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: JOHN ANDERSON,
Worshipful Master.
L. H . OGEE, M. B. BEAUBIEN,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JOB OGEE, i C. D. W A R D , CALVIN OWENS,
Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.
L. R, DARLING,
Junior Deacon.
GREG. NAVARRE, PETER ANDERSON, DAVID CODINGTON,
Steward. " Tyler.
PAST MASTER: J. B. OLIVER.
MASTER MASONS: Peter Anderson, G. K. Allbe, Edward Beaubien, James Baldion, O. A. Curtis, W. O. Chilson, J. H . Durham, Wm. K. Elliott, H . Forbaugh, Wm. F . Johnston, Thomas Lozell, H . B. Miller, Henry Owens, John J. Oliver, John L. Ogee, John Price, C. S. Palmer, J. F. Ramsey, Wm. Sprinkle. FELLOW CRAFTS: Theodore Bonrosa, Mitchell Loflambois, O. F. Nims, John D. Lasly. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. N. Bonrosa, John Heard, Jacob Johnson, James Mack, J. C. McElvain, John O. Nicewinder, Joseph Savill. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;J. H . Dearborn, B. W. Higgenbotham, H. B. Henderson, Thos. Kernen, Thomas Moss.
H I A W A T H A LODGE, No. 35, HIAW.ATHA. Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: IRA J. LACOCK,
Worshipful Master.
JOHN HILLMAN,
Senior Warden.
A. L. ELLIS,
Junior Warden.
GREGORY AMANN,
Treasurer.
W M . M . SHIRLEY, JOHN SCHILLING, ISAIAH P. MINSLOW, E . C . BACKINSTOCE,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
N. O. NELSON,
F. J. HELLER, 22
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Tyler.
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Proceedings of the
MASTER MASONS: Wm. B. Barnett, D. Anderson, S. C. Amend, B. Awmiller, A. J. Anderson, Samuel Adams, J. F.'Babbit, E. Bierer, R. H. Bollinger, E. 8. Barnum, C. T. Coming, Theo. Chipman, James Cottrell, T. M. Campbell, W. B. Dickinson, J. E. Davis, S. E. Erwin, James T. Erwin, W. T. Erwin, R. S. Fairchild, John Forneaux, J. Fletcher, Henry Gillespie, W. R. Gardner, Isaac B. Hoover, J. G. Hanna, Henry Houghton, Thomas Hart, A. K." Hoyt, C. W. Johnson, Joseph Kocher, B. F. Killey, C. A. Lemon, A. J. Liebengood, Wm. McBride, Reuben McCartney, E. N . Monill, B. p". McCoy, John Morris, J. W. Oberholtzer, J. H . Post, H. E. Penney, W. H. Roberts, F. J. Robbins, H. M. Robinson, N . P. Rawlings, Abram Stever, D. K. Snively, D. T. Smouse, Sam. Smouse, H. Sebum, A. Sutherland, S. W. Swayzie, S. B. Sholes, E. Spickelmier, D. Vanliew, Alfred Walters, John Walters, H. B. Walters, E. Williams, W. M. Wellcome, G. T. Woodmansee, G. A. Wells, Samuel W. Wade, B. Watkins, A. H. Wade, J. J. Weltmer, M. C. Willis, S. Wilkinson. FELLOW CRAFTS: R. C. Headley, Francis Wilkinson. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: A. Wilbur, K. Castello, J. K. Watson. DiMlTTED.—Joseph nines, Samuel Goosee, A. L. Ellis, Frank Ilillman.
C O U N C I L G R O V E LODGE, No. 36,
COUNXIL GROVE.
Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS: C. COLUMBIA, J. W. N E A L , 1 J. W. SiMCOCK,
Worshipful Master. ^—Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
C. H. STRIEBY, F. P . N I C H O L S ,
Treasurer. Secretary. .
W M . M . INGHAM, A. J. COLLIER,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
A. I. BEACH,
Steward.
A. REEVE,
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J. T. STEVENSON,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: R. B. LocKwooD.
H . W. M C N A Y .
JAMES PHINNEY.
MASTER MASONS: George Biglin, J. F. Cres?, Thos. Collin-,, J. H. Corbin, J. P. Caldwell, Wm.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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Downing, Jos. Dunlap, J. L. French, C. O. Fuller, E. G. Frazier, H , W. Gildermeister, T. S. Huffaker, A. J. Hughes, Geo. R. Johnstone, J. P. Morgan, J. W. McEwen, H. J. Munkres, Fred. McDonald, Robt. McPherson, J. W. Noland, A. O. Robbins, J. W. Randall, Chas. Rath, J. K. Rinard, A. B. Spencer, G. M. Simcock, E. M. Sewell, Joab Spencer, J. L. Sharp, C. H . Withington, Wm. H.. White, James Watkins, Geo. E. Withington. FELLOW C R A F T : C. F. Hegvver. ENTERED A P P R E N T I C E S : J. J. McGeehan, S. H. Atkinson, K. J. Fink, John Fleming, Wm. Mathewson. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A. H, Thomas.
P A O L A LODGE, No. 37,
PAOLA.
Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: J. T. W E L D , M. M. PARKER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
JOHN H . SMITH,
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Jimior Warden.,
GEORGE S. ANDERSON,
Treasurer.
JOHN S . BEESON,
Secretary.
D. M. FERGUSON,
Senior Deacon.
JAMES TURNER,
Junior Deacon.
JOHN A. H U F F ,
Steward.
JOHN MILI.IS,
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AMOS LONG,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: E. W. RoBisoN.
W. R. WAGSTAFF.
S . G . WILSON.
MASTER MASONS: Thomas Akers, David Andersoii, H. V. Beeson, Sr., Wm. B. Brayman, Wm. Bell, John F . Bradberry, Joseph Chilson, Daniel Childs, Joshua Clayton, John C. Collins, Wm. H. Chapman, Samuel Cashman, H . S. Campbell, L. C. Crittenden, Alex. Gumming, D. V. Craig, G. A. Colton, John Dixcm, A. J. DeBerry, John Eiesle, A. C. Farnham, Wm. Fleahorty, W. W. Fleming, W. R. Fox, T. D. Fonts, A. Graham, C. R. Godfrey, J. M. George, F . E. Gerheart, Wm. Gano, E. A. Guptil, Dell Gill, W. O. Hubbell, Thomas J. Hedges, J. B. Hobson, Geo. Hume, John Hearaty, John Heinrichs, J. R. Hubbard, G. D. Ingersoll, E. B. Jurd, D. H. Johnson, S. A. Jackson, A. J. Jacoby, Alburtus Knapp, Chas. King, James Kingsley, Thomas S. Kruts, H. L. Lyon, Wayland Lykins, John McNally, W. W. Miller, L. P. Murlin, B. Murlin, Abram Murlin, George McQueen, J. W. Miler, W. C. Martin, George Quimly, F. E^ Rowland, W. G.
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Proceedings of the
Rainey, S. B. Rainey, D. B. Rainey, George Ruddell, George Reynolds, B. F. Simpson, Cyrus Shaw, W. T. Shirely, B. Snyder, R. G. Shoemaker, Tames Sweeting, S. S. Stailey, W. H . Stover, S. Shoofman, Samuel Saunders, John T. Townsend, Thomas Tuggle, J. G. Titus, Johnson Thralls, J. M. Tilton, William Walters, F. M. Wilgus, D. B. Wilson, George Wise, Thomas Wilson, E. C. Wager, Christopher Wilson, H . Wilczinski, Harvey F . Wing. FELLOW CRAFT: H . V. Beeson, Jr. . DiMiTTED.—J. W. Seattle, Israel Christie, Cyrus Dreyfoose, N . E. Green, Geo. Hutchinson, T. G. Houston, L. Marcellus, B. F. Smythe, W. H. Wilhoit, Wm. Weiler, Wm. Harris, J. B. Foresman.
lOLA LODGE, No. 38, IOLA. Meets on Saturday before Full Moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : J. F . COLBURN, H . W. TALCOTT, ,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. J. CASMIRE,
Treasurer.
C. GiLLlHAN,
Secretary.
MORTON DEMOLS, JOHN W. M C G E E ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
G. W. FisK,
Steward.
E. K. NAYLOR,
"
J. K . F R Y ,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: JOHN FRANCIS.
MASTER MASONS: J. L. Arnold, W. E. Avery, H . C. Bostwick, Wm. Butler, J. L. Brown, J. W. Brown, W. H. Cochran, J. C. Clark, John Coyl, J. Welte Clark, S. J. Cowen, J. W. Christian, A. L. Downer, W. C. Deitz, D. F. Givens, L. H . Gorrell, Daniel Harville, N . Hankens, John Hull, W. S. Hendricks, W. H . Hull, Daniel Horney, W . M. Hartman, W. G. Irwin, A. G. Jones, Eli Lorance, E. F. Martin, F. F. Meister, S. McClaren, H. D. Parsons, M. W. Post, Pembrook Reville, G. W. Riley, J. W. Scott, W. J. Sapp, Harmon Scott, N. Y. Winans, J. N . Woolums, J. J. Wallas, J. N. White, J. H . Walters. FELLOW CRAFTS: • S. J. Stanber, F. M.'Powers.
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ENTERED APPRENTICES: E. H. Fusion, Franklin Hays, Isaac Rutter. DiMiTTED.—J. H . Stodard, J. N. Bird, W. C. Stiffey.
S E N E C A L O D G E , No. 39,
SENECA.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: ABIJAH WELLS, JASON BROWN, ^^ WILLIAM BOLTON, I. FRIEND,
•—•--• ;
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
LEOPOLD COHEN,
Secretary.
DAVIDSON VORHES,ALBERT CLARK,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. .
,
Steward.
, L. H I L L ,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: J. J. SHELDON.
MASTER MASONS: • Tobias Augustine, T. H. Abbott, J. W. Bainbrick, J. T. Bronaugh, James Billingsly, Geo. E. Beach, J. Surge, John P. Carr, William Cook, J. W. Cave, H . B. Creary, W. A. Fessenden, James Graney, H . H . Hillex, F. H. Flurlburt, Richard Johnson, A. Kyger, Samuel Lappin, J. H. Lakue, A. R. Moore, A. Morehead, J. F. McGowen, Robert E. Nelson, A. H . Owens, J. H . Peckham, E. Pickup, W. G. Sargent, J. P. Taylor, W. S. Weeks, Chas. Williams. FELLOW C R A F T S : Chas. Ostrander, E. Winters. ENTERED APPRENTICES: N. H. Billings, J. T. Brady, T. B. Collins, Chas. N. Collings, J. Fulton, G. W. Graham, Albert Kehn, S. M. Lanham. DiMlTTED.—I. Friend, J. Hornbeck, Hiram Johnson, R. D. Markland, Hardon Pattison, John E. Smith.
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Proceedings of the D E S O T O L O D G E , No. 40, D E SOTO.
Meets on Tuesday on or before each Full Moon, OFFICERS: J. P . ROBINSON, B. TAYLOR,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
JOHN JOHNSON,
Junior Warden.
H. D. RoBERMAN,
.
Treasurer.
ALEX. MILLER,
Secretary.
W. H . W A L T E R , J. H . HODGE,
Senior. Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J O H N TAYLOR,
,
S. W. HOLDEN,
Steward.
.
P. AUGERBRIGHT,
" Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R : J. B. ABBOTT.
MASTER MASONS: Wm. Crozier, G. W. Frain, Geo. Gensil, D. F. Lucas, H . Mathers, Z. Nichols, C. B. Nichols, H . Penner, J. C. Phy, C. B. Pellet, W. H . Smith, N. H . Taylor, C. H. Taylor, J. T. Taylor, Geo. Wisner, I. C. Stuck. F E L L O W CRAFT: H . O. Torrey. '
ENTERED APPRENTICE:
W. P. Stubbs. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Charles Delahunt.
B L O O M I N G G R O V E L O D G E , No. 41,
TRADING POST.
Meets on Saturday on or after the Full Moon in each month. OFFICERS: AMOS HADSALL, SENECA JOHNSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
J. D. PENNOCK,
Junior Warden.
JACKSON L.ANE,
Treasurer.
W M . GOSS,
Secretary.
A. C. DOWD, R. S. KELSO,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
N. C. LANE,
Steward.
A. W. H A L L , JOHN P H I L I P S ,
" Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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MASTER MASONS: Samuel Brown, J. M. Davis, W. W. Greenlee, J. C. Goss, G C. Hadsall, J. S. Lane, James Martin, Alex. Pugh, J. D. Snoddy, J, J. Whelchel. FELLOW C R A F T : J. D. Newton. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES : W. G. Daniels, A. Phillips. DiMiTTED.—F. Colpetser, W. Hoagh, L. Washer.
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H O L T O N LODGE, No. 42,
HOLTON.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays in each month. OFFICERS: C. A. WALKER, R. CANFIELD, R. M. ADAMSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
F R E D . SEELE,
^-Treasurer.
JAMES O ' B R I E N ,
Secretary.
CHAS. HAYDEN,
Senior Deacon.
C. P. SLANE,
Junior Deacon.
J. BRADLEY, E. A. SLANE,
: :
M. S. MILAM,
Steward. "
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: J. B. HuBBEi.L.
W. S. HOAGLIN.
I. C. HITCHCOCK.
HUGH MCBRIDE,
MASTER MASONS: T. J. Adamson, M. D. Asher, H . H. Brown, A. Brodericfc, A. Bonney, R. S. Craft, W. F. Creitz, C. J. Cowell, R. M. Cook, Geo. W. Drake, Joseph Dunlap, Henry Eby, J. W. Fox, J. W. Gordon, B. G. Hopkins, S. H . Hopkins, W. H , Jones, E. B. Jones, G. F. King, J. S. Lutz, Frank Lyman, Greenup Leeper, Geo. W. Miller, N. L. McGrew, Flarlin McGrew, Lewis McCreary, E. M. Prindell, W. A. Perkins, Harrison Quick, Thos. Robley, E. D. Rose, Geo. Smith, Victor Snrbach, Louis Sarbach, S. H . Scott, C. T. Slane, Ira I. Taber, A. S. Wiggins, W. H. Webster, R. J. Waterhouse, Geo. A. Wyant, T. J. Wyant, C. H. Williams, R. S. Weaver, J. L. Wilson, J. K. Zook. FELLOW CRAFTS: Win. S. Smith, John Dickey.
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ENTERED APPRENTICES: Jacob Herron, Chas. S. Music, Perry McDaniel, B. T. Parkhurst, David Stanley, G. "W. Springle, H . P. Stewart. DiMiTTED,—P. Sherman, Wm. H . Dodge.
MONTICELLO LODGE, No. 43, MONTICELLO. Meets on Friday before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: LEVI F L I N T , JOHN N . GLEASON, JOHN A. K E N T O N , A. M. P I P E R , R. H. JEFFERSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
J. W. CAMPBELL, W. D. BULL, ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
C. S. STAPLETON,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Geo. W. Bonsman, Jno. Bennedict, M. Fanning, J. W. Haws, E. P. Kay, Thos! Lenihan, L. W. Maupin, T. M. McFadden, A. Roberts, McD. Stapleton, Isaac Trembly, A. Payne. FELLOW C R A F T : Jacob Trembly. DIMITTED.—John Smith, Chas. Wilgus, G W. Walker, Jas. Grinter, Harry ' Mitchell, B. E. Rively, Thos. Currie.
DELPHIAN LODGE, No. 44,
GARNETT.
Meets first and third Thursdays from October i, to May i ; first Thursday rest of the year. OFFICERS: E, L. H A W K , E. J. MEEKER, R, L. Row,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
E. S. H U N T , J. T. LANTER, JERRY ORTON,
Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.
ED. RAYNE, ,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
(( J. T. GUNSOLAS,
Tyler.
Grand Lodge • of Kansas. .PAST
-I J'j
MASTER:
E . S. NlCCOLLS.
MASTER MASONS: J. M. Artel, W. Archer, \V. J. Bayles, A. Bergen, P. W. Bahl, Peter Barndt, CI. T. Chapin, G. A. Cook, Jos. Coe, W. H . Carson, J. E. Calbert.G. M. Everline, Chas. Ellis, O. E. French, W. L. Frankenberger, Lewis Funk, M. Furguson, A. H. Foster, Joshua Griffith, F. R. Giddings, W. A. Gillham, j . E. Furguson, W. R. HoUingshead, Wm. Hamilton, J. L. Kerchival, Wm. -Keller,Thos. Lindsay, J. G. Lindsay, R. C. Marsh, J. H . McCartney, E. Norris, A. L. Osborn, M. E . Osborn, M. A. Page, J. C. W. Pierce, S. S. Pollard, P. Pippin, :R. S. Pollard, A. W. Rash, John Rickets, J. 'F. Rickets, A. Simmons, Isco Sutton, O. Sutton, Jesse Sutton, Jos. R. Stewart, R. T. Stokes, W. A. Seymore, James Tyson, M. B. Taylor, Isaac Usher, C. S. Walfley. FELLOW C R A F T S : J. L. Wilson, Wm. Spriggs, W. A. Johnson. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES^ A. S. Niccolls, E . R . Wright, R. W. Ayers, A. Burchtel.
E A S T O N L O D G E , No. 45,
EASTON.
Meets on Thursday on or before the Full Moon. t
OFFICERS: R. A. KELSEY, S. A. RouTH, W. F. AsHBY, W. LouGHMlLLER,^
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
ED. ALLEN,
Secretary.
E. K. ADAMSON, T. B. R E E D , ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
W . BORDAN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS : J. C. Baird, J. P. Bower, S. Evans, J. Eldridge, J. N. Frizzel, T. O. Gawrtney, T. Gibson, T. Hensley, W. Kelsey, J. -Langley, T. McCemmet, H. Marshall, J. J. Robenson, S. F. Rhea, T. Steward, J. Turner, P. C. Thornton, L. Woodward. FELLOW CRAFT: M. S. Buckley. DLMITTED.— J .Trower.
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Proceedings of the R I S I N G SUN L O D G E , No. 46, FORT SCOTT.
Meeti on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: J. D . R U S H , M. W. MARTIN, D. CoFFLlN, .
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
C. H. VAN FOSSEN, C. F . W A R N E R ,
Treasurer. Secretary.
W. R. R E I D , J. H. LIEPMAN,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. G. MACKEY,
Steward.
J. ALBRIGHT,
"
,
Tyler. PAST M A S T E R S :
C. S. WHEATON.
C. L. LEASE.
S. KAISER.
MASTER MASONS: D. S. Ames, J. M. Bright, Moses Boire, B.. F. Boughton, Joseph Cooke, W. S. Chapman, A. Danford, L. B. Dodge, Selwyn Douglass, L. D. Drake, A. Dexter, Geo. W . Fowler, E. C. Fuller, A. M. Gibbs, L. D. Gunn, H . H. Henderson, G. W. Howe, Jr., J. L. Hicks, J. W. Harris, Ed. C. Hays, A. Hyde, L. M. Havens, C. H . Hallett, C. C. Jerrell, Chas. Kauffman, Ed. L. Kohn, Morris Kohn, C. W. Mitchell, C. A. Morris, W. W. Martin, Louis Miller, B. McMahan, Julius Newbauer, S. B. Newton, J. T. Parker, J. V. Pierce, U. B. Pearsall, H . O. Pope, C. T. Prowell, T. F . Robley, S. L. C. Rhodes, W. A. Shannon, J. J. Stewart, J. A. Shedd, Jr., J. C. Swan, Michael Shields, H . B. Sabin, J. A. Tomlinson, J. M. Terry, A. W. Tyroff, J. D. Van Fossen, L. J. Webb, C. H. Wooledge, S. C. Wright, F. E. Woodward, Lee A. Wallace, R. F. Waters. FELLOW C R A F T : J. I. Bero. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. M. Mead, J. R. W. Lucas, J. M. Eastwood, J. A. Newman, Edgar Chapman. DlMiTTEi).â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Geo. Gardner, B. F. Stahl, David Lowen, A. Murdock.
X E N I A L O D G E , No. 47,
XENIA.
Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: WILLIAM STEWART,
Worshipful Master.
JAS. K . FLENIKEN, J. C. KEASLING,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
L. G. PORTER, A. L. SELIG,
Treasurer. Secretary.
A. M. ATKISSON,
Senior Deacon,
CHAS. LOVE, R. P. W I L L E T T ,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
A. WILLIAMS,
W. D. W I T H E R S ,
"
Tyler.
Grand Lodge, of Kansas,
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PAST MASTER: JOHN A. W I L L E T T .
MASTER MASONS: W. C. Anderson, Jas. Anderson, John R. Antram, John R. Anderson, Daniel Bayne, D. A. Barcus, E. C. Buck, John Crist, S. B. Campbell, F. M. Crumley, J. M. Davis, J. A. Davis, J. S. Fitzgerald, W. F. B. Grigsbey, J. M. House, Z. D. Jamison, P. J. Jacks, J. C. Kirby, J. A. Kirby, C. W. Dibbey, S. O. Markham, Samuel McNitt, L. A. Mylins, S. A. Moberry, Jas. B. Mitchell, Geo. A. Parson, A. J. Pitcher, Joseph Puckett, Jas. W. Perkins, N. A. Ruber, Nealen Soules, Jas. Salyer, Amos Stewart, R. S. Tucker, T. M. Willett, H. H. Willett, A. J. Withers, J. R. West. ENTERED APPRENTICE: A. H. Tanner. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Samuel A. Moberry.
M O N R O V I A L O D G E , No. 48,
MONROVIA.
Meets on or before the P'ull Moon of each month. OFFICERS: N. CONNLEY,
Worshipful Mater.
JOHN HENDERSON,
Senior Warden.
F. BERGER,
Junior Warden.
CHARLES H E I G H L Y ,
Treasurer.
B. J. WALLACK,
Secretary.
G. M. HENDERSON, WM. WYLIE,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W. H. WASSON, WiLS. M . W A L K E R ,
Steward. "
JOHN HELWIG,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. P. Height, I. B. Hargrove, I. P. Harrington, John Holliday, Joseph Logan, W. P. Keltch, A. D. Lewall, Wm. Myer, Albert Rocks, James Stickler, Samuel Stoner, N. K. Shimp, R. A. Van Winkle.
i-Soi
. Proceedings of the
N I N E M I L E L O D G E , No. 49, DELAWARE
TOWNSHIP.
Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : L. L. TERWILLIGER, LEVI CHURCHri,L, ,
;
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Wardfen.
B . P. HARRIS, B.- R. CHURCHILL, SAMUEL DURHAM,
Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.
F. M. GABLE,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
,
It
J. F . MILLER,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS :' R. C. FOSTER.
G . N . PIPER.
MASTER MASONS: B. F . Browning, G. W. Davy, N. F. Fairchild, Amos A. Fenn, Thos. Goode, W. S. Gorden, \ y . L. McKinzey, E. S. Menager, W. F. Sprague, B. A. Spears. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. T . Kelley, Isaac Williams, Wm. Sprague, J. E. Bruce.
C A L V A R Y L O D G E , No. 56, LEAVENWORTH. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. ^
OFFICERS:
HARVEY EDGERTON,
W M . H . BOND, W M . H . COOK,
.
.
JAMES S . CROW,
Worshipful Master.
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
D. A.COMSTOCK, HENRY F . MILLER,
Secretar}'. ^^.Senior Deacon.
J. C. THOMPSON,
Junior Deacon.
GARRET H . OLIVER,
Steward.
G. ARTENSTEIN,_
"
FRITZ MAGERS,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: J O H N H . BROWN, P. G. M.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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MASTER MASONS: Roland H. Allison, Thomas J. Anders, Frank E. Arnold-, Henry C. Akin, J. W. B. Bidgopd, N. H . Brown, J. W. Bowen, Zopher H. Cory, John M. Cole, C. Cunningham, Joshua H . Crew, A. W. Campbell, W. B. Carpenter, David Crusius, John H . Dwight, B. H . Dunlap, Geo. H. English, Charles F. Earle, Ed. E. Foster, Robert C. Foster, J. Sanford Fleming, James M. Graybill, H . R. Hammond, Paul E. Havens, T. A. Hurd, John A. Hills, Robert H . Howsley, James S. Jenks, John F . Kelly, W. D . Kelly, Milo B. Kellogg, John Kenmuir, John B. Ludlum, John T. McWhirt, John H . Mason, Robert Parham, Samuel J. Puffer, Byron Sherry, S. G.. Sponable, Lyman Scott, Frank Scott, Rodney Smith, John H. Steiner, A. B. Stoddard, Henry M. Spayd, Daniel M. Swan, Wylie C. Snail, William T. Sharp, Thomas W. Turner, Joseph W. Taylor, W. S. Van Dorn, P. A. Woodruff, Theo. J. Weed. FELLOW CRAFT: DeWitt E. Empie. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: E. A. Belger, Chas. E. Curtis, P. Dedrick, Jr., James B. Kitchen, H . H . Metcalf, Lucien Scott, W. H . White. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;W. A . E l d e r k i n .
O R I E N T L O D G E , No. 51,
TOPEKA.
Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: B. J. RiCKER, D. BROCKWAY,
.
WALLACE M C G R A T H ,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W. W. PHILLIPS,
Treasurer.
S. K. L A K I N ,
Secretaiy.
J. M., MCDONALD, J. A. HENRY,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W. H. MARVIN,
Steward.
I. M . W O O D W A R D ,
"
L. C. WILLIAMS,
Tyler.
PAS.T MASTERS: JOHN GUTHRIE.
P. D. COOK.
MASTER MASONS: P. I. Bonebrake, David Bartram, R. R-. Brown, John D. Beasley, M. Bosworth, S. W. Clark, Mortimer Cook, A. M. Codington, T. V. Codington, W. S. Crilley, L. S. Cook, W. H . Coleman, Chas. T. Chesney, W. H. H. Dunn, W. P. Dou-
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thitt, Geo. A. Dunn, W. H. Finn, Geo. A. Finch, J. D. Gilchrist, Geo. Geiger, W. H . Griffith, J. A. Himebaugh, Dan'l E. Hogbin, H . D. Hathaway, John Irwin, J. Kirk Johnson, B. F. Kistler, D. E. Kelsey, J. D. Knox, G. C. Kenyon, A. Latham, T. J. Leak, J. M. Lingfelter, H . G. Licht, I. T. Lockard, G. F. Merriam, John Mileham, W. P. McClure, John M. Mills, Jonathan Myers, Owen McCarthey, Joel Musselman, G. D. Moore, Bradford Miller, D. C. Metsker, Wm. McClarren, W. S. Nichols, J. E. New, John W. Norton, H . S. Norris, G. M. Noble, Jerry O'Connell, John C. Palmer, H . W. Perkins, C. A. Rix, J. M. Russell, Lewis Rain, T. P. Rodgers, J. F. Sanford, G. W. Stafford, J. M. Spencer, W. J. Stagg, A. S. Shorb, W. J. Smith, J. D. Shull, W. B. Smith, E. S. Safford, J. W. Steele, J. R. Tuttle, A. S. Thomas, Chas. Turner, Orrin T. Welch, Frank Whitmer, S. D. Wilson, J. M. Young. FELLOW C R A F T : A. A. House. ENTERED APPRENTICE: N. F . Ames. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;T. J. Dent, C. W. Higginbotham, G. W. Kistler.
P E R R Y L O D G E , No. 52.
PEKRYVILLE.
Meets on Wednesday on or before the Full Moon of each month, OFFICERS: G. B. CARSON, J. M. HiNTON, D. E. L. KRETSINGER,
.
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
G. W. GRAY, W. B. SPURLOCK,
Treasurer. Secretary.
GEO. DAVIS, J. M. GRAY,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
,
(( J. F. JONES,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Samuel Allen, Robert Armstrong, Wilson Blacker, Robert Burns, R. G. Brett, Edward Berg, C. C. Chapman, John M. Cheesman, J. R. Chrisman, Jos. Doughty, Nelson Doughty, William Fitzpatrick, Mike Fitzpatrick, Ira Hale, John Hinton, Chris. Hebbe, J. W. Hazlett, Tom Kirby, D. L. Kretsinger, Henry Lavery, L. McArthur, J. D. McCormick, Jas. McMurry, T . W. McClincy, Anthony Prater, N, J. Stark, George W, Saunders, A. P. Searcy, E, S, WilJiains, John Walsh, Geo. Yocum.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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FELLOW CRAFTS: Geo. Rood, L. C. Denning, John Thompson. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: J. E. Hale, James Carson, J. C. Northrup, J. M. Cotton, E. Jones, H . H . Briggs, W. R. Miller. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;N. P. Hudson.
G R A N A D A LODGE, No. 53,
CAPIOMA.
Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: D. R. MAGILL, S. J, BALDWIN, N. D. FORD,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
G. D. SEARLES, GEO. K . H A T C H , SAMUEL MAGILL,
,
Treasurer. Secretarj'. Senior Deacon.
S. C. BARNES,
'.
Junior Deacon.
J. D. THOMPSON,
Steward.
J. W. EYMAN,
"
WILLIS HOOPER,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: WILLIAM J. H A R T .
MASTER MASONS: Aaron Magill, Sneathen Vilott, Hugh Footner, D. C. Rising, H. C. Gragg, G. L. Becker, James Newlin, John Shornborrow, J. W. Penn, Robert Rhea, B. F. Hicks, Fred. Stoll, A. J. Gallon, D. W. Locknam, J. L. Crawford, Daniel McCoy, Isaac Sweetland, B. N . Porter, M; H. Keeler, F. C. Schroder, W. P. Kimsey, H. H. Rising, Philip Barnes, Robert Sewell, Geo. R. Benedict. FELLOW CRAFT: Jhomas H . DoolittJe. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: John G. Keeler, Mathew Stewart, W. S. P. Reed.
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S H A W N E E L O D G E , No. 54,
SHAWNEE.
Meets Wednesday on or before Full Moon of each month, and the second Wednesday thereafter. OFFICERS: HENRY S . CARTER, DAVID D U F F , DAVID S . W H I T E , A. G. CARPENTER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
^
B. F. HOLLENBACK, WM. L. WHITE,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
GEORGE W. BLANTON,
Junior Deacon.
,
Steward.
'
<« ,
WASHINGTON HAMILTON,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: D. G. CAMPBELL.
G . W . FRANKLIN.
MASTER MASONS: Charles Bluejacket, John L. Blythe, James M. Bruce,' Thomas H . Bowman, Henry Coppock, Samuel Cornatzer, A. J. Campbell, A. A. Campbell, Perry Cross, John B. Carter, Harry Dolson, Wm. EUege, Isaac Foster, Jonathan Gore, H. C. Gentry, Jeremiah King, George Knanber, Esper Larsen, Cornelius May, Peter May, John T. Mackoy, D. B. Matney, Harvey M. Matney, John R. Matney, Orville Nails, Thomas Nails, John Nails, Graham Rogers, Charles Tucker, Dudley Tucker, James C. Williamson, Richard M. Williams, James B. White, David H. White, John E . Winder, Samuel Woods, Geo. J. Warren. FELLOW C R A F T S : Samuel Beattie, Dennis Flatt, Geo. W. Brown. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomas W. Kennedy, G. M. Bowers, George Matney, Wm. S. Rowland, Hannibal Campbell, Patrick Kelley, R. J. Allen, Westley S. Cox, Joseph B. Strohl. DIMITTED.—A. S. Johnson, Joseph Gamble, John O. Rogers, A. Waldschmidt, Ezra F . Thompson, Joseph Heiser.
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TROY LODGE, No. 55, TROY. Meets on Monday on or before the Full Moon, and the second Saturday thereafter. OFFICERS: C. G. BRIDGES, Worshipful Master. NATHAN PRICE, ROBERT TRACY, W M . HAMNER,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
LOUIS BODER,
Secretary.
JAMES REVILLE, THOMAS MILES, W M . H . SMITH,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
W M . L . PRIVETT, GEORGE H . MOSELY,
" Tyler.
PAST MASTER: H E N R Y BODER, Jr.
MASTER MASONS: A. J. Abbott, Daniel Barsk, D. W. Brown, F. M. Bell, Franklin Babcock, Loyd Bailey, Z. R. Barrett, F. Cluggage, A. J. Dawson, Jesse Fletcher, C. Higby, S. E. Hardy, H . B. Isles, E. J. Jenkins, Joseph Kent, J. B. Kennedy, Saml. King, John A. Kelley, John Landis, J. M. Lee, David Lee, Frederick S. Mosier, Wm." M. Monroe, Duncan Mcintosh, Wm. Mann, R. T. Nesbit, James B. Payne, Joel Ryan, Wm. Reeder, P. S. Soper, L. Smith, A. Simonson, L. D. Stocking, Matthew Skerritt, S. D. Senor, Amos Sanford, G. N. Senor, Sidney Tennent, Frank D. Tillotson, James M. Trant, Moses R. Townsend, J. B. Wheeler, H . C, Wykert, N. B. Wood, G. W. Wood, J. C. Zimmerman. FELLOW CRAFTS: N. W. Bell, J. H . Rinehart. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Thompson Wykert, Clement Pope, John Aberly, Isaac Graves, F . M. Tracy, X. K. Stout, Moses Collipriest, David Arbogart, T. M. Redd, Walter Clo'uch.
SPRING HILL LODGE, No. 56, SPRING HILL. Meets Saturday on or after Full Moon in each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: M. F. MOORE,
Worshipful Master.
ALEX. DAVIS, HIRAM MITCHELL,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
THOMAS JENKINSON,
Treasurer.
P. G. PARKER, I R E T RINEHART,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
J. DONLEY,
Junior Deacon.
J. L. BROWN, THOS. NEWTON, PATRICK M U R P H Y ,
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Steward. .
" Tyler.
,
185
Proceedings of the
.MASTER MASONS: M. Blain, H. E. Brown, J. Beets, C. Dyre, David Day, H . J. Donley, C. E. Dodd, John Dyre, G. S. Furgeson, Chas. planner, David Gristy, Jas. Gristy, W. L. Holdren, S. R. Hogue, Wm. Mavity, Nic. Micamer, William Nichols, T. N. Newton, Samuel Nichols, J. F . Ofificer, W. P. Officer, A. N . Protyman, J. V). Prunty, J. P. Peterson, Wm. Quade, T. B. Robinson, Wm. Rutter, Wm. Rose, A J. Sinclair, Ed. Upton, Geo. Walker. FELLOW CRAFTS: C. Wintle, Thos. Holdren. ENTERED APPRENTICE: E . Coon. DiMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; G. W. Waujh, Jas. McCain.
C O Y V I L L E L O D G E , No. 57,
COYVILLE.
Meets Wednesday on or before Full Moon of each month, and two weeks there after. OFFICERS: JOHN CRAIG,
'
Worshipful Master.
THOS. C . CRAIG,
Senior Warden.
DAVID C . HARRISON,
Junior Warden.
R. B. W E T M O R E ,
Treasurer.
G. D. BUNCH,
Secretary.
WILLIAM GLASSCOCK,
Senior Deacon.
Ai.ONZO C. GORDY,
Junior Deacon.
A. M. CRAIG,
Steward.
L.F.DAVIS, D . B. LUDWICK,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: W. H. MORGAN.
JOHN Row.
MASTER MASONS: Carlos Akin, W. P. Craig, W. P. Clark, Oscar Coy, Wm. Derremer, Lewis Edwards, Samuel Galimore, John Hancock, Ransom Johnson, Henry Jackson, Elias Lovett, G. P. Pepper, F . M. Robertson, W. H . Roby, G. W. Shannon, G. W. Shaffer, Walter Smithers, A. Tucker, W. C. Waybright, L. WiUhite, D. W. Marson. FELLOW C R A F T S : Andrew Baker, James Jewett, W. S. McCoskey,
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ENTERED APPRENTICES: John Shaffer, Noah Wilson, T. J. Hudson, Wm. Tanahill, James Wright, Charles Paul, A. Osborn. DiMlTTED.— Jos. M. Frederick, G. W. Cope, Thomas Myrick, A. B. Walker.
MOUNT P L E A S A N T LODGE, No. 58, MOUNT
PLEASANT.
Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: S. K. MCCRARY, W. C. MCBRIDE, G. W. STEPHENS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. — J u n i o r Warden.'
A. J. REED, P. W. H U L L ,
Treasurer. Secretary.
X. KLEIN, S. E. KING,
;
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W. C. MORIS,
Steward.
J. H. CROCKER,
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N. L. EDWARDS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. J. Young, W. M. Bell, J. D. Cox, C. T. Griffin, James Pennington, James Stallins, J. A. Stephens, G. H . Stout. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Hen»y Deets, John J. Ashcraft. DiMlTTED.— M. R. Benton, John Hawley, W. W. Crook, R. G. Humber, J. B. McClary, Clinton Hawley.
DICK R E E S L O D G E , No. 59, FAULKNER'S
SCHOOL-HOUSE.
Meets on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: JOSEPH HOWELL,
Worshipful Master.
R. W. MULLINS,
Senior Warden.
JOHN MCLAIN,
Junior Warden.
ALEXANDER HARLOW,
Treasurer.
JOHN H Y D E ,
Secretary.
E. W. LUCAS, . W. N. CARR,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W. V. FRENCH, M.C.HARRIS, JAMES MAGINNESS,
-Steward. —
" Tyler.
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Proceedings of the
MASTER MASONS: James Adams, J. E. Barrett, J. G. Brown, W. P. Burney, Thomas Elliott, W m . Miginness, Washington McCain, A. McLawrence, H . L. Ross, J. D. Rynearson, J. B. Sanders, G. W. Seymour, Thomas Stearns, T. S. Towne, W. C. Willock. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Paul Lathrop, R. B. Chisom. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Matthew Weightman.
SALINA- L O D G E , No. 60,
SALINA.
Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: CHARLES R . UNDERWOOD, JACOB D E W I T T , CHARLES E . FAULKNER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
OSCAR SEITZ,
Treasurer.
JOHN B . GROCER,
Secretary.
HENRY C . STANLEY, JOHN D . N . CONRAD,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
CHAS. H . M A R T I N ,
Steward.
ROBERT H . D I H L E ,
"
HENRY C . DAVIS,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: B. J. F. H A N N A .
HENRY G . K E E P E R .
G . G . LOWE.
MASTER MASONS: Robert Anderson, James A. Addleman, Edward Achilles, W. S. Alexander, August. Bondi, Robert H . Bishop, Thomas Browning, Samuel Bowman, L. W. Cooke, C. W. Gulp, Chas. C. Gulp, Joseph Coburn, W. S. Collins, John R. Chapman, Thomas Cloudsley, Edward W. Dysart, E. S. W. Drought, Geo. W. Divelbess, Edward H. Eames, C. E. Everton, William H . Easley, John Flynn, Thos. J. Going, John C. Granger, Charles E. Healey, David L. Hopkins, A. S. Hall, Samuel C. Long, John Lorimer, Evander Light, W. E. Houston, John G. Maxwell, Chas. B. Madell, R. D. Moblz, M. D. MacCormick, Geo. Mackenzie, J. N. MacCarty, J. G. Mohler, Zachius W. Morrow, James T. Marlin, Geo. C. Probert, A. K. Pierce, John H . Rice, Benj. F. Robinson, William A. Roberson, James W. Russell, Oscar F. Searl, Silas Seaman, A. C. Spillman, Franklin P. Smith, Thos. J. Sturm, Theodore S. Spaulding, Benjamin Simcox, James Thompson, D. R. Wagstaff, Theodore L. Webster, Heniy F. Woolley, T. D. Wickeisham, Samuel Wilkersbn, Jr., Daniel Whitehead.
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FELLOW C R A F T S : J. C. Hale, H. S. Simmons, Michael Stearnes, John George Seitz, F. C. Whiting. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Enoch Cummings, Geo. W. Clark, Eric Forsee, John A. MacGinty, John H . Prescott, William A. Short, Edward Lotz, Chas. W. Trepin, Z. Jackson, James C. Veach, E. R. Wilbur, Henry H . Tucker. DiMiTTED.—John M. Brown.
L A CYGNE L O D G E , No. 61,
L A CYGNE.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: B. K. COPP, • J. E. LEWIS, S. D. CADY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
E. A. FOOT,
Treasurer.
FRANK CIOLPETZER,
:__Secretary.
MORRIS DAVIDSON,
Senior Deacon.
G. J. MILLER,
Junior Deacon.
D. E. YARNELL,
Steward.
LUCIES C . CAREY,
"
J. O. ROGERS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: John P. Brown, F. M. Clemens, W. F. Dallas, A. A. McEntyre, C. P. Furguson, A. Garl, H . R. Herrick, Elihu Ireland, Charles Kirby, I. N. Lemon, W. E. Moore, H . W. Nungesser, Thomas Preston, Wm. Robinson, A. G. Seamen, Wm. Sharron, J. P. Whittaker, Frank Western, H . \V. Woodruff, G. R. Watt, J. A. Walker. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomas Code, E. I. Williamson, J. E. Collins. DIMITTED.—Daniel Underbill.
A D A M S L O D G E , No. 63, OSWEGO. Meets on Thursday on or before Full Moon. OFFICERS: W. P. BISHOP, J. C. PATTERSON, C. T. BRIDGEMAN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
D. W. CLOVER, A. B. CLOSE,
Treasurer. Secretary.
B. W. PERKINS,
Senior Deacon.
DAVID KELSO, J. H . H O L T ,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
"R. W. W R I G H T , ABRAM YATES,.
" Tyler.
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Proceedings of the
MASTER MASONS: W. S. Newlon, F. D. Howe, H . C. Bridgeman, J. F. Newlon, Chas. Baggs, C. Montague, Elisha Hammer, H . B. Gorche, Norris Harrer, Brad. Earner, J. R. Morrison, Henry Poore, Hiram Newlon, J. C. Branson, E. W. Conner, J. E. De Con, Wm. Lynch, C. H . Bent, W. W. Warren, G. W. Franklin, H . C. Burnes, W. R. Garrison, J. A. Shote, H . B. Bridgeman, R. F. Williams, F. Swanwick, G. W. Burgers, W. S. Lyon, John Overdear, C. H. Lewis, William Little, James W. Pearce, E. Doty, J. A. Cox, J. W. Weir, S. A. Curl, A. S. Potter, F. Campbell, H . J. McClintock, Abram Yates, J. H . Lucas, John Martin, Truman Tucker, Geo. Brumbaugh, Frank P. Waskey. FELLOW C R A F T S : John C. Rice, T. B. Jollian, Benjamin Rice. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Thos. Powers. Dl.MlTTED.—George Hanson, F. M. Mason, Samuel Hunsaker, Henry Shawness, D . M. Watson, S. S. Watson, J. S. Watters, J. S. Anderson, J. M. Mach, J. H . Perrine, P. M. Favors.
G A R D N E R L O D G E , No. 65,
GARDNER.
Meets on Wednesday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: EMANUEL CLARK,
Worshipful Master.
J. B. BRUNER, A. W. DAVIS,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W. M. SHEAN,
:
Treasurer.
J. B. U H L , H. E. DANLEY,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
THOMAS MARSHALL,
Junior Deacon.
,
Steward. ii
, O. J. GRAHAM,
—— Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: S. H . Ayers, J. B. Armstrong, J. D. Clapp, B. B. Francis, L. J. Fargo, Charles Hale, Wm. McCoy, Nathaniel Ross, T. A. Stewart, John Tayton, Augustus Tayton, T. G. Muir, S. G. Thomas, Alex. Kerr. F E L L O W CRAFTS: John Corp, J. F . Bidlow, Thomas Walton. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: John Hale, W. A. Thomas.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. BURLINGTON L O D G E , No. 66,
191 BURLINGTON.
Meets Monday on or before Full Moon of each month, and the second Monday thereafter. OFFICERS: H. R. FLOOK, Worshipful Master. R. P. DOUGLAS, Senior Warden. THOMAS CROSS, D. EPPINGER, M. V. B. SHEAFOR,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
T. J. ADAIR, J. S. STOWE,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JOHN HARLAN, F. R. STRATTON,
Steward. "
J. W. PATTON,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R S : G. H. CARPENTER.
S. J. CARTER.
O . WALKLING.
I MASTER MASONS: T. N. Bell, S. H. Buckels, W. F. Britton, P. Brandon, I. Baldwin, J. Coppock, H. J. Crosby, J. A. Cahill, J. L. Davis, J. G. Dodge, S. Fearl, M. E. Grimes, T. Garnick, C. Gilger, B. Hocket, J. H . Howard, J. P. Hays, M. B. Hoover, H . L. Jarboe, J. S. King, O. Kent, J. M. Lane, W. F. McAllister, J. N. Martin, J. P. Majors, J. McClintock, W. McMullen, R. Norton, J. Nazworthy, P. Patton, S. S. Prouty, J. T. Rhinehart, J. Redmond, J. M. Rankin, I. Sharp, Z. F. Stoutemyer, W. W. Swindler, W. J. Saunders, J. A. Walkling, G. J. Wheeler, D. T. Weagley, W. A. Watt. G. E. Webber, L. M. Williams. FELLOW C R A F T S : D. Knight, H. Driggs. ENTERED APPRENTICES: A. D. Brown, A. C. Watrous, J. HefFron. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;C. B. Graves, H . L. Poplin, W. J. Craig.
F R A N K F O R T L O D G E , No. 67, FRANKFORT. Meets on the first and third Saturdays in each month. OFFICERS: BENJ. MCELROY, JACOB VOORHEESE, JOSEPH WHITLEY,
. .
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
ROBERT OSBORN,
Treasurer.
, AARON S. FOX, D. W. CAMPBELL,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
THOS. HENDRICKS,
Steward.
GEO. H . REXFORD,
Tyler.
,
192
Proceedings of the ' PAST M A S T E R : D. W. A C K E R .
MASTER MASONS: O. C. Allen, John Auld, F . C. Brooks, A. G. Barrett, C. S. Bolton, E. Bradey, J. Barnes, L. Cutler, Benj. Cofflin, Alonzo Cdteral, W. H. Clutter, John Dawson, Jay Ganoe, S. W. Hazen, J. How, Wm. Holtham, David Knight, William Life, I. C. Lagere, John Laclair, R. Morison, D. Q. Millett, James McCammon, James Osborn, Wm. Trosper, Wm. A. Thurston, S. B. Todd, J. Weisbach, T. H. Washburn, J. M. Watson, R. S. Newell. FELLOW CRAFTS: Wm. Barrett, L. G. Pillsburry, A. V. Thomas, C. H . Vaughn, W. W. Steel. ENTERED APPRENTICES:] Joshua Shumate, Amos Witham, A, Wittz, I. C. Growther. DiMITTED.—F. C. Brooks, P. H . Peters, P. Hutcheson, J. M. Carter, Thomas McCoy, James McCammon, P. F . Lagere.
H I R A M L O D G E , No. 68,
LEAVENWORTH CITY.
Meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: B. FLESHER, I. BLOOM, M. EINSTEIN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
R. N. H E R C H F I E L D ,
Treasurer.
R. BEIGA,
Secretary.
S. SiMMONDS, N. ScHLOSS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
E. MICHAELS,
Steward.
H. LEVISON, F. MAGERS,
" rTyler.
MASTER MASONS: S. A. Couch, Geo. Einstein, M. Goldsmith, M. Hoffman, A. S. Holland, Sol. H . Kohn, M. Kohn, Geo. Kohn, Julius Levy, B. Lauber, M. Rothschild, Phillip Rothschild, S. N. Rotholz, L. Reuben, Isaac Reach, S. Seeman, Jacob Switzer, Charles C. Shoyer, N. Spear, Julius Steinbach, Sam. Woolf, A. S. Woolf, J. Wise, Jacob Weil. FELLOW CRAFT: H . M. Snowberger. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Jacob Jereslaw. DiMITTED.—B. T h e i s e .
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MORIAH
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L O D G E , No. 70, SALT LAKE CITY.
Meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: LOUIS COHN, THOS. W. HASKINS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
SOL. SIEGEL,
Junior Warden.
HENRY WAGENER, CHRISTOPHER D I E H L ,
Treasurer. Secretary.
S.J.NATHAN, WM. SHOWELL,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon;
'.
CHRISTIAN K E H I N K E , EDWARD MICHAELS,
Steward. "
S. MALTESE,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: JOSEPH F . NOUNNAN.
MASTER MASONS: Adam Aulbach, Simon Bamberger, R. N. Baskin, George Butterbaugh, Emil Buttkowsky, Thomas Carter, A. J. Clark, B. L. Duncan, Oliver Durant, Jacob Engler, E. S. Foote, Allen Fowler, Wm. H . Ha.low, Wra. G. Higley, John Holden, J. M. Joelson, Wm. M. Johns, E. P. Johnson, Frederick Kiesel, Edwin Loback, Frederick Lutz, Frederick H. Meyers, Isidore Morris, George B. Moulton, Jacob Ornstein, Charles Popper, E. R. Ryan, Charles F. Smith, Still P. Taft, Alex. Taponce, Luke Voorhies, Hugh White. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomas Mills, William S. Walker, A. McG. Robb, D. M. Fisk, Jacob T. Miller, Charles S. Benham, William Farrell. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paul Engelbricht.
B A X T E R L O D G E , No. 71,
BAXTER SPRINGS.
Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: W. M. MATHENEY, JAS. PENDER, G. VAN WINKLE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W M . SCHMIDT,
Treasurer.
JOHN M . COOPER,
Secretary.
W M . CRUM,
Senior Deacon.
JOSEPH BAKER,
Junior Deacon.
J. J. GoBLE,
Steward.
L. H. WILLIAMS, JOSEPH STEIN,
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" Tyler.
194
Proceedings of the PAST MASTERS: W. H . W I N N .
B . F . TOWNSEND.
MASTER MASONS: D. J. Addison, J. F. Arnold, G. M. Brush, Henry Belton, G. W. Cummings, Isaiah Cooper, Zimri B. Carr, William R. Carr, James Dudley, G. H. Day, H . S. Davis, J. B. Davis, Wm. H . Farr, Thos. Fleenor, G. G. Gregg, B. E . Gump, W. A. Graham, E. Higinbotham, J. M. Harland, Wm. Hyland, Chas. Harvey, J. W. Hightower, R. C. Howell, W. H . Henslee, L. P. Johnson, Daniel R. Jones, Geo. M. Johnsey, S. Lisle, W. B. Lamson, Hiram Leslie, W. E. C. Lyons, B. H . H. Moore, Thos. R. May, W. E. Moses, Thomas Murray, E. H . Murray, J. J. Murray, C. Mnetz, Ralph Muir, J. H . McMillen, B. F. Morris, A. B. Morris, Jabash Murray, J. H . McCuUar, J. W. Monica, A. J. McClellan, G. B. Martin, John Oaks, W. C. Pender, Vincent Phelps, P. J. Pfenning, T. D. Phelps, T. H. Rucker, L. J. Riseling, L. W. T. Robinson, A. W. Robb, M. Rebstein, C. C. Stevens, Jas. Smith, Joseph Surbuch, W.,P. Teeters, J. M. Withrow, C. M. Waterman. , FELLOW CRAFTS: N. La Chapelle. J. W. Wallace. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES : L. H . Cherrington, P. W. Compton, Adrian Dorer, J. Edwards, G. N. Goble, W. H . Horner, Benj. Juvenall, Geo. Mitchell, Rial Niles, W. H. Peck, W. T. Robertson, Geo. Storskoff, T. C. Weaver. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;S. Cuhn, D- W. Cooley, J. W. Smith, W. H . Wood.
H U R O N L O D G E , No. 72,
HURON.
Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: S. L. CARPENTER, J. W. SLOAN, J. J. HALLIGAN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
M. ILES, J. J. SLOAN,
Treasurer. Secretary.
M. ROACH,
Senior Deacon.
JACOB R E E S E , ! J. B. CHATTERTON, RoBT. W H I T E ,
Junior Deacon. Steward. "
JOHN BUICHENSTINE,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Peter Buckels, T . F. CoDk, R. S. Cook, A. English, R. Gillen, Thos. Huckaby, I. Hand, T. C. Peny, W. N. Reese, J. S. Snow.
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FELLOW CRAFTS: J. R. May, W. D. Jett. ENTERED APPRENTICES: O. C. Adkinson, Wm. Merrideth, W. Sturden, M. F . Streeter.
C H E T O P A L O D G E , No. 73,
CHETOPA.
Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFF.CERS: GEO. L . COURTNEY, J. A. LOWRY,
_-:._: Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
ALFRED MILLER,
Junior Warden.
G. H. H A R D ,
Treasurer.
A. A. CASE,
Secretary.
JOSEPH LYONS,
Senior Deacon.
ELIAS ORTON,
Junior Deacon.
W. A. N I X , J. R. D E W ,
Steward. "
J. M. ROBBINS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: James Brown, J. H. Crichton, Nixon Elliott,* E . B. Hayes, Geo. Lisle, Samuel Rawson, J. C. Wilson, John Cooper, G. W. Craig, Samuel Cellars, Fred Cook, Wiloby Dondna, D. J. Doolen, Charles Grant, R. H. Hyatt, Emara Higby, Geo. Howland, Isaac Jonneycake, J. E. Jonneycake, Wm. Kellerman, William Lenaan, Henry Lisle, R. S. Lenhart, Joseph Mattocks, J. R. Nichols, Richard Parney, Daniel Qiiimby, Geo. F. Smith, T. B. Sprouse, W. E. Stone, Wm. Shay, E. J. Stuart, David Stevenson, R. C. Taylor, W. Vanetta, J. S. Wilson, D. C. Wagner, J. N. Watson, J. C. Walson, Z. A. Woodard, James Wells, J. C. Wright, Othniel Webb. FELLOW C R A F T : George H. Bates. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. C. Henry, M. L. Holland, E. S. Bell, C. H . Armstrong, W. W. Robbins, L. A. Rosenthal, S. Holland, E. N. G.age, C. A. Bateman, C. S. C. Scott, S. T . Beck. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;C. W. EIU3, J. W. Burns, H . C. Stevens. * This name appears in returns of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6.
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Proceedings of the MYSTIC T I E L O D G E , No. 74,
AUGUSTA.
Meets Tuesday on or after each Full Moon. OFFICERS: C. N.JAMES,
Worshipful Master.
GEORGE W. LONG, THOMAS STEWART,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
HENRY HOLLER,
Treasurer.
L. A. BUCK,
Secretary.
J. R. CKEIGHTON,
Senior Deacon.
ROBT. RALSTON,
Junior Deacon.
,
Steward.
, ,
Tyler. M A S T E R MASONS:
E. C. Boyle, J. B. Clark, J. N. Crawford, Benjamin F. Fox, G..P. Garland, Charles Hill, Wm. J. Hadley, G. H . La Fetra, Robt. Odel, G. D. Prindle, David Richards, John Rogers, Henry Small, John .Wilson, James Wilson, D. S. Yates. FELLOW CRAFTS: E. B. Mather, L. N. Blood, David Black, Wm. Shaver. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Joseph Champion, F. M. Smith, John Carfield, J. R. Nixon, W. B. Slaven, J. M. Herman, Samuel Baker, S. C. Harrington, Abraham Land, J. Femer.
W A M E G O L O D G E , No. 75,
WAMEGO.
Meets Wednesday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: J. W! PECK, W. D. EMBLY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
THOS. N . GARDINER, D. H . W A G N E R , C. E. CHANDLER,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
GEO. A. LELAND,
Senior Deacon.
CHAS. H . STEWART, A. MORRALL,
Junior Deacon. .-Steward.
W M . JOHNSON,
Gib. K. DblfelC,
"
^
Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
197
MASTER MASONS: N. H . Armstrong, J. M. Boys, J. L. Browne, C. O. Baker, A. T. Boecking, J. E. Clardy, Wm. Crawford, H . G. Challis, E . B. Deitrich, Chas. Dudlext, Wm. Debitt, H . L. Dessery, C. M. Garrison, H. B. Gillaspie, JjjL. Huggins, R. S. Hick, Chester Houghton, T. F. Jenkins, G. R. Jenkins, J. C. Laird, J. W. Lowe, A. P. McMillan, Wm. Michenor, N. Pittinger, Orange Pound, W. D. Perry, G. A. Ruby, G. W. Scott, C. A. Skene, B. F. Thayer, Milo Wright, John Weber. FELLOW CRAFTS: Wm. Clark, Charles Wreatham, T. S. Chandler. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: P. Y. Baker, G. W. Adam, Burt Sinclair, H. B. Keilor. DiMiTTED.— J. P . Powers.
ERIE LODGE, No. 76, ERIE. Meets Wednesday on or before the Full Moon of each month, OFFICERS: L. STILLWELL, D. R. DENISON, J. A. WELLS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. C. CARPENTER,
Treasurer.
S. WlNFlELD, W. H. STEWART,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
CHAS. STEVENS,
Junior Deacon.
G. L. ALEXANDER,
Steward.
H . H . SUTTLE, W . B . MiTCHEL,
" Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. A. Trenchard, J. L. Denison, J. W. Stewart, F . M. Abbott, J. M. Biddle, Wm. Brainard, E. Cravens, W. F . Dallas, F. M. Ewing, J. B. Fisher, T. T. Gilbert, S. W. Hodden, H . Kendall, F. Light, J. McCullogh, J. S. Peters, S. Medd, E. B. Priest, D. Putnam, B. Pennock, Squire Rosa, E. Robins, T. F . Rich, Ira Steinberger, V. Stillwell, J. E. Suttle, H . Talbott, F. A. Wetmore, Geo. A. Wright. FELLOW CRAFTS: Robert Swank, D. S. Stewart. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: D. B. Heath, D. W. Jones. DlMirrap—G, C. Willey, E. H. Marsh, S. M. French, C. G. Bt^rton, Joseph Srable.
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Proceedings of the IONIC LODGE, No. "jy, NEOSHO
RAPIDS.
Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month.
% OFFICERS: J. E. TONES, E. A. PATTERSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
SAMUEL HUTTON,
Junior Warden,
DAVID VANGUNDY,
Treasurer.
T. M. GRUWELL,
Secretary.
A. J. RICHMOND, W. T. HATFIELD,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JESSE BRANSON,
Steward.
J. L. SEMANS,
"
W M . KNIGHT,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Hampton Jones, Isaiah Twogood, W. F. VanGundy, F. W. Watson. FELLOW C R A F T S : T. C. Martin, T. H. Payne, Walter Ham. ENTERED APPRENTICES : Z. T . North, L. M. Wright, Joseph Leighton. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;W. T. Hatfield, L. W. Johnson, Daniel Henrick.
W H I T E CLOUD L O D G E , No. 78,
W H I T E CLOUD.
Meets Wednesday on or before Full Moon of each month, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: R. M. WILLIAMS, J. W. HARPSTER, L. L. ORTON, D . G. OARLOCK, C. W. SHREVE, P H I L I P KELLEY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. .
T. J. ORTON, C. W. NOYES,
Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.
Junior Deacon. Steward.
P. L. PALMER,
"
W. S. TUCKER,
Tyler.
MASTER M A S O N S : M. B. Bowers, Charles Burkhalter, L. O. Crist, James Dyche, Jarnes B. Evans,
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
199
William Hazeltine; J. M. Mackay, M. S. Mauck, John Morton, E. T. Noble, M. D. Noble, G. F . Powers, H. A. Reynolds, M. Rosenberg, J. S. Springer, A. N . Taylor, D. C. Taylor, C. F . Van Buskirk, R. S. Wakefield. FELLOW CRAFTS: A. J. Bliss, F. G. Rice. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: James Brien, Frederick Lyman, James Strahan, A.'D. Garr.
C O R I N T H I A N LODGE, No. 79,
BURLINGAME.
Meets Saturday on or before Full Moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: MAX BUCK, C. M. SMITH, J-. M. WILBUR, D. B. McDoUGAL,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
C. D. WALDO,
Secretary.
C. L. MITCHELL, S. Z. CUTLER,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. H . CRUMB,
Steward.
J. S. D R E W , J . P . RiCHARD-S,
Tyler.
PAST
MASTER:
C. B. BUCK.
MASTER MASONS: R. H. Baird, W. B. Bolton, James Burk, Charles Bennitt, S. A. Burrows, C. C. Crumb, W. H . Ellas, F. E. Foster, James Haller, Robert Hewlett, J. G. Kirkman, W. H. Lord, J. M. Lamb, J. H. Mills, W. H. Mills, C. Plank, E. D. Palmer, J. J. Playford, E. B. Place, Wm. E. Richey, James Rogers, S. H. Rambo, Wm. Smith, Jr., S. R. Smith, W. H. Smith, O. H . Sheldon, Charles Triplett. FELLOW CRAFTS: F. M. Jeiinings, T. S. Grive, W. Y. Drew. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Samuel Slusser, Peter Kirby, N. Frankhouser. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;C. G. Allen, R. Welch, Samuel T. Howe.
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Proceedings of the
Z A R E D A T H A L O D G E , No. So, COTTONWOOD FALLS. Meets on Friday before Full Moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: W. A. CORMACK, M. C. NEWTON, GEO. W . ESTES,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior W.-irden.
C. A. BRITTON, H . L. H U N T ,
Treasure!-. Secretary.
J. P. KuHL, A. P. GRANDY,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
,
(( S. D. BREESE,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R : W. R. BROWN.
MASTER MASONS: Robert Brash, J. R. Blackshire, C. B. Crocker, O. H . Drinkwater, Charles Barker, James Austin, John Holmes, Wm. Harris, John C. Fisler, E. W. Lee, J. W. Hollingsworth, E. R. Mardin, Amos Noyes, I. T. Pratt, W. S. Smith, Jabin Johnson, W. M. Robertson, J. W. McWilliams, B. F . Falkington, M. B. Riggs, R. C. Coble, G. W . Williams. FELLOW C R A F T S : David Griffith, A. R. Ice, Charles Collett, J. D. Riggs. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. G. Winnie, M. Tuttle.
N E W A L B A N Y L O D G E , No. 8 i ,
N E W ALBANY.
Meets on Saturday night on or after the first Full Moon in every month. OFFICERS: BENJ. T . HUMPHREY, CHARLES W . HICKCOX, PHELIX LOWRANCE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
WILLIAM H A L L ,
Treasurer.
A. EDMISTON, DANIEL SEARS,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
OWEN H . L E E , ,
i
Junior Deacon. Steward.
« WILLIAM B . F I S H E R ,
.
.^Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
201
MASTER MASONS: S. W. Burk, Alexander Butt, William M. Brown, J. C. Clogst(m, R. Cone, Samuel Cumbuss, R. G. Chitwood, James Church, Nelson Durham, David Endsley, James Edmiston, Andrew Edmiston, Perin Fay, A. W. Ficklin, E . A. Hall, A. S. Helm, C. H . Hodge, Card B. Jackson, John Lindsay, John H . Lohman, Robert Mooney, D. P. Niles, R. N. Nichols, Frank Ransom, W. S. Roberts, M. C. Troup, Oliver H. Worley. FELLOW CRAFT: George W. Roberts. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: . Lafayette E. Bowman, Jesse S. Wood, J. R. Shipley, G. B. McClernan. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;S. W . B u r k .
T U S C A N L Q D G E , No. 82, NEOSHO FALLS. Meets Tuesday on or before the Full Moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: R. SLAVENS,
Worshipful Master.
H E N R Y WILLIAMS,
Senior Warden.
W. W. SAIN,
Junior Warden.
J. M. L E E C H ,
Treasurer.
I. W. Dow, N. D. BULKLEY, N. BYRON, ,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
, SAMUEL MICHNER,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: William Bell, S. Biddeson, J. F . Cooper, Harry Everns, Chas. B. Graves, R. r . Hamm, Newton Jones, Peter Johnson, G. Krouch, A. A. Newman, C. H . Rhodes, B. A. Taft, Lewis Wolf, O. S. Woodward. FELLOW CRAFT: W. E. Grove. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: H. Groeabeck, W. G. Cross, W. G. ColUns. 26
202
Proceedings of the
DORIC LODGE, No. 83, EUDORA. Meets second Tuesday of each month. OFFICERS: W. \V. SiLSBY,
Worshipful Master.
DANIEL PHENECIE,
Senior Warden.
O. G. RICHARDS,
Junior Warden.
J. M. STILL, A. D. H . KENPER,
Treasurer. Secretary.
A. L. CoHN, T. DARLING,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
C O . RICHARDS,
Steward.
HENRY COPP, JAMES KELLEY,
" Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Samson American, William Crow, Calvin Henley, Pleasant Hiatt, William Kelley, C. J. Lovejoy, Thomas Pearsons, T . B. Snedegar, J. B. Smith. FELLOW C R A F T : John Melvin. ENTERED APPRENTICE: R. H . Snedegar. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Emmons Dallos.
JEFFERSON LODGE, No. 84, WINCHESTER. Meets on the first and third Tuesday nights of each month. OFFICERS: '. I
E. D. RUSSELL, S. R. TROWER, DANIEL LAW,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
D. M. SEASON,
Treasurer.
JOHN .A. GORH.\M,
Secretary.
D. J. GRIEST, R. C. YOUNG,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
,
<( N. A. HOWARD,
,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Ben'amin Daniels, Levi Wilhelm, Harvey Walker,'John B. McCleery. ENTERED APPRENTICE: David McClure.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
203
SUTTON LODGE, No. 85, WATERYILLE. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS : E. A. BERRY, W. L. JOHNSON, W. P. MUDGETT,
Worshipful Master. rSenior Warden. Junior Warden.
F R E D . SPAULDING,
Treasurer.
G. B. VROOM,
Secretary.
J. N. RICHARDSON, GEO. W . FILLEY, A. SiMis, Jr.,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
J. W. MCCHESNEY,
"
G. W. GRUN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: G. D. Bowling, H . S. Cunningham, J. C. Dickey, F. Damour, J. D. Farwell, Wm. M. Haskell, Frank Leach, D. Minium, J. C. McCandless, J. W. Pierce, W . W. Smith, J. D. Wilson, George Wanemaker. FELLOW C R A F T S : Lewis Pendleton, Daniel Anderson, G. M. Lewis. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Wm. Densmore, F. M. Spangler, W. H. Barlow, M. T. Campbell, R. L. White. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jesse C. Bright.
E V E R G R E E N LODGE, No. 86,
MONTANA.
Meets on Tuesdays on or before the Full Moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: J. S. WATERS, M. NICHOLS, J. M. MAHR,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
C. E. SIMONS, D. M. WATSON,
Treasurer. Secretary.
J. D. SCOTT, J. S. ANDERSON,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.-
H. STEWART, J. T. STEWART, URIAH DAVIS,
Steward. ^
" Tyler.
204
Proceedings of the
MASTER MASONS: Geo. H. Burnett, D. Elliott, P. M. Favors, J. A. Gebert, G. W. Hull, J. D. Hill, N . H . Hopkins, C. L. Kees, H . M. Minor, J. H . Ferine, Philip Semore, A. W. Swift, S. S. Watson, Joseph Weir. FELLOW C R A F T S : P. H. Churry, Joseph Semore, A. Soloman, Joseph Potts. ENTERED APPRENTICES: B. F . Burnett, E. Murcer, F . G. Burnett, George Peak, S. Ballinstine.
A S H L E R L O D G E , No. 87,
CLINTON.
Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: LEWIS S . STEELE, LYMAN M . SAWYER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
WILLIAM D . FlARDiNG,-i
Junior Warden.
JOSEPH H . JACOBS, MERTON A . PAYNE,
Treasurer. Secretary.
AMZIE J. STEELE, THOMAS J. LOSEY, GEORGE W . COX,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Stevifard.
C. J. CARTWRIGHT, F R E D . WALTERDOFF,
" Tyler. .
MASTER MASONS: James Brooks, Durant D . Bulman, George R. Emery, Daniel H . Hines, Francis M. Jenkins, Isri B. Vancil, Jesse Whitman, David T. Woodward. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Oscar Terrell.
E U R E K A L O D G E , No. 88, PLEASANTON. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS: J. R. VAN ZANDT, "N. M . HAWKE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
PETER FELLOWS,
Junior Warden.
ENOCH ESTESS,
Treasurer.
H E N R Y H . COX, JOSEPH R . FAIRFIELD,. CHARLES BARRECK,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JOHN C . MELINDY, JOHN M . HATNES,
Steward. "
PETER L . EriwARDS,'.^
..Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
205
MASTER MASONS: A. C. Bender, J. W. Babb, H. C. Decker, J. A. Khnser, J. Kincaid, T. D. Refes, W. H . Rees, Caleb Rhoudes, J. H . Rogers, J. M. Seright, Oscar Spear, E. C. Tyler, J. O. Turner, Geo. Van Deusen, James E. Whitman. FELLOW C R A F T : W. E. talbott. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Geo. Miller, John M. Ruth, W. G. Sallee. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;W. P. Winfree.
G O L D E N R U L E LODGE, No. 90, NORTH
TOPEKA.
Meets on Thursday on or before the Full Moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: SOLOMAN DOLMAN, O. O. KELSEA, E. W. BAKER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
R. H. WATERMAN, J. BARRATT,
Treasurer. Secretary.
C. L. HEYWOOD, J. W. RiGDON,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JOHN N. HODGES,
Steward.
JOSEPH S . DOWDELL, AUSTIN CANON,
"_ Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: A'. C. BECKWITH.
GEO. L . YOUNG.
MASTER MASONS : A. J. Arnold, E. J. Bartlett, E. Blondell, John M. Bryan, Joseph S. Eck, Joseph S. Emerson, Herman Fensky, Robert Forbes, Cyrus M. Kistler, James D. Marston, John A. Miller, B. F. Payne, Amos B. Poole, J. W. Priddy, John Smith, John Vieaux, J. L. G. Wright, Edward Mark Wort. FELLOW CRAP'TS: Thomas M. James, A. C, Keifer, F. H. Parkhurst, Wm. B. Cooper. ENTERED APPRENTICES: M. 0 . Finn, A. McCarger, Charlea W. Parks?.
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Proceedings of the M A R Y S V I L L E L O D G E , No. 91,
MARYSVILLE.
Meets on the second and fourtli Saturdays in each month. OFFICERS: PETER H . P E T E R S , PERRY HUTCHINSON, ELIJAH BENTLEY, A. G. EDWARDS, .1 â&#x20AC;¢
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
CHAS. F . KOESTER,
Secretary.
FRANK GERATY,
Senior Deacon.
ROBT. Y. SHIBLEY,
Junior Deacon.
JOHN BORGMAN,
Steward.
FRANK H A N K A ,
"
.MATHIAS BEND'EL,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: John Balderson, Samuel Bigham, John S. Carter, Isaac B. Davis, Harry Frazier, George Goelitz Absalom Jester, Frank Kister, Wm. Lofink, John Lockwood, Thomas McCoy, Jas. S. Magill, Wm. S. Nixon, O. P. Reed," Joseph Samuels, James Smith, David Wolff, Hixton P. Wells, John P. Watson. FELLOW CRAFTS: Donald McRae, Wm. H . Smith. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomas H. Potter.
MISSION L O D G E , No. 92,
OSAGE MISSION.
Meets on Saturday on or before Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter, OFFICERS: JAMES A. SONGER, JAMES E . WETZEL,
.
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
E. H . CRAWFORD,
Junior Warden.
GEO. E . JOHNSON, W M . ROUSE,
Treasurer. Secretary.
S. E . MARSTON, F. P. VEST,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon,
D. S. MILLER,
Steward.
J. T. MARTIN, CHARLES A. W A L K E E ,
Tyler,
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
207
MASTER MASONS: T. M. Baxter, W. Baird, W. S. Clark, J. S. Carson, J. S. Custus, A. C. Combings, J. S. Carr, S. M. French, E. B. Hibberd, Andrew Letcher, Chas. Morgan, A. P. Minard, George Odell, D. H. Paris, J. G. Reynolds, J. C. Sylvester, B. N. Starr, S. H. Ulmer. FELLOW C R A F T S : A. M. Vandreason, P. M. Smith. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. T. Heath, A. F. Neely, C. Prevost. DiMiTTED.—E. Boyle.
G I R A R D L O D G E , No. 93,
GIRARD.
Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: A. B. TURNER, H. W. BROWN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
THOMAS PAINTON,
Junior Warden.
J. H. AusT,.,
Treasurer.
S. A. ATWOOD,
Secretary.
J.J. Kipp, LESTER RAY,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
GEO. GARDNER,
Steward.
GEO. A . DODD, HENRY E . PERKINS,
Tyler.
MA.STER MASONS: L. F. Crawford, Josiah Carter, Willis Cornelius, A. N. Chadsey, Cyrus Dryfoos, J. W. Earles, Edward Fanger, J. D. Fesler, Irving Force, D. B. Gardner, James Hull, J. G. Harrison, J. F. Heatwole, L. C. Holmes, August Leo, J. O. McKee, Jacob Miller, John McKinnis, J. A. Marshall, E. W. Majors, F. M. Mason., Frank Playter, J. R. Pearce, John Richardson, J. B. Shephard, S. H. Shephard, Columbus Shaffer, W. L. Stall, J. C. Small, M. C. Wilson, Alfred Williams. FELLOW CRAFTS: H. H. Carter, W. R. Wilson. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Harry Brown, Ephrim Holt, A. D. Nance, Henry Tiederman, W. D. Winslow, A. B. Walker, Charles Bruce. DiMlTTED.—F. V. Williams.
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Proceedings of the H A R M O N Y L O D G E , No. 94,
NEODESHA.
Meets on Saturday,on or before Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: WILLIAM COWGILL,
Worshipful Master.
W. H. ANDERSON, A. K. PHELON,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
HENRY C R A M E R , . : .
.'
Treasurer.
J. W. SUTHERLAND,
Secretary.
A. L. SCOTT, J. H. HAMPTON, ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
D. F. W A D E ,
Tyler.
II
MASTER MASONS: D. F . Anderson, Robert Barr, Belmyer, T. Blakeslee, D. M. Bates, Fred. Criss, G. W. Davis, Ezra Fitch, R. T. Hampton, W. A. Hampton, W. W. Hampton, J. N. Halstead, G. W. Hatter, L. W. Lee, C. W. Lund, George Laing, N. Momma, W. H. Parton, W. A. Ross, S. M. Reed, A. A. Stewart, O. Summer, J. H . Stoddard, Fred. Smith, S. A. Taylor, W. Vickers, J. C. Witham, Abner Wilkins, Samuel Walker, C. B. Moore, A. L. Murphy. FELLOW C R A F T S : M. A. Brooks, Henry Gable, R. G. Cadwell. ENTERED APPRENTICES: George Montgomery, L. Scott, John Phillips.
C O N S T E L L A T I O N L O D G E , No. 95,
FREDONIA.
Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS : C. R. CORLISS, W M . H . WINNER, W M . H . H . MCDOWELL,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W M . WOOLLEY, W M . SPENCER,
Treasurer. Secretary.
H. A . J A N N E R , L. Q. HoBBS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JOHN W. D U N F E E ,
Steward.
JAS J . C L A R K , BBNAJAH THOMPSON,
" .
Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
209
,,) .*' • MASTER MASONS: R. P. Bvirge, Cfiirles Bluirie, J. J. Barrett, C. C. Chase, Christian Christ; J. H . Dougan, Henry Forsyth, Andrew Jackson, E. R. Lee, B. W. Ladd, Abram Leatherman, J. L. Russell, J. H . G. Smith, R. W. Sholes, A. J. Spicer, W. H . Throne, John W/Wright. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: J. W. Smith, J. O. Vasser. ^
D E L A W A R E L O D G E , No. 96, W H I T E
CHURCH.
Meets on the first atid third Saturdays of each moi»h. •
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OFFICERS:
WARREN B . DONAHOE, JOSHUA . BLANKENSHIP, ISAIAH DRAKE, _;
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
WILLIAM S . ROBENSON, JOHN C . GRINTER,
Treasurer. Secretary.
MILTON N . PROFFITT, WILEY M . ENGLISH,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
GEORGE U . L . HOVEY, JAMES P E A K ,
Steward. "
IRA L . BIGHAM,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: William F . Crouder, Henry Donahoo, Gran. T. Deering, William L. Deering, Thomas A. Grinter, James C. Grinter, Benjamin F. Green, F . Grant, John Hawley, John K. Hammill, Lewis Ketchum, John Lynch, James A. McNutt, Williains J. Reams, Henry C. Whitlock, George I. Way. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: James M. Killgore, Absalom R. Donahoo.
P A T M O S L O D G E , No. 97,
ELDORADO.
Meets Thursday on or after Full Moon in each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: G. T. BoswELL, J. P. GORDON, J. C. LAMBDINJ
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Jiinior Warden.
J. H . BETTS, W. CRIMBLE,
Treasurer. Secretary.
C M . FoULKS, J. S. FRIEND, J. L. CuppLES,
^Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
(( , W M . MYERS,
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• Proceedings
of the
MASTER'MASONS: .
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Eli Little, Joseph Potter, Henry Martin', Samuel McFeeley, D. M. Bronson, J S. Danford, H . H . Gardner. ;.. ". , FELLOW C R A F T S : T. M. Plotts, B. F. Adams.
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B E N E V O L E N T L O D G E , No. 98, ABILENE. Meets Friday on or before F ^ l Moon in each month, and two weeks thereafter. 'f<^ O F ^ C E R S : J. B. McGoNlGAL,
;; 'Worshipful Master.'
CYRUS KILGORE,
Senior Warden.
JOHNJOHNTZ,
__Junior Warden.
V. P. WILSON, T. C. HENRY,
Treasurer. Secretary.
W. H. D E GROOT,
Senior Deacon.
ALMON N I X O N , -
Junior Deacon.
MATHIAS NICKOLY, W. H. WHITEHURST,
Steward. "
T. N . W I L E Y ,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: G. L. Brinkman, E. Clark, Wm. H . Cox, George Dedrick, Charles F. Gross, Cyrus Horton, Patrick Hand, Christian Johntz, A. T. Shroyer, Joseph E. Tate. FELLOW. CRAFTS : S. J. Kahler, Columbus C. Jones.
P R U D E N C E L O D G E , No. 100,
COLUMBUS.
Meets on the first^and[third Thursdays of each month." OFFICERS: W. C. LYKINS,
Worshipful Master.
LELAND J. W E B B ,
Senior Warden.
C. D. SHRADER,
Junior Warden.
C. D. NICHOLS,
Treasurer.
SIDNEY S . SMITH,
Secretary.
D. C. NICHOLS, J. H.KINGSTON, ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.Steward.
J. R. KLKINFIELD,
Tyler.
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Grand Lodge of Kansas.
211
MASTER ^MASONS: T. B. Rood, A. F. Childs, R. M. Elliott, G. A. Foster, A. N. Fisher, Jonathan Hunt, W. R. Hallowell, T. G. Houston, G. W. Hoyt, Henry Hudson, .Harvey Marquis, C. C. McDowell, Samuel McGinity, J. O. Norris, John N . Ritter, W. E. Swanson, Julius L. Viereck, Henry Wise, H . C. Pursel. FELLOW CRAFTS: J. F. McDowell, James G. Dunlavey. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: J. S. Vincent, Abner Edmunson, Wm. H. Clarke, W. P. Eddy, Wm. H . Crisp, T. R. Hudson.
E U C L I D L O D G E , No. l o i ,
LYNDON.
Meets Wednesday on or before Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: S. C. GiLLiLAND, W M . HAAS, E. R. DOVE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W M . HANCOCK,
Treasurer.
W. A. COTTERMAN, R. C. GiLLiLAND, F. M. WALLACE, G. W. McMiLAEN,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
H E N R Y M . LAMMOND,
W M . G . THOMAS,
"
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: A. J. Mills, L. Roberts, J. W. Hammond, Wm. M. Detwiler, N. D. Farbanks, H. W. Jenness, M. C. Millner, H . J. Bailey, J. W. Tracy, S. A. Whitehead, S. D. Mathews. FELLOW CRAFTS: J. M. Wood, E. H . Marcy. ENTERED APPRENTICES: E. H. Paramore, J. S. Edie, D. T. McFarland, Wm. Calhoon.
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Proceedings of the K E Y S T O N E L O D G E , No. 102,
PARKER.
Meets on Saturday night after each Full Moon, and.every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: E. DENNIS,
Worshipful Master.
JOSEPH MCCREARY,
Senior Warden.
T. J. MEWHINNEY,
Junior Warden.
E. C.ROBINSON, H. H. LONG,
Treasurer. Secretary.
_-_-
W. N. BURNHAM,
Senior Deacon.
JOHN BURNS, J. M . SCUDDER,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
C. W. E L L I S ,
N. F. HOWARD,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: M . F . Parker, G. McKernan, Charles Hetherington, James S. Berryhill. FELLOW C R A F T : George H . Cramer. ENTERED APPRENTICE: S. S. Peterson.
C E D A R L O D G E , No. 103,
N E W CHICAGO.
Meets on the' second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: D . G. HiMROD, J. W. REEVES, J. B. PATTY, .
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
J. P. TAYLOR, FRANK BACON,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
C. A. DUNNAKIN,
Junior Deacon.
C. SLEIGHT,
Steward.
W . J. COULTER,
J. M. MOSELEY,
"
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Z. A. Eaton, Thos. L. Turner, S. H . Wright, S. B. Varney. FELLOW C R A F T S : T. K. McLean, J. W. McLean. ENTERED APPRENTICES: David Furnas, T. L. Wamsley, W. B. Winstead.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
213
F R O N T I E R L O D G E , No. 104, WASHINGTON. Meets on Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: J, C. MCCEW,
Worshipful Master.
•JOHN MCKENNENT,
Senior Warden.
A. S. MARKHAM,
Junior Warden.
JOHN W . COOPER,
Treasurer.
L. P. DEWEY, CHAS. SMITH,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
J. W. BARLEY, ,
.
Junior Deacon. Stevpard. n
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CHAS. WILLIAMSON,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: George Burnes, G. M. Davis, W. H. Shriner. J. F. Tallman. FELLOW CRAFT: G, W. Shriner. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: J. V. Beeson, J. M. Parker, W. C. Mills, A. S. Wilson.
W E S T E R N S T A R LODGE, No. 105,
SOLOMON CITY.
Meets-on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: B. F. WILLEY, F. P. SMITH, O. F . SEARL,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
F. F . MARVIN, L. C. BAKER,
Treasurer. Secretary.
D. L. HOPKINS, T. BARRY,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
S..L. CHOATE,
Steward.
J. Y. CRYDERMAN,
"
JOHN SHAVER,__
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: L. G. Cairns, John Flynn, D. A. Huling, David Mortimer, Wm. Norrington, David Reese, John Southerland, A. H . Thompson, D. W. Teeter. FELLOW CRAFT: W. H . Burk.
214
Proceedings of the FIDELIT\^ LODGE, No. io6. EUREKA.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. - OFFICERS: S. P. HUNTINGTON, J. R. PHENIS, IRA P . NVE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. O. GARLICK,
Treasurer.
B. F. SMYTHE,
Secretary.
J. G. MEAD, L. N. FANCHER, J. W. CUMMINGS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
J. W. R A B E R , H . ZiLLEY,
-
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: H. T . Kenner, C. A. Wakefield. FELLOW C R A F T S : W. W. Denison, E. D. Gray, H . L. Kemper, F . S. Olney, H . H. Stodard. ENTERED APPRENTICES: E. M. Jones, S A. Martin, J. M. Olney.
F O R T I T U D E LODGE, No. 107, INDEPENDENCE. Meets first Saturday on or after Full Moon, and every two weeks thereafter, OFFICERS : E. HERRING,
Worshipful Master.
JOHN MORRISON,
Senior Warden.
J. M. NEVIN,
Junior Warden.
J. I . CROUSB,
Treasurer.
E. EVANS,
Secretary.
H. T. GALT, G. H . BRODIE, J. H . PUGH,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
C. E. ALLEN, L. B. BUTLER,
" Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: A. H . Arter, J. D. Adams, Adam Camp, J. P. Craig, S.^Y. Collins, Thos. Culhford, G. H . Dalton, Fred. Dalby, A. Davis, J. D. Emerson, J. E. Grgut, S. Hun
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
215
deberg, M. D. Henry, F . D. Irwin, J. H . Job, L. C. Judson, Wm. Job, W. M. Lattimore, F. M. Lewis, J. F. Lattimore, A. Moore, H. Mills, A. Nihart, R. S. Parkhurst, C. M. Ralston, Richardson, J. L. Scott. FELLOW CRAFT: Fred. Bunker. ENTERED APPRENTICE: W. W. Graham.
ZION LODGE, No. 108,
STANTON.
Meets on Tuesday on or before Full iSIoon of each month. OFFICERS: A. S. FOWLER, C. M. LUCAS,
Worshipful Master. .Senior Warden.
GEORGE THOMPSON, N. E. GREEN, R. J. D E R R ,
I. CHRISTIE, WM. HARRIS,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
;
J. W. BEATY,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
LEVI MARCELLUS,
"
JESSE F . L E E ,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. D. Springer, J. A. McKoon, J. D. Day. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Henry Shively.
O B E D I E N C E LODGE, No. 109,
AMERICUS.
Meets on Saturday preceding Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: A. G. HUFFMAN,
Worshipful Master.
JOHN L . BUTLER,
Senior Warden.
J. W. SwARTZ,
Junior Warden.
JOSEPH KIMPTON, JOSEPH ERUST,
Treasurer. Secretary.
JOSEPH MILLES, ISAAC W R I G H T , L. A. WOOD
Senior Deacon.Junior Deacon. Steward.
THOMAS W H I T E ,
"
H . H . FROST,
Tyler.
MASTER MASON: Elias Moorehead. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Augustus Man.
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Proceedings of the
MERIDIAN LODGE, U. D.,
ELK FALLS.
Meets Friday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS: P. CuMMiNGS, R. H. NICHOLS, R. R..ROBERTS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. M. EDMISTON,
Treasurer.
CHAS. I. K I N G ,
Secretary.
PHELIX LORANCE, FRANK E L U S ,
.
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Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
Steward. i<
-• ,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: • i; T . Pile, W. R. Ihgalls, L. J. Johnson. ENTERED APPRENTICES: •P. C. Topping, Andrew Lasure, L. I. Johnson.
PALESTINE LODGE, U. D.,
EDGERTON.
Meets Saturday on or before the Full Moon of each month. OFFICERS : W. H . MAKEANEY; ROBERT WOLFLEY,
:
Worshipful Master. -
,
Senior Warden.
Junior Warden.
J.B. BRYAN, D. H. PARKER,
Treasurer. Seci-etaiy.
W. J. MCCLINTOCK, R . A . PERRY, '•—,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
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, M. W. MARQUESS,
Tyler.
FELLOW CRAFT: John E. Detar. ENTERED APPRENTICES: William Enly, Izetus Watkins, William Connell, Andrew Beckley.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
217
P O L A R S T A R L O D G E , U. D ,
NETAWAKA.
Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: ALEXANDER M . RIGG, JOHN GIBBONS, ERNEST HANSON,
Worshipful Master. .Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
CHAS. SPRAGUE,
Treasurer.
Jos. HANSON, WILLIAM ROBERTS,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
G. F. ENBANKS,
Junior Deacon.
A. L. STEWART,
Steward.
GEO.
BEAMER,
"
ISAAC HOOVER,
Tyler.
MASTER MASON: John McLain
B L U E V A L L E Y LODGE, U. D.,
IRVING.
Meets on the second and fourth Mondays in each month. OFFICERS: CHAS. NELSON,
Worshipful Master.
THAD. DAY, R. M. PATTERSON,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
O. S. STRAIGHT, W. E. BROWN,
Treasurer. Secretary.
A. JEFFERS, W. R. HoGWOOD,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
R. L. WEEKS,
Steward.
F. J. FAULKNER,
"
N. W. MORGAN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASON : E. R. Wigton. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: \
Chas. A. Smith, Bernard Smith, S. H. Warren. 28
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. Prpc'eedings of the A D E L P H I L O D G E , U. D.,
WINFIELD.
Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: J. S. HUNT,' A. H . GREEN, ENOCHMORRIS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden..
.
C. A.' BLISS,
_.__
A. A.-JACKSON, T. A. RICE, W. M. BoYER, ,
Treasurer.
._.L
J. C. COMFORT,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
'
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: E. Adams, Thomas Hart, W. S. Huff, S. A. Revis, Henry Shawnier, Z. Traxler. F E L L O W CRAFT: James Parker. ENTERED;;APPRENTICE : F. A Hunt.
..EQUITY L O D G E , U. D.,
FONTANA.
'
Meets Friday on or .before Full Moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter, OFFICERS: S. UNDERHILL, D. H . GIBSON, B. A. ARBOGAST,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
:
H . RICE, G. \V. ROBINSON,
Treasurer. ^ -Secretary.
W. H. W H I L H O I T , R. A. PATTON, ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
J. M. WALTHAW,
Tyler.
ti
MASTER
MASONS;:
H. R. Herrick, H. L. Merrill, Daniel Mayerhill, George Watt. F E L L O W CRAFT: W. J. Bound.
/ E N T E R E D APPRENTICE:
J. A. Arbogast.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. H E S P E R I A N L O D G E , U. D , ROSSVILLE. Meets Wednesday on or before the Full Moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : C. W. HiGGiN'BOTHAM, A. B. OILMAN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
WATSON SPENCER, H. KLINE,
Junior Warden. ; as Treasurer.
L. L. HOLLISTER, W. C. BAILIS, H. B. HENDERSON, ,
as Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
B. W. HIGGINBOTHAM,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Thomas Moss, Thomas Kernin, R. L. Do'.oning, M. W. Jones. ENTERED APPRENTICE: James Stearns.
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SUMMARY OF THE RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR 1871.
Number of Lodges now on the rolls,
104
Number of Lodges extinct, Number initiated during the year,
5 594
Number passed during the year,
566
Number raised during the year,
496
Number admitted during the year,
422
Number reinstated during the year,
32
Number dimitted during the year,
213
Number died during the year,
28
Number suspended during the year, Number expelled during the year,
67 3
Number rejected during the year, Number of members returned,
281 2425
Total amount due the Grand Lodge for dues,
iS2,i86 00
Total amount received for Grand Lodge dues, Total amount disbursed for charity,
2,060 50 3i722 55^
Total value of property of Lodges, as reported,
15,960 00
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
225
SUSPENDED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. LODGE. Wyandotte,Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Kickapoo, Kickapoo, Bourbon, Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper F a l l s , — Pacific, Pacific, Pacific, Pacific, Pacific, Pacific, Pacific, Mound City, Mound City, Mound City, Mound City, Mound City, — Great Light, Great Light, Great Light, Great Light, Great Light, Great Light, Great Light, Hiawatha, Hiawatha, Seneca, Seneca, Seneca,. Seneca, Seneca, Blooniing Grove, Blooming Grove, Blooming Grove, Blooming Grove, Blooming Grove, Blooming Grove, Blooming Grove, Delphian, Delphian, Delphian, Delphian, 29
DATE OF SUSPENSION.
NAME. TAMES H . BRUCE, 'RUSSELL GARRETT, N. A. K I R K ,
H. C. LoNC, A. G . C H A N N E L , JOHN WADDEL, A. TOTHERINGTON, FESTUS C . BOLTON, P.G. BUSH, JOHN ERNST, PETER MILLER, A. L. DOMBERGH, . J. W. D H I E L ,
—
J. R. GO'JDIN, THOMAS PETERS, G. W. PALMER, C. H. PRATT, S. J. STEWART, E . F . BARTHOLOMEW,— BENJAMIN BUNCH, ELWOOD T . SMITH,
E . H . WORDEN, J. S. YOUNG, MICHAEL HAFORD, W. C. HIGINBOTHAM R. S. GABBY, A. LAFOU, WASHINGTON OBANION,. A.J. PLILY, A. C. WALLACE,
A. J. COMSTOCK, STEPHEN HUGHES, W M . M . EDWARDS, H U G H HAMILTON, L. B. JONES, S. MONROE, H . O . NEWBERRY, J. T. BUNCH, A. EDMINSTON,
M . W . GowiN, J. KENEDY, A . B . RODGERS, JAMES SAYRE, A. W. TILMAN,' THOMAS BAYLES, JAMES C A L L , : DANIEL FRAKER, JOHN FALLS,
.'-
July 7, 1871. July 7, 1871. July 7, 1871. July 7, 1871. Oct. 8, 1870. Oct. 8, 1870, Feb. 24, 1871. Feb. 24, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. Dec. 27, 1870. Dec. 27, 1870. Dec. 27, 1S70. Dec. 27, 1870. Dec. 27, 1870. Dec. 27, 1870. Dec. 27, 1870. Nov. 18, 1870. NOV. 18, 1870. Nov. 18, 1870. Nov. 18, 1870. Nov. 18, 1870. Sept. 23, 1871. Sept. 23, 1871. Sept. 23, 1871. Sept. 23, 1871. Sept. 23, 1871. Sept. 23, 1871. Sept. 23, 1871. Oct. 3, 1870. Oct. 3, 1870. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. March 4, 1871. April 20, 1871. April 20, 1871. April 20, 1871. April 20, 1871.
Proceedings of the
226
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44 44 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 63 63 67 7" 77
Delphian, Easton,
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[DATE O F
NAME.
LODGE.
-
SUSPENSION.
S. RuBENSON, _ Adams, _ _
Mount Moriah,_. Ionic,.
_
W. THOMSON, CHARLES KELSO, GEO. P . PETERS,
_ .. '
_ .
A p r i r a o , 1871. A p r i l ' a o , 1871. April 20, 1871, Sept. 2 8 , 1871. Sept. 28, 1871. Sept. 2 8 , 1871. Sept. 2 8 , 1871. Sept. 28, 1871. Sept. 2 8 , 1871. Sept. 2 8 , 1871. Sept. 2 8 , 1871. .Sept. 2 8 , 1871. F e b . 18, 1871. N o v . 14, 1870.
A . Y. F R A N K , _ _J. S. K L I N E , J. H . W R I G H T , . . . A . G. C H A S E , ' _ , _ R. C L E N K I N G B E A R D , __ __ G. C R O F T O N , H . E L S O N . .. M. M C C A R T Y , _
.
_
i
W M . H . MILES, JOHN FLEMING. .
_
_ _.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT. 4 67 71 76
Kickapoo,Frankfort, _ Baxter, Erie,
JOHN H . COOK, (unaffiliated),! E. J. R O T H E R I C K , I ROBERT HICKMAN, CHARLES TRENCHARD, I
Sept. 23, 1871. Sept. 13, 1871. March 17, 1871. March 18, 1871.
SUSPENDED BY ORDER OF THE M,'. W.'. GRAND LODGE. 62
Americas, ( l a t e ) , . .
J. D. JAQUITH,
Oct. ig,
1871.
EXPELLED. DATE OF
No
LODGE.
. 37 F a c i a , 45 67 F r a n k f o r t ,
...
NAME.
J. W . E D M U N S O N ,
.-
E. B . L O V E , ( E . A.)
EXrULSION. May 15, 1871. August 2 4 , 1871. August 3 1 , 1871.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
227
REINSTATED. No
LODGE.
DATE OF
NAME.
RESTORATION.
T.L.MARTIN,-
_
.
Leavenworth, SILAS ARMSTRONG, GEORGE DEAN, JACOB FEISEL, JOHN B . JEWELL,-
3 3 3
H . C. L0NG,._
3 3 5
41 42
67
— _ _ _ _
J. B . HiLLIARD, _ A . S A W Y E R , Jr., W . L. G. S O U L E , _ D . J. C R A I G U E , ALBERT GRIFFIN, C. K . H O L I D A Y , _ JAMES W , STEELE, D. W. SEAGRAVES,
K i n g Solomon's,
33 33 37
— -
ROBERT F . STAGE, _ SAMUEL T . W A L T E R S ,
6 6 6 16 17 17 17 25 29 29 29 29 29 29 31
_ _ _ _ _ _
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H i g h Vrairie, _ J. W .
DHIEL,
J. R . GOODIN,
M o u n d City, M o u n d City, Blooming Grove,
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_ -
THOMAS PETERS, -G. W . P A L M E R , . - - . C. H . P R A T T , - _ - _ — S. J . S T E W A R T , JAMES H . M E R R I L L , BENJAMIN BUNCH, - -1. S. Y O U N G , _. . B. F . S M Y T H E , WASHINGTON F A R R I S , - . _ . WILLIAM H . DODGE, WILLIAM HOLTHAM,
July 2 9 , 1 8 7 1 . D e c . I I , 1870. J a n u a r y 5, 1 8 7 1 . October 6, 1S70. D e c . 9 , 1870. March 2, 1871. D e c . 15, 1870. D e c . 14, 1870. Sept. 1 5 , 1 8 7 1 . Sept. 16, 1 8 7 1 . April 3 , 1 8 7 1 . J u n e 5, 1 8 7 1 . July 3 , 1 8 7 1 . N o v . 4 , 1870. April 7, 1 8 7 1 . D e c . 2 1 , 1870. D e c . 2 1 , 1870. D e c . 7, 1870. J a n u a r y 7, 1 8 7 1 . D e c . 3 1 , 1870. F e b . 18, 1 8 7 1 . D e c . 3 1 , 1870. April 29, 1871. D e c . 3 1 , 1870. April I , 1 8 7 1 . D e c . 2, 1870. Feb. 3, 1871. F e b . 28,1871 May 6, 1 8 7 1 . May 6, 1 8 7 1 . March 18, 1 8 7 1 .
AT REST Ko.
NAME.
LODGE.
J, R. PLOWMAN,
Leavenworth, 3 Wyandotte, _ 5 Washington, _ 5 Washington, . 7 9 King Solomon's, King Solomon's, King Solomon's, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 17 Topeka, Circleville, Grasshopper Falls, . -T 29 Pacific, 31 35 Hiawatha, . 40 De Soto 41 Blooming Grove, 44 Delphian, _ _ _ 51 52 56 60 68
73 74 Mystic Tie, 75 90 Golden Rule, _ 103 Cedar,
DATE OF DEATH.
_
WILLIAM C . MABOY, _ JOHN L . THOMPSON, _ GEORGE DRECHSEL, . T. A. GORRILL, JAMES MCCAHON, ADOLPH COHEN, _ JAMES FLETCHER, J. M. CLINE, GEO. H . CAIN, _ _ FRANKLIN BRADY, ELISHA A . SPENCER, _ JOSEPH VAUGHN, . C. S. R O L F , . _ WASHINGTON F A R R I S , . J. B. LAWERY, . . JNO. W A Y N E , J. C. BAILEY, _ H E N R Y ASTBURY, ROBERT FEINBERG, . J. E. 0. C.
W. J. 0. J.
March 22, 1871. Dec. I I , 1871. Oct. 29, 1870. Oct. 29, 1870. . April 7, 1871. May 28, 1871.
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January 14, 1871. August, 1871. __ . October i, 1871. April 8, 1871. Dec. 27, 1870. Nov. 7, 1870. . Dec. 20, 1870. _ . August 3, 1871. Dec. 4, 1870. August 4, 1871. . _ August 10, 1871. April 25, 1871. March 3, 1871. August 27, 1871. .. May 14, 1871. May 21, 1871.
.
DOUGLASS, . . LINES, . ._ KELSEA, - . HOPKINS,-.
_
Oct. 12, 1870. July 29, 1871. July 5, 1871. Sept. 16, 1-871.
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES. Canada, R.-.W.-. THOMAS B . HARRIS, Connecticut, R.-.W.-. E. G. STOKER, Louisiana, R.-.W.-. A. G. CARTER, Maine, M.-.W.-. JOSIAH H . DRUMMOND, Minnesota', R.-.W.-. G. W. PRESCOTT, New Jersey, R.-.W.-. INGRAM CORYELL, North Carolina,..-R.-.W.-. D . W. BAIN, Vermont, R.-.W.-. J. B. HOLLENBECK, New York, R.-.W.-. ORIN WELCH, Illinois, M.-.W.-. H . G. REYNOLDS, Nova Scotia, R.-.W.-. THOMAS H . PRYOR, Iowa, M.-.W.-. W. P. ALLEN, Ohio, M.-.W.-. GEORGE R E X , Nebraska, M.-.W.-. ROBERT C. JORDEN, Missouri, M.-.W.-. THOMAS E . GARRETT, Wisconsin, R.-.W.-. H . L. PALMER^ Arkansas, M.-.W.-. LUKE E . BARBER,
of Hamilton. of New Haven. of Port Hudson. of Portland. of St. Paul. of Lambertville. of Raleigh. of Burlington. of Syracuse. of Springfield. of Halifax. of Dubuque. of Wooster. of Omaha. of St. Louis. of Milwaukee. of Little Rock.
Oregon,
R.-.W.-. SAMUEL HUGHES,
of
Texas, Tennessee,
R.-.W.-. W. B. BOTTS, R.-.W.-. JOHN MCLELLAN,
of Austin. of Nashville.
.
Florida,
R.-.W.-. SAMUEL PASCO,
of
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REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.M.-.W.-. R. R. REES, M. .W.-. R. R. REES, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. D. HiLLYER, M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, M.-.W.-. R. R. REES, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. G. W. HoGEBOOM, M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, M.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN,
of of of of of of of of of of of of of of of of of
Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Grasshopper Falls, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, . Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Oskaloosa, Leavenworth, Leavenworth,
for Ohio. for Illinois. for Canada. for New York. for New Jersey. for Washington. for Nova Scotia. for Louisiana. for Nebraska. for Missouri. for Arkansas. for Kentucky, for Texas. for Oregon, for Florida. for Mississippi. for Iowa.
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LIST OF.GRAND LODGES IN GOEiRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO, T H E
NAMES A N D A D D R E S S
GRAND LODGE.
Alabama, Arkansas, Cajifpi;nia,____^ . Canada, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, D i s t r i c t . of Columbia, Florida, __. Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, _. ,. _ Indiana, Idaho; Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, . . - _ Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Misr.ouri, Montana, 1 Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, N e w Jersey, N e w York, N e w Brunswick, N o r t h Carolina, Nova Scotia,.. Ohio, _.-., Oregon, Pennsylvania, Quebec, R h o d e Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, . W e s t Virginia, Washington Territory, Wisconsin,
O F GRAND
GRAND SECRETARIES.-•
SECRETARIES.
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ADURJESS. .
.Montgomery. L U K E E. B A R B E R , . . . - Little R o c k . -San-FrSneiscb. ALEX. G. ABELL, THOMAS BIRD HARRIS, Hamilton. Hartford; JOSEPH K . W H E E L E R , ED. C. PARMLEE,. Central City. J O H N P . A L L M O N D , ' !•_-_ Wilhiington. NOBLE, D. LARNER, ^ . - • Washington-;. D E W I I T C. DAWKINS, Jacksonville. J. E.. B L A C K S H E A I I , - M'aton. • THEO. S. PARVIN, _ . I o w a City. O R L I N H.-MiNER, • _ • ^ . Spritigfield. J O H N . M . B R A M W E L L , . . - . . Indianapolis.
H.C.'PRICkETT; J . M.- S. McCoRCLE,- _ __ JAMES C . BATCHELOR, IRA-BERRY, . _' . . . . : -. JACOB H . MEDAIRY, C. M'. T I T U S , . - • . - . ' . - . JAMES FENTON, _ . W . S. C O M B S , - . _ _ . J. L . P O W E R , _ _ . GEORGE F . GOULEY, H . L . HOSMER, _ .
;R: W . FURNAS,'.••l.-__._-J W . A . M. V A N B O K K E L E N ,
ABEL-HuTfckiNS, • • . - - • ; _ J. H . H O U G H , .. J A M E S M. A U S T I N , . J W M . F . BUNTING, _ D . W . BAIN,H . C. D . - T W I N I N G , JOHN D . CALDWELL, J. E . H U F O R O ) ' JOHN THOMPSON,. J O H N H . ISAACSON,-. CHARLES D . GREENE, B. RUSH'CAMPBELL, J O H N F R I Z Z E L L , " -• . G E O . , H . BRINGHIIRST, H E N R Y . C L A R K , ._• JOHN'Dovi, •_ T. H . LOGAN, - _ - _ THOMAS M . R E E D , _ W M . T . PALMER,
_ _ _
^ . ., ..-. •_ . . _ -
I d a h o City. Louisville."'N e w Orleans. Baltimore. Bo'^tori; Detroit. •St. P a u l . Jackson. St. Louis. Virginia. 'Brown ville. Virginia City. 'Co'ncoYd; ' Trenton; " -NewiYork. St;'Johns. Raleigh." Halifax. Cincinnati. Portland. Philadelphia. ' Montreal. Prtjviden'ce. ••Laurens. ' Nashville. Houston. Rutland. Wheeling. Olympia. Milwaukee.
MASONIC
CALENDAR.
ANCIENT CRAFT MASONS — Commence their era with the creation of the world, calling Anno Lucis, (A.'.L.'.) "in the year of light." SCOTTISH R I T E MASONS — Same as Ancient Craft, except the Jewish Chronology is used. Anno Mundi (A.'.M.'.) "in the year of the World." ROYAL ARCH MASONS — Date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerubbable, Anno hiventmiis, (A.'.Inv..) "in the year of the discovery." ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS — Date from the year in which the Temple of Solomon was completed, Anno Depositionis, (A.'.Dep.'.) "in the year of the deposit." KNIGHTS TEMPLAR—Commence their era with the organization of their Order, Anno Ordinis, (A.'.O.'.) "in the year of the Order."
RULES FOR MASONIC DATES: 1. Ancient Craft Masons — Add 4000 years to the common time; 1871 + 4 0 0 0 = 5871. 2. Scottish Rite Masons — Add 3760 years to the common era; 1871+3760=56313. Royal 'Arch Masons — Add 530 years to the vulgar era; 1871 + 5 3 0 - ^ 2 4 0 1 4. Royal and Select Masters—Add 1000 years to the common thus, 1871 + 1 0 0 0 = 2 8 7 1 . 5. Knights Templar—From the Christian era take 1118 years; 1871 — 1118 = 753. Year of the Lord, A.-.D.-. 1871—Christian Era. Year of the Light, A.-.L.-. 5871 — Ancient Craft. Year of the World, A.-.M.-. 5631— Scottish Rite. Year of the Discovery, A.-.Inv.-. 2401 — Royal Arch. Year of the Deposit, A.-.Dep.-. 2871 — Royal and Select Masters. Year of the Order, A.-.O.-. 753—Knights Templar.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. W. GRAND LODGE STATE O F KANSAS,
AT ITS SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,
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I.T{ TEE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, October 16th, 17th & 18th, A. L. 5872.
M.-.W.-. J O H N M. PRICE,
GRAND MASTER, ATCHISON.
R.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN, GRAND SECRETARY, LEAVENWORTH.
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1872.
• JOURNAL OF PROCEEDmOS. The Seventeenth Annual Communication of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of A N C I E N T - F R E E AND ACCEPTED MASONS, of the State of Kansas, convened in the City of Ft. Scott, on Wednesday, the i6th of October, A . D . 1872, A. L. 5872. GRAND OFFICERS P R E S E N T : M.-.W.-. JOHN M. PRICE R.-.W.-. I. B. SHARP, •R.-.W.-. J. L;, PHILBRICK, R.-.W.-. J. W. PECK . R.-.W.-. G. M. BARNS, R.-.W.-. JOHN H. BROWN, W. H. R O S S I N G T O N , R.-.W.-. W. H. MAKEANEY, W.-. S. E. SHELDON, W.-. W. M. M A T H E N Y , W.-. W. H . A N D R E W S , W.-. ASA S. L A T H R O P , W.-. H. H. SNYDER,-' W.-. E. S. N I C C O L S , - — W.-. FRITZ M A G E R S ,
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. M.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN, P. G. M., Representative of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. M.-.W.-. M. S..ADAMS, P. G. M., Representative of the Grand Lodges of Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi. R.-.W,-. E. T. CARR, P . G . S., Representative of the Grand Lodges of Canada, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Nova Scotia, Louisiana, Texas and Oregon. R.-.W-. E. D. HiLLYER, Representative of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. T H E ROLL OF LODGES.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master ordered the Grand Secretary to call the roll of Lodges. There were found present a consti-
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tutional number of Subordinate Lodges represented by their respective officers or proxies, and. the Grand Officers in their respective stations. , The M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of A. F . and A. M. of the State of Kansas, was opened in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Brother W . H. MAKEANEY. The Grand Master appointed Brothers JOHN H . BROWN, E . D. HiLLYER, and P. H . PETERS, a Committee on Credentials. The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, until 2 p. M.
WEDNESDAY, 2 o'clock p. M.
The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 2 p. M. Officers as in the morning. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
The Committee on Credentials then presented the following Report, which, on motion, was adopted: To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Credentials beg leave to report that they have performed their duty, and find the following Lodges represented by the following brethren, who are entitled to seats in the'Grand Lodge, to wit: . .u ivT Leavenworth, No. 2
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Washington, No. 5 . TVT £ Lawrence, No. 6
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Union, No. 7
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( H E N R Y B . L I T T , proxy for S. W. ( T. T. HENDERSON, W . M .
Bourbon, No. 8
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Nemaha, No. 13
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Oskaloosa, No. 14
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Circleville, No. 20
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Rising Sun, No. 46
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Perry, No. 52 „
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Sutton, No. 85 -'
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Evergreen, No. 86
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Eureka, No, S S - - !
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Proceedings of the PAST GRAND O F F I C E R S : M.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-.
M. S. ADAMS J. L. PHILBRICK J. W. PECK E . D. HiLLYER E . T. CARR I . B. SHARP J. D. RUSH B. J. F . HANNA
Past Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. PastGrand Senior Warden. Past Grand Secretary. Past Master. Past Grand Junior Warden. Past Master.
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SAMUEL W. H O Y T
W M . O . GOULD P. J. BYRNE W. H. ANDREWS J. B. HUBBELL C. F. D R A K E J. S. REDFIELD E. P. BERNARDIN DYER SMITH
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Respectfully and fraternally submitted, J O H N H . BROWN,-) E. D. H I L L Y E R , \ Co77imittee. P. H . P E T E R S . I STANDING COMMITTEES.
The Grand Master appointed the following Standing Committees : On Lodges Under Dispensation.—JOHN
GUTHRIE, S . E . SHELDON, S . S .
SMITH, NOYES SPICER, J . W . PECK, CLEM J. N E A L .
On Chartered Lodges.—S. G. HoYT, S. KAISER, C . GILLIHAN. On Grand Master's Address.—D. W. Cox, E. S. NiccoLS, S. P. HUNTINGTON. On Grievances and Appeals.—W.
M. MATHENY, S . S . KING, and W. H .
MAKEANEY. On Masonic Jurisprudence.—M. On Finance.—B.
S. ADAMS, I. 1'. SHARP, G . M . BARNS.
J. F. HANNA, J. A. H U F F , W . O . GOULD.
On Unfinished Business.—PETER
L . EARNEST, J. S.'WEAVER, C . COLUMBIA.
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On Foreign Correspondence.—JOHN H . BROWN, E . D . H I L L Y E R , E . T . CARR.
On Grand Lodge Library.—^.
D . RUSH, J. M. HADLEY, JAS. SNEDDEN.
On motion of Brother I. B. SHARP, the reading of the minutes of the last regular session of the Grand Lodge was dispensed with. Th£ M.".W.'. Grand Master then delivered the following ANNUAL
ADDRESS.
Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Kansas : At the sound of the gavel in the East, we have convened in our Seventeenth Annual Communication, for the purpose of hearing tidings from the Craft — reviewing the acts of the past, correcting the errors of the present-, and providing for the wants of the future. T h e sacred Altar, around which we have so often assembled, again confirms our mystic pledges of fraternal love and fidelity. The "Great Light of Masonry," that ever illumines our pathway and guides our footsteps, is again displayed in our midst — consecrating our vows, and attesting our faith in Deity. As the official representative of bur beloved Order, and in behalf of the entire Brotherhood of this Grand Jurisdiction, I extend you a fervent and fraternal greeting. I congratulate you, my Brethren, that we have assembled under such favorable auspices, and that the past year has been one of unexampled prosperity and plenty, and of unalloyed peace and harmony. I devoutly hope that the great cardinal principle of "Brotherly Love" will characterize our deliberations, that all our legislation will prove beneficial to the Craft, and that in all our efforts to inculcate the excellent tenets of our profession, we will exemplify " How good and how, pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity." T H E F R A T E R N A L DEAD.
Verily, " In the midst of life we are in death." This transitory existence is strangely intermingled with sunshine and
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shadow, with joys and sorrows, with trials and triumphs. Since last we " met upon the level and parted upon the square," the "Destroying Angel" has passed our threshold, and many "good men and true" have carried up their work for the inspection of the Grand Overseer above. It would be a labor of love to give a synopsis of the life and Masonic virtues of many of our deceased brethren, but as this would be a difficult task, without making seeming invidious distinctions, I will forego that duty. I am not aware,-however, that any, who have been in the habit of meeting with us in Grand Communication, have been summoned to the Spirit Land during the past year. While our terrestrial Lodges are draped in the habiliments of mourning for the loss of many dear brethren, and the seats they have filled so long and so usefully have become vacant, we rejoice in the hope that they have been raised to more exalted positions, in the celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe presides. C H A R T E R E D LODGES.
At the last Annual Communication of this Grand body. Charters were granted to thirteen new Lodges. These Charters, numbering from ninety-seven to one hundred and nine; both inclusive, were immediately issued and forwarded to the proper parties, and the Lodges were all duly constituted and their officers installed by special deputies appointed and commissioned by me for that purpose. By an examination of their official returns and reports to this body, it will be seen that they have been active and zealous co-workers in our great Masonic Vineyard. DISPENSATIONS.
During the past Masonic year, I have issued Dispensations to form twenty new Lodges. For their names, location, and other particulars, I refer you to the Report of the R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary.
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It will be observed.that this is a larger number than has ever been heretofore issued in any one year, and yet, in the exercise of my discretion, and in the observance of great caution, I have refused several applications. When we consider, liowever, the constant and unprecedented immigration to our State, our consequent growth and development, and the great number of intelligent and zealous brethren making homes in our midst, this increased demand for new Lodges will be' understood and appreciated. In every instance I have required the applicants for a Dispensation to present a petition and recommendation, in strict conformity to the rules and regulations prescribed by my immediate predecessor, and approved and adopted by this Grand Lodge. In view of the numerous applications for Dispensations for new Lodges, the wisdom and justice of these requirements must, be apparent to every one. I regard them as not only eminently proper, but as absolutely indispensable. To enable the officers of Lodges under Dispensation to become familiar with the ordinary routine of Lodge business, and proficient in the ritual and secret work of the Order, and be fully qualified to perform all their duties in a creditable and acceptable manner, in time to present a satisfactory report of their proceedings to the Grand Lodge, I have refused to grant Dispensations for new Lodges after the ist of July. By giving them ample time in which to perform the work required, it will obviate the necessity of continuing so many Dispensations from one meeting of the Grand Lodge to another. Immediately after the meeting of the last Grand Lodge, I received petitions and numerous letters from brethren at Tiblow and Edwardsville, renewing their respective applications for Dispensations for new Lodges at each of those places. This whole subject was before this Grand Lodge at its last Communication, and the committee to whom the matter was referred were of the opinion, that but one Dispensation, if any, should be granted on the two petitions, but were unable to determine which petition should be granted, if either. The
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committee therefore, recommended that "the Brethren signing the petitions to examine and consult in a fraternal manner, as to the convenience of the majority of the petitioners, and the general good of the Order, and unite in one petition to the M.'.W.'. Grand Master for a Dispensation." This Report and recommendation of the Committee was adopted. In answer to the numerous letters and repeated importunities of various Brethren of both localities, I have directed their attention to the action of this body in the premises; and', urged them to harmonize their conflicting interests, and unite in one petition; but they having failed to do so, I have refused' to grant a Dispensation to the Brethren of either Tiblow or Edwardsville. I have received several applications for Special Dispensations, to confer degrees out of time, or before the expiration of the constitutional limit. All these applications, with one exception, I have uniformly refused, unless I deemed them cases of emergency, such as the Brethren desiring the degrees permanently removing from the State, in most instances going to sparsely settled Territories, remote from Masonic Lodges. Several Lodges have also requested Special Dispensations to elect and install their officers, when, for want of a quorum or other cause, they failed to have meetings for these purposes at the times prescribed by the By-Laws. All these applications have been granted. The Charter of Paris Lodge, No. 22, located at Paris, in Linn county, having been revoked, I have, from time to time, by request, given permission to La Cygne Lodge, No. 61, located at La Cygne, in the same county, (it being the nearest Lodge to Paris), to receive the petitions of certain Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts of the late Paris Lodge, and if duly elected, and no objections being made to their advancement, to confer on such Brothers the remaining degrees. ASSISTANT
LECTURERS.
Since the organization of the Grand Lodge in 1855, there have been various attenipts to establish and preserve some
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mode of work and lectures that would secure uniformity throughout our jurisdiction. Appreciating its great importance, nearly all my predecessors, in most of their annual addresses to this body, have specially referred to this subject, making such suggestions and recommendations as appeared to them most feasible. The Grand Lodge has, from time to time, by constitutional provisions and otherwise, endeavored to establish and disseminate a uniform system of work and lectures. For this purpose the Grand Lodge, at one time, had a Grand Lecturer to whom was exclusively committed this important trust. Subsequently this duty devolved upon two District Deputy Grand Masters, who were directed " t o visit the several Lodges in their respective Districts and give the necessary instructions in the work." _ No satisfactory results having been attained, the Grand Lodge, in 1866, authorized the M.'.W.'. Grand Master to appoint three Custodians of the Work, who, in conjunction with himself, as ex-officio Chairman of the Board, should obtain the WEBB-PRESTON Work, and exemplify the same at the next annual Communication, and if approved, it was to be adopted.
Brothers JOHN H . BROWN,
A. BASSETT and EDWARD A. SMITH were appointed the Custodians. The WEBB-PRESTON Work was accordingly obtained, and at the annual Communication in 1867 was fully exemplified by the Custodians, and the Work, so exemplified, was adopted by the Grand Lodge with great unanimity, and it was made obligatory that every Subordinate Lodge should adopt and practice this standard work, and no other, under penalty of a forfeiture of their Charter. Since this action of the Grand Lodge in 1867 the WEBB-PRESTON Work, as then exemplified by the Custodians, has been the standard work of this jurisdiction, and the Board of Custodians have been, until the past year, exclusively charged with its dissemination. -For the want of harmony among the members of the Board, or from some other cause, of which I am not advised, but little was done by the Board, as such, in disseminating the Work. Hence, at our last annual Communication, for the purpose of aiding the Board of Custodians in disseminating OWEN
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the Work, the Grand Master was authorized to appoint one or more Assistant Lecturers in each District of the State made by the Board of Custodians, to assist the member of the Board in his District, in instructing the Craft in the correct Ritual and business of the Order. Pursuant to this authority I desired to take some immediate and definite action in the premises, and in order that such action might be satisfactory and acceptable to the Board of Custodians, I notified them to meet me at my office on the 2ist day of December, 1871, for the purpose of consultation as to the best course to be pursuedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Board, as then and now constituted, consisting of Brothers OWEN A. BASSETT, E . D . HILLYER and IRA J. LACOCK,
with the Grand Master as ex-officio Chairman. A t the time appointed but one member of the Board (HILLYER) was present, one being absent from home and the other declining to attend. However, after conferring with Brother HILLYER and others, I determined to appoint one Assistant Lecturer for each Judicial District in the State, and accordingly, at a subsequent date (January 1st, 1872), I made the following appointments: ASSISTANT L E C T U R E R S : 1st District, JOHN H . BROWN, 2d " RUSSELL M . WILLIAMS,
Leavenworth. Wliite Cloud. Wamego.
3d
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JOHN W . PECK,
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T H O S . J. STERNBERGU,
5th
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NoYES SPICER,
.Emporia.
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JAS. D. SNODDY,
La Cygne.
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T. I. HoRD,
8th
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]!. J. F. HANNA,
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WM. R.BROWN, W. H . MAKEANEY,
Cottonwood Falls. Gardner.
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GEO. L . COURTNEY,
Chetopa.
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P.H.PETERS,
Marysville.
Lawrence.
Humboldt. :_.Salina.
Prior to making these appointments, I had written to each of these brothers, and, with one exception, had obtained their consent to serve as Assistent Lecturers. From one I had received no reply. I had also ascertained that most of them were in possession of the Standard Work of the Order in this jurisdiction, and such as were not had signified their anxiety
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to obtain it, and all were willing and ready to impart it to such of the Lodges in their respective districts as desired to be instructed. On the 1st of January, 1872,1 issued and transmitted commissions to the Assistant Lecturers, and on the same day addressed a circular letter to each Lodge in the State, containing a copy of the resolution of the Grand Lodge on the subject, advising them of my action under its authority, and giving them the name and residence of each member of the Board of Custodians, and the Assistant Lecturers. In the Second District Brother RUSSELL M . WILLIAMS, on account of pressing business engagements, and continued absence from home, tendered his resignation, which was accepted, and Brother J. H. POST, of Hiawatha,, appointed in his stead ; and during the past week I have received the resignation of Brother POST on account of his permanent removal from the State. No appointment has yet been made to fill the vacancy. In the Sixth District, Brother JAMES D . SNODDY resigned, and I appointed Brother A. F. ELY, present W.'. M.". of La Cygne Lodge, No. 61, in his stead, who has accepted the appointment and entered upon the discharge of his duties. With two or three exceptions, all these Assistant Lecturers are in possession of the correct Work, and have visited such Lodges in their respective districts as desired their services. At the time of this writing I have received official reports from only three of them. They have probably reported to the Custodian in whose district their labors have been performed. My action in this behalf is submitted for your consideration. In this connection I will take occasion to say, that this - method of diffusing the Standard Work of the Order, through the Assistant Lecturers as aids to the Custodians, is believed to be better than any that has yet been attempted. I confess, however, that in some cases these efforts to disseminate the Work have not been as successful and as satisfactory as was anticipated, and as I had a right to expect. Like all former attempts in this direction, many serious obstacles had to be overcome. In the first place, it is difficult to find brothers
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competent to serve as Assistant Lecturers, who can spare the time to give their exclusive attention to this service; and in the next place, there are many Lodges already too much involved to incur additional liabilities for the expenses and per diem of Le.cturers. Upon a review of this whole subject, I would recommend that the present system be continued at least another year. R E L I E F FOR OUR CHICAGO
BRETHREN.
This Grand Body, at its last Communication, in sincere sympathy, and with commendable unanimity, adopted the following resolutions: Provided, That the sum of five hundred dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated from the General Fuhd of this Grand Lodge, for the relief of our Chicago Brethren. Resolved, That, in addition to the foregoing appropriation, this Grand Lodge earnestly recommend to the Subordinate Lodges of this State to liberally contribute to the relief of our Chicago Brethren; and further recommend that such contributions should aggregate an amount in dollars equal at least to the membership of the order in the State. Resolved, That the contributions from the Subordinate Lodges, contemplated in the foregoing resolution, shall be transmitted by the proper officers of each Lodge to the M.".W.-.Grand Master of this Jurisdiction, who shall forward the same, together with the five hundred dollars appropriated under the foregoing first resolution, to the M.-.W.-.Grand Master of the State of Illinois, the whole to be by him disbursed in such a manner as he may deem best to relieve the sufferings of our Chicago Brethren, and, in his judgment, will best subserve the wishes and intentions of this Grand Lodge.
On the 26th of October, 1871, pursuant to these instructions, I remitted to the M.'.W.'. Grand Master of the State of Illinois, Brother D. C. GREGIER, a draft for ^500, from the general fund of the Grand Lodge, to be by him disbursed, as indicated in the preceding resolutions. That eminent Brother and Grand Master, in his reply acknowledging the receipt of the remittance, dated October 31, 1871, said: " The beautiful expressions of sympathy and brotherly love, in this gloomy hour of sorrow and affliction, for the needy and destitute of my household, thrill us with joy and fill our eyes with tears of gratitude. Like gleams of sunshine
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through a cloudy sky, such manifestations of fraternal care, such substantial and eloquent tokens of intrinsic worth of Free Masonry, realize' the old proverb: " Every cloud has its silvery lining." Our hearts are too full, both of joy and sorrow; our hands are too full of care..; words are too inadequate and inexpressive, for us to convey to you and the M.-.W.'.Grand Lodge of Kansas, our feelings for such a benefaction and for such warm hearted kindness. Be pleased to extend to all the Brethren of Kansas- my fraternal greetings, and the assurances of our lasting gratitude."
On the 27th day of October, 1871, a circular letter, containing a copy of the resolutions referred to, was addressed by the R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary to each of the Lodges in the State, inviting their attention to this subject, urging them to respond to the request, and directing them to remit their donations to me, to be forwarded to the Grand Master of Illinois. But few of the Lodges gave this matter any attention whatever. Most of those that did respond could only contribute a part of what was desired, so that the donations from the Lodges aggregated only ^249.50. These contributions were all forwarded, and Brother GREGIER'S receipts promptly returned. All the vouchers and papers relating to this matter will be submitted for your examination. When we consider that all of our Lodges are comparatively young, and that most of them have incurred debts for new halls, rents, furniture, and for various other purposes, it is hoped that we will not censure them too severely for acting upon the principle that "Charity begins at home." While we regret that we were not able to contribute more liberally to the relief of our brethren in adversity, we rejoice to know that their cry of distress and their prayer for relief were not unheeded. It affords me'great pleasure to state that the munificent contributions, from all parts of the country, were not only ample and complete, but, after making all necessary disbursements, the Board of Relief found a large surplus â&#x20AC;˘ unexpended. I have recently received a letter from Brother D. C. GREGIER, President of the Board of Relief, enclosing me a draft ior $\<^o,oux pro rata o{ i\\\s surplus. The following extract from his letter explains itself: a
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" Believing that we have carried out the instructions of the generous donors, it has been deemed proper to return/ro ra/a the surplus funds. It would be impracticable to make this return to each Lodge; indeed, such an amount would be insignificant. Hence, the amount due to each State has been aggregated for the benefit of the " Charity Fund " of the Grand Lodge, or to such other use as the Grand Lodge may apply it. We are persuaded that the several Lodges and Brethren will heartily endorse this disposition of-the surplus. I, therefore, in behalf of the contributing Lodges in your jurisdiction, take great pleasure in enclosing a Draft on Ntw York for One Hundred and Ninety Dollars (J190)."
The ;Si90, returned as above, has been paid to the R.'.W.'. Grand Treasurer, as will appear from his Report. It has now been but a year since the fire-fiend swept over Chicago, producing the most appalling calamity known in the history of conflagrations; yet, within this brief period, this " Q u e e n City of the W e s t " has arisen from her ashes and her desolation, and is to-day the wonder and admiration of the world. TESTIMONIAL TO-R.-.W.-. B R O T H E R E. T. CARR.
T h e Grand Lodge, at its last Communication, in view of the eminent services of R.'.W.'. Brother E. T. CARR as Grand Secretary for twelve years, by resolution appointed Brothers JOHN H. BROWN, G . W . HOGEBOOM, and the Grand Master, as a committee to procure some suitable testimonial, with appropriate inscription, and present the same to Brother CARR as a lasting evidence of the appreciation of his past seryices to the fraternity. In obedience to this resolution the committee procured an elegant Silver Tea Service, and after having it"appropriately inscribed, formally presented it to Brother CARR on the 24th of November, 1871. This interesting event was made the occasion for a very pleasant social gathering of the Brethren of Leavenworth and their wives at the Masonic . Hall in that city. After the presentation by the Grand Master, and the response by Brother CARR, an eloquent impromptu address on the rise and progress of Masonry in Kansas was made by our eminent Brother and distinguished Past Grand Master, RICHARD R . R E E S . These interesting ceremonies
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were concluded by partaking of an elegant collation, provided for the occasion by the ladies in attendance. BY-LAWS.
Last year my predecessor prepared a standard form of ByLaws for subordinate Lodges, and after having them printed sent copies to each Lodge in the State, and I am pleased to know that they have been very generally adopted. Inasmuch as I have received several letters on the subject, I only refer to it now for the purpose of stating that any Lodge can adopt its own By-Laws, provided they are not in conflict with the Constitution, By-Laws, and established Jurisprudence of the Grand Lodge; and that it is not necessary that they should be submitted to the Grand Lodge or to the Grand Master for approval. LOTTERIES.
In March last I received a very fraternal communication from our esteemed Brother J. D. RUSH, and was subsequently visited by him and other good Brethren of Fort Scott, urging me to give my official sanction to a proposed lottery, or gift enterprise, to enable them to raise funds, in the name and through the influence of the Order, to erect a Masonic Hall in their city. I said in reply, that, in my opinion, any lottery, gift enterprise, or chance distribution, inaugurated by, or conducted under the auspices of, the Masonic fraternity, however fair and honorable in the abstract, would not result in any good to the Craft. We profess that Masonry is a moral institution, and in living up to our profession we should "avoid every appearance of evil." I am aware that lotteries and gift enterprises inmost of them in the name of Charity^ are becoming quite popular, and are patronized by some of our best and most exemplary citizens. I am also reminded that some of our churches have, in various ways, (but sometimes indirectly only) given them countenance and encouragement. I am positive in my conviction, however, that all such schemes of chance, although fairly and honorably conducted, are essen-
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tially a species of gambling, and therefore immoral and illegal. For these reasons, and many others that might have been given, I declined the request of our good Brethren of Fort Scott. LAYING CORNER STONE.
It was requested that the corner stone of the Memorial Presbyterian Church at Marysville, in Marshall County, should be laid with Masonic ceremonies. It not being convenient for me to attend in person for that purpose, I granted a special dispensation to Marysville Lodge, No. 91, to lay the corner stone on the 8th day of June, 1872, and I deputed Brother P. H. PETERS, W . M . of said Marysville Lodge, No. 91, and Assistant Lecturer for the Twelfth Judicial District, to perform the service for me, and make report, all of which was accordingly done. DEDICATION OF HALL.
On the 3d of April last I had the pleasure, by request, of meeting the brethren of Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. 21, and dedicating their new hall. I was kindly assisted in these interesting ceremonies by our excellent Brother E. D. H I L L YER, who officiated as Deputy Grand Master for the occasion. At the conclusion of the dedication a sumptuous dinner was in waiting, and in the evening a ball and supper followed in order. This is one of the neatest and most tasty and is conveniently arranged and elegantly credit is due the brethren of Grasshopper matter in charge, and for the successful and tion of this interesting affair. CHANGE O F
halls in the State, furnished. Great Falls having this pleasant termina-
LOCATION.
The subject of the removal of Smithton Lodge, No. i, from Iowa Point, Doniphan County, to Highland, in same County, was before this Grand Lodge at its last Communication. Upon the question of this change of location the members of said
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Lodge were divided, but it was apparent to the Committee to whom the subject was referred, that the interests of the Craft in that vicinity demanded the change, and this body authorized it to be made. I therefore, on the i8th of December last, directed the Lodge to be removed from Iowa Point to Highland, which was accordingly done. Smithton Lodge, No. i, (located at Iowa Point when constituted), is the oldest Lodge in the State, and hence, many of the brethren were opposed to the removal of this venerable landmark. I have been informed, however, that since its removal to Highland, the Craft has been more prosperous and harmonious. In April last. Keystone Lodge, No. 102, located'at Parker, in Montgomery County, by a vote of nine to six, declared in favor of removing to Coffeyville, in same County, and a committee appointed for the purpose communicated to me this action of their Lodge and requested that the change be made. Having been advised that this vote had been taken without any previous notice to its members, and fearing that such vote was not an expression of the entire Lodge, and especially as I could only authorize a temporary removal, I declined to make the change, until the Lodge should notify its members that a vote on the question of removal from Parker to Coffeyville would be taken at some regular Communication, and then if two-thirds of the members desired the change, I would make it. If t h e . L o d g e ever took any subsequent proceedings in the premises, I have not been advised of it. As the Grand Lodge is alone authorized to make a permanent change of location this-matter will doubtless be presented to this body for its action. MT. MORIAH LODGE, No. 70.
Since our last Communication I have received official information that the Grand Lodge of Utah was organized on the 16th day of January, 1872, at Salt Lake City in that Territory. In October, 1868, Mt. Mcriah Lodge, No. 70, located at Salt
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Lake City, obtained a Charter from this Grand Lodge, and from that time until January last was under the jurisdiction of this Grand Body. This was one of the three Lodges that formed and organized the Grand Lodge of Utah', and hence, by that act, severed its connection with us. In absolving its allegiance it did us the honor to retain the name given to it by this Grand Body, it being known in its new relation as Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 2. While under our jurisdiction the relations between Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 70, and this Grand Body, were of the most fraternal and agreeable character; and while we regret to dissolve this connection, let us extend a cordial and fraternal greeting to the Grand Lodge of Utah. OFFICIAL VISITATIONS.
I regret to have to state that my private business, and other personal engagements, during my term, have been so various and arduous, and claimed so much of my time, that I have made official visits to only about one-fourth of the Lodges in this Grand jurisdiction. For this partial omission of duty, I hope that the labor I have performed in the way of correspondence will be accepted as part compensation. As incredible as it may seem, it is nevertheless true, that, during the past year I have received nearly seven hundred letters addressed to me on official business. Most all of them were on matters of importance and required answers. I do not wish to be understood as finding fault or making complaint on this account. I only refer to the subject to show that if the Grand Master pays proper attention to the correspondence of his office, there is little time allowed him for official visitations. FOREIGN MATTERS.
I am in receipt of a very important circular from M.'.W.\ Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, in reference to the continued invasion of its jurisdiction by the " Grand Orient of France." As you will observe from the communication, the Grand Lodge of Louisiana reviews the w , ^ l e subject at length, and after taking definite and positive SAMUEL M . TODD,
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action in the premises, invites the co-operation of sister Grand Lodges in asserting and maintaining the doctrine of exclusive Grand Lodge jurisdiction, and proposing to discontinue all fraternal intercourse with such Masonic bodies as refuse to recognize this doctrine of non-interference. This being a matter that affects our fraternal relations with a large number of Grand Bodies now in friendly correspondence with^ us, it demands our careful consideration, and I hope it will receive at your hands that attention and favorable action its importance deserves. I have also received a circular from W M . E . PINE, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, informing me that there is in the City of Hoboken, County of Hudson, and within the territorial jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, a spurious, illegal and clandestine body, claiming to be Masonic, and to have a Charter from the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, in Europe. This unmasonic and illegal intrusion upon the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey merits the unequivocal disapproval of all sister Grand jurisdictions. It is our solemn and imperative duty to unite with the Grand Lodges of Louisiana and New Jersey, and all others with which we are in amicable intercourse, in protecting ourselves from the aggressions of foreign Grand Bodies. The circular of Grand Master PINE is herewith submitted, to which I invite your earnest attention. DISCIPLINE.
With few exceptions, there has been but an occasional necessity for enforcing the discipline of the Order, during the past year. Most of the cases of complaint submitted to me were of a trivial nature, and, by correspondence, I succeeded in correcting existing errors and securing harmony for the future. In the early part of the year it was represented to me that Parsons Lodge, U. P., located at Parsons, in Labette County,
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was disturbed by some discordant elements. Specific complaints of unniasonic conduct arid irregularities on the part of some of the officers were communicated to me. Being unable to visit the Lodge in person, I deputed Brother W. H. MAKEANEY, our Grand Chaplain, and one of the Assistant .Lecturers, as Special Deputy Grand Master, to inquire into these complaints, which he did, and reported to me. From the facts developed on the investigation it was deemed necessary to appoint another Brother as W. M. of this Lodge, which was accordingly done, and the fact endorsed on the Dispensation. Since this change was rnade, I have been informed that the Lodge has been at work in a harmonious and acceptable manner. I also learned from several sources that there were some serious differences existing between the officers and members of Doric Lodge, No. 83, located at Eudora, in Douglas County. The valuable and efficient services of Brother MAKEANEY as Special Deputy Grand Master, were again called into requisition, and these differences were all amicably settled, and harmony restored. In some few Ledges there have been Masonic trials upon regular charges and specifications, in proper form, against some of our brethren. After due investigation and trial the accused have been found guilty, but when the Lodges came to vote on the degree of punishment, failed to vote a penalty adequate to the offense charged and proven, and in some cases absolutely refused, by vote, to inflict any punishment at ' all. After the brethren have formally decided a brother guilty of a violation ctf some Masonic law, I cannot conceive how they can vote in the negative on each degree of punishment, without stultifying themselves, and doing violence to their own consciences. Such a course of conduct on the part of Masons is not only reprehensible, but is, of itself, a gross violation of every principle of right, justice, and self-respect. The fact cannot be disguised, that the most fruitful source of discord, dissension and division in our Lodges, is the ctime
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of Drunkenness. I will not palliate this offence by calling it "intemperance or excess." Watered by the bitter tears of the widow and the orphan, this Bohun Upas has grown so strongly and so firmly, and spread its branches so widely, that, to-day, it overshadows our whole land, and its pernicious influences pervade and blight all communities and societies. Masonry has not escaped. The bitter fruit borne by this poisonous tree has found its way into our Lodges, and many of our number have tasted and fallen. It is said that "Masonry is a science of Morality, veiled in.allegory, and illustrated by symbols." The crime of drunkenness is a vile stigma upon-our good name, a foul blot upon our fair escutcheon. If we admit drunkards into our Order our professions are vain, our teachings are false, and our work is spurious. If our doors are not closed against the inebriate. Masonry is a sublime imposition, a glit-. tering delusion, a magnificent fraud, an elaborate farce. Brethren, the only.remedy against the evils of the present is to purge yourselves of the wicked and unworthy. The only security against the dangers of the future, is to guard well the portals that lead to the Inner Chamber. Do your duty in this behalf, and every "black ball" in the ballot-box will perform its ojfice and come to yotir resciie. DECISIONS. j^Liiiii^
ciiw p ^ o i , _y Ccii J. i i a ; i- L^Ccii ;.-aiiCLi Li^'yja
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official opinion upon many questions of Masonic Law and usage. Full and explicit answers to most of these questions could have been found in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, and the approved decisions of my predecessors; and much correspondence and delay could have been avoided if the officers and members had consulted these authorities. While I do not intend to censure or complain, I cannot refrain from repeating in this connection what has been said before: . " O u r officers and brethren do hot read and study our laws as they should; if they did, they would not have
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occasion to address the Grand Master quite as often on Masonic Jurisprudence." Of the many decisions made by me during the year, I deem but few of them of sufficient importance to report to this body. Such as are submitted for your consideration, will be found in the annexed exhibit, marked "A." CONCLUSION.
Brethren, I cannot conclude this Address without,warning you against the too common error of hasty legislation, and urging you to remain at this Grand Communication until all the important business to come before it has been carefully considered and fully transacted. It has too often been the custom to hurry through our preliminary business until after . the election and installation of Grand officers, and then it is suddenly discovered that matters of pressing^necessity demand immediate attention at home. Allow me to remind you that, as members of this Grand Lodge, grave responsibilities devolve upon you. Sacred trusts have been confided to your charge, and it is your solemn and 'imperative duty to remain here until all these matters have been fully and finally disposed of In this hasty review of the transactions of the past Masonic year in this, jurisdiction', I have endeavored to be as brief as possible, and yet I am not unmindful of having trespassed upon your patience. I fervently hope that we may be permitted to meet in many future Grand Communications, that health and happiness may continue to bless us, and that when the great pendulum of Time shall have ceased its vibrations, may all our work be accepted, and our wages paid, in the bright Paradise above. ">â&#x20AC;˘
J O H N M. PRICE, Grand Master.
On motion of Brother JOHN H . BROWN, the Grand Master's Address was referred to the appropriate committee, for comment and distribution.
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E X H I B I T A. DECISIONS OF T H E GRAND
MASTER.
1. If a Grand Lodge Committee embody in^'their report any vohintary statements or opinions, not german to the subject before them, and not in accordance with the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, and such report is formally received and adopted, and no further action is taken thereon by the Grand Lodge, I am of the opinion that the mere adoption of such a report does not repeal the By-Laws, or in anywise change the established jurisprudence of the Grand Lodge. 2. It is not improper for the minutes of a Lodge to state that the lecture appertaining to the degree conferred, was delivered or explained to the candidate. 3. After a candidate for the degrees of Masonry has been balloted for and elected, no ballot is necessary on his advancement, unless a ballot is demanded by some brother Any brother has the right to demand a ballot, or to object in open Lodge, to the initiation or advancement of a candidate at any time before the obligation is administered. If another ballot is demanded it must be ordered. If the objection is made in open Lodge it should be noted on the minutes, and the degrees cannot be conferred until the objections are withdrawn, or the objecting brother ceases to be a member. The objecting brother is not required to give his reasons. 4. A member has no right to interpose objections to the initiation of a candidate, nor the advancement of a brother in behalf of and as proxy for some other brother. 5. It is not only the right, but the duty, of every officer and meinber to vote on all petitions and other ballots. This duty is imperative unless the brother is excused by a majority vote of the Lodge. 6. A candidate had been elected and the First and Second Degrees conferred. A brother desired to prevent his further advancement, but did not wish the fact to be known. He therefore privately informed the W. M. that he had objections to the brother receiving the Third Degree. I decided that the W. M. ought not to ctitci'talu sitcii oujccliuus, and siiouiti riot reiusc to c^^nfcr X^iv<i degree. Li. ]s the duty of any objecting brother to attend the Lodge in person, and either demand a ballot on the question of advancement, or make his objections known in open Lodge and have the fact noted on the minutes. 7. According to the regulations in this jurisdiction, there is no limit in wh'ch an E. A. or F. C. is required to apply for advancement. 8. An E. A. or F. C. who may have been black-balled on his application for advancement, can renew his application at any stated meeting thereafter, and if no ballot is demanded, nor objections made, he is entitled to be advanced. 9. .It is not proper to confer the degrees on one having a " club-foot." 10. A candidate who has lost the first joint of his right thumb is not physically qualified to receive the degrees. 11.
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his Lodge on account of intemperance, immoral conduct, or for other causes, although such visitor may hold a dimit and be in good standing. 12. A Lodge, or any member, has the right to object to the admission of' visitors. When such objections are made, it is the duty of the W. M. to refuse the visitor admission, and such visitor cannot claim admission as an inherent right, nor demand the reason for the objection. 13. A Master Mason who did not sign the petition for a dispensation cannot be elected to an office in the Lodge while under dispensation, for the obvious reason that he is not a member of such Lodge. 14. A Lodge, while working under dispensation, cannot admit members on dimit, by afBliation. Such a Lodge can only add to its membership by conferring the degrees indicated in the dispensation. 15. A brother must be examined as to his proficiency at a stated meeting. After he has been so examined and elected, he may be advanced at a special meeting called for that purpose. 16. In obtaining the consent of one Lodge that another Lodge may receive the petition and confer the degrees, it is sufficient that such consent be given by a majority vote; unless, however, the applicant had been registered by the Lodge giving the consent, in which event the vote must be unanimous. It is not necessary to obtain the consent of any Lodge except the one having jurisdiction of the applicant. 17.
JESSE T . NICHOLS and H E N R Y T . NICHOLS applied to Olathe Lodge,
No. 19, for the Degrees of Masonry, and were duly elected. Before the petitioners -were initiated, Olathe Lodge ascertained that they resided within the jurisdiction of Monticello Lodge, No. 43, and communicated the facts to said Monticello Lodge, and asked its consent to confer the degrees, which consent was given in writing. On the 21st of October, 1871, the candidates were accordingly initiated. On the 2ist of December, 1871, Olathe Lodge received a communication from Monticello Lodge, stating that it had, at a subsequent meeting, rescinded its action granting such consent, and asked that further proceedings on the part of Olathe Lodge be stopped. The question having arisen as to which of the said Lodges has jurisdiction over the brothers, and which should pass and raise them, I am of opinion that when Monticello Lodge gave its consent that Olathe Lodge should confer the degrees, and, in pursuance thereof, actually conferred the First Degree, then, Olathe Lodge acquired such jurisdiction as entitled it to confer all the degrees. The subsequent rescinding of the consent by Monticello Lodge, after Olathe Lodge had conferred the First Degree, does not affect the question of jurisdiction. 18. While three Master Masons, who are members of the Lodge, may open and close a Lodge of Master Masons, it requires seven to transact any business. 19. When a brother applies for affiliation, and his petition is referred to the usual committee of investigation, the committee should be satisfied from " due examination or lawful infor ation,"_that the petitioner is a Master Mason, in good
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standing, before reporting favorably. If the committee, without this examination or information, report favorably and the brother is elected, but cannot prove himself a Master Mason, and the Lodge is not in possession of the 'required information, he should be refused admission into the Lodge. 20.
In 1855 or 1856, ANDREW MCDONALD was initiated as an Entered
Apprentice in Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, Brother R. R. REES being Grand Master. . In a short time thereafter. Brother MCDONALD moved to Lecompton. In January or February, 1857, Brother REES, then M.'.W.'. Grand Master, was at , Lecompton and visited Geary Lodge, U. D., at that place. Brother MCDONALD applied to Geary Lodge to be advanced. Brother REES, by mistake, vouched for him as a Fe'dcw Craft, and in his capacity as Grand Master, granted a dispensation to Geary Lodge to confer the Third Degree on Brother McDoNALD,'a supposed Fellow Craft, and thereupon Brother REES conferred the degree himself. After reflecting upon the subject during the night, Brother MCDONALD became satisfied that there had been some mistake, and so informed Grand Master REES next morning. It was then apparent to both of them that Brother MCDONALD had never been made a Fellow Craft. To rectify this anomly as far as possible, the two retired to a private room, and Brother REES as Grand Master, then and there informally conferred the degree of Fellow Craft on B.rother MCDONALD. This latter proceeding was not reported to'Geary Lodge, and none of the proceedings were reported to Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2. Geary Lodge never obtained a Charter. Its dispensation was surrendered â&#x20AC;&#x201D; none of its records are in existence. In Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, there are no records relating to the matter subsequent to Brother MCDONALD'S initiation. Brother MCDONALD, now living in Alabama, having recently applied to Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, to know his status, and to obtain a dimit, I decided that Leavenworth Lodge had no jurisdiction over the brother; that the Grand Master, as such, could take no official action, and that the case was one over which the Grand Lodge alone had jurisdiction.
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1872.
M.-. W.-. Grand Master Price : By virtue of your appointment we have visited and instructed the following Lodges: 1. SPRING H I L L — We spent about four weeks instructing the brethren here. They did not make the desired proficiency, yet they are very much improved. They have a few bad men who out-general the majority and disgrace the Order. 2. OLATHE — We spent over a week with the Lodge at this place. HADLEY and Dow are pretty proficient in the work.
Brothers
3. GARDNER — We paid special attention to this Lodge, but did not succeed in securing a sufficient number of good workers. 4. EDGERTON — This is a new Lodge, they are very cautious about receiving petitions. They are not yet able to work alone. 5.
PAOLA — We spent three days here.
They work pretty fair now.
6. FONTANA—We spent one evening at this place. tem, and need instruction very much; 7.
D E SOTA—We spent five days here.
They have not any sys-
They improved some.
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8. MosTlCELLO — We spent two days at this place. improvement. 9. 10. order.
SHAWNEE — We spent three days here.
They made considerable
Good attendance.
WYANDOTTE—We visited the brethren and found them in good working
11. STANTON—We spent two very pleasant days here. and true brethren here.
There are good
We understand they need instruction at OSSAWATTOMIE, but they have not invited us. We are informed that they are in good working order at W H I T E CHURCH. We made an effort to visit them but failed. In accordance with the instructions we received from the Board of Custodians, we spent a week with Brother HANNAH, at SALINA, and fully communicated to him the Kansas work. We spent some time with Brother ELY, at L A CYGNE, and imparted the work to him. We were with him also at PLEASANTON several days. We have not given the work to any of the other lecturers. AVe had Brother H U R D , of HUMBOLDT, with us some time, but not long enough in consequence of his secular duties. In our general travels over the State, we improved every opportunity to impart instruction. Respectfully submitted, W.
H. MAKEAJS'EY.
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MARYSVILLE, October 16, 1872.
To the M:. W.-. Grand Master of Kansas : Herewith I beg leave to submit to your fraternal consideration the following report of my work as Assistant Lecturer to the Board of Custodians In the Twelfth Judicial District, for the Masonic year ending October i6, 1872: In January last, I visited Blue Valley Lodge, U. D., Irving, Kansas, and remained with them three days, instructing them in the correct ritual of the work. I have paid them several other visits during the year, upon their special request, and have invariably observed the same"^eagerness on their part to do the work right in every respect, and in conformity with the teachings of our Board of Custodians. Their Lodge_room is rather small, but very safe, and it is cozy and neat in the extreme, the consequence of which is that they always have a good attendance. They have taken esj^ecial pains to inform themselves in the opening and closing ceremonies, and have made good progress. On Saturday evening, August 10, I visited Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, but found to my satisfaction that they were not in need of very much instruction. They have an excellent working Lodge, and under the care of their well-instructed W. M., Brother MCELROY, they are bound to prosper, and the ancient landmarks will be well preserved. Their room is amply large and safe, but looks bare and uncheerful; their furniture being very scanty, and the walls being almost destitute of emblems or anything cheering. But this is soon to be remedied, however, as they have already organized a stock company for the purpose of erecting a Masonic Hall. A good share of the stock has already been subscribed; a site has been secured, and its construction seems a certainty; and once in their own building, they will certainly manifest more pride in fitting up tastily. During the Spring, I visited Sutton Lodge, No. 85, at Waterville, Kansas, and found rather a marked improvement in their workings, but not so much as there should be. I made one other appointment with them in August, but, owing to unavoidable circumstances, it was impossible to turn out enough members to exemplify the work, and I was unable to do anything for them. It was then agreed that I should come again at a future eveninc", and again a time was set: but i am sorry to say that this time the engagement was interrupted by influences which had better be reserved from a too plain pen-and-ink expression. Permit me to hint to you, however, that the members of this Lodge need looking after, and that some of the ingredients that are creeping into their fraternal cement need inspecting and throwing out, or their structure will crumble, as is already threatened. It may be considerable vanity to speak of my own Lodge in this connection, but pride compels me to do so. I really believe that Marysville Lodge, No. 91, is one of the very best, most harmonious, prosperous and correct working Lodges in the State. The officers, in their several stations, have been thoroughly drilled time and again, and they work with pride, energy and fraternal good will. The attendance is always good, no matter whether the communication is special or regular. The hall is very neatly carpeted, and tastily furnished throughout. An effort will be made during the next Summer to erect a Masonic Hail in this place. Our present room is amply large, very convenient, and safe; but the rather low. ceiling makes it uncomfortable during Summer evenings. This difficulty will, I am satisfied, be remedied next year.
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On Tuesday, September 17,1 visited Frontier Lodge, No. 104, at Washington, Kansas, and held a school of instrucdon during the day and evening and half of • the following day. We exemplified the three degrees, and also practised the opening and closing ceremonies; and, although I remained but a short time with them, 1 hope and believe they profited considerably from the visit. They have a pleasant hall in the second story of a good stone building, very neatly furnished and perfectly safe. On the 19th, 20th and 21st, I visited Belleville Lodge, U. D., Belleville, Kansas. It struck me on my journey to the place, that it was a somewhat novel idea, this going out to instruct Masonic Lodges in a country where only a year or two ago the buffalo and Indians were "monarchs of all they surveyed." The brethren here are very enthusiastic in the cause, extremely anxious to learn the work correctly, and made very good use of the time I was with them, considering that most of them lived in the country, and had to travel from one to fifteen miles to attend.. They made rapid progress, and will make a good Lodge. An extremely good feeling exists between the brethren. They^ occupy the second story of a large stone school house — a'very safe and comfortable place indeed; but they expected soon to move into a hall built for their especial accommodation, which, they informed me, would be equally safe. ^ On the 23d and 24th, I visited St. John Lodge, No. —, Concordia, Kansas, and exemplified the work and lectures, holding a school, morning, afternoon andnight, and with a full attendance of the officers and some of the members at I
each session. They seemed to take a deep interest in the work, and learned very rapidly. They also meet in the second story of a large stone school house — a large comfortable, safe room, with neat and convenient ante-rooms. This will make an excellent Lodge, as they have some of the brightest workers that I have seen in my district. I am most happy to observe that — so far as 1 have been able to — the brethren use the black-ball fearlessly and freely when bad material is presented to them. In this new western country they cannot be too particular in scrutinizing very closely every timber that is offered for their structure. I am well satisfied that many apply for the degrees who have been rejected in other Lodges in other States, regardless of the interrogatory that is put to them in that respect. Investigating committees should be very careful, prompt and cautious in the perfermance c/ their duties. It is my opinion that six months or one year will not, in every instance, expose the true cheracter of a man. ^ Permit me to say, in conclusion, that wherever I have visited I have met with the warmest fraternal feeling; and, with the exception of one Lodge in my jurisdiction, I have observed with pleasure that they manifest the utmost zeal in performing the beautiful and noble work of the craft, as well in the rendering of our sublime mysteries as in the practice of charity and brotherly love. Fraternally submitted, P. H. PETERS.
T h e Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, respectively presented their Annual Reports, in form as required by law, which were referred to the proper committees.
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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. Statement of Receipts and Disbursements by Grand Treasurer, on account of the Grand Lodge, of Kansas, during fiscal year 1872, with amount on hand October 12, 1872: •• Balance on hand Oct. 19, 1871,
^1,051 17
RECEIPTS.
Oct. 19, 1871, from E. T. CARR, Grand Secretary, ^1,378 52 Dec. 7,1871, " JOHN H. BROWN, Grand Secretary,.. 161 50 Sept. 2, 1872, " " " 1,000 00 Oct. I I , 1872, " " " __ 2,633 41 , 1872, Returned by Chicago Brethren, . 190 00
• Total on hand and received during year,
S.363 43 §6,414 60
DISBURSEMENTS.
Oct. 19, 1871, Order No. i, G. W. HOGEBOOM, Expense attending G. L. 1871, $ " 19, 1871, Order No. 2, E. D. HILLYER, Expense attending G. L. 1871, 19,'71, Order No. 3, FRITZ MAGERS, Grand Tyler'71 " " 4, C. BECK, Grand Treasurer '71
2400 9 00 25 00 30 00
"
"
5, D. A. CoMSTOCK, Dpty G. S.'71
"
"
6, SETH W. WOOD, Asst. G. T . ' 7 1
1000
"
7, JOHN H. BROWN, Exp. G. L . ' 7 1
30000
"
8, JOHN H . BROWN, Donation'to
" 25,'71,
Chicago Brethren , _' Dec. 4, 1871, Order No. 9, Hershfield & Mitchell, Silver Service to Brother E. T. CARR
2000
500 00 17500
Dec. 7, 1871, Order No. 10, JOHN H . BROWN, on account
of Salary
161 50
Dec. 7. 1S71, Order No. 11. JOHN M . PRICE, ContingeTit
Expense Dec. 9, 1871, Order No. 12, Jos. HOWELL, account dues returned Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, Dec. 18, 1872, Order No. 13, J. C. KETCHESON, on acct. printing Proceedings Grand Lodge for 1871, March 25, 1872, Order No. 14, D. M. WATSON, dues rem'd
50 00 12 50 954 80 12 00
Oct. I I , 1872, Order No. 15, JOHN H . BROWN, on account
office rent,
120 00
Oct. I I , 1872, Order No. 16, JOHN H . BROWN, on account
balance due on Salary
Balance on hand Oct. 12, 1872, Respectfully submitted,
338 50 -^ 2,742 30 ^3,67230 C. BECK, Grand Treasurer.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of the State of
Kansas:
The Grand Secretary niost respectfully begs leave to submit this, his Annual Report for the year ending October ist, 1872, of the official transactions of his office, together with a statement of account, showing the amount of funds received and disbursed by him; and such recommendations as he deems important for your consideration, -N T H E PROCEEDINGS FOR 1871.
Some time previous to the assembling of this Grand Lodge October last, my predecessor, R.'.W.". Brother CARR, with my advice, (while Grand Master), contracted with Brother JOHN C. KETCHESON, of Leavenworth, for the printing of our proceedings for the year then closing at a figure less than last year. As soon after the close of the Annual Communication as it was possible for me to do so, I prepared the copy of our transactions and placed it in the hands of the printer. The work was commenced and pushed with all possible vigor until it was completed. The style of the work shows for itself. Immediately after the first one hundred and twenty were out of the hands of the binder, I had them at once put up in packages of one copy each and mailed to either the W.'.M.'. or the Secretary of each Lodge. I deferred further distribution of the Proceedings until after the annual election of officers of the various Lodges, when, on receipt of their report, I mailed two additional copies to each Lodge. In most cases I have receipts. I also mailed one copy to each Grand Officer and each P.-.Gr.-.M."., P.-.D.-.Gr.-.M.-., Gr.-.S.-.W.-., Gr.".J.".W.'., Gr. Treasurer, Grand Secretary, likewise three copies to the Grand Secretaries of Sister Grand Lodges. As it had been the practice of my predecessor, I mailed one copy to our Grand Representative and several distinguished Masons. Of these, but few have acknowledged the courtesy; all such in future will not b ; again favoredâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perhaps.
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' NOTICE O F ELECTION.
On or about the first day of December, I mailed to the address of the Secretaries of the various Lodges a blank form for the report of officers elected for the ensuing year. I sincerely regret to be compelled to say these reports were very tardily made. They were from one to six months after the time of the election getting into my hands, and, indeed, some have not yet reported. Among the number is IS, 18, 19, 34, 45, 51, 56, 61, 74, T7, 80, 89, 92, TOO, 104, and 107. In most cases I have not sent out the reports of the Grand Lodge, not knowing whom to send them to. I hope our Secretaries will see to it that this neglect does not occur, again. AMENDMENTS.
The amendments presented and concurred in at your last Annual Communication have been submitted to the Subordinate Lodges, and approved by them, as the vote will show. The following Lodges voted for the amendments: Nos. i, 2, 3. 4, S, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,. 14, 16, 17. 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, -^9, 31, 32, 33. 35, 36, 38, 39. 40, 4 1 , 42. 43. 46, 47, 48, 5°. 5 i . 52, 53, 54. 55. 57. S8. 59. (reported August 10, 1872), 61, 64, 65, 67. 68, JO, 71, 72, 73, 75, jZ, 79, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, ?,7, 88, 90, 91. 92, 03, 94, 95, 06, 97, TOO, 102, 105, 108, 109; 76 voting in favor; none against. Lodges not reporting: Nos. 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 27, 30, 34, 37. 44. 45. 49, 5^, 60, 6},, 66, 74, 76, 77, 80, 81, 89, 98, 99, 103, 104, 106, 107; 28. CHICAGO.
On the 27th of October 1871, I issued a Circular Letter, addressed to the Secretaries of the various Lodges in the jurisdiction, embracing the resolutions adopted at the last Annual Communication, to forward such amounts as they were disposed to contribute, to the M.'.W.'. Grand Master. The result of this appeal will be better understood by reference to the Grand Master's address.
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Proceedings of the DISPENSATIONS.
The following Dispensations, by order of the Grand Lodge, were continued for another year, having failed to comply with the requirements of this Grand Lodge: POLAR STAR, U . D . — At EQUITY, " " —At MERIDIAN, " " — A t ADELPHI, " "—At HESPERIAN, " " — A t BLUE VALLEY, " — A t PALESTINE, " " —At
Netawaka, Jackson County; Samuel King, W. M. Fontana, Miami County; S. Underbill, " Elk Falls, Howard County; P.Cunningham, " Winfield, Cowley County; J. S. Hunt, " Rossville, Shawnee County; C. W. Higginbotham Irving, Marshall County; Charles Nelson, " Edgerton, Johnson County; W. H. Makeaney, "
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master issued Dispensations for the formation of twenty new Lodges during the year ending A u g u s t 31, 1872: OTTAWA LODGE, U . D . — October 23, 1871—At Ottawa, Franklm County. B. C. McQueston, W. M., and sixteen others. Recommended by Franklin Lodge, No. 18. ADVANCE LODGE, U . D . — 1871 —At Florence, Marion County. J. T. Hales, W. M., and nineteen others. Recommended by Zaradatha Lodge, No. 80. ST. JOHN'S LODGE, U . D . — November 11, 1871—At Concordia, Cloud County. M. D. Southerlin, W. M., and eleven others. Recommended by Sutton Lodge, No. 85. EXCELSIOR LODGE, U . D . — November 18, 1871 — At Uniontown, Bourbon County. W. J. Cochran, W. M., and fifteen others. Recommended by Xenia Lodge, No. 47. MUSCOTAH LODGE, U . D . — December 2, 1871—At Muscotah, Atchison County. B. F. Freeland, W. M., and fifteen others. Recommended by Monrovia Lodge, No. 48. PARSONS LODGE, U . D . — December 30, 1871—At Parsons, Labette County. Henry Partridge, W. M., and fourteen others. Recommended by Evergreen Lodge, No. 86. CARSON LODGE, U . D . — December 30, 1871—At Elk City, Montgomery County. J. W. Bell, W. M., and thirteen others. Recommended by Fidelity Lodge, No. 107. CRESCENT LODGE, U . D . — February 8, 1872 — At Arkansas City, Cowley County. Orris C. Smith, W. M., and seventeen others. Recommended by Mystic Tye Lodge, No. 74.' BELLEVILLE LODGE, U . D . — March 14,1872 — At Belleville, Republic County. Chas. J. Mclntyre, W. M., and thirteen others. Recommended by Frontier Lodge, No. 104.
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* W M . CowGlLL LODGE, U . D . — A p r i l s , 1872 — At Altoona, Wilson County. Hanson Brittan, W. M., and fourteen others. Recommended by Harmony Lodge, No. 94. CHEROKEE LODGE, U . D . — April 8, 1S72 — At Cherokee, Crawford County. A. F. Kane, W. M., and twelve others. Recommended by Girard Lodge, No. 93. WOODSON LODGE, U . D . — April, 18, 1872 — At Toronto, Woodson County., J. M. Kerms, W. M., and six others. Recommended by Coyville Lodge, No. 57. CLAY CENTER LODGE, U . D . — April 25, 1872 — At Clay Center, Clay County. C. M. Kellogg, W. M., and seven others. Recommended by La Fayette Lodge, No. 16. • ,
t
, U. D.— April 25, 1872 — At Peabody, Marion County. A. G. Hoffman, W. M,, and fourteen others. Recommended by Zaradatha Lodge, No. 80. ALPHA LODGE, U . D . — May i 8 , 1872 — At Fort Gibson, I. T. P. J. Byrne, W. M., and eight others. Recommended by Chetopa Lodge, No. 73. LIBERTY LODGE, U . D . — May 18, 1872 — At Liberty, Montgomery County. W . J . Harron, W. M., and ten others. Recommended by Fortitude Lodge, No. 107. WILSON LODGE, U . D.—July i , 1872 — At Lenexa, Johnson County. Benj. W. Zener, W. M., and six others. Recommended by Shawnee Lodge, No. 54. GODFREY LODGE, U . D.—July i, 1872 — At Godfrey, Bourbon County, J. A. Hayden, W. M., and ten 9thers, Recommended by Bourbon Lodge, No. 8. CAWKER CITY LODGE, U . D.—July i , 1872 — At Cawker City, Mitchell
County. Clark A. Smith, W. M., and ten others. Lodge, No. 60.
Recommended by Salina
VESPER LOGE, U . D.—July l, 1872 — At Elgin, Howard County. Lyman P. Getman, W. M.,and six others. Recommended by Fortitude Lodge, No. 107. BLANKS.
At the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, an order was made directing your Grand Secretary to procure the printing of a uniform series of blanks for the use of Subordinate Lodges. This order has not been complied with, for one reason only: the want of the necessary funds to pay for the work. SEAL IMPRESSIONS.
I find, on examination of the files in my office, but few impressions are to be found, and I am led to think that the • changed to Altoona.
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officers of our Subordinate Lodges have not had their attention drawn to section twenty-nine of our Grand Lodge By-Laws. If not, it would be well for them to look it up and immediately comply. A P P E A L CASES.
There are quite a number of cases that have been sent up, all of which will be placed in the hands of the proper committee for their consideration and your final action. GRAND LODGE LIBRARY.
This valuable auxiliary to our Grand Lodge has, I regret to say, been very much neglected heretofore. . No steps seem ever to have been taken to build up a permanent institution of this kind. About all the sister Grand Lodges have the enterprise under way, and some have already valuable collections, and are daily adding new and rare works. I can see no good reason why we should stand here all the day idle. Let us imitate others. I present this matter to you for your consideration, and sincerely hope you will do something to promote this object before we close our labors for this Annual Communication. We have but a few volumes in our library, except the Reports of sister Grand Lodges. Of the latter I have carefully prepared a list, and I find there are but few States whose Reports we have complete. It was my intention, before the close of the year, to have had the list prepared, printed, and a copy of same, with a fraternal request to'supply us with missing years, mailed to each Grand Secretary. Other matters prevented. I have received, during the past year, the proceedings of Massachusetts for 1871, neatly bound; New Jersey reprint, from 1786 to 1857; Maine reprint, from 1820 to 1847; also. Brother LEON HYNEMAN'S Review of York Masonry and the Grand Lodge of England. REPRINT.
The question of reprinting the transactions of this Grand Lodge from its organization in 1855 to 1868, inclusive, has
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been agitated by many of the leading members of our Order in the State. For your information, I will state that we are now, and in fact have been for several years past, unable to supply the new Lodges being organized with full sets of our proceedings. This should not be so. It is very desirable, and it is indeed necessary, that they should have these transactions, in order to make themselves more familiarly acquainted with our laws, the various changes made from year to year, and also keep posted in our own history as well as that of the Craft generally. The printing in former times was poorly done ; no doubt ours was in the best style of the day. I would most respectfully suggest that some action be taken at this time. RETURNS OF CHARTERED LODGES.
At the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge an additional section to the By-Laws was regularly proposed, concurred in, and Submitted to the Subordinate Lodges for their approval or rejection. The same was approved by a large majority, and is now a part of the law and is in full force and effect. Under and by virtue of this new law the Masonic year will close August 31st in each year, and all Subordinate Lodges are required to make their returns and remittance on or before September loth. About the first of August I mailed the necessary blank returns to the Secretaries of the various Lodges, accompanying each with printed instructions, with the aid of which I had reason to hope the returns this year would come up in correct form. In this my expectations were not fully realized, many returns being quite imperfect. However, a satisfactory improvement over former years was noticeable. Many were made out very neatly and would be hard to improve. I desire particularly to call your attention to the tardy manner in which these returns were sent in this year. About six weeks intervened between the receipt of the first and of the last, and some have not yet been received. Let me urge you,
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hereafter, to make your returns promptly at the time fixed by our regulations, and thereby save your Grand Secretary many inconveniences and annoyances. You will readily see the importance of making prompt returns. Dues collected by E. T. CARR, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Kansas, for the year ending October ist, A. D. 1871: No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
I, Smithton Lodge, Iowa Point, 2, Leavenworth Lodge, Leavenworth, 3, Wyandotte Lodge, Wyandotte, 4, Kickapoo Lodge, Round Prairie,-^ 5, Washington Lodge, Atchison, 6, Lawrence Lodge, Lawrence, 7, Union Lodge, Junction City, ,8, Bourbon Lodge, Fort Scott, 9, Acacia Lodge, Lawrence, 10, King Solomon Lodge, Leavenworth, I I , Ottumwa Lodge, Ottumwa, 12, Emporia Lodge, Emporia, 13, Nemaha Lodge, America City, 14, Oskaloosa Lodge, Oskaloosa, 15, Tecumseh Lodge, Tecuhiseh, 16, La Fayette Lodge, Manhattan, 17, Topeka Lodge, Topeka, 18, Franklin Lodge, Ottawa, 19, Olathe Lodge, Olathe, 20, Circleville Lodge, Circleville, 21, Grasshopper Falls Lodge, Grasshopper Falls, 24, Osage Valley Lodge, Ossawattomie, 25, High Prairie Lodge, High Prairie,: 28, Eldora Lodge, Mapleton, 29, Pacific Lodge, Humboldt, 30, Valley Lodge, North Lawrence, 31, Arcana Lodge, Doniphan, 32, Auburn Lodge, Auburn, : 33, Mound City Lodge, Mound City, 34, Great Light Lodge, Silver Lake, 35, Hiawatha Lodge, Hiawatha, 36, Council Grove Lodge, Council Grove, 37, Paola Lodge, Paola, 38, lola Lodge, lola, 40, Desoto Lodge, Desoto, 41, Blooming Grove Lodge, Trading Post 42, Holton Lodge, Holton, 43, Monticello Lodge, Monticello,
$ ._
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18 00 60 00 31 00 19 50 69 50 39 00 30 00 32 50 26 50 3800 II 00 4400 11 00 37 00 900 44 50 60 50 46 50 32 00 II 00 33 50 12 00 13 00 24 50 34 00 19 00 32 00 25 00 28 50 15 00 39 50 23 00 51 00 25 50 13 50 loco 30 00 lo 50
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. Go. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 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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Amount brought forward, 44, Delphian Lodge, Garnett, 46, Rising Sun Lodge, Fort Scott, 47, Xenia Lodge, Xenia, 48, Monrovia Lodge, Monrovia, 49, Nine Mile Lodge, Delaware Township, 50, Calvary Lodge, Leavenworth, 51, Orient Lodge, Topeka, 52, Perry Lodge, Perryville, 53, Granada Lodge, Capioma, 54, Shawnee Lodge, Shawnee, 55, Troy Lodge, Troy, 58, Mount Pleasant Lodge, Mount Pleasant, 59, Dick Rees Lodge, Faulkner School House, 5o, Salina Lodge, Salina, 61, La Cygne Lodge, La Cygne, 65, Gardner Lodge, Gardner, 67, Frankfort Lodge, Frankfort, 68, Hiram Lodge, Leavenworth, 70, Mount Moria Lodge, Salt Lake City, 71, Baxter Lodge, Baxter Springs, 72, Huron Lodge, Huron, 73, Chetopa Lodge, Chetopa, 74, Mystic Tie Lodge, Augusta, 75, Wamego Lodge, Wamego, 76, Erie Lodge, Erie, 77, Ionic Lodge, Neosho Rapids, 78, White Cloud Lodge, White Cloud, 79, Corinthian Lodge, Burlingame, 80, Zaredatha Lodge, Cottonwood Falls, 82, Tuscan Lodge, Neosho Falls, 83, Doric Lodge, Eudora, 84, Jefferson-Lodge, Winchester, 86, Evergreen Lodge, Montana, 87, Ashlar Lodge, Clinton, 88, Eureka Lodge, Pleasanton, ._ 90, Golden Rule Lodge, North Topeka, 91, Marysville Lodge, Marysville, /â&#x20AC;¢ 62, Mission Lodge, Osage Mission, 93, Girard Lodge, Girard, 94, Harmony Lodge, Neodesha, 95, Constellation Lodge, Fredonia, 96, Delaware Lodge, White Church, 97, Patnios Lodge, Eldorado, 100, Prudence Lodge, Columbus, 101, Euclid Lodge, Lyndon, 103, Cedar Lodge, New Chicago,
1,110 09 31 00 35 00 2400 n 50 9 50 31 50 43 50 19 50 8 cx) 23 50 2800 7 50 12 50 36 50 15 50 ._ 11 50 21 50 16 50 22 00 36 50 10 50 26 50 11 00 21 00 19 50 7 50 14 50 18 00 15 50 11 00 9 50 5 50 12 00 9 00 . 12 50 14 50 14 50 14 <X) 20 50 19 50 13 50 13 00 8 00 '. 14 00 10 00 6 50
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Amount brought forward, No. 104, Frontier Lodge, Washington, No. 105, Western Star Lodge, Solomon City, No. 106, Fidelity Lodge, Eureka, No. 107, Fortitude Lodge, Independence, No. 108, Zion Lodge, Stanton, : U. D . , Hesperian Lodge, Rossville, U. D., Adelphi Lodge, Winfield, U. D . , Blue Valley Lodge, Irving, U. D., Palestine Lodge, Edgerton, Total,
i,90S 5o 5 50 5 00 600 18 50 6 50 5 00 __. 8 00 5 50 3 00
1
$1,969 50
C H A R T E R FEES FROM —
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
97, Patmos Lodge, Eldorado, g8, Benevolent Lodge, Abilene, 100, Prudence Lodge, Columbus, l o i , Euclid Lodge, Lyndon, 102, Key Stone Lodge, Parker, 103, Cedar Lodge, New Chicago, 104, Frontier Lodge, Washington, I 105, Western Star Lodge, Solomon, 106, Fidelity Lodge, Eureka, 107, Fortitude Lodge, Independence, 108, Zion Lodge, Stanton, Adelphi Lodge, Winfield,
$20 00 2000 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 $240 00
E. T . CARR, Grand
Secretary,
In Account with GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS,
Dr.
Year ending Oct. I, 1871. To Balance on hand Oct. 19, 1871, $ 361 42 " Dues received from Lodges for year ending Oct. I, 1871, as per Schedule A., 1,969 50 " Charter Fees received during year ending Oct. i , 1871, as per Schedule B, 24000 S2,570 92 Cr. By Amount paid to Grand Treasurer, Oct.—,1871, To Balance due Grand Lodge,
3i,378 50 $1,192 42
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ABSTRACT OF DUES R E T U R N E D BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1872.
No
LOCATION.
DATE.
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ABSTRACT OF DUES R E T U R N E D BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, \%-]2.—Continued.
No
NAME.
LOCATION.
DATE.
I
<1 •SI Orient, 52 Perry, 53 Granada, 54 Shawnee, 55 Troy, 56 Spring Hill, 57 Coyville, 58 Mount Pleasant, 59 Dick Rees, 60 Salina, 61 LaCygne, 63 Adams, 64 Wathena, 65 Gardner, 66 Burlington, 67 Frankfort, 68 Hiram, 71 Baxter, 72 Huron, 73 Chetopa, 74 Mystic Tie, 75 Wamego, 76 Erie, 77 Ionic, 78 White Cloud„_. 79 Corinthian, 8 0 Zaredatha, 81 New Albany,,.. 82 Tuscan, 83 Doric, 84 Jefferson, _. 85 Sutton, 86 Evergreen, 87 Ashler, Eureka, Home, 9 0 Goldon Rule,-.. 91 Marysville, 9 2 Mission, 93 Girard, 94 Harmony, 95 Constellation,... 96 Delaware, 97 Patmos, 98 Benevolent, 99 Wichita,
Topeka, Perryville, Capioma, Shawnee, Troy,—-Spring Hill, Coyville, Mount Pleasant, Leavenworth, Salina, La Cygne, Oswego, Wathena, Gardner, Burlington, Frankfort, Leavenworth, Baxter Springs, Huron, Chetopa, ^ Augusta, Wamego, Erie, Neosho Rapids,. White C l o u d , . . . Burlingame, Cottonwood Falls New Albany, Neosho Falls, Eudora, Winchester, Waterville, Montana, L Clinton, Pleasanton Centralia, Topeka, Marysville, Osage Mission, Girard, Neodesha, Fredonia, White Church, Eldorado, Abilene, Wichita,
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ABSTRACT OF DUES R E T U R N E D BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR ENDING ^AUGUST 31, 1%T2.—Continued.
NAME.
No
LOCATION.
DATE.
s Q
3
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< Prudence, Euclid, Key Stone, Cedar, Frontier, Western Star,__ Fidelity, Z Fortitude, io8 Zion, : 109 Obedience; UD Polar Star, Equity, Meridian, Adelphi, Hesperian, Blue Valley, Palestine, Ottawa, Advance, St. Johns, Excelsior, Muscotah, Parsons, Carson, Crescent, Belleville, Wm. Cowgill, _ Cherokee, Woodson, Clay Centre, Halcyon, Alpha, Liberty, Wilson, Godfrey, Cawker City,__. Vesper,
100 lOI 102 103 104 105 106 ,107
Columbus, Lyndon,-____ Parker, Nev^ Chicago, Washington,,., Solomon, Em-eka, Independence, Stanton, Ainericus,____. Netawaka, Fontana, . Elk Falls, Winfield, Rossville, Irving, Edgerton, Ottawa, Florence, Concordia, Uniontown, Muscotah, Parsons, Elk City, Arkansas City, Belleville, Altoona, Cherokee, Toronto,-Clay Centre, Peabody, Fort Gibson,—, Liberty, Linexa, Godfrey, Cawker City, _, Elgin,
" " Oct. Sept. '" " " " " "
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7 50
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SCHEDULE " B . "
Dispensation Fees received from the following-named Lodges by JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Kansas, during the year ending August 31, 1872 : OTTAWA, Ottawa, Franklin County, Oct. 23, 1871, ADVANCE, Florence, Marion County, Nov. i, 1871, ST. JOHNS, Concordia, Cloud County, Nov. 11, 1871, : EXCELSIOR, Uniontown, Bourbon County, Nov. 18, 1871, MUSCOTAH, Muscotah, Atchison County, Dec. 2, 1871, PARSONS, Parsons, Labette County, Dec. 30, 1871, CARSON, Elk City, Montgomery County, Dec. 30, 1871, CRESCENT, Arkansas City, Cowley County, Feb. 8, 1872, BELLEVILLE, Belleville, Republic County, March 14, 1872, W M . COWGILL, Altoona, Wilson County, April 8, 1872, CHEROKEE, Cherokee, Crawford County, April 8, 1872, WOODSON, Toronto, Woodson County, April 18, 1872, CLAY CENTER, Clay Center, Clay County, April 25, 1872, HALCYON, Peabody, Marion County, April 25, 1872,
^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
A L P H A , Ft. Gibson, I. T., May 18, 1872,
20 00
LIBERTY, Liberty, Montgomery County, May 18, 1872, WILSON, Lenexa, Johnson County, July i, 1872, GODFREY, Godfrey, Bourbon County, July i, 1872, CAWKER CITY, Cawker City, Mitchell County, July i, 1872, VESPER, Elgin, Howard County, July i, 1872,
20 20 20 20 20
Total,
00 00 00 00 00
$400 00 SCHEDULE "C."
Charter Fees for the year ending October.l, 1871, received from the following Lodges by JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Kansas, during the year ending August 31, 1872: No. 99, Wichita Lodge; Wichita, No. 109, Obedience Lodge, Americus,
'.
Total,
$
20 oo20 00
S
4000
SCHECULE " D . " Dues for the year ending October i, 1871, received from the following Lodges by JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Kansas, during the year ending August 31, 1872: No. No. No. No. No.,
23, 27, 39, 45, 53,
Palmyra Lodge, Baldwin City, Neosho Lodge, Le Roy, Seneca Lodge, Seneca, Easton Lodge, Easton, Granada Lodge, Capioma,
j
â&#x20AC;¢
% 21 00 18 00 18 00 u 50 1000
Grand Lodge of Kansas. No. 56, No. 57, No. 63, No. 64, No. 81, No. 85, No. 89, No. 99, U. D.,
47 $ ! 78 so
Amount brought forward Spring Hill Lodge, Spring Hill, ._. Coyville Lodge, Coyvilie, Adams Lodge, Oswego, Wathena Lodge, Wathena, New Albany Lodge, New Albany, Sutton Lodge, Waterville, Home Lodge, Centralia, Wichita Lodge, Wichita, Polar Star Lodge, Netawaka,
19 50 16 50 27 0 0 24 0 0 12 SO II SO 10 0 0
6 00 5 50 t 2n
Total,
00
SCHEDULE Being statement of expenditures on account of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, by Grand Secretary during year 1872 : On. account of postage stamps used,.' % 84 50 " - express charges paid on sundries sent and received6 00 " wrapping paper used, I SO " stationery, 5 7S " moving library and book cases, 4 50 "_ printing blanks, &c., : 79 50 Total expenditures,
$ i8i 75
GRAND SECRETARY'S CASH STATEMENT. Statement of cash received and expended by Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Kansas, during year 1872: RECEIPTS.
Dues from Subordinate Lodges per abstract of returns, $ 2,133 ÂŤ? October, 1871, to March, 1872. Dispensation Fees per Schedule " B , " Charter Fees per Schedule " C , " Delinquent Dues, 1871, per Schedule " D , "
400 00 40 00 2H 00
October 10, 1872. From P.-.G.-.S.'. E. T. CARR, as per account current and accompanying Schedules, Total receipts
1,192 49 $ 3,976 66
EXPENDITURES.
October, 1871,1:0 October, 1872. On account of current expenses, as per Schedule "E," $ 4
1817s
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December 7, 1871. To C. BECK, Grand Treasurer, September 13, 1871.' To C. BECK, Grand Treasurer, October 11, 1872: To C. BECK, Grand Treasurer, Total expended,
161 50 1,000 00 2,633 4 ' $ 3)976 65
Fraternally submitted, J O H N H. BROWN, Grand Secretary.
On motion of Brotlier E. D. HILLYER, the reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary were referred to the Committee on Finance. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
Brother E. T. CARR, from the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, submitted the following partial report for the action of the Grand Lodge: To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: While preparing our Report on correspondence, we find two applicants for recognition among the family of Grand Lodges, viz.: the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, and the Grand Lodge of Utah. The former seems to have been made up of Lodges holding under English, Scotch and Irish authority. They had obtained the consent of the parent grand bodies, and seem to have proceeded in a harmonious and lawful manner to organize a Grand Lodge for the Province; and from what we can learn, they are entitled to a recognition.The Grand Lodge of Utah was organized January 17th, 1872. The Lodges participating in the organization, were the following: Wasatch Lodge, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Montana; Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 70, trnder this Grand Jurisdiction, and of which so much has been said; and Argenta Lodge, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Colorado. These Lodges all being regular, and their proceedings apparently being regular, we think they also are entitled to a recognition. We therefore offer the following:
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Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Kansas hereby extends to the Grand Lodge of British Columbia a fraternal recognition, and welcomes her into the sisterhood of corresponding Grand Lodges.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Hail (British) Columbia." Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Kansas extends, also, to the Grand Lodge of Utah a fraternal greeting, and welcomes her into the great Masonic family. Resolved, That so far as can be done, the Grand Secretary furnish each of these newly organized Grand Lodges with a set of the printed proceedings of this Grand Body.
On motion of Brother A. S. LATHROP, the report was received, and the resolutions contained therein adopted. For full Report on Correspondence, see
APPENDIX.
MEMBERSHIP BY D I M I T .
Brother S. S. SMITH offered the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence: Resolved, That Lodges shall not receive and act upon a petition of a Brother for membership by dimit, unless the said Brother petitioning shall have sat in said Lodge. AUTONOMY OF LODGES.
The following resolution was offered by Brother W . H. MAKEANEY, and on his motion referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence: Resolved, That while each Lodge has a right to select its own material, it is a breach of Masonic courtesy for a Lodge to initiate, pass or raise a candidate after having been advised by a sister Lodge, or by brethren in good standing, that such candidate is unfit to be made a Mason.
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, until 7 o'clock p. M.
WEDNESDAY, 7 o'clock p. M.
The Grand Lodge was called to labor by the Grand Master, at 7 o'clock p. M. GRAND LECTURER.
Brother H. J.
MILLER
offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That all that portion of the By-Laws relating to the custodians of the work, and included in sections 46 and 47 of said By-Laws of the Grand
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Lodge of the State of Kansas, be and is hereby repealed, and that in lieu of said "custodians of the work," there be chosen some Brother Master Mason of notable proficiency in the adopted work of the State, whose duty it shall be to exemplify and lecture upon the same in the Lodges throughout the State. That said officer' shall be entitled the "Grand Lecturer of the State of Kansas," and shall receive as compensation for his services $1,500 per annum, the Grand Lodge assessing a fund for the same, per capita.
Brother JOHN H . BROWN moved that it be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Brother A. S. LATHROP amended by moving that it be referred to a Special Committee, u'hich amendment was adopted. The Grand Master appointed as such Special Committee: Brothers H.
J.
MILLER, J.
W.
PECK, S . S . SMITH, W .
H.
MAKEANEY and J. D. RUSH. â&#x20AC;˘ GRAND LODGE LIBRARY.
Brother J. D. R U S H , from the Committee on Grand Lodge Library, made the following report: To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee, to whom was referred the subject of a Grand Lodge Library, having had the same-under consideration, would respectfully report: That although we appreciate the necessity and can foresee the good which would result from the possession of a Library belonging to this Grand Body; yet, in view of the fact, that the Grand Lodge has as yet no permanent location, would recommend that no action be taken to secure a library until the Annual Meeting of this Grand Lodge shall be permanently located at some point, and suitable: rooms secured for the transaction of its business and the care and preservation of such library when it is procured. Fraternally submitted, â&#x20AC;˘
J. D. R U S H , JAMES SNEDDEN, J. M. HADLEY, Committee.
Brother J. T. HENDERSON, as Grand Representative of the M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge of Montana Territory, presented his credentials and was recognized and welcomed by the Grand Master.
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SUBORDINATE JURISDICTION.
Brother MCCOMAS, on leave, stated a Masonic grievance, having reference to the common boundary of the respective jurisdictions of Circleville Lodge, No. 20, and Nemaha Lodge, No. 13, and asked that the case be re-opened. Brother HILLYER made a motion to that effect, seconded by Brother M. S. ADAMS, which was adopted. Brother ADAMS moved that t h e ' case be referred to the Grand Master with power to act; which was amended b.y Brother J. W. PECK, that a committee of investigation, composed of three members, be appointed, which failed and the original motion prevailed. MUTUAL CHARITY F U N D .
Brother S.
KAISER
submitted the following:
To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : For the general welfare of Masonry at large, ways and means should be . devised to relieve most effectually the immediate wants of the Widow and Orphans of a deceased Brother, who was at his death a member in good standing of some Subordinate Lodge within the jurisdiction of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas; Therefore be it Resolved, That at the decease of a Brother, (a member in good standing) the Secretary of such Lodge.shall officially inform the Grand Secretary of such fact, whereupon said Grand Secretary shall assess each Subordinate Lodge, at the rate of twenty cents per member, the number of members to be taken from the proceedings of the Grand Lodge Report, and serve notice to each and every Lodge. The amount so assessed shall be remitted to him, within thirty days after such notice has been received, and as soon as practicable, the Grand Secretary shall turn over the amount collected to the Widow and Orphans, and take their receipt therefor.
Which, on motion of Brother Committee p n Jurisprudence.
LATHROP,
was referred to the
Brother MATHENY moved that the Grand Lodge proceed to â&#x20AC;˘ the election of officers for the ensuing year. Brother ADAMS stated that the motion was premature, the standing cornnjittees not having reported, and moved that the motion be l^id PO the table. Carried.
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Brother MAKEANEY offered the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence: Resolved, That for the purpose of decreasing the tendency to non-affiliation, Lodges under Dispensation are hereby authorized to admit to membership, Masons living under their jurisdiction in the same manner as Chartered Lodges may do, and under the same restrictions as govern the latter. R E P O R T OF COMMITTEE ON G.-.M.-. ADDRESS.
. Brother D. W. COXE, from the Committee on Grand Master's Address, submitted the following report: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
The Committee, to whom was referred the Annual Address of the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, respectfully report, that they have duly examined the same, and are very much pleased with the exalted spirit of Free Masonry which animates the remarks made therein. It evinces careful study in the presentation of the various subjects of interest to the members of the Grand Lodge of this State; a warm-hearted sympathy with the due enforcement of the time-honored regulaâ&#x20AC;˘ tions and tenets of our reveared institution; an earnest desire to promote the general welfare of the Craft in all their relations; and it forcibly reminds us of the necessity of deeply engraving the moral precepts of our fraternity on the tablets of our hearts, that we may all act as just and upright men and Masons. In particular, we recommend: 1. That so much of the Address as refers to " Masonic Trials," " The Crime of Drunkenness," and our duty connected therewith, be referred to the special consideration of the officers and brethren of all Subordinate Lodges; and we urge upon every true Mason the necessity of carefully weighing the remarks made therein, that some decided action may be taken towards reformation in these particulars. 2. That so much of it as refers to the "Fraternal Dead," "Relief for our Chicago Brethren," "Lotteries," "Laying of Corner Stone,"-and "Dedication of Hall," we most heartily approve, and refer to the consideration of the Craft at large. â&#x20AC;˘ 3. That so much of it as has reference to "Chartered Lodges," be referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges. ~ 4. That so much of it as has reference to "Dispensations," be referred to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. 5. That so much of it as has reference to "Assistant Lecturer," " Change of Location," "Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 70," "Foreign Matters;" the first half of the remarks on "Discipline," and the Decisions of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence; also, that so much of it as
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refers to "By-Laws," be a subject of special investigation; and that this Committee carefully examine all the decisions and standing regulations bearing upon this important subject. 6. That so much of it as has reference to 'â&#x20AC;˘ Official Visitations," be referred to a Special Committee of three, for the purpose of devising some practical plan which will relieve the M.-.W.-. Grand Master of the necessity of making such visitations, and enable him to devote his whole time to official correspondence. 7. That so much of it as has reference to " Hasty Legislation," be most earnestly commended to the serious consideration of every one who is entitled to a vote in this M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge. Lastly, that the very excellent address, and the true Masonic principles contained therein, be heartily commended to the whole Royal Craft. Fraternally submitted, D. W. COXE, E. S. NICCOLS, S. P. HUNTINGTON; Committee.
On motion of Brother JOHN H . BROWN, the report was
adopted. T H E WORK AND LECTURES.
Brother D. W . COXE moved that a convenient season be appointed for the exemplification of the Work and Lectures by the Custodians. Adopted. The Grand Lodge was callfed from labor to refreshment until 9 o'clock A. M. of the 17th.
THURSDAY,
10 o'clock
A. M.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 10 A. M. SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION. Brother NiccOLS offered the following resolutions, which were referred to the Special Committee on the subject of Custodians of the Work :
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Resolved, That the Grand Master, after appointing an Assistant Lecturer in each District of the State, for the purpose of aiding the Board of Custodians in the dissemniination of the correct Work of the Grand Lodge, that it shall be the Grand Master's duty to notify the brethren appointed for this work to meet the Board of Custodians at such time and place as he may appoint, for the purpose of holding a School of Instruction; and no Assistant Lecturer shall have authority to enter upon the discharge of his duties as a lecturer, until he has proven to the satisfaction of the Grand Master, his proficiency in the work, and his ability to impart instruction to Lodges. Resolved, That no lecturer shall be entitled to lecture a Lodge, and receive compensation therefor, unless he shall have in his possessicn the certificate of the Grand Master, certifying that he has the correct work, and giving him authority to perform the duties of a lecturer in the Lodges of this jurisdiction. R E P O R T OF T H E COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.
Brother M. S. ADAMS, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, submitte.d a report, as follows, which was received, and, after the correction of some redundancy, adopted: To the M.-.W:. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee, to whom was referred the Decisions of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, would most respectfully report that we have had said Decisions, No.s. I to 19 inclusive, under our consideration, and report as follows : That all of said Decisions be approved, except No. 16, upon which we hereafter report. That, concerning No. 20, we report that the proper course to pursue is for Past Grand Master R. R. REES to make his certificate of the facts in the case, and let that certificate be authenticated by the Grand Secretary with the seal of the Grand Lodge. The Committee have also considered that portion of the M.-.W.-. Grand Mas,ter's Address which was referred to us, and report that the action of the Grand Master, in changing the location of Smithton Lodge to Highland, be confirmed; and concerning the change of location of Keystone Lodge, No. 102, we have no information on which to act, and therefore have taken no action, except to recommend the confirmation of the Grand Master's action in the premises. Your Committee are pleased to notice the fact that the brethren in Utah have organized a Grand Lodge; and, in view of the fact that Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 70, formerly belonged to our family of Subordinate Lodges, we take especiaJ pleasure in extending fraternal greeting to the brethren of said Lodge in particular, and the fraternity in Utah in general. â&#x20AC;˘ Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, G. M. BARNS, I. B. SHARP, Committee,
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APPLICATION OF REJECTED CANDIDATES.
Brothers M. S. ADAMS and I, B. SHARP, from the Committee, on Jurisprudence, presented a majority report, and Brother G. M. BARNS, from the same committee, a minority report, on Decision 16, of the Grand Master, as follows: MAJORITY REPORT. The majority of your Committee would respectfully report, on Decision No. 16, that they dissent from the opinion of the M.-.W.'. Grand Master, as therein expressed, and state that, in our judgment, the correct rule is, that when a candidate for the degrees of Masonry has once been rejected by another Lodge, the petition shall not be received until the consent of the Lodge so rejecting shall have been obtained; and such consent may be given by a majority vote of the members of the Lodge present, at any regular, communication. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, I. B. SHARP. MINORITY REPORT. The minority of your. Committee on Jurisprudence, would most respectfully beg leave to submit the following as a minority report on the decision of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, known as No. 16: We dissent from the opinion set forth in the report of the majority of your Committee, on the ground that the establishment of such a precedent would be fraught with more evil than good consequences; and hence we should be careful in what we do, doing nothing in haste; ever remembering that Masonry teaches this great truth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that a wrong or injustice, once done, cannot be undone; but will remain eternal in its consequences, whether they be for good or evil. Then how important it is that we well consider all matters that strike so near the very foundation of our noble Order, which is characterized by unanimity in all its actions. It is a well established rule of our Masonic institution, that no candidate can be admitted into any Lodge -of Ancient-Free and Accepted Masons, except by the unanimous consent of all the members present. An'd'again, a rejected candidate, in order to gain admission, must pass through the ordeal of a unanimous ballot in the Lodge which rejected him. We are therefore unable to discover any good reason why this (just) rule shoiild not apply with equal force and effect when a rejected candidate applies for permission to apply to another Lodge for the Degrees. We are clearly of the opinion that a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry, who has been rejected by any Lodge, cannot apply to another Lodg c without first obtaining the unanimous consent of the rejecting Lodge. Due notice should be given to the members of said objecting Lodge of/the intention of the party to apply for permission, to the end that the rights of no member may be disregarded. We therefoae heartily approve the Decision. Fraternally submitted,
G. M. BARNS.
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Considerable debate ensued, and both reports were rejected by the Grand Lodge. Brother J. L. PHILBRICK then moved that the subject matter just disposed of, be re-referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, with instructions to prepare a law which shall provide for the consent of a majority of the entire membership of a Lodge to the receipt of the application of a rejected candidate in a neighboring Lodge. Brother BARNS amended by moving that the matter be referred to a Special Committee, which amendment was adopted. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON DECISION S I X T E E N .
The Grand Master appointed a Special Committee on Decision Sixteen, as follows: Brothers J. L. PHILBRICK, P. H. PETERS and
D. W. COXE.
REPORT OF T H E COMMITTEE ON LODGES, U. D.
Brother S. E. SHELDON, on behalf of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, submitted the following report: To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Commitee on Lodges Under Dispensation have examined the reports and proceedings of Lodges, so far as received, and beg leave to report thereon, as follows : VESPER LODGE, U. D. ELGIN, Howard County.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;This Lodge was convened on the 23d of July, 1872, by virtue of a Dispensation. The records show that the Lodge was convened by Brother L. *P. GETMAN, W . M . The Special Deputy should have convened the Lodge. At this meeting a petition for the Degrees of Masonry was received and referred to a Committee. On the 17th of August, less than one calendar month the E. A. Degree was conferred on this candidate. The next meeting was held in August,but the date is not known; and at this latter meeting the candidate who sent in his petition on the 23d of July, was examined as to his proficiency, and passed to Fellow Craft Degree. The Lodge met again in September, but the records fail to show the time or place. The Lodge again met on the 28th of September, but the records fail to show the place of meeting. At this meeting the candidate who first petitioned the Lodge for the Degrees of Masonry, was raised to the Degree of a Master Mason. Thus, in sixty-three days, this Brother petitioned this Lodge for the Degrees of Masonry, and received them all without a Dispensation from the M.-.W.-. Grand Master. The records fail to show wher^
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any of these meetings were held, and the records are not signed by the Worshipful Master. Your Committee recommend that such irregularities should not be tolerated longer in this jurisdiction; and that this Lodge be continued Under Dispensation. WOODSON LODGE, U . D . , Toronto, Woodson County.—-It appears from the records submitted, that this Lodge was convened by a Special Deputy, on the.3d of April last. It seems that the Lodge was convened by the Special Deputy on the Entered Apprentice Degree. We are of the opinion that the Special Deputy should have convened a Lodge of Master Masons. The records do not always show that the Lodge met at its hall. On the 12th of June, the M. M. Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, until June i8th. This is irregular, With the foregoing exceptions the records are well kept, and the work satisfactory in the main, and in accordance with the ancient usages of the Craft. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. EQUITY LODGE, U . D., Fontana, Miami County.— This Lodge was continued Under Dispensation at the last meeting of this M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge. It appeared at that time that this Lodge failed to exhibit any transcript of the proceedings of the Lodge. These records are not furnished yet. The records since that time have been placed in the hands of your Committee. In these, the day of the week on which the Lodge meets does not appear. The records are not signed by the Worshipful Master, and with few exceptions the records wholly fail to show what officers presided. Your Committee has no evidence that the Lodge was presided over by either the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden or Junior Warden. No other brother has a right to convene the Lodge. In one instance the records show that a brother from " Paola Lodge" presided. He probably had no right to do so. The records are not well kept and are almost unintelligible. Your Committee cannot recommend that a Charter be granted at this time, and are of the opinion that the Dispensation should be continued. ALTOONA LODGE, U . D., Altoona, Wilson County.— This Lodge was convened April 13th, 1872, by Brother W M . COWGILL, Special .Deputy, G. M. The records fail to show the day of the week and hour of meeting. They have initiated one and passed one; but the records do not show that the candidate was proficient before advancement. Your Committee suggest to these brethren the propriety of being more careful with their records, and recommend that a Charter be granted; believing from the evidence before your Committee that the brethren are fully competent to do goo'd work in all the Degrees. ST. JOHN'S LODGE, U . D . , Concordia, Cloud County.— This Lodge was convened by Brother H. A. HUNTER, Special Deputy Grand Master, Friday, November 4, 1871. The records show the day of the month, week and hour that the Lodge meets, and the officers occupying the chairs. The Lodge has adopted the standard By-Laws. The records-are well kept and the work appears to be in the main, in accordance with the ancient rules and regulations of the Order. For the skill, zeal and workmanship, and fidelity of the brethren of this Lodge, they deserve special mention. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. BLUE VALLEY LODGE, U . D . , Irving, Marshall County. — The records of this
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Lodge are well kept, and the work exhibited deserves commendation and special mention. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. CRESCENT LODGE, U . D . , Arkansas City, Cowley County. — This Lodge was convened 29th of February, 1872, by Brother C. N. JAMES, W . M . Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 74, and Special Deputy G.-.M.-. The records are kept in a very fairway. They should show, however, that all meetings were held at the Hall of the: Lodge. The work appears to be well done, but the Lodge having failed, as. appears from the records, to exemplify its work in all the degrees, it is not entitled to a Charter. It is but just that favorable mention be made of these brethreni for their prudence, diligence and fidelity. Your Committee recommend that the.Dispensation be continued. WILSON LODGE, U . D . , Lenexa, Johnson County. — This Lodge was convened on the 13th July, 1872, by Brother S. G.WILSON, Special Deputy G. M.. The records fail to show where the Lodge meets and are not well kept. This. Lodge has conferred the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degrees. It is. found that the work is not well done. On the 17th of August, ultimo, several', petitions were received, two or three candidates were balloted for, and the Entered Apprentice Degree conferred on three persons. This is work equal to the best disciplined Lodge in the Jurisdiction. Your Committee recommend that their Dispensation be continued, and that Brothers GEORGE W . BORSMAN, dimitted from Monticello Lodge, No. 43, of Kansas, and O. K. REYNOLDS, dimitted from Lodge, No. 280, of Illinois, be added to their membership, Under Dispensation. CARSON LODGE, U . D . , Elk City, Montgomery County. — This Lodge was convened January 9, 1872, by Brother J. M. NEVINS, but the records do not show that he had any authority to do so. They also fail to show the day of the week on which, or the place where this Lodge meets. They are not signed by the Worshipful Master. It appears that the Lodge is always opened on the. Entered Apprentice Degree; who are the officers in the Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degrees, does not appear. The records are not properly kept and are: almost unintelligible. It appears that work has been done in all of the Degrees,, but your Committee believe it better for this Lodge, and all of the craft, that,, owing to the many irregularities apparent in the records, and the manner in, which they are kept, no Charter should be granted these brethren, but that the: Dispensation be continued. ADVANCE LODGE, U. D., Florence, Marion County. ^-This Lodge was convened by Brother W. R. BROWN, Special Deputy Grand Master, November 17, 1871. The records show some irregularities. It is shown that on the 22d of March, an Entered Apprentice was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft in a Master Mason's Lodge, and on the 19th of April, an irregularity of the same nature occurred. They are supposed to be inexcusable blunders of the Worshipful Master and Secretary. It is the duty of the Secretary to keep a true record of all proceedings of the Lodge, subject to the rules established by the usage of the Craft; and it is equally the duty of the Worshipful Master to see that the Secretary is not neglectful of any duty. The records of this Lodge are not signed by the Worshipful
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Master. At the Comiriunications, held on the 17th and 31st of May, 14th and 2ist of June, and the iglh of July, in the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Lodge should have been convened by one of the Wardens. After the Lodge had thus been convened, any experienced Brother Master Mason might preside. This Lodge has worked on new material in all of the Degrees in a passible manner. It is with some reluctance that your Committee recommend a Charter be granted; and in so doing they feel it incumbent upon them to suggest that the Lodge be admonished to embrace this occasion for improvement.
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ALPHA LODGE, U . D . , Fort Gibson, I. T. — This Lodge was convened by Brother GEORGE L. COURTNEY, Special Deputy Grand Master, on June i, 1872. The records are neatly kept, and deserve special mention. There are, however, some irregularities. In the records of some of the communications, the day, hour, and place of the meeting of the Lodge, does not appear; nor is it always shown upon what degree the Lodge was opened. The Lodge has adopted the By-Laws of Bourbon Lodge, No. 8, with a few immaterial changes. The Worshipful Master has failed to sign his records. The fees in the Lodge are: Entered Apprentice, $15.00; Fellow Craft, gio.oo; Master Mason, $15.00. New material has been used in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degrees. — Your Committee recommend that the Charter be granted, having evidence before us that the brethren are competent to do good work in all the Degrees. ADELPHI LODGE, U . D . , Winfield, Cowley County. — The records of this Lodge have, in nearly every instance, no mention of time and place of holding communications. In many cases there is repeated the grave omission that your < Committee have had frequent, occasion to advert to in their report, viz: upon what Degree the Lodge is opened. In some instances the records are meagerly , brief, and betray irregularities. Too much work has been done in this Lodge for the good of the Craft. Specimens of work in all the Degrees have been produced. Your Committee recommend, in view of all the facts, that the Worshpful Master be admonished to a more strict attention and observance of the usages of the Craft, to do his work better, and less of it; and that a Charter be granted. CLAY CENTER LODGE, U . D . , Clay Center, Clay County. — This Lodge was convened by Brother HoRTON, Special Deputy Grand Master, July 19, 1872. The records are fairly kept. Specimens of work have been produced in the Entered Apprentice Degree. Your Committee recommend that the Dispensation I be continued. y CAWKER CITY LODGE, U . D . , Cawker City, Mitchell County. — This Lodge was convened August 8, 1872, under a Dispensation from the Grand Master by Special Deputy Grand Master MUDGETT. On the 15th of August, two pe^ titions were received and referred; at the communication on the 5th of September, the ballot was spread, and these two candidates were elected. This is irregular, and not in accordance with the usages of the Craft. There are other minor irregularities. Your Committee recornmend to the officers of this Lodge a careful study of the usages and laws of the Craft; and in consideration of a
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supplementary report furnished your Committee, showing good work in all the Degrees, your Committee would recommend that a Charter be granted. MuscoTAH LODGE, U . D . , Muscotah, Atchison County.— This Lodge was convened on the 20th day of December, A. D. 1872, by E. D. HILLYER, Special Deputy Grand Master. The By-Laws fix the regular meetings of this Lodge on Saturday after the full moon, in each month. The records show stated meetings February 24, March 4, March 26, March 30, making three regular meetings in March; also that the minutes have been read and approved at Special Meetings. Your Committee consider that the minutes of this Lodge have been poorly and carelessly kept; but are satisfied that, with proper instruction, a correct record might have been sent up; and would refer this Lodge to the form of keeping minutes, as laid down in "Webb's Monitor." We would recommend that a Charter be granted. PALESTINE LODGE, U . D . , Edgerton, Kansas.— No transcript having been furnished your Committee, and only a part of the minutes of the Lodge, we are unable to make any determinate report. We would respectfully refer the whole matter to the M.'.W.-. Grand Master for his action. HESPERIAN LODGE, U . D . , Rossville, Shawnee County.—This Lodge was convened and organized by Special Deputy Grand Master JOHN GUTHRIE, Under ' Dispensation from Grand Master JOHN H . BROWN, of July 5, 1871. They have exhibited specimens of work in all the degrees, and it appears to have been well done. There are some irregularities in the keeping of their minutes, which should be corrected in the future. Your Committee would recommend that a Charter be granted these brethren. PARSONS LODGE, U . D . , Parsons, Labette County.— From the minutes of this Lodge, and other evidence before your Committee, we are satisfied that this Lodge is prepared to do good work. We further find that Brother ANDREW J. D I E R , named as Worshipful Master of said Lodge, is not eligible to such office. We therefore recommend that a Charter be granted, with the principal officers as follows, to-wit: ANGELL MATHEWSON, JOHN W . RHODES,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
GEO. W . GABRIEL,
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EXCELSIOR LODGE, U . D . , Uniontown, Bourbon County.— The minutes of this Lodge are neatly and properly kept, and the business and work of the Lodge appears to be regular. Charter recommended. HALCYON LODGE, U . D . , Peabody, Marion County.—Minutes kept in a neat and business-like manner, and the work appears to be regularly done. Charter recommended. LIBERTY LODGE, U . D . , Liberty, Montgomery County.— Minutes and work regular, except stating location and day of the week of each meeting. Charter recommended.
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MERIDIAN LODGE, U . D . , Elk Falls, Howard County. — This Lodge was continued over from last year on account of not' having done sufficient work; and not sending of a transcript of work, according to the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. Their records this year are neatly kept, except a few irregularities, and they have done a fair amount of work, and it appears to have been well done. The records do not show that the Lodge was organized or convened by the Grand Master or any of his deputies, as should have been done. Considering the amount and quality of work done by these Brethren, your Committee would recommend that a Charter be granted. CHEROKEE LODGE, U . D . , Cherokee, Crawford County. — Your Committee having fully reconsidered the returns from this Lodge, would state that we find they were regularly instituted on the 4th day of May last, by Special Deputy Grand Master A. B. TURNER. Their minutes, subsequent to the organization, are neatly and properly kept, and they have done work in the first and second Degrees, and from evidence before the Committee, we are fully satisfied the Lodge is in good hands, and that they are fully competent to do good work in all the degrees. We therefore recommend that a Charter be granted. Fraternally submitted, S. E. SHELDON, J. W. PECK, S. S. S M I T H , NOYES SPICER, Committee. GODFREY LODGE, U . D . , Godfrey, Bourbon County.— Proceedings regular, and minutes well kept. Charter recommended. I N CONCLUSION, Your Committee beg leave to call the attention of the Lodges Under Dispensation, to section ig of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, on page 11 of the Constitution and By-Laws, as follows : "SECTION 19. Every Lodge shall conform to the provisions of section 18; and, in addition thereto, shall return their Letter of Dispensation to the next Grand Annual Communication after date of said Letter, together with a transcript of their work, stating particularly the following facts : 1. The transcript shall show at the commencement of the transactions of the meeting, the name and location of the Lodge, and the day of the week, month and year. 2.
The names of the officers, and number of members and visitors present.
3. Whether the communication be a stated or a special one, and in what Degree the Lodge is opened and closed. 4.
What work is done.
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6. The abstract shall be made on cap paper, the leaves fastened together, carefully folded, with the name and location of the Lodge carefully endorsed on the back. No Charter shall issue until such an abstract is made and approved. And attention is also called to the following standing regulation, page 41, ibid: That hereafter, the Worshipful Master of Subordinate Lodges under this jurisdiction, be required to sign the minutes of their Lodges at each stated communication, after the same have been approved. These regulations are what they should be, but it is quite another thing to administer them. Your Committee have conscientiously endeavored to point out to their brethren their errors of omission and commission, and have earnestly deprecated a spirit of unkindness or captiousness in so doing. There is but one way to better the Craft and that is by brotherly chiding and fraternal concession. Our Order is governed by certain fixed principles and usages, and whenever a departure, the most trivial, from these is permitted without protest, our temple, whose foundation is morality, and whose architectural harmony is the admiration of the world, will topple to its fall. The Committee desire to call attention to the report of the Committee at the last communication of the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge. All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted, J O H N GUTHRIE, S. E. SHELDON, C. J. NEAL, J. W. PECK, SIDNEY S. SMITH, NOYES SPICER. Committee.
On motion of Brother
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Brother M. S. ADAMS, from Committee on Jurisprudence, submitted the following report: To the M.\ TV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Jurisprudence beg leave to report, that we have under consideration a resolution of Brother S. S. SMITH, relating to Reception of Petitions for membership, and recommend its rejection. See page 49. Also, resolution of same Brother, relating to Printing Reports of Grand Officers before they are adopted, and recommend its rejection. See page â&#x20AC;&#x201D;. Also, resolution of Brother MAKEANEY, authorizing Lodges Under Dispensation to receive members by affiliation, and recommend its rejection. See page 52. Also,' resolution by same Brother, with regard to a Lodge confering Degrees on a candidate after being advised by a Sister Lodge not to confer the Degrees, and recommend its rejection. See page 49. Also, a resolution of Brother KAISER, in regard to assessment of each member
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of every Subordinate Lodge, of twenty cents, for the benefit of Widows and Orphans of deceased Masons, and recommend its rejection. See page 51. But, in view of the importance of Masonic charity, we recommend that the Grand Master appoint a Special Committee on Charity, whose duty it shall be to devise some plan of providing for the relief of indigent Widows and Orphans of Master Masons, with instructions to report it at our next Annual Communication. Fraternally submitted, â&#x20AC;¢ M. S. ADAMS, G. M. BARNS, I. B. SHARP, Committee. CI3I?/^TAT
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Brother I. B. SHARP moved that the election of Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Kansas be made the special order for 3:30 P. M., which was adopted. C H A R T E R E D LODGES.
The Report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges was then read, as follows: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee,on Chartered Lodges beg leave to report that we have carefully examined the Returns of the following Lodges: Smithton Lodge, Leavenworth Lodge, Wyandotte Lodge, Kicliapoo Lodge, Washington Lodge, Lawrence Lodge, Union Lodge, Bourbon Lodge, . King Solomon Lodge, Emporia Lodge, Nemaha Lodge, Oskaloosa Lodge, Topeka Lodge, Olathe Lodge, Palmyra Lodge, High Prairie Lodge, Eldora. Lodge, Valley Lodge, Arcana Lodge, Mound City Lodge, 5
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Great Light Lodge, Council Grove Lodge, Paola Lodge, I d a Lodge,; De Soto Lodge, Blooming Grove Lodge, Holton Lodge, Monticello Lodge, Delphian Lodge, Easton Lodge, Rising Sun Lodge, . Xenia Lodge, Nine Mile Lodge, Calvary Lodge, Orient Lodge, Perry Lodge, Granada Lodge, Shawnee Lodge, Troy Lodge, Coyville Lodge, ^
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Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. Dick Rees Lodge,__ No. Salina Lodge, No: Frankfort Lodge, No. Hiram Lodge, No. Baxter Lodge, No. Huron Lodge, No. Mystic Tie Lodge, No. Erie Lodge, 1 No. Ionic Lodge,—_ No. Corinthian Lodge, No. New Albany Lodge, No. Tuscan Lodge, No. Doric Lodge, No. Jefferson Lodge, No. Evergreen Lodge, :—No. Ashlar Lodge, No. And find the same correct.
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Eureka Lodge, Golden Rule Lodge, Marysville Lodge, Mission Lodge, Girard Lodge, Delaware Lodge, Benevolent Lodge, Wichita Lodge, Euclid Lodge, Keystone Lodge, Cedar Lodge, Frontier Lodge, Fidelity Lodge, Fortitude Lodge, Zion Lodge, Obedience Lodge,
No. 88 No. 90 No. 91 No. 92 No. 93 No. 96 No. 98 No. 99 No. loi - - N o . 102 No. 103 No. 104 No. 106 No. .107 No. 108 No. 109
We have examined report of Acacia Lodge, No- 9, and find that three members who were reported as admitted in their previous report, are again entered in the present report, leaving the actual number of member forty-seven, Returns of Harmony Lodge, No. 94, is neither signed by the Worshipful Master or Secretary, nor dated, otherwise correct. We have also examined returns of the following Lodges, and find them incorrect, as follows: No. 16 — Reason for remission of dues not given.
Due fifty cents.
No. 18—Remits only eleventh-twelfths of amount due.
Balance due S3.30.
No. 20—Number of members at commencement of the year should be twentynine instead of twenty-seven, as slated, chargeable with Grand Lodge dues, twenty-eight. Balance due ^l.oo. No. 21—Reports present number of members forty-five; deduct one exempt froin dues on account of sickness and inability to pay; chargeable with Grand Lodge dues forty-four instead of forty-two. Balance due J i . o o No.' 24—Twenty-two members accounted for on page 16, where there are twenty-four recorded. Balance due JSl'ioo; one exempt from dues; no reason given for such exemption. No. 27—Reports thirty-three chargeable with dues, and pays on twenty-seven. Balance due $3.00. No. 29—Remits dues of three; gives no reason.
Due Sl-SO.
No. 32—Remits dues of three; gives no reason.
Due $1.50.
No. 35—Paid on sixty-two. should have paid on eighty-five.
This includes one suspended and six dimilted; Overpaid ;?3.50.
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No. 39 — Reports forty at commencement of the year ; one admitted, five raised — forty-six; deduct three, leaves present number of members forty-three. Secretary and Tyler are not exempt. Balance due S1.50. No. 47—Reported forty-eight members at the commencement of the year; reinstated sixteen; raised one; members dimitted, nine; suspended eighteen; exempt from dues one; no reason given. Balance due ^1.50. No. 48 — Reports twenty-four at commencement of the year; two dimitted; two suspended; leaving membership chargeable with dues, twenty. Balance due fifty cents. No. 56 — Reports one exempt from paying dues; no reason given; otherwise correct. Due fifty cents. No. 63 — Paid on four dimitted, one suspended.
Overpaid §2.50.
No. 64 — Reports one exemption from paying dues; no reason given. fifty cents.
^ Due
No. 66—Reports seventy recorded ; two dimitted; one died; one suspended; leaving membership chargeable with dues, sixty-six. Overpaid gi.oo. No. 73 — Reports fifty-three members at the commencement of the year; add six, making fifty-nine; one dimitted; nine suspended; leaving forty-nine chargeable with dues. Overpaid ^i.co. No. 75 — Paid for fifty; chargeable with forty-seven. . No. 78 — Paid on three who were dimitted.
Overpaid ^1.50.
Overpaid $\.'^o.
No. 89 — Returns show twerty-three members; paid on twenty-two. ance due fifty cents. No. 95 — Paid on one dimitted, one suspended.
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No. 67 — At beginning of the year had sixteen; admitted five; raised six; making twenty-seven chargeable with dues. Balance due ^1.50. No. 100—Overpaid fifty cents. No. 105 — Overpaid ^1.00. WESTERN STAR LODGE, N O . 105. — This Lodge, by an oversight, is named in the Charter as being located in Salina County, instead of Dickinson; also, the names of the Wardens should be S. L. CHOATE, S. W . and J. S. SOUTHERLAND, J. W. instead of T. P. SMITH and O. F . SEARL.
We recommend that the necessary changes be made. All of which is fraternally submitted, S. KAISER, C. G I L L I H A N . Committee. By a vote of Western Star Lodge, No. 105, located at Solomon City, they request that the name of their Lodge be changed to Solomon City Lodge.
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The Report was received and laid over until after the election of officers. OFFICERS OF BLUE VALLEY LODGE.
Brother adopted:
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Resolved, That Brother THADDEUS DAY be and is hereby appointed Worshipful Master of Blue Valley Lodge, R. M. PATTERSON, Senior Warden, and CHAS. A. SMITH, Junior Warden, and that their names be inserted in the Charter as the â&#x20AC;˘ first officers of said Lodge. CUSTODIANS O F T H E WORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; R E P O R T OF SPECIAL CO.MMITTEE.
Brother J. D. RUSH, from the Special Committee on Brother resolution relating to the Custodians of the Work, and the substitution therefor of a Grand Lecturer, summitted a majority Report, as follows: MILLER'S
MAJORITY REPORT. To the M.\ W.\ Grand Lodge'of Kansas : Your Committee, to whom was referred the resolution repealing sections fortysix and forty-seven of the Grand Lodge By-Laws relating to the dissemination of the Work and Lectures of this Grand Body, as adopted in October, 1867, by means of a Board of Custodians, having had the same under consideration ; would recommend that the above sections be repealed and the following resolutions be adopted as a substitute, and become apart of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge: SECTION I . It shall be the duty of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, with the approval of the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, to appoint some Brother Master Mason of notable proficiency in the adopted work of this State, who shall be denominated the Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, who shall holdthe office for one year (unless sooner removed), or until his successor shall be appointed. S E C 2. It shall be the duty of the Grand Lecturer to devote his whole time to the exemplification and the instruction of the various Lodges of the State, in the adopted WEBB-PRESTON work and lectures of the State, as adopted, and none other; and.it shall also be his duty to exemplify the same before the Grand Lodge at each Annual Grand Communication. S E C 3. The Grand Lecturer shall receive as compensation for his services the sum of $1,500 per annum, which amount shall be raised by annual per capita tax sufficient to cover the salary of the Grand Lecturer, and paid by the Grand Treasurer in quarterly payments upon orders drawn by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master and countersigned by the R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary.
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SEC. 4. The annual per capita tax shall be collected and returned by each Lodge in the same manner, and at the same time that Grand Lodge dues are returned. SEC. 5.
It shall be the duty of the Grand Lecturer to make an annual report
to this Grand Lodge, showing the number of Lodges Chartered or Under Dispensation, which he has visited, and the progress of the work, with such other points of interest as he may deem important. SEC. 6. If at any time the Grand Lecturer should become derelict in his duty, and fail to perform the same to the satisfaction of the M.'.W.'. Grand Master, Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, they shall have full power to remove him and appoint his successor. r raLeniauy suuiiiiLLeo,
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MINORITY REPORT..
Brother MAKEANEY submitted the following minority report on the same subject: â&#x20AC;˘ To the Af.-. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas : The minority of the Special Committee, to whom was referred the resolution contemplating the appointment of one Grand Lecturer for the State, to be paid by a special tax on the Subordinate Lodges of fifty cents for each member, would respect ully report: 1. That the too frequent changes in the mode of disseminating the work has the tendency to destroy the confidence of the fraternity in it, and produce chaos and confusion. 2. That the mode adopted by the last Grand Lodge is only now becoming efficient, and it is unwise to change before giving it a fair trial. 3. That it is impossible for one Lecturer to meet the requirements of the Craft. There have been issued twenty dispensations to organize new Lodges during the past year, and probably as many will be issued during the next year.' To instruct these forty Lodges properly would require the whole time of one Lecturer, and the eighty chartered Lodges desiring the work would be taxed and receive no benefit. Again, such a Lecturer as is contemplated could not visit the Lodges requiring his services at a convenient time for them. He would necessarily take his own time. Such a paid Lecturer would, in all probability, feel too independent of the particular Lodges to study their welfare; and experience shows that there would be a tendency to arrogance. 4. The proposed pay, $1,500 and expenses, is altogether too much; ;$ 1,000 is sufficient.
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5. It would be unjust to those Lodges who have already paid for receiving the work to compel them to pay another Lecturer. We therefore recommend that the present mode of disseminating the work be continued, and that the following resolution, offered by Brother E. S. NICCOLS, be adopted : See page 54. Fraternally submitted, W. H. MAKEANEY. REJECTED CANDIDATES â&#x20AC;&#x201D;DECISION SIXTEEN.
Brother J. L. PHILBRICK, from the Special Committee on the subject of the Applications of Rejected Candidates, submitted the following report: To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The Special Committee, to whom was referred the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence in reference to Decision No. 16 of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, beg leave to,submit the following: Resolved, That when an applicant for the Degrees of Masonry has been rejected by one Lodge and applies to another, before his application shall be received, the consent of the Lodge rejecting said applicant shall be obtained, at the stated meeting of said Lodge preceding the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, and a two-thirds vote of all the members present at said annual meeting shall be necessary to grant such consent. Fraternally submitted, J. L. PHILBRICK, D. W. COXE, P. H . P E T E R S , Committee.
Brother I. B. SHARP moved to amend the report by substituting the following resolution for the one contained therein : Resolved, That a candidate who has once been rejected by one Lodge, applies to another Lodge for the Degrees of Masonry, the petition of such candidate shall not be received until the consent of the Lodge so rejecting shall have been obtained, and such consent shall be given by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at a regular business communication of said Lodge.
Considerable debate ensued, and Brother S. S. SMITH amended by adding "that the petition shall be read at one regular communication, and lay over until the next;" which amendment was accepted by Brother SHARP, and the "subtituted resolution, so amended, was adopted.
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LIMIT TO GRAND LODGE DEBATE.
Brother P. H. PETERS offered the following, which was adopted unanimously: Resolved, That no Brother shall speak more than five minutes on any subject presented to this Grand Lodge during this afternoon.
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 2 o'clock p. M.
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The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor, at 2 : 2 0 p. M.
Brother S. E. SHELDON presented a Supplementary Report from the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, which will be found embodied in the original report. On motion, the whole report was adopted. CHANGE OF LODGE NAME.
On motion of Brother E. T. CARR, William Cowgill Lodge was changed to Altoona Lodge, nem. con. REPORT OF T H E COMMITTEE ON GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS.
Brother W. M. MATHENY, from the Committee on Grievances and Appeals, made the following Report: To the M.-. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Grievances and Appeals have had under consideration the following appellant cases : In the matter of the trial of Brother A. D. H. KEMPER, of Doric Lodge, No. 83, upon applicalion for a new trial, and beg leave to recommend that a new trial be awarded Brother A. D. H. KEMPER. In the matter of the trial of Brother FiNLEY R. STEVENS, of Burlington Lodge, No. 66, expelling the said Brother FiNLEY R. STEVENS, and beg leave to recommend that the action of Burlington Lodge, No. 66, be confirmed. In the matter of the trial of Brother E. B. QuACKENBUSH, of Burlington Lodge, No. 66, who was suspended from said Lodge, and beg leave to recommend that the action of said Lodge be confirmed.
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In the matter of the trial of Brother ROBERT H . TURNER, an Entered Apprentice of Zion Lodge, No. lo8, who was expelled from said Lodge, and beg leave to recommend that the action of said Lodge be confirmed. In the matter of the trial of Brother WILLIAM MAY, of Zion Lodge, No, lo8, expelled, and beg leave to recommend that the action of said Lodge be confirmed. In the matter of the trial of Brother JosE COLLINS, of La Cygne Lodge, No. 6 l , expelled, and beg leave to recommend that the aclion of said Lodge be confirmed. In the matter of the trial of Brother LEVI HENSEL, of Seneca Lodge, No. 39, on appeal from the decision of said Lodge suspending said Brother, and beg leave to recommend that the action of said Lodge be confirmed. In the matter of the trial of Brother E. J. ROTHERICK, of Frankfort Lodge, No. 67, expelled, and beg leave to recommend that the action of said Lodge be confirmed. In the matter of the trial of Brother JOHN W . WRIGHT, of Constellation Lodge, No. 95, appeals from said Lodge to the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge, and beg leave to recommend that the action of said Constellation Lodge, No. 95, in suspending the said JOHN W . W R I G H T , be confirmed.
In the matter of the trial of THOS. CLOWDSLEY, of Salina Lodge, No. 60, and beg leave to recommend that the action of said Salina Lodge, No. 60, in expelling the said THOS. CLOWDSLEY, be confirmed. In the matter of the trial of Brother S. W. BURKE, of Constellation Lodge, No. 95, an appeal from the decision of said Lodge by the Junior Warden; and it appearing from the evidence on file in the case, that the conduct of Brother S. W. BURKE had been so explained to the party most directly interested as to satisfy such party, beg leave to recommend that the appeal be dismissed. In the matter of the trial of .Brother C. L. SAMPSON, of .Smithton Lodge, No. I, who was suspended by said Lodge, and beg leave to recommend that the action of said Lodge be confirmed. In the matter of the trial of Brother JAMES M . BRUCE, of Shawnee Lodge, No. 54, expelled, and beg leave to recommend that the action of said Lodge be confirmed. In the matter of the appeal of Brother HENRY EBY from a judgment of expulsion from Holton Lodge, No. 42, beg leave to report that no transcript of the proceedings of said Lodge in such trial has come into the hands of your Committee, and therefore they cannot make a full report. From the petitions filed on behalf of the appellant, and on behalf of the Lodge, we detm this to be a matter of considerable importance to the parties immediately interested. We recommend that this Grand Body instruct Holton Lodge, No. 42, to immediately
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furnish to the M.-.W.-. Grand Master a full transcript of their proceedings therein, and that he take such action thereon as is consistent with the'usages of the fraternity. Fraternally submitted, W. M. MATHENY, S. S. KING, W. H. MAKEANEY, . Committee.
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moved the report be adopted.
Brother S. AMERICAN, of Doric Lodge, No. 83, moved that all that portion of the report having reference to the case of Brother A. D. H. KEMPER, of Doric Lodge, No. 83, be. excepted. The amendment was lost; the motion of Brother prevailed.
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GRAND ORIENT OF FRANCE, AND GRAND LODGE OF HAMBURG Brother I. B. SHARP, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, submitted the following report: To the M.\ M'.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : In regard to that portion of the Grand-Master's Address regarding^the "Grand Orient of France" and the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, and their violation of the rights of jurisdiction of other Grand Bodies, which was referred to your Committee, we beg leave to report: That there is only one plain and obvious remedy in this matter. It is to declare and enforce absolute non-intercourse with the offending Grand Bodies, and all who hold the relation of membership with them. That this Grand Lodge has already taken action in regard to this matter; (in that of the Grand Lodge of Hamburg at its Annual Communication held A. D. i860, and in that of the "Grand Orient of France" at its Annual Communication held A. D. 1869), whereby this Grand Lodge severed all Masonic intercourse with said Grand Bodies; and, after the fraternity have exhausted every effort to have them act with justice and fraternal peopriety, and they will not, then let us treat them as outcasts from the Masonic Brotherhood, and hold no intercourse with them, and allow none to be held by our Subordinate Lodges whatever. With this view, your Committee have prepared the following resolution, and recommend its adoption : Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Kansas, re-affirming its previous action in the matter of the Grand Orient of France and the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, and again asserts its adherence to the doctrine of supreme and exclusive jurisdiction of every Grand Lodge within the territorial limits of the State or Territory wherein it is located; and we will therefore, under every and all circumstances
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assert and aid in the maintenance of the rights and sovereignty of every such Grand Lodge, wherever its jurisdiction shall be infringed. We therefore sever all Masonic connection with the Grand Lodge of Hamburg and the Grand Orient of France, and allow none to be held with either of them, or with any other Grand Body which recognizes either or both of them, or any one hailing from them or from any Lodge acting under their authority. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, G. M. BARNS, 1. B. SHARP, Committee. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The special order, for 3:30 p. M., being the Election of Grand Officers, was then proceeded with. The Grand Master appointed as tellers Brothers P. H. PETERS and FRANCIS M E N E T .
The election was then had, with the following result: M.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-.
JOHN M. PRICE, Atchison, J. D. RUSH, Fort Scott, L B. SHARP, Wyandotte, J. W. PECK, Wamego,
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Senior Grand Warden. Junior Grand Warden.
The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment, until 8 p. M.
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The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor, at 8 p. M., and Officers present as during the afternoon. The Grand Lodge resumed the special order of business, being the election of Grand Officers, with the following result: R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK, Leavenworth, . . Grand Treasurer. R.-.W.-. JOHN H. BROWN, Leavenworth, . _ . Grand Secretary. PLACE OF H O L D I N G N E X T GRAND LODGE.
The next business in order was the selecting of a place for the next Annual Grand Communication.
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The Grand Lodge then, by the usual manner, decided in favor of Lawrence, Douglas County, as the place for holding the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS.
The Grand Master announced his appointments of officers of the Grand Lodge, for the ensuing year, as follows: W.-. D. W. COXE, Manhattan, W.-. S. S. KING, Oskaloosa, W.-. P. H. PETERS, Marysville, W.-. E. S. NICCOLS, Garnett, W.-. FRANCIS MENET, Lawrence, W . - . J . S. WEAVER, Mapleton, W.-. J. S. C,\RR, Osage Mission, W.-. B. F. WILLEY, Solomon City, W.-. FRITZ MAGERS, Leavenworth,
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
Brother P. H. was adopted:
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offered the following resolution, which
Resolved, That all Lodges Under Dispensation, which have prepared and forwarded abstracts of their proceedings, and whose said abstracts have failed to reach the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, be referred to Custodian E. D. HiLLYER and M.-.W.-. Grand Master JOHN M..PRICE, and if they find, upon examination of said abstracts, that these Lodges are entitled to a Charter, that the same be granted and forwarded to said Lodges in the customary form.
Brother E. T. CARR offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That Rule six of the "Rules of Order," be amended so as to read as follows : VI. All elections are to be decided by a majority of votes, each member having one vote in his own right, and one vote for each proxy he may hold, andthe Gran'ti Master to have two votes in case that an equal number require his decision. , SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CHARITY.
The Grand Master, in accordance with recommendation of the Committee on Jurisprudence (see page 54), appointed the following Special Committee on Charity: Brothers S. KAISER, W. M. MATHENY and
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The report of the Special Committee (postponed on account of special order), relating to Brother MILLER'S resolution, was called up by Brother LATHROP, and the majority and minority reports re-read. See pages 66-67. Brother D. W. COXE moved the adoption of the minority report, with the resolution embodied therein, which, after some debate, was agreed to. ELECTION OF CUSTODIAN OF T H E WORK.
On motion of, Brother MAKEANEY, Brother E. D. HILLYER was re-elected one of the Custodians of the Work for a term of six years. Brother J. L. PHILBRICK moved that the Grand Lodge proceed to the exemplification of the adopted work of the State. Brother M. S. ADAMS offered, as a substitute therefor, that the Grand Lodge shall proceed with the Installation of Officers. The substitute was adopted. INSTALLATION.
T h e Grand Lodge having decided to proceed with the Installation of Grand Officers, Past Grand Master M. S. ADAMS advanced to the Grand East and took his station as Installing Officer. The Grand Marshal then presented the several officers elected and appointed, in their respective order, when, having been duly installed, they assumed their stations as follows: M.-.W. R.-.Vt'. R.-.W. R.-.W.
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The Grand Lodge was then called to refreshment until 8 o'clock A. M., of October 18.
FRIDAY, October 18, 1872.
The M/.W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 9 o'clock A. M., the newly installed officers being present, and occupying their proper stations and places. NAMING LODGES AFTER LIVING MASONS.
Brother E. T. CARR offered the following, which was adopted; Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge discountenance the practice of using the names of living Masons in naming new Lodges. AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS.
By the same brother, the following, which was laid on the table : Resolved, That sections 37 and 38 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for explanation, and amendment, if necessary. T H A N K S TO FORT SCOTT BRETHREN.
By Brother M. S. ADAMS : Resolved. That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to the brethren of Fort Scott for the use of their Masonic Hall, and for other courtesies extended to us during this Communication.
Adopted. T H A N K S TO RAILROAD COMPANIES. Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to the various Railroad Companies of Kansas, for courtesy in transporting our delegates at reduced rates.
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By Brother SHELDON : Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be and he is hereby directed to procure the publication of all the past proceedings and decisions of this Grand Body, up to the year i858, together with the Constitution and By-Laws of the same, and such other matter as may be of interest to the Craft relating to the History of Masonry in the State, in sufficient numbers to distribute to the Craft throughout the State.
Adopted. OBEDIENCE LODGE.
By Brother
CHARLES COLUMBIA:
Resolved, That the money and property of the late Americus Lodge, which was revoked by the Grand Lodge, be donated to Obedience Lodge, No. 109, which is located in the same place and composed of some of the same members.
Adopted. DORIC LODGE, NUMBER E I G H T Y - T H R E E .
By Brother JOHN H . BROWN : WHEREAS, Doric Lodge, No. 83, has been in trouble and dissension from its organization, resulting from the improper efforts of the members while Under Dispensation, to compel an improper disclosure of the ballot, to wit: eight members being present, six declared that they had not cast the ballot, and, on motion, there was a reconsideration of the ballot, and the candidate was elected; and. WHEREAS, This, with other irregularities, was reported to the Committe'e on Lodges Under Dispensation, notwithstanding which a Charter was granted, since which time a series of persecutions has been persistently adopted against the two brethren referred to, the fair reputation of the Order injured, and gross frauds and licentiousness permitted; Therefore, be it Resolved, That the Charter of Doric Lodge, No. 83, be hereby suspended from labor during the pleasure of the Grand Master.
Adopted. MASONIC CHARITY.
By Brother SAMUEL E . HARDY : Resolved, That there be appropriated out of the funds of this Grand Lodge, the sum of five hundred dollars, for the relief of the needy widows and orphans of deceased Masons.
On motion of Brother HILLYER, the resolution was referred to the Special Committee on Charities.
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ON GRANTING DISPENSATIONS.
By Brother J. D. RUSH : Resolved, That hereafter no recommendation shall be granted by any Lodge for a Dispensation to form a new Lodge, until the Worshipful Master of the proposed new Lodge shall exhibit a certificate from some member of the Board of Custodians, showing that he is in possession o'f-the Adopted Work of this State, and qualified to work and teach the same to his Lodge.
Brother MAKEANEY amended by including the District â&#x20AC;˘ Lecturers, which amendment was lost, and the original resolution adopted. ^FINANCE COMMITTEE. To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the financial reports of the R.-.W.'. Grand Treasurer and R.'.W.-. Grand Secretary, beg leave to. report that we have carefully examined the same, and find them correct. Your Committee would recommend the following allowances be made in accordance with a regulation of this Grand Lodge: M.-.W.-. JOHN M . PRICE (Expenses incurred for the year), IS300 00 R.-.W.-. JOHN L . PHILBRICK, Grand Senior Warden, 16 50 R -. W.-. JOHN L . PHILBBICK, Grand Senior Warden, (for 1871 not paid) 20 00 R.-.W.-. J. W. PECK, Grand Junior Warden, 25 50 R.-.W.-. E. D. HiLLYER (as Custodian), 21 00 R.-.W.-. JOHN H. BROWN, Grand Secretary, ( Ex. to G. L.) 25 00 FRITZ MAGERS, Grand Tyler,
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W. H . RossiNGTON, Deputy Grand Secretary, H. R. PERKINS, Assistant Grand Tyler, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, Committee on Correspondence, R.-.W.-. W. H. MAKEANEY, expenses as Deputy G. M.,
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Your Committee would further recommend, in view of the large increase in the duties of the Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge, consequent on the great increase in fhe number of Lodges and their membership, that the salary of the R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary be increased to the sum of J800 per annum. Fraternally submitted, B. J. F. HANNA, W. O. GOULD, Cominittee.
On motion, the report was adopted.
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Proceedirigs of the PRINTING GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS. By Brother SHELDON :
Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to procure the printing of 750 copies of the Proceedings of this Annual Communication.
Adopted. MOTION R E C O N S I D E R E D .
On motion of Brother CARR, the action of the Grand Lodge relative to the resolution of Brother SHELDON, providing for the printing of the proceedings and history of the Craft in the State, was reconsidered and rescinded. GODFREY LODGE.
Brother J. D. RUSH, on behalf of Godfrey Lodge, moved that the' names of the following persons be inserted in the Charter: C. G. PECR, 'Worshipful Master; E. G. BORING, Senior Warden; J. R. RICE, Junior Warden. ' Adopted. COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The M.'.W.'. Grand IVlaster appointed Brothers JOHN H . BROWN, M. S . ADAMS and
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Correspondence. LODGE JURISDICTIONAL LINES.
The Grand Secretary read a communication from Brother Worshipful IVlaster of Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, in relation to the boundary line between said Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, and Nine Mile Lodge, No. 49.
JOSEPH HOWELL,
Brother IVT. S. ADAMS offered the following resolution : Resolved, That the boundary line of jurisdiction between Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, and Nine Mile Lodge, No. 49, shall be the old Desoto road, on the east of Mrs. Kelly's farm, running from the southeast corner of said farm due south.
On motion, the resolution was adopted.
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CLOSING GRAND LODGE.
No further business appearing, requiring action, the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas was closed in Ample Form, with Prayer by R.'.W.'. Brother D. W. COXE, Grand Chaplain. J O H N M. PRICE, Grand Master.
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
Soon after the close of the Grand Lodge, the transcripts and other proceedings of Lodges named hereafter, were placed in the hands of the M.\W.". Grand Master, JOHN M . PRICE, and R.".W.'. Brother HILLYER for their examination, in compliance with an order of the Grand Lodge. See resolution on page 73. OTTAWA LODGE, U . D , BELLEVILLE LODGE, U . D . , PALESTINE LODGE, U . D . ,
Ottawa, Franklin County. Belleville, Republic County. Edgerton, Johnson County.
POLAR STAR LODGE, U . D . ,
Netawaka, Jackson County.
The proceedings were found correct, and Charters have been issued to said Lodges. Grand Secretary. 6
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STANDING REGULATIONS.
1871. Application for Degrees. Resolved, That when a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry has applied for, and been elected to receive, the Degrees in a Subordinate Lodge, it shall not be necessary to spread the ballot in order to the advancement of the candidate to the Degrees of Fellow Craft and Master Mason, unless some member of the Lodge shall demand it. Leave of Absence. Resolved, That no member be permitted to leave without the consent of this Grand Lodge. Forms. Resolved, That the forms to be found in the reprint of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, from page 49 to 61 inclusive, be and the same are hereby approved. . ' Election of Officers. Resolved, That no election for officers of this M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge be held until all the Standing Committees shall have made their regular annual reports.
1872. Rejected Candidates. Resolved, That a candidate who has once been rejected by one Lodge, applies to another Lodge for the Degrees of Masoniy, the petition of such candidate shall not be received until the consent of the Lodge so rejecting shall have been obtained, and such consent shall be given by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at a regular business communication of said Lodge/ Provided, that the petition shall be read at one regular communication, and lay over until the next. Rules of Order. Resolved, That Rule six of the "Rules of Order," be amended so as to read as follows:
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VI. All elections are to be decided by a majority of votes, each member having one vote in his own right, and one vote for each proxy he may hold, and the Grand Master to have two votes in case that an equal number require his decision. A'aming Lodges after Living
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Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge discountemnce the practice of using the names of living Masons in naming new Lodges. Schools of
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Resolved, That the Grand Master, after appointing an Assistant Lecturer in each District of the State, for the purpose of aiding the Board of Custodians in the dissemination of the correct Work of the Grand Lodge, that it shall be the Grand Master's duty to notiTy the brethren appointed for this work, to meet the Board of Custodians at such time and place as he may appoint, for the purpose of holding a School of Instruction ; and no Assistant Lecturer shall have authority to enter upon the discharge of his duties as a lecturer, until he has proven to the satisfaction of the Grand Master, his proficiency in the work, and his ability to impart instruction to Lodges. Resolved, That no lecturer shall be entitled to lecture a Lodge, and receive compensation therefor, unless he shall have in his possession the certificate of the Grand Master, certifying that he has the correct work, and giving him authority to perform the duties of a lecturer in the Lodges of this jurisdiction. On Granting
dispensations.
Resolved, That hereafter no recommendation shall be granted by any Lodge for a Dispensation to form a new Lodge, until the Worshipful Master of the proposed new Lodge shall exhibit a certificate from some member of the Board of Custodians, showing that he is in possession of the Adopted Work of this State and qualified to work and teach the same to his Lodge. Lodge Jurisdictional
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Resolved, That the bovnlary line of jurisdiction between Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, and Nine Mile Lodge, No. 49, shall be the old De Soto road, on the east of Mrs. Kelly's farm, running from the southeast corner of said farm due south
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CORRESPONDENCE.
To the M:. W:. Graiid Lodge of Kansas: BRETHREN: We acrain present our Annual Report on Correspondence, wherein we give a brief synopsis of the doings recorded in such of the printed transactions of other Grand Bodies as have come into our hands, and, as heretofore, avoiding any lengthy discussions of our own.
Since our last report, we have received the proceedings of the following Grand Lodges, viz: Alabama, Arkansas, ' British Columbia, California, Canada, Colorado, . Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, . Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Michigan, Minnesota,
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Proceedings and circulars have been received from the Grand Orient'of France; frprn the Grand Lodge of Chilij at Valp^^
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raiso; from the Grand Orient of Mexico; from the Grand Orient of Lusitania, at Lisbon, Portugal; and from the Grand Orient of Brazil, at Rio Janeiro. With the first, correspondence is interdicted. From most of the others, we have not sufficient data as to their organization, etc., to enable us to arrive at a just conclusion concerning their regularity or merits. We believe, hovvever, we have sufficient evidence to . warrant us in saying that the Grand Orient of Brazil, Valley of Lavradio, the Grand Lodge of Chili, and the Grand Orient of Mexico, are legal and regular Grand Bodies. . A s usual, and, indeed, we should be almost lost for a starting point, if we should be without them, we commence our review with the proceedings of ALABAMA.
The Annual Communication convened December 4, 1871, R.'.W.'. JOSEPH H . JOHNSON, Deputy Grand Master, presiding. This in consequence of the death of Grand Master CHILTON, which he thus notices: B R E T H R E N OF T H E GRAND LODGE:
Assembled again, in the providence of God, in Grand Annual Communica-' tion, we cast our eyes toward the East but to find tlie Light extinguished, and the; seat of our Grand Master occupied by another. Summoned by an inscrutable decree of the GREAT I AM, he obeyed, and we are left in darkness. How we shall miss his commanding presence, his words of wisdom, his skillful guiding hand, in our deliberations! Eulogy would be out of place here, where he was so well known, and so much beloved. That we loved him, and delighted to honor him, we have manifested in the strongest manner possible for us to do. Grand Master WILLIAM P. CHILTON was first elected to preside over this body in 1869, was re-elected in 1870, and died on the 20th day of January, 1871.
Past Grand Master WILLIAM L E I G H , was present as a delegate from Florence Lodge, No. 14. Of him they say, " W h o after an absence of many years from the Grand Lodge, now in his eighty-second year, was cordially greeted by the Grand Master and the members of the Grand Lodge." The Grand Master also says:
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" brother LEIGH has been a Master Mason aljout fifty years. The last time he appeared in the Grand Lodge was in 1852. At that time he had moved to Louisville, in Kentucky. He was elected Grand Master in 1833, and again in 1834, having been elected Grand Junior Warden in 1828, and Grand Senior Warden in 1829 and 1830. He presided at the re-organization of the Grand Lodge in 1836. He is now in his eighty-second year, still hearty, active, and vigorous; and as zealous a Mason as in the days of his youth."
The Proceedings of the session were mainly local in character, but thorough and business-like. Seven Charters were granted, and upon the resolution of Brother RICHARD F . rvNOTT, tne ^jrand Lodge oi v^uebec was uUiy recognized. Brother KNOTT, as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, submitted a carefully prepared report. Forty-four Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas receiving her full share. Comments by "the Author" are somewhat rare, but his extracts are well selected, and arranged with studied order. By the recapitulation of the proceedings, we find that of 384 Lodges, .218 were represented and square on the books. Whole number of members reported, 10,772. Dues paid, $5,230. Brother JOSEPH H . JOHNSON, of Talladega, was elected Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. DANIEL SAYPE, of Montgomery, re-elected Grand Secretary. ARKANSAS.
Annual Communication held in November, 1871, M.'.W.". Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and twenty-nine Lodges were represented. â&#x20AC;˘ SAM'L W . WILLIAMS,
The Grand Master, in his Address, urges the necessity of selecting the very best men for office, and gives a lengthy dissertation upon our duties as Masons. His remarks are to the point, and should be heeded by all. We would give them, had we the space. Eighteen Dispensations to form new Lodges had been granted during the year. The early proceedings and records of this Grand Lodge
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have been lost, and an attempt is now being made to republish them, with the history of the Grand Lodge, which, it seems, was organized in 1838. He makes an urgent appeal in behalf of St. John's College, which has now become nearly self-sustaining. The number of students is rapidly increasing, and " t h e College does not owe one dollar." After appropriating sufficient to pay the current expenses of the Grand Lodge, the surplus funds, amounting to ^3,442, was appropriated for the use of the College. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brothers and B. S. JOHNSON, and each gives the result of his labors. Thirty-eight Grand Lodges are reviewed; Kansas, by Brother HEMPSTEAD, is torn all to pieces, and, if we can judge from what we see, is set down by the brother as exceedingly "small fry." That portion of the Report made by Brother JOHNSON is a sound and matter-of-fact review of the proceedings noticed, and reflects credit upon its author. Brother COHEN does Prussia, and right well is it done. Taken as a whole, the Report is good. No tables of statistics are given, but, from what we glean from the proceedings, we infer that*the Craft in this jurisdiction are doing nobly. FAY HEMPSTEAD, COHEN
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SAM'L W . WILLIAMS
L U K E E . BARBER,
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
We have before, us a pamphlet containing the proceedings had in the organization of a Grand Lodge for British Columbia, from which we gather that a Convention of Delegates from the various Lodges in the Province was held in the city of Victoria, October 21, 1871, and this under authority of the R.'.W.'.'s, the District and Provincial Grand Masters, representing the M.".W.'. Grand Lodges of England and Scotland in the Province, respectively. The brethren seem to have been very cautious in the manner of proceeding, and even went so far as to take a per capita
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vote, yea or nay, This resulted in 194 yeas to 28 nays, and in consequence of this almost unanimous vote, a Convention was called as before stated. At this Convention there were present the representatives of the following Lodges, to-wit: VICTORIA LODGE, No. 783, E. R. — C . Thorne, W. M.; R. Barnaby, P. M.;
J. F. McCreight, P. M.; H. Nathan, Jr., P. M.; John Banks, P. M.; Samuel I... Kelly, S. W.; I. Raggazoni, J. W. VANCOUVER LODGE, NO. 421, R. S. — W . D.^lby, W. M.; Dr. I. W. Powell,
P. M.; Simeon Duck, P. M.; M. W. Waitt, P. M.; Joshua D.ivies, proxy for G. C. Keays, P. M . ; James Crump, S. W.; John Stafford, J. W. , N.\s.\!MO LODGE, N O . I , 0 " 0 , E . P.. W. H. Th.ain, proxy for Charles A. AUport, W. M.; George Booth, proxy for Capt. W. Clarke, P . M . ; George Bevilockway, S. W.; Edward Quennell, proxy for Mark Bate, J. W. • CARIBOO LODGE, No. 469, R. S. — H. F. Heisterman, proxy for J. S. Thompson, W. M.; Jeremiah Madden, proxy for Jonathan Nutt, P. M.; Alexander Gilmore, proxy for John Bruce, S. W,; R. P. Rithet, proxy for Edward Pearson, J. W. BRITISH COLU.MBIA L J D G E , N O . 1,187, E. R. —Thomas Shotbolt, W-. M. ;
J. Winger, S. W.; H . Brown, J. W. . CALEDONI.A. LODGE, No. 478, R. S. — Eli Harrison, proxy for W. Stewart, W. M.; S. D. Levi, P. M.; W. B. Wilson, proxy for L Renwick, S. W.; J. Kriemler, proxy for A. Muir, J. W. MOUNT HERMON LODGE, No. 491, R. S.—Dr. W. Jackson, proxy for John McDonald, W. M.; Simeon Duck, proxy for J. C. Hughes, P. M.; Charles Taylor, proxy for Coote M. Chambers, P. M.; W. Dalby, proxy for G. W. Haynes, S. W.; J. W. not represented. QUADRA LODGE, R . S.—James A. Grahame, W. M.; Eli Harrison, P. M.; C. Strouss, proxy for W. Frazer, S. W . ; PI. B. WiUson Axknian, J. W.
Brother JAMES A. GRAHAME was chosen Chairman, and Brother H. F. HEISTERMAN chosen Secretary. The Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England was adopted, so far as applicable, until a committee could frame one for themselves. The following is a list of the officers elected: M.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.'. V.-.W.-. y.-.W.-.
I. W. POWELL, HON. J. F . MCCREIGHT, SIMEON DUCK, M . P. P., HENRY NATHAN, JR., REV. F . GRIBBELL, M. W. W A I T T , H. F. HEISTERMAN, P. J. HALL,
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Senior Grand Warden. Junior Grand Warden. Grand Chaplain. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Tyler.
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On motion of Brother HKNRV NATHAN, seconded by Brother M. W. WAITT, the following resolution was unanimously adopted : WHEREAS, The R.-.W.-. ROBERT BURNABY, ESQ., District Grand Master under England at the time of the erection of this Grand Lodge, has rendered valuable services to the Craft in general in this Province, and has distinguished himself as a brother of eminence and ability, therefore be it Kesolved, That the R.-.W.-. ROBERT BURNABY is hereby con<:tituted a permanent member of this Grand Lodge, with the title, dignity and rank of Past Grand Master. Also, on motion of Brother M. W. WAITT, seconded by Brother C. THORNE, it was Resolved, That, in consideration of the eminent services rendered by the Chairman of this Convention, and the previous Convention in March last, to the Fraternity, that the R.-.W.-. Brother JAMES A. GRAHAME is hereby constituted a permanent member of this Grand Lodge, with the rank, title and dignity of Past Deputy Grand Master. On motion of Brother H. NAEHAN, JR., seconded by Brother Ei.i HARRISON, it was I Resolved, That the number and status of each Lodge represented at the organization of this Grand Lodge, shall be determined by the date of the Warrant from the Grand Lodge, respectively, under which they have worked up to the time of the formation of this Grand Lodge; and further. Resolved, That, until the issue of proper Warrants, the M.-.W.-. Grand Master shall be empowered to grant Dispensations under his sign manual to all Lodges desiring to continue their work.
The organization of the Grand Lodge wa.s completed on the 27th of December, 1871, when the officers elect were duly installed by M.'.W.\ ROBERT BURNABY, District Grand Master for English Lodges. The usual appointments were made, and the Grand Lodge duly proclaimed legally constituted. The whole transaction seems to have been attended with the utmost, harmony and good feeling; the Mother Jurisdiction readily coinciding with their action! W e recommend that this Grand Lodge give them a hearty welcome. CALIFORNIA.
Twenty-second Annual Communication held October 10, 1871, M.'.W.'. LEONIDAS E . PRATT, Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and fifty-two Lodges were represented. The Grand Master, in his Address, says:
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"The year has not been one of general prosperity to this commonwealth, as empty granaries, idle hands, diminished incomes, and unusual calls for charity have too often testified; and I do not propose to mock your intelligence, nor my •own sense of truth and propriety, by the assertion of abundant harvests and ample rewards for honest industry. What causes, other than natural ones — what mistaken notions of statesmanship and political economy—what false theories of government, of commercial intercourse, of taxation, of private right and j^ublic policy, have contributed to bring upon our noble State, so boundless in resources, and so blessed with all the elements of material greatness, this general paralysis under which we are to-day staggering, are questions fit only to be considered in another forum. " I do not propose to enter upon a discussion, which, however rationally conducted, might seem to partake of a political and partizan character, with which Masonry could have no possible part or lot. But with those other questions so interwoven with these — with the corrupt and evil influences and motives which have induced these mistaken theories of government, of public policy and political economy. Masonry has everything to do; and I do not propose to be frightened from a calm and dispassionate criticism of public affairs, nor from pointing out to you the public duties of Masons in a period of general moral infection, by the mistaken cry that I should thereby encroach upon the arena of politics. Masonry owes an allegiance to the State, to its Government, and to society at large; and Masons have public, as well as private duties to perform. A moral leprosy seems to steal periodically upon nations and communities. There are seasons when the whole social fabric and body politic are eaten and gangrened with corruption — when high official position is prostituted to the basest purposes, and the most sacred of public duties are betrayed and violated with open and shameless effrontery — when licenciousness, unblushing, vvalks the highways unrebuked at noontide — when honesty in public and private life ceases to be regarded as a virtue, and betrayals of trust become so common that men no longer give them a passing consideration, but regard them rather as the to be expected and legitimate events of the day. Public servants are bought and sold, and the betrayed cease to cry out against it. Miserable theories of free-love and domestic infidelity are openly practiced, and the actors in the wretched drama are welcomed and courted with all the blandishments of the best society. Public revenues are misappropriated by the custodians thereof, and the courts of the land refuse to punish the criminals. The worst of vices are fostered- and encouraged by those who should be the zealous guardians of public morals, and examples destructive of all correct principle, are furnished by those whose social and official position gives them a fearful influence for evil. Gambling has been galvanized into respectability by official patronage, and we have witnessed the distressing spectacle of the State herself inviting her own citizens to perdition by casting around that worst, because most insinuating of vices, the glamour of legislative and judicial protection. Through all your borders the evil contagion of that one pernicious example has swept like a devouring flame, until lotteries, raffles, and the whole shameless brood of chance entertainments, have stifled the moral sentiment of the people, and stimulated that restless, feverish passion for sudden wealth which is the de-
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He believes the affiliation fee should be abolished in toto. And so do we. No action seems to have been had on the subject. Considerable discussion owas had on the Quebec question, but not being able to agree on the merits of the case, action was deferred until the next Annual Communication. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother and in which he fully sustains his previous reputation as a " reporter." Forty-three Grand Lodges are noticed. He hoped to have laid down his pen as chairman of this laborious committee, but was not permitted to do so. WILLIAM H . HILL,
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LEONIDAS E . PRATT
ALEXANDER G. A B E L L ,
cisco. CANADA.
A Special Communication of this M.'.VV.'. Grand Lodge was held in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, September 23, 1870, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of a Court House for Carlton County. W e copy the following from the address of the Grand Master, delivered on the occasion, and prestime it is a part of the ceremonies set for the occasion, as it is reported on two other occasions : " Men, women and children, assembled here to behold this ceremony, know all of you that we are lawful Masons, true to the laws of our country, and professing to fear God, who is the Great Architect of the Universe; to honor the Queen ; to confer benefits upon our brethren; and to practice universal benevolence towards all mankind.
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" W e have among us, concealed from the eyes of all other men, secrets which may not be revealed, and which no man has discovered; but those secrets are lawful and honorable, and are placed in the custody of Masons, who alone have the keeping of them to the end of time. " We admit into our Order only such as are reported to be good men and true; of a lawful age, good morals, and sound judgment. We meet upon the level, and are constantly instructed to square our conduct by the principles of Morality and Virtue. Men of every class and rank of life are enrolled as members of our ancient and honorable fraternity; even monarchs, the most powerful and enlightened, have in all ages been active promoters of our art, and have not thought it derogatory from their dignity to join our assemblies and participate in our mysteries."
They were assembled again at Cayuga, on the i i t h day of May, i S / i j f o r t h e purpose of laying the foundation stone of a Bridge of the Canada Air Line Railway. They were again called together, May 24, at Brantford, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Provincial Asylum for the Blind; and again, on the ist day of July, at Thornhill, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of a Public Hall. From the foregoing, it will be seen that our Canadian brethren still cherish the remembrance of Operative Masonry. At the Sixteenth Annual Communication, held at Ottawa, July .12, 201 Lodges were represented, M.'.W.". A. A. STEVENSON, Grand Master, presiding. In his address, he regrets that in consequence of his military duty with his 5,000 fellow volunteers, he could only give an imperfect record of his official acts, and fears it will contrast sadly with the addresses delivered annually by his illustrious predecessors. He had granted eighteen Dispensations for new Lodges, four of these in the province of Manitoba, north of Minnesota. The Quebec question claims a portion of the M.'.W.'. Brother's attention. Several ways of adjustment are suggested, but obstacles are visible to him in each. Were we to give our advice, we would say, dissolve the Grand Lodge of Canada, and allow each Province to organize its own Grand Lodge. In this way there could be a peaceful separation, and possibly this will be the final result.
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The reports of the Deputies exhibit general prosperity. In some cases a desire is expressed to recognize the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and thus settle all controversy. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother E. MITCHELL. Thirty-five Grand Lodges are ably reviewed, Kansas for 1870 being of the number, and receiving a very complimentary notice. He quotes the following from Grand Master dress :
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" ' T h e Masons, who are citizens of that country, were bound to, and promised to conform to the government of the country in which they lived. If, therefore, they chose to violate the laws of the Spanish government, they must suffer the penalty, since their action was voluntary.' "
And says: "This is the view we were driving at when writing Indiana, and this implies that we are not alone in believing that these men were not victimized merely for being Masons."
We had supposed the points in the case referred to, only had reference to the subject of general humanity, and not to seek redress for the victims who alone happened to be Masons; or, in other words, to try and devise soine means whereby our Spanish neighbors might be induced to conduct their warfare on more enlightened principles. Perhaps we were mistaken. He heartily endorses Brother BROWN'S remarks concerning temperance, and those who "trade on Masonic reputation." The Quebec question claims a share of his attention, and, in reviewing Nevada, he gives us his views in some quite exhaustive arguments, which we would gladly transcribe, had we the space; but, as they occupy twenty-two pages, we must forego that, and to give anything like a fair synopsis would be equal to nearly the whole. Therefore, we must content ourselves with simply giving his opening remarks, suggested by reviewing Brother R. H. TAYLOR'S Report. They are as follows : " " The Report on Correspondence is by V.-.W.-. Brother ROBERT H . TAYLOR. Forty Grand Lodges are reviewed at more than ordinary length; the work covers
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over 130 pages, small type, and a dozen pages more, containing a digest of decisions upon Masonic Jurisprudence, compiled from the proceedings reviewed. The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Canada, and three Special Communications, all in 1869, are noticed. The Quebec case receives a large share of attention — or, we should rather say, the Quebec side of the question. All her arguments are stuck in; long extracts from a pamphlet are brought to bear, and, by way of a clencher, "an advance copy" of the report of Brother DRUMMONIJ, of Maine, is on hand; and, in order to give it weight, we suppose, the author is introduced with so many names and titles that we can only afford space to give the initials, M. 111. A. M. W., J. H. D., P. G. M., A. c'. O. T. C. O. F. C. Some of the titles are not recognizable in Grand Lodges, but that is nothing; the productions brought Brother TAYLOR to the conclusion that the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Quebec was a mere matter of course.
The two questions involved are : "First. — Has Quebec the inherent, independent right to form a Grand Lodge, on the ground that she is a sovereign, independent State or Province? "Second. — Did the North American Act of 1867 render the Province of Quel)ec unoccupied Masonic territory?
On this question the following action was had: " ' That this Grand Lodge, while re-affirming its former opinion, expressed at the Montreal and Toronto meetings, December, 1869, and July, 1870, as to the illegality of the organization of the Grand Lodge of Quebec; and, although no valid reason has ever existed for the disruption of this Grand Lodge in the manner attempted by the said so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec, but being desirous of re-establishing peace and good will and harmony among all the Masons of Canada, and of preventing further trouble and complications, and being now of opinion that these objects can best be obtained by the existence of a Grand Lodge of Quebec, properly organized, with the unanimous assent, if possiljle, and good feeling of all the Masons in that Province; while; at the same time, the duties and obligations of this Grand Lodge toward the said loyal Masons should not be disregarded. This Grand Lodge will give up and cede all the territory which it has occupied since 1855, in that part of Canada now constituting the Province of Quebec, making all just and financial settlements, remove all suspensions, and do all such things as may become necessary, so soon as this Grand Lodge receives notice that a settlement or compromise, mutually satisfactory, shall have been effected between the Masons residing in the Province of Quebec, who have been, and are now, loyal and faithful to this Grand Lodge, on one side, and the members of the so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec on the other, in such manner as they may decide among themselves while acting in a true Masonic spirit; and this Grand Lodge will not, for the present, take any further step or action of any kind whatever concerning the said so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec. And that the said report, so amended, be adopted.'"
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M.'.W/. JAMES SEYMOUR, of St. Catherines, is-Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. THOMAS B . HARRIS, of Hamilton, Grand Secretary. Two hundred and fifty-three Lodges report 10,500 members. >.
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Eleventh Annual Communication held in September, 1871, M.".W.". HENRY M . TELLER, Grand Master, presiding. Fourteen Lodges represented. ' T h e Grand Master, in his address, devotes considerable space to giving a history of that Grand Lodge, and as its history is so intimately connected with our own, we give a portion of his remarks, .as follows: " I t is a little more than ten years since this Grand Lodge was organized, and it may be profitable at this time to review our past action; to consider how we have discharged the duties devolving upon us as Masons and members of this Grand Lodge; see what progress, if any, we have made in spreading the"' Cement of brotherly love and affection.' " O n the 17th day of October, i860, the Grand Lodge of Kansas granted a Charter to the brethren at Golden City, to hold a Lodge to be known as Golden City Lodge, .and now known on our register as Golden Cily Lodge, No. 1. On the 5th day of June, 1861, the Grand Lodge of Nebraska granted Charters to Rocky Mountain Lodge of Gold Hill, and Summit Lodge of Parkville. The Grand Master of Kansas granted a Dispensation to the brethren of Nevada to form a Lodge, and in the Fall of 1861, the Grand Lodge of Kansas granted a Charter to Nevada Lodge, now known on our register as Nevada Lodge, No. 4. Before any legular organization of Lodges in this Jurisdiction, the brothers were in the habit of gathering together in some suitable place, to converse on Masonic matters, to seek out worthy Master Masons in distress, and afford them as much relief as was in their power. * " O n the 2d day of August, i86l, the representatives of the three Chartered Lodges met at Golden City, to consider the propriety of forming the Grand Lodge of Colorado. After consultation, it was considered by all the representatives as expedient to organize the Grand Lodge of Colorado, which was accordingly done; and Brother J. M. CHIVINGTON was elected Grand Master; Brother S. M. RoBBiNS, Deputy Grand Master, and Brother O. A. WHITTEMORE as our Grand Secretary. After the adoption of a Constitution and By Laws, the Grand Lodge was closed, to meet in Denver, December 10, 1861. " After the Convention of August 2, and before the Communication of December to, the Grand Lodge of Kansas granted a Charter to Nevada Lodge.
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" A t the Communication of December lo, all the Lodges were represented, and Nevada Lodge, by its Master, Past Grand Master MASON, surrendered its Charter and received a Charter from the Grand Lodge."
We copy also the following truthful remarks: " I have found it often better to reprove than to praise, and I have with some of the brethren, obtained a character for fault-finding and reproof; with being too conservative; with going too slow; as not being anxious enough to multiply Lodges in the Jurisdiction; as lacking in sympathy with the brethren in the sparsely settled districts; as not willing to give the facilities for Lodge gatherings near their homes. I have endeavored while serving you as Grand Master, to discourage the formation of weak Lodge.";. T have pointed out to you before, the danger in creating weak and unhealthy Lodges, and I trust you will pardon me if I repeat what I have before said on this subject. In a new Jurisdiction it is but natural that the brethren should desire to see the number of Lodges increased, and in a country so new as ours, it is frequently quite impossible to say what the future of many of the small towns may be. The brethren confident of the future of theirplace, will petition the Grand Master for a Dispensation to open a Lodge. The Grand Master, with better opportunities for observation, uninfluenced by local considerations, can readily see that the interests of the Fraternity do not require the formation of a Lodge in that place, and by refusing, often pains those whom he would gladly please. The expense attendant on the support of a Lodge is so great in this Jurisdiction, thnt a Lodge is sometimes rendered a burden instead of a benefit to the brethren .who compose it, and there is danger in such a case, that when a petition is pre.'^ented, the brethren will think more of the advantage to be derived by the candidate's election, financially, than the qualifications which should recommend him to be a Mason. It is impossible for a small Lodge, embarrassed by debt, to do justice to the Fraternity at large, and I trust the brethren will bear this in mind, and that no applications will be madefor Dispensations when it is not very evident a good healthy Lodge can be sustained."
The Grand Lodge resolved to permanently locate itself at the city of Denver. The Chairtnan of the Committee on Correspondence, from a press of personal business, was unable to prepare a report, and asked the indulgence of the Grand Lodge. They indulged him, and we have no report from their committee. We hope, however, they may succeed better next time. The Quebec matter is still under consideration. The pamphlet contains the Constitution and Regulations of the Grand Lodge. Seventeen Lodges report 993 members. 7
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A Special Communication of this Grand Lodge was held December 16, i S / i j for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple, M.'.W.'. JAMES L . GOULD, Grand. Master, officiating. The Grand Annual Communication 'ivas held May 8, 1872. One hundred and six Lodges were represented. The Grand Master reported the past year one of general prosperity to the Craft, both there and elsewhere. He has been troubled, as many other Grand Masters have been, with a voluminous correspondence, at least one-half of which was in relation to matters which Masters of Lodges ought to decide for themselves. H e has had many applications, but has granted but two Dispensations to confer Degrees out of time. In one case, being satisfied that a candidate was rejected by mistake, he granted a Dispensation to receive his petition again, without waiting the time fixed by law. Query. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; How could he become satisfied of the mistake ? H e had exercised " t h e highest and most responsible prerogative of the office," and had made two Masons at sight. They were HENRY C. BALDWIN and ROBERT LIVINGSTON, of New York, they having procured the consent of their own jurisdiction. From the record, we can see no reason for this act of his, more than that St. John's Lodge, No. -3, for whom he claims to have done the work, had suspended its labors during the Summer. The business of the Session seems to have been brief, and of a purely local character. The Report on Correspondence is from the pen of their accomplished Grand Secretary, Brother JOSEPH K . W H E E L E R . Forty-two Grand Lodges are noticed. The Grand Lodge of Utah is recognized, and received as a regular Grand Lodge. M.'.W.'. L. LocKwoOD, of Greenwich, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. JOSEPH K . W H E E L E R , of Hartford, Grand Secretary.
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Sixty-sixth Annual Communication held June, 1872, the Rev. JOHN COLLINS MCCABE, D.D., Grand Master, presiding. In his Address, the Grand Master is happy to record t h e fact that Masonry in Delaware is in a "progressively healthy condition." H e gives a full account of his official acts during the year. One Dispensation for a new Lodge was granted. He had received one application by telegraph to pass and raise a brother, but as they are required to collect five dollars for each emergent Dispensation, and said five dollars not having been received by telegraph, the request could not be granted. We copy the following, and most decidedly protest against any such innovation ; for we cannot but regard it in that light: " O F F I C E OF GRAND MASTER,
" MiDDLETOWN, DEL., March i, A.-.L.-. 5872, A.D. 1872. " W H E R E A S , It has become necessary in several of our sister jurisdictions to exercise a more rigid vigilance in the reception of persons visiting their Lodges, and to guard against unworthy or clandestine Masons obtaining admission ; they have therefore resolved to examine none who is not in possession of a Diploma from the Grand Lodge of his jurisdiction; which document is not only a proper introduction to the visitor, but a guarantee that he is neither an imposter nor a clandestine. "Now, in view of the fact that many worthy brethren of this Grand Lodge, or Subordinate ones in Delaware, who might be on business, or other matters, in other jurisdictions, would like to visit their Lodges, but might be debarred by this wise and necessary action and precaution on the part of those jurisdictions, the Grand Master would urge upon the Worshipful Masters of the several Subordinate Lodges in Delaware to earnestly recommend the members of the same to procure a Grand Lodge Diploma as soon as practicable, so that a Delaware Mason will be hailed with pleasure wherever he may go, as one worthy and well qualified to be an honored and esteemed brother. [OFFICIAL.]
" J O H N COLLINS McCABE, " Grand Master.
" J O H N P. ALLMOND, Grand Secretary."
He says: " The Circular explains itself, and needs no comment from me, further than to say that he must value lightly his Masonic position and character when abroad, who would forego the privilege and pleasure of Masonic intercourse, because of the pecuniary cost of a Diploma. He, if thus affected, should be ' kept out in the cold.'"
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He proposes to District the State, and have District Deputies appointed for the purpose of procuring a uniformity of Work. The Grand Lodge ordered the Grand Secretary to notify the Subordinate Lodges in the jurisdiction to hold no Masonic intercourse with Alpha Lodge, No. 116, of New Jersey, or any one hailing from said Lodge. Causeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;First, this Lodge has been initiating colored persons. Second, they are said to have obtained their Charter through misrepresentation and deceit. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother J. THOMAS BUDD. Twenty-five Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas for 1871 being briefly but approvingly reviewed. The lieport generally is quite brief, but gives a clear synopsis of the doings of the Craft as far as heard from. The brother bids us farewell, but we trust he may not so easily withdraw from the corps reportotial. Twenty-one Lodges report 1,046 members. The M..W.'. Rev. JOHN COLLINS MCCABE, D. D., is Grand Master, and R.'.W.". J. P. ALLMOND, Grand Secretary. We suppose their address is Wilmington. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The Proceedings of this M.';W.'. Grand Lodge for the year, are to hand. At their meeting in January, 1871, the following was adopted: Resolved, That when a brother has been elected to receive the Fellow Craft or Master Mason Degrees in a Lodge, and an objection is entered to his receiving it, by a member of the Lodge in good standing, the Degree shall not be conferred upon the brother so long as the objection shall remain; but should the brother who made the objection cease to be a member of the Lodge, from any cause, the objection shall fall and the brother be entitled to have the Degree conferred upon him, unless the objection shall be renewed by a member in good standing in the Lodge.
Upon this question we hold that the objection should be favorably considered, no matter whether the brother remain a member or not. We hold, too, that the right of objection should not be confined to the members of any particular Lodsfe.
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One of the most important transactions of the Grand Lodge was the entertainment given to the EARL DE GRAY AND RIPON, M/.W.". Grand Master of Masons in'England, which event transpired on the lOth of April, 1871, and which affair nearly every Mason has heard something of. The reception was participated in by a large number of the Fraternity, and we have no doubt the result will be beneficial in the highest degree. The Annual Communication was held November 8, 1871. M.'.W.'. Brother STANSBURY gives an account of his official acts, from which we find that he has appointed representatives near three other Grand Lodges. A few questions have been submitted. Upon the question of physical qualifications, he is in favor of a strict construction of the ancient landmarks on that subject. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother W. R. SINGLETON, and is an exceedingly interesting review of the proceedings of forty-nine American and nine Foreign Grand Bodies. Kansas receives her full share of the Brother's attention, and we will readily call the-^account square. In referring to the question of "Registration," "Certificate System," etc., he thinks they all belong to an independent Order, and that Masonry has nothing whatever to do with them. He says: " W e notice among the Registered Lodges one called 'Dick Rees.' When in 1848-50, the writer of this was at Indep'endence, Missouri, he was in the same Lodge and Chapter with a Brother RICHARD R . R E E S . We presume this Lodge is named for him, and deservedly so; for a better Mason, man or citizen we never knew. We object to the ' D i c k ' somewhat; but there is no accounting for tastes." You are correct. Brother SINGLETON, but we call him " Ujtcle DICK"
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Grand Master, presiding. By his excellent Annual Address, we are informed that Masonry in that jurisdiction is steadily recovering from the effects of the late civil strife. He had visited many of the Lodges, and generally found them in a prosperous condition, and the members vigilant and zealous in the discharge of their duties. Four new Lodges were instituted. W e copy the following decision: " CANDIDATEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PHYSICAL
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'' I. The casualties of war are no reason for changing the ancient landmarks' of Freemasonry. The candidate must be hale and sound, not deformed nor dismembered, and must be able to perform the work required in the first three Degrees of Masonry. " 2.
An artificial substitute will not qualify a dismembered applicant.
" 3. After a candidate has been duly elected lo take a Degree, he should not be estopped for light reasons, and the Lodge has a right to hear and consider those reasons and decide whether they are sufficient. The Lodge may waive this right and accept the statement of an officer or brother, or of a committee, that the objections are well founded, but are of such a nature that they .should not be made known in the body of the Lodge. " 4. It is a safe rule in these days,- though I greatly doubt its antiquity, that a candidate should be able to read and write."
The Grand Lodge takes a lively interest in education, and while they are not willing to foster any educational institution at the expense of the Grand Lodge, they urge upon the particular Lodges to do all they can in that direction, and particularly toward educating indigent children. They resolve " T h a t no fee for Affiliation shall hereafter be charged by Lodg'es in this Grand Jurisdiction." And so another falls in. This is one of our first " p e t schemes," and at first we were rather severely criticised for advocating it, and while we "all cannot see alike," it is gratifying to us to know that some of our brethren can see as we do.
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Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication October 31, 1871, M.'.W.'. SAMUEL LAWRENCE, Grand .Master, presiding. Two hundred and nineteen Lodges represented. The Grand Master, in his Address, after the customary salutation, says: " However others may consider the duty of rendering this homage to the High and Holy One, whose habitation is in the Heaven of Heavens, but whose presence is everywhere, even now in our midst, we Masons cannot neglect or ignore it. We are taught by our sacred principles to cherish in our hearts love to him, and we should be ever ready in our general assemblies, with one voice, in united acclaim, to shout the fervid words of the grand old anthem of centuries, 'We praise Thee, O God, we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord;' while each heart should breathe the spirit of the Psalmist, ' I will praise Thee more and more.' " I am gratified with the evidence I meet on all sides — in the addresses of Grand Masters, the discourses of "orators, the Reports of Committees on Foreign Correspondence — of the growing sentiment of the Fraternity in this direction. The old mistaken, or at least confused idea of the objects of Freemasonry is nearly passed away, and the light is being seen and acknowledged by the brethren, and by the world, in its brightness, and in its fullness, and in its truth. No longer do men point to our institution as a mere social, or even eleemosynary society, but recognize and own in it far nobler and grander objects'—objects, in the attainment of which all others are added. It should be our pride, my brethren, to be privileged to contribute to this result. '•A few, in their blindness, are yet heard to grumble, and object that this elevated view of Freemasonry has a tendency to evangelize it. They seem afflicted *ith some terrible dread of the word evangelize. But they are yet in darkness,
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and know not of what they speak. Evangelize Freemanonry! Why, it is already evangelized to their hand. What is it, in its inception, in its objects, and in its works, but an ETArrEAION, a good message of good tidings to mankind â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the giving of light to the blind ? And what are we, my brethren, each and all of us, every one who has truly received our mysteries, but Evangels, in the best sense of the word, messengers of good tidings, bearing on and spreading ever, as on the winged winds of Heaven, to the four corners of the earth, the good message, ' Glory to God in the Highest! On earth peace, and good will toward men?' "
H e was present at the banquet in Washington, D. C., given in honor of the Earl D E GREY AND RIPON, by the Grand Lodge of the District of Cjlumbia, and gives a glowing account of the festivities, and felt "that it was good to be there." T h e Grand Lodge of Georgia have undertaken to build a Grand Lodge Hall, and have proceeded so far as to purchase a site at a cost of ^i 1,500, and have let a contract to complete the building for ^^45,400. They have ^32,000 available funds to commence with, and propose to borrow ^30,000, with which to complete the building. As they seem to be modest in their proposed cost, we hope they will be able to build their Temple without being obliged to undergo the trials of many other Temple builders. That Southern Masonic Female College is reported as still in existence, and doing a good work. Success to it. One. thousand dollars was appropriated toward its support. Brother J. E. BLACKSHEAR presented the Report on Correspondence, reviewing in an interesting manner the proceedings of forty-five Grand Lodges. Kansas is one, and is favorably noticed. M.-.W.". SAMUEL LAWRENCE, of Atlanta, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.". J^. EMMETT BLACKSHEAR, of Macon, Grand Secretary. IDAHO.
This young Grand Lodge convened in Annual Communication October 2, 1871, M.'.W.-. SAMUEL B . CONNELLY, Grand Master. Eight Lodges were represented. A m o n g the preliminary business, we notice the following:.
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" Past Grand Master GEO. H . COE presented his credentials as Grand Representative from the Grand Lodges of Minnesota and Oregon, residing near this Grand Lodge. Whereupon he was acknowledged and received as such. "Brother L. F. CARTEE requested the appointment of Brother J. C. AiNSWORTH as the Grand Representative of this Grand Lodge, residing near the Grand Lodge of Oregon, and the Grand Master was directed to send him a commission as such. " On motion, all brethren in good standing were invited to attend the sessions of the Grand Lodge. "On motion of Brother O. H. PuRDY, all Past Masters present from other jurisdictions were invited to seats within the Bar of the Grand Lodge."
What about that " Bar ?" The Address of the Grand Master is short, but notices many interesting subjects. Of their Orphans' Fund, he says : " T w o years ago, an Orphans' Fund was established by this Grand Lodge. However laudable the object may be, after considerable reflection I am convinced the action is premature. The Grand Lodge of Idaho is in its infancy, having but eight Lodges, with an aggregate membership of about two hundred and seventyfive. It will require but little reflection, 1 believe, to convince you that the Grand Lodge has undertaken more than it can reasonably accomplish. I therefore recommend that the project be abandoned for the present, and the money that may have accumulated be vested in a Representative Fund, as I believe the practice unjust to compel the Lodges to defray the expenses of their Representatives to the Grand Lodge."
Query â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Where is the Grand Lodge to get the funds to pay with, if the Subordinates do not pay it? and is it not as well for the Lodges to pay direct as to pay through the Grand Lodge? He counsels against the use of intoxicating drinks and . other vices. The Grand Lodge of Quebec was recognized, and intercourse with the Grand Orient of France suspended. Considerable business was transacted, but generally of a local character. No Report on Correspondence. Eight Lodges report 283 members. M.'.W.'. J. W. BROWN, of Idaho City, is Grand Master, and R.".W.". L. F. CARTEE, of Boise City, Grand Secretary.
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Annual Grand Communication convened October 3, 1871, 540 Lodges represented. The Address of the M.'.W.". Grand Master, with other papers, was destroyed by the Great Fire in Chicago, on the 8th and 9th of October last, and the copy printed with the proceedings was furnished from memory. H e had divided the State into thirty Districts, and appointed a Deputy for each, as per instructions of the Grand Lodge. Reports had been received from most of them, and all of which show a most gratifying condition of peace and prosperity throughout the Jurisdiction. Twenty-one Lodges had been constituted; six Lodges had been continued Under Dispensation, and during the year he had granted Dispensations for twenty more. He has granted three Dispensations to confer Degrees in-less than the required time; but seems, on more mature reflection, to be fully opposed to granting any such in the future. The following, on the. subject of new Lodges, applies well in Kansas: " It is obvious, therefore, that the creation of new Lodges is mainly in the hands of those already chartered, and it is upon their recommendations and declarations that the Grand Master must depend for inforraatioa as to the necessity or propriety of issuing the Dispensation. Lodges should remember that in giving their consent to the formation of new Lodges, they cede a portion of their territorial jurisdiction, and may thereby cripple their resources and seriously affect their prosperity. Lodges should also remember that it is the welfare of Masonry in their midst that should be considered before recommending a new Lodge, and not the accommodation, and frequently the gratification, of mere caprice on the part of a few brethren. I would fraternally but earnestly urge upon Lodges, to weigh well the text of their recommendations, and not subscribe to them unless they' are fully convinced of the truth and propriety of the matters and things therein set forth."
W e notice an account of the formal reception of a M.'.W.â&#x20AC;˘. JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Master of Kansas. Their re.:ords having all been burned, it was proposed to publish a re-print, but in consequence of the low state of the finances, this was voted down. We notice some receive four dollars and some eight dollars per diem. Now we think that in a case of this kind, the brothers might have made up a
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Httle purse by remitting one-half the per diem, and thereby have let the good work go on. The business, generally, local. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother in which he reviews, in an able manner, the proceedings of thirty-two Grand Lodges. Kansas is noticed, and some points complimented on. He evidently does not favor the idea of registration, or traveling certificates; thinks Masons should travel on their knowledge alone. The pamphlet itself is also highly complimented.
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Under the head of Mississippi, he says the following on the subject of reversing the decision of a Lodge: " I f the Grand Lodge cannot do substantial justice on appeal, it is a mockery to cling to the shadow. Why busy itself at all with reviewing the action of its cbnstituent Lodges, if, in the face of the most flagrant injustice,- it finds itself powerless to act? When the decision of a Lodge is reversed it is because the action of the Lodge has been wrong. This wrong action is the poisoned fountain whence flow all the evil consequences which inure to the brother, and against this whole train of consequences the Grand Lodge is bound to afford complete protection. A reversal is not a restoration to lost rights; it is simply a declaration that the rights have never been lost. If a Grand Lodge cannot make such a declaration valid, it had better abdicate; for if there is a landmark about which there is substantial unanimity of opinion, it is the right of each individual Mason to appeal to the Grand Lodge, and to that protection which alone makes the right of appeal valuable."
No statistical tables are published. M.'.W.". D E W I T T C. CREGIER, of Chicago, is Grand Master, and R . ' . W . ' . ORLIN H . MINER, of Springfield, Grand Secretary. INDIANA.
Fifty-fifth Annual Communication held in May, 1872, M.'.W.". MARTIN H . R I C E , Grand Master, presiding. He reports a prosperous and harmonious condition of the Craft in that Jurisdiction. Nineteen Lodges chartered at the last Annual Communication had been constituted, and eleven Dispensations for new Lodges had been granted. He regards indefinite suspension for the non-payment of
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dues a proportionate punishment, and recommends the adoption of a regulation to that effect. The Grand Lodge prefers to leave it to the Lodges. They resolve 4:hat no Lodge can legally work, at any time, with less than seven members present. M.'.W.'. HENRY CHAMBERLAIN, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, and M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, were by a unanitnous " rising vote," duly elected honorary members of that Grand Lodge. W e notice with pleasure the honors conferred upon our distinguished Past Grand Master. The Report on Correspondence is from the pen of Brother J. CAVEN. Forty-six Grand Lodges are noticed. They have 437 Lodges, and 23,308 members. M.'.W.'. CHRISTIAN FETTA, of Richmond, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.". JOHN M . BRAMWELL, of Indianapolis, Grand Secretary. IOWA.
Twenty-ninth Annual Communication held June 4, 1872, M.'.W.". Brother O. P. W A T E R S , Grand Master, presiding. The Address is a practical and business-like document. He reports his duties marked by no matters of great or historic importance. H e has issued twelve Dispensations for constituting new Lodges. He had been somewhat annoyed by applications for Lodges where they could not be established, except in violation of their rules, and to make the question clear, he had caused a circular to be distributed among the Lodges, more clearly defining the law. A portion of the circular is as follows : " The responsibility of refusing a Dispensation to petitioners who do not come within the requirements of the law, rests, and must rest, with the Lodge whose recommendation they seek; and they cannot be permitted to throw it off and cast it upon the Grand Master. " The law requires you, before recommending the petitioners, to be satisfied on the following points, viz:
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" I. That if there is already a Lodge in the town, 'the population must exceed thirty-five hundred,' or you will refuse the recommendation. " 2 . That 'the proposed Lodge is NOT within TEN miles of a Lodge already existing.' If it is, you must refuse the recommendation. This is oftentimes violated, to the great annoyance of the Grand Master, and upon his refusal causes much vexation to the petitioners. " 3 . There must be SEVEN, and it were better to require ten, petitioners ; the law does not say that a Dispensation shall issue to seven, but may. The history of the past few years shows that oftentimes seven cannot be present, and the Lodge works with a less number, and is tempted to get improper material to make the number. " 4 . You must require the proposed Master of the new Lodge to appear in your OPEN LODGE, and exemplify the work in the three Degrees to your satisfaction. " 5 . You must be satisfied that they have secured a suitable and safe Lodge room in which to meet. "6. tion.
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He seems opposed to granting Dispensations for conferring Degrees out of time, but has consented in a few instances. He recommends that measures be taken to revise and reprint the Constitution and Regulations of the Grand Lodge. On the question of "physical qualifications," he holds that the old law requiring the candidate to be " a perfect youth," etc., means just what it says â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sound. Upon the subject of hasty legislation, he says : " At the risk of repeating what has been well and often said, I would urge you to make up your mind to avoid hasty legislation, and to stay here until the business of the Grand Lodge is completed fully and carefully. Unfortunately, too much important business is originated at a late hour of the session, and much that is introduced and referred to committees is reported on after the Installation of Grand Officers, a ceremony which, unhappily, seems to many brethren to be the only object of the meeting, and a signal for departure, and important business is hurried through without proper consideration. I trust we will be able to change much of this, especially since railroads-make it possible for a large majority to reach home before Sabbath, even if they leave on Saturday morning. And, by giving careful and proper attention to the duties of the important trust delegated to us, we may render good service to our Lodges and to the Craft, rather than the reverse."
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discussed in Iowa, but action was postponed until the next meeting of the Grand Lodge. On the question of physical disability, they approve the ruling of the Grand Master, in the following language: " Concerning the action of the Grand Master on the question of physical disability, your Committee on Jurisprudence most warmly approve the same, and cannot allow this occasion to pass without most earnestly commending him for standing thus firmly'on that strong plank in our Masonic platform, and on which so many of his predecessors have also stood. In the name of the Craft we thank him for refusing to allow fractional men to become Masons. We trust that the precedents of the past, which he has so wisely followed, will be continued for all future time undisturbed in our jurisdiction.
The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother U. D. TAYLOR, and gives us a very interesting account of the doings of the Craft in forty-two jurisdictions, Kansas being one. He quotes largely from Brother BROWN'S Address. The brother has compiled, with much labor, a " SYNOPSIS OF MASONIC LAW," which practice, if adopted by reporters generally, would be of much benefit to those interested in "the study. They have 293 Lodges, with 14,541 members.. M.'.W.-. OziAS P. W A T E R S , of Muscatine, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. T. 3. PARVIN, of Iowa City, Grand Secretary. LOUISIANA.
The Sixtieth Annual Communication of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was held in New Orleans, February 12, 1872, M.'.W.'. SAMUEL MANNING TODD, Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and twenty-five Lodges were represented. The Grand Master, in his Address, notices the death of several useful and influential members of the Grand Lodge. One of them. Brother DANIEL E . SCRUGGS, we have often noticed as prominent among the active members, in the businers transactions of the Grand Lodge. -He presented a petition from the officers and members of
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Tamaulipas Lodge, No. 2, of Matamoras, Mexico, praying to be made a constituent of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. The Lodge was chartered in 1861, by the then Supreme Council of Mexico, which Body was recognized by Louisiana. This Lodge is the only survivor of that Body. The Grand Lodge refuse to take them in as a Lodge, except they give up their Organization and apply for a Dispensation, etc., as any new Lodge, which, as there was no Grand Lodge in Mexico, they had the right to do. At present, however, we believe there is a legally constituted Grand Body for the Republic of He rules as follows: " After a candidate has been duly elected to receive the Degrees, he can be estopped by the objection of a member of the Lodge, made either in open Lodge, or privately to the Worshipful Master, and no reason for such objection need be given."
The Grand Lodge of Quebec was recognized, but the committee on the subject doubt the propriety of recognizing the Grand Orient of Mexico, of Italy, or of the Colon in Cuba. The whole assets of the Grand Lodge are about ^261,000, and their liabilities ;^63,ooo. A splendid Temple is being erected. The following resolutions were adopted: " I. Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Louisiana recognizes the Grand Lodge of Quebec as a just and legally constituted Grand Lodge, and as such, entitled to sole and exclusive Masonic jurisdiction in and over the Province of Quebec, and hereby extends to her a cordial welcome into the family of Grand Lodges. " 2. Resolved, That the encroachment upon the jurisdictional rights of American Grand Lodges can no longer be submitted to, and, as edicts of non-intercourse appear to have no influence upon the Grand Lodge of Hamburg or the Grand Orient of France, the Grand Lodge of Louisiana will co-operate with her sister Grand Lodges in refusing to hold Masonic communication with all Masonic powers who, on being requested, shall fail to recognize the American doctrine of exclusive and absolute Grand Lodge jurisdiction, and decline to break off' friendly relations with'those that violate it. " 3 . Resolved, That the M.-.W.-. Grand Master be requested officially to notify all Masonic powers with whom this Grand Lodge is in correspondence, of its action, and to call upon them who have heretofore failed to recognize the American doctrine of exclusive and absolute Grand Lodge jurisdiction by having intercourse with those Masonic powers who have violated it, to take action in the matter, and decide whether they are for or against us on this question.
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" 4. Resolved, That it is hereby made the duty of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, to inquire into the character and status of all Foreign Grand Bodies with whom we are in Correspondence, or who hereafter may apply for recognition, and whether or not they will recognize and maintain the American doctrine of exclusive and absolute Grand Lodge jurisdiction, and to report specially thereon."
The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother JAMES B . SCOT. Forty-two Grand Lodges are noticed. The Report is a good one, and we think did "merit favorable consideration," as we notice the sum of five hundred dollars appropriated to the committee. Kansas receives her full share of the brother's attention. H e regards the, refusal to receive a petition equivalent to a rejection. We think the brother is too hasty in his conclusions on this question, and think he would modify his decision upon more mature reflection. Upon our remarks of last year, concerning the question of teaching the Work, adopted by the Grand Lodge, he says: " We have never filled the role of Grand Lecturer, nor do we consider the holding' of that office a pre-requisite for forming an opinion on the merits of the different methods of teaching the Work. Granting that, in young jurisdictions, the duties of the 'instructor' are arduous, and afford ample opportunity for the exercise of all the Masonic Virtues, we still think that a Lecturer should not only be qualified to explain the Work he teaches, but that he ought to do so on all proper occasions."
Well now! Will Brother SCOT tell us who says nay? That was not the question. We only assert that, as the Grand Lodge has adopted a system of Work and Lectures, he is put there to exemplify and teach it; and if he is not competent to fully explain, some one else should supercede him. M.-.W.'. SAMUEL MANNING T O D D is Grand Master, and R.'. W.-. JAS. C . BACHELER, Grand Secretary, both of New Orleans. Brother B. is just as good a Grand Secretary without the " M . D." MAINE.
Annual Communication convened May 7, 1872, M.'.W.'. Grand Master, presiding. One hundred and thirty Lodges represented.
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The Grand Master, in his Address, announces the death'of Past Grand Master THOMPSON, one of their earliest members, and also the death of Brothers BOYD and CLARK, officers of the Grand Lodge at its organization in 1820. During the year he has granted eight Dispensations to form new Lodges. The brother's .account of his official acts, and of his doings generally, convinces us that he is one of the most zealous and "risrht-minded" Grand Mast'ers on the list Gomnlaint had been made to him that a Lodge had unreasonably postponed the trial of a member charged with the commission of an heinous offence. Of this he says : " Upon investigation, I ascertained that the principal reason urged for the postponement was, that our obligation required us to give a brother our support and a-sistance until the civil tribunal had disposed of the case, no matter what the circumstances, or how great the law's delay. I was then, land am now, firm in the belief that the doctrine thus enunciated is most pernicious, and calculated to bring the institution into merited disrepute. Once thoroughly convince the community that our mission is to protect our brethren charged with the commission of crime, no matter whether guilty or innocent, and none but those who require such protection will knock at our doors for admission. The honorable and the upright will turn from us, and additions to our numbers must come from the wicked and the vicious. Unless Masonry tends to make us walk more uprightly and circumspectly before God and man; makes us kinder neighbors, truer friends, and better citizens, it is not worth maintaining, and the labors of the great and good founders and patrons of our institution have been for naught.
"Firmly convinced that the welfare and perpetuity of our institution can only be maintained by promptly purging our Lodges of all unworthy members; that such action should be taken without regard to any other tribunal or society; that we should not be hampered with the uncertainties or delays of the law; and that the promulgation of the doctrine that we are obligated to sustain a brother, whether guilty or innocent, would convey a wrong and mischievous impression, and result in lasting injury to our institution, I set aside the action of the Lodge,^ and ordered them to proceed with the trial without unnecessary delay."
He is in receipt of information from Massachusetts and Michigan, which leads him to believe that imposters have gained admission into Lodges, and on this subject remarks: 8
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" I believe that the time has now come when the Grand Lodge should peremptorily forbid the examination by any Lodge in this jurisdiction, of a person claiming to be a Mason, unless he presents some written evidence that he has been made in a regular Lodge."
Upon the subject of Special Dispensations, he says: " I am happy to say that I have granted but one Dispensation for conferring the Degrees in less time than four weeks, and in that case the failure to present the petition in season was the fault of a member of the Lodge, and not of the candidate. I am not aware that the restriction of the right to grant such Dispensations to the Grand Master has been productive of injury. Dispensations are rapidly growing into disfavor, and I have no doubt that our newly adopted regulation will soon prevail in every Grand Lodge ori this continent. If the privileges conferred are not worth waiting for, they are not worth having; and Masonry will lose nothing by keeping at a distance candidates who must be thus telegraphed through. To discover and realize the concealed mysteries of symbolic Masonry, a candidate must have patient explanations and ample time to investigate that which he sees and hears in his progress. We are frequently astonished that so many candidates take no interest in the institution after they have received the Degrees, and attribute such want of interest to almost every reason but the right one. Let him once fully understand that every ceremony has a symbolic meaning, and conveys a valuable moral lesson, give him the explanations in the lectures of thC'different Degrees and such other instruction as is necessary to enable him to appreciate our ceremon'es, and in four cases out of five you will have a zealous and interested Mason."
Will the Brother Grand Secretary of Maine, or Brother please inform us what that newly adopted regulation is. We are a little anxious about it, as we think we remember having questioned the propriety of their allowing District Deputy Grand Masters to grant Dispensations to confer Degrees. Have you anything new? DRUMMOND,
In his closing remarks, he gives the following sound advice: " I cannot permit the opportunity to pass without a few brief words of counsel and advice. The signs of danger have already appeared in the horizon, and we shall be wise if we put our good ship in condition to withstand the shock of the approaching storm. Ignorant and deluded men are envious of our increasing popularity, and the timid and foolish are fearful of our growth and prosperity. Already combinations are being made against us, and outside parties are blindly cultivating a hostility which may possibly eventuate in another era of darkness and gloom. It is a fact, however, that cannot be disguised, no matter how earnestly we may strive to do so, that our most dangerous enemies are within our own lines. The great battle is to be fought with ourselves; and the victory, if it is
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won, must be in us and of us. Intemperance, profanity, avarice, envy, malice, and all the long train of social and moral evils, are endeavoring to undermine our institution; and it -viWX require the earnest and united efforts of all good and faithful Masons to prevent the structure from tottering and crumbling tothe earth. We cannot overcome the prejudices of the outside world by arguments or altercations, nor is it necessary that we should do so. But we may add materially to the reputation of our Fraternity, and compel the respect and confidence of the community, by conforming our lives to the teachings of our ancient institution."
As a precautionary measure in the admission of visiting brothers, they adopt the following : " Resolved, That no person shall be admitted to an examination in order to visit a Lodge in this State, without being vouched for by a brother, or presenting satisfactory written evidence, under seal, that he is a Mason in good standing, made in a regular Lodge."
They adopted the following as a Standing Regujation : " No application for permission to apply to another Lodge shall be received from any rejected candidate, until six months shall have elapsed from the time of his rejection, and his application shall lie over one month before being acted upon. And the permission, if given, must specify the Lodge to which he has leave to apply."
A resolution was adopted recognizing the Grand Orient of Brazil, Valley of Lavradio, as the supreme authority over symbolic Masonry in that Empire. The Report on Correspondence was again prepared by our Brother DRUMMOND, and, as usual, we must express our admiration of his success. The brother is still meeting with some opposition on the Quebec question, and devotes considerable space to a discussion of the subject. As yet, the discussions have been conducted in a very good humor, and we hope they will remain so. We say to those engaged in the discussion, speak your minds freely, brethren, but don't come to blows. â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Master BROWN'S Address is favorably noticed, and no serious criticisms are given concerning our report. We had once seen fit to give him a title, and thought best to apologize, he not standing in immediate nee'd of the one given. Of this he says :
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" H e apologizes for calling us 'highly statistical brother,' though we are not sure that he did not construe our remarks too seriously; perhaps his being called ' Rev.' himself helped him to appreciate the matter better. But he need not be troubled with the fear that that title will stick to him. Since the triennial meetings at Baltimore, the title,' Your Riverence,' belongs exclusively to a New Jersey brother, a quondam ' Knight of the Quill Correspondential!' "
W e rather coincide with him in the following, and especially the last clause: " These Proceedings are printed upon beautifully tinted paper. This is getting quite common. But we prefer white; because, although tinted paper may now be tasty, we are not sure it will continue to be so, while we are sure that white' will always be in good taste. We entirely concur with our Grand Secretary (whose opinion in this regard is founded upon practical knowledge .and eminently sound sense), who, when consulted upon the point, replied, ' W e don't need anything \ogive color to our Proceedings.' "
Our brethren of Maine seem to be as earnest as ever in the good work. M.-.W.'. DAVID CORGILL, of Augusta, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. I F A BERRY, of Portland, Grand Secretary. MARYLAND.
Grand Lodge met in Special Session May 22, 1871, for the purpose of making arrangments, and again on May 31, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Maryland Institute for Deaf and Dumb. They were again convened on the 27th of September, for the purpose of attending the funeral of P. G. M. Brother JOHN COATES.
The Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication November 20, 1871, the Senior Grand Warden, Brother L. A. C. GERRY, presiding. The Address of the Grand Master gives a favorable account of their financial condition, which, in consequence of the heavy indebtedness incurred in building their Temple, was the cause of much solicitude at the last Annual Convocation. The Grand Lodge seems to be prosperous also in its Masonic
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efforts, although their twenty-one Grand Inspectors are not prompt in making their reports; They request the Grand Master to order the pubhcation of the proceedings, with the names of the members, and tax the Lodges pto rata to pay for printing names. Their Grand Charity Fund amounts to ^76,000. Very little business was done during the session. M.'.W.'. J. H. B. LATROBE was re-elected Grand Master, and R.".W.'. J. H. MEDAINY re-elected Grand Secretary, both of Baltimore. MISSOURI.
Fifty-first Annual Cdmmunation held in St. Louis in October, 1871, M . ' . W . ' . THOMAS ELLWOOD GARRETT, Grand Master, presidiiig. Two hundred and twenty-three Lodges were represented. The Address of the Grand Master is an able and business-like document, and we judge that he makes a business of his position, as the Address covers thirty-three closely printed pages. Under the head of " Retrospect and Prospect," we find the following, which will apply as well in Kansas : " Masons are too much in the habit of recommending their friends simply because they are their friends, or perhaps only casual acquaintances, and bear the reputation of 'good fellows.' They do not ask themselves, 'Will they make good Masons ?' They do not reflect that their acquaintance would not warrant them in inviting these ' good fellows' into their family circle as visitors; and yet they unhesitatingly recommend them to become members of their Masonic family. They commit a wrong; not intentionally, but from want of thought. We all may be more or less subject to such reproach, and all will do well to ponder over this abuse, which can be so ea.sily corrected. " We get the ' good fellows 'into the Order, and what is often the result ? What good do they do us, or we them ? What becomes of them ? Perhaps we never see them again; they did not find the gew-gaw they were looking for, and at <jnce abandon the Lodge for more congenial associations. Perhaps, resolved to find a plaything, they make one of our solemn mysteries; or worse, use them for selfish and unholy purposes, thus bringing scandal on the Order â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and then we have to get the ' good fellows' out. That makes trouble in the family, and no good whatever has been accomplished. We have sown the seed on barren ground, lost both it and the labor, and have also suffered some in the opinion of the
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world. Let us acknowledge the truth and face it. Freemasonry is becoming too popular/and this very popularity is a foe to its stability to be feared, unless the current of favor is guided and controlled within legitimate bounds. It is threatened with a patronage which amounts to invasion. Its attractions are such that our doors are besieged with the popular impulse to become Masons — not Master Masons only, for many of these outside admirers have already fixed their eyes, as they suppose, on a point far above the basement story. They merely want to pass through, and go up stairs and climb the steeple, if there is a steeple to climb. " Should our plain and orderly apartments of' Three Degrees' of Ancient Craft Masonry be used simply to minister to such aspirations as these? And yet such aspirants do get in, and pass through and climb. The worst of it is, they get through with very little knowledge of what they have seen and heard — .«o little, indeed, that they could not prove their claims as Masons away from home, and are seldom seen in the *Blue Lodge' after. There is, however, one grain of comfort in connection with their thorough ignorance of Masonry : they could never divulge its secrets if they tried."
On the right of objection, he rules as follows: " Question. — It is a long established usage, and.also a law, that a member of the Lodge may object to the advancement of a candidate at any stage of the proceedings after he is elected to receive a Degree. The fact of the objection must become a part of the records, and the candidate cannot be advanced until the objection is withdrawn. To whom, and how far, does this right extend ? " Decision a. — It belongs exclusively to the members of the Lodge. If a member of another Lodge has objections to an applicant for the mysteries, it is his duty to make them known to the Committee of Investigation. That committee is the sole judge of the validity of the objections, and it is their duty to report and vote accordingly. At any other stage of the proceedings, an objector belonging to another Lodge may state his grounds for objection to the Master or any member of the Lodge, whose duty it is to consider and act as they conceive to be for the best interests and harmony of the Lodge, and the Order at large. No Mason has a right to object, personally, to the initiation, advancement or membership of a candidate or brother, in a Lodge of which he is not a member."
We hold, that, as the Order is, or should be, a "universal brotherhood," every member in good standing has the right of objection in any Lodge, and that his objection should be considered the same as though he were a member of the particular Lodge, and we would be in favor of giving the right of balloting on the petition for the Degrees of Masonry, to all Masons in good standing, wherever they might be. Our views, however, are not the practice in our own jurisdiction. Thirty Dispensations for new Lodges were granted during the year.
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A report was adopted, allowing Brother GOULEY ^2,500 for services as Grand Secretary. Looking over the business of the Grand Lodge, we find they resolved not to take any more stock in the Masonic Hall Association. The Report on Correspondence was prepared-'by Brother Forty-two Grand Lodges are reported upon, Kansas receiving a very liberal notice. Brother GOULEY makes a very eloquent appeal to the various Grand Lodges, in favor of the position of the Grand Lodge of Canada, and against the recognition of the Quebec Grand Lodge. The Brother has had his say, and we have had ours, and, although feeble, we will let the matter rest. GEORGE FRANK GOULEY.
He gives a glowing account of " T h e Reporters' Convention," and really makes us believe they "enjoyed the feast." We only regret we were not of the number. M.'.W.'.
is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary, both of St. Louis.
THOMAS E . GARRETT
GEORGE FRANK GOULEY,
MISSISSIPPI.
Fifty-fourth Annual Communication held at Holly Springs, commencing January 22, 1872, M.'.W.;. GEORGE R . FEARN, Grand Master, presiding. Two hundred and thirteen Lodges were represented. The Grand Master, in his Address, refers in fitting terms to the death of Past Grand Master GILES M . HILLYER, and also to the death of R.'.W.". GEORGE H . GRAY, who at the time of his death held the position of Grand Treasurer. He reports the appointment of Representatives near eighteen other Grand Lodges. Dispensations were granted to eight new Lodges. He decides that a candidate may be estopped by the objection of a member of the Lodge, without his being required to give his reason. A large amount of business was transacted during the session, but generally of a local nature.
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A. large portion of this local business is devoted to "amendments," which is rather to be wondered at in a jurisdiction as old as Mississippi. They resolve that Brothers C. T. MURPHY and J. L. POWER, can publish a paper acceptable to the Craft, and propose to give them a cordial support. Delegates receive twenty cents per mile, and they resolve to ask them to donate one-fourth to the Grand Lodge. They are discussing, with considerable earnestness, the propriety of erecting a Grand Lodge building, but as yet very little has been accomplished. The Report on Correspondence was from the pen of.Brother A. H. BARKLEY. The various Grand Lodges are overhauled in the most friendly manner, and the numerous good things selected and commented on in a very modest and fraternal spirit. Kansas for 1870 apd also for 1871, receivesher share of the brother's attention. There are 291 Lodges Chartered, with a membership of 11,488. Receipts of the year, ;^ 11,731.25. M.-.W.-. W. H. HARDY, of Paulding, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. J. L. POWER, of Jackson, Grand Secretary. MICHIGAN.
Annual Communication held at Detroit,. January 9, 1872, M.-.W.'. JOHN W . CHAMPLIN, Grand Master, presiding. Two hundred and ninety Lodges were represented. â&#x20AC;˘ In his Address he thus refers to the subject of the admission of candidates: " Masonry was never intended to be universal, save in the application by its votaries-of its benign principles. It always selected its materials. It is exclusive in its essential nature. It has always had a high standard by which it measures applicants for its favors, morally and physically. Its gr.-ind objects are harmony and fraternity. Fraternily is the life-giving spirit of Freemasonry. . It is that subtle essence which pervades all, and as with a sort-of magnetic attraction, brings its members closer together. " I t is at once the strength and foundation erf the whole fabric. It follows that
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no one should be admitted to our numbers, no matter how high his moral standing, how great his ability, or what his qualifications, unless each and all of the members of the Lodge can fellowship him—unless each and all can feel glad and eager to discharge towards him every duty and every obligation which Masonry imposes. We should feel that our Masonic ties are reciprocal, and realize that in each member of our Lodge we have a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. If any member should say, during the advancement of a candidate, ' I do not want him to become one of us,' then each member should also be ready to say, ' then neither do I want him.' In a Lodge thus constituted, harmony and fraternity would prevail to. their fullest extent, and the choicest fruit which the tree of Masonry bears would yield its blessings to us. There would be no discordant element within our Lodges to mar their harmony. There would be no strife within our bosoms between our Masonic duty and the exercise of brotherly love."
The great fires of last fall, which swept over portions of their State are noticed, and on this subject a committee report the following donations: " The contributions have come from' the following sources : , From Lodges in the State of New York, ^3,547,00; Read Lodge, No. 316, Evansville, Indiana, ^85.50; North Star Lodge, No. 57, Missouri, JS14.75; Oriental Holy R. A. Chapter, Philadelphia, ^lOO.oo; Grand River Lodge, No, 34, Michigan, ;Jloo.oo; Warren Lodge, No. 51, Portland, Connecticut, §35.00; Union Lodge, New London, Connecticut, §50.00; Keystone Chapter, No. 175, Pennsylvania, §25.00; Grand Lodge of Kentucky, §266.66; Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, $300.00; Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania—contributions from several Lodges — §840.00; Grand Lodge of Maryland, §1,152.21; Grand Lodge of Ohio, §800.00; St. Peter's Lodge, No. 20, Connecticut, §100.00."
Fifteen chartered Lodges had been constituted, and eleven Dispensations were granted for new Lodges. Only three Dispensations to confer Degrees had been granted. Quite a falling off from some former years. The following is good doctrine: " It is a well settled principle of our Masonic Institution, that a candidate rejected by one Lodge cannot apply to, be made a Mason to any other Lodge - than the one in which he was rejected. This principle has its foundation in the fact that the great body of the Masonic family is a unit, and that when material is once rejected by the workmen as unfit for our Masonic Temple, none but those who inspected it and pronounced it defective are competent to apply the working tools to it when again presented. When presented to others, the defects might be covered up, or.concealed so as not to be discerned, and hence it has ever been held that those who rejected it are best qualified to say whether the defect longer exists. Experietice has proved that when a candidate, who has been
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rejected in' one Lodge, has been made a Mason in another, without the unanimous consent of the Lodge rejecting him, he has proved a turbulent or troublesome member among us."
The Grand Lodge of Michigan has heretofore most emphatically opposed the Grand Representative System, but the following indicates a change of sentiment: " Resolved, That this Grand Lodge does approve and adopt the Representative System, and that the Grand Master be and he is hereby authorized and requested to appoint resident representatives near the several Grand Lodges in the United States, and the British Possessions on this continent."
A large amount of business was transacted, and all the affairs of the Grand Lodge seem to be in a most flourishing condition. Appropriate resolutions were adopted in relation to the reception of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by the Grand Secretary, Brother JAMES FENTON. On the Representative question. Brother FENTON, we could not appreciate the point in your argument, and hence could not approve your action. We will let your experience tell us how it is now. â&#x20AC;˘ Three hundred and six Lodges have 23,996 members. M.'.W.'. HENRY CHAMBERLAIN, of Three Oaks, is Grand Master, and R.".W.'. JAMES FENTON, Detroit, Grand Secretary] MINNESOTA.
Annual Communication held in January, 1872, M.'.W.'. C. W. NASH, Grand Master, presiding. Sixty-two Lodges represented. The Address of the Grand Master is a lengthy and instructive document. Nine Dispensations for new Lodges were granted, and on the subject he calls for some " wise regulation" in regard to their establishment. Under the head of "Decisions," he very truly says: " During the past year 1 have received numerous communications, relating to questions upon Masonic law and usage, On account of the great labor imposed,
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I have only answered those coming direct from the Master of a Lodge, or from the Secretary, by order of the Lodge. I need not assure you, my brethren, that to answer these questions imposes a great tax upon the ti7?ie and patience of the Grand Master; and this is made the more annoying, when he knows that a very large majority of the questions asked, are answered in the Proceedings of our Grand Lodge. " I again earnestly urge upon the Masters, Wardens, and brethren of Lodges, to read and examine more thoroughly and considerately—and to read or cau:-e to be read in their respective Lodges, the Proceedings of our Grand Lodge, as is required to be done by a positive edict of this Grand Body ; also the Ancient Landmarks and Regulations, and such standard works on Masonic Jurisprudence as are within the reach of all. If this were done, the Craft at large would be better int'ormed — Lodges would be governed with more wisdom, 'peace and harmony' would prevail to a greater extent — and the Grand Master would be relieved of a vast amount of correspondence."
The M.'.W.*. Brother is of the opinion that they have not sufficient committees, and asks that there be created a Committee on Appropriations. He urges a greater diffijsion of Masonic knowledge among the Craft, and quotes as follows from Brother A. G. MACKEY: " T h e day has passed when any man could expect, without study, to take a prominent position in our Institution. Masonic literature has become an established .fact. Masonry, always a science, but a neglected one, has now begun to be diligently cultivated, and every brother is bound, so far as his means and opportunity will permit, to make himself acquainted with the history and philosophy of our Institution. A few hours in each week appropriated to the reading of Masonic books — and who among us cannot spare that brief portion of his time—will make every Mason a better, a wiser, and a more zealous disciple of the Order."
He is in favor of a uniform code of By-Laws, and recommends that the subject be referred to a Special Committee, to report "at the present session," and immediately cautions against hasty legislation, as follows : " I t must be palpable to every Masonic student who has given the subject any consideration, that there is entirely too much legislation; and the tendency of a majority of the Grand Lodges in this direction — in connection with an evil equally a.\ ruinous, that is, hasty legislation — is to be deeply deplored. Masonry is based upon irrevocable and immutable principles, and these are clearly defined by the ancient landmarks of the Order, and the usages and customs of the Craft, and are of too great antiquity, and too sacred in their character and influence to be tampered with as frequently, and in as hasty and inconsiderate a manner as
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they are. Let us take warning and enact no law but such as is required — wholesome, wise, just, appropriate, and strictly in accordance with the ancient usages; and when it has been enacted and spread upon our statute books, let it be duly and conscientiously observed, and earnestly and honestly, yet firmly administered, by those in authority. " A few useful and salutary, regulations for the government of the Craft, well and truly to be observed and administered, will prove more efficacious than a volume of impracticable laws passed without careful and due consideration, resulting in a majority of cases in non-observance, and producing a vast amount of discussion and trouble. I need only call your attention, to the history of the proceedings of this Grand Lodge, to corroborate the truth of my statement. " You, as Representatives, have assembled here as the accredited delegates from the several Subordinate Lodges in this State, to consult for good, and to wisely legislate for the interests of Masonry, not only for Minnesota, but to advance its interests and principles over the entire globe. May your action be governed by Wisdom, Fraternity, Toleration, and not too hasty legislation."
From the brother's closing remarks, we transcribe the following: "Association is the grand power in modern times—men have ceased acting alone —they move in masses, whether it be to bridge the Atlantic with steamers, uproot the dynasty of an empire, construct a railway to the Pacific coast, or rebuild a republic. Masonry blends the intellect and energies of a vast multitude of m e n ; we converge the rays of hazy twilight and flame them forth in focal light; we bind the starry spangles into one grand central sun. To accomplish good objects, we have seized upon this great secret of success, and by it we combine the strength, wisdom, arms, hearts and afiluence of millions. The Order raises these numerous shields over the widow's unprotected head; it stretches forth myriad arms under the unprotected and unsupported orphan. It has. its almost numberless night-watchers; its day visits to the sick and the dying. So. many to swell the funeral trains of departed brothers to their final resting place. Its devoted followers act together in unison and peace; and when Masonry utters its cheering and peaceful voice, like the sound of the morning drum of England, it encircles the entire globe. " It must continue to diffuse light and knowledge if it would live. We are in an electric age — one that is changing every hour. The life of a single gen eration is a far longer period than was once the life of an empire. Time is no longer measured by the successive vibrations of the pendulum, but by the succession of ideas; not by hours, but by events; not by moments even, but by revolutions. Time is no more marked by the sun-dial or the hour-glass, but by strokes of the engine and flashes of the telegraph. " Masonry is lifting its eye over a wider field. It asks what is its business with the minds of men ? That the spirit is not for a day, nor, like the verse ot Shakspeare, for all time. It spreads its wings over the battlements of the invisible world. It leaps the life to come.
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"Brethren, we must extend the sphere of our beneficence. We are in an intellectual, a progressive and thinking age; and we must do hereafter for the minds of men, as well as for their bodies. A new and brighter day for mankind is everywhere breaking. The monk is leaving his cloister, and the nun her convent, to mingle with the warm life and earnest struggles of the human race, and as they turn their backs on the tall cypress, which for centuries have held their steady moan over those gray sepulchres of the buried alive, they feel the undulation of the new age. The day of scholastic theology, of monkish rituals, of besotting and enslaving priestcraft, has gone by, and it will return no more. We hear the mighty tread of the advancing multitude, asking for ' more light.' "
They decide that a brother has not the inherent right of visitation. They resolve, as follows: " That this Grand Lodge, in view of the many perplexing questions arising from the matter of non-payment of dues, recommend the life membership system for adoption by Subordinate Lodges, in the place of the system of annual dues."
The question of the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, was postponed until the next Annual Communication. The Grand Master was empowered to appoint a committee to prepare a new Constitution and Regulations, and report at the next Annual Communication. "Too innch legislation"â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we fear. â&#x20AC;˘ The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother A. T. C. PiERSON, but falls somewhat short of his former reports in.point of general interest. We will excuse him this time, but hope to hear from him in full in his next. Ninety-five Lodges have. 5,218 members. 838.50. Disbursements, ^3,715.62.
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The Seventh Annual Communication of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge convened in Deer Lodge City, October 2, 1871, M.-. W.'. CORNELIUS HEDGES, Grand Master, presiding. Fourteen
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Lodges were represented. The address of the Grand Master is quite lengthy, but it contains so much good sound sense, that one would not tire in reading it. They had met for the first time in Deer Lodge City, and this is how he tells it: " We are gathered among the high places of earth, and, for the first time, by the water-courses that connect the eternal snows of our Rocky Mountains with the eternal waters of the mighty Pacific. As these restless streams bear their burdens, and merge their own fretful existence in an ocean of peace, so may all the streams of our individual efforts contribute to swell into an ocean of peace and harmony the results of our united deliberations."
H e advises the collection and preservation of Grand Lodge Proceedings as the basis of history; urges retrenchment in Grand Lodge expenses, and recommends the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, which latter recommendation was concurred in. T h e Report on Correspondence was presented by the Grand Secretary, Brother H E Z L . HOSMER. Twenty-eight Grand Lodges were noticedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kansas not of the number. He questions the propriety of a decision which denies advancement to an applicant because he has lost a leg after receiving the first Degree. He seems opposed, or at least he tries to argue himself into an opposition to the Grand Representative System, his principal objection seeming to be, that there is danger of getting bad, or indifferent men as representatives. We think the brother looks at the subject from a very unfavorable standpoint. A memorial page is dedicated to the memory of Brother a "pioneer of Masonry in Iowa, Colorado, Idaho and Montana." HENRY ALLEN,
M.'.W.". JAMES ter, and R . " . W . ' . Secretary.
R . WESTON, HEZ L.
of Diamond City, is Grand Masof Virginia- City, Grand
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Fifteenth Annual Communication held at Lincoln, June 18, 1872. M.-.W.-. WILLIAM E . H I L L , Grand> Master. R.-.VV.-. R. W. FURNAS, Grand Secretary. Thirty-one Lodges were represented. . The Grand Master, as briefly as possible, gives a detailed report of his official acts. With a few exceptions, he reports the Lodges rapidly increasing in strength and numbers. Seven Dispensations for new Lodges had been granted during the year. He cautions against the too rapid increase in Lodges, and entertains fears that they have been too negligent in the qualification of those who are put in charge of the new Lodges. We trust our neighboring jurisdiction will be watchful on this point, and at least start the Lodges under proper training, for "as the twig is bent, the tree is inclined." He says, " I n principle I am opposed to granting Dispensations for conferring Degrees out of the usual time," and thinks if the Grand Lodge would require a fee of ten dollars for every such Dispensation issued, it would put an end to that class of applications, except there was an actual necessity. On this point we have always held that the practice of charging a fee for a Special Dispensation, was at least unchar-. itable,- if not in direct opposition to the spirit of Masonry. And we have always believed that it was a misfortune for any one to be obliged to take the Degrees in less than the usual fixed time. Should such a misfortune indeed occur, we see no reason why we should take advantage of that misfortune to enrich our treasury. Make it the rule to refuse all applications for Dispensations, but should there be a really meritorious case, grant it without fee. For very good reasons, he has refused to give his consent for a Lodge to engage in " a real estate gift enterprise." The Proceedings embrace full reports of the Board of Masonic Relief of Chicago, which shows the total receipts to have been ^83,389.06, ^749.50 of which is reported as contributed from Kansas.
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The Grand Lodge of Utah was recognized, and the Grand Secretary instructed to extend fraternal greetings. The " Masonic Temple Guild," of Omaha, as an enterprise, is commended " t o the attention and support of the Subordinate Lodges throughout the jurisdiction." They adopt a resolution fixing the price of a Special Dispensation to confer Degrees, at ten dollars. How could you, brethren? They resolve that the sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, is a gross violation of Masonic obligation, and should in all cases subject the offender to a reprimand; and, if persisted in, to expulsion from the Fraternity. W e are sorry to see our Nebraska brethren attempt to justify themselves in the adoption of the following: '^Resolved, That the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, be and he is hereby instructed to ask through the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, that Noblesville Lodge, No. 57, pay Lincoln Lodge, No. 19, the amouiit expended by said Lincoln Lodge in the funeral expenses of deceased Brother J. GREATHOUSE."
W e would assign our reasons for not coinciding with the above, but believe we will have a majority on our side without doing it. They hold that a Lodge has the right to reject applicants for membership by dimit. W e hold to the same rule, but at the same time we (individually) hold that where there are grounds for rejection, there are grounds for charges, which should be preferred and the brother dealt with. They acknowledge the receipt of the Proceedings of the various Grand Lodges, but there is no Report on Correspondence. M.-.W.-. W I L L I A M E . H I L L is Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. W. R. BROWN, Grand Secretary. NEVADA.
Our brethren of this jurisdiction met in Annual Communication at Virginia, September 19, 1871, M.".W.'. GEORGE
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From the excellent Address of the Grand Master, we learn that the Craft in the jurisdiction is harmonious, and its work proceeding regularly,'silentlj^ and beneficially. One Lodge had voted to surrender its Charter, and one new Lodge was instituted! The following remarks coincide with our views exactly: " I see by the proceedings of several American Grand Lodges, that they have arrested the Charters of constituent Lodges for initiating maimed candidates. In this jurisdiction, questions have been propounded to some of my predecessors, as well as to myself, touching the qualifications of persons who had lost, some one, and some another, joint of a finger, and the like. It seems strange that at tliis day there should be any difficulty in determining the question of physical fitness for our mysteries. This Grand Lodge has determined to adhere to the ancient landmark which requires that men made Masons must be hale and sound, ^ not deformed or dismembered at the time cf their making. The candidate must ,be ' as a man ought to b e ; ' he must have absolutely whole limbs, which includes every joint of every finger and toe; he must have his eyesight, and his sense of hearing, unimpaired. He must be without maim or marked defect; nor will artificial members or appliances stand in place of the lost or maimed member or organ. It is well that this requirement of our laws should be known to every Master Mason in the jurisdiction, that he may not propose a candidate for Masonry unless he be eligible. " Too much care cannot be exf rcised in the admission of candidates, though they may come up to the physical standard which our laws require. Every man proposed should have those qualities of mind and heart which fit him for Masonic duties. If he be of a morose and uncharitable disposition, it were better not to admit him. If he have any positive vices, and this be known to the members of the Lodge which he petitions, no considerations of former personal friendship, nor any consideration vi'hatever, ought to intervene to prevent an unfavorable ballot.!'
A large amount of business was transacted, but generally of a local character. At a previous Annual Communication, Brothers R. H. TAYLOR, H . S . MASON, and W, A. M. VAN BOKKELEN were appointed a committee to examine and report upon the question, " What are the Landmarks ? " After a thorough research, the Majority submit a lengthy report. The following is the list, as reported by the Majority of the Committee:
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" I. Belief in the existence of a Supreme being, the Great Architect of the Universe. "II. "III. " IV. "V.
Belief in the Immortality of the Soul. Belief in the resurrection of the body. Obedience to the Moral law.
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The Legend of the Third Degree. The modes of recognition.
" V I I I . The obligations. ' " IX. The obligations, means of recognition, and the forms and ceremonies observed in conferring Degrees, are secret. " X. Charity to all mankind, and more particularly to a brother Mason, is a Masonic duty. " X I , Every person, to be a Mason, must be a man, of lawful age, free-born, and hale and sound, as a man ought to be. " XII.
The ballot for candidates is strictly and inviolably secret.
" X I I I . No one can be made a Mason, except in a lawful Lodge, duly convened, acting under an unreclaimed Warrant or Dispensation, and at the place therein named, after petition presented at a regular meeting, and acceptance by unanimous ballot. " X I V . 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; provided, if at any time before the balloting shall have commenced, it be discovered that the petitioner does not live within the jurisdiction of the Lodge, or is not of lawful age, the petition must be dismissed for want of jurisdiction, unless it be shown that at the time of mailing the petition the petitioner had knowledge of the laws of the Craft respecting local jurisdiction or lawful age, as the case may be; and the petition must be dismissed when the death of the petitioner is made known before the ballot. " XV.
The duty of every Master Mason to be a member of a Lodge.
" XVI. Initiation makes a man a Mason, and when he receives the Degree of Master Mason, he becomes a member of the Lodge conferring it. " X V I I . The right of every Mason to visit and sit in every regular Lodge, except when such visit is likely to disturb the harmony or interrupt the working of the Lodge. " X V I I I . Masonic intercourse<^with a clandestine or expelled Mason is a Masonic crime. " XIX. Every Mason is amenable to the Masonic laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which he resides.
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" XX. The disciplinary powers of a Lodge may not be exercised for a violation of ihe moral law (as distinguished from the law of the land), until the oflTender has been twice admonished by the Master of Wardens or his Lodge. " X X I . Restoration to the privileges of Masonry by the Grand Lodge does not restore to membership in a constituent Lodge. " XXII. The reversal, by a Grand Lodge, of a judgment of suspension or expulsion by a constituent Lodge, leaves the party accused in the same relations of membership as before the charges were tried. " X X I I I . No appeal can be taken to the Lodge from the decision of the Master, or the Warden occupying the chair in his absence. " XXIV. The right of every Mason to appeal from the decision of his brethren, in Lodge convened, to the Grand Lodge or General Assembly of Masons. " XXV. Every Mason must be tried by his peers; and hence a Lodge cannot try its Master. " XXVI. The government of the Craft, when congregated in a Lodge, by a Master and two Wardens. "-XXVIL No one can be Master of a warranted Lodge but a Master Mason who shall have served as Warden. "XXVIII.
Every Lodge, when congregated, must be duly tiled.
" XXIX. A ' Book of the Law,' the square and compasses, shall constitute a part of the furniture of every Lod^e. " XXX. Every Lodge has power to make Masons, and to administer its own private affairs. " XXXI. No visitor, unknown to the brethren present, or to some one of them, as a Mason, can enter a Lodge without first passing an examination according to ancient usage. "XXXII. Every Master, before closing his Lodge, must give, or cause to be given, a lecture on Masonry, or a part thereof. " XXXIII. The Master and Wardens of every warranted Lodge must be chosen annually by its members, on or before the festival of St. John the Evangelist; and, if installed, cannot resign their offices during the term for which they were elected. " XXXIV. In case of the death, inability or absence of the Master of a Lodge, it is the prerogative of the Senior Warden, and in case of his death, inability or absence, of the Junior Warden, to preside over the Lodge. " X X X V . The duty as well as the right of every warranted Lodge to be represented in the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication. " XXXVI. A Lodge Under Dispensation is a temporary body, and is not entitled to representation in the Grand Lodge. " XXXVII. Grand Lodge.
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All Masons are peers, All constituent Lodges are peers.
All Grand Lodges are peers.
" X L I . A Grand Lodge has supreme and exclusive jurisdiction, within its territorial limits, over all matters of Ancient Craft Masonry. " X L I I . A Grand Lodge must meet at least once in each year, to consult and act concerning the interests of the Fraternity in its jurisdiction. " X L I I I . The office of Grand Master is elective, and should be filled annually by the Grand Lodge. " XLIV. The prerogative of the Grand Master to preside over every assembly of the Craft within his jurisdiction, wheresoever and whensoever held. " X L V . The prerogative of the Grand Master to grant Dispensations for opening and holding new Lodges. " X L V I . The prerogative of the Grand Master to arrest the Warrant or Dispensation of any Lodge until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. " X L V I I . The prerogative of the Grand Master to grant Dispensations to Lodges to ballot for and confer Degrees at irregular times. " X L V I I I . The prerogative of the Grand' Master to grant Dispensations to Lodges to elect officers after the period prescribed by law. " X L I X . The prerogative of the Grand Master to require the attendance of, and information from any Grand Officer respecting matters appertaining to the duties of his office. " L. The prerogative of the Grand Master to suspend the Master of any Lodge from the exercise of the powers and duties of his office, until the ne.Kt Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. " LL The Ancient Landmarks are the Supreme Law, and cannot be changed or abrogated."
Brother VAN BOKKELEN takes e.xceptions to some portions of the above, and, as they fail to agree, submits a minority report, in which he rejects Nos. 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 27, 33, 36, 37,41,45, 48, 49 and 50; thus, in his report, reducing the number from fifty-one,to thirty-three. The whole subject was postponed until the next Annual Communication. The question is a difficult one, and we fear our brethren of Nevada will hardly settle it at their next meeting. Nearly or
Grand Lodge of Kansas. quite all writers on the subject differ, and we presume all differ from them, no matter what their action may be. should differ with both reports, but the minority are, in opinion, nearest correct. We will wait the result before cussing the question further.
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Brother TAYLOR submitted an excellent Report on Correspondence. Thirty-eight Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas, fgr 1870, being one, and of which an approving notice is given. He is not disposed to drop the old Mount Moriah question, as we had suggested; but refers to it, and to us, in this wise: "Of the Mount Moriah Charter, granted by the Kansas Grand Lodge, he says; ' We are sorry that anything of the kind should have occurred, but ".'tis done, and can't be helped." We have had our say, and wish to let "by-gones be by-gones." ' " T h e Grand Lodge, by the way, took no notice of our resolutions on the subject. We suppose, therefore, they admit the ' great discourtesy' these resolutions complained of. Isn't this a fair construction of their silence ? "
. To a person unacquainted with all the facts, we will admit that, after hearing the Nevada side of the question, the answer might be " y e s - " but the Grand Lodge of Kansas will not admit that any "great discourtesy" was practiced toward their Grand Lodge, although this Cominittee may have apologized, and asked to "let by-gones be by-gones," etc., etc. So far as the resolutions were concerned. Brother TAYLOR, we read them over, and really did not know whether to notice theiB or not. Our conclusions were, that the deed was done, and could not well be changed, and, as in most of these conversies, the less that is said the better ; hence our silence. We were induced to take this course, too, from the fact that the resolutions referred to did not appear to have been adopted' by the Grand Lodge, but merely the report of a Committee without action, and hence did not strictly callfor action from us. We had hoped the affair would have ceased to be agitated, and would not again refer to it, but that the brother is apparently so ambitious to have the last word, we fear wrong
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impressions might be formed, were we to remain silent. We wish to call the brother's attention to a few facts in the case, and believe, if he properly understands them, he will admit that if any great errors were committed, they were by his Grand Lodge. If we understand the history of Mount Moriah Lodge, the Grand Master of Nevada first granted a Dispensation for its formation in January, 1866. This Dispensation was once renewed, and on the i8th of September, 1867, the Lodge petitioned for a Charter. The Committee on Charters reported the records and papers of the Lodge satisfactory, and say they would take pleasure in recommending them for a Charter, but for the spirit of insubordination, as they term it, manifested in a communication from the ofificers of the Lodge. The Grand Lodge, after hearing the report, adopted the following: "Resolved, That this Grand Lodge, in view of the unsatisfactory state of society in Salt Lake City, and the improper spirit manifested in the communication from the officers of Mount Moriah Lodge, U. D., does not deem it expedient, or for the good of Masonry, to grant a Charter to the brethren of Mount Moriah Lodge, U. D., as prayed for."
When issuing the Dispensation to Mount Moriah Lodge, the Grand Lodge of Nevada issued their edict against the admission of Mormons into the Lodge To this edict the brethren seem to have taken no exception while Under Dispensation, but in the event of a Charter being granted, they claimed the right to judge for themselves as to who might be ' admitted. They presumed to ask the Grand Lodge to repeal the edict, claiming what is almost universally conceded â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that every Lodge has the right to select its own material, subject only to general regulations of Grand Lodges. They declined a Charter, if trammeled by special edicts, and this was the insubordination manifested. The ofificers of Mount Moriah Lodge may have manifested an "improper spirit;" â&#x20AC;&#x201D; perhaps a "spirit of insubordination;" but certainly, if such was the case, the Nevada Grand Lodge
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did very wrong in adopting the following resolution, after they had refused them a Charter: " Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to prepare and forward to the Master of Mount Moriah Lodge, Under Dispensation, without fee, to be by him delivered to each member of his Lodge, the proper certificates of their good standing, as provided for in the Constitution."
By this act the Grand Lodge exonerated the members of Mount Moriah Lodge from all blame on account of insubordination, so that this element in the affair at once loses its force. They had given them their dimits, unconditionally, and they were free to go where they pleased; remain dimitted, apply for membership in other Lodges, or petition any Grand Lodge they saw fit, for a Dispensation to form a new Lodge. They applied to Montana, as they^^had a perfect right to do, and that Grand Lodge refused them a Dispensation, and their right to do this, no one will question. After being refused by Montana, they applied to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The brothers signing the petition were in possession- of regular dimits, all of recent date. Their petition was in form, and duly recommended by Wasach Lodge, of Great Salt Lake City, their nearest Lodge. Many of the petitioners were well and favorably known in this jurisdiction; they expressed their opposition to the admission of Mormons, which views accorded with the views of the Grand Master, and no valid reason, why a Dispensation should not be granted, seemed to exist, and especially, as up to this time, nothing had been received by him from Nevada, regarding the subject. Grand Master ADAMS, after mature consideration, granted a Dispensation. And we believe no one has had cause to regret it. Under like circumstances, we should feel that we were justified in doing the same thing again, should occasion require.it. Had the Grand Lodge of Nevada just grounds for all the complaints made, why did they not prefer charges against the offending brothers, and if, after a trial, they were found guilty,. punish them to the extent of the law, instead of commending
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them to the favorable consideration of all good Masons, wheresoever dispersed ? If " t h e unsatisfactory state of society" in Salt Lake City was the cause of their refusing a Charter, certainly that reason should have its weight for the time being. But societies change, and, we trust, generally for the best. What may appear objectional in society to-day, may entirely disappear to-morrow, so that this objection could not be considered as having any particular force long after the question was raised; besides all persons do not look from the same stand-point. As additional evidence in favor of our position, we quote the following, adopted by the Grand Lodge of Nevada : " W H E R E A S , The members of Mount Moriah Lodge, U. D., have, at great expense, fitted up their Lodge room, and considering the peculiar circumstances under which this Grand Lodge has deemed it necessary, for the good of the Craft, to refuse the brethren of that Lodge a Charter, and the fact that to enforce the provisions of Section 5, Article IV, Part I I I , of the Constitution would be burdensome upon the brethren of that Lodge; therefore, be it "Resolved, That this Grand Lodge does hereby donate to the brethren of the late Mount Moriah Lodge, U. D., its furniture and jewels."
Thus it will be seen that they not only granted the brethren dimits, but allowed them to retain their furniture and jewels, and what would be more natural than that these brethren should forthwith apply to some other Grand Lodge for a Dispensation to organize a Lodge ? They did apply, and applied to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. They promised a cheerful compliance with our rules and regulations, and a Dispensation was granted. They served the requisite probation, when their work was approved and a Charter granted them, which, under the circumstances, we hold we were justified in doing. We have heard it said that "if we have the tools, we will use them," and it is reasonable to suppose that, as the Grand Lodge of Nevada had given the "tools," they should not complain if they were used. A s to the question of jurisdiction, we hold that the territory was common, and that all Grand Lodges had equal rights
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therein. If Nevada had ever acquired any jurisdiction in this particular case, they had forfeited all claim to it by their final action and disposal of the matter; and the Grand Lodge of Kansas, the Grand Lodge of Illinois, or any other Grand Lodge, had a perfect right to do as they pleased in granting a Dispensation. Had the Lodge been given any other name, in all probability the same questions would not have arisen, but the principle would have been the same, viz : that Nevada, by her own action, had relinquished all jurisdiction over the brethren in this particular case, and that the subsequent action of the Grand Lodge of Kansas was in keeping with the customary practice of Grand Lodges with reference to territory where no Grand Lodge exists ; and it is unfair in the brethren of Nevada to accuse us of showing "great discourtesy" toward them. The Mount Moriah Lodge has been one of our most faithful subjects, ever ready to conform to our regulations, and prompt and amply full in all her reports. ' She now joins her 'destinies with the two others in the Territory, in the formation of the Grand Lodge of Utah. May she always remain as true and faithful in her new relations as she has been to us in the past. Henceforth she must fight her own battles, and, as we have now had our say, we are willing to "shake hands across the bloody chasm." The brother, in speaking of us, says, " He agrees with us, that fees for affiliation should be abolished." If he will take the trouble to refer to our report for the year 1865, he will find under the Read of Nevada, our views of this subject, and also that we suggested to the young Grand Lodge of Nevada the propriety of inserting in their regulations a clause providing for admission by dimit without fee. Better acknowledge that you agree with us. Brother TAYLOR. This is an old hobby of ours, and we have received many a "rap over the knuckles," in years past, for advocating it.' Fifteen Lodges report 1,028 members. M.'.W.'. GEORGE ROBINSON, of Washoe City, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. ROBERT H . TAYLOR, of Virginia, Grand Secretary
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From this Grand Lodge we have no Proceedings later than of the Annual Communication of May, 1871. At that time, M.'.W.'. JOHN R . HOLBROOK was Grand Master. The Address is a brief account of his official acts, with a few practical suggestions as to trials, etc. They have been called to mourn the loss, by death, of Past Grand Master A L F R E D GREELEY, and also of their Grand Treasurer, R.'.W/. JOHN KNOWLTON, who had held that office for twenty-eight years. He also notices the death of Brother Admiral DAVID G . FARRAGUT. He had granted four out of seven applications to confer Degrees in less than the Constitutional delay. Cases have arisen where candidates were elected to receive the Degrees, but before the next meeting objections were made to their advancement. His advice was asked, and in answer, he directed that the objectors should offer a preamble and resolutions, asking for a new ballot in the case. " How high is that?" Six District Deputy Grand Masters submit very interesting reports, all showing a flourishing condition of the Craft. Twenty-seven pages of the Proceedings are devoted to a report from the Committee on Grievances. The report contains a large amount of Masonic law and "useful information," but in our opinion, might have been reduced one-half The right of rejection was treated t h u s : "Resolved, That any member of the Lodge, after ballot, and before the conferring of the Degree, may make his objections to the Master, privately, and such an objection shall be a rejection."
They resolve that each Lodge pay a per capita tax of twenty cents, for the purpose of liquidating their indebtedness. They resolve to ballot for each Degree. Brother JOHN J. BELL furnished the Report on Correspondence. Kansas for 1869 and also for 1870, is among the Grand Lodges noticed. H e seems to favor Brother BROWN'S recommendation for Grand Lodge registration. Of iis he says:
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" The Committee on Correspondence, evidently puzzled to see how Massachusetts could have Subordinates in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Chili, suggests that that Grand Lodge.works the Scotch Rite, and does not claim jurisdiction over the York Rite. We believe the Grand Lodge of New York does not claim any jurisdiction over the Rite worked by the Grand Lodge of Hamburg."
Well, then what? The brother gives us his opinions on some special subjects, and many of his arguments are sound. On some we should disagree. M.'.W.'. JOHN R . Master, and R.".W.". Secretary.
HOLBROOIC, ABEL
of Portsmouth, is Grand of Concord, Grand
HUTCHINS,
N E W JERSEY.
The eighty-fifth Annual Communication of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was held in January, 1872, M.'.W.'. WILLIAM E. PINE, Grand Master, presiding. He reports having granted Dispensations for seven new Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Hamburg had issued a Warrant for a Lodge, to be located at Ploboken, to be known as "Lodge Beton zum Licht, No. 3," to which he very justly takes exception. It is to be hoped that no countenance wliatever will be given this clandestine organization, for so we must call it. They seem somewhat troubled with side Degrees; or, perhaps, some one is peddling the Eastern Star, and somebody else didn't get the job; hence the following : " Resolved, That the so-called side Degrees, otherwise known as Adoptive or Androgynous Masonry, represented by the Degrees of the Eastern Star, and under other appellations, are not legitimate Masonic Degrees, and do not of themselves entitle the recipients thereof to any of the rights and benefits of Masonry, or to any Masonic recognition. "Resolved, That the conferring of said Degrees, or any or either of them, upon women, is a fraud upon them, reflects discredit upon the Craft, and therefore meets the severe reprobation of this Grand Lodge. "Resolved, That the Lodges of this jurisdiction having control of their own
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Lodge rooms are forbidden, under any pretence whatever, to permit their halls to be used for the purpose of conferring any or either of said Degrees; and that it shall be the duty of the Grand Master to withdraw the Warrant of any Lodge offending against either the spirit or the letter or these resolutions."
And further along we find the following : " W H E R E A S , It has been assumed to graft 'Androgynous Masonry' upon Symbolic Masonry, by printing reports in connection in the public papers, and by the use of Lodge rooms in this jurisdiction, thereby giving it a significance to those who are unable to form a just estimate of the subject; and, whereas, the Androgynous Degrees are unrecognizable in any other cliaracter than that of 'bogus Masonry;' therefore, " Resolved, That the use of the Lodge rooms in this jurisdiction for the purpose of conferring any Degrees denominated ' Androgynous' is hereby interdicted."
Perhaps Brother Reynolds, of Illinois, can" give some light on the name. How is it? The Grand Secretary, Brother JOSEPH H . HOUGH, presented the Report on Correspondence. H e notices all that have come to hand, and regrets that many have not been received. Kansas, for 1870, receives a liberal notice. H e quotes largely from the Grand Master's Address, and gives his decisions as being of general interest; thinks no Convocation of Past Masters is necessary to confer the Past Master's Degree â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that one can do it as efficiently as twenty. The brother's report is quite lengthy, and is apparently the result of much time and labor spent in its preparation. One hundred and thirty-one Lodges report 10,581 members. M.'.W.'. W I L L I A M and R.".W.'. JOSEPH
E . PINE,
of Newark, is Grand Master, of Trenton, Grand Secretary.
H . HOUGH,
N E W YORK.
The Annual Communication of the "Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of-the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York," was begun June 4, 1872, M.-.W.-. JOHN H . ANTHON, Grand Master, presiding. Six hundred and thirty-six Lodges were represented at the opening,
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The Address of the Grand Master is a short but practical document. It pays an excellent tribute to the memory of the dead of other jurisdictions, and in particular to M.'.W.'. Brother T. J. H. ANDERSON, of Texas, who died in office, August 29, 1871. He informs us that the year has been one of Masonic prosperity, and that his disciplinary powers have seldom been called into action. He reports having received ^19,827.70 for the benefit of the sufferers by the Great Fire in Chicago and the Northwest. As we predicted several years ago, they are not satisfied with that Constitution. A change is proposed, which he desires shall be adopted with as little amendment as "need be." He announces his desire to retire from the position of Grand Master, but before doing so, wishes to leave on record a few parting words of advice. They are as follows: " First. Tlie prosperity and honor of the Fraternity cannot be maintained solely by Grand Masters or Grand Lodges; it must be sustained by the temperate, upright, pure lives, and conduct in and out of the Lodge of all the brethren. The conduct of brethren in leaving the Lodge, or elsewhei-e, may do more injury to the Fraternity than any outward assault. "Second.
In Lodges, perhaps the two most potent evils are â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
" T h e misuse of the black ball. In either case by Ballot for an improper candidate or black-balling a proper candidate, and in all cases where a ballot is cast with an unworthy motive, the Lodge is defrauded by the act and the obligation ot a Mason violated. " T h e second great evil in the Lodge is electioneering for office. Masonic office to be honorable to the holder or useful to the Craft, must come unsought, certainly never intrigued for. " Third. In the election of officers and especially of Masters, there is a definite crmpact made. If the Master is bound by the charges of his office, the members are bound to love and respect him, to trust him, and above all things to go to him with all their grievances as the first and l:)est counsellor. " Fotirtk. " I.
In the Grand Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
Keep quiet and obey the Gavel.
"2.
When business is going on, don't expect to be allowed to go in and out.
"3.
Don't debate any question unless you understand both sides of it.
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Kefer to the second rule for Lodges as to the election of officers.
" And now, my brethren, with this last scold to the Craft, whom in their
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Lodges, and perhaps elsewhere, I have often scolded before, I add that in resigning my office I shall not lose aught of my love for my brethren, aught of my interest in our noble Craft, or aught of willingness to labor in the cause of Masonry."
The Grand Secretary's receipts seem to have been ^63,404.33. The current expenses foot up ^66,380.78. Property held by the Trustees amounts to ;^693,092.4i. Most of this in the Hall and Asylum Fund. ' The Grand Lodge recognized the Grand Lodges of Utah and of British Columbia, and also adopted the following: "Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of New York again asserts its adherence to the doctrine of the supreme and exclusive jurisdiction of every regular Grand Lodge within the territorial limits of the State, Territory or Province wherein it is located; and therefore it will, under any and all circumstances, assert and aid in asserting the rights of every such Grand Lodge, whenever its jurisdiction shall be infringed. " Resolved, That it be referred to the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence to inquire and report as to what action, if any, this Grand Lodge ought to take in reference to the countenance and support given by any Grand Lodge to such Grand Lodge, Grand Orient or Grand Council, as infringes upon the jurisdiction of any legally constituted, fully recognized and Sovereign Grand Lodge."
The question of a revision of their Constitution was referred to a Special Committee consisting of, one delegate from each Masonic District; they to meet and faithfully consider the wTliole subject, and report their action to the Lodges, who shall take action upon the adoption or rejection, before the next Annual Communication. The following was adopted: "Resolved, That in the judgment of this M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge, the custom of demanding an exhibit of the financial condition of Subordinate Lodges in their reports to District Deputy Grand Masters, or to the Grand Lodge is inquisitorial, and unnecessary, and will not be required or compelled of said Subordinate Lodges."
The Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother P. BREED, and in it the brother gives a very interesting account of the doings of the Craft in thirty-eight Grand ENOCH
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Lodges in the American Union, five in the Dominion of Canada, and five European Grand Bodies. Kansas receives a portion of the brother's attention. In noticing Grand Master this:
BROWN'S
decisions, he quotes
" ' A certificate or dimit from a Military Lodge, as to good standing, is not admissible in this Grand Jurisdiction. The applicant should first be formally healed before he can be admitted into a Lodge as a visitor.' "
And,says: " Does the Grand Lodge of Kansas mean to say that Military Lodges are clandestine? If so, quite a number of Grand Lodges have been engaged in clandestine work. We believe the Grand Lodge of Kansas has never pronounced them clandestine, but in the future we think she would, and would feel like interdicting all communicatton with a Grand Lodge who would institute a Military Lodge."
He quotes and comments further: " ' No brother has a right to demand the reconsideration of a ballot. This prerogative alone belongs to the W . M . ' To this last decision the Grand Master adds a note of elucidation, as follows: ' It is getting to be quite a practice in Lodges in these latter days, for some brother, when a friend is black-balled, to claim he cast the negative vote, and demand a reconsideration of the ballot, in hopes the real brother might change his mind. Such proceedings are irregular and out of order.' From this we see how easy it is to stray far from the true course when once we deviate a little. Maintain the inviolable secrecy of the ballot, and all is safe. We notice that in several jurisdictions the Grand Master grants Dispensations to 'retake the ballot,' upon sufficient cause being shown. It is impossible for us to conceive what that ' sufficient cause' may be; but one of the strongest bulwarks of the Fraternity is thereby thrown down. In our opinion, the Master has no prerogative to order a 'reconsideration' of the ballot. We quote another decision : " ' U n d e r our regulations, no Lodge can be opened and business transacted, such as balloting, etc., with a less number than seven M. Ms. and members of the Lodge.' The law intended to be enunciated in this decision we believe to be judicious. We would omit M. 'Ms. and,' so that the latter part of the decision shall read, 'with a less number than seven members of the Lodge.' " t
Number of Lodges, 666; number of members, 78,946; number of initiations, 5,690; number of rejections. 2,271. A good proportion. M.'.W.'. CHRISTOPHER G . FOX, of Buffalo, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. J.4MES M . AUSTIN, Grand Secretary.
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From the report of Brother BREED, we take the liberty of selecting the following concerning foreign Grand Bodies, presuming it will be of sufficient interest to the craft in Kansas to justify us in so doing:
" T h e Annual Grand Festival was held at Freemasons' Hall, April 26, 1871, at which the Grand Officers, except the Grand Master, were invested and proclaimed, and the Grand Lodge closed, after which the brethren moved in procession from the Great Hall to the Banqueting Room, where they partook of an elegant entertainment provided by the Grand Stewards. "Quarterly Communication at Freemasons' Hall, June 7, 1871. ' T h e Right Honorable, T H E EARL DE GREY AND RII'ON, JC. G., M . - . W . - . Grand Master, on
the Throne. The first business at this Session was that of proclaiming EARL DE GREY AND RIPON Grand Master of Masons, and he addressed the Grand Lodge, saying, among other things, the following, which we quote as a compliment to the proceedings at Washington, to which it refers: " ' I gladly seize the very first opportunity I have had since-niy return to this country to convey to you from our Masonic brethren in the United States the warm expression of the truest Masonic feeling which they charged me on their behalf to carry with me across the Atlantic* and to communicate to the Grand Lodge of England. They gave to me, brethren — not to me, the individual, but to me, the Grand Master of England, the representative of English Masonry — they gave to me a magnificent reception. A reception which proved tlie hearty Masonic feeling by which they were united to all the Masons of the old mother country. As you are all probably aware, the Masons of the United States of America are not bound together by a single Grand Lodge; they have Grand Lodges in all, I believe, or at least in nearly all, of their States and Territories; and consequently, although the meeting I attended was in name but a meeting of the limited District of Columbia, in which the City of Washington is situated, there were nevertheless present on that occasion Masons from every part of the vast Continent over which the dominion of the United States extends. There were men who came from New England in the north, from Iowa in the west, and from Georgia and Louisiana in the south. There were men who came hundreds, I might have said some thousands, of miles to attend that meeting, with the view of showing that they felt themselves bound to the Masons of England by a warm tie of Fraternal Union. Brethren, 1 was charged to express those feelings to you. " ' It is to me a most gratifying task to have such a duty imposed upon me, and I think you will agree with me-—and I think you will support me—in what I said to that great meeting when I told them that I would insure to every American Freemason who might come to this country at any time, the warmest, the heartiest, and most fraternal greeting by the Grand Lodge of England.' " As an illustration of the deferential style of transacting business in the Grand
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Lodge, as-well as of the manner in which the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge are taken down, and the record thereof published — not to refer to its intrinsic value — we venture to quote a page from the printed proceedings upon the subject alluded to in the above extract, as follows : " ' Brother &. J. MCINTYRE, Grand Registrar, craved his Lordship's permission to make a motion, which, he must certainly admit, was without precedent; but there never had been circumstances such as at present existed, which would warrant Grand Lodge in passing the resolution which he wished to submit, and that was in reference to the mode and manner in which the M.'.W.'. Grand Master had been received by the American Brethren. If he had his Lordship's permission, he would venture to put before Grand Lodge a motion, to be embodied into a resolution, which would be gratifying to the members of Grand Lodge, both as an expression of their sentiments toward their American Brethren, and also as a testimony of their extreme regard for their Grand Master, and the great pleasure and satisfaction they must feel at seeing him amongst them that evening. ' " T h e M.'.W.'. Grand Master.—There can be no doubt, that strictly speaking, the proposal which has been made by the Grand Registrar is not within the rules and orders of Grand Lodge, and consequently, unless it is one which meets with perfect approval on the part of Grand Lodge, it is one which I should not feel myself justified in permitting to be put. At the same tiihe, it cannot be denied that the circumstances to which our excellent brother has alluded are of an unique character, and I am bound to say myself, that I do think it would be a very graceful and a very desirable step, if this Grand Lodge were thus to take the earliest opportunity of embodying in-a resolution the expression of its friendly and fraternal sentiments toward our Brother Masons in America. Bis dat qui cito dat. It is better to do a thing of that kind at once, than to wait three long months before- you do it. I cannot doubt that it would be for the advantage of Masonry and the world, if the Grand Lodge were, upon this occasion, to shut its eyes to the question of regularity, in the warmth of its fraternal sentiments. " ' Brother yE. J. MCINTYRE said that having now the permission of the M.'.W.'. Grand Master and the Grand Lodge, he would venture to ask the brethren to prove by a resolution their hearty feelings of gratitude to the Grand Lodge of Columbia especially, and to the other Grand Lodges of America and the American Brethren, who thronged from all parts of that great continent to do honor to the Grand Master who represented the Grand Lodge of England. He had ventured to ask the Grand Master to permit this resolution to be put before the brethren, because he felt the conduct which had been evinced by the Freemasons of America toward the Grand Master of England would find reciprocity in the heart of every English Mason, who would see that a new bond of brotherhood bound them together by the reception our Grand Master had received from the brethren of that continent. It was a spontaneous ebulition of feeling on the part of the American Masons that made them throng far and wide to come and see and do honor to the Grand Master of England; and it ought to be our spontaneous wish, to be exhibited by immediate action, to return our sincere thanks to to them for the kindly and brotherly feeling shown to the English Brethren in 10
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conferring honor on the Grand Master of England. He was sure that the brethren would feel in their hearts that a new era had arisen in Masonry between the two great peoples that dwell on the different sides of the Atlantic; and, although that great sea rolled between them, their hearts were united and their feelings and aspirations were the same; and that they were, on each side, determined to be rivals only in their desire to support the great principles of Freemasonry. Let them take care that their Masonic Brethren in America should know that we were not devoid of gratitude for the kindness they had shown, and let them on their part desire to take the earliest opportunity of recognizing and placing on record the feelings they entertained for those who, in a far distant clime, greeted our Grand Master as a brother. He would not detain Grand Lodge by putting the resolution into a particular form of words; but he thought he should be making the'feelings of all the brethren best known by saying that this Grand Lodge begs to return its most sincere and hearty thanks to the Grand Lodge of Columbia, to the other Grand Lodges in America, and to the brethren assembled in their Grand Lodges, for the kindness, the fraternal affection and the esteem they have shown to the Grand Master of England on the occasion of his recent visit to America. That was the substance of the resolution he would ask Grand Lodge to pass. He was confident they would all feel that the American Brethren were deserving of their esteem, regard and thanks, and the more publicly and the sooner that it was made known to them, the more it would be appreciated. " ' Brother H. R. LEWES, Acting Deputy Grand Master, had great pleasure in seconding the motion. The Americans â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and he spoke from experience â&#x20AC;&#x201D; honor and respect the Masons of this country. " ' Brother F. BENNOCK, P. M. No. I, said the motion, when put, would undoubtedly be carried unanimously, and referring to the fact that America extends far beyond the United States, suggested the use of the words " United States of America. " ' The M.-.W.-. Grand Master.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brethren, you have heard the resolution which has been proposed by the Grand Registrar, and seconded by the Acting Deputy Grand Master. I have not the least doubt that the resolution will pass unanimously in Grand Lodge. As I have said to you before, the reception that was given me was not given to me, the individual, but to me, the chosen representative of Masonry in this country for the time being; it was a reception given to you all in my person ; it was a proof of the warm and fraternal feelings which are cherished by the Freemasons of the United States for the Freemasons of England, and I rejoice, therefore, that you have taken the earliest opportunity of sending back to that message a truly fraternal response. " ' T h e motion was then put and carried unanimously.' "Quarterly communication, September 6th, 1871. An excited debate took place at this session of the Grand Lodge, upon a charge that one or more of the Clerks in the Grand Secretary's office had been engaged in disseminating degrees unknown to the Grand Lodge, and upon a proposition forbidding 'all brethren, while engaged as salaried officials under the Grand Lodge, to mix them-
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selves up in any way with such bodies as the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rile; the Rites of Mizriam and Memphis; the Spurious Orders of Rome and Constantine; the schismatic body styling itself the Grand Mark Lodge of England, or any other exterior Masonic organization whatever (even that of the Order of Knights Templar, which is alone recognized by the Articles of Union), under the pain of immediate dismissal from employment by this. Grand Lodge.^ " The subject was referred to the Board of General Purposes for inquiry and report. "Quarterly Communication at Freemasons' Hall, London,'December 6, 1871. The Most Honorable T H E MARQUESS OF RifON, K. G., M.-.W.-. Grand Master on the Throne. After addressing the Grand Lodge at some length, the Grand Master proposed to his brethren that they should resolve, '".That this Grand Lodge has heard, with the deepest feeling of anxiety and . distres-, of the alarming illness of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, and earnestly prays that the Great Architect of the Universe will, in His infinite mercy, be pleased to spare our royal brother, and to restore him to his family, to the nation, and to his affectionate brethren in Masonry;' and the resolution was adopted. " T h e Grand Master was nominated for re-election. â&#x20AC;˘' The Board of General Purposes reported upon the subject referred to them (see above) at last Quarterly Communication, exculpating all the officers in the Grand Secretary's office, except one, from the charges made, and the report, after debate, was adopted. " A proposition to grant relief to the sufferers by the Chicago fire, and also a proposition for the relief of sufferers by the forest fires in Michigan and Wisconsin, was considered by Grand Lodge, and several brethren spoke on the subject with much eloquence and fraternal sympathy. We quote the following from the printed proceedings; " ' T h e M.'.W.-. Grand Master said, in putting the question, " T h a t the sum of ;^Soo be granted by Grand Lodge, from the Fund of General Purposes, for the relief of the sufferers by the disastrous fires that have unhappily occurred in the Western States of the United States of America," he could not help availing himself of the opportunity of expressing the deep sympathy which he felt for the sufferers by that great calamity. He had carried away from that country so strong a feeling of the friendly manner in which both in his Masonic and diplomatic character he was received, that he felt it would be ungrateful on his part if he did not heartily concur in the resolution. He would only say, in reference to a remark that had been made, that he thought each of these proposals ought to be taken on its own merits, and dealt with accordingly in each individual case, but that it ought not to be drawn into a precedent for granting large sums of money for purposes of that description wilhout the fullest and most careful consideration. He would now put the resolution, which was cairied.'
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"Protocols 95, 96 and 97, including the time from July 8, 1871, to Decembe. 16, 1871.
" A t the session of this Grand Lodge, held July 8, 1871, certain portions of the Constitution, relating to the internal concerns of the Grand Lodge, were amended. " The principal Communication of the Grand Lodge is to be held in October, and every third year at the meeting in October, the last principal meeting of each Triennium, one at least of the three principal officers of each Lodge must appear. " A communication, was presented from the 'Grand Lodge of Mexico,' which the Grand Master declared to be of no interestâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no fraternal relation being sustained toward the ' Grand Lodge of Mexico.' " A t the session held November 4, 1871, a letter from R.-.W.-. Brother WILLIAM WAGNER, for many years the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Saxony near the Grand Lodge of New York, expressing his thanks for honors conferred upon him by the Grand Lodge of Saxony, was read by the Grand Master. " The Grand Master announced that an application had been made by the Grand Orient of Egypt (Rite of Memphis) for an exchange of publications and Representatives, but that, aside from the facts that such applications had been refused by other Grand Lodges, the Rite of Memphis cultivated more than ninety Degrees, whereas the Grand Lodge of Saxony was limited to three Degrees, the application was refused. " Brother FINDELL, claiming to be a Past Grand Master of the ' Prince Hall Grand Lodge,' at Boston, made 'application for an exchange of Representatives, but the Grand Lodge .unanimously laid the matter aside until reliable information could be^obtained as to the legitimacy of the 'Prince Hall Grand Lodge.' " If the Grand Lodge of Saxony waits for information that 'Prince Hall Grand Lodge' is legitimate, it will wait forever. " W e venture to say that a more brazen attempt to nurse into life and recognition a spurious body was never made by any person. But Brother FINDELL seems to be persistent in his endeavors to create an impassable gulf between the Masons of Germany and the Masons of America, as he most assuredly will do if he succeeds in securing the recognition of the 'Prince Hall Grand Lodge.' " The consideration of the regularity of the Grand Orient of Lusitania was laid aside for future consideration. "Acknowledgement was made of the receipt of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts for the year 1870. And our brethren of Saxony have therefore opportunity of being fully informed as to the legitimacy of the ' Prince Hall Grand Lodge,' above referred to. " R.-.W.-. Brother VoN MENSCH, Representative of the Grand Lodge of New
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York, presented an abstract of the Transactions of New York, so far as the same pertain to the Grand Lodges of Germany, concluding with a correction of misrepresentations or misapprehensions of sentiments expressed by him in relation to the opposition on the part of the white Masons of the United States to the reception of negroes into the Fraternity. Our R.-.W.-. Brother F. A. VoN MENSCH has ofttimes commended himself to the grateful consideration of the Masons of the United States, and especially to the Grand Lodge of New York, for the faithful discharge of his duties. During the past year especially, we have reason to know, he has been constant in his endeavor to impress the truth upon the Masonic mind of Germany in relation to the doctrine of Grand Lodge Jurisdiction maintained by every Grand Lodge in the United States. " M.'.W.'. Brother WARNATZ was re-elected Grand Master for three years. "Brother ECKSTEIN Associate Grand Master. "Brother HARTWIG re-elected Grand Secretary. " T h e number of the brethren belonging to all the Subordinate Lodges under the Grand Lodge on St. John's Day, was 2,908. "GRAND LODGE OF I'RUSSIA, ROYAL YORK ZUR FREUNDSCHAFT, AT BERLIN.
"From this Grand Lodge we have received Protocols dated May 8, 1871, June 24, September 4, December 2 ; February 2, 1872, March 4. "Quarterly Communication May 8, 1871. " M.-.W.-. Brother SCHNACKENBURG, Grand Master. " Acknowledgment is made of the receipt of 247 thalers and 20 silver groschen from United Brothers' Lodge, No. 356, New York, for the benefit of needy brethren wounded in the late war, or the widows and orphans of those who had fallen. " A proposition to give Subordinate Lodges leave to admit to their meetings brethren hailing from the Grand Orient of France was refused. " T h e Grand Lodge declared itself fully satisfied with a declaration from the Grand Orient of Italy that it would keep aloof from all questions of politics and religion; and also declared itself fully satisfied with a like declaration from thÂť Grand Orient of Belgium. â&#x20AC;˘ "Report was made of the condition of Masonry in Hungary, from which it appears that a cause of trouble in Hungary is found in the contending Rites, and the report declares that peace will not exist in that country until the brethren of the Scottish Rite cease to assert their independent jurisdiction. " The Grand Master of Hungary, Brother PULSZKY, was appointed Representative of the Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Hungary. " The Grand Lodge took the same action in relation to the Grand Orient of Spain as did the Grand Lodge of the Three Globes. "Upon the ofgasion Qf the happy r?tnrn hQme of His Majesty, the Emperor
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and King, from the campaign against France, the following Address was presented to His Majesty, through the Grand Masters of the three Grand Lodges of Prussia: " ' B E R L I N , April 10, 1871.
" ' Most Illustrious, Most High and Mighty Emperor and King, Most Gracious Emperor, King and Lord, Most Venerable Protector I 'MThe Freemasons of Prussia, by their Representatives, approach your Majesty to-day, with the most beatifying feelings with which Providence can bless the heart of man. It is permitted us again to behold the august and well beloved countenance of Your Majesty, as, crowned with the blessings of the Most High, adorned with all the honors of this world, in unimpaired strength. Your Majesty returns from the innumerable dangers of a war of unexampled violence, to the midst of your exulting people. " ' W h e n , upon that memorable 31st of July of last year. Your Majesty left your Capital for the purpose of placing yourself at the head of the German armies, not even the firmest confidence in the defensive power of the counti-y, provided withsuch incomparable skill through the wisdom of your Majesty, could remove from our hearts a painful anxiety for the safety of Your Majesty's revered person. " ' For it was not a matter simply of a struggle with a powerful adversary, but of a struggle with falsehood, deceit and moral degradation, against a people to whom assassination was openly preached, against an army to which the laws of morality and honor were in part unknown, in part lost. But when the German bafiners flew in an uninterrupted course from victory to victory; when at Woerthe an.d Spicheren, the idol of French prestige began to crumble upon its foundation of clay; when at Sedan, the sword of the heroic Napoleon did lay at the feet of your Majesty; when venerable old Strassburg and maiden Metz were obliged to open their gates to the German victors; when, at Versailles, your Majesty deigned to accept the dignity of Emperor of Germany, profifered by the German princes and peoples, and, when finally, Paris, the greatest and strongest fortress in the world was subdued, then it became clear to astonished humanity that in this affair a judgment of God had rendered the decision. " ' If, in the war now gloriously ended, prodigies of valor and sacrifice have occurred, they have their source, next to the Divine assistance, in the enthusiastic love and immovable fidelity which the whole German people with fullest heart devote to your Majesty. This love and fidelity made the heroes in the fight and created at home of every house, of every cottage and of every Lodge, a place of sacrificing work for the weal of our warriors so trustily keeping guard. " ' Since, then, the sacrificing deed has so generally and so loudly spoken, may your Majesty graciously deign most kindly to receive also the respectful word with which we cry to our present German Emperor, Hail! Thrice Hail! Happiness and blessings! and may your Majesty grant our prayer that your Majesty will be pleased to vouchsafe also, henceforth, your high and mighty protection to our Order, which recognizes .as its noblest aim the fostering of Love and Fidelity.
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" ' W i t h deepest homage and unchangeable love, we remain, Your Imperial and Royal Majesty, Most Venerable Protector's Most Humble, truly obliged Brethren of the Order. " ' In the name of the Prussian Freemasons. " ' T h e Directory of the Union of the Grand Lodge zu deu drei Weltkugehi. " ' ( Signed)
" ' VoN MESSERSCHMIDT, "'VATER, "'HEIDEMAN, ' " ' BORNEMANN, " ' V O N WARTENSLEBEN, "'ZSCHIESCHE, '"PETERSON.
" ' The Grand Lodge of the Freemasons of Germany. " ' (Signed )
" ' V. DACHRCEDEN, "'NEULAND, " ' GARTZ, " ' HOFRICHTER, "'NiKISCH.
' " T h e Grand Lodge of I'russia Royal York zur Freundschaft. "'(Signed) v^
" ' SCHNACKENBURG, "'HEDEMANN, " ' BRCECKER, "'MARTINI, "'BOUCHE.'
" T h e M o ; t Worshipful Grand Master, Brother SCHNACKENBURG, reported as follows concerning the audience with His Majesty the Emperor and King, granted to the three Grand Masters on the lOth day of April, 1871, for the purpose of presenting the above Address. " After the reading and reception of the Address, His Majesty spoke nearly as follows: " ' It would have been presumptuous to have entertained, at the outbreak of this violent war, even the remotest hope for the magnificent result which it has finally brought. " ' No one could, anticipate that so many things would take so fortunate a shape, would happen so opportunely. " ' It was especially the conduct of Bavaria that exerted an essential influence upon the course of events. But, that in this matter the will of God has been visibly powerful before all things, only he can deny who has no religion at all; yet this whole period is well suited to lead such an one to religion. " ' So far as concerns my new position, I have not sought it, not even wished it. It has been hard for me to see my good old rank now named in the second line. But the history of our country pressed in that direction.
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" ' S i n c e Frederick the Great it has stood out ever clearer, that the calling of Prussia was to unite Germany some day, and the latest comprehensive results removed a great obstacle from the way and expedited this event in an unexpected manner. â&#x20AC;˘"You say that the love of the people for me has co-operated with the heroic deeds of the army and the sacrificing spirit of all classes. But it was certainly before all things the purpose which had sprung to life in every individual, thoroughly to repress the arrogance of a neighboring people, and finally to accomplish that which had been so long wished for by all Germansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the unific.ition of Germany. Well, in this consummation God has blessed us. " ' I am well aware of what a difficult task has fallen to my lot. I shall be able to perform but a small part of it, and to reap the fruits of a hopeful sowing in but a small degree. I have laid the foundation stone; he, there, (pointing to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who was standing at some distance) may complete the great work. ' " It is a long time since I was with you in the Lodge. But I take the liveliest interest in your exertions, and whenever an opportunity offers I shall gladly come.' " O n the 24th of June, 1871, the Grand Lodge celebrated St. John's day and the seventy-fourth anniversary of the founding of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Orator, reviewing the condition of Masonic affairs throughout the world, and in relation to the Grand Lodges of the United States, seems to have gathered his ideas from some Masonic common scold, speaking in the name of ' Reform,' for he uses words which we think we have seen somewhere else, charging the Masons of the Grand Lodges of the United States with accomplishing a great nothing. But he admits, that from the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee he is able to gather some comfort. " Perhaps that Grand Orator will, in some near future, take pains to examine the subject upon which he has discoursed as above, and if such be the case, he will surely find the 500,000 Masons of the United States have accomplished so much of good, that their deeds of charity and fraternity outshine those of all other associations and societies in the same field of labor; he will find that the closer union of men of diverse conditions and situations in life, brought about through the influence of American Masonry, is such that the best of men may feel proud of having borne a part in the great work; he will find that the tens of thousands of helpless men and women and children who have been, are, and will continue to be aided by the prosperous Mason's unseen hand, have cause daily to bless God that Freemasonry exists in this land. " Of course our brother, the Grand Orator, cannot see the good that Masons do here, for we are not accustomed to seek other than Masonic means for making known our good deeds. We are not accustomed to boast, and we let alone those who malign us. " But we quote a few lines from this oration first, to show what sort of language our German Brethren listen to for instruction, and secondly, to provoke a smile tm, 'he faces of our brethren of the United States ;
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" ' And when we further read that even in a proclamation of the Grand Orient of Mexico it is declared: " W e recognize the broadest tolerance as a genuine Masonic tendency, bind ourselves neither to one particular culture nor to one peculiar religion, we rather esteem and honor every belief"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;then we can safely entertain the hope that even in the American Lodges, the striving for the one great aim of Masonry is not dead.' " GRAND LODGE ZU DEN D R E I WELTKUGELN ( T H R E E GLOBES ) AT BERLIN, PRUSSIA.
' " Protocols from 769 to 779, inclusive. "On the 9th of February, 1871, a Grand Lodge of Sorrow was held to celebrate the memory of Brother W M . VON HORN. "On the 2H of March, 1871, at a session of the Grand Lodge, notice was given to the Lodge to send in their propositions, if they have any, to amend the Constitution which was adopted in 1865, and which, by its provisions, could not be amended until 1872, when it must be revised. " A communication was received from the Grand Lodge ' Alpina,' stating that it had refused to favor the Grand Areopagus of all the Grand Lodges of the World called forby Lodge Henry IV, of Paris. " A communication was received from a body claiming to be the Grand Lodge of Spain, and the subject was postponed until information could be received from the Grand Lodge of Lusitania, touching the legality of the body claiming to be the Grand Lodge of Spain. "On the 2d of February, 1871, an Address was made by the three Grand Lodges of Prussia to His Majesty the Emperor William, in consequence of his acceptance of the Imperial dignity and honor. " B y a Circular of the Directory of the Bund; dated February 20, 1871, the Subordinate Lodges were required to send in with their reports a Tabular review of all their doings. " T h e Masonic style and title of His Majesty the Emperor was announced to have been officially fixed as follows : PROTECTOR DER DREI VATERLANDISCHEN UND
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" It was resolved to break ofif and keep broken off all connection and intercourse with the Grand Orient of France and its Subordinate Lodges until it (the
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Grand Orient) should have cleared itself of all suspicion of participation in the unprecedented action of the ten Paris Lodges on the 16th of September, 1870, against the King and Crown Prince, and should have manifested in a decided manner its condemnation of what had taken place, by instituting proceedings against the ten Lodges. " All intercourse with the Grand Lodge Alpina was cut off until she should have returned to the following of the precepts of her Statutes requiring her to keep aloof from all political questions. " A ses.sion of this Grand Lodge was held March 22d, 1871, for the purpose of celebrating the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor WILLIAM. "Quarterly Communication, September 14, 1871. From the Protocol 776, we extract the following: " ' Communications from the Conference of Grand Masters, held on the 25th of May, 1871. " ' His Majesty, the Emperor and King WILLIAM, on the 15th of May, 1871, addressed to the Grand Masters of the three Grand Lodges of this country, the following letter: " ' In reference to the report rendered me of the 30th of June of last year, touching the relations of the Grand Lodge of the Eclectic Freemason Union, at Frankfort, a. M., and also of other three Lodges there existing, which are subordinate to Grand Lodges foreign to Prussia, I have, on account of the war which broke out in the mean time, deferred my determination. " ' In consequence of the resulting restoration of the German realm, and of the Imperial dignity, and also through the acquisition of Alsace and Lorraine to the German realm, relations have now arisen which demand consideration in further judgment of the questions concerning Freemasonry, especially as to determinations regarding the affairs of the Union ( of Grand Masters) now pertaining to the competence of the legislative power of the realm. ' " I reque.st you therefore to weigh these relations and express yourselves upon the following questions : " ' a. Whether you still adhere to your vote of the 30th of June, of last year, relating to the Grand Lodge and Subordinate Lodges at Frankfort, a. M. " ' b. What Lodges exist in the non-Prussian States of the German realm, and what seems to you the proper attitude of the German Emperor toward these Grand Lodges. " ' c. What Lodges of Freemasons exist in Alsace and German Lorraine, and how they, with the severance of their connection with the Grand Lodge at Paris, are to be transferred to the German system. "'(Signed)
WILLIAM.'
" ' After a conference held on the 25th of May, of this year, over which His Imperial and Royal Highness, the Crown Prince FREDERICK WILLIA.M, presided, the following report was most respect'ully sent to His Majesty, the Emperor and King WILLIAM :
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" ' Most Illustrious, Most Magnipotent Emperor and King ! " ' Most Gracious Emperor, King and Lord ! " ' Most Worshipful Protector! " ' In pursuance of the most exalted command of your Imperial and Royal Majesty, of the 151h of May, of this year, a session of the Union of Grand Masters of this country was held on the 25th of May, under the presidency of His Imperial and Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, at which the questions propounded in the before mentioned order of your Majesty were deliberated upon, and we fail not most respectfully to report to your Imperial and Royal Majesty upon the result of these transactions, as follows: " ' Concerning the accomplished restoration of the German realm and of the Imperial dignity, and also in view of the now essentially altered relations consequent upon the acquisition of Alsace and Lorraine for the German realm, our votum in the report upon the Grand Lodge at Frankfort, a. M., respectfully rendered on the 30th of June, of last year, is not to be maintained, but rather we esteem it proper that, in accordance with the^Protectorate granted by His Majesty,j King FREDERICK WILLIAM II., to the three Prussian Grand Lodges of his time, in view of the Edict of the 20th of October, 1798, relating exclusively to the three Prussian Grand Lodges, the Grand Mother Lodge of the Eclectic Freemason Union, at Frankfort, a. M., should continue to exist in the future as ' German Grand Lodge.' " ' This Grand Lodge, to which we shall hereafter prove our most fraternal disposition, as we have done heretofore, would then stand in a co-ordinate relation to us, just as would all other Grand Lodges existing at present in the German realm, viz: " ' a.
At Hamburg, the Grand Lodge of Hamburg.
" ' b. At Dresden, the Grand National Lodge of Saxony. " ' iT. At Darmstadt, the Grand Lodge of the Freemason Union, "Zur eintracht." " ' d.
At Bayreuth, the Grand Lodge styled " Zur Sonne."
" ' We also most respectfully take the liberty of 'reporting further, tha tbesides the before mentioned Grand Lodges, there are also the five following St John's Lodges, isolated, but hferetofore recognized, viz: '"I.
At Altenburg, " Archimedes zu den drei Reissbrettern."
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At Gera, " Archimedes Zum ewigen Bunde."
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At Hildburghausen, " Karl Zum Rautenkrauz."
"'4.
At Leipzig, "Minerva zu den drei Palmen."
" ' 5, At Leipzig, "Balduin Zur Linde." " ' The Masonic working of those Lodges is so excellent that it is recommended to permit them to continue hereafter in their present condition.
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" ' Of a different character are the relations pertaining to the St. John's Lodge ' Zur aufgehende Morgenrothe,' No. 351, situate at Frankfort, a. M., and belonging as a Subordinate Lodge to the Grand Lodge of England. " ' Although the. continuance of these relations is of no importance, from a Masonic point of view, nevertheless, from national considerations, we deern i t ' imperative that a direction should issue to the said Lodge, either to dissolve or connect itself with a German Grand Lodge. " ' In most respectful answer to the question propounded to us, ' what might seem to be the proper attitude of the German Emperor to the German Grand Lodges ? ' we have only most respectfully to request your Imperial and Royal Majesty graciously to condescend to assume the Protectorate over these Grand Easts aho, upon the acceptance of the Grand Lodges concerned. ' " So far as we have been able to gather from the Masonic Calendar of the Grand Orient of France, at Paris, for the year 1870, there are in Alsace and German Lorraine the following St. John's Lodges : '"I.
At Colmar, ' Fidelite.'
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At Metz, ' Amis de la verite.'
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At Muhlhausen, ' L'Esperance.'
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At Muhlhausen,'Parfaite Harmonic.'
".' 5.
At St. Marie aux Mines, 'Progres.'
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At Saargemund, ' Vrais Amis.'
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At Strassbourg, 'Freres Reunis.'
" ' And in regard to these Lodges we can only suggest that the same be summoned promptly to sever their connection with the Grand Orient of France, and unite themselves with a German Grand Lodge.' " Scheme of Brother WARNATZ, Grand Master of Saxony, to form a union of the German Grand Lodges, was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. " The Representative of the Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Netherlands, was requested to inquire of that Grand Lodge whether the Grand Orient of Netherlands had knowledge that certain Lodges under that Grand Orient niaintained that discussions of social, political and religious questions were proper in Lodges. I
" The reply was that there should be no treatment or discussion of such questions in Lodges, but that it should be permitted to brethren to assemble apart from the Lodge work for the discussion of such matters, without any interference on the part of the College of Grand Officers. " With this explanation, the Grand Lodge, whose proceedings we are now reviewing, expressed itself satisfied, and the subject was dismissed. " On representations made by the ' Grand ;Lodge of Lusitania' that there are two ' Masonic Bodies in Spain, both of which are to be looked upon as irregular
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and illegitimate Grand Lodges,' the Grand Lodge refused to enter into any closer union with the Grand Lodge of Spain through representation. " T h e edict of suspension made December i, 1870, in relation to the Grand Lodge Alpina, was revoked, and fraternal relations with that Graind Lodge were re-established. " It appeared that the writings of Brother FRAPOLLI were mainly the cause of the edict of December i, 1870, in relation to the Grand Orient of Italy, and that that Grand Orient was not responsible for the same, but rather insists upon the principle of keeping aloof from political and ecclesiastical affairs, the Grand Lodge declared the edict revoked, and will rejoice, on such conditions, to see a continuance of closer relations with the Grand Orient of Italy. *'On the 2d of T^Tovember, 1S71 a Grand Lodge of Sorrow was held to commemorate thirty-nine distinguished brethren, who had died within the year. " Dr. WALTHAL delivered an oration. " T h e regular Quarterly Communication was held December 7, 1871. "Reports were made of the anniversary celebrations of several Lodges. " The Grand Lodge concluded simply to receive the communication of Brother FiNDELL, touching intercourse with the ' Prince Hall Grand Lodge at Boston.' " In the appendix, acknowledgement is made of the receipt of the transactions of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, for the year 1870, and reference is made to the Address of the Grand Master of Massachusetts, in relation to the ' Prince Hall Grand Lodge.' " MOTHER GRAND LODGE OF T H E ECLECTIC UNION, F R A N K F O R T - O N T H E - M A I N .
"Protocols 59 to 65 b, including time from February 24, 1S71, to December 21,1871.
"Quarterly Communication, February 24, 1871. " Brother HOHAGEN presented a report of the transactions of the Grand Lodge of New York, in June, 1870,-from which we make the following extract; " ' In the ' Foreign Correspondence,' a report appears from the record of the Mother Grand Lodge of the 3d December, 1869, relating to the attitude of the Grand Lodges of the United States towards the ' negro question,' and especially the recognition or rather non-recognition of the Chassaignac ' Supreme Council of Louisiana,' and emphatically reiterates that recognition has been refused, not because the ' Chassaignac Council' admits negroes, but because it is a spurious, surreptitious Masonic body; that this matter concerns, not the acceptance or rejection of negroes, but the question of jurisdiction, of district-right. Inasmuch as the insertion of this report, in the record of the Grand Lodge of New York, would lead to the supposition that the Mother Grand Lodge of the Eelectic Union spoke its own views in the said record of December 3d, 1869, it seems proper to state that that passage was taken entirely from a report from the ' Bulletins ' of the Grand Orient of France, June to September, 1869. But that the
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Mother Grand Lodge of the Eclectic Union rightly understood, and rendered the views on this point of the Grand Lodge of New York, is proved by the Protocol of the former, of February 28th, 1870, No. 53, in which, on page 7, in the report of the Transactions of the latter, for 1869, among other things it is said: ' ' ' T h e M.-.W.-. Grand Master (of New York) speaks of the relations to the other Grand Lodges of the United States of America, and to those of foreign countries, which, with only two or three exceptions, are of a harmonious and peaceful nature. " ' This troubled relation, as is to be seen from, the report 0/the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, has its origin solely in the unauthorized encroachments of the Foreign Grand Lodges concerned, upon the rights upon the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York. " ' These disturbing differences come from no other source. " ' The M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge decidedly repels every other supposition. " ' The old duties and laws to which we are htseparably bound, the spirit, and, in many cases also, the forms which are indissolubly interwoven with our system, repudiate every distinction of race and color. " ' All men without exception, are suitable for reception into our union. The point of gravity of the controversy lies not here, but the strife results simply and solely from the infraction .of the recognized jurisdiction of a legitimate and plenary Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masons. " ' B r o t h e r HOHAGEN was finally requested to call the attention of the M.-. W.*. Grand Lodge of New York to this point, upon transmitting this present report.' "Special Communication, March 28, 1871. The session was devoted almost entirely to reports from the Grand Lodge of Netherlands, of no particular interest. "Stated Communication, August 25, 1S71. The Protocol (No. 63) of this meeting, says that there came before the Grand Lodge a ' Letter of Brother FiNDELL, of the loth of June,' in which he makes known that the ' Prince Hall Grand Lodge' at Boston, has chosen him life member, with the rank and title of Honorary Grand Master, and authorized him to take care of the interests of the colored brethren on the continent of Europe. Brother FINDELL adds, that, according to the researches of Brother Dr. BARTHELMESS, the founding of Prince Hall Grand Hall Lodge was accomplished in lawful manner through the Grand Lodge of England, that its lawful standing is subject to no doubt, and he expresses his expectation, that accordingly 'the working Lodges of the Eclectic Union will stand open to the brethren of his Grand Lodge.' " ' The Grand Secretary was commissioned to congratulate Brother FINDEI.L upon his promotion, and in regard to the ' Prince Hall Grand Lodge,' to point to the fact that the Mother Grand Lodge, without further discussion of the regular origin of that Grand Lodge, in accordance with her resolution made upon a similar occasion, on the 25th of February, 1859, recognizes every just and
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pelfeet Lodge of St. John's Masonry, also recognizes its members without distinction of color, and accords to them the privilege of visiting Lodges.' " Unless we misinterpret the action of the Grand Lodge, Brother FINDELL was very quietly informed that he must take his wares to some other market. "Special Communication, December 12, 1871. " Before this meeting came a letter from the Lodge ' Zur Einigkeit,'Jof the loth of September, of this year, which declares that two cases have been established, in which admission to Lodges in New York as well as in Baltimore, has been refused to brethren in this Lodge who were Entered Apprentices, upon the pretext that only Master Masons were admitted as visitors. The Lodge therefore proposes that the, M.-.W.-. Mother Lodge use its influence with the Grand Lodge of New Yorlt, to the end that in future the fraternal reception in American Ijodges be accorded to brethren Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts of our Lodges, which no German Grand Lodge would refuse to American brethren.' " T h e presiding officer remarked that the object of this proposition would be best obtained by commissioning the Representative of the Grand Lodge of New York, near this Grand Lodge, Brother HOHAGEN, after obtaining exact information in regard to the two cases of the Lodge ' Zur Einigkeit,' to demand explanation or redress through the Representative of the Eclectic Union, near the Grand Lodge of New York, Brother SACKREUTER. TO this the Grand. Lodge agreed." N O R T H CAROLINA.
Eighty-fourth Annual Communication commenced December 4, 1871, M.'.W.-. CHARLES C. CLARK, Grand Master, presiding. A foot note informs us that although they call it the Eightyfourth Annual Communication, the Grand Lodge, was first established in 177L The archives were destroyed during the revolution, and for several years the meetings were suspended. They now number from the date of the reorganization. The Grand Master in his Address, labors very zealously against intemperance and profanity. We would give his remarks entire had we the space. He labors with much zeal to prove that every Mason must belong to some Lodge. We cannot agree with him in his views, we believe every one has a right to withdraw his membership in a Lodge without giving his reasons. He thinks the Lodges should be cautioned against a too
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lavish expenditure of their funds for their own comfort, or for purposes of useless display, preferring the more practical way of disposing of their funds for acts of charity. On the subject of profanity and intemperance, they adopt the following: " Resolved, That Subordinate Lodges be urged to vigilance in the suppression and prevention of profanily and drunkenness, and that after admonition and due warning, if the perpetrators of these vices and crimes against the moral law still persist in their committal, then it is the duty of Subordinate Lodges to deal with such oflfending members, and inflict such punishment as the magnitude of the offense demands, but the officers are required to proceed in this respect with great caution and circumspection."
Rather poor encouragement for the Grand Master, after all he had so eloquently said on the subject. We fear some of the members were in fear of legislating against "home interests," else they would not have been so cautious and circumspect in dealing with the question, and especially after having adopted the following in regard to non-affiliation, wherein they make it by far the greater crime : " Resolved, That the Subordinate Lodges shall hereafter grant no dimits, unless the member asking a dimit is about to remove without the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, or for the purpose of forming a new Lodge, or joining another Lodge; and the Subordinate Lodges are directed to insert in each dimit granted, at the end of the dimit, the words,' when he affiliates with any Lodge of AncientFree and Accepted Masons, and notice of such affiliatiori given to this Lodge.' Extreme age, want of physical ability, poverty and disease may form exceptional cases. ." Resolved, That the Masters of all Subordinate Ledges within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, be required within three months after the close of this Grand Lodge, to give notice to all non-affiliated Masons within their jurisdiction to connect themselves with some Lodge, and if after such notice, they shall for twelve months fail lo do so, said Subordinate Lodges shall expel such Masons from all the rights and privilegs of Masonry."
The Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother D. W. BAIN. Forty-five Grand Lodges are noticed, "rather briefly," "which feature is praiseworthy," Kansas, for 1870, among them. As a reporter Brother BAIN retires from the field, and very gracefully introduces Brother J. B. BACHELOR, D . G . M . , as
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his successor, which little matter, we think, must have been fixed up beforehand. How was it, Brother BAIN ? M.-.W.'. CHARLES C. CLARK is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. D. W. BAIN, of Raleigh, Grand Secretary. NOVA SCOTIA.
We have the Proceedings of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge for the year ending June, 1871. They hold Quarterly Communications, but we cannot see what real benefits arise from the practice, as very little business is done, except at the annual meeting. We clip the following from the transactions at one of the Quarterly Communications: " T h e following charge, preferred by the Junior Grand Warden and seconded by the Grand Lecturer, was then read as follows ; " ' I hereby prefer a charge against R.'.W.'. Past Deputy Grand Master JAMKS FORMAN for imrnoral and unmasonic conduct in wilfully defrauding a brother of this Grand Lodge, and also for wilfully and criminally embezzling the money and property of the Bank of Nova Scotia, and otherwise defrauding that institution; and I hereby propose that the said R.'.W.-. Brother be expelled from this Grand Lodge and the Order.' "On motion of R.'.W.-. Brother NEWELL SNOW, seconded by V.-.W.-. Brother N. L. HERBERT, it
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"Resolved, That the charge now preferred against R.'.W.-. Brother JAMES FORMAN be laid on the table, and that the Grand Secretary be directed to forward a copy of the same to Brother I'"I>RMAN, with a summons for him to appear at the next Quarterly Communication in December, to show cause why the penalty contained in said charge should not be carried into effect."
We had supposed our Nova Scotia Brethren were a little more "regular" in matters of this character. The Grand Lodge voted one hundred dollars in aid of the French sufferers by the late war. In the case of the Brother action:
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" T h e Committee appointed to collect evidence in the charge pending against R.-.W.-. Brother JAMES FORMAN, beg to report that they have not been able to obtain any direct evidence in the case, but inasmuch as^he has acknowledged defalcation to the Bank of Nova Scotia, and as the M.-.W.-. Grand Master K E I T H has been compelled to pay his proportion of certain bonds, given as 11
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security, your Commiltee are of the opinion that the charge preferred against Brother FORMAN has been fully substantiated."
Upon wbich report it was "Resolved, That the report of the Committee in the case of R.-.W.-. Brother FORMAN be received and adopted, and that Brother JAMES FORMAN be expelled from this Grand Lodge.
Rather impulsive, it appears to us, even if it was properly the business of the Grand Lodge to conduct the trial. The Report on Correspondence reviews the proceedings of thirty-two Grand Lodges; Kansas for 1869, and also for 1870. The report is brief, but in miiltmn in parvo style. W e give the following from their Regulations, concerning the formation of new Lodges, as it differsjsomewhat from the mode of procedure h e r e : ^ "OF
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" SECTION I. Every application for a Charter to open a new Lodge must be made by petition, signed by at least seven" Master Masons in good standing, and the Lodges to which they belong specified; the petition must be recommended by the nearest regular Lodge, and be transmitted to the Grand Secretary. If the prayer of the petition be granted, a Charter will issue, empowering them to meet as a regular Lodge, and perform all the duties appertaining thereto. " SEC. 2. The Grand Master may, on receipt of the petition, grant a Dispensation to open a new Lodge, and report the same to the Grand Lodge, but no Dispensation shall be valid after the meeting of the Grand Lodge, unless approved of by it."
They have fifty-nine Chartered Lodges, with 2,266 members. Hon. ALEXANDER K E I T H , of Halifax, is M.'.W.'. Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. BENJAMIN CURREN, of the same place. Grand Secretary. NEW BRUNSWICK.
Annual Communication held September 25, 1872, M.".W.'. W M . WEDDERBURN, Grand Master. Fifteen Lodges were represented. 'K Special Communication was held February 27, for the purpose of offering their congratulations to His Royal High-
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ness, the PRINCK OF WALES, on his restoration to health. A very appropriate address was duly forwarded, in reply to which His Royal Highness responds, through KIMBERLY, assuring them that " t h e kind expressions of warm regard for himself, and of loyalty to the Crown, have given him much pleasure." The Grand Lodge of Scotland extend their fraternal recognition of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick. The Grand Master is disposed to grant very few Dispensations to confer Degrees at short intervals. One new Lodge was instituted. They decide that the loss of a foot is an insuperable objection, although the loss may be artificially supplied. The subject of recognizing the Grand Lodge of Quebec was postponed for the session. A circular had been received from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, setting forth that hereafter no visitor shall be admitted into the Subordinate Lodges ("under certain specified exceptions," whatever they may be), without producing his Grand Lodge Certificate. The Board of General Purposes called the attention of the Grand Lodge to the matter, but we find no action had thereon. The Grand Lodges of British Columbia and Utah were recognized. The Grand Orient of Brazil, Valley of Lavradio, asked recognition. The subject was referred to a Committee, but no report appears in the minutes. Twenty-eight Lodges report 1,926 members. F.
M.-.W.-. JOHN V. ELLIS is Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. W M . BUNTING, Grand Secretary; both of St. Johns. OHIO.
Sixty-second Annual Communication, held at Mansfield, October 17, 1871, M.'.W.'. ALEXANDER H . NEWCOMB, Grand Master, presiding. Three hundred and ninety-two of the four hundred and twenty-three Lodges were represented. From the interesting Address of the Grand Master, we learn that he
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has granted three Dispensations for new Lodges, and rejected two applications. He had also granted thirty-five special Dispensations to elect and install officers, etc., but refused all applications for Dispensations to confer Degrees in less than the regular time. On which point we feel like congratulating our M.'.W.'. Brother, and hope others may regard the question as he does. One Lodge had elected for its Master the keeper of a saloon, and for which act he arrested its charter. He thinks such a man unfit to dispense light and knowledge in a Masonic Lodge. He says: - " He cannot deal out liquid poison at the shrine of Bacchus, and then go to his Lodge, and, before the altar of Masonry, impress upon the candidate the cardinal virtues of temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice."
On this subject the Grand Master further says : " In pursuance of a resolution adopted by this Grand Lodge at its last session, making it my duty to issue a circular to the Subordhiate Lodges in our jurisdiction, in regard to the vices of intemperance and profanity, which evils exist to an alarming extent among a portion of our members, on the 9th day of January, in obedience to your order, I issued said circular, sending a copy of it to every I^odge in the State, and I am happy to say it has met with a hearty welcome by all good Masons, not only in our own State, but in several other jurisdictions of our sister Grand Lodges. It has been the means already of much good in our several Lodges, and if the Grand Lodge will see to it that this edict is strictly enforced, not only by its subordinates, but that every officer and member of this Grand Lodge strictly conform to and live up to the very letter of the law, which they so unanimously passed at the last session, thereby showing to the members of the several Lodges in Ohio that the law was not only enacted for th.em, but also for the lawmakers; that no one, from the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge to the youngest Entered Apprentice, will, or can be exempt, or allowed to violate the just requirements of that law without suffering its penalties; allow no brother to be elected to office in this Grand Lodge, or any of its subordinates, unless his habits and morals are of such a kind as to command the confidence and respect of his fellows. Then let us do our duty in this respect without fear, favor, orprejudice, and there will be no difficulty in enforcing this or any other reasonable laws or rules you may enact."
The following sensible remarks we commend for general use: " Having in view the fact that we have met here at this time, not merely for the purpose of making long speeches or listening to a lengthy address from your
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Grand Master or others, but to transact wholesome laws and regulations, for the better government of ourselves and the craft throughout our jurisdiction; looking to the Grand Master of the Universe, who doeth all things well, for wisdom to direct us in our deliberations."
A large amount of business was transacted, and, on the subject of temperance, was the following: "Resolved, That a-brother who is engaged in any business or occupation which is forbidden, and against the exercise of which penalties are denounced by any law of the State of Ohio, or of the United States, is for such act properly subject to Masonic discipline."
The Masons of Ohio have, for a long time, been making strenuous efforts to establish a Widows' and Orphans' Home, but, so far, with poor success. A lengthy report shows ;^3,523.03 on hand. Two thousand dollars was appropriated for the relief of the sufferers by fire in Chicago, Michigan and Wisconsin. They had been called to mourn the loss, by death, of their devoted Past Grand Master SPARROW. Memorial resolutions were adopted. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother Forty Grand Lodges are nbticed. Kansas, for 1870, receiving her share. CHARLES G . MATCHETT.
He proposes a remedy for non-payment of dues, by cutting off, from time to time, certain privileges, and if, at a specified time, they are not paid, he shall be expelled. He proposes, also, to remedy non-affiliation by commuting dues; but, in our opinion, both propositions are of doubtful propriety. The brother is prolific of suggestions, and closes his report with numerous ideas of his as to a reform in Correspondence .Reports. By his plan, there might be a joyful re-union of reporters every year, at the expense of the Grand Lodges; but we believe we will hold to the good old way, at least for the present. In this Grand Lodge there are 423 Lodges, with 27,400 members.
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M.-.W.'. A L E X . H . NEWCOMB, of Toledo, is Grand Master, and R/.W.'. J. D. CALDWELL, of Cincinnati, Grand Secretary. OREGON.
Twenty-second Annual Communication, held at Salem, in June, 1872, M.'.W.'. W M . D . HARE, Grand Master, presidingForty Chartered Lodges and four U. D. were re]iresented. From the very interesting Address of the Grand Master, we copy the following: " I maintain that a Lodge of Masons should not only be a benefit to its members, but to the community in which the same is situated; by compelling, if needs be, by the enforcement of proper Masonic discipline, all of its members 'to square their lives by the square of virtue.' Virtue! .and how much is embraced in that word; why, it is the sum of the excellencies of human life, and he who follows her paths, adds to himself wisdom and happiness, and exerts an influence in community that tends to the exaltation and well-being of society. This, Masonry requires of all her votaries. This is the aim, purpose and object of this great, grand and beneficent Brotherhood, The question comes to us today, brethren: are we, in this jurisdiction, pursuing such a course as shall tend to , t h e consummation of this grand result? If not, then it is our business, as the Representa-tives of Masonry in this jurisdiction, to so legislate that this result may be attained."
H e had, during the year, granted four Dispensations to form new Lodges.H e decides that a change of venue in Masonic trials does not obtain. He urges the propriety of permanently locating the Grand Lodge. Other Grand Masters woiild do well to urge the matter as regards their respective Grand Lodges. The Deputy Grand Master, Brother T. McF. PATTON, is, as he ever has been, earnest in the work, and has visited many of the Subordinate Lodges during the year. During the session the Grand Lodge adopted the following: 'â&#x20AC;˘'Resolved, That each Subordinate Lodge in this jurisdiction be required to pay to the Grand Secretary one dollar, annually, for each contributing member. Said funds to be paid by the Grand Secretary to the Chairman of the Committee on Ediicational Fund, and by him invested in the same manner as the Educational Fund of this Grand Lodge, for the purpose of accumulating a sufficient sum to build a Masonic College."
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W e have heretofore alluded to the charities of our Oregon Brethren in this direction, but their trouble now commences; still we trust they may succeed in accomplishing their object. We think, however. Brother BAYLEY, the cheapest, and perhaps the most effectual way for you to secure a Masonic College would be to purchase one of the many now on hand; we believe they are all for sale. The subject of Education is one in which every Mason should take a lively interest, but we question the judgment of our brethren who regard the object as- best attained by establishing Masonic Colleges. Better labor together, first, for the establishment of a system of free public schools, and by every laudable means labor to put the system on a proper basis; then by giving it your patronage, work the system up to its proper dignity, and you will soon have no need to tax your Lodges to build Masonic Colleges. Should a few need your material aid, contribute toward scholarships, or whatever, other aid may be needed, but do not embarrass the Grand Lodge by attempting to do too much. . They decide that a rejected candidate may apply again in three months after such rejection. Better make it at least six months, brethren. They also resolve " That one ballot upon the petition of an applicant for the Degrees of Masonry, if clear, shall entitle such applicant to the three Degrees."
We commend the following, adopted by the Grand Lodge: " Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Oregon welcomes the young and flourishing Grand Lodge of British Columbia as a legally constituted Grand Lodge of Masons, and extends to her that Masonic recognition which has been granted to all Masonic Grand Lodges on the globe."
Our esteemed Brother, J. E. HURFORD, retires from the office of Grand Secretary. Whereupon, it was " Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to procure a suitable testimonial to be presented to R.-.\V.-. Brother J. E. HURFORD, for his long and fiithful services as Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge."
The Report on Correspondence is again from the pen of Brother S. F. CHADWICK. Forty-five Grand Lodges are no-
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ticed, Kansas for 1871, being of the number. The brother quotes hberally from the Address of Grand Master BROWN, and seemingly in a spirit of approval. Of our report he "makes fraternal mention," and agrees with us on the question of not a'dmitting Representatives of Lodges Under Dispensation to seats in the Grand Lodge, until after they have been constituted. H e thinks they were admitted in their Grand Lodge through courtesy. The Grand Lodge refused to recognize the Grand Lodge of Quebec. M.'.W.'. T. McF. PATTON, of Salem, is Grand Master, and R.".W.'. R. P. EARHART, of the same place. Grand Secretary; PENNSYLVANIA.
The Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, for the year 1871, come to us in a volume of 250 pages. " A t the June meeting, a Committee was appointed to select and arrange material for a Masonic Library, so far as could be found in the possession of the Grand Lodge. They were also authorized to take steps toward procuring full files of the proceedings of sister Grand Lodges. At their meeting in September, they proposed to increase their revenue by increasing the amount of fees to be paid to the Grand Lodge for Degrees conferred. Their debts on account of the Temple are about ,$900,000, and they propose to continue the extra tax until the amount is reduced to ;$500,000. The Grand Lodge approve the project. Their fees now are as follows : Warrants for new Lodges, each, Dispensations to pass the Chair, Dispensations for Work out of lime, each Degree, Certificates, For each initialiin, For each member, annually, . For each initiation in Philadelphia, For each member, annually, in Philadelphia,
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cent, out of each initiation to the Building Fund for the new Temple. The Grand Lodge decides that disputes in matters of busiT ness must be decided by the civil tribunals of the State. The Grand Master, Brother ROBERT A. LAMBERTON, in his Valedictory Address, refers in rather plain terms to the duties of the several officers, and in particular to the Tyler's duties. He says: " This duty in some parts of this jurisdiction is slovenly or negligently attended to; for there are Tylers who seem ignorant of the blessings of the vast belt of fresh air which encircles us. At the close of the Lodge, when the brethren have departed, the door is shut to be opened a month afterward, when the time for another meeting has come. In the meanwhile there has been no ventilation, and from month to month the brethren are assembled in a room fetid with foulness, reeking with sickening odors, to inhale an atmosphere charged with impurity and pregnant with disease. If, making their escape when the hour of closing is reached, they are not in the condition of the traveler in the Highlands, two centuries ago, as described by Macauley, 'half poisoned,' 'half blind,' and 'half mad,' it is through no good works of the Tyler. " The Lodge should be made and kept clean. It should be well aired before and after each meeting. It should always be well lighted, and in winter comfortably heated. And if a Tyler fails to have it in this condition, the Worshipful Master should know the reason why."
W e are of opinion that the foregoing would apply to other localities, as well as to his jurisdiction. They hold that an applicant must be advanced, except charges are made against him and sustained. They hold also, that a candidate need not apply to the nearest Lodge; but we are inclined to think a change will be made in this respect. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother J. FISHER. It is quite lengthy, and all in good large type, and decidedly meant to be seen. We have the brother's resume with very few comments. Kansas is not forgotten. ROBERT
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From this very prominent young Grand Lodge, we have the Proceedings to September 28, 1871. The Grand Lodge was convened on the 27th of July, 1871, for the purpose of laying the corner stone of a new Town Hall at the village of Danville. The ceremony, addresses, etc., are given in full, and a "Mem." says: " Immediately after the closing of the Grand Lodge, as above, the members thereof and visitors, to the number of about two hundred and fifty, sat down to a sumptuous repast, on tetotal principles, provided by Doric Lodge, and for some hours, and until parting, the utmost harmony and fraternal feeling prevailed."
Was that harmony and fraternal feeling disturbed by the parting, Brother ISAACSON ? The Annual Communication convened September 27, M.'. W.'. JOHN H . GRAHAM, Grand Master. Thirty-four Lodges represented. There were also present a large number of distinguished Masons from Canada and the States. The Grand Master delivered a very interesting Address, and one well suited to the occasion. The affairs of the Grand Lodges of Canada and Quebec have not been amicably adjusted, as we had fondly hoped one year ago we should have the pleasure of announcing at this time. This subject claims a large share of the Grand Master's attention. A t the time of the Address, twenty-one Grand Lodges had recognized the Grand Lodpe of Quebec, and, in referring to it, he says: " These Grand Bodies represent nearly half a million Freemasons, amongst whom are a host of illustrious brethren whose well deserved fame extends over both hemispheres. "These and other no less eminent brethren (whose Grand Lodges also will soon recognize us) have, in their heroic advocacy of the cause of Quebec, from their rich and varied stores of learning, poured a flood of light on the history, traditions, customs, laws, and constitutions of our fraternity anent the regular formation and rights of Grand Lodges. " The great care bestowed by these brethren upon the consideration of the
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questions at issue, the patient painstaking to ascertain all the facts of the case, the prompt recognition by some Grand Lodges, the delaying of final action for a lime and for various reasons on the part of others, and the manifest determination on the part of all, to arrive at, and abide by a just decision, have been most honorable to them as well as most gratifying to us, and have given to their decisions in our favor a Masonic and moral weight and force, which can neither be gainsaid nor resisted. " I therefore propose that Grand Lodge now express to these Grand Lodges and brethren our most hearty fraternal. thanks, accompanying them with the Grand Honors in most Ample Form."
Three Dispensations for new Lodges were granted. The Provincial Grand Lodge of Quebec and Three Rivers,'under the Grand Lodge of England, was finally dissolved, and their magnificent banner and most of their regalia presented to the Grand Lodge of Quebec. The Grand Master discourses eloquently on the subject of temperance and the relations of Freemasonry to Christianity. Public divine service was held during the session. After a lengthy discussion and much substituting, the following was adopted, by a vote of 47 to 4 : " W H E R E A S , The Grand Lodge of Quebec has been, for the last two years, the Supreme Masonic authority in and for the Province of Quebec, and has been recognized as such by twenty-three Sovereign Masonic Bodies; and, " W H E R E A S , The Grand Lodge of Canada, in violation of the well-established principles of Grand- Lodge supremacy, has persistently and repeatedly invaded and continues to invade the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge; therefore, be it " Resolved, That this Grand Lodge re-assert her supremacy as the Sovereign Masonic authority in and for the Province of Quebec. " Resolved, That all acts of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the 'formation of Lodges, and the issuing of duplicate warrants, in this Province since October 20, 1869, were, and are hereby declared to be irregular and an infringement of the rights of this Grand Lodge. " Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to invite all Lodges that were in existence prior to October 20, 1869, in our territory, to affiliate with'this Grand Lodge, with the same rights and privileges as if they,- the said Lodges, had assisted in the formation of this Grand Lodge. "Resolved, That the Grand Master be authorized to proclaim, at any time before the next Annual Coinmunication of this Grand Lodge, as may seem best to him, non-intercourse with any Lodge or pretended Lodge in this jurisdiction that persistently refuses to recognize the supremacy of this Grand Lodge.
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"Resolved, That to all Lodges irregularly formed since October 20, 1869, this Grand Lodge is disposed to extend all the clemency that is consistent with the maintenance of the integrity of this Grand Lodge and the Constitution of the Order, even to the issuing of new warrants and healing of work already done; provided, always, that the rights of Lodges already recognized by this Grand Lodge be not in any way infringed. " Resolved, That the Grand Master be authorized to order the foregoing to be communicated, at such time as may seem expedient to him, to those Grand Bodies that are already in fraternal'correspondence with this Grand Lodge, and request their co-operation and assistance in maintaining the authority and supremacy of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, in the Province of Quebec, and vindicating the sovereignty of Grand Lodges in their respective territories."
And so the matter rests. At last accounts, twenty-seven Grand Lodges had recog-nized the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and with nearly all the others the question is virtually settled in their favor, action having been deferred for the time being. In the outset there may have been some informalities, but we believe they were not intentional on either side, and we hope each side will forget and forgive, and devote their best endeavors to the promotion of peace and harmony. A complete and full recognition will be the result. There are thirty-five Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a membership of 1,496. M.'.W.". JOHN H . GRAHAM, of Richmond, is Grand Master, and R.'.W-". JOHN H . ISAACSON, of Montreal, Grand Secretary. SOUTH CAROLINA.
Annual Communication met in Charleston, November 21, 1871, but a Constitutional number.of Lodges not being represented, the Grand Lodge was called to refreshment until the 19th of December, at which time one hundred and twentyeight Lodges were represented. The cause of a quorum not having been present at the first meeting, was ascribed to the prevalence of yellow fever in Charleston at the time. T h e Address of the Grand Master, Brother WILLIAM K . is prefaced with some excellent remarks suggestive of what are our duties to ourselves and to each other, and in the cwur^e of Which he remarks: BLAKE,
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" Another year of anxiety and labor, brethren, is numbered with the past. I r what manner has its irrecoverable hours and blessings been improved, is a question which may well go home to the heart of every Mason. Have we been true to the Order, and lived up to the great principles we professed in the presence of Him who witnessed our vow of loyalty? Have we become wiser and better by following the rules and maxims so beautifully taught in a well governed Lodge ? Have the emblems and lectures of the several Degrees left a lasting impression on our life and conduct; or have they been mere idle forms and dream-like amusements to while away the social hour? Be assured that a triie knowledge of Masonry leads to the study of individual self-knowledge. It directs each and every brother to explore the depths of his own heart, correct errors, and cultivate whatsoever things are true, and pure, and lovely, and of good report in the conduct of life. It brightens the chain of friendship, elevates the motives of action, and teaches us that we are not born for ourselves alone. Happy indeed, is he, who, in the inner chamber of the heart, has the Ark laid up with the Book of the Law therein, teaching ever to cultivate Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;tenets which bind us together beyond all obligations, vows or mysteries. No man can array himself on the side of virtue against vice, of truth against error, of faith against infidelity, unless his mind and heart are enlightened and quickened by the rays of the great lights of Masonry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Holy Bible, the Square and the Compasses. " A lovely group stood before the vision of the poet when he said: *' * I saw the genius. Masonry, arise ; One side. Divine Astrea was placed, And soft-eyed Cliarity, tiie otiier g r a c e d ; Humanity, tiie general friend, was there, And P i t y , dropping the pathetic t e a r ; T h e r e , too, was Order; there with rosy mien, BIythe Temperance shone, and white-robed Truth was seen.' "
He favored a recognition of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and the Grand Lodge seeing the question in the same light, concur in his opinion. Our brethren of Charleston are building a Grand Lodge Hall, at a cost of ^35,000.00, with a fair prospect of succeeding, and that without being obliged to carry a very large indebtedness. ^ The follovying is the ruling in the jurisdiction : " I. After a candidate has been duly elected to receive a Degree, can he be 'estopped' by the objection of a member of the Lodge, made either in open Lodge or privately to the Worshipful Master, no reason being given by the objecting member ? " 2. Has a Subordinate Lodge the right to prefer charges and try a member who is also a member of the Grand Lodge, or has the Grand Lodge exclusive original jurisdiction ?
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" T o the first question the reply appears to be as follows : Every candidate for advancement is required to undergo the preliminary scrutiny of a ballot upon each Degree. Where this scrutiny has been once passed, the person elected cannot be estopped by the objection of a member. If reasons have arisen why the Degree should not be. conferred, such reasons should be expressed in such way as to permit the accused an opportunity for defense. If it is upon advancement, the reasons should be expressed in charges against the member seeking advancement, and thereupon a trial may be had. If it is as to one who has not been initiated, the reason should be so assigned as will enable the Lodge to consider the validity or invalidity thereof. " To the second question the reply appears to be as follows: A Lodge has the right to prefer charges against any of its members, but if it is the Master who is to be charged, such Master can only be tried by the Grand Lodge; all other members can be tried by the Lodge."
Brother B. RUSH CAMPBELL presented the Report on Correspondence. Fifty Grand Bodies are noticed, some of them being actually foreign. The report is quite brief, and nearly all under the head of smmnary. We would like to have heard from Brother CAMPBELL. M.-.W.-. R. S. BRUNS is Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. B. RUSH Grand Secretary, both of Charleston.
CAMPBELL
TEXAS.
This M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge commenced its thirty-sixth Annual, Communication, June 10, 1872, R.'.W.'. W. BRAMLETTE, Deputy Grand Master, presiding; he having been called to that duty in consequence of the death of their Grand Master, M.-.W.'. Brother THOS. J. H. ANDERSON. One hundred andnineteen Lodges were represented. Eighteen Dispensations for new Lodges were granted, and twelve applications rejected, showing that there is a great desire to "promote the genuine principles of Freemasonry" as well in Texas as in Kansas; but it shows also that many are refused the privilege. The spring render Lodge
Grand Master is fearful that many new Lodges may into existence where the surroundings are such as to them impotent for good, and urges upon the Grand the necessity of a thorough examination into their com-
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petency to do work, the quality of their material, and their general surroundings. A good suggestion, and one that should be studiously carried out, especially in newly settled countries. On Jurisprudence, he says : " There have not been as many questions involving Masonic law, presented for my decision as I had anticipated. This demonstrates the wisdom of the Grand Lodge, in codifying and publishing her Edicts and Decisions. They are arranged for easy reference, and embody nearly every question that would probably arise in Subordinate Lodges. W. Ms. now have but little trouble within our jurisuiction in renuenng uccisions. " Lodge dues run against a Mason under suspension for non-payment of dues ; but, if suspended for any other cause, there is no regulation authorizing it. Being deprived of all the benefits and privileges of Masonry, we cannot, on reinstatement, deinand dues for the period of suspension, without a special regulation by the Grand Lodge."
He decides, also, that " A suspended Mason has no Masonic rights whatever; yet he may make complaint against a Mason, and if the Lodge or officers deem the charge sufficient to bear an action, the J. W. should prefer charges. The suspended member may be a witness, but his testimony must be sworn to, as that of others not M. Ms, and it should be carefully weighed by the Lodge."
On the subject of temperance, he says: " T h e penalties in Masonic law do not conffict with any of the laws of our country. They affect neither the corporeal person, nor the property of the party disciplined. They only tend to sustain the high standard of the Order. We merely sever our fraternal relations with.those .whose morabiaW below our ethics. We, therefore, have the right, the inalienable right, to eliivate the scale of our moral government, regardless of all political standards ,or State policies; and none can justly interfere to degrade our standard. " He who, for petty lucre, presents the tempting bowl to a weak and erring brother's lips, and thereby aids his fall and disgraceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;entailing untold evils upon his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is surely more culpable in the sight of God than is the victim he is aiding to perdition. " We punish our brother, who has been thus tempted; but, as yet, we have not defined the status of the tempter. Shall we continue to fraternize with those who are aiding the destruction of, and frustrating all our efforts to redeem our unfortunate and weak brother; who are robbing his family of their necessary support and sustenance, and who are scattering, broadcast, the seeds of evil among the youth of our land? "
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T h e Grand Lodge acknowledged the Grand Lodge of Utah, and also, the newly created Grand Lodge of British Columbia, as independent Grand Lodges, and extended the usual courtesies. Upon the propriety of establishing a Widows' and Orphans' Home, they resolve that their present financial condition will not warrant it, but propose that the subject be borne in mind, as one entitled to further attention. They adopt the following: " Resolved, That no Lodge in this jurisdiction shall meet, for Work, on Sunday, the Christian Sabbath, except for the purpose of burial of a Mason. "Resolved, That memljership in the Grand Lodge does not exclude the jurisdiction of a Subordinate Lodge to try and punish a Mason, who is otherwise subject to it, for Masonic offenses; except that officers of the Grand Lodge, during their term of office, are not subject to discipline by a Subordinate Lodge. "Resolved, That a member of a Lodge who joins in a petition for a new Lodge becomes a member of such Lodge so soon as it is Chartered and Constituted, and thereby loses his rights as a member of his former Lodge, as in case of dimit, but subject to the payment of dues to that time, and to susperjsion for non-payment thereof."
A s to the last, we hold that the brother may elect which Lodge he will remain with, as soon as, the new Lodge has received its Charter. A large amount of business was transacted, and all of it seems to have been done in a careful and considerate manner, and by able heads. An excellent Report on Correspondence, signed by the Committee, reviews the Proceedings of forty-five Grand Lodges. Kansas for 1871 is of the number, and receives favorable notice. They say: " Our Kansas Brethren seem at length to have disposed of the case of their -subordinate Americus Lodge, 62, that had given them and their Grand Master so much trouble, the past two years. They have confirmed the revocation of the Charter of said Lodge. This is the case which our P. G. M. ELGIN, in his Report on Correspondence to this Grand Lodge, last year, criticised so justly. It is the only case of discipline that we notice in their Proceedings; from which
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we infer, that those disturbances of the peace and harmony of the Craft, alluded to, but not specified by their Grand Master in his Address, were not "so bad after all. . " Being already connected with our Kansas Brethren, by the ' mystic tie,' we expect, before long, to be brought into closer commercial and social relations with them, by means of the â&#x20AC;˘ cross tie' (railroad), and, from what we now know of them, we are satisfied 'they will do to tie to.' "
M.'.W.'. W. BRAMLETTE, of Paris, is Grand Master, and R.'. W . \ GEO. H . BRINGHURST, of Houston, Grand Secretary. They have two hundred and sixty-two Lodges, and 12,771 members. UTAH.
The Proceedings of the organization of a Grand Lodge, for the Territory of Utah, have been received. There were three Lodges in the Territory at the time, each holding Charters from different Grand Lodges. Wasatch Lodge, chartered October 7, 1867, by the Grand Lodge of Montana; Mount Moriah Lodge, chartered October 30, 1868, by the Grand Lodge of Kansas; and Argenta Lodge, chartered September 21, 1871, by the Grand Lodge of Colorado. The convention met January 16, 1872, and proceeded to the organization of a Grand Lodge. The organization was completed, and the Grand Officers installed the next day, October 17. The Proceedings seem to have been regular, and from the well-known ability of many of their members, we have no hesitancy in advising their recognition. The Masonic Lodges of Utah have refused to recognize as Masons, or admit to their Lodges persons of the Mormon faith, or at least those who believe in, or practice polygamy. For this some have charged them with sectarianism, and may on that account hesitate to give them a cordial greeting. The laws of our country are against polygamy, and any one who openly transgresses the laws of the country, is not a fit subject to be made a Mason. We believe the Mormons do, and if so, the Masons of Utah do right in rejecting them. 12
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W e believe, however, with that exception, our brethren there, as everywhere, ask no one his particular belief We anticipate as good a report from the young Grand Lodge of Utah as we have always had from our fainous Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 70. M.'.W.'. O. F.
is Grand Master, and R.".W.\ Grand Secretary, both of Salt Lake City.
STRICKLAND,
JOSEPH F . NOUNNAN,
VERMONT.
Annual Communication held in June, 1871, M.'.W.'. GEORGE M. H A L L , Grand Master, presiding. His Address is a very interesting paper, giving a plain statement of his official acts, and also giving some excellent suggestions relative to the Order. His opening remarks are as follows : " Tlirough a custom of almost immemorial usage, a Grand Lodge is composed of the Masters of Subordinate Lodges within its jurisdiction, and of those who are constitutionally eligible to that important office — the Senior and Junior Wardens— together with those who have presided over the Lodge in regular form, who have passed the Chair, and hold the rank of Past Masters. None other than these can be members of the Grand Lodge. Hence this governing body of the Fraternity is composed of those who have already taken, or, theoretically, are about to take upon themselves the solemn vows appertaining to the high office of Master of the Lodge. And herein, my brethren, is an exhibition of ihe wisdom of those who contrived the frame-work of our organization. None but the good and true of the Order — those who have in the most solemn manner taken upon themselves those weighty ties and received those important charges that point out the duty of the Master of the Lodge, are allovyed a voice in this, the highest government of Ancient Craft Masonry. Formed by a necessity growing out of a condition of affairs which was the inevitable result of the working of the Subordinate Lodges (originally independent, or governed only by the Ancient Landmarks of the Order), the Grand Lodge has come down to us as an acceptable institution ; based upon wisdom and prudence as its organic law, she has received the approbation of the Craft throughout the world. As members of such an institution, my brethren, we have assembled here to day to discharge a part of the duties allotted to us by the Constitutions of the Order, to note with anxious care the workings of those regulations enacted in the past for the prosperity and harmony of our Sul^ordinate Lodges, and thus, by careful consideration, to legislate fur the good of the institution at large."
H e had granted Dispensations for two new Lodges. The Quebec question was, by them, settled as follows:
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" Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Vermont extend to the Grand Lodge of Quebec full and fraternal recognition and fellowship, and acknowledge the same as an Independent Grand Lodge, and with them establish a fraternal correspondence. " Resolved, further. That this Grand Lodge authorize the Grand Master to appoint some brother to be a Representative from this Grand Lodge to the-Grand Lodge of Quebec, and receive such delegate to this Grand Lodge as the Grand Lodge may appoint for that purpose."
They resolve to adopt a monitor, prepared by Brother C. V. ROLLINS.
We note the following sound doctrine: " The Grand Secretary stated that the practice had been heretofore, to admit the Representatives of the new Lodges which had received Charters the current session, to a seat and vote in the Grand Lodge. " The Grand Master decided that this practice was wrong, and that the Constitution provided wh'o should be members of the Grand Lodge, and no others could be admitted, either by vote or resolution. The granting of a Charter does not make a Lodge, and until those representing new Lodges have been duly elected as such, and installed, they cannot become members of the Grand Lodge."
The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother the Grand Secretary. The R.'.W.". Brother, we would'infer, had undertaken the task of adjusting all matters of difference between the Grand Lodge of Canada and the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and, on that subject, presents a very exhaustive report; in fact, very little else is referred to. After his long argument, the brother is still of the opinion that Quebec should be recognized; but he has failed to convince Canada. She still refuses to " let them go in peace." A very brief summary of the Proceedings of the other Grand Lodges _is given, Kansas being one. HENRY CLARK,
M.'.W.'. PARK DAVIS, of St. Albans, is Grand Master, and R.':W.'.. HENRY CLARK, of Rutland, Grand Secretary. VIRGINIA.
The Proceedings of this Grand Lodge come to us well filled with interesting matter. Annual Communication held in December, 1871, M.-.W.". THOMAS F . OWENS, Grand Master, pre-
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siding. His Address is short, and principally devoted to a recitation of his'official acts. By resolution, each Lodge in the jurisdiction was requested to have prepared a sketch of its history, and also a history of Masonry in its vicinity, and forward the same to the Grand Secretary for future reference. This, if properly done, would no doubt form an interesting volume. They have a Masonic Temple Association, from which they are expecting much. They adopt the following characteristic resolutions: " Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Virginia is earnestly desirous to provide fraternal intercourse with all corresponding Grand Lodges, and will gladly welcome, at any of its Communications, brethren resident in other jurisdictions who may be commissioned to represent in this Body their respective Grand Lodges. "Resolved, That while she would not restrict the power of Grand Lodges, in the appointment of Representatives, to selections in all cases of Representatives from their own jurisdictions, she does not deem the policy of the appointment of brethren who come not fresh from the body of their constituency, consistent with the true theory of representation, unless those brethren be commissioned for special â&#x20AC;˘ purposes and a limited period; and that, therefore, such appointments of Representatives near this Body will hereafter be regarded as extinct after the expiration of one year from date, unless official information be communicated from the Grand Body which conferred it of a continuance of the authority of the Representative." '
For the first time in several years we have from this Grand Lodge a full report by its Committee on Correspondence. This time by Brother B. R. WELLFORD, Jr. Forty-four Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas being one. The brother's report is a lengthy one, and contains many points of interest. H e discusses the Quebec question and Brother DRUMMOND'S remarks on that subject, to the extent of twenty-five pages. And then turning to Brother DRUMMOND'S report since, we find he is not satisfied to let Brother W E L L F O R D have the "last word," but returns the fire with a full broadside. On the subject of the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, the brothers take opposite sides, and from the tone of their remarks, we fear it will be a long while before they agree. Keep
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your temper, brothers, whatever else you do. On this subject the brother quotes the action of our own Grand Lodge entire, and says, " We ventilate these premises elsewhere." In his closing remarks, he says: " Our work is done. We would that it were better done. It has involved no little labor, and demanded no small quantum of time, when every available moment was valuable. But in denying ourselves the sweet charities of the fireside with wife and children, and encroaching upon the waning hours of the night, when tired nature clamored for repose, we have not been without consolation. With a heart full of loyalty to Masonry, and love to all the brethren, we have earnestly striven to accomplish our task."
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is Grand Master, and R.'.W.'. Secretary, both of Richmond.
ROBERT E . W I T H E R S ,
JOHN DOVE,'Grand
WASHINGTON.
Fourteenth Annual Communication, held in September, 1871, M.-.W.". JOHN F . JORDAN, Grand Master, presiding. Eleven Lodges were represented. The Address of the Grand Master gives a favorable account of the Craft in that jurisdiction. Their late controversy with Oregon has been amicably adjusted. Their Territory is fast being settled with a good class of citizens. Lodges are springing up and becoming populous, and general prosperity prevails. We are informed that the delay in publishing the Proceedings was caused by the sickness and death of the wife of Grand Secretary, Brother T. M. REED. We extend to him our heartfelt sympathies. They propose to deprive Past Masters of membership in the Grand Lodge. On this subject we think they should be slow to act. They adopt the one ballot system. An excellent Report on Correspondence was presented by the Grand Secretary. Forty-two Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas receiving her full share. The brother had evidently spent much time in preparing the report, and gives us much valuable information, and especially under the head of
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On the Quebec question it is hard for the brother to consider it a Grand Lodge, and he allows the question to go over. M.'.W.'. GRANVILLE O . HALLER, of Coupeville, is Grand Master, and R.'.W.". T. M. R E E D , of Olympia, Grand Secretary. Their recapitulation shows fifteen Lodges with 496 members; sixty-two initiations and twenty-five rejections. W E S T VIRGINIA.
Seventh Annual Communication, held in the City of Wheeling, November 14, 1871, R.".W.'. Brother ROBEPT
WHITE,
Deputy Grand Master, presiding; the Grand Master, Brother W. J. BATES, being unable to attend. A short Address from him gives an account of his ofificial acts for the year, from which we learn that seven Dispensations for new Lodges were granted. He advises the recognition of the Grand.Lodge of Quebecâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which advice was concurred in. T h e business of the session seems to have been ably and carefully conducted; but the following we should take exceptions t o : " A civil engineer, whose duties require him to be temporarily at various points, is witliin the jurisdictiori of the Lodge where he ' makes his home,' and such Lodge may receive and ballot upon his petition."
This was a decision of the Grand Master, concurred in by the Grand Lodge. W h y give this advantage to that profession and not to others ? W e have, by common consent, conceded this advantage to ofificers of the army; but this, in our opinion, is often of doubtful propriety. The Report on Correspondence, by Brother 0 . S. LONG, reviews the Proceedings of thirty-nine Grand Lodges; of them is Kansas, for 1870, and of which a very complimentary notice is given. The brother's report throughout is a carefully prepared paper, and, in all of which, there seems a strong desire to be at peace with the great fraternity of reporters; at all events he waives his right to pitch into all such as happen to think differently from him.
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From their recapitulation, we find their whole number of working Lodges to be fifty-two, of which all made returns. Whole number of members, 2,408. M.-.W.-.
is Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, both of Wheeling.
THOMAS H . LOG.'\N,
ODELL S. LONG,
WISCONSIN.
The Annual Communication of this M.-.W.\ Grand Lodge was held in the city of Milwaukee, commenting June i l , 1872, M.-.W.-. HENRY L . PALMER, Grand Master, R.-.W.-. WILLIAM T . PALMER, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master delivered a brief but an excellently business-like Address. By it we are informed that the Craft in that jurisdiction are in a "highly prosperous and satisfactory condition." They mourn the loss, by death, of their Junior Grand Warden, Brother GEORGE W . ROBINSON, and also that of their Grand Tyler, Brother EBENEZER CLEWETT, the latter having served them faithfully since their organization. Five Dispensations for new Lodges had been granted. Like many other Grand Masters, he has in a few instances, "where the circumstances seemed to clearly justify it," granted Dispensations to confer Degrees out of time, and yet, like the rest, he seems to have some misgivings as to whether the dispensing power has not been exercised too liberally. He had been called upon to answer many questions of .Masonic law, but as nearly every case had been repeatedly decided before, he does not give them in detail, but takes occasion to remind all present, that if the officers of Lodges would make themselves familiar with the Constitution and Regulations of the Grand Lodge, it would save much important time to all concerned. He advocates the propriety of adopting a uniform, simple and accurate form for keeping the records and accounts of Subordinate Lodges, but we fail to find that any action wag had upon the suggestions,
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T h e Grand Lodges of Utah and British Columbia were recognized, and the usual courtesies extended. The Committee on Charity report the receipt of ;^io,963.i9 for the relief of the sufferers by fire in Chicago and in Wisconsin, ^4,732.95 was, at the time of making the report, unexpended. Brother GABRIEL BOUCK offered many resolutions, one of which was as follows: " Ordered, That no Grand Officer of this Grand Lodge (including Grand Lecturer) shall hold any office or position, as instructor, organizer or Lecturer in any other secret order or organization whatever."
By report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, of which Brother BOUCK was Chairman, the above was amended by adding to it the words " O t h e r than Masonic," when the order as amended was adopted. We must say we consider it extremely crotchety in Brother BOUCK to offer such an " order," and as extremely thoughtless in the Grand Lodge to accept a thing so ridiculous. Were you in earnest, brother, or did you mean the whole as a joke ? The business of the session generally local and quite brief A brief Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother Forty-three Grand Lodges are noticed, Kansas, for 1871, being of the number. The only reference to our Proceedings is to that of this Committee in their report of the Proceedings of Wisconsin of last year, wherein we made some remarks concerning lotteries, etc., and in that he thinks we attempted to justify the "Prairie du Chien Gift Concert" affair. We did not attempt to justify the brethren of Prairie du Chien, Brother TURNER, but we could not and have not yet been able to see wherein the crime would be greater in the eyes of the public, for a Mason, than for members of other charitable associations. We should oppose any lottery scheme, were we Grand Master. JOHN TURNER.
One hundred and eighty-two Lodges have 9,386 inembers. Raised, 545; rejected, 272. Grand Master and Grand Secretary, both re-elected.
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With the foregoing we close our review of Grand Lodge Proceedings. As usual, a few are missing, although at the outset we had cherished the h o p i that for once we might have a full list. The Proceedings of Massachusetts*, Connecticut, Kentucky and Tennessee have not been received by us, but from them we hear a good report. It is gratifying to us, and it must be to all Masons, to know that with scarcely an exception, peace and prosperity prevail throughout the several jurisdictions. Many Grand Masters, however, express their fears that Masonry is too popular, and caution the Lodges to be well guarded in the admission of candidates. " U s e the black ball freely," "Admit none but the best," "Better reject ten good men than admit one bad one," say they, and yet most of them rule that the right of objection must be confined to members of the particular Lodge, and many of them rule that the objection must be stated in open Lodge and the Lodge by its majority be allowed to judge whether or not the objections are sufficient to estop the candidate. We wish here to place upon record our (individual) view on this subject, and trust the Grand Lodge will be prepared to consider it favorably, should the question be raised. In the first place, we would concede the right of objection to all Master Masons in good standing,.whether members of the particular Lodge or not, and whether in open Lodge or privately, and would respect the objection without asking the brother his reasons. W e would allow all Master Masons, members of Lodges in good standing, to ballot for candidates for the Mysteries of Masonry, in any Lodge where they happen to be. Where a candidate has applied and been rejected, we would not grant permission for him to apply to another Lodge, except by a unanimous ballot, and that after one month's notice that the ballot would be taken. We would ballot separately for each Degree. * A splendid volume of proceedings was duly received from this Grand Lodge, but accidentally it was not handed to the Committee.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Grand Secretary.
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Upon this latter point we have heretofore held to the one ballot system, but a close observation for the last few years has induced us to change our base, and we shall henceforth be in favor of making it obligatory upon the Lodges to ballot for each Degree. W e would like to hear from our brethren elsewhere concerning the above points. W e favor the first two points, from the fact that we -believe the candidate should undergo the most rigid test; and that, if the institution of Freemasonry is a universal brotherhood, the right of balloting should also be universal; that every brother should have the right to say who shall or who shall not be admitted. And should he know any reason why an applicant should not be received, he should have the right to go to the Lodge and deposit his ballot, instead of being compelled to state his objections to some member of the particular Lodge, or sit quietly by and allow the applicant to receive the Degrees. W e favor the third point, from the fact that, whenever we grant such permission with less than a unanimous vote, we virtually say, we will disregard the right of our brother to cast the black-ball, or to object to advancement. W e do not desire to place obstacles in the way or retard the admission of the truly worthy, but we do desire to see a more rigid scrutiny into the character and standing of applicants for admission into the Order. Let the applicant be noted for some positive good quality, rather than admit him because we know of none positively bad. While preparing our Report we have followed somewhat the example of some of our fellow reporters, and have spent considerable time in hunting statistics. A s the result of our labors in this direction, we submit the following table, gathered from the proceedings reviewed. Where the proceedings were not at hand, we have "jayhawked" our items in part from'the Wisconsin Reports, and in part from the Proceedings of Maine. In submitting them for your consideration, we do not give the result as being absolutely correct, but as a close
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approximate. Would Grand Secretaries and Finance Committees be a little more particular in making their reports complete, much more satisfactory results might be obtained, and especially as regards the financial condition of the Grand Lodges. Many of them give no statistics, and many others give only partially complete tables, and in some instances, we notice the financial statements are not sufficiently plain and simple to be understood by the majority of the members. The finance reports should be fuH, and of all others, easily understood. The following is our table, and we give it for the benefit of the curious in that direction:
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Proceedings of the CONCLUSION.
With this we close another, and our Fourteenth Annual Report, and with it we propose to retire from the Grand Lodge field reportorial. In retiring from the position we have so long attempted to fill, we have no apologies to offer for our failings, which we feel have been many, although we have at all times tried to do our duty. If we have failed, we have done the best we could, and trust our successor may be better able to entertain and instruct you than we have been. While we retire from the Chairmanship of your Committee on Correspondence, we hope, brethren, to be able to meet with you in your Annual Communications, and assist by our feeble efforts in promoting the interests of the Grand Lodge, and in keeping alive the many pleasant recollections 'of the past. When we first became a member of this Grand Lodge, we were young in Masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;less than two and a half years having elapsed from the time of pur first admission into the Lodge. The Grand Lodge was then in its infancy, and its duties fell to the lot of the few. We were selected to perform important labors, and in our feeble capacity have since endeavored to perform our allotted task. W e have attended every meeting of the^ Grand Lodge since its organization, and have seen it grow up from three Chartered Lodges to its present status. Many that were associated with us in earlier times have passed away; many are still spared, and with these, too, we hope to meet at each succeeding Grand Annual Communication while life and health are spared us. From you, our brethren of other Grand Lodge Committees, with whom we have so many times "sat down to the feast," and the enjoyment of the kind and fraternal criticisms of each other, we part reluctantly. F o r the kind and approving manner in which our Reports and the Proceedings of our Grand Lodge have been noticed, we shall always hold you in grateful remembrance. We believe we retire in peace with all our brother reporters; and if in our criticisms we have ever written a word which has left a wound in the heart of any, we sorrowfully ask that brother's forgiveness, and then â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "good bye."
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
189
Of our brother Grand Secretaries, with whom we were so long in correspondence^ we have one request to make. Please retain our name on your "mail book" that we may annually receive a copy of your Grand Lodge Proceedings, not as a "solace in our declining years" (we are not on the decline), but to enable us to keep alive your histories and post ourself on what you are doing. We may some time come again. Fraternally submitted.
Chairman.
RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.
OCTOBER 1872.
S M I T H T O N L O D G E , No. i,
HIGHLAND.
Meets on Friday on or before the full moon and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: T. J. VANDERSLICE,
:
JAMES HARRINGTON, WILLIAM COLLINS,
1
J. I-.EIGH,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
Treasurer.
W. TREVETT,
Secretary.
L. WHITTINGTON, E. COLLINS, J. W. BiRCHFlELD,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
S. E. MORRIS,
t
"
SCOTT THOMAS,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: J. W. SMITH.
S. F . NESBIT.
D . VANDERSLICE.
MASTER MASONS: W. H . Arnold, O. W. Ball, Job Dutton, W. H . Forbes, B. N. Forbes, Chas. E. Fox, Henry Heere, J. B. Holland, T. J. Howard, W. A. Howard, M. T. f-Iills, W. G. Hammon, George Jessee, A. R. Jeffries, Isreal May, J. L. Martin, T. M. Martin, J; E. Martin, J. E. Moore, B. F. Moore, John Punchean, Wm. J. Reed, Henry Swinney, Wm. Vicker, Peter Weidemyer, P. M. Willis, Samuel Wilson. FELLOW CRAFT: J. H. Close. ENTERED APPRENTICES:
•
James A. Kennedy. -.
DiMlTTED.—D. Burchfield, H. Dutton, Eli Evans, D. W. Flinn.
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Proceedings of the
L E A V E N W O R T H L O D G E , No. 2,
LEAVENWORTH.
Meets first and]]third Mondays in each month. OFFICERS: G. M. BARNS, E . W. OSGOOD, S. C. THOMPSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
C. BECK,
Treasurer.
JAMES MOORE,
Secretary.-
W. S. HAZEN, W M . DUNDEN,
."
H . C. PRANG,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
GEO. A. HESSELBERGER, FRITZ MAGERS,
" Tyler.
MASTER MASONS. ' Gideon Armstrong, Townsend Armstrong, B. L. Burris, O. C. Beeler, Wm. Beeler, August,Byer, D . N . Barnes, H.' L. Bickford, Wm. Booth, E . T. Carr, T . ' J. Campbell, H. D . Clark, W. H . Carson, J. W. Cummings, D. D. Colley, W. W. Creighton, H . A. Calkins, F . E . Collins, J. B. Davis, N. Daniel, S. F. Doolittle, George Dunnette, Wm. Duncan, E. Diefendorf, Wm. Davis, L. Echelberry, D. Flynn, R. V. Flora, Hugh Felitz, Phillip Fisher, John Freeland, J. C. Grund, G. Gosling, Augustus Gates, Amos Graff, A. Garden, W. T. Guyer, James Gaw, C. R. Gilson, J. F . Hopper, W. B. Hutchison, George Haug, Joel Hyatt, Julius Haug, Henry Harris, Alonzo Hastings, H. C. Haas, John Husted, Henry Hiscock, Cyrus Hicks, R. S. Hazen, S. C. Holmes, Ryland Jones, R. T. Jackson, Sr., R. T. Jackson, Jr., Wm. S. Jewell, N. Jennings, A. H . Jennison, L. Kittlaus, Charles Kramer, R. N. Keith, C. F. Kroeser, G. B. Keane, Lafayette Mills, John McKee, John McCarty, C. R. Morehead, Jr., Arthur Mahon, Isaac A. Myers, J. K. Martin, F. A. Miller, Jule Minike, George Mumphuze, W. H.-Mallock, P. G. Lowe, H . Lorenzen, Thomas Leeson, Daniel Leahy, David Long, A. J. Lundquish, J. F. Legate, Henry Oderfield, Thomas Plowman, R. B. Partridge, B. S. Richards, J. F. Richards, M. Rieck, H . A. Robinson, D . H . Redmon, R. K. Rees, L. M. Spear, J. P. Sellar, D. T. Skelton, H. W. Smelt, David Staiger, C. M. Salinger, Wm. Shepherd, Henry Shire, Charles Schmidt, L. P. Stiles, Chas. Stimpson, George E. Schairer, A. D. Swartout, O. B. Taylor, J. A. Thomas, J. E. Tappan, O. H . Viergutz. Annan Warner, S. D. Woods, H . Wittenborg, Geo. Walters, E. S. Wilhite, S. S. Williams, Rudolph Yost, N . H . Young. FELLOW CRAFTS: John M. Laing, C. M. Van Dusen. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;G. W. Thompson.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
193
W Y A N D O T T E L O D G E , N O . 3, WYANDOTTE. Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS:. JAMES SEDDEN,
Worshipful Master.
GusTAVus J. NEUBERT, D. W. MCCABE,
Senior Warden; Junior "Warden.
H . T. HARRIS,
Treasurer.
JOSEPH C. W E L S H ,
Secretary.
D. M. WARD,
Senior Deacon.
JAMES HAMPSON,
Junior Deacon.
JACOB FEISEL,
Steward.
N. A. K I R K ,
"
DAVID PEARSON,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: SILAS ARMSTRONG.
E . T . HOVEY.
I. B. SHARP.
MASTER MASONS: Henry Allison, Thomas J. Barker, J. O. Brinkerhofif, David W. Batchelder, F. M. Bauragardner, T. H . Bruce, George C. Curry, Allen J. Cheney, Albert E. Carter, J. S. Clark, Robert G. Dunning, Wm. J. Dunning, G. A. Devi'ey, E. S. W. Drought, Charles H . Fraese, Joseph Gruendel, J. B. Garnett, G. W. Grier, Jr., Alfred Grindrod, E. F. Heisler, Robert Halford, Harvey Hortsman, D. E . Harvey, J- B. Jewell, G. F . Jackson, Peter Lugibihl, Wm. H. Lockwood, J. H . Lane, Ed. S. Lane, V. J. Lane, H. C. Long, Thomas Kenyon, John K. Kerr, C. Morasch, William Moore, Samuel H . Mileham, Hiram Malott, John W. McDaniel, Thomas D. Mulberry, Wm. P. Overton, Wm. Pray, Edward R . Pierce, James R. Parr, David Ryus, G. B. Reynolds, C. C. Reynolds, Josiah Stahl, Jerome A. Soward, Thomas A. Shaw, Stephen S. Sharp, Thomas Shaw, O. K. Sewiss, John B. Scroggs, C. B. Stephens, R. F. Stage, W. C. Sturdyvine, J. \V. Tafife, Wm. Taylor, Isaiah Walker, T. L. Wagenseller, Wm. Walker. ENTERED APPRENTICES:
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Wm. Beach, J. H. Cross, Frank W. Patterson, Wm. P. Pedigo, J. M. Webster, Andrew Smith.
194
Proceedings of the
K I C K A P O O L O D G E , No. 4,
ROUND PRAIRIE.
Meets on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: W M . R . HENDERSON, W. J. BAILEY,
,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
BENJ. F . EDWARDS,
Junior Warden.
ROBERT DAVIS,
Treasurer.
D . H. SPRONG,
Secretary.
P. C. S. LOWE, A. J. HENDERSON,
Senior Deacon. • Junior Deacon.
,
THOMAS A. MCQUOWN,
Steward.
JOHN A . M O O R E ,
"
T . J . GODDARD,
.„:Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
James Henderson, John Branscombe, Samuel Bowman, James F. Beard, Geo. T. Beard, Asa Clevinger, James Cooley, James Cole, Jacob Filer, T. R. Goddard, A. Goodman. L. T. Herndon, Abraham King, E. B. Kerr, W. H. Laswell, E. H. McCuUey, James McDaniel, Parker Morris, W. T. Marom, Henry Moore, John Patton, Thomas A. Snoddy, George W. Seymour, Levi Scriener, J. W. Thornburg, George Withem, W. C. Rhea, George A. Wright, F E L L O W CRAFTS; C. W . Spencer. DiMlTTED.—John C. Stoughton.
W A S H I N G T O N L O D G E , No. 5, ATCHISON. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: CLE.MENT J. NEAL, JOHN H . IRWIN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
W M . C . RIGG,
Junior .Warden.
V I R G I L W . PARKER,
Treasurer.
CHARLES E . STYLES,
Secretaiy.
H E N R Y C . GOLDEN, FRANK W . EDGERTON,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon,
SAMUEL STEVENSON,
Steward..
D A N I E L H0OVER,
"
JORDON N. UTLEY,
• •
Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
195
PAST MASTERS: LUTHER C. CHALLIS.
JOHN A. CHASE.
SAMUEL T . WALTERS.
H . E . NICKERSON. .
JOHN M . PRICE, C.
M.
MASTER MASONS: Amos Avery, J. D. Armstrong, John W. Allen, Frank H. Allen, Joseph W. Allen, W. W. Auld, Peter Boyle, John Belz, Daniel Bucknam, W. H. Bowen, James F. Butcher, R. C. Barnes, Samuel Braund, F. Berndt, Moses Black, Ed. K. Blair, Wm. C. Barnes, J. L. Bliss, George T. Challis, Wm. L. Challis, Thos. J. Chandler, J. T. Coplan, S. P. Campbell, W. A. Creitz, George O. Cromwell, C. William Chappell, J. M. Carr, B. W. Curtis, Charles J. Drury, Samuel Dickson, Oliver Davis, S. B. Davis. James Diggett, M. DeGraff, Charles G. Delano, Flavel W. Downs, G. A. A. Deane, R. R. Everest, Leon Friend, Leon Frank, J. C. Fox, Frank Fanning, S. A. Frazier, Isaac Friend, Robert Forbridger, George W. Click, Ed. B. Grimes, James A. Gould, George Gould, Benjamin B. Gale, G. A. Gillett, W. W. Guthrie, A. H. Goodin, James H. Garside, Briscoe Goodheart, William Hetherington, Albert H. Horton, G. W. Howe, S. Hesselberger, John Hertha, W. J. Huntington, Frank Howard, R. I. Hazard, Christopher Horn, J. S. Hoke, A. W. Haygood, J. D. Higgins, H . B. Horn, John J.-Ingalls, William Jackson, James O. Jenkins, Louis Kiper, W. W. Kelso, William Ketchum, Jacob Lew, George Little, J. N. Leutz, A. S. Lashier, J. E. Lewis, Theo. Meinhardt, Thomas Murphy, George H. McPherson, C. G. Means, John A. Martin, Daniel McQuaig, J. R. McDonough, M. Marcus, Charles G. Manion, Richard B. Morris, David Martin, Fred. D. Mills, N. A. Maher, W. W. Marbourg, P. H. McNamara, Thomas Metcalfe, D. E. Merwin, J. M. Munn, H. B. Mason, A. D. McConaughys, Hosea Norris, H. C. Olney, A. G. Otis, Frank O'Donnell, H . Clay Paik, Peter Plamondon, Thos. Parkison, W. H. Parsons, James W. Parker, Frank A. Root, J. C. Root, J. B. Roff, Louis Rochat, Davis B. Rogers, Peter Shoenbeck, S. D. D. Smith, Owen E. Seip, Plenry J. Shafft, John H. Sawyer, J. N. Stephens, J. W. Surles, John H. Scott, George-W. Smionds, J. A. Trimmer, Joseph H . Talbott, W. S. Thatcher, H. B. Treat, R. H. Talliferro, B. F. Trimble, L. L. Todd, Jerome M. White, Ed. S. Wills, S. R. Washer, G. B. White. FELLOW C R A F T S : M. J. Cloyes, William A. Grubb, G. H. T. Johnson, Samuel C. King, William Martin. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thos. J. Ahe, R. Berheris, E . S. Davis, R. B. Drury, Bernard Franz, Robert A. Heim, C. Hoskins, A. Keithlnie, Alex. Muir. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;J. C. Anderson, T. J. Bull, R. A. Barker, S. H. Cummins, David Dodge, N. B. Gore, H. S. Young.
ig6
Proceedings of the
UNION L O D G E , No. 7, JUNCTION
CITY.
Meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: CHARLES R . CARVER, ROBERT HENDERSON, JOHN K . W R I G H T ,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
H E N R Y GANZ,
Treasurer.
HARRISON H . S N Y D E R ,
Secretary.
THEODORE A. REYNOLDS,
Senior Deacon.
,
Junior Deacon.
WILLIAM PACKSTONE,
Steward.
JOHN MEADE,
^
RICHARD C . W H I T N E Y ,
" Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R S : JOHN T . PRICE.
W I L L I A M S. BLAKELY.
P. Z. TAYLOR.
JOHN A. ANDERSON.
MASTER M A S O N S : . G. E . Beates, C. H. Barclay, J. J. Blattner, G. M. Blowers, H. A. Boiler, S. R. Bostick, A. W. Callen, Robert Chew, Leonard Cross, A. Clough, William H . Courtney, P . M. Gushing, E. M. Denny, Thomas Deegan, L. O. Famingly, Wm. Finlaw, William Gordon, G. F . Gordon, William P. Gates, T. G. Horn, A. D. Haywood, O. J. Hopkins, Conell Hanley, William Hofifmeister, J. S. Harris, Jacob Heil, D. C. Jones, F . W. Junaman, John Kilkenny, J. L. Kirby, George C. Lyman, Edwin Lee, S. W. Lloyd, Henry B. Litt, J. R. McClure, Isaac Maurer, J. F . Morrill, Michael McCann, James Mansfield, R. S. Miller, J. M. Myers, Henry Mitchell, James Morris, David Munfort, Leonard Nutz, Charles O'Neal, George L. Patrick, L. B. Perry, J. M. Smith, Alexander Snyder, William L. Snyder, George F . Trott, P. V. Trovinger, A. Vogler, Ephraim Warner, George A. Wills. FELLOW C R A F T : Christian Nelson'. ENTERED APPRENTICES: George H. Reynolds, T. L. Noble, Frank T. Harper, Charles McGunnigle, Philip Beaufort, Charles F . Freeman. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John P. Quinn, E. S. Stover, Harry McCardle, T. F. Hersey.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
L A W R E N C E L O D G E , No. 6,
^
197
LAWRENCE.
Meets first Monday evening of each month. OFFICERS: E. W. WOOD, E. WiLMOTH, T. H . MORRISON, JOEi, S. W H I T E ,
.
B. MCALLASTER, JAMES DOAK,
F. B. SEARGENT,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.
:.
Junior Deacon.
J. P. MILLER,
Steward.
J. ENGSTROM,
"
J. ASSMAN,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: PAUL R . BROOKS.
JAMES CHRISTIAN.
O . W . MCALLASTER.
C. S. HARTOUGH.
MASTER MASON: C. W. Babcock, Oliver Barber, J. Bernstein, R. F, Barber, M. S. Beach, E. P. Baker, A. H. Baird, John Barber, W. T. Barber, J. Charlton, R. D. Clark, G. W. Deitzler, J. W. Davis, Asa Dutton, C. S. Duncan, F. A. DeWolf, J. M. Deamer, N. P. Deming, J. B. Davis, J. M. Enochs; J. Ellison, W. H . Fisher, R. L. Frazer, Nathan Frank, R. L. Gilbert, T. Gardner, J. C. Horton, M. Hartman, D. Hiibbard, A. J. Heath, J. D. Herringlon, H . W. Hatch, B. Hitchcock, T. N. Hansen, R. S. Johnson, H . A. Kendall, W. H . R. Lykins, W. H. Lamon, J. M. Lewis, R. W. Luddington, J. N. McFarland, A. Marks, P. Macgrady, H . G. Murch, J. J. McCormick, C. Oliver, J. Ogden, S. B. Prentiss, Charles Robinson, J. J. Reeser, E. A. Rudd, C. Reynolds, M. W. Schenck, S. P. Spencer, L. J. Sperry, W. L. G. Soule, S. O. Thacher, M. Tait, L. J. Worden, C. R. Wyler, Hemy Waters, Elisha While, T. P. Woodruff, W. A. Walter, T. J. Terrell. FELLOW CRAFTS: J. P. Athey, J. D. Dodge, W. T. Gairns, W. C. Martin, J. G. Parker, Henry B. Ray, J. M. Spither. ENTERED APPRENTICES: F. W. Apitz, Robert J. Bassel, G. W. E. Griffith, J. G. Haskell, J. M. Hendry, Charles W. Knight, J. J. McGhee, C. A. Pease, S. Steinberg, H . F. Saunders, Samuel Walker, W. A. Watt, D. Watt.
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Proceedings of the
DiMiTTED.^E. B. Hays, W. J. Whitson, D. C. Halbert, S. N. Rowley, G . J . J. H . Pleasants.
BOURBON L O D G E , No. 8, F O R T SCOTT. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: J. T. HENDERSON, J. W. PETTY, M. LlEPMAN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JOHN CROW,
Treasurer.
P. H . TiERNAN, A. R. ALLISON, S. S. PETERMAN,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
:
JOHN CHANCE,
Steward.
D. A. PRITCHARD,
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H . R. PERKINS,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R S : J. S. R E D F I E L D .
DYER SMITH.
JOHN CROW.
E . A. SMITH.
E . P. BERNARDINE.
MASTER MASONS: Wm. Armstrong, C. W. Blair, E. J. Boring, W. Britton, M. F. Brickley, John Buckhardt, G. R. Baldwin, H. B. Brown, George A. Crawford, O. Dieffenbach, C. F . Drake, J. H . Embler, J. Fundenberger, R. Fowler, A. Fitzpatrick, S. W. Garwood, L. P. Gray, T. M. Gordon, J. G. Harris, Wm. H . Harris, J. J. Hill, C. H . Haynes, Wm. Kaufmann, W. I. Linn, A. McDonald, J. S. Miller, Wm. Margrave, B. P. McDonald, S. A. Manlove, J. Moulton, J. D. McClaverty, D. Owens, L. T. C. Owens, C. Owens, S. C. Palmer, George A. Reynolds, C. T. Racker, John G..Stewart, William Simpson, W. R. Schooler, N. Z. Strong, N. Sawyer, W. Shipp, W. C. Waterman, W. C. Webb, D. W. Wilder, John Young, E. C. Wilson. FELLOW C R A F T S ; A. H . Bourne, J. T. Cheney, T. Hughes. ENTERED APPRENTICES: S. Nixon, William Rebein. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; S. Weagner, P. J. Byrne, John Van Fossen.
Grand Lodge of Kansas:
A C A C I A L O D G E , No. 9,
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199
LAWRENCE.
Meets on the first Thursday of each month. OFFICERS: FRANCIS MENET,
Worshipful Master.
J. M. BARTHOLOW, S. E. W. JOHNSON,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. A. DAILY, A. L. SELIG,
Treasurer. Secretary.
T. J. STERNBERGH, J. B. BISSELL,
:
J. W. BEARD,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
E. CREBO,
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*JusTUS AssMAN,
Tyler. PAST MASTERS:
O. A. BASSETT.
J. CRACKLIN.
R . A. HAYES.
MASTER MASONS: E. L. Akin, W. C. Barnes, C. A. Bigelow, Morris Benas, Wm. L. BuUene, A. B. Bowman, John Beattie, Henry Biebush, Newton Corbin, W. M. Campbell, E. B. Good, A. L. House, Henry Horner, H . S. Haskins, David Lindly, W. H . McCurdy, G. F. Mullen, John McConnell, R. D. Mason, W. W. Nevison, A. J. Reid, M. Summerfield, H . J. Snyder, Jacob Snibley, W. S. Sibley, G. Siebenlist, Leo Steinberg, A. J. Sargent, H. F. Tower, A. Vliet, J. B. Wheeler, W . D. Wetherell, Albin Weber, J. L. Webber, H. C. Whitney. FELLOW CRAFT: Tliomas B. Eldridge. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thos. Guest, jr., Thos. McLanghry, R. Morriss, E. P. Morton, J. C. Pradt, J. G. .Sands, Wilson Shannon, G. W. Smith, J. B. Vliet. ' DiMiTTED.—L. D. Baily, A. H. Conroy, J. H. Foster, William Gamble, S. S. Hewitt, S. K. Huson, D. C. Ruby, William W. White. •Member of Lawrence Lodge, N o . 6.
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200
• Proceedings of the
K I N G S O L O M O N L O D G E , No. lo,
LEAVENWORTH.
Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: B. E. CllOLLAR, GEO. H . SPRY, M. S. BuT7,EL,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
MATHEW SHAW,
Treasurer.
*D. A. COMSTOCK, P. M., D. BYINGTON, W. F. KiRKLAND,
Secretary.. Senior Deacon; Junior Deacon.
: ,
R. HABERLEIN, S. M.
•__. Steward.
ROTHSCHILD,
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fFRiTZ MAGERS,
Tyler. PAST MASTERS:
M. S. ADAMS, P.
G. M.
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B. FARNSWORTH.
W M . O . GOULD.
L. M.
HARVEY ALLEN. GODDARD.
MASTER MASONS: D. R. Anthony, A. G. Angell, Robert Armstrong, R. J. Brown, H . W. Cole, W. B. Covell, Joseph Cuenin, W. W. Childs, John Conover, D. J. Craigie, D. H. Doty, W. W. Dentler, T. F. Fringer, James Gird, Wm. Gordon, Wm. Hamilton, David Howell, J. E. Hanna, Alonzo Huckins, Fred. Harvey, John Hammillj Joseph Hockham, H. C. J . Hackbusch, Levi Houston, A. S. Huling, M. H. Insley, James Ivey, S. W. Jones, J . W. Kirkham, Josiah Kellogg, J. C. Ketcheson, George Krager, Van R. Liddell, Wm. A. Laughlin, J- B. Lamber, F. H. Mills, Herman Markson, H. D. McCarty, Burr Noble, George W. Nelles, W. F. Price, F . A. Richards, William Rosenfield, William L. Smith, H. S. Sleeper, F. D. Somerby, Peter Solden, Louis Setzler, Wm. F. Schley, Henry Still, Thos. C. Stevens, Chas. S. Stettauer, R. J. Selway, Freeman Thompson, Theodore Thumpson, G. P. Thompson, A. C. Van Duyn, L. H. Waugh, J. A. Wier, George H. Weaver, J. L. Wever, Thomas Wright, Joseph Westenberger. FELLOW C R A F T : Virgil Dresser. DiMiTTED.—H. C. Cans, C. D. Roys, J. P. Marshall. • Member of Calvary Lodge, No. 50. fMembcr of Leavenworth Lodge, No. 1.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
E M P O R I A LODGE, No. 12,
201
EMPORIA.
Meets the Thursday of, or next preceding the full moon in each month. OFFICERS: NoYES SPICER, L. D. JACOBS,
^
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
JAMES SMITH, W M . CLAPP, E. T. K E R N S ,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
J. M, STEELE, A. L. JiLLsON, W. W. HiBBEN,
:
A. G. L A K I N ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
\
FRED. W . HIRTH,
" Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: A. R. BANCROFT.
R . M . RUGGLES.
MASTER MASONS : N. F. Ames, J. M. Anderson. Robert Best, E. P. Bancroft, E. Borton, H . V. Bundrem, M.' H . Bates, C. B. Bachellor, P. C. Bishop, A. A. Baker, Wm. Buckingham, Geo. B. Cooper, Geo. Clapp, A. F. Cowee, Simri Carter, J. S. Craig, H . C. Cross, S. J. Crawford, John E. Davies, Howard. Dunlap, C. V. Eskridge, Jonas Eckdall, John Fawcett, T.- M. Fry, M. L. Funkhouser, H . H . Gray, Almerin Gillett, B. Gormly, F. G. Hunt, V. R. Holmes, John Hammond, D . W . Haiderman, Thomas H . Holmes, B. Haley, W. C. Henderson, T. Johnson, George D. Johnson, J. F. Kirkendall, Bernard Kelley, D. T. Lewis, L. W. Lewis, James 'Means, S. J. Mantor, Wm. Martindale, J. S. M.' Whorter, J. R. Mead, Harrison Mayes, David T. Morris, R. P. Murdock, L. McLaughlin, Anthony McKee, Thompson McCuUough, A. A. Newman, H . B. Norton, James Phenis, E. B. Perry, P. B. Plumb, D. A. Painter, T. J. Price, W. P. Perrigs, Robert Pollock, P. W. Rush, F. Schmidling, James Smith, Wm. Scott, A. S. Tandy, T. G. Wibly Chas. Wheelock, Nelson Whittlesey, T. T. White. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Emanuel Beck, Peter H . Hughes, Geo. T. Barwick, Isaiah Jones, Lee S. Sargent, John E. James, Wm. B. Jones, jr., J. B. Moon, E. W. Cunningham. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;C. M. Foulks, E, R. Mardin, O. P. Houghton, W. T. Nichols, W. B. Holt, S. E. G. Holt, John Potts, E. G, Duke, J. K. Jamison, C. R. Sipes, J. C. Burgan,
202
Proceedifigs of the
N E M A H A L O D G E , ' N o . 13, AMERICA
CITY.
Meets Saturday night, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: D. B. K I T S , — F. E. LAWRENCE, J. T. K I R K ,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. '. Junior Warden.
,
H . D. CHANNEL, I>. HELPHREY,
:
L. BRENNER, J. M. SHEPHERD,
Treasurer. —Secretary.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
1
P. A. SHEPHERD,-^
Steward.
W. WHISI.ER,
J. BUNDEE,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R S : ^ J. CRAFT.
R . W . JENKINS.
MASTER MASONS: J. Q. Buffington, J. Bellwood, B. W. Culver, W. Code, G, Carnes, B. H. Channel, R. M. Croy, T. Jiles, J. M. Randel, J. B. Simpson, S. Taylor. FELLOW CRAFTS: J. Curtis, O. J. Grover, C. Music, H . Sutherland. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. Church, C. W. Fowler. DiMiTTED.— D. C. McComas.
O S K A L O O S A L O D G E , No. 14, OSKALOOSA. Meets on Saturday on or before the full moon in each month. OFFICERS: S. S. KING,
Worshipful Master.
JOHN B . JOHNSON, ALBERT J. BUCK,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
T E R R Y CRITCHFIELD,
Treasurer.
W. O. BURR,
Secretary,
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
203
GEORGE W . HOGEBOOM, P. M., RICHARD H . DEIBERT,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
NELSON CHAPMAN,
Steward.
WILLIAM EVANS,
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THOMAS P. BURNS,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: HENRY K E E L E R .
S. S . COOPER.
MASTER MASONS: C. A. Buck, .sr., C. A. Buck, jr., *Rev. J. Boynton, William Blevins, Charles S. Brodbent, W. H . Buckmaster, Wra. A. Coy, H . A. Coy, C. C. Calhoun, R. H . C. Dodd. J. C. W. Davis, James Evans, E. T. Ellis, H . O. Finch, * I . V. Tanholm, W. C. Fowler, S. C. Gephart, W. F. Gilluly, J. N. Hall, S. P. Henderson, J. N. Insley, *John Irwin, F. M. Johnson, J. Keingensmith, T. M. McKenna, H . M. Mason, James Morrow, T. H . Noble, D . Newhouse, A. F. Perry, A. Pennington, *Rev. L. D. Price, I. C. Smith, James E. Smith, D. M. Smith, B. P . Stanley, John L. Sinnard, A. N. Shepherd, J. L. Trower, *J. S. Townsend, *Rev. A. Thornbren, Phineas Whitley, John F. Willits, T. C. Dick. FELLOW CRAFT: Aiiron W. Phipps. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: A. J. Jarrett, A. E. Pattersoii, A. Henderson, F. Boggs, J. N . Spurlock. DiMiTTED.— T. J. Wallace, D. Lowe, J. K. Weir.
TECUMSEH LODGE, No. I^TTECUMSEH. Meets on Thursday on or before full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: JOSEPH H . WEAVER,
Worshipful Master.
CHARLES J . A Y E ,
Senior Warden.
JAMES M . CHRISMAN,
Junior Warden.
J O H N C . RIDGEWAY,
Treasurer.
JOHN M . R E E D ,
Secretary.
J. B. MILLER,
Senior Deacon.
JOHN BRANSCOMB,
Junior Deacon.
,
Steward.
,—. WILLIAM COLLIER, ^Exempt from dues.
,
Tyler.
204
Proceedings of the MASTER MASONS:
W. C. N. Garvey, \V. M. Jordon, Oliver C. Lewis, A. G. Miller, Wesley Mavity. FELLOW C R A F T : Jehile Tyler. ENTERED
APPRENTICES:
John W. Foreman, C. G. Shane, Mathias Patten. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; D. S. Dawson.
L A F A Y E T T E L O D G E , No. i6, MANHATTAN. Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: D. W. Cox, W M . F . ALLEN, GEO. S. GREEN, J. E. SHORTRIDGE, W M . BURGOYNE, '.
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. '
Treasurer. Secretary.
'.
N. D. HoRTON, GEO. C . WILDER, P. P. K E H O E ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. ;
W. K. McCONNELL, C. HoRSTMAN,
Steward.
" Tyler. PAST MASTERS:
HORACE EELLS. S. G. HoYT.
S. M . FERGUSON.
N . D . HORTON.
ALBERT G R I F F I N .
MASTER MASONS: W. H . Ashton, Robert AUingham, N. A. Adams, P. G. Barrett, M. V. Blood, Reuben Blood, Fred. Blythe, George Burgoyne, Wm. M. Beverly, H . C. Crump, M. Condray, August Comez, Wm. S. Crump, H . Crawford, John Flagg, J. T. Goodnow, H. D. Graves, Wm. F. Hoyt, George W. Higinbotham, W. P. Higinbotham, Wm. Henry, I. V. Inskeep, T. J; Jenkins, S. M. Karrick, A. L. Keabks, J. M. Kimball, E. L. W. Lawrence, Chas. H. March, O. L. McClung, J. B. McLaughlin, John R. Marrs, T. L. Magruder, T. B. Pinkerton, A. W. Pinkerton, John H. Pinkerton, E. M. Pinkerton, Joseph Payne, B. W. Powers, E. L. Patee, John C. Peck, J. C. Postlethwaite, John W. Pipher, T. J. Roberts, S. L. Russell,
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
205
Edgar Rogers, John D. Robertson, John Riggs, G. Schaubel, R. J. Sharp, Wm. M. Snow, Ira T. Torry, J. W. Taylor,. Harvey D. Tyler, C. W. Uptegrove, J. M. Vincent, J. Van Antwerp, S. P. Vorhees, Chas. L. Wilson, Chas. Waring, John W. Webb, W. W. Welch, Wm. Whitacre, Allen Wilson, Fox Winnie, Geo. W. Wisner, S. H. Wisner, Geo. B. Whiting, P. W. Zeigler. FELLOW C : R A F T S :
W. L. R . Dickson, Chas. Engel. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: G. F. Burtch, O. R. White, A. Whitehead, W. J. Hunter, J. M. Holt, C. O. Wheedon. DlMlTTED.— M. O. Baldwin, D. E. Ballard, Thos. Darant, Frank Mansfield, John S. Mott, E. P. Wood, Chas. F. Welch.
T O P E K A L O D G E , No. 17,
TOPEKA.
Meets on the Wednesday preceding each full moon and the second Wednesday thereafter. OFFICERS: S. E. SHELDON, S. J. ANDERSON,
'.
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
SPENCER P. W A D E , C. W. JEWELL, •A. W. KNOWLES,
S. S. MCFADDEN,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
J.
Senior Deacon.
GEORGE SVVARTZ, ^ J. R . F I S H E R ,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
J. C. LANGSTON,
,
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:
Tyler.
.
MASTER MASONS: G. W . Anderson, R. H . Atvvell, Robert Allen, Tobias Billings, H . Boughton, J. S. Branner, .Ephriara Baker, W. F. Baker, F. P. Baker, H. T. Beaman, Elias E. Buck, Ward Burlingame, James Brewer, C. Bowman, G. S. Barnett, G. W. Berry, W. E. Bowker, M. H . Case, G. W. Crane, F. L. Crane, J. H . Crane, John Cox, A. M. Callaham, Britton, S. Craft, A. M. Covell, Enoch Chase, H . W. Curtis, A. H . Case, A. D. Craigne, W. C. Crawford, Thomas Carney, R. N. Collingsworth, D. W. Davis, M. R. Dutton, C. J. Drew, T. W. Dawson, jr., John Elliott, Ira H . Ebright, G. S. Everts, W. O. Ewing, F. R. I'oster, John Fletcher,
2o6
Proceedings of the
S. H . Fletcher, J. W. Farnsworth, H . W. Farnsworth, E. B. Fowler, J. C. French, J. C. Gordon, G. G. Gage, H. S. Greeno, F . W. Giles, Joel Huntoon, C. K. Holliday, D. H . Home, B. Holzle, A. R. Hughes, J. E. Hayden, D. A. Harvey, R. R. Hassler, J. A. James, Andrew Johnson, William Krause, E. P. Kellem, G. M. Kellem, J. S. Kellem, H . M. Ketchum, Harry Kitchen, J. Lee Knight, L. Laurent, H . J. Loomis, M. R. Leonard, John Lahmer, J. H . Leonard, H. M. Leonard, E. G. Moon, Basil McKee, Oscar McConnell, S. E. Martin, J. C. Miller, J. M. Matheny, V. P. Mason, T. B. Mills, R. Nichols, D. W. Nellis, Fred. Ortman, J. F. Osenburg, Wm. Osenburg, J. A. PoUey, C. T. Pierce, E. G. Ross, S. R. Remington, Philip Reade, Isaac Renfro, Thomas Ryan, J. Stanfield, Jacob Smith, D. W. Seagraves, Jacob Safford, C. A. Stringham, S. E. Sweet, Henry Seicher, E. M. Sheldon, G. W. Sebring, J. M. Steele, Charles Shewey, G. W. Sturgis, M. L. Towne, G. W. Veale, G. O. Wilmarth, H . H. Wilcox, R. M. Wright, G. Wright, G. P. Watson, J. L. Wightman, Jacob C. Yohey. FELLOW CRAFT: R. K. Ent. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; S. H. Powell, J. M. Chadwick, Jacob Heil, A. E. Manzer, J. A. Banfield, Henry Stitzel.
F R A N K L I N L O D G E . No. 18, OTTAWA. Meets Friday on or before full moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : PETER L . EARNEST, L E V I THOMPSON, DAVID MILLER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
THEODORE C . BOWLES,
Treasurer.
GEORGE T . BROWN,
Secretary.
ASA S. LATHROP,
Senior Deacon.
RICHARD E . JENNESS, E. H . PARAMORE,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
JOHN A. D E VALLEY,
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J O H N LESTER,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R : JOHN C . RICHMOND.
MASTER MASONS: John E. Baer, C. B. Baker, H . L. Ba^rstow, Jesse Bell, Robert Brownfield, D. Brinkerhoof, Oscar Carrier, R. W. Crossett, William Church, L. L. Davidsohn,
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
207
Daniel Deford, Robert Detwiler, Charles M. Dickson, James P. Dunham, C. O. Farnsworth, Asa Fletcher, T. P. Fletcher, James S. Forgey, William W. Frazer, Henry Funnell, E. D. Hall, John P. Harris, Joshua Hedges, John Hendrix, J. •H. S. Holloway, George S. Holt, H . B. Hughbanks, William Hurr, William M. Inman, Bruce P. Jones, S. L. Latimer, Calvin Leonard, Jacob Louis,.A. W. McCarty, R. C. McEathron, D. H.'McGhee, Matthew Mackie.O. V. Merrill, M. C. Milner, George Myers, Milton P. Nelson, George E. Norton, J. O. W. Paine, J. L Paramore, Jonathan Parkinson, W. T. Pickrell, George T. Pierce, Thomas Praster, Enoch Pyle, W. R. Randel, H. P. Satchwell, I,. F. Sawyer, H . F. Sheldon, Edward Smith, Horace J. Smith, Henry Spieler, L. N. Stacher, W. D. Sherman, J. Starr, Jacob Sumstine, Harrison Tone, John Travers, D. M. Valentine, R. H. Vollrath, W. D. Walsh, John Walruff, Jonas A. Washburne, Albert Wiley, F. A. Wilkinson, S. G. Wilson. FELLOW CRAFTS: J. C. Armstrong, J. W. Bendure, Lee Curapston, R. S. Thomas. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Calvin Fi,k, David McCoy, C. W. Nelson, Wm. Nix, J. P. Usher, jr., Clark Wilson, James A. Guy,'Henry C. Parr, E. E. Scott. DiMITTKD.—Chas. A. Bunting, Chas. D. Clane, H. D. Crane, J. M. Dyer, L. B. Dyer, P. O. Gallup, J. L. Hawkins, J. C. HolUngshead, J. W. Magee, Joseph Marsh, D. B. Moore, John Parkinson, John Stalter, J. A. Walker, L. C. Wasson.
O L A T H E L O D G E , No. 19,
OLATHE.
Meets-Thursday evening on or before full moon. OFFICERS: J. M. HADLKY, J. L. PRICE, WM. JULIEN, J-. H . Dow, TiiEO. MCBRIDE, J. B. MARSHALL,
:
'.
HAMLIN SMITH, J. B. POLLOCK,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
J..T. S\V.4NK, L. D. GROVES,
Tyler..
MASTER MASONS: Simon S. Blitz, John T. Burris. J. H . Blake, J. R. Brown, W. H . Brady,'W. II. Belts, W. H. Bell, A. J. Clemmens, F. W. Case, J. E. Clark, S. S. Casad, A. 15
2o8
Proceedings of the
,
Smith Devenney, Chas. Delahunt, Albert Doud, John Evans, J. S. Farris, John M. Giffen, O. H. Gregg, Josiah E. Hayes, F . E. Henderson, Amos Hicks, T. Julien Hadley', W. P. Haskins, Sam. H . Honnold, J. M. Havvorth, John Jaynes, Nelson Julien, Louis H . Jenkins, George H . Lawrence, N . B. Lucas, Jonathan Milliken, S. B. Myrick, Harry McBride, Thos. E. Melhoan, Thos. McGannon, J. A. McNabb, E. F. Melhoan, M. G. Miller, J. H . Melhoan, Jacob Nickols, Isaac H . Nickols, Wm. A. Ocheltree, W. S. Peck, J. O. Pickering, Jacob Pierson, Wm. Pellett, Otis Reynolds, G. A. Schaffner, H . C. Schufeldt, E. R. Stewart, A. Thavis, W. E. Tansey, H. A. Taylor, M. R. Taylor, C. E. Waldron, Louis Wolfley. FELLOW C R A F T S : Benjamin Amos, B. S. McFarland. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Henry Cochran, Andrew Davenport, A. A. Fay, Geo. W. Goodwin, Geo. B. Hodges, A. G. Newton, Jessie T. Nickols, James Pedley, Fielden Scott. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wm. Butler, Irwin Jaynes, F . J. Fairbrass.
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 in each month. OFFICERS: C. C. BRANHAM,
Worshipful Master.
JAMES H . BAXTER, ISRAEL MCCOMAS,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
SANDERS W . MCCOMAS,
Treasurer.
F . M. WILSON,
Secretary.
C. A. OuRSLER,
Senior Deacon.
JAMES HORN, W M . HARRISON,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
H U G H S. H A R T ,
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MOSES MYERS,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: RuFus OURSLER.
MASTER MASONS: R. R. Boan, Wm. Cline, C. M. Cunningham, Philip Claypool, Henry Decker, David. Francis, Thos. I.). Turner, M. D. Godfrey, A: Y. Hanson, James Harri-
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son, P. M. Hodges, A. E. Landon, B. J. McCoihas, Wni. Pennick, Wm. O. Simmons, J. M. Wade. E N T E R E D APPRENTICE: John Deardoff. DiMlTTED.— M. L. Wilson, E. C. Chilson.
G R A S S H O P P E R F A L L S LODGE, No. 21, GRASSHOPPER FALLS. Meets on the first and third Saturday evenings of each month. OFFICERS : JOHN H . GAINES, LOUIS A. MYERS, JOHN KATZ, N. E. PARKER, . A. A. GRIFFIN, - _ 1 CARLTON SEAVER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.
L I . HUGHS,
Junior Deacon.
JOHN STRAWN,
,
Steward.
GEO. W . G R I F F I N ,
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JOSEPH PALVIN,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: E. D. IIiLLYER.
J. F. BLISS.
JOSEPH M I L L E R .
MASTER MASONS: W. C. Butts, John Beland, J. L. Brunts, J. P. Barnes, W. T. Booth, David Biggam, S. G. Booth, Andrew Blevins, R.. H . Crosby, James J. Clancy, Lake Clark, Joseph R. Eckols, F. Ferguson, G. W. Fleischer, Z. Gragg, Amos H . Griffin, Geo. B. Hillyer, T. E. Ickes, D. A. Johnson, W. G. Keech, Andrew Kern, Henry Legler, John Marsh, Geo. W. McClary, J. M. Norval, F'. Quackenbush, John Ripitoe, M. Vanderburg, Jonathan Wright. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: George O. Stewart, F . A. Dudgeon. DiMlTTED.—J. W, Byram, M. E. Kellog,
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Proceedings of the
P A L M Y R A L O D G E , No. 23,
BALDWIN CITY.
Meets on Wednesday on or before the full moon in each month.. OFFICERS: NELSON MERCHANT, THOMAS J. EATON, DANIEL FULTON,
Worshipful Master, Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JOSEPH CHAPMAN,
Treasurer.
CHARLES W . DICKENSON,
Secretary.
HOWARD M . SCOTT,
Senior Deacon.
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Junior Deacon, Steward.
W M . B . YOUNG,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: C. REYNOLDS,
MASTER MASONS: E. Alder, I. L. Baker, H . E. Bodwell, S. H . Carmean, J. Cederholm, N, C. Credit, M. I, Crosby, C. H . Dallas, A. Darnell, J. H . Deeren, R, Doke, S, M. Gaston, L. F . Green, W. Hulburt, W. W. Junkins, R. T. Louis, W. D. Martin, G. Miller, M, Mirely, D. C. Norway, D. A. Prerrin, J. W. Scott, J. G. Schnebly, E. Sells, T. Smith, F . A. Snively, G. B. Snively, A. T. Still, J. Vanhorn, D. W. Willey, J, H . Zeverly. FELLOW C R A F T S : Horace Brown, L. W. Pringry. ENTERED APPRENTICES: D. M. Banty, Wm. Barricklow, G. R, Barricklow, DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; G. C. Snow, Thomas White, G. A. Moore, L. C. Snow,
O S A G E V A L L E Y L O D G E , No. 24,
OSAWATOMIE,
Meets on or before each full moon. OFFICERS: L. HENDRICKSO.V, J. P. MARSON, . . ,
Worshipful Master, Senior Warden.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. O. W. BATES, C. B. JiLLSON,
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Junior Warden. Treasurer.
W. L. STEPHENS,
Secretary.
H. B. SMITH, J. C. CHESTNUT,-.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
R. SMITH,
Steward.
A. BEESON,
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A. N. RuDD,
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Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: R. LAPSLEY.
R . K . BURT.
C. O . CAUSE.
MASTER MASONS: Daniel Bryant, M. V. Burns, J. A. Burks, J. F. Chandler, J. J. Covert, T. J. Hussa, L. W. Jacobs, Jonathan Morris, Lewis Phinnesy, J. L. Smith, A. J. White, Albert Weaver. FELLOW CRAFTS: Charles Carter, L. W. Jacobs. ENTERED APPRENTICES: R. E. Williams, H. R. Herrick, Horace Hoard, James Sinkey, Jacob Purpus. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; J. W. Plurst, D. M. Martin, J. F. Chandler, Jonathan Morris, B. F. Martin, E. A.
HIGH PRAIRIE LODGE, No. 25, HIGH
PRAIRIE.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFPICERS: B. B. MOORE, ' ROBERT OSBORN, THOMAS RUBLE, JAY TUTTLE, J. C. GIST, P. M., THOMAS TROWER, JOHN W H I T E , JOSEPH NORRIS, JAMES MULLAN,
THOMASJMASON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward. "
Tyler.
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Proceedings
of the
MASTER MASONS: B. F . Barker, A. L. Brown, Arthur Connelly, A. L. Ferguson, Daniel Koger, Zina Mason, Elisha McCormis, Newton Mason, S. P. McCrary, Hiram Way, Anthony Way, William Wilson, Joseph Walter. ENTERED APPRENTICE: John Hutchison. DiMlTTED.— Craton Carney, David Long.
NEOSHO LODGE, No. 27, NEOSHO. Meets on Saturday on or before the full moon in each month. OFFICERS: G. M. PARSLEY, E. E. BACON, J. A. STEWART,
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P. H. SMITH,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
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T . CRABTREE,
Secretary. • Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. B. SCOTT,
Steward.
J. BRUTCHEN,
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V. C. KiRT,
Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
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J. M. Baldwin, R. Burr, J. Bierce, Barlo, John Chess, jr., J. M. Cole, P. Casnee, Willard Cox, A. M. Dresbuck, J. P. Hamilton, C. H. Graham, J. Higden, H . Metheny, R. W. Purlee, W. F . Thornburg, A. Vanordstrund, J. L. Ward, H . F. Ward, C. H. Wykoff. FELLOW CRAFTS: Mathew Terrill, C. Cowan, J. B. Lackley, L. Miller, E. Robinson, George B. Scripps. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: J. A. Hines, H . C. Abbett, R. Morton, E. Morton. DiMlTTED.—F. M. McCormick, S. Pulver, J. Rahlifeldt, A. M. Salewright, A. B. Baker, E. E. Coffin.
Gratzd Lodge of Kansas.
ELDORA. L O D G E , No. 28,
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MAPLETON.
Meets Saturday night, on or before the full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: E. P. HiGBY, C. W. CAMPBELL, M. T. HUDSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
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JOHN CROSS,
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Treasurer.
J. S. WEAVER,
Secretary.
F. D. MYRICK, J. A. CAMPBELL,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
THOMAS MYRICK,
Steward.
H. F . WARREN,
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M. MCCRIMMON,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: John Amer, William Baker, Michael Bowers, J. W. Barnum, G. W. Burgess, A. P. Clark, Jacob Goff, A. L. Hills, Thomas Hamilton, M. E . Hudson, Thomas Hughs, Tim. Hackett, J. W. Jewell, D. C. Knowles, John S. Knowles, E. Kepley, D. W. McGuire, J. W. McQuaid, S. P. Montgomery, C. W. Morgan, Notly Osborn, A. C. Primm, Geo. Smith, A. C. Smith, J. L. Summers, Wm. Stewart, C. S. Steele, A. Wilson, J. S. Wilson, John Legate. FELLOW C R A F T S : Isaac Burton, A. R. Wells, Geo. Dertry. ENTERED APPRENTICES: G. F. Hoper, G. A. Moffitt. DiMiTTED.—Amos Choffin, L. P. Foster, B. F. Gumm. J. F. Holt, S. F. Mitchel, William Nelson, F. C. Osborn, J. G. Oliver, D. T. Ralston, W. D. Stevenson.
PACIFIC
L O D G E , N o . 2 9 , HaMBOLDT.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: T. I. KURD, J. S. WEBB,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
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Proceedings of the L. D. MYERS,
Junior Warden.
J. C. REDFIELD, T. C. SHERMAN,
Treasurer. Secretary.
H . M. BURLEIGH, W. T . MCELROY,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
C. A ! WALKER,
Steward.
G. L. ANDREWS,
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P. S. SHELLEY,
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. H . Andrews, Elisha Amsden, A. W. Ashcraft, Sion Barbee, James Blythe, Wm. L. Bartles, A. W. Brown, J. W. Bale, William C. Cox, J. B. F. Gates, O. D. Critzer, W. H . Cleveland, J. P. Clark, S. S. Dickinson, J. A. Diehl, D. B. Emmert, W. H. Emmert, J. L. Fletcher, J. R. Frost, John R. Goodin, William A. Grover, E. A. Gleason, J. R. Gregory, David Hurt, H. H . Hayward, John Harris, A. H . Hard, Chas. Koppe, Peter Long, J. M. Moore, H. G. Millman, R. A. McCulloch, D. W. Mashburn, T. S. Mashburn, Moses Neal, J. N. Phillips, Thomas Peters, George W. Palmer, J. W. Pine, C. H . Pratt, Wm. Rath, Fred. Rutz, A. Regnier, S.J. Stewart, Watson Stewart, D. B. Stewart, William Stewart, Wm. A. Scott, E. Strosnider, C. M. Smith, T. S. Stover, J. H. Sampson, William H . Shigley, John Tripp, J. J. Van Fossen, B. F. Walton, G. W. Wilson, G. W. Williams, H . M. Waters, John Wilson, James H . Wilson, E. F . Wright, H. Zuanziger, J. B. Degenhart. FELLOW CRAFTS: F. H . Graves, William Waldrip. ENTERED APPRENTICES: . W. S. Bowman, Isaac Cuppy, C. S. Giles, James Herbert, Alex. McDonald, Jacob Nill, N. Piatt, E. R. Russell, W. W. Curdy. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John A. Neal, John N . Diehl, Wm. L. Zink, J. W. Ferrier.
V A L L E Y L O D G E , No. 30, NORTH
LAWRENCE.
Meets on the first Saturday evening of each month. OFFICERS: W M . R. FRISBIE,
Worshipful Master.
CHARLES PAXTON, ELIJAH W . CAMPBELL,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
LEVI P.MASON,
Treasurer.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. JOHN D . FINCHER,
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. Secretary.
L. W. HOWELL,
Senior Deacon.
THOS. H . BRICKELL,
Junior Deacon.
FIRMAN VALENCOUR, A. T. OWENS,
Steward.
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B. T. HARMON,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER : A . M . LUFKIN.
MASTER MASONS: James B. Boone, J. R. Curtis, L. W. Canady. Agnes A, Grant, Francois Herward, H. H . Howard, Daniel Hendricks, L. F. Jackson, Benj. F. Kelly, Charles McCarty, Alvin E. Owen, Wilson L. Plowman, Charles H . Philbrick, William Regester, John H. Sanders, Urgel Saunier, T. W. Salover, George C. Thompson, James L. Thompson, John Tuahope, Jasper Vanwelly, John C. Walton, H. \\. W. Whitney. FELLOW C R A F T S : John H. Duncan, A. B. Dessery, M. H . Fisk, H . B. Hunt. I
ENTERED APPRENTICES: Stephen Johnson, Henry W. Rice. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; J. M. Jordan, W. C. Sherman.
A R C A N A LODGE, No. 31, DONIPHAN. Meets Saturday evening, on or before full moon. OFFICERS: ISAAC N . SMALLWOOD,
Worshipful Master.
W. W. CROOKS, E. W. HUDNAL,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
G. M. WALLER, M. T- LANDON,
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Treasurer. Secretary.
W. H . NESBIT, J. SCHLETZBAUM,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
L. A. MESSENGER,
Steward.
A. SCHNELL,
R. MEELER,
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Tyler.
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Proceedings of the PAST MASTERS: C.H.PHILLIPS.
J. L . PHILBRICK.
MASTER MASONS: I. N. Adams, A. Albertson, A. Brenner, R. A. Boulware, J. Brittain, \V. B. Buster, L. Clemetson, W. Canter, H . Cowen, B. P. Curt]s,\V. Dolby, W. M. Ege, S. Flickinger, T. H . Franklin, J. F. Forman, E. Flourkey, R. Flickinger, S Gurney, J. Hastijigs, S. H . Howard, H . W. Hudnal, L. A. Hoffman, T. T.' Harding, C. H. Heffner, P. Helm, M. L. Hudnal, I. Horner, J. M. Naylor, J. B. Maynard, J. McNamee, W. R. Murry, H. Myers, J. Mackey, M. Mansperger, W. J. Orem, T. Osborn, W. R. Powers, W. E. Pickett, J. Price, D. W. Patterson, J. Rigby, J. Randolph, P. O. Roberts, E . W. Stratton, H . M. Swisher, J. Sanders, J. Scott, W. H . Stephens, D. M. Smith, B. S. Wharton, I. F. Weyer, D. Waddell, J. vVelsh, Thos. Wells, D. Whittaker, J. Wood, C. B. Whitehead, J. Vineyard. FELLOW C R A F T S : G. M. Norman, D. L. Payne. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Loftis Gray, O. Edwards, A. Wheeler, T. J. Robbins, T. A. Willis, J. Casey, J. McDonald;
A U B U R N L O D G E , No. 32, AUBURN. Meets Tuesday on or before the full moon in each,month. OFFICERS: F. M. STAHL, A. DICKSON, J. C. CARRIGER,
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W. A. ENCLE, R. STEES,
J. P. RAIRICK, G. E. BAKER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
J
J. STAHL,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
G. LIST,
J. WEISHURN,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: E. CARRIGER.
J. W. BROWN'.
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MASTER MASONS: J. G. Arthur, H . E. Bush, W. T. Cavender, J. B. Cook, J. W. Cook, Thomas Crooks, A. Dyche, J. A. DeLong, G. W. Daily, W. I ) . Disbrow, G. Dole, D. J. Evans, H . Fox, R. M. Hoskinson, M. S. Harr, W. H . Hewens, W. E. Hall, Joseph Law, W. C. Little, C. C. Moore, J. McDowell, S. M. Morahn, John Mongold, J. L. Price, J. L. Rook' H . Riley, H . K. Riley, J. L. Riley, A. Reed, W. A. Rook, B. D. Russum, H . L. Shumway, Eli Snyder, T. W. Steward, Chester Thomas, E. Thomas, W. T. Welch, D. E. White, J. A. White. FELLOW CRAFTS: John Stone, S. F. Hoskins. ENTERED APPRENTICES: S. S. Baker, T. Hillard, Charles Ohraes, Wm. Dole, J. McQuistian. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; J. Gordon, E. A. Pering, H . Mays, J. B. Orwig.
MOUND CITY L O D G E , No. 33, MOUND
CITY.
Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: CHAS. H . RICHARDSON,.!
GEO. W . BOTKIN, B. F. BRADLEY,
Worshipful Master.
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JOEL FOSTER,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
F. C. BACON,
Secretary.
R . B. BRYAN, J. H . TREGO,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
H. E. DEWEY,
Steward.
D. F. PARK,
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LoviLO SwiTF,
Tyler. PAST MASTERS:
OSCAR DEWEY.
J. M. I L I P F .
O . P. WALSON.
J O H N HOOD.
MASTER MASONS: J. K. Anthony, J. S. Atkinson, James Adams, J. F. Broadhead, Jesse Brown, H. P. Barrick, J. H. Belding, J. B. Broadhead, O. D. Botkin, Benjamin Bunch, Richard Botkin, E. F. Botkin, A. W. Barton, J. H . Banta, W. R. Biddle, D. A. Crocker, Charles Campbell, M. M. Carscaden, H . P. Clay, Jerome Ely, Aaron
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Proceedings of the
Foster, Edward Haltz, Zalmon Kincaid, David Lindsey, D. R. Lamoreau, J". M. Mulkey, D. D. Moorhead, H. C. McNeal, T. B. Newlon, W. B. Perry, S. F . Pendley, J. J. Reynolds, James Simpson, W. B. Scott, Thos. Sproul, John Sproul, Cyrus Smith, James P. Way, B. W. Wilson, H. G. Webb, J. D. Wait, E. H. Worden, J. S. Young, Godlob Zorn. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. B. Grimes, John Justis, J. W. Miller. DiMlTTED.—A. F. Ely, J. H . Barrick, J. B. Dobyns, T. H. Darlow.
GREAT LIGHT LODGE, No. '34, SILVER LAKE. Meets Saturday on or before full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: LEWIS H . OGEE,
Worshipful Master.
M. B. BEAUBIEN, JOB P. OGEE,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
H E N R Y OWENS,
Treasurer.
J O H N J. OLIVER,
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• G. K. ALBY, W M . O . CHILLSON,
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W M . F . JOHNSTON, __•
Secretary.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
CHAS. S . PALMER,
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DAVID CODINGTON,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: JOSEPH B . OLIVER.
) MASTER MASONS: James Baldon, Edward J. Beaubien, Owen A. Curtis, Lucius R. Darling, J. H . Durham, William K. Elliot, Henry Forebaugh, Thomas J. Lazzell, Mitchel Lafromboise, J. C. McElvain, O. F. Nims, John L. Ogee, Calvin Owens, J. F. Ramsey, Wm. Sprinkle, Caleb D. Waird. FELLOW C R A F T : Theodore Bonrosa. .
ENTERED APPRENTICE:
Walter J. Stephens. DlMl'^ED.—John Anderson, Peter Anderson, W. C. Higinbothara, Hiram B. Miller.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
H I A W A T H A L O D G E , No. 35,
219
HIAWATHA.
Meets Saturday evening on or before the full moon, and two weeks thereafter, OFFICERS: IKA J. LACOCK, J. H . POST, R. S. FAIRCHILD,
Worshipful Master: Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
G. AMANN, W M . M . WELLCOME,
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Treasurer. Secretary.
li. Kj. ±jiii^ivt,i\3iOCE, C. T. CORNING,
o'-uiiji ijeacon. Junior Deacon.
W M . M . SHIRLEY,
Steward.
F. J. HELLER,
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,G. T. WOODMANSEE,
Tyler.
• MASTER MASONS: W. B. Barnett, D. L. Anderson, A. J. Anderson, S. C. Amend, B. Aumiller, Samuel Adams, J. F. Babbitt, R. H. Bollinger, E. S. Barnum, E. Bierer, Theo. Chipman, T. M. Campbell, J. C. Compton, James Cottrell, John Cole, B. Castello, W. B. Dickinson, W. L. Dillingham, John E. Davis, A. L. Ellis,.W. T. Erwin, James T. Erwin, S. E. Erwin, J. Fletcher, John Furmaux, H . J. Gillispie, W. R. Gardner, I. B. Hoover, Henry Houghton, John Hillman, Thomas Hart, J. G. Hanna, A. W. Hoyt, C. W. Johnson, Solomon Jameson, B. F. Killey, J. Kocher, C. H. Lawrence, C. A. Lemmon, A. J. Libengood, Howard Leland, H. C. Miner, E. N. Morrill, William McBride, B. F. McCoy, J. P. McKnight, John Morris, Reuben McCartney, D. C. Nutting, N. O. Nelson, J. W. Oberholtzer,. H. E. "Penney, G. W. Parsons, H . M. Robinson, N. P. Rawlings, W. H. Roberts, F. J. Robbins, Harvey Seburn, Alex. Sutherland, S. W. Swayzie, D. K. Snively, D. T. Smouse, Samuel Smouse, John Schilling, A. Stever, E. Spickelmiei-, S. B. Sholes, Dennis Van Lieu, S. W. Wade, A. H . Wade, B. Watkins, I. P. Winslow, J. J. Weltmer, M. C. Willis, Simeon Wilkinson, Francis Wilkinson, John Walters, A. Walters, H. B. Walters, G. A. Wells, Evan Williams, J. L. Yaw. FELLOW C R A F T : R. C. Headley. ENTERED
APPRENTICES:
L. H. Smith, A. Wilber. DiMiTTED.— Henry Houghton, Howard Leland, Wm. McBride, N. P. RawJings, D. T. Smouse, S. B. Sholes.
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COUNCIL GROVE LODGE, No. 36, COUNCIL GROVE. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS:
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CHARLES COLUMBIA,
Worshipful Master.
F. P. NICHOLS, W. M. INGHAM,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
C. H . STRIEBY, J. P. CALDWELL,
Treasurer. Secretary.
II. W. GiLDEMEiSTER, F. MCDONALD,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
GEO. E . WITHINGTON,
Steward.
W. H . W H I T E ,
J. T. STEVENSON,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R S : R. B. LocKwooD.
H . W. MCN.A.Y.
JAMES PHINNEY.
A. I. BEACH.
MASTER MASONS: George Biglin,,J. P. Brown, A. J. Collier, J. F. Cress, Thomas Collins, J. H. Corbin, J. C. Callow, Wm. Dowing, Joseph Dunlap, E. G. Frazier, J. L. French, J. B. Fleming, R. Gillespie, A. J. Hughes, T. S. Huffaker, Peter Houser, G. R. Johnston, J. McEwen, H . J. Munkics, R. McPherson, H . H. McCardle, J. W. Neal, J. W. Noland, A. O. Robbins, A. Reeve, J. W. Randle, Charles Rath, J. K. Rinard, G. M. Simcock, A. B. Spencer, E. M. Sewell, Joab Spencer, J. W. Simcock, J. L. Sharp, E. S. Stover, Niles Titus, C. H . Wiltington, Jas. Watkins. FELLOW CRAFT: C. T. Hegwere. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. J. McGeehan, S. H . Atkinson, Wm. Mathewson, Ambrose Kilmer. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; S. P. Morgan, C. O. Fuller.
PAOLA LODGE, No. 37, PAOLA. Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: . D. M. FERGUSON, JOHN A. H U F F ,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
Gratid Lodge of Kansas. A. GRAHAM,
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Junior Warden.
G. S. ANDERSON,
Treasurer.
THOMAS KRUTZ,
Secretary.
V. D. CRAIG,
Senior Deacon.
JAMES TURNER,
Junior Deacon.
J. M. TiLTON,
Steward.
L. MCCLARIN,
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CHARLES K I N G , . ^
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: E. W. ROBINSON.
W . R . WAGSTAFF.
J. T . W E L D .
, MASTER MASONS: Thos. Akers, David Anderson, J. S. Beeson,-H. V. Beeson, W. B. Brayman, John T. Bradbury, Wm. B. Bell, John C. Collins, Joseph Chilson, Daniel Childs, . Joshua Clayton, W. H . Chapman, Samuel Cashman, H. S. Campbell, L. C. Crittenden, Rev. A. Cumming, G. A. Colton, John Dixon, A. J. De Berry, Thomas Dennis, John Eisele, Thomas Ellis, A. C. Farnham, William Fleahearty, W. W. Flemming, W. D. Fargo, W. R. Fox, T. D. Fonts, W. R. Freeman, J. H . George, F. E. Gearheart, Wm. Gano, E. A. Guptil, Dell Gill, Jasper M. Gaylord, E. A. Hubert, J. R. Hubbard, W. O. Hubbell, Thomas J. Hedges, J. B. Hobson, Geo. H. Hume, John Hartly, John Hinricks, Dr. G. W. Haldeman, E. B. Jard, D . H . Johnson, S. A. Jackson, V. C. Jarboe, A. J. Jacoby, Alburtus Knapp, James Kingsley, Jacobb Koehler, H . L. Lyon, A. W. Long, John McNalley, W. W. Miller, B. Murlin, George McQuein, J. W. Miller, W. C. Martin, J. W. Murrey, John Millis, M. McCaslin, M. M. Parker, George W. Quinby, F. E. Rowland, W. G. Rainey, D. B. Rainey, George Ruddell, Richard Reynolds, S. B. Rainey, J. H. Smith, B. F. Simpson, Cyrus Shaw, W. T. Shively, B. Snyder, James Smeeling, • W. H . Stowe, S. Shoofman, Samuel H . Saunders, L. J. Swingley, Wm. Slurman, A. G. Shoemaker, S. S. Staley, John T. Townson, J. G. Titus, Johnson Thralls, William Walters, F . M. Wilgur, D. B. Wilson, George Wise, Thomas Wilson, E. C. Wager, Christopher Wilson, H . F. Wing, W. W. Weeks, C. Wilson. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Joseph Franklin, John Hutchison, H . S. Hemphill. DiMiTTED.— C. R. Godfrey, Moses Wronker, G. D. Ingersoll, Waylord Lykins, H . Wilzinski, Abram Murlin, S. G. Wilson, L. P. Murlin.
lOLA LODGE, No. 38, IOLA. Meets Wednesday night, on or before the full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: JOHN FRANCIS,
E. K. NAYLOR,
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Worshipful Master.
Senior Warden.
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Proceedings of the M. DEMOSS,
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S. J. COWAN, W. H . H U L L ,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
D . F . GIVENS,
Senior Deacon.
GEORGE FISK, J. N. W H I T E ,
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Junior Deacon. Steward.
W. C. D E I T Z ,
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J. W. BROWN,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER.: T . F . COLBORN.
MASTER MASONS: J. L. Arnold, W. E. Avery, H . C. Bostwick, J. L. Brown, W. H . Cochran, "J. C.Clark, John Coyls, J. W. Clark, J. W. Christian, J. J. Cassmire, A. L. Downer, A. J. Downer, J. K. Fry, L. H . Gorrell, C. Gillihan, Daniel Horville, N . Hawkins, John Hull, W. S. Hendricks, Daniel Horney, W. M. Hartman, A. G. Jones, C. P. Kietzl, Eli Lorance, E. F. Martin, F. F. Meister, J. McAllister, S. McLaren, J. J. Newbuker, H . D. Parsons, M. W. Posh, Pembrook Reville, G. W. Riley, J. W. Scott, W. J. Sapp, Harmon Scott, William Townsley, H . W. Talcott, N. T. Wynans, J. N. WoUoms, J. W. Wallace, J. H . Walters. FELLOW C R A F T S : S. I. Stauber, F. M. Powers, F. Hayes, John Martin. ENTERED APPRENTICES: E. H . Fuston, Isaac Rutter, James Townsend. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; J. l i . Klepper, J. W. McGee.
SENECA LODGE, No. 39, SENECA. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: AEIJAH WELLS,
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Worshipful Master.
A. H . OWENS, F . H . HuRLBUT,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. H. LAREN, J. W. C A V E , - _
Treasurer. Secretary.
D. R. VoRHES, , _:
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JASON BROWN,
Steward.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. ROBERT E . NELSON,
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Steward.
ALBERT K E L M ,
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Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: A. K. MOORE.
J. J. SHELDON.
MASTER MASONS: Tobias Augustine, P. H. Abbott, William Boulton, J. W. Bainbrick, J. T. Bronaugh, Jas. Billinglesly, Geo. E. Beach, John P. Carr, Leopold Cohen, H. B. Creary, W. A. Fessenden, James Graney, H. H. Hillix, L. M. Hill, Richard Johnson, Abraham Kyger, Sam. Lappin, Archibald Morehead, J. T. McGowen, John H . Peckham, Edward Picknip, W. G. Sargent, P. K. Shoemaker, J. p . Taylor, \Vm. S. Weeks, Chas. Williams, Bengt. Anderson, C. N. Collins, Albert Kelm, F . C. McGowen, A: A. Watkins. FELLOW CRAFTS: Charles Ostrander, John S. Vorhes, E. Winters. ENTERED APPRENTICES: N. H . Billings, J. T. Brady, T. B. Collins, James Fulton, Geo. W. Graham, James Hayes, S.'M. Lanham. DIMITTED.— William Cook.
D E SOTO LODGE, No. 40, D E SOTO. Meets Tuesday on or before the full moon. OFFICERS: JOHN T . TAYLOR, JOHN JOHNSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
W. H . SMITH, H. D. RoBERMAN,
Junior Warden. Treasurer.
. ALE.XANDER MILLER,
Secretary.^
W. H. WALTER, J. C. P H Y , HENRY MATHER, H . O. TORREY,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. • :
Steward. ^.-
GEORGE WISNER,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: J. B. ABBOTT.
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J. P. ROBINSON.
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Proceedings of the MASTER MASONS:
P. Augerbright, \Vm. Crozier, G. W. Frain, S. W. Holden, J. H . Hodge, D . F. Lucas, Z. Nichols, C. B. Nichols, H . Penner, C. B. Pellet, L C. Stuck, N. I I . Taylor, B. Taylor, C. H . Taylor, John Taylor. E N T E R E D APPRENTICE : W. P. Stubbs.
B L O O M I N G G R O V E L O D G E , No. 4 1 , TRADING
POST.
Meets on Saturday on or before the full moon in each month. OFFICERS: JESSE D . PENNOCK, MORRIS HOWARD, AMOS HADSALL, A. C. DOUD, R.S.KELSO, AUSTIN W. HALL, JAMES MARTIN, WILLIAM GOSS,
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. ;_ Junior De'acon.
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Steward.
SENECA JOHNSON,
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JOSEPH C . GOSS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Sariiuel Brown, James T. Bunch, James M. Courtney, J. M. Davis, W. W: Greenlee, C. C. Hadsall, J. S. Tane, Jackson Tane, N. C. Tane, Alexander Pugh, John Philips, James D. Snoddy, J. J. Whelchel. FELLOW CRAFT: J. D. Newton. ENTERED APPRENTICES: W. G.-Daniels, A. Philips.
H O L T O N LODGE, No.-42,
HOLTON.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFPICERS: C. A. WALKER, H . H . BROWN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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J. BRADLEY,
Junior Warden.
FRED. S E E L E ,
Treasurer.
C. P. SLANE,
Secretary.
E. A. SLANE, A. BoNNEY, W. S. HOAGLIN, P. M.,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
V. SARBACH,
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L C. HITCHCOCK, P. M.,
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Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: J. B . HUBBELL.
H. MCBRIDE.
•MASTER MASONS: T. J. Adamson, R. A. Adamson, _M. D. Asber, Thomas Breaks,-A. Broadrick, R. S. Craft, William F. Creitz, R. Canfield, C. J . Cowell, R. M. Cook, Geo. W. Drake, J. W. Gordon, Charles Hayden, W. H . Jones, E. B. Jones, G. F. King, J. S. Lutz, Frank Lyman, Greenup Leeper, M. S. Milam, G. W. Miller, N . L. McGrew, Harlan McGrew, Lewis McCreary, S. C. Meeks, J. R. Nixon, James O'Brien, W. A. Perkins, Thomas Robley, E. D. Rose, George Smith, Louis Sarbach, P. PL Steward, Ira I. Taber, Wm. Peer, A. S. Wiggins, W. R. Webster; R. J. Waterhouse, C. H . Williams, R. S. Weaver, J. L. Wilson, Jas. K. Zook. FELLOW CRAFTS: Perry McDaniel, John Dickey. ENTERED APPRENTICE: B. T. Parkhurst. DiMlTTED.— S. M. Hopkins, B. G. Hopkins, E. M. Prindle, Thos. J. Wayant, C. T. Slane.
M O N T I C E L L O LODGE, No. 43,
MONTICELLO.
Meets Friday on or before the full moon in each month. OFFICERS: B. E. RiVELEY, .' J. G. BROWN, McD. STAPLETON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J. A. KENTON, R. H . JEFFERSON, THOMAS CURRIE,
Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.
C. S. STAPLETON,
Junior Deacon.
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Proceedings of the ,
Steward.
J. W. CAMPBELL,
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. D. Bull, J. Bennedict, J. Billingsley, Levi Flint, M. Fanning, S. L. Irwin, Thos. Lenihan, Levi J. Maupin, T. M. McFadden, A. M. Piper, A. Payne, Alex. Roberts, Isaac Trembley. FELLOW C R A F T S : Thos. Lassiter, Jacob Trembley, Albert Bennedict. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Harrison Hayes, Warren Palmer.
DELPHIAN LODGE, No. 44,
GARNETT.
Meets first and third Thursdays from 0.:tob;r i, to May I ; first Thursday rest of the year. OFFICERS: J. T. LANTER, M. .\. PAGE, JOSEPH COE, E. S. HUNT, G. \ . COOK,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. :
Tieasurer. Secretary.
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E. S. NiccoLS, E D . RAYN,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
A. SIMONS,
Steward.
W. H. CARSON,
P. PIPPIN,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: E. L. H A W K .
MASTER MASONS: J. M. Axtell, William Archer, R. W. Ayers, W. J. Bayles, A. Bergen, P. W. Bahl, Pete Barnt, C. T. Chapin, J. E. Calvert, E. S. Doll, G. M. Everline, Chas. G. Ellis, O. E. French, W. L. Frankenberger, Lewis Funk, M. Furguson, J. B. Furguson, A. H. Foster, J. T. Gonsolus, F. R. Gidings, W. A. Gilham, W. R. HoUingshead, Wm. Hamilton, D. W. Hodgin, Wm. Henson, J. C. Hollingshead,
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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William- Keller, J. G. Lindsay, E. I. Meeker, J. H . McCarty, Eli Norris, C. L. Nickelson, A. L. Osborn, M. E, Osborn, J. Orton, J. C. W. Pierce, S. S. Pollard, R; S. Pollard, A. W. Rash, John Ricketts, J. F . Ricketts, R. L. Row, H . K. Robinson, Isco Sutton, J. P. Sutton, O. Sutton, Jesse Sutton, J. R. Stewart, R. T. Stokes, Jas. Tyson, Isaac Usher, C. S. Wolfley, J. C. Warnock, J. S. Wilson. FELLOW C R A F T S : W. A. Johnson, Wm. Spriggs, J. L. Wilson. ENTERED APPRENTICES: A. Buchtel, Joseph Delosier, Wm. Bailey, A. S. Niccols, P. G. Noel, E. R. Wright. DiMlTTED.^J. L. Kercheval, ,M. B. Taylor, R. C. Marsh.
EASTON LODGE, No. 45, EASTON. Meets Thursday evening on or before each full moon. OFFICERS: R. A. KELSEY, . W'M. F . ASHLEY, â&#x20AC;¢T. B. RRADE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
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W M . LOUGHMILLER, E. K. ADAMSON,
Treasurer. Secretary.
S. A. RouTH, E. ALLEN, : ,
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T. S. HENSLEY,
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Senior Deacon. Junior Deabon, Steward. Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. C. Baird, M. S. Buckley, J. P. Bowers, George Crofton, J. Eldridge, J. N . Frizzle, T. O. Gwartney, Thomas Gibson, William Kelsey, Jacob Langley, F. J. McCammett, Moses McCarthy, Henry Marshall, J. J. Robinson, Thos. Stewart, J. Turner, Lance Woodward, S. F. Rhea, David White. ENTERED APPRENTICES: g. W. Gill, C. D. Oliphint.
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Proceedings of the
R I S I N G S U N L O D G E , No. 46, F O R T SCOTT. Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month.
« OFFICERS: SOLOMON KAISER,
Worshipful Master.
WM. R. REID, E. S. K O H N ,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
C. H . VAN FOSSEN,
Treasurer.
LUKE M . HAVENS,
, e. H . H A L L E T T , . - ;
Secretary.
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JULIUS NEUBAUER,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
MORRIS C O H E N , . - . .
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H. R. PERKINS,
. . Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: C. S. WHEATON,
L . L . LEASE.
J. D. R U S H .
MASTER MASONS: Jacob Albright, J. M. Bright, Moses Boire, B. F . Boughton, J. I. Bero, O. J. Beymer, Ira D. Bronson, Dennis Coffin, Joseph Cooke, W. S. Chapman, F. F. Dickman, L . B. Dodge, L. D. Drake, A. Dexter, J. M. Eastwood, T . Fitzgerald, George W. Fowler, E. C. Fuller, N. Greenfield, L. D. Gunn, A. M. Gibbs, John Glung, H . H . Henderson, George W. Howe, jr., J. W. Harris, E. C. Hays, A. Hyde, C. C. Jerrell, Charles Kaufman, J. R. W. Lucas, J. H . Leipman, C. A. Morris, W. W. Martin, M. W. Martin, J. G. Mackey, Louis Miller, B. McMahon, J. A. Newman, S. B. Newton, J. T. Parker, J. V. Pierce, C. S. Prowell, U. B. PearsoU, T. F. Robley, J. A. Shedd, Joseph Sarbach, M. Shields, H . B. Sabin, J. M. Terry, A. W; TyrofiT, J. D. Van Fossen, C. H . Wooledge, S. C. Wright, F. E. Woodward, S. A. Wallace, John Wheaton, J. L. Young. FELLOW CRAFT: J. R. Wright. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. M. Meade, Edgar Chapman, John Glung, H . B. Cole. DiMlTTED.—J. L. Hicks, C. W. Mitchell, S. L. C. Rhodes, R. F . Waters,
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XENIA LODGE, No. 47, XENIA. Meets Saturday night, on or before the full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: S. O. MARKHAM, A. M. ATKISSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
CHARLES LOVE, L. G. PORTER,
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JOHN R . ANTRAM,
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—5 ,' J. R. ANDERSON, A. WILLIAMS, N. SOUI.ES,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. .
Steward. -
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D. A. BARCUS,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: JOHN A. WiLLETT.
MASTER MASONS: W. C. Anderson, James Anderson, Daniel Bayne, E. C. Buck, J. M. Davis, John A. Davis, J. S. Fitzgerald, James K. Fleniken, W. F . B. Grigsbey, J. M. House, P. J. Jacks, C. W. Libby, L. H . Mylius, Geo. A. Parsons, J. W. Perkins, A. J. Pitcher, J. Puckett, N. A. Reeber, Amos Stewart, Jas. Salyer, R. S. Tucker, T. M. Willett, H . H . Willett, R. P. Willett, James R. West, W. D . Withers, Samuel McNutt. DiMiTTED.— S. B. Campbell, F. M. Crumley, Z. D. Jamison, J. C. Keasling, J. C. Kerby, J. A. Kerby, Wm. Stewart, A. L. Selig, A. H . Tannar.
MONROVIA LODGE, No. 48,
MONROVIA.
Meets Saturday evening, on or before full moon of each month. OFFICERS: JosiAH LOGAN;
Worshipful Master.-
JOHN HENDERSON,
Senior Warden. '
F. K. BERGER,
Junior Warden.
CHARLES H E I G H L Y ,
Treasurer.
WiLS M. WALKER, A. CoNNELEY,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
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Proceedings of the W. H . WASSON,
Junior Deacon.
B. F. W A L U C K ,
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Steward.
JOHN HELWIG,
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G. M. HENDERSON,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS : L. B. Hargrove, W. P. Kelch, Alvin D. Lawall, William Meyer, Albert A. Rokes, Samuel Stouer, James Stickler, Nathan K. Shimp, W. H . Wylie. ENTERED APPRENTICE: F. E . Cloyce.
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DiMiTTED.— S. P. Harrington, R. A. Van Winkle.
NINE MILE LODGE, No. 49, FAIRMOUNT. Meets Monday on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: E. H . FOSTER, M. C. HARRIS, E. W. LUCAS, G E O , W . DAY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warn Jiinior Warden. Treasurer,
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D. R. CHURCHILL, L E V I CHURCHILL,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
T. S. TOWN, ,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
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F . M. GABLE,
. _ . . Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: R. C. FOSTER,
G . N . PIPER.
L . L . TERVVILLIGER.
MASTER MASONS: B. F. Browning, W. N . Carr, Samuel Durham, Amos A. Fenn, N . F. Fairchild, Thos. Goode, W. S. Gorden, D. P. Harris, W, L. McKinzie, J. F. Miller, E. S. Menager, B. A. Spears, Wm. F . Sprague. FELLOW C R A F T : F. M. Wells. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. T. Kelley, Isaac Williams, Wm. Sprague, J. E. Bruce.
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C A L V A R Y L O D G E , No. 50, LEAVENWORTH. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. • OFFICERS: HARVEY EDGERTON, JOHN H . STEINER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
H. r . MILLER,
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- H . C. A K I N ,
Junior Warden. Treasurer.
D. A. CoMSTOCK,
Secretary.
JOHN M . COLE,
Senior Deacon..
J. M. GRAYBILL,
Junior Deacon.
DAVID CRUSIUS,
.Steward.
N. H . BROVVN;
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*rRlTZ MAGERS,
Tyler. PAST MASTERS:
PAUL E . HAVENS.
JOHN H . BROWN, P. G. M.
JOHN H . D W I G H T .
MASTER MASONS: F. E. Arnold, Rolland H . Allison, Gabriel Artenstein, John W. B. Bidgood, Wm. H . Bond, John W. Brewer, John W. Bowen, James S. Crow, Joshua H. Crew, A. W. Campbell, W. B. Carpenter, W. H . Cook, Z. H. Cora, Benjamin H. Dunlap, John Dooley, Aug. F. Englemann, George H . English, James W. English, Charles F. Earl, John D. Edmond, Edward E. Foster, R. CjlFoster, J. Sanford Fleming, T. A. Hurd, H. R. Hammond, John A. Hills, Robert H. Howsley, James S. Jenks, John Kenmuir, Wash. D. Kelley, John B. Ludlum, John T. McWhirt, Joseph McDonald, Robert Parham, Samuel I. Puffer,iSamuel C. RoUin, Byron Sherry, Daniel M. Swan, Harry M. Spayd, Rodney Smith, Frank Scott, Lyman Scott, Ashton B. Stoddart, Wiley C. Snail, W. T. Sharp, Charles Springer, T. W. Turner, John C. Thompson, Joseph W. Taylor, W. S. Vandoren, Charles H . Weiler, Theodore J. Weed, P. A. Woodruff. DiMlTTED.— C. Cunningham, John H. Mason, G. H . Oliver, S. G. SponabTe, .Milo B. Kellogg, T. J. Anders.
O R I E N T LODGE, No. 51,
TOPEKA..
!Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: B. J. RICKER,
Worshipful Master.
SAMUEL K . LAKIN,
Senior Warden.
••Member of Leavenworth, No. 2.
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Proceedings of the GEO. W . STAFFORD,
Junior Warden.
W. W. PHILLIPS, W. J. STAGG,
Treasurer. Secretary.
GEO. M . NOBLE,
Senior Deacon.
CHAS. TURNER,
Junior Deacon.
W. P. DOUTHITT,
Steward.
J. K I R K JOHNSTON,
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R. R. BROWN,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: P. D. COOK.
JOHN G U T H R I E .
C . C. KELLAM.
MASTER MASONS: D. Brockway, S. Babcock, G. P. Bates, David Bartram, P. I. Bonebrake, John D. Beasley, M. Bosworth, S. W. Clark, Mortimer Cook, A. M. Codington, T. V. Codington, W. S. Crilley, L. S. Cook, W. H . Coleman, Chas. T. Chesney, F. B. Colver, H . Clarkson, Samuel Davisen, Robert Edwards, H . W. Finn, George A. Finch, W. H . Griffith, George Geiger, M. D. Hetzel, J. A. Hunebaugh, D. E. Hogbin, H . D. Hathaway, John Irwin, B. F. Kistler, D. E. Kelsey, John D. Knox, G. C. Kenyon, A. Latham, T. J. Leak, J. M. Lingfelten, H. J. Licht, I. T. Lockard, Eli Lewis, G. F. Merriam, John Mileham, W.-P. McCIure, John H. Mills, Jonathan Meyers, Owen McCarthy, Joel Musselman, G. D. Moore, Bradford Miller, D. C. Metsker, William McClarren, Wallace McGrath, John M. McDonald, John R. Muloane, S. S. McNaughton, J. S. Muzzy, W. H . Marvin, VV. S. Nichols, J. E. New, J. W. Norton, Jerry O'Connell, Michael Oswald, John C. Palmer, H . W. Perkins, E. M. Prentice, Chas. N. Rix, J. M. Russell, Lewis Rain, T. P. Rodgers, H. IT. Raelofs, M. J. Ruddy, J. F. Sanford, J. M. Spencer, A. S. Shorb, W, J. Smith, J. D. ShuU, E. S. Safford, J. W. Steele, A. Stutson, R. M. Smith, M. L. Sargent, David Shoemaker, P. B. Smith, J. R. Tnttle, A. S. Thomas, Samuel Wakeling, O. T. Welch, Frank Whitmer, S. D. Wilson, I,. C. Williams, I. M. Woodard, J. M. Young. ENTERED APPRENTICES: G. T. Gilmore, Robert Mowbray, Charles Poor, J. C. Smith, Emanuel Zorger. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; W. IL H . Dunn, J. D. Gilchrist, John A. Henry, H. S. Norris, W. B. Smith.
P E R R Y L O D G E , No. 52,
PERRY.
Meet.-i S-iturday on or before the full moon in each month. OFFICERS: J. iM. HiNTON, H. LAVERY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
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J. McMuRRY,
Junior Warden.
GKO. W . GRAY, W. B. SPURLOCK,
Treasurer. Secretary.
E. BK.RG, J. W. HASLET,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
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(( J. R. CHRIS.MAN,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: G. B. CARSON.
MASTER M.\SONS: Samuel Allen, Robert T. Armstrong, Wilson Blacker, Robert Burns, Ashby Bullock, E. R. Booth, C. C. Chapman, John M. Cheeseman, Nelson Doughty, William Fitzpatrick, Mike Fitzpatrick, J. M. Gray, James Jones, Ira Hale, John Hunter, Chris. Hebbe, D. E. L. Kretsinger, L. McArthur, J. D. McCormick, T. W. McClincy, George W. Norwood, Anthony Prater, George W. Saunders, A. P. Searcy, Leroy Secrest, R. T. Smaley, J. W. Thomson, E. S. Williams, John Walsh, George Yocum. FELLOW CRAFTS: L. C. Denning, J. M. Gotten. • ENTERED APPRENTICES: James Carson, H . H. Briggs, J. E. Hale, C. H. Case, Robert Parker, Elijah Jones, J. W. Johnson, J. C. Northrup. DiMiTTED.— R. G. Brett, Thomas Kirby, N. J. Stark, George Davis, S. M. Gaston.
G R E N A D A L O D G E , No. 53, CAFIOMA. Meets Saturday evening on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: D. R. MAGII.L, M. H. KEELER, W. M. HOOPER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
SAMUEL MAGILL,
Treasurer.
S. J, BALDWIN,
Secretary.
GEO. R . HATCH, S. C. BARNES,'
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
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J. W. EYMAN,
Steward.
DANIEL M C C O Y ,
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B. F. HICKS,
.Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R : \VM. J. H A R T .
MASTER MASONS: P. Barnes, G. L . Becker, G. R. Benedict, J. L. Crawford, T. H. Doolittle, T. E. Dubois, l-I. C. Gregg, W. P. Kinney, D. M. Lockman, Aaron Magill, James Mogey, J. T. Newlin, J. W. Penn, B. N. Porter, Robert Rhea, N. H . Rising, G. D. Searles, Robert Sewell, F . Schroder, Frederick StoU, Isaac Sweetland, J, W, Thornburrow, Kichard Vitter, Sneathen Vilott. FELLOW C R A F T : Matthew Stewart. ENTERED APPRENTICES : T. G. Keeler, W. S. P. Reed. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A. J. Catten, N. D. Ford, Hugh Fortner.
S H A W N E E L O D G E , No. 54,
SHAWNEE.
Meets on Wednesday evening, on or before the full moon of each month, and the second^Wednesday thereafter. OFFICERS : H E N R Y S. CARTER, GEORGE W . BLANTON, SAMUEL WOODS, A. G . CARPENTER, B.-F. HOLLENBACK, . _
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
WM. L . WHITE, P. G . CROSS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
H E N R Y COPPOCK,
Steward.
D A V I D B. MATNEY,
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JOHN B . CARTER,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R : D. G. CAMPBELL.
MASTER MASONS: Charles Bluejacket, John L. Blythe, Thomas H . Bowman, Samuel Beattie,
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Geoige W. Brown, Samuel Cornatzer, A. J. Campbell, A. A. Campbell, Harry Dalson, David Duff, William EUege, Lewis EUege, Isaac Foster, Dennis Flatt, Jonathan Gore, H . C. Gentry, Jeremiah King, Geo. Knoubon, Esper 8. Larsen, John R. Matney, Harvey M. Matney, John T. McKoy, Orville Nail, Thos. Nail, John Nail, James H . Powelson, Dudley Tucker, Charles Tucker, James C. Williamson, R. M. Williams, J. B. White, David H . White, David S. White, John E. Winder, George J. Warren. FELLOW CRAFT: Wesley S. Cox. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomas W. Kennedy, Geo. M. Bowers, Geo. Matney, William S. Rowland, Hanibal Campbell, Patrick Kelley, R. J. Allen. DiMlTTED.— George W. Franklin, Peter B. May, Cornelius May.
TROY LODGE, No. 55, TROY. Meets Monday, on or before the full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: J. B. WHEELER, S. E. HARDY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
LOUIS BODER, HENRY BODER,
Junior Warden. 1
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W M . H . SMITH, JAMES REVILLO,
W M . MANN, JAMES M . T R A N T ,
Treasurer.
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
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Junior Deacon. Steward.
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C . G . BRIDGES.
MASTER MASONS: Daniel Bursh, D. W. Brown, F. M. Bell, Frank Babcock, Loyd Bailey, Z. R. Barrett, R. J. Cox, Frank Cluggage, A. J. Dawson, Thos. J. Getulig, Isaac Graves, Charles, Higby, Wm. Hamner, R. W. Hunt, H. B. lies, E. J. Jenkins, Joseph Kent, J. B. Kennedy, John A. Kelley, John Landis, David Lee, Wm. M. Monroe, D. Mcintosh, Thomas Miles, R. T. Nesbit, Wm. L. Previtt, Nathan Price, James B. Payne, J. H. Rinehart, Joel Ryan, William Reeder, T. M. Redd, P. S. Soper,
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Leonard Smith, A. Simonson, L. D . Stocking, Matthew Skerritt, Samuel D. Senor, Amos Sanford, George M. Senor, William M. Shepherd, Sidney Tennent, Frank D. Tillotson, M. R. Townsend, G. W. Townsend, H . C. VVykert, G. W. Wood, N . B. Wood, John C. Zimmerman. FELLOW C R A F T : M. W . Bell. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomson Wykert, Clement Pope, John Aberle, Frank M. Tracy, X. K. Stout, Moses Collipriest, David Arbogast, Walter Clouch, F. C. HofTmaier, M. C. Speak, Wm. B. Landis, John F. Wilson. DlMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jesse Fletcher.
S P R I N G H I L L L O D G E , No. 56, SPRING
HILL.
Meets Saturday evening, on or after the full moon of e^ch month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: ALEXAffDER DAVIS, IRET RHINEHART,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
GEORGE MOSS,
Junior Warden.
T H O S . JENKINSON,
Treasurer.
J. R. SKINNER,
Secretary.
W M . R . RUTLER, S. R. HoGUE, J. L. BROWN,
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Steward.
M. T. BLAIN,
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J. D. PRUNTY,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: H I R A M MITCHEL.
M . F . MORE.
MASTER MASONS: H . E. Brown, J. A. Baldwin, Joseph Beets, John Beason, Edwin Coons, Clem. Dyer, David Day, H . J. Donley, Charles Dodd, John Dyer, John Dillon, G. S. Furgerson, Charles Flanner, David Gristy, James Gristy, W. L. Holdren, W. Henderson, Wm. Hendricks, Hayse,^ S. Jenkins, Wm. Mavity, N. Mikemmer, Pat. Murphy, William Nichols, Thos. Newton, Samuel Nichols, L. S. Niles, J. F. Officer, W. P. Officer, Henry Oliver, A. N. Protyman, P. G. Parker, J. P. Peterson, Wm. Powell, J. V. Pratt, Emanuel Pettit, J. F. Perry, W. A. Quaid, T. B.
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Robinson, A. J. Smythe, A. J. Saintclair, H . P. Smith, Frank E. Smith, J. Tuggle, J. Torbet,.E. Upton, Chas. Windal, George Walker, S. W. Young, J. W. BuckleysJoseph Lee. FELLOW CRAFTS: J. F. Bowen, A. R. Call, Thomas Holdren. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: - B. B. Finch, B: Heffelbonuer,
Childs.*
C O Y V I L L E L O D G E , No. 57,
COYVILLU.
Meets Wednesday, on or before the full moon, and two weeks thereafter, OFFICERS: JOHN CRAIG,
Worshipful Master.
T. C. CRAIG, W. H. RoBY,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
- R. B. WETMORE, • F. M. ROBERTSON,
Treasurer. Secretary.
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W. H. MORGAN, A. M. CRAIG, D. B. LUDWICK,
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W M . GLASSCOCK,
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G. W. SHANNON,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: G. D. Bunch, Walter P. Clark, Oscar Coy, Windson P. Craig, Lewis F. Davis, Louis Edwards, John Hancock, D. C. Harrison, Ransom Johnson, EliasLouvett, D. W. Maxson, W. T. McCoskey, Geo. W. Shaffer. FELLOW CRAFTS: Andrew Baker, James Jewett. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: John Shafer, Noah Wilson, T. J. Hudson, Wm. Tanahill, James Wright, Chas. Paul, A. Osborn. DIMITTED.— S. Wilhite, John R. Row, Walter Smethers, A. C. Gordy, A. Tucker, Wm. Derremar, Samuel Galimore. *Nevcr omit fuil name.
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M O U N T P L E A S A N T L O D G E , No. 58, MOUNT
PLEASANT.
Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: X. KtEiN, G." W. STEPHENS, S. E. KING,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
A. J. R E E D , P. W. H U L L ,
Treasurer. Secretary.
J. J. ASHCRAFT, C. T. GRIFFIN,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
M. C. MORRIS,
Steward.
J . A. STEPHENS,
M. L . EDWARDS,
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS : W. J. Young, William M.Bell, J. D. Cox, James Pennington, B. F. Johnson, W. E. Moore, N. P. Pease. " DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;James Stallons, C. T. Griffin.
D I C K R E E S LODGE, No. 59, FAULKNER'S
SCHOOL-HOUSE,
Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: JOSEPH HOWELL, JOHN MCLAIN, J O H N B.SANDERS,
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JAMES ADAMS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
JOHN HYDE,
Secretary.
R. B. SOPER, O. B. LATTIN,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
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W. V. FRENCH,
Steward.
JAMES MAYGINNESS,
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RICHARD MULLINS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: I. E. Barrett, W. P. Burney, J. G. Brown,* James Duncan, Thomas Elliott; Alexander Harlow, William Mayginness, Washington McCain, J. D. Rynearson,, * Member of Monticello Lodge, No. 4J.
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Thomas Stearns, R. A. Soper, G. W. Seymour, Fletcher Soper, James L. Spears, W. C. WiUock, H . L. Ross. FELLOW CRAFTS: . Paul Lathrop, James Spencer. ENTERED APPRENTICE: R. B. Chisom. DiMiTTED.—W. W. Carr, Thomas S. Town, M. C. Harris, C. W. Lucas, A. McLawrance, W. H . Williams.
S A L I N A L O D G E , No. 60, SALINA. Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. OFFICERS: C. R. UNDERWOOD, C. E. FAULKNER, R. H. BISHOP,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
GEO. C . PROBERT, J. T. MARLIN, :
Treasurer. Secretary.
H . C. STANLEY, R. H. DiHLE,
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Steward.
J. G. MOHLER,
Z. W. MORROW,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
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PAST MASTERS: G . G . LOWE.
H . G. KEIFER.
B . J. F . HAKNA.
MASTER MASONS: Robt. Anderson, W. S. Alexander, J. A. Addleman, Edward Achilles, August Bondi, T. L. Bond, Samuel Bowman, William Bishop, Aud. J. Beuell, Joseph Cobiirn, C. C. Culp, Charles W. Gulp, L. ^yesley Cooke, John Chapman, W. L. Collins, J. D. M. Conrad, Paul T. Curlett, H . C. Davis, E. W. Dysart, Jacob De Witt, Geo. W. Divelbless, Chas. Everton; E. H. Eames, W. H . Easley, Richard W. Evans, J. B. Groger, T. J. Going, Lovell German, John C. Granger, A. S. Hall, C. E. Healey, W. E. Houston, Evander Light, J. Larimer, Samuel C. Long, J. W. Lyons, R. D. Mobley, C. H . Martin, J. G. Maxwell, M. D. McCormick, Charles ^?. Maedell, Geo. Mackenzie, J. N. McCarty, John Newton, John Ottare, A. K. Pierce, B. F. Robinson, J. W. Russell, W. A. Roberson, J. H . Rice, A. C. 19
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Proceedings of the
Spillman, Oscar Seitz, Benj. Simcox, W. A. Short, W. B. Scholl, M. Stearns, T. S. Spaulding, T. J. Sturm, Silas Seaman, J. G. Seitz, James Thompson, James A. Towns, John Tracy, D. R. Wagstaff, T. L. Webster, T. D. Wicersham, Henry F. Wooley, Samuel Wilkeson, jr., Walter S. Wait. FELLOW C R A F T S : James Hamahan, Edward Lotz, W. H. Morphy, Geo. W. Norton, L. F. Parsons, R. H ^ ^ c C u n e , H. S. Simmons, J. W. Simpson, J. C. Hale. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES : G. W . Clark, Enoch Cummings, E. Forsse, John A. McGinty, J. H . Prescott, H. H . Tucker, E. R. Wilbur. E. S. W . Draught, J. Flinn, D. S. Hopkins, F. P. Smith, O. F. Searl.
LA CYGNE LODGE, No. 61,
LA CVGNE.
Meets on the first and third Satudays of each month. OFFICERS:, A. D. ELY,
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Worshipful Master.
MORRIS DAVIDSON,
^ . - S e n i o r Warden.
P. H . ELWELL,
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E. A. FOOT, C. C. GARY, FRANK COLPKTZER,
Treasurer. i_-Secretary. ^ ^ . ^ ._^ Senior Deaconi
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W. E. MOORE,
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J. O. ROGERS, G E O . J. MILLER,
Junior Warden.
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Junior Deacon.
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Steward. ^
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C. P. FERGUSON,
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Tyler."
MASTER MASONS: J. S. Bentley, S. D. Cady, F. M. Clemins, B. K. Copp, W. F. Dallas, F. M. Davis, Abraham Garl, Wm. S. Gray, Hiram Herick, Samuel Hamilton, Elihu Ireland, Charles Kirby, I. N. Lemon, J. E. Lewis, A. Mclntyre, John Mclntyre, H. .S. Ming, J. R. Millard, Thomas Preston, Wm. Robinson, A. G. Seamen, Wm. Sharron, J. H . Sifers, J. E. Scott, G..R. Watt, H . M. Woodruff, J. A. Walker,. Frank Webster. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Thomas Code, E. T. Williamson, A. B. Clark, G. Ashley, I. Croxton, A. B. Clark. Dl-MlT-lED.—D. E. Yarnell, J. P. Brown, J. P. Whiliker.
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ADAMS LODGE, No. 63, OSWEGO. Meets Thursday evening on or before full moon. OFFICERS: H. C. BRIDGEMAN, J. C. PATTERSON, B. W. PERKINS, D. W. CLOVER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. .
Treasurer.
DAVID K E L S O ,
Secretary.
T. P. WASKEY, C. T. BRinr.EMAN,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W. B. BRIDGEMAN, W. BURGESS,
Steward.
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Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: F . D. H O W E .
W . S. N E W L O N .
MASTER MASONS: Charles Beggs, Brad. Earner, W. P. Bishop, W. C. Branson, C. H . Bent, Geo. Brumbaugh, S. A. Curl, A. B. Close, J. W. Cox, E. W. Conner, Frank Campbell, J. E. Deacon, Emmett Doty, G. W. Franklin, John H. Folks, William Garrison, H. B. Gooch, Elisha Hammer, J. H . Holt, T, B. Julian, Charles Kelso, William Lynch, N. S. Lyon, S. W. Melvian, Cave Montague, Jacob Miller, J. R. Morrison, John Martin, H . B. Newlon, John Overdeer, U. G. Pore, G. P. Peters, J. W. Pearce, Jesse Shoat, F. Swanwick, W. A. Tucker, R. W.Wright, W. W. Warren, John Wingate, R. F. Williams, J. W. Weir. E N T E R E D APPRENTICE: Charles Scheuer. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jesse Lucas, C. H . Lewis, William Lytle, A. S. Potter, Truman Tucker.
WATHENA LODGE, No. 64, WATHENA. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: STEADMAN H A T C H ,
Worshipful Master.
JAS. G. ROBERTSON,
Senior Warden.
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Junior Warden.
A. E. CAMPBELL,
Treasurer.
J. H . K. BoYER,
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W I L L T . STEWART, JOHN O . STEPHENS,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JOHN R . W A L K E R ,
-Steward.
J O H N AULT,
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JOHN C . GORDON,
Tyler,
MASTER MASONS: Volney Abbey, S. S. Allen, M. E. Bryan, W. P. Black, Geo. W. Barr, S. O. Beattie, H . S. Creale, William B. Craig, Obediah Craig, C. C. Carson, John M. Courter, C. E. Cook, I. A. Chandler, Joseph Crippen, Andrew Colton, Andrew Disque, Wm. M. Ellsworth, Vinton Evans, Lucas Felfer, John Gerardy, Thomas Higgins, Charles Hack, J. C. Inman, Augustus Miller, N. C, McCulloch, John McConnell, Wm, Meredith, Robert Myers, John L. Molter, Christian Nahrung, F. A. Pierce, B. O. Parker, Constant Poirier, Robert Perigo, Thomas Page, W. H. Smallwood, Jacob Suter, C. Y. Sturgeon, Henderson Smallvvood, George B. Sterling, Anthony Smith, Edward Searcy, John Wyukoop, Louis Wiscamp, J. W. White, John Walker, Frank L. Welton. FELLOW CRAFTS: F. H . Drenning, Wm. Deckard, Henry Dockhorn, I. H. Watson. ENTERED APPRENTICES: James H. Broth, William Bush, James W. Cook, Peter Deiter, James Fulton, W. Kirkpatrick, James T . Wheeler. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; David B. Kline.
GARDNER LODGE, No. 65,
GARDNER.
Meets Wednesday, on or before the full moon in each month. OFFICERS: E. CLARK, A. W. DAVIS, T. C. MARSHALL,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W M . MCCOY,
Treasurer.
, W. J. MCINTOSH,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
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Junior Deacon. Steward.
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T. G. MUER,
: Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
J. B. Armstrong, J. B. Bruner, I. D. Clapp, B. B. Francis, O. J. Graharh, Chas. Hale, Alex. Kerr, Nathaniel Ross, John Tayton, S. G. Thomas, W. M. Shean, J. B. Uhl. FELLOW C R A F T S : John Corp, J.^ F. Ridlin, Thos. Walton, W. Ogle. ENTERED APPRENTICE: John Hale. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; S. N . Ayers, L. J. Fargo, T. A. Stuart, Augustus Tayton, W. A. Thomas.
B U R L I N G T O N LODGE, No. 66,
BURLINGTON.
Meets Monday, on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: R. P. DOUGLAS, T. G. TiCER, W. W. SWINDLER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
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W. A. W A T T , J. T. RHINEHART,
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H . L. POPLIN, JESSE COPPOCK, T . N . BELL, -
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JOHN H A R L I N ,
Treasurer. Secretary.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward. "
ISAAC SHARP,
Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: O. WAKLING.
G . H . CARPENTER.
S. J. CARTER.
H . R. FLOOR.
MASTER MASONS: T. J. Adair, S. H . Buckles, W. F. Britton, P. Brandon, A. M. Barrett, J. V. Bowman, A. D. Brown, H . J. Crosby, Thos. Cross, J. A. Cahill, D. H . Cross, J. L. Davis, J. G. Dodge, David Eppenger, Silas Fear), E. M. Grimes, Thos. Garnick,
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Proceedings of the
C. Gilger, J. H. Howard, J. P. Hays, M. B. Hover, H . L. Jarbo, P. A. Jackson, J. S. King, Orsen Kent, J. A. Kennedy, David Knight, J. M. Lane, J. T. Leigh, W. F. McAlister, J. N. Martin, J. P. Majors, James McLintock, Wm. McMuUin, E. McAdam, R. Norton, John Nazworthy, Peter Patton, J. W. Palton, S. S. Prouty, James Redman, J. M. Rankin, A. M. F. Randolph, Z. F. Stotemeyre, W. J. Sanders, D. C. Stafford, John Stowe, F. R. Stratton, E. M. Stevens, M. V. B. Sheafer, J. A. Wakling, G. J. Wheeler, D. T. Weagly, L. Williams, W. T. Wiseman. FELLOW CRAFTS: Hiram Diggs, A. P. Hall. ENTERED APPRENTICES: A. C. Watrons, John Heffron, Thomas Strawbridge. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Barkley Hbckett, Isaac Baldwin.
FRANKFORT LODGE, No. 67, FRANKFORT. Meets first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: BENJ. M C E L R O Y , JACOB R . VORHEESE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
D. W. CAMPBELL,
Junior Warden.
E. BRADEY, S. B . TODD,
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AARON S . Fox,
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Treasurer. Secretary.
Senior Deacon.
JERRY BARNES,
Junior Deacon.
GEORGE H . REXFORD,
Steward.
(( , T . H . WASHBURN,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: D. W. ACKER.
MASTER MASONS: O. C. Allen, John Auld, A. G. Barrett, C. S. Bolton, L. Cutler, Benj. Cofflinj Alonzo Cotteral, W. H . Clutter, John Dawson, Jay Ganoe, S. W. Hazen, Joshua How, William M. Holtham, T. C. Hendricks, David Knight, William Life, I. C. Lagere, John Laclair, Robert Morison, D. Q. Miliett, Robert Osborn, James Osborn, Wra. Trosper, Wm. A. Thurston, Jacob Wiesbach, Joseph Whitley, John M. Watson.
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FELLOW CRAFTS: L. G. Pillsburry, W. W. Steele, A. H . Witty. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Joshua Shumate, Amos Witham, I. C. Growther.
H I R A M L O D G E , No. 68,
LEAVENWORTH.
Meets first and third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: B. FLESHER, M. EINSTEIN, S. SiMMONDS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
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R. N . HERSHFIELD, A. J. HOLLAND,
I. BLOOM, N. ScHLOSS,
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^ Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
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L. REUBEN,
Treasurer. Secretary.
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Steward.
JACOB W E I L ,
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F. MAGERS,
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i._-. Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: R. Beiga, S. A. Couch, George Einstein, M. Goldsmith, M. Hofmann, Karl Hoffman, Geo. Kohn, B. Lauber, H . Levison, E. Michael, L. Rothschild, Phil. Rothschild, S. N. Rotholz, Isaac Rich, S. Seeman, J. Switzer, C. C. Shoyer, N. Spear, Julius Steinbock, L. Spear, A. Salm, Samuel Woolf, A. S. Woolf, J. Wise. FELLOW C R A F T : H. M. Snowberger. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Jacob Jereslow. DiMiTTED.— M. Kohn, Sol. H . Kohn, Julius Levy.
B A X T E R L O D G E , No. 71,
BAXTER SPRINGS.
Meets on the first and third Fridays of each month.
W. M. MATHENY, W M . CRUM,
OFFICERS: .
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
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Junior Warden. Treasurer. ,
Secretary.
J. W. MONICA, ^" P. J. PFENNING,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
CHARLES MUETZ,
Steward.
HIRAM LESLIE,
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JOSEPH STEIN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: D. J. Addison, J. F. Arnold, Henry Belton, Joseph Baker, Geo. M. Brush, Z. B. Carr, W. B. Carr, Isaiah Cooper, P. W. Compton, G. W. Curamings, H. S. Davis, J. B. Davis, G. H . Day, James Dudley, Thos. Flenor, W. H . Farr, W. A. Graham, B. E . Gump, J. J. Goble, G..G. Gregg, Chas. Harvey, Jas. N. Hays, Wm. Hylahd, E . Higginbotham, W. H . Henslee, R. C. Howell, L. P. Johnson, Geo. Johnsey, D. R; Jones, Slemmons Lisle, W. B. Lamson, A. B. Morris, B. F. Morris, W. E. Moses, J. H . McCullor, J. H . McMillan, Ralph Muir, Jabash Murray, T. R. May, B. A. H . Moore, E. A. Murray, Thos. Murray, Vincent Phelps, James Pender, T . D. Phelps, G. C. Peck, Levi Riseling, M. Rebstein, L. W. T. Robinson, C. C. Stevens, J. A. Sayers, M. B. Tiddles, B. F. Townsend, Evan Trunnell, G. Van Winkle, W. H . Wiren, J. M. Withrow, L. H. Williams, C. M. Waterman, W. H . Whiteman. FELLOW CRAFT: Napoleon La Chapelle. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Leroy Cherrington, Wright H . Peck, George Goble, Charles H . Hayt, W. T. Robinson, Geo. Stoskope, W. H . Horner, T. C. Weaver, Joshua Edwards, Benj. Juvenall, George Mitchell, Charles Dykeman, Joseph J. Hughes, N.' C. McClure, Rial Niles. DlMlTTED.— W. C. Pender, Joseph Sarbach, Adrian Dorer, M. F. Jones.
• H U R O N L O D G E , No. 72,
HURON.
Meets on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: J. B. SLOAN, T. C. HANNELL, I. H A N D , M. ILES,
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
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Secretary.
S. L. CARPENTER, M. ROACH,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W. D. J E T T ,
Steward.
PETER BUCKELS,
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W. N. R E E S E ,
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS:
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J. Buchenstine, J. Billingslee, J. B. Chatterton, T. F. Cook, R. S. Cook, A. English, R. Gillen, J. J. Halligan, Thos. Huckaby, W. Patterson, J. Reese, G. W. Stabler, J. S. Snow, R. White, N . Young. FELLOW C R A F T S : J. R. May, John Cook, W. Merrideth, H . Mandsly. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: O. C. Adkinson, W. Sturder, M. T. Streeter. DIMITTED.— T. C. Perry.
C H E T O P A L O D G E , No. 73,
CHETOPA.
Meets Saturday evening, on or before the full moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. I
OFFICERS: JAMES BROWN,
Worshipful Master.
J. A. LOWRY, J. N. WATSON,
:
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
G. H. H A R D ,
Treasurer.
NIXON ELLIOTT,
Secretary.
G. L. COURTNEY,
Senior Deacon.
ELIAS ORTON,
Junior Deacon.
W. A. N I X , J. R. D E W ,
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J. M. ROBBINS,
Steward. Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: A. A. Case, John Cooper, Geo. W. Craig, Fred. Cook, Lee Clark, D. J. Doolen, Willonby Doudna, Chas. Grant, M. L. Holland, G. S. Howland, E. Higby, John Hornby, R. H . Hyatt, Wm. Kellerman, Joseph Lyons, R. S. Lenhart, H . Lislej George Lisle, J. R. Nichols, Richard Parney, Daniel Quinby, W. W. Robbins, S. 20
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Proceedings • of the
Rawson, J. R. Snyder, Samuel Starr, E. J. Stewart, W. E. Stone, William Shae, George F . Smith, R. G. Taylor, J. C. Wilson, J . C . Watson, D. C. Wagner, Jas. Wells, J. C. Wright. FELLOW C R V F T : George H. Bates. ENTERED APPRENTICES: C. H . Armstrong, S. T. Beck, E. N. Gage, L. A. Rosenthall, C. S. C. Scott. DiMiTTED.—Othniel Webb.
MYSTIC TIE LODGE, No. 74,
AUGUSTA.
Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: C. N . JAMES, J. R. CREIGHTON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
J O H N WILSON, J. B . CLARK, E. B. MATHER,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
G. P. GARLAND, L. N . BLOOD,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
J. B. DAVIS,
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Steward.
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Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
E. C, Boyle, L. A. Buck, F. C. Buck, J. D. Black, J. N. Crawford, B. F. Fox, Henry Holler, Geo. Hineline, Geo. W. Long, Robert Odel, W. J. Hadley, G. D. Prindle, A. H. Powell, E. S. Palmer, David Richards, John Rodgers, Robert Ralston, Henry Small, Thos. Stewart, J. B. Taggart, James Wilson, D. S. Yates. FELLOW C R A F T : William Shaver. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Joseph Champion, William B. Sluvens, Samuel Baker, S. C. Harrington, A Land, J. M. Herman, John Garfield, F. M. Smith. DiMiTTED.—Charles Hill, W. W. Jared, G. H . Lafetra.
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W A M E G O L O D G E , No. 75, WAMEGO. Meets on Wednesday evening, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS : W. D. EMBLEY, C. H . STEWART, GEO. A . LELAND,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
GEO. E . DODGE, W M . CRAWFORD, CHARLES DUDLEXT, ORANGE POUND,
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W M . DEBITT,
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Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R : J. W. P E C K .
MASTER MASONS: N. H. Armstrong, J. M. Boys, J. L. Browne, A. T. Boeking, Robert Beattie, J. E. Clardy, H. Challis, C. E. Chandler, T. S. Chandler, William Clark, E. B. Deitrich, H . L. Dessery, C. M. Garrison, H. B. Gillespie, T. N. Gardiner, J. L. Huggins, R. S. Hicks, Chester Houghton, G. R. Jenkins, Wm. Johnson, H . B. Keeler, J. C. Laird, J. W. Lowe, A. P. McMillan, P. McClosky, A. Morrall, William Perry, N. Pittenger, George A. Ruby, Rev. G. W. Scott, Burt. Sinclair, C. A. Skene, B. F. Thayer, D. H . Wagner, John Weber, Milo Wright, Charles Wreatham. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: '
G. W. Adam, P. Y. Baker, D. L. J. Lloyd, J. L. Fogg. • DIMITTED.— H. C. Ewing, Wm. Michiner.
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ERIE.
Meets Wednesday evening on or before each full moon. OFFICERS: J. W. STEWART, = HIRAM KENDALL,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
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Junior Warden.
G. I,. ALEXANDER,
Treasurer.
S. WiNFlELD, _ W . H . STEWART, V. STILWELL, E. RoBiN.s,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
J. LIGHT,
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. L. Dennison, J. A. Trenchard, F. M. Abbott, Wm. Brainard, W. J. Dallas, D. R. Dennison, J. B. Fisher, S. M. french, T. T. Gilbert, S. W. Hadden, J. S. Peters, E . B. Priest, D. Putnam, B. Pennock, Squire Rosa, T. F. Rich, Charles Stevens, R. Swank, I. Steinberger, D. S. Stewart, H. Talbott, George Wright, J. A. Wells, FELLOW C R A F T : D. B. Heath. ENTERED APPRENTICES: John Lecornia, L . R, Nugent, D. W. Jones, Theo. Reynolds. DiMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;J. M. Biddle, J. C. Carpenter, E. Cravens, F. M. Ewing, S, Medd, J. McCullagh, J. E . Suttle, L. Stillwell, Chas. Trenchard, F. A. Wetmore,
IONIC LODGE, No. 77, NEOSHO RAPIDS, Meets Saturday, on or before the full moon in each month. OFFICERS: JOHN E . JONES,
Worshipful Master.
T. M. GRUWELL,
Senior Warden.
WILLIAM KNIGHT,
Junior Warden.
JESSE BRANSON,
Treasurer.
F . W. WATSON, DAVID VAN GUNDY,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
W. F. VAN GUNDY,
Junior Deacon.
E. A. PATTERSON,
Steward.
(( , ISAIAH TWOGOOD,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Hampton Jones, Walter Ham, Samuel Hutton, L. R. Wright, Samuel Byrant, Isaac C. Price, Oliver P. Vansickle.
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FELLOW CRAFTS: T. C. Martin, T. H . Payne. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Joseph Leighton, Z. T. North. DiMiTTED.— J. L. Semans.
W H I T E C L O U D L O D G E , No. 78,
W H I T E CLOUD.
Meets Wednesday, on or before the full moon, and two weeks there ifter.
R. M. WILLIAMS, O. W. NOYES, D. O. TAYLOR,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
D. G. GARLOCK, C. W. SHREVE,
Treasurer. Secretary.
J. M. MACKAY,
Senior Deacon.
JOHN MORTON, P. L. PALMER,
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Junior Deacon. Steward.
N. GILVERMAN,'
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: A. J. Bliss, M. B. Bowers, James Pyche, James Evans, J. W. Harpster, Wm. Heseltine, Phil. Kelley, M. S. Mauck, E. T. Noble, M. D. Noble, L. L. Orton, T. J. Orton, G. F. Powers, H. A. Reynolds, M. Rosenburg, William Smith, J. S. Springer, A. N. Taylor, W. S. Tucker, O. F. Van Buskirk. FELLOW C R A F T : James Strahan. ENTERED APPRENTICES: James Brim, Fred. Lyman, A. D. Carr, B. B. Idol. DiMiTTED.—L. V. Crist, C. Burkhalter, F . G. Rice.
C O R I N T H I A N L O D G E , No. 79, BURLINGAME. Meets Saturday on or before full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: W. L. SCHENCH, E. D. PALMER,
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Proceedings of the C. D. WALDO,
Junior Warden.
JAMES H A L L E R ,
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Treasurer. Secretary.
MAX. BENK, C. PLANK,
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C. IVI. SMITH,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
E . B . PLACE,
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J. P. RICHARDS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: C. B. Buck, Robert Baird, W. B. Bolton, J. H . Burke, Charles Bennitt, S. A. Burrows, C. C. Crumb, J. H . Crumb, S. Z. Cutler, H . C. Care, A. Combs, J. S. Drew, W . H . Ellis, F . E. Foster, T. S. Grieve, J. C. Kirkman, W. H . Lord, J. M. Lamb, J. H. Mills, W. H . Mills, C. L. Mitchell, D . B. McDougal, John McPhilliney, W. E. Richey, Jas. Rogers, S. N . Rambo, Wm. Smith, jr., S. K. Smith, W. H . Smith, 0 . H . Sheldon, Chas. PritHett, O. Thompson, C. E. Wood, J. M. Wilbur. FELLOW C R A F T S : Milo Rowell, J. Reese. ENTERED APPRENTICE:. J. G. Briggs. ^ DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Robert Howlett.
Z A R E D A T H A L O D G E , No. 80, COTTONWOOD FALLS. Meets Friday on or before the full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: M. C. NEWTON, G. W. ESTES, J. W. MCWILLIAMS,
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
W . S. SMITH,
Secretary.
W . A. CoRMACK, S, D. BREESE, ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward. li
, J . W . HOLLINGSWORTH,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. A. Cormack, H . L. Hunt, C. A. Britton, Robert Brash, E. B. Crocker, J
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L. Pratt, J. R. Blackshere, Amos Noyes, O. H. Drinkwater, James Austin, G. W. Estes, J. P. Kuhl, N. C. Newton, A. P. Gandy, Wm. Harris, John R. Holmes, L. D. Breese, John Manley, J. W; McWilliams, B. F. Talkington, E. W. Lee, W. S. Smith, W. J. Hollingsworth, G. W. Williams, David Griffet, Frank R. Dodge, A. W. Kenyon, A. Williams,-Wm. Kellogg, James Riggs, Murry Tuttle, S. A. Breese, W. A. Morgan, A. R. Ice, W. R. Brown, Wm. L. Murdock, E. C. Holmes, Frank Parker. DiMlTTED.— E. R. Mardin, Charles Barker, W. M. Robertson.
iNJiW A L i s A N Y L O u G J i , No. 81,
INEW ALBANY.
Meets on Saturday night, on or after full moon in each month. OFFICERS : B. T. HUMPHRY, J. M. FREDERICK, C. W. HiCKCOX,
Worshipful Master., Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
WILLIAM H A L L ,
Treasurer.
ANDREW EDMISTON
Secretary.
JOHN LINDSEY,
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Senior Deacon.
A. S. HELM,
Junior Deacon.
D. W. SEARS,
Steward. '
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Samuel Combest, James Church, J. B. Clogston, R. Cone, R. G. Chitwood, N. Durham, C. W. Dodge, Wm. McBrown, David Endsley, James M. Edmiston, A. W. Ficklin, Perin Fay, C. B. Jackson, E. A. Hall, Robert Mooney, D. P. Niles, W. S. Roberts, Frank Ranson, R. S. Nichols, M. G. Traup, O. H . Worley, J. S. Chase, Wm. Leghto. FELLOW CRAFT: G. W. Roberts. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Zarah Clark. DIMITTED.— Alexander Butt.
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T U S C A N L O D G E , No. 82, NEOSHO FALLS. Meets Tuesday evening, on or before full moon and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: CHARLES B . GRAVES,
Worshipful Master.
C. H . RHODES, O. S. WOODWARD,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
P. JOHNSON, H . WILLIAMS,
Treasurer. Secretary.
W. W. SAIN,
Senior Deacon.
ALEX. HAMILTON, G. KROUCH,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
N. BRYAN,
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A. A. NEWMAN,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R S : NEWTON JONES.
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MASTER MASONS: H. D. Bulkeley, Wm. Bell, Samuel Biddison, W. G. Collins, Isaac W. Dow, Harry Evans, E. King, S. Michener, J. M. Leach, David Reynolds, W. I I . Slavens, B. A. Taft, L. Wolf. ENTERED APPRENTICES: H. Groesbeck, W. G. Cross, J. R. Wheat, Wm. Bacus, J. T. Parlin. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; William E. Grove.
D O R I C L O D G E , No. 83,
EUDORA.
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month. OFFICERS: ,
Worshipful Master.
DANIEL PRENTICE,
O. G. RICHARDS, J. M. STILL,
Senior Warden.
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Junior Warden. Treasurer.
, SAMSON AMERICAN,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
Grand Lodge of Ka7isas. W. F. CROW,
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Junior Deacon.
C. O. RICHARDS,
Steward. II
A. L. CoHN,
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: James Kelly, William Kelly, C. J. Lovejoy, John Melvin, Thomas Pearson, W. W. Silsby, R. J. Snedegar, T. B. Snedegar, J. W. Warring. ENTERED APPRENTICES: T. T. Tillotson, M. M. Lindamood. DiMITTED.— Thomas Darling, Henry Copp.
J E F F E R S O N LODGE, No. 84, WINCHESTER. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: E. D. RUSSELL,
Worshipful Ma?ter.
JOHN B. MCCLEERY,
Senior Warden.
DANIEL LAW,
Junior Warden.
DAVID M. BEASON,
Treasurer.
JOHN A. GORHAM,
Secretary.
DAVID J. GRIEST, RICHARD C . YOUNG,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
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MASTER MASONS: J. M. Howard, David McClure, H. V. Simmons, Samuel R. Trower, Levi Wilhelm, Harvey Walker. FELLOW CRAFT: Samuel Swoyer.
S U T T O N L O D G E , No. 85, WATERVILLE. Meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: W. P. MuDGETT, J. P. BuRTis, 21
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
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Proceedings of the G. B. VROOM,
Junior Warden.
GEORGE W . FILI.EY,
Treasurer.
H . S. CUNNINGHAM,
Secretary.
A. SiMiS, Jr., J. W. SHERRARD,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
F . LEACH,
Steward.
J. W, PIERCE,
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J O H N W. MCCHE-SNEY,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Edward A. Berry, G. H. Bowling, Daniel Anderson, A. M. Baker, Edward Berry, H . E. Cowgill, J. C. Dickey, F. Demour, John Deitz, William Dinsmore, E. T. Durant, Thomas Breckenridge, J. D. Farwell, G. W. Green, William M. Haskill, Thos. Hughs, W. L. Johnson, G. M. Lewis, D . Minuim, J. C. McCandless, W. W. Smith, Fred. .Spaulding, J. D. Wilson, R. L. White. FELLOW C R A F T S : Lewis Pendleton, L. H. Cantine, Thomas Leach, Frederick Mills, M. T, Campbell. . ENTERED APPRENTICES: W. H . Barlow, F . M. Spangler, James Kirk. DiMlTTED.—J. W. Richardson.
E V E R G R E E N L O D G E , No. 86,
MONTANA.
Meets Tuesday, on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: M. NICHOLS, J. M. MAHR, J. S. ANDERSOJN, C. E. SIMONS, D. M . W A T S O N ,
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W M . HANSON,
Senior Deacon.
U R I A H DAVIS, J. D. H I L L ,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
J O H N .STEWART,
S. S. WATSON,
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MASTER MASONS: George W. Bjrnelt, G. J. Conner, P. M. Farors, C. W. Gapen, J. A. Gebert,
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G. W. Hull, N. H. Hopkins, James Hardin, James M. Hogshead^ John Miller, Joseph Potts, J. H. Perine, Philip Seemore, Joseph Seemore, Uriah Smith, A. W. Swift, H. J. Stewart, J. D. Scott, O. Sweet, Joseph Weir, J. S. Waters. FELLOW CRAFTS: P. H. Cherry, A. Solomon. ENTERED APPRENTICES: F. G. "Burnett, S. Ballintine, George Peak, E. Mercer. DiMlTTED.—D. Elliott, C. L. Kees, H. M. Minor, A. Solomon, F. C , B. F . Burnett, E.A.
• A S H L E R LODGE, No. 87,
CLINTON.
Meets on the'first and third Fridays of each month. OFFICERS: LEWIS S . STEELE,
Worshipful Master.
LoREN J. WOOD,
Senior,Warden.
JAMES BROOKS,
Junior Warden.
LYMAN M. SAWYER,-
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DuRANT D. BULMAN,
Secretary.
AMZIE J. STEELE,
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Senior Deacon.
I. B. VANCIL,
Junior Deacon.
C.J. CARTWRIGHT,
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W M . D . HARDING,
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JOSEPH H . J A C O B S ,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: George W. Cox, George R. Emery, David H . Hanes, Isaiah Hatcher, Francis M. Jenkins, John F. Mitchell, Merton A. Payne, Joseph M. Spitter, LaRue Tiers, Fred. Waltersdorf, David T. Woodward, Jesse Whitman. DiMlTTEb.— Thomas J. Losey.
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E U R E K A LODGE, No. 88, PLEASANTON. Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. • J. R. VANGAKDT, ._T. R. E L L I S , - -
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
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Proceedings of the V. L. EDWARDS,
Junior Warden.
ENOCH ESTEP,
Treasurer.
JOSEPH KINXAID,
Secretary.
J. R. FAIRFIELD, J. C. MELENDY, H . H . Cox,
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. W . F.abl), Charles Earrick, Edraond Blakesley, B. F . Broadwell, H. C. Decker, P. Fellows, Thos. Hood, J. M. Hains, N. M. Harok, J. A. Kinser, S. C. Minturn, W. H. Reese, T. D. Reese, J. H. Rogers, J. M. Senght, N. Snow, S. L. Standish, Oscar .Spear, Thomas Taylor, W. E. Talbott, J. O. Turner, George Vanduzen, J. E. Whitman, C. R. White. ENTERED APPRENTICES: George Miller, J. L. Ruth, W. G. Sallee, Bond Hughes, Judson Steward, D, R. Blair.
H O M E L O D G E , No. 89,
CENTRALIA.
Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: A. W. MANCHESTER, A. HoRNBECK, A. W. SLATER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
STEVEN BARNARD,
Treasurer.
A. C. DURLAND,
Secretary.
L. R. JACKSON, C. S. CuMMiNGS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
A. J. BIRCHFIELD, T. A. GRIFFIN,
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ROBERT MCLAREN,
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MASTER MASONS: Edwin Holtrlandes, H . W. Forman, J. J. Danford, W. McLaughin, H. O. Stanffier, F. A. Stickle, Leander Toler, John S. Hidden, John Ingram, E. Campfield, J. Hoprin, A. Simon. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; O. B. Cornish, L. C. Preston.
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G O L D E N R U L E LODGE, No, 90, NORTH
TOPEKA.
Meets Thursday evening on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: SAMUEL DOLMAN, CHAS. L . HEYWOOD, ROBERT WATERMAN, E. W. BAKER, F. H . PARKHURST,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
JOSEPH S . ECK,
Senior Deacon.
WILLIAM H . COCK,
Junior Deacon.
JOHN N. HODGES,
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HERMAN FENSKY,
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Tyler.
PAST MASTERS: A. C. BECKWITH.
G . L . YOUNO.
MASTER MASONS: A. J. Arnold, John M. Bryan, E. Blondell, Joshua Barrett, E. J. Bartlett, M. A. Campdoras, Austin C. Cannon, J. S. Dowdell, Joseph Emerson, William E. Kel, Robert-Forbes, M. P. Finn, C. M. Kistler, A. C. Keifer, James D. Marston, Alfred McCarger, Edward Markwort, J. W. Priddy, B. F. Payne, Amos B. Pool, S. H. Powell, J. W. Rigdon, John H . Smith, John Vieaux, Jesse L. G. Wright. FELLOW CRAFTS: William B. Cooper, T. M. James. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. A. Martin, C. W. Parke, H . H. Smith.
M A R Y S V I L L E L O D G E , No. 91,
MARYSVILLE.
Meets second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: PETER H . PETERS,
Worshipful Master.-
A. G. EDWARDS, ISAAC B . D A V I S ,
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Jutiior Warden.
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Secretary. Senior Deacon.
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ROBERT Y. SHIBLEY,
Junior Deacon,
WILLIAM LOFINCK,
Steward.
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Tyler.
Elijah Bentley, John Balderson, John Borgman, Mathias Bendell, Jonathan Bigham, John S. Carter, William Cottrell, Isaac Donahoe, A. V. Fessenden, Francis Ceraty, George Goelitz, Geo. F. Hamilton, Frank Hanka, Perry Hutchinson, Absalom Jester, John Jenkins, John Lockwook, Thomas McCoy, Jas. S. Magill, Nelson Peterson, Allen W. Reed, James Smith, B. Frank Smith, F. F. Thompson, David Wolff, John P. Watson, Marcus C. White, Robert White. FELLOW CRAFTS: Hiram S. Clark, Donald McRay, Jacob F. Schmidt, Isaac Samuels, Wm. H. Smith. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Alvin Arand, Chas. A. Bates, Henry Chestnut, Wra. E. Crowthers, J. W. Mcintosh, John McCoy. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wm. S. Nixon, Peter A. Reed.
MISSION L O D G E , No. 92, OSAGE
MISSION.
Meets Saturday, on or before the full moon in each month, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: JAMES A. SONGER, SOLON E . MARSTON,. F R A N K P. VEST, GEO. E . JOHNSON, P H I L I P M . SMITH,
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E D . H . CRAWFORD,-! D. S. MILLER,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
T . M. BAXTER,
Steward.
J. S. CusTUS,
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W M . R . BAIRD,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. L . Carr, A. C. Cummings, W. Rhode, E. B. Hibbard, O. E. Baker, W. H . Black, W. S. Clark, A. S. Carson, George E. Cook, E. Crovens, C. N. Clough,
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P. Junk, Charles Kelly, C. W. Long, A. Letiher, J. T. Martin, A. P. Minard, William May, George Odell, D. S. Paris, J. G. Reynolds, W. Rouse, J. C. Sylvester, B. N. Starr, A. B. Sweet, A. J. Smith, J. P. Woodworth, J. E. Wetzel, Charles A. Walker. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES : A. F. Neely, C. T. Heath, A. M. Vandreeser, George W. Hedger, Calvin Turpin. DiMiTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; S. H. Ulmer, S. M. French, Charles Morgan.
G I R A R D L O D G E , No. 93,
GIRARD.
Meets on the last Saturday of each month, on or before the full moon, OFFICERS: ALEX. B. TURNER, JOHN J. K I P P , GEORGE GARDNER, J. H . AUST, . ' F R A N K PLAYTER,
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IRWIN FORCE,
Senior Deacon.
H. H . CARTER,
Junior Deacon.
GEORGE A. DODD,
Steward.
JOHN D . FESLER,
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Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
S. A. Atwood, H. W. Brown, Dr. L . F . Crawford, Josiah Carter, J. P.Carson, C. Dreyfoos, J. W. Earles, E. Fanger, J. W. Fry, Geo. H. Fisher, D. B. Gardner, James Hull, J. G. Harrison, J. F. Heatwole, G. H. Hoisington, J. L. Hicks, A. W. W. Jones, A. F. Kane, J. O. McKee, J. A. Marshall, E. W. Majors, F. M. Mason, A. Murdock, Thomas Painton, Henry E. Perkins, J. R. Pierce, Lester Ray, J. Richardson, J. W. Ross, J. B. Shepherd, C. Shaffer, W. L. Stall, J . C. Small, M. C. Wilson, Albert Williams, A. B. Walker, W. C. Wilson, C. C. Yeargain. FELLOW CRAFTS: Almon McCray, Henry Teidmati, J. G. Harlem. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Charles Bruce, Harvey Brown, Eph. Holt, A. D. Nance, W. D. Winslow, J, G. Harlan.
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DiMiTTED. —Willis Cornelius, A. M. Chadsey, L. C. Hohnes,'A. F. Kane, Jacob Miller, A. Murdock.
HARMONY LODGE, No. 94, NEODESHA. Meets Saturday, on or before full moon, and eveiy two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: W M . COWGILL, C. W. LUND, W . A. HAMPTON, F . SMITH, D . M. BATES,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. ^
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L. SCOTT,
Senior Deacon.
JOHN PHILLIPS, S. M. R E E D ,
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A. L. MURPHY,
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D . BELLINGER,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. H . Anderson, D. F . Anderson, T. Blakslee, R. Barr, M. A. Brooks, J. E. Campbell, G. W. Caldwell, H . Cramer, G. W. Dovis, C. H . Dejumett, E. Fitch, Henry Goble, R. T. Hampton, J. H . Hampton, W. W. Hampton, G. W. Hitler, J. N. Halstead, Jesse Jackson, L. W. Lee, Geo. Laing, W. C. Long, Geo. Montgomery, N. Memma, E. E. Murrell, C. B. Moor, A. K. Phelon, W. H. Parton, E. K. Parris, W. A. Rees, A. L. Scott, T. J. Smith, A. A. Stewart, J. W. Sutherland, O. Sumner, J. H . Sleddard, W. Vickers, J. C. Witham, Samuel Walker, D. F. Wade, T. B. Woodard, J. L. Williams, Abner Wilkins, S. A. Taylor. ENTERED APPRENTICES: A; Harkulus, Charles McCan, L. Younker. DIMITTED.—J. H. Ross.
CONSTELLATION LODGE, No. 95,
FREDONIA.
Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS: J. R. WILLITS, W. H. WINNER,
Worshipful Master. „ Senior Warden.
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W. H . H. McDowELr.,
Junior Warden.
A.JOHNSON, J. L. RUSSELL,
Treasurer. Secretary.
H. A. JEUNER, L. Q. HoBBS,-:
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
R. W. SHOLES,
Steward.
J. J. BARRETT,
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W. H . THRONE;
I Tyler.-
MASTER MASONS: C. J. Butin, R. P. Burge, Charles Blume, J. A. Burge, C. C. Chase, J. J. Clark, T. L. Graig, J. H. Dugan, Henry Forsythe, A. J. Jackson, E. R. Lee, B. Vv'. Ladd, A. Leatherman, J. W. Paulen, R. Paien, \Vm. Spencer, J. H. G. Smith, A. J. Spicer, Wm. Woolley. • . ENTERED APPRENTICES: George W. Marimer, W. M'AVellman, T. L. Craig, J. W. Smith. DIMITTED.—C. Christ.
D E L A W A R E LODGE, No. 96, W H I T E
CHURCH.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS : —:
,
i _. Worshipful Master.
WILEY M . E N G L I S H , JOHN C. GRINTER, W M . S. ROBENSON, GEO. U . S. HOVEY, JAMES A. MCNUTT,
^ .
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. i_^_ Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon.
GEORGE P. WAY,
Junior Deacon.
THOS. A . GRINTER,
Steward.
BENJ. F. GREEN,
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GRANDISON T . DEERING,
Tyler.
PAST MASTER: H E N R Y DONAHOO.
MASTER MASONS: S. F . Bigham, William "F. Crowder, Isaiah Drake, Joshua Blankenship, H. J. Donahoo, A. R. Donahoo, James C. Grinter, F . E. Grant, D. W. Grinter, John Hawley, Jacob Hughey, John K. Hamill, Lewis Ketchum, John Lynch, George 22
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Proceedings of tfu
R. Moore, Milton N. Proffitt, James Peak, William J. Reems, James M. Taylor, F. C. Terrell, Abner Wolf, H. C. Whitlock. FELLOW CRAFT: James Edwards. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Levi Coleman, James M. Kilgore.
PATMOS LODGE, No. 97,
ELDORADO.
Meets first Thursday of each month, on or after the full moon, and every two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: T. G. BosWELL, W M . CRIMBLE, C. M. FouLKS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
^
J. H . BETTS, A. BLAIR,
Treasurer. Secretary.
J. S. FRIEND,
Senior Deacon.
JOSEPH POTTER,
Junior Deacon.
J. S. CuPPLES,
Steward.
W M . MYERS,
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H . RoHRES,
Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
B. F . Adams, F. C. Brooks, Hugh Bill, Levi Bartholemew, J. S. Button, N. F. Frazier, J. C. Fetterman, J. P. Gordon, H . H . Gardner, W. P. Gassard, Ely Lytle, J. C. Lambdin, Henry Martin, Abraham Musselman, Henry Rohns, John Settle. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Samuel Langdon, J. J. Donnally, J. M. Shuts.
BENEVOLENT LODGE, No. 98,
ABILENE.
Meets first and third Saturday in each month. OFFICERS: JAMES B . MCGONIGAL, MATHIAS NICOLAY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. JOHN JOHNTZ, T. C. H E N R Y ,
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Junior Warden. Treasurer.
E. FULLER PARENT,
Secretary.
JOHN P. QUINN, THOS. N . W I L E Y , C. C. JONES, -'.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
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GEO. DEDERICK,
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J. T . KELLEY,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: T. C. Ayers, C. W. Abbey, George L. Brinkman, B. F . Burnett, Daniel C. Bascom, Elijah Clark, W. H . Cox, A. M. Christie, W. T. Davidson, W. H. H . DeGroot, G. Folk, Chas. F. Gross, Cyrus Horton, Patrick Hand, Christian Johntz, Cyrus Kilgore, H . F. Malcom, J. W. Moore, Alvin Nixon, A. Needham, A. T . Shroyer, Robert R. Savage, Joseph E . Tate, V. P. Wilson, W. H . Whitehurst, Joseph Wilson. FELLOW CRAFTS: William Alden, William B. Giles, S. J. Kahler. ENTERED APPRENTICES; E. W. Dowe, M. H. Price, Samuel Wilson.
W I C H I T A LODGE, No. 99,
WICHITA.
Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. OFPICERS: HENRY C . SLUSS,
Worshipful Master.
MiLO B. KELLOGG, J. P; ALLEN, H. H . LiNDS.'iY,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. ^Treasurer.
CHAS. W . H I L L ,
Secretary.
D. R. B. GREENLEE, GEO. E . CLARK,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
HUTCHISON,
Steward.
R. A. NEELY, M I K E ZIMMERLV,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS; Morgan Cox, W. A. Cammel, George D'Amour, James A. Stevenson, C. G, Thompson, W: R, Ti!?k?F( J, N- Warren, R. L, West, Louis K. Derby,
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Proceedings of the FELLOW C R A F T S :
John J. Hews, M. F . Wright. ENTERED APPRENTICES: P. C. Young, W. B. Williams.
P R U D E N C E L O D G E , No. loo,
COLUMBUS.
Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: S. S. SMITH, G. W. HoYT, G. A. FOSTER,
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
C. D. NICHOLS,
Treasurer.
H . C. PuRSEL, T. B. ROOD, J. P. KLEINFIELD, J. G. DuNLAVY,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
J. F . M C D O W E L L ,
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J. H . MARQUIS,
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Tyler.
PAST MASTER: W . C. LVKINS.
MASTER MASONS: A. J. Allen, John Broyles, A. F . Childs, S. G. Elder, Jonathan Hunt, T. G. Houston, Alex.-Hudson, Henry Hudson, J. H. Jennoss, J. H . Kingston, William Lane, C. C. McDowell, Samuel Magmity, J. H . Marshall, W. H. Morris, J. O. Norris, C. J. Parker, John N. Retter, W. E. Swanson, Amos Sanford, J. L. Verrack, Henry Wise, Samuel Williams, Theodore Wilson, R. M. Elliott, W. R. Halowell,' A. N. Fisher. FELLOW CRAFTS: W. P. Eddy, J. A. Murry, T. A. Stockslage, J. S. Vincent, T, P. Anderson. , ENTERED APPRENTICE; J. F. Pitzer. DlMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;C. .C. Albin.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
E U C L I D L O D G E , No. 101,
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LYNDON.
Meets Wednesday evening on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: SAMUEL C . GILLILAND, WILLIAM HAAS, E D W I N R . DOVE, '.
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
:
JosiAH W . H A M M O N D ,
Treasurer.
NATHANIEL D . FAIRBANKS,:
Secretary.
SAMUEL A". WHITEBREAD,
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Senior Deacon.
T. M. WALLACE,
Junior Deacon.
R. C. GILLILAND,
Steward.
WILLIAM DETWILER,
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WILLIAM D . THOMAS,
:
" Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: H. J. Bailey, David H . Danham, Horace W. Jenness, Henry M. Lammond, Archibald S. La Mont, A. J. Mills, G. W. McMillan, Luzerne Roberts, John H . Sorrell, S. R. Shoemaker, J. Wf Tracy, S. D. Matthews. FELLOW CRAFTS: J. M. Wood, E. H . Marcy. ENTERED
APPRENTICES:
William Calhoun, John S. Edie, Verdonia Hon, D. T. McFarland, Ephriam Bosler. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; W. A. Cotterman, M. C. Milner.
K E Y S T O N E L O D G E , No. 102,
PARKER.
Meets Saturday evening, on or before the full moon of each month, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : JOSEPH MCCREARY,
Worshipful Master.
E L I DENNIS,
Senior Warden.
THOMAS J. MEVVHINEY, E . C . ROBERTSON, H. H. LONG,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
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Proceedings of the JAMES S. BERRYHII.L,
•_. Senior Deacon.
M. F . PARKER,
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Junior Deacon.
N. W. HOWARD,
Ste\yard.
C. M. HETHERINGTON,
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JOHN BURNS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. N. Burnham, E. B. Barnes, C. S. Brown, George H. Cramer, H. W. Conoley, C. W. Ellis, S. O. Ebersole, John S. Lang, Jerald McKeenan, C. M. Morrison, John O'Brien, S. S. Peterson, Louis Rhule, J. M. Scudder. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Benjamin Sanford, John F. Savage, Edwin Foster, J. T. Smith.
C E D A R L O D G E , No. 103,
N E W CHICAGO.
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Meets second and fourth Saturday of each month. OFFICERS: D. G. HiMROD,
Worshipful Master.
FRANK BACON, CHAS. A. CARREER, Z. A. EATON, J. W. MCLEAN,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. ..^Treasurer. Secretary.
J. P. TAYLOR, S. H . WRIGHT,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
C. SLEIGHT,
Steward.
THOS. K . MCLEAN,
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J. M. MOSELY,
Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
W. J. Coulter, C. A. Dunakin, A. T, Davis, W. R. Kramer, G. W. McMillan, J. W. Reeves, J. M. Patty, G. R. Shaw, B. F. Varnum, Z. A. Roth, J. !•'. Fanbrass, F. M. Groom, C. A. Winans. FELLOW
C:RAFT:
S. C. Jones. ENTERED APPRENTICES: J. B. Eaton, W. B. Winstead, T. L. Wamsley, D. Furnas. DIMITTED.— Thomas L, Turner.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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' F R O N T I E R L O D G E , No. 104, WASHINGTON. Meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: JOHN MCKENNETT, CHARLES SMITH,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
A. S. MARKHAM,
Junior Warden.
JOHN M . COOPER,
Treasurer.
GEO. W . SHRINER,
Secretary.
R. W. H I L L , W. H . SHRINER, ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
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,
.—
JOHN ROBBINS,
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Tyler.
PAST MASTER: J. C. M C C E W .
MASTER MASONS: J. W. Barley, George Burns, G. M. Davis, J. F . tallman, A. S. Wilson, M. W. Whitney, Charles Williamson, George Outwater, J. W. Rector. FELLOW CRAFT: W. C. Mills. '
E N T E R E D APPRENTICES:
H. J. Bond, T. C. Baldwin, J. C. Humphry, Thos. J. Hay, Geo. W. Lowery. DIMITTED.— L. P. Dewey.
SOLOMON CITY L O D G E , No. 105,
SOLOMON CITY.
Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS: B. F. WELLEY, S. L. CHOATE, D . L . PIOPKINS, F. F. MARVIN, JOHN FLYN,
Worshipful Master, Senior Warden. Junior Warden. ^
Treasurer. Secretary.
2/0
Proceedings of the D. A. HULING, W M . MORTIMER, J, H . SouTHERLAND,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
I. H . THOMPSON,
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J O H N FLYNN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: W. B. Blunderfield, W. H . Burke, L. G. Cairns, J. A. Hopkins, J. D. Hess, David Mortimer, Wm. Norrington, David Reese, O. F . Searl, D. W. Teeter, B. F. Taylor. ENTERED APPRENTICES: William T. Lewis, W. H . McAphee.
F I D E L I T Y L O D G E , No. io6,
EUREKA.
Meets on the 6rst and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: S. P. HUNTINQTON, G. A. HALL, I . P. N Y E , . I T. HoLVERSON,
;.
J. M. SEIDLE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. .-Secretary.
J. W. RABER, L. N. FANCHARD,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
S. G. MEADE,
Steward.
H . T. KENNER,
H . ZILLEY,
-Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: L. J. Boyce, J. Cummings, E. D. Grey, J. Kenner, F. S. Olney, I. R. Phenis, H. L. Stoddard, C. A. Wakefield, B. F . Smythe. FELLOW C R A F T : . I. M. Olney. ENTERED APPRENTICES: S. A. Martyn, M. J. Verner.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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F O R T I T U D E L O D G E , No. 107, INDEPENDENCE. Meets Saturday, on or after full moon, and eveiy two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: J. M. NEVINS,
,
Worshipful Master.
ALEXANDER MOORE,
Senior Warden.
L. C. JUDSON,
Junior Warden.
J. I. CROUSE,
J. H. PuGH,
Treasurer.
'.
Secretary.
FRED. BUNKER,
Senior Deacon.
G. S. RICHARDSON,
Junior Deacon.
M. D. HENRY,
Steward.
A. NEGHORT,
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I. E. GRANT,
Tyler.
PAST M A S T E R : E. H E R I N G .
MASTER MASONS: A. H. Arter, S. M. Arter, J^ D. Adams, C. E. Allen, L. B. Butler, G. H . Brodie, Edward Barker, J. B. Creig, S. Y. Collins, Thos. Culliford, John Cranor, F. Dalby, G. W. Daltcn, A. Davis, P. W. Dewese, J. D. Emerson, E. Evans, John Christ Etze, N. A. French, W. W. Graham, D. A. Goyer, S. Hudeberg, F, D. Irwin, Wm. Jobe, J. D. Kilgore, W. M. Lattimore, F. E. Lewis, J. F. Lattimore, J. B. Lee, Hiram Mills, W. A. McCulley, J. M. McMillin, John M. McCuIIough, R. S. Parkhurst, C. M. Ralston, J. L. Scott, S. O. Sanderson, W. C. Sutherland, John Thomas, S. H . Ulmer, C. H. Warner, Joseph Wise. FELLOW C R A F T : F. M. Morrison. ENTERED APPRENTICES: D. McTaggart, Seth T. McCan, W. W. Woodring. DiMlTTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Adam Camp, H . T. Gait, John Morrison.
ZION L O D G E , No. 108,
STANTON.
Meets Tuesday, on or before the full moon of each month.
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OFFICERS: y A . S. FOWLER, I. CHRISTIE, 24
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
272
Proceedings of the J. W. BEATY,
Junior Warden.
N. E. GREEN,
Treasurer.
J. A. McKoON, J. D. DAY,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
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L E V I MARCELLUS, R. J. DEER,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
W M . D . SPRINGER,
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JESSEE F. L E E , . .
Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
J. T. Benning, Joseph Black, I. B. Childers, William Harris, C. M. Lucas, Henry Shively, George Thompson. ENTERED APPRENTICES: William May, Robert Shearer.
O B E D I E N C E L O D G E , No. 109,
AMERICUS.
Meets Saturday before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: J. J. J. J.
L. BltTLER, W. SWARTZ,_. A. MILLER, H.'KiMPTON,
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:
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A. E. MANN,
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L. A. WOOD,
Secretary.
Senior Deacon.
ISAAC WRIGHT, JOSEPH ERNST,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
Junior Deacon. 1
Steward.
THOS. WHITE,
"
H . H. FROST,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: William Grimsley, Elias Moorhead, M. S. Piper, George W. Ricker, D. A. Stahl, M. J. Williams. ENTERED APPRENTICES: H. L. Carpenter, T. A. Wright. DIMITTED.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A. G. Huffman. v
Grand Lodge of I^nsas.
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A D E L P H I L O D G E , No. 110, WiNFiELD. Meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. OFFICERS : J. S. HUNT, A. H. GREEN, E. MARIS,
.:
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
C. A. BLISS, A. A. JACKSON,
Treasurer. Secretary.
T. A. RICE W. M. BOYER,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
H. SHAWNIER,
Steward.
J. M. L. HiLE,
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I. L. COMFORT,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: E. Adams, Thos. Hart, W. S. Huff, S. A. Revis, Henry Slmnnin, Z. Traxler, James Parker, F. A. Plunt, S. A. Williams, S. H . Myton, B. H . Hulton, E. P. Hirkok, Isaac Bing. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES : Hiram Brotherton, J. H. Land, J. T. Paul.
H E S P E R I A N L O D G E , No. 11 I.ROSSVILLE. Meets on or before each full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: C. W. HiGGiNBOTHAM, A. B. OILMAN,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
WATSON SPENCER, A. C. SHERMAN, S. R. HOPKINS, _-_
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
W. C. BAYLIS, H. B . HENDERSON, ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
B. W. HIGGINBOTHAM,
Tyler.
274
Proceedings of the
MASTER MASONS: R. L. Downing, A. C. Fowler, A. N. Freeborn, M. W. Janes, Thos. Kearnin, H. Kline, Thos, Moss, James Stearns. FELLOW C R A F T : Richard Binn. ENTERED APPRENTICE: True W. Meserve.
BLUE V A L L E Y L O D G E , No. 112, IRVING. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: CHARLES NELSON,
Worshipful Master.
THADDEUS DAY, R. M. PATTERSON,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
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S. H. WARREN, W. E. BROWN,.-'
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H . JEFFERS, W. R. HOGWOOD, R. L. WEEKS,
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Treasurer. Secretary.
Senior Deacon. Junior JDeacon. Steward.
F. J. FAULKNER,
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N . W. MORGA;:,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: C. A. Montgomery, C. A. Smith, B. Smith, E. R. Wigton, O. S. Straight. FELLOW C R A F T S : John V. Gallup, J. W. Lees, N . T. Cowdin. ENTERED APPRENTICE: N. P. Cowdin.
ST. J O H N S L O D G E , No. 113,
CONCORDIA.
Meets on OFFICERS: M. D. SOUTHERLIN, W. E. REID,
Worshipful Master, Senior Warden.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. A. A. CARNAHAN, J. J. BURNS,
275
Junior Warden. .
Treasurer.
MILTON REASNER,
Secretary.
C. W. MCDONALD, __' F. A. THOMPSON,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
,
JEREMIAH BURNS,
Steward.
PETER W E I S T ,
"
P. E. GESTENOR,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: . L. B. Hay, B. H. McAckron, S. D. Silver, W. Wetherild, J. W. Woodward, G. W. Beebe. FELLOW C R A F T : E. Liney.
A D V A N C E L O D G E , No. 114, FLORENCE. OFFICERS : JOSHUA I. HALES, ANDREW J. BIXLER, SAMUEL T . HOWE,
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CHARLES BARKER, CLARK C . BAILEY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
.;
Secretary.
T. J. CoNRY,
Senior Deacon.
FREDRICK AVES,
Junior Deacon.
, M. J. RIGGS,
Steward. 1
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Peter AUer, Benjamin Colwell, Jasper N. Riggs, James Riggs. FELLOW C R A F T : Theophilus McConel.
E X C E L S I O R LODGE, No. 115, UNIONTOWN. Meets on Wednesday evening, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: W. J. COCHRAN, J. G. OLIVER
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
276
Proceedings of the F. C. OsBORN,
Junior Warden.
D. W. RAULSTON, Sr.,
Treasurer.
B. F. GuMM, G. C. WiLLEY,
:
JOHN C . K I R B Y ,
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
.
Junior Deacon.
,
Steward.
.
((
A. CHAFFIN,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: George Richardson, T. B. Reeder, D. W. Raulston, Jr., Michael Stubblefield.
MUSGOTAH L O D G E , No. 116,
MUSCOTAH.
Meets first Saturday after the full moon in each month, OFFICERS: ^ B. F. FREELAND, N. KLINE,
.
.
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
THOS. PHILLIPPI, D. M. STILLMAN, B. G. MERRILL,
Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
E. BULLOCK, J. C. ARCHER,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W. S. KNIGHT,
Steward.
S. H . BURBANK,
F . W . BOYINGTON,
.
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. B. Hastings, N. Nance, O. F. Nelson, E. C. Pressnell, S. T. Robinson, M. Shaw, J. R. Thompson, M. J. Walsh, John Woodworth. FELLOW CRAFT: I. B. Wilcox. ENTERED APPRENTICES: L. M. Briggs, Wesley Douglas, T. F. B. Gordon, John Tally, J. C, Wilson, Wm. Watson, F . B. Woodworth.
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Grand Lodge of Kansas.
P A R S O N S L O D G E , No. 117,
277
PARSONS.
Meets on or before the full moon in each month. OFFICERS : •
,
Worshipful Master.
ANGELL MATTHEWSON,
Senior Warden.
GEO. W . GABRIEL,
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Junior Warden.
JOHN W . RHODUS,
Treasurer.
EDWARD C . W A R D ,
Secretary.
ViLLEROY J. KNAPP, H. A. WADE, ,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward. li
, W M . K. HAYES,
^ _ . Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: J. J. Brown, C. J. Cook, Wm. Fultr, J. E. Hardman, W. J. Ingraham, A. G. Ingraham,,I. S. Jones, J. M. Kerns, H . L. Partridge, Marcus L. Trotter, W. H . Thorne, R. A. Wier, G. C. West. FELLOW CRAFTS: John J. Pierson, Thos. D. Anthony, E. K. Current, Henry McGann. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Robert G. Singleton,'Edgar E. Hastings, Thos. Helm.
A L T O O N A L O D G E , No. 118,
ALTOONA.
Meets Saturday, on or after each full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS : HANSON BRITTON,
.
Worshipful Master.
J. M. NASH, T. G. PAYTON,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W M . L . ZINK, A. TUCKER,
Treasurer. Secretary.
F. D. L E E , J. CRANOR,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
278
Proceedings of the R. N . RICHARDSON,
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,
Steward.
W M . DREAMER,
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T. W. GLASGOW,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: . W. S. Alexander, M. A. Alexander, J. H . Alexander, H . C. Highfill, Joseph Kelley. FELLOW C R A F T : Allen CojTshill.
C H E R O K E E L O D G E , No. 119,
CHEROKEE.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: A, F. KANE, W. R. JONES, J. C. KENNON,
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Worshipfid Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
.
LEWIS ORNN,
Treasurer.
A. N. CHADSEY,
Secretary.
J. S. REED, C. A. BAILEY,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
B. S. WHEELER,
Steward.
HENDRICKS,
"
,
Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
Samuel Bowlware, B. R. Loury, Jacob Miller. FELLOW CRAFTS: J, C. Finley, Michael Ready. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Samuel D. Stephens, W. B. Curtis, John F . Price, William Patterson, A. Herbrecht, H. G. May, E. M. Potter, Thos. I yens, A. W. Down, John R. Price.
H A L C Y O N L O D G E , No. 120, PEABODY. Meets Thursday evening, on or before each full moon. OFFICERS: A. G. HUFFMAN, A. B. SALISBURY,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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J. R. CLARK,
Junior Warden.
D. M C K E R C H E R ,
Treasurer.
THOS. M . HUFFMAN,
Secretary.
. JAMES STEWART,
Senior Deacon.
G. W. CAMP, ,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
1
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J. W. FERRIER,
——'Tyler.
M.\STER MASONS: J. M. Amborn, M. Bicelim, F . C. Bush, I. J. Davis, B. Fanning, A. A. Hemenover, W. D. Knepper, J. M. Miller, H . Mitchel, Wm. Mathews, C. I I . Parkton, J. II. Ross, A. S. Sweet, E. S. Safiford, R. K. Tabor, S. C. Thoburn, H . R. V. Wilmot. FELLOW C R A F T : J. D. Perkins. ENTERED APPRENTICE: G. W. Campbell.
W O O D S O N L O D G E , No. 121, TORONTO. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. OFFICERS: JOHN N . KERNS, SIMON P. MILLER, SMITH W I L L H I T E ,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
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ISAAC DARLAND,
Treasurer.
WILLIAM PECK,
Secretary.
JOHN R . ROWE, , JOHN N . MONTGOMERY,
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Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
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Steward. tt
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Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
James T. Cooper, Newton Reaves.
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Proceedings of tJu
A L P H A L O D G E , No. 122,
FORT GIBSON.
Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: P. J. BYRNE, F. J. NASH, W. C. POWELL,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
W. S. NASH, C. R. STEPHENSON,
Treasurer. Secretai-y.
F. H . NASH, J. M. MEIGS,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
,
. Tyler. ENTERED APPRENTICES: R. B. Howard, C M . McClellan.
L I B E R T Y L O D G E , No. 123, LIBERTY. Meets Saturday evening, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: W M . J. HARROD,
Worshipful Master.
BALDWIN H . CALHOUN, HOWARD L . HOPKINS,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
ANDREW J. STEVENS,
Treasurer.
W. E. SEAL, JACOB CASS, CHAS. O . ' H O P K I N S ,
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
W. J. WiLKlNS,
Steward.
GEO, S. GARY,
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BARON D . K . HARRISON,
Tyler.
MASTER MASON: Joseph H . Vancleve. FELLOW C R A F T S : Henry W. Conrad, James Laughlin. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Hugh Hasten, John W. Ross.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
G O D F R E Y L O D G E , No. 124,
281
GODFREY.
Meets second and fourth Wednesday in each month. OFFICERS: J. A. HAYDEN, C. G. PECK, E. J. BoRiNO,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
H . P. MERIGOLD, J. R. R I C E ,
Treasurer. Secretary.
M. M. IJAUBINS, S. H. SHEPPARD, ,
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Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Steward.
(( STROUD VAN M E T E R ,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: A. J. Brown, James Stroud, D. C. Harris. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: William H. Caffrey, Walter Connor, S. O. Hervey, George Laub, Alfred McMahan, Louis C. Neidemeyer, Geo. M. Stafford, C. C. Thornton, W. A. Wilson.
C A W K E R CITY L O D G E , No. 125,
CAWKEK CITY.
Meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. OFFICERS: CLARK A . SMITH, ROBERT ADDAMS,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
L. S. TUCKER, R. W. LUNDY,
Junior Warden. Treasurer.
J. W. HATCHER,
Secretary.
D. A. HULING,
Senior Deacon.
HENRY VANTILBORC,
F. McCoNNELi,,
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Junior Deacon.
Steward.
W. S. ANGELL,
W. H. BURKE,
Tyler.
FELLOW C R A F T : W. F. McAffee. ENTERED APPRENTICE: John W. Demott.
282
Proceedings of the
M E R I D I A N L O D G E , No. 126, E L K FALLS. Meets Friday, on or before the full moon of each month. OFFICERS: P. CUMMINGS, R. H . N I C H O L S , R. R. ROBERTS,
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
I. M. EDMISTON,
Treasurer.
CHAS. S. KING,
Secretary.
PHELIX LORANCE, FRANK ELLIS,
Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon,
,
Steward. . Tyler. MASTER MASONS:
F. C. Bourscheidt, Daniel W. French, William R. Ingalls, Andrew F . Lasure, E. H . Nichols, I. T. Pile, P. C. Topping, D. R. Thonipspn, FELLOW CRAFT: James R. Polk. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Oley Richolson, John Harryman, Alfred Davis, Wm. Lorance, I. H . Beatty, John Hugg, F. W. Stover, Thos. Greenwood, L. F. Laverty, I. A. Vickers.
P A L E S T I N E L O D G E , No. 127,
EDGERTON,
Meets on the first and third Mondays after full moon. W. H . MAKEANEY,
Worshipful Master,
J. B. STARR,
Senior Warden.
ROBERT WOLFLEY,
Junior Warden,
N O A H TILTON,
IZETUS WATKINS, D. H . PARKB;!^,
Treasurer.
•
Secretary. Senior Deacon,
ROBERT PERRY,
Junior Deacon.
J. B. BRYAN,
Steward.
JOHN ;A. DETAR, M: W. MARQUESS,
Tyler.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
283
MASTER MASONS: William ConnelJ, William'Endly. •
FELLOW CRAFT:
R. S. Staley. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Orrison Hulet, David Moore.
O T T A W A L O D G E , No. 128,
OTTAWA.
Meets on Mondays, on or before full moon. OFFICERS: B. C. McQuESTEN, H. D. CRANE, L. C. WASSON,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
. :
P. D. MILLER, L. W. SHEPHERD,
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Treasurer. Secretary.
.
C. D. CRANE,
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Senior Deacon.
JOSEPH MARSH,
Junior Deacon.
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Steward. li
, *JOHN LESTER,
; MASTER MASONS:
Tyler. ,
A. J. Allen, A. W. Benson, E. P. Buck, John Boswell, H. W. Diggins, C. Holman, J. L. Hawkins, W. W. Jordan, A. H. Knapp, G. W. Lang, H . V. Luyster, J. W. Magee, Wm. Mousely, W . W. Rotter, E. W. Watton. FELLOW CRAFTS: W. T. Dowrey, George Preston, P. W. Sayre. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Squire Devore, O. K. Ilgenfritz, J. M. May, M. McCabe, C. W. Robinson, J. G. Steele, M. O.. Webb, S. F. Wright, =:'• Not a member.
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.
284
Proceedings of the I B E L L E V I L L E L O D G E , No. 129, BELLEVILLE.
Meets on the last Saturday on or before the full moon. OFFICERS: C. I. MCINTVRE,
Worshipful Master.
JOSEPH BOOTH, ALBERT T . WILSON, R. W. VANDYKE, R. C. CARR,
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
S. A. MCKAY,
Senior Deacon.
JOHN HADSELL, A. PHELPS,
Junior Deacon. Steward.
W. H . HARMOND,
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JAMES MACKEY,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Benjamin Abbott, A. A. Burke, D. M. Houston, J. G- Rich, J. Schofield, John F . Wells. ENTERED APPRENTICE: T. C. Smith.
P O L A R S T A R L O D G E , No. 130,
NETAWAKA.
Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: B. P. FuNCHESS,
Worshipful Master.
J O H N GIBBONS,
.Senior Warden.
GEO. BROMER,
Junior Warden.
ANDREW N E A L ,
Treasurer.
A. L. STEWART, JOHN B . SCHAFFER, . :
Secretary. Senior Deacon.
GEO. T . EUBANKS,
Junior Deacon.
W M . ROBERTS,
Steward.
J O H N MCLAIN, J O H N HARRIS,
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Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: Samuel King, A. M, Rigg, E . M. Burnes, Ernest Hansen, Joseph Hansen,
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
285
Isaac Hoover, Rev. A. N. Lewis, Charles Sprague, J. B. Mundorf, Thomas M. Cowick. FELLOW C R A F T : Thomas H. Taylor. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: J. E. Raunke, F. G. W. Travis.
EQUITY LODGE, U. D., FONTANA. Meets Friday, on or before full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: S. UNDERHILL, D. H . GIBSON, W. H. WiLHOlTE,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. 1 Junior Warden.
H. RICE, J. M. WALTHALL,
Treasurer. Secretary.
B. A. ARBOGAST,
Senior Deacon.
JOHN RILEY,
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Junior Deacon.
Steward. -
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A, ATKINS,
Tyler.
MASTER MASONS: D. Underhill, R. A. Patten, G. W. Robinson, W. J. Bonna, H . R. Herrick, George Watt, H . L. Merrill, Vernon Lane, M. L. Wasbit. FELLOW CRAFTS: J. A. Arbogast, Jacob Miller, M. M, Holms. E N T E R E D APPRENTICES: Warren Gillilen, C. B. Day.
CRESCENT LODGE, U. D., ARKANSAS CITY. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: O. C. SMITH, E. B. KAGER,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
286
Proceedings of the A. K. MELTON, C. R. SiPES, —-
Junior Warden. Treasurer.
O. P. HOUGHTON,
Secretary.
W M . BERKEY,
Senior Deacon.
CHAS. HAREBELL,
Junior Deacon.
,
Steward. •'
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, FRANK CLARK,
Tyler.
.MASTER MASONS: James Benedict, S. P. Channell, P. Fay, Samuel Granger, R. Hoffmaster, II. O. Meigs', L. McLaughlin, James McCourt, John McLay, H . B. Norton, David Stevens, J. E. Stovall, B. C. Swartze, O. V. H . W^ard. FELLOW C R A F T S : James Benedict, Sewell P. Channell. ENTERED APPRENTICES: Samuel Granger, Rudolph HofTmaster, John McLay.
C A R S O N L O D G E , U. D,, E L K CITY. Meets Saturday evening before the full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: J. W. BELL, J. B. CLARK, W. S. HOUGH,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
L. CLOGSTON, GEO. T . SHERMAN,
Treasurer. Secretary.
E. F. WALKER,
.
J. M. WILKINSON,
Senior Deacon. Junior.Deacon.
,
Steward. II
,_ J. P. SwATZEL,
; Tyler. MASTER MASONS: William Bond, William Carson, S. L. Clark, George R. Chrisman, John W. Deer, Albert Durr, Rudolph Meyers, L. Oswald, Whig Southard, W. W. Woodring. FELLOW C R A F T : F. M. Seutony. ENTERED APPRENTICE: Alexander Holley.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
287
CLAY C E N T E R L O D G E , U. D., CLAY
CENTER.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. OFFICERS: C. M. KELLOGG, J. W. SMITH,
Worshipful Master. Senior Warden.
FRAN'CIS M . COFFEL, J. B. MCLAUGHLIN, C. M. ANTHONY,
:
J. W. JOHNSON, E. M. PiNKERTON, A. W. PiNKERTON,
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Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary.
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. steward.
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Tyler.
V E S P E R L O D G E , U. D., ELGIN. Meets Saturday, on or before the full moon, and two weeks thereafter. OFFICERS: LYMAN P. GETMAN, DAVID J. MOORE, JULIUS L . DEWEY,
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Worshipful Master. Senior W.irden. Junior Warden.
AMBROSE H . K I N G , THOMAS STANLEY,
Treasurer. Secretary.
NARRIS HARRIS, JOHN W . GUILL,
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
,
Steward.
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^'I"""::iIIIIZZI""II" Tyler. FELLOW C R A F T : Fredrick C. Roesler.
W I L L S O N LODGE, U. D.,
LENEXA.
Meets on or before full moon of each month. OFFICERS: B. M. ZENER, C. WINTERMUTE, H. D. GILLETT, RosswELL ALLEN,
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E. F . EZELL, JAMES SANDFORD, JOHN BRADSHAW,
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Worshipful Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
Steward.
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Henry Allen, Charles C. Switzer, John J. Slayton. 25
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'70 '70 '70 '71 '701 '71 '71
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Totals, 530 415| 431:1 '••'Diics paid since Grand Secretary's Report, October 10, 1872.
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Proceedings of the
SUMMARY OF THE RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR 1871-72.
Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
of Lodges working under Charters, of Lodges working Under Dispensation, of Lodges extinct, initiated, passed, â&#x20AC;˘. raised, admitted, dimitted, reinstated, died, died not members of Lodges in this jurisdiction, suspended for non-payment of dues, : suspended for unmasonic conduct, expelled, rejected, members, exempt from paying Grand Lodge dues, members chargeable with Grand Lodge dues,
Total amount of Grand Lodge dues, Total amount paid to October 10, 1872, Total amount paid since October 10, 1872,
124 6 5 530 445 461 366 298 34 54 13 159 10 9 215 5078 34 5044 52,522 00 2,133 '7 347 pq
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
393
SUSPENDED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. LODGE.
Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Acacia, Acacia, Acacia, Acacia, Acacia, Acacia, Acacia, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, _. Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Tecumseh, Tecumseh, Tecumseh, Tecumseh, Tecumseh, Lafayette, : Lafayette, Lafayette, Lafayette, Lafayette, ; Lafayette, Lafayette, Lafayette, Lafayette,
NAME.
CHARLES HAMES, JAMES HACKET, J. A. K A N E , J. MYERS, Jr. J. W. PREST, W I L L I S EMERY, J. S. PARK, M. B. SEALS, J. H. CORNELL, B. P. EAGER, J. V. H A R T , . . D. W. LYON, G. W. PERRINE, OsBORN S H A N N O N , . R.
ARMSTRONG,
J. F. CowN, T. P. CHANDLER, J. DOWNING,
J. B. GiSH, N. B. HOPEWELL, N. A. HOWARD, H. A. OLIVER, J. W. ROBERTS, E. D. RUSSELL, J. SHOEMAKER, W. E. STAGG, N. W. TAYLOR, J. K. TEDRICK, L. WILLIAMS, LOREN WILLETTS, JOHN WILLETTS, E.G.BELL, HARVEY WALKER, . . S. CORN, LEWIS DEARING, JOHN KAPPEL, B. L. MARTIN, J. C. MORGAN, WILLIAM LAMBRETH, JOHN M . ALLEN, J. M . CROWDER, S. R. EDELBLUTE, .__ JAMES ENLOW, D. B. HUMES, J. H. ISABEL, D. M. JOHNSON, A. J. LEGORE, C. H. L I T T L E ,
DATE.
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19, 1872. 19, 1872 19, 1872 19, 1872 19, 1872 19, 1872 19, 1872 29, 1872 I, 1 8 7 2 . ' I , 1872. I, 1872. I, 1872. I, 1872. I , 1872. 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 17, 1872 15. 1872 15. 1872 15. 1871 IS. 1872 i5> 1872 15, 1872. 15,1872. 15, 1872. 15,1872. 15, 1872. .15,1872. 15, 1872. 15,1872. 15,1872.
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LODGE. Lafayette, Lafayette, Franklin, Franklin, Franklin, Franklin, Franklin, Franklin, Franklin, Franklin, Franklin, Franklin, Franklin, Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls, Grasshopper Falls Palmyra, Palmyra, Palmyra, Palmyra, Palmyra, Palmyra, Osage Valley, Osage Valley, Osage Valley, Osage Valley, Osage Valley, Neosho, Auburn, . Auburn, Auburn, Auburn,
LISTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CONTINUED. DATE.
NAME. P. C. PiNKERTON, W. J. VINCENT, G E O . T . BROOKS, H . E. BROOKS, H U G H A. COOK W. D. EDGAR, , L. M. FORTUNE, G . W . FURNESS, JAMES HANWAY, JOHN A. MAGILL, E L I J A H PERKINS, G E O . A . SOUTH, THOMAS R . WILKINSON, J. W. BISHOP, A. H. BEAGLE, A. BURTON, JOHN CORHAT, ?
A. J. GuNN,
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E. H. GRAGG, JOHN GRAGG, JACOB GARDEN, G E O . S. H I L L Y E R , E . M . HUTCHINS, A L E X HUGHAN, JOHN B . HART, J. L. H A R T , '. E . JOHNSON, VALENTINE K I L E , H. C. L A W , G. M C D A N I E L , HIRAM PETTIT, J. QUACKENBUSH, ISAAC SOUTHWORD, L. H. T R I P P , JOSEPH W E A V E R , J. W. VAUGHN, M. REYNOLDS, S. B. M. HOLMES, J O H N TOUSANT, JAMES LAWRENCE, C. D. W R I G H T , C. W . G A L E , W. H. BOUCHER, J. F. CHANDLER, "C. M. CHANDLER, JONATHAN MORRIS, A. R. COFFIN, W. H. COMBS, A. J. H E P K I N S , JOHN RUSSELL, JAMES RUSSELL,
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March 15, 1872. March 15,1872. Nov. 20, 1871. Nov. 20, 1871. Nov. 20, 1871. Nov. 20, 1871. Nov. 20, 1871. Nov. 20, 1871. Nov. 20, 1871. Nov. 20, 1871. Nov. 20, i87[. Nov, 20, 1871. Nov. 20, 1871. July ,1872. 1872. July July 1872. 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July 1872. July May 22, 1872. May 22, 1872. May 22, 1872. May 22, 1872, May 22-, 1872. May 22, 1872. Oct. 28, 1871. Oct. 28, 1871. Oct. 28, 1871. Oct. 28, 1871. Oct. 28, 1871. Feb. 3, 1872. Jan. 3, 1872. Jan. 3, 1872. Jan. 3, 1872. Jan. 3, 1872.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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S U S P E N D E D LIST—CONTINUED. LODGE. Great Light, Great Light, Great Light, Great Light, Great Light, Great Light, Great Light, , Hiawatha, Holton, Holton, Hohon, Holton, Delphian, Delphian, Delphian, Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Rising Sun, >_. Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, . Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Monrovia, Monrovia, __ Shawnee, • Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Pleasant, La Cygne, Baxter, Baxter, Baxter, Chetopa, Chetopa, Chetopa, * Reported >l S, D.
NAME.
DATE.
FRANK L . DARLING, DAVID H O R D I N NARCIES M . JUNEMAN,. JAMES HARRIGAN, GREGORY NAVARRE, JOHN W . PRICE, RUSSELL ROSE, T H E O . CHIPMAN, JAMES W . FOX, S. H . SCOTT, JOSEPH DUNLAP, GEO. A . WAYENT, J. G R I F F I T T , THOS. LINDSEY, W. A. SEYMORE,: . A. DANFORD, S. DOUGLASS, W. A. SHANNON, J. J. STEWART, J. A. THOMLINSON,
L . J . ^¥EBB, DAVID W A T K I N S , H. O. POPE, JOHN A. W I I . L E T T , GEORCE A . PARSONS, _ . Z. D. JAMISON, T. M. W I L L E T T , DANIEL BAYNER, . J. M. DAVIS, A. J. PITCHER, A. J. W I T H E R S , N. A. REEBER, .
C. W. LiBBY, JOSEPH PRECKETT, AMOS STEWART, J. M. HOUSE, JAMES SAI.YER, JOHN A. CRIST, JAMES A. K I R B Y , J. A. DAVIS, F. M. CRUMLEY, W. P. H E I G H T , JOHN HOLLIDAY, JAMES M . BRUCE, W. C. M C B R I D E , M. C. MORRIS, H. W. WONGESSER, J. M. HARLAND, W. P. T E E L E R S , J. W. HIGHTOUR, *G. L. COURTNEY, J. H . CRIGHTON, SAMUEL CELLARS,
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Dec. 23, 1872. Dec. 23, 1871. Dec. 23, 1871. Dec. 23, 1871. Dec, 23, 1871. Dec. 23, 1871. Dec. 23, 1871. April 6, 1872. June 24, 1872. June 24, 1872. June 24, 1872. June 24, 1872. March 7, 1872. March 7, 1872. March 7, 1872. August 16..1S72. August 16, 1872. August l5, 1872. August 16, 1872. August 16, 1872. August 16. 1872. August 16, 1872. August 16, 1872. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Oct. 14, 1871. Dec. 23, 1871. Dec. 23, 1871. Nov. 22, 1871. April 13, 1872. April 13, 1872. January ^-, 1872. May 17, 1872. August 16, 1872. August 16, 1872. August i5, 1872. August 16, 1872. August 16, 1872.
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Chetopa, Chetopa, Chetopa,Chetopa, Chetopa, .
NAME. J. E . JOURNEYCAKE,
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DATE. ' _ .
ISAAC JONNEYCAKE, JOSEPH MATTOX, / J. B. SPROUSE, Z.A.WOODWARD, ®E. }1. H A Y E S , FLEMING,. PLEASANT H I A T T , CALVIN H E N L E Y , J. B. S M I T H , - .
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16, 1872. 16, 1872. i5, 1872. 16, 1872. 16, 1872. 16, 1872. 16, 1872. 23, 1872. 13, 1872. 13, 1872. 13, 1872.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT. 27
39 39 4° 46 54 64 66 95
Smithton, Neosho, — Seneca, Seneca, De Soto, Rising Sun,— Shawnee, Wathena, BurHngton, Constellation,-
C. L. SAMPSON,
July 13, 1872.
J. R. D U N C A N , LEVI HENSEL, ALBERT C L A R K , G. R. GENSIL, C. F. W A R N E R , WASHINGTON HAMILTON, JESSE BROWN, E. QUACKENBUSH, JOHN W . WRIGHT,
Sept. 7, 1872. Feb. 3, 1872. May l8, 1872. N J V . 7, 1871. Nov. 25, 1871. April 17, 1872. Oct. 21, 1871. March 4, 1872. May 3, 1872.
* Member of Lawrence, No, %.
EXPELLED. LODGE.
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Neosho, Holton, _ - -Granada, : Mt. Pleasant,—Salina, La Cygne,- __ -_ -Zion,
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NAME.
A. R. WILKINSON, HENRY EBY, D. C. R I S I N G , G. H. S T O U T , .THOMAS CLOUDSLY, - - J O E COLLINS, H . E. DANLEY, A. D. H . K E M P E R , - . R. H. SHEARER, . _.
DATE.
.
:-
Feb. 17, 1872. August 3, 1S72. June —, 1872. January 9, 1872. Feb. 19, 1872. Nov. 14, 1871. July 24, 1872. August 13, 1872. July 27, 1872.
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LODGE. Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Washington, Lawrence, Bourbon, Lafayette, Osage Valley, Osage Valley,... Osage Valley, Pacific, Auburn, Great Light, Blooming Grove Easton, Easton, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, _. Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, Xenia, . Xenia, Xenia, , Xenia, . Xenia, . Xenia, Xenia, .
DATE,
NAME. J. H . BRUCE, NOBLE K I R K , V. G. LANE, T. R. PARR, ' H. C . L O N G , HOSEA NORRIS,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; J. H. PLEASANTS, S. WAGNER, JOHN W . R I P L E R , J. F. CHANDLER, C. W. CHANDLER, JONATHAN M O R R I S , . . . J. R. FROST, E. H. W O R D E R ,
W. C. HiGGINBOTHAM JAMES T . BUNCH, . GEORGE CRAFTON, MOSES MCCARTY, JOHN A. W I L L E T T , GEORGE A. PARSONS, . Z. D. JAMISON, ._ T. M. W I L L E T T DANIEL BAYNE, J. M. DAVIS, A. J. PITCHER, N . A. REIBER
C. W. LiBBY, JOSEPH PUCKETT, AMOS STEWART, J. M. HOUSE, JAMES SALYER, JAMES A. K I R B Y , J. A. DAVIS, F. M. CRU.MLEY,
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Nov. 3, 1871. Dec. 15, 1S71. Dec. 8, 1871. June 7, 1872. August 2, 187 2. Dec. 16, 1871. July I, 1872. Jauuary 12, 1872. March 22, 1S72. J-.ily 30, 1872. July 30, 1872. July 30, 1872. Nov. I I , 1871. Oct. 20, 1871. January 17, 1872. .'\pril 27, 1872. Nov. 23, 1871. Dec. 23, 1871. Dec. 23, 1871. Dec. 9, 1871. Dec. 23, 1871. Dec. 9, 1871. Dec. 9, 1871. Feb. 3, 1872. Dec. 23, 1871. Feb. 3, 1872. January 6, 1872. Feb. 12, 1872.. January 6, 1872. Feb. 3, 1872. Feb. 24, 1872. Nov. 25, 1861. Dec. 9, 1871. Nov. II, 1871.
AT R E S T . No. I, Smithton, D. S. CHAPSON, April 25, 1872. No. 2, Leavenworth, H . G . WEIBLING, June 16, 1S72. No. 5,' Washington, DANIEL HOVER, June 26, 1872. No. 5, Washington, *Dr. JAMES A. RUBICON, December i, 1871.
No. 6, Lawrence, E. D. LADD, August 26, 1872, No. 8, Bourbon, C. W. TUSLEY, September. No. 10, King Solomon, *HARVEY W . G O F F .
No. 12, Emporia, W. K. BOGGS, August iS, 1872. No. 14, Oskaloosa, BENJAMIN DANIELS, July 22, 1872.
No. 16, Lafayette, N. I L WHITF.MORE, April i, 1872. No. 17, Topeka, JOHN A. SHAFFER, January 5, 1872.
No. 18, Franklin, G. R. VIGNS, March 25, 1872. No. 20, Circleville, NOAH FELLOWS, March 28, 1872.
No. 21, Grasshopper. Falls, \V. H . SAMPSON, Febi-uary 23, 1872. No. 21, Grasshopper Falls, GEORGE W . BARNES, June 2, 1872. No. 24, Osage Valley, C. W. CHANDLER. No. No. No. No. No.
27, Neosho, JOHN CHESS, Sr., February 10, 1872. 30, Valley, LATON E . HOFFMAN, December 26, 1871. 31, Arcana, JACOB I. SCOTT, February 24, 1872. 42, Holton, HARRISON QUICK, January 15, 1872. 45, Easton, S. A. EVAN, May 26, 1872.
No. 46, Rising Sun, D. S. AMES, November, 1871. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
46, Rising Sun, J. C. SWAN, May, 1871. 50, Calvary, JOHN F . KELLEY, November 17, 1871. 51, Orient, GEORGE A. DUNN, November 18, 1871. 52, Perry, JOSEPH L . DOUGHTY, October 17, 1871. 54, Shawnee, GRAHAM ROGERS, February 15, 1872. 55, Troy, GEORGE H . MOSBY, February 14, 1872. 55, Troy, SAMUEL KING, March i, 1872. 55, Troy, ISAAC MORGAN L E E , July 23, 1872.
No. 56, Spring Hill, W. G. DAVIDSON, September 18, 1871. . No. 57, Coyville, CARLOS AKIN, January 15, 1870.
No. 57, Coyville, W. C. MAYBRIGHT, January 29, 1870. No. 60, Salina, SOLON COMFORT, May 25, 1872. No. 60, Salina, THOMAS BROWNING, October 20, 1872.
» Died oat of the S u i t ,
No. 63, Adams, F. NEWLON, April 16, 1S72. No. 66, Burlington, J. C. DANIELS, January 2, 1872. No. 71, Baxter, JAMES M . SMITH, August 19, 1872. No. 71, Baxter, J. J. MURRY.
No. 75, Wamego, C. O. BARKER, July 8, 1872. No. 76, Erie, W. W. BURRIS, August 28, 1872. No. 84, Jefferson, BENJAMIN DANIELS, August, 1S72. No. 91, Marysville, FRANK KISTER, July 6, 1872.
No. 93, Girard, J. McKuMis, May, 1872. No. 93, Girard, A. LEO, August 16, 1872. No. 94, Harmony, F R E D CRISS, March 12, 1872.
No. 96, Delavan, W M . F . DEERING, April 28, 1872. No. 96, Delavan, W A R R E N B . DONAHUE, W . - . M . - .
No. 99, Wichita, H. H. LINDSEY, September 12, 1872. No. l o i , Euclid, W M . HANCOCK, December 19, 1872. No. 105, Western Star, W. S. TAYLOR, February 13, 1872. No. 107, Fortitude, JOHN H . JOBE, January 26, 1872.
No. 126, Meridian, W M . LAWRENCE, December 16, 1871. U. D., Equity, JOHN RILEY, August 27, 1872.
AT R E S T . Not Members of Lodges in this Jurisdiction.
DATE.
NAME.
LODGE.
W H E R E BURIED.
May 12, 1872. \VM. M . VUOOMAN,,...
Nov. 3, 18YI. Oriental,N. Y., Ko.224. Wyandotte, No. 3
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Aug. 2, 1872.
Mar. 27,1872. M
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May 10, 1872. Wauseva, 0 . , No, 349.... Aug. 25, 1872. Tecumseh, K., No. 15.. Nov. 28, 1872. Feb, 2G, 1872. Nov. 9, 1871. May 13, 1872. Feb. 22, 1872. April 14, 1872. Nov. 14, 1872.
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REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES. Canada, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Vermont, New York, Illinois, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky,
. R . ' .W.-. THOMAS B . H A R R I S , R . •.W.-. E. G. STORER, L_ R . -.w.-. A. G. CARTER, M. -.W.-. JosiAH H . DRUMMOND, R . -.W.-. G. W. PKESCOTT, R . -.w.-, INGRAM CORYELL, R . -.W.-. D. W. BAIN, R . -.w.-. J. B. HoLLENBECK, R . -.W.-. O R I N W E L C H , M. -.W.-. H . G. REYNOLDS, R .-.W.-. THOMAS H . PRVOR, -.W.-. W. P. A L L E N , ' M. -.W.-. GEORGE R E X , . M. -.W.-. ROBERT C . JORDEN, M.- .W.-. THOMAS E . GARRETT, R.' .W.-. H . L. PALMER, M.'•.W.-. L U K E E . BARBER, R .-.W.-. SAMUEL H U G H E S , __, R . -.W.-. W. B. BoTTS, R . -.W.-. J O H N MCLELLAN, R . -.W.-. SAMUEL PASCO, R .•.\V.-, E D W A R D W . TURNER,
of Hamilton.
of New Haven.
of Port Hudson. _•_ of Portland. of St. Paul. of Lambertville.
of Raleigh.
of Burlington. of Syracuse.
of Springfield. of Halifa.x.
of Dubuque. of Wooster. of Omaha. of St. Louis.
of Milwaukee. of Little Rock. of
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REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. M.'.W.-.ijR. R. REES, M.-.W.-. R. R. REES, R.-.W.-. E . T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E . T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E . T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E . T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E . T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E . T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. D.JHILLYER, M.-.W.-. M.°S. ADAMS,
of Leavenworth, of Leavenworth, :-_of Leavenworth, of Leavenworth, of Leavenworth, of Leavenworth, of Leavenworth, of Leavenworth, of Grasshopper Falls, of Leavenworth,
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for Ohio. for Illinois. for Canada. for New York. —for New Jersey. for Washington. for Nova Scotia. for Louisiana. for Nebraska. for Missouri.
Grand Lodge of Kansas. M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, M.-.W.-. R. R. REES, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. G. W. HoGEBOOM, M.-;W.-. M. S. ADAMS, M.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN,
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LIST OF GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO, T H E NAMES AND ADDRESS O F GRAND SECRETARIES. LODGE.
GRAND SECRETARIES.
Alabama, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Canada, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia,. Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, -. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, New Brunswick, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Rhode Island, . South Carolina, _ Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington Territory, Wisconsin,
DANIEL SAYRE, L U K E E. BARBER, H. T. HSETERMAN, A L E X . G . ABELL, THOMAS B I R D H A R R I S , JOSEPH K . W H E E L E R , . E D . C . PARMLEE, J. P. ALLMOND, C. W. HANCOCK, D E W I T T C . DAWKINS, J. E. BLACKSHEAR, T H E O . S. PARVIN, ORLIN H . M I N E R , J O H N M . BRAMWELL,H . E. PRICKETT, J. M . S. M C C O R K L E , - . JAMES C. BATCHELOR, IRA BERRY, JACOB H . M E D A I R Y , . . C. M . TITUS, JAMES FENTON, W. S. COMBS, J. L. POWER, GEORGE F . GOULEY, _ . CORNELIUS H E D G E , T O M R . BOWERS, R. H . T A Y L O R , ABEL HUTCHINS, J. H . HOUGH, JAMES M . AUSTIN, W M . F . BUNTING, D. W. BAIN, B E N J . CURIER, JOHN D . CALDWELL,.. R. P. EARHART, JOHN THOMPSON, JOHN H . ISAACSON, CHAS. D . GREENE, B . R U S H CAMPBELL, JOHN FRIZZELL, GEO. A . BRINGHURST,. CHRISTOPHER D I E H L , . H E N R Y CLARK, J O H N DOVE, ODELL S . LONG, THOMAS M . R E E D , W M . T . PALMER,;
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Montgomery. Little Rock. Victoria. San Francisco. Hamilton, Ontario. Hartford. Central City. Wilmington. Washington. Jacksonville. Macon. Iowa City. Springfield. Indianapolis. Idaho City. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston. Detroit. â&#x20AC;¢St. Paul. Jackson. St. Louis. Helena. Omaha. Virgina. Concord. Trenton. Mew York. St. Johns. Raleigh. Halifax. Cincinnati. Portland. Philadelphia. Montreal. Providence. Laurens. Nashville. . Houston. Salt Lake City. Rutland. Richmond. Wheeling. Olympia. Milwaukee.
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Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. ABROAD.
Grand Lodge of England,__JoHN HERVEY, Lon. Freemasons' Hall. Grand Orient of France, M. THEVE.MOT, Paris, i6 Rue de Cadet. Grand Lodgeof Ireland, CHARLES WALMSLEY,..."..Dublin. Grand Lodgeof Italy, L. FRAPPOLI, Florence. Grand Lodgeof .Scotland,..A. J. STEWART, Iidinburg. Grand Lodgeof G e r m a n y â&#x20AC;&#x17E; F . W. L. NIKISEH, Berlin. Grand Orient of Belgium, M. THEMERIN, Brussells. G. Lodgeof Three Globes-.C. F. A. PEKMANN, Berlin, Prussia. Royal York Grand Lodge M. C. F . BIER, Berlin, Prussia. Grand Orient of Peru, RoMO R. MORALES, Lima. Grand Lodgeof Chili, JOSE MONDOLADO,. Valparaiso.
INDEX. PAGE.
ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER, PRINCIPAL TOPICS : Fraternal. Dead, 9—Chartered Lodges, 10—Dispensations, 10—Assistant Lecturers, 12—Appointed, 13—Chicago Brethren, 16—Grand Master Cregier's Letter, 18—Testimonial to Brother Carr, 18—By-Laws, 19— •Corner Stone, 20—Dedication of Halls, 20—Location of Smithton Lodge, No. 1,20—Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 70, 21—Visitations, 22—Foreign Matters, 22— Discipline, 23.
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A P P R O P R I A T I O N S ; RECOMMENDED,
77
AUTONOMY OF LODGES
49
AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS,!
,
APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS,.;
73
BY-LAWS, AMENDMENT OF,
,
BROWN RE-ELECTED GRAND SECRETARY COMMITTEES — On Credentials, : Standing Committees Appointed, 8—See Report of Special Committee on Subject of Grand Lecturer, 50—Special Committee on Grand Master's Decision, No. 15, 56—Special Committee on Charity, who, 73-Comrnit.tee on Correspondence, who Appointed, 18—Carr's Report on Correspondence, 83. DECISIONS, GRAND MASTER,
49 75
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DUES, (See statements of Lodges), DISCIPLINE
49 75 72 4
S7 40 43 23
DISPENSATIONS GRANTED, : 10, 36 37 Special to enable Lodges to elect Officers, 12—Special to Ballot and Confer Degrees out of time, 12. ELECTION" OF GRAND OFFICERS EXEMPLIFICATION OF T H E WORK AND LECTURES FINANCE, Report of Grand Treasurer, 33—Report of Grand Secretary, 47—Report of Lodges for 1871, 40—Report of Lodges for 1872, M - R e p o r t of Committee, 77.
63 72 53 74 33
FOREIGN <!ORRESPONDENCE, Report,
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GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT TOPICS: Proceedings, 1871, 34—Election Notices, 35—Amendments of ByLaws, 35—('hicago, 35—Dispensations Granted, 36—Blanks, 37—Lodge Seals, 37—Appeal Cases, 38—Library, 38—Reprint, 38—Returns of Lodges, 39— Carr's Financial Report, 42—Cash Statement, 47.
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Index. PAGE.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
3
GRAND LECTURER—final action thereon,
74
GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS—Report,
69 70
GRAND LODGE LIBRARY,
38 50
GRAND LODeE OF LOUISIANA
22
INSTRUCTION-Schools of,
30, 31, 32 63
INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS
74
JURISPRUDENCE—Report thereon,
64, 56 02
JURISDICTIONAL LINES
78
S. KAISEE, Resolution, Charity,
61
LAYING CORNER STONE
20
LIMIT TO DEBATE,
69
LODGES U. D.—Report on
,
66, 67, 68, 59, 00 78
LODGES CHARTERED-Returnsof,
39, 40, 43, 63, 64 05
W. H. MAKEANEY—Report,
30
MEMBERSHIP BY DIMIT,
49
H. F. MILLER'S RESOLUTION
49
MUTUAL CHARITY,
51
MOTION RECONSIDERED
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78
NAMING LODGES after living Masons,
78
OFFICERS ELECTED
72
OFFICERS APPOINTED
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73
OFFICERS INSTALLED
74
OBEDIENCE LODGE, No. 109
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PLACE OP HOLDING NEXT GRAND LODGE
76 72
P E T E R H. PETERS' REPORT,
31
PRINTING PROCEEDINGS
78
PRICE RE-ELECTED GRAND MASTER ROLL OF LODGES CALLED
72 •.
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REPORTS of Assistant Lecturers ; 30 31 on Credentials, 4—on Correspondence, Special, 48—on Grand Lodge Library, 50—on Grand Master's Address, 62—on Jurisprudence, 64, 65, 62—on Lodges U. D., 66, 57, 68, 59, 60, 6 2 - o n Lodges Chartered, 63, 64, 66—Special on Miller's Resolution, 66, 67—on Decision of Grand Master, 64, 65, 66, 68—on Grievances and Appeals, 69—on Grand Lodge of Hamburg, 71—on Grand Orient of France, 71—on Correspondence, 83. RESOLUTIONS on recognition of Grand Lodge B . C on Recognition of Grand Lodge of Utah, 49—on Membership by Dimit, 49— on Autonomy of Lodges, 49—on Grand Lecturer,49—on Mutual Charity, 51— on Affiliating in Lodges U. D., 62—on Schools of Instruction, 53, 54^on Blua Valley Lodge U. D., 66—on Decision, No. 10, 68—on Grand Lod?o Debate, 69—on Grand Lodge of Hamburg and Orient of Prance, 71—on Lodges U.
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D., 73—on Rule Six, 73—on Naming Lodges, 7S—on Amendment to By-Laws, 76—on Thanlcs to Fort Scott Brethren, 75—on Thanks to Railroad Co.'s, 75— on Reprinting Proceedings, 70—on Obedience Lodge, 109, 76—on Doric Lodge, No. 83, 76—on Charity, 76—on Granting Dispensations, 77—on Printing Proceedings, 78—on Jurisdictional Lines, 78. SCHOOLS OP INSTRUCTION
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STANDING REGULATIONS, STATISTICAL TABLES, Showing Lodge Returns, 288—Showing Summary of Subordinate Lodges, 292 —Showing Deaths, 299—Showing Reinstated, 299—Showing Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues, 293—Showing Suspension for other causes, 296—Showing Expelled, 290—Showing Representatives near this Grand Lodge, 302— Showing Representatives near other Grand Lodges, 302—Showing Grand SocSectaries, their P. O. Address, —305. WORK, Exemplification of,
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M. W. GRAND LODGE STATE OF KANSAS,
AT ITS EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,
EELD
IJY THE CITY OF LAWRE.YCE, October 15th, 16th & 17th, A.L. 587S.
M.-.W.-. O W E N A. BASSETT, GRAND MASTER, LAWRENCE. K.-.W.-. J O H N H. BROWN, GRAND SECRETARY, LEAVENWOJITH.
LEAVENWORTH: JOHN C. KETCHESON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ( T I M E S STEAM BOOK AND JOB PBINTING ESTABLISHMENT.)
1873-
JOURML OF PROCEEDINGS. The Eighteenth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of ANCIENT, F R E E AND ACCEPTED MASONS of the State of Kansas, convened at Masonic Hall, in the city of Lawrence, at l o A. M., October 15, 1873, A. L. 5873. GRAND OFFICERS P R E S E N T : M.-.W.-. JOHN M. PRICE, 1 R.-.W.'. JACOB D. RUSH, R.-.W.-. ISAAC B. SHARP, R.-. W.-. JOHN W. PECK, R.-.W.-. C H R L S T I A N BECK, R.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN, W.-. REV. W . H . M A K E A N E Y , W . - . T H O S . J. ANDERSON, W.-. CLEM. J. N E A L , W.-. VVM. J. COCHRAN, W.-. FRANCIS MENET, \V.-. CHARLES COLUMBIA, W.-.J. S. CARR, W.-. E. D. H I L L Y E R , - . . . ^ W.-. FRITZ M A G E R S , - !
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. i . Grand Senior Warden. . . Grand Junior Warden Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain. as Grand Marshal. as Grand Senior Deacon. . . . . a s Grand Junior Deacon, Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Ste-«ard. Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
T H E ROLL OF LODGES.
The M.-.W.-. Grand Master ordered the R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary to call the roll of Lodges, in order to ascertain if there were present a quorum for the transaction of business. After the call of the roll was had, there were found present a constitutional number of Subordinate Lodges, represented by their respective officers or their proxies, and the Grand Officers in their respective stations. OPENING.
The M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. Masons of the State of Kansas, was thereupon opened in Ample Form, with solemn prayer by the Grand Chaplain pto tempore, R.-.W.'. Rev.
W. H. MAKEANEY.
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Proceedings of the COMMITTEE ON C R E D E N T I A L S .
The Grand Master appointed Bro.
JOHN H . BROWN, E . D .
HiLLYER, S. E. W . JOHNSON and JOHN T . LANTER a Committee
on Credentials, with instructions to report with all possible dispatch. ADDRESS O F WELCOME.
Bro. W. C. RANSOME, of Lawrence, then addressed the Grand Master and brethren assembled in the following welcoming address, to the use of the beautiful and recently completed Lodge-room of the Order, and to the hospitality of the city and its citizens: M:. IV.-. Grand Master, Wardens, and Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Kansas : In behalf of your Masonic brethren resident in this beautiful city of Lawrence, I extend to you a sincere and fraternal welcome to their homes, their hospitalities, and those kindly offices that emanate from the generous impulses of loving hearts. From city and country, from the altars on the hill, and the tabernacles in the valley, you have come up among us, that we may take counsel together concerning the interests of this venerable Institution of ours, whose mute language is known among all nations, and whose sympathizing care and unpublished charities are extended to "poor and weary pilgrims" traveling in every land. We cannot welcome you to altars erected on marble floors, nor beneath the domes of lofty edifices consecreated by the traditions of the receding years; and though of silver and gold we have none, "such as we have we give unto thee." We offer to you all the outstretched hand, the responsive pressure of its friendly grasp, and congratulations over the happy circumstances attendant upon this auspicious hour. Less than a score of years ago the site of this prosperous city was a prairie waste, and yonder stream, whose current now frets at the obstacles which commerce is placing to its accustomed flow, then moved along in unvexed silence toward the sea. Then came the pioneer, and with him church, schoolhouse and Lodge. The latter was at first held under the clouded canopy, at which by the exercise of Faith, Hope and Charity, we may all expect at length to arrive. Afterward, as the fraternal band increased in numbers and gained in strength, they erected their altar in the chamber where its fires burned brighter and brighter, until that memorable morning when its light was lost in the darkness and carnage of a massacre that has no parallel on the historic page. With the return of peace the Fraternity resumed its labors and rejoiced in the strength of a renewed and continued prosperity, until the summer of the present year, .when conflagration again destroyed the Lodge-room and the valuable properties which it contained. Nothing disheartened, our brethren have secured the commodious and convenient apartments in which we are congregated, and which
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during your presence with us will be dedicated to the pure principles and high purposes taught and enforced in the ethics and practice of Ancient Craft Masonry. And thus, under the most pleasant auspices, will be commenced our labors in the new hall, in coming years to become endeared to us by associations nearest every heart. And, my brethren, we not only extend to you the courtesies that spring from-our fraternal regard, but we desire to tender you the freedom of our prosperous young city. We ask that you will visit our homes, perched on the terraced side of vine-clad Oread, or secluded in quiet beauty among the flowering shrubbery and waving trees that fringe its base. We desire you to see our numerous and well appointed public schools, our stately and expensive church edifices, and that splendid testimonial to the interest that Kansas takes in the higher education of her people, the University; where, doubtless, in years to come, contributions of Masonry will maintain many a destitute orphan, who otherwise could not have shared in the munificence of the State. And after you shall have wearied with objects worthy of your attention upon our busy streets, it may interest many of you to visit the wooded hill that overlooks our city from the East, where in " dread silence reposes" all that is mortal of our dear departed. We know that our brethren, assembled here this morning, will appreciate the pride we feel in being honored with the presence of our Most Worshipful Grand Lodge; and may we not indulge the hope that when the labors of this Grand Communication shall have been accomplished, and you are about to separate for your several homes, not one of you shall depart hence without feeling to leave for us the blessing of old : " Peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palaces." GRAND MASTER'S RESPONSE.
The Grand Master replied briefly as follows: R.-.W.'. BROTHER: Your kind and fraternal welcome is gratefully received by the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas; and in behalf of the members of this Grand Body I tender to you, to the Lodges you represent, and to the entire Brotherhood of Lawrence, their profound appreciation of this cordial greeting. As Representatives from the Lodges throughout this Grand Jurisdiction, we •have convened here in Grand Communication for the purpose of receiving tidings from the Craft, inspecting the work of the past, and providing for the wants of the future. Be pleased to accept our gratitude for the offer of your beautiful and magnificent new Temple in which to hold our deliberations. We anticipate much pleasure at this annual reunion—-this Masonic Festival— and know, that when our labors are concluded, we shall leave your beautiful and classic city, with the profound regret that we could not be -with you always. DEDICATION.
Bro.
BASSETT,
on behalf of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, and
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Acacia Lodge, No. 9, extended a cordial and fraternal invitation to the Grand Lodge and the brethren in attendance, to be present and participate in the solemn and interesting ceremonies of dedicating the new Masonic Hall, just finished and ready for their occupancy. On motion, the invitation was unanimously accepted. The Committee on Credentials not being ready to make their report, the M.".W.". Grand Lodge was called from labor, to refreshment until 2 P. M.
WEDNESDAY, 2 o'clock p. M.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 2 P. M. Officers and members as in the morning. COMMITTEE ON C R E D E N T I A L S .
The Cominittee made the following report on Credentials, which was, on motion, adopted : To the M.-. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Cominittee on Credentials most respectfully beg leave to report, that they have performed the duty assigned them, and find the following Lodges are reprejented by the following brethren, who are entitled to seats in this Garnd Lodge, to-wit; Leavenworth, No. 2
( GEO. M . BARNS, proxy for W. M. .{-WM. L . HAZEN, S . W .
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\ I. B. DAVIS, S . W .
( THOS. H . MORRISON, W . M . (^ JAMES DOAK, J. W.
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f P. H . TiERNAN, proxy for W. M. and S. W.
Bourbon, No. 8
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Acacia, No. 9
f L E W JOHNSON, proxy for W. M. ^ S . E. W. JOHNSON, S . W .
(J. B. BiSSELL, J. W. ( D . BYINGTON, W. M.
King Solomon, No. 10
•] M. S. BUTZEL, S . W . ( W M . HAMILTON, J. W. ( L . D. JACOBS, W . M .
Emporia, No. 12 Nemaha No 11 wemana, JNo. 13 ri , ,
•< A. R. BANCROFT, proxy for S. W. ( W. W. HiBBON, J. W. f F. L. LAWRENCE, proxy for W. M., S. W. . | ^nd J. W. f A. T. BUCK, proxy for W. M. and S. W.
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Oskaloosa, No. . 4
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Lafayette, No. 16
K GEO. S . GREEN, S . W .
( W M . F . ALLEN, W . M . ( W M . . F . ALLEN, proxy for J. W. ( T . J. ANDERSON, W . M .
Topeka, No. 17
-^ S. W A D E , S. W . (S. E. SHELDON, proxy for J. W. { T. J. PAROMORE, W . M . ^ R I C H . E . JENNESS, S . W . ( L . F . SAWYER, J. W.
Franklin, No. 18
Olalhe No lo Ulathe, IMo. 19
/ J - ^ - HADLEY, W. M., and proxy for S. W. -j^ ^^^ ^ y^
Grasshopper Falls, No. 21
(E. D. HiLLYER, W. M. i JOHN RATZ, proxy for S. W. ( JOHN RATZ, J. W.
Neosho, No. 27
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Pacific, No. 29
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Paolaa. No. ^'^- 37 ^.,
Seneca, No. 39
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Mystic Tie, No. 74
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PAST GRAND OFFICERS. R.-.W.-. J. C. RICHMOND, R.'.W.-. J. C. LANTER,
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The M.'.W.'. Grand Master announced the following Standing Committees: On Grand Master's Address—Kev.
W. H . MAKEANEY, JOHN C . RICHMOND
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GUTHRIE, THOS. H . MORRISON, S. E .
SHELDON, JOHN W . PECK and CLEM. J. N E A L .
On Chartered Lodges — THOS. J. ANDERSON, MORGAN COX and S. H A T C H . On Grievances and Appeals — ISAAC B . SHARP, BENJAMIN J. R I C K E R and D W I G H T BYINGTON. On Jurisprudence—M. On Finance—W.
S. ADAMS, GEORGE M . BARNS and JACOB D E W I T T
O. GOULD, C . N . JAMES and J O H N K . W R I G H T .
On Grand Lodge Library—].
M. HADLEY, W . R . FRISBIE and A. G.
HUFFMAN.
On Foreign Correspondence—JOHN H . BROWN, OWEN A. BASSBTT and JACOB D . RUSH.
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— SAMUEL FELLOWS, P. H . SMITH and ABIJAH
WELLS.
T h e M.'.W.-. Grand Master then delivered his Annual Address.
GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Kansas : T h e Eighteenth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas has been opened in Ancient and Ample Form, the blessing of Deity has been invoked upon us and upon our deliberations, and we are now prepared to enter upon the discharge of the responsible and exalted duties devolving upon us. Each year brings to this Annual Festival many new members, and our number is being rapidly increased and strengthened b y the accession of many active, energetic and zealous young Masons, who are not only full of the vigor and generous impulses of early manhood, but are overflowing with the spirit and inspiration of our noble Order. T h a t you have been blessed with health and strength, that you dwell in a land of peace and plenty, and that you have been preserved and protected by a kind and beneficent Providence, your elastic steps'and cheerful faces give ample and conclusive evidence! W e have cause for mutual congratulation, my Brethren, that since our last Annual Communication we have enjoyed a season of uninterrupted happiness and prosperity. T o us the Grand Master of the Universe has been most lavish in his munificence and love. Whatever is requisite to minister to our wants abound on every hand. If we hunger, all nature teems with provision to satisfy our appetites. If we thirst, every sparkling fountain and every babbling brook invites us to drink. T h e returning day, the succeeding night, and the revolving seasons — the earth clothed in beauty and ladened with abundance, and the heavens glittering with innumerable splendors—all attest the kindness and providential care of the Great Dispenser. As we gather the fruits of the vineyard, and
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garner the products of the field, let us not forget to erect our altars, offer our oblations, and burn our incense to the honor and glory of Him who holds the destinies of us all in the hollow of His hand. T H E FRATERNAL DEAD.
Brethren, each succeeding year the "veil of eternity falls around us," and while indulging in fraternal greetings around our common altar, we will not forget to shed a tear of.sympathy, and pay a tribute of respect to the memory of such of our beloved and distinguished Brethren as have gone to "that undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveler returns." I am in receipt of an official circular from the Grand Lodge of Virginia, announcing the death of M.'.W.'. Bro. LEVI L . STEVENSON, Past Grand Master of that State, who died at his residence in Staunton, Augusta county, August twentieth, 1873. He was " a devout Mason, and a consistent and pious Christian, and died in the full fruition of the blessed and glorious faith, typified by that ever-living Sprig of Acacia, .whichblooms at the head of his grave." On the first of March, last, R.'.W.". Bro. EDWARD BARNETT died at his residence in New Orleans, aged nearly sixty years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; having been a prominent and zealous Mason for about thirty years. He was Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana for two years, and in 1865 was Deputy Grand Master, in which position he rendered faithful and efficient service to the 'Grand Lodge of that State. At the ripe old age of seventy-four years, M.\W.-. Bro. Past Grand Master' of Kentucky, was relieved from his labors on earth. For more than fifty years he was a zealous and devoted Mason, and faithfully and diligently wrought in Lodge, Chapter, Council, and Commandery. It can be truthfully said of him : PHILIP SWIGERT,
" That best portion of a good man's life,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; His little nameless, unremembered acts o r kindness and of love."
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On the fourteenth of September, 1872, R.*.W.'..Bro. TRUMAN H. LYON, Past Deputy Grand Master of Michigan, died at his residence in Grand Rapids. For many years he was one of the best exemplars and brightest ornaments in that Grand Jurisdiction. "As judge, legislator, business man, private citizen and Mason he was true to his trusts, faithful to his engagements, and intelligent and honorable in all things." W e have also received tidings from abroad of the.death of XV., King, and Grand Master of Masons, of Norway and Sweden. H e died September eighteenth,-!872, and was succeeded on the throne and in the office of Grand Master by Prince Royal OSCAR FREDERICK, now OSCAR II., whose past record shows him to have been a zealous and (devoted Mason. CHARLES
In our own Jurisdiction, within the past few months, W.'; Bro. GILBERT G . LOWE died at his residence in Salina, a member and Past Master of Salina Lodge, No. 60. Bro. LOWE was born at Elizabethtown, Essex county. New York, August thirtieth, 1829. H e moved to Illinois in 1836, and was made a Mason in Lodge No. 45, at Grij^gsville, and sat .in. Grand Lodge of that State. During the late war he served with distinction as an officer in the Federal Army. In 1866 he moved to Kansas, and was one of the charter members and. the first Worshipful Master of Salina Lodge, No. 60. As a member of this Grand Body he was vigilant and efficient, and was. universally loved by the Brethren. During his residence in Kansas he held several positions of honor and trust, and in every station he discharged his duty with promptness and fidelity. Besides being a Mason, he was also a member of several other orders and societies, as well as an exemplary Christian of the Methodist Episcopal Church â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in all of which he was held in high esteem. Doubtless other Brethren of distinction have been borne to the Spirit Land, but for the want of any definite information as to their history and Masonic standing, I cannot refer to them here.
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Brethren, the same silent, solemn Messenger that summoned them will soon call us, and "Shall we all meet upon the level there and never thence depart? -There's a mansion, 'tis all ready for each zealous, faithful heart. There's a mansion and a welcome, and a multitude is there. Who have met upon the level, and been tried upon the square." CONSTITUTING NEW LODGES.
This Grand Body granted Charters to seventeen new Lodges at its last Annual Communication. These Charters were immediately issued and forwarded to the proper parties, and the Lodges were all duly constituted'and set to work with proper instruction, by Special Deputies appointed and commissioned by me for that purpose. At its last Session this Grand Body adopted a resolution that all Lodges Under Dispensation that had prepared and forwarded abstracts of their proceedings, and which had failed to reach the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, were referred to R.'.W.'. Brd. E. D. HILLYER and the Grand Master for examination, and if by them found correct, Charters were to be granted and forwarded to such Lodges in the customary form. Pursuant to this resolution, Bro. HILLYER and myself received the abstracts, examined them, found them correct, and Charters were issued to : Ottawa Lodge, at Ottawa, Franklin county. Belleville Lodge, at Belleville, Republic county. Palestine Lodge, at Edgerton, Johnson county. Polar Star Lodge, at Netawaka, Jackson county. These four Lodges were also duly constituted by Special Deputies appointed and commissioned by me for the purpose, making twenty-one newly chartered Lodges. Most of these have been doing good and acceptable work, as will be observed by their returns and reports to this Grand Body. SUSPENSION OF CHARTER.
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Lodge, No. 83, located at Eudora, Douglas county, during the pleasure of the Grand Master. Immediately thereafter I addressed a letter to W.". Bro. W. W. SILLSBY, late Worshipful Master of that Lodge, directing him to transmit the Charter to the Grand Secretary, and to retain the Records and other property of the Lodge in his possession until further orders. The Worshipful Master forwarded the Charter to the Grand Secretary, who now has it, and the Lodge has been suspended from labor during the past year. In February last I received a very courteous and fraternal letter from Bro. O. G. RICHARDS, a member and officer of said Doric Lodge, No. 83, requesting a restoration of the Charter. But in view of the report of the Committee on Grievances at the last Session of this Body, and the resolution of suspension referred to, and the very emphatic and unanimous action of the Grand Lodge in the premises, I declined to restore the Charter, and the Lodge is in effect dormant. As there will probably be an application to this Grand Body, asking a restoration of this Charter, I submit the whole subject for your consideration and action. DISrENSATIONS.
Since our last Annual Communication I have granted Dispensations for the formation of eighteen new Lodges, all of which were issued in accordance with the By-Laws and Regulations of the Grand Lodge on the subject. You are respectfully referred to the Report of the Grand Secretary for the names, location, list of officers, and other particulars relating to these Lodges Under Dispensation. Special Deputies were appointed and commissioned by me to convene and organize these new Lodges and set them to work. The Reports of these Special Deputies show that all the Lodges were duly organized under their Dispensations, and that they were fully instructed as their circumstances seemed to require. Their representatives are here with their Records and Transcripts, as specimens of their work, asking for Charters. When transmitting Dispensations and other necessary ac-
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companying documents, I have generally written to the Masters appointed a very detailed statement of their duties, indicating how the Records should be kept, and Transcripts made out. I also referred them to the criticisms and suggestions made by the Committees on Lodges Under Dispensation, in their Reports to this Body at its last two Sessions, in order that they might avoid similar errors and omissions. I therefore have reason to believe that you will notice a marked improvement in the Records and Transcripts of Lodges Under Dispensation, organized the past Masonic year. As chartered Lodges make their Returns and Reports for the preceding year to the Grand Secretary, as of the 31st of August, that being practically the close of the Masonic year, I have required Lodges Under Dispensation to close their labors at that date, and to forward their Dispensations, Records and Transcripts to the Grand Secretary. Hence, I have declined to grant any Dispensations to form new Lodges between the 31st of August and the meeting of the Grand Lodge; for the obvious reason that such Lodges could do no work, and therefore could not obtain Charters. Since August 31st I have received several applications for Dispensations for new Lodges, but I have returned them to the petitioners, with the necessary explanations, and with directions to present them to my successor. The Grand Lodge, at its last Session, adopted a resolution that no Lodge should recommend the granting of a Dispensation to form a new Lodge, until the Worshipful Master of the proposed new Lodge should exhibit a certificate frotnsome member of the Board of Custodians, showing that he was in possession of the Adopted Work of the State, and qualified to work and teach it. Most of the Lodges recommending the granting of Dispensations for new Lodges, through ignorance of this recent provision, failed to-require the necessary certificate. In every instance, however, I have declined to issue the Dispensation until the proposed Master had obtained the requisite certificate. The experience of the past year has demonstrated the wisdom and usefulness of this regulation.
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While on this subject, I desire to add that Chartered Lodges are not as particular as they should be, when asked to recommend that a Dispensation be granted to form a new Lodge. T h e y do not examine the proposed three principal officers with the care and scrutiny that they should. It is too often the custom to recommend them as a matter of courtesy, or to avoid the appearance of being unfriendly or unneighborly. In many cases the official recommendation of some Lodges is followed by a confidential letter from some of the officers or brethren, advising, and sometimes protesting, against the granting of the Dispensation. Now, while such a course may not be wrong, nor unmasonic, nor cowardly, it is, at least, a very ingenious way of avoiding responsibility on their part, and placing it upon the Grand Master. The reason that our laws require the recommendation of the nearest chartered Lodge, and their examination of the three principal officers, as to their proficiency in the Ritual and Work of the Order, and their ability to teach it to others, is to enable the Grand Master to judge of the fitness of the proposed officers, and to determine correctly whether or not the interests of Masonry will be promoted by the organization of the proposed new Lodge. ^ Again, in several instances during the past year, it has transpired that brethren have signed petitions for Dispensations for new Lodges without having first obtained dimits from their old Lodges; and in some cases Charters have subsequently been issued to these petitioners; thus presenting, in the minds of some, the curious anomaly of such brethren being members of two Lodges at the same time; or, if this was not the case, then the question as to which Lodge they were members of? Now, it is the imperative duty, made so by a positive By-Law of this,Grand body, that all Lodges recommending a Dispensation shall require the petitioners to exhibit their dimits from the Lodges of which they were formerly members, or produce satisfactory evidence that their Lodges were extinct. A strict observance of this requirement will prevent much discord and confusion.
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Numerous applications have been made of Special Dispensations to confer the Degrees before the expiration of the constitutional limit. While most of these applications have been rejected, I have in many instances, where I deemed them cases of emergency, granted Dispensations for the advancement of the brother, but have uniformly refused to allow the candidate to be initiated before the time prescribed by law. During the month of May I gave permission to several Lodges to turn out in procession and assist in the decoration of soldiers' graves. LAYING CORNER-STONES.
By request, the corner-stones of the following public buildings were laid with Masonic ceremonies, at the times and places, and by the Lodges and Special Deputies named, it not being convenient for me to attend in person: On May 24th, 1873, the corner-stone of the new Court â&#x20AC;˘ House at Marysville, in Marshall county, by Marysville Lodge, No, 91, Brother P. H. PETERS, Past Master and Assistant Lecturer for the Twelfth Judicial District, acting as Special Deputy for the purpose. On July 4th, 1873, the corner-stone of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Kalida, in Woodson county, by Pacific Lodge, No. 29, Rev. Brother W. H. MAKEANEY,.Past Master and Assistant Lecturer for the Tenth Judicial District, acting as Special Deputy Grand Master. On August 19th, 1873, the corner-stone of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at Wyandotte City, by Wyandotte Lodge, No. 3, Rev. Brother JOHN D . VINCIL, Past Grand Master of the State of Missouri, officiating as Special Deputy Grand Master. After making his official report, the eminent Brother said: " I n acknowledging the fraternal consideration shown by your appointment of myself to perform said work in your jurisdiction, allow me to record my grateful appreciation of your confidence, in entrusting to my hands to duty performed."
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N E M A H A LODGE, NO. 13, AND CIRCLEVILLE LODGE, NO. 20.
F o r the past two or three years there has been a question before this Grand Body in reference to a conflict of jurisdiction between these neighboring Lodges, and at its last Session the subject was referred to the Grand Master, with power to act. It seems that some time prior to the origin of the alleged grievance, these two Lodges made an agreementthat a certain stream should be the dividing line between their respective jurisdictions. Very soon thereafter Circieville Lodge, No. 20, received the petition and conferred the Degrees on WILLIAM CLINE, residing on its side of the stream, but nearer to Nemaha Lodge, No. 13. The latter Lodge makes complaint, and demands that the fees for conferring the Degrees be turned over to it-by Circieville Lodge, No. 20. While there is some misunderstanding as to the precise terms of the agreement referred to, I am satisfied, from the light before me, that such an agreement was actually made, and that Circieville Lodge acted-in pursuance thereof and in good faith, when it received the petition and conferred the Degrees on said CLINE. In view of- these facts, I am of opinion that Circieville Lodge should not be required to pay over the fees mentioned to Nemaha L o d g e ; that the indefinite agreement as to the boundary lino between these two Lodges should be annulled, and that hereafter the dividing line between them should remain where the law fixes it. ASSISTANT LECTURERS.
It is with reluctance that I am compelled to report that but little has been done, during the past year, by the Assistant Lecturers in disseminating the Adopted Work of this Grand Jurisdiction. With three or four notable exceptions, nothing has been done by the dozen that were appointed and commissioned. At this writing Brother W. H. MAKEANEY, Assistant Lecturer for the Tenth Judicial District, is the only one who has made an official report of his doings for the past year. Like all former attempts to adopt some method of disseminating the standard work of the Order, this last one has been tried and proven a failure. All the fault, however, is not to
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be charged to the Assistant Lecturers; most of them have the ability and inclination to visit and lecture the Lodges in their respective Districts, but many of the Lodges, on account of financial embarrassments and other causes, have not required nor desired their services. Few Lodges seem to appreciate the importance and necessity of obtaining and teaching the correct work of the State. Without instruction from some one, uniformity of work is impossible. If not less than two competent and efficient Grand Lecturers were appointed, who had the time to give their entire and exclusive attention to visiting and lecturing the Lodges in the Districts assigned them, without expense to the Lodges, it is believed that uniformity and proficiency would be attained. It is imperative that some method, different from the present one, be adopted by this Grand Lodge at this Session. To this subject your early consideration is therefore respectfully, but earnestly invited. OFFICIAL VISITATIONS.
Comparatively, I have made but few formal visitations to Lodges during the past year. Being actively engaged in various kinds of business, and the extensive official correspondence required of me, have made it absolutely impossible for me to visit many Lodges. Owing to a very serious and protracted illness, I was wholly unable to attend to any kind of business during the months of July and August. The numerous letters that accumulated during that time were, therefore, not as promptly answered as otherwise they would have been. After my recovery it was unnecessary to reply to several of them, as the answers would not serve the purposes of the writers. With the exceptions stated, I have replied to every important letter received, have acted upon every application presented, have answered every material question .submitted, and have endeavored to give sudh instruction as each particular case demanded. Our Lodges and brethren have increased so rapidly within the past few years that the correspondence of the Grand Master's office is becoming burdensome. If this increase of Lodges continues, and the officers
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and brethren do not become better informed as to their duties, and as to the jurisprudence of our Order, the Grand Master will not only be compelled to employ clerical assistance, but adopt, as a rule, not to reply to any communication unless it officially comes from the Lodge, as has been done in many of our Sister Jurisdictions. It will always be one of the greatest regrets of my life, that, during the two years I have been your Grand Master, circumstances have been such as not to allow me the pleasure of visiting every Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. DISCIPLINE.
But few cases have occurred during the past year requiring the enforcement of the penalties of our. laws. Such grievances and irregularities as were presented to me, I have been able to correct and harmonize by such wholesome suggestions and fraternal admonition as each particular case seemed to require In my former Address I alluded to the fact, that in some Lodges there had been Masonic trials upon regular charges and specifications, in proper form, against some of our brethren; that after due investigation and trial the accused were found guilty, but when the Lodges voted upon the penalty there was a negative vote on each degree of punishment. Some similar cases have occurred the past year. Such of them as were submitted to me, and it appeared from the evidence, or statement of facts presented, that the accused had been adjudged guilty of gross immorality, I ordered the Lodges to inflict some one of the penalties prescribed by our By-Laws. These repeated failures to in.lict any penalty after the accused has been voted guilty, seem to require some legislation in the premises on the part of this Grand Body. It is a farce and a mockery to go through all the formula of a trial, convict the accused of some grave Masonic crime, and then, by vote, refuse to inflict any penalty. OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
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remain unchanged and undisturbed. The doctrine of nonintercourse, heretofore adopted and reasserted by this Grand Body, in referenceito the Grand Orient of France an .1 the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, has not been changed, as neither of these bodies has revoked its action respecting its unwarranted interference with some of our Sister Grand Jurisdictions. I have recently received an official communication from the Grand Orient of Hungary, addressed to this Grand Lodge, stating that on the 26th of November, 1871, the Grand Orient of Hungary, after having received the authority of the Government, was duly and regularly constituted, and now asks us to recognize them as an independent Masonic power, to enter into fraternal relations with them, and to designate a representative. The communication is submitted for your action. Our relations, with other Grand Bodies, with which we are in amicable correspondence, are of the most harmonious and fraternal character. During the past year I received an official circular from the Grand Master of our neighboring Sister Jurisdiction (Nebraska), based upon certain resolutions of the Grand Lodge 01 that State, condemning lotteries and gift enterprises, and especially denouncing a scheme of that character gotten up for the avowed object of aiding in the erection of a Masonic Temple at Omaha, in that State. The circular referred to called upon the Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions to publish to the Craft the views and action of our Nebraska brethren on this subject, and warn them against the Omaha enterprise. In'my Address a year ago, I defined my position in reference to lotteries and gift enterprises, and condemned them as a species of gambling, and therefore illegal- and immoral. This Grand Lodge having sustained my views on this subject, I deemed any further publication in the premises unnecessary. In May last I received a very kind and fraternal letter from M.'. W.'. Bro. DAVID GARGILL, Grand Master of Maine, informing me that St. John's Lodge, No. 113, at Concordia, had
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received the petition and conferred the Degrees on a candidate who had previously been rejected by Ancient York Lodge, at Lisbon, in that State; and that the brother, on his return to Lisbon, had applied to visit Ancient York Lodge and been refused. I wrote to the Worshipful Master of St. John's Lodge for information in the premises, but received no reply. We have a standing regulation, adopted in 1870, providing that the petition of every candidate for the Degrees of Masonry shall contain a statement that he has never applied to any other Lodge and been rejected; and that if the candidate cannot sign such a statement the petition shall not be received until the consent of the Lodge rejecting him shall have been obtained. If St. John's Lodge did not require this statement in the petition referred to, it was at fault; and if the candidate signed the petition with a false statement in it, he was guilty of a fraud and should be tried and punished. DECISIONS.
Of the numerous decisions on Masonic Law, made by' me the past year, I have reported but few of them. To the many other decisions made by me, not reported, full and explicit answers are to be found in the By-Laws and Standing Regulations of the Grand Lodge, and the approved decisions of my predecessors. If the ofiicers and brethren would examine and study more thoroughly the Proceedings of our Grand Lodge, and its By-Laws and Regulations, and the approved decisions of former Grand Masters, and the Ancient Landmarks of our Order, and such standard works on Masonic Jurisprudence as are accessible to all, they would be better informed, their Lodges would be governed with more wisdom and harmony, and the Grand Master relieved of a vast amount of unnecessary correspondence. The following decisions, made by me the past year, are presented for your consideration : I. A Lodge has the right to adopt, alter, and revise its own
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By-Laws, if not in conflict with the Constitution, By-Laws and Jurispirudence of the Grand Lodge. 2. A Lodge can remove from one hall to another, in the same town, without permission from the Grand Lodge or Grand Master. 3. It is not improper for a Lodge of Masons to unite with a Lodge of Odd Fellows, on terms mutually satisfactory, in building a Hall to be by them owned and occupied jointly. ,4. By a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting, a Lodge can make a reasonable assessment on its own members for charitable purposes, or legitimate Lodge expenses, but not to assist in building a Masonic Hall. Funds for the latter purpose must be raised by voluntary contributions. 5. A Lodge cannot grant a brother a new trial. If aggrieved, his remedy is by appeal to the Grand Lodge, and that Body can order a new trial. 6. Lodges cannot compel non-affiliated Masons to pay dues. 7. Lodges, while Under Dispensation, cannot affiliate Masons—cannot dimit its members—cannot lay corner-stones of public buildings—cannot dedicate Masonic Halls—cannot recommend a petition for Dispensation to form a new Lodge— cannot give permission to another Lodge to advance a brother—cannot try one of its members for unmasonic conduct—in fact, can only initiate, pass, and raise Masons, according to the express terms of their letters of Dispensation. 8. When a brother received the first and second Degrees in one Lodge, and, by itsrequest, the Third Degree was conferred in another, he becomes a member of the Lodge conferring the Third Degree, on signing the By-Laws. 9. When a brother presents his petition for affiliation and is rejected, and he desires to renew his application at any subsequent meeting, he must present a new petition, which must take the same course as the first one.
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10. An officer re-elected must be re-installed. No officer can be installed by proxy. H e must be present and give his assent in person. 11. A brother two years in arrears for dues cannot be denied the right to participate in the discussions and business of his Lodge, nor deprived of any other Masonic privilege, except to vote and hold office, until he has been notified and suspended. 12. A brother suspended for non-payment of dues cannot sit in a " L o d g e of Sorrow." 13. When a brother is suspended for non-payment of dues he cannot be reinstated by merely paying his dues; but he must present his petition the same as if he were applying for membership, except that a vote of two-thirds of the members present, taken by ballot, will be sufficient to restore him. 14. The Master and Wardens cannot resign or dimit during the term for which they were elected and installed. 15. It does not require a unanimous vote to grant a dimit. A majority vote is sufficient. 16. After a dimit has been granted, issued, and delivered to the dimitted brother, the vote granting it cannot be reconsidered. 17. The regulation of the Grand Lodge of 1872, requiring that the proposed Master of a new Lodge should exhibit a certificate from some member of the Board of Custodians, showing that he is in possession of the Adopted Work of the State, and qualified to work and teach it, does not dispense with the requirement that the three principal officers of such proposed new Lodge should appear before the recommending Lodge, and exemplify the work in the three Degrees of Masonry. 18. In 1870, Grand Master BROWN decided that it was a Masonic offense for a Master Mason to keep a dram-shop, or to sell intoxicating liquors as a beverage. The Grand Lodge approved aud confirmed the decision. I have held, in numer-
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ous cases submitted to me, that the above decision was the settled jurisprudence of this Grand Jurisdiction on that subject; and have further held, that if it was a Masonic offense for a Master Mason to keep a dram-shop, for which he should be suspended or expelled, then, for the same reason, a keeper of a dram-shop was not a suitable candidate for the Degrees. INVITATIONS.
In August I had the honor to receive from the R.'.W.*. Grand Master of Pennsylvania an invitation to attend the Grand Banquet given upon the occasion of the dedication of the new Masonic Temple at Philadelphia, on the 26th of September ult., and to participate in the ceremonies; but private and official business compelled me to decline. DESTRUCTION OF LODGES BY F I R E .
On the night of June loth a disastrous fire occurred in Lawrence, and the Lodge-room, charters, furniture, and other property of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, and of Acacia Lodge, No. 9, were entirely destroyed. Fortunately the records were preserved. At their request, I granted these Lodges Dispenx sations to continue their work until the meeting of the Grand Lodge, and I now recommend that you grant them duplicate Charters free of expense. I am not advised as to whether the property of these Lodges was wholly or partly insured; but I desire to say, in this connection, that Lodges should fully insure their furniture and other property, for, in a business point of view, no Lodge can lay claim to ordinary prudence if they neglect this important duty. This loss of their Lodge-room, furniture and property, instead of discouraging our Lawrence brethren, has given impetus to their zeal and enterprise; and we can now congratulate them on the erection and equipment of their new and elegant hall. It is commodious and complete in all its appointments, and I learn that the Grand Lodge will be requested to dedicate it during the present session.
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F o r the past three or four years the permanent location of the Grand Lodge has been discussed by many prominent brethren of this Jurisdiction. While all agree that a movement in this direction is proper and desirable at as early a day as possible, there is, of course, a difference of opinion as to the place of its location. I ani fully convinced that the time has now come when the Grand Lodge should have a fixed seat and center for the administration of its affairs, and for the safe keeping of its archives and other property. We now have one hundred and forty-six organized and working Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction, and the number is rapidly increasing. Every year from one hundred and fifty to two hundred representatives and brethren assemble at some place, previously designated for the purpose, for the transaction of the business of the Grand Lodge. With the increase,of Subordinate Lodges the business of this Body also increases; and the records, papers, documents, and property of the Grand Lodge are becoming too bulky and unweildy to be conveyed from place to place at will. Again, it is quite important, if not a necessity, that the Grand Lodge should at once commence collecting a library. We are sadly behind our Sister Jurisdictions in this respect. Most of them have large and excellent libraries, and many of them have collected rare and valuable works on Masonic and kindred subjects. There is no reason why Kansas should not excel in this respect, as she usually does in everything she undertakes. If you concur with me that the proper time has now arrived for the permanent location of the Grand Lodge, it will devolve upon you to designate the place. Without assuming to indicate or favor any particular locality, it is not improper for me to suggest that the place selected should be easily accessible by the main lines of railroads in the State; and further, that the place designated should have a spacious, convenient, and comfortable hall, with suitable committee and ante-rooms. Of course the Grand Lodge cannot, for several years to come, build and occupy a Masonic Temple of its own; but I appre-
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hend it could make some satisfactory arrangement by which a suitable and desirable hall could be placed at its disposal and under its control. In my judgment, this subject is of sufficient importance to commend itself to your consideration. CHARITY.
Appreciating the great importance of this subject, the last Grand Lodge adopted a resolution recommending the appointment of a Special Committee on Charity, whose duty it should be to devise some plan providing for the relief of indigent widows and orphans of Master Masons, with instructions to report at this Communication of this Grand Body. The Committee was duly appointed, and it is hoped that it has performed its duty, matured a plan, and will present a full and acceptable report at this Session. In other States there are Charitable Associations for the relief of the widows and orphans of Masons, under the auspices, encouragement, and protection of the Grand Lodge, and this Grand Body should not longer neglect or delay legislation on this subject. Masonic Charity and Relief are the fundamental principles of our Order, and we inculcate and practice them as the tenets of our profession. " Faith may be last in sight, Hope end in fruition, but Charity extends beyond the grave, throughout the boundless realms of eternity." The potency, influence, and success of our noble Order are mainly due to the silent ministrations of our munificent Charity. Masonry cannot subdue the tern pest, nor say to the ocean, " Peace, be still," but it lifts the sinking mariner from the engulphing wave and warms him into life. It cannot hush the voice of the thunder, nor arrest the lightning's fiery missile, but it takes the victim of the storm and wraps its snow-white robe around him. It does not stand at the door of the sepulcher to roll away its stone, and bid its silent, solemn tenant come forth, but it finds the lame, the halt, and the blind, that have fallen by the way-side, and pours into their hearts the oil of joy and gladness. It does not go abroad to proclaim its benevolent spirit, but it wipes the tear from the widov/'s eye, and guides the feet and guards.the head of the orphan. It does not boast of its deeds of Charity, but
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it "feeds the hungry, clothes the naked, and binds up the wounds of the afflicted." It does not claim that it has fraternized the world, but it diffuses its spirit of universal Brotherhood and Charity as gentle.as the dews of Herman and as genial as the light of Heaven. , GENERAL REMARKS.
Before dissolving my official connection with this Grand Lodge, pardon me for presenting a few suggestions for the consideration of Subordinate Lodges, as well as of the members of this Grand Body. In the first place, our Lodges are increasing too rapidly. Too many applications for Dispensations to form new Lodges are being made. While I have granted more Dispensations than any of my predecessors, within the same time, I have refused a great many applications. It is true that there is a large and constant immigration to every portion of our. State; every county is becoming rapidly populated, and towns and cities are springing up in nearly every organized municipal township. With this increasing immigration and population comes many zealous and intelligent members of our Order, who are anxious to have convenient Masonic homes. Then follows the usual petition from the requisite number of Brethren, duly qualified, and properly recommended, asking for a Dispensi^tion to form a new Lodge; and it is impossible for the Grand Master to judge of the merits, of any particular application; he must rely upon the recommendation of the nearest chartered Lodge, and probably a Dispensation is granted. Now, to remedy this growing evil, let chartered Lodges, when asked to recommend the granting of a Dispensation, be satisfied, beyond the possibility of a doubt, that there is suitable material for building up and sustaining such new Lodge; that the proposed officers are competent and worthy; that the Brethren will be harmonious and zealous; and that its formation will not interfere with the material of an old and already established Lodge, or otherwise impair its usefulness. If chartered Lodges would strictly observe these
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requirements, in addition to the other regulations on the subject, the evil complained of would soon cease to exist. A disturbing element in some o'f our Lodges, is the practice on the part of some Brethren of bringing their private business matters into the Lodge, and there seek to have their wrongs redressed by preferring charges and having an investigation. It is clearly improper, if not unmasonic, to.attempt, through the instrumentality of the Lodge, and its Code of Trials, to enforce the payment of debts, although incurred in good faith, and may be justly due, and ought to be promptly paid. All such matters are simply and purely business transactions, and should be referred to the courts for adjudication. Again, in some Lodges the secrecy of private transactions, and especially of the ballot, are not properly observed. It is improper for a Mason to disclose to a profane that a candidate has presented his petition to the Lodge, or that he was elected or rejected, or any other of the private affairs of the Lodge. It is also imprpper for one Brother to demand or inquire of another the character of his ballot, and a Brother violates his conscience, and his duty to himself and his Lodge, if he discloses to any one how he voted, or his reasons for casting a negative'ballot. It is the duty of the Worshipful Master not to permit any discussion upon the rejection of a candidate, or to allow a reconsideration of an unfavorable ballot. It is imperative that the secrecy of the ballot, at all times and under all circumstances, should be fully maintained. On the faithful keeping of the esoteric transactions of our Lodges depend the unity, safety, and permanency of our institution. Brethren, I might refer to several other minor evils that have crept into some of our Lodges, and suggest some means of remedy, but I deem it unnecessary to continue this subject. I N CONCLUSION,
Let us see to it, "that our Ancient and Honorable Institution shall sufior no disparagement at our hands." Let us guard it
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with vigilance and circumspection. "Built of blocks purer than Parian marble, stayed with timbers more durable than the cedars of Lebanon, and supported by pillars more majestic than Boaz and Jachin," War has not shaken its foundations, Pestilence has not destroyed its symmetry, Famine has not impaired its Wisdom,Time has not diminished its strength, A g e has not marred its beauty. While nations, and kingdoms, and empires, and, thrones, and dynasties, have arisen only to crumble and be forgotten, Masonry, in its majestic and triumphant march, has surmounted every obstacle, overturned all opposition, and survived all the ruins and wrecks of time and change. And finally, my Brethren, in dissolving my official connection with this Grand Lodge, and surrendering to you the emblems of authority you confided to my keeping, I shall do so with a heart full of gratitude for your many acts of confidence and esteem, and with a profound regret for my own shortcomings. Whatever may be my station in the future, and wherever my labors may be required, I shall always cherish my official relations with you as the brightest and best years of my life; and when the work of our terrestrial Lodges is finished and accepted, and our mission on earth is ended, may we all meet in the Grand Lodge above, where the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe forever presides. J O H N M. PRICE, Grand Master. Bro. M. S. ADAMS moved that the address of the M.'. W.\ Grand Master be referred to the Committee on Grand Master's Address for distribution of the various topics therein treated.
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R E P O R T O F ASSISTANT LECTURER.
Bro. W. H. MAJC^ANEY: submitted-the following report of the work done by him for the year ending August 31st, 1873,: GARNETT, KANSAS, September 15;
M.-. Ptf.-. Grand,Master
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Price:
!• herewith submit'a brief report: I.. I spent a few days, at SPRING H I L L , perfecting them in the work. PLANNERS, S. W . , has made suitable proficiency.
Bro.
2. I visited GARDNER, but did not accomplish anything. The, Lodge is. small, and the interest smaller.. They are building a new hall. There are too many Lodges in this county. We do not attach any blame to brethren for desiring to have a Lodge at home in every village, but the necessary povertyresulting from a few having to sustain each Lodge; uncomfortable halls, and few Masonic libraries or periodicals, destroys the interest of the neophyte, and detracts from the dignity of the Order. The. Grand Lodge should adopt a tenmile rule. There are eight Lodges in this county. 3. GLATHE—Worshipful Bro. HADLEY is well qualified to govern and instructi his Lodge. 4". EDGERTON — The town is small', and removals have operated against the prosperityof;Ealestine Lodge. The brethren are interested. 5. L E N E X A — I was agreeably-disappointed in visiting this Lodge. they-will-receive a-charter;
I hope,
6: OSWEGO — We- visited this Lodge, and- communicated' to the W. M'. the Kansas, work, soi as to qualify, him for lecturer; 7.
CllERR-yvALE has some good brethren.
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INDEPENDEN'CE—This Lodge is flourishing.. They need instruction.
They should-receive a charter.
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PARKER — We spent,a few, days instr,ucting4he brethren,
10. HUMBOLDT — We spent one. evening here. proved. I J. ' 12.
Their, work, can- be, imr-
KALIDA — We instructed this Lodge fully: lOLA is undergoing a purifying.process.
We hope:they, will-continue;
We visited a large number oPother Lodges, and impartedinstruction. Duringthe year we have-given,one hundred days to Lodges, free oficharge. Very respectfully, w. H: MAKEANEY.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas : In obedience to the requirements of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, the Grand Secretary begs leave most respectfully to present this his Annual Report for the past year, giving an official exhibit of the transactions of his office; together with a statement of his account, showing the amount of funds received and disbursed by him, and such suggestions and recommendations upon matters he deems of interest to the Craft as seem to require your action at this time. P R I N T I N G PROCEEDINGS OF 1872.
In the preparation of the Journal of our Proceedings for the press, my attention was, for the first time, called to the resolution of Bro. SHELDON, authorizing the Grand Secretary to print seven hundred and fifty copies. This was evidently a misapprehension on the part of the Brother. Some Brother inquired of the Grand Secretary, while he was in an adjoining room transacting some matters preparatory to the closing of the Grand Lodge, how many copies it would take to supply the Subordinates and all others who were entitled to receive the same. He was informed it would take at least seven hundred copies to supply the demand, and we should have at least two hundred and fifty or three hundred extra copies for the use of new Lodges being organized from year to year, and to replace copies occasionally lost by the officers in charge. Some officers, when they serve out their time and are succeeded by new officers, take with them the Constitution and By-Laws, and all the Proceedings that come into their hands during their term of office; forgetting that such books and documents do not belong to them, but are the property of the Lodge, of which they are only servants for a time. Believing it was the intention of the Grand Lodge to authorize the printing of a sufficient number of copies of our Transactions, and knowing the fact that it would take not less than one
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thousand copies, that number was ordered; and we hope this action will meet your approval. This transaction shows what hasty legislation does for us; leaving such important matters to the last hour of the Session, to be hurried through without due consideration. Let us take time. When the manuscript of our Journal was placed in the hands of the printer, it was the intention of all to have the job put through in better time than ever before. This, like many other well-planned schemes, met with a mishap, which came in the shape of moving the printing-office where our work was being done, into new quarters. It took about three weeks to move and get the house in order, and the compositors at their cases ready for work. Notwithstanding all the bad luck, trouble and disappointments incident to moving a printingoffice, the work was, when commenced, pushed with all possible vigor, until it was completed and distributed as required; and with all the delays, the Proceedings were got out in about ninety days. This is about as good time as any of our Sister Grand Lodges make; indeed, some take from six to nine. months to make their appearance; so we are not so slow as some others. While upon this subject of printing our Proceedings, it might be well to call your attention to the propriety of discontinuing the publication of the names of individual members from year to year, as we have been doing, for two reasons: First. Owing to the large increase of Lodges and their membership, it has become an item of a large expenditure of money, that might be otherwise used for a more profitable purpose. These names occupied last year ninety-five pages of the Proceedingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;nearly one-third of the pamphlet. This will save a large amount of compositionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an important item in the work. Second. We undertake to say that it is next to an utter impossibility to get the names of the Brethren correctly; some of the names being so illegibly written that it is impossible for a compositor and proof-reader to read the names correctly; and if this is not done, surely it is of no practical benefit. As an illustration, some years our good
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Bro. Secretalries Avwte the "names TO full; t h e -next year, only t h e initials are given. The names of the Brethren should be •written dn ftdl; say, " J o h n Smith," or "John Brown," or " J o h n Jones." Iwould not recommend to discontinue entirely the catalogue of names, ;but to publish, isay, once in three or five years. Our Statistical Tables give a -full exhibit of our year's work, together with a list of all deaths, dismissions, expulsions, suspensions, and restorations; 'and this seems to ,be all that should .be required. COMMUTATION OF F A R E .
I (have again arranged with the various Railroads traversing our State, for a reduction from the ^regular rates of fare over their roads, t o all .delegates who will 'attend this Session of t h e Grand Lodge, excepting the Missouri River, Fort Scott •& •Gulf Railroad, who positively decline to make any reduction. They did the same thing last year, but soon .after we advised the Subordinates of the action of the railroads, they wrote •us ofieririg t o .grant the favor as'ked .for, and -expressed regret at their failure to do so at first. The Secretaries of the various Subordinate Lodges in the Jurisdiction have all been'advised , of the arrangements, by circular letter under date of September 22, 1873. It is sincerely hoped that the Brethren attending will examine the circular letter and credential certificate sent them, before purchasing tickets; and if they do not understand the arrangement, ask the ticket agent, who will inform t h e m as to their rights, and thus avoid the annoyance and trouble experienced last year by those who failed to get the ticket. CONDITION OF LODGES.
It is not drily deSira'ble, but ii'mportant, t h a t t h e 'Grand Lodge from time to time, be'properly advised as tothetrue'cofndition of its Subordinates, in addition to the information furnished by the An'nual Returns. The problem to be solved is, Mow or what is the best method to obtain this valuable information, and-get it in ah iritelHgible shape? There are, we think, two plans, either of which is feasible, and will bring about the end
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desired. -First. We would suggest a -personal visit tby the 'Grand Master, >or-some jcompetentiBrother'to be appointed 'by the Grand Master, w-hose'duty it would be 'to -gather 'the iinâ&#x20AC;˘for-mation desired. Second. The plan 'adopted iby the Grand Lodges of Iowa and Missouri, we think far .preferable to the first plan ofTfered. They furnished the Subordinate Lodges with printed schedules of questions to be answered by the Worshipful Master and the Secretary, and by them signed ^and seal attached, and returned to the Grand Secretary, to be bound in good shape for the use of the Grand Lodge. This will enable the members of the Grand Lodge to see at a .glance the condition of the Subordinates in the Jurisdiction, and enable them intelligently to correct such irregularities as may have crept into the various Subordinates, and to legislate intelligently for the best interests of the Craft. The latter suggestion will cost your Grand Secretary a large amount of extra labor; but when it is accomplished it will furnish the Grand Lodge with invaluable information concerning its Subordinates, which they could not, perhaps, otherwise obtain. I have upon my table the tables of statements of Iowa and Missouri, for the inspection of all those who desire to examine the object of the plan and its practical working. BY-LAWS o r SUBORDINATE LGDC'ES.
Frequent applications are made to your Grand Secretary for printed By-I-aws for the'government of Lodges-^especially 'from new Lodges. All the Lodges, both new and old, have been supplied with a copy or copies of the Standard Code gotten up some two years since, and which conforms strictly to the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. From some cause or other, it does not seem to suit all the peculiar notions of the Brethren, and they go ^to work t o alter, change and interpolate in such a manner that yOu would hardly'recognize it as the original Standard Code. We 'have never been able yet to understand the reason why a uniform Code of 'ByLaws-is â&#x20AC;˘nG*tappliGa:ble t o ' t h e use of all Lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction, -if this could be done,''printed By-Laws could 'be
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kept on hand by the Grand Secretary, and furnished to Subordinate Lodges at almost one-half the usual price. When the composition is up, the cost will be only for paper, presswork and binding. I trust this matter will receive your careful consideration. BLANKS.
The series of Blanks ordered by the Grand Lodge have been procured, and are now ready for those Lodges who may want them, and can be obtained by applying to the Grand Secretary. They will be furnished to the Subordinates at a less price than they can be obtained from any other source. A list of Blanks, and the prices, will be sent to every Lodge; and we sincerely hope the Brother Secretaries will not throw them into the waste-basket, and forget they were sent, but paste them in their Lodge Register for ready reference. APPEAL CASES.
As usual, there are several Appeal Cases for your consideration, which have been placed in the hands of the Committee for examination and report. NOTICES OF ELECTION.
A s heretofore, I mailed to the Secretary of each Lodge a blank form, on which to report the names of the officers elected for the ensuing year. I regret that there is not more promptitude in making these reports. I sincerely hope the Secretaries will in future be more' prompt in this matter, as they are, or should be, as much interested as the Grand Secretary. RETURNS. OF LODGES.
It seems to be a hard job to get our Laws, Rules, Regula-* tions and Blanks in such a shape that all will understand and comprehend their meaning. Some of our good Brother Secretaries do not seem to realize the fact, that our Law in relation to Lodges making their Annual Reports has been amended so as to fix the time at August thirty-first in each year, and
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that they are required to make their reports by the tenth of September, and remit the amount due the Grand Lodge. August ninth I mailed the necessary Blanks to the Secretaries of the various Lodges, with letter of instruction, with the hope that this year we should be favored with prompt, correct reports and remittances. In this we are again a little disappointedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not up to time, nor good work, nor remittance, as directed; as you will see by referring to the table showing the amount of dues received. Some have made prompt returns ; others have not. While there were many imperfect Returns made, there was a large proportion correct and neatly gotten u p ; which reflects credit upon the Secretaries who do their work right. After several years' experience in the examination of these Annual Returns, I have come to this conclusion: That about nine-tenths of the irregularities are the result of sheer carelessness on the part of those who do the work of writing up these Returns. They never ga'her their material for the Report and place it in proper shape before they begin their work. I will give you a few cases as an illustration. Last year one Lodge reported fifty members at the close of the year, on whom they pay Grand Lodge dues; and this is the membership at the commencement of the year, and is the basis on which their Report for the new year is made. All admissions and restorations are added thereto. The same Lodge in' its Report for the new year starts out on the basis of forty-eight, thus leaving out two members unaccounted for. A letter from the Grand Secretary calling attention to the two lost Brethren, discloses the fact that our good Brother, the Secretary, has carelessly or through some inadvertence omitted the two names, and hence his list of members is short. Next year a new Secretary is elected, and he overhauls the books and papers preparatory to making up his Report, and finds the two lost Brethren and their names as they should appear in the list of membership for the new year, without any explanation as to how they got back. Another Lodge had on its roll of membership five names, and their Report failed to show how they came in.
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Perhaps they gob in like Paul Pry, in some other way. The whole looks, as though- the Secretaries- kept their books andpapers where the country justice kept the docket and papers of his court â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in his hat; for it does seem, if they kept their books properly, there could not be any possible show for mistakes. A ledger account kept with each member would always furnish a correct list of the membership, and could be relied upon. There should be no guessing about it. Our proposed circular to be issued to Lodges with the view of ascertaining their condition, will bring all such facts to light. Every Lodge should have a register, showing date of presentation of petitions for affiliation and the degrees, by whom recommended and to whom referred, when elected, and date of taking each degree. You will, it is true, find this information in the record book; but the register furnishes an index, and can be referred to in a moment's time. In this connection it might be well for me to say that I have two of D. B. Benedict's Combined Abstracts and Ledger for the use of Masonic Lodges. You will find these books in the hands of the Bro. Tyler, and we trust you will find it convenient to give them a careful examination. I. feel quite confident you will find it is an excellent work, one that will meet the wants of a Lodge, and is pretty near being in a nut-shell. I have given it a hurried examination, and must say I like it very much indeed, and believe it is the best thing extant. With such, a work, I cannot see how a Secretary can well make a mistake in his accounts. OFFICE F U R N I T U R E .
The ofiRce of the Grand Secretary has never been very well supplied with office furniture. As to desks, he has, so far, not required any, as he has used his own. Bookcases andi shelves are needed very much, as he has been compell'ed, during the past year, to store the books and papers around among his private papers, the best way he could, and store the Proceedings of our Grand Lodge, as well as those of other Grand Lodges, in various inconvenient places â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some on the floor. These documents are- daily accumulating, and
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we must have some convenient place to put up all such in good shape, for the inspection of the Brethren when required. There should always be a place for everything, and everything should be in its place. I think we could get all we need at present for about ^too or ^125. PROCEEDINGS OK SISTER GRAND LODGES.
I have prepared a list of what we have on hand, and I regret to say there are but few full sets of any one Grand Lodge, and it is to be feared that the time has gone by when we can .obtain the missing years. Every Grand Secretary, in both the old and new world, has been regularly besieged for the last five or six years' Proceedings, and in most Grand Jurisdictions the supply is entirely exhausted; and we shall have to wait, and perhaps they mzy. some day reprint. These Proceedings, when properly understood, furnish us with a history of our Order, and its rise and progress in each State and Territory, and are invaluable; hence, it will be a great loss to us to be without this valuable information. Past Grand Secretary CARR, some years since, bound what full sets he then had on hand. I would most respectfully recommend that what full sets we have on hand^ now be suitably bound, and that the Grand Secretary have printed, in circular form, the list of the missing documents, and send to the Grand Secretaries of Sister Grand Lodges, with a request that they furnish us with them if they have a supply. DISPENSATIONS.
The following Dispensations were continued for another year, by order of the Grand Lodge, to those Lodges having failed to comply with the regulations of this Grand L o d g e : EQUITY, U . D . , CARSON, U . D . ,
Fontana, Miami county; S. Underbill, W . M. Elk City, Montgomery county; J. W. Bell,
W. M. CRESCENT, U . D . ,
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Clay Center, Clay county; C. M.
Kellogg, W. M. LENEXA, U .
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Lenexa, Johnson county;
B. M. Zener,
W. M. VESPER, U . D . ,
Elgin, Howard county; L. P. Getinan, W. M.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master has been pleased to issue Dispensations for the formation of seventeen new Lodges for the year ending August 31st, 1873, all of which have been set to work with the necessary instruction, and will, I hive no doubt, make satisfactory reports of their doings for the year: BELOIT Lodge, U. D., November 25th, 1872, at Beloit, Mitchell county; W. T. Donnell, W. M., and nineteen others. Recommended by Salina Lodge, No. 60.
Lodge, U. D., November 25th, 1S72, at Pomona, P'ranklin county; B. T. Snyder, W. M., and seventeen others. Recommended by Franklin Lodge, No. 18. POMONA
CHERRYVALE Lodge, U. D., November 2Sth, 1872, at Cherryvale, Montgomery county; O. F. Carson, W. M., and seventeen others. Recommended by Fortitude Lodge, No. 107.
Lodge, U. D., November 25th, 1872, at Sedgwick,. Harvey county; W. H. Hurd, W. M , and eleven others. Recommended by Wichita Lodge, No. 99. SEDGWICK
RENO Lodge, U.. D., December 20th, 1872, at Hutchinson, Reno county; J. McMurry, W. M., and eighteen others. Recommended by Wichita Lodge, No. 99. SIGNAL Lodge, U. D., February 8th, 1873, at Osage City, Osage county; Saml. S. Myers, W. M., and eight others. Recommended by Corinthian Lodge, No. 79.
NEWTON Lodge, U. D., February 23d, 1873, at Newton, Harvey county; Saml. Saylor, W. M., and twenty-four others. Recommended by Wichita Lo.dge, No. 99. Lodge, U. D., April isth, 1873, at Minneapolis, Ottawa county; W. H. Easly, W. M., and twentythree others. Recommended by Salina Lodge, No. 60. MINNEAPOLIS
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GiLEAD Lodge, U. D., April 15th, 1873, at Kalida, Woodson county; John L. Jones, W. M., and eleven others. Recommended by Woodson Lodge, No. 121. JEWELL Lodge, U. D., May 31st, 1873, at Jewell City, Jewell county; J. C. Postlethaith, W. M., and twelve others. Recommended by Cawker City Lodge, No. 125. OLIVET Lodge, U. D., June 7th, 1873, at Olivet, Osage county; W. C. Sweeney, W. M., and eight others. Recommended by Euclid Lodge, No. l o i .
RiDGWAY Lodge, U. D., June 7th, 1873, at Ridgway, Osage county; C. J. McDewitt, W. M.,and ten others. Recommended by Ashlar Lodge, No. '?>'j. LoNGTON Lodge, U. D., June 7th, 1873, at Longton, Howard county; Wm. Driscoll, W. M., and seven others. Recommended by Meridian Lodge, No. 126. GREAT BEND Lodge, U. D., June 7th, 1873, at Great Bend, Barton county; J. A. McClellan, W. M., and eight others. Recommended by Salina Lodge, No. 60.
Lodge, U. D., June 27th, 1873, at Carbondale, Osage county; Ed. E. Thomas, W. M., and ten others. Recommended by Auburn Lodge, No. 32. CARBONDALE
MIAMI Lodge, U. D., June 27th, 1S73, at Paola, Miami county; Jno. A. Huff, W. M., and eight others. Recomr mended by Paola Lodge, No. 37.
Lodge, U. D., June 28th, 1873, at Ellsworth, Ellsworth county; H. F. Hoesman, W. M., and nine others. Recommended by Salina Lodge, No. 60. ELLSWORTH
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SCHEDULE " A , " BEING ABSTRACT OF DUES R E T U R N E D BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1873.
LOCATION.
DATE.
S
< I Smithton, 2 Leavenworth,
Highland, .Sept. 8 19 00| Leavenworth, 64 50 17 Wyandotte, 3 Wyandotte, 11 32 50, Round Prairie,.. 4 Kickapoo, II 19 5o| Atchison, 5 Washington, 6 74 00 6 Lawrence, ... Lawrence, 12 37 50 Junction City, 12 31 Soj 7 Union, 8 Bourbon, Fort Scott, 25 00 3°: __. Lawrence, 9 Acacia, 8 28 00 10 King Solomon,_. Leavenworth, 31 50 20 Oskaloosa, 14 Oskaloosa, 23 00 20 16 La Fayette, Manhattan, 41 50 12 Topeka, Topeka, 17 56 50 13 18 Franklin, Ottawa, 10 41 00 Olathe, lOlathe, 12 '9 35 50 Circleville, 20 Circleville, 13 00 27 21 Grasshopp'r Falls Grasshopp'r Kails 26 25 50 Baldwin City, II 23 Palmyra, 18 so [Oj>awatomie, 24' Osage Valley, '7 12 00 25 High Prairie,.__ Leavenworth Co., 20 8 00 28 Eldora, Mapleton, 10 19 50: Humboldt, 29 Pacific, 24 50i Doniphan, '°, 31 31 Arcana, 29 5 ° Mound City, 17 33 Mound City, 24 00 Hiawatha, 10 3S| Hiawatha, 44 5°! Council Grove 8 3 ' 50 Council Grove, . Paola, 37 Paola, 13 42 00 lola, .. 38 lola, loi 25 00. Seneca, 39 Seneca, I 23 00 40 De Soto, De Soto, 26 13 00 41 Blooming Grove, Trading Post,.. 27 I I 00 44 Delphian, Garnett, 10; 31 00 46 Rising Sun, Fort Scott, 30 34 50 Xenia, 47 Xenia, 16 18 00 48 Monrovia, Monrovia, 12 11 00 Fairmount, 49 Nine Mile, 5 13 50, Topeka, S> Orient, 5 56 50 Perry ville, 52 Perry, 15 00 30 54 Shawnee, Shawnee, 26: 23 50 55 Troy, Troy, II 33 00 56 .Spring Hill, Spring Hill, 12 29 00 58, Mount Pleasant,. Mount Pleasant,. 20 9 00 20 Faulkner, 591 Dick Rees, 12 00 60 Salina, Salina, 5 38 50 16 Oswego, 63 Adams, 38 50 64|Wathena, Wathana, 26 00
19 0 0 64 50 32 50,
19 so 74 37 31 25 28 31 23 41
00 50 50 00 00 50 00 SO,
56 50 41 00
35 50 13 00 25 50 18 50 12 00 8 00 19 50 31 50 29 50 24 00 41 00 31 50 42 00 25 00 23 GO 13 00 II 00 31 00
34 5° 18 00 11 00 13 50
56 50 IS 23 33 29 9 12
00 50 001 00 00 00
38 5° 36 00 26 00
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SCHEDULE "A," BEING ABSTRACT OF DUES R E T U R N E D ; BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, \Z-JT,.—Continued.
No
NAME.
LOCATION.
Q ^« o
DATE.
S
< 65 Gardner, 67 Frankfort, 68 H i r a m , 71 Baxter, 73 Chetopa, 74 Mystic Tie, 75 Wamego, 76 Erie, 77 Ionic, 78 Wliite C l o u d , . . 80 Zaredatlia, 82 Tuscan, 84 Jefferson, 85 Sutton, 88 Eurelia, go Golden R u l e , . . 91 iVtarysville, 92 Mission, 93 Girard, 94 Harmony, 95 C o n s t e l l a t i o n , . . Delaware. 97 Patmos, 98 Benevolent, 99 Wichita, 100 Prudence, lOI Euclid, 102.Key Stone, 103.Cedar, I05|SolomonCity, 106 Fidelity, 'Io8|Zion, 109 O b e d i e n c e , . . 113 St. John, 114 Advance, 115 Excelsior, 116 Muscotah, 117 Parsons, 118 Altoona, 119 Cherokee, 120 Halcyon, 121 Woodson, 122 Alpha, 123 Liberty, 125 Cawker City, 126 Meridian,
Gardner, Sept. Frankfort, Leavenworth, Baxter S p r i n g s , . . Chetopa, Augusta, VVamego, Erie, N e o s h o R a p i d s , . Sept. White C l o u d , . _ Cottonwood Falls N e o s h o Falls. Winchester, Waterville, Pleasanton, North T o p e k a , . Marysville, Osage M i s s i o n , . Girard, Neodesha, Fredonia, White Church, _ Eldorado, Abilene, Wichita,.. Columbus, Lyndon, Parker, Chanute,' Solomon City, Eureka, Stanton,^ Americus, Concordia, Florence, Uniontovvn, Muscotah, Parsons, Altoona, .. Cherokee, Peabody, Toronto, Fort Gibson, L T . Liberty, C a w k e r City,Elk Falls,
6 17 12
5 19 19
8 30
5 20 20 I
5 8 II
8
20 20
5 26 I 25
20 10
5 13 30
6 5 30
5
II
II 22 16 29 28 20 27 15 8 16 20 15 9 20 19
00 so 50 00 50 00 50 50 50 50 50 00 00 50 00
II 22 16 29
00 50 50 00
23 SO 20 0 0 27
SO
15 so 8 so 16 so 20
so
15 9 20 19
00 00 so 00
18 so
18 5°
25 50
25 SO 20 so 30 0 0
20 30
so 00
26 20 16 16
50 00 00 50
26 so
22
so
22
so
17 23 14 14 12 16 18
50 00 00 00 so 00 so
17 23 14 14 12 16 18
SO 00 00 00 so 00 so
8 8
00 00
8 8
00 00
15
00
15
00
8 II 10 20 11 13 13 6
so 50 so 00 00 00 50 50
8 II 10 20 11 13 13
so 50 so 00 00 00 SO
20 00 16 00
16 so
8 so
6 so 8 so
13 50 9 50 16 50
13 50 9 SO 16 50
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S C H E D U L E "A," BEING ABSTRACT OF DUES RETURNED BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, \?,TT,.—Continued.
3
No
NAME.
LOCATION.
T3
Q
DATE.
c
I
< 127 128 129
UD
Palestine, Ottawa, Belleville, Equity, 1 Carson, Crescent, Clay Center, Lenexa, Vesper, Beloit, Pomona, Cherryvale, Sedgwick, Reno, Signal, Newton, Ottawa, Gilead, lewell, Olivet, Longton, Great Bend, Carbondale, Ellsworth,
Edgerton, Ottawa, Belleville, Fontana, Elk City, Arkansas City, Clay Center, Linexa, Elgin, Beloit, Pomona, Cherryvale, Sedgwick City, Hutchinson, Osage City, Newton, iVIinneapolis, _ Kalida, Jewell City, Olivet, Longton, Great Bend, Carbondale, . _ Ellsworth, Total,
Sept.
7 00 21 00 17 0 0 23 50 10 00 13
12 24 '7 II 12
9 9
7 8 9 6
5° 50 50 00 00
5° 5°
10 12 0 0
6
8
12 50 S 00 16 0 0 14 0 0 8 00
18 24
SO
26 II 24
9 S 12 18
6 4 4 6 5
5° 00 00
50 3 00
7 21 17 22 ID J3 7 8 9 6 10 II 6 12 5 16 14 8 6 4 4 6 5 5
00 00 00 50 CO 50 50 50 00 00 50 00 50 50 00 00 00 00 50 50 00 00 50 00
2313 50 2311 50
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SCHEDULE " B , " BEING ABSTRACT OF DUES O F SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR YEAR 1872, COLLECTED DURING T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1S73. «
No
0)
LOCATION.
NAME.
'rt "ri
a c ' n pq
0 0
< 4 '3 14 15 34 3S
lola,
43 52
53 Grenada
Round Prairie, __ America City, Oslialoosa, _.
J 9 11 36 6
00 50 00 50
19 0 0 11 s o 36 0 0 6 50
Silver Lake,lola, Monticello, .
..-
13 26 10 18
50 50 50 50
13 26 10 18
50 50 50 50
LaCygne,
. __
17 19 10 33 34 12 19 17 26
50 00 00 00 50 50 00 00 50
17 19 10 34 34 12 19 17 26
50 00 00 00 50 50 00 00 50
65 fifi 71 72 8n
Cottonwood Falls,
85 Sutton, 94
-
. . _ _.
61
_.
Total,
a.
Q
310.00 332.00
6 's <
^ itoo
100
SCHEDULE " C , " BEING ABSTRACT OF DELINQUENT DUES FROM SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR 1872, COLLECTED D U R I N G YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1873. "\T A Art:' i>.ai>J.Ii,.
No. No. No. No.
18, 39, 56, 65,
Franklin Lodge, Seneca Lodge, Spring Hill Lodge, Muscotah Lodge, Total,
Amount Delinquent.
Amount Collected.
3 33 . i 50 50 '50
3 33 i 00 50 '5°
6 83
6 33
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S C H E D U L E " D , " BEING ABSTRACT O F C H A R T E R FEES RECEIVED FROM T H E FOLLOWING N A M E D LODGES DURING T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 3 1 , 1873, TO WHOM CHARTERS W E R E GRANTED AT T H E LAST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION O F T H I S GRAND LODGE. NAME.
No III 112 113 114
"5 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 '25 126 127 128 129 130
Hesperian, Blue Valley, . St. Johns, Advance, Excelsior, Muscotah, Parsons, Altoona, Cherokee, Halcyon, Woodson, Alpha, Liberty, Godfrey, Cawker City,. Meridian, Palestine, Ottawa, Belleville, Polar Star, Total,
LOCATION.
Rossville,Irving, Concordia, Florence, Uniontown, Muscotah, Parsons, Altoona, Cherokee, Peabody, Toronto, Fort Gibson, I. T., Liberty, Godfrey, Cawker City,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Elk Falls, Edgerton, Ottawa, Belleville, Netawaka,
AM'T.
$ 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
00 00 00 90 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
S400 oo
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SCHEDULE " E , " BEING STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIVED AND E X P E N D E D AND T R A N S F E R R E D BY GRAND SECRETARY GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS, DURING YEAR 1873, TO OCTOBER I, INCLUSIVE. RECEIPTS.
Dues from Subordinate Lodges, as per Schedule " A . " $2,311 50 Frflin Subordinate Lodges on past due returns, year ending August 31, 1872, as per Schedule " B." 332 00 Delinquent dues, 1872, as per Schedule " C." 6 33 Charter fees, as per Schedule " D." 400 00 Total receipts,_i
.. $3,049 83
EXPENDITURES AND TRANSFERS.
On account of postage stamps used, $ 74 On account of express charges paid, 16 On account of stationery at last Communication of Grand Lodge and' for office use, 14 On account of incidental expenses, . 2 Transferred to C. Beck, Grand Treasurer, viz: October 28, 1872, $ 171 50 September 19, 1873, 1,000 00 September 26, 1873, 1,100 00 October I, 1873, . 670 93—2,942 Total expended and transferred
,
40 00 50 5°
43
^3,049 83
Fraternally submitted.
C^'V^^7^-i^.^*i^^=i^'^f^'f^iy<l^^ Grand
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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. The Grand Secretary presented and read the Annual Report of the Grand Treasurer, R.".W.'. CHRISTIAN BECK, who was absent, as follows: To the Most Worshipful the Grand Lodge of Kansas : In compliance with the regulations of this Grand Lodge, your Grand Treasurer begs leave most respectfully to submit his Annual Report, together with a statement of his account, showing the amount of funds received and disbursed by him during the past Masonic year, from which it will be observed that we have a balance in the Treasury of ;^4,040.I3; thus showing a very healthy condition of our financesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a thing to be desired at all times. There is one item of credit in my statement that will no doubt surprise you as much as it did your Grand Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the amount of dividend received ftom the wreck of the Gruber estate. It was the opinion of all who were at all conversant with the failure of Gruber that our loss was tota/; but it seems better things awaited us, and we are now even promised more some time. The system of finance adopted and practiced by this Grand Lodge, from its org"anization to the present time, does not seem to us to be the one best calculated to subserve its interests and increase its funds as it should do. We have been forced to this conclusion after serving you as your Grand Treasurer for thirteen years. I would, therefore, earnestly recommend that some action betaken at this Session, in relation to investing our surplus funds in some good and available securities, which would not only place the funds in safe keeping, but in such a situation as to realize a yearly increase and benefit to our Treasury, instead of letting our funds lie in bank from year to year without realizing one dollar's benefit therefor. I believe that a judicious investment can be made of our surplus funds, say in first mortgages on good and productive real estate, worth at least double the value of the money loaned, or in the pur-
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chase of United States, State or School bonds. Any of these would be desirable, and would accomplish the object. Should we ever be placed in such a situation as to want all or any part of our funds loaned out or invested in bonds, we could readily realize cash on such without being subjected to a ruinous discount. Below is a statement of my account with the Grand Lodge of Kansas: SCHEDULE " A , " BEING STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIVED AND DISBURSED BY GRAND TREASURER, GRAND LODGE OF • KANSAS, DURING FISCAL YEAR 1872, W I T H AMOUNT ON HAND OCTOBER i, 1873. Balance on hand October 2, 1872,
$3,672 30 RECEIPTS.
Received from Grand Secretary, viz : October 28, 1872, $ 171 September 19, 1873, : 1,000 September 26, 1873, 1,100 October i, 1873, 670 Dividend on account E. H. Gruber & Co., July 29, 1873, 85
50 00 00 93 20— 3,027 63
Total on hand and received during the year,
$6,699 93
DISBURSEMENTS.
October 24, 1872, October 28, 1872, Order 17, to J. H. Brovcn, October 28, 1872, Order 19, to J. W. Peck, October 28, 1872, Order 20, to E. D. Hillyer, October 28, 1872, Order 21, to Fritz Magers, October 28, 1S72, Order 22, to John M. Price, October 28, 1872, Order 23, to H. P. Perkins, October 28, 1872, Order 24, to W. H . Rossington, October 28, 1872, Order 24, to W. H. Makeaney, October 28, 1872, Order 18, to J. L. Philbrick, October 28, 1872, Order 26, to J. L. Philbrick, November 22, 1872, Order 28, to J. C. Ketcheson, November 26, 1872, Order 25, to E. T. Carr, December 3, 1872, Order 31, to J. C. Ketcheson, December 4, 1872, Order 30, to J. C. Ketcheson, December 6, 1872, Order 32, to J. C. Ketcheson, December 8, 1872, Order 29, to Freiling Bros.,
$ 25 25 25 21 35 300 10 50 40 16 20 250 25 28 15 150 lo
00 00 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 50 00 00 00 00 25 00 00
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.â&#x20AC;˘
$1046 25
December 20, 1872, Order 33, to J. M. Price, December 30, 1872, Order 34, to J. C. Ketcheson, January 31, 1873, Order 35, to J. C. Ketcheson, January 27, 1873, Order 36, to J. C. Ketcheson, September i, 1873, Order 39, to J. H. Brown, October i, 1873, Order 38, to J. H. Brown, October l, 1873, Order 39, to J. H . Brown, October i, 1873, Order 40, to J. C. Ketcheson, Total disbursed,
50 00 200 00 14 25 353 00 500.00 300 00 120 00 76 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;%-zfiy)
Balance on hand,
1
80
1(4,040 13
Fraternally submitted, CHRISTIAN BECK, Grand Tieasurer.
Bro. G U T H R I E moved that the Reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer be referred to the Committee on Finance. Bro. SMALLWOOD moved to amend so as to refer the Report of the Grand Secretary to the Committee on Grand Master's Address for distribution, as there were several matters treated therein that would be required to go to a Special Committee. Bro. JOHN T . LANTER moved to amend the amendment by dividing the Report of the Grand Secretary, and referring the purely financial portion of the^ Report to the Committee on Finance, and the remainder to the Committee on Grand Master's Address. The motion as amended'by^^Bro.' LANTER was adopted. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE, from the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, presented and read the following Report: To the M:. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation have had under consideration the reports and proceedings of Lodges U. D., and beg leave to report thereon, as follows: R I D G E W A V LODGE, U. D.
This Lodge is located at Ridgeway, Osage county, and was convened by Bro. L. S. STEEL, Past Master of Ashlar Lodge, No. 87, and Special Deputy Grand
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Master, on Saturday, June 28, 1873. The record of proceedings appears to be regularly kept in conformity to our usages, and the work fairly done. The Lodge has conferred the first and second Degrees. Your Committee recommend that the Dispensation be continued for another year. CARBONDALE LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Carbondale, Osage county, and was convened on Saturday, July 5,1873, by virtue of a Dispensation granted by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master. On Monday, July 7, the Lodge was again convened, and ten petitions were received from persons to become members of "our Lodge and Order." The Lodge next met on August 4, when eight of these candidates were elected, and the first Degree conferred on two of them. The next meeting was August 9, at which time the first Degree was conferred on two candidates; and the next meeting, August I I , at which work in the first Degree was done. Your Committee suggest to the brethren of this new Lodge, that the Lodge Records fail to show who was Special Deputy, and the day of the week on which meetings were held. We also suggest to the brethren of this Lodge the propriety of doing less work. It does no credit to this or any other Lodge that they receive ten petitions on a single night from persons desiring " to become members of our Lodge and Order." It would also be well for the Secretary to distinguish between Masons and profanes who may petition the Lodge as. petitioners for membership and .petitioners for initiation. Lodges U. D. cannot affiliate members without a Special Dispensation. Your Committee would most respectfully recommend that the matter of the continuation of the Dispensation of this Lodge be referred to the incoming .Grand Master. GREAT BEND LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Great Bend, Barton county, and was convened by Bro. E. D. HiLLYER, Special Deputy, June 19, 1873. This Lodge has made two Entered Apprentices. The records are very well kept. Doubtless the officers are mindful of the importance of the trust committed to their hands. On the borders of civilization, as they are, they cannot be too jealouj of the infant Lodge entrusted to their charge. Your Committee recommend the Dispensation be continited. CHERRYVALE LODGE, U. D., Is located in Montgomery county. This Lodge was convened by Bro. J. M. KEVINS, Special Deputy, November 30, 1873. The records of this Lodge should show the day of the week and hour when it met. The records of the Special Communication, held on the 13th of February, are not as full in some respects as they should be. In other particulars the records are kept in a manner to gratify us. This Lodge has exhibited specimens of its work in all 'of the Degrees of Craft Masonry, The Lodge appears to be in the hands of true and faithful Masons. We recommend that a Charter be granted to this Lodge, and
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that Bro. G. R. SHAW be appointed Junior Warden in place of Bro. JOHN C. BRECKENRIDGE, who resides five miles from the place where the Lodge is held. GILEAD LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located in Kalida, Woodson county, and was convened on the 19th of April, 1873, I'y Special Deputy, Rev. W. H . MAKEANEY. The records are kept with tolerable precision, and work has been done in all the Degrees of Masonry. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. RENO LODGE, U. D., Is located in Hutchinson, Reno county, and was convened by Bro. CHARLES COLUMBIA, Special Deputy, January, 3,1873. At its institution it had twenty members. Your Committee, after a careful examination of the records, fail to discover the day of the week or hour in which the meetings of the Lodge were held. The records of the Special Meetings, held on the 21st of April, and 26th and 29th days of May, are not as complete as they might be; with these slight exceptions the Journal of Proceedings are worthy the highest praise. This Lodge has exhibited specimens of work in all the Degrees, and your Committee are of the opinion that it has been well done, and very cheerfully recommend that a Charter be granted to this Lodge. NEWTON LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Newton, Harvey county, and was convened by Bro. E. D. HiLLYER, Special Deputy, Thursday, February 27, 1873. The records are kept with tolerable precision. The Lodge has received fourteen petitions from the 27th of February to August 22. This is more material than any new Lodge should undertake to prepare for reception in the Lodge during this space of time; especially so in a new community. This material is probably all good, but your Committee feel that it is their duty to caution our brethren of this Lodge to use great care in the future. This Lodge has worked in all the Degrees, and your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. LONGTON LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Longton, in Howard county, and was convened on the 16th day of June, 1873, by Bro. P. CUMMINGS, Special Deputy. The records are kept in a fair manner, but the transcript does not come to the Committee as required by Section 19 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. The Lodge has received three petitions. Two of the candidates have been elected and one rejected. Y'our Committee recommend that the Dispensation be continued until our next Communication. EQUITY LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Fontana, Miami county, and was convened by Bro. A. F. E L Y , Special Deputy, June 30, 1S71. The Lodge has been twice before this Committee, but for reasons set forth in our last report, a Charter has not been granted. The transcript has now been furnished the Committee, as re-
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quired by the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. While the Committee might take occasion to criticise this record in many respects, yet we are satisfied that what has been done was in good faith, and that in the future more care will be taken to comply with our regulations. This Lodge having produced passable specimens of its work in the several Degrees, your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. LENEXA LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Lenexa, Johnson county, and was before this Committee at our last Grand Communication, and for reasons then deemed sufficient, the Dispensation was continued. The records evince much improvement over last year. The work in all of the Degrees is satisfactory; therefore your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. SEDGWICK LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Sedgwick City, Harvey county, and was convened on the 2d day of January, 1872, by Bro. HENRY C. SLUSS, Special Deputy. The proceedings are reasonably regular, and the records fairly kept. The work meets our approbation, and your Committee recornmend that a Charter be granted. POMONA LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Pomona, Franklin county, and was convened by Bro. P. L. EARNEST, Special Deputy, January 18, 1873. The records are fairly kept, and the work appears to be regular. Your Committee therefore recommend that a Charter be granted. OTTAWA LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Minneapolis, Ottawa-county, and was convened on the 23d of April, 1873, by Bro. B. J. F. HANNA, Special Deputy. The records have been kept with care and neatness. The work appears to be entirely satisfactory, and entitled to approval. This Lodge, by a unanimous vote of the brethren, requested that the name be changed to Minneapolis Lodge. Your Committee recommend that the name of the Lodge be changed as requested, and that a Charter be granted. CLAY CENTER LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Clay Center, Clay county, and was before this Committee at its last Grand Communication. The records are in excellent condition, and deserve special commendation. The work is satisfactory, and the Lodge appears to be in a healthy condition. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted. VESPER LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Elgin, Howard county, and was before the Committee one,year ago. We find nothing to except to in Ihe records, and the work'
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satisfies us of the ability of the Lodge to proceed independently, and we therefore recommend the granting of a Charter. MIAMI LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Paola, Miami county, and was convened by Bro. W. R. WAGSTAFF, Special Deputy, on the roth day of July, 1873. The records are kept in the very best manner. The Lodge has conferred one Degree. We recommend the continuance of the Dispensation another year. BELOIT LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Beloit, Mitchell county, and was convened by Bro. D. L. HoPKlNS,'Special Deputy, June 10, 1873. The records appear to be passably correct, but there is ample room for improvement, which care and attention might effect. The records evince a desire on the part of these brethren to be in too great haste in conferring Degrees. This^is to be deprecated, and all Lodges should, by precept and example, discourage this incontinent hurry in the solemn and serious work of making Masons. The fact that this Lodge is located on the outer verge of civilization, but also in the midst of an intelligent, sober and thrifty population, renders it safe. Your Committee believe to grant a Charter. While making such recommendation they would nevertheless suggest that those to whom tlie^Charter is entrusted, study carefully and diligently our Constitution and Regulations. We also recommend, in pursuance of a request lo that effect, that the name of the Lodge be changed to Mount Vernon Lodge. ELLSWORTH LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Ellsworth, Ells^-'orth county, and was convened by Bro. B. J. F . HANNA, Special Deputy, on the 21st day of July, 1873. This Lodge has worked under its Dispensation about forty'days. W e find no serious flaws in the records,'or^the work which has been done by the Lodge, and therefore recommend a continuance of the Dispensation another year. J E W E L L L O D G E , U. D. This Lodge is located at JeweirCity,'Jewell county, and was convened June 14, 1873 ; but the record does'not disclose in an intelligent manner what was done at that meeting. Your Committee^ are of the opinion that the proceedings were regular. The transcript should show that the brother convening such Lodge was a Special Deputy, who was present, and what was done. The records, subsequent to the first'meeting, are unobjectionable. This Lodge has had but little experience in managing a Lodge, and not enough to confer all the Degrees. Your Committee therefore ^recommend that the Dispensation be continued another year, that^hese'brethren may have a fair opportunity to exhibit specimens of their skill in the work of conferring the Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. ^CRESCENT LODGE, U. D. Your Committee had this Lodge under consideration last year, and gave it favorable mention. Neatness and precision charatterize the records, and the
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work merits favorable mention. We must again call attention to the unnecessary and heedless omission of the day of the week and the hour the Lodge meets. Your Committee recommend the granting of a Charter to this Lodge. OLIVET LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at jDlivet, Osage county, and was convened by Bro. S. GiLLiLAND, of Euclid Lodge, No. l o i , as Special Deputy, on the 20th of June, 1873. Two petitions for Degrees have been received, and the first Degree conferred on one candidate. The minutes of proceedings are passably kept, but the transcript ought to conform to the rules of the Grand Lodge a little better. Your Committee recommend that the Dispensation be continued another year. SIGNAL LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Osage City, in Osage counly, and was convened on the 19th day of February, 1873, by Bro. MAX BUCH, of Corinthian Lodge, No. 79, Special Deputy. The work of this Lodge has been well done, and the brethren of this Lodge deserve special praise. Their motto is : " Take care of the ballot." Your Committee take pleasure in recommending that a Charter be granted to the brethren of this Lodge. CARSON LODGE, U. D. This Lodge is located at Elk City, Montgomery counly, and was before tne Committee one year ago, but for sufficient reasons assigned in our last report, no Charter was granted. We are gratified at the marked improvement made by the brethren of this Lodge. The record is well kept, and the work entirely satisfactory. Your Committee recommend that a Charter be granted; also, that Bro. W. S. HOUGH be appointed Worshipful Master, and that Bro. L. CLOGSTON and G. T. SHERMAN be appointed respectively Senior and Junior Wardens. NEW LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PAST AND PRESENT. Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation mark with pleasure the notable improvement in the manner of conducting business in the new Lodges over that characterizing in previous years. There remains, however, ample space for further betterment. We trust that these Lodges, with the experience of the past to guide them, will not allow the excellent work done in their first years to deteriorate through neglect, and that their emulation will be constantly'enhanced as the years go by. WORK OF T H E GRAND OFFICERS. Your Committee desire to record their testimony of the laudable endeavors of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, the officers and Special Deputies of this Grand Lodge, who have labored with unremitting zeal and fidelity to bring these infant Lodges to the highest plane of perfection possible under the circumstances. In this they may have performed a duty that may not always have been pleasant, but the welfare of the Craft compelled its perform-
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ance. The prerogative of forming new Lodges is one of grc-it trust and responsibility as well; and its exercise is often a most delicate matter. The area of oar jurisdiction is large; our State is being peopled with strangers from every civilized nation. The M.-.W.*. Grand Master is often called upon to exercise his prerogative of forming new Lodges under circumstances which it would be a mild term to call embarrassing. The Dispensation must often be trusted to strangers residing perhaps three or four hundred miles away, perhaps at one of the extreme outposts of civilized life. It therefore becomes the duty of this Grand Lodge to seek the welfare of the Fraternity, in a careful scrutiny of all new Lodges, to the end. that no Charter be granted in this Grand. Jurisdiction to any but faithful Craftsmen. R E T U R N I N G L E T T E R S AND TRANSCRIPT. Your Committee beg'leave again to call attention to Section 19 of the ByLaws of the Grand Lodge, on page 11 of the Constitution and By-Laws, as follows : SECTION 19. Every Lodge shall conform to the provisions of Section 18, and in addition thereto, shall return their letter of Dispensation to the next Grand Annual Communication after date of said letter, together with a transcript of their work, stating particularly the following facts : First— The transcript shall show at the commencement of the transactions of the meeting, the name and location of the Lodge, and the day of the week, month and year. Second—The present.
names of the officers and number of members and visitors
Third—Whether the Communication be a Stated or a Special one, and in what Degree the Lodge is opened and closed. Fourth — What work is done. Fifth — A certificate of the correctness of the abstract shall be appended, signed by the Master and Secretary. Sixth—The abstract shall be made on cap paper, the leaves fastened together, carefully folded, with the name and location of the Lodge carefully endorsed on the back. No Charter shall issue until such an abstract is made and approved. D U T I E S O F W O R S H I P F U L MASTER—SIGNING T H E RECORDS. Attention is also called to That hereafter the Worshipful diction be required to sign the tion, after the same have been
the following standing regulations, page 41, ibid: Masters of Subordinate Lodges under this Jurisminutes of the Lodge at each Stated Communicaapproved. CONCLUSION.
Your Committee have conscientiously striven to do their duty in the preparation of the foregoing report and recommendations. We have read every abstract
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line by line, amounting to several hundred pages in the aggregate. We have endeavored to point out errors of omission and commission, and have divested ourselves of all animus or prejudice. We have, while appreciating the fallibility of human judgmentj^ried to cultivate judicial calmness and patience. Where we have discovered errors, we have pointed them out, though we have endeavored to avoid hypercriticism. We have felt it our duty to withhold a recommendation for Charters in several instances where we would have been pleased to gratify our brethren with a different judgment. Our duty demands as much candor as soundness of judgment to satisfactorily perform it; but candor always tempered with a kindly spirit which is fraternal and truly Masonic. Our Order is governed by fixed laws, principles and usages. They can never be changed this side the Millennium. If we depart from them we shall cease to be true and lawful Masons. This Committee take the liberty to refer again to the report of the Committee of the last Communication of the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge, and ask a careful perusal of it. All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted, JOHN G U T H R I E , THOS. H . MORRISON, J. W. PECK, S. E. SHELDON, CLEMENT J. NEAL, Committee.
On motion, the Report was received and its recommendations adopted. LAWRENCE AND ACACIA LODGES.
The Grand Secretary read the following communication from the Worshipful Masters of each of these Lodges, in relation to granting duplicate Charters, to take the place of those destroyed by fire in June last: To the M.-. IV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : On behalf of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A. F . and A. M., I return herewilh Dispensation issued by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, to enable us to continue our labors after the destruction of our Charter by fire in June last, and have the honor to request that the new Charter be issued, with the same number, name and date as that of the original one destroyed. Also that it may contain the same names of the three principal officers as were contained in the original Charter. THOS. H. MORRISON. Worshipful Master. B. MCALLASTER, Secretary.
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To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : I herewith return to you the Dispensation granted Acacia Lodge, No. 9, A. Fand, A. M., on the i8th day of June, A. L. 5873, authorizing our Lodge to continue our Masonic labors, etc. Our Charter having been burned, we would, therefore, pray that a duplicate Charter be granted us, bearing same name, number and date, with the same OfHcers' names inserted, as in the original. Fraternally subn.itted, A. L. SELIG, Secretaiy,
Bro. E. D. HiLLYER offered the following resolution, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary is hereby instructed to issue duplicate Charters, as requested, to Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, and Acacia Lodge, No. 9, in lieu of those destroyed by fire in June last, free of any charge. /
VALLEY LODGE, No. 30.
T h e Grand Secretary read the following communication from Valley Lodge, No. 30: LAWRENCE, KAN., October I5ih, A. L. 5873, To the M.-. IVr. Grand Lodge of Kansas : At a stated meeting of Valley Lodge, No. 30, A. F. and A. M., held in their hall in North Lawrence, Kansas, on the evening of September sixth last, it was Resolved, That this Lodge fraternally request the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge to remit the dues for this year to this Grand Lodge of Lawrence I^odge, No. 6, and Acacia Lodge, No. 9, of Lawrence. We make said request in consideration of the fact that the said Lodges lost, in the destruction of their hall in June last, their entire Lodge property, thus rendering them almost entirely destitute. By order of Valley Lodge, No. 30. WM. R. FRISBIE, as Secretary.
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moved the adoption of the following reso-
Resolved, That the dues paid to the Grand Lodge by Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, and Acacia Lodge, No. 9, for the year ending August 31st, 1873, be refunded to said Lodges, in consideration of the serious losses sustained by these Lodges in the destruction of their property by fire in June last,
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The following petition from Keystone Lodge, No. 102, was read, and referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges: To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The undersigned respectfully represent that Keystone Lodge, No. 102, has heretofore met at Parker, in the county of Montgomery; that we are desirous to remove said Lodge to the city of CoffeyviUe; that at a Stated Communication of said Lodge, held on the 4th day of October, A. L. 5873, notice of our desire was openly given in said Lodge; that every member of said Lodge was specially summoned to attend a Stated Communication of said Lodge, held on the i l l h day of October, A. L. 5873, for the purpose of taking the subject of removal into consideration, at which communication the Lodge deemed such removal expedient; that these petitioners are members of said Lodge; wherefore, we pray permission to remove said Lodge to CoffeyviUe, Montgomery county, Kansas. Dated the n t h day of October, 5873, A. D. 1873. E. DENNIS, Worshipful Master. S. S. PETERSON, Senior Warden. J. M. Creary, B. R. Cunningham, Enoch Moody, John Lang, J. Theo. Scum, Jr., J. F. Savage, F. W. Noblett, J. W. Burns, John O'Brien, J. W., C. S. Brown, L. M. Hetherington, E. Hadden, S. O. Ebersole, C. M. Morrison, Sec'y. BY-LAWS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES.
The Grand Secretary presented and read several amendments to the By-Laws of Subordinate Lodges. On motion, these amendments were referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence.DORIC LODGE, No. 83.
The following petition from the members of the late Doric Lodge, No. 83, asking for the restoration of the Charter of said I^odge, arrested by the M.'.W.'. Grand Master in 1872, was,on motion, referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges. To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lod^e of Kansas : We, the undersigned. Master Masons and members of Doric Lodge, No. 83, A. F . and A. M., whose Charter was arrested by order of the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge in 1871, would most respectfully request the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge to restore to us the Charter of Doric Lodge, No. 83, A. F. and A. M., and thereby give us authority to work. Our Lodge is in debt and the members are poor, and can with great difficulty and privation cancel the indebtedness; but if our Lodge could proceed to work we could soon liquidate our indebtedness^ If we have
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been guilty, as a Lodge, of anything nnmasonic, it was through ignorance, as we are mostly new Master Masons, and was not through intention to do wrong or anything irregular, and trust that the punishment inflicted upon us by the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge will be considered amply sufficient. Trusting that our prayer may be favorably considered by the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge, we subscribe ourselves, in fraternity, yours, DANIEL PHENICIE, O. G. RICHARDS, J. M. STILL, S. AMERICAN, C. O. RICHARDS, A. L. CORN, EuDORA, KAS., October lo. THOMAS PEARSON, REPORT O F T H E COMMITTEE ON C H A R T E R E D LODGES.
Bro. T. J. ANDERSON, from the Committee on Chartered Lodges, submitted the following Report: To the M.'. W.-. Grand Lodge of Katisas ; Your Committee on Chartered Lodges submit the following Report. We have examined the returns of the following Lodges, and find them correct, viz.: Smithton Lodge, Leavenworth Lodge, Wyandotte Lodge, Kickapoo Lodge, Washington Lodge, Lawrence Lodge, Union Lodge, Bourbon Lodge, Acacia Lodge, King Solomon Lodge, Emporia Lodge, * Nemaha Lodge, \ *Oskaloosa Lodge fTecumseh Lodge, Lafayette Lodge, Topeka Lodge, Franklin Lodge, Olathe Lodge, Circleville Lodge, Grasshopper Falls Lodge, Palmyra Lodge, Osage Valley L o d g e , — _ High Piairie Lodge Neosho Lodge, Eldora Lodge, * Ijjoorrect.
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Pacific Lodge, Valley Lodge, Arcana Lodge, '*Auburn Lodge, Mound City Lodge f Great Light Lodge, Hiawatha Lodge, Council Grove Lodge, Paola Lodge, . lola Lodge,. Seneca Lodge, De.Soto Lodge, Blooming Grove Lodge, Holton Lodge, * Monticello Lodge, Delphian Lodge, Rising Sun Lodge, Xenia Lodge, Monrovia Lodge, Nine Mile Lodge, Calvajy Lodge, Orient Lodge, Perry Lodge, *• Granada Lodge, ShawneeLodge, f No report.
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Grand Lodge of Kansas. Troy Lodge, Spring H i l l L o d g e , Coyville L o d g e , Mount Pleasant L o d g e , D i c k Rees L o d g e , Salina L o d g e , •-• L a C y g n e L o d g e , Adams Lodge, Walhena Lodge Gardner Lodge, f Burlington L o d g e , Frankfort L o d g e , Hiram Lodge, Baxter L o d g e , Huron Lodge, Chetopa L o d g e , '"Mystic T i e L o d g e , . WamegoLodge, ErieLodge, Ionic Lodge, W h i t e Cloud L o d g e , Corinthian L o d g e , Zoredatha L o d g e , * N e w Albany L o d g e , Tuscan Lodge, Jefferson L o d g e , Sutton L o d g e , Evergreen Lodge, Ashlar L o d g e , Eureka Lodge, * H o m e Lodge, Golden R u l e L o d g e , Marysville L o d g e , Mission L o d g e , Girard L o d g e , Harmony Lodge,
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09 91 92 93 94
Constellation L o d g e , Delaware Lodge, Patmos L o d g e , Benovolent L o d g e , Wichita L o d g e , Prudence Lodge, Euclid L o d g e , Keystone Lodge, Cedar L o d g e , Frontier L o d g e , Solomon City L o d g e , Fidelity L o d g e , Fortitude Lodge, Zion L o d g e , Obedience Lodge, *Adelphi Lodge, * Hesperian Lodge, Blue Valley L o d g e , St. J o h n ' s L o d g e , Advance Lodge, Excelsior L o d g e , Muscotah L o d g e , Parsons L o d g e , Altoona L o d g e , Cherokee L o d g e , * Halcyon Lodge, Woodson Lodge, Alpha Lodge, Liberty L o d g e , I Geoffry [Lodge, C a w k e r City L o d g e , Meridian L o d g e , Palestine L o d g e , Ottawa Lodge, Belleville L o d g e , Polar Star L o d g e ,
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Your Committee would remark that there seems to be n o excuse for m a k i n g out and s e n d i n g up incomplete R e p o r t s , w h e n t h e system of blanks adopted by the G r a n d Secretary is so simple and complete as to be understood by a n y of the officers of Subordinate Lodges w h o will give the matter their slightest personal attention. T . J. A N D E R S O N , M O R G A N COX, S. H A T C H , Committet.
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R E P O R T O F T H E COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
Bro. W. H. MAKEANEV, from the Committee on the Distribution of the Grand Master's Address, submitted the following Report, which was received and adopted: To the M.-. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The Committee to whom was referred the Annual Address of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, respectfully report that they have carefully examined it, and feel pleased with the true Masonic spirit characterizing it in every particular; and would earnestly recommend the high moral and Masonic principles therein inculcated to the Craft throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. We would recommend : I. That so much of the Address as refers to the Fraternal Dead be referred to the Grand Secretary, with authority to dedicate a memorial page to their memory. 2. That so much of it as refers to Doric Lodge, No. 83, Nemaha and Circleville Lodges, Assistant Lecturers, St. John's Lodge, discipline, decisions, locaticm of the Grand Lodge, and charity, be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. 3. That so much of it as refers to our foreign relations be referred to the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. Your Committee would recommend that so much of the Grand Secretary's Report as refers to printing proceedings and office furniture, be referred to the Committee an Finance. 2'. That so much of it-as refers to condition of I^odges, By-Laws of Subordinate Lodges, and returns of Lodges, be referred to a Special Committee of three. Fraternally submitted, W. H. MAKEANEY, JOHN C. RICHMOND, JOHN INGRAM, Commillee. PER D I E M AND MILEAGE.
Bro. W. H. SMALLWOOD introduced the following resolution, and moved its adoption : Resolved, That the Grand Lodge shall pay per diem and mileage lo one delegate from each Subordinate Lodge in this Jurisdiction, at each Annual Communication, as follows : Two dollars per day for each day in actual attendance, and five cents per mile for each mile actually traveled in going to and returning therefrom: Provided, that said delegate shall consist of the Worshipful Master or his proxy; and, provided further, that no delegate shall be entitled to more than one allowance under this regulation. Fraternally submitted, W. H. SMALLWOOD.
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T H E STATE UNIVERSITY.
Bro. BASSETT, in behalf of the Faculty of the State University of Kansas and the citizens of Lawrence, who felt a pardonable pride in the possession of such an institution, invited the members of the Grand Lodge, while in the city, to visit and inspect the building and look into the methods of instruction practised there; promising that all would be received with courtesy and treated with hospitality by the President and Professors. On motion, the invitation was accepted. The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 7:30 p. M.
WEDNESDAY,. OCTOBER 15,
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The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M., with officers and members as in the afternoon. DEDICATION OF MASONIC H A L L .
After the transaction of some preliminary matters, preparatory to dedicating the new Masonic Home of our Lawrence brethren, the Grand Officers and brethren of the Grand Lodge were conducted to an adjoining hall, when the doors of the new Lodge Room were open for the admission of brethren, with their families, and many invited friends. The Grand Lodge was formed in procession, and returned to the apartments to be dedicated to the Holy Principle of Morality and Virtue. The Fraternity in Lawrence had, in June last, undergone a very serious calamity in the burning of the building in which their Lodge room was located, and the destruction of all their Lodge property. The splendid new building of the First National Bank, one of the most notable architectural beauties of the State, was then in process of erection, and in the upper story of this structure was a large hall, with ante-rooms and refectory adjoining, admirably adapted, in every respect, for 9
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Masonic purposes, which was leased by the Order for a term of years. This spacious, well-lighted apartment was furnished with great taste, and at a large expense, and the Masons of Lawrence were in readiness to receive and appropriately entertain the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication. The evening session of October igth, of the Grand Lodge, was set apart to the solemn dedication of this hall to Masonic purposes, in which ceremony the Grand Officers had been invited to take part, and all the Representatives of the Grand Body asked to be present and participate. The ceremonies were public, and many ladies of Lawrence, and citizens, not mernbers of the Order, were furnished with cards of admission. The scene was a brilliant one, creditable alike to Lawrence and the Order of Masonry. It was one of those fugitive, but enchanting glimpses, which the outside world occasionally obtains of the ceremonies of our Order, vindicating the wholesome morality of its ritual, and the surpassing beauties of its symbolism. Bro. BASSETT, of Acacia Lodge, No. 9, directed the ceremonies; Bro. T. J. ANDERSON acting as Grand Marshal, and Bro. E. D. HILLYER as Grand Pursuivant. M.".W.". Grand Master PRICE conducted the ceremonies, and delivered all the appropriate lectures. The corn, wine and oil were poured upon their temple, and it was, according to ancient usage, set apart to the sacred uses of Masonry. Worshipful Bro. ISAAC S . KALLOCH, Grand Orator, then advanced to the Grand East, and delivered a stirring'address on the morals, the traditions and the usages of Free Masonry, interspersed with delightful transitions, from the kindliest humor to the most tender pathos, and irradiated at times with the most genuine and unrestrained eloquence. The student of Masonry, properly gifted with graces of utterance, as our Grand Orator unquestionably is, finds our Ritual and history an inexhaustible mine of the finest inspiration, and Bro. K A L LOCH had not lightly skimmed his theme. The members of the Order present took early occasion to thank him heartily for so able and brilliant an exposition of the subject. W e
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Afterwards the audience retired, and the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, until 10 A. M. of the i6th.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16,
1873.
The M.'.W.". Grand Lodge was called from' refreshment to labor at 10 A. M., officers and members as yesterday. The following papers were read by the Grand Secretary, and referred to appropriate committees. To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : St. Johns Lodge, No. 113, under your Jurisdiction, respectfully represents that Cawker City Lodge, No. 125, received the petition, and conferred the First and Second Degrees on W. T. S. MAY, who had removed, from the Jurisdiction of St. John's Lodge to that of Cawker City Lodge, without the consent of St. Johns Lodge, and before he had acquired a residence in Cawker City Jurisdiction. Further, that verbal notice was sent to said Cawker City Lodge, by members of St. Johns Lodge, that some of the members of St. Johns Lodge objected to his being received into the Order at all, and a letter was sent to one of the members of Cawker City Lodge, giving some of the objections to his initiation or advancement. St. Johns Lodge, No. 113, therefore claims that the fees be declared belonging to St. Johns Lodge, and that Cawker City Lodge be required to deliver the same to us. W. E. REID, W. M., S/. yohns Lodge, No. 113. To the M.-. VV.-. Grand Lodge of
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St. Johns Lodge, No. 113, under your Jurisdiction, respectfully represents that Frontier Lodge, No. 104, received the petition, and conferred the First Degree on JAMES HUMPHREY, then in the Jurisdiction of said St. Johns Lodge, the respective distances being: from St. Johns Lodge to HUMPHREY'S place of residence, eighteen miles, and from Frontier Lodge to HUMPHREY'S place of residence, at least twenty-five miles, without obtaining leave from St. Johns Lodge. We therefore claim the amount received as fees for his initiation as justly due St. Johns Lodge. W. E. R E I D , W. M., St. Johns Lodge No. 113.
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Be it Resolved, That Section 22 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be, and is hereby, amended to read as follows: SEC. 22. No Lodge shall receive and act upon the petition-of any applicant for initiation or admission, whose residence may be nearer some other Lodge under this jurisdiction, than the one to which application is made, without the consent of such nearest Lodge. Nor shall any such Lodge act upon the petition of any such applicant, who has been rejected, within six months of the date of such rejection. Nor shall a petition for the mysteries of Masonry be received from any person who has not resided two years under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, and one year under the jurisdiction of the Lodge to which he applies. JOHN INGRAM,
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The Committee on Finance submitted the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance beg leave to report that they have examined the accounts of the Grand Secretary and Treasurer, and find them correct. We would recommend that the Grand Secretary be authorized to procure the printing of one thousand copies of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, and draw on the Grand Treasurer for the cost of the same; the names of individual members to be omitted, in accordance with the recommendation of the Grand Secretary. We would further recommend that the Grand Secretary be authorized to procure necessary furniture, to preserve the property of the Grand Lodge, in accordance with his recommendation. '. Your Committee would recommend that the following allowances be made, in accordance with the regulations of this Grand Lodge, to reimburse the Oflicers for expenses: M.-.W.-. JOHN M. PRICE, Grand Master (Deducting 550 00 already paid.) R.-.W.-. J. D. RUSH, Deputy G. M R.-.W.-. I. B. SHARP, Grand Senior Warden R.-.W.-. J. W. PECK, Grand Junior Warden R.-.W.-. C. BECK, Grand Treasurer R.-.W.-. J. H. BROWN, Grand Secretary W. H . RossiNGTON, Asst. Grand Secretary
5300 00 25 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 15 00 30 00
FRITZ MAGERS, Grand Tyler
30 00
JUSTICE W . ASSMAN, Asst. Grand Tyler E. D. HiLLYER, Expenses attending Grand Lodge,
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Your Committe'e would fully endorse the recommendation of the Grand Treasurer, in relation to investing the surplus funds of the Grand Lodge; and we would recommend that the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer of this Grand Lodge, be a Committee, with full power to make such investment in behalf of this Grand Lodge, in accordance with the recommendations of the Grand Treasurer. We would further report on the matter referred to them, in regard to reimbursing Bro. E. D. HiLLYER, Custodian of the work, for actual expenses incurred by him; would recommend that the sum^of ^75.00 be allowed him. Your Committee cannot close this report without paying some tribute of respect to the fidelity of our Grand Treasurer, who has filled the responsible position of trust for the last thirteen years, without any compensation from this Grand Lodge, further than his actual expenses in attending upon, the sessions of this Grand Lodge; and we would recommend, as a memento of the esteem and confidence of this Grand Lodge, that the Grand Master and Grand Secretary be directed to procure some suitable testimonial to present to R.-.W.\ Bro. CHRISTIAN BECK, on behalf of this Grand Lodge, and one hundred dollars is hereby appropripted for the same. Fraternally submitted, WM. O. GOULD, C. N. JAMES, J O H N K. WRIGHT, Finance Committee. GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS.
Bro. SHAHP, from the Committee on Grievances and Appeals, submitted the following report: To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Grievances and Appeals have had under consideration the following cases on appeal from Subordinate Lodges within this jurisdiction, and beg leave to report thereon as follows: IN T H E MATTER OF T H E APPEAL OF B R O . J. A. W E L L S , OF E R I E LODGE, NO. 7 6 .
In the aUove case your Committee find on file an appeal, in writing, by Bro. J. A. WELLS, from the trial, findings and sentence of Erie Lodge, No. 76, containing what is doubtless intended to be a statement of the case. Your Committee find no exceptions taken to the decision of the Lodge appealed from (except the mere fact of the taking of said appeal), as required by Section 45, Grand Lodge By-Laws. They further find that said appeal is not accompanied with a full record, or any record whatever, of the evidence taken or given on the trial of said case, as required by said Section 45.
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That said appeal is not authenticated by the certificate of the Secretary of Erie Lodge, No. 76; neither are any of the papers accompanying the same so certified, as required by said Section 45. There is no evidence whatever before your committee that said appellant gave the other party one month's notice, or any notice whatever, of the taking of said appeal; nor is there any evidence of the waiving of such notice before your Committee, as required by said Section 45. And, lastly, there is nothing official before your Committee on which to act in this matter, as required by said Section 45. Wherefore your Committee respectfully recommend that said appeal be dismissed. I N T H E MATTER OF T H E APPEAL O F B R O . J . J. BARRETT, OF CONSTELLATION LODGE. NO. 9 5 .
In this case your Committee find on file an appeal regularly taken from the trial, decision and sentence of Constellation Lodge, No. 95, by which Bro. J. J. Barrett was suspended, which said appeal contains all the proceedings and evidence taken and had in said case; and your Committee, after a,full and careful examination of all said proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in said case, find that Bro. J. J. BARRETT was rightly proven guilty of a gross violation of his Masonic, obligations, as set forth in the charges and specifications preferred against him in said Lodge. Wherefore, your Committee recommend that the action of said Constellation Lodge, No. 95, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E APPEAL OF B R O . B . F . SMYTHE, OF FIDELITY LODGE, NO. 1 0 6 .
I n this case your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript of all proceedings in the trial thereof, and containing all the evidence given on the trial by which Bro. B. F . SMYTHE was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee after a careful examination of all said proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in said case, find that Bro. B. F . SMYTHE was rightly proven guilty of a gross violation of his Masonic obligations, as set forth in the charges and specifications preferred against him in said Lodge. Wherefore, your Committee recommend that the action of said Fidelity Lodge, No. 106, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E M A T T E R OF T H E APPEAL OF BRO. JAMES P . BURTIS, OF SUTTON LODGE,
NO. 85. In this case your Committee find on file an appeal, regularly taken, from the trial, decision and sentence of Sutton Lodge, No. 85, on charges preferred by Bro. JAMES P. BURTIS against Bro. THOMAS HUGHES, together with a duly
authenticated transcript, by the Secretary of said Lodge, of all proceedings had in said case, and containing a full record of all the evidence given in said case, a statement of the case and the exceptions taken on the trial thereof, said appeal
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being taken by Bro. BURTIS for alleged irregularities occurring during the trial of Bro. HUGHES, and for inadequacy of punishment inflicted by said Lodge. Your Committee, upon a full examination and investigation of all the proceedings of said Lodge, on said trial, as shown by said transcript, find that the following irregularities were committed during said trial: Firstâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;When the vote was about to be taken on the guilt or innocence of the accused, the Worshipful Master ordered the accused and accuser and their attorneys to retire while the ballot was being taken. Bro. W. W. SMITH, who was acting as attorney for Bro. HUGHES, the defendant, and who was a member of the Lodge, claimed the right to remain and vote, but the Worshipful Master decided that, being attorney for the defendant, Bro. SMITH was not entitled to vote. In this ruling your Committee think the Worshipful Master erred, and that Bro. SMITH was entitled to vote at that time on the question of the guilt or innocence of the accused, and that the mere fact of befriending a brother on trial, by acting as his attorney, as provided by Rule 7 of Section 2 of Grand Lodge By-Laws on " Trials and Punishments," did not debar Bro. SMITH of a right as member of the Lodge. Said Rule 7 provides only "that the accused and the accuser shall retire" when the vote is about to be taken; and Rule 7 further provides " t h a t a majority of two thirds shall be required to convict." The record shows the vote stood twenty-one for conviction and ten for acquittal. Had Bro. SMITH been allowed to vote, and should he have voted for the defendant as not guilty, the defendant would have been acquitted, as a two-thirds vote would not have been had for conviction. Secondâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The records show that after the defendant had been found guilty the vote was then taken on the penalty, which was done by a showing of hands. In taking the vote, as to the nature and amount of punishment to be inflicted, by a show of hands, the Lodge violated Rule 7 of Section 2 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws on " Trials and Punishments," which provides, viz : " 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," &c. Wherefore, your Committee would recommend that the action of said Lodge in said matter be set aside and annulled, and a new trial awarded in the premises. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E APPEAL OF BRO. R. S. LEUHART, OF CHETOPA LODGE,
NO. 73. Your Committee, after a careful examination of the papers and evidence in this case, are of the opinion that the evidence reported does not justify the severe decision of said Lodge in expelling Bro. R. S. LEUHART, and your Committee would recommend that a new trial be awarded Bro. R. S. LEUHART, and that said case be referred back to said Chetopa Lodge, No. 73, for further action in said matter. IN T H E M A T T E R OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF BURLINGTON LODGE, NO. 6 6 , AGAINST B R O . REUBEN lAMES.
Your Committee find on file among the papers referred to them, a transcript of proceedings had by said Burlington Lodge, No. 66, against Bro. REUBEN JAMES, a non-affiliated Master Mason residing within the jurisdiction of said Lodge. It appears from said transcript that charges were preferred against Bro.
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JAMES by the Junior Warden of said Lodge, acting in his oiificial capacity, for gross immoral and unmasonic conduct, and that Bro. JAMES was duly notified thereof, and was present and plead " N o t Guilty." The specification in support' of the above charge reads as follows : Specificaiion \slâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;That the said KEUBEN JAMES, a non-affiliated Master Mason, on or about the 25th day of February, 1873, in the town of Burlington, Coflfey county and State of Kansas, did engage in the saloon or dramshop business, for the sale of intoxicating liquors, with one H . H . STANFIELD, and continues to remain in said business, although admonished by the Junior Warden of this Lodge to desistâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all this in violation of his duty as a Master Mason, and to the great scandal and disgrace of the Fraternity; and it is hereby demanded that the said REUBEN JAMES be dealt with, therefore, according to Masonic law and usage. (Signed), M. V. B. SHEAFOR, jhmior JVarden. The foregoing is the only Specification. Before pleading to said charge, Bro. JAMES, by his counsel, Bro. SILAS FEARL, moved the Lodge that the charges be made more definite and certain, in this, that they do not state whether or not Bro. JAMES has been selling liquor in violation of a State law; which motion was overruled by the Worshipful Master and excepted to. In the opinion of yo^ur Committee, the ruling of the Worshipful Master was correct. Bro. JAMES then, by his counsel, filed a demurrer to said charges, in this, that no Masonic offense is set forth in said charges; which said demurrer was overruled by the Worshipful Master, and excepted to by Bro. JAMES. This ruling of the Worshipful Master, in the opinion of your Committee, raises the whole question of Masonic law involved in said charge. The question thus put by Bro. JAMES to the Worshipful Master : Is a brother guilty of a Masonic offense if he is engaged in the saloon or dramshop business for the sale of intoxicating liquors? And the Worshipful Master by his ruling answered the question in the affirmative. In the opinion of your Committee, the ruling of the Worshipful Master was correct. [See decision of Grand Master Brown, proceedings of A. D. 1870; also, reference to same by Grand Master Price at present Communication.] The evidence then introduced in support of said charges shows that Bro. JAMES, in connection with one H. H . STANFIELD, was engaged in the saloon or dramshop business, and, as such, were selling intoxicating liquors by the drink, as charged in said specification. Bro. JAMES then offered to prove by Bro. PATTON and liy Bro. REDMOND,
who was then City Clerk and City Attorney of the City of Burlington, that Bro. JAMES had a license to sell intoxicating liquors within the limits of the City of Burlington, under a license duly issued by the Mayor, Clerk and Treasurer of the City of Burlington, and that he had never engaged within the jurisdiction of this Lodge in the sale of intoxicating liquors in violation of the laws of Kansas. The Worshipful Master refused to admit the evidence, or allow him to prove those matters. In the opinion of your Committee, the ruling of the Worshipful Master was correct.
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In conclusion, your Committee desire to call the attention of the Grand Lodge to'the singular action of said Lodge in this, viz: After all the evidence had been submitted, and Bro. JAMES had retired from the Lodge, the question being on the ist specification, there were twenty-three votes " Guilty," and seven votes " N o t Guilty." The question being on the charge, there were twenty-two votes "Guilty," and eight votes "Not Guilty." The question then being what penalty should be inflicted : On Expulsion, there were nine ballots for Expulsion and twenty-one against; on Suspension, there were nineteen ballots for Suspension, and eleven against; on Reprimand, there were thirteen ballots for Reprimand and twelve against. Bro. JAMES being recalled, he was notified by the Worshipful Master that the brethren had declared him guilty of immoral and unmasonic conduct, but had inflicted no penalty. Ill consideration of the foregoing, your Committee beg leave to report as follows: That the action of said Lodge, in failing to inflict a penalty, after finding the brother '\ guilty of immoral and unmasonic conduct," deserves the censure of this Grand Lodge for its action in the premises. And your Committee, in view of establishing a positive precedent, and obtaining the action of this Grand Lodge on the matters involved in said charges, recommend the adoption of the following resolution, viz: Resolved, That it is a Masonic offense for any Master-Mason to keep a dramshop, or what is commonly known as a saloon, or to sell intoxicating liquors as a beverage. And your Committee recommend the adoption,of the following resolution : Resolved, That it shall be the duty of Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction, after having found an accused brother guilty of a Masonic crime, to inflict some one of the penalties prescribed by the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF OLATHE LODGE, NO. I9, AGAINST BRO. N. B. LUCAS.
In this case your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript of all proceedings had in the trial of Bro. N. B. LuCAS by said Olathe Lodge, No. 19, and containing all the evidence given on said trial, by which Bro. N. B. LUCAS was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee, after a full examination of said proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in said case, beg leave to recommend that the action of Olathe Lodge, No. 19, in said matter, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E M A T T E R OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF LIBERTY LODGE, NO. I 2 3 , AGAINST BRO. JOHN W . ROSS.
Your Committee find on file a transcript of proceedings had in the trial of Bro. JOHN W . ROSS by Liberty Lodge, No. 123, by which Bro. JOHN W . ROSS
was expelled from said Lodge, and have had the same under consideration, and
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recommend that the action of said Liberty Lodge, No. 123, in said matter, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS Oi' llOLTON LODGE, NO. 4 2 , AGAINST BRO. FRANK LYMAN.
In this matter your Committee find on file what purports to be a charge by the Junior Warden of said Lodge against said Bro..FRANK LYMAN, accompanied by a transcript of the evidence of one NANCY JANE OWENS, given before one A. D. WALKER, a Justice of the Peace of Franklin Township, Jackson county, Kansas, on the preliminary examination of said Bro. FRANK LYMAN before said Justice of the Peace, on the charge of bastardy, and said transcript does not purport to give all the evidence of said witness. Endorsed on said transcript is a penciled report of a Committee referring it to the Lodge. The above is all that there is before your Committee. J^irst—Your Committee find nd evidence of any notice given of said charges to Bro. FRANK LYMAN. Second —We' find no evidence of any trial having been had by said Lodge on said charge. Third—We find no transcript, whatever, of the proceedings of said Lodge, or of the evidence taken in said matter certified by the Secretary of the Lodge, as required by Section 45, Grand Lodge By-Laws. In fact there is nothing legally before your Committee on which to act. Wherefore, we recommend that the whole matter be referred back to said Helton Lodge, No. 42, with direction to try said Bro. FRANK LYMAN on said charge, in accordance with Masonic law. IN T H E M A T T E R OF T H E APPEAL OF BRO. J O H N F L E T C H E R , OF TOPEKA LODGE,
NO. 17.
In this case your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript of all the proceedings had in said Lodge on the trial of Bro. JOHN FLETCHER. Said transcript contains all the evidence taken on said trial. We also find an appeal, regularly ta\;en by said Bro. JOHN FLETCHER, from the trial, decision and sentence of said Topeka Lodge, No. 17, by which he was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee, after a full and careful examination of all the proceedings had in said matter, and of the evidence submitted in said case, find that all the proceedings of said Lodge in said matter were regular and ought to be approved; and that Bro. JOHN FLETCHER was rightly proven guilty of a gross violation of his Masonic obligations, as set forth in the charges and specifications preferred against him in said Lodge. Wherefore, your Committee recommend that the action of said Topeka Lodge, No. 17, be approved and confirmed. IN
T H E M A T T E R OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF OSKALOOSA LODGE, NO. I 4 , AGAINST BRO.
PHINEAS WHITLEY.
In this case your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript of all the proceedings had on the trial of Bro. PIIINEAS WHITLEY by said Oskaloosa Lodge, No. 14, and containing all the evidence given on the trial thereof, by which said brother was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee, after a careful examination of said proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in
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said case, beg leave to recommend that the action of said Oskaloosa Lodge, No. 14, in said matter, be approved and confirmed. All of which is respectfully submitted, L B. SHARP, B. J. RICKER, D. BYINGTON, Co7timittee.
HOLTON LODGE, No. 42. Bro. HiLLYER moved to except the case of our expelled Bro. LYMAN from adoption, and to amend so as to require the Secretary of said Lodge to return a full transcript of proceedings had in the case. Bro. T. J. Anderson explained that the Lodge was composed of intelligent, fair-minded men, who had intended the meager statement of the case sent to serve the purpose of a transcript, and the righteousness of the verdict was proven by the fact that no appeal had been taken from the decision of the Lodge. Thereupon, Bro. BASSETT moved to amend the motion, so as to confirm the action of the Lodge in the case; which motion was adopted. The report of the Committee, as amended, was adopted. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OiV JURISPRUDENCE. Bro. M. S. ADAMS, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, submitted the following report; which was, on motion, read by sections: To the M.\ IV.'. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee on Jurisprudence submit the following report: That we have had under consideration, the decisions of the M.-.W.'. Grand Master, numbered from I to 18, inclusive, and find the same in accordance with the well-established principles of Masonic Jurisprudence, and recommend that they be affirmed; and we also recommend that what purports to be a Standng Regulation of this Grand Lodge, passed 1858, and found on page 41 of the Constitution and ByLaws of this Grand Lodge, be repealed. Your Committee have also had under consideration the proposed amendment to By-Laws of Alpha Lodge, No, 122, and Fortitude Lodge, No. 107, relating to the time of holding their Stated Meetings, and recommend that the amendment be approved.
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We have also examined the proposed amendment to Section 22 of the ByLaws, and recommend its rejection. We have also had under consideration, a resolution offered by Bro. HATCH, to amend Section 18 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, increasing Grand Lodge dues to sevenly-five cents per member, and recommend its adoption. We also report that the second resolution of Bro. H A T C H , to amend the By-Laws, covers ground provided for by Article i of Constitution, and therefore recom. mend its rejection; also, recommend the rejection of the resolution respecting non-affiliative Masons. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, G. M. BARNS, JACOB D E W I T T , Committee. PER DIEM AND MILEAGE.
T h e clause relating to paying per diem and mileage to Representatives in the Grand Lodge, elicited considera!ble discussion; after which, Bro. SMALLWOOD moved that the subject matter be referred to a Special Committee of three. Bro. PHILBRICK ^moved that the further discussion of the question, and the consideration of the motion to refer, be passed over, until the Chairman concludes his report: which was agreed to, and every other recommendation of the Committee was adopted by the Grand Lodge, except that relating to per diem. L-
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ON JURISPRUDENCE.
Bro. M. S. ADAMS, from the Committee on Jurisprudence, submitted the following additional report: To the M.\ W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence have had under consideration the fact that this Grand Lodge is rapidly becoming unwieldy in its proportions under the present provisions of its Constitution, as to membership therein, and in view of the fact that it is rapidly increasing in number of members, by the increase of Lodges, we therefore report the following amendment to Article i of the Constitution, so that it shall read as follows, to-wit: ARTICLE I. Be it Ordained, That the Grand Lodge shall consist of a Grand Mister, a Deputy Grand Master, a Senior Grand Warden, a Junior Grand Warden, a Grand Treasurer, a Grand Secretary, a Grand Chaplain, two Grand Deacons, a Grand Tyler, a Grand Marshal, two Grand Stewards, a Grand Sword
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Bearer, a Grand Pursuivant; the Masters, for the time being, of the several chartered Lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, and Past Elective Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge, who continue members of any Subordinate Lodge under this Jurisdiction. We also recommend that Article 4 of the Constitution be amended, so as to read as follows, to-wit: ARTICLE 4. When the Master of a Subordinate Lodge cannot attend the Grand Lodge, he may give his proxy to any Mxster Mison, who is a member in good standing of any Lodge in this Jurisdiction, to act for him in the Grand Lodge, and such proxy shall be signed by the Brother deputing him, and attested by the Secretary of the Lodge, with the seal of the Lodge attached:^ Provided That no Brother shall represent more than two Lodges at the same Grand Communication. We also recommend that Section 18 of By-Laws be amended by striking out in first line, page i r , the words "and Wardens." Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, G. M. BARNS, JACOB D E W I T T , Committee.
Which laid over one year, under the rule. SUBORDINATE LODGE BY-LAWS.
The same brother stated that the Committee had received a copy of the By-Laws of Calvary Lodge, No. 50, for approval, and recommended as follows: To M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The Committee on Jurisprudence woul'd refer the By-Laws of Calvary Lodge No. 50, back to that Lodge, with the recommendation that said Lodge adopt such By-Laws as they may deem proper, so that they do not conflict with the Constitution, By-Laws, Standing Regulations and Edicts of this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, G. M. BARNS, JACOB D E W I T T , Cotti. on Jurisprudence. FELLOW CRAFT OF A DEFUNCT LODGE..
Application was made to Pao'a Lodge, No. 37, at Paola, for the Master's Degree by an alleged Fellow Craft, who claimed to have received the E. A. and F. C. Degrees in Aubrey
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Lodge, U. D., at Aubrey, Johnson county, some time during the year i860. Since that time the said Lodge surrendered its Dispensation, and no Lodge has since been organized in said town of Aubrey; and it is further alleged that there are no records of said Lodge that show the said applicant to have been a Fellow Craft in said Lodge. The following question was submitted to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and an answer to the following question asked for: " When a brotlier lias received the Degrees of Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft in a Lodge that is now defunct, and there is nothing on the Grand Secretary's records of his ever receiving any of the degrees, but there is evidence of Master Masons in good standing that he did receive these two Degrees; now when this brother makes apjjlicadon to a Lodge to receive the M.-. M.'. Degree, has the Lodge a right to confer it if the ballot is found clear ? "
T o which the Committee on Jurisprudence made answer: To the M:. II'.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The Committee on Jurisprudence beg leave to report, that when no record exists of a person being initiated as an E. A., or passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft, he should commence anew, and have such record made in his case. M. S. ADAMS, G. M. BARNS, JACOB D E W I T T Committee.
The Committee on Unfinished Business reported, through its Chairman, that nothing was found for the Grand Lodge to consider. Bro. T. J. ANDERSON submitted a Supplementary Report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, which was embodied in the original Report. Bro. LANTER moved, that when the Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor in the afternoon, it proceed at once to the election of Grand Officers for the ensuing year. The motion was adopted, and the election of Grand Officers became the special order for 2 P. M. AFTERNOON SESSION, OCTOBER 16.
Bro.
GOULD,
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plemental Report, which was adopted, and will be found embodied in the original Report on page . ST. JOHNS LODGE, No. 113.
Bro. BYINGTON, from the Committee on Grievances and Appeals, made the following Supplementary Report, which was, on motion adopted: To thi M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Grievances and Appeals beg leave to make the following Supplementary Report: In the matter of St. Johns Lodge, No. 112, against Cawker City Lodge, No. 125, and in the matter of St. Johns Lodge, No. I i j , against Frontier Lodge, No. 104, your Committee would respectfully report that, from the incomplete condition of the papers and lack of proper evidence before them, they are unable to arrive at an iTitelligible conclusion in regard to said matters complained of, and, therefore, respectfully refer the subject matter to the M.'.W.'. Grand Master for adjudication, with full power to act in said matters. All of which is respectfully submitted, L B. SHARP, B. J. R I C K E R . . D. BYINGTON, Committee'. GRAND LODGE LIBRARY.
Bro. J. M. HADLEY, from the Committee on Grand Lodge Library, made the following Report; which was received and adopted : To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Grand Lodge Library respectfully beg leave to report that they have had the same under consideration, and that while we appreciate the worthy and noble objects and advantages of such libraiy, and would gladly recommend the appropriation of a moderate sum of money for the commencement of a library by this Grand Lodge, to be followed by additional appropriations hereafter, as the means of this Grand Lodge will justify such expenditure, with the view of soon acquiring a comprehensive library of standard works on Masonic law and jurisprudence. Masonic histories and encyclopedias, &c., and as well also of other standard books relating to and teaching the liberal arts and sciences, and those which inform us of the advancement of human inquiry and investigation in all enlightening and progressive fields of human knowledge; but, as the Grand Lodge has as yet no permanent location, we would reiterate the recommendation made by this Committee at the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge: " That no action be taken towards securing a library until the
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place of the Annual Communications of this Grand Lodge shall be permanently located, and suitable rooms secured for the transaction of its business and the care and preservation of such libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;beyond that of securing the various Grand Lodge Reports of Proceedings and Correspondence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the keeping and preservation of the same; and to this end we recommend that the Grand Secretary be authorized to procure a suitable book-case for keeping and preserving such Reports. Fraternally submitted, J. M. HADLEY, WM. R. FRISBIE, Commitlee. T H E YELLOW FEVER SCOURGE.
Bro. I. B. SHARP, in a strong Masonic appeal, directed the attention of the Grand Lodge to the condition of the suffering brethren in Memphis, and suggested that something was demanded of their prosperous, favored brethren in Kansas, towards mitigating their suffering, and affording them reHef To get at the sense of the Grand Lodge on the subject, he embodied his suggestion in a motion, that ^ l o o be appropriated, from funds in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, not otherwise disposed of, for the reh'ef of Memphis brethren. Bro. SMALLWOOD moved to amend, by increasing the sum to ^300; which amendment prevailed, and the motion, as amended, was adopted. THE SUFFERERS IN SHREVEPORT. Bro. HADLEY moved to include Shreveport in the donation, and to appropriate ;$ioo therefor, which was adopted. GRAND REPRESENTATIVE.
Bro. OWEN A. BASSETT presented his credentials as Grand Representative of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of the State of Connecticut, near this Grand Lodge, with kindly and fraternal greetings of one among the oldest Grand Lodges in America. Grand Master PRICE, in a few appropriate reinarks, extended a cordial welcome to the distinguished Brother, and invited him to a seat in this Grand Lodge.
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T H E ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
The Grand Master announced that the special order for this hour was the election of Grand Officers. Bros. Tellers.
W M . O . GOULD
and T. J.
ANDERSON
were appointed
The election was then proceeded with in regular form, with the following result: M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, Lawrence, R.-.W.-. ISAAC B . SHARP, Wyandotte, R.'.W.-. JOHN W . PECK, Wamego, R.-.W.-. JOHN GUTHRIE, Topeka, R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK, R.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN,
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.
PLACE OF N E X T ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The next business in order before the Grand Lodge was the selection of a place for holding the Annual Grand Communication in 1874. The Grand Lodge then, in the usual manner, fixed upon Junction City, Davis county, for holding its next Annual Communication, COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES. Bro. T. J. ANDERSON, from the Committee on Chartered Lodges, made the following Report in relation to the restoration of'the Charter of Doric Lodge, No. 83, and removal of Keystone Lodge, No. 102, from Parker to Coffeyville: To the M.\ PVr. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Chartered Lodges beg leave most respectfully to report that they have had under consideration the petition of certaiTi members of the late Doric Lodge, No. ST,, located-at Eudora, Douglas county, and whose Charter'was arrested by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master during the year 1872; and after a careful examination into the claims of the petitioners, and all the facts we could gather from the best sources, your Committee are clearly of the opinion that there does not exist that harmony and brotherly love that should characterize the members of our beloved Order; and we would therefore recommend that this Grand Lodge take no action at this time looking to the restoration of the Charter of the said Doric Lodge, No. 83, but that the whole matter be referred to the inII
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coming Grand Master, and that he, at his convenience, visit the locality in person, and make an effort to conciliate the conflicting elements, and, if possible, restore this Lodge to its former position in this Grand Lodge. Your Committee have also had under consideration the application of sundry members of Keystone Lodge, No. 102, located at Parker, Montgomery county, asking for permission to change the place of holding their meetings — named in their Charter — from Parker to Coffeyville, in same county. Your Committee find that the petition, though signed by the Worshipful Master, Secretary, and other members of the said Lodge, and purporting to be the action of said Lodge, is not under the seal of said Lodge, asall such documents should be if intended to be recognized by this Grand Lodge. And further, the petition is not accompanied by a transcript of the record and proceedings of the Lodge in this case, as required by the regulations of this Grand Lodge. We therefore recommend that the petition be returned to the Lodge, with a request that they send up to the Grand Master a full and complete record of their proceedings, had in the case of removal, and that the Grand Lodge lake no further action upon this subject during this session, but the whole matter be disposed of by the Grand Master as Jie may deem best. Fraternally submitted,
T. J. ANDERSON, MORGAN COX, ' S. HATCH, Committee. RESIGNATION.
M.'.W.'. Bro, OWEN A. BASSETT, having just been elected Grand Master of Masons of Kansas, tendered his resignation as a member of the Board of Custodians of the Work, and asked that the same be accepted, in order that the vacancy may be filled at this time. On motion, the resignation was accepted. APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS.
M.".W.'. Grand Master elect, Bro. OWEN A. BASSETT, then presented a list of his appointnients of Subordinate Officers of the Grand Lodge, which was read by the Grand Secretary, as follows: R.-.W.-. JOHN A.ANDERSON, W.-. ASA R. BANCROFT, W.-. CLEM J. NEAL, W.-. W. J. COCHRAN, W.-. C. N. JAMES, W.-. ROBERT CHEW, W.-. W. H. ANDREWS, W.-. STEADMAN H A T C H , BRO. F R I T Z MAGERS,
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Chaplain. Marshal. Senior Deacon. • Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Sword Bearer. Pursuivant. Tyler.
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REPORT OF T H E COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Grand Secretary, as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, submitted a Report, which was, on motion, received, the reading dispensed with, and the Report, with accompanying papers and appendices, ordered printed with the Grand Lodge Proceedings. The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 8 p. M,, the time announced for the public installation of the Grand Officers elect.
THURSDAY,
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The M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor, officers and members present as in the afternoon. After the transaction of some preliminary business, the doors were thrown open, and ladies and visitors were admitted. PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
The local interest which the session of the Grand Masonic Bodies created in Lawrence, was exemplified by the large and intelligent audience of ladies and gentlemen that was present in response to the very general invitation which had been given. Everything which could render such an occasion brilliant and attractive, united to satisfy the pride of Masons in their Order, and to convince them of its aesthetic and moral influence. The lights, the music, the richly appointed Lodgeroom, the orderly and refined company, the glittering regalia, all testified to the fact that Freemasonry unites the useful and attractive to an admirable degree; and while convincing the mind, and appealing to the sterner moral sense, also satisfies the eye, and evokes what is best and purest in the sensuous and artistic nature of man. An Order that could attract about its altar such an assemblage as that brought together on this occasion, to witness the simple though impressive
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ceremony of installation, can rightfully claim to possess an influence which extends beyond the jurisdiction of the Lodgeroom, and permeates the whole community. The brethren of Lawrence can fairly claim to have called together one of the finest audiences that ever yet assembled on a Masonic occasion in Kansas. W h e n the andience were seated, and the brethren of the Grand Lodge were in their places, the ever-youthful Past Grand Master, M.'.W.-. K. R. R E E S , advanced to the Grand East as Installing Officer. T h e venerable brother, the first Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, and the beloved of all men who know him, invested the new incumbents with the powers and jewels of their offices, in Ample F o r m ; after which, they assumed their respective stations, as follows: M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, R.-.W.-. ISAAC B . SHARP, R.-.W.-. JOHN W . PECK, R.-.W.'. JOHN GUTHRIE, R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK, R.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN, R.-.W.-. JOHN A. ANDERSON, W.-. ASA R . BANCROFT, W.-. CLEM J. NEAL, W.-. W . J . COCHRAN, W.-. C. N. JAMES, W.-. ROBERT CHEW, W,-. W. H. ANDREWS, W.-. STEADMAN HATCH, Bro. FRITZ MAGERS,
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Senior Grand Warden. Junior Grand Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain. Grand Marshal. Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. Grand Senior Steward. Grand Junior Steward. Grand Sword Bearer. i
Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
When the audience had dispersed, the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, until 9 A. M., October 17th. The brethren of the Order, and the company present, then repaired to Liberty Hall, where a grand ball, in honor of the Order, was given by the brethren and the citizens of Lawrence, and in the course of the evening, partook of a sumptuous banquet, provided by the same bountiful hospitality.
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The M.'.W.". Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at 9 A. M. Officers and members as on previous day. The Committee on Jurisprudence made the following Supplementary Report: * To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Jurisprudence have had under consideration those portions of the Grand Master's Address referred to them, and report as follows: That the portion relating to Assistant Lecturers be referred to the Board of Custodians, who are the proper persons to report thereon. The Committee have noticed, with great .satisfaction, the well-timed remarks of the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, on the subject of Discipline, and would commend the same to the careful consideration of Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction. On the subject of location of the Grand Lodge, your Committee are of the opinion that it is best to postpone the permanent location of the Grand Lodge until the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. The Committee also report, that in the matter of controversy between Nemeha Lodge, No. 13, and Circleville Lodge, No. 20, the action of the Grand Master be approved. Fraternally submitted, M. .S. ADAMS, D. M. BARNS,. J. D E W I T T . Committee.
The Report was received and adopted. MASONIC MORALITY.
Bro. A. W E L L S introduced the following resolution as a Standing Regulation, and moved its adoption; which motion prevailed unanimously: Resolved, That whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, that any Officer of this Grand Lodge, or of any Subordinate Lodge in this Jurisdiction, shall be engaged in keeping a saloon or dram shop, or in any other dishonorable or immoral occupation, he shall immediately suspend such person from the exercise of the duties of said office, until the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, when such suspension shall be reported to this Grand Body for its action. *NoTE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tins Report should have been prepented before the action had on fixing ihe pliioc for holuiog the next Annual Communicatioa of the Grand Lodge.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ga. SEC.
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Bro. J. H . WATERMAN introduced the following resolution, which was, on motion, referred to the Board of Custodians : Resolved, That this Grand Lodge elect two Grand Lecturers; for this State, and make it their duty to lecture to every Chartered Lodge and every Lodge under Dispensation, and thoroughly instruct every Worshipful Master, or his proxy, in the esoteric work of Masonry, as adopted by this Grand Lodge, and that this Grand Lodge pay such lecturers a suitable compensation. VACANCY IN BOARD O F CUSTODIANS.
T h e election of a member of the Board of Custodians, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of the M.".W.". Grand Master. BASSETT, was called up, and passed over for the present. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Bro. F R E D . GIDDINGS introduced the following resolution; which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge be tendered to Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, Acacia Lodge, No. 9, and Valley Lodge, No. 30, for their generous hospitality to this Grand Body; and that the thanks of this M.-. W.'. Grand Lodge be also extended to the people of Lawrence for their countless kindnesses and courtesies during the present session of this Grand Lodge. PER DIEM AND MILEAGE.
T h e Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, in regard to the Amendment to the By-Laws, giving per diem and mileage to delegates to the Grand Lodge, was taken up and caused a lengthy debate, lasting nearly two hours. The members of the Grand Lodge who, in anticipation of the closing of the session, were anxious to get home by the earliest trains, asked to be excused in such numbers that it was feared the Grand Lodge would be left without a quorum for the transaction of business. Accordingly: Bro; SHARP moved that all unfinished business, except the election of a Custodian, be postponed until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge; which motion prevailed.
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RESIGNATION REQUESTED. Bro. HiLLYER offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Bro. IRA. J. LACOCK, a member of the Board of Custodians, has been unable, by reason of circumstances, to attend as he would desire to the aiduous duties of his office; and as such inability is detrimental to the Order, in causing a practical vacancy in so important a position: Therefore be it Resohied, That Bro. LACOCK be respectfully requested to resign, and that the M.'.W.'. Grand Master be requested to appoint, in case Bro. LACOCK accedes to the request.
The resolution was adopted. ELECTION OF CUSTODIAN.
On motion of Bro. HILLYER, the Grand Lodge proceeded to the election of a member of the Board of Custodians, to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of M/.W.'. Grand Master OWEN A. BASSETT. Bro.
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CLOSING T H E GRAND LODGE.
The M.'.W.". Grand Lodge was then closed, in Ample Form, with prayer by R.".W.". Rev. Bro. W. H. MAKEANEY, as Grand Chaplain. OWEN A . B A S S E T T ,
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STANDING REGULATIONS. iSyr. Application for Degrees. Resolved, That when a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry has applied for, and been elected to receive, the Degrees in a Subordinate Lodge, it shall not be necessary to spread the ballot in order to the advancement of the candidate to the Degrees of Fellow Craft and Master Mason, unless some member of the Lodge shall demand it. .Leave of Absence. Resolved, That no member be permitted to leave without the consent of this Grand Lodge. Forms, Resolved, That the forms to be found in the reprint of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, from page 49 to 61 inclusive, be and the same are hereby approved. . Election of Officers. Resolved, That no election for officers of this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge be held until all the Standing Committees shall have made their regular Annual Report.
1872.. Rejected Candidates, Resolved, That a candidate who has once been rejected by one Lodge, applies to another Lodge for the Degrees of Masonry, the petition of such candidate shall not be received until the consent of the Lodge so rejecting shall have been obtained, and such consent shall be given by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at a regular business communication of said Lodge; Provided, that the petition shall be read at one regular communication, and lay over until the next. Rnles of Order. Resolved, That Rule six of the "Rules of Order," be amended so as to read as follows: VI. All elections are to be decided by a majority of votes, each member having one vote in his own right, and one vote for each proxy he may hold, and the Grand Master to have two votes in case that an equal number require his decision.
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Resolved, That the M/.W.-. Grand Lodge discountenance the practice of using the names of living Masons in naming new Lodges. Schools of Instrttclion. Resolved, That the Grand Master, after appointing an Assistant Lecturer in each District of the State, for the purpose of aiding the Board of Custodians in the dissemination of the correct Work of the Grand Lodge, that it shall be the Grand Master's duty to notify the brethren appointed for this work, to meet the Board of Custodians at such time and place as he may appoint, for the purpose of holding a School of Instruction ; and no Assistant Lecturer shall have authority to enter upon the discharge of his duties as a lecturer, until he has proven to the satisfaction of the Grand Master, his proficiency in the work, and his ability to impart instruction to Lodges. Resolved, That no lecturer shall be entitled to lecture a Lodge, and receive compenEation therefor, unless he shall have in his possession the certificate of the Grand Master, certifying that he has the correct work, and giving him authority to perform the duties of a lecturer in the Lodges'of this jurisdiction. On Granting Dispensations. Resolved, 1 hat hereafter no recommendation shall be granted by any Lodge for a Dispensation to form a new Lodge, until the Worshipful Master of this proposed new Lodge shall exhibit a certificate from some member of the Board of Custodians, showing that he is in possession of the Adopted Work of this State and qualified to work and teach the same in his Lodge. Lodge yurisdiitional Lines. Resolved, That the boundary line of jurisdiction between Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, and Nine Mile Lodge, No. 49, shall be the old De Soto road, on the east of Mrs. Kelly's farm, running from the southeast cornei: of said farm due south.
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Resolved, That it is a Masonic offense for any Master Mason to keep a dramshop, or what is commonly known as a saloon, or to sell intoxicating liquors as a beverage. Resolved, That whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, that any Officer of this Grand Lodge, or of any Subordinate Lodge in this Jurisdiction, shall be engaged in keeping a saloon or dram shop, or in any other dishonorable or immoral occupation, he shall immediately suspend such person from the exercise of the duties of said office, until the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, when such suspension shall be reported to this Grand Body for its action. Enforcement of
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Resolved, That it shall be the duty of Subordinate Lodges in this jurisdiction, after having found an accused brother guilty of a Masonic crime, to inflict some one of the penalties prescribed by the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
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Your Committee on Correspondence most respectfully beg leave to report that we have received and examined the printed Transactions of the Grand Lodges named below, and in Fraternal correspondence with this Grand Lodge : Alabama, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Canada, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida,. Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan,
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The Fifty-second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Alabama was held in the city of Montgomery, in Masonic Hall, commencing on the evening of the second day of December, A. D. 1872, A. L. 5872.
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M.'.W.'. Bro. JOSEPH H . JOHNSON, Grand Master, presiding, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. The Annual Address of the Grand Master is a good business paper, treating chiefly of local matters. He pays a fitting tribute to the memory of the illustrious dead, among-the number Past Grand Master W I L L I A M C . PENICK, one of the old patriarchs in Masonry, and long ^nd very favorably known, not only in his own State, but throughout the land wherever Grand Lodge proceedings are found and read by brother Masons. We quote the concluding portion of the Address on this subject: No one man has, in my opinion, done so much to advance the interests of this Order in Alabama. No one ever possessed the love and admiration of his brethren in a greater degree than he has. He was a walking encyclopedia of Masonic knowledge, which he was always ready to impart as any brother was ready to receive. H e was unswerving in his attachment to masonry, and unfaltering in his friendships. His memory will be cherished and his virtues commemorated as long as the sound of the gavel is heard in our Lodges. The Grand Lodge will, of course, take suitable action in reference to his death.
On the question of the right of initiating saloon-keepers, the Grand Master says: "There is no law absolutely prohibiting Subordinate Lodges in this State from initiating an applicant engaged in the sale of alcoholic drinks by retail." Rather mild in his terms of trade. H e then refers to their code, &c. In the next line he adds this: " T h a t habitual intemperance is un-Masonic." That kind of law may do for our brethren in "Old Alabama," but it won't do for us. It does seem in these latter days that the order of things has greatly changed, so that the way to get into a Lodge of Masons is made easy, and to stay in is exceedingly precarious. The good brethren of Alabama may think this consistent and in conformity with the teachings of Masonry, and it may be so, as they received it, but most certainly not so with us. As for ourselves, we are most decidedly in favor of laws that will keep out the seller and punish him who wilfully indulges in the excessive use of "alcoholic drinks." We have never yet recognized the seller, especially when not a Mason, and ignore the claims of a poor unfortunate brother upon us for sym-
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pathy. We are for the protection of our Masonic brethren, and ready at all times to overlook their faults and imperfections, unless they be of too gross a character, and then that it cannot be done in justice to our order, and, in that event, we say punish them. We are strongly of the opinion that any man (though he be considered a pretty good sort of "feller"') engaged in the business of dram-shop keeping and dealing out intoxicating drinks to his fellow men, should never be permitted to see the least glimmer of Masonic Ijght. Let him understand that such a traffic, in the eyes of a true Mason, is wrong, and will not be tolerated. The Grand Master made several decisions, all on local questions. He seems to think an applicant for the degrees of Masonry who is eighty-four years old a little too aged. The old gentleman must be bordering a little on dotage; \l so, he won!t do, and the Grand Master is right in so ruling. We would not solicit the job of posting such. The following suggestion is a good one, if only followed out by the officers of Subordinate Lodges. It is the only true way to keep the members posted and perhaps the officers, too. If Masters of Lodges would, from time to time, cause to be read during the year, the decisions of the Grand Master rendered at the preceding session of the Grand Lodge, together with the reports of the Committee on Jurisprudence, and the authoritative Edicts of the Grand Lodge, much unnecessary trouble and valuable time would be saved, both to the Lodges and to the Grand Master.
On the Quebec question he seems to entertain serious doubts as to the propriety of, or justice in her recognition. Our good natured Grand Secretary of Missouri has, perhaps, frightened him someâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not out of his wits, but out of a right position. The good brother need have no fears on this subject, nor lose any sleep while on the side of recognition, for we have the right notwithstanding some few Grand Lodges have not as yet recognized the good Sister on the Lakes. A Committee of three were appointed to examine the plans of a new Hall built by an Association and report the same and term of lease to the Grand Lodge, which was done, and the following resolution adopted:
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Resolved, Thai the Most Worshipful Grand Master is hereby authorized to enter into said lease with the President of the Board of Directors of said Temple.
W e learn from these proceedings that they are no longer on wheels. A good notion. The following rule is a little tough on a suspended brother. It deprives him of the right to meet with his Masonic brethren, and requires him to pay dues. This looks a little like "taxation without representation." If so, don't do it, it is not right: Resolved, That no brother who has been suspended for non-payment of dues shall be reinstated until he pay all dues which have accrued durmg his suspension, as well as those for which he was suspended.
W e find many other matters of interest, and should be pleased to cull further, but space will not permit. Bro. R. F. KNOTT is the author of the Report on Correspondence. He has given a carefully prepared synopsis of the proceedings of thirty-six Grand Lodges. Among the number is Kansas for 1871, kindly and fraternally remembered in the way of liberal (and, in most cases,) approving quotations. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were reelected. ARKANSAS.
T h e Thirty-fourth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, was held in the Masonic Temple, in the City of Little Rock, on Monday, the fourth day of November, A. D. 1872. T h e Grand Master not being present, M.'.W.'. Bro. JOHN W . RisON, Acting Grand Master, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form (so says the Proceedings). T h e following preamble and resolution were presented, and on motion adopted: WHEREAS, A large number of the constituent Lodges, for a reason deemed satisfactory and approved, have declined to attend at this time, with the understanding that the business of this Grand Communication would be postponed, as suggested in a proclamation by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, until the first Monday in January next: Therefore, Resolved, That the Grand Lodge be closed until the first Monday in January next, and that all general business of the Grand Lodge be postponed until that day.
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The Grand Lodge was then closed until the first Monday in January, 1873. Attest:
W. D. BLOCKER, Grand Secretary, pre tern.
MONDAY, January 6, 1873.
M.-.W.'. Bro. S. W. WILLIAMS, Grand Master Presiding, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form, with prayer by the Rev. Bro. JOHN COOK, as Grand Chaplain.
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eight Lodges were represented. The Annual Address, delivered by the Grand Master, is a full recital of his official acts for the year. The opening part we call excellent, and cheerfully give it a place in our Report: Brelkren of the Grand Lodge : Another year has gone, crowded with the usual incidents of human life. To some it has passed rapidly and silver-footed; to others with slow and weaiy tread. To some of us it has brought sorrow; to others, joy. Hopes have been realized and disappointed. To all of us, no doubt, the return of our annual meeting, welcome as it is, bringing to us, as it does, the pleasures of meeting; brings, also, the remembrance of duties unperformed, of work undone, of vows unfulfilled. It also vividly recalls forms once with us, that are with us no more. Memory passes her review, and sees graves and tombstones in the garden of the heart, where flowers once grew; and as we reach this milestone in the journey of life, our cup of enjoyment is mingled, and we remember, with sadness, the hopes, the joys, the loves of other years. But why should we waste time in repining over the dead past, or in looking forward with vain wishes for the future? The present only is ours. It stands a point between two eternities—past and future—claiming our most earnest endeavors to better ourselves and our race. ' All around us are the moral waste places to be built u p ; the hungry to feed, the naked to clothe; tears to dry. suffering and sorrow to alleviate. The widow, the orphan, and the brother, fallen into decay, stand at our doors, monuments of buried hopes. More: before us is a world—a lazar house of moral corruption and wickedness—to heal and cleanse which requires the earnest, persevering efforts of a noble manhood. The forces of hell are arrayed to turn back the tide of a Bible civilization; and every true man should buckle on his armor, and march with unfaltering step to the front. In this contest Masonry cannot afford to sit with folded hands and be an idle spectator. Masonic work means more than the ceremonial of our beautiful ritual in the Lodge-room. Wherever moral corruption shows its front; wliereever haggard want wastes the widow and the orphan; wherever evil struggles with good, light with darkness, error with truth, wrong with right, there is Masonic work to be done, battling for truth and right.
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On the next page he goes for the dram-shop keeper, tipler and gambler, and says what he thinks about all. It is not very flattering to either of them. He is right; and our hope is tliat the day is not far distant when all true Masons will entertain the same views, and act accordingly. It would be well for our Alabama brethren to read that portion of Grand Master WILLIAMS'Address ; it will do them good, and perhaps they may change their minds in relation to the propriety of initiating a saloon-keeper, and think as wo do and keep them out, and save the Order much unpleasant criticism. After a rough handling of the vices of the day, so much indulged in by men, he says to the Brotherhood, and he is right: Brethren, lei me again repeat that Masonry cannot afford to be an idle spectator in this moral contest. For I believe our destinies as a people, as a nation, as an institution, are all involved in the final result. We cannot be neutral or negative. We must rise to the true dignity of our calling, purge our Lodges, and become an educator, instead of a mere rehearser of rituals.
The following is a righteous decision, and the rule should be enforced when any brother either neglects or refuses to obey a summons for that purpose; 7. That to refuse to obey a regular summons to sit up with a sick brother, without a sufficient excuse, is a Masonic offense, and subjects the offender to disci" pline, on charges.
T h e Grand Master has a good word for St. Johns College. The institution seems to be doing well. He reports one hundred students in regular attendance, forty of whom are cadets, appointed by the Grand Master, and recieve tuition free. These, we presume, are from the Masonic families. The Life Insurance arrangement to raise the wind, does not strike us as being just the thing. We are not disposed, however, to condemn it entirely, but to suggest to our Arkansas brethren that it might be well to look a little out when these insurance men come around, with such nice and so plausible stories to tell about their endowment policies; they may look well on paper, and do well to talk about, but they m.ust be paid for every year, and won't you pay out more money than
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you will ever receive. Our brother Odd Fellows in this city got into a scrape of this same kind of insurance, and lost all they paid, and lost a nice Hall in the bargain. We say, most decidedly: Go down in your pockets at once, and raise the fund, and invest it, and don't while away your time with life insurance agent's whims. The Report on Correspondence is the work of Bro. GEO. E . and from the specimen before us, we conclude he is a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. This Report covers one hundred and twenty-eight pages of these proceedings, reviewing the proceedings of forty-six Grand Lodges, including Kansas, 1871. Here is what he says about our pamphlet: DODGE,
It does us good to peruse as neat a specimen of typographical work as is found in the proceedings of Kansas. Masons, we believe, are not prone to judge of the excellence of a thing by its external appearance. In fact, quite the reverse; yet jione can gainsay that the proceedings of a sister Grand Lodge will be more readily, thoroughly and gratefully examined when put up in proper mechanical shape, than when matter, even of the same intrinsic worth, is presented in a less attractive shape. Ours, as well as other jurisdictions, should recognize this fact.
Under the head of Kentucky, we most heartily concur with Bro. DODGE in his views on degree-hunters; they are no good to any branch of the Order, from the first to last; and when we get one of those chaps, we make a sad mistake; nine cases out of ten they cannot prove themselves to be entitled to enter the ground floor, but they can stand up, with their hands in their pockets, and say: I am a 33d. We have just about as many of this class of Masons as we need; let us take no more. Bro. DODGE, we are sorry we cannot follow your track further, but neither time nor space will permit. M.-.W.-.E. R. DuviVL, M. D., Grand Master, Fort Smith; Grand Secretary, Little Rock.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA.
This young and vigorous Grand Lodge seems to be at work. On the 30th of July, 1872, they assembled at Sapperton, and assisted in laying the. corner stone of the Mortuary '3
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Chapel of the Masonic Cemetery. At the Annual Communication nine Lodges were represented, and steps were taken to raise a Relief Fund—a commendable enterprise, and might, with propriety, be imitated by some older Grand Lodges, who are accumulating large funds, for those who come after us to have, some day, a little smudge over, if no more. Grand Master POWELL congratulates his brethren upon their prosperity, and the progress they have made thus far. In relation to recognition, he says: I am too glad to inform you that all the Grand Lodges of our sister Provinces in the Dominion, and those in the United States, so far as heard from, have, with the exception of one—the Grand Lodge of Indiana—accorded us a hearty recognition and warm welcome. The last named Grand Lodge has not positively refused to recognize us, but unlike their predecessors, "the Colonists of old," will await the action of England in the matter. It is therefore a subject entirely for the development of the future, when the Grand Lodges of England Scotland and Indiana will accord us Independence, nothing having as yet come to us from the two former Bodies. I had the honor of being Provincial Grand Master under the Scottish Jurisdiction in this Province for a number of years, and for two years previous to my resignation I found it impossible to obtain any correspondence whatever from her. As you are aware, I resigned my commission upon the formation of this Grand Lodge, and though a further period of some eighteen months have elapsed, I have not yet been honored with any acknowledgment of my notice of resignation, and certainly I have yet to receive any words of good cheer for yourselves. However, we love our mother Grand Lodge too well, and cling to fondly too old and highly prized associatlous, to question even her silence, but from our own experience we may be pardoned for inability to repress a smile in our grief, when we hear that an enterprising sister intends keeping us out in the cold until she hears about us from that "dear old quarter."
Be not weary in well-doing; have no fears; our good brethren of Indiana are only waiting to get a good ready; they will soon wheel into line. CALIFORNIA.
Next in the regular order comes the Proceedings of our sister on the Pacific Slope, the same being an exhibit of their official transactions for the Twenty^third Annual Communication, held in Masonic Temple, in the city of San Francisco, commencing on the 8th day of October, A. D. 1873.
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These Proceedings came to us in a volume of four hundred pages, gotten up neatly and in the very best style of the art, and shall say without fear of contradiction, that the Proceedings of California for 1872, are equal to any on our table. The Grand Secretary is entitled to great credit for the neat appearance of this volume. After the opening of the Grated Lodge, and the appointment of the Committee on Credentials and their Report, the M/.W.". Grand Master, Bro. PRATT, delivered his Annual Address, covering sixteen pages of the Proceedings, and is well worth a careful and attentive perusal. We class this address among the very best. On every subject he has been pleased to treat, he has been full and complete. Our only objection to these Proceedings, is the failure to sub-head the various topics treated. In the opening part of the Address, the Grand Master gave some good and wholesome advice to his brethren, and we make the following quotations, and ask our Kansas brethren to read: Happy the reflection that, for all His paternal care and kindness, He demands only obedience to the law divinely imposed upon us, and reverence and gratitude to Himself. Let us then cheerfully give thanks and praise, and, above all, forget not that the grandest evidence of our appreciation of his goodness will be given by dealing with each other even as He has dealt with us; and while we warm with filial gratitude for all that we receive and enjoy, let us remember that life is valuable only for the opportunities it affords to do and to develop, and must be ranked as a failure or a success, as we improve or neglect those opportunities. This is the grand lesson which Free Masonry teaches us perpetually. It calls for something far beyond and above the simple aid we extend to one another in the struggles incident to human life. It admonishes us to ennoble that lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; to multiply its attributesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to adorn and embellish it with all the qualities which command the veneration and respect of the good, the noble, and the pure, and which lift humanity upward, and bear it onward toward the perfection of divinity itself Purity of life and conduct in ourselves, unfaltering personal fidelity towards each other in all our relations, and charity towards all mankind,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;these are the crowning excellencies of Free Masonry, and the charm which surrounds it must abide or perish as these attributes flourish or decline. But above all, a personal fidelity, absolutely incorruptible, should be the characteristic cf every Mason; and none should gain admission to your temples who
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are not so organized and tempered that, whatever emergency may arise, and whatever temptation may assail them, there shall be no sacrifice of one jot o"" title of the faith they have plighted at your altars. There can be no divided fealty or devotion among us. I am one of those who demand of my Masoni brethren exactly what I propose to give them in return—a loyalty to my vow^ which no earthly influences can shatter or impair. I demand that the mora standard of the ancient brotherhood shall be steadily advanced—raised higher and higher, and yet higher—until the golden period shall come again, when the simple name of Free Mason shall be a guarantee of manhood, faithfulness, and integrity. Let us not be content with any halfway excellence. The genius of our Order demands all the perfection attainable, and in these respects, at least, humanity iscapable of absolute perfection. No man is so constituted that he cannot be true and faithful, and he who, pes sessing the faculty, will not exercise it, is unworthy material^to be cast out without compassion or delay. Let me admonish you again to look more to quality, and less to quantity; and not to forget that in the character, not in the number, of your brethren, is to be found the strength, the influence, and the capacity of the brotherhood. I submit to you, in illustration of this view, the simple proposition that it would be better—-infinitely better, that there should be but one hundred Masons in this vast commonwealth, and each one of that hundred fee that he could repose in serene and perfect confidence on the fidelity and truth o the other ninety-nine, than that there should b'e an hundred thousand, with the distrustful feeling that ten of them, in the hour of trial, might prove false. Let us know where we stand as Masons, and whether the solemn vows which we have uttered are to govern our actions, or whether they are hollow mockeriesi imposing no higher duties than those we owed before they were uttered. Let us ascertain whether Masonry is a living reality, demanding some sacrifice as the occasion for it may arise, or a delusion and a sham—a child's rattle, to be toyed with at pleasure, and cast aside whenever a selfish interest may lead us away from the observance of its obligations.
In relation to some of the common vices of the day — and we are prepared to say though common — they are among the most pernicious indulged in by any man who claims to be a Mason: Nor do I deem it amiss to call your attention once more to what many of us are too apt to regard as the lesser vices. Bear with me while I admonish you once again that gaming, intemperance, profanity, and evil speaking, are at war with the spirit and lessons of Free Masonry, and ought never to be indulged in. I have spoken in detail heretofore of these vices as Masonic crimes, and I do not purpose to repeat what has already been often enough asserted. I only remind you of these admonitions, and ask you again to be more diligent in the suppression of all these offenses.
W e hold no man can be a Mason in deed and in truth, who indulges in the practices of gaming, intemperance, pro-
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fanity, evil speaking and their concomitants. They should be shunned by every Mason as they would shun a viper. Too much cannot be said by our Grand Masters tuching these vices. . We say denounce them wherever you may find them existing, whether it be indulged in by those occupying high places or among the h umblest. I guess, Bro. PRATT, some of your California Masons need your kind admotion. We are " certainly pleased with the manner and style in which the Grand Master disposes of offending Masters. He does not play with them ; he teaches them in a very forcible manner that the ways of the transgressor is tough. In concluding his remarks upon that question, he speaks in commendatory terms of the brethren of those two Lodges for their promptness and unanimity in their action in rebuking the bad conduct of the two offending Masters. Here is what he says : I hail these proceedings as manifestations of a growing pride in the reputation of Free Masonry and as evidence, not so much of worse conduct among tlie fraternity, as of a more ready willingness and determination to expose and correct evils which have too often hitherto been overlooked and shielded under a mistaken notion of charity and indulgence. Kindness, mercy, and forbearance are indeed sweet and commendable virtues; they are traits of character which draw ns nearer and nearer to their possessors, and to which the generous and forgiving nature instinctively bows and pays its homage. But an indulgence which covers too much of moral turpitude is an evidence of weakness rather than of virtue or amiability; and we must not forget that undue mercy to the doer of evil becomes injustice to the faithful and upright. The prompt punishment of offenses is the highest evidence of an appreciation of the right, and the strongest incentive to correct and exemplary deportment in others.
From the Report of the Grand Master we are led to conclude that our California Craftsmen have been very busy during the past year getting up grand displays, laying corner-stones and dedicating new Masonic Halls. It has, no doubt, been a source of great joy with our good brethren of the State where \a.Tge pears and nice grapes grozv. The following decision is a little novel, and we give it: The following question as to advancement was presented for decision : A candidate had been elected to receive the three degrees in a certain Lodge, and had received the first degree therein. Removing to another part of the State, the
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Lodge in which he had been elected and initialed requested the Lodge where he had gone to reside to confer the remaining degrees. The latter Lodge was about to pass the candidate, when a member thereof objected to his advancement. I was of the opinion that such objection should be disregarded; that it could only be made by a member of the Lodge in which he had been elected, and that itssufficiency must be tried and determined in such Lodge; and that the Lodge which had been requested merely to do the work for another, though it might decline to do it at its option, ought not to assume to pass upon the quality of material which the other _had already accepted. Still it is a matter in which all Masons, as well as the members of the Lodge electing, are interested; and, perhaps, something might be said in support of such objection.
Ifi the language of the Committee, we say: To our worthy, faithful, and efficient chief, let this Grand Lodge, in the adoption of this report, earnestly, fraternally, and affectionately express its deepest gratitude for diligent service, and for healthy, acceptable, and conscientious government. Most Worshipful! beyond mere form of words and your Masonic title, we feel and know that this committee's respectful salutation finds response in every bosom here. With warm thanks for your past good governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;long may it conutinue!â&#x20AC;&#x201D;we offer our prayers for your future welfare.
Bro. VVM. H . H I L L is the author of the Report on Correspondence, and, Hke his former efforts, it is good. He gives a careful review of the Proceedings of forty-six Grand Lodges. Kansas, for 1871, receives fraternal notice. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary both reelected. CANADA.
T h e Seventeenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Canada was held at Hamilton, July loth, 1872. Grand Master SEYMOUR being indisposed, Past Grand Master STEVENSON ascended the " T h r o n e , " and opened^the Grand Lodge in Due Form. A t the evening session the Grand Master read his address, from which we learn that during the year he had granted twenty-one dispensations for the formation of new Lodges; two being in the Province of Quebec. H e named one of the latter "Olive Branch." H e must have been severely afflicted with asthma to render his intellect so obtuse as to suppose that the invasion of the territory of a sovereign sister Grand
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Lodge was an act of peace. " Meribah " would have been more appropriate. The diplomacy of our Canadian Fratres never can be successful while they continue this aggressive policy. One Lodge that had lain dormant for several years was resuscitated. Warrants of affiliation were issued to two English, and one Irish chartered Lodges. Seven Special Communications of the Grand Lodge had been held for the purpose of laying the "foundation stones" of public buildings. He shows great loyalty for the British Crown in his anxious solicitude and grief for the "dangerous illness of the Prince of Wales in December last;" and rejoices with Britain's vast Empire that the electric cord vibrated the joyous intelligence of his " R o y a l Highnesses" recovery. His right loyal heart would not permit him to wait, but anticipating the hearty endorsement of the Craft, he caused an address to the Queen, beautifully engrossed, to be forwarded through " His Excellency, the Governor General," expressive of the feelings of the Royal Craft and their profound gratitude for his recovery. He reports peace and prosperity among the Lodges in the new Province of Manitoba; recommends the abolition of dual membership in Lodges; assumed the responsibility of ordering $2,006 for the relief of the sufferers from the Chicago fire, which act was approved by the Board of General Purposes, and ratified by the Grand Lodge. This was a noble act, and shows that the Grand Master was imbued with the true spirit of Masonic charity. With painful feelings we pass from this exhibition of Masonic virtue to the imbroglio with the Grand Lodge of Quebec. He reports " that the efforts to bring about a favorable solution of existing difficulties have so far been unsuccessful." A full report of the Conference of the Committee of the Grand Lodges is submitted. He recommends the appointment of a committee to procure a suitable testimonial to present to Past Grand Master STEVENSON. The Grand Lodge concurred in the recommendation and appointed another committee to pay the same honor to himself H e congratulated the Lodges on the flourishing state of the institution, not only in finances but in the increase
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in the number of Lodges, and more especially in the increase of good material, and the progress of the moral influence which the tenets of our Order have exercised, and continue to exercise upon the fraternity. He concludes with the following eloquent invocation: May 'the Most" High prosper our united endeavors so to shape our cour.-e, that amongst ourselves we may exemplify the tenets of our Order, and amongst the outside world we may pursue a course of true rectitude and integrity that will show to those who know not what Masonry is, that at least we are living exemplars of the moral law, and that we fear God, honor the Queen, and conform to the relations of good neighbors and citizens.
The Grand Lodge of British Columbia was recognized, but "for the present deferred taking any action in" recognizing the Grand Lodge of Utah. What's up? F o u r hundred copies of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge were ordered to be reprinted, and furnished to subscribers at ^1.25 per volume. A resolution that all business in Subordinate Lodges be conducted in the third degree was ruled out of order, as the notice did not state that it was an amendment to the Constitution. QUEBEC
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A resolution was offered that a " Committee be appointed to confer with a similar Committee from the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and, when so formed, to select an umpire; said Committee to have full power to adjust and settle all difficulties between the Grand Lodges." After some discussion the resolution was withdrawn. T h e "Scrutineers of the Ballot" declared Bro. W M . M . elected Grand Master, and Bro. T. B. HARRIS Grand Secretary. WILSON
The Dominion Telegraph Co. allowed the use of their lines,' free of chaige, to the members of the Grand Lodge. Bro. E. MiTCHfiLL, from the Committee on Correspondence, presented an excellent review of thirty-three Grand Lodges. H e devotes five pages to a Fraternal review of our Proceed-
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ings in 1871, quoting largely from, and complimenting our Address. He dissents from the actions of our Grand Lodge, in allowing the ballot to be spread for advancement; holding that an E. A. had an unquestionable right to be advanced, and that rejection was "tantamount to expelling a brother Master Mason by ballot, without charge, trial, or hearing, a course which no Lodge, or anybody sacred or civil, has ever tolerated â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if we except, perhaps, the Spanish Inquisition." That is pretty severe, Bro. MITCHELL. We admit that an E. A. has a claim, but it is only when he has satisfied the brethren that he is worthy and well qualified; that he has served his Masters with that freedom, fervency and zeal whereby they may know that he is fit for and appreciates the honors of the degree to which he has been admitted. Again, there are many admitted to the First Degree of Masonry on the recommendation of a {Q.VI friends who are known, not by name, but by eyesight, to other members of the Lodge. When the applicant takes his position as the youngest entered Apprentice, the brethren recognize in him one whom they regard wholly unfit to be admitted to the sacred privileges, of oiir Order; yet there is nothing upon which charges can be based, or which it would be prudent to speak of in the presence of sympathizing friends, even in the sacred precincts of a Lodge. Happy is it, then, for the Order, and for the brethren, who have been imposed upon by the initiation, that there is this potent remedy available Bro. MITCHELL girds on his armor, furbishes it, goes to the front; and brings his heavy artillery to bear on our Fratres of Louisiana, they having incurred his ire by an emphatic declaration of the principle of Grand Lodge sovereignty. Turning from Louisiana to Maine he assails Bro. D R U M MOND with every natural and acquired power in his possession. The Fraternal Dead have several beautiful memorial pages in the proceedings. Lodges, 281; represented, 223; organized, 260; entered, 14
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1,802; passed, 1,589; raised, 1,416; members, 12,168; receipts. ^io;346 64; asylum fund, ^5,858 66; assets,^47,630 46. COLORADO.
The Twelfth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Colorado was held in Central, September 24th, 1872, Grand Master HENRY M . T E L L E R presiding. The Grand Master reports that his official acts have been few. H e granted two Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges, and refused one. He accounts for the loss of interest among the members in the work of the Lodge thus: It is not difficult, in my opinion, to discover the cause of the loss of interest in the work of the Lodge. We have too much of itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;too much labor and too little refreshment. In all sections of this jurisdiction we are losing sight of the fact that Masonry is a social institution, formed for the very purpose of bringing us together as a society of friends and brothers. In most Lodges the Worshipful Master takes the East at the appointed hour, calls his Lodge to labor, and the entire evening is spent in the work of the Lodge. At a late hour the Lodge closes; the Worshipful Master comes down from the East, the brothers pass a few words of friendly greeting, and one by one file out of the Lodge room, weary in body and mind, with a feeling that the time has been well spent. The visiting brethren have no time to get acquainted, and there is no cultivation of the social faculties and the social character of the institution is ignored. The only excuse for this is that we have no time. All our regulars and frequent specials are required to confer the Degrees on candidates and attend to business of the Lodge. But, brethren, it will be better for us to make fewer Masons and attend strictly to the duties we owe to each other and the Lodge. We must remember that we have other duties than making Masons; that we owe something to those who are already Masons. Let us see to it during the coming Masonic year that we make our Lodge rooms attractive to the brethren, both members and visitors. Let us make it a home for the brethrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a place where all Masons will find a hearty welcome. Let us occasionally throw open the doors of the Lodge room and have the mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of Masons meet us in a social way, and thus cement the ties of brotherly love in a true Masonic way. We shall find the labor of the Lodge rest more lightly on us, and we shall realize the truth we so often repeat, that " Masonry conciliates true friendship among those who might otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance,"
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talk more about Masonry lo their wives; tell them that they are going to the Lodge, arid will return at such a time, and have an occasional Masonic sociable, with their wives present, and the result will be that they need not leave the " h o m e of love, and light, and joy," gloomy and soured, apprehensive of a "curtain lecture," for their ladies will take an interest in the Order. The wife.of a kind, judicious, true man is never opposed to the Fraternity. The following resolutions of non intercourse with France and Hamburg passed: Resolved, That all Masons belonging to Lodges in this jurisdiction are forbidden to knowingly bold any Masonic intercourse with any Mason belonging to a Lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, or to any Lodge holding a Charter from said Grand Lodge, and any brother doing so shall be subject to the highest Masonic penalties. Resolved, That all Masons belonging to Lodges in this jurisdiction are forbidden to knowingly hold any Masonic intercourse with any Mason belonging to a Lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Orient of France, or to any Lodge holding a Charter from the said Grand Orient, and any brother so doing shall be subject to the highest Masonic penalties.
The Grand Lodges of British Columbia and Utah were recognized. A resolution was passed, as follows: Resolved, That it is earnestly recommended by the Grand Lodge that all Masters of Lodges in this jurisdiction require every Master Mason raised in his Lodge to stand an examination, in open Lodge, within three months from the date of his taking the Degrees; said examination to be upon the proficiency of said member.
Bro. E D . PARMALEE gives a good Report on Correspondence, in which Kansas is noticed briefly. Statistics: Lodges, 19; Master Masons, 1,079. â&#x20AC;˘ All the officers were reelected. CONNECTICUT.
A Special Conimunication of this Grand Lodge was held in the city of New Haven, October i6th, 1872, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple. Grand Master Lock-
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wood delivered the oration. H e compared their skill, liberality and fidelity to the ancient Israelites, when rebuilding the second Temple. He eloquently explained the mystical allusions of the various parts, and their spiritual signification. He closes t h u s : And behold the Builder, the possessor of all the world, JKHOVAH, JAH, shall establish us according to His faithful promise to His servant David, the Royal Father of our illustrious founder, in plenty and in strength.
The eighty-fifth Annual Communication was held in New Haven, May 14th, 1873, M.'.W.'. L U K E A. LOCKWOOD, Grand Master, presiding. H e informs us that the Order was never in so flourishing a condition as at the present time. H e refers to the fraternal dead as follows: Since our last Grand Communication our M.-.W.-. Past Grand Master W M . STORER has passed the river, and reached that silver shore to which he so feelingly, and well nigh prophetically, alluded in his last report, as Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. It is impossible to do justice to the memory of so distinguished a veteran in the Masonic world, in the brief space of a short paragraph. The brothers in the flesh, E. G. STORER, Grand Secretary from 1836 to 1S61, and W M . STORER, Chairman of the important Committee on Correspondence from 1847 to 1857, and Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, were two of the most distinguished Masons of Connecticut. The monument of their zeal, fidelity and labor, is upon every page of the records of this Grand Lodge, since their appearance therein as members. Freemasonry here owes more than any of us are aware to the learning, integrity and sound judgment of these brethren. Both were gathered in at a ripe old age. Their memory is precious to allâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;their example is well worthy of the careful imitation of all good and true Masons.
H e decided: First. Color is not one of the qualifications of a candidate, and each member of a Lodge has the right, and it is his duty, to vote upon every candidate, of whatever color, as in his- conscience he may decide to be for .the interest of his Lodge and the fraternity. Second. That a candidate should not be rejected because he is a Roman Catholic. He should be informed that the policy of his church is hostile to Masonry, and that he would not be permitted to divulge Masonic secrets in confessional, and if he then promises allegiance to our institution, there are no grounds for his rejection. Third. It is improper to use Lodge funds for suppers, &c., except they are furnished to the poor and needy, or other objects of Masonic charity.
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I'ourth. That every Mason and Lodge are bound to afford temporary relief to a sick or distressed brother, and has no legal claim for remuneration. Masonic relief is restricted to necessities, not luxuries. Fiflh. That the limit of obedience to a summons is the power of the brother to comply with it, without injury to himself or to others to whom he owes a prior duty. Prior, not in point of time, but in the character of that duty.
The Grand Master recommended the establishment and support of a Masonic Home for indigent brethren, and widows, and an Asylum for the maintenance and education of the orphans of our deceased brethren. The Grand Lodge approved the recommendation, and Resolved, That a committee of one frcm each county be appointed to solicit subscriptions for the Fund.
Bro. J. K. W H E E L E R presented an able Report on Correspondence, reviewing thirty-nine Grand Lodges, Kansas receiving due notice. H e sustains Grand Master PRICE'S decision that the consent of a Lodge rejecting should be unanimous. Lodges, 117; members, 14,845 ; initiations, 82 L M.-.W.-. WHEELER,
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This Grand Lodge held several Special Communications for the purpose of exemplification of the- work of the three Degrees of Masonry. Bro. Jos. DANIELS, Grand Visitor and Lecturer, being present, conducted the exercise, as we glean from their printed proceedings. It seems they continued their work from time to time until March 20, 1872. A Special Communication was held March 31, for the purpose of attending the funeral of their late Deputy Grand Master, R.-.W.'. Bro. JAMES KING.
A Semi-annual Communication was held May 8,1872, Grand Master STANSBURY presiding. Bro. DONALDSON, Treasurer of the Chicago Relief Committee, submitted a full and complete report, showing what had been done by the fraternityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;
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not only what has been done by the brethren of Washington City, but all over the land; and this spontaneous giving proves what can be done when the proper effort is made, and made in the right direction as Masons do. Bro. BAXTER presented, on behalf of Bro. MAX WEYL, of St. Johns, No. i, to the Grand Lodge, a portrait of their much-loved and highly esteemed Bro. GEO. C. WHITING, Past Grand Master deceased. Grand Master STANSBURY, on behalf of his Grand Lodge, received the portrait, and responded as follows : Most Worshipful Brother : On scarcely any occasion could I have more earnestly desired to be prepared to make an appropriate and fitting acknowledgment than on the present; but the shadow of a great sorrow, which must soon invade my own domestic circle, has so occupied my attention, thought, and feeling, that I have been unfitted for that preparation which I have always considered it my duty to make when called to speak to or for this Grand Body. No preparation, however, is needed to enable me to give utterance to the affection and esteem which I entertained for Grand Master WHITING during his life, and the tenderness and reverence with which 1 would draw near to lay a wreath upon his urn. We all knew his kindly and genial nature, his pleasing and polished manners, his profound acquaintance with Masonic ritual and law, and the firm yet gentle dignity with which he presided over the Grand Lodge and administered all the duties of his high office. No Grand Master was ever more respected or beloved in this jurisdiction, and no portrait will be more fondly cherished than the admirable picture of our deceased Grand Master, which you have now in such an appropriate manner presented in behalf of the artist, Brother WEYL, to the Grand Lodge. It is the second time that we have been indebted to Bro. WEYL'S genius for a speaking likeness of a deceased Grand Master, and I am sure that this Grand Lodge feels sincerely grateful to him for the generous enthusiasm for art and for Masonry to which it owes the possession of these admirable works. I repeat the hope expressed on the occasion of the reception of the portrait of Grand Master French, that these portraits may prove the germ of a gallery which shall worthily illustrate the honored line of our deceased Grand Masters, and present to the living Masons who may gather here during coming time a perpetual testi â&#x20AC;˘ mony of the tribute which Masonry pays to departed worth. In the'name of the Grand Lodge, I beg to return a grateful acknowledgment to Bro. WEYL for this most valuable and most acceptable gift. By it he associates his own name with the undying memory of the great and good men whose features his pencil has so skillfully and faithfully delineated.
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The Annual Communication was held in Masonic Temple, commencing on the 13th of November, 1872. Grand Master STANSBURY presiding, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. In the opening part of the Annual Address the Grand Master refers in feeling terms to the death of their late Grand Treasurer, and pays a high tribute to his memory. It seems from the Report the Grand Master has been able to visit the Subordinate Lodges in his field of labor; and we have no doubt that these visits will prove beneficial to the Craft. On the question of laying corner stones on the Sabbath day, he seems to think those who are not in favor of doing such jobs on that day are a little tender on their conscience. W e don't propose to get into a muss with Grand Master STANSBURY or any one else, but shall venture to say we don't believe it is right; and don't consider we are among the tender ones, notwithstanding we have always lived West, and for some years, in Kansas. Lodges in most jurisdictions are forbidden to work on what is recognized as the Sabbath among Christians, except the burial of the dead. Here is what he says on the subject of Masonic funerals, and we endorse every word of it; and something should be done at once to correct this evil: There is but one subject on which I feel called upon to speak of any habit of the Fraternity in our jurisdiction in terms of censure. I refer to the meagre attendance upon Masonic funerals. The right of Masonic burial is a sacred right, which belongs to every Master Mason who dies in good standing in the Order. It means, if it mean anything, the right to be buried with honorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not a title to be grudgingly followed to the grave by a corporal's guard of unwilling and mortified brethren, who feel that their presence is suggestive rather of a slight than of an honorable manifestation of respect for the dead and sympathy for the living. I have been pained, on many occasions, when I have seen the evidence of a forgetfulness of our duty in this particular regard, because I have felt that those who had a right to expect the consolation of respectful attention and sympathy were justly disappointed and grieved; and that a reproach might thus be brought upon the Order of not acting up to its principles of Fraternity. Especially have I felt so when I noticed that the attendance seemed to be graduated by a consideration of the Masonic and social position of the deceased brother, in apparent forgetfulness of that fundamental maxim of our Order, that in Masonry we meet upon the level of our common humanity, and that death detects the fallacy of pride and does away with the artificial distinctions of a heartless society.
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This dereliction of duty has not merely fallen under my own occasional notice. It has been repeatedly brought to my attention by the Masters of Lodges, who are always expected to attend and officiate, however meagre and discouraging may be the attendance of members. Every member of a Lodge ought to recognize it as a duty to encourage and support the Master in the performance of this as well as every other official ministration devolved upon him by his position. The hour when we may need sympathy and consolation is likely to come to every one of us. How desolate in such an hour the feeling that no one cares for our sorrow, or is willing to take the least pains to lighten our bereavement! Brethren, let it not be cast as a just reproach upon us that we desert our brother when he lies helpless in death, and refuse to his family the solace of our sympathy. W M . R . SINGLETON is the author of the Report on Correspondence, and a right good Report he writesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as we are always pleased to peruse. His review covers ninety-two pages of their Proceedings, forty-one American Grand Lodges, and three from the Canadian provinces. Our own Grand Lodge receives a Fraternal notice at his hands.
The Grand Master reelected, R.'.W.'.; elected Grand Secretary.
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The Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication in the city of Jacksonville, February i i , 1873, M.\VV.'. S. PASCO, Grand Master presiding. The Grand Master delivers a good address. He refers pathetically to the "dark shadows of the war,'* " the halls and furniture reduced to ashes, or ravaged by a hostile soldiery"; but he is grateful that through the benign influence of Freemasonry many of the members from the camp or prison, "clad in the rough garb of gray, which association has made so dear to our eyes," could meet the brother who wore the blue, and renew their obligations at the altar of Masonry, having learned the same lessons of Faith, Hope and Charity. H e issued Dispensations for the formation of four Lodges.
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exist against him, it is the duty of the Lodge to revoke the dimit, and cause charges, to be preferred. We doubt the legality of the decision, while we sympathize with its spirit. The brother has the legal right to the certificate of dimit; but, notwithstanding that he is dimited, he is as much responsible to the Lodge as before the dimit was granted, and the Lodge has power to try and expel or suspend him, if found guilty. The resolution of last year, abolishing fees for affiliation, was rescinded by a vote of 36 to 17. This, we belifeve, was a step in the wrong direction, and is antagonistic to the ancient practices and spirit of Masonry. The Committee on Jurisprudence decide that a brother who had paid his dues, and who was dimited by vote of the Lodge, was not entitled to his dimit while he was in debt ^50 00, for loaned money; and that his dues should continue to accrue until the loan should be paid. We do not consider this decision good law. The loan might have been made to a profane, and, with equal propriety, the Lodge might charge him dues. N o ; the brother could have been tried by the Lodge, and the Worshipful Master requiring dues for the few months was a tyrannical usurpation of power, not in accordance with the freedom of our Order, with which a Frater is affiliated of his own free will and accord. The Committee on Education earnestly recommended the Lodges to take more interest in the cause of educating all children of Masons, but more especially those of deceased brethren. The Grand Lodge allows three dollars per diem, and five cents per mile for travel from their residence to the Grand Lodge. A Committee was appointed to procure a Past Grand Master's Jewel for the retiring Grand Master PASCO. The Report on Correspondence was presented by brother D. C. DAWKINS, Grand Secretary. He reviews the Proceed-
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ings of thirty-seven Grand Lodges in a business and Fraternal manner. Speaking of Kansas, he compliments Grand Master PRICE t h u s : "Grand Master PRICE delivered a very good Address, and leaves many evidences of being a faithful officer." On the Order of the Eastern Star, he says: It is doubtless more extensive than any other degree or order of what is termed "Adoptive or Female Masonry," and is said to be in the gist year of its existence. This, like every other association of persons, having some noble principle to accomplish, has its friends and its enemies, but the opposition, like that which has ever been fostered against the Fraternity of Ancient Freemasonry, is founded in ignorance, bigotry or prejudice. Some Grand Lodges have thought proper to legislate against it, which they have no more right to do than they have to legislate against Royal Arch Masonry, Cryptic Masonry, Good Templars, or any other Society; for it is equally separate and distinct, and as far from being in conflict with the rules and principles of our time-honored system of Freemasonry Its operations are in harmony with ours, and its membership consists of worthy Master Masons, and their wives, daughters, sisters, mothers and widows. Whenever properly encouraged, it has proved to be a great auxiliary to our mat-chless Fraternity; and .such being the case, what can be a basis of opposition other than what we have hereinbefore stated ?
Bro. DAWKINS, you are sound on this question. We trust you will foster this element, and make Masons' homes more cheerful and harmonious. Lodges, 54; members, 1946; revenue, ^2,849.65. ALBERT DAWKINS
J. RUSSELL was elected Grand Master, and D. C. Grand Secretary. GEORGIA.
This Grand Lodge assembled in Annual Communication, in the city of Macon, on the 29th day of October, A. L. 5872. M/.W.'. Bro. SAMUEL LAWRENCE, Grand Master, presiding, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Two Past Grand Masters and nine Past Deputy Grand Masters were present, with a full representation of Subordinate Lodges.
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After the appointment of the usual committees, the Grand Master delivered his Annual Address. The opening part is excellent, and worthy of a careful perusil. He truthful.y says of our Institution: Every great meritorious institution lias its seasons of prosperity and its seasons of adversity—its days of security and its days of peril—its hours of festivity and its hours of mourning. Feasting and fasting follow each other. It is the law of humanity itself; and the Great Architect has impressed it on all things connected with humanity. Unto all, animate or inanimate, physical, intellectual, moral and spiritual even, so far at least as the last is in bond with the temporal, in the words of the wise Monarch of Israel, " there is a time for all things." Our institution has enjoyed no immunity from the operation of this law— sometimes in favor with the so-called great of this world, Popes and Princes— sometimes the object of their anathemas. Popular favor today, persecution tomorrow. But through and over all these, the truth and vitality of its principles have borne it in triumph, until now, the sound of its gavel encircles the globe.
We fully concur with the. good brother, wherein he says: But on the individual brother depends the continued prosperity of the Institution. The respect the world entertains for Freemasonry is founded and must depend on the life and conduct of its disciples. Boastful and proud claims for great and good objects and sound principles, without an exhibition of these in the life of those who prefer them must naturally provoke the distrust and contempt of the profane, who are not permitted to look into the arcana of the Temple, and can only judge of the quality of the science by its fruits. We profess to keep ever bright an endless chain of brotherhood, all striving after the same ends —all professing the same principles, actuated by the same motives and practicing the same rules of conduct. Every link in this chain is an integral part of the whole. Tarnish one link and you tarnish the chain, and in so far detract from the pleasing effect the beauty of the whole. The individual brother, then, is responsible in a degree, for the general character, and in consequence for the prosperity of the Institution. We war not against material or political enemies, but against moral and spiritual foes, and whenever the contagion of bad example is suffered to exist, and continue unrebuked and unchecked in our midst, each one of us is responsible for the consequence. There is no evading this. Every brother, in this sense, is the keeper of his brother. And if we cannot inspire a failing brother with sufficient self-respect and love and regard for the Institution to make him avoid evil and shun those things which are calculated to bring dishonor and reproach on us, it is our duty to cut him off and disown him altogether. If a link in the chain betray a tarnish which will not take the polish, nor yield to the file, it must be cast out and cast away, lest the rust and the canker communicate to the rest, and the whole chain become contaminated and foul. It is the duty more especially of the inspectors of the chain, the Worshipful Masters of the Lodges, to see to this; but it is no less the duty of each brother
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to note every defective link, and not only to keep himself at all times ready for inspection, but to report any link he may discover in need of polish. Thus, if alj would act, the entire chain will be kept bright and shining, and there will be no point for envy or malice to attack, and the proFpeiily and perjietuity of the Institutioli will be secured.
It seems our good brethren of Georgia have a "Masonic Female College," and from the Report made by the Grand Master,''we are led to believe this institution is doing well, notwithstanding the many disadvantages it has been compelled to meet with and overcome. The work is a noble and glorious one, and is deserving of all commendation. The Deputy Grand Masters of the several Districts made their Reports, showing general prosperity among the craft, with an occasional ruffle. R.".W.'. Bro. BLACKSHEAR, Grand Secretary, is the author of the Report on Correspondence, and, as usual, gave us a wellprepared Report, doing justice to all. His review covers the Proceedings of forty Grand Lodges, Kansas for 1871 among the number, and gets a full share of his attention. M.-.W.-.
Grand Master, Macon ; R.-.W,'. Grand Secretary, Atlanta.
SAMUEL D . IRVIN,
SAMUEL LAWRENCE,
ILLINOIS.
This Grand Lodge met in Thirty-second Annual Communication at Chicago, October i, 1872, Grand Master CREGIER presiding. The Grand Master's Address is able and eloquent, covering thirty-five closely printed pages. H e refers thus to the Chicago fire: Through the aid of that mighty messenger which a Franklin snatched from the clouds, and a Morse had made subservient to the wants of man, tidings of the great calamity were flashed throughout the land, and the mighty currentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; without the aid of which, what untold suffering would have been the lot of our peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;unlocked the hearts of true humanity and returned to us laden with the glad tidings of the unbounded charity and sympathy of a generous world. Proclamations, breathing words of eloquence and sympathy, were sent forth from the Grand East of our sister jurisdictions, and soon every Masonic altar was aglow with the brightest and greatest of virtues, Charily.
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He organized a Masonic Board of Relief The receipts were ^90,634.50.- About ^22,000 were returned to the sources from which they were contributed, there being more than was actually needed. Grand Master PERKINS, of Pennsylvania, STANSBURY, of the District of Columbia, and O. P. WATERS, of
Iowa, were appointed a committee to investigate and report on all acts connected with relief matters. They reported that every precaution which prudence could suggest had been taken to secure the faithful application of the fund to those for whom it was designed. The Grand Master says: I need hardly say that the report coming from those eminent brethren, whose high official positions in the Masonic fraternity is a sufficient guarantee of their unquestionable ability and integrity, is highly gratifying, presenting, as it does facts which are not only alike honorable to the mind and moral sense, but they become an ample reward to those good brethren who, in their self-sacrificing efforts in a noble work, have been actuated by an unflinching rectitude of purpDse to be just and honorable.
Dispensations had been issued for the formation of sixteen new Lodges. T h e Grand Master very properly closed two Lodges for refusing to inflict an adequate punishment on members guilty of criminal acts. H e was present at the trial of one who pleaded guilty of adultery, the Lodge only voting a reprimand. The Grand Master properly remarks: "Masonry is no hiding place for criminals or shelter for crime." He decided that clergymen are not exempt from initiation fees " for every man who enters our portals, honors himself, not Freemasonry." We heartily endorse the decision of Grand Master CREGIER. When clergymen receive the Degrees gratuitously, as a rule, they do not appreciate the favor, and seldom make good Masons. Better make them pay, or let their friends pay for them, and if they prove themselves worthy, at some future time a donation visit can be made which will be appreciated far inore than the remission of the initiation fee, The Grand Lodges of British Columbia and Utah were recognized. The following resolution was adopted : Resolved, That in case the Grand Lodge of Canada refuses to recede from
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her present position, the Grand Master be requested to revoke the Commission of the Representative of this Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Canada, and that he be authorized to proclaim non-intercourse between the Grand Lodge of Canada and this Grand Lodge."
A Past Grand Master's Jewel was ordered for Past Grand Master CREGIER. Bro. BLAKESLV offered an amendment to the Constitution creating a "Mortuary Fund." It provided that upon the death of a brother entitled to benefits, ^1,000 shall be paid to the widow and children of the deceased, and that the amount should be raised by an assessment of five cents per member. The Grand Lodge very wisely declined to second the proposition. Report on Correspondence. Bro. JOSEPH ROBBINS presented an elaborate Report, covering one hundred and sixtyseven pages. H e notices Kansas in this wise : The Address of Grand Master BROWN is fully equal in ability to those which he has given before to the Craft, and is marked by the same generous and truly Masonic spirit which made their perusal a source of genuine pleasure."
Thank you, Bro.
ROBBINS.
Of our Proceedings he says:
The printing and style of the Kansas Proceedings are excellent.
Bro. ROBBINS devotes twenty-six pages to a review of Massachusetts, the point in dispute being the genuineness of the Grand Mastership of HENRY PRICE. He contends that PRICE was not appointed by MONTAGUE. In 1733, PRICE claimed to have been appointed Grand Master, but no records were kept until 1751, when Grand Secretary CHARLES PELHAM, a young Mason, wrote the Proceedings at the dictation of PRICE. In 1736 ToMLiNSON was appointed Grand Master. Two other Grand Masters succeeded. In 1768, PRICE wrote to the Grand Lodge of England as follows: Right Worshipful Brother : I had the honor to be appointed Provincial Grand Master of New England by the Right Honorable and Right Worshipful Lord Anthony BROWN', Viscount MONTAGUE in the year 1733, and in the year 1735 said Commission was extended over all North America, by the Right Honorable and Right Worshipful JOHN LINDSAY, Earl of Crawford, then Grand Master of Masons; but, upon
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inquiry, I find that said Deputations were never registered, though I myself paid three guineas therefor to THOS. BATSON, Esq., then Deputy Grand Master, who, with the Grand Wardens then in being, signed my Deputations. This Deputation was the first that the Grand Lodge ever issued to any part of America, and stands so now in all Lodges on the Continent. Other Deputations have since been given to different Provinces; but they cannot, according to rule, take rank of mine. So I would submit to your Wisdom and Justice whether said Deputations should not be registered in their proper place, without any further consideration therefor, and the Grand Lodge have rank according to date, as it has been the foundation of Masonry in America, and I the founder.
In reply. Grand Secretary 29, 1768, wrote as follows:
THOMAS FRENCH,
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I know not how your name should have been omitted in the list of Provincials; but Bro. ROBERT TOMLINSON, Esq., is the first appearing in our Book for part of America during the Grand Mastership of the Earl of London in 1736. These mistakes might have long since been rectified, if you had kept up, according to your Charter, a regular annual Correspondence with the Grand Lodge. His Grace desires you will forward a letter to me relating to this point, per first opportunity, that the Provincialship may be properly settled, with an account of the date of his [your?] warrant.
PRICE replied as follows: DEAR S I R : It would be tedious to explain, but you cannot find that I ever gave up my own appointment over all North America: this by the blessing of God I shall explain to you and all the Right Worshipful Brothers, face to face, in London, some time in the Fall, as my business will then call me home. I assure you, sir, that I always had and still retain the interest of Masonry at heart: I have divers things of consequence to advise of, relative thereto, which cannot be so well communicated by the pen as in person; then we may settle the Provincial Grand Masters and rank the Lodges properly.
Here the matter was dropped, and accepted the situation.
PRICE
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Statistics: Members, 36,775; Lodges, 697; non-affiliated, 1,264; initiated, 2,887; dimited, 1,584; disbursements, ^27,828.09; in Treasury, ^7,310.12. M.-.W.-. JAS. A . HAWLEY, Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. H. -MINER Grand Secretary.
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The Grand Lodge of Indiana held its Fifty-sixth Annual Communication May 27, 1873, in the city of Indianapolis, IVT.'. W.". C. FETTA, Grand Master, presiding. The Address of the Grand Master is a good business document, and confined to matters properly coming before the Grand Lodge. He visited many of the Lodges, examined the records, and found as follows: One-third of the records accurately kept; one-third not signed by the Worshipful Master; one-third did not show that candidates had shown suitable proficiency; one twenty-fifth ballotted for candidates at Called Communications; one twenty-fifth did not show any of the officers or members present; one-twelfth practiced calling off without closing; and a number of other irregularities. He arrested the Charter of one Lodge for having buried an expelled Mason, and another for conferring the Degrees on a candidate who had net been quite six months in the jurisdiction, and had been rejected by another Lodge, (a little town in Indiana). He decided that a superintendent of a brewery, having no interest in the conceirn, is not eligible for the Degrees, for every Lodge is prohibited from conferring any of the Degrees of Masonry upon any one who makes it his business to manufacture or sell intoxicating liquors, to be used as 'a beverage, and he who superintends is as guilty of the Masonic offense as the owner of the establishment. H e deprecates the evil of admitting negative men into the Lodge, who did not lead positively bad life, and shows the result in the statistics. In 1854, the membership was 6,526 against 26,216 reported for 1872; 34,201 had been initiated; 3,327 died; 17,528 dimitted; 9,741 affiliated, and 6,883 ^^^ been either suspended or expelled, leaving 7,7^7 equipped non-affiliates. H e recommends a change of tactics, and the query. Why should he be made a Mason? and if he is found to be a positive man, of good morals, and leading an unselfish life, admit him. We heartily endorse the suggestion. A wealthy brother of an Indiana Lodge removed to Nebraska and settled there without dimitting from the Lodge in
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Indiana. In process of time the Fratre died, and was buried by the Lodge-in whose bounds he was residing. The Nebraska Lodge then sent the bill to No. 57, Indiana. No. 57 deemed the bill an extravagant one, and not being informed as to the reason why any expense had been incurred, declined to pay, and the matter was referred to the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. The Grand Lodge of Nebraska instructed the Grand Secretary to ask the amount expended. This the 'Grand Lodge of Indiana very properly refused to do, as follows: Your Committee have not the time to investigate or discuss the question of what is "common usage" in such cases, but so far as we are at present informed, are cf the opinion that it is not in accordance with the position taken by the Grand Lodge of Nebrasl^a. We find, however, that a precedent has been established by this Grand Lodge in a similar case, presented at the Annual Commu. nication of 1869, when it was declared to be not in accordance with Masonic law or precedent to ask the Lodge with which he was affiliated to pay the expenses of burj'ing a brother who had died under the jurisdiction of another Lodge. Your Committee would further add, that a Master Mason, in good standing, is justly entitled to all the rights and benefits of Masonry, not only while under the jurisdiction of the Lodge which made him a Mason, or with which he may have subsequently affiliated, but he may claim them of any Lodge in the world under whose jurisdiction he may happen to be. His Lodge extends from East to West and from North to South, and may he always find Masonic Charity equally extensive.
All Subordinate Lodges were recommended to insure their property in some solvent insurance company. A Committee was appointed to consult in regard to some means for the reduction of the number of delegates to the Grand Lodge. Bro. RICE presented an excellent Report on Correspondence. He criticises, very properly, the action of the Grand Master of British Columbia in holding a ball, thus: " We were not aware that granting a Dispensation lo hold a ball came within the prerogatives of any Grand Master, and are surprised at this before unheard of proceeding. Next in order will be a Dispensation to hold a prize fight, or start a traveling minstrel show."
Kansas is thus complimented: " We take up the Proceedings with more than ordinary pleasure. It is a neatly arranged volume of over three hundred pages, printed with clean, new 16
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type, on fine mezzo tint paper, and is, typographically, the neatest volume that has found its way to our taljle this year. I3ro. JOHN H . BROWN deserves great credit for'the tasty and satisfactory manner in which he has performed this part of his duties as Grand Secretary."
H e also compliments Grand Master PRICE, and criticises tlie complicated case of ANDREW MCDONALD. Lodges, 4 6 7 ; members, 26,216; initiated, 2,231; passed, 2,114; raised, 2,125; reinstated, 128; affiliated, 708; died, 289; dimitted, 1,046; suspended, 359; expelled, 108; increase, 1,892. C. FETTA, Grand Master, Richmond; J. M. Grand Secretary, Indianapolis.
BRAMWELL,
IDAHO.
The Fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Boise City, December 9, 1872, Grand Master JONAS W. BROWN presiding.
T h e Grand Master presented an Address of great merit. H e reports the Lodges in a prosperous condition, financially, but, in consequence of the unsettled state of the mining population, fluctuating in numbers. He says: " I have been informed that a number of brethren in Boise City were in the habit of conferring the Knights of Constantine dressed in masks and fantastic regalia, and consuming a large amount of intoxicating liquors. I ask the Grand Lodge to pass a resolution forbidding the use of Masonic halls for such unworthy purposes."
H e hurls his heavy artillery against the vices of intemperance, gambling and swearing. He ruled that saloonkeepers should not be admitted to the mysteries of Masonry. W e j'oin hands with you, Bro. our own heart.
JONAS;
you are a man after
The Grand Lodge, in accordance with his recommendation, adopted the following resolution, by a vote of 25 to 6. WHEREAS, This Grand Lodge, on October 15, did, by resolution, declare intemperance, gambling, and playing whisky games in saloons, Masonic offenses, and authorized and made it the duly of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master to issue an edict accordingly; and.
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WHEREAS, the M.-.W.-. Grand Master did issue such edict, making it the duty of Masters of the several Subordinate Lodges to endeavor, by all the power of moral suasion, to suppress such vices, and should moral suasion fail, to cause charges to be preferred against the persistently offending Masons, and that they be punished, even to expulsion; and. WHEREAS, Shoshone Lodge, No. 7, did elect a professional Gambler for Junior Warden, We, therefore, recommend that the action of Shoshone Lodge, in the election of Junior Warden, be set aside, and the Lodge censured for such action, and the Lodge be ordered to prefer charges against the brother so elected for persisting in the vices of gambling)
The following was adopted by a vote of 23 to 12 : WHEREAS, The keeping of saloons for the sale of intoxicating liquors and for the playing of gambling games is in conflict with all our Masonic teachings, and contrary to the good sense of all moral men, and a flagrant violation of the spirit of our Order; therefore: Resolved, That the keeping of saloons for the sale .of spirituous liquors, or gaming purposes is a Masonic offense, and such as are guilty of such unmasonic conduct shall be subject to admonition, reprimand, suspension, and expulsion ; and Masters, at their peril, must see that this vice against Masonry no longer finds a hiding place among Masons, and it is strictly forbidden hereafter for Masons in this jurisdiction to engage in the business. Resolved, That Masons now engaged in tlie business shall have until the first day of October, 1873, to close out their business of saloon keeping, and Masons neglecting or refusing so to do shall be proceeded against by the Subordinate Lodge under whose jurisdiction they reside, and dealt with according to the spirit of the resolution preventing saloon keeping. And the Worshipful Master and Wardens of each Subordinate Lodge within this jurisdiction shall, at the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, make a report of each case coming under these resolutions.
Go on, brothers of Idaho; bear up the standard of temperance, one of the great cardinal virtues of our Order, and purify yourselves from the degraded beings who leave the sacred altar of Masonry, and bow before the degrading shrine of Bacchus. Go on, brothers, until your escutcheons shall be free from every spot, stain, and pollution of intemperance. There is no Report on Correspondence. Bro. BROWN was appointed Chairman of that Committee, so we shall expect a spicy, sound, healthy, practical Report next year.
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JOHN KENNALY
CARTEE
Lodges, 8; members, 273; revenue, ^1,124 50. IOWA.
This Grand Lodge met for the thirtieth time in Annual Communication in the Burtis Opera House, in the city of Davenport, on Tuesday, the third day of June, A. D. 1873, A. L. 5873A s usual in this grand jurisdiction, there was a full attendance, being Delegates from a large majority of the Lodges. It was the good fortune of the writer of this Report to be present on this annual occasion, and right well did he enjoy the feast of good things Masonic. It was here we met many of our old well and truly tried friends and Fratres, many of whom we had been associated with for years, and it did us a power of good to meet them face to face, and once more take them by their warm right hand and receive from each a Fraternal welcome known only to the Sons of Light. We may have more to say about these lowans before we close our scribbling. Grand Master, O. P. WATERS delivered an excellent Address, giving a detailed report ot his official transactions for the year, proving himself to be a workman that needeth not to be ashamed : He says, and we guess he is right: That country is said to be the happiest which furnishes the least material for history, and best governed which feels least the restraints of government. If these aphorisms are true, this jurisdiction, during the past year, has been most fortunate. As I reported last year, so again I am happy to repeat, that great quiet and peace have marked the Masonic year now just closing. Of course there has been the usual amount of correspondence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the same questions asked and answered, the same desire to have the law relaxed here and there to suit individual ends; but beyond these, nothing of great moment; and I am glad to come to the end of this second term so fortunately, with so good hopes that if I have achieved little of a name for brilliancy, I have the fewer faults to lament, and you the fewer evils to repair.
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The following is true to the letter, and none knows better than he who presides over a Grand Lodge of Masons for two or three years: To one in a private station, with only his own immediate wish to regard, many things appear easy, which to the same man, burdened with official triist, look quite otherwise; more especially when, if he yields to his desire to accommodate his decisions to the wishes of his friends, he must decide the same question in many ways.
It seems the Grand Master has been pleased, in his wisdom, to go for a decision made by a former Grand Master and we think correctly so: In the year 1867, the Grand Master decided, in effect, that a brother receiving the Degrees in a Lodge, and failing to sign the By-Laws, was not a member of that Lodge, but could either join any other Lodge to which he chose to apply, or would remain non-affiliated, and that brethren raised in a Lodge, but not signing the By-Laws, had no right to participate in the business of that Lodge, except such as any non-affiliate might have. This decision '1 consider erroneous, and have so decided during the past year. 1 hold that no I^odge has a right to make non-affiliates, and that a brother raised to the Sublime Degree in a Lodge is, by that act, made a member of it, and that he has no more right to decline to sign its By-Laws, than he has to decline to perform any other Masonic duty; and that even if he does refuse to do so, he is, by the original petition, bound to abide by the laws of the Order, one of the oldest of which is, that a Mason ought to belong to some Lodge. If it could be objected that he might desire to join some other Lodge, there can be no force in the objection so long as there is no law against dimission, and if he chooses to incur the penalties attaching to non-affiliation, our law should not assist him, and no Lodge has a right to confer the Degrees on any one not worthy of membership in it. The practical part of this question is, that it is seldom raised except improperly, as, for instance, when it is thought desirable to carry some point, the probability of which depends on ruling out certain votes, or where some office is to be filled, and a majority can be obtained by the unfraternal course; while, if money is wanted, or members can be used, it is seldom heard of. But even if this were not so, still justice is, in my opinion, best subserved by the decision I have arrived at, and I hope it will obtain your approval. Because of its importance, I have given it this much of prominence
It seems that the law regulating the establishing of new Lodges, and their territorial jurisdictions, is a little troublesome to our Iowa Grand Masters. They have a ten mile rule, and we are inclined to the opinion that it is just as it should be. Lodges are multiplying quite fast enough for the good of the Order, and it is well to have a good brake at hand which you may apply when required.
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This commendable enterprise was first brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge, we believe, by Past Grand Master GuiLBEKT, and through his earnest labors received favorable consideration, and a Committee was appointed, of whom Bro. GuiLBERT, one of Iowa's ablest men and Masons, was made Chairman. This good brother has made two excellent Reports, both worthy of the man, on this subject, proving himself to be the true friend of the widows and orphans. The Grand Master, after presenting his edict in rel.ation to this enterprise, offers a word, and we agree with him to a letter, and this will apply in all matters committed to us, and demand careful consideration. We have too many among us going around, and growling and snarling and finding fault with everything that is done, but never even so much as offer a good suggestion; perhaps they don't know enough to; if so, they are not to blame. In the spirit of this, I now recall your attention to this subject, and ask that it may receive at your hands a careful and thoughtful decision. I am aiware that there is in the minds of many brethren serious doubt as to the wisdom of the plan of Bro. GuiLBERT. I would urge these brethren that they do not expend their whole force in opposing this plan, but to remember that this is the only plan as yet brought forward, and if they decide to oppose it for what may seem to be good reasons, let them be prepared to bring forward some plan that may, in their mind, be preferable. We must do something commensurate with our opportunities, or fall behind our duties and our privileges, and the sentence pronounced on the servant who improved not his talent will be ours, and we will be condemned to lose that which we will not improve. I urge you, therefore, that if you must oppose this measure in its present form, do not fail to have something better to offer in its place. Taking it for granted that some plan would be adopted, I have briefly referred elsewhere to one or two-ideas for supplying revenue for its use.
Several plans were offered, whereby funds coijld be raised to successfully carry out the object of this noble enterprise, and we sincerely hope that our Iowa Fratres will not cease their labors until the thing is a grand success. The Grand Master recommends a revision of the Constitution and By-Laws, and it may be necessary, but we question
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this tampering with our law from year to year; it is bad, and Grand Lodges should move slow. We in Kansas have had a trial at it, and are satisfied it is not a very profitable business, especially with Grand Masters, who are to interpret and execute the law. The fraternity in Iowa have been called upon to mourn the loss of several of their distinguished brethren: among the number, two Past Grand Masters, one Past Grand Junior Warden, one Past Grand Treasurer, and two Past Grand Chaplains. The Grand Master very truly says of them : These brethren were all men of talent and great force of character, and having had many years' experience in the workings of Masonry, were of great weight and usefulness, and their loss is therefore the more deeply to be deplored. They were all, with the exception of Bro. W'ATSON, long-time residents of this State, and while some of them were cut down in the prime of manhood, others had served their generations in long and useful lives. Bros. HUMPHREYS and DiMMiTT had attained to more than the patriarchal limit, and Bro. MCCLEARY pressed closely to it; while Bros. KIDDER, ATHERTON and WATSON were comparatively young men.
We knew all these brethren lotig and well, and have spent" many happy hours with them around our sacred Altar. They have passed over the River; they have left our presence; yet let us remember that their examples will live to guide and cheer us on our way to a higher and nobler life. Under-the head of Decisions, we find the following, rather novel to us, yet about right: Qtieslion. If a Master Mason's daughter marries a man not a Mason, does it debar her from all benefits, and especially of admission to the festivals? Answer. She is no less the daughter of a Mason because she is married to a profane. There are many opinions as to her rights after such marriage. I know of no better law and gospel fixv the subject than is found in I Corinthians, vii chapter, 14th verse, to which I would respectfully refer you.
These Proceedings, as usual, are full and completeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;none more so, on our table. Grand Secretary PARVIN has added a new feature this year: Biographical Sketches of Past Grand Masters, both living and deceased. They will prove, no doubt, interesting, not only to the Craft in Iowa, but else-
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Avhere where they are known, as all these distinguished brethren are. Bro. PARVJN has been a leader in the Grand Lodge from its organization up to the present year, and lias, we believe, never been absent from its annual meetings. H e has traveled over hill and dale, on steamboats, cars, stages, and sometimes on foot, (like an old-fashioned Methodist itinerant) to meet his Masonic brethren in Grand Lodge. He has filled the highest stations in all the Masonic Bodies, and for over twenty-five years has filled the responsible position he. now occupies. H e never wearies in well doing; he labors in season and out of season to please his Masonic brethren, and to add his mite to the store of Masonic light and knowledge. It may be truly said of him, he is first among his equals, a man, a friend, kind and generous, with noble impulses, forgiving, warm and true hearted, never forgetting a friend. He loves a good joke, and never lets one go by unnoticed, (sometimes records them, as the following will show) : PAST GRAND MASTER BROWN, O F KANSAS.
The M.-.W.-. Grand Master reported the reception of a token of fraternal friendship from the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansa.s, brought by the hand of Bio. JOHN H . BROWN, Past Grand Master, and now Grand Secretary of that Grand Body, and in behalf of the Grand Lodge the Grand Master, in a feeling speech, accepted the same with the achnowledgements of the Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and which he requested the distinguished brother to convey to his jurisdiction. Past Grand Master BROWN, in a handsome speech, conveyed to the Grand Lodge, for himself and his Grand Lodge, assurances of the great pleasure he experienced at the warm reception he had met, and the fraternal greeting of his old comrades in the work.
If our old Fratre CORSON, of New Jersey, could have a tilt at this he would be after wanting to know where the joke came in, and he would never give up till he found it. Well, should he do so, we will tell him it was the working-tool used with which the remaining portion of the Past Grand Master's Degree w^as conferred upon our noble Fratre, Past Grand Master OZIAS P. W A T E R S , so well begun at Council Bluffs and completed at Davenport. The
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R . ERCANBRACK, of Anamosa, and a right good Report he gives, and it is good that they have retained him on the Committee, as we shall hear from him again if. Providence permits. We thank you for the kindly notice of Kansas and the compliment paid us for the good appearance of our Proceedings for 1872. Pro. E., we have good printers here in Kansas, who know how to help a Grand Secretary. Your joke is timely and good on the Widow Kelly resolution passed at our session in 1872, and we accept it as sich, for the good widow belongs to neither Nine Mile nor Dick Rees, but is between the twoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;places. THOMAS
M.".W.'. Bro. JOSEPH CHAPMAN, of Dubuque, was elected Grand Master, and THEO. S . PARVIN, of Iowa City, was reelected Grand Secretary, a wise selection. KENTUCKY.
Here is a ponderous volume of nearly seven hundred pages. The Seventy-third Grand Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in Louisville, October 22, 1872, M.'.W.'. EDWARD B . JONES, Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Master, in his Address, commends the one term principle ; also an increase of fees for Degrees to twenty-five dollars. . The Grand Lodge did not comply with this sensible recommendation. He says: Pearls picked up while floating upon the surface are deemed of little value. Those for which we have to dive deep and grapple long are the most highly appreciated when we have them in our possession. The pearl of Masonry is of great price; what need that we should at any time barter it away for a few paltry dollars, too often to gratify an idle and prurient curiosity, without heart and without mind to conceive the beauties of our sublime mysteries, or to enter into the noble mission for which it was created by the " Authoi- of every good and perfect gift." Let us be true, and exact from the candidate fees sufficiently large to assure the applicant that ours is not a Peter Funk concern.
He thus eloquently refers to the popularity of the Order: The time was in the history of our beloved Order when the very name of Freemasonry was a by-word and a reproach; when society and governments were leagued in a common cause against it and its holy teachings; when the church was loud in the den^nciatiQns of its secret principles from the-pulpit and '7
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within the family circle; when to belong to a Masonic Lodge was considered by many of the Praise God Barebones of this world, to be equal to the " Abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the Prophet" when standing in the holy place; when the Aminadab Sleeks of this world could find no epithet in the English language sufficiently strong and offensive to apply to our brethren of the mystic tie. But Masonry, pursuing the even tenor of its shining way, has filled all lands with its imperishable light and noble spirit. It were better that half of our membership should be utterly excommunicated from all Masonic privileges than that Masonry should be dishonored. The principles of Masonry are the very soul of honor. They are the conservators of the public peace and private security; they are the very essence of heavenly benevolence and charity. They are the salt of the Earth, but if the salt have lost its savor wherewith shall it be salted? They are God-given, they are the cheer and solace of human society; they should be engraved on the heart of every man who loves his fellow-mortals, his chief comfort and daily work while living, and his mantle of immortal glory in a higher and a brighter life.
Eleven Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges were issued. The Kentucky
Freemason was endorsed.
The "Widows and Orphans' Home and Infirmary" were represented as being in a very flourishing condition. One of the finest dramatic scenes of the age was enacted during the session of the Grand L o d g e : The Grand Master, having called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment, the drop curtain of the stage was raised, exhibiting the Orphan's Home, composed of fifty-e.'ght children, clad in plain but neat attire, to the admiring gaze of the Delegates. As soon as the applause had subsided. Past Grand Master E. S. FITCH introduced^the children as follows: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren : It is my distinguished honor, and the highest gratification of my whole Masonic life, to present for your inspection to-day, this design drawn upon our trestle board, wrought out and developed in living realityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Masonic Orphans' Home of the State of Kentucky. Mingling my hearty congratulations with those of the entire brotherhood, over this commendable achievement, while contemplating the youthful charges now before us, and presenting them to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, as their foster mother, may we not exclaim with an exulting pride surpassing even that which fired the bosom of the old Roman Matron, when she presented her Gracchi children, " Here! here are our jewels !" At the close of these remarks, the following Greeting Song, written for the
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occasion, was sung by the orphans in a creditable manner, and with manifest emotion, awakening a kindred sympathy throughout the crowded hall: GREETING SONG.
" Come let us be joyful,—before us we see, The friends of our fathers in sweet unily; They've paused just a moment our faces to view. To inspect a design of Freemasonry true.
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CHORUS—Happy greeting to all; happy greeting to all; Happy greeting, happy greeting to all. " We claim not the dear ties of kindred or birth. Our idols of clay lie entombed in the earth. But we hail you as Brothers of that mystical band Who've embellished our Home with their generous hand. CHORUS—Happy greeting, &c. " As friends, benefactors, as fathers indeed. The hope of the Orphan in the hour of need. We know you have rallied, our sad lives to bless. To shield us from harm, and relieve our distress. "CHORUS—Happy greeting, &c. " Then welcome, thrice welcome, we greet you to-djy. Assembled securely in Grand Lodge array ! And may each fond meeting, in future attest. Your love for the home of the Orphan bereft. " CHORUS—Happy greeting, &c. This was followed by an introductory address by GRANT WILLIAMS, a beneficiary of Montgomery Lodge, No. 23, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky: Following this introductory, which was delivered in a clear and distinct voice, though tremulous with emotion, " Our Little Flower Girls" arranged in a semi-circular form on the stage, with boquets of flowers in their hands, each one repeated a beautiful, poetical sentiment or appropriate text, suggested by her favorite flower, and then all united their voices in that charming little song, entitled, " ' We are Utile sunbeams, shining and free,' " elc. Next in order, was an original dialogue, on the character of the Home and Freemasonry generally, by PRESTON BRICKEY, a beneficiary from Fleming Lodge, No. H 2 , and DAVID STEPHENSON, from Dycusburg Lodge, No. 232. This dialogue was rendered in a spirited manner, and was exceedingly interesting and humorous, but too lengthy for an insertion. The entire Home then sang the popular school song, " We are gay and happy," etc.
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As soon as the applause was quieted, the following true Biographical Sketch was given, in a very impressive manner, by WILLIAM CRANE, a beneficiary from Good Samaritan Lodge, No. 174, Lexington, Kentucky : " A boy there was, sent 10 our Home, And he was thought quite crazy. With dogs and sheep inclined to roam. When not too mad or lazy. " His silly pranks and wayward steps Awaken'n sad foreboding; He slighted all the best precepts, The car of mischief ever loading. " No threat could dauntâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no fright prevail. This erring boy to law recall; 'Till Love's sweet accents did prevail, And won his heart and rescued all. " That boy so wayward, crazy, wild. Ne'er felt a mother's gentle hand He was a slighted orphan child, 'Till gathered to this happy band. " Before you now you see that boy. Whose caily life wiiU uligiiL began. Rejoicing with a heart-felt joy. That he may yet become a man. " To you I owe what'er of bliss. My future life may now enjoy, To you the recompense is thisâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; You've sav'd a Mason's orphan boy."
The transition from this truly pathetic incident was happily made by the "Green River Salutation," an original poem by MOLLIE COLEMAN, beneficiary, from Pond River Lodge, No. 244, as follows : " In Grand Lodge array, before me I see. The ag'd and honor'd, the hopeful and young, Engag'd in the rites of deep mystery. Which history has noted and poetry sang. " A band so renown'd, a presence May well daunt a novice like Yet pardon a word on behalf of So fam'd for its Leaf and its
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" You've heard from our hills in the prelude of Grant, The 'blue-grass' has spoken through her Elkhorn Crane; And 'Smiley' has echo'd her 'Woman's rights' rant As the voice of the Jessamine plain. " Then may not a Muhlenburg Orphan be heard, If only to remind you, 'tis surely enough That this 'styling it over u s ' is rather absurd, As Green River folks are ' quite up to snuff.' " Then step to the front—tobacco-patch girls, Sample •bright tens' of the Green River stock. Let's give them a song—come, brush back your curls. And tell of the moral that's taught by the clock." Suiting the action to the word, nine beautiful girls, from the Green River section of the State, advanced to the foot lights, and ranging themselves in line, under their leader, rendered the "Clock Song" in inimitable style. After a cordial and earnest invitation from the Superintendent to all present to visit the Home during their stay in the city, the exercises were closed by an appropriate song, and a benediction pronounced by the Grand Chaplain.
A request from the Grand Orient of France for resumption of fraternal relations, was refused. •There are seven memoi^ial pages dedicated to Past Grand Master SWIGERT, Past Deputy Grand Master BRECKENRIDGE, D. D., Past Deputy Grand Master DAVIS, and others. Grand Secretary MCCORKLE presented his Fourteenth Report on Correspondence, reviewing the Proceedings of fortyfive Grand Lodges. The Report is able, and written in a Fraternal spirit. He devotes two-thirds of a page to Kansas, closing thus: " We cannot refrain from complimenting the Grand Lodge for the manner in which these proceedings are gotten up. They are printed on cream colored paper, the type new, and without "spot or blemish." We would simply suggest that in the list of Grand Secretaries we find our name spelled " MCCORCLE," instead of " MCCORKLE." We are a little particular in spelling our name.
All right, Bro. M C C O R K L E ; we shall take the hint, and make our best bow by way of apology for the error of last year. It was an oversight on our part in reading proof. Lodges, 458; represented, 413 ; initiations, 1,669; rninisters,
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665; deaths, 255; suspensions, 9 3 3 ; expulsions, 66; members, 20,649; revenues, ^21,589; assets, ^106,642 05. Grand Master, E D . W.TURNER, Richmond; Grand Secretary, J. M. S. McCoRKLE, Louisville. LOUISIANA.
The Grand Lodge of Louisiana held its Sixty-first Annual Communication in New Orleans, February loth, M.'.W.". SAMUEL MANNING TODD, Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Master in his Address refers to the Grand Orient of France, as follows: One effect of the strong support which we have received from our brethren throughout the world, may be seen in the recent action taken by the Grand Orient of France in relation to the recognition by its Grand Master in November, l858, of a spurious body in our midst, claiming to be Masonic. Heretofore, the tone assumed by the Grand Orient has been highly belligerent and aggressive, and Masonic Bodies everywhere were required to subscribe to its doctrines, decrees, and special notions respecting Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity, or incur its dread displeasure; loudly glorifying its Grand Master for the illegal and unmasonic act referred to, as a forward step in "civilization" and "progress," they demanded that all Masonic power should follow their example or they would no longer hold Masonic intercourse with them. At the Annual Communication of the Grand Orient, held in September last, a report was presented by a Special Comâ&#x20AC;˘mittee embodying resolutions upon the difficulties existing between it and the Grand Lodges of America, which were unanimously adopted. This proceeding affords ample evidence that the storm of reprobation and disapproval which has met its unmasonic acts has not been without its due effect. The Report of the Committee, although containing some errors of fact and evincing a disposition to shield the Grand Master from blame, is conciliatory in its tone, and expresses a desire to bring back the restoration of Fraternal relations between the Masons of France and those of the United States. I submit a translation of this Report; the conclusions arrived at by the Committee being summed up in the following resolution : " The Grand Orient desires to respect the rights of every country, and of each Rite, as she desires that her own should be respected, and if Scottish Masonry, represented by all the Supreme Councils of the globe, declare the irregularity of the Supreme Council of Louisiana, the Grand Orient itself Supreme Council for France and the French possessions, will conform to the decision of the majority of the powers of the Scottish Rite." This action, although not satisfactory as an amende to our Grand Lodge for the wrong done, is yet an evidence that the Grand Orient is desirous of retracing its steps let us hope that it will soon abandon its alliance with spurious and
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clandestine Masonry, reconsider its action changing its form of government, and, by conforming with the fundamental and recognized laws of our Institution, retake its proper position among the Masonic powers of the globe, DeAsions.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;That three members of a Lodgs can legally transact any business at a stated meeting, with the exception of balloting for candidate, there being one of the three principal officers present and presiding.
The Grand Lodge, very properly, amended the decision by substituting "seven" for "three." That an installation by proxy is no installation at all, and no.brother can properly be installed unless present, and agreeing to the same.
He assigns as a reason for giving this decision, and in justification thereof, that a brother who was absent from the Lodge on the day of election, was elected Worshipful Master, and installed by proxy. That an Entered Apprentice maybe admitted to all public processions, except funerals. That when a Master is aware that one of his members is guilty of immoral or unmasonic conduct, it is his duty to investigate, and try the brother, if necessary.
He says: Intemperance is a violation of the teachings and principles of Masonry, and any brother guilty of habitual intoxication should be tried and undergo Masonic discipline. Previous to this, however, every endeavor should be used to reclaim him to habits of sobriety. If gentle persuasions and light penalties fail to have their due effect, he should be more severely dealt with, and all other means failing, he should be expelled from all the benefits of the Fraternity. But a brother dying in good Masonic standing in his Lodge, having desired the last offices of his brethren, it would be unjust to refuse because his death had been caused by a lamentable weakness, which by many is deemed a species of insanity, and which the Lodge took no action upon during his lifetime.
On prnj^ers in Masonic Lodges he speaks thus: A Chaplain of a Lodge in one of the country parishes, who was also a clergyman, declined to use the prayers laid down in the Trestle Board and Monitors in use, as he could not conscientiously approach"the Most High except through the mediation of the Redeemer and Savior. Being anxious to give this subject all the consideration which its importance demanded, I referred the matter to our Reverend Grand Chaplain, whose decision of the case met my full approbation, and would seem to settle the question. R.-.W.-. Bro. CARPENTER writes as follows : " I would say to any brother Chaplain that on page 323 of the ' General Ahiman Rezon' there is a prayer which cannot be objected to by either Jew or Gentile, and I presume that this prayer would be acceptable to all, while any
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Christian minister can offer it fervently from the heart." is the Lord's Prayer.
The prayer referred to
The effort to ehminate Christianity is a modern innovtion, and we have no right to ask a minister to violate his conscience. We informed him at the time of his initiation that there was nothing in Masonry that would interfere with his duty to God. His theology teaches him that no man can come unto God but by Jesus Christ; and that whosoever is not of faith is of sin. The Lord's Prayer was the model one before the promulgation of the Atonement and the death of Christ; after which the Christian minister believes that He entered the conquering chariot of salvation, and ascended to the Paradise of God, and has become the only way of access to him. Could an honest Jew ask a minister with such a faith to violate his conscience, and approach the Great Jehovah as a mocker in the face of a Christian prayer? We believe in th2 doctrine that all prayers must be made according to dictates of conscience. On Colored Masons, made in a regular Lodge, the Deputy Grand Master, while acting as Grand Master, decided: In answer to a communication from a brother in San Francisco, a member of a lodge in this jurisdiction, stating that upon visiting a regular Lodge in that city, he had there met a man of color, said to have been regularly made in a Lodge under the juHsdiction of the Grand Lodge of England, and who was received as such by the Lodge in San Francisco, and asking whether he was right in leaving the Lodge, and refusing to sit with such brother, and asking whether our Gr.and Lodge recognized Lodges receiving such visitors. I replied that our Grand Lodge did recognize all regular Lodges holding in San Francisco under Charters from the Grand Lodge of California, and that all regular Lodges were the proper judges of whom they should admit as visiting brethren, and that when such brethren were so received by such a Lodge, they must be presumed to be regularly made Masons, and no visitor had the right to object to sitting with any brother whom the Lodge choose to admit.
The New Orleans Board of Relief aided foreign brethren, their widows and orphans, from forty-eight diffetent countries, to the extent of $8,425.10. They dispensed aid to the amount of $46,673.88 to Americans. We are happy to state that no Kansan required help.
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The Committee on Jurisprudence reported as follows: In relation to thecommunication from the Grand Lodge of Georgia, requesting the refunding to Solomon Lodge, No. i, of the amount of $251, expended by that Lodge for the funeral expenses of the late Bro. JNO. T. MONROE, a member of Orleans Lodge, No. 7S, of Louisiana, and for money furnished to his family; we consider that the bill of Solomon Lodge constitutes no legitimate demand upon the treasury of this Grand Lodge: First.
Because Bro. MONROE was not a memlser of this Grand Lodge.
Second. That no Lodge has any claim upon any other Lodge for the refunding of money spent by it in charity, though it is highly proper that such money should be refunded by the Lodge to which the recipient of charity belonged. Third. Because this is a matter exclusively belonging to the private business of Solomon Lodge, No. i, and Orleans Lodge, No. 78, and that the Grand Lodges of Georgia and T^ouisiana have no right to interfere therewith, and in this connection, we think that the action of Orleans Lodge, No. 78, as expressed by its W. M., in his communication to Solomon Lodge, No. i, wherein, while expressing his desire to refund the money expended, as soon as his Lodge is able to do so, he protests against the extravagance of the bill, and the right to charge money so expended against his Lodge was highly proper, and all that could be required or expected by our brethren of Georgia; and we deem any action by this Grand Lodge in the premises unnecessary. This Committee further desire to here express the opinion, that the practice of one Lodge constituting itself the agent of another in the distribution of the charity of that other Lodge, is wholly at variance with the spirit and principles of Masonry.
A very sensible Report. Fraternal relations were withdrawn from the Grand Lodge of Canada, the latter having assumed fraternal relations with France. The Grand Lodge adopted the following ordered a Memorial page in the Proceedings:
Report, and
In the death of CHARLES XV, King of Norway and Sweden, and Grand Master of that Jurisdiction, our Order may justly lament the loss of a true and worthy brother. It is not because of his Royal dignities that we express this sorrow, for mere earthly rank and power have for us, as Masons, but little claim on our admiration. " The parchment scroll of titled line, the ribbon at the knee. Can still suffice to ratify, and grant such high degree." It is the internal and not the external qualifigations of the MAN which are passâ&#x20AC;˘4
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ports to our regard; and in the life-long Masonic career of this departed Grand Master we recognize the exemplification of those principles, which are " Mightiest in the mightiest, and become The shrouded monarch better than his crown." Our sister jurisdictions in these United States have also cause to mourn the death of several distinguished brethren. We cordially sympathize with them in the loss of such tried and trusty men and Masons as M.-.W.-. PHILIP .SWIGERT, Past Grand Master of Kentucky; M.-.W.-. EDWARD HERNDON, Past Grand Master of Alabama; M.-.W.'. DAVID E . BOSTWICK, Past Grand Master of Connecticut; M.-.W.-. The Rev, W M . M . DUNAWAY, Grand Master of Tennessee. They were worthy and well qualified for the work which they taught and practiced, and were venerated for their many noble qualities; and whilst we grieve to reflect that their places, shall know them no more, yet are we cheered and sustained by those Masonic hopes, that though gone from us, " We shall meet in future days; There ever bask in uncreated rays: No more to sigh or shed .the bitter tear, Together hymning our Creator's praise, In such society, yet still more dear; While circling time moves round in an eternal sphere."
R.".W.'. Bro, SCOT, as usual, presented a magnificent Report on Correspondence. We regret his retirement from the corps he has been an honor to for so many years. He has a kind and fraternal notice of Kansas. Lodges, 221; members, 7,178; initiated, 459. M.-.W.'. GiRARD BATCHELOR, M . D . ,
VERMILLIONVILLE, Grand Master; J. C. New Orleans, Grand Secretary. MARYLAND.
We have the Proceedings of the Grand Stewards' Lodge and Grand Lodge. The Grand Stewards' Lodge is a Standing CommittecM^n Finance, Grievances and Charity. It is, we think, a cumbrous and anomalous affair, claiming coordinate powers with the Grand Lodge, a sovereign and independent body, possessing the power to pass upon the qualification of its own members : a useless appendage.
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The Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication, in the city of Baltimore, Nov. 18, 1872, M.-.W.'. JOHN H . B . L A TROBE, Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form by the Grand Master, who made the curious announcement, that, in consequence of the Janitor having rented the Grand Lodge Room for two days, he was obliged to defer the transaction of any business. Verily, this is a strange, an unparalleled proceeding! A Janitor keeping a Grand Lodge idle, and at expense, two days! We would like to see it tried in Kansas. The Sovereign Body would take the matter in hand, and if they could not meet in the Temple, they would elsewhere. We opine that they need a little of the Western goahead business tact, and a little more to do. With such a slow coach, there is one consolation; that they are free from hasty legislation, but we fear they go to the other extreme. The Temple is a prolific source of trouble to them, on account of the floating debt, but the Grand Master takes consolation in the fact that the payments have been regularly met so far; and that there is a fair prospect of its being paid, and the stigma attaching thereto removed. He complains that only one of the Grand Inspectors had presented a report. Fraternal recognition was extended to the Grand Lodge of Utah and the Grand Orient of Brazil. Strong sympathy was manifested for Louisiana in her conflict with the hostile Body, fostered by France, on her territory. The busts of Past Grand Masters KIMMEL and COATES were placed on the platform by Bro. HENNING, of King David's Lodge, No. 68. The Grand Lodge returned a vote of thanks. A resolution was offered, looking to the establishment of a General Grand Lodge, but it was not adopted. The better
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judgment of a larger number was opposed to such an incubus. It was tried in Baltimore once before, and resulted in a splendid failure. So mote it be. The Grand Inspectors complain of a lack of uniformity in the work, and recommend that the Ritual be referred to a competent committee for revision. It seems our Marylanders have got the uniformity fever. They further complain that the custom prevails of soliciting persons to join the Fraternity. Brethren assume the character of recruiting sergeants, full of energy in persuadmg as many persons as possible to join their Lodge. They complain also of the attendance and improper tyling. A new Constitution was adopted, and one thousand copies ordered printed. They provide that in the city of Baltimore Degrees shall not be less than ^40.00, nor in any Lodge out of the city less than ^25.00. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were reelected. Lodges, 83; members, 5,410. The Report of the Committee on Correspondence is confined to Louisiana and Quebec. MICHIGAN.
This Grand Lodge held a Special Communication at the city of Detroit, on the 9th day of April, A. L. 5872, for the purpose of dedicating the Soldiers' and Sailors' monument, which had been erected to their memory, located in Detroit. The solemn and interesting ceremonies of dedication were performed by the M.".W.". Grand Lodge. The M.'.VV.". Grand Master delivered an eloquent Address, and one appropriate to the occasion. At the conclusion of these services, the procession then returned to the Masonic Hall from whence they came, and the Grand Lodge closed in Ample Form. January 14, 5873, this Grand Lodge assembled in Annual Communication in the city of Detroit. M.'.W.*. Bro. HENRY
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Grand Master, presidiag, opsned the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. After the usual business, such as the appointment of a Committee on Credentials and their Report, the Grand Master delivered his Annual Address, chiefly devoted to local matters, interesting to the Craft in his own jurisdiction. CHAMBERLAIN,
The following is the opening part of his Address : BROTHERS — The various aspects of Masonry furnish much food for profitable reflection. The wisdom of its design, the beauty of its structure, the wonderful variety and richness of its symbols, and the beneficence of its results occupy our b:st thoughts and adorn our choicest literature. But a Masonic assemblage, like this, combines and concentrates into one grand suggestion, all the wealth of Masonic symbolism, and in one word of immeasureable significance utters the grand Masonic secret—and that word is—Brother. This word is the epitome of Masonry; it contains in itself-all that we know of the ritual, the obligations, the work, the Degrees and the history of our Ancient Craft; it expresses the essence of all that we can give or receive in Masonry; it is above lineage, race or rank; among a strange people and in foreign climes, it is language, passport and letter of credit; it is food, clothing and shelter; in peace it is an ornament, in danger a coat-of-mail; and enveloped in it are all the philosophy, ethics and objects of our institution. But not the least singular of its attributes is the ready recognition it everywhere commands. Among the hundreds of faces before me are many I k n o w faces of those with whom I have taken sweet counsel — and there are some I do not know; but by those means which a Mason understands, I do know that you are all Masons, and, being Masons, I know you are my brothers. We are brothers, not by race or by blood, but by spirit — a Brotherhood which gratifies our social nature, mitigates our mental distress, ministers to our physical feebleness, follows us to our silent grave, and then shelters and cherishes the loved ones we leave behind us. Brotherhood involves equality; and notwithstanding official stations, designations and duties, we meet on the level of brotherhood, to be equal partners in all the pleasures and benefits which Masonry bestows. Brotherhood also involves fatherhood; and to our Great Master and Father it becomes us to render humble and hearty thanks for the blessings of the year that has passed, and from Him to seek wisdom and guidance and continued favors for the time that is to come. His all-seeing eye, as well as the eyes of our brethren, have been upon each one of us during all the year; and while our outward acts have been visible to them, our motives and secret acts have been known only to Him. He will judge rightly, and it becomes us to judge kindly.
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H e granted Dispensations for the formation of five new Lodges. From these proceedings we learn that our Michigan brethren have got a Grand Masonic Temple on the brain, and are trying to work the scheme up. Success to you, brethren. This Grand Lodge, like all others, enters its protest against the encroachments made by the Grand Lodge of Hamburg and the Grand Orient of France, upon the jurisdictional rights of sister Grand Lodges, and prohibits all Masonic intercourse with either of these Grand Bodies, and Masons hailing from either. We find in these proceedings the Constitution and By-Laws and Rules of Order of the Grand Lodge, adopted January i6, 1873. R.".W.'. Bro. JAMES FENTON, Grand Secretary, is the author of the Report on Correspondence, a brief review of the Proceedings of forty-five Grand Lodges. H e says in a foot-note, on page 145 : The transactions of all the above named Grand Lodges are reviewed in the following Report, except those of Canada and Rhode Island â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the latter not received, and the former too late for notice.
W e find Kansas in the "above list," but in our examination of " t h e following Report," we failed to find his review of our transactions. We are inclined to think Bro. FENTON is slightly mistaken. Kansas is in the same fix of Canada and Rhode Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not received in time. Our Proceedings were not out of the printers hands until about the time of their meeting. H U G H MCCURDY, Grand Master: mazoo, Grand Secretary.
FOSTER. PRATT,
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MINNESOTA.
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota held its Nineteenth Annual Communication in the city of St. Paul, January 14, 1873, M.'. W.'. G. B. CooLEY, Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Master in his Address, says: The church, the school house and the Lodge must needs follow the railroad and private enterprise with equal step, each in its own sphere, to administer to the religious, the intelligent, and the fraternal wants of noble men.
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There is a little mistake, Bro. COOLEY; the church will not wait for any railroad. It spreads its banner before the breezes of heaven, and wherever the pioneer plants his stake, and erects his cabin, there the harbinger of the cross, and the herald of Christian light sounds the trumpet of salvation, and claims the territory for Jesus. Nine Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges were issued. Decision â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A member can object to the advancement of a brother without stating his reasons. -^ A candidate who can neither read or write, is not "well qualified"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;however worthy he may be, lie is not fit material for our Mystic Temple. He must certainly be a drone in the hive. Each Lodge is responsible for the conduct of all Masons within its jurisdiction. A brother who has lost his left arm is eligible to the office of Master. He may call to his assistance any brother when he finds himself physically incompetent.
A Committee was appointed to investigate the financial affairs of the Grand Lodge from its oraganization in 1853. The Grand Lodge refused to allow the claims of Past Grand Master, C. W. NASH, and it is understood that he retires, or "withdraws from the Grand Lodge." The following resolution was offered : Resolved, That this Grand Lodge recognizes all Master Masons made during the war in army Ledges.
The Grand Lodge, on the recommendation of the Committee on Jurisprudence, refused to recognize those excrescences of society who could not gain admission into a Lodge where their character was known, but through this corrupt channel were imposed on the fraternity. The Grand Lodge cordially extended the right hand of fellowship to the Grand Lodges of Utah and British Columbia, but was not prepared to take action on Brazilian recognition. It was ordered that a Lodge of Masons should not appear in a funeral procession as a a escort, where the funeral ser-
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vices are performed by other Societies or Appendant Orders, unless the M/.M.'. Funeral Service is by them performed. Bro. PiERSON presents a good Report. non-payment of dues, he remarks :
On suspension for
We hold that it is not in accordance with the spirit of Masonry to suspend a brother for non-payment of dues. Suspension demands non-intercourse on Masonic subjects—one cannot talk with a suspended Mason, no matter for what cause suspended, any more than with a profane or an expelled Mason. A brother meets with a misfortune, has pecuniary troubles; he absolutely requires every dollar of his income for the wants of his family; it is a family secret— should the world know it he would be helped down hill, and Masons compass a portion of the world ; fear, pride, HOPE, prevent his assigning a reason why his dues are not paid ; when means permitted he was always found responding to the call for charity, and now, after years of Masonic life, because he does not pay a few dollars that he cannot do without distressing his family, having too much pride to proclaim his poverty to the world, you suspend him! Decree him Masonic death! The penurious man is more apt to plead poverty than any other. The man of generous impulses, who respects himself and family, who is honestly striving to keep up appearances after misfortune, knowing that the seats of the scorner are numerous, is unwilling to humiliate himself by explaining his pecuniary position to the community—and the old Masonry docs not require that he should. Strike from the roll, relieve from membership, but do not decree him Masonic death by suspension or expulsion.
Lodges, l o t ; members, 4,945 ; initiated, 453. Rev. PORTER,
Red Wing, Grand Master; E. D. B. St. Paul, Grand Secretary.
CHAS. GRISWOLD,
MISSISSIPPI.
The Eifty-fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi was held in the City of Canton, February 3, 1873, M.-.W.-. W. H. HARDY, Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Master, in his Address, mourns the loss of several eminent Masons, but congratulates the Grand Lodge on the general condition of the Order throughout the State. He says: I am happy to make known to you the fact that there has been a marked improvement in the moral status of Masonry in Mississippi during the past year. This may be attributed to several causes.
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In the first place, the country is rapidly recovering from the high state of demoralization produced by the late war and the events which immediately followed it, and society is rapidly settling down, and men are again beginning to â&#x20AC;˘ be esteemed in society for their moral worth and integrity. In the second place, the salutary regulation adopted by the Grand Lodge, and so rigidly enforced by my predecessors during the past three years, for the suppression of the vices of intemperance, profanity, and gambling, has exerted a wonderful influence for good, and is the chief source of the great improvement in the morals of the membership of the Order. I determined not to be second to either of my predecessors in my zeal to realize the full fruition of the above mentioned regulation, and to that end have desired the District Deputy Grand Master to report every Lodge which should fail or refuse to observe and enforce it, and it affords me much pleasure to inform you that out of the three hundred Lodges, but one single, solitary Lodge is reported; and in the hope that that one would reform, its Worshipful Master has been admonished by private letter, and the name of the Lodge withheld in this address. I trust my successor will not be able to find one throughout the broad limits of this State. At the last Annual Grand Communication of this Grand Lodge, I observed, much to my mortification and regret, an aged brother, the Master of a Lodge that shall be nameless in this address, inebriated upon the floor of the Grand Lodge. On returning home I fell in company with him, and he had on board the cars his bottle, which he plied faithfully and publicly, until he became again intoxicated, and my first official act, as Grand Master, was to issue an edict suspending him from his ofiice, and notifying him to appear at the bar of this Grand Lodge to answer to the charge of drunkeness. The charges and specifications are in the hands of the Grand Secretary.
He thinks that a Mason should enter a Lodge unarmed and as pure as a minister enters the pulpit. He is opposed to the Grand Representative system, or, as he calls it, "Masonic Consular system." Gteat minds differ. He expresses himself thus about persons of color being initiated into our Mysteries: It may not be improper to state, in this Address, that there is now in New Jersey a Subordinate Lodge, working under a Charter from the Grand Lodge of that State, which, at the very first meeting after it was chartered, elected nine negroes, and initiated two, and has since continued to confer the Degrees upon them. We recognize the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, and, therefore, recognize her Subordinates which she charters, constitutes, and sets to work. The question presents itself, Are those clandestine Masons ? Nay, you cannot claim it while you recognize the Grand Lodge as lawful, under whose Charter or Warrant these negroes were admitted among the Sons of Light. Masonry is a social 19
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as well as moral Institution. Here all meet upon the level. Here we are all equal. To recognize these negroes as regularly initiated, passed, and raised, in a- just and regularly constituted Lodge, is to admit the odious dogma of the social equality of the races. This question should be firmly and deliberately met; and whatever the action of this Grand Lodge may be, one thing is morally certain, that I shall ever claim the privilege of selecting my "brothers" and " companions" from among the white race; and whenever this privilege is abridged or endangered in the least by any action of this Grand Body, either directly or by implication, I shall quietly wrap my Masonic working tools in my apron, and throw them among the rubbish of the crumbling Temple, and sternly deny that I am a Freemason.
The Grand Orient of Brazil was recognized. The following permanent regulation was adopted : The carrying of concealed weapons, not in necessary self-defense, is hereby declared to be unmasonic conduct, for which a brother may be subjected to trial and reprimand, suspended or expelled, as the Lodge trying the case may determine.
T h e Grand Lodge decided that no dues should be required during suspension. Bro. BARKLEY presented the Report on Correspondence, covering seventy-six pages. Kansas, for 1872, receives a fraternal notice. Lodges, 308; members, 11,528; disbuismeiits, ^12,738.26; receipts, gi3,107.26. Thirteen Lodges failed to make returns. R. P. BowEN, Grand Master, Chulahoma; J. L. Grand Secretary, Jackson.
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MONTANA.
The Eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Montana was held October 7, 1872, M.-.W.-. J. R. W E S TON, Grand Master, presiding. Each of the sixteen Lodges in that Jurisdiction were represented. Wasatch Lodge, No. 8, having united with and become part of the Grand Lodge of Utah, returned its Charter, which was endorsed, and with fraternal greetings donated to the Lodge, to be preserved in its archives.
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The Grand Master delivered a brief address. It is a condensed digest of his official acts during the year. A Virtual Past Master h'lving installed the Officers of a Lodge, he declared the installation null and void, and issued a dispensation empowering the Grand Chaplain to install the Officers. Right, in our judgment. The following paragraph contains some sound doctrines: To correct error, to discountenance vice, to guard against all excesses and irregularities, and preserve our moral standing, by which we are to be judged by the world, should be our constant care. Moral excellence, our breastwork which alone defies the assaults of prejudice and fanaticism, must.be our desideratum. Every Mason should feel and act as if the reputation of the fraternity rested upon his own head. Sages of old contended that no sin was ever committed whose consequences rested on the head of the sinner alone; that no man could do ill and his fellows not suffer. They illustrate this principle thus : " A vessel sailing from Joppa, carried a passenger, who cut a hole through the side of the ship. When the man on watch expostulated with him, 'What doest thou, O, miserable man ? ' the offender calmly replied : 'What matters it to you; is not the hole I have made under my own berth ? ' " This parable is worthy of the serious consideration of every Mason. No man suffers alone for his own folly; no Mason can compute the injury to the Order resulting from his immorality and misconduct.
A gold watch and chain, appropriately engraved, at a cost of ;^450.oo, was presented as an Honorarium to Past Grand Master HEDGES. Bro. HosMER presented the Report on Correspondence. Kansas receives favorable notice. Opposite the title page, we have a good portrait of Grand Master WESTON. J. R. BoYCE, Helena, Grand Master; C Grand Secretary.
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Lodges, 16; m.embers, 643. MASSACHUSETTS.
The Proceedings of this venerable Grand Lodge comes to us this year in the shape of neatly gotten-up quarterlies; a welcome visitor at all times, and we can only regret her failure to recognize the system of Correspondence, a practice so
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well calculated to bring Masons near each other, and make them, so to speak, better acquainted; to us it seems like a visit with a kind friend, when we spend an hour or too looking over and criticising the work of a sister Grand Lodge. In old Massachusetts they have a way of their own, peculiar to themselves, and, no doubt, to them it seems right; not so to us. W e rather like the hoinccepatliic idea of dishing up the year's work, especially when it becomes so voluminous as the transactions of the Bay State appear to be. Again, the facilities for travel are superior to any in the W e s t ; in New England, the railroads traverse the States in such a manner as to render any point of prominence accessible in a few hours' ride; this is not so in the West. It usually consumes the entire week, take the time of coming together,^transacting our business, and returning h o m e ; and again, our expenses are more than they are East: railroad fare about double, and some times over that. This volume contains the portraits of three distinguished men
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JOHN WARREN, PAUL REVERE, and
CHAS.
W. M O O R E ; the latter Past Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and for many years editor of Moore's Masonic Magazine, one of the best Masonic monthlies extant. At the Communication held March last, the Grand Master announced the death of two distinguished Masons and Past Grand Senior Wardens of the Grand Lodge, and pays a fitting tribute to their memory. He gives a full account of his official transactions for the year, showing him to be a faithful and efficient officer. In one of his official acts he pleases us much, and it is the unhesitating manner in which he disposes of impostors, he serves them right. It seems he reversed the proceedings of one of his Subordinate Lodges, wherein they had suspended a brother for nonpayment of dues, the Lodge not having given the brother due notice of the trial, as required under the law. The decision is correct, and a rebuke of this kind is good, and fre-
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quently has a salutary effect on Lodges who are in the habit, just before the Grand Lodge meets, of getting a handful of the members together and suspend all who are unfortunate enough to be in arrears for dues, without due notice and trial. It is done probably for two reasons: one, to get rid of paying Grand Lodge dues, and, second, the Lodge may perhaps have some members they are anxious to get rid of, and adopt this method; if so, it is bad and should not be practiced in any Lodge of Masons. This Grand Lodge, like all others, are in trouble over the question of rejected candidates, and the way and manner they subsequently get the Degrees. We advise the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts to do as Missouri has done: pass a regulation interdicting all Masonic intercourse with persons who are made Masons in this manner; it will effectually put an end to the practice; no man wants to be a Mason, who cannot enjoy all its rights and benefits. MAINE.
The Fifty-fourth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine was convened in Representative Hall, in the city of Portland. M.'.W.'. DAVID CARGILL, Grand Master presiding, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. After the usual preliminaries, the Grand Master delivered his Annual Address, giving a full recital of his official acts for the year, showing that he has been a faithful laborer in the Masonic field. He pays a fitting tribute to the rnemory of Past Deputy Grand Master DAVID C. MAGOUN, of Bath, who departed this life June 6, 1873. The past year, it seems, has not been one marked with many startling events in old Maine. Perhaps it is quite as well that it is so. H e says : In some localities our Institution is popular, and the very best citizens have sought and gained admittance; while, apparently, in other localities, the fraternity, for reasons obvious, is shunned by the better part of the community.
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we could point out the reasons, if we were to try, and it is just as it should be. The whole trouble is in the membership of the Lodges—a lack of moral courage to go in and do their whole duty, and never stop one moment till these frightful excrescences are removed from the form of our noble institution, which only serve to impede her progress to true greatness. When that is done, we may all rest assured there will be no lack of interest in our Lodges. Attendance will be good, and all will enjoy our meetings; the outside world will speak well of u s ; good men and true will seek admission into our Order; our Lodges will increase in membership, and all will be well with us then, and not till then have we any right to find fault with the outside world for spurning our institution, and saying that Masons are inconsistent and do not live up to their professions. It does not seem that special Dispensations to confer Degrees out of time is in good favor with the Grand Master. We do not agree with him in rela^ tion to taking the power away altogether. Leave it just as it is, and let Grand Masters have pluck and backbone to stand up and say No, when they think it is not advisable and for the best interests of our Order to grant these special favors. Sometimes it is necessary. When it is, let it be done. We are of the opinion that this rarely occurs, and the power should be exercised with great care and caution. These Proceedings are well filled, as usual, and to us interesting. We found in our perusal of these pages a novel case, at least so to us, and important to the Craft—not only in Maine, but in every jurisdiction—and we give it in full: The Committee to whom was referred the memorial of Oriental Star Lodge, have had the same under consideration, and submit the following report: Oriental Star Lodge, No. 21, Livermore, was chartered June 11, A. L. 5811, by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and, faithful and steadfast to its Masonic duties and privileges, kept up its organization during the time that anti-Masonry was raging throughout our country. Oriental Star Lodge was indeed shaken, but not prostrated or overwhelmed by the attacks upon the Institution, but held to her allegiance and kept silently at work, and accumulated a small fund, which in 1870 amounted to more than §2,000. This accumulation was the result of a wise and prudent management of the financial affairs of the Lodge, during the period of sixty years. In truth, its financial condition was regarded
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with pride by its members, and particularly by those who lived during its prosperity and adversity. The members of Oriental Star Lodge, residing in Canton and vicinity, an inconvenient distance from the Lodge-room at Livermore, presented a petition for a new Lodge at Canton, to be styled Whitney Lodge, and requested its approval by Oriental Star Lodge. This petition was approved by Ihe Lodge, and the approval endorsed thereon by the Secretary. Immediately after the petition for the new Lodge was approved, a motion was made by one of the petitioners for a Charter for Whitney Lodge, that Oriental Star Lodge donate from its funds the sum of $l,ooo, which is in substance as follows: . Voted, That the Treasurer of Oriental Star Lodge, No. 2i, Livermore, Maine, be hereby authorized and instructed to take from the funds now belonging to and owned by said Lodge, the sum of one thousand dollars, the above named amount to consist of currency bills, U. S. Government Bonds, or notes of hand well secured, and within twenty days from date hereof, said Treasurer shall place the same in the hands of Brothers ISAAC STRICKLAND, SAML. HOLMES and L E W I S
A. FARRAR, taking their receipt therefor, the same to be by them held in trust, with authority hereby conferred upon them, the said Trustees, to dispo.se of said funds as follows, viz : If within one year from the first day of June, A. D. 1872, a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons shall be duly constituted and organized, with a Charter granted by the Grand Lodge of the State of Maine, and located at Canton Village, in the county of Oxford and State of Maine, aforesaid, and satisfactory evidence that such is the case shall be brought to the knowledge of said Triistees within the above named time, immediately upon the receipt of such evidence, being to them satisfactorily proved, they shall thereupon forthwith, cause the above named funds, with any accrued interest there may be thereon, to be paid over to the Treasurer of said Lodge, located at said Canton, as a donation from this Lodge, the same being in consideration of the good will and fellowship we as a Lodge bear toward the petitioners, and for the further advancement of Masonry; said Trustees taking the official receipt of the Treasurer of said Lodge therefor. But if there should not, wi thin the time named heretofore, be thus constituted a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, located at said Cant on Village, the said Trustees shall be hereby empowered to refund to the Treasurer of Oriental Star Lodge at the expiration of said time, viz: one year from January 11, 1872, the amount of funds by this vote thus placed in their hands, together with all interest that may have accrued thereon. And with the following result, viz: yeas 39, nays 10, many of the petitioners voting in the affirmative. We are of the opinion that the vote of Oriental Star Lodge could not be binding, as there are express provisions in the Constitution which. If acted upon, might defeat the paying over the money thus donated. If Oriental Star Lodge had, through inadvertence or otherwise, not protested against the vote, but had voted to surrender its Charter to the Grand Lodge, the funds and all other property would be returned to the Grand Lodge, and the majority vote of the
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Lodge to donate would be constitutionally and effectively defeated. This view of the case leads us to infer that the true interpretation of that instrument in all its parts does authorize us to announce that the power of a warrant includes the funds and all other property of the Lodge under which it was acquired. AVe consider that both are equally protected, and as a Lodge is a constituent part of the Grand Lodge under whose aegis it acts, both charter and funds are inseparably connected. If this view of the power of a warrant is correct, a Subordinate Lodge cannot vote to divide, donate or distribute its funds for the benefit of its own members, any more than to revoke its Charter, except in the manner [ re.=cribed by the Constitution. We will now consider what effect cur views may have in promoting the general welfare of the fraternity at large. It may be contended by Ihe members of Whitney Lodge, that they.had contributed to the funds of Oriental Star Lodge, and therefore are equitably entitled to lake a part of the funds donated. When made Masons they could not have set up such a claim, for their own voluntary declaration precluded it. The simple contract with the Lodge for granting them the Degrees was for the benefit conferred thereby. Such has been Ihe practice from time immemorial, and in no instance have we known, among regularly made Masons, any practice that sanctions the right of a withdrawing member to demand any part of the fees he has thus paid. One question more: should members of a Lodge having a pecuniary interest in a pending question, other than their interest as members of the Lodge, be permitted to vote on such question ? The' temptation may be strong, but its utility must be considered doubtful. It wrests from the rightful owners .a part of its material aid as a Lodge; and although it acknowledges the absolute right of Oriental Star Lodge to the funds, still it takes away the power to appropriate those funds for purposes intended by its charter. We conceive this to be the power of might, and not the power of right, and that the practice should not be allowed. We report that the action in question of Oriental Star Lodge is invalid, for two reasons : Firstâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Because members voted upon the question w ho had no right to vote, on account of pecuniary interest in the question. Secondâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The proposed appropriation is beyond the power of the Lodge to make, without the consent of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, F. BRADFORD, JOSIAH H . DRUMMOND, WM. P. P R E B L E , Commiltee,
After a free and full discussion of the subject, the Report of the Committee was adopted, and thus it becomes a precedent.
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The Report on Correspondence is the handiwork of Bro. who never fails to furnish a well written Report— one fiiU of interest to all Masonic readers. As usual, his list of Proceedings is full. Kansas, for 1872, receive.s Fraternal notice. He takes us to task thusly for what we deigned to say last year about courtesy: DRUMMOND,
We notice that the Grand Secretary reports that but few of the Representatives near other Grand Lodges, and others to whom he had sent Proceedings had acknowledged the courtesy. Does courtesy require such acknowledgment ? Is not life too short for the writing and reading of such letters in these days, when a package properly directed and mailed is sur«, save in very rare cases, to reach ils destination ? We have been somewhat in the habit of presuming that if no letter or request for acknowledgment accompanied the Proceedings, no acknowledgment was expected. But if Grand Secretaries desire it, we vote that it must be done.
Under the head of Kentucky, on the New Jersey vs. Hamburg troubles, he enunciates the true doctrine, and here it is : We hold that the formation of a Lodge in one jurisdiction by the Grand Lodge of another, is illegal and void. Such a warrant confers no power; everything done under it is void; and, therefore, the Lodge is a clandestine Lodge and the persons made Masons in it clandestine Masons. A Grand Lodge can exercise no powers in the territory of another, any more than one government can exercise its power in the territory of another; in both cases the acts are ultra vires and void. This is not the case of the making, in its own jurisdiction, of a Mason of a citizen of another State. He would be a Mason, " excluded from our Lodges, and from Masonic intercourse with our members."
We can only wish this was the rule in all Grand Lodges; if so, it would put an end to those chaps who get the Degrees in an illegal way, and hope (many times they do) to get healed, and thrust themselves upon those who would spurn them as they would a viper. On Missouri, Bro. DRUMMOND devotes about ten pages of his excellent Report, and a large proportion is on the Canada and Quebec troubles. It seems hard for these two Maine and Missouri Knights of the Reportorial Corps to pass without drawing up in line and taking a little tilt,, especially so when they meet on the •' unoccupied territory." There seems to be no more show for them to agree than there is for the two unfortunate Provinces now the subject of their controversy. It has been our earnest hope, from the very outset, that this 20
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unfortunate warfare would soon end, and all matters of difference then existing between the brethren of the Provinces in some way, be satisfactorily arranged, and for the life of us we have never yet been able to see or understand why it was not done. We shall not give it up, but still continue to hope (though it may be in vain) that at no distant day the Masonic Fraternity throughout the land will receive the glad tidings that our good brethren of Canada and Quebec have settled their unfortunate difficulty to the entire satisfaction of both parties, and thereby close this unprofitable discussion. Pardon us, Brothers D. and G., when we say we are fearful that this much talking and writing over the matter is not calculated to bring about a very early settlement of the case. However, we are not disposed to seriously object to a reasonable and fair discussion of all points of difference, but we must say, keep out all acrimony; there has been a little too much on all sides. *â&#x20AC;˘ Under the head of Vermont he says, and we think he is right: Nothing should be done with undue haste: We regret this action as, at least, premature. The door for friendly negotiations was then open, and, three months later, negotiations were actually in progress, and the natural result of this was to break them off; whether it was one of the causes that so operated we know not. It seems to us that non-intercourse should not be declared till Quebec had requested it, and it should appear to be the only resort. War is the last argument, and a declaration of non-intercourse is Masonic war. We believe iu sustaining to the uttermost the exclusive jurisdicfion of the Grand Lodge of Quebec in that Province, and, if necessary, in putting the Grand Lodge of Canada in the same category with Hamburg and France, if she should persist in following their example; but we do not believe it should be done, till it is certain that no other means will avail. MISSOURI.
This Grand Lodge, the mother of Kansas, held its Annual Communication in the city of St. Louis, October, 1872.â&#x20AC;˘ M.'. W.'. Grand Master GARRETT, presiding, opened the Grand I-odge in Ample Form. W e glean from these Proceedings much valuable informa-
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tion concerning the Craft in Missouri as well as from other jurisdictions. Lodges represented, one hiandred and eighty-three; Lodges Chartered, thirty-nine; Dispensations continued, eleven, and three granted. The Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Utah were recognized. It seems .the work of the three Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry were exemplified by the Grand Lecturer. The Annual Address of Grand Master GARRETT is equal in all respects to his former efforts, and we think it excells. H e announces, in feeling terms, the death of Past Grand Master GEORGE WHITCOMB, of that jurisdiction, and pays a just tribute to his memory. He handles those brethren who are in the habit of disclosing the color of their ballot pretty sharply, and enjoins upon them the necessity of a strict observance of the secrecy of the ballot. Many important decisions were made. We cheerfully give place and heartily commend the following from the Address, and endorse every word of it: Business is spcciilation-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Masonry is speculative. So far they are alike, and. thus widely do they differ. Business is severe and grasping in pursuit of its interestsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Masonry is merciful and open-handed in the performance of its charities. The inexorable laws by which fortunes are built, have little in common with those which govern the Masonic structure. One of the most fruitful sources of trouble and vexation to Masons everywhere is the thoughtless persistency of many brethren in dragging their unfortunate business ventures into the Lodge for hearing and adjust ment. They ring the changes of dollars and cents and Masonic obligations in the Lodge and out of it, as if they thought that Masonry had in some mysterious manner modified the usual forms of transacting the common affairs of life. This is an error that leads to many unpleasant consequences, and the sooner it is recognized as such and corrected, the better it will be for the prosperity of the Lodges and the harmony of the Brotherhood. More than half the Masonic trials have their origin in private business matters, which have become entangled in the awkward hands of the parties to them; and when a satisfactory solution appears to be impossible, the cry of " fraud " is raised, and the grievance is brought before the Lodge in the shape of charges. There is a trial, and a Mason is suspended or expelled for "gross unmasonic conduct," which is often nothing worse than inability to pay a debt according to promise, perhaps, on the faith of a brother Master Mason. Suppose the evidence establishes the
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breach of faith to have been wilful and the defrauding premeditated â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the strongest case that can be made on the business basis â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the fact that one brother has lost money by trusting another is almost the only one taken into consideration. It was a purely business[matter at the start, and should have been subject only to thelaws of business. It has now apparently become a Masonic matter of the first importance, for, upon its settlement, hangs the Masonic life or death of a member of the Lodge. As it was business, it would be well to inquire how the business was done. Such an investigation would, in nearly every instance, show the accuser to be more to blame than the accused. It would prove that he had been mixing up his business affairs with Masonry, and making money transactions depend entirely upon the compact of the Masonic Brotheihood. He had taken the word of a brother Mason for a property consideration, in which, as a business man, in a purely business matter, he should have required ample security on the usual scale of values. If he was doing business he should have secured himself in the transaction by means known to business men. Then no trouble could have come, nobody could have been defrauded, and no one's Masonry could have been called in question. Thai's business. , If he was practicing Masonry to accommodate a brother, which he had a perfect right to do, he should not falsify the name, and compromise his profession, by turning it into this very serious business before ihej^^odge. Now, no Mason, as such, has a right to demand of a Masonic brother business accommodations which he could not expect and would not ask of a profane. Masonry gives him no such franchise, or exemption, or special privilege in his business affairs; neither does it obligate him to grant such favors to another. It has nothing whatever to do with these matters, and when it touches them it is sure to get its hands soiled. If a Mason is in want and distress, and asks a favor which involves a money value without an equivalent or security, let his appeal be met in a true Masonic spirit. Such relief should be freely bestowed. If his improved circumstances in the future enable him to repay in kind, let him not forget the debt. That's Masonry. It has been truly said, there is no friendship in business. In the same sense, there is no brotherhood in business. Business is a game in which blood-brothers often play as antagonists. They are justified in using against each othSV every advantage of position, knowledge, foresight and superior qualifications generally. Brother Masons avail themselves of the same privileges in their world intercourse. Were they to discriminate in favor of the large class of their brethren, and permit Masonry to guard their business interests exclusively, they would soon be forced to withdraw from the field of trade defeated, routed, and objects of future charity. Such faith in the theory of the Masonic institution is beautiful and deserved, but such abandonment to the integrity of individuals will not do in this business world. Every department of life has its laws, which cannot be infringed upon without disorder and confusion. Business demands that its laws be rigidly observed. Its presiding goddess is the severe form of justice. Masonry has this and several other beautiful divinitres in its gallery of virtues and graces. Busi-
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ness means gain and wealth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Masonrj', Love and Charity. Keilher can interfere with the province of the other without detriment to both. When they do, let us observe the confusion that ensues in our Order. As a matter of business, one Mason accommodates another, and without taking legitimate precaution to protect himself, expects to hold his brother to his word and bond of failh by private means well known to both. The contract to pay is not fulfilled, and the money-lender insists on the bond. There is no way of executing it but by riding the poor brother to death with the whip of charges and specifications, and the spur of Masonic obligations. There is neither business nor Masonry in this usage, yet it is often applied and pursued to the extreme penalty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Masonic death. Who is more to blame, the prosecuting witness or the victim ? The former has nothing to substantiate his claims in the courts, and under the laws made and provided for the adjustment of such business, and he therefore appeals to the Lodge as a sort of collecting engine, or a private, patent money-press, which he uses to correct his own mistakes, and possibly to enrich himself. If the flesh-and-blood bond be satisfied by the payment of a certain amount of money, all is well; the debtor is a good Mason; if not, the helpless bankrupt is cast beyond the pale of Brotherhood. The case represented may be an extreme one. It is, nevertheless, given as an illustration of what too often happens in Lodges, and for the purpose of warning Masons against such gross inconsistencies. Money is the hinge upon which such a trial turns, and the money consideration decides it.. A trial in a Lodge of Masons should be founded in and conducted upon Masonic principles, and the only case in which a-money-CGnsideration-can>-legitimately_app_ear in a Mfisonic Uial is in debts and dues, taking the attitude of wronging and defrauding the Lodge itself. This has nothing to do with business. Refusing to pay dues a violation of a compact which the Lodges make with every member, upon which rests many of his privileges as a Mason, and the very existence of the Lodge "itself as an instrument for the accomplishment of good. Such cases are especially provided for by our Masonic laws. No Mason is excusable for violating his word, or betraying a trust reposed in 'him by a brother, or any other person. He should be held strictly accountable for his acts according to our moral standard, and not by the world's moneyguage. On the other hand, INIasons cannot be too careful not to expose a brother to the danger of forfeiting his word by seeming to do him a favor in a time of need, and imposing conditions which he may be unable to perform, thus inflicting upon him irreparable injury and disgrace. Leave collecting debts to agents, constables and courts. Let business be strictly business, and Masonry remain purely Masonry, and do not mingle theincogtuous elements of the two, to make one subserve the purposes of the other. Grant business accommodations only at their par value and dispense Masonic charity freely. Pursue the straightforward course, and the Lodges will be spared an infinitude of trouble in conducting trials of a character that should never come before them.
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any given locality may have in hand, and all Masons ought to join in them with zest and goodfellowship. It may be that a hall is to be dedicated, a corner-stone to be laid, a new Lodge to be instituted, or new officers to be installed; all are public ceremonies, and all lay open to a greater or less extent the principles and designs of the institution. There may be nothing of this character to do, still, the opportunity for doing something pleasant, and rational and beneficial, ought not to be neglected. The old method of celebrating these days was very simple. It consisted of a general assembly of Masons, election and installation of officers, congratulatory addresses, a banquet, sentiments, speeches, recitations and songs. It was the social Masonic event of the year, and we ought not to lose its spirit. Let us carry the.bloom of our holidays along with us together with.our traditions, and our Ancient Order will forever preserve the vigor of youth, and present the cheerful spectacle of blossoms and fruit on the same bough.
H e says the fraternity in the city of St. Louis are taking a very great interest in their Masonic Board of Relief, and he commends the system adopted by them of telegraphing to Lodges from which applicants claim to hail from, and says it has been eminently successful, and has proved a sure protection from the constant importunities of those professional imposters who infest the fraternity. Let this be done in all cases where a telegraph line traverses, and we will soon be relieved of these troublesome chaps. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. and like his forrrier, is an able effort, and in many respects it is characteristic of the author. His review covers one hundred and sixty-eight pages of the Proceedings. Kansas receives fraternal notice. GEO. FRANK GOULEY,
H e devotes a large space in his Report to the Quebec trouble, and, as usual, finds Bro. DRUMMOND on his way, and takes a lively tilt with him. It seems that these two eminent brothers cannot let each other alone, especially when they chance to meet in "unoccupied territory." The good book s a y s : " W e are not heard for our much speaking," so we will say nothing, but leave these two good brothers to fight it out, but allow us the privilege of holding your coats. Bro. GOULEY, your table of statistics is good. It affords your Grand Officers and the Fraternity an opportunity, at a
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glance, to see the true condition of the Lodges in your jurisdiction. Bro. PARVIN, of Iowa, has prepared just such a table, and we will do so, too, some day. M.'.W.".
Grand Master; R.'.W.'. GEORGE reelected Grand Secretary, St. Louis, Mo.
SAMUEL OWENS,
FRANK GOULEY,
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Semi-Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, which was held in Manchester, December 27, 1871, was devoted to the exemplification of the,work and lectures. The Annual Communication was held in Concord, May 15, 1872, M.'.W.'. J. R. HoLBROOK, Grand Master, presiding. The Committee appointed in 1870, to examine the work and lectures of that jurisdiction, and ascertain if there were any innovations, or anything omitted, submitted their Report, from which we extract: During the first quarter of the present century the work in the New England and Middle States approached very nearly to uniformity. It was received from the same source, practiced in plain Lodge-rooms with simple furniture, taught by oral instruction, and, in possession of those good old-fashioned men whose character was sterling and purposes purely Masonic, there was no tendency to fanciful changes. It is to that period we return for instruction. Believing that evi-' dence bearing upon the condition of Masonry in other States during the same time, must to some extent be important, in our present inquiry we have not confined our investigation to our own State, but have sought information from all sections and sources within our reach. The recollection of the oldest and best-informed Masons has been one very important source of information. Testimony of those who had never been associated together, brought from different sections of the State, and from different States, has been found nearly identical, in many instances deriving strength from the fact that there was a perfect correspondence in peculiarities which never could have been accidental. Much written evidence has been found, reaching back a half century, directly confirming the memory of living witnesses.
The Grand Master's Address is brief; he reports peace and prosperity throughout the Jurisdiction. H e informs the Grand Lodge of the appointment of our esteemed Bro. GOULD to represent that Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge
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of Kansas, a very acceptable appointment to the fraternity in Kansas, and to us personally. The Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters covers twenty-five pages. VVe extract from Bro. PARSONS, as follows: Believing that our duty required us to make observations upon general practices, as well as to witness work and examine records, we wish to call the alten\'\cn of the Grand Lodge to a practice that is rapidly gaining ground in our own District, and which may not be an exception in other Jurisdictions; though not within the range of Masonic legislation, we have thought it best to invite the attention of the Grand Lodge to the matter, and through them the importance of its correction, so far as practicable, by particular Lodges. It is the " general stampede" (in many cases without permit, and neglecting the customary requirements at the Altar,) of the brethren as soon as the work is finished, and before the commencement of the lecture: and in some instances, to which we can give our personal testimony, leaving barely a sufficient number to close the Lodge. The practice is wrong and un-Masonic, and its effects are baneful in many directions. It is a discourtesy which the East has a right to resent, to say nothing of the discouragement to the Master. It shows a disinclination on the part of the brethren to learn anything of the reasons for those ceremonies that convey principles they have obligated themselves to maintain; but worse than all, the candidate receives " light" that is foreign to a Masonic Lodge. If he possess the ordinary perception of most men, he naturally concludes that the " forms " constitute the whole of Masonry, and therefore lends an indifferent ear to the "instructive tongue." I'orms and ceremonies are but the alphabet of Masonry, and imperfect at that. If a' brother must leave the Lodge before closing, he should ask permission of the W.-. Master, and retire in " due form."
The above applies with equal force to Kansas, as also the following from District Deputy Grand Master W. H. C H I L D : Some things, however, exist that we wish were otherwise. In most every Lodge are found those who never use the working tools of the Order, and are not guided hy \h& great central light, in their transactions with mankind, not taking it as the rule and guide of their faith and practice. Such are Masons only in name. Another evil, and closely allied to the former, is a great exhibition of non-appreciation of the principles of the Order. This is due to several causes, among which are, defective making; imperfect example of many leading Masons. The results are to he seen in the thinly attended meetings of the Lodges, and -if we can judge by the latter indication, the evil is on the increase. Other evils might be named, but these will suffice; all of which seem to demand some action to counteract their influence, and save our beloved institution from reproach, placing her in the exalted position that she justly claims.
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for the crimes of adultery and drunkenness. The Lodge is to be arraigned for trial at the next Annual Communication. The Fratres in that Jurisdiction had to deal with two drunkards, a thief, an adulterer, two embezzlers, two swindlers, one who entered by force, and a dentist for taking improper liberties with a lady while under the influence of chloroform. The Grand Lodge interdicted intercourse with the Grand Orient of France. No Report on Correspondence. N. W. retary.
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CAROLINA.
The Grand Lodge of North Carolina held its Eighty-sixth Annual Communication in Raleigh, December 20th, 1872, M.'.W.'. CHARLES C. CLARK, Grand Master, presiding. The Address of the Grand Master was eloquent, and full of gems; it has the right ring. Upon temperance and profanity, he says: I rejoice to know, brethren, that the remarks I had the honor to submit, at your last Communication, touching the prevalent Masonic crimes—profanity and drunkenness-—have reached the ear, not only of the Fraternity in North Carolina, but of the entire country. The sentiments which I so earnestly, yet feebly, enunciated, and your prior action in declaring to the world that these vicious and destructive practices were among the highest Masonic crimes, have met with the profoundest sympathy, gushing forth fromevery Mason, whose intellect has been quickened, whose heart has been animated, and whose soul has been inspired by the sublime moral teachings of our venerable Institution.
He speaks thus of the relations of Masonry to Christianity: Christianity, on her way to Heaven, may walk for awhile by the side of Masonry, on her way to the grave, and, as she looks upon Masonry's noble deeds of beneficence and love, and her ever faithful finger pointing to the only ladder ascending from earth to Heaven, which Christianity recognizes as her own, that has been dropped down from the skies—Christianity may approve and smile, and even love, as Jesus did, the moral but sorrowful young man—yet, that is all—that is all—for Masonry is human, Christianity is divine. Masonry is flesh, Chris. tianity is spirit. The end of Masonry is the dignification 'of man,—the end of 21
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Christianity is the glory of God. The humblest Christian will be saved in Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the most exalted Mason may be damned in hell. *' * * *â&#x20AC;˘' I am persuaded that the Grand Lodge of North Carolina, thoroughly imbued with the true spirit of Masonry, will never countenance even the most covert attempt to institute a Masonic religion, " irreverently imitating" the holy ordinances and appointments of God, and borrowing from the Church its rites, its titles, its formalities and its ceremonies.
A large number were expelled for profanity and intemperance. The Grand Lodge adheres to the practice of expelling nonaffiliates. This we regard as antagonistic to the voluntary spirit of Freemasonry. Fourteen new Lodges were chartered. The Grand Lodge appreciated the faithfulness of the Grand Master, as the following resolution shows: The Grand Lodge has already expressed its high appreciation of the extraordinary value and ability of the Address. The firmness and persistency with which the Grand Master, enforced the resolutions of this Body against drunkenness and profanity, has greatly elevated the moral character of our noble Institution. H e has not required every Mason to be a saint, but he has clearly and forcefully shqwn that a demon cannot be a Mason. The Address also sounds a wise and timely warning against the danger and folly of confouiiding Masonry with any religious rite. In regard to the Masonic character of non-affiliated Masons, there is great divergence of opinion, and we are glad to know that the Grand Lodge has decided to determine the question for itself. As to the call of the previous question, the Grand Master's decision is in accordance with the laws of the Grand Lodge. Still it is the opinion of the Committee that the object of the call of the previous question is the exercise by the Lodge of that which has, from time immemorial, been the prerogative of the Grand Master. We would congratulate the retiring Grand Master on the conspicuous ability, zeal and efficiency with which he has discharged the very perplexing duties of his office. We chose him as our Master; he has labored for us with all the untiring assiduity of a devoted servant. "Illustrious friend to truth, of soul sincere. In action faithful and in honor clear; Who broke no promise, served no private end. Who gained no title, and who lost no friend."
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The Lodges failing to make [returns, with 1,413 non-affiliates, would have increased the membership to 11,216. J. NICHOLS was elected Grand Master, and D. W. Grand Secretary.
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This Grand Lodge assembled in Annual Communication in the city of Trenton on the 22nd day of January, A. L. 5873. M.'.W.'. Bro. W I L L I A M E . PINE, Grand Master, presiding, opened the Grand Lodge of New Jersey in Ample Form. The regular officers were all in their stations. Six Past Grand Masters and three Past Deputy Grand Masters favored the Grand Lodge with their presence, with a full attendance from the Subordinate Lodges. The Annual Address of the Grand Master is short, and treats mainly of local matters, saying nothing on railroad matters, so fresh in the minds of the Jerseys. Here is his opening : BRETHREN :â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Under the guidance and protection of our Supreme Grand Master, we have again assembled as a Grand Lodge. Having thus assembled, we should remember Him to whom the full tribute of our thanks and praise is due. Let us cheerfully enter upon the discharge of our responsible duties, and in all our deliberations remember that we are Masons. Here, we should banish every unhallowed thought and passion which may tend io mar the peace and harmony of this respectable body, and, looking back over the way we have come, bring forward those lessons taught by experience which will aid us faithfully to discharge the duties we owe to those we represent. " We have met, and time is flying. We shall part, and still his wing Sweeping o'er the dead and dying, Will the changeful seasons bring."
The Grand Master refers in feeling terms to the death of three distinguished brothers, Past Grand Master W I L L I A M S . BowEN, Bros. NicKLiN and RICH. Bro. BOWEN was among the oldest Masons in that jurisdiction. He was made a Mason on the 15th day of May, 1826, elected Master in 1828, and filled that station for seventeen years; served as Deputy Grand Master for three years, and 1839 and 1840 he served as Grand
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Master, and, in addition to all these, he has bequeathed to his Masonic brethren a record worthy of imitation. From the time of his initiation he took a lively interest in the affairs of Masonry, remaining true to its interests during its dark daysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;never having severed his membership from the Lodge in which he was initiated forty-six years ago, but continued one of its most active members up to the time of his death. His worth and integrity are known to all who enjoyed his acqaintance. I leave to his co-workers in this Grand Lodge the sad duty of writing his eulogy.
On the Vermont and Canada question he seems to think: The course pursued by the Grand Lodge of Vermont in this matter is so extraordinary, and, as it appears to me, so entirely contrary to the ordinary rules of Masonic comity, that I deem it my duty to give it a passing reference. The difference between the Grand Lodges of Vermont and Canada is only one of opinion and judgment. The Grand Lodge of Vermont is of the opinion that the socalled Grand Lodge of Quebec was regularly organized; while the Grand Lodge of Canada thinks differently.
W e fully agree with the Grand Master when he says: The question in controversy is one of considerable magnitude, and is one upon which Grand Lodges may differ, and, as facts show, have honestly differed.
The number who support Canada in her position are among the respectable and conservative, but few, and sometimes we think them a trifle stubborn; however, we will not insist upon this; Massachusetts was never known to be very stiibbojii.
The Deputy Grand Master and the Wardens each made reports of their stewardship for the year, showing these brethren to be faithful and efficient ofificers. The Grand Lecturer makes a very favorable and interesting Report. He says he met with ninety-five old and eight new Lodges in the jurisdiction, all doing well. W e will quote from his Report that portion referring to the German Lodges: In regard to the work in German Lodges, I am unable to say whether it is rendered in accordance with the standard Ritual, but I have reason to believe that there are discrepancies in the work of the German Lodges, as well as in other Lodges. And as I have never heard the work rehearsed by any German Visitor since the appointment of such an officer, I would suggest that the Grand Lecturer and the German Visitor (if these offices are continued) be requested to carefully examine the subject, in order that, if discrepancies do exist, they may be
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removed; and, if deemed necessary, to call to their aid such assistance as the Grand Master in his judgment liiay deem necessary.
It would seem from the above Report that our New Jersey brethren are now experiencing some trouble in managing their German Lodges. On the work and lecture questions this is just what they will always experience, try it as often as they may. W e have never been of the number who favored the establishment of what is known as German Lodges and recognizing the right to work in the German Language. It certainly makes confusion among the Craft in many essential particulars, and the practice should not be tolerated. We believe in the old adage, "When you are among the Romans do as the Romans do." We think these separate organizations working in their native language is productive of more evil than good, and fosters and keeps up old and clannish ideas and notions peculiar to their nation, which we do not believe in. We believe it to be the duty of every brother Mason to do all within his power to harmonize the various elements in our Order, and see to it that none of the old clannish notions are permitted to come into our Institution. There are many other and various reasons why such practice is not advisable and we shall continue to entertain the hope that the day is not far distant when it will no longer be countenanced by any Grand Lodge in America. The following decision we believe to be correct, notwithstanding the Committees on Jurisprudence and Charity think and report adversely: The W.-.M.-. of a Lodj;e has the power to admit or refuse admission to a visiting brother. Should a member of a Lodge object to the admission of a visiting brother, it is the duty of the W.-.M.-. to exclude such applicant.
We are most decidedly in favor of the rights of the members of the Lodge, and shall not attempt to impose ourselves upon any brother-or Lodge who does not want us among them, and will, perhaps, live as long without their aid and sympathy as they can without ours. W e say, never impose our presence upon any one; like an Irishman, when he was kicked down stairs and invited to go back again, said: "No;
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I guess I can take a hint as well as any man." The decision of the Grand Master was approved b j ' the Grand Lodge. R.'.Vy.-. Bro. JOSEPH H . HOUGH, Grand Secretary, is the author of the Report on Correspondence, and, as usual, gave a good Report, doing ample justice to all. His Report covers one hundred and thirty pages of these Proceedings, and is a review of forty-two Grand Lodges. Kansas, for 1871, receives Fraternal notice. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary both reelected. NOVA SCOTIA.
This Grand Lodge held its Eighth Annual Communication in the City of Halifax, commencing on Wednesday, June 4, A. L. 5873: M.'.W.'. Grand Master ALEXANDER K E I T H presiding, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. T h e Annual Address of the Grand Master is brief, only treating of matters pertaining to the interest of the Craft in his jurisdiction. Like the Grand Master of their sister on the lakes, Canada, he sent an address of congratulation of the Craft in the Province of tSTova Scotia, to " H e r Most Gracious Majesty, the Queen, and His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales," on the recovery of His Royal Highness from his late dangerous illness. This undoubtedly advanced his Royal Piighness' convalescence. Dual membership seems to trouble our Nova Scotia brethren as well as in Canada. If your law is not sufificient to prevent dual membership, we say, for the sake of harmony in your Lodges, put an end to this foolish play. There is a little too much boy about the whole idea of holding membership in two or more Lodges. The following is the concluding portioh of the Address: And now, dear brethren, in repeating the dosing paragraph of my last year's Address, permit me, in conclusion, to-fay, that with the accumulation of years, iny interest in all that concerns the welfare and prosperity of the Craft, seems also to increase and expand, and it is my sincere desire and earnest prayer that your deliberations at this time may bear the impress of that high-toned charity
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and enlightened zeal, which has been their distinguishing characteristic, ever since the establishment of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia.
From the Grand Treasurer's Report we learn this Grand Lodge pays the expenses of the Delegates attending the Annual Communication. The District Deputy Grand Masters made reports, some quite interesting, especially so to them when snow bound in that arctic region. We find in these Proceedings the Constitution and Standing Regulations of this Grand Lodge. It is only recently these Proceedings came into our hands, and we have not had time to examine their laws. The Report on Correspondence is the work of GEO. T . Chairman of the Committee. His review is good, covering the transactions of Forty Grand Lodges. Kansas is one of the number, and receives kindly notice. SMITHERS,
NEW BRUNSWICK.
This Grand Lodge held its Sixth Annual Communication in Masonic Hall in the city of Saint Johns, commencing on Wednesday, the 24th day of September, A. L. 5873. M.'.W.'. Grand Master JOHN V. ELLIS presiding, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. Eighteen Lodges were represented with a goodly number of Past Grand Officers. The Grand Master delivered an excellent Address, giving a full account of his official acts for the year. He opens his Address as follows: BRETHREN : There could not be a more appropriate season for the annual assembling of llie Grand Lodge than that of the autumnal equinox, when nature is bringing to a close her laboi'S for the year. The mellow fruit and the golden grain, which have been ripening under the summer's sun, are gathered by the husbandman who now stands face to face with the results of his labor. Spring, gorgeous in her apparel, glorious in her beauty, eloquent with the voices of nature, is the season of youth and of promise. Autumn is the season of fulfilment. Spring is rich in hope. Autumn's treasures are the realization of that hope to the industrious and faithful toiler. So, when we gather together at this Autumn-tide, Nature herself, speaking by a symbolism that it is not difficult to interpret, bids us remember that the fruits of our harvest are the results of our toil. As we have sown so shall we reap.
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If we have faithfully and diligently performed our allotted tasks in the days that have been gathered into the inexorable past, the results will be satisfactory to ourselves and beneficial to our fellows. The season should teach us to make the examination rigidly, honestly and faithfully. It affords me pleasure to be able to say that, during the year that is just closing, the'circle of brethren prominent in the affairs of the Grand Lodge has not been broken by a single death. For His tender mercies to us in this and in every other respect we reverently offer to the Grand Architect of the Universe the "acceptable incense of obedient and grateful hearts."
H e says, on the death of a distinguished brother, Past Grand Master of England: There has, however, occurred in the year one death of which the Grand Lodge will not fail to take official notice. The distinguished nobleman, the Earl of Zetland, who, for a quarter of a century, presided with such grace and courtesy over the Grand Lodge of England, whose sign manual was attached to nearly every Warrant formerly held in this Province, and whose name is yet familiar in our mouths as a household word, has been called to his eternal rest. It will be a proper mark of our respect to pass an address of condolence to the Grand Lodge of England on the loss the fraternity has sustained by the death of this eminent and honored brother.
H e says several applications have been made to him from time to time for information in regard to admitting persons into our Order who are by our rules physically disqualified to be made Masons. We fully concur in the following remarks: It is, of course, impossible for the Grand Master or the Grand Secretary who has never seen an individual to judge of his fitness, but there is one safe rule in these matters, and that is a compliance with the ancient custom. The Grand .Secretary has, therefore, uniformly replied to all letters on this subject that unless the person is physically competent to fulfill all the requirements of our ritual, he is ineligible, it having been declared by the Grand Lodge " that candidates must be physically qualified to fulfill all the requirements of initialing, passing and raising, and that however much it may be regretted that in particular instances the Craft is, by an adherence to the ancient regulations, deprived of the membership of otherwise worthy applicants, the interests of Freemasonry are best conserved by a due observance of the ancient landmarks of the fraternity."
Peace and harmony seems to prevail throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. N o Report on Correspondence. Secretary reelected.
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NEW YORK.
This Grand Lodge held its Annual Communication in Grand Lodge Hall, in the city of New York, commencing June 3, 1863. M.-.W.'. Grand Master CHRISTOPHER G . FOX, presiding, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. There was a large number of Representatives from the Subordinate Lodges. Eight Past Grand Masters and several other Past Grand Officers of lower rank were present. From these Proceedings we learn that much important business was transacted for the good of the Order in the Empire State. The Grand Master delivered a brief, comprehensive, and business-like Address, a review of his official acts for the year. He thus congratulates the Craft on the auspicious event which characterizes their assemblies: The auspicious event which characterizes our present meeting, marks a new era in the history of this Grand Lodge, now for the first time duly assembled within an edifice wholly the property of the brethren who compose its widely extended and influential jurisdiction, and, though the building is uncompleted, they regard it with pride, and justly esteem it the harbinger of the accomplishment of an undertaking dear to their hearts. Their zealous labor in the past has furnished the Grand Lodge a seat of government whence its laws will be promulgated and its judgments pronounced, and where its archives will be securely preserved to their posterity. And they will yet, in compliance with the original plan, build the Asylumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a refuge for their aged and indigent, and the widows and orphans dependent on them for protection and support. That work may be hindered and impeded by indifference and local prejudice, but their efforts will surmount all difficulties, and time, silent but inevitable, yet observant, will witness the consummation of the Hall and Asylum, projected generations since by the Grand Lodge of New York, when she will rank the first among her equals for benevolence and charity. The warmth of your friendly and brotherly greetings, the mutual congratulations of the hour, and the interest of the occasion, inspire a unity of action in respect to the matters that will be presented for your consideration, unusual to so large a body, and induce the hop5 that harmony will be the guide to word and deed. 22
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The non-intercourse question received a passing notice from the Grand Master. Our New York brethren will not be content, nor let the matter rest, so long as their territory is invaded by other Masonic power. During the year the Grand Master has been pleased to issue Dispensations for the formation of seventeen new Lodges, and refused five applications. And we say the reasons for such refusal are good. The territory sought to be occupied by these new aspirants was already supplied with a sufficient number of Lodges, and an increase in number of Lodges would only serve to impair the usefulness of those already established. A s usual, the Grand Master reported several complaints made to him against Lodges in his jurisdiction, for alleged violation of jurisdictional rights of Subordinate Lodges in sister jurisdictions. It is the Keystone against the Empires. It is well that it is not a Lodge of Strict Observance this time. In relation to the proposed new Constitution, revised by a Committee, and to be submitted at that time, he thinks will, in the main, be found well adapted to the wants of the Fraternity. The Grand Secretary has furnished us with' a copy, and we will take early occasion to examine it. We shall expect to find the revision about right, as such men as JOHN S . L E W I S , JOHN W . SIMONS and JAMES GIBSON never fail to produce good work, and true, just such as are wanted. These Proceedings are full and very interesting, but of a local character. T h e Report on Correspondence was presented by Past Grand Master JAMES GIBSON, and it is one worthy of the author. We shall lay this pamphlet by with regret that our review will not do it justice. His review covers the Proceedings of forty-two American Grand Lodges, five Canadian, and four European. Kansas receives a passing notice. W e clip from his valuable Report, under the head of France, the following, which will no doubt be interesting to
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the CrafC in our own jurisdiction. It is the thing in a nutshell, and shows just how France stands on the Grand Lodge Sovereignty question: That the Grand Lodge and the brethren miy understand the equivocations and essential unfairness of the Grand Orient of France, in the treatment of the question at issue between the" American Grand Lodges and that body, we present a brief resume of the whole matter, in which all that has been said or done by the French organization, will be accurate translations from their own official documents. Somewhere in 1867, a body styling itself a "Supreme Council," was established in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. This fact, considered by itself, is one with which the governing powers of Ancient Craft Masonry have nothing to do, and, but for another to be presently stated, the foregoing announcement would never had appeared in the transactions of this Grand Lodge. The other fact is that this Council assumed and exercised the power to create symbolic, or, as we commonly term them, "Blue Lodges," within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, which for many years before had been the legitimate and recognized source of authority in Louisiana in all matters pertaining to Craft Masonry. While then, the establishment of a Council, or any other body to confer -Degrees of any kind, high or low, great or small, not those conferred in regular Lodges under the sanction of lawful Grand Lodges, would be a matter not within the cognizance of Grand Lodges, the interference with the authority of such bodies, when lawfully established, and the consequent invasion of their territorial and governmental rights, is a matter that can neither be calmly submitted to, nor allowed to pass without vigorous protest, at least in the absence of stronger methods of self defense. The Grand Orient, nevertheless, recognized this body, and its open invasion of the rights of a body, with which, at that very moment, the Grand Orient was in friendly correspondence, and thus, of course, recognized the principle that the territorial jurisdiction and rights of a Grand Lodge may be invaded with impunity. The ground of this recognition was, that the Lodges, created by this New Orleans "Council," would open their doors alike to all men without distinction of " nation, race, creed or color." Upon receipt of official notice of the action of the Grand Orient, the Chairman of this Committee, then Grand Master of Masons in New York, addressed a communication to the Grand Orient, setting forth in ample detail the reasons why this recognition should not have taken place, and proving beyond question that the avowed principal ground on which it rested is untenable, because not only is there no law in Masonry, as practiced in the United States, having any color of a design to forbid the initiation of a man on account of nationality, race, color or religion, but because the inspection and acceptance of material by initiation, is irrevocably placed under the charge of the Subordinate Lodges, and not in any degree, when done within the ancient landmarks, subject to Grand Lodge laws or legislation. And further, because the claim of the trespassing body to establish Lodges within the territory of a Grand Lodge, specially founded.
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charged and recognized under our law, for the purpose of regulating and governing symbolic Masonry within the limits of its jurisdiction, is one that can never for a moment be admitted by the Grand Lodges on the American continent. This communication, and others of like tenor, received no attention or answer from the Grand Orient, and at the next Annual Session of that Body, (1869), the Grand Master refused to allow any discussion of the matter. At a subsequent period of the same session, however, the " President of the Council " volunteered a statement to the effect that the reason why the recognition had taken place, was because the American Grand Lodges obstinately refused to permit their Subordinates to initiate men of color, and this statement was made in the very face of the letter of our Grand Master above referred to. The subject was finally referred to a Committee, of which one CAUBET was Chairman, and during the following year he made a report in which he not only distorted historical facts, re-asserted the thrice exploded fallacy about initiations, but avoided the question at issue, namely, the right of regularly established Grand Lodges to control their own affairs within the lines of their appropriate jurisdictions.' At the Annual Assemby of the Grand Orient, held in September last, a report was submitted, which we reproduce as a matter of history, thus: [TRANSLATION.]
" Your committee has been obliged to examine a voluminous correspondence and important documents; we have also been obliged to revert to the history of the question submitted. We bring you- the result of our labor and a proposition, which we trust may put an end to the dissonance which separates two great countries so well calculated to maintain friendly relationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to-wit, France and the United States of America. But before entering upon the history of the question and presenting our resolution, we are happy to be able to state, that in no letter, in no protest, have we found that the Grand Lodges of America reproach the Supreme Council of Louisiana for the admission of colored men into Masonry. On the contrary, the Grand Lodge of New York, under date of February 27, 1S69, expressly says: "American Masonry has no law forbidding colored men to be made Masons." All the Lodges are satisfied with protesting against the decree of November 5, 1868, because it implies recognition of an American Masonic power which they style irregular. Your Committee has been gratified in observing, that officially at least, all the Grand Lodges pay homage to that principle of equality which France was the first to proclaim in declaring free every man who touches the . soil of France. No one'dare protest openly against the initiation of colored men, and if any restriction be hidden in the hearts of men, which I cannot believe. It must be admitted, that this hypocrisy of sentiment is nevertheless homage paid to the great philanthropic principles, which take refuge under the tricolor of France and under the starry flag of the Union. Moreover the Freemasons of the States which have fought so gloriously for
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the abolition of slavery—the compatriots of Lincoln—could not deceive our hopes, and if a few personal letters, some individual relations, raise this question of the indignity of race, all the Masonic centers reject it, and are in perfect accord with the Grand Orient of France. We repeat it, we are happy to state that the Freemasonry of the great American people is in accord with French Masonry in being directed and led by the great principles of tolerance and equality, which are the foundation and the glory of our Order. Without entering into all the transformations undergone by the Supreme Councils of the Northern States of America, it will answer our purpose to call attention to the fact, that according to the Grand Constitutions given — as is pretended— by Frederick I I , King of Prussia, two Supreme Councils only can coexist in North America.. We will not now inquire whether the Constitutions of May I, 1786, were really the work of Frederick the Great, or whether he had the right to make them; we merely state the fact. Two Supreme Councils of the Scottish Rite constituted, one at Charleston, the other at Boston, direct the Rite, and live in peace with the Grand Lodges professing the York Rite. It appears that in 1839, these two Supreme Councils in Boston and Charleston ceased labor. A Consistory of the 32d Degree had been established in New Orleans; in this Consistory were Masons possessing the 33d Degree. They established a Supreme Council, which they ornamented with the name of " Supreme Council of the United States of America," and gave notice of its existence to the various Masonic powers. On the Report .of Bro. TARDIEN, December 24, 1842, the Grand Orient recognized it, and in the Calendar of 1843, alongside the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, we find: " N e w Orleans, Supreme Council of the United States of America." These fraternal relations continued until 1855, when the active members of the Supreme Council of America arranged with the Supreme Council of Charleston, which had resumed labor, a concordat, or treaty, by which the seat of the Supreme Council was removed to Charleston. From that lime relations with the Supreme Councils of Louisiana were interrupted, and the dissenting members of that Body only recognized in 1858, at which time they asked to enter anew into relations with the Grand Orient, which request, on the report of Bro. REXES, was refused by the then Grand Master. In 1868, on a fresh application, and following the example of Italy and Belgium, the Grand Master, on a favorable report of a member of the Council, signed the decree of November 5, l868, which is the basis of the present discussion. By a susceptibility, which we understand, the Ameirican Powers see in this decree the invasion of the Masonic affairs of America by the Grand Orient of France. But it is necessary to bring things back to their real basis : it must be admitted that the Grand Master only wished to re-establish previously existing relations, and in no wise to impose upon the Lodges of the Union the recognition of a
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wevi Supreme Council. He acted in the most complete good faith, and the Grand Orient stands on the same ground, not being competent to decide causes of regularity or irregularity of the great Masonic family so far as powers are concerned; it can only conform to the decisions of the authorities directing the Scottish Rite. The conduct, then, of the Grand Master and Grand Orient, are explained on the most natural grounds, which should not have caused any misunderstanding among brethren. That the present dissidence may cease, your Committee propose to address to the Grand Lodges of America, and to the two Supreme Councils at Charleston and Boston, these explanations, which it is to be hoped may bring about a renewal of fraternal relations between the Masons of France and America. Your Committee therefore propose the following: Taking into consideration that the decree of November 5, 1868, was but the renewal of that of 1842, by which friendly relations had been established between the Grand Orient of France and the Supreme Council of America, now the Supreme Council of Louisiana, the name of which appeared for twelve years in our Calendar without protest; Considering that this decree did not imply a new recognition of a new power, that the Grand Master neither wished to trench upon the rights of American Masonry, nor those which the Scottish Rite finds or thinks to find in the Constitution of 1786. That the voluminous correspondence exchanged on this account between the Grand Orient of France and the American Masonic powers, clearly proves that they accept and participate in the philanthropic principles to which the Grand Master makes allusion in his decree; that it is urgently necessary that the American powers should understand that the Grand Orient has never desired to interfere with the question raised by American Lodges which have mistaken its intentions, and that it earnestly desires to renew fraternal relations, which should never cease to exist between the great Republics of America .and France. The Grand Orient of France, assembled in Annual Communication, charges the "Council of the Order," its present representative near foreign powers, to make known to the Grand Lodges of America and the two Supreme Councils at Boston and Charleston, its fraternal and friendly intentions, and its firm determination to avoid all Masonic questions not international in character. The Grand Orient desires to respect the rights of every country and every Rite, as it desires that its own shall be respected, and if the Scottish Rite, represented by all the Supreme Councils of the globe, declare the irregularity of the Louisiana Council, the Grand Orient, in itself Supreme Council for France and French colonies, will conform to the decision of the majority of said powers." It is only necessary to remark on this report, that like its predecessor at the hands of CAOBET, it distorts, and ignores historical facts, and avoids altogether the real question at issue. Grand Lodges are not competent to pass upon the regularity or irregularity of Supreme Councils, and if they were they would not do it, for the reason that their business is confined exclusively to the affairs of Symbolic Masonry.
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The Grand Orient must resolve to meet this question on its own merits, and not otherwise. It must say, without equivocation or any possible reservation, that it approves and will stand by the doctrine, that a lawful Grand Lodge in the United States has full and entire control over the Lodges and Masons of Symbolic Masonry located in its territory, before there can be any possible debate between us. And, having settled this question our way, for we will assent to no other, it will then remain for it to show that it is a Masonic organization— having no Grand Master—and that it is proper for us, who hold that the Grand Master is an indispensable part of a Masonic governing power, to hold Masonic correspondence and relations with a power ignoring one of the very initial propositions of regular Masonic existence.
Bro. GIBSON handles Italy thusly, on the question of Grand Lodge Sovereignty: GRAND LODGE SOVEREIGNTY.
In commenting upon the transactions of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, we alluded to that grand body being in correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Italy, and stated in general terms the attitude of the latter Grand body on the important question of Grand Lodge Sovereignty. The subject is here resumed, being one of vital consequence to the Craft in the United States, and because we wish it distinctly understood by our brothers in Tennessee, as elsewhere, that the Grand Lodge of Italy claims the absolute right to plant a Lodge, conferring the symbolic Degrees within the territorial jurisdiction of another and existing Grand Lodge. This claim is in its Constitution, thus offensively expressed: " The Grand Orient of Italy has its seat at the capital of the Kingdom; it may charter Lodges in all parts of the world. It acknowledges as Freemasons those ONLY who belong to one of its own Lodges, or to one recognized by a Masonic authority o/AVrf i£/;VA JVJ^//"." (^See Trans. Grand Lodge of New York, \%1o,pp. 190 and 191.) The Committee have procured from the archives of the Grand Lodge, the cori-espondence which was had between the Grand Master of Masons in New York, in 1869, and M.-.W.\ Bro. FRAPOLLl,then at the head of the Grand Orient of Italy, and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Italy, organized within that Orient, by which it appears that the latter wrote to the former, requesting that correspondence be opened between that Grand body and the Grand Lodge of New York. We append a translation of that letter, and also of the subsequent correspondence on the subject, in order that our brethren in Tennessee may be assured whereof we speak when we state that the attitude of the Grand Orient of Italy, for the so-called Grand Lodge is within that Orient, is of the most dangerous description to the American Grand Lodges. But we reserve comments till we present the correspondence.
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" Thrice Ithistrious and Very Dear Brother : " About two years since, we entrusted one of our brethren about to depart for your side of the ocean, with the duty of presenting our Fraternal salutations, and placing in your hands a copy of our bulletin. Since then we have unfortunately received no news of the brother nor from you, and we are forced to the conclusion that he has neglected his mission. " We now embrace the opportunity furnished by the departure of another of our Brethren, Dr. ADOLPHE ANDREI, who is on his way to San Francisco, to
send you by his hand the remaining numbers of our second volume of Transactions, trusting they may afford you pleasure, and that you will be pleased to cause your Transactions to be forwarded to us in return. " W e will forward, in a few'days, the Transactions of our recent General Assembly. " Should you be pleased to establish more intimate relations with us by the interchange of Representatives, you will find on our part a corresponding disposition. , ' " Meanwhile, we offer the assurance of our Fraternal devotion. " L. F R A P O L L I ,
" 33^/ Grand Master. " To the Serene Grand Master of F. and A. Masons of the State of New York, the Very Illustrious and Very Dear Brother, " J A M E S GIBSON, JVezu York, U. S. A." " SALEM, N . V., August 7, 1869.
" 'Jhrice Illustrious and Very Dear Brother : " I have the pleasure to announce the receipt of your favor by the hands of very dear brother Dr. ADOLPHE ANDREI, as well as the two numbers of your Bulletin. " I thank you for your friendly politeness, and send you by our Grand Secretary, a copy of our Transactions at our Annual Session for 1869. " Concerning nearer relations between our respective powers, I can only an nounce the regret we feel in being compelled to decline, unless your Grand Orient should retract the establishment of Subordinate Lodge? in the jurisdiction of Grand Lodges already established. " In the United States there are about forty Grand Lodges having contiguous jurisdictions. Among them all it is the lawâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that each is to respect in all things the jurisdiction of the others. Hence the dogma that' each regular Grand Lodge has the exclusive right to found and establish symbolic Lodges within the limits of the territory it governs.' " Hence, too, very dear brother, the impossibility for us of entering into
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official relations with your Grand Orient, as long as it claims the right of founding Lodges on other than Italian territory. " Accept, dear brother, my Fraternal salutations. " J A M E S GIBSON, " Grand Master. " To the Most Worshipful Grand Master and very dear brother, L. FRAPOBLI, &C., &C., in the G. E. at Florence." FLORENXE, September 2, 1869.
" Thrice Illustrious and Very Dear
Brother:
" We have just received your favor of August 7th, and note, with pleasure, that our Brother ANDREI has honorably discharged the mission confided to him. I thank you for the copy of your Transactions for l86g, which you have ordered to be sent, and presume it will come to hand by an early mail. But it is not without some surprise that we read in your letter that " the Grand Orient of Italy claims in its Statutes the right of founding Lodges elsewhere than in Italian territory, in the jurisdiction of Grand Lodges already regularly established," which is inexact, and could only have been written by you upon erroneous information. We recognize, on the other harid, most absolutely, as a condition of existence and regularity of the Masonic order—an association siHgeneris on the face of the globe—territorial limitations, unity of government in such territories, and the reciprocal respect of the various supreme Masonic powers, regularly established and recognized. We have friendly relations with all the Masonic powers in Europe, and with several Grand Lodges in America, but it never has, and never can enter into our ideas to found and establish Lodges owing fealty to us in the territories where we have recognized regularly established local Masonic powers. Such a proceeding would appear to us as neither proper nor useful; but we have exercised and continue to exercise our right as a general Masonic power—a right which, it may be added, is also a duty—to propagate and protect Masonry whereever the Order is not regularly established with regular local supreme government RECOGNIZED BY US AND HAVING RECOGNIZED US.
In this we follow the example of all the great Masonic powers having Lodges abroad, which Lodges are in reality Masonic colonies. It is thus that we have multiplied our Lodges in the Mussulman countries of the East, considering it a meritorious work thus to propagate Masonry and civilization. But we are so far from desiring supremacy, that as soon as we found our eight Lodges in Greece able to maintain themselves, we took immediate steps to emancipate them, and counselled them to establish, as they have dqne, an independent National Grand Orient, with which we entertained friendly relations as between equals. The Masonic propaganda is a sacred right which no. onq c w deny us. Our Grand Orieiit, re9§fitlY fecQp.structed, fottnd (in I §$7) three or four Ital23
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ian Lodges belonging to the National Commission in the countries of South America, where we have not yet recognized the existence of a regular Masonic power. These Lodges, which are in Peru and on the banks of La Plata (in this latter country half the population is Italian) could not be denied. The Grand Orient of Italy left them free to join the local Grand Orients; it could do no more. In Peru our Lodges work with the full consent of the Grand Orient of that country, which is our friend and ally. We are on the best of terms with the Grand Orient of Buenos Ayres, which regards our Lodge a secondary consideration, for as to that, we are quite ready for an honorable understanding. Alone, in the world, a self-styled Grand Orient of Uruguay, which we are now told has ceased labor, and which the Grand Orient of Italy has never officially recognized, has permitted itself to fail in the respect due us, by appointing as its representative at Florence, without consulting us, one Crorilion, who has vainly employed all his powers to excite disturbances in our Lodges. .We have been compelled to refuse all relations with a body permitting itself such conduct towards us. We can therefore only consider Uruguay as for the present, a territory in which no regular Masonic power exists, and we act accordingly. But this isolated fact, resulting from a state of things for which we are not responsible, can in no wise weaken the respect which, I repeat, we hold for the principle of lim" ited territorial jurisdiction, vifhich is the basis on which rests the regular establishment of Masonry in the world. In conclusion, you will permit me to remark, that in writing to you, that, "if you were pleased to establish closer relations with us by the interchange of representatives, we were at your disposal," we endeavored to fulfill a duty and to conform to a Fraternal usage. If, in so doing, we have given offense, we sincerely ask pardon. Accept, etc., L. FRAPOLLI, â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Master. .SALEM, November 2, 1869.
Thrice Illustrious and Dear
Brother:
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your fraternal communication of September 2, and hasten to reply. And, in the first place, permit me to disabuse your mind of the idea that I could be offended by your kind offei" to unite our jurisdictions by the appointmen' of Representatives; on the contrary, it afforded me great pleasure. Only in view of the question of jurisdiction, which we consider as of the greatest importance, I felt obliged, though with great regret, to defer the acceptance of your fraternal proposition until the question should be thoroughly understood. That we may therefore mutually understand each other, you will pardon a partial repetition of the contents of my last letter, while I endeavor to explain, as clearly as possible, the law governing us in this respect. It is an invariable law among the Grand Lodges of the United States, that each of them energises a jurisdiction over all the Lodges located in its territor>'>
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and that none of them can extend its action beyond such territory without the previous consent of the Grand Lodge, the jurisdiction of which is to be invaded. Exceptions to this rule occur, where, as in France, two regular Masonic powers exist side by side and dispense of Masonic matters by mutual understanding, without, however, permitting any foreign power to interfere in their domestic matters. When a Masonic power has been regularly constituted, we recognize its right to direct the affairs of symbolic Masonry in its jurisdiction without the interference of any power on any pretext whatever, and we recognize this right without requiring that, on that account, the power should enter into Masonic relations with us. We hold, for example, that if a colony of American Masons should desire to found Lodges in Italy, they could only do so, regularly, with the consent and authority of the local Masonic power, and that otherwise we should be compelled to regard them and their Lodges as schismatic and irregular. Whence it follows that no Grand Lodge or Masonic power can constitute, protect or recognize Lodges not located within its particular territory. If we hold this doctrine with tenacity, and if we require the Masonic powers in correspondence with us to conform to it, it is because a long experience has taught us that it is the only means of preserving peace and concord among the different Masonic authorities of the world. It is for having transgressed this law that we have for many years suspended all relations with the Grand Lodge of Hamburgh, which, notwithstanding our reiterated protests, without regard to our rights and privileges as a Grand Lodge regularly constituted and acting since 1783, persists in protecting and maintaining, in the city of New York itself, two Lodges planted in open defiance of our rights of jurisdiction. It is for this reason that before entering into relations with your Grand Lodge, we have deemed it desirable that, as a point of departure, there should be a clear understanding on this question; that on both sides it should be well defined and rigorously observed. Permit me, then, to hope. Most Worshipful Sir, that appreciating the value of this question, you will freely acknowledge the principle at issue, that thus we may enter into the bonds of closer and more fraternal relations, to which I shall be happy to contribute. Accept, dear Brother, the assurance of my most fraternal esteem, JAMES GIBSON, Grand Master. To Most Worshipful L. FRAPOLLI, Grand Master of Italy. Thus the history of the matter appears by the correspondence above, and we have only to add that no answer to the last letter was ever received, and that the attitude of the Grand Orient of Italy remains now on the basis on which it was placed by Brother FRAPOLI.I.
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It will be observed that in addressing this Grand Orient, the Grand Master of New York named it as at Florence, when it is now at Rome; that event was subsequently announced officially, on the 17th September, 1870, as having taken place concurrently with the transfer of the Capitol of Italy to Rome. On this question of Grand Lodge Sovereignty, we believe the Grand Master of Masons in New York was laboring under no mistake, when he informed Most Worshipful Brother FRAPOLLI, that it was an inflexible principle on which the Grand Lodges of the United States of America were a unit. On carefully reading the letters of Grand Master FRAPOLLI, it will be seen that he, for his Grand Orient, claims the right to invade the territorial jurisdiction of another Grand Body, whenever such body is not recognized by, or does not itsel recognize that Grand Orient. This is the very action the Grand Lodges of the United States unitedly resist. They deny that their rights, within their territorial bounds, are held by, or on the sufferance of, or are in any wise subject to the will or pleasure of the Grand Orient of Italy, or of any other Grand Orient or Grand Lodge on the face of the earth. If that principle is granted by our Grand Lodges, that Grand Orient, or any other, could at any time, by merely refusing to acknowledge us, or withdrawing an existing recognition, proceed to establish Lodges conferring the symbolic Degrees within the territory of an existing Grand Lodge. In this country, territory already occupied by a lawful Masonic Grand Lodge, is.limited by certain well defined bounds, and within such territory, the Masonic jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge to which it belongs, is exclusive and independent over all matters pertaining to Craft Masonry. In this respect. Masonic Grand Bodies, as to their territory, follow the laws of nations as to national territory. No nation, having the slightest self respect or regard for its p'ermanent welfare, would ever consent that another nation should, within its bosom, exercise any governmental power, a fortiori, that of establishing jurisdictions, tribunals or bodies by what name they might be called, to exercise such authority. This principle, and the grounds on which it is founded, are ably stated by Vattell, in his work on the Law of Nations, [Book i . Chapter iS), thus : " Hitherto we have considered the nation merely with respect to itself, with â&#x20AC;˘ out any regard to the country it possesses. Let us now see it established in a country, which becomes its own property and inheritance. The earth belonged to all men in general; destined by the Creator to be their common habitation and nursing mother, all derived from nature the right of inhabiting it, and drawing from it the things necessary for their subsistence, and those suitable to their wants. Eat the human race being extremely multiplied, the earth became no longer capable of furnishing spontaneously and without culture, support for its inhabitants; and could not receive a proper cultivation from the itinerant nations who had possessed it in common. It then became necessary that these people should fix themselves on some part of it, and that they should appropriate to themselves portions of land, in order that not being disturbed in their labor,
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nor disappointed in obtaining the fruits of their industry, they might apply themselves to render their lands fertile, that they might draw their subsistence from them. This must have introduced the rights of properly and dominion, and this fully justifies their establishment. Since their introduction, the common right of all mankind is restrained to what each lawfully possesses. The country inhabited by one nation, whether it has transported itself thither, or whether the families of which it was composed, finding themselves spread over the country, had formed themselves into the body of a political society; this country, I say, is the settlement of the nation, and it has a proper and exclusive right to it. "This right comprehends two things: i. The domain, in virtue of which the nation alone may use this country for the supply of its necessities, and may dispose of it in such a manner, and derive from it such advantages, as it thinks proper. 2. The empire, or the right of sovereign command, by which the nation ordains and regulates at its pleasure, everything that passes in a country. " When a nation takes possession of a country that never yet belonged to another, it is considered as possessing there the empire or sovereignty,, at the same time with the domain. For since it is free and independent, it can have â&#x20AC;˘ no intention of settling in a country, to leave the others the right of command, or any of those that constitute sovereignty. The whole space over which a nation extends its government, is the seat of its jurisdiction, and called its territory. * Âť * Âť s * * " All mankind have an equal right to the things that have not yet fallen into the possession of any one; and these things belong to the first possessor. When, therefore, a nation finds a country uninhabited and without a master, it may lawfully take possession of it; and after it has sufficiently made known its will in this respect, it cannot be deprived of it by another." It is on these principles that the Grand Lodges of the United States stand, and, what nations under national law, claim and exercise over their territory for national purposes, such Grand Bodies claim and exercise over like territory for their Masonic purposes. What they claim for themselves in their own territory, they freely yield to all others, similarly situated, in theirs. Thus they disclaim all right to invade the territorial limits of an existing Grand Lodge, and there establish Lodges conferring the symbolic Degrees, and what they will not do in the bounds of other Grand Bodies, they will not suffer to be done by others within their own, or if in their power to prevent the wrongful act, and will terminate such unlawful act at the earliest possible time. It is no answer to this for a foreign Grand Body to urge, as Grand Master FRAPOLLI does, that the rule is inapplicable to them, because the Grand Orient of Italy recognizes the Grand Lodge of New York, and will not, therefore, invade her acknowledged territory, for we know that notwithstanding the great blessings conferred upon the Egyptians by Joseph, the Israelite, there " arose " in the lapse of years, " a race that knew not Joseph," and they overturned the wise laws that he had established, and with wicked devices oppressed the children and descendants of his race, and drove them into slavery and degradation. These things have been, and like causes will produce like effects, and the Grand
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Lodges of the United States will not, therefore, allow their rights within their territory to be dependent upon the continuance of amicable relations with any olher power or sovereignty. The Grand Orient of Italy would never submit to this, as to the territory within her bordersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;will she ask her equals to submit to what she would consider degrading to her dignity, and as endangering her existence as a Supreme Grand Body within her own territory ? She seems to insist on her position, and stands firm and unyielding, and we believe the Grand Lodges of the United States will never modify their demand for exclusive jurisdiction over their Masonic territory. By reference to the proceedings already given of the German Grand Lodges, in the formation of the Grand Lodge League, and in the Constitution of which the subject of intercourse with other than German Grand Lodges, is remitted to the League for final decision, we find a solution and remedy for the chronic difficulty between the Grand Lodges of New York and Hamburg, as well as that just created between the latter body and the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. It will be seen by reference to their Constitution, that it creates, substantially, a General Grand Lodge for Germany, and in many respects resembles the organization proposed for the Grand Lodges of the United .States, some years since, and which, at the time, was the subject of much discussion. If the creation of the German Grand Lodge League shall produce a final decision against the claims of the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, to invade and plant Lodges in the territory of other Grand Bodies, it will have accomplished an object worthy alone of its being organized, for it will place the connection and intercourse of the Grand Lodges of the United States and those .of all Germany, on the basis of an enduring peace and fraternity.
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The Grand Lodge of New York did not know, nor could it obtain information by any legitimate means, whether the Grand Orients or the persons organizing or sustaining or working them, were what they represented themselvesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and no time, however lasting, would ever make any change in this respect; therefore, the sooner they are dropped from our recognition and correspondence the better certainly for us. In regard to Grand Orients generally, we do not know them, Masonically, and therefore pass no judgment for or against them. But we are free to say, that as to certain of them, if we are to judge from their transactions, they have not the slightest claim to Masonry in their official action. We need only to state the action of the Grand Orient of France, at Paris, while that devoted city was under bombardment from the artillery of the Prussians, in citing brothers WILLIAM and FREDERICK, of HohenzoUem, because the former did not at once, at the bidding of the Grand Orient, disarm his batterries and cease the bombardment, and trying, and actually making a futile order for their expulsion from Masonry, and their proceedings, after the ancient
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style of the Vatican, to cursing them, and delivering their memory to tlie execration of posterity. The Grand Lodge of New York does not desire to hold any Masonic communication with or give its official recognition to any such Grand Body, as the exponent of Masonry.
We must say, after many years reading and investigation into and concerning the great principles of Masonry, its origin and its titles, we cannot see any sense or reason in using the term "Grand Orients." W h y not be uniform? all use the words "Grand Lodge." We are inclined to belieye that our New York brethren are about right in the position they have taken on the question of "Grand Orients," and it would be well for Grand Lodges to take some action, looking to a final adjustment of this whole matter. As it now stands our brethren here in America are liable at any time to be imposed upon by men who claim to be Masons hailing from some of the many "Grand Orients" in the European country, who are a little spurious. OREGON.
The Twenty-third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Oregon was held in the city of Portland, June 9, 1873, M.'.W.'. T. McF. PATTON, Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Master's exordium is full of rhetorical gems. H e says: We have assembled as a vast Brotherhood, bound together by the most sacred ties, and animated by the most holy purposes. We have come from homes nestled far away among the mountains; from the sea shore, where the ever restless tide ebs and flows ; from the beautiful valleys and plains, to mingle together in Fraternal concord, and exchange Fraternal greeting.
After reviewing the manifold mercies of Pwvidence, he aays: It is meet, therefore, that around this altar, crowned with the symbol of the visible presence of Infinite Jehovah, that we should offer up the homage of grateful hearts to Him, who, in the fullness of his loving kindness and tender mercies, has watched over, prospered and blessed us so abundantly in all things. That we should invoke his blessing upon our present assembling, that our heart?
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and hands may he strengthened for the duties and responsibilities of the coming year, that He will " Show us the truth and the pathway of duty; Help us to lift up our standard sublime; Till earth is restored to the order and beauty, Lost in the shadowless morning of time. Teach us to sow the seed Of many a noble deed; Make us determined, unflinching and strong; Armed with the sword of right. Dauntless amid the fight, Help us to level the bulwarks of wrong."
H e issued an edict, in accordance with the laws of the Grand Lodge, requiring action to be taken in the case of nonafifiliates, which resulted in a large addition to the membership from that class. In arguing the necessity of requiring dimitted Masons to affiliate, he says: " A Mason's duty is to show good works; Not to be loud and noisy in profession; And he who this Masonic duty shirks Has no Masonic spirit in possession ! No more than Anti-Masons, Thugs, or Turks, And should for Masonry make no expression. A hypocrite he is, and ought to be Labled as such, that all the world might see."
In the official duty of visitation |he traveled 2,873 niiles, 560 of which was by stage. He found the Lodge-rooms, as a general rule, well adapted for Masonic purposes, and a large majority well furnished with every convenience and facility for work. He complains that there is no standard work in that jurisdiction, and, therefore, great diversity in the Lodges. Decisions:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;I. A brother cannot object to the advancement of an Entered Apprentrice or Fellow Craft, without proof of unmasonic conduct, or a trial. Not sustained. 2. The refusal of a Lodge to recommend is not a [rejection. 3. The petition for the Degrees of Masonry cannot be received without the consent of the rejecting Lodge. 4. A Mason who has applied for affiliation, and been rejected, cannot be required to pay dues that year.
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5. An Entered Apprentice cannot be dropped from the roll without due trial and conviction. 6. No Lodge can interfere in the business or labor of another. 7. No installed officer can resign. 8. Work done at the request of a sister Lodge is wholly gratuitous. 9. The ballot should be spread upon every application, whether the report be favorable or unfavorable. 10. A petition cannot be withdrawn after it is received and referred.
Sixteen Lodges having their Charters on paper were ordered new Charters on parchment, in place of the old bnes. The portraits of the Grand Master were ordered to be obtained and framed. All the Grand Officers were reelected. Steps were taken towards securing a Grand Lodge Library. The Grand Lodge of Quebec was recognized. A new Constitution was adopted. We make an extract from the eloquent oration of Bro. delivered at the installation :
CAMPBELL,
Among well informed Masons who accept the Bible, Masonry, as a chaste and modest damsel, beautiful in form and lovely in character, gracefully takes her place as the handmaid of Christianity, ministering with gentle .hand and tender care to the peace of society, the spread of knowledge, the amelioration of suffering, the binding up of the broken heart, and pouring the oil of consolation into the troubled mind. She enters the gorgeous temple of King Solomon, for strength and beauty the glory of the whole earth, and prepares her corn and wine which gladden the heart. She enters the Holy of Holies and reveals to her followers the treasures of knowledge, the secrets of wisdom not revealed to the world. Here she finds the exact similitude, the perfect pattern of things in the heavens. Christianity mounts from the temple in Jerusalem to the temple on high, the Palace Royal of the Universe, the true tabernacle, which the Lord hath jiitched, and not man. In this temple are glories reserved for him who has faith to enter, such as " eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard, nor the heart of man conceived," but which are freely given to those who fear God and keep His commandments. Masonry has most happily illustrated her relation to Christianity in the selection of her patron Saints, Joljn the Baptist and John the Evangelist. Masonry has beautifully united the Herald who proclaimed the Advent, and the Apostle who proclaim^tl the grirgpalion of the L.Qfd of Lords and King Qf
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Kings, showing us that she stops, not with pointing out the ways of life, but like the loving John, being in the spirit, she searches out in foreign lands appropriate work for a master's hand. Masonry is the utmost effort of the human intellect, reaching up in reverence and devotion to God, Christianity is infinite mercy, reaching down in condescension to man; by it he can rise to glory, honor, and immortality, terminating in everlasting life.
Bro. CHADWICK presented a number one Report on Correspondence, reviewing thirty-nine Grand Lodges, Kansas included, for 1872. Lodges, 4 8 ; members, 1,918; revenue, ^5,358 CO. T. McF, PATTON, Salem, Grand Master; R. P. Salem, Grand Secretary.
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W e have before us the "Abstract of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, A . Y. M.," for 1872. It is adorned with a beautiful steel engraving of the new Masonic Temple: an imposing edifice, combining the richness, grandeur and beauty of all the various sj'stems of architecture, arranged with the most exqui.site taste. The rich paraphanalia, and oriental magnificence with' which it is furnished, reminds us of the stories of Persia's enchanting palaces in the days of Ahasuerus. Twelve hundred thousand dollars have been expended in its erection and adornment; its outer walls are granite of a white lead-colored tint; it is 250 feet long and 150 feet wide; there are 10,000,000 brick in the inner walls; the main entrance is in the Venetian style; the main hall is 20x250 feet; the floors are marble. The Egyptian Hall is grand, magnificent; it has twelve elephantine columns, fac simile of Egypt; the pillars are enriched with decorations and variegated borders; the rich throne has a pedestal on the right, flanked by two sphynxes. There are the Norman and Ionic halls; the banqueting halls, with its sixteen unique columns, heavily carved tables, and immense chandeliers. The Grand Lodge hall is in the Corinthian style, with its massive columns and marble floors; it is 51x107, and 50 feet high; it
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is richly furnished with walnut and cedar chairs, divans, etc., covered with blue velvet. The Asylum is at the east end of the principal floor; it is in the Gothic style. The Keystone State may justly feel proud of their beautiful Temple. The Report embraces four Quarterly and one Annual Grand Communications; but it is only an abstract of the Proceedings, for they are very reticent in Pennsylvania. Verily, they believe in Chaplains: they have no less than fourteen. The Grand Ma,ster's Address was a grandiloquent affair. He decided that an E. A. must receive the Degrees of F. C. and M. M. in the Lodge, in which -he was entered, unless he first resign his membership in that Lodge, and regularly apply for and be elected to membership in another Lodge, which can then confer upon him the remaining Degrees. The same rule must govern a F. C. A Lodge does not obtain authority to confer Degrees at the request of another Lodge. This is strange Masonic law, that a Lodge has no control over an E. A., but that he may resign at pleasure Their legislation and jurisprudence is about as strange as their ritual. They are alone in their glory. The Treasurer was ordered to buy every book that might appear interesting on Masonry. The Committee on Correspondence presented an excellent and elaborate Report, covering one hundred and fifty pages. Forty-nine Lodges are reviewedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kansas included, for 1871. Three pages of our Address are transferred to his Report. Statistics: Lodges, 344; members, 34,772; resigned, 917; suspended, 690; died, 388; number of Lodges on roll, 518. Finances: Receipts, ;^ 121,076.86; Paid Grand Master, ^2,000.00; District Deputy Grand Master, ^2,000.00; other Grand Officers, ^6,000.00. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were reelected.
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T h e Third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Quebec was held in the city of Montreal, Sept. 25, 1872, M.-.W.-. J. H. GKAHAM, Grand Master, " o n the throne." There were representatives from twenty-one Grand Lodges, and thirty-four of the thirty-five Subordinate Lodges. T h e Grand Master acknowledges the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Quebec by thirty-one Grand Lodges. T h e Grand Master gives an account of his stewardship, and reviews his official acts. He granted dispensations for the formation of three new Lodges, and accepted the allegiance of two chartered Lodges. H e announces that "our Worthy Grand Chaplain, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence," had prepared a very interesting Report. We have searched in vain for the Report. Has it been spirited away by some unfraternal neighbors ? The Grand Master says: It will, I am sure, be a source of profound satisfaction, that I am enabled to inform you that negotiations are now in progress, which promise the speedy settlement of all existing difficulties with the Grand Lodge of Canada. A happy combination of circumstances has arisen, and all the great constitutional questions involved having been substantially settled, everything seems to indicate that peace and harmony will soon reign supreme in all our Temples.
Every true Masonic heart would have rejoiced if those expectations had been realized; but, alas! we are doomed to disappointment, as the following, from the Appendix, dated February 4, 1873, will show: Owing to the Grand Lodge of Canada having, after lengthened correspondence, declined to nominate a Committee, all negotiations to restore harmony have failed, and the result has been the painful necessity to issue the following Proclamation and Appeal.
The Proclamation suspends all Masonic intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Canada, for violating their jurisdiction in the establishment of Lodges within the territory of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and other unfraternal acts; and appeals to the different Grand Lodges to sustain her in her rights.
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We regret that such a state of affairs should exist, and that the once bright galaxy that adorned our northern Masonic sky, has been obscured by such a dark, portentious cloud, emitting such lightning scintillations as the edict before us, the thunder tones of which are calculated to render the mild and peaceful strains of the first tenet of our Institution unintelligible. Will not some of the Sons of Light that shine with such transcendant splendor in the Masonic firmament interpose in behalf of the eternal principles we inculcate, that the chaotic imbroglio that disgraces our fair name and stains our . escutcheon may be removed, and our sacred Institution again stand forth before the world united and pure, and fair as the sun, and clear as the noonday. We would suggest to our Dominion brethren to refer the whole matter to arbitration. Let each Grand Lodge select six Grand Masters, and let them select a thirteenth, as umpires, and let their decision be final. We â&#x20AC;˘ have a sermon preached by the divided as follows:
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I. Fear God; II. Honor the King; III. Esteem all Men; IV. Love the Brotherhood. Lodges, 38; members, 1,606. J. H. GRAHAM, Richmond, Grand Master; J. H. Montreal, Grand Secretary.
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The Eighty-second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations assembled in Providence, May 20, 1872. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
The Grand Master recapitulated his official acts during the year, and sums up the labors he has performed in the past seven years thus: I have issued Dispensations for eight new Lodges, and have also performed the service of constituting them under the Charters you have granted. I have )presided at thirty-seven Annual Communicaiions of the Subordinates, and have :performed the installation service of their officers fifty-five times. Four halls have
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been dedicated, one comer stone laid, and twenty-nine official visits made, with the carrying on of correspondence that already fills nearly six hundred pages of the letter books, and you may feel that upon your Grand Master has rested indeed a goodly amount of work. Seven years ago we had sixteen working Lodges, with 2,124 members; to-day we have twenty-five, with a membership of nearly 3,600.
If Grand Master DOVLE was in Kansas, he would be fully convinced of the great responsibility resting on the office of Grand Master. His seven years' work is about equivalent to six months in our great and growing State, the glory and the gem of the West. In the Semi-annual Communication they resolved as follows: Jiesolved, That all work of the symbolic Degrees, written out by authority of this Grand Lodge, or any person presuming to act for the Grand Lodge, be returned to the office of the R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, within sixty days after the passage of this resolution, and that the same be destroyed.
The Grand Lodge of Rhode Island appears to be above all obligations, according to the following record : W.-. ALBERT COSHMAN, for the Custodians, appointed by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, at the Annual Communication in May last, to prepare and present to this Grand Lodge the work and lecture of the three Degrees, present the same in manuscript. Ordered, That the same be received, and the Committee discharged. Ordered, That the sum of fifty dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated from the funds of this Grand Lodge, for payment for labor performed by the custodians of the work in copying the work of this jurisdiction. Decisions:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1st. That a dwarfin statue was eligible to Masonic membership, if he was a man possessing proper internal qualification. That there was no required standard as to the height or weight of candidates. 2. That a brother was in good standing although the Lodge had charges to him of from three to seven years standing, Masonic dues not being recognized in this jurisdiction. 3. That Stewards and all officers above them being elected officers, in case the brother chosen to fill either of those places refuses to be installed, the vacancy must be filled by the Master at each Communication, or a Dispensation may be obtained to elect a brother to the vacant place. 4. That it is not in the power of a Subordinate Lodge to change a sentence imposed upon a brother at the time of his trial under Masonic charges. If he
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be indefinitely suspended and desires restoration, he must proceed in the form prescribed by a Constitution, when a vote of two-thirds of the members may restore him. 5. That a Lodge having made a Mason of a man without a thumb upon his right hand, must not proceed further in bestowing Masonic light upon him. 6. That the above Grand Lodge must pay grand dues upon the candidate so initiated.
The Grand Lodge returned thanks to the retiring Grand Master, and appointed a Committee to procure Past Grand Master's Jewel and Apron, for presentation to him. The Grand Lodge of Utah was recognized. No Report on Correspondence. Lodges, 25 ; members, 3,892. Dr. LLOYD Secretary.
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EDWIN BAKER,
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina was held at Charleston, December 10, 1872, M.'.W.'. R. S. BRUNS, Grand Master. One hundred and thirty-seven Chartered Lodges and six Under Dispensation were represented. Grand Master
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Under Providence, we have met together with brighter auguries that have been vouchsafed for many a year. Peace and plenty abound in. the land â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the night of rapine, of fraud and terrorism has passed, and in the dawn of an ampler time we can confidently hope that the day is not far distant when each man can sit under the shadow of his own vine and fig tree, with none to molest or make him afraid. The storms which have swept over the land have not left their progress unmarked. Many a precious altar has been overthrown, and many a noble temple is prostrate; but from their ruins other and happier faces have arisen, and, thanks to your labors and generous beneficence, we have been able to set up in these desolated places the stones of sacrifice and thanksgiving. With much to humble and sadden us, there is yet great reason for modest congratulation and thanksgiving. The prosperity of our Order has been signal everywhere â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nowhere more than in our own State. When I first took a seat in this Body as a Representa-
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live, the roll of its Subordinate Lodges numbered but sixty-five. It is now one hundred and sixty-four, and in all and each the harmony, the discipline and the mutual good will is such as should characterize the Order, and is worthy of bothpraise and emulation. Our foreign relations continue undisturbed, and are, with a single exception, of perfect concord and good will. You are all aware of the difference that has arisen between this jurisdiction and the Grand Orient of France. The cause? and results of these have been fully laid before you, and wisely and temperately expounded. Founded on principles which we hold to be essential and permanent, there appears at present to be no solution of the difficulty, and we must abide our decision with all firmness, and yet, we trust, not altogether without hope. We cannot allow our sovereignty to be questioned, and we cannot, even for the sake of peace, abandon principles which we believe to be vital. Bit without reopening this wound, it may not be idle or out of place to reaffirm our solemn and final decision. And standing here to-day upon this "red earth" of judgment, which has been tried by the square and level and found of true dimensions; here, as becomes the meeting of a " F r e e Court" in the open air, in the "eye of light and in the face of day," we solemnly declare that no regularly constituted Lodge of Ancient Freemasons can lawfully exist in our borders except under a Charter from this Grand Body.
H e sympathizes with, and has recognized Brazilian Masons: On the 16th of February, I received an application, through the hands of R.'. W.-. Bro. A. G. GooDALL, charged with the Foreign Correspondence, of the Northern Supreme Council 33d Degrees, and, perhaps, more than any brother in the country, au fait on the standing of Masonic Bodies abroad, to appoint a Grand Representative for this Body near the Grand Orient of Brazil, Valley of Lavradio. Before I accepted the invitation and made the appointment, I satisfied myself that this is the only regular Masonic Body in^ Brazil; and it has been constantly hampered and impeded in its progress by an irregjlar organization at Benedictions, which, it is said, has sought not only to interfere with its rightful jurisdiction, but to mystify and thus prevent a fair hearing by other Masonic powers in the world. The right has, however, triumphed, we are told, and the Grand Orient of Lavradio has been recognized as the only and justly firmed Masonic Grand Body in the territory named. Past Grand Master John W. SiMONDS, of New York, personally examined the question relating to its organization and labors, and has recommended this Body to the fraternal greetings of the American Grand Bodies for intercourse and interchange of Representatives. We should be more inclined to this recommendation, from the fact that the Grand Orient of Brazil, Valley of Lavradio, accepts and acts upon the American platform in reg.ird to the jurisdiction. It has suspended all intercourse with Hamburg and the Grand Orient of France, and refuses to hold correspondence with any Masonic power that will not recognize and maintain the American doctrine of exclusive Masonic jurisdiction in the territory in which a recognized Masonic power m? ' be located. It affords me pleasure to state that I have forwarded the proper,- 'edentials to Bro. JOSE ANTONIO LEQUIERA, 33d Degree, and
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have received in return my credentials from the aforesaid Body as their Repre. sentative near this Grand Lodge.
The Grand Orient of Brazil assumes jurisdiction over the 33°. So^ae Grand Lodges doubt the legality of a recognition of 30° that only a few of the members know anything about, or are qualified to represent. Only three in Kansas are qualified to visit their Supreme Council. New Lodges chartered, 10. The Proceedings were of local interest. The dedication of the new Masonic Temple was very interesting. A full report of the dedication is published in the Proceedings. The following highly interesting communication from Past Grand Master M I L L E R was read by the Grand Master: Most Worshipful Grand Muster R. S. BROWN, and the Brethren of the Building Committee. BRETHREN : 1 feel highly complimented by receiving your invitation to be present at the ceremony of the dedication of the new Masonic Temple on the loth December instant. Notwithstanding, I greatly regret that the state of my health will prevent my attendmce, as the least exposure to cold air brings on certain c'.ironic affections, which are painful. Moreover, because I regret it as I was present when Grand Master ALEXANDER laid the corner stone of the Masonic Hall, at the Market, in 1837 ; also by Grand Master FuRMAN in 1840, and was at its dedication by Grand Master EDWARDS in 1841. I am the oldest Grand Master of South Carolina Masons living, but not the oldest Mason. I have had the honor of sitting in Lodge with every Grand Master in South Carolina since the union of the two Grand Lodges in 1817, beginning with the venerable THOMAS W . BACOT and Hon. DAVID JOHNSON, down to the present incumbent,
in all twenty-four. The last official duty I performed was the installation of Past Grand Master HENRY BUIST, in 5862, since which time I have not attended the Grand Lodge meetings; for these ancient remembrances I greatly regret my infirmity. It is a gratification, however, to my early memory, that I have lived to see the Craft in such a flourishing condition in our State, and that the principles of Freemasonry have been so extensively disseminated. May their numbers continue to increase and add wealth to the Institution, and may every Mason in the great mystic family, in all time to come, find Light in the Temple you have builded, and knowledge and strength and beauty in its perfect architecture, where all good work may be carried on in brotherly love and harmony, is the sincere prayer of Yours, Fraternally, ARCHIBALD E. M I L L E R , Past Grand Master, DECEMBER loth, A. L. 5872. 25
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The Grand Secretary presented his Report on Foreign Correspondence. Thirty-nine Grand Lodges are reviewed. Kansas, for 1872, is favorably noticed, and our Address eulogized. Lodges, 157; members, 6,600; initiated, 198; admitted, 125 ; dimitted, 275 ; died, 104; Degrees conferred, 1,792. R. S. BRUNS, Charleston, Grand Master; B. BELL, Charleston, Grand Secretary.
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TENNESSEE.
T h e Fifty-ninth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee was held in the city of Nashville, November 2, 1872, M.'.W.'. D. R . GRAFTON, Deputy Grand Master, as Grand Master. Bro. GRAFTON announces the sad news of the death of the Grand Master, t h u s : A mournful dispensation of Providence has cast upon me the responsibility of presiding at the opening of the Grand Lodge at this time, and since the 22d of August last, of discharging the duties of Grand Master. One sad thought hovers over this otherwise pleasant assemblage; a familiar voice is forever hushed in our councils; a well known friend and brother is absent. Our Grand Master, WILLIAM M . DUNAWAY, has been taken from usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;has been summoned to his final rest. No more shall we see that stately form among us. No more shall we feel the warm and cordial grasp of his hand. ^No more shall we see that smile lighting up his noble face, so expressive of the warm and earnest love he felt for his race, which always led him to be found in the defense of the right, and made him the true champion of the oppressed. These reflections suggest, in a forcible manner, the admonition of our brother in closing the Grand Lodge one year ago, when he urged us so feelingly " to be true and faithful," and charged us that "if he should meet us no more on earth, to endeavor to meet him in the Grand Lodge above." May we all heed this admonition.
A Lodge of Sorrow was convened, and Bro. A. W. CAMPdelivered the eulogy, reviewing his life. Bro. DUNAWAY was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister. Bro. CAMPBELL says: BELL
His personal character was affluent in all those qualities which contribute to the formation of a perfect man. To wisdom, to love of right, and devotion to principle, he added a temper respectful to others, a courage unquestioned, and honor intact. No stain blurred the ermine of his good name. With cool, dis-
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criminating mind and judgment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with firmness and energy combined â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no wonder he stood forth the chosen among the royal priesthood. He was truly a MAN, in morals and religion, and this is the highest type of manhood. The brightest light in the East has passed to the West, and crossed the silent river.
Four Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges, were issued. The Grand Master said he had no legislation to recommend. A brother was expelled for trying to obtain bogus money from a New York swindling shop. Served him right. The Masonic Boards of Relief of Memphis and Nashville submitted their Reports. The Memphis Board received ^1,483,95, and disbursed for charity gi,127.90, of which amount ^109.50 was subsequently refunded. The Nashville Board received ^609.70, and disbursed ^493.60. The Committee on Jurisprudence decided as follows: Are funeral honors a matter of right, or of courtesy merely ? If a matter of right, what constitutes "good standing," entitling a member to funeral honors? Answer. Strictly speaking, no Mason is entitled to it as a matter of right, growing out of his relation to the Fraternity. It is a matter of courtesyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a freewill offering to the memory of a deceased worthy brother, whose loss we deplore, whose life we are not ashamed of, and whose virtues we commend to the world. The old charges and regulations make no reference to Masonic burials, and there is no ancient law on the subject binding upon Masons of the present day, so that the whole subject is within the control of the Grand Lodge, with one ancient example and modern usage for its guide. Funeral rites in honor of distinguished persons, and those whose virtues have commended them to the esteem and affection of the living, have been practiced in all ages, and in all civilized countries, differing in forms according to the rank of the individual and the prevailing customs of those oflFering the tribute. It is the verdict of the living upon the character of the dead. In conformity to this usage, as well as to the legend of our Order, distinguished Masons, and those of great skill and merit, were doubtless interred with Masonic ceremonies at a very early period in the history of the Order, but such honors were not common until modern times, and have never been indiscriminately bestowed except in the United States. In Continental Europe it is still practiced in conformity to the symbol of our ancient legend, and not only in honor of prominent officers and distinguished persons. In Germany it is rarely observed. The practice has been more general in England, and in countries in which England planted Masonry; In England, no
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Mason can be interred with Masonic honors unless it be at his own special request, and then only by dispensation from the Grand Master, or Provincial Grand Master. And, but for the geographical extent of our jurisdiction, it would be well to confine the privilege to the discretion and authority of the Grand Master. But as this is impracticable, we should have some definite regulation on the subject. Several of our sister jurisdictions, with some of our best Masonic writers, have declared that suicides (except in particular cases) and others whose atrocity and manner of death bring discredit on Masonry, should not be interred with Masonic honors. The Committee believe it would be an outrage on public sentiment, and a prostitution of Masonic rites, to pay Masonic respect to the memory of those whose lives have been an open violation of the cardinal virtues of our Order. Such a practice tends to cheapen virtue with our own members, and degrades Masonry in the eyes of the world. We desire the Grand Lodge to take such action in the premises as that every Mason who is not living in the discharge of his Masonic duties may look forward to the certainty that, however he may escape the discipline of the Craft whilst living, his merits and demerits will be passed on by the Lodge when he dies. To the worthy Mason such a discrimination will be an incentive to press on to higher excellences, knowing that when he dies the honors and. respect paid to to the ancient artificer of the Temple will be awarded to him. We therefore recommend the following rule: It shall be the duty of each Subordinate Lodge to bury a deceased worthy member thereof (if deemed worthy by the Lodge), with Masonic rites, if requested by the decedent or his near relatives after his death; in all other cases, such Masonic honors may be granted, or withheld, as the Lodge may deem best.
The following resolution was adopted, which will commend itself to every true Mason : That for a persistent habit of profane swearing, suspension or expulsion be invariably adopted; and that the disreputable occupation of keeping saloons for the purpose of retailing ardent spirits is derogatory to the character of a Mason, and recommend suspension or expulsion if persisted in.
Bro. GEORGE S . BLACKIE, who is unsurpassed as a reviewer, presented an able and comprehensive Report on Correspondence, reviewing forty-four American Grand Lodges and a large number of foreign bodies. In opening he speaks as follows: We have presented our abstract in as brief a form as we could, without injustice to the labor. It is not possible,, in these days, to make the brief Reports on Correspondence that our fathers were contented with. Then, there were few
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Grand bodies, and very little published by them. Now, there are forty-eight Grand Lodges in the English-speaking community of North America alone. Then, there were not more than three hundred pages in all the Grand Lodge Reports of the world; now, we have had to learn the contents of no fewer than thirteen thousand three hundred and sixteen pages, some of them of folio size, and many of the finest type, and written in seven of the languages of Europe. To do justice to all would require a volume such as that issued this year by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
The notice of Kansas is fraternal. He commends our Address of 1871, and says it has the right grit in it. H e says that Bro. CARR'S Report is a well-prepared and well-judged paper, liberal in its views, and faithful in its performance. Lodges, 362; members, 19,538; initiated, 1,326; passed, 1,211; raised, 1,203; suspended, 497; died, 6 3 ; revenue, ;^ 10,006.92. D. R. GRAFTON, Chattanooga, Grand Master; JOHN FRIZZELL, Nashville, Grand Secretary; GEO S . BLACKIE, M . D., Nashville, Assistant Grand Secretary. TEXAS.
The Thirty-seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas was held in the city of Houston, June 4, 1873, M.'.W.'. W M . BRAMLETTE, Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Master's Address is a model one. He reports Past Grand Master NICHOLS as having gone over the river, and resting in the shade of his Redeemer's presence. He issued twenty-two Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges, and declined eleven. He revived three suspended Lodges. H e suspended a Worshipful Master for drunkenness and profane swearing, and ordered him before the Grand Lodge for trial. He says: I would call the attention of the Grand Lodge to the action of Lodge No. l6g' in giving a feast of cake and wine and a grand ball in the Masonic Hall, for the purpose of liquidating the debt of said Lodge. I consider it improper, and very unmasonic, to conduct, or even patronize, terpsichorean revels, lotteries, grand gift enterprises, etc., for the promotion of the interests of Masonry. The Grand Lodge should properly instruct the fraternity in regard to those matters, and draw the line of demarkation between Masonic morals and the vanities of the world.
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Is it right to permit a Deist to enter the sacred portals of our Temple? The Grand Lodge of Texas has emphatically said N o ! The ninety-fifth regulation includes both the Old and New Testament. The temperance movement that is now agitating the country is the outcropping of the great cardinal virtue of Masonry. Temperance is to Masonry as Masonry is to religionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;twin sister. Of the dram-shop he says : There is not a single redeeming feature connected with the traffic, but every tendency is to evil, and every result appalling. Woe unto him that giveth his neighbor drink, that puttest the bottle to him. This is the curse of Heaven upon the dram-vender; and when one hand is holding the poisonous cup to a brother's lips, whilst the other hand is grasping his purse, who will not echo the anathemas of Heaven, and cry " Maranatha?"
There are some professed followers of the Lamb of God who replenish their purses through the liquor exchange; and some professed teachers of His Holy Word who " take a little for their stomach's sake," cry out with holy horror depicted in every feature: " What! Masonry turning to a temperance society ?" But we will leave that to the scourgings of their own consciences, and the lash of their own church discipline, except so far as their Masonry is concerned. When a hypocrite comes from the house of God to the Altars of Masonry, beware of himâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;trust not his advice on moral subjects. There are also brethren who realize large profits by the wholesale traffic in whisky; and when in Grand Lodge we depict the moral turpitude of the dram-vender, and present his disgraceful calling, they become sensitive, and hoping to kill the effects of argument by one fell swoop of scorn, derisively move to refer the consideration of the subject to the temperance society. The Deputy Grand Master granted several Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges. The Masonic Temple was dedicated with imposing cere-
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monies. An excellent oration was delivered by Past Grand Master SEXTON. The corner-stone of a church was also laid. The Committee on Grievances and Appeals presented a lengthy and exhaustive Report, stating the reasons for their conclusion in full. We like their rulings. Texas is fortunate in having such a Committee, something like our own brother SHARPE.
Bro. CusHiNG presented a good Report on Correspondence, Kansas for 1872 receiving fraternal notice. Lodges, 391; members, 16,610; revenue, ^13,301.60. JAMES F . MILLER,
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GEO. H . BRINGHURST,
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The First Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Utah was held in Salt Lake City, October 7, 1872, M.-.W.-. A L F R E D F . STRICKLAND Grand Master. The Grand Master, in his Address, soars aloft in the realms of imagination, and from his high abode scatters in rich profusion such flowers of rhetoric as the following exordium: Situated as we are in the valleys and foothills of the mountains, near the River Jordan and the Dead Sea, surrounded by mountain heights covered with perpetual snow, â&#x20AC;˘' The Beautiful Snow," that in shrinking, moist-eyed modesty at the face of the sun, makes verdant twenty thousand cottage homes, shaded by the morning shadows of the Wasatch; homes of a people who believe in prophets and prophecies, that they came up into these mountain valleys at the instance and direction of the Almighty; a people engaged in building a temple as a future dwelling-place of the Lord; a people who believe in and practice many dogmas of the Israelites in their palmy days. It is not unlike the topography of the country or the belief and practice of the people in ancient days, when Masonry, like a " silver lining " to the great black cloud of religious superstition and licentiousness then enveloping the earth, came forth and formed the first living nucleus of cosmopolitan ideas, around which new thoughts could rally with an assurance of protection, until strong enough, to go forth among the nations commanding and demanding respect.
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W e are apprehensive from the following that there may be a change of the Ritual to suit the peculiar circumstances of Utah: My brothers, I am not well versed in Masonic jurisprudence, and shall therefore make but few suggestions. As a matter of course the landmarks of the Order must be respected and maintained, and the ritual, as adopted for this jurisdiction, adhered to. Notwithstanding this, it must be remembered that Masonry is not a mere classical arrangement of dead letters to please the ear, but a live, tangible, working reality, capable of teaching all men v^ithin its influence to think and act for themselves within the proper boundary of all necessary human actions. I therefore suggest that if when at work a word of the ritual is forgotte"n, another word of similar meaning should be immediately used in its place, so that the harmony of the work remain unbroken, and the impression sought to be produced upon the candidate may not be lost; and in giving the lectures I suggest the "se of language suitable to the education and understanding of the candidate.
T h e session lasted four days. The time was occupied in adopting a Constitution and By-Laws, and Regulations for the Subordinate Lodges. One Charter was granted. Grand Master STRICKLAND was presented with a "fine and heavily encased gold watch and chain." Lodges, 4; members, 1,651. R. H. ROBERTSON, Grand Master; Secretary.
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VIRGINIA.
T h e Annual -Communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia was held at Richmond, December 9, 1872, M.'.W.'. R. E. W I T H E R S , Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Master's Address was a short business document. He had granted eleven dispensations for the formation of new Lodges. H e presented the famous resolutions of Louisiana, published in last year's Proceedings, on the gross violation of Masonic comity by the Grand Orient of France, in chartering Lodges within the jurisdiction of Louisiang, and recommended their adoption, and the interdiction of Masonic intercourse between their Subordinates and all Masonic
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bodies who refuse to give their adhesion to the principles of non-intervention, and fully sustaining the doctrine of Grand Lodge sovereignty. He decided: Fiist—That a F^JUOW Craft of an extinct Lodge is a non-affiliate. Stcond—That the Degrees cannot be conferred on an applicant who has lost his leg. Third—T\\aX. the Degrees cannot be conferred on an applicant who has an artificial arm. Fourth—That when, on appeal, the Grand Lodge substitutes " reprimand in open Lodge" for the severer penalty of suspension or'expulsion, such decision does not restore to membership, only to the rights and benefits of Masonry. Fifth—That a Lodge can elect as its Master a Mison not at the time a member thereof. Not sustained.
A reprint of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge^ from its origin, was ordered, and a copy sent to every Grand Lodge in the world. M.'.W.'. LEVI L . STEVENSON, who had been a member of the Grand Lodge for fifty-two years, delivered an excellent Address, which is published in the Proceedings. The Work was exemplified in the three Degrees. A Committee of five was appointed, to consider the subject of providing for the education of the children of worthy deceased Master Masons. The following sound Masonic doctrine, on the subject of non affiliates, was adopted: As no one can he united to a particular Lodge except of his cnvn free will and accord, so no Mason, against his will, should be forced, by harsh penalties, to continue a member thereof. We must be careful not to overstep the bounds fixed by the Constitution of Masonry.
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will probably not recognize Quebec very soon. Thirty-five Grand Lodges have recognized Quebec, and that practically settles the recognition of its sovereignty. The Grand Lodge authtm'zed the Grand Master to appoint a Committee to prepare a memorial to be presented to the Grand Orient of France, and the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, remonstrating with them for the invasion of the rights of the Grand Lodges of Louisiana, New York and New Jersey; and fraternally asking them to withdraw their Charters; and that copies of the memorial be delivered by Representatives to every Grand Lodge in the world. Bro. B. R. W E L F O R D presented a review of forty-three Grand Lodges, covering one hundred and forty pages. The Report is a masterly one. H e has a fraternal notice of Kansas for 1871. H e quotes largely from our Address, and says he would be glad to give it entire. He devotes fourteen pages to the Quebec question, making a strong, but not conclusive, argument against the recognition of that Grand Lodge; but as that subject is practically settled by the rightful prosperity of that Grand Lodge, and its recognition by three-fourths of the Grand Lodges, we refrain from making any extracts. Lodges, 228; members, 8,468. to make returns.
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R. E. W I T H E R S , Richmond, Grand Master; Richmond, Grand Secretary.
JOHN DOVE,
WEST VIRGINIA.
The Eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia was held in the city of Wheeling, November 12, 1872, M.".W.". THOMAS H . LOGAN, Grand Master, presiding. T h e Address was short and sensible. exordium:
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In the olden time the tribes of the children of Israel ware accustomed to go up once a year to Jerusalem, to keep the feast in sight of the temple, and to worship in its courts. With something of the same feeling do we come up to our Annual poinmunications, seeking to renew and extend our fraternal intercourse, and to
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inquire if anything can be added to the strength and beauty of that temple which it is our wish to build; whose foundations are to be laid in their faithful hearts, and whose superstructure is to be erected in the pure life of the true Mason. While we endeavor to acknowledge, with becoming gratitude, the Providence which permits us again to assemble around the altar, may we find here in increasing fullness the influences which shall be "as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion; for then the Lord commanded blessing, even life for evermore."
He decided that a Master Mason who has lost his right leg is not eligible to be Master. A majority vote is sufficient to receive a petition. A Lodge cannot discipline a member for refusing to pay an assessment for building, or other purposes. Masons obtaining a dispensation for the formation of a new Lodge, who do not dimit from the old, are liable for dues until dimitted. We clip the following eloquent passage: Who has not remarked the difference which presents itself in the character of Lodges in different localities? What constitutes this difference? I t is not in Masonry itself Its principles, teachings, obligations, are the same everywhere. The difference is in its ministers. Where virtue interprets and exemplifies, there is strength, and beauty, and blessing. Where immorality ministers, there is weakness, and deformity and shame. Masonry appeals constantly and strongly to the intellectual and moral faculties, and where its appeals are properly regarded, these are developed into results full of benefactions to the individual and to society. When they are disregarded by any considerable number of the members of a Lodge, such Lodge almost certainly loses its capaclity for usefulness, if it does not become a stumbling block and reproach. We have heard of such Lodges. We would be sorrowful if we thought there were any such at present in this jurisdiction. These considerations suggest the importance of excluding from our mysteries those who are not likely to be in sympathy with its principles and spirit. In building the first Temple, our ancient Grand Masters required the most perfect and precious material, and for its proper workmen they sought Craftsmen distinguished for their skill and virtue. They were building a house for the Lord, where was to be placed the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy Place, the audience-chamber of Jehovah. King Solomon's Temple has long since passed away. He for whom it was built seeks now a dwelling-place, not in temples built with human hands, however grand and costly, but in human hearts. To each one of us He says, " Build me a house in which I may dwell." Just in proportion as we obey this injunction of the Ijjrd
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of the Temple, do we measure our attachment to the principles of the Institution we here represent.
The following Amendment was made to the Constitution : That a member of a chartered Lodge signing a petition for a new Lodge is quasidimitted, and when the Grand Lodge grants a Charter, his dimission becomes complete; but if the Grand Lodge refuse a Charter, his membership in the chartered Lodge is revived.
Another good resolution was adopted: That an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft desiring advancement, after one year from the time of his receiving the Degree, must petition at a Stated Communication, and the petition must lie over one month before being balloted upon.
Also: That if a brother's widow desires a certificate, she shall receive it.
T h e Grand Lodges of British Columbia and Utah were recognized. Intercourse was suspended with the Grand Orient of France and the Grand Lodge of Hamburg. Eight new Lodges were chartered. '
T h e Committee on Jurisprudence decided that if a Master Mason loses his leg, and has the loss supplied by mechanical aids, he is eligible to any office. The Grand Lodge dissented. Rro. O. S. LONG presented a good Report on Correspondence, Kansas receiving fraternal notice. Lodges, 58; members, 2,664.
T. H . LOGAN, Wheeling, Grand Master; Wheeling, Grand Secretary.
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WASHINGTON T E R R I T O R Y .
The Fifteenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Washington Territory was held at Olympia, September 19, 1872, M.'.\y.'. G. O. HALLER, Grand Master, presiding. He pays a beautiful tribute to the memory of Past Grand Master LOMBARD, describing him as eminently chivalric and virtuous, without fear and without reproach in the discharge of his
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duty, ever ready to commend the worthy and reprehend the erring. He speaks eloquently of the graces : We should ever bear in mind that we are operative as well as speculative Masons— that when sickness and death enter our neighborhood, then we should be up and doing — not stand aloof because, perchance, the afflicted are strangers or profanes. To relieve the indigent, to comfort the afflicted, to protect the innocent, to reward the deserving, are noble employments, worthy of our attention, and I trust the lesson is engraven on our hearts : "Do good unto all"—" especially unto them that are of the household of F A I T H . " Let us believe that our FAITH, our HOPE and our CHARITY have been cultivated, aye, watered by the tears of joy and blessings of widows and orphans, who have experienced Relief through our humble instrumentality. " ^^hen constant FAITH and holy HOPE shall die, One lost in eternity and one in joy; Then thou, more happy power, fair CHARITY, Triumphant sister, greater of the three. Thy office, and thy nature still the same. Lasting thy lamp, and unconsum'd thy flame, Shalt still survive Shalt stand before the throne of Heav'n confesj'd, For ever blessing, and for ever blest."
He places, in bold and bright relief, a beautiful illustration of the operations of this crowning grace in one of the Subordinate Lodges, thus: It is pleasant to record noble actions of our brethren, and without intending to make invidious distinctions, I will allude to the commendable work of a Subordinate Lodge, which came immediately under my observation. This Lodge found within its jurisdiction a non-affiliate Mason, who had but a few days before arrived, seeking medical aid, and just before his death advised his wife to call upon certain brethren of the jurisdiction in which he had been living, for them to carry out his wishes after death. In the attempt to communicate with the absent brethren, the Lodge discovered that the deceased was a Brother Master Mason, although non-affiliate, and immediately the bereaved widow found every assistance, while the telegraph wires failed to bring her the steamer or the friends; but she was furnished with transportation for herself and family, with the remains of her husband enclosed in a coffin covered with Masonic emblems, and escorted by several brethren, was conveyed by canoe to their distant home, in time for the decent interment of all that remained of her husband. All this was done without charge to her, although the Lodge is small in numbers and the expense very considerable. Again, the same Lodge found a non-affiliate Mason's daughter, who was well-
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to-do in the world while her husband's health lasted. But a family sprang up dependent on them, his health failed him, his occupation had to be abandoned, his income cut off, and his means were gradually consumed, when death overtook him, leaving his widow with seven childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one an infant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; destitute, and to be supported by her own exertions. Again the Lodge moved in the right direction. Thiy provided her with a sewing machine, which enabled her not only to make the clothes for her little ones, but enabled her to earn means, by taking in sewing, to supply part of her daily wants. These are but the acts of one Lodge. I know that there are other Lodges equally generous. I trust all are. I have alluded to these acts to encourage us in the good work. It would give me especial pleasure to have our Lodges vie with each other in noble acts of charity. Let us remember always, that, " h e who giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord."
These deeds of charity are worthy of being recorded in letters of gold. H e refers to a matter that has attracted considerable attention in some of our western Grand Lodges, thus : Perhaps the time has arrived when this Grand Body shall determine the status of the brethren within our jurisdiction, who maintain Indian women, and are raising families of mixed blood. An effort is being made in Whatcom county to get a dispensation to open a Lodge in Schome, and the views of this Grand Body on this subject will materially affect the number that will join in the petition.
The Committee to whom this was referred, reported as follows: Your Committee, to whom was referred that portion of the M.-.W.'. Grand Master's Address which alludes to " Masons maintaining Indian women," having had the same under advisement, beg leave to report, that inasmuch as the laws of the land permit the intermarriage of the Anglo-Saxon and Indian, it would be presumptuous for this Grand Lodge to forbid Masons availing themselves of this liberty, whatever our individual opinion may be of their taste in doing so. But where Masons are living in adultery, with either white or Indian women, thus breaking both the civil and the moral law, your committee are of the opinion that all such are guilty of gross unmasonic conduct, and should be expelled from the Order upon due trial and conviction.
H e decided that an officer in a chartered Lodge could hold office in a Lodge U. D . Rather a queer decision that. That the dispensation of the Grand Master for the formation of a new Lodge does not necessarily transfer the membership of the petitioners: Kane Lodge, No. S, stated the case of an E. A. from a Lodge in
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having obtained a permit from said Lodge to receive the other Degrees in Kane Lodge, but on the display of the ballot, the applicant was rejected; is that final ? ANS.—If the English Lodge had requested Kane Lodge to pass and raise its material for their (the' English Lodge's) accommodation, the question would have been: "Will Kane Lodge comply with the request of said Lodge?" But if the material was turned over to Kane Lodge, and when raised became a member of Kane Lodge, then the ballot was properly spread, and the display was sufficient to keep the candidate from becoming a member.
An Actual and Virtual Past Master, he says: We all admit that there are higher I^egrees in Masonry than those conferred in the Blue Lodge. We all know that these higher Degrees are conferred only on those who have been deemed worthy of,, and have been raised to the sublime degree of M.'.M.-.—we all understand why it is that a Master Mason can sit in a Lodge of Fellow Crafts, but the Fellow Craft cannot sit in a Lodge of Master Masons — the Fellow Craft would not understand part of the work. A Degree intervenes between the Degree of M.-.M.-. and that of Past Master, known as " Mark Master," in Chapters. If any of the Mark Master's work or mysteries are continued in the Past Master's and other Chapter Degrees, the Actual Past Master (who has no acquaintance with the Mark Master's Degree), ought not to expect to sit where secret work must be divulged, until he had received the Degree in due form. But if the Virtual Past Master is taught the same lessons for governing and controlling a Master Mason's Lodge, that are taught the Worshipful Master elect before he can be installed into office and govern a Lodge, then there can be no divulgence of its work. It is worthy of remark that our Grand Lodge does not recognize a fourth Degree in Masonry—only the three Degrees familiar to us all. After the Worshipful Master has served one year in the chair, he is recognized as a Past Master, but not before. But a Worshipful Master elect is introduced into a Convocation of Past Masters, and is initiated into the secret ceremonies of installation, after which he is legally admitted into all future Convocations, although not a Past Master, for be has not passed the chair. Now, if such brother can legally sit in a Convocation, why not other brethren, who are even better acquainted with those secret ceremonies; but likely our Worshipful Master elect has not passed the chair ?
The Grand Lodge adopted the following resolution: Resolved, That the practice of Chapter Past Masters being present at Convocations of Actual Past Masters, wherein the Master elect of a Lodge is receiving the Past Master's Degree preparatory to installation, is hereafter forbidden within the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge.
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Application for visitation to this Grand Lodge was presented by one W M . F . BRYAN, a colored man, claiming to be a Master Mason, hailing from " St. Siplin Lodge, No. 13, of Pittsburgh, Pa., working under Charter from the'.First African Grand Lodge of the United States." The Grand Master decided that this Grand Lodge was not in fraternal communication with any such Grand Lodge in the United States, or elsewhereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;recognizing but one Grand Lodge in Pennsylvania, of which this individual petitioning the privilege of visitation, does not claim to be a constituent member, nor to owe allegiance thereto; therefore, his application is denied.
T h e Grand Lodges of British Columbia and Utah were congratulated and recognized. Fraternal relations and Masonic intercourse were suspended with the Grand Orient of France. Bro. T. M. R E E D presented a very pleasant Report on Correspondence. In commenting on the following strange rule of Alabama, he speaks our mind exactly: " It is not unmasonic for a Mason to plead the statutes of limitations in any case in which it is allowed to be pleaded by the law of the State; but it is unmasonic for a Mason to refuse to pay his just debts when he has the ability to do so." We agree perfectly with the latter clause of the above quotation ; but to the former, must dissent. It is obligatory upon every Mason to obey the civil law, in whatever relation duty calls him to act, either in private or public life, but his obligations as a true man and Mason go farther and reach higher in the scale of moral justice than the mere formal obedience to law. It is not impossible for a man to act the rascal and yet violate no statutory provision. Indeed, under the cover of the lex scripta, he may ofttimes, with impunity, cheat, wrong, and defraud his neighbor, without affording any legal opportunity of redress to the injured party. No true hearted Mason will ever stoop so low, nor will he abuse the high trust reposed in him on his first admission to the Lodge, as to resort by legal measures or otherwise to perpetrate a wrong against any one, be he Mason or profane. In perhaps a majority of cases when persons seek to pay their "just debts" by pleading the "statutes of limitations," they have gained, or attained to, that legal right by the charitable indulgence of the very person or persons whom they endeavor to wrong. This is doubly iniquitous, and hence distasteful to every pure minded man. If it be unmasonic for a Mason to refuse to pay his just debts when he has the ability to do so, is it not likewise equally unmasonic for him to take legal advantage of, and plead the operations of a law which will forever release him from his obligation to pay, whether he has the ability to do so or not? Upon gene.al principles we are unable to discover the difference. The moral turpitude in either case is equally great. Individual cases may, and perhaps do occasionally arise, wherein a party may be persecuted and dogged to desperation by some spiteful and heartless creditor.
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whose avaricious maw would engulph the whole of creation. In such events pleading the law of limitations would be perfectly justifiable. For this purpose, and to save suffering humanity from irretrievable ruin, are such laws alone permitted to occupy places upon our statute books, and receive the endorsement of a righteously descriminating public. But to say that " it is not unmasonic for a Mason to plead the statute of limitations in any case" allowed by law, is lowering the scale of the moral teachings of Freemasonry far below that plane of justice, purity, and excellence which have been distinguishing features in its history through the lapse of- many ages past.
Kansas is noticed favorably. Lodges, 16; members, 550; Fellow Craft, 16; Entered Apprentices, 21; rejected, 30. G. O. HALLER, Coupeville, Grand Master; T. M. Olympia, Grand Secretary.
REED,
WISCONSIN.
The Twenty-ninth Annual Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin was held in the city of Milwaukee, June 10, 1873, M.'.VV.'. HENRY L . PALMER, Grand Master, presiding. We like the Grand Master's Address. It is a brief, business document, covering less than four pages. He granted five Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges, and declined a number of applications because of the near approach of the Grand Annual Communication. The following extract is applicable to this and many other jurisdictions: The Correspondence of the Grand Master's otiice is infinitely larger than it ought to be. It has reached such an extent in this jurisdiction that a private secretary would now be desirable, and if it continues to increase in the ratio of the past, five years hence such an office will be a necessity. And yet, seventy per cent, of all the letters written to the Grand Master relate to subjects which are plainly and distinctly provided for in the written Constitution of this Grand Lodge, or have been adjudicated by this Grand Lodge. It should be remembered that the Constitutions of Masonry are required to be read frequently in the Lodge, that none may pretend ignorance thereof; and the proceedings of the Grand Lodge should be studied with equal assiduity, for the same reason.
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empty chairs, or sleeping brethren. Brethren want something with more vim and life in it; something startling and amusing when, after the toils of the day, in a close, unventilated room, they are seated like statues, or the Roman Senators when conquered by the Western barbarians. The Grand Lodge granted aid to several of its Subordinates, to enable them to support blind and maimed brethren. T h e Committee on Appeals present a fair Report. The business was entirely of a local character, without decisions or legislation. One of the most notable events was the reception of our long time friend and brother, T. S. PARVIN, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Iowa. Twelve hundred copies of the Proceedings were ordered printed. Bro. GEO. E . HOSKINSON presented an excellent Report on Correspondence, covering one hundred and two pages. He reviews forty Grand Lodges, Kansas included. He submits, for our benefit, the following section of the Constitution of Wisconsin: If any person has been denied initiation in this jurisdiction, his petition shall not be received in any Lodge for one year thereafter; and, after the expiration of such year, his application shall not be acted upon in any other Lodge than the one in which he was rejected. Such permission must be asked by the Lodge, and not by the applicant.
H e thinks that Bro. CARR'S proposition to allow all Master Masons present to ballot, would introduce more discord into a Lodge than it would practical benefit to Masonry. Speaking of the penalties for non-payment of dues, he says: " We trust the time is coming when such cast-iron regulations are among the things of the past." It is an open question, indeed, whether "once a Mason, always a Mason," until disqualified for that title by the commission of crime, whereof he has been duly convicted by Masonic law. We believe it is, and â&#x20AC;˘ that suspension and exclusion from all Masonic rights if, from any cause, a brother fails to respond to a pecuniary assessment made upoq him, practically o p '
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erating as an expulsion from Masonry, are violations of the fundamental principles of Masonic charity. W e do not regard Masonry as an insurance institution, where, if the premium is not paid at the tick of the clock, at high twelve, the policy is forfeited. Let us make the entrance into Masonry as difficult as we may, but once we take a brother to our hearts, let us hold him fast, and not ignominiously kick him out of our temple because he owes two dollars for last year's dues. Lodges, 173; members, 9,508; Fellow Crafts, 2 9 1 ; Entered Apprentices, 915; raised, 550; admitted, 245; rejected, 269. R. D. PuLFORD, Mineral Point, Grand Master; HosKiNSON, Green Bay, Grand Secretary.
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FOREIGN GRAND LODGES. ENGLAND.
Our Fratres have been troubled with spurious Lodges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " T h e Reformed Masonic Order of Memphis, a Rite of the Grand Lodge of Philadelphus." An effort was made in June, 1872, Communication, to anathematize Mark Master Masons, Knights Templar and the Scottish Rite. This was successfully opposed by the Earl of LIMERICK and others. At this Communication the Marquis of R I P O N was reelected Grand Master; Earl of CAERNARVON, Deputy Grand Master; and JOHN HARVEV, Grand Secretary. The Quarterly Communication of March, 1873, was presided over by Rev. JOHN HOYSHE, in the absence of the Grand Master, who was suddenly called away on account of an accident having happened to his eldest son, the Earl D E G R E Y . The English custom is to nominate the candidates for office at the Quarterly Communication preceding the electioa. The
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Marquis of RIPON, who had been nominated for reelection in December, by Bro. F . A. PHILBRICK, was eulogized by the latter, on motion that he be elected. J. A. RUCKER seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Sir
then proclaimed the Marquis of with all his titles and territorial qualifications. Grand Master of English Freemasons. The other officers were then . nominated and elected. ALBERT W . W O O D S
RIPON,
TKe Board of General Purposes reported in favor of increasing the powers of Lodges so as to enable them to exclude members under certain restrictions. An Especial Grand Lodge was held in May, to record the feelings of grief on the death of the Earl of ZETLAND, Past Grand Master. The Marquis of RIPON presided. The June Quarterly Communication was held on the fourth. The Earl of CAERNARVON as Grand Master. The Board of General Purposes was elected. A resolution was adopted prohibiting appearing in public in clothing, jewels or badges. The September, 1873, Communication was presided over by Dr. HAMILTON, only one hundred and fifty brethren present. Finances occupied a considerable portion of their time. The finances are used for benevolent purposes. Institutions for aged Freemasons, their widows and orphans. There are 1,300 active Lodges; 190 in London; 12 in the Channel Lsles ; 3 in the Isle of Man ; 8 in E g y p t ; 4 in Turkey; 71 in the East Indies; 56 in South Africa; 18 in the West Indies; 154 in Australia, etc. Income, $70,000. IRELAND.
The Duke of LEINSTER has been Grand Master for sixty years. H e holds the government with an iron grasp, compels reticence in publishing the Proceedings, and is complained of for his partiality to his own Province.
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The Grand Lodge has a Masonic Orphans' School, in a prosperous condition. The Grand Lodge met in Dublin, August 7,,under the presidency of Deputy Grand Master SHEKLETON. It was ordered that the new Constitution should be considered in September. Lodges, 342; of these, twenty-nine are in Dublin. Duke of LEINSTER, Grand Master; R. W. SHEKLETON, Deputy Grand Master; F. P. DUNXNE, Grand Secretary; C. T. WALMISLEY, Deputy Grand Secretary. SCOTLAND.
The Quarterly Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in Edinburgh, February 3, 1873, M.'.W.'. Earl of RossLYN, Grand Master, on the Throne. Ten Charters for the formation of new Lodges were granted. During the year, 1,241 fewer entrants were enrolled than during the year preceding, and 519 Lodges on the roll. Printing cost ^2,940. On the 6th of May, the Throne was occupied by Past Grand Master JOHN W H Y T E MELVILLE. The Grand Lodge of Greece was recognized. Two new Lodges were chartered. On motion, it was Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Scotland be composed of Right Worshipful Masters, Actual Wardens, and Past Masters.
The vote was pretty close. On the 4th of August, the Earl of
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Two Charters were granted. They declined recognizing the Grand Lodge of Quebec; recognized Brazil, and the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of England.
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The Grand Lodge of Bombay held its Twenty-second Communication, November 29, 1872, Judge GIBBS, Grand Master. He reports peace and prosperity. The Grand Master was presented with a beautiful work of art, in shape of a Hiram in ivory. GER.MANY.
There are eight Grand L o d g e s ; 312 Lodges; and 36,107 members. GREECE.
The Grand Lodge of Greece has eight Subordinates, and is in a flourishing condition. TABLE.
W e have prepared the following table with much care and attention, and sincerely regret our failure to make it more complete. So desirable an object cannot be accomplished until our Bro. Grand Secretaries give us better tables and recapitulate their work. CONCLUSION.
Now, my brethren, we close our first Report on Correspondence for this Grand Body. How well we have performed the task allotted us, we leave to the readers of this Report. This much we will venture to say, it has been a source of great pleasure to us to peruse the many hundred pages of the Proceedings of sister Grand Lodges, and shall hope that our effort to get up something to please the Craft will not be entirely in vain. Fraternally submitted,
<::=^'?:^?^i<L.-*i?''^>^7^3^^ For Committee.
December 2, 1 8 7 2 . . October 8, 1872 . . . December 7, i 8 7 2 _ . October 8, 1872 . . . July 10, 1872 May 14, 1873 September 24, 1872. J u n e 27, 1872 November 13, 1872. February I I , 1873 _. October 29. 1872 . _ . October I, 1872 May 27, 1873 D e c e m b e r 2, 1872 . . J u n e 3 , 1873 _-. October 15, 1873 - - October 22. 1872 . . . February 10, 1873 _. May 7, 1873 N o v e m b e r iS, 1872. December 11 1 S 7 2 . January 14, 1873 January 14, 1873 — February 2 1 , 1873 . . October 15. 1872 . . . October 7, 1872 J u n e 18, 1872 -September 17, 1872. May 15, 1873 January 22, 1873 J u n e 3 , 1873 D e c e m b e r 2 1 , 1872 September 2 5 , 1872. J u n e 5, 1873 October 15, 1872 . . . J u n e 9, 1873— December 22, 1872 . September 25, 1872. May 20, 1872 December 10, 1872 . N o v e m b e r 2, 1 8 7 2 . . J u n e 4, 1873 October 7, 1S72 J u n e 12, 1872 D e c e m b e r 9, 1872 . N o v e m b e r 12, 1872 September 19, 1872 J u n e 10, 1873
Montgomery. Little Rock__ Victoria San F r a n c i i c o Hamilton New Haven . Central Wilmington _ Washington _ Jacksonville _ Macon Chicago Indianapolis . Boise City Davenport Lawrence Louisville New Orleans. Portland Baltimore Boston Detroit St. Paul Canton St. Louis Helena Lincoln Virginia Concord Trenton N e w York Raleigh St. J o h n s Halifax Columbus Portland PhiladelphiaMontreal Providence Charleston Nashville Hou-ton Salt Lake Burlington R i c h m o n d __ Wheeling . . Olympia Milwaukee _.
Alabama Arkansas British Columbia California Canada Connecticut Colorado Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia , Illinois Indiana Idaho Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada • New Hampshire N e w Jersey N e w York North Carolina N e w Brunswick N o v a Scotia Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Quebec R h o d e Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia W e s t Virginia Washington Wisconsin
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J u n e 14, 1821 February 22, 1832 . . October 2 1 , 1871 . . April 18, 1850 October 10, 1855 July 8, 1779 August 2, 1861 J u n e 6, 1806 December 11, 181OJuly 5, 1830 December 16, 1 7 8 6 . April 6, 1840 January 12, 1818 D e c e m b e r 16, 1 8 6 7 . January 8, 1844 March 17, 1 8 5 6 . . . . October 12, i 8 o o . . _ July I I , 1812 J u n e 24, 1820 April 17, 1787 April 30, 1733 September 14, 1 8 4 4 . February 23, 1 8 5 3 : . July 27, 1818 April 2 3 , 1821 .. January 24, 1866 September 23. 1857. January 16, 1865 July 19, 1789 December i 8 , 1786September 5, 1781 January 16, 1771 October 9, 1867 J u n e 2 1 , 1S66 January 7, 1808 August 16, 1851 J u n e 20, 1764 October 20, 1869 J u n e 2 5 , 1791 March 24, 1787 December 27, 1 8 1 3 . D e c e m b e r 30, 1 8 3 7 . January 16, 1872 October 11, 1794 May 6, 1777 April 19, 1865 December 9, 1 8 5 8 . . D e c e m b e r 18, 1843.
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A;
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Montgomery _ Dan Sayre 390 Jos. H . J o h n s o n Liitle R o c k . . L. E . Barber 309 E. R. D u Val H , F . Hei.sterman. Victoria 8 J. W. Powell A. G. Abell San Francisco 193 L. E . Pratt P. B. H a r r i s Hamilton 281 VVm. M . Wilson 117 L. A. L o c k w o o d J. K . W h e e l e r Hartford Ed. C. P a r m l e e . . . Georgetown _ 19 H . M . T e l l e r . . . - . 21 Rev. J. C. McCabe, D . D, W m . S. H a y s Wilmington _ W. A. Yates Washington . 19 C. F . Stansberry D C. D a w k i n s . . . Jacksonville . 68 A. J. Rnssell J. E . B l a c k s h e a r . . Atlanta 280 S. D . Irvine J o h n F . B u r r i l l . . . Springfield 670 J. A. H a w l e y J. M. Bramwell . . I n d i a n a p o l i s . 467 C. Fetta W. L. F . Cartee . . Boise City a J. H e n n a l y T. S. Parvin Iowa City — 327 J. C h a p m a n John H . Brown Leavenworth 139 O . A. Bassttt . J. M. S. McCorkle Louisville — 458 E. W . T u r n e r J. C. B a t c h e l o r . . . New O r l e a n s . 152 M. E . Girard Ira Berry Portland 156 D. Cargill J. H . Medary . . . . Baltimore 83 J. H . Latrobe C. H . Titus 201 S. D . Nickerson Boston 312 H . McCurdy F. Pratt Kalamazoo E. D . B. Porter . . St. Paul lOI Rev. C. Giiswold J. L . Power 308 R. P. Howen Jackson G. F . Gouley St. Louis 443 S. H . O w e n s 16 J. A. Boyce C. H e d g e s Helena W. R. Bowen Omaha 39 VVm. E . Hill Virginia 17 Wrn. A. V a n B o a k e l l e n . . R. H . T a y l o r A. H u t c h i n g s Concord 71 N . \V. C u m n e r J. H . H o u g h Trenton 131 W m . E . Pine J. M. Austin I.'ew Y o r k 676 C. G. F o x D. W . Baine Raleigh 229 J. Nichols Wm. F . Bunting St. J o h n 28 J. B . Ellis : B. Curran Halifax 59 A. Keith J. D . Caldwell . . . . Cincinnati 457 A. H . Batton R, P. E a r h a r t Salem 48 r. M c F . Patton S. C. Perkins J. T h o m p s o n Philadelphia. J. H . Isaacson 38 J. H . G r a h a m Montreal 28 L. Morton E . Baker Providence 57 R. S. Bruns B. R. Campbell . . Charleston 362 D. R . Grafton J. Frizzell Nashville J. F . Miller G. Bringhurst Houston 4 R. H . Robertson C. Dhiel Salt L a k e . . . 96 P. Davis H . Clarke Rutland W. B. Isaacs Richmond 224 R. E . Withers O. S. L o n g 58 T. H . L o g a n Wheeling 16 G. O. H a l l e r T . W. Reed Olympia 173 R. D . Pulford G. E . Hoskinson . Green Bay
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.9,005 93 3,858.50
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T D E T U R N S of Lodges and Names of Officers and Members omitted for 5873, by order of the Grand Lodge.
De Soto, lilooining Grove, Delphian, llising Sun,
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HigTi Prairie,
Grnsahop'r Falls, Pftlinym
King Solomon, ...
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NAME op LODGE.
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SUMMARY OF T H E RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR 1872-73.
Number of Lodges working under Charters, Number of Lodges working under Dispensation, Number of Lodges extinct, Number initiated during the year, Number passed during the year, Number raised during the year, Number admitted during the year, Number dimitted during the year, Number reinstated during the year, Number died during the year, Number died not members of this jurisdiction, Number suspended for non-payment of dues, Number suspended for unmasonic conduct, Number expelled, Number rejected, Number members, Number exempt from payment of dues, : Number members chargeable with Grand Lot'ge dues,
139 7 6 464 473 465 315 267 28 73 21 215 9 14 ig6 5498 69 54^9
Total amount of Grand Lodge dues to October i, i873,._;$2,3i7 50 Total amount collected since October i, 1873, 407 00
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SUSPENDED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. No.
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NAME. J. H. BRUCE, W. J. DUNNING, A. GRINDARD, HARVEY HORTSMAN, J. B. JEWELL,
W. H. LOCKWOOD, G. B. REYNOLDS,
J. A. SOWARD, C. B. STEPHENS, :. MOSES BLACK, T. J. CHANDLER, C. W. CHAPPELL, GEORGE GOULD, G.W.HOWE, JOHN H E R T H A , 'W. J. HUNTINGTON, J. P. THOMPSON, A. H. BAIRD, JAMES CHRISTIAN, R. D. CLARK, F . A. D E W O L F , J. M. DAVIS, W. H . FISHER, A. J. H E A T H , J. J. MCCORMICK, . M. W. SCHENCK, L. B. PERRY, ISAAC MAURER, J. F. MORRILL, J. M. MYERS, D . MUNFORT, R. S. MILLER, O. J. HOPKINS, L. CROSS, E. M. DENNY', C. W . B L A I R , O. DIEFFENBACK, W. H. H A R R I S , C. W. INSLEY, ; T. S. MILLER, \ \ M . KAUFMAN, N. Z. STRONG, A. J. ANGLE, GEORGE W . NELLES, . _ R. J. SELWAY, W M . SCHLEY, GEO. H . WEAVER, JOSEPH CUENIN, JOHN IVEY, DAVID HOWELL,
DATE. June 27, 1873. June 27, 1873. June 27, 1873. June 27, 1873. June 27, 1873. i June 27, 1873. June 27, 1873. June 27, 1873. June 27, 1873. August 2, 1873. August 2, 1873. Augus. 2, 1873. August 2. 1873. August 2, 1S73. August 2, 1873. August 2, 1873. August 2, 1873. August 4, 1873. August 4, 1873. August 4, 1873. August 4, P873. August 4, 1873. August 4, 1873. August 4, 1873. August 4, 1873. August 4, 1873. Feb. 6, 1873. Feb. 6, 1873. Feb. 6, 1873. May I, 1873. May I, 1883. May I, 1873May I, 1873May I, 1773May I, 1873 Feb. 14, 1873. Jan. 24,1873, Jan. 24, 1873. Jan. 24, 1873. Jan. 24, 1873. Jan. 24, 1873. Jan. 24, 1873. Nov. 15,1872. Nov. 15,1872. Nov. 15,1872. Nov. 15,1872. Nov. 15, 1872. May 2, 1873. May 2, 1873. May 2, 1873.
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LODGE. Anburn, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, Auburn, Anburn, Paola, Paola, Pabla, Paoia, Paola, Paola, Paola, Paola, Paola, Paola, Paola, lola, lola, Holton, llolton, Holton, Holton, -__ Holton, . - . Holton, Holton, Holton, Holton, Holton, „ Holton, Monticello, Monticello, Monticello, Monticello, Easton, Easton, Easton, Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Rising S u n , Rising S u n , Perry, Perrv,
J. W . C O O K , J. F . D E L O N , M . S. H A R R , Ei,i H A L L , J. L . R O O K . , W. N. ROOKS G. W . R A N S O M , W. L. S H U M W A Y , J. S T A H L , T. H. STEWARD, J. W . B R O W N , A. D Y C H E , R . M . HOSKINSON, . . PETER WIMPLE, W. T. S H I R L E Y , S. S. S T A I L K Y , W . \V. M I L L E R , A. K N A P P , • J. R. H U B B A R D , JOHNSON T H R A L L , , _. F. E. G E A R H A R T , — . WILLIAM BELL,
E . B. JARD, S. B . B. F . JOHN J. H .
RAINEY, SIMPSON, COYLE, IRWIN,
J. B . HUBBELL,
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H. M C B R I D E , R. S. C R A F T , E. B. JONES, H. H. BROWN,
M. D . ASHER,
:
R. M . C O O K , W . A. P E R K I N S , H. M C G R E W , J. L . W I L L I A M S , G. W . M I L L E R , J. G. B R O W N , LEVI FLINT, E . P. K A Y , T. M. M C F A D D E N , _ _ . M . S. BUCKLEY, JACOB LANCLEY, JOSEPH E L D R I D G E , . _ . MOSES BOIRE, CHARLES KAUFMAN, . J. A. S H E D D , J R . , E . C. F U L L E R , R O B E R T ARMSTRONG, SAMUEL ALLAN,
August I S . 1873. August 1 5 . 1 8 7 3 Angus 1 5 . 1 8 7 3 August 1 5 . 1 8 7 3 Augus 1 5 . " 8 7 3 Augus 1 5 : 1 8 7 3 August 1 5 . 1 8 7 3 Augus 1 5 . 1 8 7 3 Augus 1 5 . 1 8 7 3 August 1 5 . 1 8 7 3 August 1 5 . 1 8 7 3 Augus 1 5 . 1 8 7 3 Augus 1 5 , 1 8 7 3 Augus 1 5 . 1 8 7 3 Augus 4 . 1873Augus 4 . 1873. Augus 4 . 1873. August 4 . 1873Augus 4 , 1 8 7 3 . Augus 4, 1873. Augus 4 . 1873Augus 4 . 1873Augus 4. 1873. Augus 4 . 1873Augus 4 . 1873.Augus t 4 . 1873Augus 4 . 1 8 7 3 J u n e 2 4 . 1873June 24 . 1873J u n e 24 . 1873J u n e 2 4 . 1873June 2 4, 1873J u n e 2 4, 1873. June 2 4 . 1873J u n e 2 4 . 1873J u n e 24 . 1873. J u n e 2 4, 1873[une 24 . 1873Augus t 8, 1873. Augus [ 8 , 1 8 7 3 . Augus t 8, 1873Augus t 8, 1873. Sept. I . 1873. Sept. I . 1 8 7 3 . Sept. I . 1 8 7 3 May 2 1873May 2 ' 8 7 3 May 2 1873May 2 1873Augus 2, 1873. Augus 2. 1873.
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Perry, Perry, Perry, Perry, Perry, Coyville, Dick Rees, _. Dick Rees, .. Dick Rees,Salina, Salina, Salina, Salina, Salina, Salina, Salina,
Adams, Adams, Adams, Adams, Adams, Adams, Adams, Adams, Adams, Wathena, Wathena, Walhena, Wathena, __. Frankfort, __ Frankfort, __ Baxter, Baxter, Baxter, Baxter, Baxter, — — Baxter, Baxter, Baxter, Chetopa, Chetopa, Chetopa, Chetopa, Chetopa, Chetopa, Chetopa, Ionic, Ionic, Ionic, Corinthian, _ Corinthian, ; I
M I K E FITZPATRICK, . . IRA H A L L , JOHN H I N T O N , A. P. SEACRY, JOHN WALSH, ELTAS LOVETT, J. D. RYNEARSON,
H. L . Ross, E L L I O T T THOMAS, EDWARD ACHILLES, . . JAMES A. ADDLEMAN., W. E. HOUSTON, J. LARIMER. JOHNO'HARE, T. S. SPAULDING, T. J. STURM,
J. A. Cox J. E. D E C O W , J. U. FOLKS CHARLES KELSOR, W M . LYNCH, J. H. MORRISON, J. H. MCCLINTOCK, -. GEO. P . PETERS, JESSE SHOATE, ^ THOMAS HIGGINS, JOHN MCCONNELL, F. A. P I E R C E , C. B. ROBINSON, W M . HOLTHAM, D. W. ACKER, GEO. M . BRUSH. THOMAS FLENOR, W. A. GRAHAM, E. H I G G E N B O T H A M , . _ A. B. MORRIS, A. J. MCCLELLEN, L. W. T. ROBINSON, . C. C. STEVENS, J. R. NICHOLS, A. M I L L E R , W I L L I A M SHAY, J. C. W R I G H T , G. L. C O U R T N E Y , . _ _ _ G. A. WOODWARD, . _
J. E. JONNYCAKE, ANDREW J. RIDMOND, HAMPTON JONES, SAMUEL F . H U I T O N , . W. P. BOLTON, J. H . CRU.MB,
August 2, 1873. August 2, 1873. August 2, 1873. August 2, 1873. August 2, 1873. Date not known March 22, 1873. March 22, 1873. March 22, 1873. August 18, 873August 18, 1873. August 18, 1873. August 18, 1873August 18, 1873August 18, 1873. August 18, 1873Sept. 28, 1872 Sept.-28, 1872 Sept. 28, 1872. Sept. 28, 1872. Sept. 28, 1872. Sept. 28, 1872. Sept. 28, 1872. Sept. 28 1872. Sept. 28, 1872. Sept. 28, 1872. Sept. 28, 1872. Sept. 28, 1872. Sept. 28, 1872. April 19, 1873. May 3, 1873. June 20, 1873. June 20, 1873. Jane 20, June 20, 1872. June 20, •873June 20, 1873. June 20, 1873June 20, 1873. 1873. Dec. S, 1872. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.
8, 1872, 8 1872. 8 1872. 8 1872. 8 1872.
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NAM E.
Corinthian,. Corinthian,. Zaredatha,-, Zaredatha,.. Zaredatha,-. Tuscan, Home, Marysville, . Fortitude, .. Fortitude, Fortitude,
S. H . R A M B O , S. R . S M I T H , JAMES AUSTIN, ROBERT BRASH, JABIN JOHNSON, E. K I N G , J O N A T H A N P. H O B S O N , Y. H A N K A , J. L . S C O T T , J. F. L A T I M E R , ,
\ H. MILLS,
October 12, 1872. October 12, 1872. April 25, 1873. April 25, 1872. April 2 5 , 1873. Feb. 2 5 , 1873. August 24, 1873. Feb. 22, 1873. August 23, 1873. August 23, 1873. August 23, 1873.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT.
(Jircleville, Grasshopper F a l l s , . Neosho, lola, Adams, ._ Hiram, Girard, Delaware, Cherokee,
A. Y. H A N S O N , RuKUS H . CROSBY, J. R. DuNKiN, E . A., J. H . W A L T E R S , A. B. C L O S E , H . M, S N O W B E R G E R , T. F. C R A W F O R D , J. J. B A R R E T T , MICHAEL READY,
August 2 3 . 1873. J u n e 2 1 , 1873. Sept. I I , 1S72. July 2, 1873. Dec. 12, 1872. April 3 , 1873. N o v . 9, 1872. J u n e 28, 1873. August 30, 1872.
EXPELLED. NAME.
LODGE. Oskaloosa, Topeka, Olalhe D e Soto, Holton, Easton, Easton, Orient, Spring H i l l , Chetopa, Mystic T i e , Erie, Fidelity, Advance, Liberty,
PiiiNEAS W H I T L E Y , . -
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JOHN FLETCHER, N. B LUCAS, ZERA NICHOLS, * F R A N K LYMAN, S. R O B I N S O N , H E N R Y ELLSEN, E. M. P R E N T I C E , A. J. . S M I T H , R. S. L E N H A R T , W I L L I A M J. H A D L E Y , J. A. W E L L S , B. F . S M I T H , PETE ALLEN,.
J O H N W. Ross,
^':- Confirmed by Grand Lodge. 29
DATE. April 14, 1873. D a t e not k n o w n . August 2 3 , 1873. May 6, 1873. • May 6, 1873. Dec. 12 , 1872. Dec. 12 , 1872. May 2, 1873Jan, 8. •873M a r c h 1 7, 1873. Oct. I , 1873J u n e 13 , 1873. Feb. 13 1873July s> 1873August 10, { 8 7 3 .
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LODGE. Acacia, Lafayette, Lafayette, Topeka, Franklin, : Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls, Neosho, Pacific, De Soto, Blooming Grove, . Holton, Delphian, Easton, Easton, Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Rising Sun, Xenia, Orient, Sh:.wnee, Dick Rees, Adams, Gardner, Frankfort, Chetopa, Chetopa, Chetopa, Chetopa, Chetopa,
NAME. D. W. LYO!S', ISAAC H . ISADEL,
P. C. PiNKERTON, LORING FARNSWORTH, THOS. R . WlI.KERSON, E . M.HUTCHINS, ISAAC SOUTHWORTH, F. C. SALTER,
J. R. DUNKIN, THOMAS LEWISTON, G. R. GENSIL, JAMES M . SAYRE, G. A. WYNANT, J. S. K I L I N E , R. CHUKENBEARD, WILLIAM THOMPSON,
J. A. TOMLINSON, I.ELAND J. WEBB, W. A. SHANNON, JOHN CRIST, J. \V. CAMPION WASHINGTON HAMILTON, W M . R . THOMAS, CHARLES KELSOR BENONI P . W I T T S I N , WILLIAM HOLTHAM, J. H . CRICHTON, S. SELLARS, G. H . H A R D , ISAAC JONNYCAKE, DAVID STEI-HENSON,
DATE. August 7, 1873. Feb. 21, 1873. March 21, 1873. June 4, 1873. June 6, 1873June 18, 1873. March i, 1873June 17, 1873April 8, â&#x20AC;¢873Nov. 2, 1872. Feb. I I , 1873. Feb. 8, 1873. August I, 1873. August 6, 1873. Sept. I, 1873. .Sept. I, 1873. July 20, 1873.. Feb. 21, 1873. Sept. 20. 1873. April rg, 2873. March 28, 1873. Feb. 12, 1873. Jan. I I . 1873. July 8, 1873. April 9, 1873. May 3, 1873. June 6, 1873. March 17, 1873. Feb. 17, 1873. July, 1873April, 1873.
M MtM^ Smithton, March 24, 1872. Leavenworth, November 18, 1827. THOMAS A. M C Q U O W N , _ _ _ N O . 4, Kickapoo, April â&#x20AC;&#x201D;, 1873. JAMES A. GOULD, No. 5, Washington, September 21, 1872. W. C. RiGG, No. 5, Washington, January 28, 1873. H. NoRRis, No. 5, Washington, September I, 1873. E. WiLMOTH, ,_.No. 6, Lawrence, May 13, 1873. J. M. SPLINTER, No. 6, Lawrence, April 15, 1873. E. P. BERNARDINE, No. 8, Bourbon, April 5, 1873. . " JOHN HAMMILL, No. 10, King Solomon, E. B. PERRY, No. 12, Emporia, P'ebruary 13, 1873. ANTHONY M C K E E , No. 12, Emporia, August 8, 1873. NELSON CHAPMAN, No. 14, 05kaIoosa,'October 18, 1872. -. J. B. IMCLAUGHLIN, No. 16, LaFayette, GABRIEL W R I G H T , No. 17, Topeka, October 30, 1872. S. L. LATIMER, No. 18, Franklin, September 26, 1872. SEWARD THORSEN. No. 18, Franklin, December 6, .1872. W. S. PECK, No. 19, Ola'.he, March 14, 1873. JOHN B . SGOTT, No. 27, Neosho.'April 8, 1873. E. F . W R I G H T , No. 26, Pacific, September 29, 1873. JASPER V A N W E L Y , No. 30, Valley, July 2, 1S73. PL W. HUDNAL, No. 31, Arcana, January 10, 1S73. W. H. STEPHENS, No. 31, Arcana, February 4, 1873. J. J. REYNOLDS, No. 33,*. Mound City, October 29, 1872. A. FOSTER, No. 33, Mound City, February 5, 1873. MICHAEL LAPROMBOISE, ...No. 34, Great Light, November 11, 1872. T. E. RouLAN,_: No. 37, Paola, March 13, 1872. W. H. CAPMAN, No. 37, Paola, April 7, 1873. WILLIAM S. W E E K S , No. 39,' Seneca, August 20, 1873. J. J. W H I T C H E L , No. 41, Blooming?Grove, March 29, 1873. L. W. MAUPIN,_ No.'43,' Monticello,'January 20, 1873. J. W_ HARRIS, No.'43,' Monticello,'November 5, 1873. WILLIAM PIENSON, No. 43, Delphian, December 7, 1872. GEORGE JESSEE,
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B a x t e r , —— . Corinthian, . JAMES C H U R C H , -_—No. 81 •New A l b a n y , Murch 4, 1873. . G E O R G E W. C O P E , No. 81 N e w A l b a n y , CHARLES W. GALPIN, No. 86 E v e r g r e e n , F e b r u a r y 17, 1873. A . C. CUNNNINGHAM, N o . g l Marysville, J a n i a r y 10, 1873. WILLIAM H . BLACK, No. 9 1 , Marysville, F e b r u a r y 14. 1873. G. H . F I S H E R , i_No. 93 Girard, March 20, 1873. . D. ]i GARDNER, No. 93 G i r a r d , J. H . S T O D D A R T , No. 94, H a r m o n y , April 2, 1873. H.MARTIN, No. 97 P a t m o s , M a r c h 12, 1873. M . F. P A R K E R , No. 102 K e y s t o n e , M a r c h 22, 1S73. C. M. S C O T T , No. 102 K e y s t o n e , M a r c h 22, 1873. JOHN W . REEVES, No. 103 Cedar, J a n u a r y 15, 1873. J O H N RODBINS, No. 104 F r o n t i e r , D e c e m b e r —, 1873. L . J. BoYCE, N o . 106 Fidelity, S e p t e m b e r 2 1 , 1872. S. T . R O B I N S O N , No. 116, Muscotah, D e c e m b e r 18, 1S73. WILLIAM DREAMER, No. i i S A l t o o n a , J a n u a r y 25, 1S73. T . W. GLASGOW, No. 118 A l t o o n a , J a n u a r y 2, 1873. ELISHA ELAN, No. 123 Liberty, J a n u a r y 18, 1S73. J. A. D E T A R , No. 127 Palestine, March 28, 1873. J. D . E D W A R D S , No. 129, Belleville, July 22, 1873. ALBERT DURE, No. 132 Carson, May 3 , 1873. THOMAS MURRY,
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. N o . 133 Crescent, 133 Crescent, D e c e m b e r 8, 1872. . . N O . 134 Clay Center, No. 141 Signal, A u g u s t 15, 1873. No.
NOT M E M B E R S IN T H I S J U R I S D I C T I O N .
B.'^RTRAM, L . C. V E L S E Y ,
M A T T H E W SriTLER, W. T.
BURROWS,
U. D . JoN'ES, PILLING, M. W O O L B E R T , E . R.
BOOTH,
GEO. W . HERRICK, CASSIUS M I L L S ,
HAYES, G E O . W . ViCKERY, I I E N R V JiASTINGS, D. W.
PERRY,
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P.
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MATTHEWS,
JOHN
DALMAN,
JACOB E B Y , DANIEL R. E.W.RAY,
COODY,
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REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES. Canada, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, . . North Carolina, Vermont, New York, Illinois, Nova Scotia, Iowa, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Wisconsin, Arkansas,
R.-.W.-. THOMAS B . HARRIS, R.-.W.-. A. G. CARTER, M.-.W.-. JosiAH H. DRUMMOND, R.-.W.-. G. W. PRESCOTT,R.-.W.-. INGRAM CORYELL, R.-.W.-. D. W. BAIN, R.-.W.-. J. B. PIOLI.ENBECK, R.-.W.-. ORIN WELCH, R.-.W.-. HARRISON DILL, R.-.W.-. THOMAS H . PRYOR, R.-.W.-. W. P. ALLEN, M.-.W.-. GEORGE REX, M.-.W.-. ROBERT C. JORDEN, M.-.W.-. THOMAS E . GARRETT, M.-.W.-. H. L. PALMER, M.-.W.-. LUKE E . BARBER,
of Hamilton. of Port Hudson. of Portland. of St. Paul. of Lambertville. of Raleigh. of Burlington. of Syracuse. of Quincy. of Halifax. of Dubuque. of Wooster. of Omaha. of St. Louis. of Milwaukee. of Litde Rock.
Oregon,
R.-.W.-. SAMUEL HUGHES,
Texas, Tennessee,
R.-.W.-. W. B. Borrs, R.-.W.-. JOHN MCLELLAN,
^ , of
Florida,
M.-.W.-. SAMUEL PASCO,
of
Kentucky,
M.-.W.-. EDWARD W . T U R N E R ,
of Riclnnoiul.
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of Austin. of Nashville.
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REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND'LODGE OF KANSAS. M.-.W.-. R. R. REES, M.-.W.-. R. R. REES, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E, T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. D. HiLLYER, M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, :. M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; M.-.W.-. R. R. REES, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, R.-.W.-. G. W. HoGEBOOM, M.-.W.-. M . S . A D A M S , M.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN,.... . .
of of of of of of of of of of of of of of of of of of
Leavenworth, Leavenworth, : Leavenworth, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Grasshopper Falls, Wichita, Wichita, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Oskaloosa, Wichita, Leavenworth,
for for for for for for for for for for for for for for for for for for
Ohio. Illinois. Canada. Connecticut. New York. New Jersey. Washington. Nova Scotia. Louisiana. Nebraska. Missouri. Arkansas. Kentucky. Oregon. Texas. Florida. Missisisppi. Iowa.
*J. SAQUI,
R. R. R E E S ,
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R. R. R E E S ,
G. H .
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1858
1859
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J. F . B L I S S ,
.
CHRISTIAN
.
W. F. JOHNSON,
BECK,..
*JACOB SAQUI,
1865
BECK,.. BECK,.. BECK,..
CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN
C. C. K E L L A M ,
E . A. S M I T H ,
JOHN H . BROWN,..
1868
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[. W . P E C K . .
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JOHN M . P R I C E , . . .
1871
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PECK,
PHILBRICK,..
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L.
J. D. R U S H , . . J.
G. W . HOGEBOOM,
C. C. K E L L A M ,
JOHN M . P R I C E , . , .
Joii.N' H . B R O W N , . .
JOHN H . BROWN,..
1869
1870
CHRISTIAN
CHRISTIAN
BECK...
BECK,..
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BECK, . .
CHRISTIAN
J. T . L A N T E R ,
E . D . HiLLYER,
E . A. S M I T H ,
M. S. A D A M S ,
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E . D . HiLLYER,
C. K. HoLLIDAY,..
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BECK,..
CHRISTIAN
J. C. R I C H M O N D ,
M . S. A D A M S , J. C. R I C H M O N D , __
C. K . HOLLIDAY,..
M. S. A D A M S ,
1866
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J O H N A. C H A S E ,
0 . W. M C A L L I S ' I E R ,
C. K . HOLLIDAY,..
^JACOI! SAQUI,
1864
BECK,..
CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN
JOHN A. C H A S E , . . .
0 . W. MCALLISTER,
C. K . HOLLIDAY,..
C. K . HOLLIDAY,..
••'JACOB S A Q U I ,
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CARR,
CARR,
JOHN H . BROWN, . .
JOHN H . BROWN, . .
JOHN H . BROWN, . .
E. T.
E.
E.
E. T.
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CARR,.
CARR, CARR,
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B E C K , _ . ^CHARLES M U N D E E , .
B E C K , — *CHARLES M U N D E E , .
1862
M, S. A D A M S , .
C. K . HOI.LIDAY,..
*CHARLES M U N D E E , .
•'C. T. HARRISON, . .
Grand Secretary.
B E C K , . . i*CHARLES M U N D E E , .
1863
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GRIFFIN,
A.
F A I R C H I L D , . "•••C. HORNSBY, CHRISTIAN
CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN
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E. T. CARR,
J. W . S M I T H , .
I. N . ROBERTS,
VANDERSLICE,-- *BEVERLY BECK,
CiiRisTiAN B E C K , . .
D.
J. W . H . W A T S O N , .
*C. HORNSKY,
J. S. R E D F I E L D ,
G. H .
WALKER,-
\VM. MCMATII,
*MAT. R .
Grand Treasurer.
W. F . JOHNSON,
*JACOD SAQUI, .
1861
FAIRCHILD,.
'•'••J. S A Q U I ,
R. R. R E E S ,
1856
J. W . S M I T H ,
M. W. Grand iMaster.
Date.
Deputy Grand Master. Senior Grand Warden. Junior Grand "W^arden.
ELECTIVE GRAND OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS FROM ITS ORGANIZATION TO THE PRESENT TIME.
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Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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LIST OF GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. ALSO, THE NAMES AND ADDRESS OF GRAND SECRETARIES.
Stale.
A'dine.
Address.
Alabama,
DANIEL SAYRE,
..Montgomery.
Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Canada, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,
I,UKE E . BARBER, H. F. HEISTERMAN, A. G. ABEI.L, Tiios. B. HARRIS, E D . C. PARMLEE, Jos. K. WHEELER, W M . S . HAYS, C. W. YATES,
Little Rock. Victoria. San Francisco. Hamilton, Ontario. Georgetown. Hartlord. Wilmington. Washington.
Florida,
D E W I T T C. DAWKINS,
Jacksonville.
Georgia, Idaho, Illinois,
J. E^L^IF.T BLACKSHEAR,__Macon. VV. L. F. CARTEL, Boise City. . JNO. F . BURRILL, Springfield,
Indiana,
JOHN M . BRAMWELL,
Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,
THEO. S . PARVIN, Iowa City. J. M. S. MCCORKLE, Louisville. jAs. C. BACHELOR, M . D.,.New Orleans. IRA BERRY, Portland.
:
Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan,
Indianapolis.
CHAS. H . TITUS, JACOB H . MEDAIRY, FOSTER PRATT,
Boston.' Baltimore. Kalamazoo.
Minnesota, Mississippi, M'bntana, Nebraska,
E. D. B. PORTER, J. L. POWER, HEZ. L . HOSMER, WM. R . BOWEX,
St. Paul. Jackson. Virginia City. Omaha.
Nevada,
JOH.M C . CURRIE,
Virginia.
New Brunswick,
W M . F . BUNTING,
St. Johns-.
New Hampshire, New Jersey,
ABEL HUTCHINS, Concord. JOSEPH H . HOUGH, M . D.,_Trenton. â&#x20AC;¢
New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia,
JA.MES M . AUSTIN, M . D.,-.New York. DoNALD W. BAIN, Raleigh. BENJAMIN CURREN,. Halifa.x.
Ohio,
JOHN D. CALDWELL,^
Cincinnati.
Oregon,
R. P. EARHART,
Salem.
I'ennsylvania,
JOHN THOMSON,
Philadelphia.
Rhode Island, South Carolina,
CHAS. D . GREENE, B. RUSH CAMPBELL,
Providence. Charleston.
Tennessee,
JOHN FRIZZELL,
Nashville.
Texas, Utah,
GEO. H . BRINGHURST, CHRISTOPHER DIEHL,
Houston. Salt Lake City.
Vermont, Virginia, Washington,
HENRY CLARK, JOHN DOVE, M . D . , THOS. M . R E E D ,
Rutland. Richmond. Olympia.
West Virginia,
O. S. LONG,
Wheeling.
Wisconsin,
GEORGE E . HOSKINSON,
Green Bay.
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A DDRESS—Of Grand Master, page 12. Princiful Tofia: Fraternal Dead, ^^ 13; Constituting New Lodges, 15; Suspension of Charter of Doric Lodge, No. 83, 15; Dispensations, 16; Laying Corner-Stoncs, 19; Nemaha and Circleville Lodges, 20; Assistant Lecturers, 20; Official Visit.':, 2 1 ; Discipline, 22; Foreign Relations, 22; Decisions, 24; Invitation, 27 ; Destruction of Masonic Halls, 27 ; Location of Grand Lodge, 28; Charity, 29; General Remarks, 30. Address of Welcome, by \V, C. Ramsom, 4. ACACIA LODGE, No. 9, 60. APPOINTMENT—Grand Officers, 82. ACKNOWLEDGMENT—86. AMENDMENT—To By-Laws, 37, 61. APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES—69-75, AUBRY LODGE—77, 78. APPROPRIATIONS—68, 80. •OY-LAWS—Amendment, 37, 61, 77. HASSETT—Elected Grand Master, 81. BROWN—Reelected Grand Secretary, 8 i . /-COMMITTEES—Credentials, 4. ^-^ Standing, 11. Reports of. See Reports. . CHARTERS—To No. 6 and 9, 60. CORRESPONDENCE—Foreign, 91. CONDITION—Of Lodges, 36. CUSTODIANS—Election of, 87. C H A R T E R E D LODGES—Report of, 62, Si. CHARITY—Granted. 80. CONSTITUTION—Amendment of, 76, 77. CLOSED—87. CHERRYVALE, U. D.—See Report, 53. CARBONDALE, U. D.—See Report, 53. CLAY CENTER, U. D.—See Report, 55. CARSON, U. D.—See Report, 57. CRESCENT, U. D.—See Report, 86. r \ E C I S I O N S — G r a n d Master, 24.. ^-^ Of Committee on Jurisprudence, 75. DEDICATION—Of Masonic Hall, 65. DORIC LODGE, No. 83—61, 65. DONATIONS—To Memphis and Shreveport, 80. DISPENSATIONS—Granted, 52-59. DUPLICATE CHARTERS—Granted, 60. DEATHS—See Table. DUES—See Statement of Lodges, 44-47.
index. Tj'LECTIONS— -^ Of Grand Officers, 8 l . Of Custodian, 8 i , 87. EQUITY LODGE, U. D.—See Report, 54. ELLSWORTH LODGE, U. D.—See Report, 56. p i N A N C E — R e p o r t of Grand Treasurer, 51. Report of Grand Secretary, 49. Report of Committee, 68. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE—91. FRATERNAL DEAD—13. O R A N D MASTER—Address, :2. ^-^ Decisions, 24. Election of Bassett, 81. Library, 28. GRAND TREASURER—Report, 50, 51. GRAND SECRETARY—Report, General, 34. Printing, 34. Commutation of Fare, 36. Condition of Lodges, 36. By-Laws of Subordinate Lodges, 37. Blanks, 38. Notice of Election, 38. Returns of Lodge, 38. Office Furniture, 4.0. Proceedings of Sister Grand Lydges, 41. Dispensations, 41, Financial Report, 44-49. GRAND REPRESENTATIVE—Received, 80. GRAND ORATOR—66. GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS—See Report. GILEAD LODGE, U. D.—See Report, 54. GREAT BEND LODGE, U. D.—See Report, 53. GRAND LODGE LIBRARY—79. GRAND, LECTURER—86. T I O M E LODGE, No. 89—78. HALLS BURNED—27. HOLTON LODGE, No. 42—75. I N G R A M , JOHN—68. INSTALLATION—of Grand Officers, 83. INVITATION—to visit University, 65; URISPRUDENCE—Committee of, 75, 76, 78, 85.
JJ E W E L L LODGE, U. D.
See Report, 56. JJUNCTION CITY—place of meeting, 1874, Si. I ^ E Y S T O N E LODGE, No. 102—61. '^ Report i;f Committee thereon, 81. T AWRENCE LODGE, No. 6—59, 60. LENEXA, U. D—See Report, 55. LONGTON, U. D—See Report, 54.
Index. lyfEETLN'G—Grand Lodge, 1S74, 8;. MEMBERS—of Defunct Lodges, 77. M O R R L S O N , T H O S . H.—59.
MASONIC MORALITY—85. . MINNEAPOLIS LODGE, U. D—See Report, 55, MIAMI LODGE, U. D—See Report, 56. MOUNT VERNON, U. D—See Report, 56. MILEAGE—and Per Diem, 64, 76, 86. l y E V V LODGES CHARTERED—See List. N E W T O N LODGE, U. D—See Report, 54. Q P E N I N G GRAND LODGE—3. OFFICERS—Grand, present, 3. Elect, 8i. Appointed, 82. Installed, 84. ORATOR—I. S. Kalloch, 66. O L I V E T LODGE, U. D—See Report, 57. p E R DIEM—and Mileage, 64, 76, 84. PAST GRAND—Officers, present, 11. POMONA LODGE, U. D.—See Report, 55. P R I N T I N G PROCEEDINGS, 1873—6S. "D EPRESENTATIVES—of Lodges 6, 7, S, 9. ROLL—of Lodges, 3. RANSOM—Address of welcome, 4. RESPONSE—by Grand Master, 5. REMOVAL—of Lodges, 81. RETURN—of Transcripts, 58. R E I D , W. E.—67. RESIGNATION—of Bassett, 82. REES—P. G. M., Installing Officer, 84. R I D G E W A Y LODGE, U. D.—See Report, 52. R E N O LODGE, U. D.—See Report, 54. REPORTS—On Credentials, 6. On Lodges U. D., 52. On Chartered Lodges, 62, 81. On Grand Master's Address, 64. On Finance, 68. On Grievances and Appeals, 69, 79. On Jurisprudence, 75, 76, 78, 85. On Unfinished Business, 78. On Grand Lodge Library, 79. On Correspondence, 8 j . RESOLUriONS—On issuing Charters to Lawrence and Acacia Lodges, &i. On remitting dues of Lawrence and Acacia Lodges, 60. On Per Diem and Mileage, 64. On Amendment to By-Laws, 68. On Masonic Offenses, 85. On Lecturers, 86. On Acknowledgements, 86. Oif Resignation, 87.
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C T A N D I N G REGULATIONS—Application for Degrees, Leave of Absence, 89. Forms, 89. Election of Grand Officers, 89. Rejected Candidates, 89. Rules of Order, 89. Naming Lodges after living Masons, 90. Schools of Instruction, 90. Granting Dispensations, 90. Jurisdictional Lines, 90. . Masonic Discipline, 90. Enforcement of Law, 90. SIGNING MINUTES—by Worshipful Master, 58. STATE UNIVERSITY—65. ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 113—67, 79. SELIG, A. L.—Co. STANDING COMMITTEES—II. STATISTICS—See Tables. SUMMARY-222. SEDGWICK LODGE, U. D.—See Report, 55. SIGNAL LODGE, U. D.—See Report, 57. n P H A N K S - R e s o l u t i o n on, 86. TABLES—See Tables, T J N F I N I S H E D BUSINESS—86. X T I S I T - t o University, 65. VALLEY LODGE, No. 30—60. VACANCY—in Board of Custodians, 86. \XrORK—of Grand Officers, 57. WORSHIPFUL MASTERS—and their duties, 18. • y E L L O W FEVER—at Memphis and Shreveport, 89.
PROCEEDINGS
M. W. GRAND LODGE STATE
OF
KANSAS.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, 'HELD IN T H E
CITY OF L E A V E N W O R T H , FEBRUARY 12, A. D., 1874, A. L., 5874.
NINETEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, H E L D IN T H E CITY O F
L E A V E N W O R T H , OCTOBER 21, 22 & 23, A. D. 1874, A.L., 5874.
M.-.W.-. O W E N A. BASSETT, GRAND MASTER, LAWRENCE. R.-.W.-. J O H N H . BROWN, GRAND SECRETARY, LEAVENWORTH.
LEAVENWORTH: KETCHESOM & D U R F E E , BOOK AND JO JOB PRINTERS AND ENGRAVERS, 102_and IM Delaware Street. IM Delawar
1874.
GRAND OFFICERS, 1874-75. M.-.W.-.OWEN A. BASSETT, - - Lawrence, - - Grand Master. R.-.W.-. ISAAC B. SHARP,
- - Wyandotte,
- Deputy Grand Master.
R.-.W.-. J O H N W. PECK,
- - - Wamego,
- - Grand Senior Warden.
R.-.W.-. J O H N G U T H R I E ,
- - Topeka,
- - Grand Junior Warden.
R.-.W.-. J O H N H. BROWN,
- - Leavenworth, - Grand Secretary.
W.-. REV. D A N I E L W. COXE,
Grand Chaplain.
W.-. THOMAS J. ANDERSON, W.-. J O H N McCULLAUGH,
.- Grand MarshaL . . - - - .
Grand Sen. Deacon.
W.-. JAMES SNEDDEN,
Grand Jr. Deacon.
W.-. WILLIAM H . EASLEY,
Grand Sen. Steward.
W.-. JOSEPH MARSH, W.-. A L B E R T D. McCONAUGHEY,
Grand Jr. Steward. - - - Grand Standard Bearer.
W.-. WILLIAM F . ALLEN,
Grand Persuivant.
W.-. F R I T Z MAGERS,
Grand Tyler.
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. R.-.W.-. J O H N H . BROWN,
â&#x20AC;¢ Chairman, Leavenworth.
BOARD OF CUSTODIANS. R.-.W.-. E D W A R D D. H I L L Y E R ,
Grasshopper Falls.
W.-. L E V I P. MASON,
North Lawrence.
W.-. WILLIAM COWGILL,
Neodesha.
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS. S P E C I A L GOMMUNiCATION.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M., in Special
Communication.
In pursuance of the call of the Grand Master, the M.'.W.-. GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, F R E E AND ACCEPTED
MASONS
convened in the Masonic Temple, in the city of Leavenworth, on Thursday, February 12, A. D. 1874, A. L. 5874, at 2 o'clock p. M.
OF KANSAS,
GRAND OFFICERS.
The following officers of the Grand Lodge were present: M.-.\V.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, R.-. W.-. ISAAC B. SHARP, R.-. W.-. E D W A R D D. HILLYER, R.-. \y.-. JOHN G U T H R I E , R.-. W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK, R.-. W.-. JOHN H. BROWN, W.-. REV. W . N . PAGE, W.-. S. E. W. JOHNSON, W:-. THOS. H. MORRISON, W.-. WILLIAM O. GOULD, W.-. E. L. WILCOX, W.-. D. W. CAMPBELL, W.". , W.-. F R I T Z MAGERS,
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. . . a s Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain. as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon. as Grand Marshal. as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward, as Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
ROLL OF LODGES.
The M.".W.". Grand Master ordered the Grand Secretary to .call the roll of Lodges, which resulted in the. finding present
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a constitutional number of Subordinate Lodges, represented by their ofificers or proxies. OPENING.
The Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE prayer by the Grand Chaplain.
FORM,
with solemn
The
Grand Master appointed Brothers JOHN H . BROWN, and E. D. H I L L Y E R a Committee on Credentials, who, in due time, made the following
T H O S . H . MORRISON
REPORT ON C R E D E N T I A L S . To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas : Your Committee on Credentials most respectfully beg leave to report that they have performed the duty assigned them, and find the Lodges hereafter named represented by their respective officers or proxies, to-wit: Leavenworth
Lodge, No. 2.—ED.
W . OSGOOD, W . M . ; W M . L . H A Z E N , S . W . ;
H . C. PRANG, J. W. King Solomon Lodge, No. l o . — D W I G H T BYINGTON, W . M . ; M . S . BUTZEL, S . W . ; V A N R . L I D D E L L , J. W.
Wyandotte Lodge, No. 3.—ISAAC B . SHARP, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Lawrence Lodge, No. 6.—THOS. H . MORRISON, W. M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Acacia Lodge, No. 9.—S. E. W. JOHNSON, W. M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Topeka Lodge, No. 17.—JOHN GUTHRIE, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Grasshopper Falls Lodge, No. 2 . — E D . D . HILLYER, proxy for W. M., S.W.and
J. W. Valley Lodge, No. 30.—W. R. FRISBIE, W . M . ; L . P. MASON, proxy for S. W. and J. W. High Prairie Lodge, No. 25.—B. B. MoORE, W. M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Calvary Lodge, No. 50.—J. W . ENGLISH, W. M . ; H . F . M I L L E R , S . W . ; GRANVILLE LEWIS, J. W.
Orient Lodge, No, 51.—JoHN GUTHRIE, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Hiram Lodge, No. 68.—S. SiMMONDS, W. M.; L. REUBEN, S . W . ; S. P. PORTER, J. W . Jefferson Lodge, No. 84.—LEVI WELHELM, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.
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Grand Lodge of Kansas. PAST GRAND OFFICERS.
M.-.W.-. Bro. R. R. REES, M.-.W.\ Bro. JOHN H . BROWN, L. M. GoDDARD, L. P. MASON, B. FLESHER, B. FARNSWORTH, E. T. CARR, G. M. BARNS, L. ECHELBERRY, W M . SHEPHERD,
-^_ Past Grand Master. Past Grand Master. Past Master. Past Past Past Past Past Past Past
.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted, JOHN H . BROWN, THOS. H . MORRISON, ED. D. HILLYER, Committee.
On motion the Report was received and adopted. The M.".W'.' Grand Master directed the Grand Secretary to read the following order:" FROM T H E EAST O P T H E MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, F R E E AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF KANSAS, O F F I C E OF T H E GRAND MASTER,
LAWRENCE, Jan. 31, 5874.
To Out" Grand and Stiboydinate Officers, Members of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, and To all to whom these Presents may co?ne, GREETING: KNOW Y E : T H A T WHEREAS, We have been requested by Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, King Solomon Lodge, No. 10, Calvary Lodge, No. 50, and Hiram Lodge, No. 68, to Solemnly Consecrate and Dedicate Freemasons' Hall at Leavenworth City, to Masonic purposes, agreeably to Ancient Form and Usage, and . WHEREAS, We are desirous that the skill and fidelity of our Brethren, displayed in the execution of the trust reposed in them, may secure the entire approbation of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, arid that the edifice they have erected may continue a lasting monument of the taste, spirit and liberality of its founders, and being animated with a desire to promote the honor and interest of the Craft: Now, therefore, by the authority in us vested as the Grand Master of Masons, deeming the occasion of sufficient importance and urgent, and believing it will meet with your approbation, we do order the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of . Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, to assemble in Special Communication at Masonic Hall in Leavenworth City, on Thursday, February 12,5874,
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â&#x20AC;˘at one hour past high twelve, for the purpose of Solemnly Consecrating and â&#x20AC;˘Dedicating Freemasons' Hall, according to Ancient Form and Usage, to Freeimasonry, to Virtue and to Universal Benevolence. Our Right Worshipful Grand Secretary will make due publication hereof. OWEN A. BASSETT, Grand Master. hi testimony whereof, I have hereto affixed the Seal of the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge. J O H N H. BROWN, Grand Secretary.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master then delivered the following ADDRESS. M Y BROTHERS : The order convening the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge in Special Communication explains the purpose of this assembling: it announces that another Temple is to be dedicated; that the edifice is ready for examination and approval if found in every part complete; that the Architect, who so cunningly designed and supervised it, is ready to surrender the implements committed to his care, and the faithful craftsmen who have labored with so much skill and diligence upon it, have laid aside their working tools and await their promised reward. But before entering upon this important work, let us with reverence and humility even while rejoicing in the completeness of this labor, in the perfectness of this Temple, express our gratitude to T.-.G.-.A.-.O.'.T.-.U.'. for the favors we have receivedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;may He continue to preserve our Institution by endowing us with every moral and social virtue. From the earliest period, man has believed in the existence of Deity; ever since reason was enthroned, he has revered the name of the Supreme Geometrician who fashioned the grand system of the Universe, and in the grove, the tabernacle and the temple, he has worshiped the Divine Being whose wisdom is infinite, whose strength is immeasurable, and whose beauty is the symmetry of nature. As an evidence of his faith, as an indication of his reverence, and for the observance of the solemn rites of his religion, man has reared costly and magnificent temples, and by his genius has enriched the art of architecture with grand and beautiful designs. To the Society of Freemasons the world is indebted for many of those stately edifices which are so much admired, for to our skillful artisans while laboring as operative masons, their erection was entrusted; but as speculative builders, a more important work, the erection of the Universal and Eternal Temple of Truth, which will one day enclose all humanity within its precincts, is committed to our care. Geometry, the first and noblest of the sciences, is the basis on which the superstructure of Freemasonry is builded; by its unerring rules we will be able to determine whether the edifice we are now called to inspect has been erected agreeably to the plan given by.the Master Builder for its construction: as we apply the square, the level and the plumb, we .shall learn whether its lines con-
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form to the well established rules of our operative art; as we compute by rule its length and breadth and height, we shall learn whether its general proportions conform to the model prescribed by the Supreme Authority; we will go down into its foundations and ascertain whether they have been laid deep and stroiigj we wiil pass'around its outer walls and ascertain whether they have been skillfully 'raised; we will examine_ the materials used in its construction and seewhether the overseers have performed their duty; we will examiiie the workmanship and see whether its several parts have been fashioned and joined by cunning workmen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and finally, having carefully surveyed its entire exterior and critically inspected'it from foundation to capstone, and finding it merits approval, we will enter and see if the same completeiiess exists within. At the'entrance within the porch are set up two pillars with chapiters on their tops siirmounted by globes represeiiting the Universe. That celebrated philosopher, P^VTHAGORAS, richly imbued with the wisdom of the East regarded numbers as of divine origin and the archetype of all things, and their mystical meaning has been through him preserved and transmitted to us with the Masonic system; from his school of philosophy and science we learn that geometrically the monad is a point, the duad a line, the triad a surface, and the tetrad a solid; and that symbolically the monad represents Divinity, the duad is the image of matter, the triad is the emblem of ideal form, and the tetrad being the multiple of the duad is the intensification of matter; also that the quaternion of celestial numbers, one, three, five and seven, joined to that of the terrestrial numbers, two, four, six and eight, compose the number- thirty-six, which is the symbol of the Universe. Thus, through that eminent geometrician have we received the rule whereby the true proportions of these grand pillars may be determined; by applying this rule we find their diameter is to their height as four is to thirty-six, corresponding to that beautiful order iii architecture, the Ionic; then, taking as a base, four, the symbol of intensified matter, they bear aloft the globes representing the Universe to the full height of thirty-six, or as described in I I . Chron., thirty-five. Entering the Temple we stand upon the mosaic pavement, the beautiful flooring of a Mason's Lodge, varied and chequered as man's life, it reminds him of the devious and unknown way over which he wandered when in a state omental darkness, of the beautiful and instructive lessons froin which he learned to regulate the highest powers of his nature by that noblest of all his senses. Conscience, and of the sublime and important truths which by the aid of mysterious symbols and allegorical representations revealed to him the wisdom and power and glory of his Creator. Here our ancient Brethren while laboring together as operative masons, assembled every evening to receive instructions relating to their work for the following day, and when the designs laid down by the master-builder on his trestle-board were fully explained to them, they were assured that if they faithfully performed their tasks, when their labors were ended, that each should here receive his mierited reward. As a ground-floor for the speculative mason's workshop it is peculiarly appropriate, for with every step he is inspired with new thoughts, and new truths are presented for his investigation ; in the beauty of its design he sees the mind prepared for the reception of useful knowledge; in the regularity of its coristruction he sees the develop-
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ment of the intellectual faculties, as reflected by the ingenious artist and the accomplished scholar; and in the durability of its materials he sees the perpetuity of an institution which .unites in mystic union the selected few who are traveling the way which leads to duty and to Him who gives to duty its reward. Above us is a representation of the clouded canopy, the symbolic covering of that Universal Lodge whose vast extent surpasses human comprehension. Sacred history informs us that when Jacob, who by subtlety obtained his father's blessing, fled from the wrath of his brother, journeying towards Padanaram and being weary and benighted he laid him down to rest, taking the earth for his bed, a stone for his pillow and the celestial canopy for his covering; while slumbering he beheld, as in a vision, a ladder extending from earth to heaven, by which Angels were ascending and descending, the three principal rounds of which were. Faith, which teaches us to believe the doctrines contained in the volume of the sacred law now lying open before us; Hope, which creates in us a desire to become partakers of the promises contained in that book which point towards heaven, and when guided by Faith will lead the way to immortality; and Charity, the most exalted virtue, ever lovely in itself, which will enable us to reach that ethereal mansion now veiled from mortal eyes, where the just will receive their rewards, where Faith will be lost in sight and Hope in complete enjoyment. Be ever mindful of the necessity of possessing a better knowledge of yourself; continue to listen to the voice of reason, which bears witness that even in your perishable frame there resides a vital and an immortal principle; let your eyes be lifted up that you may behold the bright morning star whose rising brings peace and tranquility to the human race; then when your allotted task is done, when your work is fully completed, and you shall be summoned hence, aided by these virtues you will be permitted to ascend by the ladder so fitly represented in the canopy above you, to the Celestial Lodge where the world's Great Architect lives and reigns supreme. Near the center of the Lodge stands the Altar of Freemasonry, by which we are reminded of the altars erected by our fathers and of the three grand offerings to our Divine Master: The offering of ABRAHAM; obedient to the Omnipotent will he did not hesitate to give his only son as a, sacrifice, but his faith was rewarded, his uplifted arm was stayed, and another and more acceptable offering was provided: The offering of DAVID ; sorely distressed by the pestilence sent by the Almighty among his people, he offered himself a sacrifice, but his prayers were answered and another offering was accepted on the altar set up on Onan's threshing floor: The offering of SOLOMON; when the vast multitude, assembled in the Temple. Court, beheld the fire descend from heaven and consume the offering, the Eternal proclaimed to His chosen people that their sacrifices were accepted. The Horns at the four corners of the Altar remind us of the four cardinal virtues, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice, which allude to our moral obligations and admonish us to be governed in our private relations by temperance and prudence, and to perform our public duties with fortitude and justice. Every approach towards this standard is a step towards perfection and happiness, and any deviation from it tends to vice and misery. May these virtues ever be the distinguishing characteristics of every Free and Accepted
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Mason; may all be inspired by these incentives to the performance of the most â&#x20AC;˘heroic and disinterested actions, and may there exist a due appreciation of the affection which the Supreme Grand Master exhibits through His diffusive benevolence for all His creatures. If you see a Brother tempted or faltering, exhort him to lay hold of the Horns of the Altar of Freemasonry and he will not only be kept from falling, but be encouraged to hopefully persevere until he will be able to overcome every obstacle and defy every temptation. When it was proposed to erect a Temple in ancient Rome to be dedicated to Virtue and Honor, the beautiful idea was conceived of erecting two Temples, and they were so situated that the only entrance to the Temple of Honor was through that dedicated to Virtue; thus we have the sublime moral that " t h e road to Honor lies only in the path of Virtue." When we enter a Mason's Lodge and look upon its symbols, the memories of the past remind us that when we stood as novitiates before its altar. Virtue was depicted in bright colors and impressed on our minds by instructive lectures; it is therefore fitting that our temples should be dedicated to Virtue, for it-is one of our chief objects to inspire every one with Honor, that most manly and dignified sentiment of the soul by which the actions of good men are regulated. Freemasonry then is an entrance to the Temple of Honor, through which many have passed, guided by the landmarks set up along the way by the founders of our Society. He who has entered into that Temple, who has attained that exalted position, will not content himself with a literal discharge of his duty, but will give when he might with propriety refuse, and forgive when he might with justice resent; he will not envy his neighbor, nor believe the tale of a slanderer, and yet it is not intended here to assume an immutable standard of morality, for man's moral consciousness will vary according to his~ mental and moral culture, he may have higher or lower ideas of duty according as an enlightened or an unenlightened conscience establishes a relatively higher or lower standard; as we believe that one human conception of duty may be nearer perfect than another, though none can attain absolute perfection, or say that his own conscience has attained its full measure of enlightenment, so while human nature is complex in itself and susceptible of various relations and various duties arising out of those relations, it is not to be expected that all human virtue can be reduced to a single attribute, or be capable of an intelligent expression in one simple formula. The Author of Nature has not only bestowed on us the faculty of discovering what is useful and beautiful in the material world, but he has also endowed us with that nobler faculty of the mind which enables us to discover the moral qualities of conduct and place a proper estimate on human action. He has also fitted us to receive from uniform objects pleasurable emotions excited by the perceptijns of "proportion and harmony so aptly illustrated in the symbolism of Freemasonry and in the systematic arrangement of its hieroglyphic figures and allegorical representations. As our Society is the most ancient and the most perfect organization that has ever existed, we expect to find within her Temples every character, figure and embleTi by which her essoteric lessons are imparted, and such harmony, beauty and regularity existing as shall please our external senses and incite us to further investigation. And now having carefully 3
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examined this interior, and inspected every detail, and finding every part complete, we will draw aside the veil and penetrate the mysteries, and by a strict examination learn whether our Brethren are as skillful in our speculative as in our operative art. Our inspection and examination is ended, and has proven most satisfactory. When we look on this work and compare the present with the earlier ages, we cannot help remembering that in the world's history, few things are more remarkable than that Masonry and Civilization have come down through the centuries hand in hand together, and that the orders in architecture have marked their growth and progress. As the perfect Ashlar is fashioned by the skillful Fellow Craft from the rough and unhewn stone, so the mind of man has been led by Masonry to new improvements in arts and civilization. Those days were "dark and dreary indeed when Masonry had not laid her lines or extended her compasses; when men in the full possession of wild and savage liberty, hid themselves in the thickets and caverns of the earth. And, my Brothers of the Leavenworth Lodges, remember that you are more fi'rtunate, that your lots have fallen in pleasant places, and therefore much will be expected from you.
After some general instructions given by the Grand Master as to the details of the ceremony of dedication, the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 7 o'clock this evening. EVENING SESSION. TEMPLAR
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OPENING OF CEREMONIES.
The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor, with officers as in the afternoon. The Grand Master ordered the Grand Marshal to form the Craft in GRAND PROCESSION.
The following Subordinate Lodges acting as escort to the Grand Lodge: Leavenworth, No. 2; King Solomon, No. 10; Calvary, No. ÂŤ50, and Hiram, No. 68. Under the direction of the Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge was conducted to the new Masonic Lodge-room, to the stirring strains of a grand march.
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The names of the Grand Officers were then proclaimed by the W.". Grand Pursuivant, the procession marching around the Blue Lodge-room to the music of the Grand March. DEPOSITING T H E EMBLEMS.
The Grand Senior Deacon then places the altar and deposits the emblems of the Lodge, and the Grand Officers are seated. The R.'.W.". Grand Marshal then makes proclamation. VOCAL MUSIC.
The choir then sang to organ accompaniment Psalm cxxii. I. 2, 6, 7. 8, 9, beginning: " 1 was glad when they said unto me, let us go up into the house of the Lord." PRAYER.
The R.'.W.'. Grand Chaplain then invoked the blessing of Deity, and the Grand Lodge united with him in prayer and thanksgiving. ANTHEM.
The choir then sung the anthem by Emerson, entitled: " How beautiful are Thy dwellings ! "
R.'.W.'. JOHN H . BROWN, President of the Joint Board of Trustees of the Masonic Temple, in a few appropriate remarks, announced to the officers and members of the Masonic Bodies interested in the Temple the final completion of the edifice in all its apartments, and its readiness for their occupancy. VOCAL MUSIC.
The choir then sang the first verse of Psalm cxxvii: " Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build iu"
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ADDRESS OF THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. R.-.W.'. Bro. W. O. GOULD, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, in behalf of the joint proprietors, made the following Addfess: MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER :
The brethren of the Masonic Frater-
nity of this city being animated with a desire to promote the honor and interest of the Orders of Masonry, have prepared this new Temple for their better convenience. They are desirous that if it meets with your favor and approbation, that it be solemnly dedicated to Masonic purposes, and I now have the honor of placing it at your disposal, and I lake pleasure in presenting to you, Bro. E. T. CARR, the architect of the edifice, who has so well and acceptably completed the labors confided to his care, and who now desires to surrender his charge. T H E GRAND ARCHITECT'S ADDRESS.
R.".W/. Bro. E. T. CARR, Grand Architect, then made reply as subjoined : MOST ^yoRSHIPFUL GRAN'D MASTER: Thanking you for the honor conferred upon me when I was chosen to be Architect of this new Masonic Temple, I have respectfully to inform you of the full completion of the work, and in surrendering the charge intrusted to me, I hope the designs upon the tressel board will be found to have been faithfully executed. GRAND MASTER'S REPLY.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master made reply in brief and fitting terms, as follows: BROTHER ARCHITECT: The skill and fidelity displayed in the execution of the trust reposed in you, at the commencement of this undertaking, have secured the entire approbation of the Grand Lodge; and they sincerely pray that this edifice may continue a lasting monument of the taste, spirit, and liberality of its founders. VOCAL MUSIC.
The choir then chanted Psalm beginning: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
M.-.W.*. OWEN A. BASSETT, Grand Ma'ster, then delivered the following address: M Y BROTHERS : We have assembled in special communication to participate in the beautiful and interesting ceremonies of consecrating this Temple, and dedicating it to the service of T.-.G.-.M.-.O.-T.-.U.'. Here our rites will be
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practiced-and-our mysteries unfolded and explained to all whose minds-have been released from solitudeatid darkness, by the bright effulgence of Masonic Light, and here the neophyte will be taught, before engagingan atiy important work, to bow in humble submission to Him whose glory, like the rising sun, illumes the earth, dispensing blessings to mankind at large, giving light and life to all things here below. History informs us that until the year 1717 every duty of'Masonry, by inher ent privileges, ve->ted in the fraternity at large; but at the meeting of the Grand Lodge of England, on St. John the Baptist's day, in that year, it was ordered " T h a t the privilege of assembling^as Masons, which has hitherto been unlimited, shall be vested in certain lodges of Masons, convened in certain places, and every lodge hereafter convened shall be legally authorized to act by a warrant from the Grand Master for the time being, granted to certain individuals 1-y petition,by the consent and approbation of the Grand Lodge'in communication;, and without such warrant no lodge shall hereafter be deemed regular or constitutional." After the adoption of this regulation it became necessary for every lodge tO' have a local habitation : as a conseqence many temples have been erected, some magnificent and costly, others less pretentious; yet each as a monument to the taste, spirit and liberalty of its builders, continues to remind us of the zealous labors of our faithful craftsmen. As the custom in all ages has been to dedicate temples to the deities to beworshipped in them, or to some person distinguished as the -exponent of somegrand idea or principle, or to the idea or principle direct, thereby indicating the purposes of their erection, so in like manner Masons dedicate their temples to Freemasonry, to Virtueatid to Universal BenevoiShce. To Freemasonry! for although the origin of our' institution is veiled in obscurity, still from its antiquty, its long continued and successful existence, we venerate it as the most ancient society in the world. To it we dedicate our Temples, because 'â&#x20AC;˘When earth's foundationfirftfcwas laid By the Alm'ighty Artist's hand, â&#x20AC;˘ 'Twas then our perfect laws were made. Established by His strict bommand." To Virtue! For within the Lodge are taught those cardinal principles, which' are based on pure morality, the sentiments of brotherly love, the doctrines of truth; all that is pure and kiiid and good is cherished. To it we dedicate our Temples, because *' At dawn of Creation, when bright beams of morning Broke through the regions of chaos and night, A cherub there came of beauty in vision ; Whom mortals have called by Faith's holy name. Beside her stood Hope, pure and elysian. Then Charity, radiant in the first dre'am of fame." To Universal Benevolence! For to relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all men; buttbe charity of Masonry is notalone that sentiment'of comniis-
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eration which leads us to assist the poor with pecuniary donations, its application is more noble and more extensive, for it is our pride that a Mason destitute and worthy may find in every clime a Brother, and in every land a home. To it we dedicate our Temples, because - " Here we have built as a shelter from danger, A temple to friendship and virtue combined, Where the orphan, the widow, the destitute stranger, A Mason's compassion and favor may find," â&#x20AC;˘ The elements of consecration used in the dedication of Masonic Lodges, are corn, wine and oil, mentioned by David as the "wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart." "Wherefore," it may be asked, " d o we carry corn, wine and oil in our processions?" It is " t o remind us that in the pilgrimage of human life we are to impart a portion of our bread to feed the hungry, to send a cup of our wine to cheer the sorrowful, and to pour the healing oil of our consolation into the wounds which affliction hath rent in the hearts of our fellows." This Temple, which we are about to dedicate, reflects great credit upon those who have been engaged in its construction ; we have inspected it and it is found complete in every part; it stands as a model of excellence and a monument to the industry, skill and fidelity of those faithful craftsmen who have so diligently wrought upon it; its grand design, its commodious apartments and decorations, show that a master mind contrived it, that a generous spirit fostered it, and a skillful hand executed it. By the authority in me vested as the Grand Master of Masons, I now declare my approval of this work, and in behalf of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, I accept it as an offering on the altar of Masonry, to be devoted to our ancient and honorable Fraternity; and may the Supreme Architect of the Universe prosper, direct and counsel us in all our doings. .
VOCAL MUSIC.
A Masonic Ode, by J. R. THOMAS, was then sung by the choir. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
R.".W.\ Bro. I; B. SHARP, Deputy Grand Master, then delivered the following address : â&#x20AC;˘ MOST WORSHIPFUL: The Temple in which we are now assembled, and the plan upon which it has been constructed, having met with your approbation, it is the desire of the Fraternity that it should now be dedicated, according to ancient form and usage.
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ered the altar and illumined the lesser lights, the grand officers being directed to assist at the ceremony. This was done to an accompaniment of solemn music from the choir, and with all the accessories that could lend seriousness and sacredness to so important a ceremony. CONSECRATION PRAYER. The Altar being uncovered and the lesser lights illuminated the Rev. and R.\W.'. Bro. W. N. PAGE, Grand Chaplain, prayed that the Altar and the Lodge might be consecrated by the Divine blessing to the holiest and purest uses of Masonry, and to the glory and praise of the Almighty God. To which prayer the brethren responded devoutly, and the choir then sang the appropriate response : " Glory be to God on high and on earth, peace and good will toward men. " FORMING GRAND PROCESSION.
The grand procession was then formed, and as it marched round the Lodge the choir sang the fifteenth verse of the cxxxi. Psalm: " I will abundantly bless her provision ; I will satisfy her poor with bread. " DEDICATION TO FREEMASONRY.
The R.'.W.". Grand Junior Warden then presented the vessel of corn, when the M.".W.". Grand Master dedicated the Temple to Freemasonry. When the corn was poured the Grand Honors were given and the choir sang, while the procession moved a second time around the Lodge, Psalm xv. from first to fifth verse inclusive, beginning: " Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle?
Who shall dwell-in thy holy hill? "
DEDICATION TO VIRTI/E AND SCIENCE.
The R.". W.". Grand Senior Warden then presented the vessel of wine with which to dedicate the Temple, which was poured with appropriate words, and the Lodge gave the
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Grand Honors. The procession moved a third time..around the Lodge while the choir sang.the.first and fifteenth verses .of .Psalm civ.: " Wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart." DEDICATION TO UNIVERSAL BENEVOLENCE.
The R.'.W.'i Deputy Grand Master presented the vessel of oil with which to dedicate the Temple to Universal Benevolence. The oil was poured and the Grand Honors given, the choir singing the Ode: '
" T o Heaven's high Architect all praise, All peace, all gratitude be given. Who deigned the human soul to raise _ By mystic secrets sprung from heaven."
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INVOCATION.
The R.'.W.". Grand Chaplain then, in appropriate words, invoked the blessing of D.eity upon the completed work, to Wihich the .brethern responded. The choir chanted response as follows: " The Lord is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever." BENEDICTION.
The R.'.W.'. Grand Chaplain then pronounced the divine blessing upon all present. VOCAL -MUSIC.
iThe.choir then united in singing Psalm cxxxvi., i, 7, 8, 9, .23, 24, 26, beginning, ',' O, give thanks unto the Lord for he is good; for His mercy endureth forever."
The Grand Officers resumed their respective stations, when Bro. JOHN H . BROWN announced that a distinguished Mason had prepared e«pressly for the occasion an Ode, entitled The Olive Door—air, Auld L a n g S y n e — a n d requested the audience to rise and join with the choir in singing this beautiful Ode.
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" T h e two Doors were of Olive tree. And (Solomon) carved upon them carvings of cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gojd. And he spread gold upon the cherubim and upon the palm trees." I Kings, vi: 32. , , â&#x20AC;˘ Composed and fraternally inscribed to the'Masonic Craft of Leavenworth, Kansas, by BOB MORRIS.
T H E OLIVE DOOR. No more to grieve for pleasures gone; For broken Hopes no more; We leave the outer world forlorn. And close the Olive Door. V/e gather round the altar here. With spirits gone before, And join the hand, in union dear. Within the Olive Door. The Tree of peace, whose holy leaf The gentle Tyler bore â&#x20AC;&#x201D; It ranked in Eden's bloom the chief. And made the Olive Door. We gather round the altar here, etc. When brother hands on Aaron's head The holy oil did, pour, The Olive of its fatness shed. And made the Olive Door. We gather round the altar here, etc. And may we find unfailing Peace, And Plenty's utmost store; May God His plenteousness increase Within the Olive Door. We gather round the altar here, etc. ORATION.
Worshipful Bro. ISAAC S . KALLOCH, Grand Orator, came forward ancl was introduced by the M.'.W.'. Grand Master, when he delivered an extemporaneous address, one appropriate and befitting the occasion, one full of good things for the Craft. He gave a brief history of our Masonic institution from the earliest ages down to the present, interspersing his remarks with some beautiful illustrations, showing that it had wielded a potent influence in the land for the good of mankind. 4
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H e paid an eloquent tribute to our noble Order, saying Freemasonry needed no eulogy or defense from any one. W h a t it has done, in bettering the condition of men, speaks louder than mere human utterances. The orator in feeling terms referred to what the Fraternity had done for him in caring for his father .when in a distant and strange land, stricken down with a malarious fever, with no friend near to him by the ties of nature to sympathize in his dying h o u r ; no one to smooth his dying bed; no one to drop a sympathizing tear over his grave, save a noble little band of faithful Craftsmen, who performed all the kind offices of a near and dear friend. T h e good brother then asked, would he not be a base ingrate if he did not love the institution that did so much for him. Bro. KALLOCH closed with an earnest appeal to his Masonic Brethren t o be faithful to the high and holy trust committed to their keeping. The choir then sang a Masonic Ode by Cady, with the sentiment so full of sacred memories to all true Masons: THE LEVEL AND THE SQUARE. We meet upon the level, and we part upon the square— What words of precious meaning those words Masonic are! Come, let us contemplate them — they are worthy of a thought— In the very soul of Masonry those precious words are wrought. We meet upon the level, tho' from every station come, The King from out his Palace, and the poor man from his home. For the one must leave his wealth and state outside the Mason's door, And the other finds his best respect upon the checkered floor. We part upon the square,— for the world must have its due— Wc mingle with the multitude, a faithful band and true; But the influence of our gatherings in memory is green, And we long upon the level to renew the happy scene. There's a world where all are equal; we are hurrying towards it fast. We shall meet upon the level there when the gates of death are past; We shall stand before the Orient, and our Master will be there To try the blocks we offer with His own unerring square.
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We shall meet upon the level there, but never thence depart i There's a Mansion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 't is all ready for each trusting, faithful heart, There's a Mansion, and a welcome, and a multitude is there; Who have met upon the level, and been tried upon the squaie. I^et us meet upon the level, then, while laboring patient here, Let us meet and let us labor, tho' the labor be severe; Already in the western sky the signs bid us prepare To gather up our working tools and part upon the square. Hands round, ye faithful Masons, in the bright fraternal chain; We part upon the square below to meet in heaven again; Oh, what words of precious meaning those words Masonic are â&#x20AC;&#x201D; We meet upon the level, and we part upon the square. CLOSliSTG.
At the order of the Grand Master, the Grand Lodge then formed in procession and marched to the music of a grand march to Templar Hall, where the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was closed in AMPLE FORM.
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The dedicatory exercises being over, the Special Communication of the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge was closed in ANCIENT FORM. Then the entire suit of rooms of the Mason Temple were thrown open for the inspection of invited guests. All were in the best of spirits, and everything conspired to make the assembly one of the most enjoyable ever congregated in this city. For a half hour brilliant ladies and noble men interchanged congratulations, and an air of high social festivity overspread the scene. At the appointed time, all repaired to Laing's Hall-where a sumptuous banquet awaited them. It is needless to say that none declined the tempting viands. The whole affair was creditable to the generous citizens of Leavenworth and the Order under whose auspices it was planned. The remainder of the evening was spent, by the younger portion of the assembly, in a grand hop. GRAND SECRETARY.
19th Annual Communication, HELD IN THE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH, OCTOBER 24, 22 & 23, A. D., 4874, A. L., 5874.
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS. The Nineteenth Annual Communication of the M.'.W.'. GRAND LODGE
OF ANCIENT, F R E E
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OF KANSAS, convened in Masonic Temple, in the city of Leavenworth, on Wednesday, the 2ist day of October, A. D. 1874, A. L. 5874, at 10 A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M -.W.^.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, R. .W.^•.ISAAC B. SHARP, R. .W.^•.JOHN W. PECK,.__ R. .W.^•.JOHN G U T H R I E , -. R. .W.^•. CHRISTIAN BECK, R. .W.^•.JOHN H . BROWN R. .W.-•. REX. D A N I E L W. COXE, . W.^•.EDWARD D. H I L L Y E R , W.^•. LEVI P. MASON, W.^•. THOMAS J. ANDERSON, W-•. WILLIAM H. ANDREWS, ...^ W.-•. STEADMAN H A T C H , _ . W.^•. LYMAN P. GETMAN, W.^•. C. W. MCDONALD, W.-•. FRITZ MAGERS, W.^•. J. ASSMAN, :
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain. Grand Senior Deacon. . Grand Junior Deacon. Grand Marshal. Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Pursuivant. Grand Senior Steward. Grand Junior Steward. Grand Tyler. Assistant Grand Tyler.
The M.'.W.". Grand Master ordered the Grand Secretary to call the roll of Lodges. On call of the roll there were found present a constitutional number of Delegates representing Subordinate Lodges. Grand Officers in their stations. OPENING OF GRAND LODGE. The M.'.W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in AMPLE FORM, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. D. W. COXE.
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COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. The
M.-.W.'. Grand Master appointed Brothers JOHN H .
BROWN, E D . D . HILLYER and
P E T E R H . PETERS a Committee
on Credentials, after which the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 2 o'clock p. M.
WEDNESDAY, 2 o'clock P. M;
The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor. Officers and members as in the morning. REPORT o r C O M M I T T E E O N C R E D E N T I A L S .
The Committee on Credentials presented the following Report, which was adopted: MASONIC T E M P L E , LEAVENWORTH, KAS., October 21, 1874.'
The Committee on Credentials beg leave to report the following Lodges as having made their Annual Returns for the year ending August 31, 1874, paid their dues, and otherwise complied with the rules and regul.Ttions of this Grand Lodge, and are represented by the Masters and Wardens or their proxies. W e also find present the following Grand Officers and Past Elective Grand Officers under this Jurisdiction, to-wit: Smithton. No. I.— J. A. KENNEDY, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Leavenworth, No. 2.—E. W. OSGOOD, W . M . ; W. L. HAZEN, S. W.; H. C. PRANG, J. W. Wyandotte, No. 3.—JAMES SNEDDEN, W . M . , and proxy for S. W.; ISAAC B . S H A R P , proxy for J. W. Kickapoo, No. 4 . — W M . R . HENDERSON, W . M . ; J. A. MOORE, S . W . and proxy
for J. W.' Washington, No. 5.— A. D. MCCONAUGHY, W . M . , and proxy for J. W . ; JOHN M. PRICE, proxy for S. W. Lawrence,
No. 6.—JL'STIS ASSMAN, proxy for W. M. and J. W.
Union, No. 7.—WM. LOCKSTONE, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.
Bourbon, yVo. 8.—P. H . TiERNAN, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Acacia, No. 9.—S. E . W. JOHNSON, W . M . , and proxy for S. W . ; E. WiLCOX, proxy for J. W.
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King Solonion, No. 10.—D. BYINGTON, W . M . ; M. S. BUTZEL, S. W . ; VAN R . LIDDELL, J. W.
Emporia, No. 12.—W. W. HiBBEN, proxy for W. M. and S. W.; JAMES SMITH, proxy for J. W. Oskaloosa, No. 14.—S. S. COOPER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lafayette, No. 16.—WM. F . ALLEN, W . M . , and proxy for J. W . ; GREEN, S . W .
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Topeka, No. 17.—S. P. W A D E , W . M . ; J. L E E KNIGHT, proxy for S. W . ; S. E . SHELDON, proxy for J. W. Franklin, A^. 18.—LEVI THOMPSON, W . M . ; L . F . SAWYER, S . W . ; R. P. JONES, J. W. Olathe, No. 19.—JOHN L . PRICE, W . M . ; J. B. POLLOCK, S. W . and piroxy
for J. W. Grasshopper Falls, No. 21.—E. D. HILLYER, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. High Prairie, No. 25.—JOHN H . BROWN, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Pacific, No. 29.—W. H . ANDREWS, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Valley, No. 30.—WM. R . FRISBIE, W . M . and proxy for J. W.; L. P. MASON,
S. W. Arcana, No. 31.—WM. H . NESBIT, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.
Auburn, No. 32.—^JoHN GUTHRIE, proxy for W. M.; J. C. CARRIGER, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Great Light, No. 34.—J. B. OLIVER, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Hiawatha, No. 35.—C. G. BRIDGES, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Council Grove, No. 36.—CHARLES COLUMBIA, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. lola. No. 38—JOHN FRANCIS, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Seneca, No. 39.—ALLEN K . MOORE, W . M . ; A. H. OWENS, S. W . . De Soto, No. 40.—ALEX. MILLER, W . M . ; H . O . TORREY, S . W-.; P. ARGERBRIGHT, J. W. Holton, No. 42.—J. C. WALKER, proxy for W. M. and S. W.; WILLIAM T E E R ,
J. W. Monticello, No. 43.—A. PAYNE, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Easton, No. 45.—R. A. KELSEY, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Rising
Sun, No. 46.—E. L. K O H N , W . M . ; L . M . HAVENS, S . W . ; C . H . HALLETT, proxy for J. W.
Nine Mile, No. 49.—L. L. TERWILLIGER, W . M . , proxy for J. W.; E. W. LucAs, S. W. Calvary, No. 50.—J. W. ENGLISH, W. M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Orient, No. 51.—D. BROCKWAY, W . M . ; GEORGE T . GILMORE, proxy for S. W . ; W. N. EWING, proxy for J. W.
Perry, No. 52.—G. W. GRAY, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.
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Grenada, No. 5 3 — T . E. DUBOIS, W . M . , proxy for S. \V.; CHARLES D E FOREST,
proxy for J, W. Shawnee, No. 54.—DAVID D U F F , proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Troy, No. 55.—C. G. BRIDGES, W . M . ; ROBERT TRACEY, S . W . ; C . B . BICKFORD,
proxy for J, W . Spring Hill, No. 56.—IRET RHINEHARDT, W . M . , proxy for S. \V. and J. W. Mount Pleasant, No. 58.—W. E. MOORE, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Dick Rees, No. 59.—R. B. SOPER, S . W . Salina, No. 60.—D. R. WAGSTAFF, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. La Cygne, No. 61,—F. M. DAVIS, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Adams, No. 63.—SAMUEL FELLOWS, W . M . , proxy for S. W, and J. W.
Wathena, No. 64—S. H A T C H , W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Gardner, No. 65.—W. H . MAKEANEY, proxy for W. M.; G. M. WAUGH, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Frankfort,
No. 67.—BENJAMIN. F . MCELROY, \ V . M . , proxy for S. W . ; 8. B.
T O D D , J. W. Hiram,
No. 68.—S. SIMMONDS, W . M . ; R . N . H E R S H F I E L D , proxy for S. W . ; SAMUEL P. PORTER, J. W.
Huron, No. 72.—JOHN M . P R I C E , proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.
Wamego, N'o. 75.—J. W. PECK, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Erie, No. 76.—JAMES A. SONGER, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W.
White Cloud, No. 78.—PHILLIP K E L L Y , proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Corinthian, No. 79.—W. P. BEVERLY, proxy for W. M.; MiLO RAWELL, S. W . • W. H. LORD, J. W. Doric, No: %->,.—^. W. SiLSBY, W. M.; C. G. RICHARDS, S. W . ; PETER A. R E E L , proxy for J. W. Jefferson, No. 84.—R. C. YOUNG, proxy for W. M. and J. W.; L. W I L H E L M ,
proxy for S. W. Evergreen, No. 86.—G. W. GABRIEL, proxy for W. M. and J. W . ; SAMUEL FELLOWS, proxy for S. W. Eureka,
No. 88.—JOHN H . BROWN, proxy for W. M.
Home, No. 89.—JOHN INGRAM, proxy for W. M. and S. W . ; STEPHEN BERNARD, J. W.
Golden Rule, No. 90.—S. E. SHELDON, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Marysville,
No. 91.—P. H. PETERS, proxy for W. M. and S. W . ; I. B. DAVIS,
J. W.
Mission, No. 92.—JAMES A. SONGER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Girard, No. 93.—A. B. TURNER, W . M . ; J. H . WATERMAN, proxy for S. W.
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Harmony, No. 94.—W. COWGILL, proxy for W. M. and S. W.; S. S. PETTISON,
J. W.
Delaware, No. 96.—JOHN C . GRINTER, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Benevolent, No. 98.—C. C. JONES, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Wichita, No. 99.—M. S. ADAMS, proxy for W. M., MORGAN COX, proxy for S. W. and J, W. Prudence, No. 100.—W. C. LYKINS, proxy for W. M. and S. W. Keystone, No. 102.—E. L. FOSTER, prpxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Cedar, No. 103.—W. H. ANDREWS, proxy for \V. M., S. W. and J. W. Frontier, No. 104.—CHARLES SMITH, W. M., proxy for J. W.; R. W. HiLL, S. W. Solomon City, No. 105.—D. S. HOPKINS, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W, Fidelity, No. I O 6 . ^ G E O R G E A. H A L L , W . M . ; S. G. R E E D , S. W . ;
Fortitude, No. 107.—JOHN MCCULLAGH, W . M . , proxy for J. W.; W. H . GRAHAM, proxy for S. \V. Zion, No. 108.—JOSEPH MARSH, proxy for W. M. Obedience, No. 109.—D. A. STAHL, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Adelphi, No. n o . — O . F. CARSON, proxy for W. M. and J. W. Hesperian, No. i n . — C . W. HiGlNBOTHAM, W. M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Blue Valley, No. 112.—R. L. W E E K S , W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. St. John's, No. 113.—C. W. MCDONALD, S. W . , proxy for W. M, and J. W. Muscotah, No. 116.—J. C. H E A T H , proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Parsons, No. 117.—G. W. GABRIEL, W . M . , proxy for S. W.; H . L. PARTRIDGE, proxy for J. W. Altoona, No. 118.—R. W. RICHARDS, S . W . ; E . ERB, proxy for J. W. Cherokee, No. 119.—A. F. KANE, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Halcyon, No. 120.—THOMAS M . HOFFMAN, proxy for \V. M. Alpha, No. 122.—P. J. BYRNE, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Liberty, No. 123.—JAMES WETHERBY, proxy for W. M. and S. W. Cawker City, No. 125.—W. H. EASLEY, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W, Meridian, No. 126.—R. H . NICHOLS, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Palestine, No. 127.—W. H. MAKEANEY, proxy for W. M.; G. M. WAUGH, S. W. Ottawa, No. 128.—^JOSEPH MARSH, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Crescent, No. 133.—JAMES MCDERMOTT, proxy for S. W. Lenexa, No. 135.—G. M. BOWEN, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. Vesper, No. 136.—L. P. GETMAN, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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Cherryvale, No. 137.—O. F. CARSON, W . M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Pomona, No. 138.—B. F. SNYDER, W . M., proxy for S. W. Sedgwick, No. 139.—W. H . HuRD, W. M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Reno, No. 140.—WM. M . INGRAM, proxy for W. M. and J. W. Signal, No. 141.—B. HASLAM, W . M . ; WESLEY L . SMITH, S. W . , proxy for
J. W. Newton, No. 142.—R. E. TORRINGTON, proxy for W. M: and J. W. Minneapolis, No. 143.—W. H . EASLEY, W . M . , proxy for S. W.; R. D. MoBLEY, J. W. GRAND OFFICERS. M.'.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, R.-.W.'. ISAAC B . SHARP, R.-.W.-. JOHN W . PECK, R.-.W.-. JOHN GUTHRIE, R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK, R.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN,
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.
PAST GRAND OFFICERS. ' M.-.W.-. R. R. REES, M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, M.-.W.-. JOHN M . PRICE, R.-.W.-. G. W. HoGEBOOM, R:-.W.-. J. F. Bl.iss, R.-.W.-. E. D. HiLLYER, R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR,
Past Past Past Past Past Past :_ Past
Grand Master. Grand Master. Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Secretary.
PAST MASTERS. T. J. ANDERSON, W . COWGILL, L . M . GODDARD, W . O . GOULD, B . FARNSwoRTH, W M . SHEPERD, G . M . BARNS, W . H . SMALLWOOD, P. H. PETERS, S . E . SHELDON, G . W . GRAY, S. A. COUCH, B . F L E S H E R , J. B. OLIVER, A. PAYNE, W. C. LYKINS, J. CRACKLIN, P. D. COOK, B . J. R I C K E R , L . ECHELBERRY, J. H. WATERMAN, B . J. F. HANNA.
GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S OF O T H E R GRAND BODIES NEAR T H E GRAND LODGE O F KANSAS. M.-.W.-. R. R. REES, for Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky. R.-.W.-. E. T. CARR, for Canada, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Nova Scotia, Louisiana, Oregon and Texas. M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, for Connecticut.
R.-.W.-. E. D . HILLYER, for Nebraska. M.-.W.-. M. S. ADAMS, for Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi. R.-.W.-. G. W. HoGEBOOM, for Florida. M.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN, for Iowa. R.-.W.-. WILLIAM O . GOULD, for New Hampshire.
Fraternally submitted, J O H N H . BROWN, E D W A R D D. HILLYER, PETER H. PETERS, Commiltte.
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STANDING COMMITTEES. The M.'.W.". Grand Master announced the following Standing Committees: On Credentials.— JOHN H . BROWN, Grand Secretary,; EDWARD D . H I L L Y E E , 21; PETER H . PETERS, 91.
On the Work of Lodges Under Dispensation.—JOHN
GUTHRIE, Grand Junr
ior Warden; STEADMAN H A T C H , 64; JOHN MCCULLAGH, 107.
On the Returns of Chartered Lodges.— WILLIAM O . GOULD, 10; MORGAN Cox, 99; WILLIAM H . ANDREWS, 29.
On Grand Master's Address.— DANIEL W . COXE, Past Grand Chaplain; L. P. GETMAN, 136; W M . F . ALLEN, I 5 .
. On Grievances and Appeals.— ISAAC B . SHARP, Deputy Grand Master; JOHN INGRAM, 89; H . L. PARTRIDGE, 117.
On Jurisprudence.— MosES S. ADAMS, Past.Grand Master; JOHN M. PRICE,, Past Grand Master; DAVID BROCKWAY, 51. On Finance.—-THOMAS
J. ANDERSON, 17; LUKE M. HAVENS, 4 6 ; SAMUEL.
P. PORTER, 68.
On Grand Lodge Library.— GEO. W . HOGEBOOM, Past Deputy Grand Master; WILLIAM H . HIBBEN, 12; WILLIAM H . EASLEY, 143.
On Foreign Correspondence.— JOHN H . BROWN, Grand-Secretary, Chairman. On Unfinished Business.— BENJAMIN J. F. HANKA, 60;
JOSEPH
MARSH,
128; R. H. NICHOLS, 126.
READING
MINUTES.
On motion of Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE, the reading of the Jourhal of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge held in the city of Lawrence, October 16 and 17, 1873, was, dispensed with.
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The M.'.W.'. Grand Master then delivered his ANNUAL To the M:.W:. GrafidLodge
ADDRESS. of the State of
Kansas:
M Y BROTHERS: Once more around this sacred altar you have met to worship at the shrine of the fair Genius who presides within this Temple. Here the bright graces, Faith, Hope and Charity, bear witness to her grand achievements, and in immortal verse proclaim her praises and bid you welcome. Inspired by them we know the day is coming marked by destiny and in the order of the centuries when on this chequered pavement the universal brotherhood of man will meet to yield respectful homage to Free and Accepted Masonry.
ANNUAL MEETING.
A t the sound of the gavel you have gathered here to mingle in fraternal concord and.exchange fraternal greetings, each with some new conception of the beautiful system of morality that none have ever seen without the aid of those Great Lights in Masonry, which for more than thirty centuries have shed their influence over every land where man has worshipped Deity, and by them here displayed we are reminded of our fealty to Him " w h o doeth all things well." Then let us serve with fervency and zeal that GOD to whom all Masons reverently bow. . ANffUAL REPORT.
As the Representatives of the Craft who are laboring in the speculative workshops of Freemasonry, you have come up from every part of our Jurisdiction to this Annual Meeting " t o make a report of the constructions and amelorations you have produced." As the Chiefs of the Subordinate Lodges, you are here to proclaim " t h e laws which are to be found in the ancient writings, and which you have found
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good and useful to observe," to the end that all Masons may know the same, be obedient thereto, and execute with good will that which may be therein contained. MASONIC PROGRESS. Principles never change: they are as immutable and lasting as the natural laws which govern the universe; but in their application to the necessities of the human race there must be progression, for as man attains intellectual growth and development he is inspired with new ideas, and it may be necessary for him to coin new words and phrases for their utterance; so with every new discovery in science, a new name must be added to its nomenclature; therefore, to keep pace with progress in Masonry, additional regulations will be required; take heed therefore that your action is not hasty and illadvised. EXPERIMENTAL LEGISLATION. Empirical and excessive legislation should be avoided; it is, therefore, proper that you should be cautioned to sedately and maturely consider all propositions for the establishment of rules to meet special cases; for it frequently happens that a law designed to eradicate an evil may induce greater collateral evils, and it more frequently occurs that an attempt to declare the law makes that uncertain which was before defi-. nite and well understood. As our Society advances to its perfection under the fostering care of an enlightened reason, law-making will be restricted to fewer subjects, and be rnore general in its character. MASONIC FREEDOM. It has been well said that "that nation is best governed whose inhabitants feel least the restraints of government." This remark is equally applicable to every organized society, and no better exemplification of its truth can be found than is exhibited in the government of the Society of Freemasons. It is "the crowning glory of our institution that all, from the
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candidate for its mysteries to him who has attained its highest honors, keeping in view the faith professed in the portals of our Temple, may exercise their own free will in all matters of conscience, and "here none shall disquiet himself concerning the religion or opinion of his brother." REMOVING GRAND LODGE. Having been advised that the principal hotel at Junction' City was destroyed, and believing that you would willingly relieve the members of Union Lodge of the burden of your entertainment, and having obtained their consent, it was thought best to change the place for holding this Annual Communication, and having received a cordial invitation from 'the four Lodges at Leavenworth with a fraternal offer to place their Temple at your disposal, and believing that at no other place could the G.'. L.'. be so well accommodated, and being of the opinion that an emergency .had arisen, trusting to your approval, an order was made for your assembling here. LODGES CONSTITUTED. At the close of the last Annual Communication the following Lodges, authorized by you, were constituted by charter to the Master and Wardens named therein respectively and their successors: Equity, 131; Carson, 132; Crescent, 133; Clay Center, 134; Lenexa, 135; Vesper, 136; Cherryvale, 137; Pomona, 138; Sedgwick, 139; Reno, 140; Signal, 141; Newton, 142; Minneapolis, 143; Gileadj 144, and Mount Vernon, 145. For each a P.'. M.'. of this Jurisdiction was commissioned to convene and organize the Lodge and install its officers. Reports show that each Lodge was regularly organized and proclaimed lawfully constituted. TESTIMONIAL.
In accordance with your directions, with the advice and assistance of the R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary (who understands such matters'), a suitable testimonial, as a memento of your
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esteem and confidence, was presented to R.'. W.'. CHRISTIAN BECK, who has so long and faithfully served you as Grand Treasurer. The golden opportunity for the presentation was an approaching anniversary wedding feast; for a full half century Bro. BECK and his faithful spouse had traveled life's rugged path together, rejoicing in the full fruition of the love of all who knew them. Their silvered locks remind us that their sands are running low, that they are nearing the place where they may look across "and see that shining shore where they will live each to the other growing still more dear, while circling time rolls round in an eternal sphere." CONFERRING DEGREES.
In the exercise of the prerogative of the G.'. M.'., Special Dispensations for conferring Degrees within one month after previous advancement, have been issued: To HIRAM, 68, November 22, to confer the Degree of M.'. M.\ on Bro. A. RINGOLSKY, a F.". C.'., residing at Ellsworth. To FORTITUDE, -107, November 28, to confer the Degree of
M.". M.-. on
Bro. SETH
M . CAW, a F.\ C.'., bound
for
Colorado. To LEAVENWORTH, 2, December 17, to confer the Degree of M.". M.*. on Bro. GOTTLIEB GEIGER, a F.'.' C.'., bound for Germany. To BELLEVILLE, 129, April 18, to confer the Degree of M.".M.'. on Bro. THOMAS B . GRAVES, a F / . C."., bound for Colorado. To SOLOMON CITY, 105, August 18, to confer the Degree, of M.". M.\ on Bro. J. F. SWINEFORD, a F.*. C."., bound for Pennsylvania. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Special Dispensations for the election of officers have been issued as follows: To ALPHA, 122, December 19, for the election of officers piie day before the time prescribed by the G.". L.'. By-Laws. 5
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T o IONIC,"]"],December 31, for election of W.'.M/. and W.'., to fill vacancies, the officers elect having refused be installed. To GRENADA, 53, March 14, for election of S.'.W."., to a vacancy, the officer elect having refused to be installed. To ADVANCE, 114, March-14, for election of J.-.W.'., to a vacancy, the officer elect having refused to be installed.
S.'. to fill fill
T o LENEXA, 135, March 16, for election of W.'.M.'.,to fill a vacancy, the officer elect not being qualified, by reason of not having previously served as Warden. PUBLIC INSTALLATIONS.
Masonry is preeminently a social institution: one of its grand purposes is to bring men together, where, by a cultivation of the social faculties, they may become in fact friends and brothers. Whenever the occasion will permit, let the doors of the Lodge-room be thrown open, where the mothers, the wives, the sisters and the daughters of Masons may mingle in social intercourse, and aid in conciliating true friendship. Whatever tends to popularize the institution of Freemasonry in the families of our brethren, should be encouraged. For these reasons, invitations were accepted to publicly install the officers of Valley, 30, December 25; of Franklin, 18, Zion, 108, Ottawa, 128, and Pomona, 138, at Ottawa, December 26; and Golden Rule, 90, January i. PUBLIC CEREMONIES.
Having been requested by Mystic Tie, 74, to dedicate their new Hall, at Augusta, and being unable to attend, W.'. C. N. JAMES, a P.".M.'. of this Jurisdiction, wa's, November 8, commissioned S.'.D.'.G.'.M.'., and authorized to convene the Craft, and with such assistance as he might appoint, dedicate the Hall to Freemasonry, to. Virtue, and to Universal Benevolence. Having been invited to lay the corner-stone of the Protestant Episcopal Church, at Parsons, and being unable to attend, R..W.'. WILLIAM COWGILL, a P.'.M.'. of this Jurisdiction, was, September 17, commissioned S.'.D.'.G.'.M.'., and
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authorized to convene the Craft, and with such assistance as he might appoint, lay the corner-stone of the Church, with the Grand Honors of Masonry. VISITING LODGES.
But few Visitations were made during the year: the time which might have been spent in that pleasant duty was consumed in the more unpleasant task of referring some anxious inquirer to a By-Law or Standing Regulation, or an approved opinion, which he could have read from the published Proceedings of this G.'. L.*. with much less trouble than he experienced in writing a long communication. Masters of Lodges! Read, study, ponder the principles of Masonry, and you will not have to inquire concerning every trivial matter which arises. You will be more self-reliant, the Craft will be better governed, and your G.". M.'. will be relieved of a vast amounf of unprofitable, labor. Repeal at least threefourths of all your By-Laws, and stand on the general principles or common law of Masonry. FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Our Foreign Relations are of the most satisfactory character, and our Illustrious Hiplomates have had no unpleasant duties to perform. Representatives from this G.". L.". have been appointed near Foreign Grand Lodges, as follows : M.\ W.'. ISAAC H . TITUS, April 10, to reside at Stockton, near the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge of California. M.'. W.'. CHARLES F . STANSBURY, August 22, to reside at Washington, near the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. M.\ W.'. WEBSTER D . ANTHONY, August 22, to reside at Denver, near the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Colorado. M.'. W.'. E. GEORGE D E L A P , August 24, to reside at Natchez, near the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Mississippi. M.\ W.'. WILLIAM J. HUGHAN, August 25, to reside at Truro, near the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of England.
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COMMON LAW OF MASONRY.
.The universal character of Masonry requires a common Government, or the recognition of a common law, which shall be in its application as universal as the institution, and afford equal protection to the individual Mason in whatsoever country he may sojourn. Such a common law exists in the established customs and usages, under the name of "Landmarks," which have been immemorially received and recognized, and in part declared through the Ancient Constitutions, Charges and General Regulations; and which, it is admitted, can never be changed. It is the prerogative of the Grand Lodge to interpret the law; and since there are a number of Grand Lodges, each has an equal right of interpretation, limited only by the rule that all must agree, which is not difficult, when the end sought is the permanent welfare of our Society. INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.
Masonry demands for each individual Mason the enjoyment of its privileges, and it is the duty of every Grand Lodge to legislate so as to secure to each his rights; and when the laws of two Grand Lodges are so much at variance as to deprive any one of his privileges, the conflicting laws should be modified; but if the law of either is in accord with the general rule upon the subject, comity requires the other to make the change. It is a law in Masonry, that it is the duty of every Mason to be a member of a Lodge; but as our Society is a voluntary association, it is also the law that a member (except in certain cases) may withdraw from it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is, may dimit. As a general rule, a Mason should be affiliated with the Lodge nearest to his place of residence; and it is the duty of every Grand Lodge to encourage, so far as may be, by legislation, such affiliation. NEW LODGES.
During the year Dispensations have been issued to forrri and open thirteen new Lodges, and in every case a full compliance with all the regulations was required. Eight Lodges
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were continued Under Dispensation from last year, therefore the records of twenty-one will require examination. The task is a laborious one, but from the well established reputation of our chief overseer, we have reason to believe that no improper work will pass his inspection; and relying on his fidelity with confidence in his ability, we may safely accept his recommendations in receiving these new Lodges as constituent parts of our organization. In this broad State there is yet room, and it is your duty to so far encourage the formation of new Lodges, that every Mason may have a local habitation, a Lodge, where he can enter and prosecute his studies in our speculative art. MASONIC R E L I E F .
Soon after the close of the last Annual Communication the R.'.W.". Grand Secretary was directed to forward your donations for the relief of our Memphis and Shreveport Brethren. His report will show how he has discharged his duty, and to whose hands he committed the distribution of your bounty. Although Masonry does not go abroad to display her good deeds; although her charities are not bestowed for self glorification, yet her benevolence impels her to seek every opportunity of ministering to man's necessities; the influence of such manifestations of fraternal care is the strong cord which, for so many ages, has so closely and so firmly bound our brotherhood, and which, down through the unnumbered centuries, will unite the strength and wisdom and wealth of millions, a mighty and unconquerable host for the support of Masonry, and make that name renowned for virtuous deeds a symbol for-beneficence. CHARITY ABROAD.
Another appeal for aid having reached us in behalf of our destitute brethren in the inundated districts of Louisiana, and .believing that we should not remain inactive while the cry of distress could be heard in the land, the R.'.W.". Grand Secretary was directed to present the matter to the Subordinate Lodges, that they being made acquainted with the situation.
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and the necessity for immediate relief, might, with their characteristic generosity, contribute of their abundance as Providence had prospered them. That this appeal did not pass by unheeded, is shown by their liberal responses. Thus again was an opportunity presented for Masonry to^proceed on her benevolent mission, and bear a part in that great'work of Relief, which was to gladden the hearts of thousands, and enable our brothers to set up in those desolate places many a precious altar which the adverse waters had overthrown. C H A R I T Y AT HOME.
While we have a duty to perform toward the destitute in other Jurisdictions, and are bestowing our charities abroad, we must not be unmindful of our own household, but take heed that the appeal for relief, arising in our very midst, is not made in vain. The destitution prevailing in the western part of our State demands your attention; to the end that you might be advised of its cause and extent, and.the number requiring assistance, the Masters of the Subordinate Lodges have been directed to report the present and prospective condition of the Craft in their respective Jurisdictions. Their reports have been so classified and arranged as to present the facts clearly and concisely for the guidance of a Committee in making recommendations for your action. In the performance of your duty, remember that Masonry is strong in proportion as Masons are inspired, and governed by a sincere desire to benefit their fellows. CARSON LODGE. In a complaint against Carson, 132, it was alledged, and shown, that the petition of C. for the mysteries of Masonry, was received by that Lodge with knowledge of his previous application to, and rejection by, Topeka 17, and without first obtaining the consent of the latter. Afterward, 132, elected and initiated him, with knowledge of the refusal of 17 to consent to the proceeding. The W.'.M.'. of 132 excused his action under the plea that the communication from 17 did not have the Lodge seal attached â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a frivolous excuse for the
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violation of a standing regulation. The W.".M.'. has been directed not to advance the candidate further, and to report the proceedings of his Lodge in this case to Topeka, 17, and await its action. A letter was also written to the latter Lodge informing them what has been done, and directing, if any demand is to be made, it should be done as soon as practicable, and if it was decided not to make any, that it would be well to so advise Carson, 132, and thus settle the matter. MARYSVILLE LODGE.
In a complaint against Marysville, 91, it was alleged that the petition of M. for the mysteries of Masonry was received by that Lodge with knowledge that his residence was nearer Frontier, 104, and without first obtaining the consent of the latter. Afterward Marysville, 91, elected M., and initiated and passed him. On the 30th of April, the W.'.M.". of 104 addressed a letter to the W.'.M.'. of 91, notifying the latter that they claimed jurisdiction over M., and protested against the conferring of any further degrees on the candidate; and . in reply, Marysville Lodge sent a communication to Frontier Lodge that they claimed that M. resided in their Jurisdiction. On the 15th of August, the W.'.M.'. of Marysville, 9 1 , was directed to suspend any further proceedings in his Lodge, and report what had been done, with a statement of their claim, by showing the location of the two Lodges and the residence of M. - A similar communication was sent to the W.'.M.'. of Frontier, 104. The correspondence in the case is herewith submitted. FRONTIER LODGE.
In the matter of the claim of St. John's, 113, against Frontier, 104, for certain initiation fees, referred by you to the G.'. M.'., it appears that H., while residing in the town of Belleville, in the jurisdiction of the former Lodge, without its consent, on the 2d of December, 1871, petitioned the latter Lodge for the mysteries of Masonry, and was elected and initiated before the organization of St. John's U D., February 13, 1871, was known to the officers of Frontier, 104. After-
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wards Belleville Lodge was organized Under Dispensation, at Belleville, and therein H. was passed and raised with the consent of 104. Whether the consent of 113 was also given does not appear, but there is no complaint on account of this work. It further appeared that 113 had never authorized a demand on 104", and the W/.M.'. of 113 was, January 19, directed to inform his Lodge that if the claim was insisted on, action must be taken authorizing a demand, and to report the result. No report has been received. The correspondence is herewith submitted. C A W K E R CITY LODGE.
In the claim of St. John's, 113, against Cawker City, 125, for certain initiation fees, referred by you to the G.-. M."., it appears that M., who had resided in the jurisdiction of the former Lodge, removed into the jurisdiction of the latter Lodge, and about six Weeks thereafter, without the consent of 113, petitioned 125 for the mysteries of Masonry, and was elected, initiated and passed. It did riot appear that M. had ever petitioned 113, or that the latter had ever anything more than territorial jurisdiction over him; therefore that Lodge had ho just claim for the initiation fees; and on the 17th of December, it was so notified by a communication addressed to its W.'. M.\ By receiving the petition of M., Cawker City Lodge violated Section 22 of our By-Laws ; but the complaint of St. John's Lodge, was hot in the nature of a charge for such violation, nor has any such charge been m a d e ; in fact, the W.'.M.'. of that Lodge declined to make any charge. In the absence of any specific complaint, no further proceedings have been instituted. The correspondence is herewith submitted. DORIC LODGE.
F o r the purpose of considering the restoration of Doric, 83, " t o its former position in the Grand Lodge," a visit was made December 2, to the place of its location, where its members were assembled, and " a n effort made to conciliate the conflicting elements." An investigation disclosed
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that sprne of the menibers had attenipted in the Lodge to pass a resolution instructing the W.'. M.'. to prosecute (in the State courts) a brother, charged with appropriating tq his own use ten dollar^ of the Lodge funds. The W.'.M.'. refused to entertain the motion for the reasons. First, That a Lodge had no right to impose such a duty on its Master; Second, That a Lodge should restrict the discipline of its members to its own tribunals ; and, Third, That a Lo,dg.e cannot afford the odium of a public prosecution of one of its members for an offense against itself The bjethren being informed that the Master's course was approved, prpmise.d that hereafter harmony in all their acts, and obedience to layvful authority, should characterize their meetings. The pharter was restored Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; CARBONDALE LODGE.
For the purpose of considering the continuance of Carbondale Lodge Under Dispensation, a visit was made December 23, to the place of its location, and its members were assembled. The village of Carbondale was settled in 1869, and has about six hundred inhabitants. It appears that the original petitioners for this Lodge were engaged for several months in organizing it, which may account in part for the presentation of ten petitions at the first regular communication. The records were in a fair condition, and the place for meeting ordinarily well situated. After carefully considering the matter, the Dispensation was continued until August 31, with Bro. JESSE BROCKWAY as W.\ M.-., Bro. E D W A R D E . THOMAS as S.. W.'.,
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Since the reorganization but one complaint has been made, and that by a saloon-keeper, claiming to be our brother, that he had been denied the right of visitation in Carbondale U. D. May the good work continue, until the whole land feels its influence. REMOVING LODGES.
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might be governed; and it was considered that the following would be appropriate: That it should appear, First, That less than seven members opposed the removal; Second, That notice of the proposed action should be given to all resident members; and, Third, That all the Lodges whose jurisdiction would be infringed upon by the removal, consent thereto. On the 2d of December, an order was made for the removal of Keystone, 102, to Coffeyville; it appearing that at a regular meeting of 102, October 11, of which due notice was given, the proposition for removal was unanimously sustained, and that Fortitude, 107, and Liberty, 123, consented. On the 18th of May an order was made for the removal of Grenada, 53,â&#x20AC;&#x17E;to Wetmore; it appearing that at a regular meeting of 53, August 25, of which due notice was given, the proposition for removal was unanimously sustained, and that Polar Star, 130, consented. W O R S H I P F U L MASTER SUSPENDED.
A complaint having been made, and specific charges filed against the W.*. M.'. of Altoona, 118, an order was issued, April 18, suspending him from office until the next Annual Communication of this G.". L."., and until your action is made known. The order of suspension was served April 26, on the W.". M."., and on the S.'. W.". for his information, by our D.'. G.". P.'., who, at the same time being authorized so to do, demanded and received from the W.". M.". the jewel of his office and the charter of the Lodge, and delivered them to the S.'. W.". A commission to take evidence was issued J u l y 25, authorizing a P.". M.'. of this Jurisdiction to ^report the evidence relevant to the charges, and return the same before October 21. A summons was issued July 25, commanding the W.'.M.'. of 118 to attend in person at the next Annual ' Communication of this G.'.L."., to be held October 21, to answer the charges preferred against him. The summons was served August 15, on the W-'M.'., and rfead to his accusers by our D.'.G.'.P.'., who at the same time delivered to the W.'. M.'. a copy of the charges. The papers are herewith submitted with the evidence.
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WORSHIPFUL MASTERS ADMONISHED.
A report from the W..M.'. of Solomon City, 105, responding to a complaint against hi.n, showed that he passed a brother, notwithstanding the objections of a member of his Lodge. An admonitory letter was addressed to him, June 5 (to be read in his Lodge), calling his attention to the law found in the approved decisions, and advising a more careful observance of the same and of the rights of the members of the Lodge, in future. A report from the W.'.M.'. of Girard, 93, responding to a complaint against him, showed that he initiated a candidate, notwithstanding the objections of a member of his Lodge. An admonitory letter was addressed to him April 20 (to be read in his Lodge), calling his attention to the necessity of maintaining peace and harmony in the Lodge, and advising him that it could only be accomplished by regarding the rights of the members. When the letter was read in the Lodge, the W.". M.". deputized a P.'. M.'. to preside during the rest of his term; but the officers were informed that the S.'. W.". succeeded to all the duties of W.". M."., in his absence. The correspondence in the two cases is herewith submitted. OBJECTIONS TO I N I T I A T I O N OR ADVANCEMENT.
The right of objection by a member of a Lodge, when an application is made for initiation or advancement, is so well established that it would not require discussion here, if none were found to deny it. The right of ballot upon every such application is sc generally admitted, that it is assumed to be the settled law; yet the depositing of a single black ball is but a silent. way of expressing, " I object." There is little difference in the effect of the objection, whether indicated by the black ball or expressed in words merely, for in either case the candidate may renew his application as often as the black ball appears, or the " I object" finds utterance; except, when the objection is made openly, and is made a matter of record in the proceedings, no application can be received from the candidate until the objection is withdrawn or the objector
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ceases to be a member of the Lodge in good standing. The reason for the rule is, every member cannot be present at every ineeting; and therefore, instead of relying upon the ballot-box, the objector, by making himself known, can continue his objection in full force even in his temporary absence. HARMONY MUST BE MAINTAINED.
Harmony being the strength and support of all societies, it is of the first importance that the W.'. M.". shall use his utmost endeavors to promote order, peace and concord among his -brothers. In this connection your, attention is invited to an approved opinion (numbered 4, series of 1872), in substance— " A . cannot in behalf of and as proxy for B. object to the initiation or advancement of C " ; also to an approved opinion (numbered 6, series of 1872), in substance — " A . privately informed the W.". M.". that he objected to the advancement of B., but did not wish it to be known." Held—"that the W.'. M.". ought not to entertain such objection and should not refuse to confer the Degree." Have you read in the ancient charges, " Yee shall be true one to another every Mason of the Craft that is Mason allowed; yee shall doe to him as yee would be done unto yourselfe"? Are these decisions in accordance with the true spirit of Freemasonry? Is it not rather the duty of the W.'. M.'., yea of "every Mason of the Craft," to prevent the admission of any one unless each and all of the members of the Lodge can fellowship him on the chequered pavement, in the middle chamber, or in the sanctum-sanctorum? T H E P E R M A N E N T COMMITTEE ON WORK.
T h t Gu's'tddians of the Work were convened at the R.". W.". 'Graihd Secretary's office, December 10, for the purpose bf reviewing the Ritual and devising plans for the prosecution of their labors. The result of their deliberations, with an ac'cburit of their stewardship, will appear in their Report. Their long experience and acknowledged skill is a sufficient "guarari'tee that their work has been well done, and that their Yedbmmeridations Will merit your approval. On the 8th of
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Ddcetilbdr, R.'.W.'. IRA J. LACOCK tendered his resignatioh as Custodian, which was accepted December 31. By'this you have lost an accomplished officer, the Craft a patient arid competent instructor, and the Perrhaneht Committee oh Work ah agreeable and an intelligent member. Oh 'the 23d of March, W.'. WILLIAM COWGILL, a P.-.M.'. of Harnibny, 94, Was appointed Custodian to date December 31, vice LA'COCK-, to continue until the next Annual Communication of this G.'. L.". You are, therefore, required to elect at this time two Custodians, one for the term of two years and one for th'e term of six years. The importance of the position demands the closest scrutiny into the qualification's of any whose name's may be suggested. For such a position the best ability is require'd. REMOVAL OF ASSISTANT LECTURERS.
At the Annual Commiihicatioh 'for 1871, a resolution \)vaS adopted giving authority to the G.". M.'. to appoint' b'Hfe 'or 'm'ore Assistant Lecturers 'in each DiSti-ict, kh'd ferrlbvethem wh'enever in his judgment the interests 'of th'e Fra'terriit'y 'required it. This resolution has the force of 'a Stahdihg Regulation; and it is the only authority given for the appointment of Assistant Lecturers. Under the sanction of that resolution, being satisfied that the interests of the Fraternity required it, an Edict was published November 22, revoking all appointments of Assistant Lecturers b'efo're then made, and removing them from office from a'hd after St. John's day in December (a copy of which is h'er'eto appended). The necessity for this action was apparent to'those who were responsible for the 'preservation of the Ritual, and an Annual Edict of the same character may be found necessary until competent and skillful teachers are eriiploye'd. As our brethren progress in their ritualistic studies and attain a higher degree of proficiency in our speculative art, our brightest Masons will be required for instructors to take charge of that important work "where none but the learned can lead." ASSISTANT LECTURERS TO BE INSTRUCTED.
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duty of the G.'. M.'. to notify the Assistant Lecturers to meet the Custodians of the Work at such time and place as he may appoint, for the purpose of holding a school for instruction. T h e Assistant Lecturers having been removed, it was (after consultation with the Custodians) thought best not to make any new appointments until such a school could be held where those who were capable of qualifying themselves, and who were willing to, devote sufficient time and attention to the subject to enable them to properly discharge the duties of that office, might attend; for it was obvious that no one should be appointed until he had shown proficiency in the W o r k and ability to impart instruction, and it was evident that this could be best done in the way provided by the Standing Regulation. Accordingly schools were appointed for January 7, at Lawrence, and February 17, at Topeka, where all who were desirous of qualifying, themselves for lecturing were invited to be .present and participate. Notices of these schools were sent to each Lodge, and to all who had been Assistant Lecturers. These schools should be held earlier, so that Lecturers might be at work during the winter. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT LECTURERS.
On the 23d of March appointments of Assistant Lecturers were announced as follows: W.-. L E V I P. MASON, of Valley, 30, Lawrence. W.-. BENJAMIN J. RICKER, of Orient, 51, Topeka. W.-. D A V I D BROCKWAY, of Orient, 51, Topeka. W.'. SAMUEL FELLOWS, of Adams, 63, Oswego. W.'. CURTIS W . LUND, of Harmony, 94, Neodesha. W.'. CHARLES D . NICHOLS, of Prudence, 100, Columbus. W.-. DAVID G . HIMROD, of Cedar, 103, Chanute. W.-. WILLIAM H . MAKEANEY, of Palestine, 127, Edgerton. W.-. LYMAN P. GETMAN, of Vesper, 136, Elgin. W.-. WILLIAM R . BROWN, of Reno, 140, Hutchinson.
W.-. THOMAS B . HASLAM, of Signal, 141, Osage City. W.'. WILLIAM H . EASLEY, of Minneapolis, 143, Minneapolis. W.-. JOHN L . JONES, of Gilead, 144, Kalida. W.-. CLYDE J, MCDIVITT, of Ridgeway, U. D., Ridgeway.
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W / . SAMUEL R . PETERS, of Center, U. D., Marion Center. Bro. C W. MCDONALD, of St. John's, 113, Concordia. Bro. I-I. C. BABCOCK, of Cawker City, 125, Cawker City.
The proficiency of each was fully ascertained in the schools for instruction or by personal examination. T H E WORK AND METHOD OF IMPARTING IT.
It is* now seven years since your policy on the subject of Work was definitely settled. What is known as the WebbPreston system has been so favorably received that its advocates have silenced Ignorance, overcome Prejudice, and van-quished Bigotry, its three most formidable adversaries, and it stands to-day unrivaled and without a peer. Much has been written and more said on the subject of the best method of disseminating the Work, of instructing Lodges. An experience of more than seven years in developing and building up the present system offers no new suggestions and advances no new theories for your adoption, but rather advises an adherence to the present plan until by a:thorough trial it shall prove a success or be pronounced a failure. That the Custodians concur in these views, is not only a recommendation of the present arrangement, but is an admonition to you to deliberate with more than ordinary care before making any changes, if any are proposed. In a communication received from them, the Custodians say, "There is no doubt but the very best plan for disseminating the Work has been devised, and the course pursued in regard to the appointment pf Assistant Lecturers will undoubtedly prove successful." T H E D E G R E E OF PAST MASTER.
At the Annual Communications of 1869 and 1870, our present Constitution and By-Laws were adopted. Then, as now, the Wardens of the Subordinate Lodges composed a majority of the members of this G.". L.'. It will not be claimed that the Wardens have any lawful information concerning the degree of Past Master, and yet our proceedings present the anomaly-of a body of men legislating upon a
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subject concerning which the majority can know nothing. One of our By-Laws declares, " T h e G.'. L.'. shall require a brother to have the so called Past Master's Degree before he can be installed as Master of a Subordinate Lodge." Can this G.". L.'. confer the degree of P.'. M.'.? Has it any jurisdiction over that degree? Can it enforce its Laws and Edicts in that Lodge? Suppose it is decided here, and you approve the decision, "That three actual P.'. M.'.s are required to confer the degree, and that no virtual P..M.'. should be present," will the next Convention of P.". M.'.s heed your decision? or will you not have to fall back on the rule that neither the Lodge or its Master is effected by any irregularity? May we not then inquire into the utility of legislating or deciding here concerning the law relating to the degree of P.'. M.'.? No wise tribunal will ever make an order or decree which it has not the lawful authority to enforce. SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT O F DUES.
Have you ever thought of the grand idea conceived by the author of these words: "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors," when reading in our By-Laws, " T h e penalty for non-payment of dues shall be inelligibility to vote or hold office, or suspension, at the option of the L o d g e ; " and did you make any comparisons ? and was the result favorable to our society ? Had you forgotten when you enacted this By.Law that the principles of Masonry were of the very essence of benevolence and charity? that the great purpose of our brotherhood was to benefit its members, and exert an influ,ence for the well being of society, and that to manifest the one and accomplish the other, it was necessary that you should walk according to your professions, and cultivate the spirit of brotherly love? The failure to pay dues is attended with the strongest presumption that the brother's default arises from some misfortune; and would you inflict on him the penalty of suspension, or compel him to proclaim his. poverty, and seek from you a remission of his dues as a supplicant for your bounty? Let Masonry be what it professes, a voluntary association, and if you have Lodge dues, let it be
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understood that their payment is voluntary, and as the true principles of Masonry are taught, your treasuries wiU be filled. MASONIC LAWS AND OPINIONS SHOULD BE G E N E R A L .
The laws of Masonry should be general in their character and universal in their application, then the individual or the Lodge on a given state of facts will have little difficulty in applying the law and arriving at a correct conclusion, for the reason for the rule construes the law, and there is always sufficient flexibility in general rules to meet the ever varying facts in the cases arisin-j under them. , In like manner, an opinion, given by one in authority, should declare, with reasonable certainty, the general rule applicable' to the class to which the case presented belongs instead of being merely a decision of particular facts; and when the law is stated in general terms, its relation to the subject is readily understood, and the individual can exercise a sound discretion in its application. It is an ancient rule, and one which must remain forever unchanged, " T h a t Masonry requires physical perfection in the candidate." The members of tke Lodge must apply this rule to every petitioner for our mysteries, and will be amenable to the G.'.L.". only for an abuse of the discretion vested in therh. Physical perfection seldom, if ever, exists; therefore, if the general rule was not in some degree flexible, it would be prohibitory; but in all cases it is the spirit of the law, which should be observed. PROCEDURE IN MASONIC TRIALS.
Under the rules of our Society all trials for ofienses against Masonry are to be had in a Lodge specially notified and convened for that purpose, and when so engaged the members act in a quasi judicial capacity, and are the judges of the law and the evidence, and derive all of their powers from the laws, customs and usages of Masonry, and from no other source. The procedure in a court thus constituted should conform to the rules provided therefor; but in cases where no rule is given precedent in similar bodies, and when neces7
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sary in the courts of the land may be followed, carefully avoiding all technicalities. The rules of evidence to be observed in such trials are those which have been established and recognized in the ordinary administration of justice; for by long experience it is shown that by those rules the truth of the very fact or point in issue can be best ascertained. All persons are competent witnesses, and should testify on honor without reference to any oath or obligation. The rule requiring an oath to be administered to a profane should be disregarded, for the reason: First, The law of the land does not authorize it. Second, The mere, form is not an oath, and therefore has no legal force. Third, Being coram non judice, there is no penalty for its violation; and, Fourth, Masons should never make a mockery of administering an oath. CAN A LODGE GRANT A N E W T R I A L ?
. It is the inherent right of every court of justice to grant new trials, limited only by rule or statute as to time and cause, and this right has always been regarded as an additional guaranty of liberty to the subject, and it has ever been exercised by courts to correct their own errors and to insure the right to him who otherwise might have pleaded in vain for justice. Your attention is here called to an approved opinion (numbered 5, series of 1873), that " A Lodge cannot grant a brother a new trial." Under what law this opinion was given, or from what course of reasoning it is a logical sequence, is not shown, for no argument appears in the context, and the cases under observation give no reasons for denying it, and as a mere statement of the proposition prima facie carries with it the conviction that the right exists, the argument of him who denies it is awaited with some curiosity. Shall we not remove every barrier which tends to restrict the tribunals of our Society in the exercise of their lawful prerogatives? Shall we not open every avenue to that cardinal virtue. Justice, which presides in the tribunals of our Society and sets up in the hearts of our triors the standard of right? Remember that in our Temple Mercy stands ever pleading for the unfortunate.
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.MASONIC STANDING W H E N A NEW T R I A L IS GRANTED.
The Grand Lodge is the Court of last resort in Masonry, to which every brother who is agrieved by the decision of a Subordinate may appeal, and it has the power to do substantial justice in every case. On appeal it may set aside the proceedings and remand the case for a new trial. When this is done the case stands precisely as if there had never been a trial, and the accused brother occupies the same relative position to the Lodge and to Masonry that he did before the proceedings were begun, for a new trial is a judicial reexamination of the issues arising under the allegations contained in the charges and traversed by the denial. These remarks are preliminary t9 calling your attention to an approved opinion (numbered 3, series of 1867,), in substance that a member of a Subordinate Lodge, having been tried and expelled, but who, on appeal to the Grand Lodge, was granted a new trial, "is not entitled to a seat in the Lodge, except when the Lodge is engaged in the prosecution of the trial." W h y is the brother not entitled to a seat in the Lodge? Is it because charges have been preferred against him? That cannot affect his Masonic standing, for he is presumed to be innocent until the contrary is proved. Is it because he has been once found guilty and perhaps sentenced? No; for the Grand Lodge, by its reversal, declared he never had been rightfully convicted or sentenced. T H E SUPREME AUTHORITY IN MASONRY.
But few opinions have been given on the various questions which have been presented, for the reason that in most cases a mere reference to some published rule was sufficient to give the inquirer the information sought, and but few of those given are considered of sufficient importance to report, and they are appended. Recognizing the G.'. L.'. as the Supreme Masonic Authority within its Jurisdiction, limited only by the Ancient Landmarks, care has been taken to observe and conform to its laws and regulations in all matters pertaining to the government of the Craft, even when an opinion has been held adverse to the prescribed rule, for it is believed
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that a G.'. M.'. has no right (except in the exercise of a prerogative) to disregard the expressed will of the G.'. L.'. which has clothed him with power and vested him with authority. In calling your attention to certain by-laws and, approved opinions which are believed unmasonic or erroneous, no extended argument is made, for neither time or inclination will permit it in this Address; but should the suggestions be of sufficient importance to merit your consideration, the discussion will develojj that the criticism which is first presented to you here is just, and will enable you in the exercise of a wise discretion, guided by the light of reason and experience, to make such modifications of the law as the necessity of each case may demand. TEMPERANCE T H E CARDINAL VIRTUE.
The cardinal virtue, Temperance, placed by our ancient brethren in a niche within their Temple, has stepped forth and, no longer half concealed, now stands prominently in our midst to wield with greater force her influence in that great cause of moral reform over which she has so long and faithfully presided. Masonry as a system of morality teaches men the relation they bear to each other as social beings, and furnishes the standard of right and wrong by which their intentions and actions may be measured. As Masonry progresses, the standard of morality is raised. As man is cultured and refined, the habits and customs of society are gradually improved; therefore it is that some of the indulgences of our fathers, then considered as innocent gratifications of their appetites, would be immoral practices now. In the cause of Temperance, as in every great moral work having for its object the lifting up of man and placing him on a higher plane of usefulness, we must not be satisfied to merely keep pace with the world, but Masonry must take an advanced position â&#x20AC;&#x201D; must become the educator of the people and lead them in every moral work, and if any hesitate for fear that ours is to be diverted into a Temperance Society, let them review the first lessons they were taught in this Temple, and
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if "Ephraim is wedded to his idols," and cannot leave them, let him remain behind. DEDICATION OF T H E MASONIC T E M P L E AT LEAVENWORTH.
At the invitation of Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, King Solomon Lodge, No, 10, Calvary Lodge, No. 50, and Hiram Lodge, No. bj, this G.". L.'. was called in Special Communication Thursday, February 12, for the purpose of dedicating this Temple (where we are now assembled) to Masonic purposes agreeably to ancient form and usage. A full report of the proceedings and ceremonies of the occasion has been prepared by the R.". W.". Grand Secretary for publication. It was indeed a pleasant duty to dedicate this Temple in the presence of so large an assemblage of the friends of Masonry as were gathered here, rendered particularly attractive by the many fair women who honored us with their attendance. Our brethren of the Leavenworth Lodges are entitled to great credit for their admirable arrangements, every appointment being in exact accord with the spirit of such an occasion. May they live long to enjoy the fruits of their labors. At the close, of the ceremonies the banquet was announced, and soon around the well filled tables each was doing ample justice to the bountiful repast, and when all had feasted we listened to the eloquent responses to the sentiments proposed by that eminent Frater, RICHARD R . R E E S . From the banqueting hall to the ball room, where enchanting music, light hearts and happy faces induced us to linger until long afcer the low tv/elve-bell had sounded the requiem of the day made memorable in the hearts of our brethren and in the Masonic annals of this Grand Jurisdiction. MASONIC MUTUAL B E N E F I T SOCIETY.
This Association was organized at Topeka in March, 1873, by a number of Master Masons residing in that place, and is now fairly at work, with its Agents near every Lodge in this Jurisdiction. Its members are limited to five thousand, and to affiliated Master Masons in good standing who can pass the required medical examination. Its object is to give
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financial aid and benefit to the widows, orphans and depend^ ents of deceased members, by a system of assessments. On the 15th of November, after an examination of its Constitution and By-Laws, it was endorsed and recommended to the members of the Lodges in this Jurisdiction as " t h e best means which can be devised to aid those who are left dependent on our charities. It is a voluntary contribution by every Master Mason of a certain amount to the widow, orphan, or dependent relative, of every deceased brother." The reference, of the matter for action by this G.'.L.'. to a Special Committee is requested by its officers. Such mutual benefit associations are common to other societies, and are not unknown to Masonry. It is believed to be the best method yet devised for life insurance: the small payments, the certainty of the benefits and the absence of any chance for litigation recommend it to those who want a safe assurance. Such an institution should be managed by its members, and any proposition to place this or any other similar association under the control and direction of this G.'. L.'. is of doubtful propriety, and should be carefully considered, although the G.'. L.'. might be authorized to have it inspected annually. IN MEMORIAM.
While mourning their departure, we revere their memory. M.-. W.'. JOHN F . RYLAND, P.-. G.'. M.'. of Missouri. By profession a lawyer, he was for many years on the bench. As a judge he was just and upright; as a Mason he was zealous and full of good deeds, and as a citizen he was respected and honored of men. H e crossed to the other shore September 10, 1873. M.-. W.-. GEORGE M . RANDALL, P.-. G.-. M.-. of Massachu-
setts. A Bishop in the Protestant Episcopal Church for Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico, he was distinguished for his learning, for his purity of life, and for his earnest labors in the Lodge and in the Church. The Grand Master recalled him September 28, 1873. M.-. W.-.
HENRY R . SWAZY,
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whom the Craft delighted to honor for his many virtues, and amiable deportment. " H e will greet us again in another and a better place, where the light of eternal glory is never extinguished." He passed to the Celestial Lodge December 14, 1873. M.-. W.". ALEXANDER K E I T H , P . \ G.'. M.-. of Nova Scotia. For thirty years he was continuously G.'. M.'. Venerable and fulLof years, he was loved and honored by all. We doubt not his work was accepted by the Grand Overseer and rewarded with the crown of eternal life. H e . was gathered in by the Great Reaper December 14, 1.S73. M.-. W.-. ROBERT S. BRUNS, P.-. G.-. M.-. of South Carolina. His life was spent in the service of Masonry, which he hoped might grow in strength, its counsels be blessed with wisdom, its officers be endowed with knowledge, and its craftsmen with every perfect gift. The Divine summons came and he obeyed it February 14, 1874. CONCLUSION.
Elaving made a report of the principal transactions in the Grand Master's office during the past year, it may not be inappropriate to say in. conclusion that the honors so generously bestowed by you twelve months ago have been borne with pride and with no little effort to be deemed worthy of them; such an expression of confidence is the highest earthly reward a Mason can receive; be assured that it was duly appreciated. You.are now about to commence the work to which you have been appointed. Be earnest for the right and devoted to the cause in which you are engaged, ever remembering the importance of the trust reposed in you; when your labors are completed they will merit approval, and you will then receive the rewards that await the faithful craftsman. You stand here as sentinels upon the ramparts of this Grand Jurisdiction to protect this division' of our brotherhood from the schemes of designing and ambitious men, to guard it against violations of ancient laws and infractions of specific obligations, and to maintain its principles until its sublime ideal, now mysteriously hidden in its sym-
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bols, shall appear in all its splendor to an enlightened and an admiring world. Then lift up the Standard of Freemasonry, shake out its folds to the favoring breezes, until that word pRATERNixy inwoven in its fabric shall float over every nation and in every land, and be the watch-word of the innumerable host which will rally around it and insure the universal reign of Free and Accepted Masonry. REFERENCE GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. On motion of Bro. PECK, the Grand Master's Address was referred to the appropriate Committee for comment and distribution of the various topics therein treated.
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OPINIONS. 1. A Mason's T^odge may be held in any secure place used by any other society which has for its object man's improvement and moral elevation. 2. A Lodge cannot be lawfully opened unless one of the first three officers is present, or some one authorized by one of the first four officers of. the Grand Lodge. 3. When a Lodge is irregularly, but in good faith, opened and work is done, the work must be held regular; but unfinished business should be.commenced de novo. 4. When one is elected to membership, or raised to the degree of Master Mason, he becomes by such act a member of the Lodge, though a rule- of the Lodge requires some condition precedent. 5. A ballot on an application for the degrees, or for membership, or for advancement, when participated inby one who is not a member of the Lodge, -must be held regular and treated as any other ballot. 6. Immorality is unmasonic and a crime against Masonry. Conduct which is contrary to the Divine law, to the conscience ofuprightmen, and to the moral sense of the commimity, is immoral and unmasonic. 7'. The mere presentation of charges against a brother does not affect his Masonic standing; but the Master, in his discretion, may suspend him from the exercise of an office and close the door of his Lodge against him. 8. When charges have been presented against a brother, and he-has been tried and acquitted by his Lodge, no further action can be taken i n t h a t c a s e . It cannot be appealed for review before the Grand Lodge, for there is no one aggrieved. 9. One who is under sentence of suspension may be charged, tried and puiiished in the same manner and to the same extent that he could be if in good standing, and during the trial, but only then, he may sit in the Lodge. One expelled is not subject to trial. 10. A reprimand is declared to be a punishment to be inflicted by sentence of a Masonic tribunal; therefore, in the absence of any such sentence resulting from a trial, a Master has no right to reprimand a member of his Lodge, but he may admonish him. 11. When a dimit is voted by a Lodge, the membership ceases; but the Secretary may withhold the certificate until the applicant has discharged every obligation to the Lodge growing out of the relation of membership; but in no pase can additional obligation be imposed,
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12. Where one Lodge bestows charity on a member of another Lodge, or pays the funeral expens'es of such a member, no lawful claim for reimbursement for such expenditures.exists in favor of the Lodge making them, against the Lodge of which the destitute or deceased brother was a member. 13. T h e report of a committee on a petition for membership, or for the mysteries of Masonry, cannot be questioned by any one, and when an unfavorable report is made, no one has a right to demand from the committee, or any member of it, either in or out of the Lodge, the reason for the conclusions arrived at. 14. While a Lodge is at labor, the Master, in the exercise of his discretion, may teniporarily depose any officer and direct some other brother to perform the duties of the office pro tempore. An appointed officer holds his office at the pleasure of the Master, who may remove him from office at any time, and fill the vacancy. 15. The rule requiring a petitioner for a new Lodge, or for membership in a Chartered Lodge to be in possession of a regular dimit, must.be strictly observed, and cannot be varied to meet special cases arising under regulations peculiar to some other Grand Jurisdiction limiting the authority of Lodges in granting dimits. 16. Full faith and credit must be given to the official acts and proceedings of every Lodge not in conflict with the ancient Landmarks or jurisdiction of another Lodge, and whoever is aggrieved by the action of any Lodge, must seek redress of his grievances in such Lodge, or by appeal to the Grand Lodge having jurisdiction of the Lodge complained of. 17. The rule requiring a Lodge before receiving a petition for the mysteries of Masonry, from one who has previously been rejected in another Lodge, to obtain the consent of the Lodge rejecting him, must be strictly complied with, though the Grand Lodge having jurisdiction over the Subordinate Lodge rejecting him may not recognize or adopt the foregoing rule. 18. The rule requiring a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry to be whole and sound as a man, ought to be applied not only to the external but as well to the internal members and organs of the body, and to every part of the physical system, including every permanent or long standing derangement of the muscular or nervous systems, or disease.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S AND TREASURER'S REPORTS. The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer made the following Reports, showing the financial transactions of their respective offices. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of the State of
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In compliance with the "provisions of the law of this Grand Lodge, the Grand Secretary most respectfully begs leave to submit his Annual Report for the Masonic year just closed, together with a detailed statement of the financial transactions of his office, showing the amount of funds received and disbursed by him during the year. All will be found arranged under appropriate heads, and accompanied by various recommendations, to which your attention is earnestly invited. PRINTING.
Agreeable to instructions, one thousand copies of the Proceedings for the Masonic year ending August 31, 1873, were printed in good style and distributed in the usual manner. The first lot I sent out the last week in December, 1873. The number printed last year did not supply the demand, and, with an increase of Lodges this year, the number ought to be not less than twelve hundred, and I am inclined to believe that fifteen hundr2d would not come amiss. New Lodges ought to be promptly supplied with full sets of Grand Lodge Proceedings. DELINQUENT LODGES.
Tecumseh Lodge, No. 15, and Burlington, No. 66,.made no returns for the year ending August 31, 1873. Great Light Lodge, No. 34, sent in their returns at a late day (just as we were closing up the printing for the year), but failed to remit the Grand Lodge dues. No return is complete until Grand
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Lodge dues are fully paid. Though repeatedly called for, neither reports nor remittances have been received. Corinthian Lodge, No. 79, made returns for 1872, but failed to send up the amount due the Grand Lodge. That sum still remains unpaid, notwithstanding the Grand.Secretary has several times called the attention of the Secretary and Master of Corinthian Lodge thereto. MEMPHIS AND S H R E V E P O R T .
Soon after the close of the last Session of the Grand Lodge, I procured drafts on New York, and forwarded to the proper authorities the amounts contributed for the relief of our unfortunate brethren in Memphis and Shreveport, and have received due acknowledgments for the contributions. The sum sent to Shreveport was returned, they having received enough to' supply their immediate wants. For details I refer you to the financial statement appended to this Report. GRAND LODGE FUNDS.
In accordance with the order of the Grand Lodge, in relation to loaning its surplus funds, the Committee, composed of the Grand Master, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, to- whom this matter was entrusted, made a loan of Two Thousand Dollars to the Masonic , Temple Association in the City of Leavenworth. This sum was held by said Association for nearly six months, when it was paid, together with the interest, as will appear by reference to the report of the Grand Treasurer. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
As usual, the Grand Secretary sent out the necessary blanks for the return of officers elected and installed for the ensuing year. The following Lodges have failed to report: Emporia, No. 12; Oskaloosa, No. 14; Great Light, No. 34; Monticello, No. 4 3 ; Monrovia, No. 4 8 ; Burlington, No. 66; Tuscan, No. 82; Excelsior, No. 115; Cherryvale, No. 137, and Mt. Yernon, No. 145. To these Lodges second blanks have been sent. In far too many cases the reports made came in very slowly.
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T h e M a s t e r a n d Secretary are t h e parties to w h o m ail c o m m u n i c a t i o n s are a d d r e s s e d a n d d o c u m e n t s sent. E v e r y o n e will readily perceive h o w u t t e r l y impossible it is for t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y to do so, unless h e has t h e n a m e s of t h o s e officers.. M a n y times I have mailed a d o c u m e n t t o t h e o n l y S e c r e t a r y of w h o m I h a d k n o w l e d g e , a n d after a m o n t h or more" it w o u l d r e t u r n , h a v i n g j o u r n e y e d m a n y h u n d r e d miles in p u r s u i t of o n e w h o ^ h a d n e g l e c t e d to notify m e of h i s c h a n g e of residence. In all cases of r e m o v a l of M a s t e r or S e c r e t a r y from t h e "Jurisdiction, t h e fact s h o u l d at o n c e b e reported to t h e office of t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . SEAL IMPRESSIONS. . Section 22 of t h e B y - L a w s of this G r a n d L o d g e r e q u i r e s each S u b o r d i n a t e L o d g e to p r o c u r e a Seal, a n d file an impression t h e r e o f in the office of the G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . The attention of t h e Secretaries of the v a r i o u s L o d g e s was directed to this law, and a few complied t h e r e w i t h . This year, I p r e p a r e d a form and sent one t o each S e c r e t a r y . The following L o d g e s h a v e been h e a r d f r o m : No.'s i, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2 3 , 28, 29, 3 1 , 33, 3'S, 36, 38, 39, 4 0 , 4 1 , 42, 4 3 . 44, 4 7 , 48, 49, 50, S i , 54, 5^, 57, 58. 59, 60, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 71, 74, 75, TT, 79, 8 1 , 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 9 1 , 92, 94, 96, 98, 99, 100, l o i , 102, 103, 104, .105, 106, 107, n o , I I I , 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 2 2 1 , 122, 123, 126, 127, 130, 132, 133, 13s, 138, 140, 141, 142, 143 a n d 144. T h e n e g l e c t of t h e o t h e r s t o c o m p l y with this B y - L a w , leads to t h e inference t h a t t h e y h a v e no Seal, or are remiss in d u t y . MASONIC TEMPLE. I have e m b o d i e d in the J o u r n a l of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e Special C o m m u n i c a t i o n of the G r a n d L o d g e , held in t h e City of L e a v e n w o r t h , F e b r u a r y 12, 1874, for t h e p u r p o s e of dedicating t h e M a s o n i c T e m p l e j u s t completed, a full r e p o r t of t h e c e r e m o n i e s , u n d e r the impression t h a t it w o u l d b e of interest n o t o n l y t o t h e F r a t e r n i t y i m m e d i a t e l y interested, b u t t o -the Craft t h r o u g h o u t t h e Jurisdiction.
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OFFICE F U R N I T U R E .
In compliance with the order of the Grand Lodge, I purchased two new book-cases, which meet the wants of the Grand Secretary's office, and drew on the Grand Treasurer for the amount necessary to cover the expense of the same. BLANKS.
A full supply of the necessary blanks for the use of Subordinate Lodges, is kept by the Grand Secretary, as contemplated by our Standing Regulation. A price list has been mailed to the Secretary of each Lodge. AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.
A t the last Annual Communication, the following Amendment to the By-Laws was concurred in by the Grand Lodge, and the same ordered to be submitted to the .various Subordinate Lodges for their approval: " T o amend Sec. i8 in relation to Grand Lodge dues, so as to read 75 cents instead of 50 cents." I did not submit this Amendment, for the reason that in this was involved the per diem and mileage question, which failed to be concurred in by the Grand Lodge. I felt sure that the Grand Lodge was not disposed to increase the expense of the Subordinate Lodges, unless a per diem and mileage was paid, or at least mileage. After consulting the Grand Master, I thought it advisable to defer the matter until the present Session. LOUISIANA R E L I E F .
About the first of June last, I received circular letters from the Worshipful Master of Louisiana Relief Lodge, No. i, New Orleans, properly endorsed by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, asking aid for those suffering in consequence of the great flood in that State. Under the direction of the Grand Master, I at once issued a circular letter to each Subordinate Lodge in this Jurisdiction, setting forth the facts and making an earnest appeal to our brethren for such relief as they were able to give. For a statement of the sums respectively paid by each
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Lodge, reference may be had to my financial statement hereto annexed. BINDING REPORTS.
We have now on hand three years' Proceedings (1871, '72 and '73) unbound. These pamphlets have been laid aside for the purpose of having them bound in suitable shape, say in one volume, cloth, or more expensively if desirable, and then one copy sent to each Subordinate Lodge. We have also many .unbound pamphlets of sister Grand Lodges,which, as far as complete, should be bound to insure preservation. These are valuable contributions to Masonic literature, and should be preserved. REPRINTING.
The Grand Secretary took occasion in his Annual Report to the Grand Lodge at its Session held in the City of Fort Scott, October, 1872, to call attention to the importance of reprinting the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge from the organization in 1855 to 1868 inclusive. The subject met with favor, and, after some discussion, a resolution was adopted authorizing the Grand Secretary to proceed with the work. Just, however, as the Grand Lodge was closing its labors, Bro. CARR moved that the motion to reprint be reconsidered and rescinded. His motion prevailed, and so the matter ended. Now I venture to ask your attention once more to this important subject, and trust you will give it the consideration its merits demand. RETURNS OF LODGES.
Our Laws, Rules, Regulations and Blanks, though drawn up with care, fail, it seems, to be fully comprehended by those for whom intended. Some of our Brother Secretaries appear to have forgotten that the law requiring Lodges to make their Annual Reports, has been amended, and that the Masotiic Year ends August the thirty-first in each year, but that they are allowed till the loth of September to make their returns and remit the amounts due the Grand Lodge.
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On the twelfth of August, I mailed the necessary blanks, accompanied with a letter of instructions, to the Secretaries of the various Lodges, taking care to bundle and check them so that there would be no mistake made at the postoffice in this city. We hoped this time to receive correct reports and remittances with promptitude. Again we are mistaken; neither are they up to time, nor have we received good work, nor proper remittances, as you will see by the table showing the amount of dues received, and also by the Report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges. W e have now in this Jurisdiction one hundred and thirty^ nine Chartered Lodges, and twenty-one Under Dispensation;; out of this number only fifty-eight of the Chartered Lodges had reported up to September the 30th, and were correct; sixty-one were found incorrect in many particulars, and returned to the Lodges for correction; twenty have failed to report. Eleven Lodges, U. D., correct; eight incorrect, and two not reported. Only forty-six Lodges reported within the time prescribed by law. I beg leave to refer the Secretaries of the various Lodges to my Reports for 1872 and 1873, wherein I took occasion to criticise their work, and would call their attention again to the various irregularities therein noted, which I find repeated this year. In conclusion, I desire to say, with entire fraternal good will toward all concerned, that if the Secretaries of Subordinate Lodges would carefully study the laws and regulations of the Grand Lodge in relation to their duties, and follow the instructions sent them from time to time, few or no errors would appear in their reports, and much time would be saved, and much expense to the Grand Lodge. ,
DISPENSATIONS.
By order of the Grand Lodge, the Dispensations of the following Lodges that had failed to comply with its Constitu-
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tion and By-Laws, were continued until the next Annual Communication: JEWELL Lodge, U. D., Jewell City, J. C. Postlethwaite, W. M. OLIVET Lodge, U. D., Olivet, W. C. Sweeney, W. M. RiDGEWAY Lodge, U. D., Ridgeway, Wm. McDivitt, W. M. LANGTON Lodge, U. D., Langton, Wm. Driscoll, W. M. â&#x20AC;¢ GREAT BEND Lodge, U. D., Great Bend, J. A. McClellan, W. M. CARBONDALE Lodge, U. D., Carbondale, Ed. E. Thomas, W. M. MIAMI Lodge, U. D., Paola, John A. Huflf, W. M. ELLSWORTH Lodge, U. D., Ellsworth, H. F. Hosman, W. M.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master was pleased to issue Dispensations for the formation of thirteen new Lodges for the year ending August 31, 1874, all of which were set to work, and will, I have no doubt, make satisfactory reports of their doings for the year: CENTRE Lodge, Marion Centre, Marion county, November 8, 1873, Samuel R. Peters, W. M., and eighteen others; recommended by Advance Lodge, No. 114. W H I T E WATER Lodge, Clilford, Butler county, December 17, 1873, Taylor A. Baxter, W. M., and ten others; recommended by Halcyon Lodge, No. 120. THAYER Lodge, Thayer, Neosho county, December 31, 1873, Erastus Keables, W. M., and eighteen others; recommended by Altoona Lodge, No. 118. DOUGLAS Lodge, Douglas, Butler county, February 2, 1874, Gideon D. Prindle, W. M., and fourteen others; recommended by Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 74. WELLINGTON Lodge, Wellington, Sumner county, B'ebruary 2, 1874, James S. Hunt, W. M., and thirty-eight others; recommended by'Adelphi Lodge, No. n o . COMPOSITE Lodge, Edwardsville, Wyandotte county, February 24, 1874, Heman B. Hunt, W. M., and nine others; recommended by Monticello Lodge, No. 43. CATO Lodge, Cato, Crawford county, February 24, 1874, William Simpson, W. M., and eight others; recommended by Godfrey Lodge, No. 124. LINCOLN Lodge, Lincoln Center, Lincoln county, March 23, 1874, William C. Buzick, W. M., and seventeen others; recommended by Minneapolis Lodge, No. 143. HAVEN Lodge, South Haven, Sumner county, March 23, 1874, Wilkin M. Battis, W. M., and ten others; recommended by Adelphi Lodge, No. n o . H O P E Lodge, Howard City, Howard county, April 18, 1874, Daniel W. French, W. M., and nine others; recommended by Meridian Lodge, No. t26. DEXTER Lodge, Dexler, Cowley county. May 25, 1874, James McDermott, W. M., and sixteen others; recommended by Adelphi Lodge, No. n o . ACTIVE Lodge, Atchison, Atchison county, June 29, 1874, Thomas Clyde, W. M., and nine others; recommended by Washington Lodge, No. 5. ROBINSON Lodge, Robinson, Brown county, June 30, 1874, Charles Huck, W. M., and eight others.; recommended by Hiawatha Lodge, No. 35.
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SCHEDULE "A," BEING ABSTRACT OF DUES RETURNED SUBORDINATE LODf.ES, FOR T H E YEAR E N D I N G A U G U S T 3 1 , 1874.
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Stnilhton -! Leavenworth, Wyandolte, Kickapoo, ,. Washington, *.. Lawrence, Union, Bourbon, Acacia K i n g Solomon, limporia, Nemaha 0.>l<aluosa, Tecumseh, Lafayette, Toptka, Franklin Olaihe, Circleville, G r a s s h o p p e r Falls, Palmyra O s a g e Valley, High Prairie, Neosho,-EUlora, 29 Pacific, 30 Valley, 31 A r c a n a 32 A u h u r n , 33 Mound Cily, 34 (Jreat L i g h t , 35 H i a w a t h a , 36 Council Grove, : 37 Paola, 38 lola, 39 S e n e c a , 40 De S o t o , 41 B l o o m i n g G r o v e , . . 42 H o l t o n , 4 3 Monticello, 44 D e l p h i a n , 45 E a s l o n , 4 6 Rising S u n , 47 X e n i a 48 Monrovia 49 Nine Mile, 50 Calvary, 5 " Orient, .___ 52 Perry . _ I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 '7 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 27 28
LOCATION.
Highland, Leavenworth, Wyandotte Pleasant R i d g e , Atchison, Lawrence, J u n c l o n City, Kort Scott, Lawrence, Leavenworth Emporia, . A m e r i c a City, Oskaloosa, Tecumseh, _. Manhattan, Topeka, Ottawa, Olathe,-— Circleville, Grasshopper Falls, iJaUlwin City, Ossavvatomie High Prairie,Le R n y , Maplelt>n Humboldt, North L a w r e n c e , Doniphan, . Auburn, Mound City, Silver L a k e , Hiawatha, Council G r o v e , Paola, lola, Seneca, De S o t o , T r a d i n g Post, Holton Monticello Garnett, Easton, Fort Scott, Xenia Monrovia Fairmount, Leavenworth Topeka, Perry ville,
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Not R e p o r t e d Sep. 19 00 Not Reported Sep.
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SCHEDULE " A , " BEING ABSTRACT OF DUES RETURNED •SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR E N D I N G AUGUST 31, iST/^.— Contimted. No
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Grenada Shawnee rroy Spring Hill, Coyville, Mt. Pleasant, __, Uick Kees, 6 0 .Salina, 61 I,a Cygne, 63 Adams, _: ,64 Wathena, 65 Gardner, 66 Burlington, 67 Krankfort, 68 Hiram, 71 ISixter, 72 Huron, 73!Chetopa, 74I Mystic Tie, 75 Wamego, 76 Erie, 77 Ionic, 78 White Cloud, . . 79 Corinthian, 8 0 Z.iradatha,. 81 New Albany, . . 82 Tuscan,: 83 Doric, 84 Jefferson, 85 Sutlon, 86 Evergreen, 87 Ashlar, t-8 Eureka, Home, 9 0 Golden Rule,. 91 Marysville, . 92 Mission, 93 Gir.^rd, 94 Harmony, 95 Constellation . 96 Delaware 97 Patmos, 98 Benevolent, 99 Wichita, loo Prudence, lOI Euclid, I02 Key Stone, J 03 Cedar, 104 Frontier, S3 54 55 56 57 5« 59
LOCATION.
Wetmore, Shawnee, Troy, Spring Hill, Coyville, Mt. Pleasant, Huge, Salina, La Cygne, O^ivego, Wathena, ; _: Gardner, Burlington, Frankfort, Leavenworth, Baxter Springs, Huron, Chelopa, Augusta, \VAmcgo, Erie, Neosho Rapids, White Cloud; Burlingame, Cottonwood Falls,.. New Albany, Neosho Falls,..'. F.udora, Winchester, Waterulle, Montana, — 'Clinton, jPleasanlon, Centralia,. North Topeka, Marysville, Osage Mission, Girard, Neodesha, Fredonia, White Church, Eldorado, Abilene, Wichita, Columbus, Lyndon, Parker, New Chicago, Washington,
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Solomon City, Fidelity, Fortitude, Zion, Obedience, __ no Adelphia, III Hesperian, 112 Blue Valley," 3 St. John's, 114 Advance, " S Excelsior, 116 Muscotah 117 Parsons, 118 Altoona, 119 Cherokee, 120 Halcyon _1 12 WoO'Json, 122 Alpha, 123 Liberty, 124 Godfrey, 125 Cawker City, 126 Meridian, 127 Palestine, 128 Ottawa, 129 Belleville,- — 130 Polar Star, ._ 131 Equity, 132 Carson, 133 Crescent, 134 Clay Centre,_ 135 Lenexa, 136 Vesper, «37 Cherry vale, 138 Pomona, «39 Sedgwick, 140 Reno, 14 Signal, 142 Newton, 143 Minneapolis,. 144 Gilead, '45 Mt, Vernon, _
Solomon City,. Eureka,
No 105 106 107 108 109
DATE.
PAID.
Sep.
REMARKS.
$17 50 19 0 0
Independence,.
Stanton, Americus, Winfield, Rossville, Irving, Concordia, Florence, Uniontown, Muscotah Parsons, Altoona, Cherokee, Peabody Toronto, Fort Gibson, Liberty, Godfrey, . Cawker City, . . Elk Falls, Edgerton, Ottawa, Belleville Netawaka, Fontana, Elk City, ._. Arkansas City,. Clay Centre, Lenexa, Elgin, Cherry vale, Pomona, Sedgwick City,. Hutchinson Osage City, Newton, Minneapolis> Kalida, Beloit,
BY
39 9 15 25 9 10 18
00 50 00 00 50 50 00
Not Reported Sep.
"
18 30 12 00 9 24 0 0 7 10 50 10
16 0 0
9 «5 50 3 11 0 0 3 II 50 "
18 16 12
4 9 5 Sep.
24
Sep.
14 20 15 19 7 23
00 00 00 00 00 00
Not Reported Not Reported S 00
Not Reported 19 16 11 12 II 13 6 28 7 26
00 00 50 50 50 50 50 00 00 50
Not Reported Sep.
10
9^ 50 Not Reported
6§
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
1874.
SCHEDULE " B , " BEING ABSTACT OF DUES R E T U R N E D BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, U. D., FOR T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1874. No.
NAME
Jewell, •—. Olivet, — Ridgeway, __, Longton Great Bend, _ Carbondale, _ Miami, Ellsworth, Centre, ;. White Water, Thaye", Cato, VVellington Douglass, Composit, Lincoln, Haven, . Hope, Dexter, Active, -. Robinson,
LOCATION.
DATE.
Jewell City, Olivet, ... Sep. Ridgeway, ^Longton, . --. Great Bend, ,.=. Carbondale L. Paola, ^__-. Ellsworth, ^. Marion Centre, _ i . Clifford, .. Thayer, ^ _. Sep. Cato .^ ^_. Wellington, ;_, Douglass ^-. Sep. Edwardsville, Lincoln Centre,.^. South Haven, ^. Howard City, •.. Dexter, ^. Atchison, Robinson,. .^
PAID.
REMARKS.
Not Reported ! 5 00 9 00 8 to 8 7
do 06 50 66
9 50 13 50
Nof Reported
I t S6
5 5° 50 50 60 60 56 50 5 66 5 66
Not Reported
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Octobei',
S C H E D U L E " C , " BEING ABSTRACT OF DUES R E T U R N E D BY SUBORDINATE LODGES, FOR T H E YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1873, MADE SINCE R E P O R T R E N D E R E D OCTOBER i, 1873. No
13 27 30 33 34 42
43 45 50 Si 57 61 72
79 81 86 87
89 104 • 107
no III 112 124 130
U.D. U.D.
NAME.
Emporia, N'emaha, Neosho, Valley .. Auburn, Great Light,. Holton, Monlicellb, _. Easton, Calvary, Gi'enada, Circleville, ._ La Cygne,-.. Huron, Corinthian, New Albany, Evergreen, Ashlar, Home, Frontier Fortitude, Adelphi, Hesperian, Blue Valley,. Godfrey, I'olar Star, . . Ridgeway, Miami,
LOCATION.
Emporia, America City, Le Roy, Nouh Lawrence,.., Auburn, Silver Lake, Holton, Monlicello, Easton, Leavenworth, Capioma, Circleville, La Cygne, Huron Burlingame, ^__. New Albany, Montana, .^ Clinton, Centralia, Washington, Independence, VVinfield,...^ Kossville, ttving, Godfrey, Netavvaka, kidgewav, I'aola,..!
PAID.
DATE.
Oct.
$ 41 5° 16 0 0
Oct. Dec.
22 0 0 10 0 0
Oct. 9 "5 4 9 6 15
Nov. 24 Oct. 4 6
•5 15
9 4 15 II
15 Dec. Oct.
4 S 7 6
21 50 9 00 11 50
30 50 19 12 19 14 20
00 00 00 CO 00
17 5° 14 11 12 12
00 50 50 00
31 50 1 9 GO n 50 10 5 0
20 50 14 GO 5 00
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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SCHEDULE " D , " BEING ABSTRACT OF CHARTER F E E S R E C E I V E D FROM T H E FOLLOWING NAMED LODGES, D U R I N G T H E YEAR E N D I N G AUGUST 31, 1873. TO WHOM C H A R T E R S W E R E G R A N T E D AT T H E LAST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF T H E GRAND LODGE.
No
LOCATION.
NAME.
131 132 133 134 Clay Centie, •35- Lenexa,. 136 137 Cherryvale, 138 139 140 141 142 Newton,
143 Minneapolis, 144 145 Mt. Vernon,
COUNTY.
AMOUNT.
%
Elk Cily, :_ Arkansas City,... Clny Centre,-.
. Montgomery, Clav, _..
.
20 0 0 20 CO 20 0 0
.. Clierrvvale,
Montgomery, .
20 00
Woodson, Mitchell,
20 00
Sedgwick City,. O-inge City, ..- Kalida, — Beloit, Total,
$ 300 0 0
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S C H E D U L E " E , " DISPENSATION FEES R E C E I V E D FROM T H E FOLLOWING NAMED LODGES, TO WHOM DISPENSATIONS W E R E ISSUED BY T H E GRAND MASTER DURING T H E YEAR E N D I N G AUGUST 31, 1873. NAME.
Beloit, Cherryvale, Sedgwick, Signal, Minneapolis, Olivet, Ridgeway, Longton,
LOCATION.
Beloit, -_ Pomona,. Cherryvale,- _ - . . _ Sedgwick City,
COUNTY.
Mitchell, Franklin, Montgomery,
AMOUNT.
$
_. _-
20 00 20 00
Osage City, _ Minneapolis, Kalida, Jewell City, Olivet, . Ridgeway,
Woodson,
20 0 0
Carbondale, Paola, Ellsworth, Total,
$ 340 00
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1874.
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SCHEDULE " F , " DISPENSATION F E E S RECEIVED FROM T H E FOLLOWING NAMED LODGES, TO WHOM DISPENSATIONS HAVE B E E N ISSUED BY T H E GRAND MASTER D U R I N G T H E YEAR E N D I N G AUGUST 31, 1874. NAME.
White Water, Thayer, _ ._ Douglas, Wellington, _ Composite, Lincoln,Hope, Active, _
LOCATION.
-Marion Centre, Clifford,.__ Thayer, _ Wellington, _ . Edwardsville, _ Cato,Lincoln Centre, South Haven,__ Howard City, Dexter,_. Atchison, Robinson,Total,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
COUNTY.
Butler, Neosho, _ Butler,. Sumner, Wyandotte, Crawford, _ Lincoln, _
Atchison, _
AMOUNT.
_ _-
20 20 20 20 20 20 20
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
20 0 0
$ 260 0 0
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Statement of cash received and expended, and transferred by Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Kansas, during year 1873-1874. RECEIPTS.
Dues from Subordinate Lodges, as per Schedule " A " and " B , " jS 2,420 25 From Subordinate Lodges on past due returns, year ending August 31, 1873, '^5 P^"" Schedule " C , " 425 50 Delinquent dues, 1872 and 1873, 2 50 From Ottumway Lodge, No. 11, balance cash on hand, 6 75 Charter fees, as per Schedule " D . " •_ 300 00 Returned from Shreveport, La., .•__ 100 00 From Past Grand Master John M. Price, Dispensation fees 1873, as per Schedule " E," 340 00 From Grand Master O. A. Bassett, Dispensation fees 1874, as per Schedule " F , " 260 00 From sale of books and blanks, 46 80 Total received,
fo.901
80
E X P E N D I T U R E S AND T R A N S F E R S .
On account of postage stamps used, On account of express charges paid, : On account of stationery used, On account of printing, On account of incidental expenses, On account of rent, Drawn on account of salary, Transferred to C. Beck, Grand Treasurer, viz: October 20, 1873, September 12, 1874, September 23, 1874, September 30, 1874, October 13, 1874, Total expended and transferred,
'
$
t
S'O 1,146 940 326 350
103 10 15 49 13 120 317
00 50 52 50 10 00 18
50 00 50 00 00 — 3,273 00 ^3,901 80
Fraternally submitted.
Grand Secretary.
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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas : I beg leave to submit a statement of my account with the Grand Lodge, as follows: October 2, 1873, Balance on hand, ^4,040 13 RECEIPTS.
Received from Grand Secretary, viz: October 16, 1873, t 51° July 29, 1874, 2,000 September 12, 1874, 1.146 September 23, 1874, ; 940 October 5, 1874, 326 Received interest on loan to Masonic Hall Association, October 10, 1874, 83 Received from Grand Secretary October 13, 1874, 350
5° 00 00 50 00 33 00 — 5,356 33
Total on hand and received,
^9,396 46
DISBURSEMENTS.
October 16, 1873, J. M. Price, Order 41, J?'250 October 16, 1873, J- El- Rush, Order 42, 25 October 16, 1873, I. B. Sharp, Order 43, 15 October 16, 1873, J. W. Peck, Order 44, 15 October 16, 1873, Christian Beck, Order 45, 15 October 16, 1873, John H. Brown, Order 46, 15 October 16, 1873, ^- H. Rossington, Order 47, 30 October 16, 1873, F. Magers, Order 48, 30 October 16, 1873, Justus Assmann, Order 49, 15 October 16, 1873, John H. Brown (for relief). Order 50, 300 October 16, 1873, John H. Brown (for relief). Order 51, 100 October 16, 1873, Christian Beck, Order 52, 100 October 16, 1873, E. D. Hillyer, Order 53, 75 October 16, 1873, E. D. Hillyer, Order 54, 10 October 21, 1873, J- H . Brown, Order 55, (blank books) 159 November 13, 1873, J- C. Ketcheson, Order 56, 200 November 19, 1873, J. C. Ketcheson, Order 57, 100 December 2, 1873, J. C. Ketcheson, Order 58, 200 December 9, 1873, J. C. Ketcheson, Order 61, 277 December 10,1873, B. McAllaster, Order 59, 37 December 10, 1873, A. L. Selig, Order 60, 28 January 23, 1874, J. C. Ketcheson, Order 62, 28 February 5, 1874, V. R. Liddel, Order 63, 112 February 7, 1874, W. O. Gould, Order 64, 2,000
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 50 30 00 00 00 15 50 00 00 00 00
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Brought forward,. March 31, 1874, S. Dodsworth, Order 6 5 , . _ _ — September 30, 1874, J. C. Ketcheson, Order 67, October 13, 1874, John H. Brown, Order 68, Balance on hand, Fraternally submitted,
October, ;
i!4,i37 45 25 00 11 50 482 8 2 — 519 32 ^4,656 77 4,739 69 i?9.396 46 CHRISTIAN BECK, Grnnd Treasurer.
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AMOUNTS CONTRIBUTED BY T H E FOLLOWING LODGES, TO T H E R E L I E F OF T H E LOUISIANA SUFFERERS, A N D PAID BY D R A F T TO J. C. BATCHELOR, GRAND SECRETARY OF GRAND LODGE OF LOUISIATSfA. DATE.
June
July
Aug.
No
NAME OF LODGE.
13 Leavenworth,
LOCATION.
Leavenworth, Leavenworth, __ Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, I Leavenworth, 58 Mt. Pleasant, 128 Ottawa, 18 Ottawa, Columbus, 35 Hiawatha, 92 Osage Mission,.. 73 Chetopa, 55 Troy, 119 Cherokee, 95 Fredonia, 113 Concordia, 65 Gardner, 57 Coyville, 33 Mound Cityi_.-.. 46 Fort Scott^ 54 Shawnee, 129 Belleville, 122 Fort Gibson, .96 White Church, 56 Spring Hill, 36 Council Grove,. 97 Eldorado, 112 Blue Valley, _ . . 138 Pomona, 5 Atchison,
' 3 King Solomon, 13 Calvary, 13 Hiram, 13 Leavenworth Chapter, 13 Leavenworth Command'y 17 Mt. Pleasant, 17 Ottawa, 17 Franklin, 19 Prudence, 19 Hiawatha, 20 Mission, 20 Chetopa, 20 Troy, 25 Cherokee, 25 Constellation, 27 St. John's, . 27 Gardner, 29 Coyville, 29 Mound City, . 30 Rising Sun, 30 Shawnee, 2 Belleville, 2 Alpha, 8 Delaware, 10 Spring Hill, 21 Council Grove, 22 Patamos, 23 Blue Valley, 31 Pomona, 13 Washington, ,: Total,
AMOUNT.
20 20 20 20 20 20
00 00 00 00 00 00
5 10 10 20 10 13 20 11 5 25 26 20 25 20 18 10 25 16 5 17 23 11 5 5 7
00 00 00 00 00 50 00 50 00 00 75 00 00 00 00 00 00 50 00 00 50 85 00 00 00
$ 485 60
AMOUNT OF D R A F T S ON NEW YORK, MAILED TO J. C. BACHELOR, GRAND SECRETARY OF GRAND LODGE OF LOUISIANA. June 13, On Fourth National Bank, ^120 00; exchange 25 cents, $ 120 25 " 20, On Fourth National Bank, ^68 50; exchange 25 cents, 68 75 " 20, Drafts oh New York, .^ 31 50 " 30, On Fourth National Bank, J139 75; exchange 25 cents,-140 00 July 3, On Fourth National Bank, {650 00; exchange 25 cents, 50 25 " 31, Drafts on New York, ^58 86; exchange 25 cents, 59 05 Aug. 13, Returned to Washington, No. 5, 7 00 Balance now in my hands, 8 80 Total,
,
.
$ 485 60 JOHN H. BROWN, Grand Secretary,
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CUSTODIANS' R E P O R T .
Bro. E D . D . HILLYER, senior member of the Board of Custodians of the Work, submitted the Annual Report for the year ending August 31, 1874, as follows, which was, on motion, referred to a Special Committee: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge : Your Permanent Committee on Work respectfully report, that the Custodians of the .Work were convened at the Grand Secretary's office, in Leavenworth Cilv, December 10, where two days were spent in consultation and rehearsing the-Ritua!, and the M.-.W.-. Grand Master was requested to direct the holding of schools for instruction at Lawrence and Topeka, and invite the attendance of all who desired to qualify themselves as Assistant Lecturers; and he was also requested not to appoint any Assistant Lecturers until the schools were held, and then only such persons as the Custodians recommended. The school was opened at Lawrence January 7, with a good attendance, and continued eight days under the charge of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, assisted for two days by R.-.W.-. EDWARD D . HILLYER. The school was opened at Topeka, February 17, with a larger attendance, and continued eight days under the charge of R.-.W.-. EDWARD D . HILLYER. Of those in attendance at the schools, sixteen were recommended and appointed Assistant Lecturers, most of whom are bright and intelligent Masons, and there is no reason for distrusting the ability of any one of them ; and we do not hesitate to say that there is not a Lodge in this Jurisdiction but would be benefitted by a visit and lecture from any one who holds an appointment, or authority to lecture from so eminent and correct a Ritualist as our M.-.W.-. Grand Master. The following extracts from their Reports show the work done by each Custodian during the year. From the Report of M.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN: " In accepting the office of Custodian of the Work for one year, it was understood that I would not be expected to spend any time in visiting and instructing Lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;private business, and the duties appertaining to the office of Grand Secretary have occupied my attention to such an extent that I have had little time for other duties, and accordingly have not exceeded what was expected from rae." From the Report of R.-.W.-. EDWARD D . H I L L Y E R : " I respectfully submit my Report of Work for the past year. November 11, I instituted Newton -Lodge, No. 142, and installed its officers, and have visited it several times since, and feel satisfied that they are doing good work. November J9, I instituted Reno Lodge, No. 140, and installed its officers, but spent no further time with them. November 21, I instituted Signal Lodge, No. 141, and installed its officers, and gave some instruction. This Lodge is presided over by W.-. THOMAS B . HASLAM, Assistant Lecturer, and while he remains with them the members will not want for instruction. November 25,1 instituted
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Sedgwick Lodge, No. 139, and installed its officers; the time spent there was brief, but was advantageously employed in giving instruction. Other Lodges have been visited during the year, but since the appointment of the Assistant Lecturers I have referred all applications for an instructor to one of them. " The subject of Work and Ritual is growing in importance every year, and is one that requires the careful and earnest consideration of this Grand Lodge; no hasty legislation should be had, and no changes should be made in our present system, except such as are suggested by time and experience. In closing this Report, I desire to express my regrets that my business relations are such as to render it impossible for me to devote that time and attention to the work that office demands, and if, in the wisdom of this Grand Body, it is thought best to fill my place with some more competent Brother, and one who has more time to devote to the work, you will please consider that my resignation is in your hands." From the Report of W.-. WILLIAM COWGILL:
" Unexpectedly to myself I received the M.'.W.'. Grand Master's appointment as Custodian of the Work about the last of March, and at once made arrangements to visit and instruct the Lodges in the southern part of the State, and spend my entire time in the work. The following will show the time spent and Lodges visited: . Thayer Lodge, U. D., . . 5 days Longton Lodge, U. D., 10 days Key Stone Lodge, No. 102, 2 " Fidelity Lodge, No. 106, 7 " Liberty Lodge, No. 123, . 10 " Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 74, . 12 " Adelphi Lodge, No. n o , . Halcyon Lodge, No. 120, . 3 " 7 " Crescent Lodge, No. 133, Parsons Lodge, No. 117, . â&#x20AC;˘ 4 " 8 " Wellington Lodge, U. D. . Chetopa Lodge, No. 73, . . 7 " 5 " . II " Meridian Lodge, No, 126, " I have visited a number of other Lodges, but did not remain with them sufficiently long to warrant me in.saying that I gave them any instruction. I feel that the Lodges mentioned above are in good condition and generally well informed. With each I left one or more brothers qualified to instruct the members, and with most of them some brother well posted in the entire Ritual. " I find a disposition among the Lodges to distrust the correctness of Assistant Lecturers, and to desire instruction from a Custodian of the Work, under the impression that one who is elected by the Grand Lodge must necessarily be best qualified; when, in fact, such conclusion not only should not follow, but is not true, for the Grand Lodge is not, by a majority of its members, so well qualified to judge of the qualifications of one as a ritualist as the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, or some other of our principal officers are. " My appointment to the office of the Custodian of the Work expires by limitation with this session of the Grand Lodge. I have endeavored to perform my duty to the extent of my ability, and although I have doubted the wisdom of my appointment and distrusted my fitness for the position, yet I am conscious of having made some individual advancement in proficiency and rendered some service to the Lodges it has been my fortune to visit; and now, in surrendering
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my authority and severing my connection with my associates in this work, I desire to say that I shall ever remember with pleasure the fraternal reception I have received from all." From the Reports of the Assistant Lecturers we learn â&#x20AC;&#x201D; That W.'. LEVI P. MASON has instructed Valley Lodge, No. 30; Franklin Lodge, No. 18; Ottawa Lodge,-No.. 128, and Corinthian Lodge, No. 79. He reports great progress in the Work; he favors the present system of instruction. That W.-. BENJAMIN J. RICKER has instructed Topeka Lodge, No. 17; Orient Lodge, No. 51, and Gulden Rule Lodge, No. 90. He favors the present system of instruction, under Assistant Lecturers who are qualified in schools for instruction held under the supervision of the Custodians. That W.-. CURTIS W . LCJND has instructed Harmony Lodge, No. 94, and Constellation Lodge, No. 95. He favors the appointm.nt of a Grand Lecturer, or a change to the system of District Deputy Grand Masters, who shall not only be Lecturers, but have a general supervision of the Craft in their respective districts. That W.-. THOMAS B . HASLAM has instructed Signal Lodge, No. 141; Euclid Lodge, No. l o i , and Carbondale Lodge, U. D. He favors the present system of instruction, but thinks in addition there should be one Grand Lecturer who should have general supervision of the work of the Assistant Lecturers, and hold schools for instruction. That W.-. WILLIAM H . EASLEY has instructed only his own Lodge, Minneapolis, No. 143. He says the Subordinate Lodges in his part of the State are too poor to pay the necessary expenses of a Lecturer. That W.-. JOHN L . JONES has instructed Gilead Lodge, No. 144; Coyville Lodge, No. 57; Neosho Lodge, No. 27, and Tuscan Lodge, No. 82. He favors the present system of instruction. That Bro. H. C. BABCOCK has instructed Cawker City Lodge, No. 125 ; Mt. Vernon Lodge, No. 143, and Lincoln Lodge, U. D. He favors the present system. That the other Assistant Lecturers who have made Reports have done no work outside of their own Lodges, and generally recommend the continuance of the present plan. You will see by these brief Reports that but few Lodges have been instructed during the past year. This is not the fault of the Assistant Lecturers, for they have been ready, willing and competent to impart instruction ; nor is it the fault of the Custodians of the Work, for one has spent a large part of his time in individual work, and has responded to every call; and another has instructed a sufficient number of competent brethren to supply every Lodge in the State ; therefore, if the Lodges have not received instruction, it must be from inability to pay, or negligence. In regard to the best plan for disseminating the Work, your Committee cannot express their own conclusions in a better way than to quote from the Report of W.-. ŠAVID BROCKWAY, one of the Assistant Lecturers. He says:
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" Thfe systeih of Assistant Lecturers seems to offer an excellent opportUhity to such Lodges as design to obtain the Ritual and Work, arid also to individual brethren who desire to perfect themselves in it, and commends itself to me as the most feasible plan suggested for its general dissemination. A more general effort on the part of Lodges to obtain the Work through this medium, and a devotion of sufficient time to that purpose, would, in my opinion, render the plan eminently successful. The ihfluerice of brethren who are' thoroughly'preâ&#x20AC;˘pared for the work of lecturing, and who have the M.-.W.-. Grand Master's commission for that purpose, being distributed through the State must ultimately be great in pruning excrescences, correcting irregularities, and producing uniformity ; and the number of competent Lecturers sent out will, in'a.great measure, determine the efficiency of the system." . By order of the Committee. Fraternally submitted, EDWARD D. H I L L Y E R , Senior Custodian, OBEDIENCE LODGE, No. 109.
A -petition signed by the members of Obedience Lodge, No. 109, praying that the name of said'Lodge'Be chstriged to Aine'ricus Lodge, No. 109, was presented, arid, on niiotidn, referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges. GODFREY LODGE, No. 124.
A conimunication from Godfrey Lodge, No. 124, in relation to using their hall for other than Masonic ^purposes, was 'received, and referred to Committee oh Chattered Lodges. A communication also from the Secretary of said Lodge, inquiring as to the duty of certain members thereof, who ha'd refused to 'deposit' their dinfi'its with sa'id Secretary, was received, land referred to the Committee on 'CharteVeci Lodges. AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.
The Grand Secretary then presented arid 'read sever^'l 'proposed amendments to the By-Laws of 'this 'Grand Lo'dge, in reference to non-payment of dues, suspension for such neglect, and restoration on payment of the same, which, 'on motion, were referred to the Committee on Jiirisprudertce. INTRODUCTION.
Bro. HARMON G . REYNOLDS, Past Grand Master and -Past Grind Sedretary of the Gran-d Lodge 'of 'Hiiridis, ^b'eing i n
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attendance, was formally introduced by Bro. JOHN H . BROWN, and received with the Grand Honors of Masonry, and invited by the Grand Master to a seat in the Grand East. R E P O R T ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
Bro. D. W. CoxE, Committee on Grand Master's Address, made the following report, which, on motion, was received, and adopted: To the M.-. fV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee, to whom was referred the Address of the M.'.W.-. Grand Master for distrihution, have carefully considered the same, and ask permission to make the following report: J^irsi—That so much of the Address as relates to the "Annual Meeting," " A n n u a l Report," "Masonic Progress," "Experimental Legislation," and " Masonic Freedom," be referred to all the Craft of this Jurisdiction for their careful perusal; and we recommend in particular that the officers of each Subordinate Lodge take due notice thereof, and govern themselves accordingly. Second—That so much of the Address as refers to "Removing Grand Lodge," "Public Installations," " Public Ceremonies," and "Visiting Lodges," be most heartily approved. Third—That so much of the Address as relates to "Election of Officers," "Common Law of Masonry," "Individual Rights," " T h e Degree of Past Master," "Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues," "Procedure in Masonic Trials," "Can a Lodge Grant a New Trial," "Masonic Standing when a New Trial is Granted," " T h e Supreme Authority in Masonry," and "Opinions," be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. We also recommend that these important matters be carefully studied by every member of the Craft, so that they may act more intelligently when these various questions come up in the Lodge for their consideration. Fourth — That so much of the Address as relates to " N e w Lodges" and "Carbondale Lodge," be referred to the Committee on Dispensations. Fifth—That so much of the Address as relates to "Masonic Relief," '-Charity Abroad," and "Charity at Home," be referred to a Special Committee on Charity, consisting of three members. Sixth — That so much of the Address as relates to "Carson Lodge," "Marysville Lodge," "Frontier Lodge," "Cawker City Lodge," "Worshipful Master Suspended," "Worshipful Master Admonished," "Objections to Initiation or Advancement," and "Harmony must be Maintained," be referred to the Committee on Grievances. Seventh — That so much of the Address as relates to "Doric Lodge," and " Removing Lodges," be referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges. Eighth — That so much of the Address as relates to the "Permanent Committee on Work," "Removal of Assistant Lecturers," "Assistant Lecturers to be
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Instructed," "Appointment of Assistant Lecturers," and the "Work and Method .of Imparting it," be referred to a Special Committee on Work, consisting of at least three members. Ninth — That so much of the Address as relates to " Temperance the Cardinal Virtue," be referred to the special consideration of all the Brethren of this Jurisdiction as a matter of great importance, too generally overlooked, or but partially regarded in its personal application. Tenth — That so much of the Address as relates to the "Dedication of the Masonic Temple," at Leavenworth, be most heartily approved. The occasion was one of great rejoicing, and we hope that the Brethren of this city may live long to enjoy the comfort of these beautiful and convenient halls, now dedicated to the mystic rites of Freemasonry. Eleventh — That so much of the Address as relates to the "Masonic Benefit Society," be referred to a Special Committee of five. Twelfth — That so much of the Address as comes under the title of " In Memoriam," be commended to the careful consideration of the Brethren of this entire Jurisdiction. "While we mourn the departed, may we revere their memory," and learn the great truth, that all men are born to die, so that when our summons comes to join them who have gone before us, we may enter the Grand Lodge above, and receive the welcome plaudit from our Supreme Grand Master, " Well done, thou good and faithful servant." Thirteenth — That so much of the Address as is appended and entitled "Opinions," be recommended to the most attentive study of all the Brethren of this Jurisdiction, but especially to all officers of Subordinate Lodges. The Committee deem these opinions of so much importance, and as embracing so many points about which differences of opinion are likely to exist, that they regard it as their imperilive duty to thus call the special attention of the entire Craft to them. In conclusion, your Committee most earnestly commend the noble spirit of reverence for Masonic truth, which pervades this Address, and applaud the ability with Which these truths are presented for our consideration. We warmly commend the entire Address to the careful perusal and thoughtful study of the Masonic brotherhood of this Jurisdiction, and recommend that they ponder well the many excellent remarks with which the A,ddress abounds; and suggest that special attention be given to every portion of the Address which refers to Masonic Law and Practice. Could we as men and Masons constantly regulate our lives by the principles which are here brought into deserved prominence, we might safely predict the perpetuation of peace and harmony in this Jurisdiction. Fraternally submitted, D. W. COXE, L. P. GETMAN, WM. F. ALLEN, Committee,
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•SPECIAL COMMITTEES;
The M.".W.'. Grand Master then appointed, the following' Special Committees: •
On Charity. — W.-. SAMUEL FELLOWS, W . - . CHARLES COLUMBIA, Bro. GIJ>-
EON^ M . W A U G H .
On Work. — W.-. P E T E R H . PETERS, Bro. R. E. TORRINGTON, W.-. JOHN I\RANCIS.
On Mutual Benefit Association.— W.-. J. F. BLISS, W . . WILLIAM H . MAKEANEY, W.-. JAMES WEATHEKBY, W . - . WILLIAM R . FRISBIE, R . N . RICHARDS.
MASONIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
Preamble and resolutions were presented by Wyandotte Lodge, No, 3., A. F . & A. M., together with a Plan.and ByLaws for the government of said association. On motion the same was. received and referred to the committee of five appointed by the Grand Master on this subj'ect. Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment till 7 o'clock p. M.
WEDNESDAY, 7 o'clock P. M.
The M.'.W.". Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to, labor. Officers and members present as in afternoon. Rule s.uspended as to order of business, and reading of rninute.s of day's proceedings dispensed with. AFFILIATION FEES.
Bro. S. E. SHELDON offered the following resolution: Resolvfd, That the practice of collecling affiliation fees from Master Mason.s, being in conflict with the spirit and intent of Masonic law and usage, is.hereby, prohibited in all Subordinate Lodges in tliis Jurisdiction.
Received and referred to Committee on Chartered Lodges. LODGES U. D. BJ;O, JOHN GUTHRIE,
Chairman of the Committee on Lodges
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U; D., made the following- Report, which, was, o.i> niQt-i.QH, adopted-: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee beg leave to report that we have examined the transcripts of the proceedings and By-laws of the following Lodges Under Dispensation: Jewel, of Jewel City; Olivet, Olivet; Ridgeway,'Ridgeway; Longton, Longton; Great Bend, Great Bend; Carbondale, Carbo^ndale; Miami, Paola; Ellsworth, Ellsworth; Centre, Marion Centre; White Water, Clifford; Thayer, Thayer; Douglas, Douglas; Wellington, WeUington; Composite, Eelwardsville; Cato, Cato; Lincoln, Lincoln Centre; Hope, Howard-City; and Dexter, at Dexter ; and, with a few unimportant irregularities, find them correct, and reconjr mend that Charters be granted them, in accordance with the prayer of their various petitions. Your Committee further report, that the proceedings of the following Lodges U. D., Haven, at South Haven; Active, jit Atchison, and Robinson, at Robinson, are not in conformity with the rules and regulations of this Grand Lodge in relation to Lodges Under Dispensation, and therefore recommend that their Dispensations be continued for another year. It may be proper for your Committee to say, that the transcript of the proceedings of the first named Lodge were in such "shape that they were wholly \\mnte\\\g\h\e, and would call their attention to sections eighteen and nineteen of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. We are inclined to believe that the Special Deputy to whom the business of organizing and instructing this new Lodge, was entr,us^ted, was. remiss, in his duty, else better specimens of work would have been.received. In justice to the two last, we would remark that they had not been organized for a sufficient length of time, to enable them to do the work required under the rules of this Grand Lodge. Your Committee, to whoni was referr.ed, that portion of the Grand, Mastej-'s Address rejating to. Carbondale Lo.dge, U-. D., report that they approViC.his,.action in reference to said Lodge. Your Committee further report, that they have examined, the. Reports ofithe several Grand. Officers, and find that in all cases they have fully complied with the laws, rules and regulations of this Grand, Lodge, Your Committee approve the.vie.vys and suggestions of the Grand Master, in reference to the institution of new Lodges in this Jurisdiction. The Masonic field i.s broad and steadily expanding, but should be cultivated with great care and skill. Wherefore we earnestly recommend that none save "good men and true" be selected to organize, in future. Masonic homes. Finally, we find by perusing the various transcripts submitted to us, tha.t tlje.re is a growing disposition among the brethren of new Lodges, to incur debts which they have no. immediate prospect of liquidating, and would suggest to such bre^thren the^. grave itnprpprjety.pf, incurring any debt, at least until, they have
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v obtained a Charter from the Grand Lodge. Such occurrences have but too often brought discredit upon the Order, and in time to come should be entirely avoided. Fraternally submitted, JOHN G U T H R I E , JOHN McCULLAGH, STEDMAN H A T C H , Committee. OBITUARY.
Bro. E. T. CARR presented the following communication, announcing the death of R.". W.". THOMAS B I R D HARRIS, Grand Representative of this Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Canada, which was read and ordered spread on the minutes, and a special page assigned for that purpose: To the M.-. W.\ Grand Master and Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Kansas : As the Representative of the M.-.W.-. the Grand Lodge of Canada near your M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge, it becomes my painful duty to inform you that the Representative of your Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Canada, our R.-.W.-. Bro. THOMAS BIRD HARRIS, is dead. Our distinguished and esteemed brother departed this life on the l8lh of August last, after a short illness, apparently at peace with his Maker and the world.Of his many sterling qualities, all who knew him bear ample testimony, and we have those among us who knew him intimately and were regarded as mernbers of his family. It was our lot to have been in correspondence with him for the last sixteen years, and during all that time our relations have been of the most fraternal nature. H e was ever kind and courteous, prompt in his business transactions, firm and resolute in carrying out any undertaking; and especially was he zealous and earnest in guarding and defending the rights of his Grand Lodge. At the time of his death, the R.-.W.-. Brother was the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada, which honorable position he had held from its organization, a period of nineteen years. He had also been Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter of Canada from its organization, as well as the Grand Chancellor ( Recorder) of their Grand Commandery; and was also honored with the title of Sovereign Grand Inspector General of England and Wales for Canada; in all of which positions he acted with credit to himself and honor to the fraternity. " May he rest in peace." Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Kansas! The office of Grand Representative of your Grand Lodge near the M.-.W.-. the Grand Lodge of Canada is now vacant. Fraternally, E. T. CARR, Grand Representative of Grand Lodge of Canada.
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LODGE NUMBERS.
Bro.
JOHN GUTHRIE
presented the following resolution:
Hesolved, That the R..W.-. Grand Secretary be instructed, in issuing Charters to new Lodges, to use the blank numbers in the roll of Chartered Lodges, the new Lodges taking precedence in the order of their seniority.
Which, on motion, after some discussion, was adopted. TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP.
Bro. J. L E E KNIGHT offered the following resolution, which was accepted and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence : Resolved, That a Master Mason hailing from the jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge which, by standing regulation, prohibits the granting of dimits, except for the transfer of membership, may petition a Lodge under this Jurisdiction, on furnishing a certificate from the Secretary of his Lodge that he is in good standing and clear upon the books, but membership shall not be deemed complete until his dimit is filed with the Secretary of the Lodge with which he seeks affiliation. AFFILIATION F E E S .
On motion of Bro. W. E. MOORE, the resolution of Bro. SHELDON in relation to affiliation fees was recalled from the Committee on Chartered Lodges, and committed to that of Jurisprudence. Motion made and carried that further business, as such, except for exemplification of work, be postponed till 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. After a full exemplification of the work in the First Degree, the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until the hour designated in the above motion.
THURSDAY,
October 22, 1874, 9 o'clock
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The M.'.W.". Grand Lodge of Kansas called from refreshment to labor. Grand officers present. A portion of the morning was spent in a further exemplification of the work of the First Degree. Reading of minutes of preceding day dispensed with.
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JURISPRUDENCE.
The Gornmit'tee on Ju'rifprudencfe made the'foHowiri^ repbrt: To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred certain portions of the Grand Master's Address, beg leave to report: First—We have examined the cases of special dispensations referred to under the head of " Election of Officers," and recommend that the action of the Grand Master be approved. Secon'd^'-^t do not concur with tlie Grand Master in his views coiicferiiing " t h e Degree of'Past Master," and we are of opinion that no further legislation on that subject is required, or would be expedient. Third—Inregard to the question of "Supension for non-payment of dues," your committee are of the opinion that the provision of section forty-four of the By-laws of the Grand Lodge, as follows: • ' ' T h e penalty for non-payment of dues shall be inelligibility to vote, or hold office, or suspension, at the option of the Lodge," is the correct doctrine. The subsequent part of the same section, prescribing the mode of proceeding in such cases, and providing that no suspension shall be had when the dues are remitted, enables the Lodge to exercise all needed discretionary power, and to discriminate between cases of willful neglect^to pay dues and a failure to pay oil account of inability. We therefore think that the Lodge, in the exercise of a wise discretion, may be safely relied upon to properly and justly dispose of each particular case according to its ih'erits. If'the dues are retnitfed the matter is ended. If, however, the. Lodge refuses to remit, but suspends the brother, and such action is deemed illegal, irregular, or unjust, the case may be appealed to the Grand Lodge for review. We, therefore, recommend that no change of our By-laws on this subject be 'made. Fourth — Your Committee also dissent from the views of the Graiid Master as expr'Ssed in the latter part of tlfe sub-division, '• Procedure in MaSonic Trials." The provision of our By-law requiring a Profane to give his testimony on oath we think a wise and safe one, and more likely to elicit the truth from the witness. An oath appeals in the sfroftgest inain'ner to hiscoriscieiice, and to his sense of responsibility to his Maker, and is his most solemn promise to speak " the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth," being the pledge required of allwitnesses in legal proceedings in the courts of all civilized countries. We might cite numerous instances in which oaths and obligations have "liO'legal force," and no ''"penalty " is prescribed for their violation, yet we do not consider them any the less binding on the consciences of honest men, nor 'their aSttiiniStrafio'na "mockery." •/'V/?^-^ Upon the question, " C a n a-Lodge grant anew trial?" we are again cocfipielled to disagree with the Grand Master. We are of opinion that the law is as stated in Decision No. 5, series of 1873, that " A Lodge cannot grant a brother a new trial. If aggrieved his remedy is by appeal to the Grand Lodge, and thdt bbijy can 6rde?r a lie* itrial." In support of this proposition we may
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add, that this theory is clearly enunciated in No. 6 of the Ancient Charges : " If any complaint be brought, the brother found guilty shall stand to the award and determination of the Lodge, who are the proper and competent judges of all such controversies, unless you carry it by appeal to the Grand Lodge" Again, the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge prescribe iht formula of all Masonic trials, and regulate the manner of the entire proceedings. After trial, conviction, and sentence, the brother aggrieved is allowed to appeal to the Grand Lodge, and the course to be pursued by the Grand Body is fully and clearly defined. No By-Law or Regulation provides for a new trial by the Lodge, except when remanded for that purpose by the Grand Lodge. Reasoning from analogy, we do not think that a brother has " an inherent right" to a new trial in his Lodge, that no right to a re-hearing exists unless specially conferred, but his remedy is by appeal to the higher tribunal. The same "inherent right" that gives a brother a new trial, would give him two, three, and more new trials without limit. A Masonic trial would be interminable, the controversy would never end, nor the decision be final, and all manner of contention and discord would be the inevitable result. Sixth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Your Committee cordially concur in the remarks of the M.-.W.'. Grand Master upon the subject of "the supreme authority in Masonry," but do not recommend any legislation upon that subject. Seventh â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Your Committee have examined the Decisions made by the Grand Master during the past year, appended to his Address under the head of " Opinions," and numbered from one to eighteen, inclusive, and recommend that they be approved, excepting No. 8, which reads as follows: " 8. When charges have been presented against a brother, and he has been tried and acquitted by his Lodge, no further action can be taken in that case. It cannot be appealed for review before the Grand Lodge, for there is no one aggrieved." Your Committee are of opinion that the complainant, or any other member of the Lodge, can appeal from the action of the Lodge in acquitting the accused. If a brother has been placed on trial for a grave Masonic offense, and the charges have been clearly proven, but, by mistake in applying the law, or through partiality of the Lodge, the accused has been acquitted, we think the Lodge, every member of it, and the whole Masonic fraternity have been "aggrieved," and the case should " b e appealed for review before the Grand Lodge," where the law can be properly enunciated, and if necessary the Subordinate Lodge compelled to correct its errors so that justice may be done. This view of the question seems-to be in harmony with Decision No. i6, of the current year. All of which is fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, JOHN M. PRICE, D. BROCKWAY, Committee.
Which was discussed at length by the Grand Lodge, and finally adopted.
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FINANCE.
The Committee on Finance reported as follows: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
Your Committee on Finance submit the following Report: We have with great care examined and checked the Reports of the Secretaiy and Treasurer, and find them correct. The Secretary has reduced the business of his ofific; to a thorough system; ihe receipts are promptly turned over to the Treasurer; his accounts are neatly and accurately kept, and we find in them much to commend. The Treasurer's accounts are equally well kept, and Ihe funds are properly receipted for. We find the balance in his hands at this date to be S4,739 69, which is on deposit to his credit as Treasurer in the First National Hank of Leavenworth, and we submit herewith the certificate of the Cashier of the bank to that effect. Your Committee recommend the appropriation of the following amounts, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the current year, and that disbursements in excess of the amounts so appropriated be, and the same are hereby, prohibited: M.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. W.'.
Owen A. Bassett, Grand Master, Isaac B. Sharp, Deputy Grand Master, Edward D. Hillyer, Custodian, William Cowgill, Custodian, G. H. Spry, Assistant Grand Secretary, R.'.W.-. E. D. Hillyer, Custodian expenses, R.-.W.-. John W. Peck, Grand Senior Warden, R.-.W,-. John Guthrie, Grand Junior Warden, W.'. Fritz Magers, Grand Tyler, Justus Assman, Assistant Grand Tyler,
^300 8 99 48 15 12 16 12 15 9
00 60 50 45 00 50 40 50 00 50
800 100 700 15 100 20 40 7
00 00 00 00 00 00 50 00
GRAND SECRETARY:
Salary, Office rent, Printing and Binding, Stationery, Postage, Incidental expenses, Paola Lodge, No. 37, Dues remitted, Miami Lodge, U. D., Dues remitted,
With reference to that portion of the Grand Secretary's Report recommending the binding of Grand Lodge Proceedings for the past three years, and the binding of the Reports of sister Grand Lodges, your Committee recommend that no action be taken. In conclusion we desire to call the attention of this Grand Lodge to the annual increase of expenditures, and recommend the practice of the most rigid
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economy on the part of the Grand Officers in the transaction of their business during the current year. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS J. ANDERSON, LUKE M..HAVENS, SAMUEL P. PORTER, Committee,
Which was adopted. U N F I N I S H E D BUSINESS.
Bro. HANNA made the following report on unfinished business, which was adopted: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas, A. F. &= A. M. Your Committee on Unfinished Business respectfully report that the resolution introduced by Bro. W. H. SMALLWOOD, on the subject of payment of mileage and per diem to officers and representatives in this M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge, to be found on page 64, Journal of 1873, and the amendments to the Constitution of the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge, submitted by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and to be found on pages 76 and 77, Journal of 1873, were laid over for action at this annual communication. Fraternally submitted, B. J. F. HANNA, R. H. NICHOLS, JOSEPH MARSH, Committee, .
ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
On motion of Bro. JOHN M . PRICE, the hour of 2 o'clock p. M., was fixed as the time for the election of Grand Officers for the ensuing year. MASONIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
The Committee, to whom this matter was referred, presented maj'ority and minority reports. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made and carried to recommit, whereupon the Committee asked to be discharged, which was granted, and the whole was referred to a new Committee, with instructions to report at the next Annual Communication. The M.". W.". Grand Master appointed the following named Brethren such Committee: ERASMUS T . CARR, ( 2 ) ; GEORGE VV. HOGEBOOM, (14); NEAL, ( 5 ) ;
L. D. JACOBS,
PAUL R . BROOKS, ( 6 ) ;
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C H A R T E R E D LODGES.
The Committee on Chartered Lodges made the following report: . To the M:. IV.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas ; Your Committee on Chartered lodges beg leave to submit the following report. We have examined the following returns, which were received in time to be reported upon by the Grand Secretary, and they are now correct, viz: Nos. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 18, 19, 28, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 48, 49. 5°. 51, 52, 53. 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 64, 65, 67, 68, 73, 74, 76, 78, 80, 81, 85, 88, 90, 91, 92, 94, 96, 99, 100, l o i , 102, 103, 104, 105, io5, 108, I I I , 112, 113, 116, U 7 , 118, 119, 120, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128. 133, 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 144, with the following Lodges Under Dispensation: Olivet, Ridgeway, Longton, Great Bend, Carbondale, Miami, Ellsworth, Centre, Thayer, Cato, Composite, Haven, Hope, Baxter, Active. The following Lodges are correct, but were received too late to be reported on by the Grand Secretary: Nos. 5, 13, 14, 32, 34, 75, 79, 83, 86, 129, 143, and Lodges Under Dispensation, Wellington, Jewell and Whitewater. The following Lodges reported in time, are reported by the Grand Secretary, but are incorrect, the errors being noted on each return: N J S . 16, 17, 23, 24, 59, 63, 82, 84, 95, 97, 107, 109, n o , 120, 122, 131, 135, 142, and Lodges Under Dispensation, Lincoln, Robinson and Douglas. The reports of the following Lodges, not received in time for the Grand Secretary's Report, are incorrect, the errors being noted on each return: Nos. 20, 21, 25, 27, 29, 37, 38, 42, 47, 61, 87, 89, 98, 115 and 145. Your Committee desire to call your attention to the imperfect and careless manner in which many of the returns are made. It seems to the Committee that the system of blanks in use by the Grand Lodge and the explicit instructions sent out with them by the Grand Secretary, ought to enable any person competent to act as Secretary of a Lodge to make his returns without errors; yet your Committee find from the returns of the one hundred and thirty Chartered Lodges received this year, that sixty only were correct, while seventy were incorrect. Those incorrect, that were received in time, were sent back for correction, and of these forty-six have since been returned, corrected. Of the returns of the twenty-one Lodges Under Dispensation, twelve were received correct, and nine incorrect; four of these havq since been corrected. A full abstract of these returns has been made, showing the errors in detail, to which we desire to refer you, that the members of the Grand Lodge may observe the errors made, and endeavor to correct at least some of them in the future. One great irregularity we desire to call your attention to, is the large number returned as being exempt from Grand Lodge dues. While the regulations state explicitly that only honorary members can be exempt, yet we find that most of those reported as exempt are for the reason that they are clergymen, or are old and enfeebled ; and some Lodges exempt all over sixty years old, others exempt the Secretary and Tyler. These in the aggregate give more than one hundred
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as exempt from Grand Lodge dues, while a compliance with the regulations we are satisfied would not give more than a half dozen. A Lodge has the right to remit the dues of as many of their members as they may see proper, but this does not relieve them of the duty of paying Grand Lodge dues for them; no matter whether they are old or young, whether they are clergymen, blacksmiths, shoemakers. Secretaries or Tylers: all actual members are chargable with Grand Lodge dues, honorary members only are exempt. In view of this great evil, we would recommend that the Grand Secretary be instructed when sending out blanks in future to strike out the item, " Exempt from Grand JL.odge dues,'.' wherever it may occur, and no exemption be hereafter allowed, except for those who are actually honorary members; and then their names should not appear iu the list of active members. On the matters referred to your Committee, we would report as follows: On the petition of Obedience Lodge, No; 109, for change of name to Americus Lodge, No. 109, your Committee would recommend that their petiton be granted. On the petition of Godfrey Lodge, No. 124, in relation to the acts of the Worshipful Master in refusing to order the dimits of affiliates to be filed with the Lodge; also in reference to renting their hall for other than Masonic purposes, we would recommend that it be referred to the Grand Master for investigation, and he instruct the Lodge in their duties. On the petition of the remaining members of Tecumseh Lodge, No. 15, for the privilege of surrendering their Charter, we would recommend that their petition be granted, and their dues to the Grand Lodge remitted, and the Grand Secretary be directed to take charge of their records and property, and grant dimits to all members entitled to them. The action of the Grand Master in reference to "Doric Lodge" and " Removing Lodges," referred to us, your Committee would recommend to be approved. All of which is fraternally submitted, WM. O. GOULD, MORGAN COX, W. H . A N D R E W S , Committee.
The report of the Cornmittee was adopted, except that part relating to Obedience Lodge. The Committee recommended that the name "Obedience" be changed to Americus, which, upon motion, was lost. Subsequently, on the same day, a motion was made and carried to reconsider that part of the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, relating to Obedience Lodge, and then a motion prevailed to permit the members to change the name "Obedience" for any other they may select.
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P E R DIEM AND M I L E A G E .
Bro. SMALLWOOD called up his resolution, introduced at the last Annual Communication, which was read by the Grand Secretary, and after some discussion, the following votes were taken: A motion was made to refer to Committee on Jurisprudence, which was'lost. Motion to lay on the table, lost. Motion to strike out mileage, lost. Motion to strike out per diem, lost. Motion to insert word "necessarily," carried. Motion to refer to committee of five, lost. A motion was then made to amend by inserting the words, " t h a t the sum paid any delegate shall not exceed the amount of Grand Lodge dues paid by his Lodge," which was lost. Next, a motion was made to make the per diem ^1.50 a day, which was lost. A motion was then made to vote by Lodges on the original resolution as amended, and it was adopted (yeas 127, nays 96), and reads as follows: Resolved, That the Grand Lodge shall pay per diem and mileage to one delegate from each Subordinate Lodge in this Jurisdiction at each annual communication, as fullows : Two dollars per day for each day in actual attendance, and five cents per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going to and returning therefrom; Provided, That said delegate shall consist of the Worshipful Master or his proxy; And provided further. That no delegate shall be entitled to more than one allowance under this regulation. APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.
The Committee on Appeals and Grievances submitted the following report, which was adopted: To the M.'. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Grievances and Appeals have had under consideration the following cases on appeal from Subordinate Lodges within this Jurisdiction, and most respectfully report thereon as follows, to wit;
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IN T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OP SALINA LODGE, NO. 6 0 , AGAINST BRO.
MICHAEL STEARNS.
In this case your Committee find on file a duly authenticited transcript of all proceedings had in the trial of Bro. MICHAEL STEARNS, and containing all the evidence given on said trial, by which Bro. MICHAEL STEARNS was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee, after a careful examination of said proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in said case, beg leave to recommend that the action of Salina Lodge, No. 60, in said matter, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E M A T T E R O F T H E PROCEEDINGS OF LA CYGNE LODGE, N O . 6 1 , AGAINST BRO.
G. W . TOMPKINS.
Your Committee find on file in the above matter a duly authenticated t r a n script of all proceedings had in the trial of Bro. G. W. TOMPKINS, by La Cygne Lodge, No. 61, and containing all the evidence given on said trial, by which Bro. G. W. TOMPKINS was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee, after a full examination of .said proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in said case, find that Bro. G. W. TOMPKINS was rightly found guilty of a gross violation of his Masonic obligations, as set forth in the charges and specifications preferred against him in said Lodge. Wherefore your Committee recommend that the action of said La Cygne Lodge, No. 61, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E M A T T E R OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF PRUDENCE LODGE, NO. lOO, AGAINST BRO.
T . B. ROOD.
In this case your Committee find on file a duly authenticated transcript of all the proceedings had on the trial of Bro. T. B. ROOD by said Prudence Lodge, No. 100, and containing the evidence given on the trial thereof, by which said Bro. T. B. ROOD was suspended by said Lodge. And your Committee, after a full examination of said proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in said case, find the proceedings of said Lodge regular, and recommend that the actioii of said Prudence Lodge, No. 100, in said matter, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF FORTITUDE LODGE, NO. I 0 7 , AGAINST BRO
JESSE N E W E L L .
Your Committee find among the papers referred to them, a transcript of proceedings had in the trial of Bro. JESSE NEWELL, a non-affiliated Master Mason residing within the Jurisdiction of Fortitude Lodge, No. 107, and containing the evidence given on said trial, by which Bro. JESSE NEWELL was by said Lodge duly expelled from all the rights and benefits of Masonry. And your Committee having fully examined said proceedings, and the evidence submitted in said case, do find that said Bro. JESSE NEWELL was rightly found guilty of a gross violation of his Masonic obligations, and recommend that the action of said Fortitude Lodge, No. 107, in said matter, be approved and confirmed. IN
T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF OTTAWA LODGE, NO. I 2 8 , AGAINST BRO.
J. B. CRONK.
In this case your Committee find referred to them a duly authenticated transcript of proceedings had in the trial of Bro. J. B. CRONK by said'Ottawa Lodge,
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No. 128, and containing the evidence given on said trial, by which Bro. J. B. CRONK was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee, after full examination of said proceedings, and of the evidence submitted in said case, recommend that the action of Ottawa Lodge, No. 128, in said matter, be approved and confirmed. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E APPEAL OF BRO. W . B . B L U N D E R F I E L D , OF SOLOMON C I T Y LODGE, NO. I 0 5 .
In this case your Committee find on file an appeal regularly taken from the trial, decision and sentence of Solomon City Lodge, No. 105, on charges preferred by Bro. J. A. HOPKINS, together with a duly authenticated transcript, by the Secretary of said Lodge, of all proceedings had in said case, and containing a full record of the evidence given in said case, a statement of the case, and the exceptions taken on the trial thereof, said appeal being taken by Bro. W. B. BLUNDERFIELD.
Your Committee, upon a full examination and investigation of all the proceedings of said Lodge on said trial, as shown by said transcript, would respectfully recommend that the action and judgment of said Lodge, in said matter, be set aside and annulled, and a new trial ordered. I N T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF BURLINGTON LODGE, NO. 6 6 . AGAINST BRO.
E. B. QUACKENBUSH.
In this case your Committee find on file a transcript of proceedings had on the trial of Bro. E. B. QUACKENBUSH, containing all the evidence given on said trial, by which Bro. E. B. QUACKENBUSH was expelled from said Lodge. And your Committee, after full examination of said proceedings, recommend that the action of said Burlington Lodge, No. 66, in said matter, be approved and affirmed by this Grand Lodge. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS OF PRUDENCE LODGE, NO. lOO, AGAINST BRO.
SIDNEY S. S M I T H .
In this case your Committee find on file an appeal regularly taken from the trial, decision and sentence of Prudence Lodge, No. 100, on charges preferred by W. C. LYKINS, together with a duly authenticated transcript by the Secretary of said Lodge, of all proceedings had in said case, and containing a full record of the evidence given in said case, a statement of the case, and the exceptions taken on the trial thereof, said appeal being taken by Bro. SIDNEY S. SMITH. Your Committee, upon a full examination of all the proceedings of said Lodge on said trial, as shown by said transcript, would respectfully recommend that the action of said Lodge, in said matter, be set aside and annulled, and a new trial ordered. I N T H E MATTER OF T H E ACTION OF T H E M.-.W.'. GRAND MASTER IN RELATION TO CARSON LODGE, NO. I 3 2 ; GIRARD LODGE, NO. 9 3 ; AND SOLOMON CITY LODGE, NO. 1 0 5 .
Your Committee recommend that the action of the G.\ M.-. be approved and affirmed.
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IN T H E MATTER O F T H E COMPLAINT OK ST. J O H N ' S LODGE, NO. I I 3 , AGAINST CAWKER CITY LODGE, NO. I 2 5 ; AND ALSO ST. JOHN'S LODGE, NO. 1 1 3 , AGAINST FRONTIER LODGE, NO. I 0 4 .
Your Committee would recommend that further proceedings in said matters cease. IN T H E MATTER O F T H E COMPLAINT O F FRONTIER LODGE, NO I 0 4 , AGAINST MARYSVILLE LODGE, NO 9 I .
Your Committee, after a full examination of the papers and evidence submitted, find that the town of Hanover, from which the material was taken by. Marysville Lodge, No. 91, as complained of, is and was within the jurisdiction of Frontier Lodge, No. 104, and properly belonged to said Frontier Lodge. And your Committee respectfully recommend that Marysville Lodge pay over to Frontier Lodge the sum received by them on the petition of Louis MALL, to wit: I30.OQ. IN T H E MATTER OF T H E PROCEEDINGS AGAINST BRO. HANSON B R I T T O N , W.-.M.-. ALTOONA LODGE, NO. t l 8 .
Your Committee would report that in the above case they have carefully examined the papers and evidence submitted to them in the above matter, and such other evidence as was brought before then', and would respectfully refer the whole matter to this Grand Lodge for further action at this session, believing that the good of Masonry in the jurisdiction of Altoona Lodge, No. n 8 , would be greatly subserved thereby. All of which is respectfully submitted. LSAAC B. SHARP, JOHN INGRAM, H. L. P A R T R I D G E , Committee. GRAND LODGE LIBRARY.
Brp. Ho.GEBOOM, on the subject of a Grand Lodge Library, and the binding of our own and other Grand Lodge proceedings, reported as follows: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Y.our Committee on Masonic Library beg leave to report that they have had the subject matter referred to them, under consideration, and would respectfully recommend that the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge for the years 1871, 1872 and 1873 be bound in one volume, and in sufficient number to furnish each Lodge a copy and for the Grand Lodge Library a sufficient number to furnish ii?>vly organized Lodges for at least four years. Also that the unbound pamphlets of sister Grand Lodges, etc., should be bound for preservation in Grand Lodge Library. Also that the reprinting and rebinding of the former Proceedings of this Grand Lodge (from 1855 to 1868, inclusive,) be postponed for the present. Fraternally submitted, GEO. W. HOGEBOOM, WM. H. EASLEY, Committee. 13
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REPORT ON WORK.
The Committee on Work made the following report on the Report of the Board of Custodians, which, after several motions to amend were made and lost, was adopted: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Special Committee on Work beg leave to make the following report: Ji'irsi—That we heartily approve of so much of the M.'.W.'. Grand Master's Address as was referred to us, and his action in regard to the appointment of Assistant Lecturers, and concur in his recommendations. Second—That we approve the labors of the Custodians and the recommendations contained in their Report; that we fully endorse the present system of Work, and believe that to no one is the Craft more indebted for its correct dissemination than to our esteemed Brother, EDWARD D . HILLYER. Third—That we feel well pleased with the duties performed by the corps of Assistant Lecturers; and we are glad to note that, with a few exceptions, their Reports show that they have been earnest in their endeavors to perform their duties, and recommend their continuance: Provided, that in the present financial condition, their compensation shall not exceed three dollars per day and expenses. Fraternally submitted, P. H. P E T E R S , J O H N FRANCIS, R. E. TORRINGTON, Comr>iittee.
GREAT L I G H T LODGE.
Motion made and carried that a special committee of three be appointed to consider the complaint against Great Light Lodge, No. 34, and the W.'.M.". of said Lodge, for gross irregularities on the part of the Lodge, and unmasonic conduct on the part of the Master. The Grand Master appointed the following Brethren a Special Committee: SAMUEL F E L LOWS, ( 6 3 ) ;
JOHN H . WATERMAN, ( 9 3 ) ;
and BENJ. MCELROY,
MARYSVILLE LODGE.
Bro. CHARLES SMITH, with a view to settling the difficulty between Marysville Lodge, No. 91, and Frontier, No. 104, offered the following resolutions, which were received and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence : Resolved, That Marysville Lodge, No. 91, be required to transfer the membership of LEWIS MALL to Frontier Lodge, No. 104, the said Marysville Lodge having assumed jurisdiction and conferred the degrees on said MALL, in violation of the rights of Frontier Lodge, No. 104.
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Resolved, That Marysville Lodge, No. 91, be required to pay to Frontier Lodge, No. 104, for conferring the three degrees on LEWIS MALL, the full amount charged for the three degrees by the By-Laws of said Frontier Lodge.
On motion duly carried, 4 o'clock was designated^ as the time for the special consideration of amendments to ByLaws. CHARITY.
The Special Committee on Charity submitted the following Report, the further consideration of which was postponed until 4 o'clock: To the M.-. W.-. Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee have carefully examined the several reports of the Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction, who have responded to a circular letter issued from the Grand East asking a statement of the condition of the Craft and the estimated amount needed during the coming winter by the Lodges. We find by examining an abstract of such reports that quite a number are in a needy condition. Nos. 142 and 87, specifying the amount needed by them for charitable purposes more than they can contribute, to be, for No. 87, ^290.00, and for No. 142, iSl25.oo. The others do not give definite amounts, but will need some assistance. It is within the knowledge of your Committee that, while only a limited number have made the necessary report, many young Lodges in the western and southwestern parts of the State are in a precarious condition, and great suffering among the Craft will be inevitable unless assistance is rendered to them from this Grand Lodge before another crop can be harvested. In view of the above facts, your Committee respectfully recommend that a Special Commission be appointed by the Grand Lodge, consisting of the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and Grand Treasurer, to receive calls from Subordinate Lodges for aid, and in such cases as aid is required to loan to such Lodges, from the funds of the Grand Lodge, the amount which, in the judgment of your Commission, is necessary to help them out, and take their obligation therefor payable at some future time. It being deemed by your Committee that such loan will do a greater amount of good than an absolute donation, all things considered. Your Committee respectfully submit that, in their judgment, not less than two thousand dollars will be required for the purposes hereinbefore mentioned. A careful examination of the correspondence from the different Lodges shows a disposition on the part of many to contribute to a Charity Fund; and, inasmuch as some of the wealthier Lodges have volunteered to contribute to such fund, your Committee recommend that such donations be received and placed under the control of the Special Commission above mentioned. Fraternally submitted, SAMUEL FELLOWS, C. COLUMBIA, G. M. WAUGH, Committee.
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TESTIMONY. Bro. J. W. ENGLISH offered the following resolution, prescribing the manner of taking testimony in cases of trials of brethren for unmasonic conduct: Resolved, That the Committee on Jurisprudence lie in.-tructed to report a provision, in addition to Rule 6 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, for procuring the testimony of non-resident witnesses, and to prescribe the mode for giving notice, and the manner of taking the testimony.
Which was received and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 2 o'clock p. M.
October 22, 2 o'clock p. M. Grand Lodge called from refreshment to labor. The Grand Lodge spent some time in exemplifying work in the E. A. & F. C. Degrees. THURSDAY,
ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
" The M..W.'. Grand Lodge then proceeded to the election of Grand Officers, with the following result: M.-.W.'. OWEN A. BASSETT, R.-.W.-. ISAAC B. SHARP, R.-.W.-. JOHN W . PECK, R.-.W.-. JOHN GUTHRIE, R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK, R.-.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN,
Grand Master. ' Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.
Motion was madยง and carried that the election of Custodians be rriade the special order for 9 o'clock to-m'ofrow morning. The Grand Lodge then proceeded by ballot to designate the place for holding its next Annual Communication, which resulted in the selection of Topeka. ACADEMY OF SCIENCE.
Bro. R. J. BROWN, on behalf of this Society, extended a cordial invitation to the members of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge
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to visit their rooms this Thursday evening on the second floor of this building. Rooms will be open from 8 to 10 o'clock. On motion, the invitation was accepted by the Grand Lodge. TECUMSEH LODGE.
The following memorial was offered by Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE : To the M.-. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas : r beg leave to submit that Bro. JOHN REED, Worshipful Master of Tecumseh Lodge, No 15, by the consent of his Lodge, has delegated me to surrender the Charter and jewels of this Lodge. I am informed by Bro. KEED that only two members of the Lodge reside within two miles of the place of holding this Lodge, and that many of the members reside beyond this Grand Jurisdiction. This Charter was granted in 1858, and is among the oldest, and at one time one of the most promising Lodges in the State; but owing to adverse circumstances over which these brethren have had no control, it has been impossible for these brethren to maintain their Lodge. I therefore fraternally ask, in behalf of these brethren; that the Charter and jewels of Tecumseh Lodge be accepted, and that the Grand Secretary be directed to grant all of the Brethren who are in good standing dimits, and that the dues from this Lodge to the Grand Lodge be remitted. â&#x20AC;˘ Fraternally submitted, '^ JOHN G U T H R I E .
The merhorial having been read, it was, dn motion, received, the surrender of the Charter accepted, and the Grand Secretary directed to take charge thereof, and the books and papers of said Lodge, and to issue certificates of membership to ^all members of said Lodge in good standing, upon the receipt of a certified roll executed by the last Worshipful -Master. APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS.
The Grand Master announced the following Grand Officers: R.-.W.-. DANIEL W . COXE,
appointed
Grand Chaplain.
W.-. THOMAS J . A N D E R S O N ,
Grand Marshal.
W.-. JOHN MCCULLAGH, W.-. JAMES SNEDDEN, W.-. WILLIAM H . EASLEY, W.-. JOSEPH MARSH, W.-. ALBERT D . MCCONAUGHY,
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
W . . WILLIAM F . ALLEN, W.'. FRITZ MAGERS,
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Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward. Bearer.
Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
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JURISPRUDENCE. The Committee on Jurisprudence made the following report, which was adopted: To the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the resolution in regard to an amendment of Rule 6 of Grand Lodge By-Laws, relating to " Trials and Punishments," have had the same under consideration, and we recommend that said Rule 6 be amended by adding thereto the following: " When a witness is a nonresident, and cannot attend in person before the Lodge or committee, his evidence may be taken before a Worshipful Master, Warden, or Secretary of any Lodge within whose jurisdiction the witness can be produced, upon written interrogatories to be settled by the Lodge or committee, and to be submitted to the accused, if within the'jurisdiction of his Lodge, to enable him to prepare cross-interrogatories if desired. No further notice to the accused shall be necessary, and all other proceedings shall conform to existing provisions." Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, J O H N M. PRICE, D. BROCKWAY, Committee. AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS.
Bro.
STEDMAN HATCH
offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That Section 18 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be amended, by striking out the words "fifty cents," after the words "sum of," and inserting therefor the words " seventy-five cents."
The resolution, after an ineffectual attempt to amend, was adopted, and ordered to be submitted to the Subordinate Lodges for their approval, in accordance with the provisions of Section 48 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge. CHARITY.
The hour having arrived, the Report of the Committee on Charity was called up and read a second time. Bro. CoxE moved to amend by striking out the provision for making loans arid inserting a provision requiring the Grand Master to issue a circular to Subordinate Lodges, asking them to contribute such amounts as their means would permit them to make. T h e proposed amendment was lost.
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Bro. BROCKWAY offered the following resolution, as an amendment to that part of the Report relating to the contribution of the funds of the Grand L o d g e : Resolved, That the sum of two thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be appropriated from the funds of this Grand Lodge, to be expended by the M/.W.-. Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden, and Grand Junior Warden, during the coming year for charitable purposes in relieving the necessities of the Craft in this Jurisdiction.
After a lengthy discussion, the resolution was adopted, and the Report as amended. LODGE NUMBERS. Bro. E. D. HiLLYER offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the vote on the resolution offered by Bro. JOHN GUTHRIE, authorizing the Grand Secretary to fill the vacant numbers in the roll of Lodges, be reconsidered.
On motion, the resolution was lost. JURISPRUDENCE. The Committee on Jurisprudence made the following Report : To the M.-. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the resolutions in reference to Marysville Lodge, No. 91, infringing upon the jurisdiction of Frontier Lodge, No. 104, in conferring the degrees on LEWIS MALL, recommend the rejection of the first resolution asking a transfer of the membership of said LEWIS MALL from the former to the latter Lodge. We recommend the following as a substitute for the second resolution; Resolved, That Marysville Lodge,' No. 91, be directed to pay to Frontier Lodge, No. 104, the full amount of fees received iot conferring the three degrees on LEWIS MALL, to wit: the sum of thirty dollars.
Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, JOHN M. PRICE, D. BROCKWAY, Commillee.
Which, on motion, was adopted. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. The Grand Secretary, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, presented his Report, and asked that the reading of the same be dispensed with.
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On motion, the reading of the Report was dispensed with, and ordered printed in an appendix to the Proceedings. The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment until 7 o'clock P. M.
THURSDAY,
7 o'clock
P. M,
Grand Lodge assembled at 7 o'clock p. M., in Templar Hall, where it was called from refreshment to labor. After the transaction of some prelirninarjes, the doprs were opened, and the ladies and visitors in waiting were admitted to the Grand Lodge Hall. INSTALLATION OT GRAND OFFICERS.
Th.e. audience being seated, the .Grand Lodge was then conducted by the Grand Marshal into Grand Lodge Hall, where the installation ceremonies were performed by P.'.G.'.M.'. M. S. Adams, after which the respective officers occupied their proper stations, as follows : M.-.W.-. OWEN A. BASSETT, â&#x20AC;¢R.-.W.-. ISAAC B . SHARP, R.-.W.-. JOHN W . PECK, R.-.W.-. JOHN GUTHRIE, R.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN BECK, R.-.W.-. JOHN H . B R O W N , R.-.W.-. D. W. COXE,
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Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
W.-. THOMAS J. ANDERSON,
Grand Marshal.
W.-.JOHN McCuLLAGH, W.-. JAMES SNEDDEN, W.-. WILLIAM H . EARLY, W.-. JOSEPH MARSH, : W.-. ALBERT D . MCCONAUGHY,
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
W.-. WILLIAM F . ALLEN, W.-. F R I T Z MAGERS,
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Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward. Bearer.
Grand Pursuivant, Grand Tyler.
The M.'.W'. Grand Master then announced the appointment of Bro. ETHELBEKT L . WILCOX ag his Private Secretary.
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The audience being then dismissed, the Grand Lodge repaired to Templar Hall, where it was called from labor to refreshment until Friday morning at 9 o'clock. At the conclusion of the services, the halls and rooms connected with the Temple, were thrown open. A general interchange of courtesies followed, after which a splendid collation was served in the Banquet Room.
FRIDAY, 9 o'clock A. M.
The Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor, officers in their places as on the evening before. LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
Bro. J. W . PECK and several other Brethern were, on motion, granted a leave of absence from further attendance on the Grand Lodge. . , AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS.
The Committee on Jurisprudence made the following Report, which was, on motion, adopted. To the M:. fV.: Grand Lodge : Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was submitted certain amendments of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, on the subject of non-payment of dues, beg leave to report, that we do not concur in said proposed amendments,'and that we deem any further legislation on this subject, at this time, unwise and injudicious. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, JOHN M. PRICE, â&#x20AC;˘ D. BROCKMTAY, Committee. HOSPITALITY.
Bro. S. HATCH offered the following resolution, which, on motion, was adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Lodge are hereby extended to the Masonic brethren of Leavenworth, for the use of their spacious and commodious halls, and for the kind hospitality and generous entertainment afforded them during this Annual Communication. 14
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ELECTION OF CUSTODIANS.
Th'e election of" Gusto'diaris having-been made the special order for this hour, the Gra'nd Lodge then elected Brd. L.- P. MASON (30) for the term of six. years, and Bro.WM-. COWGILL (34) for the term of two years. GREAT L I G H T LODGE.
following
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report:
To the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Comiiiittee • to' •Brhorh- was referred the complaint against Great Light Lodge, No. 34, at Silver Lake, report: After due examination of. members-, of said Lodge and those of neighboring Lodges, we find that said Lodge has practiced gross irregularities' in many respects; that the W.-.M.-. of said Lodge Kas been guilty of highly immoral and unmasonic conduct, in utterly disregarding a Standing Regulation adopted by this Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication in 1873; interdicting a Master Masort from keeping, a "dram-shop, or what'.is commonly known as a saloon," and therefore recommend that said W.-.M.-. besuspended from office, and that the M.-.W.-. Grand Master.notifythe members of said Lodge of such suspension; and, further, that he warn said Lodge to correct its irregularities and purge itself of all-unworthy members, failing to do which, that the M.-.W.-. Grand Master arrest the Charter of said Lodge. Fraternally submitted; SAMUEL FELLOWS; J O H N H . WATERMAN,. BENJAMIN M C E L R O Y ,
Cotrimittee.
Which"' was received, whereupon Bi-o"; JOHN H*. BROWN offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the W.-.M.-. of Great Light Lodge, No. 34, be suspended from office, arid tiiat the Lodge cease its labors until the M.-.W.-. Grand Master can visit said' Lodge, and make disposition as the exigencies of the case may deniand; • RESIG^fATION.
Bro. E. b ; HiLLYER tehdered his resignation Ss a rh'efnUer of the Board of Custodians, which was accepted, and the Gfarfd Lodge prb'ceeded to elect a Custodian to fill the unexpired term, arid the balliDt resulted iil the unanimous choice of Bro. HiLLYER.
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AMENDMENT TO .BY-.LA.WS. Bro. E. T. CARR offered the following amendment to Section 46 of the By-Laws of this Grand L o d g e : Resolved, That section 46 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be amended so as to read as follows : SECTION 46. 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, 5867,;and no other; which Committee shall be appointed by the first four elective Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge, as follows : There shall be one member appointed for six years, one for four years, and one for two years, and one of the said members shall be appointed every two years, the term of each member being thereafter for six years; Provided, That in case of the death, resignation, removal from the Jurisdiction, suspension or expulsion of the brother so appointed, the said Grand Officers shall appoint a isuccessor 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 Subordinate Lodges), and by an exemplification of,the same before the-Grand (Lodge at .each,Gcand Annual Gommunication. Subordinate .Lodges-.iieeding • the,services of any ipember of said Committee, to. teach the .work, of the.Grand Lodge, may employ him upon such terms as they may mutually agree,jrpon,
Th.e amendment, after some discussion, was .concurred in, and ordered to be subniitted to the .Siibordin^te ..Lodges,for their approval. PAOLA AND MIAMI LODGES.
OnVbehalf of these Lodges, Bro. JOHN H . BROWN made an application for the remission of their dues to the Grand Lodge for the year ending August 31, 1874, which applica'tion-was referred to the-Committee on Finance. T R I A L OF HANSON BRITiTON.
The,Committee,pp.Appeals and,Grievances-having;r.eported charges and specifications against HANSON BRIXTON, W . ' . M . ' . of Altobna Lodge, No. I i 8 , the Grand Master appointed 3 r o . M.:S. ADAMS to appear for and on behalf of said ' B R I T •'TONj'andBro.lIsAAC'B.'SHARP, Chairtnan of said-Committee,
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appeared in behalf of the Grand Lodge. After a full hearing and argument of the case, it was submitted to the Grand Lodge, which found him guilty as charged, and voted that the Grand Master administer to Bro. BRITTON a suitable reprimand, and that he remain suspended as W.'.M.'. until the expiration of his term of office. REPORT ON J U R I S P R U D E N C E .
The Committee on Jurisprudence submitted the following, which was received and adopted : To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge: Your Committee on Jurisprudence to whom was referred the following amendment to Section forty-two of Grand Lodge By-Laws, recommend that said amendment be concurred in, and be submitted to the several Subordinate Lodges, in the manner required by Section forty-eight of the By Laws, for their consideration and action. We have also had under consideration the resolution prohibiting the charging of affiliation fees, and recommend the adoption of the following as a standing regulation : " No fee shall be charged by any Lodge on a petition of a Master Mason for affiliation." Resolved, That Section forty-two of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be amended by adding at the end thereof these words: "Provided, That the provisions of this Section shall not apply to cases of suspension for non-payment of Lodge dues. Resolved, That the practice of collecting affiliation fees from a Master Mason is unwise, and its continuance in Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction, is hereby prohibited by this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, M. S. ADAMS, J O H N M. PRICE, D. BROCKV^TAY, Committee. PER DIEM OF CUSTODIANS.
Bro. HiLLYER moved a reconsideration of the Report relating to the per diem of Custodians of the Work, which was carried. (See Page 98.) It was then voted to lay that part of the Report on the table. FINANCE.
The Committee on Finance made a supplementary Report, making further allowances: Bro. HILLYER, ^12.50; Miami
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Lodge, U. D., ^7.00; Paola Lodge, No. 37, ^40.50; Assistant Grand Secretary, ^15.00. (See amounts in Report on page 90.) P R I N T I N G PROCEEDINGS.
Bro. E. T. CARR offered the following resolution : Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be, and is hereby, instructed to procure the printing of twelve hundred (1200) copies of the Proceedings of this Annual Communication; and also to properly arrange and publish in an appendix to said Proceedings, all amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws, Regulations and amendments to the Rules of Order, and draw on the Grand Treasurer for the expenses of the same.
Which, on motion, was adopted. CHARITY.
Bro. T. J. ANDERSON moved that the vote on the Report of the Committee on Charity, as amended by the resolution of Bro. BROCKWAY, be reconsidered and referred to the Committee on Finance ; which was carried. SPECIAL RESOLUTION.
Bro. JOHN G U T H R I E offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Standing Regulation, passed at this session of the Grand Lodge, authorizing the paying of a per diem and mileage, shall not take effect and be in force until the amendment to Section 18 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, in relation to the payment of dues, which has been concurred in, shall be submitted to and approved by a majority of the Subordinate Lodges. JURISDICTIONAL RIGHTS.
Bro.
CHARLES SMITH
offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That hereafter, when any Lodge within this Grand Jurisdiction shall entertain a petition from, and confer any or all of the Degress on, any person residing within the jurisdiction of any other Lodge, the said trespassing Lodge shall, upon demand of the Lodge aggrieved, pay over to the Lodge aggrieved the full amount received for the Degrees; Provided, That in case where there is a difference in amounts charged by the By- Laws of the two Lodges, the trespassing Lodge shall pay the larger amount. Resolved, That when any Lodge within this Grand Jurisdiction shall receive notice from a sister Lodge of any trespass upon their Territory, and a protest against the same, said trespassing Lodge shall stop all work upon petition and candidate until the matter is finally settled.
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'Which, on motion, was referred to the'Committee on Jurisprudence. Bro. REYNOLDS, being called upon, made a few remarks in relation to the manner of conducting Grand Lodges, that harmony might be preserved and peace permanently estab.lished. GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S .
•R.'.W.'. ISAAC B . SHARP assumed the Grand East, whereupon M.'.W.'. OWEN A. BASSETT presented his credentials as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, near this Grand Lodge. Grand Master BASSETT having resumed his place in the East,-Bro. JOHN H . BROWN presented his.credentials as .Grand iRepresentative of the Grand Lodge of-California, near this Grand Lodge. Both were received with the Grand Honors, and w.elcorned to a seat in the Grand Lodge. JURISPRUDENCE.
The Committee on Jurisprudence reported adverse to the -resolution of Bro.'CHARLES SiwiTH-in relation to Jurisdictional rights, as follows: 'To the 'M.-'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas : Your Committee on Jurisprudence report that the foregoing resolutions are not necessary, and we therefore.recominend.the.rejection of the same. Fraternally submitted, •M. S. MADAMS, J O H N M..PRICE, D.
BROCKWAY,
Committee. , COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
"The M.vW.-. Grand Master appointed R.'.W.-. JOHN H . BROWN, M.'.W.'. JOHN M . PKIGE, and ,Bro. JDAVID >BROGKWAY,
,as '.such '.Committee. CLOSING.
No further business appearing requiring attention,-the An-
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nual Communication of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was closed in AMPLE FORM, with prayer by the R.'.W.'. Grand Chaplain, Rev. D A N IEL W. CoxE. O W E N A. BASSETT,
Grand
Grand Secretary.
Master.
STANDING REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
The following Standing Regulations and Amendments to the By-Laws have been compiled, in compliance with a resolution adopted by this Grand Lodge, at its last Annual Communication, and printed on page 109 of these Proceedings. Should the compilation be found in any respect inaccurate, the Grand Secretary pleads, in extenuation, the great number of pages of Proceedings to be consulted, and the very limited time allowed him for the work. 1858. No. I.
Taxing
Non-Affiliates.
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 shalKbe 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 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.
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Grand Master's Private Secretary.
Resolved, That the M.'.W.-. Grand Master have authority to appoint a Private Secretary, with power to draw on the Grand Treasurer for postage expenses. No. 3.
Assistant Grand Secretary.
Resolved, That the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas is hereby authorized to appoint an Assistant Grand Secretary, whose duties shall be to aid the Grand Secretary in the discharge of his duties, and in his absence to act as Grand Secretary. And in the absence of the Grand Secretary, for the time being, the Grand Master may make such appointment J>ro tempore. IS
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Dimit shall be Granted.
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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Pesolved-^ Thnt th6 nrtiial exoerse^ of elective officers of this Grand T.-odge^ attending upon its Communications, be paid out of the Grand Treasury; and at this and all subsequent Communicalions the Committee on Accounts shall audit such expenses, and a warrant shall be drawn on the Treasurer for their payment, upon the .report of said Committee. This resolution to in no wise affect the present allowance .of the .Grand Secretary.
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Grand Officers' Reports.
Resolved, 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 Grand Master's and Deputy Grand Masters' Addresses, report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, and the financial report of the several Grand Officers, for the use of the members of this Grand Lodge. ,
1868. -No. 7..
Worshipful Masters to Sign
Minutes.
Resolved, 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 have been approved. jNo. .8.
Application for Degrees.
Resolved, That when a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry has applied for, and been elected to receive, the Degrees in a Subordinate Lodge, it shall not be necessary to spread the ballot in order to the advancement of the candidate to the Degrees of Fellow Craft and Master Mason, unless some member of the Lodge shall demand it. No. 9.
Leave of Absence.
Resolved, That no member be permitted to leave without the consent of the Grand Lodge. No. 10.
Forms.
Resolved, That the forms to be found in the reprint of the Constitution and By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, from p^ge 49 to 61 inclusive, be and the same Âťre hereby approved.
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Blanks.
Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be, and is hereby, instructed to procure the forms and necessary blanks for the use of the Grand Lodge, and also blanks" for the use of Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction, which'are to be furnished to said Lodges at actual ccst. 187.2. No. 12.
Naming. Lodges after Living Masons.
Resolved, That the M.'.W.*. Grand Lodge discountenance the practice of using the names of living Masons in naming new Lodges. No,' 13.
Schools of
Instruction.
Resolved, That the Grand Master, after appointing an Assistant Lecturer in each District of the State, for the purpose of aiding the Board of Custodians in the Dissemination of the correct Work of the Grand Lodge, that it shall be the Grand Master's duty to notify the Brethren appointed for this work to meet the Board of Custodians at such time and place as he may appoint, for the purpose of holding a School of Instruction ; and no Assistant Lecturer shall have authority to enter upon the discharge-of hisduties as a lecturer, until he has proven to the satisfaction of the Grand Master, his proficiency in the work, and his ability to impart instruction to Lodges. No. 14. Resolved, That no Lecturer shall be entitled to lecture a Lodge, and receive compensation therefor, unless he shall have in his possession the certificate of the' Grand' Master, certifying that he has the correct work; arid giving- Kim authority to perform theduties of a Lecturer in the Lodge of tKis'Jurisdiction; No; 15'.
Granting
Dispensations.
Resolved, That hereafter no recommendation shall be granted by any for a Dispensation to form a New Lodge,-until the Worshipful Master proposed new Lodge shall exhibit a certificate from some member of the of Custodians, showing that he is in possession of the Adopted Work State, and qualified to work and teach the same in his Lodge. No. 16.
Lodge of the Board of'thisi
Rejected Candidates,
Resolved, That a candidate who has once been rejected by one Lodge, applies to another Lodge for the Degrees of Masonry, the petition of such candidate shall not be received until the. consent of the Lodge-so rejecting shall have been obtained, and such consent shall be given by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at' a regiiiar business Communication of said Lodge:' Provided, That the petition shall be read at one regular Communication, and lay over until' the next.
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October,
Lines.
Resolved, That the boundary line of jurisdiction between Dick Rees Lodge, No. 59, and Nine Mile Lodge, No. 49, shall be the old Desoto road, on the east of Mrs. Kelly's farm, running from the southeast corner of said farm due south.
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Masonic
Discipline.
Resolved, That it is a Masonic offense for any Master Mason to keep a dramshop, or what is commonly known as a saloon, or to sell intoxicating liquors as a beverage. No. 19. Resolved, That whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, that any officer of the Grand Lodge, or of any Subordinate Lodge in this Jurisdiction, shall be engaged in keeping a saloon or dram-shop, or in any other dishonorable or immoral occupation, he shall immediately suspend such person from the exercise of the duties of said office, until the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, when such suspension shall be reported to . this Grand Body for its action. No. 20. Enforcement of By-Laws. Resolved, I h a t it shall be the duty of Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction, after having found an accused brother guilty of a Masonic crime, to inflict some one of the penalties prescribed by the By Laws of this Grand Lodge.
1874. No. 21.
Per Diem.
Resolved, That the Grand Lodge shall pay per diem and mileage to one delegate from each Subordinate Logde in this Jurisdiction at each Annual Communication, as follows: Two dollars per day for each day in actual attendance, and five cents per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going to and returning therefrom; Provided, That said delegate shall consist of the Worshipful Master or his proxy; And provided further. That no delegate shall be entitled to more than one allowance under this regulation. No. 22.
Affiliation Fee.
Resolved, That the practice of collecting affiliation fees from a Master Mason is unwise, and its continuance in Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction is hereby prohibited by this Grand Lodge.
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Amended.
Resolved, That Section 18 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be amended by striking out of the fourth line of said section the words, "or shall have been" 90 that the section shall read:
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SEC. I 8 . 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 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 he is a member, when such exemption is for other cause than in payment for services rendered to the Lodge. Section 38 as Amended. Resolved, That Section 38 of the By-Laws be amended by striking out the words, " i n open Lodge,".at the close of the section: SEC. 38. To prevent evil consequences, the Masters of Subordinate Lodges will permit no Mason to vouch for a brother when visiting a Lodge, without having sat in open Lodge with him, unless examined by him under the sanction of authority of the Master. Additional
By-Laws.
Resolved, That the By-Laws be amended by the addition of the following, as Section 4 9 : SEC. 49. All Subordinate Lodges under this Grand Jurisdiction shall make out and forward to the Grand Secretary, on the 31st day of August of each year, a full report and returns of the work and business of their respective Lodges for the year, to be accompanied with the Grand Lodge dues, to be sent to the Grand Secretary not later than the tenth day of September in each year, and by him to be carefully examined; and if found incorrect, he shall forthwith return them to their respective Lodges for correction, and again forwarded to him before the meeting of this Grand Body. Rules of Order. Resolved, That Rule VI. of the " Rules of Order," be amended so as to read as follows: VI. All elections are to be decided by a majority of votes, each member having one vote in his own right, and one vote for each proxy he may hold, and the Grand Master to have two votes in case that an equal number require his decision.
iREPORT ON â&#x20AC;˘CORRESPON'DENCE.
To the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas : The Committee on Foreign Correspondence beg leave to report that they have received and examined the printed transactions of the Grand Lodges now in fraternal correspondence with this Grand Lodge, and submit the foUowiii'g Report: Alabama, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, 'Canada, Colorada, â&#x20AC;˘Connecticut, District of Columbia, 'Delaware, Florida, . Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, 'Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Brunswick, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, ALABAMA.
Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oregon, iPennsylvania, Quebec, (Rhode Island, South Carolina, Telrinesse'e, Texas, Utih, Vermont, Virginia, Washington Territory. West Virginia, Wisconsin.
1873.
This Grand Lodge held its Fifty-third Annual Gdmmuhication in the new Masonic Temple in Montgomery, on the ist day of December, A. D. 1873, A. L. 5873. M.-.W.-. Grand Master, JOSEPH N . JOHNSON; R . - . W . - . Grand Secretary, DANIEL SAYRE.
The Grand Master's Address is a short, business-like paper, reviewiftg his work for the previous year. From this Address we lea:rn that, while their mimbers have not increased, their interest has. Several Dispensations were granted, and a more vigorous activity pervades the Order.
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DECISIONS.
Regalia.—" The Master of a Lodge has the right, and il is his duty, to require ' Blue Lodge clothing only'' to be worn in all public processions. If Royal Arch Chapters are invited and are present 'as Chapters,' of course they wear their peculiar regalias." Duty of the Fraternity toward the Widow and Orphan.—"The Fraternity, individually and in Lodge capacity, are bound to assist worthy brothers, their widows, and orphans. A brother deserting his family and leaving them penniless, acts unworthily and forfeits his claims as a Mason, but his act does not necessarily destroy the claims of his wife and children upon our charities." Dimiting.—"The action of the Lodge granting a dimit, and not the paper itself, constitutes a dimit. Therefore a brother having been granted a dimit by vote of the Lodge, the severance of his connection with that Lodge is complete and although he may never have called upon the Secretary and re.;eived the evidence of his having been dimitted. He must, if he wishes to connect himself again with the Lodge, petition and be voted for just as in the case of any other dimitted Mason." The Grand Master refers in feeling terms to the death of Past G.-.M.'. LEIGH. He pays the following warm tribute to a distinguished brother: " I have also to inform you of the death of Bro. RICHARD F . KNOTT, who died'''at his residence in the city of Mobile, on the 22d of last month. Bro. KNOTT was for several years a member of this Grand Lodge, and distinguished himself as Chairman of the Committee on Work and of Foreign Correspondence. He was a genial companion, an enthusiastic Mason, and well versed in Masonic law. His hand was ever open to the call of charity, and he will be long remembered by the poor and the needy of his immediate neighborhood; while his memory will be fresh and green in the hearts of us all as the Acacia at the head of his grave." On perusing their Proceedings, we find that our Alabama brethren, like other Grand Jurisdictions, have refractory associates who must be dealt with as it seemeth best to the Order. The conclusion of tjie Report by the Committee on Suspensioiis, Expulsions and Appeals is worth careful perusal. It fully expresses our ideas of disciplinary matters, and we give it entire: " I n conclusion, your Committee beg'to observe that Masonry, rightly considered, is not a mere toy to be assumed on Communication days, or upon occasion when its appearance may give eclat, and then to be carefully put away, like a Sunday hat, until the next stated gathering of the Brotherhood, but a principle, a rule of life which is to permeate all our intercourse with each other, and with the outside world. In communities like ours men need less to be informed than to be reminded. The brethren will, we trust, pardon the remark that there may, perhaps, be laid occasionally at our doors the charge of employing a timeserving policy. When there is a gross violation of Masonic law, it matters not how respectable, as the world goes, the offender may be, nor how much the ' material aid' which he can supply, may be appreciated by the Lodge, nor how wide his influence appears to be, nor yet how high may be his position in respect of social, religious, or civil affairs, the guilty party must be dealt with according to the laws and usages of our Order. "As, in the material world, the higher a body rises the moje stunning is its fall, so, in our moral atmosphere, the greater the eminence any one attains the more terrible, if he commit a grave offense and have his due, will be his precipitation from that high estate. Brethren, ' let justice prevail though the heavens fall.'
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" I f we fully discharge our duty all will be well. When we look back through the far distant and nearer past we see that our noble Craft has steadily plowed her way adown the sea of time, through the vicissitudes of twenty centuries ; still she proceeds. The loud thunders of impotent rage may rattle above her; the fierce lightnings of malice may flash athwart her pathway, and the huge billows of envy yawn in front to swallow her u p ; yet, with all her limbers staunch and tight, with the Holy Bible for her chart, the Square and Compass for her guide, she shall hold on her course to the port of everlasting peace." CORRESPONDENCE.
The Report on Correspondence was chiefly written by Bro. KNOTT, and completed after his death by Grand Secretary SAYRE. The Report is brief, covering only fifty-six pages of the Proceedings. Kansas receives for 1872 fraternal notice. Bro. SAYRE has furnished some valuable tables. M.-.W.-. ISATAH H. WILSON, grand Master, Union Springs; R.-.W.-. DANIEL SAYRE, Grand Secretary, Montgomery. ARKANSAS.
1873.
This Grand Lodge commenced its Fifty-fifth Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple at Little Rock, October 13, A. D. 1873, A. L. 5873. M.-.W.-. E. R. DUVAL, Grand Master, presiding, opened the Grand Lodge in AMPLE FORM with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The Grand Master's Address is an able, eloquent production. Every point is clearly set forth, and his positions can only be misunderstood by the cowardly and blind. It is a subject of profound regret that there are any in our ranks, who do not know what Masonic duties are and neglect their performance. But such is the fact. They live as if the Masonic life was made up of a series of artful dodges, and, when called to the front, shirk manifest duty and manly action, ever advocating the hush policy. Such are not the kind' of men or Masons that promote the interests of the Order, and, indeed, deserve to be regarded and ranked as among our worst enemies. Grand Master DUVAL says, " W e begin anew the race for the elevation,.purification and advancement of the Order," and adds: " T h e standards must be moved to the front, and the legions which have withstood the shocks of many an open and covert attack, must in solid array advance to their support, and when the battle rages .fiercest, the firmer stand, and yield not until the cohorts of the enemy are, in confusion and disaster, driven from the field. " T h i n k you we have no labors to perform, no duties unfulfilled? Is the day- ours because the sky above us is bright and unclouded, and the world around us garlanded with smiles and wreathed with adulations. Delusive are the signs if so interpreted, as it leads t o a sense of security, the prelude of disasters most dire. Never in the history of Masonry have the influences of enmity to all that is embodied and comprehended by morality been so subtle, so potent, so dangerous as now. The pustular eruptions tipon the body politic, the body civic and the body ecclesiastical, demonstrate how wide and deep is the demoralization of the corruption within, which, while 'tis attempted to be hidden by the gauze of modern servility and expediency, yet, too great for concealment, its emanations shock innocence, abash modesty, insult purity anO. outrage virtue and morality. 16
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"An apt illustration of how low in the scale of morals we have fallen, might be given by reciting some of the leading events in our political and social history within the last year; but I am warned that I tread upon forbidden ground; that it is not Masonic to allude to such as this. Ah! so I have heard from the lips of the Masonic sage. So I have been taught from my Masonic birth. Yet, experience, and the reflection it engenders, beget the conviction that the acceptance of such a doctrine implies a sentimentality sickly and puerile, and exhibits a want of moral courage that is unmanly and a reproach. Is an enemy less a foe in the hypocritical garb of religion or politics? Is he less to be dreaded because his title is grand and his revenues grander? Must we ever flee when the enemy approaches, and tamely surrender every mark of manhood from the fear that resistance will force us upon the soil of an alien ? Are the rnmninridrrients ^nd rirec(?ots of the Book of Books, to which you so feelingly point as the guide of our life, to go for nought? Are the truths of the Eternal tame and negative? Are the young initiates to go forth with a lie upon their lips and deceit in their hearts? Are they thus armed with the appearance of purity the better to enable them to victimize the innocent and confiding? Is this ancient and honorable Fraternity, in whose praise poets have so sweetly sung, and orators have so often eloquently urged as the paragon of moral beauty, now to be defined a cheat and a fraud ? " I s it, after withstanding persecutions secular and religious of the most vindictive and persistent character, to be frightened into a panic at the approach of its foe, and cajoled into a slavish submission to the willful caprices of immorality and the mobile flattering of the designing and wicked? If so, the representatives of so inglorious a cause now proudly sitting upon so many hills and in so many valleys of our land, had best, in dishonor, be burned to ashes, and those scattered by the winds of outraged Heaven whither no trace may ever be found of an institution so justly despicable. " B u t n o ; 'tis slander most foul that would thus interpret the intent, purpose and mission of Freemasonry. I t has practicability; and the so-called Mason, regardless of its teachings, whether in the political or social relation, when guilty of an overt act of treason against its common law or its just statutory enactments, deserves, and will receive, the contempt of all good men, and through the well guided influences of the more enlightened portion of the Craft, be so disciplined as to receive as the reward of his crime. Masonic death. The hush-up policy must not secure from just punishment the violators of the law; less charity must be shown the contumacious in guilt, and greater encouragement given to those who walk soberly and fearlessly in the line of duty and in the path of truth and virtue. Without the evidence of moral vitality in the walk and behavior of the membership, little impression can be made upon the intelligent profane, whose scrutinizing observation so often detects contradiction in the practice of those who preach so eloquently in theory. " I f honor demands, interest requires and duty exacts a more exalted morality, let not a fawning sycophancy to the powers of the opposition stand in the way, but be true in purpose, fixed in effort and we will conquer." RECOMMENDATIONS.
Under this head the Grand Master advises an amendment to their present form of petitions for Degrees, requiring the applicant to state whether or not he has applied to some other Lodge. This is our form, and has been for the last two years: it works well. The Grand Master made thirty decisions. worthy of note:
Among those the following are
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" T h e defamation of the origin, character and mission of the SoN of GOD is unmasonic, and a Mason habitually guilty of such should be expelled. " A r e Christian prayers proper or allowable in a Masonic Lodge? "Answerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The immemorial landmarks are silent upon the subject of prayer, hence to them we cannot appeal for light. No particular form of prayer was used in the Lodges until about one hundred and twenty years ago, when the Grand Lodge of England decreed the use of Christian prayers; but as this regulation was local in its nature, binding only upon Subordinates in allegiance to the English Grand Lodge, none can claim for it the sanctity that necessarily abides in a landmark. Masonry, in its original formation, bore no evidence of sectarianism â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a belief in GoD and a just reverence for Him, as the source of all light and truth, was the only prerequisite exacted of its initiates, nor is more now demanded. The Jewish and Christian Mason alike claim to honor, reverence and obey JEHOVAH; each regards the prayer made to Him as just and proper. The Jewish Brother worships GOD as a unity; the Christian Mason worships Him as a trinity. The latter, in praying through his Redeemer, thereby petitions according to his theological views the GoD of ABRAHAM, ISAAC and JACOB. When, therefore, a Christian Brother is called upon in a Lodge for a prayer, he is privileged by our ritualistic teaching to follow in the light of his own conscience, and if he invokes the blessing through his Redeemer, he thereby violates no landmark, nor does he infringe upon any of the vital principles of our Order." In our Report last year on Louisiana, we recorded our opinion touching the subject of the foregoing decisions. JURISPRUDENCE.
The Committee on Jurisprudence for some cause failed to decide upon the validity of the decisions above mentioned, and asked to be allowed another year to mature a report. Bro. GRAY failed to make a Report on Correspondence. Will he oblige by telling us why? Bro. DODGE seems to have dropped the reportorial quill and commenced orating. His speech before the Grand Lodge, October 14, 1873, was a sound effort for which the writer gives him thanks. BRITISH COLUMBIA.
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The Proceedings of this Grand Lodge are published in a six page pamphlet, it being designed-to publish the "full proceedings" after their next session. Several amendments to the Constitution were adopted. The fund of Benevolence is a heavy tax on the members of the Subordinate Lodges ; the following taxes being levied : Two dollars from each member, and two dollars for every candidate raised or affiliated; also seventy-five cents quarterly, in advance, for every member, to be paid by the Lodge. The following are the provisions : The Master and Wardens shall constitute the Board of Relief, and shall have power to relieve a distressed brother in good standing in the province to the extent of ten dolhirs per week, or temporary relief to the widows and orphans of any brother as aforesaid, not exceeding one hundred dollars, but that no relie f be afforded to any brother whose illness was caused by his immoral conduct.
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The Master is authorized to draw for a poor deceased Master Mason seventyfive dollars to bury him honorably. STATISEICS — Lodges, 8; initiated, 2 5 ; passed, 24: raised, 2 3 ; dimitted, 2 1 ; affiliated, 10; suspended, 14; died, 6; withdrawn, I ; Master Masons,'282; Benevolent fund, 21,075.25; revenue, S765. Two Lodges were consolidated. M.-.W.-. Lieut. Col. J. W. POWKLL, Grand Master, Victoria; V;-.W.-. H. F . HEISTERMAN, Grand Secretary, Victoria. CALIFORNIA. The Grand Lodge held its Twenty-fourth Annual Communication iB San Francisco, October 14—18, 1873. Two hundred and twenty-five Lodges were represented. To read the Proceedings will require more than the hours of a leisure day, Indeed the thoughtful, experienced reader will find enough to occupy his mind for half a week ; and, in view of the great magnitude of the questions alluded to or discussed,.feel, when his task is done, that the time was well bestowed. The Address of Grand Master PRATT, like his previous papers, is characterized by great foresight, firmness of grasp, and clearness in statement. With all this, it is a matter of profound regret that one so able, so influential as his repeated elections to the Grand Mastership prove him to be, should lack the moral hardihood to set himself, by act as well as word, against one of the greatest vices of the age—one too that is steadily encroaching on our ranks — one he has so often and so eloquently denounced — one that must be met and exterminated, else it will exterminate Masonry itself. Among its victims may be counted men of large brain and larger hearts. Neither literature nor law, neither science nor theology, singly or together, erect barriers which it does not storm and sweep away in its march. Before it the statesman, the jurist, the man of letters, and the physician fall. Nay; it spares neither the priest of the altar, nor woman, nor youth. With an increase of Knowledge it is not restrained; rather does it increase in strength, and with growing might extend the area of its merciless warfare against the otherwise great and good as well as the small and vile. Every year it grows more and more irresistible, more and more implacable. The highest and brightest victim does not satiate its hunger; the lowest and darkest does not disgust its taste. The cheerful cabin crumbles at its touch; the hall of the palace resounds with its unsteady tread. While it peoples-jails and prisons, it populates poor houses and hospitals, and increases the objects of charity twenty fold each year. The general at the head of armies fears it more than his enemies' shot and shells; these may kill the body; that destroys the whole man. The legislator beholds in it his worst foe — the one that triumphantly baffles his skill and balks his best plans. He stands back agast in full consciousness of its loathsome power, uncertain what step to take, what law to enact, what power to invoke, or on whom to call or rely. Hearing oft and anon the lamentations of parents, the groan of the widow, and the orphan's wild wail, he is forced to confess there is not virtue enough in his statutes to prevent their
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return. He is powerless to roll back the tide of woe that now overwhelms the weary, the weak, and the wretched ones who have a right to demand his protection or else his abdication of place and power. His legislation thus far is a gross failure. The reason therefor is, because his little laws tolerate, when they should interdict, the presence of the monster. Though in private he is compelled to admit this, in public he is fain to ignore it, and in the very front of truth, falsely attributes the failure of his laws to indifference on the one hand, and a growing, incurable perversity on the other. The outlook is desolate, for the courts feel that they have done their duty when they have reached the bounds marked down by the maker of the law. Public prosecutors, though stern and unflinching in the repression of other vices, no sooner come in sight of this than they suddenly tremble, grow weak, and begin to stammer about sumptuary laws, or in the hight of their cowardice, babble of reserved rights. Conscious of all this. Masons there are, and Grand Lodges too, that do not despair of eradicating drunkenness from the Order, and thereby insuring a sound integrity and an augmented efficiency for the accomplishment of its mission. More than one Grand Body has begun active preparations for the conflict, and taken' steps in the right path. The signs indicate that a radical change is at hand. At any rate current placebos will no longer avail, and current extenuations of this vice will, at no remote day, be stigmatized as evidences of arrant cowardice or ungovernable appetite. " Grand 'Master PRATT seems to be fully aware of the coming reform, and since his stand-point was-sufficiently high to insure accuracy in his observations, though we may doubt the correctness of his inferences, we give his words in . . confirmation of some of the foregoing remarks : "Among the vices which yet remain to be more thoroughly eradicated,'the most common, the most baneful in its influences, and the most pernicious in its results, is intemperance. It is perhaps because it is most common that it attracts less attention and is less often the subject of discipline. It is not proposed to convert Masonry into a temperance society , and total abstinece we have neither the desire nor the ability to enforce. But it is required of us, at the very threshold of the temple, that thenceforth by no.manner of excess shall we destroy or impair the noble faculties with which Heaven has endowed us. Habitual intemperance is a Masonic crime. It is the most difficult of all evils to deal with, because, while most incurable, it is also the most fashionable and best tolerated in good society. Moreover, those who are its victims are the very last to be convinced of their true condition and danger. No man is willing to believe himself either a drunkard or in danger of becoming one. Remonstrance and admonition, however gently administered, are too frequently resented as impertinent and insulting. It is often extremely difficult, too, to draw the line between the moderate drinker who maintains the ground of common respectability, and he who has passed a few steps over the margin and become a proper subject for your discipline. These are some of the difficulties which encompass this insinuating, yet in the aggregate, most terrible and destructive of all vices. That my brethren are fully awake to the necessity of more vigorous treatment of the evil, and that in their efforts to do so they have encountered all these obsticles, is abundantly manifested by the fact that from every portion of the State letters have poured in upon me lamenting the evil, imploring my council how to proceed, and, above all, demanding to know what degree of intemperance renders a Mason a fit subject for Masonic discipline. I might perhaps answer in general terms, that whenever the conduct of a bro-
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ther is such as to suggest this inquiry, it may be safely assumed that he has reached that stage when discipline ought to begin. No precise rule could be set up to cover all cases, except the rule of total abstinence, and that, as I have already suggested, we have not the capacity to enforce. I have not yet set up such standard for myself, though I am free to confess that I have sometimes wished I had, if for no other reason than for the sake of the good such example might possibly bring to some poor mortal still weaker than myself. "Something must be allowed for the weakness and imperfection of human nature. Men are not always masters of their own conduct. There are periods when the best of us may fly to'any excess for the temporary oblivion it may bring. The afilictions of to-day which unnerve and unman, or the triumphs of to-morrow which thrill and elate, may palliate or excuse an occasional overindulgence. To the noble, true, and worthy Mason, in an unguarded moment, such an occurrence may come almost unconsciously. Then it may be deemed a misfortune rather than a fault, and with kind and fraternal admonition the mantle of charity may be permitted to extend its protection over him. But the distinction between yielding to a corrupt and vicious appetite — a willful indulgence — on the one hand, and being borne away from the proprieties of conduct temporarily by some potent and unusual influences, is readily discernible by all. In the former case, and whenever excess becomes habitual rather than accidental, even though not of frequent occurrence, the time has come to apply the remedies which the Masonic code so clearly indicates. I congratulate the Craft to-day upon the growing disposition every where manifested to deal more energetically with this vice, and I hail with unbounded joy the near approach.of the day when it will no longer be possible to look upon the disdressing spectacle of a drunken Mason. " A n d not alone in this Jurisdiction is there unwonted activity in this reform. The evil seems to have been a prevalent and growing one abroad, and from nearly every Jurisdiction on the continent the Addresses of Grand Masters come to us laden with exhortations to their brethren to make a speedy end of this reproach upon Freemasonry. In sorrie of our Sister States, regulations, have been adopted which inhibit the initiation of any man who manufactures, distills, or deals in any intoxicating drinks. I refer to these regulations, not as approving them, but only as illustrative of the earnestness with which the question is' being elsewhere considered. I am not yet prepared to subscribe to such ordinances. I do not believe that they are either just, practicable, advisable, or Masonic. To proscribe men by classes is to place them on the same footing, to ignore their individual merits, and punish the best for the wrongs committed by the worst. Let each petitioner as he presents himself stand or fall upon his own personal worth and manhood, and let us issue no mandate which implies our unwillingness to trust our brethren in the selection of their associates, or which pronounces a judgment of condemnation before a hearing has been had. " I t is, perhaps, the misfortune of dealers in liquors that their occupation brings them in contact with a larger proportion of low and vicious men than many other callings. But the genuine steel is not tarnished, by such contact. To place the extremes in contrast, the saloon keeper is probably less likely to be a good man than the minister of the gospel; yet we know that the latter may be among the worst, and the former may be among the truest and the best of men. Our own personal experiences have taught us this. I have known Masons who, by force of circumstances, sold liquors by the glass, who held their Masonic obligations nearer to their hearts—whose hands were more open and sympathies m o r e tender—who had more genuine Masonry in each throb of their veins than could be found in a thousand of the ultra reformers, who set up a standard of perfection for others than themselves to conform to. Let us take care, then, that we neither do injustice to any man, nor permit ourselves to be influenced by the appearance rather than the substance of the evil. But
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within the just and proper limits indicated, and by every fair and manly method of treatment, let us vigorously and persistently assail this enemy of Freemasonry, and suffer not our sister Jurisdictions to outstrip us in this most commendable reform," No Mason can consistently excuse this vice by laying its toleration at the doors of society, so-called. Society has nothing to do with Masonry. Masonry, however, has much to do with, and for, society. If the latter tolerates a great and growing evil, it is the Mason's special prerogative to attempt its extirpation. If society, through indifference or depravity, tolerates indulgencies that tend to personal or general demoralization, the Mason of all men is the one who should interpose his influence to check the indulgence and save the victim. Masonry inculcates temperance. But who dares affirm the occasional drinker to be on the highway of moderation, when the fact stands uncontradicted that ninety five out of every hundred such, sooner or later, pass the line and fall by the way ? To eradicate this vice from our Order, and bring it back purified to firm ground, may cost time and great skill. But the achievement would compensate the highest exertions of every Mason in the land. The evil is upon us, and to parley is to invite further aggression, and behold worse defeats. The time has passed for Masons to doubt or hesitate as to their duty in the premises. Both Master and Craftsmen must set up a standard, and, when erected, stand by or fall with it. â&#x20AC;˘ Lodges can no longer affiDrd to make Masons of those who make drunkards of their fellow men, however generous, however liberal they may prove to be in their social relations. With ultra reformers we have little sympathy, but with humanity as much, we hope, as any brother living. Having seen the utter futility of all legislation against intemperance, we would now see tried the moral power of the whole Fraternity in arresting the evil, and with the Lodge we would begin. While we would exclude the Mason who would not reform, we would not include him whose traffic made only bad citizens and worse Masons. Pursuing this course for the next five years, we believe few or none would .be found in our Lodges who would require the constant oversight of our Junior Wardens, and then our efforts might almost as a unit be extended beyond our Lodge walls to help on a general reform. Precept and example must go hand in hand. Let our brethren remember this, and while they dissuade the erring from the foaming bowl, have the firmness even in secret to reject a like temptation. At the risk of being somewhat prolix, we quote the following observations of Grand Master PRATT upon other evils : " T h e Mason is required to be the gentleman at all times and at all places, and the common use of coarse, profane and vulgar language is utterly inconsistent with that character. So, also, there is an ancient tradition, to which we have all listened with rapt delight, that Masons are linked together by an indissoluble bond of sincere affection; and this is supplemented by the vow which you have all uttered â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not to injure one another in person ox good natne. Let me remind you that of all things human, character and reputation are the most delicate and sensitive, and their loss a calamity most to be deplored. The light and flippant way in which we too often, in a moment of disappointment or vexation, apply to our brethren coarse and opprobrious epithets, is an evil which calls loudly for correction and which we cannot be too prompt to
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abandon. The slanderer's tongue is more venomous than the serpent's tooth, and the wrong he inflicts is, of all, the most incurable. I know you will concur in the views which I have expressed ; but something more is required of you. Precept is commendable, but example, practice, and discipline must unite to correct the evil. The Masonic Fraternity ought to represent the intelligence, the influence, the manhood, and the gentility of the commonwealth, and in your hands lies the power to make it what it thus ought to be." We cannot too highly commend this paragraph to all our brethren, especially the younger ones who just now are forming Masonic habits, and are ambitious to occupy an elevated place in the esteem of the Fraternity as well as in that of the outer world. To Bro. \VM. H . H I L L the Fraternity are again under obligations for another excellent review of Grand Lodge Proceedings.. His comments are fresh, many times eloquent, always abounding in common sense. In his review of Maine, he suggests the propriety of nominations being made in both Grand and Subordinate Lodges prior to elections, that brethren might know who were aspirants, and who were most fit for the ofiices indicated. He protests against the "discussion of the character or fitness of candidates," and siiys " more harm than good would result from the practice, if generally allowed. Because such discussion would, it seems to us, almost inevitably follow, we should be loth to favor the custom of advance nominations." Kansas receives favorable notice. forbids.
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M.-.W.-. ISAAC SUTVENE TITUS, Grand Master, Stockton; R.-.W.-. ALEXANDER G. ABELL, Grand Secretary, San Francisco. . CANADA. A Special Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the city of Hamilton, July i, 1872, to perform the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the new Masonic Temple. On this occasion the Grand Master delivered a short and appropriate Address. We notice that a number of our American brethren favored the Grand Lodge with their presence. At the close of the ceremonies, the Grand Lodge and its visitors were escorted to the AngloAmerican Hotel, where seven hundred persons partook of an elegant dinner. The Eighteenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge convened July 9, A. L. 5873, in Queen's Hall in the city of Montreal. The Grand Master's Address, a document of fourteen pages, is full of local information, and withal does credit to the venerable author. His view of the utility and scope of Annual Addresses is couched in the following words: " I t appears to me that the 'annual address' is now only useful as placing upon record the Masonic incidents of the past year, and for bringing under the notice of Grand Lodge such topics as may be considered worthy of especial consideration, or as requiring future legislation; Acting upon this view, and declining to take advantage of my position to read you a lecture on Masonry, I shall confine myself to a brief detail of the Masonic events which have transpired since my re-election, after which I will introduce such matters as seem to me requiring your consideration,"
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He occupies considerable space w^th his edict in reference to non-intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Vermont. Our sanguine hopes expressed a year since that this unfortunate disagreement would be settled by the parties thereto, have been fully realized. Peace and fraternal relations have been fully established between, them and harmony prevails. He pays a fitting tribute to the memory of the Earl of Zetland, P.-.G.-.M-. •. of the Grand Lodge of England, who during his life was a great light of the Order throughout the British Empire. Our Canada brethren have, we observe, adopted the District system, and the reports of the D.-.D.-.G.-. Masters are printed with the Proceedings. These are devoted to local affairs useful, no doubt, to the brethren in that Jurisdiction. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. HENRY ROBERTSON, and fills seventy-eight pages, a half of one being devoted to Kansas. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-elected. THOMAS BIRD HARRIS, the Grand Secretary, after many years of useful labor in the Masonic vineyard, departed this life in August last. Universally respected at home, he was held in high esteem abroad, and long will his unflinching devotion to the mystic art command the applause of true workmen. COLORADO.
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The Grand Lodge of Colorado met in Annual Communication at Masonic Hall, in Denver, on the 30th day of September, 1873, A. L. 5873. M.-.W.-. HENRY W . TELLER, Grand Master; R.-.W.-. E D . C . PARMELEE, Grand Secretary. The Address of the Grand Master opens with a tribute to the Rt. Rev. GEORGE M . RAND.^LL, Past Grand Master of Massachusetts and Bishop of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Bishop RANDALL was well known to every one at all familiar with Masonic literature, and occupied the highest place attainable in the Church of which he was a prominent light. Grand Master TELLER concluded his tribute in the following words : " H e has left for us an example of heroism worthy of any age — an old man and full of years, he accepted the cares of the very large diocese of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico, and shrank not from the duties, cares and responsil)ilities of his office. His life was devoted to the good of his fellow men and he labored alike in the church, the school and the Lodge. My brethren, I have' no words to express my high appreciation of the character of our deceased brother, nor of the greatness of our loss both as Masons and citizens; when so good a man dies, distinguished alike by his learning, ability and purity of life, one who has taken so much interest in the welware of the Craft, whose every act of life has been worthy of imitation, it is meet and proper that the Grand Lodge pay proper respect to his memory and testify in the most ample manner that we revere his virtue and mourn his loss." The larger portion of Bro. TELLER'S Address is occupied with local affairs. AFFILIATION FEES. •
Under this head Grand Master TELLER says: " W e have in this Jurisdiction a great number of non-affiliated Masons, 45 17
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well as many brethren who are still membej-s of Lodges in other Jurisdictions. I think it safe to say that not more than one-half the Masons residing within this Jurisdiction are members of Lodges in the Jurisdiction. Abolish the affiliation fee, make the dues as low as the necessities of the Lodges will permit, and then, after due notice to the non-affiliated, make non-affiliation a Masonic offense. It is the duty of brethren still holding membership outside of this Jurisdiction, to become members of Lodges here." The making non-affiliation a Masonic offense, is an innovation alike unwarranted by the ancient, acknowledged usages and the present good of the Order. Whoso enters a Lodge, goes in as a free man. When dimitted, he departs unshorn of his freeuum. Why ilieii compel liiiii like a slave Lo enter a Luuge or be regarded as guilty of a Masonic offense ? While we deprecate nonaffiliation, we would leave every man free to live within the Lodge and enjoy its privileges, or stay without and forego them. Freely he came ;â&#x20AC;˘ freely let him depart; undisgraced let him live. R E P O R T ON J U R I S P R U D E N C E .
The Committee on Jurisprudence reported the following resolutions: "Resolved, That the penalty of suspension or of expulsion for non-payment of dues is abrogated by this Grand Lodge, and the only penalty to be hereafter imposed for such offense shall be deprival of membership ; and the member so excluded shall thereupon become non-affiliated. "Resolved, That before a Mason can be deprived of membership for nonpayment of dues, he must be granted a hearing, if desired, and at least two weeks' notice shall be given him of the time appointed for such hearing; but the formalities of a regular trial may be dispened with. "Resolved, That a Mason so excluded may be restored lo membership by a majority vote of the members present at any Stated Communication of the Lodge, on the payment of all arrearages. "Resolved, That the Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction are hereby instructed to notify all unaffiliated Masons, residing within their respective jurisdictions, that they must apply for membership in some Lodge in this Jurisdiction within six months of the time of serving such notice; and in case of failure to comply therewith, such non-affiliate shall be subject to such penalty as, after due trial, the Lodge may impose : Provided, however, that a nonaffiliate shall, in case of the rejection of his petition for affiliation, or of his inability to pay dues, be exempt from this regulation." The two first meet our cordial approval. Of the third we have to remark that, inasmuch as a member is excluded for the non-payment of dues, he should on liquidating his indebtedness be admitted without a vote. The fourth resolution, for the reasons stated before, we regard as illegal and unjust, and hope our Colorado brethren will on more mature consideration expunge it from their Standing Regulations. OBJECTIONS TO ADVANCEMENT.
Under this head, Bro. WiLLOUGHBY reported the following resolution, which was adopted : " T h a t after any candidate shall have received the First Degree in Masonry, and shall have been elected to any other Degree, any one objecting to his advancement shall be required to prefer charges showing cause for such objections."
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This resolution is at open war with the whole current of Masonic usage from time immemorial. Its adoption virtually destroys the secret ballot, and compels the admission, it may be, of an unworthy candidate, or what is quite as bad forces a trial before the Lodge. Verily modern legislation overleaps all bounds, and instead of restraining and ciiring evils, only increases their number, and in lieu of peace brings only discord and confusion. The Memorial Address by P.-.G.'.M.-. BROMWELL, formerly of Illinois, is a noble piece of Masonic eloquence, alike worthy the orator and the great and good man whom it commemorates. M.-.W.-. WEBSTER D . ANTHONY, Grand Master; R.-.W.-. E D . C . PARMELEE, Grand Secretary. CONNECTICUT. The Eighty-sixth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of this State was held in Masonic Hall, Hartford, commencing May 13, A. L. 5S74, Grand Master LUKE M . LOCKWOOD presiding. The Proceedings, in manner and matter, compare most favorably with the publications of any other Grand Body in the country. The Address of the Grand Master contains among other things some very apposite remarks upon the character and qualifications of Masters of Lodges. We quote : " T h e Government of a Masonic Lodge partakes very largely of the patriarchal or paternal. The first officer is called with intelligent design, Master, indicative of his authority and right to obedience ; " Worshipful" as indicative of the reverence and respect which is due to him. It is true that he is annually elected by the free choice of his brethren, but when elected and installed into his exalted station he has the authority of a father, and the, members of his Lodge are his brethren, nay more than that, they are his children and entitled to his sympathy, his counsel, and his loving admonition. How beautifully the idea is expressed in the charge that he shall be one to whom the burdened heart may pour out its anguish, distress may prefer its suit, whose hand is guided by justice and whose heart is expanded by benevolence, a hearty, earnest longing for the best good and continued well-being of the whole human family, but more especially of the brethren, a lover of harmony and concord, a soother of strife, an encourager of the virtuous, a corrector of the evil, ' a living every-day example in all the varied walks of life of the practical embodiment of the precious tenets of our Ancient Brotherhood. Of course he must also be well versed in all the ancient laws, usages, regulations, jurisprudence, and work of Masonry. This is in brief a faint outline of what a Worshipful Master ought to be. "Such then being the nature of the Masonic government, and the character of the Master, it follows that he is the main-spring of the Lodge. In physics the law is that a fluid will not rise higher than its source. The same law prevails in Masonry. The brethren will not rise higher in Masonic zeal, intelligence and conduct than their head. As the father so the children, as the master so the servant, and as the Master of the Lodge so the brethren. How very important then, my brethren, is the choice of a Master. It is each year the turning point or crisis in the history of each Lodge for good or for evil, for activity or for lethargy, for intelligence or for ignorance, and for peace and harmony or for discord and confusion. When a fool is King the people will mourn. Thus far we have spoken only of the effect of the choice upon the Lodge and its members.
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" B u t there is another view in which the matter under discussion should be considered. This is the effect of the election of unworthy or incompetent officers upon the reputation of the Fraternity in the community. The public very largely estimates the character and importance of every assemblage of men by the character and intelligence of those most prominent in its councils, its head, its officers, and mouth-pieces. The White Bull of the ancients might be most fittingly the master of the heifers and calves of the herd, but surely ought never, however comely, kind and beautiful, to have been exalted into dominion over intelligent men or to preside over the councils of State. In a word, we should in this most important matter ever bear in mind that the officers of a Lodge are not designed for the conferring of rank or honor upon brethren, but for the proper organization, government and prosperity of the Craft. It is true the holding of an omuc confers rank, hwx. it is the efficient and faithful discharge of its duties which bestows honor. Rank and official station, united with incompetency or unworthiness, but make the defects more glaring and their possessor the brighter mark for the bitter shafts of scorn and ridicule. Our motto in the choice of officers should always be the wisest and the best." Having often urged substantially the same opinions upon the attention of our brethren, we of course concur most heartily in every sentiment expressed in our extract. He devotes no inconsiderable space to the exposition of his peculiar theory of symbols and numerals. His thoughts are ingeniously expressed, but are not very new, nor, as it seems to us, of much practical value. All, and much more than he sets forth, may be found in the history of the tenets and teachings of the Greek philosophers. Whether such lucubrations have any Masonic value, we leave for those to decide who have leisure to devote to their study. From the excellent Address of the Committee on Masonic Charily Foundation Fund, we select the following extracts, sure that every reader will derive real pleasure from their perusal: " I t should be performed not alone from a sense of obligation. It should also be made a labor of love. To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent upon all men, but particularly on Masons. We are under the most solemn obligations to relieve all poor, distressed Worthy Master Masons, their widows and orphans, but the indissoluble chain of sincere affection which links together all true members of our Fraternity is a still stronger and far more noble tie. It is not circumscribed within the narrow limits of any Subordinate Lodge. It is as broad and extensive as the great Brotherhood of our Order. " T h e true spirit of Masonry will never permit us to confine our benefactions to the members of our own Lodge. We are all one household in the faith â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one great family. We are all brothers. Our obligations bind us, and our love should extend to all alike. Every poor, suffering brother, his widow and orphans, have a right to demand our assistance. They are not beggars. The Masonic vocabulary has no such word. They are only asking for what they have an inalienable Masonic right to. It is not a legal right to be enforced by Courts of Justice under rules and statutes. It is binding simply upon the conscience, and that is the only tribunal which can enforce it. No Mason can refuse such relief as he can grant without detriment to himself and family, without being recreant to his vows, to his honor, to his conscience, and to his Gon- Such being our duty, the practical question is, how can it best be performed." If the Craft of that Jurisdiction shall be so fortunate as to raise funds enough to establish a Home for Indigent Brothers, their widows and orphans, we hope
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for their credit and the standing of the whole Order, they will so invest them as to avoid a repetition of such disgraces as have tarnished the reputation of other, and otherwise prominent, Jurisdictions. The Report on Masonic Correspondence does credit to the skill of Bro. Jos. K. WHEELER, Grand Secretary. His reviews, though short, are to the point and contain many good suggestions. In his notice of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, referring to certain resolutions forcing non-affiliates into membership under penalty of suspension or expulsion, he says: " A s we have often said, we do not believe in forcing any Mason to join a Lodge against his wishes. He should be as free in this particular as the Lodge would be to reject his petition in case he did make application. It seems to us that where this forcing principle prevails to a great extent, it evinces an eagerness to receive those who may prove themselves unworthy and introduce an element of discord which sometime would prove injurious. A Mason forced to membership, in our estimation, is no Mason." WILLIAM WALLACE L E E , Grand Master, West Meriden, and JOSEPH K . WHEELER, Grand Secretary, Hartford. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. On the 29th of January, 1873, a Special Communication of this Grand Lodge was called at Masonic Temple, to pay fitting respect to the memory of DAVID C. SKERRELL, Past Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania, who, at the age of seventy-six, died in the city of Washington. The Semi-Annual Communication was held May 14, 1873, at which nothing of general interest transpired. Another Special Communication was held June 30, 1873, ' ° '^Y "*^ corner stone of a building, to be know as Bright\yood Hall, and to be occupied in part by Stansbury Lodge. The Annual Communication convened at Masonic Temple, November 24, 1873, Grand Master STANSBURY, presiding. We entirely agree with Grand Master STNSBURY in his opinion that "monuments and eulogies belong only to the dead," and only regret that he yielded to the importunities of his brethren. MIXED FUNERALS.
This question, now attracting no inconsiderable attention, was for the second time brought before the Grand Lodge, Below we give the case as stated by Grand Master STANSUURY, together with his comments following the rfport of the Committee, to whom the matter was first referred : " In February last a brother of this Jurisdiction died, who was a member both of tlje Masonic Fraternity and of the Order of Odd Fellows. The Master of the Lodge to which the deceased brother belonged, very properly claimed that he could have no partial or divided authority over the arrangements for the funeral; he must either control them altogether or not at all. In pursuance of this determination he went rather farther than, in this Jurisdiction, we have heretofore been accustomed to go, by declining lo allow the Odd Fellows to have a portion of the pall bearers. This gave rise to some irritation between
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the Masonic Lodge and the Lodge of Odd Fellows, and led to a correspondence between the Grand Master of Odd Fellows and myself, in relation to the matter, and the reference to a Standing Committee of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of the whole subject.
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TRINE, constitute that Committee, and have entered into a correspondence with me marked by moderation and good feeling. I have been in no liaste about the matter, inasmuch as the subject has once before been presented to this Grand Lodge, and referred to a Committee of which Bro. LARNER was Chairman, whose report, adopted by the Grand Lodge, is as follows : " ' W A S H I N G T O N , Novembers, 1871.
" ' To the Grand Lodge A.-.F.-.A.-.M.-. of the District of Columbia : ' " B R E T H R E N : Your Committee, appointed in compliance with the request contained in the resolutions adopted by the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of the District of Columbia, and presented to this Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication of 1870, respectfully report, that immediately after their appointment, the Grand Secretary notified the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of their appointment, and that the Committee was ready to mett the Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. Several months afterwards, a meeting of the Committee was held. At this meeting it was ascertained that similar Committees had been appointed by nearly all the organizations of the District, some of whom were present; but without accomplishing anything, the Committees adjourned. One or two meetings were subsequently held with the same result. Your Committee'finally informed the Committee of Odd Fellows that they would decline to meet in future with Committees appointed by other organizations than their own, and requested that a meeting of the two be held for final consultation. A meeting was subsequently held, when your Committee requested-them to present in writing the propositions they had to make on behalf of their Grand Lodge, and give us some idea i<f their wishes. At a subsequent meeting, the Committee on the part of the Odd Fellows presented to your Committee a proposition relating entirely to the mode of proceeding upon funeral occasions, when the deceased was.a member of both organizations, claiming, in cases where deceased was more prominent in their organization than in ours, the right to take precedence in conducting the funeral ceremonies, as in such cases, in their opinion, the courtesy was due to them. Having considered the proposition, your Committee concluded to go no further in the matter, but to report to the Grand Lodge that, in their opinion, the question of courtesy on such occasions belongs exclusively to the Worshipful Master of the Lodge having charge of the funeral, and with whom they suggest the matter should be lelt entirely, believing that the interests and reputation of the Fraterternity will be properly protected by them, and that & Worshipful Master is fully authorized to extend such courtesy when the circumstances of the occasion would render it advisable and proper to do so.' " I desired that, if the subject were to be reopened, it should be on a full knowledge of the particular case which brought it up, and of the general sentiment of the Fraternity throughout the United States on the question. I have, therefore, taken care to investigate both, having addressed a letter to every Grand Master in the country, inquiring whether any agreement or regulation existed in his Jurisdiction as to the relative positions or authority of our p'raternity and the Order of Odd Fellows at funerals where the deceased had been a member of both societies; and in case no agreement or regulation existed, what was the custom on such occasions. I have received replies from twenty-seven Grand Jurisdictions, and they are, almost without exception, uniform in declaring that there exists no regulation or agreement on the subject; that the Masonic Fraternity always assumes exclusive control where it takes any part in the burial of a brother, and performs its ceremonies last where other associations participate at all in the funeral rites. The Masonic Fraternity never attends a funeral
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except where the deceased, or.his friends on his behalf, have expressed a desire for Masonic burial; and that wish is taken as the expression of a preference that the rites should be under their control. Ami that control cannot be divided with any other body, because no person not a Mason, can assist in the performance of Masonic work; and it is only for the performance of Masonic work that the Craft is ever permitted to appear in puljlic. 'I'hese are, in brief, the views of the Grand Masters who have responded to my inquiries. " Anxious to show every courtesy to a great and useful society, 1 recommend that the whole of the papers in relation to this matter be referred to a Special Committee for examination and report. Leaving the matter wholly to the judgment of the Masters of the Lodges, does not seem to have fully met the requirements of the case, and often places a Master in an embarrassing position, in which he is liable to the accusation of discourtesy, if he carries out what he conscientiously believes to be his Masonic duty. The adoption of a strict and uniform rule appears to me to be the best method of avoiding painful and inappropriate discussions on these mournful occasions; and I confess that I incline to a more-rigid enforcement of the exclusiveness of our Fraternity. " W e shall do no injury and offer no discourtesy to other societies by this course. They are free to adopt a similar principle for the government of their own arrangements, and in so doing will never meet with opposition or jealousy from us. Seeking no publicity, avoiding parade and show as utterly opposed to the principles of our institution, we are never desirous of forcing our attentions or honors upon any. They must be sought before they will be bestowed, and no stranger hand should be permitted to assist in their bestowal." For a second time it was referred to a Special Committee, consisting of NOBLE D . LARNER, W M . A. YATES and JOHN LOCKIE, who reported as follows:
' ' B R E T H R E N : The Special Committee to whom was referred the Annual Address of the M.-.W.'. Grand Master, have to report that they have had the same under consideration and have found nothing in it requiring the attention of the Committee, except that portion which relates to 'Mixed Funernh! and deeming this a question of importance, they have given to it such consideration as its importance demands, and beg leave respectfully to report as follows : " T h e subject presented for consideration is an important one, as it involves" not only the friendly relations of the Masonic Fraternity with other Associations, but also the proper standing of our own Order. The question seems to be reduced, however, to this simple aspect: Can a Lodge of Masons, in the performance of any public ceremony, but more particularly in the funeral services used as the last honors towards a deceased brother, permit any other society, outside of the Fraternity, to take a part? FOr instance, to be more explicit, can a Lodge of Masons, when burying a brother Mason, permit a Lodge of Odd Fellows, or any other non-Masonic association, to take an equal part in the ceremony, or share with the Masons as pall-bearers in the honors paid to the dead ? " T o answer this question it is necessary that we should first understand, distinctly, what is the true position of a Lodge of Masons under such circumstances. Of what this position is your Committee have, themselves, no doubt. "Whenever a T^odge of Masons performs any public duty, such, for instance, as laying a corner stone, or burying the dead, that duty constitutes a part of its Masonic labor. A Lodge must always be, according to our rules, in one of three conditions. It must be at labor, at refreshment, or closed. Now, it will be admitted that a Lodge, when performing the solemn duty of laying the corner stone of a public edifice, or the more sacred and mournful one of burying the dead, cannot be at refreshment. Neither can it, when about to perform that duty, be closed. A Lodge when closed, ceases for the time to be a Lodge. Its functions, as an organization, are suspended. As soon as the Lodge is closed
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the brethren are dispersed. If they meet together afterwards to attend a funeral, it is as private citizens and friends of tlie decased, not as Masons. So meeting, they have no right to display the aprons, jewels, and other insignia^of the Fraternity, and the Master aud Wardens have no official control over them. It is, then, evident that when a Lodge buries a deceased brother, it is not as a closed Lodge. Such an act would be an anomaly. " I t is, then, evident that when a Lodge appears in public, when the members congregate together under the regulations of the Fraternity to perform any duty that our rules prescribe, and to perform that duty with the forms of Masonic law and regulation, the Master governing the Craft and carrying those forms out as the regulations direct, whatever that duty may be, it is nothing more nor less than Masonic labor. " In burying the dead, a Masonic Lodge is, therefore, at labor. But in that lahor none but Masons in good standing can be permitted to assist. We have, under our laws, no option. However much we may desire to pay respect to our fellow citizens, or to be courteous to other associations, our repect and courtesy cannot extend beyond a certain limit, as none but Masons can assist in the' performance of Masonic labor. This rule is imperative. " Whether another association shall be permitted to unite with us in the funeral services of a deceased brother, conducted according to Masonic forms, is not a question of courtesy at all. It is the question whether we can permit a non-Masonic association to unite with us in the performance of Masonic labor. Put in this form, we.suppose no Mason would, for a moment, hesitate to answer in the negative. " Masonry does not insist upon the right to bury the dead as one of its ancient prerogatives, except in cases where they are requested to do so, (as required by our rules), and when engaged in the performance of this or any other Masonic labor in public, it must have absolute control. " We, therefore, recommend the adoption of the following resolution as a standing Regulation of the Grand Lodge : "Resolved, That in the burial of a deceased brother by a Masonic Lodge, or in the performance of other Masonic labor in public, the control by the Lodge must be absolute, and that while the Lodge is exercising that control, no nonMasonic organization shall be permitted to participate." After a lengthy debate their report and resolution were adopted. The Report on Correspondence, signed by W. R. SINGLETON, Chairman, is a lengthy document, covering two hundred and fifty-seven pages. He quotes liberally from all, and while he opposes some very strongly, does not fail to present his opponent's argument fairly, and, generally, in his oivn words. Kansas, for 1872, receives due attention. This Report contains much interesting matter, from which, but for the lack of space, we should make selections. M.-.W.-. CHAS. F . STANSBURY, Grand Master; and W M . A. YATES, Grand Secretary; Washington. DELAWARE. The Grand Lodge of Delaware held its Sixly-sevenlh Annual Communication at Masonic Hall, Wilmington, June 27, A. L. 5873, and "in pursuance of a change in the time of meeting," its Sixty-eighth Annual Ccmmunicaticn at the same place, October I, A. L. 5S73. M.-.W.-. Rev. J. C. MCCABE, Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. JOHN P. ALLMOND, Grand Secretary.
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P'rom the Grand Master's Address, it appears that his connection with the Grand Lodge has been pleasant and satisfactory to ail concerned, and the brethren journey on quietly and in peace. His eulogy upon P.-.G.-.M.-. WILLIAM T . READ is a deserved tribute to a most excellent man and Mason, We insert the following extracts: "Full of years, ripe in Masonic lore; wiih a mind highly cultivated, and stored with a varied knowledge; courtly in address, courteous to all — in every respect a gentleman of the old school (so very few of whom remain to remind us of the- great and good days of the olden time), he added as the crowning grace of his long and useful life, the profession of the faith of Christ crucified, and died in that faith, duly and truly prepared, and worthy and well qualified for the repose that marks the sleep of the faithful departed, and the refreshment that awaits in Heaven those who 'have fought the good fight and kept the faith, and finished their course.' "M.-.W.-. Past Grand Master WILLIAM T . READ was no ordinary man, nor was he held in ordinary esteem. A grandson of GEORGE READ (one of the immortal signers of the Declaration of American Independence), and the author of that grandsire's biography — a work of much research into the archives of the early history of this Republic, and an eloquent tribute to the worth and patriotism of our 'conscript fathers,' — his occupancy for some years of a post of high trust under the Government, at the seat of the same; his membership of the State Legislature; his zeal and efficiency as a member of the Delaware Historical Society; the various prominent offices he held, up to the day of his death, in the Church of his childhood and his love: — for many, very many years the representative from his beloved ' Immanuel Church,' New Castle, in the Diocesan Convention—^and deputy to the General Convention of the P. E. Church in the United States;—his appointment by the Executive of Delaware to represent the State at the Centennial Celebration to meet in Philadelphia in 1876 — all tell how .highly prized by his fellows was Past Grand Master READ — and how all with whom he was associated, delighted to do him honor. " Increasing age and infirmity prevented him for some years past from participating actively in Lodge work, yet his name will be found.on the pages of our Proceedings on many of its most important committees. I deem it due to the great moral worth of our deceased brother, that I, an unworthy successor of so eminent a Grand Master, should thus, and so far, call the attention of the Craft to his worth and character, that each of us may strive to emulate his virtues, to imitate his pure life, and to die like him, 'the death of the righteous.'" The Grand Secretary reports the Grand Lodge in better condition financially than for years preceding, having cash in the hands of the Treasurer, new regalia and jewels, and stock in the Masonic Hall Company. The Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, in his short Report, attributes its briefness neither to the want of material nor "lack of interest felt in the doings of sister Giand Lodges," but to the want of funds. Alluding to Negro Masons, he says : " W e find some agitation on the subject of 'Negro Masons,' but the general conclusion seems to be to allow the matter to rest with the power which is sovereign, i.e., ' T h e ballot of the Subordinate Lodge,' confident that fanaticism cannot enter that sacred precinct." • M.-.W.-. JOHN P. ALLMOND, Grand Master, Wilmington; R.-.W.-. WILLIAM S. HAYES, Grand Secretary, Wilmington. iS
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FLORIDA. The Grand Lodge assembled in their Forty-fourth Annual Communication in the city of Jacksonville, January 13, 1874, ALBERT J. RUSSELL, Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Master delivered a good Address, having the right ring in it. He says : " I t has been my aim, in my visitations and correspondence with all the particular Lodges, to present Masonry as a great system of moral science tending to elevate and ennoble man, and that wherever it had failed to do this, it was because it v/as applied and v.rongly taught." Masons, everywhere, should learn and feel that, while we boast of the ancient establishment of our Order, and while we look back to the building of the illustrious Solomon's Temple for many of our most beautiful lessons, tbe days for rendering up our duties in the temple, as of old, are past, and that now each Mason is constituted his own HIRAM, and that he is charged with building a personal temple, eternal and immortal, in which the living GOD must dwell, or else confusion and vice. DECISIONS. •
" The almost entire prevalence of harmony, and the excellent status of affairs have relieved me of the trouble and responsibility of making many rulings. " A member of the Jurisdiction of Georgia signed a petition for a Charter to this Grand Lodge, intending then to drop his membership. Held—That his membership ceased in his old Lodge, and that his deceit was highly reprehensible, yet he is a member of the new Lodge." H e has some fraternal notices of the dead and the Memphis affliction. Past Grand Master PASCO then arose and delivered an eulogy on Past Grand Master, Brp, JAS. HARPER, the Patriarch of the Order, who slept the sleep of death at a good old age. He was born in Glasher, Tyrone county, Ireland, in 1780; came to this country in 1791. He was several times elected to Congress. He received the Degrees of Masonry in 1808, and was Grand Master of Pennsylvania in 1824, and died aged ninety-three. The Work was exemplified in the several Degrees. Rev. Bro. FREDERICK PASCO delivered an eloquent oration, from which we would like to make extracts if we had the space. It is all so good that we should be tempted to give it entire. A Past Grand Master's jewel was presented by the M.-.W.'. Grand Master, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, to M.-.W.-. SAMUEL PASCO, P.-.G.-.M.-., in a speech of great eloquence and pathos. Bro. PASCO responded in fitting terms. Bro. DAWKINS stated that circumstances over which he had no control had prevented his preparing the Report on Correspondence, bnt he felt inclined to claim forbearance, "with our promises, like those of pitiftil boys, to do belter' next time." • ' , STATISTICS — Lodges, 53; members, 1,700; initiated, 151; passed, 134; raised, 148; admitted, i i o ; reinstated, 24; ministers exempt, 6 1 ; emeritus
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members, 3 9 ; deaths, 2 9 ; dimitted, 133; suspended, 8 5 ; expelled, 12; rejected, 54; rexenue, $2,oy:>.<x>. ALBERT J. RUSSELL, Grand Master, Jacksonville; D E W I T T C . DAVVKINS,
Grand Secretary, Jacksoville. GEORGIA. The Grand Lodge of this State assembled in Annual Communication in Macon, October 28, 1873, M/.W.-. SAMUEL D . IRVIN, Grand Master, presiding. In addition to the Representatives of Lodges, there were present thirteen past elective Grand Officers, and twenty Past Masters. Two hundred of-the two hundred and eighty Lodges were represented. DEDICATION.
The Grand Lodge Hall was dedicated according to ancient usage by the M.-. W.\ Grand Master, assisted by the Grand Officers. ANNUAL A D D R E S S .
The exordium congratulates the Craft, and returns thanks to GOD for the local habitation that was that day dedicated to the Holy One that inhabiteth eternity; counsels economy, and condemns hasty-legislation, the bane of many Grand Lodges. H e declined to grant Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges. He made an ineffectual effort to have a meeting of the Deputies to exemplify the work in June. He granted a Dispensation to initiate a candidate on the night of the presentation of his petition, and officiated himself. H e says that this was his mother Lodge, and takes theoccasion to eulogize " t h e young and vigorous that give life to Masonry, as well as to the world; the hope of the Masonic Fraternity; the prop and stay of man's declining years; the best bulwark of liberty, and the life of nations." What do our old war horses say to this ? DECISIONS.
" 4 . Visiting the Grand Lodge while under suspension, is a Masonic offense, for which expulsion may be inflicted. " 5 . A Lodge being burned out, located by its Charter at any particular place, has no right to meet and transact business at another place. It must suspend until a suitable room is provided at the place designated by its Charter. " 7 . The Grand Lodge alone can authorize a chage of location. " 8. A person who has resided in the State one year, has a right to petition a Lodge, and if worthy, to receive the Degrees, although he may have some seven or eight years ago applied to another Lodge in another State, and been rejected. " 9 . The action of a Grand Lodge restoring an expelled Mason to the rights and privileges of Masonry, does not restore him to membership in the Lodge. He becomes a non-affiliate.
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" l o . It is improper to admit a visitor on the authority of a diniit alone. " 14. A Master Mason accused of the crime of seduction, and who commits suicide under the pressure of its publicity, is not entitled to a Masonic burial; and a Lodge according the honor, commits an offense for which it is censurable, " 20. No Mason can dimit except for the purpose of removing or joining another Lodge nearer his residence. " 2 1 . -Deafness does not entitle a Mason to dimit. " 24. It is not proper to reconsider the minutes of a Lodge at the next meeting, so as to change its action. A motion made and lost at one meeting may be offered again at a subsequent meeting: Provided, advantage is not taken of the absence of members who voted adversely at a previous meeting. " 2 8 . 'A member of a Lodge addicted to gambling should be remonstrated with, and if he will not reform, bring charges against him for unmasonic conduct. Gaming of any kind is a violation of the moral law, and of the cardinal virtue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Justice. " 30. Permits a member who has cast a black ball, to withdraw his objection at a subsequent meeting, and the Master to order a new ballot." We say that is a Masonic offense, and that the brother who has revealed how he has voted, should, at least, be reprimanded if not suspended. " 4 7 . Permits.a change^of venue, and the Worshipful Master to exclude near relatives from voting." There is nothing in Masonic Jaw to warrant this decision. " 5 0 . A man was made a Mason who was a member of a Baptist church; his brethren objected, and he dimitted. He then carried the dimit to the church, exhibited it, and contemptuously tore it in pieces. Prefer charges, and unless he retracts, recommend the Lodge to expel or suspend." Right. " 53. A Mason may dimit from a Lodge four miles distant and affiliate with one eight miles if a large stream or a mountain intervenes." We would respectfully ask what width of stream and hight of mountain would entitle a brother to such right ? "60.
No one except the accused can appeal from a Lodge trial."
The Grand Lodge of Kansas, at the piesent session, affirms the contrary doctrine. " 7 2 . When a building is dedicated, it should not belet out or occupied by any other secret society. " 7 9 . When a Mason is expelled, he is to all intents and purposes dead; but when he is expelled for non-payment of dues, he is guilty of a grave offense." Rather a queer decision. He suspended the Charter of a Lodge for refusing to punish brethren who pleaded guilty to' the charges of unmasonic conduct. He complimented the Southern Masonic Female College, and the Georgia Masonic Mutual Relief Associations. H e opposes dimission, and compares it to the indissoluble marriage tie, and that dimission is equivolent to Freeloveism, bringing with it the enormous evils of the French revolution at the last decade of the last century. This is opposed to every principle of the Order which is based on a man's own free
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will and accord to retain particular membership, while the general obligations are of perpetual force. The Committee on Returns report that our Institution is waning in Georgia, and that the cause has been the hasty admission of members who were not qualified to become perfect ashlars, and good material was unwilling to be placed with the irregular and angular stones that appeared in nearly all the temples. The Committee on Finance report that a large amount is due the Grand Lodge by its Subordinates, and that legislation has signally failed to correct the evil. The Grand Lodge approved the act of the Grand Master in suspending the Charter of No. 97, and declared it forfeited. Good. The Committee on General Welfare reported, deploring the decadence of Masonry, and recommended, as a remedy, the purification of the Lodges. They say: "There is the sin and ruinous practice of drinking ardent spirits. The Master opens the Lodge in solemn ritual, and looks upon his right and left, and beholds his brethern, many of whom are boisterous and drinking. Are such members proper persons to keep sacred and inviolable the moral obligations of the Order? Profanity, gambling, and all the evils incident to man, follow in this train, and shall we expect the welcome acclamation of 'well done, good and faithful servant!' " The Committee on Jurisprudence report that a Worshipful Master may affiliate without restrictions as to Jurisdiction. Right. That a member retained as counsel on.a trial can vote. That any member feeling agrieved may appeal to the Grand Lodge. That it is not a condition precedent that a Master should have served as Warden. This was adopted, but is not, and never was. Masonic law or practice. The Committee on Grievances and Appeals had thirty-eight cases before them.. Four hundred copies of the Proceedings were ordered to be published. The Signet and journal, Grand Lodge.
a monthly publication, was made the organ of the
The following was adopted : " J E W E L S OF BEHEADED GRAND OFFICERS.
"Resolved, That the jewels and regalia of the three beheaded Deputy Grand Masters, together with that of the Grand Pursuivant, be-fraternally buried in the archives of the Grand Lodge until a future Grand Lodge can find some use for said jewels." The Grand Lodge subscribed for three hundred copies of the Signet and Journal. R E P O R T _0N CORRESPONDENCE.
This Report was presented by Bro. BLACKSHEAR, and covers one hundred and ten pages. Kansas, for 1872, receives a courteous notice. He states that a Masonic Lodge was at work in Savannah in January, 1733,
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and that it was borne on the Register of the Grand Lodge of England as No. 46, but that its actual number specified in the Charter was 124. STATISTICSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lodges, 280; members, 15,402; initiated, 898; passed, 846; raised, 8 2 1 ; admitted, 427 ; dimitted, 636 ; suspended, 150; expelled, 4 9 ; died, 223, rejected, 316; reinstated, 121; revenue, i!l6,190.60. A Special Session of the Grand Lodge was called for the purpose of correcting a very strange mistake, by which a Master of a Lodge was expelled for drunkenness by the Grand Lodge, against whom there were no charges pending^ and who sustained a good character. The Grand Lodge reversed the decision, and received v.'ith honor the brother, vÂťhon~. they ucclared was Ihc victim \i{ an unaccountable mistake. SAMUEL D . IRWIN, Grand Master, Macon; J. EMMETT BLACKSHEAR, Grand
Secretary, Macon. ILLINOIS. The Grand Lodge of Illinois began its Thirty-third Annual Communication in McCormick's Hall, Chicago, October 7, A. L. 5873, JAMES A. HAWLEY, Grand Master, presiding. Five hundred and eighty-two Lodges were represented : The Grand Master in the opening of his Address, says : " In the history of Masonry, the past year has been an uneventful one in this Grand Jurisdiction. Peace, harmony and prosperity, as a rule, have prevailed among the Craft in all parts of the State; and, considering the large number of Lodges in this Jurisdiction, there have been but few calls upon me in my qffici.il capacity for interference, and these have, for the most part, been happily adjusted" without using extreme.measures. " T h u s , while we have been so favnrably dealt with as Masons, we have, as a people, been abundantly blessed in 'basket and store,' and have every reason-, as it is our bounden duty so to do, to thank GOD, 'from whom all blessings flow,' with sincere and devout hearts." Altogether the Address is a first-rate business report, abounding in facts and figures. His opinion of the value of definite laws is as follows: . " My own experience, supported by that of others, justifies the assertion that full and explicit laws, plainly expressed and systematically arranged, will tend to insure peace, unity, and harmony among the Craft, and will greatly relieve the Grand Master and others of an.unnecessary expenditure of time and labor." Doubtless he is correct. If you legislate at all, let everything be set down in clear terms; but the tendency is, unless we are greatly mistaken, rather to overdo than to leave undone. Usages recognized for centuries need not the stamp of codification to give them sanction or authority among intelligent Masons. Twenty-six cases were on the Appellate Calendar, one of which deserves perhaps, passing notice. One WANTLING, of Pera Lodge, having been tried the third time, for unmasonic conduct, and acquitted by the Lodge, WALTER E . SMITH appealed to the Grand. Lodge. The Committee to whom the case was referred found his guilt fully established by the evidence, and recommended that
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he be indefinitely suspended, and in view of the peculiar conduct of a majority of the.members of Pera Lodge, that its Charter be suspeded until, in the Grand Master's judgment, it might safely be restored. Right. When a Lodge becomes so base and corrupt that it refuses to convict on indubitable evidence, it should cease to exist. The Report on Correspondence is by that excellent workman, Bro. JOSEPH ROBINS. TO go carefully through it -is no mere holiday task; but when done, one's labor is amply paid. In his review of Kansas for 1872, he notices the attempt made (but defeated J to provide a sort of benefit system in this Jurisdiction, and comments in this wise: "When Masonry shall have instituted a system of staled benefits, as it has already a system of fixed dues, its revolution from a charitable fraternity to a purely commercial association, will have become well nigh complete; it will have been shorn of those grand features that distinguish it from the ephemeral institutions that have sprung up around it, and its chief glory will have departed. It is time to ask ourselves whither we are drifting. Thicker and faster come these inconsiderate propositions to convert this model commonwealth of the ages into a mutual insurance association. Surely they have studied Masonry to little purpose who find not in it something nobler than the spirit which would prompt to a scramble with a dozen "orders" to see which can pay the largest per cent, on a given pecuniary investment." '^hfA\itxprogressive or not, as yet we have not turned this Grand Lodge into an Accident Insurance Society; and, judging from the temper of our brethren, we think it will be many days before such a consummation, however earnestly desired, will be reached. Thus far having endeavored to stand by the ancient "landmarks," we have met no serious obstacle, and have a bright future before us, if our march shall be straightforward, without haste or halt. Under the head of New York, for the benefit of those who fiercely denounce non-affiliation as a Masonic crime, Bro. ROBINS recalls attention to the fact that MORGAN LEWIS was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of that State for fourteen consecutive years; twelve of which he was a non-affiliate. True, his Mastership extended through the darkest period to be found in Masonic history, but it is no less true that his administration was one of signal success. In fact, under his vigorous management. Masonry received an impetus yet unabated. Bro. ROBINS piquantly says : "But the halcyon days of prosperity came again; the Fraternity became popular and waxed strong; and the spirit of intolerance of non-affiliation waxed with it. This spirit has received a great impetus from the reflected influence of other societies; societies having a regular system of fixed benefits, many of whose members, attracted by its popularity, have come into the Fraternity, and brought with them notions and methods totally at variance with the fundamental ideas on which it is based. " T h e result is, that today we find Grand Masters thundering their anathemas against all whose choice leads them to non-affiliation, and invoking, as in the case of one whose Address we noticed last year, the penalty of ' Masonic death' upon all so offending. We are satisfied that Grand Lodges might profitably do a good deal of quiet, serious thinking before they proceed further in this direction."
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In his report on Tennessee, he quotes the following recommendation of a Committee : " ' I t shall be the duty of each Subordinate Lodge to bury a deceased worthy member thereof (if deemed worthy by the Lodge) with Masonic rites, if requested by the decedent, or by his near relatives after his death, in all olher cases, such Masonic honors may be granted, or withheld, as the Lodge may deem best.'" And then adds: " If it be a prostitution of Masonic rights to pay respect to the memory of those whose lives have been an open violation of the cardinal virtues of our Fraternity, hovÂť' shall wc fitly characterize our Owu acLiuu in according full masonic standing to the,living violators of these virtues? Which tends most to cheapen virtue with our own members: to require them to follow to the grave, in the light of day, the wreck of him whose association they permitted while living, or to permit the hand that was neither stretched forth to support him ere he fell, nor to strike at his evil practices, to buffet the defenseless dead? " We admit that the subject has its difficulties, but deplorable as it may be to be obliged to give Masonic burial to an unworthy brother, it is preferable to that other alternative, against which all our instincts cry out, of putting the voiceless dead on trial." We lay aside these Proceedings after having inscribed thereon a conspicuous white mark. JAMES A. HAWLEY, Grand Master, Dixon; JOHN F . BURRILL, Grand Secretary, Springfield. INDIANA. The Grand Lodge of this Jurisdiction held its Forty seventh Annual Communication in the Grand Masonic Hall, Indianapolis, May 26 and 27, A. L. 5874. M.-.W.-. CHRISTIAN FETTA, Grand Master; and R.-.W.-. JOHN M . BRAM-
WELL, Grand Secretary. The Proceedings of this Grand Lodge is one of the best specimens of business and typographical excellence which has been laid upon our table during the year. There, is an appropriate head for every thing, and every thing is accurately classified and grouped under the proper head. The printing is superb, and entitles the house where it was executed, to the highest praise. But, they know how to do such things at the great Railroad Center. The Grand Master's Address is a lengthy document, extending over fifteen pages of closely printed matter. But his Jurisdiction is a large one, embracing four hundred and sixty-nine Chartered Lodges and twenty-four Under Dispensation, and there do nat appear to be any paragraphs written solely for self glorification, or to astound and anjaze the groundlings. On the subject of non-affiliation, he puts forth the suggestion following: " I submit, then, for your earnest consideration the question whether it would not be better to so amend the regulations as to prohibit Lodges either from extending any privileges to non-affiliated Masons whatever, or from issuing any certificate of dimit to any member, but to issue and transmit said certificate of dimit only to the Lodge, which may have received his application and elected him to membership."
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So far as the first proposition â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the non extension of Lodge privileges to unaffiliated Masons â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is concerned, we concur with him. But when he would deny a brother a certificate of dimission, his dues being paid, and no charges against him, we beg leave to say such a proceeding would be in contravention of the ancient constitutions, and in violation of natural, unsurrendered rights. What if a brother finds his Lodge relations detrimental to his social well being, or conflicting with his business affairs, will any one, pretending to moral consciousness, say that he must remain and suffer loss in either case ? H e entered a free man, of his own free will and accord, has he lost that inherent freedom of person and will, by entering the Lodge in due and ancient form? If so, how? Again, does he contemplate emigration to another Jurisdiction than that in which his Lodge is situated; what good can accrue either to him or the Lodge, in case of his departure, by refusing him a certificate of dimission, and compelling him either to seek membership in a Lodge to which he may have valid objections, or else contribute to one in whose privileges he cannot participate? We think none. On the contrary, the whole tendency of such a rule or law would, in our judgment, be injurious to both the individual and the Lodge. Tyranical such a measure is, quite as much so as the doctrine (to which it is . near akin) formulated and insisted upon by European potentates, that being born a subject, the individual could never legally change or forego his allegiance. But once a subject, always such while life lasted. This doctrine having been thoroughly exploded by the later writers on public law, our brethren are advised not to seek its restoration in a modified form, by applying it to Lodge membership. It is contrary to the genius of Masonry, and the habits and civil institutions of our people. Moreover, it is not warranted by current usage from the most ancient times; and, save in a few isolated instances, is repudiated by our best modern authors and the action of our ablest Grand Lodges. In reference to the reduction of Representatives, he writes as follows: "This subject will be presented for your consideration, and as it is aimed at the entire changing of our organic system, you cannot be too cautious in considering well this all important question. The expensive feature connected with our present system of representation, is one more objectionable than anything else .that has yet been urged. The purposes of Masonic legislation cannot be dispensed with ; but the sighs of the sufferers, the prayers of the widows, the wants of orphans, the agonies of our afflicted brethren, and the last sad rites we owe to the memory of the departed, demand retrenchment and economy. It is the duty of all the Representatives of the Grand Lodge to avoid hasty and impulsive action on any subject involving the laws, landmarks and fundamental Masonic principles. This great subject should reqeive your unanimous consideration and attention. If upon investigation you find the plans proposed not thoroughly digested so as to operate perfectly and practically in every respect, better refer it back to the Committee, or to a new Com. mittee. It may involve the changing of the Constitution, By-Laws and Regulations, and the Committee should report such a revision as will harmonize the proposed change with the organic law, and the rules and regulations." This is the language of wise foresight, and while suggesting timely action, it disfavors all hasty consideration. It has long been apparent, in the larger Jurisdictions, that sooner or later a new method of representation must be devised, as many Grand Lodges were becoming far too numerous to inSure that '9
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careful legislation which the Order and age demand. Masonry is growing rapidly, in many instances, too rapidly, we fear, to last. That some legislation is needed every year, all will confess; and that it may be prudently done, requires talent of a high order and ample discussion that crudity and illegality may be avoided. Grand Master FETTA, in response to certain interrogatories propounded in regard to the power of Lodges " t o grant new trials to their members who have been suspended or expelled," gives it as his opinion, after referring to the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, that they are not warranted in any such action, but that the aggrieved must prosecute their cases by appeal to the Grand Lodge. This may be true there and in other Jurisdictions as far as regards expelled members; but we question the justness of any rule, By-Law or Regulation, which interdicts the Lodge from all action in the case of a suspended member. We deny the doctrine that a suspended member is cut off from all the rights and benefits of Masonry. Cut off from Lodge rights and privileges he is no doubt, but no further; modern legislation to the contrary notwithstanding. There are certain Masonic rights, certain privileges, which any Mason will readily recall by reference to his obligations, to which a suspended brother is inalienably entitled; of these he can be bereft only by the utter repudiation of certain fundamental principles and an act or acts of gross and inexcusable tyranny. Inasmuch as suspension is but a temporary, and in most cases conditional, remedy, there can be no doubt but what the Lodge may open a case, hear new or additional testimony, and reverse its former action, thereby restoring a brother to good standing in his Lodge. While earnestly desiring to maintain each and every prerogative of Grand Lodges, we are equally disposed to stand by the Subordinates in asserting and upholding their reserved rights. We think Grand Lodges have gone quite far .enough in the way of legislating rights to themselves, and that some abatement of assumption would better accord with the spirit of Masonry and the demands of the age, than any further extension of questionable authority. The tirne is not very remote when Grand Lodges were unknown, and as they were created for certain specific purposes and granted certain limited powers, they should be confined to the former, and firmly restrained from exceeding the latter. Each year witnesses an excess of legislation, and the press swarms with the Proceedings, Codes, and amended Codes, second only, in number and immaturity, to those issued by our State Legislatures. Bright (?) Brethren conceive it to be their mission to write and publish a book, because, forsooth, they have partially mastered the rudiments of Masonry. In consequence. Lodge libraries bid fair to be overwhelmed with a variety of literature that will rival the intensest inanities which flowed forth from Grub street in its palmiest days of wretchedness. AH this is vicious. If continued, it foretokens results damaging to the Order as a whole â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially so to the individual Mason â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and irretrievable save by the employment of means revolutionary in their nature, and consequently tending to retard steady progress.
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Masonry centuries since was completed as a whole. Those who fancy it defective, gravely deceive themselves; and those who propose to add supplements and supply extensions, have wholly misconceived its perfect plan, and largely overlooked the amplitude and adaptability of its parts. Its laws are its own ; few, plain, comprehensive, and unchanging. When in honest hands, they need no commentary; hence all exegesis rather confounds than elucidates the text. Those who attempt to narrow or restrict the letter of these laws, forget that they are universal in their scope, and were intended to embrace and provide for humanity through all time, and, therefore, were not to be changed to suit the caprice or whim of any age, or race, or sect. We beg those interested in the preservation of them in their primitive integrity, to join and prevent their being overwhelmed by careless and excessive legislation. Whatsoever may be transformed, limited, or expanded, let these monuments of wisdom, that have withstood the test of time, and during each epoch gained fresh, additional approval, stand fast in this age of innovation. As they guided and protected the Fathers of Masonry, so, if scrupulously preserved, will they guide and protect us and those of our successors, who, generation after generation, shall fill our places around the sacred altar. Grand Master FETTA assures us that peace and harmony prevail in that Jurisdiction, and that "there is a general disposition to ascertain the right, and then the right pursue." This is cheering news, and we bid all such brethren God-speed in the good work. The report of the Committee on Grand Lodge Representation, proposes that Article II, wherein the composition of a Grand Lodge is provided for, shall read as follows : "Firstâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Grand Lodge shall consist of a Grand Master, Deputy Grand â&#x20AC;˘Master, Senior Grand Warden, Junior Grand Warden, Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, Grand Chaplain, Grand Lecturer, Grand Marshal, Senior Grand Deacon, Junior Grand Deacon, Grand Steward and Tyler, together with Representatives from the several Masonic Districts, and such Past Grand Masters and Past Deputy Grand Masters as shall be present, and are members of a Subordinate Lodge." "Secondâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Grand Lodge shall provide for the formation of Represen- tative Districts, by grouping together contiguous Lodges having a total membership as near as may be of five hundred, and shall readjust the same from time to time so as to preserve the equality of said Districts. Each of said Districts shall be entitled to one Representative to the Grand Lodge, to be chosen as the Grand Lodge may determine." The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence, reported the following opinion as to non-affiliation : " A s has been stated by the M.'.W.-. Grand Master, a great diversity of opinion exists upon this subject, and it is equally true that there is but little uniformity existing in the various Grand Lodges in their legislation regarding it. From the light of past experience, your Committee are of the opinion that the present regulations of this Grand Lodge are perhaps the best that have ever been adopted. To compel a brother to remain affiliated against his wishes would be of no benefit to the Lodge, but rather a detriment, and the sooner he takes out his dimit the better it will be for all concerned. If he chooses to
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. remain non-affiliated, he relinquishes all claim upon the Order, and should be deprived of all its benefits under the existing rules of this Grand Lodge." It only remains to say that the Appendix contains a very fine Report on Correspondence, wherein our own Jurisdiction is most kindly treated. Thanks to Bro. DONALD for his courtesy. Among a great variety of interesting observations, we select the following upon the value of reports of Committees on Foreign Correspondence : " O u r experience is that in no way can so much valuable information be obtained as through the reports of Committees on Foreign Correspondence. We think a little 'criticism' (not injudicious) is of incalculable benefit to the Craft frenerallv. Mnnted nnestions ?ire discussed from ever^'conceivable standpoint; grave errors are detected and pointed out, and that spirit of 'emulation as to who can best work and best agree,' is inculcated. Because the essential principles, the aims and objects of the Fraternity are every where the same, is the best reason we know of why all the forms of Freemasonry, its ceremonials and observances, should be reduced to one level. It seems to us that nothing could be more desirable than for ' Masons of every nation and clime' to be able to speak the same 'Masonic language' and be governed by. substantially the same regulations." M.'.W. â&#x20AC;˘. LuciEN A. FoOTE, Grand Master, Crawfordsville; JOHN M . BRAMWELL, Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. IOWA. The annals of this Grand Lodge for 1S74, are a model of excellence and beauty. No less could well have been anticipated from that veteran prince of Grand Secretaries, T. S. PARVIN, under whose control the volume was perfected. His taste and artistic skill appear throughout, and will command general admiration. The Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication, June 31, 1874; at Moor's Opera House, in Des Moines; an old and valued friend, JOSEPH CHAPMAN, Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Master's Address is a well considered, sensible, and logical paper, covering eleven pages. He grapples, in good style, with some knotty questions, and, after lucid argument, calmly, sets aside many heterogenous and paradoxical expositions of law, consequent upon hasty legislation and imperfect study. He says he "deals with the present," and in so doing, it has been his fortune, or misfortune, to reverse the decisions of several of his predecessors, and also to ignore a resolution of the Grand Lodge, to protect the individual Mason in his personal Masonic rights, whether Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, or Master Mason. H e desires to curtail the law, and also Masonic lawyers, because Masonry is a law unto itself. He reversed the decision giving Lodges jurisdiction over rejected candidates longer than six months; also the decision authorizing Lodges to levy a tax upon their members, and drop from the roll Entered Apprentices of three years standing. Among other things, he recommends the repeal of the ten-mile law, restricting the granting of Dispe'nsations for new Lodges, and the tax of three
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dollars from all applicants for Dispensations for Degrees. His reasons for the last were, first, it interfered with the prerogative of the Grand Master; and, second, it had the appearance of making merchandise of the dispensing power and of the candidate's necessities. DECISIONS.
" A Masonic Lodge is not a Justice's Court for the collection of debts. Let the case alone. The parties may appeal unto C^SAR, but let them meet as brothers on the checkered floor. " A ministerial brother, whose health failed, and who had a family dependent upon him which he was unable to support, asked the remission of his dues. The Lodge refused and required him to give his note. Answerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PAUL, if not a Mason, a very good man, in writing to TIMOTHY, says: ' But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.' " O poor charity ! Thou art seldom found in scarlet."
" T h e taking of the brother's note was wrong and forbidden by the spirit of our laws, and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "Since kind Heaven your Lodge has blessed, Give it to Heaven by aiding the distressed."
A noble decision, worthy of our esteemed Frater. A discussion is going on in the Masonic world as to the right of a Lodge to suspend a brother from the Order, or, as we term it, the rights and privileges of Masonry. As Bro. PARVIN has one of the best Masonic libraries in this country, and is well versed in Masonic lore and jurisprudence, the Grand Master submitted the subject to him, as Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence. The opinion rendered by this eminent jurist covers over ten pages of small type. We entirely approve his positions, and will try to give the substance of his argument: . â&#x20AC;˘ Lodge dues were unknown to the ancient Mason, or to the earlier Lodges constituted in America. It is modern. It is an inherent right of Lodges to make new brethren, and to admit a member into a particular Lodge, but the qualifications of candidates and modes of admission, are like the laws of the Medes and Persians, that change not. A profane or a brother cannot be admitted without his own request and a previous notice of one month; nor can a member be deprived of his membership without due notice and trial. Nor can any brother be deprived of the rights and privileges of Masonry (different from Lodge membership) as the latter is in addition to the former, while the former does not as in the case of the non-aflSliant, include the latter, except by a two-third vote of all the members present at the time, in addition to the notification and trial. In some Jurisdictions, and in ancient times, a profane could be made a Mason, without being thereby made a member of the Lodge ; thereby making a distinction between Lodge and Masonic rights and privileges; A Mason assumes all the responsibilities and obligations of the Craft in general, of which the payment of dues is not one, because Masonry is universal, and dues are not, while many able brothers advocate the necessity of returning to the original ways of our fathers.
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A Mason on becoming a member of a particular body, assumes its obligations, and, in return, acquires its franchises and charity. By withdrawal, or non-payment of dues, he loses these, but none of the general privileges and rights of a Mason. He is in good standing. The Grand Lodge can, and it is its imperative duty to protect every individual in the enjoyment of his personal Masonic rights, and, to this end, see that the Lodge, for non-payment of dues, shall not deprive the brother of his general or universal privileges in addition to Lodge privileges, which are only those of Lodge membership. Seventeen-twentieths of the Grand Lodges maintain the position. The new Constitution of the Grand Lodge of New York expressly prohibits suspension for neglect to pay the Lodge stipends. The universal law defines what is an offense, which is the doing of an unmasonic act. The Draconian law makes the not doing or neglect to do a duty, a greater offense than treason, murder, seduction, or any of the long list of crimes known in common law; for it decrees a less number of votes for the punishment of neglect, than for the greatest offense, and is, therefore, in contravention of all the written or oral teachings of the Order, common sense and comman law, and is in consequence null and void. This Draconian law of a few States eclpses the light which shines elsewhere. What are the powers of a Grand Master in Masonic trials and appeals ? " I n h e r e n t rights of Grand Master" which he possessed before Grand Lodges were organized, and are not dependent upon constituted or prescribed rules; these are, to preside over assemblies of the Craft; to grant Dispensations to form new Lodges, and confer Degrees at irregular times. The Grand Master has no power in trials and appeals. The Constitution of 926 affirms if a Deacon lives amiss, he shall be summoned to the next Grand Lodge. The Constitution of 1427 delegated a portion of this penal jurisdiction to the Subordinate Lodges. The power is now vested in the Subordinate Lodges, with the right of appeal to the Grand Lodge. The Constitution of 1721 declares that all matters which cannot be made up in a Subordinate Lodge, are to be considered in the Grand Lodge, and at the Grand Lodge all appeals are to be received and lodged, that the appellant may be heard and the affair adjusted. THE
CIVIL RIGHTS AND P R I V I L E G E S OF MASONS.
The Grand Master of Scotland issued an edict of suspension against a Master of a Lodge, also excluding him from the Order. He appealed to the courts, and the highest tribunal held that the Grand Master had no power to expel a member of a Lodge from the body of the Fraternity of Freemasons. It decided that the Grand Lodge had no right to exclude from the Order itself. A Lodge may exclude from its communion, but not from the Order. Bro. PARVIN cites the authorities, and gives the law in full, thus making his position impregnable. We find in these Proceedings that Grand Master CHAPMAN vacated the chair, and that it was occupied by D.-.G.-.M.-. ROTHERT, during which occu-
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pancy the Grand Master presented his credentials as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Illinois near the Grand Lodge of Iowa. Our Iowa brethren ill this case seem to have regarded a mole-hill as equal to a mountain. Bro. Z. C. LUCE, Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, made an elaborate report, wherein he criticises the acts of various Lodges in the trial of members for unmasonic offenses. Two classes are severely reprimanded : the one for tardy and inefficient proceedings, and the other for unrelenting and unwarrantable conduct towards the accused. We think Bro. LUCE was abundantly justified in thus rebuking the officers and members of such Lodges, and we trust the day is not far distant when Masonic trials will be conducted in accordance with Masonic laws and principles, and not after the manner pursued in Justices' Courts. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. T. R. ERCANERACK, and covers only ninety-six pages. Kansas receives kindly mention. We thank him for his compliments, and sincerely regret to learn from his "Conclusion" that henceforth he will abjure the "Mutual Admiration Society." Thus departs another good fellow from the " r i n g . " The meeting for 1875 "f ''^'^ Grand Lodge, will be held in the city of Des Moines, on the first Tuesday in June. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary re-elected. IDAHO. â&#x20AC;˘ This Grand Lodge commenced its Sixth Annual Communication in Boise City, on Monday, the 8th of December, 1873, M.-. W.-. JOHN KENNALLY, Grand Master, presiding. The Lodge, solve. Lodge,
anomaly of two sets of Representatives claiming seats from Idaho No. I, was too great an enigma for the Committee on Credentials.to The respective leaders argued the merits of the case before the Grand which ordered the newly elected officers to take their seats.
The Grand Master in his Address recommends the repeal of the law against whisky sellers, because it tends to the injury of a brother's business and interest! He says "let us exercise forbearance toward each other, and remember that charity is the brightest of all the graces." Is it charity, Bro. KENNALLY, to place the fiery fluid to the lips of a man, and thereby destroy his senses, and rouse in him lawless and murderous propensities? The Grand Lodge adopted his views, and repealed the good and wholesome law by a vote of thirty-one to twenty-two. We do not wonder so much at this, as they do not have any Report on Correspondence, and are, therefore, necessarily ignorant of the great throbbing heart of Masonry outside of their own Jurisdiction. We mourn for thee, Idaho! thou who didst raise the standard of temperance, the first of the great cardinal virtues, and fling it to the breezes of heaven, but now castest.it down to the ground and tramplest it under foot. Oh, Idaho, Idaho! Masonry mourns for thee! May the Great Architect of the
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Universe imbue thee with a better spirit, and give thee clearer apprehensions of thy duty. STATISTICS — Initiated, 17; passed, 14; raised, 12; dimitted, 18; affiliated, 14; died, I ; rejected, 15; suspended, 2 ; members, 276; revenue, $1,132.00. JOHN KENNALLY, Grand Master, Idaho City; JOSEPH PINKHAM, Grand Secretary, Boise City. KENTUCKY. Those responsible for the appearance of the published Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, A. L. 5873, may well claim superiority, over those of any other Jurisdiction, in three particulars : size, poor paper, and bad printing. The Address of Grand Master JONES is brief, and deals with matters of interest to the Grand Lodge. From his unaffected introduction, we extract the following: " I t is with a breast kindled with exultation that I offer to the Grand Lodge congratulations that another year of abundant success has waited upon the career of our institution in our loved Commonwealth of Kentucky. No note of discord disturbs our harmony; no blight of jealousy or mistake curses the increasing prosperity of Masonry within our Jurisdiction. The olive branch waves with no meaningless symbolry throughout our bounds, while words of cheer float to us from distant parts of the civilized world ; and thus, animated by such pleasing assurances of a healthy growth, may we not anticipate that our legislation will be characterized in its immediate as well as remote results, by a hearty conviction of the great responsibility that rests upon u s ? " This is encouraging news, and is another proof that Masonry is a living power in the land. A large part of his Address is devoted to a charity of which every Mason in Kentucky ought to be proud, especially if he has contributed to its foundation or support. But we will let him, as is his undoubted right, speak for himself: " I t affords cause of proud congratulation that we can claim for this Jurisdiction the distinguished honor of having successfully inaugurated and established the first Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home and Infirmary on the American Continent. Although originating as the offspring of a voluntary association of a few liberal minded and generous hearted Masons of this city, it soon attracted the attention and received the valuable co-operation of our Subordinate Lodges, and the fostering encouragement of this Grand Body, and in a short time merged its character as a municipal effort into that of a great organic work of Masonic philanthropy — the co-operative achievement of Kentucky Masons for the relicts and orphans of her Masonic dead. Despite the financial embarrassments of the times during which it had its origin — the general distress and desolation of civil war, out of which it sprang as the bow of promise, arching the storm cloud — and despite the untoward predictions of the few malcontents and croakers who placed themselves in hostile array — it has thus far, under the divine blessing, steered clear of indebtedness; sheltered, protected and educated nearly one hundred beneficiaries, gathered up from all parts of the State, and is now admitted on all hands to be an assured success. Every brother in the world will congratulate the Grand Lodge of Kentucky on its successful provision for those who have the highest claims, next to a brother, on the Fraternity.
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He reports their finances in a " good and healthy condition"; this being the fact, we are at a loss to understand why they persist in sending out only one copy of their Proceedings each year to other Grand Lodges, who.send them three copies of theirs. In most Jurisdictions, the Grand Master,.Secretary, and the Chairman, on. Correspondence, are residents of diiferent towns, hence three copies have become necessary..to avoid confusion and. delay. We send this number to every'Grand Secretary with whose Grand Lodge we are in correspondence, and wouldtharik them to reciprocate. . . The Grand Lodge having called off on the evening of the first day of the Communication, a reception was given to the children of the Home. Those were introduced by Bro. THOS. L . JEFFERSON in a neat little speech. After various performances by the children. Dr. H. A. M. HENDERSON was called upon for a speech, which, because it is a jewel of rare perfection, we reproduce entire: " W h e n I saw the Grand Officers lay aside their regalia that they might appear in the presence of these orphan children, divested of all insignia of rank, and in the simple character of Masonic manhood, I was reminded of an episode in the life of the first Napoleon. It was a state occasion, after those wasting wars that had desolated continental Europe and decimated the armies of France, when the widows and orphans of his Old Guard were brought into his imperial presence. The Emperor descended from his throne,.laid aside h i s . jeweled crown and stretched forth his royal hands in the attitude of benediction, and exclaimed: 'These are the children of the Empire.' So, brethren, look upon those tiers of orphaned ones and feel the majesty of the trust suggested in the reflection that these are the children of Masonry. " I t was a majestic spectacle to see this Grand Lodge, at the suggestion of the Worshipful Grand Master, rise and stand uncovered in the presence of these noble ladies whose watch-care over this ' Home' has been as faithful as the virgin's vigils over the sacred fires on the altar of Vesta. They well deserved the silent homage you paid their unostentatious worth. With unfaltering fidelity have they aided our great beneficence while in the infancy of its fortunes, and the prosperity that now smiles upon its career is largely due to the encouragement they have given it with that freedom with which the sun gives away its golden light. They will never desert it. . Woman is always un- â&#x20AC;˘ falteringly true to any enterprise that can command her approbation and retain her pure aff"ections. Success is assured in the fact that it is located in a city full of glorious companies of philanthropic ladies who are true descendants of Dorcas, and who reap their richest harvests of happiness in the fields of human charity. I find occasion for gratitude in the fact that an elegant, kind hearted lady, Mrs. EUBANKS, is impi-essing her sweet spirit and refined nature upon 'these wards of the Home. In photographing herself upon the impressible tablets of their young hearts, we are securing the reproduced image of one of the noblest of her sex. "Ladies, we are made happy by your presence. You beautify .and ennoble this occasion. Our institution has often been assailed in terms of cruel reproach because our doors are tyled against the better part of our r a c e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ' t h e precious porcelain of humanity.' Your exemption from our stern obligations and rigorous rites is the living compliment of Masonry to your exalted worth. When we can get your consent to ornament the sun by tying gay ribbons to its shining disc; to improve the beauty of the lily of the field by essaying to paint its pure white petals; to add fragrance to the blushing heart of the rose with artificial aroma, then will we endeavor by the arts of our ancient Craft to exalt the worth and add to the virtue of woman.
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" O u r s was originally an operative Craft. To quarry huge stones, and, with many a heavy blow, to square the ashlars and, with horned hands and brawny muscles, to lift the ponderous blocks to their places in the walls of the temple was the labor of our Craftsmen. " W o m a n , fashioned in so delicate a mould, and fitted by the endowments of the Creator for the gentle ministry of love, would be sadly unsphered in the quarry and on the builder's scaffold. We cannot improve you by our mysteries. The light you need breaks not out in the Masonic East, but is showered down in shining splendor from the dazzling face of the Son of righteousness. " T h o u g h we may not suffer you to join us, we shall always seek to join you on the five points of goodly fellowship." The Report on Foreign Correspondence covers fifty-three pages. Though the articles are short, a fair conspectus of the workings of the Order is given. All are treated with fraternal kindness. Kansas receives respectful attention. Thanks, Bro. M C C O R K L E ; we hope your next task will be more to your liking. M.-.W.-. THOMAS J. PICKETT, Grand Master, Paducah; R.-.W.-. J. M. S. MCCOAKLE, Grand Secretary, Louisville. LOUISIANA. From this Grand Jurisdiction we have, as usual, a fine volume, the hand "work of Bro. JAMES C . BATCHELOR.
The Sixty-second Annual Communication was opened at Grand Lodge Hall, New Orleans, February 9, 1874, Grand Master MICHAEL ELOI GIRARD, presiding. Eighty-one Lodges were represented. After an impressive introduction. Grand Master GiRARD devotes a goodly portion of his Address to the memory of the fraternal dead of his own and other Jurisdictions. H e refers at some length to the illegal and aggressive course pursued by the Grand Orient of France and the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, and the unfriendly relations existing between the Grand Lodges of Canada and Louisiana. Of the "Star in the East" Lodge, located in the island of St. Thomas, he gives a short but clear history. From his account, it appears that " Star in the E a s t " was chartered in 1871, by the Grand Orient of Colon, claiming jurisdiction over Cuba, St. Thomas, Porto Rico, St. John, St. Croix, and a part of St. Domingo, but was not recognized by two other Subordinate Lodges, Harmony and Les Coeurs Sinceres, located in said island; the former working under a' charter from the Grand Lodge of England; and the latter under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Council, Thirty-third Degree A.-.A.-.S.-.R.-. of France. The alledged cause of non-recognition being that the Grand Orient of Colon was not known to be in existence. In 1872, the members of "Star of the East" applied to Grand Master BRUNS, of South Carolina, for a Dispensation to continue their labors, but were properly refused. In 1873, without making known this fact, they next applied to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, and instead of a Dispensation, received a Charter. It further appears that the Worshipful Master of "Star in the E a s t " was in full communion with the Grand Orient of Colon, a Body actively engaged in Masonic labors, creating and organizing Lodges throughout its claimed Jurisdiction.
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Certainly this recommendation was as wise as the former action of the Grand •Lodge was inconsiderate, and no less could have been advised, unless as the Grand Master observed, they wished " t o become trespassers, and play the part of the Grand Lodge of Hamburg and the Grand Orient of France." Discussing the necessity for a rigid enforcement of Masonic laws, he says: " I am satisfied that there is nothing that can contribute more to restrain vice, than the prospect of certain and speedy punishment, whilst any motive or defect in the law that would weaken that sense of imminency of retribution, must foster and give impunity to crime; if we inquire into the cause of h'uman corruptions, we will surely find that they proceed from the impunity of criminals, real or fancied, rather than from the moderation of punishments or any other cause, except the natural depravity of some. Hence it behooves us to see that we have not only laws that provide some adequate punishment for the violation of the penal statutes of our Order, but that they should be so effectually administered as to bring upon the guilty certain and speedy punishment, and to all others the absolute conviction that any violation of them will be surely followed by charges and a speedy trial. " Is there not in our punitory system a radical defect in this, that it is no one person's special or official duty to prepare or prefer charges against any and all offenders, whether they should be guilty of minor offenses or grievous crimes, and irrespective of their position in the Order, or in society ? Does it not sometimes happen that some member of the Order has been guilty of a moral dereliction and violation of our penal laws, and no notice has been taken of it? Why is this so ? There is the trouble — the defect. Probably the offender is a clever fellow, a pleasant companion, and even very likely influential in the world : and for these or some other reason, nobody cares to thri'w the first stone. Hence he goes unmolested, a first perhaps a second time. Impunity emboldens him, •he does worse and at last brings the Craft to shame. Others seeing that one may, set our laws at naught, instead of being by a timely correction of the evil, debarred from doing likewise, have the bad example set before them of a Lodge winking at the violation of its own laws by one member, and a dereliction of duty by the others who fail to bring the offender to trial." With all due respect we would ask, have you not Junior Wardens, and is it not one of the prime duties of their office to prepare and prefer charges against delinquents ? If so, then every Lodge has the very person needed to bring offenders to justice, and vindicate the character of the Lodge to which they belong. He recommends the following method of dealing with those in arrears for dues : •"Should a brother be in arrears of his dues for twelve months or more, he should be reported to the Lodge, at a stated meeting, and by order of the Lodge notified by the Secretary, through the Tyler, by written notice, served upon him in person or in the manner required by our By-Laws in case of trials, that he is in arrears, and is required and summoned to settle his indebtedness .within a limited time (say three or six month), or show cause within that time why he does not do so. He is thus put in default, and this notice and summons, ordered by the Lodge, may certainly be considered as a formal charge against him, that he is willfully withholding from the Lodge what he has solemnly promised to furnish to its support and maintenance. If the six months, or delay given, should elapse and he does not pay the dues or offer to the Lodge some valid excuse for his failure to comply with the summons requiring him to do so, it seems to me the Lodge has done enough to put him in default, and he has been guilty not only of dereliction in the discharge of an obligatory
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duty, but also of a want of due-respect and attention to the mandate of his Lodge, and he should then be stricken from the roll of membership by a majority vote of the Lodge, and consider him dimitted by default, and report him as such; of this action of the Lodge he should also be notified. This would entail upon him no punishment other than such as may be incurred by" all who voluntary apply for and obtain their dismission. At the end of, say six months from that time, and not before, they would incur the penalty of suspension without any further action from the Lodge, except to report the suspension to the Grand Secretary. They might be allowed to apply for reinstatement at any time upon paying all dues up to the time of their application for reinstatement, and be reinstated in their membership with the consent of a majority of the members of the Lodge present at a stated meeting, provided the application should be required to lay over from one stated meeting to another before the vote could be taken upon it." This we would amend thus : Any brother suspended for the non-payment of dues, shall, upon payment of the same, and all dues that have accrued subsequent to his suspension, be restored to membership without a vote of the Lodge. From his decisions we extract these : " T h e Grand Master is Chairman of all Grand Lodge Committees, and may require their assistance during the recess of that Body; so is the Worshiful Master in the Subordinate Lodge. " A dimitted Mason must affiliatewith the nearest Lodge." What if they refuse his application, must he remain a non-affiliate ? " It is not proper to permit our Lodge rooms, dedicated to Universal Benevolence and Masonic purposes, to be used as ball rooms." Right. Lodge rooms are built and furnished for the culture of the moral and intellectual faculties of Masons, not for the display of gymnastic skill. Let them be reserved for the purposes to which they are solemnly, dedicated. A pleasant episode. The Grand Master, after an appropriate little speech, on the part of the Grand Lodge, delivered to R.-.W.-. JAMES BRUCE SCOT, a Masonic jewel, in token of their appreciation of his services as Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. The Charter of "Star in the E a s t " Lodge was cancelled, and the original Charter from the Orient of Colon returned, in compliance with the recommendation of-the Grand Master. The Report on Correspondence is from the pen of HENRY S. JACOBS, and covers one hundred and sixty closely printed pages. Bfo. JACOBS is, we suspect, a Rabbi of the seed of Israel, the nation to which was committed the oracles divine, and from which JESUS CHRIST came according to the flesh. We feel indebted to this race, and entertain a strong friendship for the worthy sons of JACOB. Since writing the Report, our learned brother has resigned his charge of the Synagogue in New Orleans, and accepted a similar one in New York. From one teaching the law of MosES, and a believer in the prophecies, the following words sound strange: " We hesitate to stigmatize, as a Masonic offense, the sale of intoxicating liquors."
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Again he says, when he lectures oh Masonry he leaves his theology outside. So we think, Bro. JACOBS, else with a lively recollection of these words, " W o e unto-him that giveth his neighbor drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also," ( H a b . 2:15), you would have penned a sentiment far different from the above extract. . In noticing Kansas, he says
"Nothing of importance is on record."
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verily, Bro. JACOBS?
Bro. JACOBS is modest, but slyly takes the following .way to let us know that he is a priest: " T h e theological chairman thus ventilates his views." He then cites the paragraph containing our objection to the Louisiana decision, that no prayer should be offered, in a Lodge, in the name of JESUS CHRIST. W C said this effort to eliminate Christianity, was a moderfi innovation, and that we had no right to ask a minister to violate his conscience; that we believed all prayers should be made according to the'dictates of conscience. Bro. JACOBS calls our liberality sectarianism, and adds that if a Mason's conscience is violated by not being.permitted to pray thus, "let him leave the Order." Softly, Bro. JACOBS. One hundred and fifty years ago, none but Christians could be admitted into the Masonic Order. Even at the close of the last century, no Jews, could be admitted. Through the liberalizing tendencies of the nineteenth century, the door has been opened, and such iconoclasts as FINDEL, NORTON and Co., have been admitted. And now that they are in; they would fain thrust out the original proprietors. Masonry is a Christian institution of the middle ages, modified by the reformation. So intensely Christian was the Order in the tenth century, that a Masonic manusci-ipt of that date, now in the British museum, commences thus : " The Almighty Fatherof Heaven, with the wisdom'of the glorious Son, through the goodness'of the Holy Ghost, three persons in one Godhead, be with our beginning, and give us grace so to govern our lives, that we may come to his bliss, which shall never have an end." The same invocation is in our own copy'of the Freemason's Pocket Companion, printed in 1764, and headed thus:- " A prayer to be used of Christian Masons at the empointing of a brother, used in the reign of EDWARD IV." In our copy of the Ahiman Rezon, printed in 1736, we read : " A Mason is obliged by his tenure to believe firmly in the true worship of the eternal GoD, as well as in all those sacred records which the dignitaries and fathers of the Church have compiled and published for the use of good men; ever making that golden precept the standing rule of his action, which engages to'do unto all men as he would they should do unto him." Christianity was regarded as the universal religion, and as such is not to be confounded with sectarianism, under which head may be classed Presbyterianisin, Methodism, etc. Our reverend brother, who was the theological Chairman of the Louisiana Correspondence Committee, can, if he so wills, understand the difference. Has our astute brother forgotten that this subject of prayer was before the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts some time since, and that it was referred to one of theablest and most erudite Committees in America, who, after thorough inves-
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tigation, reported that prayer in the name (Jf jESUs CHRIST, vpas proper, unexceptionable, and strictly Masonic; that uncontroverted and inconlrovertable evidence showed the existence in England for many centuries of numerous Lodges of Freemasons; that many manuscripts had been brought to light from public as well as from private archives, written at different dates in the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, containing sketches of the history of the Craft; that those manuscripts agree that the first charge to a Craftsman was, " to be true to GOD and to holy Church, and use neither heresy nor error," etc; that most of them begin by an invocation to the Holy Trinity; and the Sacramental .w
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Grand Master DtiVAL and the Grand Lodge of Arkansas take a liberal {not sectarian) view of this matter, much more so than the late scholastic Chairman of the Louisiana Committee, as this quotation proves: " The Jewish and Christian Mason alike claim to honor, reverence, and obey JEHOVAH ; each regards the prayers made to him as just and proper. The Jewish brother worships GOD as a unity; and the Christian as a trinity. The latter in praying through his Redeemer, thereby petitions, according to his theological views, the GOD of ABRAHAM, ISAAC and JACOB. When, therefore, a Christian brother is called upon in a Lodge for a prayer, he is privileged by our ritualistic teachings to follow in the light of his own conscience; and if he invokes the blessing through his Redeemer, he thereby violates no landmark, nor does he infringe upon any of the vital principles of the Order." Read up a little, Bro. JACOBS, for "there is light for those who love it." Notwithstanding Masonry is the offspring of Christianity, we accord to Jews, and to all who are recipients of Masonic favors, the right to pray as conscience dictates. We have voted for the admission and conferred the Degrees of Symbolic and Capitular Masonry on many Jews, who have been our warmest friends, and who never thought of accusing us of sectarianism. No one can exceed us in liberality. M.-.W.-. MICHAEL ELOI GIRARD, Grand Master, Vermillionville; R.-.W.-. JAMES C . BACHELOR, Grand Secretary, New Orleans. MAINE. The officers and Representatives constituting the Grand Lodge, met in Annual Communication at Masonic Hall, in Portland, May 2, A. L. 5874. M.-.W.-. DAVID CARGILL, Grand Master, and R.-.W.-.W.-. IRA BERRY, Grand Secretary. The Address of Grand Master CARGILL is a plain, practical paper, which may be read with prafit. From it we infer that the Order in Maine is, on the whole, steadily growing and prosperous. Alluding to the increase of membership, he very justly remarks : "Some have had but a moderate increase in numbers, yet this is no index to their prosperity. Peace and harmony have prevailed throughout the entire year with them, and it may well be said of such, 'Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.' Such a Lodge is a power^for
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good in any community. I regret to say that in some Lodges discord has existed, but not to such an extent as to require any very stringent measures from your Grand Master." Grand Master CARGILL takes occasion to notice the passing away of Past Grand Masters BRADFORD and LYNDE. His tribute is unpretentious and heartfelt, just such an one as the true Mason will utter of the honest dead. Speaking of Dispensations, he says : " I have granted several Dispensations for electing officers of Lodges other than at annual meetings, and I have had many inquiries made, caused by the peculiar wording of the By-Laws of some Lodges. I have attended to all these, but I do not flatter myself that my views have in all cases met the approval of the brothers making them. " I have granted some Dispensations for conferring Degrees in a less time . than is required by our general regulations, but in all cases have had such proof that it placed the question beyond a doubt that it was a case of emergency. I have refused many more than I have granted." A Lodge must be grossly careless that neglects to hold its election at the proper time and place. Yet this not unfrequently happens, and then the Grand Master is besought to interpose his prerogative, issue a Dispensation, and thereby save it from dissolution and disgrace. Grand Masters are often urged to grant Dispensations for conferring Degrees in less than the prescribed time. We are glad to know that the practice is generally discountenanced. Dispensations of this kind should never be granted, save in emergent cases, such as admit of no dispute or question. Neither favoritism nor good nature should induce a deviation from the strict letter of the law. Half of the incompetent Masons in the country are they who have had Degree . piled on Degree during the same communication, and instead of light, clear and bright, for all time " see only through a glass darkly." Upon an application for a Dispensation to permit a Lodge to parade on Decoration Day, the Grand Master very properly, in our judgment, refused to grant it. His reason, that " Masons as such, should never appear in public, except on strictly Masonic occasions," is one that will commend itself to every enlightened member of the Craft. Lodges are organized for work, not for show or parade; and they who think otherwise, have yet lessons to learn before they comprehend the Mystic Art. In a case where a brother cast his ballot against two applicants, but subsequently changed his mind, and asked for a new ballot, biit not before said applicants had been declared rejected. Grand Master CARGILL decided that the candidates must wait for six months. This was right, for thus saith the law, and the law should be maintained, though a brother has repented of an unwise act or acts. Having learned that a Subordinate had, without a Dispensation, paraded on the Fourth of July, the Grand Master suspended the Worshipful Master of that Lodge for six months. All will approve his action. Where Subordinates take the responsibility to violate a law for the sake of gratifying their vanity for a few
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hours, let them also take the consequences, and while enduring them, learn that laws are made to be observed, especially by those to whom others refer for example. Upon the cause of Lodge inefficiency. Grand Master CARGILL speaks as follows : " I wish to call attention to one other fruitful cause of inefficiency in our Lodges. It is this: placing brethren in office who do not attend regularly the meetings of the Lodge. I regret to say that it is often the case in some of our Lodges, that a majority of the brethren never come to the meetings, unless some specialty calls them out. This is not as it should be. The Stated Commuriications, at least, should be well attended." These sentiments we approve. No man, however skillful he may be, should be elevated to office unless he is a regular attendant at the meetings of his Lodge, and is thoroughly prepared in person to maintain the dignity of his post by performing every duty in a workmanlike manner. The Committee on Correspondence send forth a very complete and instructive Report. Our own Jurisdiction is fairly noticed, and the commenting fraternal. Our opinions upon German Lodges we find fully endorsed. On the subject of mixed funerals, Bro. DRUMMOND writes as follows : " T h e Report was accejjted and the resolution adopted, after a lengthy debate. " T h e conclusions of the Committee are correct, and few will undertake to dispute them. But lest the matter be misunderstood, we desire to be more explicit. There is nothing in this doctrine which interferes with the attendance of any who desire, as mourners, either individuals, or in an organized capacity; and frequently, in this Jurisdiction, a portion of the pall bearers have not been Masons; and we are not prepared to say that this office is of such a character as to be exclusive. When one of our Past Grand Masters was buried by the Grand Lodge, it was desired that four of his aged neighbors, not Masons, should act with four Masons as bearers, and it was so done, and we saw no impropriety in it. ' " B u t there can be no united or mixed service, so far as the Masons are concerned : this service is essentially Masonic labor, and none but Master Masons can participatS in it. But the question still remains, how many services may be performed, and we confess we find difficulties in answering it. Almost invariably the Lodge attends the religious service at the house or the church, and sometimes at the grave also. Is.there any more impropriety in the Lodge's attending the religious service at the, grave than at the house or the church? At the funeral of Past Grand Master BRADFORD, the Grand Lodge attended the services at the church and at the grave, and then performed the Masonic service. We do not understand that this is objected to; and if it is not, where is the line to be drawn, if, indeed, any can be drawn ? If the Masons perform their service and leave, of course there is nothing to prevent other organizations from performing their services ; and the resolution above copied does not interfere with that. And we apprehend that the resolution has no such scope as to include the determination of the question as to who shall participate as mourners, whether individuals or organizations. " W h i l e the control of the Lodge exists, it is necessarily exclusive. But there is no fixed time when the Lodge must take control; and we see no reason why the Lodge may not relinquish control for a specific purpose, and then resume it again. As in one case we have already cited, the Lodge may receive
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the body at the house and escort it to the church, no others participating save as mourners; then relinquish control for the religious services; then receive it again and escort it to the grave and perform its services, or first give way for the religious services, and then perform its owu. Nor can we see any reason why the Lodge may not go as mourners, and take control at any proper time, even after the religious services at the grave." Under the head of Texas, he refers to that part of the Grand Master's Address in reference to the standing of a brother under charges in the following words : " H e hesitates over the proposition, that " a member is in good standing until convicted by his Lodge ; " but if the matter is properly considered, there is no trouble. No one should lose any of his ordinary rights in a Lodge until he loses them by the regular proceedings. But we hold that in matters involving an ajfirviaiion of good character, by the Lodge, it may act according to what his character really is, without regard to whether he has been convicted or not. It would be an outrage to deprive a member imder charges of his vote in the Lodge : it would be equally an outrage to allow him to be installed into office, during the pendency of charges, or while under' the public accusation of a crime, or while of bad reputation in the community: there should first be an investigation. The same principles apply also to granting a dimit, in those Jurisdictions in which a dimit is a certificate of good character. A certificate that a man, although he may never have been convicted of a crime or even indicted, is in good standing in the community and of good moral character, may be as gross a falsehood as was ever told: and' in Ma,sonic matters, when our vote is to be a certificate of character, we claim it as a right, which we cannot give away or have taken from us, to vote according to the truth, as we understand it." We fully agree with our able brother. A Mason must be regularly tried and convicted of unmasonic conduct before he can be deprived of any right or privilege belonging to him as such. Thus much the civil law vouchsafes every citizen, and it would be strange if Masonic law, professedly based upon equity, did not guaranty as much to a Mason. M.-.W.â&#x20AC;˘. DAVID CARGILL, Grand Master; and GEO. A. CALLAHAN, Corresponding Grand Secretary.
MASSACHUSETTS. The venerable Grand Lodge of this Jurisdiction celebrated its One Hundred and Fortieth Anniversary at Masonic Temple, Boston, December lo, 1874. Grand Master NICKERSON'S Address opens with a succinct review of the life and services of R.-.W.-. CHARLES W . MOORE and Past Grand Master GEORGE M . RANDALL. His generous and unaffected tribute to the memory of those distinguished brothers, will find an affirmative response in the heart of every Mason in the land. . He speaks in encouraging terms of the condition of the Order in that State, and notices a rapid advance in certain reforms which when completed, will contribute largely towards an accurate history of Masonry in the old Bay State, and towards that of the whole continent.
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Under this head, he writes as follows : " I have endeavored to check as far as lay in my power the too prevailing inclination for public Masonic ceremonies and displays, and for publishing to the world reports of Masonic elections and proceedings. I fear that in too many instances such parades and publications are prompted principally by a desire on the part of the brethren who are made conspicuous, to glorify themselves before the public, and thus contribute to theii- own social, political or pecuniary advancement. I believe it to be for the interest of the institution to avoid publicity as far as possible. Its rapid growth and great popularity since the revival have led to the formation of an innumerable host of secret societies, many of which have copied our regalia, our form of government, our titles, and even mimicked our ritual and ceremonies. The latest of these organizations, formed ostensibly for the protection of farmers against railroad imposition, has gone so far as to adopt and use a burial-service, which is described as 'impressive, though long, including selections from Scripture, addresses, scattering of flowers on the grave, and closing with the depositing of a handful of earth by the Master, with the formula, ' In the name of the Grange, I now pronounce these words : Brother; farewell!'' " I t is certainly highly unbecoming and improper for any Mason to encourage or promote the adoption by any other organization of the peculiarities of Masonry. They should be considered sacred. " T h e effect of these imitations is to lead the uninitiated to regard these associations as on an equality with our institution, perhaps conceding the latter to be a little older and more respectable. Some of these organizations undoubtedly have worthy objects in view, but they follow Masonry at a long interval. They are modern, local and short-lived, while Freemasonry is ancient, universal and immortal." These are wise and timely words, which, we hope, our brethren in this Jurisdiction will not soon forget, especially those who regard Masonry as a Brotherhood paramount to all other associations, and mean to maintain its purity amid all present and future civil convulsions. His remarks upon a pernicious practice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sending Masonic communications on postal cards â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we earnestly commend : " I n this connection I cannot refrain from condemning in the strongest terms the transmitting of Masonic notices upon postal cards and in unsealed envelopes; the advertising of Lodge meetings in the public prints, and especially of the work to be done at such meetings. Such practices are totally at variance with the time-honored usages and customs of the Fraternity, and can only tend to that familiarity which breeds contempt. "Nothing will more surely maintain the dignity and high importance of Masonry than a return to the good old practices of the fathers, to guard with jealous care the work of the Lodge and everything connected with it; to keep and conceal it from the profane, absolutely; and to communicate it only to those of the Craft entitled to know it, and to them only under proper circumstances, and with the most careful restrictions; to avoid appearing in public as Masons except upon strictly Masonic occasions, and those of the highest importance, sanctioned by long usage; never to write or print Masonic intelligence for the gratification of the curiosity of the profane, or the vanity of the initiated. We have wandered far from this high standard, and the return may be difficult; but I am convinced that the closer we confine Masonic affairs to Masonic breasts, the better it will be for the Fraternity and its reputation."
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Any and all such practices are in violent contradiction to the obligations which every Mason assumes on his making, and merit the hearty condemnation of every Jurisdiction on the globe. At this Communication R.-.W.-. CHALES W . MOORE was promoted to the rank of Honorary Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. The Committee, Bro. WINSLOW LEWIS, appointed to communicate the action of the Grand Lodge, reported as follows: " T h e announcement of the action of the Grand Lodge, for the moment, reanimated his dying features and lighted up his fading eyes. With grateful emotion he expressed his benediction to his brethren, and added that this tribute was worth living for and worth dying for. He expressed his full consciousness of this last bestowment of the appreciation of his labors, and of the solace thus administered in the last moments of life. " I t smoothed his pillow of death, and sweetened the bitter cup of that libation of which we must all sooner or later partake," Two hundred and thirty-four pages of these Proceedings are devoted to sketches of the Grand Chaplains appointed since 1796. These pieces,are short, but full of facts. Some are prefaced with portraits, among which we notice with pleasure those of Father TAYLOR and Rev. GEO. M . RANDALL. We bid our brethren of this tried and trustworthy Jurisdiction, Hail, and desire that our future relations with them may continue to be of the most fraternal character, but would thank them for a Report on Correspondence. M.-.W.-. SERENO DWIGHT NICKERSON, Boston, Grand Master; R.-.W.-. CHARLES H . TITUS, Boston, Grand Recording Secretary. MARYLAND. Annual Communication held in Masonic Temple, Baltimore, November, 1873The Address of the Grand Master is mainly confined to local affairs. In reference to the preservation of a pure ritual, he says: ' " T h e subject is a most important one. The ritual of Freemasonry is very beautiful, and should be preserved pure and unadulterated. It is not alone necessary that its essence should remain unchanged, as it has been now for ages, and for ages will remain, but the most minute of its details should be carefully preserved. Depending so largely on tradition, and existing in memory only, it would be very wonderful if looseness of phrase, inelegance of terms, violations of grammar, did not occasionally and for a season disfigure the work of Lodges whose officers were not careful, or who were but indifferently instructed in the beginning. As a conduit pipe will pass through it the clearest and the most turbid waters equally well, so memory may hand from year to year and generation to generation the purest diction as well as the most illiterate phraseology. Nor can the consequences of this be obviated in any better way than by an examination from time to time into the manner in which the work of the Lodges is done â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in recalling the standard and insisting on its being observed." Short notices of a few foreign Lodges are appended, or rather included in the Proceedings. The Semi-Annual Communication convened in Masonic Temple, Baltimore, May I I , 1874. Grand Master LATROBE was able to announce that the finan-
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cial difficulties under which the Grand Lodge had for years been laboring, had been overcome in a way satisfactory .to all parties concerned. He reproves the delinquency of Grand Inspectors for neglecting to forward him reports of the condition of Masonry in their respective counties. No Report on Correspondence. M.-.W. •. JOHN H . LATROBE, Grand Master, Baltimore; R.-.W.-. JACOB H . MF.DAIRY, Grand Secretary. MICHIGAN. A Emergent Communication of the Grand Lodge of Michigan was called at Lansing, October 2, 1873, ' ° '^7 '^"^ corner stone of the Capitol, to be erected in that city. The Grand Lodge having been opened in AMPLE FORM, moved to the grand stand occupied by various officials, and thence to the corner stone, which, under the supervision of Grand Master MCCURDY, was laid with the usual solemn and impressive ceremonies of the Order. From the Grand Master's opening remarks, we select: "Freemasons were originally a company of builders. Their monuments of matchless skill adorn the world and challenge the admiration of the earth — their masterly models for modern imitation, have existed ever since symmetry began to be a science, and the rules of harmony displayed her charms. " The Craft were associated not only for the promotion of architectural science, but for the maintenance of that high order of integrity which is the dictate of divine law. And although, in the lapse of time, our operative labors have been brought to a'close, there is yet a peculiar fitness in calling upon our Ancient Fraternity to shape and lay the corner stone of this contemplated structure to be erected at the bidding of a young but generous commonwealth, which shall rival, in magnitude and grandeur, many an Eastern Temple that told its silent story to the whispering winds four thousand years ago. Though Empires of the old world have risen, flourished and fallen, dynasties have come and gone, and ages upon ages have rolled away, yet Freemasonry, true to its history and work, and stronger and higher than ever, comes, in the meridian splendor of the nineteenth century, to perform a grand and solemn ceremony, taught it by a Fraternity that dates its dawn early enough to have had the wise King of Israel for a building Master. It may have outlived the circumstances of its origin ; and the necessities which called it into existence may have long since passed away, no longer to shape its distinctive features; but the hand of time has not been laid upon its grand living principle of CHARITY, which stands to-day and will forever remain the 'crowned queen among the virtues.' It may have no more monuments of.stone to rear; yet never, since the days of HIRAM, King of Tire, did it have nobler functions than it this day performs. " Springing from the Science of Light, its rays illuminate the world and radiate an effulgent brilliance from all its ceremonies. Its principles, having the saction of the Great Jehovah, and laying their foundation deep in the truths of His revealed word, inspire the work of to-day. For MOSES dedicated the Tabernacle in the wilderness and SOLOMON the Temple of Jerusalem. Our ancient brethren of Israel, also, dedicated their cities and walls, their monuments and buildings. The inspired Prophet sang never more sweetly than when he chanted, 'Behold I lay in Zion, a tried Aon^ — a precious corner stone, a sure foundation.' To commence the building, therefore,
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on a 'sure foundation'—^'a tried stone' — ' a precious corner stone^ is an injunction.from the Great Master of the Universe, which has more to commend it to our observance than the mere antiquity of our custom. " I n no view, then, is the application of the Plumb, Level and Square to the chosen corner stone an idle ceremony. It must be a perfect square, strong and durable—'well formed, true and trusty;' and in these requirements as well as in the implements we use, every Mason and citizen may see symbols of that noble manhood "which, standing on the plane of equality, regulates its conduct by the Plumb-line of Rectitude, the Square of Virtue, and the Trowel of Brotherly Love. " O n the corner stone, when it is well and truly laid, are poured the significant elements of Corn, Wine and Oil — the emblems of Plenty, Refreshment and Consolation." The Annual Communication was held in Masonic Hall, Detroit, commencing January 27, 1874. The Address of the Grand Master is quite up to the standard length — thirty-two pages. • But let not the reader think that we intend so much as to hint that it is long drawn out, for it embraces twenty-eight topics; and, for an exhaustive discussion of so many subjects, an able man, even, may well claim full scope, to do justice to his own powers and shed abroad the light necessary to guide the Craft. Of Freemasonry he says : "Freemasonry to-day is one of the great moral levers of the world. It penetrates every impulse of man's better life, and is diffused in every noble action of the soul. The cycles of the nineteenth century, as well as past ages, ring with its utterances. Passing the bridge of time, its fraternizing principle marches on with, increasing majesty, and its great task widens with its strength into new conceptions and nobler institutions. Bearing the spirit of FAITH, H O P E and CHARITY it stalks on, ever proclaiming in lofty tones the purposes of GOD ! Let the sublime principles of Freemasonry be acted out, and the world will be conquered — the widow and orphan, the suffering and distressed—will proclaim in trumpet tones the excellency of its plans, the utility of its triumphs. In a word, it presents to the eye the whole moral history of the human heart, and the time cannot be far distant when its fraternizing principles will embrace the world, as the glorious rainbow, based on ocean, spans the sky."He pays a very eloquent tribute to the memory of P.-.G.-.M.-. FRANCIS DARROW, and in feeling tones notices the departure of P. •. G.-. S.-. W.'. MEI.AN.CTHON W . ALFRED and P.-.G.-.J.-.W.-. J O H N F A R R A R . SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
Under this head, he says that he has promptly denied all applications for Dispensations to confer the Degrees out of time, upon those who for years had resided in .the vicinity of Lodges, and first desired to be made Masons when about to take a long journey, and adds': " In all such cases, the persons asking Masonic favors should receive them, just as fast as the Lodge, under the Constitution and regulations, can grant them — no faster. Persons who thus suddenly conceive the idea of becoming Freemasons should learn, at the outset, that there is only one way to Masonic preferment — they must knock at the door before it is opened, prove their pro-
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ficiency by laboring dilligently on the rough ashlar, and their fidelity and zeal on the perfect ashlar, before they can be permitted to even look upon a tracing board." His action in such cases will be imitated by those who do not believe in mock emergencies and the, transgression of laws, to accommodate some willful delinquent. To those who would relieve the Lodge-room of some of its austerities, we commend the following extract: " T h e r e is one serious defect in the brotherhood of Masonry ; it is the cold and formal restraint of association in the Lodge room. We may theorize of pert'ect equality as often as we meet, and yet there is too much restraint in the working moments of the Lodge to call into action the best emotions of a Mason's heart. The work in quarry is too earnest to permit the cultivation of the gentler virtues of a man's social character. The naturally diffident brother finds the formalities of the Lodge too frigid to melt his retiring nature or draw out his own best impulses. Naturally given to the enjoyment of social life his best feelings respond and the noblest traits of his character are shown when formality is thrown off, without reserve, and ' good cheer' follows the close of the Lodge. Anciently it was a well observed landmark that when the work was over the brethren sat down, as it were, 'under their own vine and fig t r e e : ' a ' Lodge of harmony' was opened, which ancient custom is still observed and kept in the countries of the old world, and the inner man is refreshed at the cheerful board. The cornucopia of the Steward is there a .symbol of plenty in fact, not a hollow show, and invites by its plenteousness to 'the feast of reason and flow of soul' — those harbingers of unreserved communication— amid the inviting aroma of the coffee beverage and the flavor of the sandwich, the joke and story, the song and repartee; the social points and best side of human nature crop out in veins before unknown and unfelt. At such banquets our ancient brethren cemented friendships that the stiff formalities of our Lodge rooms could never have developed. There theory is put into practice, and the high and low, rich and poor, members and visitors, meet in a fraternal manner that magnetizes and knits heart to heart, and forms relations and establishes connections never to be broken. The breaking of bread at the door of the tent was an honored custom with the patriarchs, not so much to appease hunger as a courtesy to the stranger and an assurance that there was peace between the sojourner and him who welcomed. In this view I would advise a return to the ancient custom of simple refreshments after the Lodge closes—if only cracker and cheese and a cup of cold water. This need not follow the closing of every Lodge meeting, but such social gatherings should take place at least quarterly, and by so doing a fraternal feeling will be created that is the true design of Masonry. Without this social meeting, which begets a happier feeling, because of the results already alluded to, our Lodges will continue to close, and brothers part as ignorant of each other, in all their social feelings, as if iio fraternal tie bound each to the other. I remark that there is no better mode, or one in itself more economic and safe, than the plan suggested—fortified by the practice of Lodges in years gone by — to secure an exchange of those fraternal courtesies, that make Masons acquainted and happy; and none are more sure to make the three-fold cord o{ our universal Brotherhood tighter or more lasting." There is great good sense in the foregoing suggestions, and they might be adopted in many a locality where now practices obtain, which no true Mason can or will approve. The Report on Correspondence, presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Bro. FOSTER PRATT, is the result of wise discrimination and judicious criticism. From the introduction we excerpt this paragraph :
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" T h e wisest and the best men in our ranks unite in declaring that the only real danger which threatens the stability and prosperity of Masonry comes from the too prevalent idea that conferring Degrees makes a Mason ; that the haste of our Lodges to confer and of our candidates to receive the Mystic Degrees, will prove to be, if not checked, not only the precursor, but the cause of future Masonic weakness and decay; and that the analogies of nature and of organic life, not to speak of human experience, all teach that organic durability and strength are seldom the products of a rapid growth. It is gratifying to be able to say, in this connection, that Grand Lodges are beginning to heed the faithful warnings of good and wise Masons; that laws are quite generally made and enforced which prolong the residence required of the candidate for initiation; which retard and may arrest his progress; which secure a more careful inspection of the material; and a more rigid refusal of that which has been rejected. If these prove to be salutary measures (as who can doubt they will?) it will not be long before other and more stringent and more salutary measures will be adopted, by universal Masonic consent, until imperfect ashlars and 'untempered mortar' shall no longer deface and endanger the walls of our Mystem Temple." Those cognizant of the danger indicated in the above truthful words, will join in the enforcement of laws universally recognized by the Craft, and thus prevent the downfall which otherwise will ensue. In reference to laying corner-stones for churches on Sunday, we had our say last year. But we observe that Bro. PRATT substantially agrees with us, and we quote t "Nearly every Grand Lodge in America forbids its Lodges to 'work,' or even to meet on the Sabbath, except for 'funeral or charitable purposes.' Has the corner stone so much more sanctity, in a Mason's eyes, than the work of the Third Degree that the Grand Lodge should assume to do on the Sabbath what it forbids to its Lodges? Is a great public parade in the streets of Washington, on a Sunday when the great army of office holders and clerks can turn out to swell Masonic ranks, a more suitable Sunday occupation than a quiet contemplation of the sublime mysteries of life, death and immortality in the unobserved retirement of the Lodge room ? "Suppose churches, 'stringent in their notions of the sanctity' of Sunday, do make the laying of the corner stone of a church a religious service; since when has Masonry sought to obtain character or sanction for its ceremonies from any church ? since when has Masonry decided it ' safe' to follow the lead of 'Protestant' or any other 'clergymen?' While we, as individuals, should pay all due respect to Church and Clergy in their appropriate sphere ; as Masons we repudiate all attempts to place our mystic institution in the attitude of seeking or receiving 'aid and comfort' — countenance and example—guidance and protection from any human organization outside of itself. It has its own lights—its own rules: its fundamental symbolism is used, it is true, to inculcate moral truth ; but it is symbolism derived entirely from the secular labor of operative Masons: while it is tolerant of all creeds and beliefs that acknowledge GOD, it does not, unnecessarily, give offense to the 'tender consciences' of any of its votaries: and its lights, symbols and charities all combine to teach that, except in sickness^ suffering and deaths Masonic work — like all secular work—^^should be suspended one day in seven." The Proceeding of Kansas for 1872 and 1873 are fraternally noticed. Bro. PRATT suggests to Grand Masters the following plan to rid themselves of a class yearly becoming more and more importunate : " W e are of the opinion, that if Grand Masters, like wise school masters, should for a few years encourage — perhaps compel—the officers of Lodges,
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like pupils at school, to work out their own problems â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to study the law for theni' selves, to cultivate and depend on their own intellectual resources, the number of well informed Masons would be very much increased in every Grand Jurisdiction. With the law in their hands, and ability to read it, they ask the Grand Master to read it for them. If this be not sheer intellectual laziness, what IS I t ? "
M.-.W.-. W'M. M . WEBBER, Grand Master, East Saginaw; R.-.W.-. FOSTER PRATT, Grand Secretary, Kalamazoo. MINNESOTA. sonic Hall, St. Paul, January 13, A. L. 5874. Grand Master GRISWOLD presided, and Representatives from one hundred and four Lodges were present. The Address of Grand Master GRISWOLD is a sterling production, containing many quotable passages. Of spoiling material, he says: "Again, when good material is put in your hands, see that it is not spoiled by bungling workmen. It is often said, and with much truth, that first impressions are the most lasting. Nowhere do we see this more fully exemplified than in Masonry. The impressions made upon the mind of the candidate, as from time to time he receives Masonic light, will go with him through all his Masonic life, and will do more to make of him a good worker and a devoted Mason, or the opposite, than, perhaps, all other influences combined. Masonry has a ritual, than which there are none more beautiful; and when properly rendered, it is capable of exerting a powerful influence, and making deep impressions for good. But he does not render it properly who simply learns the words, and is blind to the important thoughts they are intended to convey, or who says his part in a hum-drum or a light flippant way. What every one should do, from the Steward to the Worshipful Master, is to study his part until he not only has words but ideas, and drinks in so deeply the spirit of every utterance that he can throw his whole soul into the work of the hour. But how often do the workers in our Lodges go through with our ritual as though they wished to see how meaningless they could make it; and if, perchance, any of its inherent beauties and solemn truths do, in spite of the wretched rendering, make deep, impressions and inspire noble resolves, at the close by the light and jocular manner in which they refer to what has passed, they seem to try to dispel all serious impressions, and give the newly admitted brother to understand that what has just transpired is nothing more than a very fine play." Every person who has given ritual work attention, will find his own observations reproduced in the above selection. How often has the thoughtful Mason not been disgusted with the stupid levity or ignorance of those imparting a knowledge of our beautiful rituals ? Too much cannot be said against such exhibitions, nor too often repeated. He would treat erring brothers in this way: . " W e all, no doubt, would say that those who wantonly set aside the moral law, who are not striving in some sense to 'square their lives by the square of virtue,' should not in the first place be admitted to our ranks; but what if we sometimes find them already there ? or what if some brother, who for a time walked- the path of rectitude, under some severe temptation gives way and is swept by the strong current into the whirlpool of vice? What course shall we pursue then ? As we see him gradually swerving from the path of right, ' will we whisper good counsel into his ear, and in the most tender manner remind
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him of his faults, and endeavor to aid his reformation?' or will we pass him by in silence, shake our heads suspiciously when his name is-mentioned, and only say to others what we should say to him ? As we see him tottering to his final fall, will we stretch forth our hands to assist and support, or only to give the final blow that shall hopelessly crush him to the ground? Shall we with hearts of pity and compassion remember mercy, or shall we hasten to inflict .the extreme penalty of the law — to publicly disgrace him by summarily driving him from our midst? Brethren^ which of these courses did ive solemnly agree to pursue ? I need not wait your answer." His is the right method — Ihe only one whose pursuit will lead to success. Let those favoring more stern courses, for once try his, and they will find friendly warnings, private admonitions, far more effective to save than others they have heretofore employed. In the decisions we notice none contrary to the rules observed in this Jurisdiction.' The Report on Foreign Correspondence extends through one hundred and .fifty-one pages. As a guaranty of excellence, we have only to say it is from the practiced pen of Bro. A. T. C. PlERSON. We hear much on the subject of progressive Masonry. Hear what a veteran says: ' " T i s said that Masonry is progressive. We acknowledge the proposition ; in one direction the steps in progress appear — first, requirement of annual dues,'next striking from the roll for non-payment, next suspension for the sarne reason, and it is even advocated that if one thus suspended does not come ' u p to the captain's office and settle,' he shall be expelled ! We don't, exactly understand the process by which the latter can be brought about — don't exactly see how a dead man is .to be killed over again. Progress may be able to do it." While reviewing the Proceedings of Arkansas, he takes the opportunity to define Masonry: "Masonry is brotherly love and good fellowship. It is not its exclusive mission to war against prevalent vices. An organization great, powerful, universal ; a combination designed to render aid, support, sympathy and protection to each other. The rich man has need of the poor; the strong of the weak and timid ; the learned of the ignorant; the sick of the healthy and vigorous, and vice versa, in the every day business of life. Masonry is for this ' world ; it is intended to reciprocate assistance in passing through it. " H e that so prides himself upon his wealth or station as to refuse recognition anywhere to the poor and unfortunate brother; or he that prides himself upon his superior morality, wraps it about him as a mantle in public-—'don't touch me, I am holier than t h o u ; " or he that contributes only'when it will be made the occasion of public comment, is unfit for, and has no business to claim to be a Mason. " I t is seldom that the healthy, industrious wants pecuniary assistance, but he often wants that which is of more importance — sympathy — a kind word, encouragement." We fear he more and more rarely finds living, generous sympathy, and too often the kind word of encouragement is withheld. It once was not so. Let us return to the old way, and try to redeem lost hours, and heal wounded hearts with something quite as substantial as the creature comforts — corn, wine and oil. Let words of cheer salute the ear of suffering humanity. Let warm assurances of heartfelt sympathy supplement past indifference-
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Under the head of Canada, he speaks of Grand Masters in this w i s e : ' " W e have a high, very high appreciation of the office of Grand Master, and believe that the incumbent possesses, and should, powers that are not enumerated in the written constitutions; powers dating back to 'long ago'.; powers growing out of the peculiar features of the constitution, and not because of the ignorance of printing or writing. " I f the old laws were complied with, and Grand Masters were selected because of their yf/ÂŤÂŤj, knowUdge and experience, there would be no cause of complaint as to the usurpation of powers. But when Grand Masters are selected as a compliment to a particular party, or because the position is sought after and intrigued for, it must be expected that powers will he claimed and exercised that were never even thought of by the fathers." H e devotes over four pages to a notice of Kansas for 1872, and pays Grand Master PRICE and Bro. CARR honest compliments. We have by no means exhausted this Report. Good things are scattered throughout. M.-.W.-. CHARLES GRISWOLD, Grand Master, Red Wing; R.-.W.-. E. D. B. PORTER, Grand Secretary, St. Paul. MISSISSIPPI. The Grand Lodge of Mississppi held its Annual Communication at Canton, commencing February 3, A. L. 5874. Its Proceeedings fill a stout volume of three hundred pages, nearly one-half of which, however, is devoted to publishing the names of individual members, a practice serving no purpose but to spend time and money uselessly. If brethren wish to have their names sent forth annually to the world, let them devise a way to accomplish it, that will be less expensive both to themselves and Grand Secretaries, and thereby save cash and space for the publication of valuable matter. The Address of Grand Master BOWEN covers eleven closely printed pages, and embraces a variety of topics, chiefly of a local character. Speaking of the past year as one of "great prosperity to the Craft," he further remarks : " Many have knocked at our outer door, and miny have been received into the Sanctum Sanctorum. But, brethren, whilst our march has thus been apparently onward and upward, whilst so many have sought and obtained admission within the portals of our time-honored institution, is it not well that we pause and ask, have they been properly taught the true principles of Freemasonry, and are they actuated from pure motives? Is it that they truly desire to be serviceable to their fellow men ? Or is it their highest ambition to be simply admitted into an in.stitution which has gained strength and popularity with the flight of years? These are questions each Mason may w d l ask himself, and laying his hand on his heart in the presence of the GREAT I AM, answer tiuly. Have they Faith to believe that bread cast upon the waters will return many days hence ? Have they a well founded hope that a life spent in doing good to others will be blessed in the great Hereafter? Have they Charity for all mankind ? Ah, my brethren, I greatly fear that all may not answer in the affirmative, and answer truly. But, brethren, though our Faith may be weak, though our Hopes may at times be clouded, yet let us have Charity; for Faith ends in sight, Hope in fruition, b u t ' Charity reaches beyond the vail.'" His questions are not inept, and well would it be could every professed Ma-
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son answer them affirmatively. That such is not the case, proof is furnished In every Jurisdiction and almost in every Lodge. So long as this obtains, much of the adverse criticism to which the Order has been subjected by the unmasonic conduct of some of its members, will be applied to it by those whose powerful insight and scrupulous honesty enable them, from the insincerity and failure of the few, to affirm the moral failure of the whole. On the subject of mixed funerals. Grand Master BowEN seems far from clear, and suggests a conference by committee, with a similar one to be appointed by the Odd Fellows. We know of nothing in the Charges, Constitutions or Regulations of our ancient brethren, that warrants any commingling of rites or ceremonies on an occasion so solemn as the burial of a brother. Our advice would be, do it as Masons unassisted, or else let some other Order perform the sad service without let or hinderance. Masonry knows no partnerships in life, has an unrivaled burial service; why then talk of fusion over the remains of a brother ? In passing. Grand Master BOWEN pays a generous tribute of respect to the memory of D.-.D.-.G.-.M.-. JOHN H . MITCHELL ; P.-.J.-.G.-.D.-. J. J E F F COOPER ; P.-.S.-.G.-.W.-. W I L L I A M L . SHARKEY, and P.-.G.-.M.-. RICHARD COOPER.
Judge SHARKEY had reached the advanced age of eighty-four years. H e was' one of the great jurists of his day. Presiding over the High Court of Errors and Appeals, the Court of la.st resort in his own State, for eighteen years, he had ample time and fine opportunities to exhibit his vast acquisitions, his nice sense of justice, and his vigorous logic. He has left a legal reputation which will only perish when the Reports containing his opinions shall, be destroyed, and a fame for patriotism which will live while free government endures. His Masonic career, consistent, steady and unpretending, is a noble example for young brethren to study and imitate. May the young Masons o â&#x20AC;˘ that Jurisdiction remember his lofty virtues and emulate his purity of life.' The Giand Secretary furnishes a condensed and admirably clear Report. In reference to delinquents, he writes as follows: " In this connection, I had prepared (but want of time prevented sending) a special notice to each person returned as deprived of membership for non-payment of dues, stating that they were dropped from the roll, the period for which they were in arrears, and that upon payment to the Lodge Secretary before the publication of the Proceedings, their names would be reinstated. This may yet be done. The good that will result is worth the necessary labor. 1 am satisfied that many good brethren are annually lost from our rolls through carelessness, engrossing business, or temporary absence, rather than a willful disregard of their obligations to the Lodge. A familiar acquaintance with Lodge Returns satisfies me that an industrious Secretary rarely finds it necessary to return a brother for non-payment of dues." We approve the method indicated above in order to waken delinquents, and entertain no doubt that his, or some similar, notice might be employed with advantage in other quarters. His conclusions in regard to the way in which many members are lost, are correct, as the experience of any one will assure him who has given the subject careful attention. Let such be saved by all means, and so manage that their return may cause ni> blush. Charity before all things.
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Bro. BARKLEY, in his Report on Foreign Correspondence, apologizes for its brevity and consequent imperfection. So far as the Report goes it is happily executed. A spirit of fairness pervades its pages, and proclaims its au.lhor an able, skillful Mason. In his review of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of California, he pays the following high compliment to Fidelity: " W h a t we owe to each other, and what the principles which underlie the institution of Masonn,-, give us a right to demand of those who claim to be gov- . erned by the tenets of the Order, are questions which are but imperfectly understood by many who wear the Lamb-skin, or if understood, are too generally overlooked, in their practical bearings. " T o each individual Mason is committed a high trust,-and his pledge of fidelity binds him to a faithful discharge of each and every obligation which he voluntarily assumes, and to disregard these obligations, is to prove recreant to the trust. " PERSONAL F I D E L I T Y .
" T h e very stability of our institution hinges upon this grace. Brotherly love, without fidelity, is a misnomer. The excellent 'glory which' surrounds Freemasonry, all emanated from this grace, and when it abounds unto all fulness, then brotherly love and harmony must and will prevail, and the world shall know ' how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.'' â&#x20AC;˘ These â&#x20AC;˘words'wiU'find'a response in the heart of every true brother who reads them. Kansas receives fraternal notice. Thanks, Bro. BARKLEY; may we ever merit the approval of cur Fraters. Bro. BARKLEY speaks of book-making thus : " ' E p h r i a m shall not envy Judah, and'Judah shall not vex Ephriam,' Massachusetts has set the example, and Kentucky follows suit in the way of making books. The one has for sime past been searching the records of other days for the things that were, whilst the other, with almost an equal number of pages, tells us of things that now are. It is the work of brethren of other Jurisdictions to make books, whilst our labor of love is to read and digest them, and present the fruits of our labors in the smallest imaginable dish to suit the appetites of our Homeopathic students." Yours is the more worthy vocation, and it is to be hoped the Homebpathisls will relish, as we do, your potions. Under the head of Michigan, he thus'censures the action of the Grand Master of that Jurisdiction for assembling the Grand Lodge to dedicate a monument to the meniory of persons not known as Masons: " That it was right and proper for the citizens of Michigan, as such, to erect and dedicate a monument to the soldiers and saiiors who were killed in battle or died from disease during the late war, is unquestionably true. We will go further and say there was no more fitting way of showing honor to them, or of handing down their names and deeds to the latest posterity, than by erecting such a monument. But that the Grand Master of Masons should, in his official capacity as Grand Master of Michigan, assemble the Grand Lodge for the purpose of dedicating a monument which is sectional and political in its character, is something unheard of in the annals of Masonry. â&#x20AC;˘
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" H a d he, together with all those who are members of that Grand Lodge, gone in the capacity of citizens (and not as Masons) and performed the dedicatory rights of the occasion, that, unquestionably, would have been their right, and neither man nor Mason could have found the slightest ground upon which to raise an objection. " But, in the name of Masonry, we enter our solemn protest against any and all such proceedings, which will rob Masonry of its universal, and give to it a sectional, character." The pc/sition of the reviewer is sound, and will command the respect of every enlightened Mason. It is quite time Masons ceased to be so obliging as to attend gatherings for the purpose of laying corner-stones, dedicating buildings and monuments foreign to Masonic uses and purposes. Our rituals do not contemplate such practices, and the sooner they are abandoned, the more the Craft will be honored. Familiarity begets contempt. While reviewing the Texas Proceedings, he sums up the duties of Committees on Character in the following concise paragraph: "What the Lodge needs in reference to an applicant for the Degrees are facts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nothing more, nothing less. A Committee on Character is not called upon to render an opinion, but to lay before the Lodge a true statement of the applicant's moral status, and then leave the Lodge, by the ballot of its members to make its decision, untrammeled by any such phrases as 'favorable' or 'unfavorable,' which are so frequently endorsed on petitions by the Committee." This covers the whole ground, and Committees going thus far and no farther, will fulfill the law. M.-.W.-. A'. H. BARKLEY, Grand Master, Crawfordsville, and R.-.W.-. J. L. POWER, Grand Secretary, Jackson. MISSOURL The Grand Lodge of Missouri commenced its Fifty-third Annual Communicatidn in Freemasons Hall, St. Louis, October 14, A. L. 5873. Among those present and constituting the Grand Lodge, was Past Deputy Grand Master JOHN D. DAGGETT, " t h e last living representative who assisted in forming the Grand Lodge of Missouri." Afler a Masonic life, exceeding half a century, during which he illustrated every virtue, and by his superior skill won the lasting regard of every true workman, he was called from labor on earth to refreshment and repose in the Grand Lodge above. Thus pass they, one by one, the fathers: may their sons and successors also walk in the ancient way, that they too may receive the high encomium, "Well done, good and faithful servant." The Grand Master's Address is a lengthy document, though clearly written and rammed fidl of business matter. ' From the introduction, we make the following extracts : " Another Annual Communication calls us together. We come from every hamlet and neighborhood of this great and glorious State, bringing with us fraternal greetings for each other. You have met upon this great level of Charity and Truth before the Grand East, and I here extend the congratulations common to this occasion, and bid you all a hearty welcome to another annual feast of good will among the Masons of Missouri. Our Mystic Temple is still buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; building throughout the globe. The structure will never be completed in
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this world. Master workmen have been engaged in building this mighty edifice in all the past ages, and we are as busy to-day in its erection as they who have gone before us. Generations yet unborn will as actively engage upon its work as we, or those who have preceded us. " When the world shall fall into chaos and time shall be no more, GoD will fit the cope-stone, and proclairti, ' It is finished.' Such are the enduring qualities of the edifice, in the erection of which, we profess to be engaged. Then let us wisely take counsel of each other, and honestly report the progress of the work in our various localities, that the designs we may draw upon the trestleboard as a guide for our future labors, may meet the approbation of GOD, and redound to the honor of Freemasonry." His tribute to Past Grand Master WiLLTAM D. MuiR and Past Grand Master JOHN F . RYLAND, will elicit the hearty approval of every one who values great attainments and solid worth. Of the former, he says : " In all the relations of life he was a man. As a citizen, a neighbor, a husband, a father, a Mason, he always did his duty. His administration as Grand Master was at a time that required firmness and decision of character, blended with charity and brotherly love. These characteristics he possessed in an eminent degree. Ready and willing to f jrgive the shortcomings of his brethren, he never hesitated to tell them of their errors and warn them against a repetition. It was this happy blending of traits in his character that caused his administration to be so great a success at a time that caused most men to shudder for the unity and well being of Masonry in this Jurisdiction. " He approached his death in the manner in which he had lived. Quietly and firmly he awaited the summons. He arranged and settled all his worldly matters, called his family about him and gave them advice and direction as to their conduct in this world, as calmly and orderly as though he were about to take a temporary journey, and then fell to sleep in death as peacefully as an infant on its mother's breast." And of the latter: " JOHN F . RYLAND was the peer of the grealest, and rose rapidly to the front rank of his profession. He attained the summit of professional ambition â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Supreme Bench of the State. For twenty-seven years he was a judge, and. his decisions were marked with such ability and fairness that no whisper of suspicion was ever breathed against his fair name. H e was an old man when I first knew him, but his kindness and fatherly manner to the young, won their hearts and affections, and in riper years they cherished the love borne him in boyhood. " F r o m 1849 to 1851 he was Grand Master, and although the labors of the office at that time were not as arduous as now, still the direction given then and the plans drawn at that time upon the trestle-board, have,caused the edifice to grow to its present proportions. He was a true Mason and citizen. His standing in his Lodge and his church were high to the day of his death. He cherished the principles of Masonry next to his religion, and among his last requests was one that his Masonic clothing should be placed upon his coffin, and borne with his mortal remains to his grave. No man was more.universally loved than JOHN F . RYLAND, and none more worthily so." These are words which ought to soothe the grief of mourning friends, and stimulate the brethren to make great acquisitions in the domain of Masonic life.
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DECISIONS.
The sixth of Grand Master OWENS' decisions, presenting a novel'feature, we give the statement of facts and his ruling in his own words : " A candidate residing within the Jurisdiction of Lodge A, desires to petition Lodge B for the mysteries, and for this purpose he obtains from Lodge A a waiver of Jurisdiction, and permission for Lodge B to receive and act upon his petition. The petition is presented to Lodge B, is received and referred to a Committee of inquiry, who in due time report, and on the ballot being had, the petition is rejected. After the lapse of twelve months, the candidate desires to again petition for the mysteries. He has not changed his residence, but continues to reside within the Jurisprudence of Lodge A. To which Lodge shall he present his petition ? Or which Lodge has jurisdiction of the candidate ? " I t is very evident that two Lodges cannot have jurisdiction of the candidate at the same time. If the candidate had removed to another locality, after the lapse of twelve months from the date of his rejection, he could have presented his petition to the Lodge within whose jurisdiction he then resided, without any question in reference to the laws of jurisdiction. Our Masonic law fixes definitely, the question of jurisdiction in the Lodge nearest the residence of the candidate. Nor does our law, like that of Texas, impose the duty upon a Lodge receiving the petition of a candidate, to obtain the consent of the Lodge which formerly rejected him, but over whom it no longer has jurisdiction. Perpetual jurisdiction has never been recognized in Missouri, except in so far as it may be connected with perpetual residence. In this case the waiver of jurisdiction, and authority for Lodge B to receive and act upon the petition of the candidate, was completed by the rejection of that petition, and the question of subsequent jurisdiction would thereafter be determined by the residence of the candidate, whether such residence should be within the jurisdiction of either of the Lodges in question, or a different one altogether. .Under this view of the case, it follows, that the candidate's residence being within the jurisdiction of Lodge A, he may, after the lapse of twelve months, petition that Lodge for the mysteries, or if he desires to petition any other Lodge, he must first «btain the consent of Lodge A therefor. It has always been considered by our Grand Lodge that the residence oi the candidate determined the question of Lodge jurisdiction over him." We regard the ruling in this case as based on a sound construction of usage and law. •His twenty-fourth decision is in flat contradiction to one made by Grand Master DAVIS of Vermont. Fortunately for candidates in one Jurisdiction-—• Iowa, this vexatious question is, according to Grand Master CHAPMAN, settled by its Constitution. We concur in the decision of Grand Master DAVIS. The thirtieth decision is as follows : " I have had numerous applications to order new trials after the findings by Subordinate Lodges. Adhering, as I do, to the rule of the Grand Lodge that a Grand Master has no right to order a new trial when there, is only a difference of opinion between him and the Lodge in relation to the guilt of the party accused, I have in all such cases declined to interfere, and have recommended the parties aggrieved to take their appeal to the Grand Lodge." His conception of the duties of a Grand Master, in such cases, is undoubtedly correct.
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Grand Master OwENS concludes his Address in these words : " The field of our labors is broad, the holy principles of Freemasonry are eternal, and are adopted to every condition of men. It is ours to devise the ways and means to carry them into proper effect. Let us proceed to this work with an honest defermination to be true to ourselves, to be true to our brethren, to be true to our neighbors, and to be true to the great principles of Freemasonry. And now in connection with the pious and fervent invocation of our Reverend Grand Chaplain, I invoke upon your labors the blessings of Almighty GoD." â&#x20AC;˘ We regret the failure of the Masonic Hall Association in St. Louis, but think the Grand Lodge acted,' the wise part in refsuing, by a large majority, to step in and assume liabilities that might have embarrassed it for years. The extract below is from the Report of the Committee on Grievance :
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" T h e number and character of cases before your Committee, shows not only a great deal of carelessness in the inspection of ' the material offered for the building of the Temple,' but as we are glad to find a disposition on the part of the Lodges discovering its unfitness to 'heave it over among the rubbish.' It would be far better if this were done before it is placed in the building, for, besides the difficulty of removing it, it always leaves an unsightly spot, however carefully extracted. Its juxtaposition with other good and substantial blocks in the edifice is such as to loosen them, and weaken the superstructure wherever taken out, however skillful m.ay be the artist who undertakes to displace it, and fill up the gap. Especially is this the case where rude hands take hold and jerk out the rotten material without reference to ' the how' or ' the when.' We shall always expect, however vigilant may be the sentinel at his post, however carefully the ' inner door' may be guarded, that so long as Freemasonry exists tliere will occur instances in which 'singular form and beauty' will hide the defects under the surface, overseers will be induced ' t o violate a positive command,' and defective material finds its way into the edifice; but in some, yea many of the cases submitted to your Committee, there is a degree of carelessness, if not criminal neglect, shown in the admission of material not without here and there a defect that requires close inspection and the fryer's square to find it, but absolutely rotten, bleared all over, and the constant application of all the working tools known to the Craft, from now until dooms-day would never smooth and polish it, or fit it for the builder's use. With the plumb in one hand, and the hand-axe in the other, a faithful overseer would hew it ail away. Money, position in society, the claims of a father who has served the Craft faithfully, the reputation of being a ' clever fellow.' These are some of the inducements that operate to render counterfeit or spurious metal current, and so long and wherever this is the case we shall always find a huddle of goats with the lamb-skin on. The days of miracles are passed, and Masonry can never metamorphose an unsound, rotten and corrupt subject into ' a perfect ashlar,' 'ready for the builder's use.' GOD ALMIGHTY makes Masons. If the heart is right, the application of the working tools may break off the rough corners, tone down the rude and imperfect places, and fit it, it may be for 'the headstone of the corner,' perchance 'the keystone of the arch.' When Lodges learn this, there will be less occasion for the enforcement of the criminal law, and your Committee on Grievance will become, as it should be, a mere nominal one, provided only for emei-' gencies, and not have thrust upon it a long catalogue of cases embracing every species of crime known to the calendar. Trusting that every Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction will heed these suggestions, your Committee would beg leave to report, on the same submitted to them, as follows." These are words of warning that merit the profound consideration of the Order in that and every other Jurisdiction. They are true and timely. I ' heeded, much future litigation and more confusion will be avoided. Good ma-
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terial is not so rare as to necessitate the use of that which is doubtful or unsound. The appeal calendar embraces thirty-two cases, whose orderly arrangement is a model for those desiring to present such things in a clear, comprehensible shape to the reader. The Report on Correspondence is from the keen pen of Bro. GEO. FRANK GOULEY. It is one of the best performances of the kind we ever perused, fully, frankly and fearlessly executed. As a repertory of decisions, its equal has not reached our table. Alluding to the employment of professional lawyers in Masonic trials, he thus criticises their peculiarities: " We must say that from experience we have found but very few professional lawyers who ever knew anything of Masonic law. Their profession keeps them from attending the Lodge, and their self-sufficiency in law keeps them from understanding the very peculiar nature of Masonic trials, hence, when they appear in a case, they generally make it about four times as long as it should b e ; they bewilder the witnesses; confuse the Master; throw dust in the eyes of the jury, and oftentimes defeat, the ends of justice. This is all natural enough and it generally prevails, with few exceptions; hence, we would rather have a trial conducted by the simple-minded Craft, where: truth, and truth alone, is arrived at." And yet nothing like the cobwebs equity in all
we think it a good plan, occasionally, to employ them.. There is truth and fair dealing, to clear up the mists of sophism, brush away of mistaken precedent, and bring out, before the purified intellect, its native beauty.
Bro. GOULEY'S review of Kansas contains friendly notices of Past Grand Ofiicers, which we are happy to say are deservedly merited. Grand Lecturer ALLAN MCDOWELL states the obstacle to thorough work in that Jurisdiction: " T h e greatest obstacle to the proper working of the Degrees in Missouri, perhaps arises from the fact that in portions of the State there are entirely too many Lodges. There are many other evils arising from our too frequent multiplication of Lodges, but it is not in my province to refer to these except in so far as the work may be affected. The difficulty of obtaining competent officers, and candidates qualified to make thorough proficiency, are among the least of these evils, yet these reasons are of themselves sufficient to induce us to set up some barrier to prevent a too great and too rapid multiplication of Lodges. Work is the necessary condition of a Lodge. Labor is as vital and essential to the life and well-being of a Lodge as air is to the human form. When a Lodge ceases to work it ceases to live. If, therefore, a Lodge is too much circumscribed in its jurisdiction, it must either die a lingering death or accept second or even third rate material. Too often it chooses the latter alternative. It may be thought we have already a sufficient number of safeguards. Experience proves that we have not. No new Lodge can be formed without invading the territory of more than one old Lodge. Yet one Lodge, perhaps no more interested than the others, often the one least interested, determines the question for all. It cannot be expected that the Grand Master shall visit the locality to ascertain by personal inspection whether the proposed Lodge will prove beneficial or not. He must be governed principally by the recommendations of the Lodge and District Deputy Grand Master. I do not know that any legislation will fully reach the case, but if the Grand Lodge could adopt some measurst which woul(^ 23
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prevent the too rapid formation of Lodges, and preserve to jurisdiction entire until it has voluntarily surrendered it, much accomplished." His observations will apply to other sections no less than to increase of Lodges and more work â&#x20AC;&#x201D; good work â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in future, scribed over the entrance to every Grand Lodge. RuFUS E. ANDERSON, Grand Master, Palmyra; GEO. FRANK Secretary, St. Louis.
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M0NTAN.4.. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Montana are prefaced with a fine portrait of Grand Master J. R. BoYCE, Sr. The Ninth Annual Communication commenced at Helena, October 6, 1873. The Address of the Grand Master is one of consummate excellence. After a succinct, but comprehensive, report of his decisions and action in appellate cases, he enumerates the Lodges visited and addressed by himself, and adds: " I n my addresses to them^ I have tried to urge upon the Lodges the necessity of practical Masonry, especially calling their attention to the standing resolution of the Grand Lodge, passed in 1870, denouncing as high treason against the most vital tenets of Masonry, the crimes of gambling, drunkenness, licentiousness, and profanity, realizing that the time has now come in our history when we must assume our true position and place ourselves right before society, relative to these sinners. They are too flagrant a violation of our teachings, and too commonly practiced to be longer passed lightly over; the mantle of charity will no longer cover them, and the hour for action has come; â&#x20AC;˘ we may no longer shun the responsibility of respecting the opinions of society; the Grand Lodge has placed her seal of condemnation on these practices, and our sister Grand Lodges have approved, yet these wholesome regulations have remained on our statutes a dead letter, unpracticed and unenforced. Brethren, otherwise good and true, have well-nigh ruined themselves; our Lodges have been m u t e ; a mawkish charity has held them back from enforcing our laws, and our beloved Order has lost, in a great measure, her prestige as the harbinger of morality. Good Masons stand appalled at-the fearful violation of Masonic law, and society condemns the flagrant violation of what all know to be Masonic duty. These departures from duty must cease, or we lose our heritage. Brethren, we have good material; men, as true as steel; men, who would ornament any society on earth, if we will only break off" the rough corners, and fit them for the builder's use. But we have rested in the glory of our beautiful ritual, admired its grandeur, and the drapery in which it is clothed, and forgotten that without exemplification in every-day life it is only a relic of the misty past. Masonry is either something to be practiced, or its teachings are valueless. It teaches sublime truths; it arrays itself in gorgeous drapery; it points grandly to the beautiful, the good, and the pure; it elevates the evergreen of immortality; it tells of high duties and glorious hopes; it lifts the veil of the future and points to immortality and a glorious resurrection and eternal life ; yet how far below these grand visions and duties do we practice. Brethren, can we hope longer to maintain our heritage, and enjoy our birthrights, unless we live Masonry as well as teach it? It is important that the minds of the Craft be constantly called to the vital importance of a more thorough investigation into the character and qualifications of candidates. You cannot take a candidate without be be worthy and well qualified, and make him a Mason by conferring degrees. Pie must be a man, God-like, his vision undimmed by vice, his thoughts elevated, his reason bearing full sway.
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stamped with the divine impress, or degiees will never make him a Mason. You may manipulate him, and restrain him for a time, but 'Truth is mighty and will prevail;' his true character will develop itself, and when too late you will find that you have either a pestiferous meddler or a useless drone. Where were you taught to look first for the embodied principles of Masonry ? At the heart. Will degrees make a Mason, and create what does not exist in man ? Never! never ! Principles, eternal principles, deeply planted by the GREAT I AM, can only make Masons. Degrees make members; Deity makes Masons. Take one who only knows Masonry as the parrot is taught language, and when all is lovely he may seem to be what he professes, but let the hour of trial come, and you will find him ready to rebel against the principles and teachings of our Order, and exhibit the properties of the thistle instead of the olive. But, my brethren, are we not in a measure guilty in this, that we do not practice ourselves what we teach initiates? We present to him our sublime ritual, explain its moral, and he is deeply impressed with all he sees and hears; he goes forth from the Lodge witli high resolves and glorious purposes; he meets his teacher or other members to whom he looks up for exemplification, and he sees and hears those for whom he has such reverence violating all the precepts of the moral law, and he feels how are the mighty fallen, and concludes there is nothing in Masonry only its high-sounding professions, and his Masonry is dwarfed by the influence of those to whom he look's up for example, and is either encouraged to violate our regulations or disgusted with our hypocrisy. Brethren, coming up from the various camps, valleys and mountains of our lovely Territory, entrusted with the watch-care of Masonry, it is your duty to make its laws, expound its principles, and reflect its high prerogatives, and to establish it permanently as the grand old mountains by which we are surrounded, laying broad and deep its foundation of fundamental principles, and crowning it with the evergreen of beautiful exemplification, drawing to it the good and true, and repelling all that is vicious and bad. See ye to it that true Masonry is reflected, its high and holy mission truly exemplified. Mankind, as well as the Brotherhood of Masons, have claims upon you. Masonry is designed to benefit mankind, or it is the veriest humbug that ever disgraced the world. Go forth from the sacred temple of Masonry imbued with its spirit, teach its principles, and practice its precepts; thus will you bring glory and honor to our noble Order. You will be judged by an impartial world by your acts, and he that practices our beautiful moral lessons will receive honor rather than he who prates of virtue and practices vice." Herein are no idle words, no vain rhetorical flourishes; all is sound, sober, clear, and conformable to the purest teachings of the best men of the Fraternity. He plants the standard high, but none too high to be reached by him who has tlie moral courage to live a true Masonic life, in spite of temptation and vicious criticism. That he has formed the right conception of Masonic duties and obligations, will be readily conceded by every one feimiliar with the grand tenets, recognized as the corner-stones of the Order. Reforms are needed in every Jurisdiction. The vices so sternly reprobated by him, must be driven front our ranks, else we inexcusably shield and retain those whose lives are but a chain of lies, and voluntarily incur the just contempt of honorable men in. other walks of life. The drunkard, the gambler, the cheat, and the libertine, if unchanging and unchangable, should be promptly expelled from our Lodges. It is they who hinder progress, stain by contact purer characters, and bring down curses upon our institution. Without shame they openly perpetrate in broad day, what an enlightened pagan would hesitate to do but in secresy and in darkness. To cast out such ashlars is to secure solid, enduring walls. Their rejection will save wretched rottenness and unsightly, loathsome decay. Let
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purification follow and be continued until the dust and ashes, the rags and mold of the temple are removed without the gate and buried from human sight. Then can the honest brother stand fearlessly up to vindicate his Order from the aspersions of enemies and the maledictions of the profane. Then can he consistently defend, without reserve or extenuation, those principles which were laid down to insure nothing less than universal Brotherhood and universal Peace. The time for action, decisive and final, has come. We hope the brave words of Grand Master BoYCE will resound throughout the continent and rouse the Order as a unit, to begin and finish this most necessary of all Masonic work. We have high authority for the saying, "Charity covers a multitude of sins," but we doubt, gravely doubt, its covering such as degrade self, sunder families, and disrupt society. Those which he names, do all this and more. They utterly destroy private and public confidence, break up social harmony, and remorselessly sweep away every trace of genuine charity. They leave not the faintest vestige of order in their march. Their prompt extirpation is demanded by every consideration that can move men to the performance of noble deeds. Personally, we thank Grand Master BovCE for his brave words. From them we have derived pleasure and profit. We commend them to our brethren as deserving thoughtful attention, and inspiring to healthful action. The address delivered at the dedication of Masonic Hall in Helena, by Bro. WILBUR F . SANDERS, is one of the finest specimens of Masonic eloquence we have read in many a day. Full of bright thoughts and recondite observations, it deserves publication in a shape that would insure its circulation generally among the Craft. We would gladly incorporate it into this Report, but space forbids; and to make extracts is impossible, for as a whole it is so perfect, that were they made, explanations would be required which would mar their beauty. The Report on Correspondence, from the pen of Bro. CORNELIUS HEDGES, bears all the marks of the scholor, thinker and devoted Mason. It is quite in keeping with the addresses above mentioned. His kfndly mention of our Proceedings for A. L. 5872 is appreciated. Like all high-minded reviewers, he scans to discover treasure rather than dross, and rarely fails to find'something to praise, however humble the source. Neither go to thy work with an unkindly spirit, " n o r set down aught in malice," seem to be his mottoes. At any rate he happily keeps both in view, while commenting on the work of his cotemporaries. In laying these Proceedings aside, we part as from friends, and cannot restrain the thought, God-speed you in your Masonic and civil labor. M.-. W.-. SOLOMON STAR, Grand Master, Helena;
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HEDGES, Grand Secretary, Helena. NEVADA. The Ninth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nevada, was held in Masonic Hall, Virginia City, November 18, 19, 20 and 21, A. L. 5873, W.M. A. M. VAN BOKKELEN, Grand Master, presiding.
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The Address of the Grand Master is a well executed paper, replete with sound doctrine and timely suggestions. The following passages will fully repay perusal: " W e were taught in our Masonic infancy to live soberly, to be temperate, walking uprightly before GOD and man. Are we living up to this teaching when we make such frequent use of the intoxicating bowl ? Brethren, it is an unmasonic, a dangerous vice. Let us beware, then, and touch not, handle not, the unclean thing. Profane swearing is a vice, too frequently indulged in by many of the Craft. By reference to that Great Light, the Holy Bible, we find that we are commanded: 'Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy GOD in vain.' Violating the LORD'S Day is also a vice of no small importance ; for in the same sacred book it is written: 'Remember the Sabbath Day to. keep it holy.' Gaming is an offense against the moral sentiment of civilized society, if not unhappily against the laws of our State. These vices are not only in direct violation of the positive commands of GoD, and condemned by the teachings, special laws and edicts of Freemasonry, but are subversive of the very foundation of an educated and civilized state of society, at the same time that they are destructive of the health, happiness, and prosperity of the individuals guilty of them. Then, brethren, shall we not once again make the effort to devise some plan by which these vices may be banished from among us, and Masonry, in this Jurisdiction, relieved from the odium under which it now so justly labors ? " W e often, I am sorry to say, too often hear the remark: 'Masonry is my religion : Masonry is all the religion I need.' Believing this idea, as it is often urged by some of our older brethren as an excuse for the neglect of their reUgious duties, to be not only a pernicious doctrine, but one which if allowed to gain full sway, is bound to sap the very foundation of our Fraternity : I cannot allow the present occasion to pass without raising my voice against it. Religion is defined as ' T h e recognition of GOD as an object of worship, love and obedience; a system of faith and worship.' As used by the brethren when claiming Masonry to be a sufficient religion for them, it means that Masonry contains every thing essential to their salvation, or their gaining admission into the eternal presence of GOD. From this proposition I most emphatically dissent. Masonry merely seeks to throw around its charmed circle the sanction of the great truth, that GOD is the Universal Father to whom we all owe filial obedience. It is a beautiful system of morals, but does not inculcate the practice of these morals for any higher reason than our duty to society. Its object is not to save fallen man, and it does not profess to save him. It does not profess to even reform, or improve men — restricting its membership to those supposed to be blameless. Would to GOD that this supposition was realized in the practice. Its object is to unite men here below into a brotherhood, trusting to the church, in its various branches, to prepare them for the great hereafter. If there be any who really place a trust in Masonry to save their immortal souls, they rely upon a false hope. As a distinguished brother has said : ' L e t us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained with religion.' In truth, no bare faith can save any man, but only a true faith, and a life resulting from such faith. Another brother has most happily said ; ' I t is decidedly heterodox in advancing the idea, now becoming too common, that Masonry contains a religion by which a man need not fear to die. Neither Jew, Mohammedon, or Christian believes that. And admitting that Masonry contains a religious element, catholic as is its character in the sense of acknowleding and worshiping Deity, and recognizing man's immortality and moral accountability, yet whenever we lose sight "of that great truth — the fall of man, and his consequent depravity and necessity of a redeemer and intercessor — a Messiah either come or to come, as taght or shadowed in the sacrifices and ceremonies of all religions — and substitute Masonry in its place, we will have indeed "hewn out cisterns that can hold no water."
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This disposition to substitute Masonry for religion is getting secretly and silently too common ; and it will, if continued, lead to a collision, which will be a death blow to Masonry, and in such a contest it ought to die. As a Mason among religions we do not assume to decide who is right. As a Christian, our opinion is as firm and decided as the rock of ages.' One of our lectures teaches the same idea when it says: ' T h e thought of death, which, without revelation, indeed dark and gloomy.' Where are we to look for that revelation ? Does Masonry supply it ? No ! It does not profess to do it, but points to the Word of GoD, as contained in the Holy Bible, in which GOD has set forth the method and plan of man's salvation. Let us not, in the pride of our own self conceit, endeavor to substitute in its stead a plan of man's devising, for He has said : ' Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid.'" Bro. R. H . TAYLOR, Committee on Correspondence, presents a report of one hundred and fifty-nine closely printed pages. Let no one suppose that it is one of those indiscriminate compilations some times sent out to puzzle, if not confound, the reader. There is method from beginning to end. Choice, instructive selections, followed by bright thoughts and sparkling comment.s, abound. His criticisms, though keen at times, are so overspread with kindness that none but the unwise can or will complain. Referring to certain resolutions adojjted by the Grand Lodge of Idaho in 1872, requiring brethren keeping saloons, to abandon the traffic on a day certain, or else be proceeded against by their Subordinate Lodges, he argues as follows : " While we fully concur with the Committee as to the evils of intemperance, and the other attendant vices spoken of, yet we deem it impolitic and unjust to attempt to coerce those who are Masons to abandon the business they were engaged in when accepted. Make a new regulation, if you please, that saloon keepers shall not be initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry, and that no Mason shall thereafter embark in that business. We would be in favor of such a regulation. But, having conferred the Degrees upon a man who was engaged in the business of saloon keeping when he was proposed, we have no right to say to him that he shall quit the business. If he conducts himself in such manner as to bring Masonry into disrepute, we have a right to discipline him. But if he carries on a business which is legitimate, and does so in an orderly way, and there was no regulation against his conducting that business when he was accepted, it would be an injustice to him to enact a law compelling him to give up that business. If such a regulation had existed before the time when his application was offered, he could have had his choice, either to give up that business or refrain from tendering his petition to become a Mason. The resolutions we have quoted deprive him of that choice ; they are ex post facto. And therefore the resolutions are wrong in principle. No amount of logic, nor any degree of detestation of the liquor traffic can furnish an answer. The Fraternity has brought this condition of things upon itself, and it, and not the saloon keeper, is responsible. We have a right to make a new regulation (as above suggested), which shall be prospective in its character. We have a right to fraternally urge those who are already Masons, by every persuasive art in our power, to abandon an occupatiira which may make wreck of them and of their best customers. We have a right to punish Masons for intemperance. But we have no right to say that although we knew what business an applicant was engaged in, we entrapped him into our fold for the purpose of making him discontinue that business." In his review of the Kansas Proceedings for 1S72, in opposition to Bro. CARR'S proposition to make it obligatory upon Lodges to ballot for each Degree, he says: "
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" O u r observation and experience lead us to believe the system of only one ballot for the Degrees to be preferable. After initiation the Entered Apprentice is a Mason, and as such he should have the Masonic right of knowing what the objection to him is, and of removing it if he can." In noticing the Proceedings of Ohio for 1872, Bro. TAYLOR quotes the report of a Special Committee, which urges upon the attention of Masters of Lodges the necessity of instructing all persons made Masons therein, not only in Ritual work, but in the recognized Codes, Rules and Regulations, and then comments as follows: " T h e r e is certainly too much ritualism and too little display of brain-power in Masonic Lodges generally. It is well that the work and lectures of the Degrees be correct, but we should not stop here. The lessons suggested by and growing out of the work and lectures, should be made as much the business of the Lodge as the conferring of the Degrees. Masons should know their whole duty, and this should be taught them in their Lodges, as far as practicable ; they should there get, at the very least, such suggestive hints as would urge them on in the path of Masonic knowledge. Knowing their duties, they should also be made acquainted with the penalties for violations of those duties. And, if the maxim of the civil law â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ignorantia legis non excusatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; has any force as applied to Masonry, the Master of a Lodge who fails to impart a knowledge of Masonic law to the members of his Lodge (to a reasonable extent, at least, other duties considered), is either incoinpetent for the position or guilty of culpable neglect. " I f the Worshipful Master will, each month, study up, vpith what time and dilligence he can command, some one subject, and then, after the routine business of the Lodge is concluded, and before closing, will present to the members the result of his study, in a condensed form, avoiding tedious details, he may be sure that he will awaken among his members an interest which will excite thevi to study. H e does not need eloquence or great erudition for this work. An earnest desire to perform his whole duty as Master, and to convey information to his members, will improve him and them as Masons and men, and make his Lodge a more worthy pillar of our venerable Institution. We saw, many years ago, a little brochure called 'Hints to Letter Writers,' giving a list of subjects, with suggestions as to the manner of handling them, etc. We wish we had room here for some 'Hints to Worshipful Masters,' on a similar model. But we have not space; so we merely say to them, get Masonic books relating to the history, genius, traditions, landmarks, and jurisprudence of Masonry, and read them, study them while you read, making notes as you proceed, grouping subjects so that you will know to what different authors to go to get facts upon any given subjects, and you will soon find subjects enough, and matter enough to illustrate them. Determine, some days in advance of your regular Lodge meeting, as to what topic you will devote yourself to, and employ your leisure time from then until Lodge night in storing your mind with all the facts you can gather on that particular topic. Then, on Lodge night, ialk it out! When the members who have been chronic absentees begin to find out what is going on in the Lodge, you will be (but need not be) astonished to find them flocking in. If your Lodge has been languishing, it Avill revive ; if it has been flourishing, it will become still more prosperous under the impetus which such a course will give to it." His advice is apposite, and we entirely approve it. The subject cannot be too earnestly pressed upon the attention of Masters of Subordinate Lodges, and they cannot too earnestly undertake to perform their solemn promises. While accuracy in ritualism is commendable, ignorance of Masonic law and literature is disgraceful. The Master who is worthy of his place, will not neg-
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lect the golden opportunity to learn and teach. Both are duties which he has voluntarily pledged his word to perform, and nothing short of physical or mental inability ought to avail him as an excuse. More light can neither be received nor imparted, save by more, and more profound, study. In our Order, "Knowledge is power," without which no brother can reasonably expect or hope to rise or make the improvement attainable by the studious man. Light is wanted in every avenue of life. Who are under greater obligations to assist in its diffusion than the Masonic Order ? Following Bro. TAYLOR'S Report is a well arranged Digest of Decisions uoon Masonic ^uri3"rudcr.cc. H O R A T I O S . MASON, Grand Master, Carson City; SAMUEL W . CHUBBUCK,
Grand Secretary, Gold Hill. N E W BRUNSWICK. A Special Communication of this Grand Lodge was held March, 1874, at Carlton, for the purpose of installing certain Grand Officers. Another was convened July, 1874, at St. John, to pay the last tribute of respect to the remains of r.-.G.-.S.-.D.-. J O H N W I L L I S .
The Seventh Annual Communication was held in Masonic Hall, St. John, September, A. L. 5874. The Address of Grand Master ELLIS is a sound, practical paper, and though mainly confined to local affairs, yet contains many thoughtful suggestions alike applicable to other Jurisdictions. Speaking of legislation, he says: " T h e legislation of Grand Lodge can do much to advance the general welfare of the Craft. But the observance of Masonic principle, the cultivation of the genuine spirit of the Fraternity, the practice of Masonic charity, the submission to the law of universal love, rests with each individual brother much more than any example or precept or regulation of the Grand Lodge." Mere legislation will not make a Mason. If not one in heart before he enters the vestibule of a Lodge, we doubt if he ever will become one. Grand Master ELLIS does not seem to favor the granting of dispensations, to confer Degrees or appear on public occasions, without unmistakable evidence that the circumstances warrant the exercise of this prerogative. Application having been made to him to consent to the erection of a colored Lodge, he says: " T h e r e are resident here colored men who have been made in a regular Lodge in the city of Halifax. There are others claiming to have been made Masons in the United States under an authority not known to, or recognized by, this Grand Lodge. Of course a warrant could only issue to regular Masons duly affiliated with some Lodge upon our registry. But I have explained to the gentlemen who have spoken to me upon the subject, that I do not think it advisable to establish Lodges composed of men of any particular sect, color, opinien, or nationality, as such; it is to unite men of all kinds on the broad principle of human brotherhood that the Masonic institution exists. To establish such a Lodge would simply be to create a distinction where now there is none. I trust and believe that the doors of our Lodges are open to all good men without respect to color."
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None but the most captious will take exceptions to the position and reasoning of Grand Master ELLIS. Masonry ignores all uistinctions. of race and color, and Grand Lodges have wisely left to particular Lodges to say who shall become members. After paying grateful tribute to the Masonic dead, the Grand Master closes with these words : " O u r relations with the Grand Lodges with which we are in fraternal correspondence are satisfactory and pleasing. In most jurisdictions the Fraternity is in a healthy and flourishing condition, and is united, vigorous and peaceful. Where divisions exist among Masons they are not of such a character as to preclude the hope of an early settlement, and where the institution does not receive and merit the approbation of all well disposed persons, it is; due largely to causes which Masons may easily remove." M.-.W.-. JOHN V. ELLIS, Grand Master, St. John, N. B.; V.:.W.-. WILLIAM F. BUNTING, Grand Secretary, St. John, N. B. NEW YORK. The Grand Lodge of this State opened its last Annual Communication at the Grand Lodge Room, in the city of New York, June 2, A. L. 5874. . M.-.W.-. C. G. Fox, Grand Master, and JAMES M . AUSTIN, Grand Secretary. Though this Juris.diction embraces a greater number of Lodges than any other on the globe. Grand Master Fox finds on ten and a half pages ample room to say all he deems worth communicating to his associates. Referring to the condition of Lodges, he says : â&#x20AC;˘ . " T h e condition of the Lodges throughout the Jurisdiction will compare favorably with their standing in former years, and harmony generally prevails. Hut there still exists the usual degree of confusion and discord resulting from the abuse and mis-use of the ballot, arid the unseemly desire for office â&#x20AC;&#x201D; constant sources of trouble and vexation. These irregularities are the natural results of the careless action of Lodges in the past, in the admission of members, and they are now suffering justly perhaps from the neglect of prudent, and thorough, investigation of the material composing them. The chief defect in tbe management of many Lodges is their anxiety for work, and the consequent increase of members at the expense of almost all the other essentials of Masonic purpose and practice. These evils will continue to annoy and embarrass until the brethren learn to appreciate the fact that, unlike all other organizations. Masonry derives no strength from numbers merely; that intelligence and virtue are the only proper prerequisites for admission to membership; and that true prosperity consists in the cultivation and practice of the moral and social virtues, a more intimate knowledge of the history, laws and customs of the Craft, obedience to its requirements, and a willing compliance with the obligations of Masonry in the spirit of love, honor and truth." The foregoing remarks are quite as applicable to other Jurisdictions as that of New York. Just so long as Lodges estimate numbers above qualifications, and a long array of names as of superior importance to thorough knowledge and accurate work, just so long will the evils pointed out by Bro. Fox reappear to hinder progress and sound development. Our New York friends do not seem yet to have disposed of the Hamburgh question. 24
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Grand Master F o x pauses in his Address to pay a handsome tribute to the illustrious dead of other Jurisdictions, and happily discharges the self-imposed task. Since our New York brethren are somewhat prone to legislation, and have spent no inconsiderable degree of force and time in revising and codifying their laws, we confess that we were somewhat surprised to read that the Grand Master did not report his decisions for the year, because they " embraced only such subjects as are familiar to the well informed Mason," and therefore he regarded their insertion in his Address as unnecessary. The action of Grand Master Fox in refusing to call an Emergent Communication of his Grand Lodge, has our hearty approval. His position was right, for the mission of Masonry is Peace, not War — the establishment of universal Brotherhood, not the disruption of society, nor interference with the constituted authorities. The Mason's obligation binds him to obey the authorities and abide by the laws of the country where he sojourns or resides. If he resists the former or violates the latter, though in the name of freedom, he violates his obligation, and the consequences that follow are just what he has drawn upon himself. H e cannot reasonably invoke the aid of his immediate Lodge, much less that; of his Grand Lodge, or that of another Jurisdiction. Respecting the non-payment of dues. Grand Master Fox has the following paragraph: " T h e refusal or neglect to pay dues, when there is ability to discharge the obligation, indicates a want of integrity, and is a clear violation of a solemn compact; and in either case deserves the condemnation of all just men, and ought, in common fairness to the faithful and diligent Craftsmen, to subject the delinquent to a deprivation of certain privileges. My opinion is, that the just penalty for the non-payment of Lodge dues should be suspension from all th£ rights and privileges of Masonry, save that of charity (for that right is derived from a higher than the written law, and, in its application, the Masonic teaching recognizes no distinction among Masons). This penalty should only.be inflicted j n accordance.with safeguards established by the Grand Lodge, and should continue until removed by the payment of the amount due at the time of suspension." If when saying " t h a t the just penalty for the non-payment of dues should be suspension from all the rights and privileges, save charity," our Brother means to' be understood as using these words in their broadest sense, we beg leave to dissent from him; but, if he means to advise a suspension of all Lodge rights and privileges in case of nonpayment — as we gather from the tenor of the whole — then his language has our a-isent. Originally Lodge dues were unknown, and every Mason had, and now has, certain rights and privileges, that the non-payment of dues ( a wholly modern invention) cannot be used to interdict or subvert. A Mason once duly made, cannot be unmade save by his own misdeeds, and non-payment of dues is not one of these. The best and most that can' be said, is that dues are a mere local regulation and their nonpayment affects only his local or Lodge relations. We hope the suggestions of Grand Master Fox in relation to unaffiliated Masons and those wishing to dimit, will in the end receive the approval of his
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Grand Lodge, and a more generous. Masonic course be in future pursued toward those two classes of our brethren. MASONIC APARTMENTS.
Under this head Grand Master Fox discourses thus: " T h e rapid increase of ephemeral societies during the past few years has occasioned a dema'nd in many localities for the use of Masonic apartments for their meetings. During the past year, frequent applications were made in behalf of Lodges for permission to rent their rooms to other associations; and, while not refusing permission, except I'n cases where Lodge rooms had been solemnly dedicated, I could only reply that the Grand Lodge had no regulation on the subject, probably for the reason that it contemplated no such employment for Mas.onic apartments, and that a Lodge ought to have a sufficient degree of pride in its connection with our ancient and honored Fraternity to refuse, for the sake of the few dollars it would gain, to allow the use of its rooms for any but Masonic purposes. Much contention and ill feeling has grown out of the practice, and it is recommended that a regulation on the subject be proposed for incorporation in the statutes, so that in future Lodges may" act and govern themselves accordingly." We entirely agree with Bro. Fox, and trust the day is not far distant when Lodge rooms and Masonic halls will be kept and reserved wholly for the uses and purposes to which they were solemnly dedicated. The Code of Procedure of our New York brethren, seems not to answer former expectations. Thus much we anticipated when perusing the copy sent us. Amendments, we suppose, will be in order, and from time to time introduced, until'peifection be reached. However, we most sincerely hope they will reach the goal without being obliged to run a race so long and wearisome as that forced upon the lawyers of New York while attempting to adapt the Civil Code to public exigencies. The Report on P.'.G.-.M.'. of that printed matter. It ings of the various
Foreign Correspondence, presented by Bro. JAMES GIBSON, Jurisdiction, covers two hun'dred and four pages of closely is an able presentation of the gleanings from the ProceedGrand Lodges both domestic and foreign.
Kansas receives fraternal attention, and under the head of Dispensations, he speaks as follows of the Grand Master's Address : " T h e Grand Master reported the granting of EIGHTEEN? dispensations for opening new Lodges. • This may be a healthy growth — but in the rapid multiplication of new Lodges we are reminded of the gourd, ' the son of the night,' which came up over the prophet Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief. But when the morning rose the next day, a worm smote the gourd, that it withered. But we read that while he saw the exceeding rapid growth of the gourd, and enjoyed the comfort of lying under its shade; 'Jonah was exceedingly glad of the gourd.' But with the sudden destruction of this mushroom prosperity, ' it came to pass when the sun did arise, and beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished to himself to die, and said it is better for me to die than to live — and GOD said to Jonah : Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd ? And he said I do well to be angry even unto death.' We are all ready to accept and rejoice at our excessive prosperity, taking no heed to the voice of warning, that such growth is not well for the Craft, except it be given to us, as the magnificent growth, and beauty, and shade of the gourd was given by GOD to Jonah, to teach him a lesson. In the day of prosperity.
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CONSIDER ! If we do not consider, we shall have occasion to be angry hereafter, at this apparent prosperity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; chiding our FATHER, for the lesson he hath given us, and like Jonah: angry even unto death." Perhaps Bro. GIBSON did not recall the fact that Kansas embraces nearly twice as many square miles as the Empire State, and that a large emigration has been pouring in therefrom. Now where there is a settlement numbering eight New Yorkers, of a certainty we can calculate that within four months after their arrival, they will send up a petition in due form, for a Dispensation to open a new Lodge; and as we are a generous Brotherhood, the prayer of the petitioners is, upon proper recommendation, granted; hence the rapid growth of Lodges. Under the head of Delaware, Bro. GIBSON gets off the following capital hit: " T h i s suggestion seems to have been adopted in practice, if not by resolution, though the Grand Lodge directed the printing of the Report already prepared and presented, yet it does not appear in the copy to sent to us. " W e would suggest to Bro. CHAYTOR that hereafter, he read a weekly paper, or a monthly periodical, or the Annual Almanac or Register, which furnishes a summary of the leading events of the past, instead of perusing his daily journal, which gives the events as they occur. The idea of the Craft in Delaware waiting three years to learn what is occurring in the world at large of Masonry; can only be compared to the course of the hybernating animals, which spend six or eight months in each year in dormitories, caves of caverns, sleeping and using up the fat they have gathered upOn their loins in the season of harvest. "But it is not the Craft of the DIAMOND Jurisdiction alone that suffers by such supposed economy. The Fraternity at large need the aid and assistance of the talent and ability with which the Reports from that Jurisdiction have usually been prepared. And we are free to say, that no Grand Body in Masonry has any right to 'hide its light under a bushel,' or refuse to disseminate it among the Craft on any ground, much less where the excuse presented is the additional expense incurred by the printing. The flimsy nature of the reason given is shown by the fact that this very copy of the Transactions contains a list'of the members of the Lodges in the Jurisdiction, which is of no more practical use than so much waste paper." On a decision of the Grand Master of Georgia, Bro. GIBSON comments as follows: "Precisely what is meant by 'ordinary circumstances' in this decision, is not obvious. If it is intended to hold that under any circumstances, a member of the Lodge, then present, cannot, even when"the obn. is about to be taken, absolutely, by an objection interdict the further advancement of the candidate, then we dissent from the decision. This right of objection, at any stage of the proceedings, is a Masonic right, and ought not to be impaired in the slightest degree. When it is remembered that the bitterest persecution the Fraternity ever suffered in this country, arose from not allowing to the objecting brother, the full force of this right, we think the Craft will be chary hereafter in its refusal. ' T h e celebrated W.'.M.-., of notorious memory, was taken out of the Lodge on such an objection, when the Master's Degree was but half conferred on him, and remaining more than an hour in the ante-room, while the Lodge discussed the propriety of permitting him to go out into the world in that condition. And its expediency being doubtful, through fear of him, the objection was withdrawn, and he was brought back, and fully invested. After which he attended the Lodge but a few times, sufficiently to get the lectures committed, and then became what he
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before intended, and which was Suspected, and charged by the objecting brethren,-r-an open and avowed enemy. Better would it have been for the majority of that Lodge, and for the institution at large, had'the single constitutional objection of that brother been allowed its full force and power. Here is a case to warn all to abide by the ancient landmarks.'" We fully agree with our learned brother. We had supposed that all such notions as that of the Grand Master of Georgia, were long since exploded; but it seems we have been mistaken. A few more shots, however, will, we think, clear the sky of that sort of bird. N E W HAMPSHIRE.
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This Grand Lodge held a Semi-Annual Communication in Masonic Terriple, at the city of Manchester, December 27, 1872. " No business of general importance was transacted. The Annual Communication was held in Masonic Temple, Concord, commencing on the 2ist day of May, A. D. 1873. M.-.W.-. N.4.THANIEL W. CuMNER, Grand Master; R.-.W.-. ABEL HUTCHINS, Grand Secretary. The Annual Address of the Grand Master is short and to the point' covering only four of the one hundred and thirteen pages of the published proceedings. A fitting tribute is paid to the memory of Most Worshipful Grand Master JORDAN, who, during the past year, journeyed to a better land. Alluding to Dispensations, the Grand Master says: " T o several of the Lodges I granted Dispensations to appear in public processions at the last ' Decoration Day.' While I fully agree wiih the object of the day, and shall do what I can to continue it as one set apart in which we can do honor to the memory of those who fell martyrs in the couse of liberty, yet I fully believe that it will be detrimental to the interest and future usefulne.ss of the Craft for our Lodges to appear in public processions for purposes other than those which are purely Masonic." We like the good brother's talk, but dislike his action. Clearly his permission was wrong. We have Masonic days enough whereon brethren may properly appear in regalia and join us, or constitute processions, and should always leave general occasions to be celebrated by the masses. We always join processions on such days; but do so as an American citizen, not as a Mason. The District Deputy Grand Masters of the several Districts made reports, which show the institution to be in a healthy condition. During the last five years they report an increase of membership of fifty per cent. That would be well doing in any Jurisdiction, and is especially creditable to our New Hampshire brethren. From the report of the Committee on Grievances and Appeals, we think our Granite brethren go about such matters in a systematic way, and that way we commend. The cases submitted to the Committee were thorou'gly overhauled, and all defects pointed out in unmistakable terms. The course of procedure pointed out by the Committee is correct, arid will no doubt work well' " Down- Ealst;" but out West we are not so highly favored
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with Masonic light, and hence cannot be so exacting and able to follow the windings of the law of the courts of our country. Our. motto is, " Get at the facts the best way you cafi, and then do justice to all." Bro. JOHN J. BELL presented a very interesting Report on Correspondence; Kansas for 1872 receiving fraternal notice. His review is full, doing ample justice to all. Under the head of Georgia, for 1872, he takes ground against the report of the Committee on the evils of non-affiliation, we agree with Bro. BELL when he says their report contains some queer statements. The Committee say: . , " ' B y reference to Anderson's Constitution of Freemasonry, we think it will be seen, that non-affiliation is an evil of modern growth; that no man could be a Mason without being a member of some Lodge in ancient times, is too true to admit of a doubt. ÂŽ * "' In ancient times, no Master or Fellow could be absent from it, especially when warned to appear at it, without incurring a severe censure, until it appeared to the Master and Wardens that pure necessity hindered h i m . ' " To which Bro. BELL answers as follows : " O u r institution of permanent Lodges dates back to only 1717; of course affiliation, or the neglect of it, has no earlier date. Before that, every brother was liable to be sommoned to a temporary Lodge, which lasted while the.occasion continued, and no longer; and membership, in our sense of the term, did not exist. Even since the establishment of permanent Lodges under warrant from Grand Lodge, itself an inovation of the same period, while the mass of the Craft have been members of the Lodges, there have been a great many who for various reasons have been unaffiliated with them, and we are unable to see what right those members who have congregated in Lodges have to deprive those who have not of their Masonic rights. Whatever advantages they have gained by their Lodge organizations, the unaffiliated Mason has no claim upon ; his right as a Mason he has until forfeited by some wrong doing. Again, we do not see what evil is done by leaving these brothers to their way. To force a brother into a Lodge against his will, or to keep him there when he would leave, can add neither to the strength nor harmony of the Lodge ; and in what way is the Craft helped by driving the unaffiliated out of the Fraternity for that cause alone. Where the Lodge itself is what it should be, there are few unaffiliates, and we are almost inclined to the view that the Lodge, and not the brethren so denounced, should be punished as the cause of this so called evil. Will some one tell us what harm or injury occurs to the Craft from want of affiliation ? The Committee reported a stringent set of regulations on this subject, which were referred to a Committee on Revision of the Constitution." Bro. S E L L takes a little tilt with Bro. DRUMMOND on the Past Master question, and we fully agree with him in the concluding part of his remarks : " Perhaps we ought to apologize for thus introducing matters not within the scope of Grand Lodge authority, but the inclination to legislate upon matters which Grand Lodges, as such, can have no knowledge, seemed to render it desirable that results outside of their Body should be pointed out. For a Grand Lodge, most of whose members have never received the Degree, to attempt to legislate about it, seems to us not only absurd, but wrong, and that we imagine to be the condition of Grand Lodges generally; there may be a few Grand Lodges, as Georgia for example, where a majority of the members have received the Degree, but such, we are satisfied, is not usually the case." The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were both re-elected.
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N E W JERSEY. The Grand Lodge of this Jurisdiction assembled in Annual Communication at Trenton, January 21, 1874. The Grand Master's Address is a well composed paper, containing in its concluding paragraphs some fine contrasts and moral reflections. We quote as follows : " Secular history is but a record of the frailties and vices of the human race. The prosaic details of periods of quiet and peace; the unobtrusive virtues of the lowly and retiring; the 'smooth current of domestic joy;' the pleasures and successes of honest industry; the 'simple blessings of the lowly train,' find no historian's pen to record their triumphs. His pages are filled with the story of battles and conquests, of waving plumes, of flaunting pennons and shivering lances; of successful or thwarted ambition; of the rise and fall of great nations arid families; of the horrors of the battle field, the stake and the block — " ' The lifted axe, the agonizing wheel Luke's iron crown, and Damien's bed of steel,'
of the vices of the rich and influential, and the consequent sufferings of the poor and powerless. Without these, there had been no histories, and the shelves of our libraries would not have groaned under the weight of these records of human depravity. We are so constituted, that the mind lingers with greater pleasure and interest upon the splendors of ambitious achievments, than upon the 'short and simple annals of the poor.' In view of these facts,,it has well been said : " * Happy is that people whose annals are few.' " And so it is, to a great extent, my brethren, with our Grand old Societyof Freemasonry. No one, whom duty compels, or pleasure induces to become familiar with the current history of the Craft, can fail to. be struck by the extent with which the Annual Addresses of Grand Masters are occupied with details of individual Masonic infirmity and frailty. A passing general allusion to the prosperity of the Fraternity is followed by pages of details of violations of ancient landmarks, and infractions of Masonic obligations. The blessed charities of which the Lodges have been the almoners; the friendships, which social intercourse has cemented, the influence for good upon the Craft and the world of the practical inculcation of the great principle of Fraternity, which our Society specially exemplifies, receive but a casual notice. That our institution should pursue its peaceful course, increasiiig and multiplying, and scattering blessings in its pathway, seems so much a matter of course, as to require no special eulogium. It is the deviations from the straight path of duty, morality and rectitude, the disregard of law, of precept and ritual, which form the staple of the Masonic chronicler's report. " T h e log of the ocean steamship which has sailed over smooth waters, beneath unclouded skies, and fanned by favoring breezes to its port, contains matters of little concern, and may be compressed into a narrow compass. The log of the same steamship, which reports adverse winds, tempestuous seas, collision I and shipwreck, thrills the reader with intensest interest, and requires pages for its recital—-yet the one tells of life and health, of days of unalloyed enjoyment, of happy and safe arrival at the wished for haven; while the other relates the dismal story of danger and death, of blasted hopes, of broken family circles, of fireside chasms never to be filled on earth. I esteem myself, therefore, greatly fortunate, that I find the material for a lengthy address on this occasion to be wanting, that I have so little to denounce, so few measures of reform to suggest. May we not all justly and truthfully join in the benediction—happy is that Grand Master who finds himself in such a case—happy is that Grand Lodge whose recurring annals are few."
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That Grand Master PINE is a strict constructionist of the law, is proved by his action in the following cases. A Master had conferred the second Degree, neglecting a previous examination of the candidate in open Lodge. For this the Grand Master immediately suspended hira. From his decisions we select these : " I n Masonic trials, the accused should be permitted to testify in his own behalf. " The use of postal cards or unsealed notices, for the the transmission of Masonic information through the mails, is unmasohic, and should be prohibited." * ^''^ censure !iii*^ht well' have been extended to cover Âťnd include all business pperations atnpng respectable men., A new Constitution and By-Laws were adopted. Bro. MARSHALL B . SMITH presented an interesting Report on Correspondence, including the proceedings of forty four Grand Lodges. Ours are courteously noticed, and Grand Master PRICE'S denunciation of lotteries and gift enterprises is approved. He dissents from, the decision that three Master Masons, who are members of a. Lodge,, may open and close i t ; holding that seven are necessary, but that they need not all be members of the Lodge. In his review of the North Carolina Proceedings, he takes occasion to record his protest against the use of the much abused " Previous Question."- We give his own words : "'The Grand Lodge* of North* Carolina, it appears, has permitted the use of the 'Previous Question'-in its deliberations, and Grand Master CLARK argues in favor of this innovation. He does not convince us, however, of its impropriety and although, he guards its use by denying it to- Subordinate Lodges, we slill hold that in Masonry it is objectionable as trenching upon the authority of the officer who holds the gavel, in whom power is. vested, by immemorial usage, to terminate.the discussion at the proper time. In our judgment, a motion to adjourn, would be equally proper in a Masonic Body; whether Grand or Subordinate."M.-.W.â&#x20AC;˘.,WILLIAM A. PEMBROOK, Grand Master, Elizabeth; R.-.W.-. JOSEPH H,. Ho.DGK, Grand. Secretary,, Trenton. N O R T H CAROLINA. 1873. This Grand Lodge held its Annual Communication ( being theeighty-seventh) at Masonic Hall, in the city of Raleigh, Monday, December I, A. L..5873. M.-.W.-. J O H N NICHOLS, Grand Master; DONALD W . BAIN, Grand Secretary.
The report of the Committee on Credentials, shows a full attendance of representatives. The Annual Address of the Grand Master is an able paper, which may be read and re-read with profit. I n his reference to the early history of the Grand Lodge, he says : " T h e meeting here to-night carries me back in thought to the reorganiiation of this Grand Lodge in the town- of Tarboro, eighty-six years ago. The State and nation has just emerged from a terrible civil war with the mother country. Our people were impoverished, our laws in confusion, and-our currency worthless.
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" During that war many of the brethren who had constituted the membership of the Masonic Lodges in North Carolina had fallen in defense of their country. A number of Subordinate Lodges had ceased to work, and our Grand Lodge itself has been despoiled, and its records destroyed by the British army in the twon of Edenton. At the date of the meeting of Tarboro, this State had not adopted the Federal Constitution, nor had General WASHINGTON taken upon himself the oath of office as the President of the nation. It was thus at a time previous to the organization and establishment of both the nation and the State, that the Masone of North Carolina met for the purpose of reorganizing their Grand Lodge. The character of the persons composing that Convention, as well as of those who controlled the Grand Lodge for many years after its re establishment, should be a source of pride to every Mason in the State. A reference to the proceedings of this Grand Lodge will show that the men who were foremost as commanders in the armies, and who, after peace was declared, shaped and controlled the destinies of this State, were men high in the Masonic Councils. As long as our State has a history wilU the names and services of SAMUEL JOHNSTON, R I C H A R D CASWELL, W I L L I A M . R . D A V I E , W I L L I A M P O L K , JOHN LOUIS TAYLOR, MONTFORT STOKES, J O H N H A L L , and others, be remem-
bered ; and these are the men who have shared the honors of this Grand Lodge, and illustrated in their lives the principles of Freemasonry in our midst. " T h e records of our Grand Lodge from its organization in December, 17S7, to the present time, are carefully preserved in the office of the Grand Secretary. They embrace much curious and valuable information in regard to the establishment and progress of the Order in the State, and, in my opinion, something should be done toward preserving them from decay and from destruction by fire. " As the early history of Masonry, in this State has received considerable attention during the year now drawing to a close, I deem it not inappropriate to recommend that a Committee be appointed at this session of the Grand Lodge to collect such materials bearing on-this subject as may be had, and submit them at our next, or some succeeding Annual Communication, with a view to publication." Preparation for writing the history of the Order in each State, seems to be very much neglected, save in a few States. We certainly think its importance ought to be apparent to all reading and thinking Masons. It should be remembered that much data of great importance is, as Grand Master NICHOLS says, liable to be destroyed by fire. We are truly glad to learn that the brethren in the old North State are moving in the right direction, and hope, ere long, to see the suggestions of the Grand Master carried into effect. This Grand Lodge it seems adopted the plan of allowing its Subordinates to publish the names of those suspended or expelled during the year, and before such suspension or expulsion was approved by the Grand Lodge. This practice we do not approve, except in rare cases, and not then unless so ordered, after due information, by the Grand Master. The question of non-affiliation seems to be a troublesome matter in this Jurisdiction. Under the head of Iowa, we have expressed our own convictions upon this vexatious subject. From this excellent Address we learn that there are Masons in that locality not unwilling to infringe the ancient constitutions and landmarks of Masonry, to gratify personal ambition and greed for office. Notwithstanding frequent imâ&#x20AC;˘porlunilies, the Grand Master steadily refused to step in and legalize the electioi) 25
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of any brother to the office of Master, who had not first served as Warden in some regularly chartered Lodge. It is one of the first laws of Masonry, that no man shall be eligible to the office of Master until he has first filled the place of Warden. This is a wise provision, and well shows the sagacity and foresight of those who were its makers. By this means, those who desire preferment, have thus a path open before them, which, if they cautiously enter, and with skill, industry and patience pursue, will in the end lead to position and honors. To our mind there is no walk in life where culture, refinement and bright knowledge are sooner recognized and more generously rewarded than in a Masonic Lodge. Nothing can be more gratifying to an intelligent and thinking man than to know, because of pure worth, he has been transferred step by step from a humble walk in life to the highest post of honor in the gift of his brethren of the Mystic Tie. We lookcupon a reputation thus, achieved, as a valuable legacy to leave to one's children, which they would prize above gold or precious stones. We say, look well to the East. Let no mercenary person pollute it with his touch; let no unworthy foot desecrate the steps leading thereto. Bro. I. H . MILLS, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, made a verbal report, announcing his failure to make a written one, owing to a press of other, and we suppose, more important business. NOVA SCOTIA. The Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia convened in Emergent Communication, in Masonic Hall, Halifax, January 13, 1874, R.-.W.-. WILLIAM TAYLOR, D.-.G.-. Master, presiding. The occasion of this meeting, as appears from Bro. TAYLOR'S Address, was the death of Grand Master ALEXANDER K E I T H . After recording the sad event and the adoption of a resolution of condolence. Past Grand Master STEPHEN R . SIKCOM was invited and consented to act as.Grand Master until the next annual election. The Ninth Annual Communication was held at the Hall above named, on the 3d and 4th days of June, A. D. 1S74. â&#x20AC;˘ The Address of Acting Grand Master SIRCOM is short and mainly confined to matters directly pertaining to that Jurisdiction. Afler giving his reasons for refusing to grant a Dispensation to form a new Lodge, he remarks : " The act of granting a Dispensation to form a new Lodge is one of the most important prerogatives of the Grand Master, and should never be exercised simply for the accommodation of a few members, who, perhaps from entirely private or selfish motives, may desire to form a new Lodge. The prosperity and usefulness of the institution should be the first grand consideration." Sound to the core. He reports the granting of four Dispensations " t o confer the Third Degree, within the time laid down in the book of Constitutions." He, however, adds: " I must, however, honestly confess that I do not believe the fnterest of Masonry is advanced by the exercise of this prerogative. In most instances it will be found that the applicant, who desires this rushing through, has suddenly conceived the idea that Masonry is a great institution, and that it will be considerably to his advantage to become a member of it; and without being able 10
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appreciate the high moral principles it inculcates, he, by his complete ignorance of all that pertains to our perfect system, frequently brings discredit upon our venerable Order." This is the experience, we believe, of every well informed Master Mason. The rushing system gains no favor from us. On the subject of uniform ritualistic work, D.-.G.'. Master.TAYLOR remarks : " A strong desire is evinced to have a uniform system of ritualistic work. This is, no doubt, greatly to be sought after. It is, however, a step very difficult to get accomplished, in any and all Jurisdictions, but especially so amongst ourselves, where the working, in the Lodges formerly holding Charters from separate Grand Bodies, has been so varied and different. Still, brethren, this is a goal that we should keep well in view, and from what we have seen accomplished in the few years last past, we should hope a few years in the future will bring to a happy and satisfactory issue." In visiting the Lodges, he "found a strong tendency to have distinct and appropriate buildings and rooms in which to hold Masonic meetings," and "offered an encouraging word where no such evidence was tangible." Right; when a Lodge cannot secure suitable places for meeting, they would better suspend work than continue and run the risk of exposure. D.-.D.-.G.-.M.-. CROWE made a report of more than local importance. In reference to the change of officers in Lodges and the qualifications of incumbents, he says:, " There has been this year a more general change of officers in the Lodges in this District than in the past. Particularly is this observable in the office of Master and Wardens. There appears to be a greater ambition to fill these important positions than formerly, probably from the fact that our Grand Lodge is, year by year, becoming more interesting, and consequently a more general desire is manifested amongst the members of the Craft to obtain a seat therein. Ambition is part of our common nature, and when well directed is an honor to us. I do not wish to condemn this ambition; I desire to raise the standard of our Order as high as possible; and with this increase of ambition I merely counsel the members of our Lodges to exercise a corresponding care in the selection of their officers. This year, I believe, with one or two exceptions, the selections have been judicioiisly made, and where these exist, it is owing to a mistaken idea as to the right of seniority. It is well for the brethren to understand that, in, our institution, no brother has a right or claim to advancement merely on account of seniority; merit alone should be the title to our privileges. There is nothing, to my mind, of so much importance to the prosperity of a Lodge as the selection of its officers. The duties and obligations of a Master of a Lodge are very responsible; and they are not less grave and imposing upon the Wardens. These, in a great measure, hold the destinies of a Lodge in their hands, and it will prosper or languish as they are faithful or negligent. For a man to do his duty it is necessary for him to know it, and with a knowledge of it, he should have the moral courage resolutely to perform it to the strict letter of the law. To be a Master of a Lodge is, no doubt, a very pleasing position, and one any brother may well be proud to occupy.; but true honor can only flow from a faithful discharge of the duties of the office; and, in my opinion, the title of Past Master is only a stigma to him who has neither been attentive to or capable of discharging those duties, by virtue of which alone he should be entitled to the honor. As regards his moral qualification, of course the Lodge ought to be the best judge, and is responsible for the action of him on whom its choice^falls. He certainly ought to be a man against whom no public act of immorality can be alleged; one not given to excesses, but temper-
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ate, just, prudent, with a love of the right path, and fortitude to tread in it; charitable in its most liberal sense; kind and courteous, yet firm in manner, with a resolute determination to uphold the true principles of the Order against all and every opposition." His is the correct view and Rllly covers the whole ground. But having in another place commented upon the qualifications of officers, we refrain from further observations. The Report on Correspondence is signed by Bro. GEO. F . SMITHERS', Chairman, and fills one hundred and fifty-eight pages. It is well done, and contains ilia'uy Vaiuai.'tG SUggCSilOnS.
Kansas receives fraternal notice. Three extracts are taken from Grand Master PRICE'S Address. That portion relating to drunkenness is, however, not one of them. Alluding to our review of Nova Scotia, last year, he says, " t h e saloon-keeper appears to be a bug-bear with our good Brother, and, perhaps, in many instances deservedly so." Emphatically so do we regard him. I n regard to the feeling called loyalty, the Brother is correct, and for his classical quotation we send him the following specimen of prairie Latin : Gratulanlur quod mos antiquus manet. Respecting the ice, at this writing, October 10, we are able to say that our ice men have yet a stock, and, were you here, we would gladly furnish you a lump, and leave you to provide the other ingredients ad libitum to concoct a â&#x20AC;&#x201D; M.-.W.-. J. WiMBURN LAURIE, Grand Master, Halifax; R.'.W.-. BENJAMIN CuRREN, Grand Secretary, Halifax. OHIO. The Sixty-fourth Annual Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio was held in Columbus, October 21, 1873. The Address of Grand Master BATTIN is a well written paper, of fourteen closely printed octavo pages, and deals almost exclusively with home affairs. Like all Grand Masters, he received applications for Dispensations to confer Degrees within the fixed time. He granted but one during the year, and says : " Numerous applications have been made to me during the year for Dispensations authorizing Lodges to receive petitions, and confer the Degrees upon candidates without waiting the time prescribed by the Code, but I have in all â&#x20AC;˘cases refused to grant them, except in one instance. A young man, * worthy and well qualified,' immediately after attaining his majority, made application to Meridian Lodge, No. 234, was elected, and received the first and second Degrees in the regular manner in the Lodge. Duty called him from home before he could receive the third Degree in the regular manner, and he would necessarily be absent for many months, if not years. I personally examined him as to his proficiency in the preceding Degrees, and finding him well skilled therein, I granted a special Dispensation authorizing the Lodge, at a special meeting called for that purpose, to ballot on his application for the third Degree, and if elected, to confer the Degree upon him. I am free to say that I did this for the purpose, among other things, of bringing the question to your notice. It is claimed by many well informed Masons, and some who have held high positions in the Order in this State, that the granting of such Dispensations is among the undoubted prerogatives of the Grand Master. No one pretends to claim that it
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should be exercised except on good cause shown; the case I have referred to above, in which I attempted to exercise it, was certainly one which would justify its exercise, if any such power exists," No doubt a Grand Master in cases like this, is fully warranted in issuing a Dispensation; and, we remark, they seem to us to be the only ones over which he should exercise his prerogative. We are glad to note that he wholly disapproves of Masonic processions on other than Masonic occasions. He sums up thus : " I have received many applications for Dispensations authorizing Lodges to appear in procession upon what is familiarly known as ' Decoration Day ' and /the Fjurth of July; but, believing our regulations authorize processions of Lodges only upon occasions strictly Masonic, I have in all cases declined granting tlie permission. I am aware that on former occasions similar permits have been granted; but I found, upon a conference with brethren from all parts of the State at our last Annual Communication, that the Fraternity were opposed to such display of the Order, and my own judgment is that no Masonic processions should be permitted, except upon occasions strictly Masonic. Personally, . I will always render assistance in paying proper honor to those who have laid down their lives in defense of our country and its civil institutions, but I do so as a citizen and soldier, and not in the capacity of a Mason. There is a growing tendency in the world to public display, which it would be well, in my opinion, for our Lodges to discountenance, so far as our Order is concerned." He discourses in this wise to Subordinates upon the importance of suitable Lodge rooms, and the necessity of keeping them insured ; . " I am pleased to report that there is a disposition among our Subordinates to procure suitable, safe, and commodious rooms in which to hold their meetings, and I have, so far as possible, encouraged them in the laudable undertaking. Lodges, as well as individuals, feel the importance of providing homes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a place which they can call their own; and many of them in this State are owners of the halls which they occupy; many others are taking the necessary steps to purchase or build halls. Such facts denote the prosperity and stability of the Lodges. In view of the many disastrous conflagrations with which our country has been visited during the past few years, I have endeavored to imjaress upon the Lodges the necessity of keeping their property well insured in some responsible company, that, should misfortune by fire overtake them, they will not be entirely penniless." A Lodge without a hall under its sole control, cannot, in these days, make much headway, and once secured, it should be strictly reserved for the purposes to which dedicated. No one, we think, will dispute the power of a Grand Master to restore a deposed Master Mason after the latter has made suitable reparation. In the case stated by Grand Master BATTIN, one might, however, well ask, " W a s the restoration sought because ample reparation had been made, or was it because of pressing Lodge work ?" No matter how much, or how pressing work may be, in every Jurisdiction some suitable brother can be found and detailed to dispose thereof, without the restoration of a deposed Master Mason. Indeed, we are of the opinion, founded on a long and not narrow experience, that such deposees ought to remain in abeyance until they have done works meet for repentance, not only to the satisfaction of the particular Lodge, but to the Order in general.
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In the settlement of difficulties strictly pertaining to Subordinates, Grand Master BATTIN adopted and followed this rule : â&#x20AC;˘ " A t the commencement of my term I adopted, and have since adhered to, as a rule, in the examination of all questions affecting a Lodge, the exclusion of all visitors therefrom during the investigation, believing that the best interests of the Lodge would thereby be promoted ; and while in so doing I may have unintentially given offense to some very worthy brethren not members of the Lodge specially interested in the investigation, I am fully satisfied that the rule is correct in principle, and results in promoting the best interests of the Order." Sound in rule and practice. Family quarrels arc best settled by the immediately interested parties. The Grand Lodge resolved that it was the duty of one of its Subordinates to repay a Lodge of another Jurisdiction, the expenses the latter had incurred in burying a destitute member of the former. We know of no Constitution or By-Law worth quoting as a precedent, that so much as mentions such a duty. In this Jurisdiction, when an indigent brother dies, the Lodge within whose cable-tow he happens to be, performs the last sad rites, without preferring any demand for remuneration, either to his particular or Grand Lodge. So may it ever be, while Masonic obligations remain intact. Bro. JNO. L . SETTINIUS submitted a forty-two page Report on Correspondence, for the execution of which he did not need to append an excuse. Kansas is, like others, fraternally noticed. M.-.\VT-. ASA H . BATTIN, Grand Master, Steubenville ; R.-.W.-. JOHN D . CALDWELL, Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. OREGON. The Proceedings of this Grand Lodge for 1874, are.the result of skill, taste and liberality. A Special Communication was convened at Masonic Hall, Salem, October 8, 1873. 'o '^y "'^ corner-stone of the State capitol in that city. The proceedings were of unusual interest, and the Order by their officers acquitted themselves in an admirable manner. The address of the occasion was delivered by Past Grand Master CHADWICK, and was worthy the man, the time and place. From it one can gain a better conception of the extent, soils, products and resources of Oregon than from any of the histories extant. Throughout are scattered bits of biography, history and criticism, and here and there valuable statistics are thrown in to prove positions assumed or justify prophecies. The Twenty-fourth Annual Communication was held at Portland, June 8-10, A. L. 5874. The Address of Grand Master PATTON is a first rate paper, quite equal to that of the preceding year. After a half dozen judicious paragraphs introductory to the main discourse, he congratulates those assembled, as Masons and citizens, in the following happy manner:
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" One year ago to-day it was my privilege from this place to congratulate you upon the general prosperity which then existed. It is with great pleasure that I renew those congratulations to-day; and assure you, that as a rule, the labors of the Craft throughout the entire Jurisdiction have been performed in peace and harmony. " T h e returns submitted by the various Subordinates for inspection, come fully up to the measure of my expectation. Greater care has been taken as to the selection of material; and while discipline has been enforced in several cases, I am informed that but few of them have appealed to this Body for final adjudication. Praiseworthy efforts have been made by the Craft generally, to conform more strictly to the rec^uirements of, and avoid the things prohibited by Masonry. ' "New Lodges have been constituted, and their labors commenced as legal constituents of this Grand Body, under the most favorable auspices. Altars have been erected in new localities, and the sound of the gavel has attracted thither many Craftsmen heretofore unemployed. â&#x20AC;˘ " Aside from these evidences of GOD'S favor towards us as Masons, we, as a people, have been abundantly blessed. Health, peace, joy and contentment, reign throughout the length and breadth of our favored land. The labors of the husbandmen have been gathered and garnered. Our store-houses have been overburdened with their valuable deposits; and while every home has been made glad, and caused to rejoice in the possession of plenty, and even abundance, the surplus products of our soil has been borne in stately ships to the various commercial marts of the world, and there distributed to the hungry millions of mankind. In exchange for these products, foreign nations have paid golden tribute to our industries. Our markets have been s,upplied with fabrics of their well skilled hands; and all articles needful for consumption, not indigenous to our soil, are placed within the reach of every citizen, thus giving opportunity to any and all to gratify their inclination or desire to enjoy the delicacies and luxuries of life, as well as the necessaries. For these and other innumerable blessings vouchsafed to us as Masons, as individuals, and as a people, we have renewed reason to be grateful to GOD, the giver of them all; for surely His goodness and mercy has followed us all the days of our lives. Let us then be thankful unto Him, and praise His holy name. ' F o r the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endureth to all generations.'" His advice to his associates before proceeding to active labors, should be thoroughly pondered by every brother before beginning any important, Masonic undertaking. It i s : "Before proceeding to the labors before us, it would not be unprofitable fur us, my brethren, if we would linger a moment longer, and make self-examination as to our Masonic advancement. What evils have we, as individual Masons, amended? What vices have we shunned? What positive good have we accomplished during the year now about to close ? To assist us in the performance of the duty here suggested, we might with great propriety enquire each one of'himself, have I, as a Mason, discharged my duty to GoD, my neighbor, and myself, as I was solemnly charged when I crossed the threshold of Masonry ? Have I been particularly careful in my outward demeanor to avoid censure and reproach ? Have I endeavored by my walk and conduct to enforce obedience to our tenets by precept as well as example? These are pertinent enquiries, and relate wholly to Masonic duty. If we can give affirmative responses to all these, then we have been true and consistent, and have acted agreeably to our professions, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if, on the contrary, our responses are in the negative, then we have been false to our vows, and betrayed our trust." Upon the observance of the law, we extract as follows:
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" A law half observed, is not observed at all; for, if we can violate a part without incurring punishment or even censure, we can disregard the whole law with impunity. Offenses against our laws or declared principles, even in trifling matters, should be corrected promptly; for, if we quietly overlook or fail to admonish a brother when he oversteps the bounds, it not only gives him license to repeat the offense, but incites others through his example, to the commi.^sion of similar, if not greater offenses, and demonstrates before the world that our professions are mere shams, and that we daily live in open violation of thoie principles for which we claim to cherish such strong attachment, and profess so much devotion." Grand Master PATTON recommends the gathering up of stray copies of their Proceedings in order to complete the iiies of the Lodges, and suggests a revision of their Constitution. He also warmly urges the immediate publication of a Code for the use of the Fraternity, and with a view to such a publication, says he has made a compilation of.all the laws, rules, edicts and authoritative reports made since the organization of their Grand Lodge. Codes are now in order, and unless our brethren are cautious, they will by the multiplicity and extension of them, there and elsewhere, acquire a notoriety quite as unenviable as have some of the progressive civilians. He urges the necessity of securing at an early day all the facts pertinent to a history of Masonry in Oregon. He recommends that a small appropriation be made for the yearly increase of the Grand Lodge Library. Masonry has assumed a character and importance Which renders its history of no inconsiderable value, in making up the civil annals of every Jurisdiction in the Union. Yes, let every fact be stored; every transaction recorded and archived for future use. Libraries have become indispensable, and books should be secured for those who seek for light, truth and enlarged knowledge. Further, we insist that theefforts of Grand Lodges should not be confined to shelving mere Masonic publications, but store up the best of every variety of science and general literature. The Report on Correspondence is from the practiced pen of Bro. S. F. CHADWICK, and embraces the Proceedings of thirty Jurisdictions. Among those reviewed our own receives fraternal attention, and for the compliment paid us we make our best bow. While reviewing the Proceedings of Florida, he thus comments upon a "vicious or frivolous objection interposed by a turbulent or indiscreet member to the admission of a visitor": " A 'vicious or frivolous objection, interposed by a turbulent or indiscreet member to the admi.ssion of a visitor,' etc., becomes a matter for the Lodge to dispose of. Where the party objecting makes his objection known, the Lodge is no longer bound by the rule that .an objection need not be explained, etc. And when made known, the character of the objection is easily determined. If found to be 'vicious, frivolous, and interposed by a turbulent or indiscreet member,' the Lodge should use discipline, for, by the confession, the brother objecting is guilty of conduct which tends to mutiny among the brethren. Our view is, that a brother is not bound to disclose his objection ; but if he does make it known, the Lodge has the right to pass on its validity. If it is confessedly vicious or frivolous, or even if not confessed, and the Lodge has unmistakable evidence that the objection is made by a turbulent or indiscreet member, to de-
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stroy the harmony of the Lodge rather than promote it, we think it is the duty - of the Lodge to use discipline, The safety and harmony of a Lodge are paramount to the membership of any bad Mason. These cases are exceptions to our rules." In the case as put by Bro. CHADWICK, perhaps, his would be the right course of procedure. But if not " confessed," has a Lodge a right to interpret the action of a member and then override his objection and recur to discipline ? We think not. As long as one is a member of a Lodge, he should be protected in every right, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and none is better established or more sacred than that of objection to the presence of a non-member. Having received some gentle raps over the knuckles for his published views of the Eastern Star, he replies: "There ought to be more frequent reunions, at which the wives and daughters of the brethren should be present, and an earnest effort made to enlist them in the cause of Masonry, not by conferring on them the so-called Degrees, but by giving them our confidence and making them the almoners of our charities to the sick and suffering, to the widow and the fatherless : make it a sacred duty to see that no applicant can enter the Lodge, unless his private character is such that he can also be admitted into the family circle. We would thus gain woman's influence in our favor. This is the idea that the Eastern Star is based upon. While the Eastern Star is not calculated to sweep over the land like a tornado, or to find a lodgment everywhere, still the object is one that is commendable. The female members know that they are not Masons. But any way to reform the 'social feature of Masonry' that 'is too much neglected.' If the Eastern Star will not answer, give us something else that will." This way, the Eastern Stars go unmolested on their winding way, no one caring to interfere with such harmless, social amusement. The Address of Grand Orator, Bro. J. N. DoLPH, at the installation of the Grand Officers, contains many fine paragraphs and happily expressed sentiments. Altogether his view of Masonry is correct. M.-.W.-. J. B. CoNGLE, Grand Master, Portland; R.-.W.-. R. P. EARHART, Grand Secretary, Portland. PENNSYLVANIA. The Masonic'Temple on the northest corner of Broad and Filbert streets, Philadelphia, was dedicated September 3, 5873, by the Grand Lodge of that Jurisdiction, convened in Special Coinmunication. The report of the Library Committee shows that already many valuable contributions have been received. Not only Masonic but other publications will be added from time to time. Leading magazines and weeklies of Europe and America, as well as the periodicals of the Order, are at all times accessible to the reading Mason. The Grand Annual Communication convened December 27, A. L. 5S73, in Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. Grand Master SAMUEL C . PERKINS delivered a respectable farewell address. Installation of the Grand Officers for the ensuing year followed ; afterward, Grand Master ALFRED R . POTTER delivered his inaugural. 26
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The Report of the Committee on Correspondence has one merit; it covers .only one ;and a'fourth pages of the Proceedings. We give place to the follow.ing paragraphs : " T h e published Proceedings of the numerous Grand Lodges have been carefully examined for the purpose of presenting to our Grand Lodge~the most striking and important occurrences in the Masonic world during the past year. As the several volumes can be examined in our Masonic Library, we will yield the space in our published Proceedings to matters of more pressing importance. We take pleasure in announcing that all of the Grand Lodges in the United •States are in harmony, enjoying pleasant relations with each other, and also with their Subordinate Lodges. The published Proceedings, without exception, exhibited the wondeiful degree of prosperity of the Fraternity in the several Jurisdictions. The elevated tone of the transactions is noted in the Addresses of the Grand Masters, the report of the Committes upon Landmarks and Jurisprudence, and in the votes and resolutions of the brethren. The Grand Lodges in the Southern States are rapidly recoverning their former good condition ; the pages of their Proceedings convince the reader that Masonic ties bind them gently but firmly in the great circle of national and universal brotherhood. ."A perusal of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodges in the Western States and Territories furnishes a vivid picture of American progress. In our Eastern Jurisdictions the Proceedings fall into an established ?ouiine, fixed by the practices of years and centuries, but in these newer Grand Lodges the presence of our .venerable institutions, among the novelties and vices of border life, sometimes leads to quick and sharp decisions, which among us would seem to be unmasonic. But it must be remembered that in many instances these decisions have been made in the interest of good order, virtue and morality, and in a hand to hand struggle with roiigh, brawling immorality. These Grand Lodges sometimes startle us by innovations which press hard upon the letter of the law, but they convince us that they understand its spirit, by making every Lodge room the safe shelter of morality, charity and brotherly love." M.-.W.-. ALFRED R . POTTER, Grand Master; R.-.W.-. J O H N THOMPSON,
Grand Secretary. QUEBEC. The Fourth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge was held in the "British Masons Chambers," Montreal, on the 24th and 25th of September, A. L. 5873. Thirty-eight Lodges were represented. Grand Master GRAHAM reported affairs in his Jurisdiction to be in a flourishing condition. A large portion of his Address is devoted to a statement of the difficulties then existing — now happily ajusted—between his Grand Lodge and that of Canada. H e recommended the establishment of a Quebec Masonic paper as a necessity. We cannot speak of that Jurisdiction, but we happen to know that, in this country, there are twice as many Masonic papers and magazines as are well supported, or are worthy of support, as now edited. Less Masonic journals, and better, say we. The Grand Secretary notes in his report an evil which exists in other localities, y'lz: the delay in remitting dues until the meeting of the Grand Lodge.
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The Grand Chaplain delivered a neat and sensible discourse, from which we take the following paragraph : ' ' - . â&#x20AC;˘ "Freemasonry has ample work to do in all States and' nations in ha'stening the brotherhood of man. In this Canada of ours there is sufficient need that" it should spread the cement of Brotherly Love to counteract the sectional,, political and sectarian tendencies to alienation and strife. In the religious world, too, I am sorry to say, there is need of Masonic labor to realize the unity for which every true worshipper of the Great Jehovah ever hopes and prays. It ought not so to be, but it is true that in the Masonic circle there is a tie of brotherhood which makes religious men more truly fraterniil,. and not merely to express more of that union which is so essential to religious joy and usefulness, than they are wont to have outside of that circle. A'nd surely, if ever age or country had need of all the forces that can be made available for' so great a result, our young Dominion in this, the hour of her youth arid-danger, has the need. Here, within our borders, we have a community composed of races widely different in origin and idiosyncrasy, and the tide of emigration is constantly bringing in waves of population' from the' elder world, to" tind a home and country under the bread shelter of our free"institutions, our just and equal laws. To unite and assimilate these varied people is a'task which will require Masonic cement and Masonic Charity. Let us each strive, in his own humble sphere, faithfully to use the Trowel and spread the cement of affection and kindness which unites all the members of the Masonic family, wherever dispersed, into one membership of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth." With peace'at home and harmonious relations abroad, there appea'rs'tb'be' nothing to hinder the steady advance of our friendsof Quebec. M.-.W.-. JOHN H . GRAHAM, Grand Master, Quebec ; R.-.W.-. J. H; ISAAC-SON, Grand Secretary, Montreal. R H O D E ISLAND. The Grand Lodge of this State opened its Semi-Anniial'Cbmmunica'tion, in Masonic Hall, Providence, November 18, A. L. 5872. At this mefetirig the' following "Decisions" were reported and approved: " T h a t a dwarf in stature was eligible to Masonic membe'rshi'p, ii" he was'a man possessing proper internal qualifications; that' there" was no required standard as to height or "weight of candidates." " T h a t a Lodge having made a Mason of a man-without-a thumb'liponihisright hand, must not proceed further in bestowing Masonic light upon.him." Referring to the latter, the Committee say: " T h e r e is involved in this decision, a question of muchiinpoi-tance;'that is to say, how nearly a man must be physically perfect-to entitle him tb'become' a proper candidate for the Degrees of Masonry. In the-judgment of your Committee, the ancient rule would require a than to be perfect in hisappendages, but we'are aware that such strictness does not prevail in. different'Jurisdictions to-day. There has been much discussion upon this question, whichhas generally availed but to convince each disputant of his own correctness. In the view of your Committee, if any departure from ancierit strictness is' to be permitted, it should only be permitted in such respects as shall not prevent the brother from making himself known as such at all times 'in the dark as' well as in the light.' Can a brother so make himself known who has no thumb upon his right hand ? Clearly not. Then most surely he is'debarred being a proper candidate, and in this view this decision is approved!"
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The Eighty-third Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge assembled in Masonic Hall, Providence, May ig, 1873. The Grand Master's Address is a compact, business paper, filling six closely printed pages. Wholly devoted to a report of his official acts, decisions and the recommendation of such changes as would harrnonize their Constitution and Civil Charter, it is a model worth the attention of officials in more pretentious Jurisdictions. Among his decisions we find this: " I t is not within the power of any Mason, or any body of Masons, to voluntarily withdraw from the Order of Freemasonry.-' Tjie exact scope of this decision is not quite apparent. If he means that one who has been duly made a Mason, cannot shift or forego the responsibilities which he has assumed, we assent. If, however, he means to be understood as affirming that a Mason cannot renounce Lodge relationship, he being "clear on the books" and there being no charges against him, we deny the legality of the decision. Bu*, having in another part of this review- set down the reasons for dissent from such doctrine, we forbear further comment. Grand Master MORTON recommends " t h e propriety of ordering each -Subordinate Lodge In that Jurisdiction to assess an annual tax upon each of its members, the tax not to exceed five dollars per annum, with penalty annexed for non-payment of the same." He gravely assigns two reasons for making such recommendation: first, because theirs is " t h e only Grand Lodge in the United States of America, which does not sanction assessments upon its members on the part of Subordinate Lodges"; second, " t h a t Subordinate Lodges in that Jurisdiction m a y b e enabled to exercise that charity which is one of the fundamental principles of our Order." Taxes of the kind, and levied in the manner indicated, are of very modern date, unauthorized by any "Constitution" or " B y - L a w " to which Masons appeal as standards, and sanctioned only by laws enacted in derogation of the rights of the Ancient Craft Mason. Forced charity is of little worth. 'He whose charity is regulated by law, will soon cease to entertain truly charitable sentiments, and having once paid the exacted mite, will find excuse to refuse subsequent applicants, be they ever so deserving of Masonic aid. If the object of such .legislation is to convert Lodges into purely eleemosynary institutions, it should be continued ; if not, then it should cease, and Masons untrammeled by " t h u s saith the law," be allowed the full and freeswing of every charitable instinct and emotion. Further; no man under restraint can be fully developed. For the fair play of every faculty and every energy, he needs the widest freedom consistent with the moral law. But Masonry is based on that law; then whatever narrows his legitimate freedom, in so far nullifies his rights under it, compels cramped action, and forces him to lead a life contradictory to, and condemned by, his moral intuitions. Every law, therefore, inconsistent with freedom as above limited, vitiates rather than ennobles him subjected thereto. Its execution dwarfs the Mason
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and degrades his Lodge below the level of a petty insurance society. Repeal the law, restore him his right, place him beneath the aegis of the ancient law, and at a bound he will spring forward to the front line of duty with an eagerness that foretells the fulfillment of every Masonic obligation. No Report on Correspondence from our Rhode Island brethren. NICHOLAS VAN SLYCK, Grand Master, Providence; EDWIN BAKER, Grand
Secretary, care of HENRY BAKER & SON, Providence. SOUTH CAROLINA. The Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication at Charleston, December 9, A. L. 5873. Deputy Grand Master J. B. KiRSHAW presided, and read the Address — the last he ever wrote — of Grand Master BRUNS, who was too ill to be present. Of their foreign relations and future prospects, he. thus wrote : " I t gives me pleasure further to state, that our foreign relations continue to be of the most satisfactory character. The great principles of jurisdiction to which we have, so often reverted, and which, with a single exception, have been universally conceded, are now fixed upon a basis which no future storms can shake, and we may well hope that under the shadow of that mighty pile, 'at once a Temple and a Fortress,' which the genius, the firmness, and the purity of our predecessors have raised, we may hereafter rest in undisturbed security. Not the less does it become us, from time to time, to re-examine this building in all its parts, to detect as soon as may be, any show of weakness any where, and so, by prudent foresight, to anticipate the disastrous results which too often flow from some neglected rift, whose widening gap has brought to the ground the strongest structures. For myself, conceding every thing to. the fallibility of human observation, I detect, after the most careful scrutiny, nothing that need occasion present alarm. To those who come after me, I commend an equal vigilance, as I sincerely wish them a greater capacity." His encomium on Past Grand Master JAMES L . ORR, though included in a paragraph, is perfect—just what would be expected from a noble man, who appreciated personal energy, high character, and comm.anding talents. Nor was Grand Master BRUNS niggard in his praise of Bro. THAYER and Junior Grand Warden JAMES BIRNIE. The concluding paragraphs of his Address we reproduce : " A n d now I lay down with the office, which your confidence has so long bestowed upon me, my life's work. Those of you who know me best, best know with what unswerving zeal and with what single devotion, from the first hour of my manhood to this day, I have spent and been spent in the service of Masonry. Standing as I do upon that narrow span which divides Time from Eternity, I look back upon that portion of the first, which I fain trust will prepare me for the latter, and without any reservation, can unfeignedly say, that next to the holy precepts of our Divine religion, her service has best fitted me (if, save by GOD'S mercy alone, man can be fitted) to answer with trembling hope to the tremendous declaration : 'Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me.' My heart's desire and prayer is, that our Order may grow in strength and unity, that our counsels may be blest with all wisdom, our officers endued with all knowledge and zeal, and our Craftsmen with every perfect gift.
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" I f my-tongue falters when it would utter thanks for the large confidence and the distinguished consideration with which you have ever honored me, believe me that it is because the heart is too full to give it play. The emotions that crowd on me in this supreme moment beggar language. I can only stammer out a heartfelt GOD bless you! and a solemn farewell." Alas! it was his last "farewell." With the honored dead he now sleeps. Let us trust that his great example will not be lost on his successors, and that the Fraternity at large may be inspired to grander deeds in the domain of peace, by a review of his transcendent virtues.
" The penalty of suspension or expulsion for non-payment of arrears is abrogated by this Grand Lodge ; and the only punishment to be hereafter inflicted for such defalcation shall be a discharge from membership. " I n future cases of appeal made to this Grand Lodge, the Grand Secretary, in publishing the same, shall state only the action of the Grand Lodge upon it in so many words as may be necessary to explain the same, avoiding all' remarks which may be offensive to either party, and by no means give majority or minority reports; excepting where the action is between the Grand Lodge or any Subordinate-Lodge or other Grand Lodge." Among his "decisions," these are worthy of note: "Candidates for the Degrees of Masonry must be- able to read and write, and sign the petition in their own handwriting. " T h a t the'obligations of all'Masons requirethem to'albstainfrom gambling, profane swearing, intemperance, and evil speaking', and that the Habitual practice of these vices demand of the Lodges prompt discipline. " T h a t an assessment- directed by a Lodge for the building of a Lodge, could not be added-to the arrears of a-member so as-to strike such member from the roll." When such decisions are respected, neither digrace nor discord-will'come; Bro. R. R U S H CAMPBELL, as Grand Secretary, produces a very complete Report on Correspondence, brief- but- tastefully executed. Kansas is respectfully noticed. He concludes his Report with-the following advisatory suggestions : "Masonry is in every respect a social institution. We'should-regard our Lodge as our family, and admit no person into communion with us who would be objectionable to a single member of our common household. Some injustice, it-is true, may at times thus be done, but no other rule'would or could insure us peace in the Lodge farhily. " T h e r e comes to us warning from several Jurisdictions, that unworthy persons have gained access to our mysteries, and we should be extremely careful as to whom we admit to our confidence. . The popularity of our institution has become its greatest danger. We must be very circumspect how we receive visitors, and be careful, above all, to guard the portals of our Lodges from the' approach of cowans and eavesdroppers, and see to it that we admit none into our brotherhood but good men and true, who come to us under the tongue of good report and well recommended. Let our Committees on Charters not only require a negative good character in-a candidate, but let them further inquire, before recommending him, whether he is such a person as would be an ornament to and reflect credit upon the Craft4"
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This is sound doctrine, and in these days of heat and haste, cannot be too earnestly repeated nor too earnestly enforced. 'VVere not .another -Lodge instituted during .the] next three years, we believe the Craft would be gainers in actual strength and moral power. If, however, the present order of things is to be continued, let more thorough inquisition into the character and qualitications of candidates be made before our gates are opened to those seeking a Masonic home. TENNESSEE. The Sixtieth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of this Jurisdiction was held at Freemasons' Hall, in Nashville, commencing November lo, A. L. 5873. M.-.W.-. D. R. GRAFTON, Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. JOHN FRIZZEI.L, Grand Secretary. The Address of the Grand Master is short and devoted to local matters. After alluding to the terrible pestilence which had visited the State, and the widows and orphans left in its path, he said : "Brethren, the cry of those desolate ones, and of many others in like condition, comes to us from all parts of our Jurisdiction; their sad, plaintive wail is sounding in our ears. Will you heed their cry ? I know you will. And shall not the cry of earth's sorrowing ones awaken within us a more earnest determination to complete our Masonic Orphans' Home, so that the. children of our dear departed brethren may not be left as friedless waifs upon a world that knows too little of charity ? It is our duty to make them oraments to society and a blessing to the race. Seldom is there so loud a call for philanthropic deeds; seldom is so deeply touched the pulse of generous thought. -The heart of selfishness is lost in thoughts for others' good. Shall the desire to bind up the wounds which sorrow has thus made find expression in something permanent, grand, and enduring, or shall all our efforts in this direction, as the rolling billow, after beating upon the rocky shore, sink back to quiet rest? Shall our noble, generous thoughts and aspirations subside with the passing call ? Let our united efforts embrace this occasion to accomplish a work which will send its blessings down to coming ages, and show the generations yet to come that we were not unmindful of our sacred trust. What more worthy, what more desirable, what more noble, than the completion of our Masonic Orphans' H o m e ? " Of the Masonic Board of Relief at Memphis, he utters the following words of praise: " I deem it my duty to commend the brethren of the Masonic Board of Relief at Memphis for their faithful discharge of duty in the cause of suffering humanity. When Memphis was stricken with that terrible epidemic which has made so many homes desolate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when the inhabitants were fleeing from the scourge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when the dead and dying were being deserted, and but few were left to administer to the wants of our suffering brethren, the members of this Board, with^a heroism born of the true spirit of Masonry, bravely, nobly, stepped into the breach, and, in their ministrations of love and mercy, held their lives not dear in the cause of suffering humanity. One of their number, the deeply lamented Bro. GEORGE D . PLUMMER, gave up his life in his devotion to duty. Truly have these brethren thus exemplified the principles of oui: Brotherhood."
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Applications having been made to the Grand Master for authority to confer the Degrees upon one who had lost an arm, and two others, each of whom had been deprived a leg, he refused his sanction, though all were reported to be gentlemen of education and high social standing. H e reasons upon such applications as follows: " T h e s e requests seem to me to exhibit an erroneous idea of the powers of the Grand Master. I t seems as if he was thought to be above all law â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one who can, with one stroke of the pen, sweep away all the regulations and edicts of the Grand Lodge of which he is the executive officer. Whatever may have been the prerogatives of Grand Masters prior to the organization of Grand Lodges, it certainly cannot now be held that they possess any such power as these requests seem to imply, unless it is insisted that all Grand Masters are lineal descendants of King Solomon, and thence derive their authority by an unbroken succession. "These applications, and all others of a like character, were refused upon the ground that the Grand Master does not possess the power to suspend, by dispensation or otherwise, the operation of any edict or regulation of the Grand Lodge, and that no case of emergency can possibly be presented which would authorize the attempt to do so." His action was clearly right. Some time since the Grand Lodge of Kansas decided the question adversely to all maimed candidates. The Grand Master warns his brethren against the growing evil, hasty legislation, in a short but significant paragraph, as follows : " I embrace this opportunity to warn you against hasty legislation. Remember, brethren, we are making historyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that we are establishing precedents which are to govern those who are to come after us, and that the precedents which we establish will be to them as chains of brass and bands of iron." From the Proceedings we learn that the Grand Lodge has resolved to purchase the reprint of its proceedings from 1813 to the date of its last Communi'cation. T h e work is to be prepared and published by Grand Secretary FRIZZELL. This is a move in the right direction, and will doubtless furnish much valuable matter for the Masonic disciple and the historian. The Report on Correspondence covers about four and a half pages, and professes to give all the compiler thought of value to the brethren in his Jurisdiction. If it in fact answer their needs, we ought not to call it meagre, though thus it appears to us. M.-.W.-. JAMES D . RICHARDSON, Grand Master, Murfreesboro; R.-.W.-. JOHN FRIZZELL, Grand Secretary, Nashville. TEXAS. The Thirty-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas convened in Masonic Temple, at Houston, June 3, A. L. 5874, M.-.W.-. Grand Master JAMES F . MILLER, presiding.
The Address of the Grand Master is replete with local information. He reports the Lodges in that Jurisdiction, with few exceptions, in a prosperous condition, the membership increasing as fast as desirable, non-affiliates fewer, and the average attendance at Communications of Subordinates augmented. Special attention has been given to the moral fitness of candidates.
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His remarks respecting the multiplication of Lodges, the character of candidates, and the peculiar qualities necessary to constitute an efficient Master, squaring with our own opinions, and being withal timely, we give them as follows: . • " There is a tendency to multiply the number of Lodges to such an extent that we will soon have, in some portions of the State, a great many weak and poor Lodges, unable to discharge their duties to the Order or to the Grand Lodge. At every cross roads and school house there is a disposition to organize a Masonic Lodge as a matter of convenience, and as an inducement to immigrants, so that in many counties there are now from five to ten Masonic Lodges. These Lodges, of course,, must each have a Masonic hall, furniture, etc., at a pretty heavy cost. This will be a great temptation to work unworthy material in their spiritual temple, in order to strengthen themselves and pay off their indebtedness. It is true that the very heavy immigration to our State has so far, in a great measure, counteracted this evil, but it is time that precautionary measures were taken. Another source of some trouble, which may some day bring trouble upon us, is the opinion that is taught and believed in some quarters, that because a man is a good citizen and no harm is known of him, when he petitions a Lodge he has a right to the Degrees, and that it is an outrage to reject him. It seems to me, however, that the very reverse of all this should be taught and enforced. No man has any right or interest in this Order, except its members, and if the admission into it of the most distinguished citizens in the land would disturb the good fellowship of the humblest member of the Lodge, his petition should be rejected. " There are a great many negatively good men, that is, who have done no particular harm to any one, who are almost as much unfitted to be Masons as the positively bad; for a bad man may be reformed, but these negatives are unimpressible either for good or ill. It is only those who, from their life and habits we judge, will make active, energetic, positive Masons, who should be admitted into the Lodge. It is a great mistake to suppose that numbers simply are an element of strength in a Masonic Lodge. "There is complaint in some Lodges of want of interest in Lodge business, and failure to attend Communications by their members, and it is proposed to adopt measures to compel their attendance. This listlessness upon the part of the membership of "the Order, is the legitimate result of one or two causes. These members were never really impressed with the true faith and principles of the Order, were negative men, who never should have been admitted, or the Lodge has elected such officers as do not command the respect of the members, and who conduct the business of the Lodge in such a way as to make a Lodge meeting a bore instead of a pleasure. It is of course proper that a Master of a Lodge should be versed in the ritual of the Degrees, but it is even more essential that he should have ability and culture enough to command the respect of his Lodge, as well as of the community in which he resides, and tact enough to enable him to make a Lodge meeting agreeable and pleasant, and that his character and life should be pure and blameless." These views — the fruits of wide observation and mature thought — deserve the careful attention of the Mason who values present peace or future strength. Vice begets nothing but its like, and ignorance originates nothing good and enduring, except by accident. Moral power results from the symmetrical combination of intelligent, virtuous, constant factors, and moral influence is exercised only by such factors when steadily and harmoniously engaged in the great work of the Order — the upbuilding and perfection of a universal brotherhood arriong paen. Every element admitted, which does not directly and positively contnll' 27
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ut'e to stich'an ~end, should be regarded as antagonistic to its attainment, and -eliminated at thie -earliest possible moment. Mind seeks niind; it may pity and instruct igtidrance, but its compaiiions are sought and found on a higher level. T h e man of sterling virtue may attempt the reform of the vile, but their haunts are not his'retreat for high self culture. To associate such classes is to assure 'cShfu'sion; and every "atteinpt "thiis far made, has resulted only in local, if not •general disgraces. "Hence the double necessity of ccrutinizing both the character "and capacities of candidates, and the great importance of pleasing cultivated, upright arid stable men at the head of Lodges. Power belongs to him alone wKf> knovvs hh'w nnd when to \yield it v.'ith effect. The 'era of imuecilliy is 'passed'; vigor, insight and virtue must in time to come lead the-van, else there will soon be no van to lead. •ftdm the GMtid Master's decisidris, 'we extract these : "'A^Maspntliay Be suspended for non-payment of'dues withoiit'a ballot, and 'rtih'sfdted, upon payteent.to'the'Secretary, without khy'vdte whatevei-. . -'^It is a'Masonic duty to blackball a calndidate when there is no harm known ofhira'and no particiilar good. .._ ','A member of a Lodge, joining in a petition for a new Lodge, must pay dues in both Lodges until the new Lodge is chartered." The first we regard as sound, provided there is no By-Law to the contrary; tHe 'second 'contains advice which we hope will be put in -prictice whenever a 'rl'oboily'Se^li's 'adinissidh'; from the 'mlirig in the third, we 'riiost emphatically dissent. It is both illegal and iihjiist; in fact, it recognizes dual membership, against which, though but of temporary continuance. Masons every where, as far as we can learn, firmly protest. The'Report on Correspondence was presented by R.-.'W.-. E. H . GUSHING, "and'gmbraces'a'retfbspect of the "Proceedings of'tKirfy-nine Grand Lodges. No one can well find fault with its execiition, for it bears the irhpress of a clean 'hand and a clear head. R^^ferririg to matters cif'general iiiterest,'he says': , " Negroes are admitted as members of Lodges in a number of Jurisdictions, though most agree that the right so-called of visiting is no right, and any brother who does,not choose to sit in a Lodge,with a negro, can object to his coming in. "AH,agree that;the ballot box is the only place to test the question, whether they shall be made Masons or not. " T h e r e is a'general spirit of active benevolence prevailing among the Craft, and a dispostion to build up institutions particularly for the care of the widows and orphans. . This disposition the Committee especially commends to the Grand "Lodge of "iaxas, and trust it will find expression and means of practical employkhent among us without delay. " T h e disposition of most Grand Lodges is conservative, looking with critical 'cire to ttfe'admission'of newmembers, and more especially to the creation of new Lodges. THe imiversaldisposition is to create the fewest possible Lodges in number." In c'omrhenting'onthe position taken by the Grand Lodge of California in regardto the'admission of negfo visitors, he remarks:
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" We doubt the. propriety of driving out, a me,mber,tp admit a visitor. Hospitality is a good, thing, but not to be commended when it nec_essitat_es turning the children out of doors." "" '^' ' ' --i—Kanasas is fraternally noticed, and we answer the interrogatory towards the conclusion by saying, that temperance societies have failed to effect the reform needed, and by affirming that Masonry embraces temperance as one of its corner stones. THOMAS^ R." BONNER, Grand Master, Tyler; GEORGE BRINGHURST, Grand,
Secretary, Houston. UTAH. 1873. The Second Annual Communica.tion of this young but, vigorous Grand Lodge, was.held in Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City, comine.ncing IJqvember i j , 1.87,3. M.'.W.'. REUBEN H . ROBERTSON, Grand Master, and. R.-.W.-. CHRISTOPHER DiEHL, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master's Address was devoted in the main to local matters. The Graft seem to be working harmoniously in that Jurisdiction, a fact pleasant to record. The Grand Master offered the following good reminder: "From the statement made to me by the W.-.M.'. of that Lodge, the applicant had'been niade a Mason in, and was a member of, a Lodge"'of Masons under the jurisdiction of the Grand Orient of France. ' That the applicant had; paid his dues and applied for a dimit, but had- not received the same, yet had, reason to believe that the dimit had been granted. I refused to grant the Dis.pensation. American Grand Lodges cannot afford to aidrhit "of e'nci'oachmerit's upon their Grand Lodge jurisdiction. What is known as 'healing Masons' may do in some cases and in some place's, biit certainly this is not such a case as to invoke the exercise of extraordinary power by a Grand Master. A resolution of the Grand Lodge, I think, settles'the question. At least I will not disregard it. I'also received.an application from Wasatch Lodge, tip. I, asking for a Special Dispensation empowering that Lodge to confer the Fellow^ Craft and Master Mason's Degree." • We are more than well pleased with the cautious manner in which the Grand '^ xr'II- • ..i;t:n -r^i.-*-. !'.o' Master moves in the matter of granting Dispensations for the_ institution of new Lodges. H e entertains the only tenable opinion upon this subject, and. we, hope'his successor wjl'-be guided, by a like notion. If-this obtain, as a rule, much trouble and annoyance will be cut off, and, in addition, bad material kept without the sacred precincts of our Order. No care in this direction should. Be deemed trifling in a new country; no caution onerous. It seems our good brethren of. Utah are agitating the. questipn. of hojy a brother is to be disposed of, who receives his Degrees in one of. their Lodges, but fails to sign the By-Laws, or, in other words, is membership complete, provided he does not sign the By-Laws? Opinions, differ upon this subject. Some hold that membership is incomplete unless the recipient appends his.signatur?_ to the By-Laws of the Lodge in which he receives the Degrees. We do not see the force or importance of establishing such a rule. As we]}' might every citizen o,f a State be required to sign a. copy of its statutes. We
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deem it not much short of sheer nonsense to require this act of a candidate before he is permitted to participate in the doings of his Lodge and enjoy all the privileges of a Mason. The Grand Master does not seem to relish the many jokes poked at his brethren by the knights of the quill, and says: "Some of our sister Grand Lodges seem at a loss to understand us. One smiles at our diminutive proportions, while another wonders why the head of the Church is not at the head of the Masonic Fraternity in Utah. To such we say, in our Lodge-room we know no creed either in politics or religion. The universalilv rS Masonry is such that we cannot, even if we so desired. And yet we distinguish here, as Masons do elsewhere, between law abiding and lawdefying citizAis; and we shut our Lodge doors against those persons who have — and I believe would again — prostitute Masonry for the building up of priestly rule and power. Neither do we want, nor do we intend to have, the history of Masonry in Nauvoo repeated in Utah. We must allow no discordant element to enter our Lodges. It would disturb the peace and harmony that prevails among the Craft." We desire to assure our brethren in Utah that there is no lack of confidence in their Masonic integrity in this Jurisdiction, and we presume in no other. But, like the cadets at West Point when a new-comer appears, all join to give a new Grand Lodge a rousing welcome to impress upon it the importance of the circle of which it may become a star. The Grand Secretary sends forth a very interesting report, interspersed with excellent suggestions. His Report on Correspondence is short, but a well exe^cuted effort. We hope Bro. D I E H L will expand in his next attempt, for we are sure he will be appreciated by every genuine Mason. VERMONT. The Grand Lodge of Vermont assembled in Annual Communication in Grand Army Hall, Burlington, June i i , A. L. 5873. The Proceedings are tastefully arranged, neatly printed, and abound in good things. The Grand Master's Address is an excellent paper. From it we extract the following paragraphs: " T h e chief design of our meetings, whether in Grand Lodge or in the more frequent gatherings of the Lodge Communications, should be to cultivate us socially and make us unselfish. In the accomplishment of this design is moral culture attained. Morality consists in the performance oi duty — in its broadest sense — duty to GOD, our fellow men and ourselves. It finds root in the unselfish instincts of our nature, and is nourished by friendly intercourse and fraternal greeting. It is the opposites of selfishness. " I n this age everything seems tending towards selfishness. The business pursuits of life, wherein each is compelled to struggle for his own interest against competitors striving for the same end, tend only to selfishness. They call into exercise only the selfish faculties. Each contends for the interest of self, and in the contest only selfish ends are sought. Benevolence, friendship, generosity, have no place in business competition. That there is no friendship in trade has been proverbial. The miser never grows unselfish or social. He seeks only the companionship of his dollars and listens to no music but theirs. Wealth is accorded the position of power and the desire for power is the ruling passion of the day. Men seek it in reckless disregard of the rights of others.
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" I n politics selfishness too often predominates. Political strife waxes warm through a desire for power and the true interests of government are not unfrequently lost sight of in a heated campaign, in the all absorbing desire to prevail. Even in the Church there exists to a greater or less extent a sectarian spirit which views a particular creed as the only true faith. "From all this, my brethren, we can turn to the Lodge-room and around our common altar shut out all contention and meet upon the broad principles of unselfishness and universal brotherhood. "Thus our institution seems to meet one of the wants of our nature. Here, instead of engaging in the engrossing pursuits of business, we cultivate generosity and benevolence; instead of the strife and contention of party politics, we meet and harmonize our political views upon the broad platform of true patriotism and loyalty to the whole country; instead of a strife to gain promotion, we seek, not elevation, but rather to meet upon the level and cultivate a spirit of equality and brotherhood; instead of sectarian religious controversy, our broad religious creed requires only a belief in the fatherhood of GOD and the brotherhood of man. " L e t no brother then mistake the object of our institution: It cannot be used to promote business patronage and 'acquire wealth, for such pursuits tend only to selfishness. To counteract this tendency is one object we have in view. It should not be employed to assist in securing political preferment, because in that there are contentions and party bickerings. I^et us be exceedingly careful not to whisper among ourselves that a candidate for political office is a Mason. If we support him let it be for his fitness, not for his Masonry. It does not seek the place of the Christian religion. It inculcates morality alone, not the doctrines of regeneration. ' It is the Handmaid of Christianity, not the Usurper of its position.' It can work in harmony with it to broaden our views and cultivate Christian tolerance. It is not able to afford the consolation of the Gospel to sustain us in the hour of our dissolution â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but it teaches, in impressive symbolism, that we should stretch forth our hand to assist and succor a fallen brother, and with the arm of friendship strengthen and support him in the hour of trouble and distress." We commend these extracts to our reading brethren, especially those just beginning Masonic life, with the assurance that they are fraught with important truths. Speaking of " The Past Year," he says : "Brethren, the past Masonic year has been a pleasant and prosperous one. Nothing, of which I am aware, has occurred in any locality to interrupt the harmony of our Lodges. The duties of my office, although requiring almost daily attention, have not been very arduous, and in no instance have they been disagreeable. I have not been called upon to wield the gavel of authority to. correct any irregularity. Our growth has not been as rapid from initiations as in the past, yet I am persuaded that there has been a better growth than heretofore in the knowledge of our precepts and in devotion to our principles. While our prosperity consists in such a growth we need not fear that the hour of great-, est prosperity shall be the hour of greatest danger." From the decisions made by Grand Master DAVIS, we take the following as of general importance: " W h e n a candidate who has been elected in a Lodge, changes his residence to the jurisdiction of another Lodge before he is initiated, the latter Lodge may receive and act upon his petition, and if elected confer the Degrees upon him without the consent of the former Lodge. In such case he forfeits his deposit fee in the former Lodge."
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The first is evidently based on the tacit assumption that a Lodge, acquires no control over a candidate until after it has conferred the E/.A.-. Degree. This position is somewhat sustained by a recent decision of Grand Master CHAPMAN of Iowa, which affirms that a Lodge loses all control over a rejected,candidate after the expiration of six months. An invitation having been extended to the Grand Lodge.to join in procession on the inauguration of the Ethan Allen statue at Burlington, Bro. HENRY CLARK from the Special Committee," reported that it was the opinion of the Committee that the invitation should be courteously declined, for the reason that it was not 1 .. ;.i :_.-i L r_.. ii-_ n I T-j .-„ ;*_ c,.u^_j:^-^*-«f *« i n aCCOruailUC w i m rtuv-icm c u a n j n x l u i i i i c vj»i*iivx J_(\^ugc \ji iLo OLILTUIULUMLVO \.\J
join in public processions of that character, unless to perform some part of the service." We admire the courage of our brethren, who could thus firmly stand by ancient usages and customs, and courteously decline as Masons to participate in festivities wholly unmasonic. Theirs was the true course. Lodges at this time cannot afford to go beyond their legitimate sphere, and ought to avoid all display and shun mere notoriety. The Report on Foreign (?) Correspondence is indeed the work of one whose superior skill is apparent throughout. It is prefaced with a thoughtful introduction. Bro. H E N R Y CLARK has laid the Craft under obligations which they will not be slow to acknowledge. We quote : ".The favors bestowed by Divine Providence, upon our institution are apparent ©n all sides as we pass along the great highways of Masonic progress — and observe the healthful grovfth of principle and spirit which pre-eminently prevails in all our sister Jurisdictions. The Craft at large are found to be in the enjoyment of the largest measure of peace, unity and prosperity ever vouchsafed' to a meroJy human institution. It is noted by several Grand Lodges that certain parties, and even religious denominations, have seen fit to array theniselves against the Masonic institution as dangerous to the well being of society and subversive of religion. The charges are mainly made to subserve personal and selfish ends. We had supposed in this enlightened day and generation that all men had come to understand that Masonry does not array itself against religion, nor even claim a position of equality with it, but is content to be as a handword to it, in niinistering to purposes of human benefaction. ® * * * * * * All advise no retaliation nor'railing for railing'—but that we show our v^orks, by guarding well our own and each others characters and conduct, and put to silence the ignorance of foolish men." His review, of Kansas for 1S72 is very fraternal,'though we receive commendation for what we did not do. By some slip of the pen, our name is substituted for.that of Grand Master PRICE, who is thus deprived of deserved praise for the high stand he took against drunkenness. Number of Lodges in this Jurisdiction ninety-nine. • PARK DAVIS, re-elected Grand Master, St. Albans;
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elected Grand Secretary, Rutland. VIRGINIA. 1873. Tlhis Grand Lodge held its Annual Communication for 187 J, in St. Alban's Hall, in the city of Richmond, commencing December 8, A. D . x873.
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M.-.W.-..ROBERT'E. WITHERS, Grand Master; R.'.W.-.'JOHN •DOVE, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master's Address is short and business lik'e. He 'congratulates 'the Craft in liis Jurisdiction on their fdrtiinafe escape froin the terrible p'estilence that almost desolated some of the Southern cities. He also pays a fitting tribiite to the memory of M.-.W.-. Bro. LEVI S. STEVENSON, Past Grand Master of Virginia, who died August 20, 1873. For fifty-three years Bro. STEVENSON had been a member of that Grand Body, often present and sharing in its laboirs and proving his love and devotion to. the Order by his pure. Masonic'life. Our Brother will pardon us for saying that we regret his sanctioning the Gift Concert at Norfolk, for we believe he made a serious.mistake in connecting Masonry with such an enterprise. We grant he had precedent for such action, but •wholly without the authority.of ancient usage or enlightened moderm example. We are opposed to all such schemes, confident that they are fraught only with evil consequences present and future. On the "subject of mixed funerals, he says ; " I n August last, I was the recipient of a communication from-Most Worshipful CHARLES F . STANSBURY, Grand Master of Ma.sons in the District of Columbia, enquiring as to the 'relative positions and authority of the Masonic Fraternity and the Order of Odd Fellows, at funerals, where the deceased had been a member of .both organizations.' In response, I forwrarded him a copy of the resoliition adopted by this>Grand Lodge, 'repealing the law prohibiting person's other than Masons from acting as pall bearers at Masonic funerals,' constituting . the only regulation on the subject. In this connection I will say, that having been called on by the Worshipful Master of Lodge, No. 120, to sustain his decision prohibiting the passage of a procession of other organizations through his Lodge, when convened to bury a brother, also a member of another Order, I did not hesitate to confirm his action. I cannot avoid giving expression to my regret that this Grand Body has opened the door to those embarrassing questions of precedence, etc., by departing from what I am constrained to regard as true Masonic law, in admitting non-affiliates or profanes, within the precincts of a tiled Lodge, duly opened, whether as pall bearers or otherwise. The exclusive.ness of our Order being thus invaded, it becomes exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, to draw the line which shall fix the relative rank, dignity and ceremonial of different organizations on a satisfactory basis." In these sentiments we heartily concur. The Grand Secretary made a report on the republication of the Proceedings of this venerable Grand Lodge from its organization to date. We hope to see the work completed, as it would not only be of inestimable value to the Craft in Virginia, but to the entire brotherhood in America, furnishing valuable historic material, such as cannot be obtained from any other source. Bro. DovE'may put us down for a full set of the work. The Committee on Jurisprudence presents the following : " On the question, ' Can a Lodge refuse to receive the dues of a suspended • brother, when tendered, so as to restore him to the rights and benefits of Masonry ?' we commend the passage of the following : "Resolved, That a Lodge cannot refuse to receive the dues when tendered according to the law laid down in the Methodical Digest."
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The enforcement of this, we think, would save our Grand Masters much time and a waste of ink and paper: . "Resolved, That the Grand Master and Grand Secretary be requested not to answer any questions propounded to them'by Subordinate Lodges or brethren,' except such as may be sent up through the District Deputy Grand Masters, in accordance with Resolution 2d of General Regulations of 1866," Bro. B. R. WELLFORD, Jr., presents the Report on Correspondence, reviewing the Proceedings of forty-three Grand Lodges, including that of Kansas for 1872 and 1873, ^""^ quotes liberally from our Grand Master's Address, and the report of Bro. SHARP on Appeals and Grievances for 1872. We do not know, but are inclined to think, that the Brother approves the report and the resolution accompanying it. In his tilt with Maryland, Grand Master WITHERS says â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and we agree with him â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we have no use for a General Grand Lodge. We have show enough now; from any more, "Good Lord, deliver us." Let us have more of practical harmony, less of pomp and show : " T h e following resolution was offered, and the record says, temporarily laid on the table. We do not see that it was called up again. The table is the best place for it, and we hope the practical wisdom of our brethren in Maryland will let it lay there, and not introduce among us a disturbing element in the discussion of an impracticable and, we think, a very unwise proposition : " ' W H E R E A S , It is the opinion of this Grand Lodge, that the establishment of a General Grand Lodge, to be composed of the Grand and Past Grand OflScers of the different Grand Lodges in the United States, would essentially promote the interest of Masonry, and conduce to a uniformity in the work and labors of the Craft; therefore, " 'Resolved, That a Committee of this Grand Lodge be appointed to corres-" pond with the various Grand Lodges in the United States relative to the establishment of a General Grand Lodge.' " M.-.W.-. W. H. LAMBERT, Grand Master, Alexandria; JOHN DOVE, Grand Secretary, Richmond. WASHINGTON TERRITORY. Our brethren of Washington Territory celebrated their Sixteenth Anniversary by meeting in Grand Communication at Masonic Hall, Olympia, September 3, A. L. 5873. Grand Master GRANVILLE O . HALLER presided, and Representatives from fourteen Lodges were in attendance. The Grand Master in a quiet, business-like way informs us that he communicated the secret work of Past Master to one about to assume the duties of W.*. M.". of Camanio Lodge. Why do it yourself, when five Past Masters were present? Could they not be assembled, and would not a Past Master's Lodge have been a more appropriate place to confer the Degree ? We so think, and doubt the right of a Grand Master to confer the Degree in such way, and thus with impunity set aside ancient landmarks and usage. Having granted the petition asking for the establishment of a Lodge U. D., but the dispensation fee not having been sent up, he directed the Grand Secretary not to forward the Dispensation. All right; if nine men cannot raise the funds necessary to pay for a Dispensation, it is evident they cannot run a Lodge save on credit.
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Grand Master HALLER seems to regard preparations and provision for festivity, as a part of Masonry; for he says it would gratify him if suitable arrangements were made whereby a suitable hall might be prepared, at each Annual Communication, for a Masonic banquet, and suitable quarters provided for one or more guests whom the Grand Master might invite to be present. Brethren might inquire how many more, and in case the number was large, refuse to provide quarters. Bro. HALLER should recollect that the Fathers of this Republic alleged as one of the reasons for throwing off their allegiance to the mother country, the quartering troops on the people in time of peace. His recommendation that all correspondence be conveyed through the Grand Secretary, which would increase the work of that official without corresponding good resulting to any one. Grand Master HALLER having revoked the Charter of a Lodge, ordered the W.-.M.'. to deliver it, together with the books and property of the Lodge, to one E D E S , an unaffiliated Mason from Oregon. The W.-.M.-. refused to obey the mandate. Both were clearly wrong; the Grand Master in ordering the property, etc., into the possession of an unaffiliate, no matter if he were a P.-, G.-.H.•.?.•. of Jerusalem, and the W.-.M.-. in refusing to obey his superior. The Steilacoom Lodge case takes up nearly one-half of the Grand Master's Address. The proceedings on the part of the Lodge were most extraordinary, especially when we reflect that they convicted CLARK on the unsupported testimony of a perjurer, and then expelled him, disregarding every right justly his. Besides, they afterwards refused to regard his notice of appeal, and denied him copies of the papers in the case, which would have enabled him to peifect it. . While we doubt the authority of the Grand Master to interfere with the prerogatives of Subordinate Lodges, we think in this case Grand Master H A L L E R was abundantly justified in setting aside the finding of the Lodge. Grand Master HALLER speaks thus of Masonry in his Jurisdiction: " In reviewing the past year, with sorrow and regret I have had to admit to myself, that Masonry, in our Jurisdiction, is not entirely satisfactory. I fear— indeed in too many instances the evidence is very marked.— that the intent and very spirit of Masonry have been misunderstood by many of our brethren and in many of our Lodges, or else wholly disregarded. It is not the Lodge who can best perform 'the work,' as it is sometimes called, and deliver the Lectures accurately, that makes it the best Lodge — for each Lodge is expected to have sufficient training for all this. Masons, in this respect, are like learned scholars, who are expected to spell correctly, for which they deserve no especial credit, but, if they fail in spelling, they deserve especial execration." Judging from his Address, we should say he was not far wrong. Evidently some of the material used was more like pumice stone than granite, and ifor cement the workmen substituted clay. At this Grand Communication, one THOMAS W . LONG, a suspended Mason, hailing from Yosemite Lodge, No. 133, California, who had been visiting and imposing himself upon the Lodges of Washington Territory, was expelled, on tx parte evidence, from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. 28
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This was an assumption and exercise of authority unwarranted by the exigencies of the case, iii opposition to the ancient Constitutions, and contravening modern usage. Clearly, the course dictated by courtesy and usage, would have beeii for Blue Mountain or some other aggrieved Lodge, to have presented charges against LoNG to Yosemite Lodge, No. 133, California, and then have awaited their action. Provided they failed or neglected to take cognizance thereof, the next step would have been to present the charges before the Grand Lodge of California for their consideration. Lastly and finally, in case the Grand Lodge of California refused or omitted to act in the premises, the accused should then have been summoned to appear before the aggrieved Lodge, to answer the charges preferred against him. Whether he obeyed or not, trial in due form should have followed, and if guilty as alleged, his expulsion should have been ordered. The Report on Correspondence fills eighty pages, and does credit to the attaininents of Bro. THOMAS MILBURNE R E E D . Kansas receives complirnentary notice; In his review of the Proceedings of New Jersey for 1873, ^"<i ' " opposition to the views of Bro. HOUGH, we have the following: " T h a t either a Grand or Subordinate officer, when known to be guilty of a criirie, whether it be heinous or otherwise, should by virtue of the office he holds, be shielded and protected in his guilt, or while thus honored and guilty succeed to higher and more responsible duties, is preposterous to us, and insulting to good morals. Any such code or system of laws, usage or practice, be it political, social, or Masbtiic, is destructive of good government, and rotten to the very core. We have not learned that such is the spirit of our Masonry. The charge of piir enemies that we are sworn to protect and defend each other in guilt as in innocence, though having no foundation in fact, would at least bear the semblance of truth. No, a Mason guilty of crime, at once should forfeit all claim to, office or station, and that law is lamentably defective, and inconsistent with Masonic morals, that will not at once depose him, if he is known to be guilty." Notwithstanding the forcibleness of these words, we see no reason to dissent from Bro. HOUGH, whose position we regard as impregnable while law is respected. Bro. R E E D ' S comments are racy and to the point. Had space permitted, more would have graced our pages. As it is, we say au revoir. M.-.W.-; r>. C. H. ROTHSCHILD, Grand Master, Port Townsend; R.-.W.-. THOMAS M . R ^ E D , Grand Secretary, Olympia. WEST y i T G I N I A . The Grand Lodge of this State began its Ninth Annual Communication in Masonic Temple, at Wheeling, November I I , A. L. 5873. M.-.W.-. THOMAS H . LOGAN, Grand Master, and R.-.W.-. O. S. LONG, Grand Secretary. The Address of the Grand Master is a calm, thoughtful paper. After an earnest caution to his associates, not to expect too much from falible man, al-
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though a Mason, he notices the death, and comments in a kindly spirit upon the attainments and character of WILLIAM P. WILSON, Grand Treasurer of that Grand Lodge. Among other paragraphs, we select the following: " His zeal did not content itself with the discharge of official obligations. He illustrated in his life the great tenets of our profession, Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. He was a warm and faithful friend, a kind neighbor, an affectionate husband and father. H e was recognized as a generous and judicious supporter of benevolent enterprises; a wise and willing laborer for the public good ; and he held through a long and useful life the confidence and affection of his brethren, and of the entire community." After giving the usual information in regard to Lodges, and making some pertinent suggestions, he closes with sound advice in regard to Masonic life, which we excerpt as a whole : " Before concluding my Address, the last probably which it will be my privilege to present to you, permit me to refer briefly to the importance of a faithful adherence in principle and practice to the sacred tenets and cardinal virtues of our institution. It may seem trite to say that these are of far greater impprtance than its ritual; and yet the fact remains, and is a reproach to Masonry that Masons here and there, and among them some who spare no pains to make themselves perfect in the ritual, are sadly indifferent to its moral precepts .and obligar tions. Do not understand me to depreciate the value of high acquirements in the ritual. We should all be bright Masons. Let it be remembered, however, that the brightest ritual can never hide a tarnished character. The ritual Is only the shadow of the real body of Masonry. It is the casket which cpntains the jewels of Masonic principle and character. Too many'of us carry' caskets in which the jewels are either wanting or so effaced with careless handling'that we dare no longer call them jewels. " I am aware that to some Masons these admonitions' are distasteful, and will probably be received with some impatience. They will say that Mfasonry is not religion, and that it is not to be so preached and enforced. I answer that it is true that Masonry is not religion, and that any man who accepts it as such, makes a mistake which may be fatal to his happiness'here and hereafter.' But I answer further, that Masonry is a pure, high toned morality, to the practice of which every brother has voluntarily and in the presence of .that GOD in whom he has avowed his trust, solemnly pledged himself. The .obligatio.ns thus assumed cannot be set aside or neglected without condemnation" and loss of character, both to the individual and to' Masonry'. "Further, any brother who, after faithful instructions and warning, finds himself unwilling to abandon immoral practices, becoihes'a proper subject'of Masonic discipline, and where a Lodge unfortunately includes in its membership a controlling immoral element and influence, there can be no question as to the propriety of promptly arresting its charter. " We are not to content ourselves, however, with merely abstaining from immorality. It is especially the duty of Masons to carry intp,daily life the tenets of our profession, which are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. It has been represented to me that some of the brethren have been careless in this direction. We should not wait for invitations to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, or rally to tbe support of a falling brother. Our eyes should be open to see and our ears to hear and our hands ready to supply the needs of those in distress. I am persuaded that any failure in duty in this direction will be found mainly in our larger towns, where the pressure of business and other preoccupations sometimes seem to leave but little time for other duties. I am glad to be able to say, also, that I believe the average standard of mortality to be fullyas'high in our Jurisdiction as in any other, and thafit is advancihg^from y'ear'to-year7"
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Every brother who intends in every avenue of life, and under all circumstances, to pursue the career of an honest man, will thank Grand Master LOGAN for his prudent, fraternal admonitions, applicable to all parties, at all times, and never more so than in our day. No one will wince at, or find fault with, his words, save those who make merchandize of Masonry, and belong to a Lodge simply to facilitate their business and augment their gains. Heretofore, and in another station, we have animadverted upon the topics embraced in his remarks, and are pleased to find his opinions in accord with our own. We commend them to every Mason who is anxious to tread the old path, and hopes to be accepted in the end by the Supreme Grand Master. The Grand Secretary, in his report, adverts to the fact, noticeable elsewhere, of the desire of Lodges, both Subordinate and Grand, to gather and preserve the general literature and proceedings of the Craft; and to this end recommends the binding up of the pamphlets on hand, and the republication of the Proceedings of their own Grand Lodge previous to 1870. We commend his foresight and wisdom. The day has come when Grand Lodge Proceedings of the smallest Jurisdiction are not only valuable to private. Masonic students, but to the public historian. We hope his advice will receive proper attention, and the work suggested be accomplished. â&#x20AC;˘ The Committee on Correspondence devote sixteen pages to the Proceedings of Grand Bodies in this Union, and twenty-four (o those of Europe. The Digest of Decisions upon Masonic Jurisprudence, covers nearly thirty pages, and is evidently made up with care. Some of the decisions, however, are but repetitions of Masonic doctrine as old as the first publications of the Order. Were Masters of Lodges half as well informed as they ought to be before assuming to discharge official functions, nine-tenths of the decisions annually made, would be obviated, and the Craft move on with few or no obstacles to surmount. We hold that no one should sit in the East who is not able to dififuse a pure, " dry light," and thus illumine every part and occupant of his Lodge. Ignorance every where is a barrier to progress, especially so in Masonry. But when Masters and supposed guides are incompetent and studiously idle, what wonder if those under their care fall into confusion and discord ensue ? In such cases, let no one be surprised to hear that Grand Masters are constantly in receipt of interrogatories which the veriest tyro ought to be able readily.and correctly to answer; and that consequently much valuable time and talent is well nigh wasted upon plain, many times trivial, subjects. Let no one aspire to the place of Master who does not understand all its duties and has not mastered the learning necessary to fill it with honor to himself and profit to the'Craft. M.-.W.-. THOMAS H . LOGAN, Grand Master, Wheeling; and R.-.W.-. ODELL S. LONG, Grand Secretary, Wheeling. WISCONSIN. t h e Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin for A. L. 5874, fill a closely printed volume of three hundred and four pages, nearly equally divided
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between a record of Grand Lodge proceedings and Constitution, correspondence original and selected, and a catalogue of Subordinate Lodges and the names of menibers. Grand Master PuLFORD limits his Address to three pages. He reports the Craft in his Jurisdiction " i n a healthy and prosperous condition." Under the head, "Decisions," he says: " T h e usual number of questions have been propounded to me for my decision, the greater portion of which might have been easily avoided, had the brethren making them taken the trouble of examining the Constitution and General Regulations, or some standard work on Masonic Jurisprudence, a copy of which every Lodge should have. " T h e question of physical disqualification has been referred to me from five different Lodges; and in each case I could only reply in conformity with the Ancient Constitutions which we have promised to maintain and support, and I know of no middle ground." His rebuke is milH, much more so than he would have been justified in uttering. The nuisance to which he alludes, exists, to a greater or less extent, in every Jurisdiction, and is one whose abatement ought to enlist the best efforts of every intelligent Mason. There are certain persons in every Lodge, who aspire to office, and by dint of sharp electioneering, backed by some expertness in ritualistic work and local popularity, succeed in gaining the chairs. Once seated, they first discover their own peculiar unfitness for a position demanding knowledge, studious habits, and clear understanding. Prevented, by their avocations or insuperable laziness, from making those acquisitions indispensably necessary to the thorough discharge of their official functions, they turn in their despair toward the Grand East and beseech its occupant to supplement their imbecility by furnishing them solutions to questions that every respectable Mason ought readily to answer. Hence, a Grand Master must postpone more important duties to do the work of other men, or else incur their injust censure, if not downright abuse. It is time pompous, official ignorance was excluded from the chairs of the Lodge; and it will be done when brethren learn to prefer sound qualifications to mere personal popularity, skill to inability, and brains to accidental social position. In concluding his Address, he suggests the propriety of an advance in the charges for Dispensations and Charters to new Lodges. One good result would surely follow: applications for-useless Lodges would cease, and those already in existence thrive in consequence. Any measure that will assure the end of an evil deprecated in every Jurisdiction, ought to be promptly adopted. If high fees will do it, let them obtain, and subsequent failures cease to disgrace the Order. The Committee on Appeals in Osceola Lodge vs. JOHN MOORE, find the following facts: "Firstâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;It does not appear that any charges were ever presented at a Stated Communication, or at any other time except inferentially. "Secondâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The records do not contain any charges, but it appears from the evidence returned, that the accused wis tried on a charge of larceny.
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" Third—If does not appear when, or in what manner the accused was notified of the charges, if any, or of the time and place of trial. "•Fourth — I t does not appear that a trial was ever adjudged by the Lodge to be held. '•'•Fifth—The recprd does not show that two-thirds of all the members present voted to expel." And a d d : " F o r these and many other irregularities in the proceedings, which the record discloses and fails to disclose, your Committee recommend, "'That the judgment of the Lodge be reversed, and the case remanded foi" a new trial, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution." Not being a lawyer, and of course not blessed wth that sharpened insight that enables its possessor to pierce through and through the most occult cases, we shall b e pardoned if we inquire what there was to remand in that case ? There was no record of charges preferred, none of notification of trial; no proof of any trial, and nothing to show that there was a vote by the required, or any, number to expel. Possibly the Committee thought more light was needed, and, hence, sent it back for illumination to an abysm filled, it is to be feared, with "black darkness and night profound." The following amendment to the Constitution, in reference to the procurement of evidence, was adopted : " I n case the evidence of a person not a Mason, or of a Mason who resides more than-twenty miles from the place of trial, shall be desired and needed by either party, the evidence of such person may be taken by some person or persons who'areMastet Masons in good standing,to be designated by the Master: The party desiring to take such evidence, shall-give in writing a reasonable notice of the time and place of taking the same. Provided, That if the accused does not appear in person or by counsel no notice shall be required. The witness, if not a Mason, shall be sworn by some person authorized to administer oaths; if a Mason, he shall give the pledge required by the'W.-.M.'. first, such evidence to be returned to the Master in testimony. A copy of the records, papers or files of any Lodge, certified to by the Secretary of the Lodge officially, under the seal of the Lodge, shall be competent evidence >on any trial." This or a similar provision seems to be wanting in many Codes. The Report on Correspondence embraces the Proceedings of forty-three Jurisdictions. The reviewer gives our last year's. Proceedings a cursory notice, and complacently winds up a compliment to the Grand Secretary with a bit of verbal criticism. He dislikes the word " Fratrt," and so do we. We .intended to use the word "Fr.ater," for which we have good warrant in prominent Masonic writings, but by some one's carelessness it assumed the disliked form. Yet we consider its use quite as idiomatic and fully as comprehensible as the bastard phrase,/«J milieu, which he deigns to use, seventeen pages further on, in his review of Nevada. Perhaps, however, he wrote juste milieu (good French), but his printer made a blunder. Consistency, etc.. Brother. Whole number of Lodges, one hundred and ninety-eight. M.-.W.-. J. P. C. COTTRILL, Milwaukee, Grand Master; R.-..W.-,. GEORGE E . HosKiNsoN, Green Bay, Grand .Secretary.
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CONCLUSION. Some of our happiest hours during the last year have been spent in perusing the above mentioned Proceedings. None proved devoid of interest, while in many were found keen criticisms, profound decisions of law and morals, or sturdy arguments against innovations due to misapprehension or that iconoclastic spirit which, to reform minor evils, spares nothing, not even the best established and most honored landmarks. From all have we derived pleasure; from some, new views of old questions; and from others, positive, valuable instruction. As a cuirrent history of a great Order which now fills the land, and by its irresi.-tible influence is closing up civil gaps, smoothing down social asperities, and infusing a new and broader charity into the public mind, these Proceedings are each year becoming of more and greater importance to him who wishes to study with accuracy and measure with precision the force of an undisputed factor in modern civilization. Strong men, with clear heads and scholarly attainments, have gradually superceded less able persons, and the results of their labor, embodied in these volumes and pamphlets, will compare favorably with those of cultured men engaged in other literary pursuits. Hereafter, those discussing social questions, with a view to investigate final moral problems, will find in these annals facts which they cannot afford to ignore, if they are bent on thorough, exhaustive work. Henceforth will the lover of peace, the friend of order, the patron of progress, and the defender of virtue, recur to the archives of our Grand Lodges for information not otherwise attainable, to fortify their positions and substantiate their social inductions. Our is a Brotherhood, whose like never before existed. Daily its numbers increase; and if true to the high behests of its founders, may, for all coming time, bid defiance to schism or dissolution. To prevent the one and forefend the other, no means, in our judgment, will prove more potent than the wide diffusion of Masonic Proceedings. We lay aside these unobtrusive companions of former hours with regret, allayed,.however, with the hope that again we shall hold converse with their successors, and from them gain a deeper insight into the mysteries of real life. Fraternally submitted,
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I ) ETURNS of Lodges and names of Ofificers and Members omitted for 5874, by order of the Grand Lodge.
Smithton Leavenworth . . . Wyandotte . . . . Kickapooo . . . . Washington . . . . I,awrencc Union liourbon . . . . . . Acacia K.ing Solomon . . . Jewell Emporia *i3 N e m e h a Oskaloosa G r e a t liend . . . . La F a y e t t e . . . . 17 'I'opeka Franklin »9 Olathe * 2 0 Circleville . . . . f l r a s s h o p p c r Falls . Olivet 23 J'almyra 24 O s a g e Valley . . . High Prairie . . . 26 Longtoii *27 N e o s h o 28 E l d o r a ^29'Pacific 30 Valley 31 A r c a n a ^'32 A u b u r n 3 3 ' M o n n d City . . . *34 G r e a t Light . . .
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Highland J^eavenworth , . Wyandotte . . . . Pleasant Ridge . . Atchison l.jawrence J u n c t i o n City . . . Fort S c o t t . . . . l-iawrence . . . . Leavenworth . . . J e w e l l City . . , . iLmporia A m e r i c a City . . . Oskaloosa G r e a t I3end . . .' . Manhattan . . . . Topeka Ottawa Olathe Circleville . . . . . . G r a s s h o p p e r Falls . Olivet lialdwin City . . . Ossawaromie . . . Leavenworth - . . Longton Le Roy' Mapleton Humboldt . . . . North Lawrence . Doniphan Auburn Mound'City . . . . Silver L a k e . . . .
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NAME OF LODGE.
New Albany . Neosho Falls . FAidpra . . . . Winchester . . WaterviUe . . Montana . . . Clinton . . . . Pieasantbn . . Ccntralia . . . North 1'opeka . Mary.svlUe . . Osage Mission . Gii-ard . . . . Neodesha . . . Fredonia . . . White Church . Eldorado . . . Abilene . . . . Wichita . . . . Columbus . . . Lyndon. . . . Coffeyville . . Chamte . . . . Washington . . Solomon City . Eureka . . . . Iiidependence . Stanton . . . . Americus . . . Winfield. . . . Rps-sville . . . Irving . *. . . . Concordia . . . Morencc . . . , Uniuntown . .
LOCATION.
Oct. a,
1871 1871 1871 1871 1871 1871, 1871 1871, 1872, 1872, 1872 1872, 1872 1872
.87.
1870, 1870, 1870. 187 [ 1871, 1871 .871.
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20, 1870. 20, 1870. 20, 1870. 20, 1870. 20, 1870. 19, 1871 20, 1870. 20, 1870. 20, 1870. 20, 1870. 20, 1870 20, 1870,
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230
Proceedings
of the
Octobei-
S U M M A R Y Or RETURNS OF SUBORDINATE LODGES FOR 1S73-4.
. Number of Lodges working under Charters last year Number of Charters surrendered ^ Number of Lodges Chartered this year Number of Lodges working under Charters Number of Lodges working under Dispensations Number initiated during the year Number passed during the year Number raised during the-year Number admitted during the j'ear by affiliation Number dimitted during the year Number reinstated during the year Number died during the year Number suspended during the year Number expelled during the year Number rejected during the year Number of members '. 1 Increase over last year Number exempt from dues Number members chargeable with Grand Lodge dues Amount due Grand Lodge for annual dues ' Amount of Grand Lodge dues paid to October 1, 1874 Amount of Grand Lodge dues paid since October i, 1874
; .
^
139 i 18 156 3 618 563 543 452 351 69 59 . 115 10 119 6,248 750 29 6,219 ?3lo9 50 2420 25 584 25 â&#x20AC;˘
1874-
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
231
SUSPENDED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. No.
12
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 27 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 35 38 38
LODGE.
Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth. Leavenworlh Leavenworth Leavenworth. Leavenworth. Leavenworth Leavenworth. Union Union Union Union Union L. _ Bourbon Bourbon Emporia Topeka Topelca Topeka Topeka Topeka Topeka Topeka Topeka Neosho Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific , Pacific. Pacific Pacific Pacific Pacific Valley Valley Valley Valley _._. Valley .Valley Valley Valley Hiawatha Ida lola
NAME.
DATE.
JOEL H I A T T
•
May i8,.i874.
H. LoRENZEN
May 18, 1874.
ALONZO HASTINGS
May 18, 1874.
J. W. CuMMINGS
_
May 18, 1874.
W. H. SMITH
May 18, 1874.
W. B. HUTCHINSON
August 17, 1874.
• O. H. ViERGUTZ
August 17, 1874.
J. F . L E G A T E — J M. JENNINGS S. R. BOSTIC C. HANLEY._-
August 17, 1874. August 17, 1874. April I, 1874. April I, 1874.
J. L. KiRBY
_
L. F . C . O W E N DYER SMITH A. S. TANDY
April I, 1874. April i , 1774. April i, 1874. Dec. 12, 1873Dec. 12, it.73May 28, 874.
E. G. MOON G. W. AOTMAN D. M. DAVIS J. E. HAYDEN R. R. HASSLER T. BILLINGS
August August August August August August
R. N. COLLINGSWORTH D. W. SEAGRAVES—.
August 26, I874, August 26, .1874
EDWIN L E E P. Z. TAYLOR
P H I L I P MINGUS A. W. ASHCRAFT SIMON BARBER W. H . CLERELAND JOHN A. D E I H L — _ JONAS F L E T C H E R J. R. GREGORY JOHN H A R R I S DAVID H U S H ,T. J. H U R D JOHN M . MOORE C. H . PRATT G. W. PALMER C. M. SMITH B . F . WALTON G. W. WILSON D R . JOHN WILSON FRANCIS H E A R D
'. .-
26, 1874, 26, 1874. 26, 1874 26, 1874, 26, 1874. 26, 1874
July 5, 1874. Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873, Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873. Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 Dec. 22, 1873 August i, 1874.
ALBIN E . OWEN W M . REGESTER
August 1,-1874, August i , 1874.
JOHN H . SAUNDERS VIRGIL SAWNIER
August i, 1874 August i, 1874
GEO. C. THOMPSON W M . H . H . WHITNEY JNO. C . W A L T O N
August i, 1874, August i , 1874 March 7, 1874.
W. H . ROBERTS
Feb. 28, 1874.
W. S. HENDRICKS
June 20, 1874.
JAMES WALLACE
June 20, 1874.
Proceedings of the
332
SUSPENDED
No. 42 42 44 44 44 A^A_ 54 54 54 55 55 56 59 61 6i 61 • 61 61 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 73 73 73 74 78 78 78 790 81 81 86 86 86 88 91 94 94 96 96 III Ill 130 130 130
Holton — Holton. Delphian Delphian Delphian___. Delnhian____ .Shawnee.---. Shawnee Shawnee Troy ^_- . 'I'roy — Spring Hill— Dick R e e s , L a Cygne La Cygne L a Cygne L a Cygne L a Cygn_e_,— Adams . A d a m s __, Adams - -Adams --A d a m s - : ._Adams __Adams Adams Adams-. Adams Chetopa Chetopa Chetopa----Mystic T i e Wliife C l o u d White CloudW h i t e Cloudy Corinthian New AlbanyNew Albany-. Evergreen Evergreen Evergreen Eureka Marysville—.. Harmony Harmony Delaware Delaware Hesperian—. Hesperian P o l a r Star P o l a r Star Polar Star—-
LIST—CONTINUED.
NAME.
LODGE.
C. P . S L A N E E. A. S L A N E B . S. P O L L A R D A. H . F O S T E R JOHN T . STEWART W. H . CARSON H . C. G E N T R Y J: E . W I N D E R JOHN L . BLYTHE FRANK D . TILLOTTSON LEONARD SMITH P . G. P A R K E R THOS. STEARNS GEO. R . W A T T W M . ROBINSON CHAS. K I R B Y E . A. F O O T .— O. P. F A R G U S O N FRANK D . HOWE E. D O T Y H . C. B R I D G M A N W. W. W A R R E N J. W . P E A R C E —. GEO. BRUMBAUGH CHRIS. ROWE C. R . C A M P B E L L GEO. THAYER BRAD. EARNER W. E. STONE ^ JNO. ROBINS JNO. H O R N B Y DAVID RICHARDS H . A. R E Y N O L D M. R O S E N B E R G G. F . POWERS E. B. P L A C E DAVID NILES ^. OLIVER WARLEY MARTIN NICHOLS JAS. SEYMOUR JOHN T . STEWART J. H . R O G E R S JOHN BORGMAN ROBERT BARR ABNER WILKINS J. K . H A R M I L L F. E. G R A N T A. B. G I L L M O R E K. C. F O W L E R E. M. B U R N S
E . M . RiGG WM.
October,
ROBERTS
DATE.
August 15, 1874. August 15, 1874. May 7, 1874. May 7, 1874. May 7, 1874. May 7. 1874. October i , 1873. October i , 1873. Feb. 25, 1874. March 2, 1874. May 3 1 , 1874. J u n e 20, 1874. .August 22, 1874. August 18, 1874. August 18, 1874. August 18, 1874. August 18, 1874. August 18, 1874. J.inuary 2 9 , 1874. J a n u a r y 29, 1874. January 29, 1874. January 29, 1874. January 29, 1874. J a n u a r y 2 9 , 1874. January 29, 1874. January 29, 1874. J a n u a r y 2 9 , 1874. January 29, 1874. August 22, 1874. Augu.=it 22, 1874. August 2 2 , 1874. F e b . 17, 1874. F e b . I I , 1874. F e b . I I , 1874. F e b . I I , 1874. Dec. 3 1 , 1873. Sept. 26, 1874. Sept. 26, 1874. Sept. 30, 1873. Sept. 30, 1873. Sept. 30, 1873. Sept. 5, 1874. January 24, 1874. March 2, 1874. M a r c h 2, 1874. May 2, 1874. July 4 , 1874. May 9, 1874. May 9, 1874. October 17, 1873. October 17, 1873. October 17, 1873.
Grand Lodge of
i874.
Kansas.
233
SUSPENDED FOR OTHER CAUSES THAN- NON-PAYMENT O F DUES.
LODGE.
No. 21 21 21
73 82 100 107 119 124
135
Grasshopper I^Vlls Grasshopper Falls Grasshopper Falls Chetopa 'i'uscan Prudence Fortilade Cherokee Godfrey Lenexa
NAME. F. FERGURSON ZACH. GRAGG JOHN MARSH R. S. LENHART — W I L L H . SLAVENS T. H. R U D E
J. Y.Coliiiis LEWIS OKUN J. R. R I C E CICERO PHELP3__.
. DATE.
March 7, 1874. March 7, 1874. M.irch 7, 1874. June 27, 1874. March 31, 1874. August 21. 1874. July 25, 1874 • March 28. 1874. Nov. 6, 1873. July 5, 1874.
EXPELLED. No. 5 17 40 42 57 60 6i 74 128 151
LODGE.
Washington Topeka De Soto Holton Coyville Salina La Cygne Mystic Tie_ Ottawa Douglas
30
NAME. AMOS H . GOODIN JOHN P'LETCHER JAMES P.'ROBINSON.. FRANK LYMAN G. P. PEPPER MICHAEL STEARNS... GEO. W . THOMPKINS DAVID RICHARDS J. B. CRONK JOHN S. JOHNSON
DATE.
March 21, 1874. October 7, 1873. August 29, 1874. Sept. 27, 1874. October .1, 1873. June IS, 1874.. June 13, 1874. June 16, 1874. Nov. 17, 1873; May 19, 1874.
Proceedings of the
234
October,
REINSTATED. No.
ID
16
23 23 23 19
«9 19 19 30 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32
33 34 34 39 40 41 42 42 42 42 42 42 .42 46 52 52
S8 60
LODGE.
Wyandotte Wyandotte Lawrence Bourbon King Solomon King Solomon La Fayette Franklin .. Grasshopper falls Grasshopper Falls Palmyra Palmyra Palmyra Pacific Pacific -- . Pacific Pacific Valley Auburn Auburn Auburn . Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Mound City . Great Light Great Light '. Seneca De Soto Blooming Grove.. Holton Holton Holton . Holton Holton Holton Holton Rising Sun Perry . Perry Mt. Pleasant Salina
NAME. H A R V E Y HORTSMAN
W . J. DUNING R. D. CLARK A. A. FATHINGTON. G E O . W . NELLIS G E O . H . WF.AVF.R ._ S. R. E D E L B L U T E . . . HENRY E . BROOKS. R. H . CROSBY
GEO. S . HiLLYER..-. MOSES L . THOMSON. J O H N TOHSAND
R. P. DURAL A. W.
ASHCRAFT.-
JoHN M. M O O R E — C. M. SMITH DAVID H U R T JNO. C . W A L T O N . . . J. G. ARTHUR H. E. BUSH J. B. COOK J. D. LONG M. S. H A R R LEVY HALL J. L. BROOKS W. A. BROOKS G.W. RAYMOND..H . L. S H U M W A Y . . . J. STAHL T H O S . H . STEWARDJ. W. BROWN A. D Y C H E R. M. H A S K I N S O N . . PETER W I M P L E JOHN W . COOK T H O S . B. N E W L I N . . DAVIS H A R D I N O. F . NIMS LEVY HENSEL ALONZO DONOPHAN. W M . M . REEVES
M. D. AsHER J. L. WILSON H . H . BROWN R. S. CRAFT H. MCGREW E. B . J O N E S R. M . C O O K MOSES BOIRE M I K E FITZP'ATRICK. JOHN W . WALSH •W. C. M C B R I D E W. E. HOUSTON
DATE.
March 6, 1874. March 6, 1874. October 6, 1873. October 24, 1873. January 16, 1874. Tnniinrv 16, T874. March 6, 1874. March 27, 1874. Dec. 21, 1874. April, 1874. Dec. 29, 1873. May 27, 1874. Nov. I, 1873. January 3, 1874. January 3, 1874. January 3, 1874. January 3, 1874. June 6, 1874. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. Dec. 2, 1873. NOV. 7, 1873. Dec. 14, 1873. April 24, 1874. NOV. I, 1873. March 17, 1874. May 30, 1874. March 7, 1874. March 7, 1874. March 7, 1874. March 7, 1874. March 7, 1874. March 7, 1874. March 7, 1874. January 2, 1874.October 4, 1873. Nov. I, 1873. Dec. 13, 1873. March 2, 1874.
Grand Lodge of Kansas.
1874.
235
REINSTATEDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CONTINUED.
No. 63 63 63 63 63 63 64 64 71 73 73 73 73 73 83 95
LODGE.
DATE.
NAME.
March 26, 1874. June 1, 1874. January i, 1874. Feb. 26, 1874. Feb. 26, 1874. Feb. 26, 1874. January 17, 1874. October 4, 1873.
F. D. H O W E Adams_ Adams
A. B. CLOSE C. R. CAMPBELL. GEO. THAYER _ .
Wathena J. C. W R I G H T R. S. L E N H A R T Z. 0 . W O O D W A R D . A L F R E D MILLER THOS. C . DARLING Constellation
-_1 - _-
-.- --
Sept. 9, 1873. October, 1873. Nov. 4, 1873. Dec. 20, 1873. June 10, 1874. April 14, 1874. Feb. 18, 1874.
-I If Riiti T.AFAYETTK MiLLS
No.
2
WM.
No.
2
BKICI.ER
NEAT. DANIELS
._No.
2
W M . WALKER_
.:
No.
3
GEO. B . THOMPSON
No. 10
JOHN SANFORD
No. 10
J. B. HARRINGTON __l
No. 11
"JOHN FLAG
No. 16
EDGAR ROGERS
No. 16
WM'; F R E D BAKER
No. 17
W M . E . BOWKER.-
No. 17
SAM'L H . F L E T C H E R
No. 17
H. P. OSTRANDER
No. 17
R. W. CROSSETT
No.
S. B. MYRICK-:
No. 19,
GEO. S. HILLYER E. C. AMSDEN
No. 21 •
D A V I D LINDSY
-
i~
N O . 29 No. 33
H E N R Y OWENS
No. 34
B. F. MCCAY
No. 35
R. B. LocKwooD
No. 36,
j . W. N E I I
No. 36:
G E O . RILEY
No. 38
W M . BUTLER
No. 38,
W. A. FESSENDEN
No. 39,
ALEXANDER ROBERTS
No. 43
T H O S . OGWARTNEY
No. 45
JAMES PENDER
No. 46,
B. F. BOUGHTON
No. 46,
JOEL MUSELMAN
No. 51
ANTHONY PRATHER
No. 52
FRANCIS M . B E L L
No. 55
MOSES F . MOORE
No. 56
W M . POWELL
No. 56
F R A N K CAMPBELL
No. 63
R. F . WILLIAMS
No. 63
VINTON EVANS
No. 64
Leavenworth. October 2, 1873. Leavenvvortli, September 27, 1873. Leavenworlh, November 7, 1873. Wyandotte, February 14, 1874. King Solomon, May 31, 1873. King Solomon, Sepember 13. 1S73. Jewell, • — Lafayette, May 21, 1S74. Lafayette, May 26, 1S74. Topeka, January 8, 1874. Topeka, March 10, 1874. Topeka, June I, 1874. Topeka, March 30, 1874. Franklin, July 28, 1874. Olalhe, April 21, 1S74. Grasshopper Falls, May 14, 1874. Pacific, November 15, 1874. Mound City, January 29, 1874. Great Light, Jaiiua.ry 25, 1874. Hiawatha, February 17, 1874. Council Grove, September 30, 1873 Council Grove, August 21, 1874. lola, October —, 1873. lola, March —, 1874. Seneca, Monticello, January 23, 1874. Easton, August 28, 1874. Rising Sun, January i, 1874. Rising Sun, April 9, 1874. Orient, August 12, 1874. Perry, January 17, 1874. Troy, September 21, 1873. Spring Hill, September 18, 1873. Spring Hill, Adams, May 23, 1874. Adams, September 6, 1873. Wathena, November 25, 1873.
GEO. D A L E
No.
R. C. H O W E L L
No.
J. A. LowRY E. HiGBY
No. No.
ROBERT MURRAY
No.
MARTIN B . BOWERS
No.
JAMES B . TUTTLE
No.
JAMES CAPE
No.
JAMES M . LUCK
No.
AMZY J. STEELE
No.
FREDWALTERSDORF
No.
BENJ. N . STAR
No.
J. A. MILLS
.No.
LEWIS RHEEL
No.
JOHN A. H E C K A R D
No.
MATHEW SHAW
No.
P. H.
No.
MCMAHON
LEVY MANN
.
THOS. C. SMITH'
A, P. BLAND O. V. H.
'J.
No. No.
IJ.Nb.
WARD'.:_-.J_1J.N6.
DANIEL MICKEY : _ _ 1 . _ _ . _ N 6 .
Carbondale, October 30, 1873. Baxter, December 16, 1873. 73, Chetopa, Septembers, 1873. 73, Chetopa, June 21, 1874. 75, Wamego, April 26, 1874. 78, White Cloud, September 16, 1873. 80, Zaradatha, July 19, 1874. 81, New Albany, September 16, 1873. 82,' Tuscan, February 2, 1874. 87, Ashlar, February 17, 1874. 87, Ashlar, March 16, 1874. 92, Mission, l o i , Euclid, Aprir25, 1874. 102, Key Stone, October n , 1873. 102, Key Stone, June 8, 1874. 116, Muscotah, July 30, 1874. 119, Cherokee, September 3, 1873. 123, Liberty, Februaay 27; 1874. 129, Belleville, November 8, 1873. 133, Crescent, October 15, 1873. 133, Crescent, October 22, 1873. 137, Cherry vale, August'7', 1874. . 70,
71,
NOT MEMBERS OF LODGES IN THIS JURISDICTION,
N'avte. GEO. ULRICH . .
. ROBARDS . . . P E T E R T . ABELL . B. F. ROWLAND . . J. K. RUSSELL . . F. R. 'BOYLE . . . JAS. WELCH . , . EsAW CLEEK . , . E. B. HORNER . . W. C. M A Y . . . . R. FULTON . , . . H. A. LocKwooD .
Date. August 21, 1874, Feb'y I, 1874, . Jan'y 18, 1874, , Nov. 2, 1873, . . March 8, 1874, . Feb'y 4 1874, . . Jan'y 12, 1874, . Oct. 14, 1873, , . June 21, 1874, . July 17, 1874, . July 24, 1874, , August 2, 1874,
Member of. Buried by. . Jerusalem, D, C , No. g, . . . 2, Leavenworth, . Monticello, Kas., No. 43, . , 3, Wyandotte. , Unknown . , • . 5, Washington. .Unknown . . . ' 6, Lawrence. . Unknown ' 7, Union. . Unknown 8, Bourbon, . Clinton, Ohio, No. 92 . . . , 18, Franklin. , Boon Union, Ky., No. 304 . 36, Council Grove. , Unknown 54, Shawnee. . Unknown no, Adelphi. . Anesville, Ohio, No. 278 . , ' III, Hesperian. . Red Jacket, N. Y., No. — . * 113, St. John's.
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REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES.
Arkansas M/.V\f.- LUKE E . BARBER California M.-.W.-, ISAAC S . TITUS Colorado M.-.W.-. WEBSTER D . ANTHONY District Columbia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; M.-.W.-, CHARLES F . STANSBURY Florida M.-.W.-, SAMUEL PASCO Illinois R.-.W.- HARRISON D I L L ' lowa R.-.W.-. W M . P . ALLEN Kentucky M.-.W.- EDWARD W . TURNER Louisiana R.-.W.-. A. G. CARTER Maine M.-.W.-. JosiAH H. DRUMMOND Minnesota R.-.W.-. G. W. PRESCOTT Missouri M.-.W.-. THOS. E . GARRETT Mississippi R.-.W.-. E . GEORGE D E L A P North Carolina. R.-.W.-. D. W. BAIN New York '. R.-.W.- O R I N W E L C H New Hampshire R.-.W.-. JOHN A. H A R R I S New Jersey R.-.W.-. INGRAM CORYELL Nova Scotia R.-.W.-. THOS. H . PRYOR Nebraska M.-.W.-, ROBERT C . JORDEN Ohio M.-.W.-. GEORGE R E X Oregon R.-.W.-. SAMUEL HUGHES Texas R.-.W.- W. B. BOTTS Tennessee R.-.W.-. JOHN MCLELLAN Vermont R.-.W.-. J. B . HOLLENBECK Wisconsin M.-.W.-. H E N R Y L . PALMER England R.-.W.-. W M . J. HUGHAN
of Little Rock. of Stockton. of Denver. of Washington. of Monticello. ;_ of Quincy.
of Dubuque. of Richmond.
of Port Hudson. of Portland. of St. Paul. of St. Louis. of Natchez.
of Raleigh. of Syracuse. of Concord. of Lambertville. of Halifax. .
of Grand Island. of Wooster. of Portland.
of Austin. of Nashville.
of Burlington. of Milwaukee.
of Truro.
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R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S OF O T H E R GRAND LODGES NEAR GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
M.-.W. R.-.W. M.-.W. M.-.W. R.-.W. M.-.W. M.-.W. M.-.W. R.-.W. . M.-.W. M.-.W. R.-.W. R.-.W. R.-.W. R.-.W. M.-.W R.-.W. R.-.W. R.-.W. M.-.W.
M. S. ADAMS
of
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of
O W E N A. B A S S E T T _ , . of J O H N H . BROWN
of
G E O . W . HOGEBOOM-- of RICHARD R . R E E S
of
RICHARD R . REES
of
J O H N H . BROWN
of
E. T. CARR
of
M. S . A D A M S
of
M. S. ADAMS
of
E. T. CARR
of
E. T. CARR
of
E. T. CARR
of
E . D , HiLLYER
of
RICHARD R . REES
of
E. T. CARR
of
W.\i. O. GOULD
of
E. T. CARR
of
M. S. ADAMS
of
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Arkansas. Canada. Connecticut. California. Florida. Kentucky. Illinois. Iowa. Louisiana. Missouri. Mississippi. New York. New Jersey. Nova Scotia, Nebraska. Ohio. Oregon. N . Hampshire. Texas. Tennessee.
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LIST OF GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESS OF GRAND SECRETARIES.
State.
Name.
Alabama
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Arkansas Kritish CoiUiiibia
Address.
D A N I E L SAYRE
Montgomery.
LuKE E. BARBER r l . F . HEIS'I'KKMAIN
Little Rock. Victoria.
California
ALFX. G . ABELL
San Francisco.
Canada Colorado
J. J. MAMON . E D . C . PARMALEE
Hamilton. Georgetown.
Connecticut
JOSEPH K . WHEELER
Hartlord.
Delaware District Columbia
W M . S . HAYES C. W. YATES
Wilmington. Washington.
Florida Georgia Illinois
D E W I T T C . DAWKINS Jacksonville. : J. EMMETT BLACKSHEAR-.Macon. JOHN F . BURRILL Springfield.
.
Iowa
T. S. PARVIN
Indiana
:
Idaho Kentucky Louisiana
Maine
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Iowa City.
JOHN M . BRAMWELL
Indianapolis.
JosEni PINKIIAM J. M. S. MCCORKLE
Boise City. Louisville.
JAMES C . BATCHELOR
New Orleans.
IRA BERRY
:
Portland.
Massachusetts
CHAS. H . TITUS
.
Boston.
Maryland
JACOB H . MEDAIRY
Michigan
FOSTER P R A T T . _-
Kalamazoo.
Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska
E . D. B. PORTER J. L. POWER CORNELIUS HEDGES W M . R . BOWEN
St. Paul. Jackson. Virginia City. Omaha.
Nevada
JOHN C . CURRIE
Virginia.
New Brunswick
W M . F. BUNTING
St. Johns.
New Hampshire New Jersey
JOHN A. H A R R I S JOSEPH H . HOUGH
Concord. Trenton.
New York North Carolina Nova Scotia
JAMES M . AUSTIN D. W. BAIN BENJ. CURRIER
New York City. Raleigh. Halifax.
Ohio
JOHN D . CALDWELL
Cincinnati.
Oregon
R, P. EARHART
Salem.
Pennsylvania
JOHN THOMPSON
Philadelphia.
Rhode Island South Carolina
EDWIN BAKER B. RUSH CAMPBELL
Providence. Charleston.
Tennessee
JOHN FRIZZELL
Nashville.
Texas Utah
G E O . H . BRINGHURST CHRISTOPHER D I E H L
Houston. Salt Lake.
Vermont Virginia
H E N R Y CLARK JOHN DOVE
Washington Territory West Virginia Wisconsin
THOS. M . REED O. S. LONG GEO. E . HOSKINSON
Baltimore.
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:..Rutland. Richmond.
Olympia. ^.Wheeling. Green Bay.
INDEX-5874. A DDRESS — Grand Master, 6, 12, 30. Topics Annual Address: Annual Meeting, 30; Report of the Craft, 30; Masonic Progress, 31 ; Experimental Legislation, 3 1 ; Masonic Freedom, 3 1 ; Removing Grand Lodge, 32; Lodges Constituted, 32; Testimonial to Bro. Beck, 32; Conferring Degrees, 33; Elections of Officers, Subordinate, 33; Public Installation and Ceremonies, 34; Official Visits, 3 5 ; Foreign Relations, 35; Common Law of Masonry, 36; Individual Rights, 36; New Lodges Organized, 36; Relief and Charity Abroad, 37; Charity at Home, 3 8 ; Carson Lodge, 3 8 ; Marysville Lodge, 39; Frontier Lodge, 39; Cawker City Lodge, 40; Doric Lodge, 40; Carbondale Lodge, U. D., 4 1 ; Removing Subordinate Lodges, 4 1 ; Suspended Master Britton, 4 2 ; Master Admonished, 4 3 ; Objection to Initiation, 4 3 ; Maintain Harmony, 44; Committee on Work, 44; Assistant Lecturers, 45 ; Lecturers Instructed, how, 45; Lecturers Appointed, 46; Imparting Work, Method of, 47; Past Master Degree, 47; Dues, Suspension for, 4 8 ; Masonic Law, General, 49: Lodges Grant New Trials, 50; Status when New Trial is Granted, 5 1 ; Masonry Supreme, 51 ; Temperance Cardinal Virtue, 52 ; Dedication of Masonic Temple at Leaveaworth, 53 ; Masonic Benefit Society, 53 ; In Memoriam, 54 ; Conclusion, 55 ; Opinions Grand Master's, 57. ACADEMY O F SCIENCE—Invitation to, 100. ADAMS, M. S. —Past G. M. W. Master, 104. ADDITIONAL BY-LAW —49, 117. AFFILIATION F E E —Not Required, 84. Report on, 87, 116; . ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, 30. AMENDMENTS —To By-Laws, 81, 102, 105, 107, 116, 117. To Rule 6, 100. APPOINTED —Grand Officers, 100. APPLICATIONS —For Degrees, 114. APPENDIX —Correspondence, 119. APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES —94, 97. ASSISTANT LECTURERS —46. Appointed, by 45. Grand Secretary Authority for, 113. • g R I T T O N , HANSON—107. BLANK FORMS —Regulation for, 115. BECK, CRISTIAN —Testimonial, 32. BASSETT, OWEN A. —Reelected, 100. ( ^ ARSON LODGE —38. Report of Committee on, 96. C A W K E R CITY LODGE—40. Report of Committee, 96.
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CARBONDALE LODGE, U. D. - 41. Report on, 82, 85. CARR, E. T. — Grand Representative, 86. Report on Death of Bro. Harris, 86. C H A R I T Y — Home and Abroad, 37. Report on, 99, 102, 169. C H A R T E R E D LODGES —Removal of, 41. Report on, 92, 93. Surrender of Charter, 75, 76. COMMITTEES STANDING—Appointed, 29. On Credentials, 4, 24. On Lodges, U. D., 2y. ' On Chartered Lodges, 29. On Grand Master's Address, 29. On Appeals and Grievances, 29. On Jurisp?udence, 29. On Finance, 29. On Grand Lodge Library, 29. On Foreign Correspondence, 29. On Unfinished Business, 29. COMMITTEES SPECIAL —Appointed, 84. On Charity, 84. On Work, 84. On Masonic Benefit Association, 84. , On Great Light Lodge, 106. ; COMMON LAW O F MASONRY —36. CUSTODIANS —Report, 78, 81. r ) E D I C A T I O N OF MASONIC HALLS —10, 34. D E A D , F R A T E R N A L —54. D E L I N Q U E N T LODGES—59. DECISIONS OR OPINIONS —57. D E A T H S — See List, 236, 237, 238. D I S T R I C T OF COLUMBIA—133. On Mixed Funerals, 133, 136. D I M I T S —Shall be Granted, 114. DISPENSATIONS—Continued, 65. Issued New, 65. DORIC LODGE —39. DUES —Annual, 65, 68. Remitted, Miami Lodge, U.'D. Remitted, Paola Lodge, 37. "P LECTION — Special Order, of 91. -•-' Of Grand Officers, 100. Of Custodians, 106. Of Subordinate Lodges, 33. E N F O R C E M E N T O F LAW — n 6 . E X P E N S E S O F GRAND OFFICERS —Paid, 114. EXPULSIONS —See List, 233. Report of Committee, 94, 97. EXCUSED —Delegates, 105. E X P E R I M E N T A L LEGISLATION — 3 1 . 'EESFor Dispensations, 72, 73. P"or Charters, 71.
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FINANCE—Grand Secretary's Report, 63-74. Grand Treasurer's Report, 75-76. Report of Committee, 90, 108. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE—i'i9. F R A T E R N A L DEAD—54, 86. I'ORMS—Blank, Resolution on, 114. ' F R O N T I E R LODGE—39. Report on, 82, 97. Q R A N D MASTER'S A D D R E S S - 6 , 12, 30. Decisions, 57. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES—28, n o . GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT—General, 59. Topics : Printing Journal 1873, 5 9 ; Delinquent Lodges, 59; "MetiipKi's and Shreveport, 60; Grand Lodge Funds, 60; Election of Officers, 5o; Se'al Irtipressions, 6 1 ; Masonic Temple, 6 1 ; Blanks, 62; Ameiidments to By-Laws not Submitted, 62; Office Furnitiire, 62; Louisiana Relief, 62; Binding Reports and Repi'inting, 6 3 ; Annual Returns of Lodges, 6 3 ; Dispensations Continued, 64; Iss'ued New, 6 5 ; Financial Report, 66, 74. GODFREY LODGE—81. GREAT L I G H T LODGE—98, 106. GRAND OFFICERS—Elected, 100. Appointed, l o i . GRAND MASTER—Private Secretary, 114. Appoitment of, 104. U ARRIS, THOS. B.— Death of, 86. HARMONY —Maintained, 44. HOSPITALITY —Resolution, 105. • T NSTALLATION — Grand Officers, 104. INVITATION — T o Visit Academy of Science, 100. INDIVIDUAL R I G H T S —36. IN M E M O R J A M - 5 4 . INTRODUCTION — H . G. Reynolds, 81. J U R I S D I C T I O N A L —Rights of, 109. j Lines, 116. JURISPRUDENCE —Reports of, 88, 89,102, 105, 108, I'lo. T I B R A R Y —Grand Lodge, 97. LODGES CONSTITUTED — 3 2 . Numbers, 87. U. D., Report on, 65, s4, 85. LOUISIANA R E L I E F — 6 2 . Contributed to, 77. \l(ASONIC •^'•'-
LAW — General, 49. Discipline, 116. Freedom, 31. Progress, 31. Status when New Trial Granted, 51. Benefit Society, 37,^54, ^4.'9'-
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Index.
M ARYSVILLE LODGE — 39, 98. Report on, 97. M E M P H I S AND S H R E V E P O R T —60. M I X E D F U N E R A L S —133. M I L E A G E AND PER DIEM —94,, 116. J s J A M I N G LODGES — 1 1 5 . N E W LODGES — 3 6 , 65. NON-PAYMENT OF DUES —Suspension for, 48. N E X T COMMUNICATION 1875—Topeka, :oo. Q B E D I E N C E LODGE — 8 1 . ^"^ Report on, 93. OBITUARY—86. OBJECTION to Initiation, 43. OFFICERS—Grand Elected, 100. Appointed, l o i . Installed, 104. OFFICE FURNITURE—62. OPINIONS—Grand Master, 57. O R D E R for Special Communication, 5. OPENING—Grand Lodge, 4, 23. D A O L A LODGE—Dues Remitted, 107. PAST MASTER'S DEGREE—47. PER DIEM AND M I L E A G E - - 9 4 , 116. Custodians, 108. PLACE O F M E E T I N G 1875—Designated, 100. PRIVATE SECRETARY G. M.—114. P R I N T I N G PROCEEDINGS 1873—59. Binding, 73. Reprint Suggested, 63. 1874 Ordered, 109. P R O C E D U R E IN MASONIC TRIALS—49. O EYNOLDS, H . G.—81. READING MINUTES--29. REMISSION OF DUES—To Whom, 107. RESIGNATION—E. D. Hillyer, 106. RECONSIDERATION—Charity Report, 109. REJECTION OF CANDIDATES—115. REPORTS—Officers: , Grand Treasurer, 75, 76. Grand Secretary, 59. Custodians, 78, 8 i . REPORT—Standing Committees. On Credentials, 4, 24. On Grand Master's Address, 82, 83. On Lodges U. D., 84, 86. On Jurisprudence, 88, 89, 102, 103, 105, 108, On Finance, 90, 108. On Unfinished Business, 91. On Chartered Lodges, 92, 93. On Appeals and Grievances, 94, 97.
Index. On Foreign Correspondence, 119. On Grand Lodge Library, 97. REPORT—Special Committees. On Custodians, 98. On Mutual Benefit Society, 91. On Charity, 99, 102, 109. On Great Light Lodge, 98, 106. On Work, 98. RESOLUTIONS— By W. H. Smallwood, on Per Diem, 91, 94. By S. E. Sheldon, on Affiliation Fees, 84. . B y John Guthrie, on Lodge Nos., 87. By E. D. Hillyer, on Lodge Nos., 103. By J. Lee Knight, on Membership, 87. By J. W. English, on Rule Six, 100, 103. By D. Brockway, on Charity, 103. By S. Hatch, an Hospitality, 105. • By John H. Brown, on Great Light Lodge, 106. By E. T. Carr, on Amendments 48, 109. By E. T. Carr, on Printing Journal, 109. By John Guthrie, on Standing Regulations, 109. SUMMARY OF LODGE RETURNS —226, 229. REINSTATEMENTS—See List, 234, 235. ROLL OF LODGES—3, 23. RULE O F O R D E R No. Six—117. g C H O O L O F INSTRUCTION—How Conducted, 115. SCHEDULE—Of Lodge Dues, 66, 68. SPECIAL COMMITTEES—Appointed, 84. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION—8. STANDING REGULATIONS—I 12. STANDING COMMITTEES—Appointed, 29. SUSPENSION—See List, 231, 232, 233. Non-Payment of Dues, 48. SURRENDER CHRTER—Tecumseh Lodge, l o i . SUPREME AUTHORITY—In Masonry, 51. n r AXING—Non-Affiliates, 112. TEMPERANCE—Cardinal Virtue, 52. TECUMSEH LODGE—Communication From, l o i . TESTIMONY—How Taken, 100. TEMPLE—At Leavenworth, 4, 18. TOPEKA —Next Place of Meeting, 100. .TRANSFER MEMBERSHIP—Can't be Done, 87. TRIAL—Hanson Britton, 107. • y ' I S I T I N G LODGES—By Grand Master, 35. XX/'ILCOX, E. L.—Private Secretary, 104, 114. W O R S H I P F U L MASTER—Sign Minutes, r 14. Suspended, 42. Admonished, 43. WORK—Method of Imparting, 47.